Hi im looking to do something with my SG2 im half way through my 2 year contract and need to inject new life into it
at the moment im running the official spanish version of JB which i installed through Odin
Ive looked at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036229
But ive always been conscious about trying anything as ive been scared about the SuperBrick bug
Well the current JB i have is draining the Battery so im looking to try this Cyanogen
I checked to see if i have ClockworkMod Recovery installed but it boots into PhilZ ouch 4 CWM Base version 6.0.2.7
I assume this is a personalised version of CWM do i need to install another version?
am i ok to progress the CyanogenMod install??
Phone Details
Model GT-i9100
Android Version 4.1.2
Basband Version I9100XXLS8
Kernel Version 3.0.31-816988
Many Thanks
shamonee said:
But ive always been conscious about trying anything as ive been scared about the SuperBrick bug
Well the current JB i have is draining the Battery so im looking to try this Cyanogen
I checked to see if i have ClockworkMod Recovery installed but it boots into PhilZ ouch 4 CWM Base version 6.0.2.7
I assume this is a personalised version of CWM do i need to install another version?
am i ok to progress the CyanogenMod install??
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Brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmwares.
Yes, you may proceed using Philz CWM recovery.
Just do a full wipe before flashing CM.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmwares.
Yes, you may proceed using Philz CWM recovery.
Just do a full wipe before flashing CM.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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thanks for your swift response
:good:
so i wipe before flashing the rom not afterwards?
just double checking
shamonee said:
so i wipe before flashing the rom not afterwards?
just double checking
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It doesnt really matter as long as u wipe..
But since ur gonna wipe it anyway, why not wipe before flashing (to get a clean slate for CM)?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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so i've decided to downgrade back to ics as im getting kinda bored with jelly bean. can i safely flash stock ics firmware via mobil odin? as i cant use usb connection as my pc wont detect my device. also i saw in a thread something about a brick problem with 4.0.4. what is all that about and can i flash stock Australia XSA I9100XWLPW ics 4.0.4 from Mobile Odin safely or will i need to flash 4.0.3 and upgrade ota?
Fix your usb problem first.If you dont theres a chance you could be in trouble.
You can flash firmwares directly using Mobile Odin. And brickbug affects stock 4.0.4 firmware with stock kernels.
For more info, feel free to use search..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
You can flash firmwares directly using Mobile Odin. And brickbug affects stock 4.0.4 firmware with stock kernels.
For more info, feel free to use search..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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i have flashed other firmware via mobile odin, was just curious if there was anything i should know about downgrading. also i had a bit of a look but im not sure i understand what it means by brickbug affecting 4.0.4 roms and stock kernels. does that mean it wont work at all with stock 4.0.4 kernel? and do i need to do something extra to use 4.0.4?
Joomlad said:
i have flashed other firmware via mobile odin, was just curious if there was anything i should know about downgrading. also i had a bit of a look but im not sure i understand what it means by brickbug affecting 4.0.4 roms and stock kernels. does that mean it wont work at all with stock 4.0.4 kernel? and do i need to do something extra to use 4.0.4?
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Mate, you really need to read a lot more.
Downgrading/upgrading is no different when ur flashing a firmware via Odin/Mobile Odin. And like theunderling said, a working computer connection might save u one day...
As for Brickbug, there are many threads here that will help u out..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Mate, you really need to read a lot more.
Downgrading/upgrading is no different when ur flashing a firmware via Odin/Mobile Odin. And like theunderling said, a working computer connection might save u one day...
As for Brickbug, there are many threads here that will help u out..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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thanks. could u possibly suggest a couple of threads for me to read? i have been looking but alot of it i dont quite understand
also will i get the brickbug if i flash 4.0.3 and update via software update as normal?
Joomlad said:
thanks. could u possibly suggest a couple of threads for me to read? i have been looking but alot of it i dont quite understand
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Here are a couple of threads:
http://bit.ly/ZcAjiL
Feel free to ask any doubts after reading..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Here are a couple of threads:
http://bit.ly/ZcAjiL
Feel free to ask any doubts after reading..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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@OP: Read the words "...after reading..." twice pleace.
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ok so after some reading what i understand is that the brickbug only comes about if i wipe with CWM on stock 4.0.4 with stock kernel?
therefore if i have a custom kernel like siyah or use stock recovery to wipe everything should be fine?
You just answered your own question with the first sentence of your last post.
Joomlad said:
ok so after some reading what i understand is that the brickbug only comes about if i wipe with CWM on stock 4.0.4 with stock kernel?
therefore if i have a custom kernel like siyah or use stock recovery to wipe everything should be fine?
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Good work!
Brickbug occurs when u wipe with CWM while on a stock kernel on 4.0.4. If u flash a custom 'safe' kernel, no more risk of bricking even if u wipe.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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hi there. noob here, just making sure I understood this superbrick issue: if I flash via ODIN a 4.0.3 official firmware+kernel, I am safe from the bug even if I wipe data/factory reset later? thanks...
As long as you're not on 4.0.4 you're safe.
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
As long as you're not on 4.0.4 you're safe.
Sent from the little guy
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Thanks for the quick reply!:good:
So today i felt like restoring a previous nandroid backup i made a year ago. i was on 4.0.4 stock+siyah and wanted to go to jelly bean if im not mistaken (cant remember for sure tho). Thing is i tried to wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, but still, i cannot get rid of this bootloop. any ideas ? thanks
PD: id prefer not flashing a stock rom with odin nor restoring back to my other backup if possible
That may be what you'd prefer, but think about it logically given what you've already tried/what hasn't worked. You don't have any other option.
Am confused..
Is the OP trying to restore 4.0.4 or is he already on it?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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i was on 4.0.4 and tried to restore a jelly bean nandroid backup, i tried wiping everything i could but nothing seems to solve the bootloop. any other idea thats not flashing a stock rom ?
You full wipe on 4.0.4?
What's your cwm. Sd partis maybe. Don't wipe on 4.0.4
i9100
alliance 7.2
v6.0b5
nekf2
Poroto said:
i was on 4.0.4 and tried to restore a jelly bean nandroid backup, i tried wiping everything i could but nothing seems to solve the bootloop. any other idea thats not flashing a stock rom ?
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Since solving the bootloop is more important now, I suggest you do what MistahBungle said..
Flash a stock JB firmware via Odin, then if bootloop is overcome, you can root it and restore your JB backup.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Since solving the bootloop is more important now, I suggest you do what MistahBungle said..
Flash a stock JB firmware via Odin, then if bootloop is overcome, you can root it and restore your JB backup.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Good point :thumbup:
i9100
alliance 7.2
v6.0b5
nekf2
yea just flashed through odin, had no more patience and wanted my phone back haha. tahnks anyway guys
Poroto said:
yea just flashed through odin, had no more patience and wanted my phone back haha. tahnks anyway guys
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Happy to help..
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Amazing that the guy who suggested the most logical (and only) fix got ignored for 3.5 hours, yet the OP ends up accepting the same advice from other people. The stupidity of people on here never ceases to amaze me.
MistahBungle said:
Amazing that the guy who suggested the most logical (and only) fix got ignored for 3.5 hours, yet the OP ends up accepting the same advice from other people. The stupidity of people on here never ceases to amaze me.
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Some people just need a little more re-assurance, I guess..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Hey guys, i'm kind of a newbie when it comes to rooting & flashing. here what i did
1. flashed with Odin Siyah-s2-v4.0.1 kernel and all went well
2. went to the cwm to install CM10 after factory reset/ wipe
and then i get stuck on the yellow triangle boot screen with no where to go. i tried few kernels with no luck all compatible to JB
im stuck :/
Please tell us which firmware u are currently on now, and which model do u have?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Please tell us which firmware u are currently on now, and which model do u have?
Model : GT-i9100
Firmware : before wipe JB 4.1.2
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DiesFrae said:
Model : GT-i9100
Firmware : before wipe JB 4.1.2
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Siyah v4 is not compatible with JB 4.1.2. Siyah v6 is.
If you cannot get into recovery menu, try flashing Siyah v6 beta 5 kernel via Odin. Then try to enter Recovery.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Siyah v4 is not compatible with JB 4.1.2. Siyah v6 is.
If you cannot get into recovery menu, try flashing Siyah v6 beta 5 kernel via Odin. Then try to enter Recovery.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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trying this now, after going to recovery shall i install CM10 doing a wipe ? and if i got stuck with the yellow triangle boot what may be causing the problem
DiesFrae said:
trying this now, after going to recovery shall i install CM10 doing a wipe ? and if i got stuck with the yellow triangle boot what may be causing the problem
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Yup, wipe data, cache and dalvik cache in CWM and flash CM10 and then GApps zip. Then reboot.
If you still get into a bootloop, it could be an issue with the CM10 nightly. Check for corrupted or broken file. Or download another nightly.
Good luck!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Yup, wipe data, cache and dalvik cache in CWM and flash CM10 and then GApps zip. Then reboot.
If you still get into a bootloop, it could be an issue with the CM10 nightly. Check for corrupted or broken file. Or download another nightly.
Good luck!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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also got stuck with the yellow triangle boot screen.. btw im flashing cm10 stable
DiesFrae said:
also got stuck with the yellow triangle boot screen.. btw im flashing cm10 stable
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Are you sure its bootlooping? The first boot usually takes time.
Try doing a data, cache and dalvik wipe again.
Update:
Just re-read ur post now. There is NO STABLE CM10 got the I9100!! Are you sure you downloaded the right ROM?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
DiesFrae said:
Hey guys, i'm kind of a newbie when it comes to rooting & flashing. here what i did
1. flashed with Odin Siyah-s2-v4.0.1 kernel and all went well
2. went to the cwm to install CM10 after factory reset/ wipe
and then i get stuck on the yellow triangle boot screen with no where to go. i tried few kernels with no luck all compatible to JB
im stuck :/
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i had some issues with siyah kernel and cyanogenmod 10.1,
what helped for me was trying another kernel ( dorimanx kernel v 8.13 ) in combination with cyanogenmod 10.1
i cant find the download link for the dorimanx kernel v 8.13 maybe someone could post it here for you.
http://www.get.cm/?device=i9100 here u could find the dorimanx 10.1 firmware
Good Luck
Mate 8.13 is not for cm10.1 its for stock/custom 4.1.2 , cm10.1 is 4.2.2 right kernel is 9.13.
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w.jansen1234 said:
i had some issues with siyah kernel and cyanogenmod 10.1,
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That wouldn't be a problem here mate, because when flashing CM10, Siyah kernel is replaced by the stock CM kernel.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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asychni share
stopro said:
Mate 8.13 is not for cm10.1 its for stock/custom 4.1.2 , cm10.1 is 4.2.2 right kernel is 9.13.
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your'e very right, sorry about the misinformation.
I have the supernexus 2 rom and i'm trying to flash dorimanx kernel.
After flashing the kernel and after i get the dorimanx logo the screen would turn black and it won't boot.
i tried the same with different versions of dorimanx kernel and also siyah kernel but they also do not work.
What does the people in the supernexus thread say?
Stick with the kernel the dev posted for the ROM.
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gastonw said:
What does the people in the supernexus thread say?
Stick with the kernel the dev posted for the ROM.
Sent from the little guy
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They was able to flash the kernel without any problems, i don't know what's wrong with my phone.
Go back to whatever kernel it suggesed in the OP and try Dorimanx again.
Sent from the little guy
Can you get into recovery? If so, mount your sd card and load another ROM, flash it, don't forget to factory reset, wipe cache, dalvic. Good luck
I did go back to cyanogenmod kernel which is the main kernel for this rom by using a backup.
I still can't use dorimanx kernel.
I need it for the battery life optimizations.
If it won't work i might go to CM rom or aokp, but i don't need all of the customizations they offer.
I know this sounds dumb, but have u tried wiping cache, dalvik and fix permissions after flashing Dori?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
I know this sounds dumb, but have u tried wiping cache, dalvik and fix permissions after flashing Dori?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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I did, still not working .
But i just tried v7.5 and it worked, i don't know why.
marzooqy said:
I did, still not working .
But i just tried v7.5 and it worked, i don't know why.
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U mean Dori 7.5? That's for ICS right? Super nexus v2 is JB 4.2.2, isn't it?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Hi,
Trying to replace CWM recovery with TWRP 2.6.1.0 I have tried searching t'interweb etc and on here but cannot replace the CWM Recovery.
Tried Odin
Goomanager (no files found msg)
Installed ROM Manager (wont replace CWM)
Can anyone please give me some advice.
Ta.
What rom are you using?
A word of advice:
Avoid ROM manager mate.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
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andrewwright said:
What rom are you using?
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Running the Resurrection Remix ROM V4.0.7
immortalneo said:
A word of advice:
Avoid ROM manager mate.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
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OK, will do.
I think it is the Kernel I am using....3.0.64-CM-ge8aa6a7
Is the recovery tool built into the kernel? If so, can anyone recommend;
a) a different kernel?
or
b) How I can flash to the latest Revolt 4.3 ROM as I have only been running the Revolution ROM until his new build was released (Needs TWRP to install)
Ta muchly.
Yes it's built into the kernel. Dorimanx 9.xx will be good for 4.3 rom and also I'm guessing cm10.1 4.2.2 rom. It's cwm but should install that rom and run it. Also Apollo kernel has twrp if it's a must and seems to run 4.3,have a read of the thread.