So far my experience with the recent update has been mediocre, Its been 2 days now for me and i'm ready to re-root my device and start tackling some of the bloatware to help improve performance or maybe installing some custom roms again(No Really this phone had better fluidity when i was running GB)....My questions is: now that i'm running stock 4.1 is the rooting process any different from when I was running stock 4.0.4?
I can't post links but on Galaxy note hacks there is a rooting guide specific to my phone...but not specific to the software version.
Thank You
Alex
SGH-i717 (At&t)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267199
That link is rather useless without explaining how to get recovery...
Op yes.
rooting jb is the same... use Odin to flash a custom recovery image.
Then use that recovery to flash zips, for root, or a completely different Rom.
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Hello there!
I'm a complete noob when it comes to rooting and other related stuff so I could use some help. I want to install Cyanogenmod 10 (or 10.1 if it actually is usable and mostly stable / it is easier or more noobproof to install) for the first time and I would like to know what do I need to know before starting to follow any tutorials for flashing new kernels etc. There are just so so many tutorials for this and I don't know which one I should follow to not brick my phone as I just can't afford a new phone if I manage to brick this one and I just want to get everything out of this phone.
All this Clockworkmod, Odin, Rooting and everything just confuses me and I don't know where to start. If I've understood correct the first thing I should do is I should download some custom kernel as this is something which runs "under" the Android (kind of like bios for computers?) and allows me superuser access=rooting? Then after I got new rooted kernel done I should install Odin or ClockworkMod which acts like a "backup" if something goes wrong? And lastly I should flash in the Cyanogenmod 10 or 10.1 depending which is more hassle-free for everyday use (I'd like to get as much customization as possible for my phone) and has more features and more stable.
My phone model is GT-I9100 so it's the international one (I live in Finland so no Verizon or other model of it.. that much I understand at least) and my Android version is 4.0.4 the 100% stock version of it.
I'm tired of waiting for the slow Samsung people in Finland to get the official Jelly Bean release to be done and I want all that project butter goodness NOOOOOOW. So...
TLR: I have Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100).I want to get CM 10 or CM.10.1 the noobproofest way possible, can't afford to brick. Can you guide me to a good tutorial with easy to follow orders and up-to-date versions of Cyanogenmod as I don't want CM7, but the latest GOOD Jelly Bean version or just tell me how to do this? I will answer any questions you might have about my phone or anything. I'm not stupid when it comes to computers, but phones are totally new thing to me and I don't want to flash new jelly bean with some random tutorials from youtube as I'm afraid of getting a bricked phone (or missing out some great features from other Jelly Bean releases). I want the best for everyday use, most stable and the one with most customization options version of CyanogenMod Jelly Bean for my S2.
Thanks in advance! I will be monitoring this thread actively so I answer possible questions quick.
I think you're a bit confused at some points.. I assume you're on ICS now. First you have to root your phone by flashing a custom kernel (which gaines you root access) like Siyah WITH Odin. Steps are descriped in enough guides on xda.
When you've rooted your phone, it's best to make a Nandroid back up in Recovery Mode (CWM), you get CWM automatically with flashing Siyah, just in case anything goes wrong.
After this you may choose to flash a custom rom, mostly done with CWM recovery. Steps for this part are almost always written at the instructions on the first post of a rom thread, so read them carefully.
About Project Butter: this isn't fully implemented in CM, so flash the JB-leak from Samsung, or a rom based on it (or wait for the official release).
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Donnie Sins said:
I think you're a bit confused at some points.. I assume you're on ICS now. First you have to root your phone by flashing a custom kernel (which gaines you root access) like Siyah WITH Odin. Steps are descriped in enough guides on xda.
When you've rooted your phone, it's best to make a Nandroid back up in Recovery Mode (CWM), you get CWM automatically with flashing Siyah, just in case anything goes wrong.
After this you may choose to flash a custom rom, mostly done with CWM recovery. Steps for this part are almost always written at the instructions on the first post of a rom thread, so read them carefully.
About Project Butter: this isn't fully implemented in CM, so flash the JB-leak from Samsung, or a rom based on it (or wait for the official release).
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Yes I'm running 4.0.4 forgot to add that sorry. That clears many things up thank you! Oh... I thought that Project Butter was fully implemented on every 4.1.X ROM. Now I'm having hard time deciding if I should flash CM10 or just wait for the official Jelly Bean release which is supposed to come next month in Finland... I just want my phone to be really, really fluid and I'm not really pleased with this current 4.0.4 and all these unneeded programs like all the Samsung Hub programs.
Hi all,
A few newbie queries, if anyone will indulge me please?
I've just got an S3 international verison, having had various Nexus's and HTCs in the past, which I've rooted & used custom roms on. I got this s3, rooted it, then started looking for roms, but i'm a bit lost. It's tricky when you're new to a model of phone and have to re-learn the root nuances.
One of the apps I need is ARLibertator (for pionieer's appradio) which doesn't play nice with any ASOP roms, so I presume I'm going to be stuck with stock.
So far, I've rooted, but haven't updated from mb5>mg4. I've backed up the factory state with a clockwork mod backup and i've done a dump of the EFS using K tool.
Can I update from mb5 > mg4 without any issue using KIES, or do I need to be careful about the change it makes to the EFS?
Also, if i decide not to bother trying to use ARLiberator, am I good to try Cyanogen or similar now, or have I missed any steps or done the wrong thing?
There are stock based custom roms .
Kies will remove root .
Thanks - when you say 'remove' - perfectly safe to re-root the same way again after the update?
Also, what terminology would I need to search for for Roms based on stock - something like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797334
Thanks for the help - really appreciate it.
james03 said:
Thanks - when you say 'remove' - perfectly safe to re-root the same way again after the update?
Yes just reroot .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1566
Mostly Samsung based roms but not all of them
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Yep as jje linked "android development" is mainly samsung based roms where as aosp are mainly in "original android development" as they're original, not reworks if existing work.
There are some aosp roms in "android development" as they are unofficial cm builds for example.
Samsung rom threads usually have the samsung build number in the thread title, eg XXEMG4
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Hi,
I have a Verizon Galaxy Note II I605 running Android 4.1.1 that I had originally rooted via Odin and followed instructions on the galaxynote2root website last Jan/Feb in 2012
I would like to upgrade to a stock ROM of 4.3 and keep root and was hoping someone could point me in the right direction in regards to which ROM to use and the steps to do so. I really only use root for the wifi tether and would like to keep the phone as close to stock as possible. I've gone through a number of different forums and posts but can't seem to find some good instructions with a corresponding recommendation on an Official OTA 4.3 ROM to use. I've found a lot variations on 4.3 ROMs, but most of them have gutted a lot of things or discussing having to flash firmware which makes me nervous.
Also, is it true I may be forced to take the OTA in the near future and potentially soft brick my phone if I don't either revert back to stock or install a 4.3 ROM which disables the update app. I'm not sure if the ROM i'm currently running has this disabled or not.
Thanks in advance for any help,
eugenikz
Beanstown or sophisticated rom will be the official stock 4.3, however your gonna have to flash the Official MJ9 firmware via Odin. You could take the OTA but the bootloader will be locked afterwards. There is root available with the OTA stock but you won't be able to load a custom recovery therefore no more custom roms.
+1. I did this with my note2. Was the same as yours. I'm now on sophisticated 2.0 highly recommended. I also updated recovery to Phils, which seems to be the conventional wisdom for flashing 4.3.
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To start off, I have rooted my phone using the tutorial using the GB27 Jelly Bean kernal through Rwilco12's Android Forum
(Shout out to rwilco12 for the guide)
I am this far, and I have installed TWRP Manager from the Google Store.
I want to install ROMs, but I see a lot of threads and warnings about 'Don't use JB modem!!!!'
I would like to get a full understanding of not using JB modems, because I have 4.1.2 on my phone, and wonder if that is what they are referring to? And if so, what is an alternative OR what ROMs do not need JB modems?
Also, are there any extra steps in between rooting the phone and flashing a custom ROM, because I want to be sure that I have a way to recover in case of the infamous 'brick' shall occur, or something of that nature. Thanks.
Any advice/criticism/references is encouraged! :good:
Greetings.
So I've just got my hands on this device. Model number is i9100, android version is 4.1.2 and it's not rooted. I've previously owned Nexus devices which are pretty straightforward regarding using custom ROMs - you would reboot to bootloader and enter "fastboot oem unlock", flash a recovery and start flashing ROMs. As this is a completely new device to me, can you guide me through what exactly do I need to do to flash custom ROMs on this device? I've seen a lot of resources on this matter, can you link me the best guide out there regarding this? Which is the best recovery? Which is the overall best custom ROM in terms of stability, performance and battery life etc.? Also, is there a guide for flashing stock ROMs? Additionally, I've seen some jigusb thing here. Will I need it to for rooting /unlocking bootloader/flashing recoveries and custom ROMs?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Fobos531 said:
Greetings.
So I've just got my hands on this device. Model number is i9100, android version is 4.1.2 and it's not rooted. I've previously owned Nexus devices which are pretty straightforward regarding using custom ROMs - you would reboot to bootloader and enter "fastboot oem unlock", flash a recovery and start flashing ROMs. As this is a completely new device to me, can you guide me through what exactly do I need to do to flash custom ROMs on this device? I've seen a lot of resources on this matter, can you link me the best guide out there regarding this? Which is the best recovery? Which is the overall best custom ROM in terms of stability, performance and battery life etc.? Also, is there a guide for flashing stock ROMs? Additionally, I've seen some jigusb thing here. Will I need it to for rooting /unlocking bootloader/flashing recoveries and custom ROMs?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Welcome to the S2 community,
First thing you need to do is get your phone rooted.
This can be done by flashing Philz kernel via ODIN in the link below.:
Philz Kernel
There are instructions on which one to flash.
Once done, I will need to know what android version you are most interested in. If you want pure stability, you can try slimsaber 4.4.4 by fusionjack here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/development-derivatives/rom-slimsaber-i9100-t2350201 or if you want android marshmallow, you will need to follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...es/guide-want-to-update-to-cm13-read-t3313978
If you wanted to flash android lollipop or newer, you need to change your system partition sizes in order to flash Gapps (google apps) where this step was included in my CM13 upgrade guide. This can be done either using my guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ivatives/mod-increase-partition-size-t3011162 or lanchon's tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-lanchon-repit-data-sparing-t3358036
Let me know if you need any help,
Saber
Thank you very much. If any additional questions pop up, I'll be sure to contact you via PM.