Hi guys,
Back for some more invaluable help.
OK so for the record I don't feel myself a noob to flashing I've done many htc and I'm currently on blade elite on my hox at the moment, however...... I see a lot of posts warning not to do certain thing when flashing this phone - GT-i19100.
My Mrs phone is running like a dog its slow laggy and vile to use so I want to change the rom for her to make it run better, use less battery, and most and foremost actually work!!!
So I was thinking something like omega rom. basically a pretty simple stock rom without the bloatware that runs a bit better than the actual stock one.
can anyone help me with if this is actually safe or not? any suggested roms that may achieve my goals? having never had a sgs2 or any Samsung for that matter im really not sure what is available and after 300 pages of reading im still none the wiser.
cheers brett
twiztednibbz said:
Hi guys,
Back for some more invaluable help.
OK so for the record I don't feel myself a noob to flashing I've done many htc and I'm currently on blade elite on my hox at the moment, however...... I see a lot of posts warning not to do certain thing when flashing this phone - GT-i19100.
My Mrs phone is running like a dog its slow laggy and vile to use so I want to change the rom for her to make it run better, use less battery, and most and foremost actually work!!!
So I was thinking something like omega rom. basically a pretty simple stock rom without the bloatware that runs a bit better than the actual stock one.
can anyone help me with if this is actually safe or not? any suggested roms that may achieve my goals? having never had a sgs2 or any Samsung for that matter im really not sure what is available and after 300 pages of reading im still none the wiser.
cheers brett
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the only most imp thing, what people suggest not to do with I9100 is that, u should not make any wipes in recovery, when ur on stock android v4.0.4 ICS. rest u can flash any Stock Sammy based/CM10/CM10.1/AOSP roms meant for I9100 for now after rooting it.
Since I9100P comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) u might lose that with some custom roms
Sun90 said:
the only most imp thing, what people suggest not to do with I9100 is that, u should not make any wipes in recovery, when ur on stock android v4.0.4 ICS. rest u can flash any Stock Sammy based/CM10/CM10.1/AOSP roms meant for I9100 for now after rooting it.
Since I9100P comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) u might lose that with some custom roms
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Great thanks for that, I don't spose there is any chance you can help me with the root? like I say ive done many htc's but as you can probably imagine if I brick her phone ill get a smack in the gob lol
im on android - 4.0.4
baseband - 19100PBVLPB
kernel - 3.0.15-19100PBVLPC-CL1020445
now on my htc I use the bootloader to get into fastboot and then send cwm busybox etc via adb to the phone to achieve root. but I've noted this is nothing like that! I need to flash the relevant kernel (which I aint too sure which one yet), how does the kernel get flashed? via odin? that will then give me CWM and in turn allow me to flash a new ROM?
if I cant use cwm to to wipes etc how is that performed instead?
Sorry to be a pain cheers.
P.S. - ive no idea what NFC is or does so I doubt she will haha!!
twiztednibbz said:
Great thanks for that, I don't spose there is any chance you can help me with the root? like I say ive done many htc's but as you can probably imagine if I brick her phone ill get a smack in the gob lol
im on android - 4.0.4
baseband - 19100PBVLPB
kernel - 3.0.15-19100PBVLPC-CL1020445
now on my htc I use the bootloader to get into fastboot and then send cwm busybox etc via adb to the phone to achieve root. but I've noted this is nothing like that! I need to flash the relevant kernel (which I aint too sure which one yet), how does the kernel get flashed? via odin? that will then give me CWM and in turn allow me to flash a new ROM?
if I cant use cwm to to wipes etc how is that performed instead?
Sorry to be a pain cheers.
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use a brickbug safe kernel like 'Siyah kernel v5.0.1' to root ur phone (.tar file of the same to be flashed by PC odin).Once installed 'Siyah kernel' on ur phone then u can use the Custom recovery of that kernel to make wipes/backup etc
Sun90 said:
use a brickbug safe kernel like 'Siyah kernel v5.0.1' to root ur phone (.tar file of the same to be flashed by PC odin).Once installed 'Siyah kernel' on ur phone then u can use the Custom recovery of that kernel to make wipes/backup etc
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ok ill see what I can manage now lol
I have noted that when I restart the phone with the 3 buttons pressed odin shows the yellow box but only for a second then it goes away again... any ideas? infact what actually happens is if the phone is switched on the box is yellow however when I put it into recovery mode to flash using odin it disappears and doesn't come back?
twiztednibbz said:
ok ill see what I can manage now lol
I have noted that when I restart the phone with the 3 buttons pressed odin shows the yellow box but only for a second then it goes away again... any ideas?
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to understand the basics,u have to do some reading for now ma8
start with the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
see these posts are great when the pictures are still there but without them mean not a lot
still have to wait 5 mins between posts arghhhhh lol
oooooh I just realised what I did
just waiting for it to boot vanilla rootbox now thanks for your help!!!
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Hi
I have not modifyed my S2 anything since I bought it, only updated via Kies.
I have read som rooting threads, but it seems to be more than 1 way to do things.
I wish to flash a custom kernel (Cognition S2, VillainROM or TK-rom)
But before I can flash a rom I need ClockworkMod Recovery.
Which methode should I use? CF-Root v4.0 or ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.0.5
The first methode also brings root, but is this nessesary since the custom roms I wish to flash already are rooted?
Also does anyone know if Heimdal works for S2?
Thanks!!
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always wanted to know that too
seems to confusing to me
i did search for it and its just too confusing
from what i understand is that
( do this then this and dont forget that but before u do this do this and dont forget to do that before u start anything and when u finish that do this restart hold three buttons then do that wait for the yellow thing press next wait for it then do that and ur finished but if a triangle appears or you brick your phone u need a 301k resistor or buy a jig and then start steps RI8 to bmx23 and then your done)
sometimes i hate android
the problem is nothing is found in one thread
FAQs are scattered everywhere with not a lot of information
i wish if there was a post that has everything i need to know ive been here for a while and im still learning new stuff
i hope some one answers this for you
You can just flash the CF root kernel and download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Pick the kernel that correlates to the firmware you are using.
Once you flash that, you can get into recovery by holding Power, Volume Up and Home button when the phone is in an off state. Then you will be in Clockwork Mod Recovery and can flash new roms.
Its really quite easy once you get the hang of it and ODIN is quite useful as you can flash just kernels or modems using it or quickly go back to a stock ROM.
Yes this method brings root but its just an added bonus in case you want to back everything up with Titanium Backup before going into CWM to flash a new rom. Root isn't necessary but it doesnt matter if it roots before you install another rooted rom. The new ROM will normally wipe everything anyway if its a wipe rom.
Heimdel does work but I don't personally use it or know which is the newest and best version to use with SGS2
Oh and this thread was created for beginners of SGS2, it is attempting to put all information in one place to try and help make it easier to understand http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
blue265 said:
Oh and this thread was created for beginners of SGS2, it is attempting to put all information in one place to try and help make it easier to understand http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
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oh he updated it
didnt know thanks
My phone is quote slow and laggy and it's quite surprising seeing as this phone is meant to be known for it's speed and power.
I have rooted with cf-root , I don't really know if this means if I have a custom kernel.
All I want to know is if there is a custom ROM or kernel to help with this. If yes, which one. Many developers claim there stuff speeds up phones but obviously they're bias. I want neutral opinions from people with experience of different things.
Before people tell me to search I can only access the net through my phone and the drop down search button don't work.
First of all rooting your phone is good cos it now means that you can flash a custom ROM.Something that cant be done on stock.For the moment stay with CF-Root as they are basically stock rooted kernels and at the moment I dont think you need to get into overclocking and undervolting and all that stuff that more advanced kernels can do cos if you do it wrong yourve got problems.As for ROMs your right.All Devs will say that they have the best one and all happy users,yes like myself,will say they use the best one too.The problem is that everyone has different likes and needs.No one who has spent time on this site has ever only had ONE ROM on their phone.Its impossible to not turn into a flashaholic at some stage.The best you can do is read threads and try some.Not the answer you wanted but its the best and only way to find what you want.Try mine.I love it.The link is below the big blue Omega sign.Its the one that says "GB".If you dont like it then try something else.Theres really no other way to find out what you want unless you try for yourself.
I see.. So I simply download the custom ROM and install it through clockwork mod?
Do I have to back up my phone with titanium back up before I install custom roms?
anz2k8 said:
I see.. So I simply download the custom ROM and install it through clockwork mod?
Do I have to back up my phone with titanium back up before I install custom roms?
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Step 1 - backup with titanium.
Step 2 - reboot into cwm or with the cwm app, create a backup. So, if you flash something that you don't like or if it wont boot, you can restore it. This is a complete system and data backup. A 1:1 copy of your phone setup, excluding modem which defaults to whatever you are running at the time of restore.
Step 3 - try some custom roms. I use Checkrom (older version - v2) and phone flies.
Anyway, something must be wrong with your setup because every rom I've used has been fast, even stock.
ps : sent you a pm.
Sent from my GT-I9100T
Once you get sorted then do an EFS backup.The EFS folder contains your IMEI number and if for whatever reason you should loose it or it becomes corrupt then you are in the poo.Download the "release.zip" and follow the easy instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
I was using checkrom v4 and then v6 for a little while both with SiyahKernel which worked really well.
Currently using CM9 but I wouldn't go there until your comfortable fixing things and regularly flashing.
But definately select your rom and then try changing kernels if you think it will benefit you.
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@cooza when should I back up this eps, everyone time I change ROM or everyone I change kernel? I don't even know what it is lol
@sxi200 you say there must be something wrong with my setup, could you explain in a little more detail what you think I should change please?
Just thought I would *Bump* the thread as i'm slightly desperate for the random rebooting. It happens approximately once or twice a day.
did u use wipe data/factory reset while installing a new rom?
expierienced some funny things like lag etc also while trying different roms,
my fault was not wiping the cache ...
anz2k8 said:
Just thought I would *Bump* the thread as i'm slightly desperate for the random rebooting. It happens approximately once or twice a day.
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One Factory reset the phone this will wipe all data
Two upgrade firmware via Kies if firmware is available .
Three flash a later stock Samsung rom .
Four any of the answers already posted .
Five wait for Samsungs ICS update .
i see you have rooted but dont know what root is for or even any of the basics .
Read the guides and stickies .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Its possible that you have rooted with a wrong file .
But you give zero information .
jje
Hi guys,
I've had an S2 for a few months now, and although I've managed to root the phone I'm still pretty green and need help.
I've had an OTA update from Gingerbread to ICS which I only installed as it popped up when I was using the phone.
The battery died earlier than expected and now it's stuck in a bootloop.
I don't want to have to ROM it as frankly I'm still in the "full theory" stage. I've heard of Odin and SamMobile.com, I've seen hours of vids on Youtube but I'm hoping there's another way to get around it. My confidence levels are improving but not there yet.
I have a Titanium backup on the phone from 2.3.4, if I wipe the phone from recovery will it work? Is there anything I can do apart from a new ROM?
If you had my lack of experience with this, what would you do? Thanks.
Can you get into download mode?
If so, you may have to bite the bullet and use Odin to flash the original firmware. You will be able to find it on these forums.
Don't sweat it, just download the Orange ICS ROM and put it in PDA on Odin and flash it, it'll take just a couple of minutes and you are done.
Thanks guys. It sounds so simple when you don't have a bootlocked phone to panic about.
FourQ said:
Thanks guys. It sounds so simple when you don't have a bootlocked phone to panic about.
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Thats because it is simple! Ive never rooted because it looks confusing. But I've used odin many times to flash stock firmwares.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
Warren.D said:
Thats because it is simple! Ive never rooted because it looks confusing. But I've used odin many times to flash stock firmwares.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Nothing confusing about rooting either.
Download one of chainfires cfroot kernels or siyah kernel and flash via Odin.
That's it you're rooted.
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GTI9100
Hydra H2O 1.2.1
fluxi xx.01_rc5
if ya have a look around the forum, theres plenty of pre-rooted roms to flash via odin that wont increase ya binary counter, nothing hard about that.
Read the links in my signature
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
I'm still reletively new to it
and I've had a couple of bootloops. A bit of a panic and then I figured out what I'd done wrong. As long as you follow instructions to the letter you'll be fine.
Edit: *Relatively, damn it.
Rooting it was easy enough. I went to unlockroot.com and a download later I was rooted. It's the ROMs that terrify me.
FourQ said:
Rooting it was easy enough. I went to unlockroot.com and a download later I was rooted. It's the ROMs that terrify me.
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getting a custom rom isn't something you should be afraid of
getting a custom rom (or kernel) can improve your battery life (some of them).. but just be sure that getting a custom rom, it should be for whatever you're running (Gingerbread or ICS) usually, roms are flashable via CWM
take a leap, when you get into bootloop or get some problems along the process, just flash a stock firmware with odin..
@saywhatt
A mate (who's been doing this for years) has installed CWM7. It's odd how the things I liked about Gingerbread were added by Samsung, not Google.
I suspect I'll run with CWM7 for a week or so and decide then. First impressions aren't always correct (especially if you saw my face!) but after a week I should have a pretty good impression of the new ROM. I'm hesitant about ICS as the official version killed the phone but ultimately I may end up there.
It's good to watch the Youtube vids on how to flash stock ROMs with Odin. It's something I may try next week if CWM7 falls from favour.
Ultimately I'm sort of glad it happened. It's given me new confidence to try these things as I know there's a good chance it can all be recovered.
Q
I've never been too afraid of rooting or flashing. My first android device was a cheap piece of rubbish (an LG GTsomething i think), so I built up confidence in rooting and flashing because I didn't care if i damaged my phone.
I would recommend anyone who's not too confident to go out and get a cheap phone, it's a pretty significant investment but if your unsure about what your doing and just want to experiment, it's definitely worth the peace of mind.
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I'm hesitant about ICS as the official version killed the phone
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no m8 it didn't, your battery dying while you were updating killed your phone
It had finished a while before that. I was selecting a new font when it died.
You can't stuff up your phone anymore - its already in bootloop, what do you have to lose?
Odin is indeed very easy. Just make sure F.Partition is unchecked. Put the ROM in PDA and flash! Of course, after your phone has been put into download mode and connected to pc via usb and one of the Odin blocks have turned yellow.
Your phone is already rooted? If you made a backup in CWM (NOT Titanium Backup, this won't help you right now, as it's only for apps) you should restore that in CWM. A wipe and factory reset wouldn't help you right bow.
I understand you are a bit skeptic of ICS stock ROM right now, but remember you probably got pushed an early version,.the latest versions are very stable! Though Custom ROM's are the way to go eventually. Try the latest stable Cyanogen ROM.
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@FreeStanler
Good point.
The stock ICS ROM was 4.0.3 if memory serves. It wasn't there for long but I was curious to see which version I'd been upgraded to.
I'm planning to see how this CWM7 ROM sits with me. If I can find out which app is causing this: http://t.co/9GfdXmD I'll probably be happy with it. I need to have a good play about with it to give it a fair chance. May end up with ICS/Stock ICS but for now we'll see how it goes.
Why on earth would you use Cm7 when Cm9 is far better, plus to flash a fw & then root with SuperOneClickRoot, or use the cf root kernel. The whole process takes 5 mins. Honestly M8 there's nothing to worry about. One thing I will say tho, Google Nandroid back up & once you know how to use etc, use it & make it your best friend coz that's the only thing that will fix the bootloop in the future
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@blade30p
I didn't. A friend who's been doing this for years did it for me. I was hoping to get something resembling the stock Gingerbread on the phone, instead I got CWM7.
Hey all,
I just received my i777 and I'm impressed. Coming from a sgs4g seems like a huge improvement, though the devices look physically the same LOL (with the i777 being a bit on the larger side).
Anyways, I've been flashing roms for about a year now with my sgs4g. The forums for the sgs4g had very detailed instructions when flashing, instructions like, what to do if coming from stock, but on this forum ppl just assume you have CWM installed.
What I want is a safe way to upgrade to, let's say, phone bricker. I've noticed that all roms are installed through CWM, and all OP say is "make sure CWM is installed", but there's no mention whatsoever on how to install CWM on this phone.
Maybe i'm complicating things a little bit. On my previous phone, Rom Manager downloaded from market was a NO NO because it'd brick it. So we had to flash a modded CWM via odin made specifically for our phones. Maybe for this phone installing rom manager is all that is needed? yes? OK, found the FAQ. no ROM manager.
Also, somehow this phone came rooted... I bought it new from a store but the unlocked version since I live outside USA.
So, if I'm not mistaken, I should just install rom manager, select my phone from the list, flash CWM recovery and flash away roms on the dev section. Am I correct? I don't want to brick my phone
I would not use Rom manger it's proven to be more of a headache for this device. Look on the dev section there are a couple of packages that you can use to get cwm. If your already rooted you could simply flash a custom kernel like entropys daily driver which already has cwm included in kernel.
Again, if your rooted, easiest way could be to simply use mobile Odin to flash custom kernel(I'm assuming your running gingerbread).
I bought the full version of mobile ODIN. makes life a little simpler when flashing, in my opinion. It's worth the few bucks.
eep2378 said:
I would not use Rom manger it's proven to be more of a headache for this device. Look on the dev section there are a couple of packages that you can use to get cwm. If your already rooted you could simply flash a custom kernel like entropys daily driver which already has cwm included in kernel.
Again, if your rooted, easiest way could be to simply use mobile Odin to flash custom kernel(I'm assuming your running gingerbread).
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Running GB, yes. It's (i think) completely stock: GB KJ4.
I've checked and I have standard recovery, so I'm looking for the best and safest way to get cmw.
Mobile odin looks like a good option, but would I need the full paid version?
mikeflash said:
Running GB, yes. It's (i think) completely stock: GB KJ4.
I've checked and I have standard recovery, so I'm looking for the best and safest way to get cmw.
Mobile odin looks like a good option, but would I need the full paid version?
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You don't need pro version, lite version will do just fine. Are you sure you're rooted? You have superuser app? Whether you're rooted or not look here(if you are rooted look at #3 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
Check out this thread, was my experience and I'm running PhoneBricker just fine!
However, backup your apps before flashing and factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik after (possibly before as well) and you should be fine! Will root then you can flash away.
Clay
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One other point for you. Your phone was flashed, in most probability by the folks who sold it to you, with a leaked version of Gingerbread, UCKJ4. As a result, your flash count is probably at 1, and the secondary bootloader was probably replaced with one that disables the ability to clear the flash counter with a usb jig. If this matters to you, you can test first with a jig to see if it will reset, and if not, you can flash the original UCKH7 secondary bootloader to fix it. Needed files can be found in the Download Repository.
Oh, and my guide explains how to flash a modified kernel containing ClockworkMod Recovery if you need it.
Well, I flashed my phone last night. Used mobile odin for flashing a kernel (siyah) to get CWM, then flashed phone bricker via CWM like I used to do on my old phone. Everything went smooth.
Though I'm not fond on this "4.0.3", it's just a launcher that looks like ICS but I don't want to believe it's a true ICS ROM, because it feels weird, I certainly prefer stock GB (or a custom GB rom) instead of some heavily modded rom with ICS theme.
creepyncrawly said:
One other point for you. Your phone was flashed, in most probability by the folks who sold it to you, with a leaked version of Gingerbread, UCKJ4. As a result, your flash count is probably at 1, and the secondary bootloader was probably replaced with one that disables the ability to clear the flash counter with a usb jig. If this matters to you, you can test first with a jig to see if it will reset, and if not, you can flash the original UCKH7 secondary bootloader to fix it. Needed files can be found in the Download Repository.
Oh, and my guide explains how to flash a modified kernel containing ClockworkMod Recovery if you need it.
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There're several new terms I need to learn about this phone that weren't used on sgs4g. Such as DPI (i.e lowering it, what for? isn't that a step back?) and flash counter.
I suppose flash count is just a counter for how many times you have flashed the phone with custom Roms, so that warranty people can check if a returned phone was damaged due to bad flash, or something like that. Am I correct?
If that's the case, then I'm not too worried about flash count because I live outside US, and my AT&T phone wouldn't get warranty over here, but I'll definitely look into that, to check where my counter is at and to check if resetting it back to 0 is still possible.
I'll be checking up on the links you provided.
Thanks a lot.
mikeflash said:
Though I'm not fond on this "4.0.3", it's just a launcher that looks like ICS but I don't want to believe it's a true ICS ROM, because it feels weird, I certainly prefer stock GB (or a custom GB rom) instead of some heavily modded rom with ICS theme.
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It is a true ICS rom. Samsung didn't do a lot of cosmetic changes when they moved the S2 to ICS though...most changes are under the hood.
If you want something that looks and feels more like true ICS, you should consider trying either CM9 or AOKP. They are both based on Google's source code, nothing Touchwiz about them.
Or if you'd rather stick with what you have, you can always try different launchers. I'm running ICS, but I use Go Launcher and it runs beautifully.
mikeflash said:
There're several new terms I need to learn about this phone that weren't used on sgs4g. Such as DPI (i.e lowering it, what for? isn't that a step back?) and flash counter.
I suppose flash count is just a counter for how many times you have flashed the phone with custom Roms, so that warranty people can check if a returned phone was damaged due to bad flash, or something like that. Am I correct?
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That is mostly correct. You're right about the purpose of the flash counter, but it actually counts how many times you flash kernels, not roms. And even then, it only increments if you flash a kernel via Odin in download mode. Flashing a kernel in Mobile Odin or CWM doesn't touch the counter.
Incrementing the flash counter also places that possibly annoying yellow triangle on bootup on your phone. Since you're on ICS, you can just use triangle away app from play store (free version is on here somewhere) to get rid of it, though I'm not sure if that'll fix the whole secondary bootloaders thing (probably not). I think it'd be worth it to fix that just so you don't run into anymore problems later if you decide to change something, especially since after the fixes you can just nandroid back to your current setup, but it's not essential and completely up to you.
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I'm confused why this thread was started. There ARE detailed instructions in the stickies and by using Google search along with the words XDA after the search u would easily find any and all information needed. Why do we need a thread dedicated to helping one person read stickies which already have this information.
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Phalanx, did you not read the Title?
It says be nice!
crawls back into hole
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Phalanx7621 said:
I'm confused why this thread was started. There ARE detailed instructions in the stickies and by using Google search along with the words XDA after the search u would easily find any and all information needed. Why do we need a thread dedicated to helping one person read stickies which already have this information.
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Thank you friend.
To sum up for OP
1. Strongly suggest NOT to use ROM Manager on any custom ROMs unless you are surely running CyanogenMod ROM.
2. Check the "About phone" to see if it is true ICS or ICS-theme GB.
Hi guys.
First up hello. Im a refuge from the Ace section, have a Galaxy SII due for delivery over the next couple of days so Im moving over. On the Ace I flitted between CM7, CM10 unofficial, Lewa and a few others.
Im generally used to rooting via stock recovery and then using CWM to do everthing else, not familiar at all with ODIN as I have never needed to use it. Standard UK SII, unlocked running Gingerbread.
Have read around this section and will continue to do so for a few days, but a few starting pointers would be nice.
Rooting/CWM/Kernels
Whats the easiest way for rooting the SII, preferably from stock recovery
Whats the easiest way for installing CWM?
What the best basic Kernel out there, or Kernel that will do an AIO Root/CWM/Kernel job?
Im reading a lot about this hardbrick lark with ICS, is this purely an issue with stock ICS roms, and its fine to go down the CM10 route?
I can use the search feature, but as Im sure you know thats not always the most productive route.. Although I shall use it in the meantime.
Cheers.
You can learn a lot just by reading peoples problems, and the answers given.
For rooting, you would normally just flash like a siyahv4+ kernel with Odin.
That gives you root, cwm and safe from brickbug.
Theres several other ways also like exynos or doing stuff via recovery.
theunderling said:
You can learn a lot just by reading peoples problems, and the answers given.
For rooting, you would normally just flash like a siyahv4+ kernel with Odin.
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How have i avoided ODIN so long.. hmm, Siyah 4.
Do you know how cumbersome the search feature is here, finally found the download for v4.1.15 (and then realised it was in your signature), now im trying to find the instruction to install via ODIN,. If you happen to know offhand, the exact thread that would be appreciated.
Regarding roms, Im assuming CM10 is the standard, not familiar with any of the devs over on this side of the fence.
Ok, from what I can gather
Download Keis and make sure all drivers for the SII installed
Download Siyah-s2-v4.1.5
Disconnect your phone from your computer
Start ODIN
Click the PDA button, and select Siyah-s2-v4.1.5
Put phone in download mode
Connect the phone to computer
Make sure repartition is not checked
Click the start button
Wait for the phone to reboot
correct???
(sorry, i suffer anxiety, one of the side effects is double checking anything before doing it)
If your on ICS, you can download that siyah kernel, but make sure you get the .zip type.
Get the 1st and 3rd file in the ics rooting guide in my sig.
Stick them all on sd card.
Boot into recovery.
Flash the 1st file-which is temp cwm
Flash the 3rd file-which is su/busybox
Then flash the siyah file-which gives you permanent cwm and safe kernel.
Then reboot phone.
Then you are rooted, with cwm and safe kernel.
The easier way is obviously using odin.
Ps.hope you aint got the g model.
theunderling said:
If your on ICS, you can download that siyah kernel, but make sure you get the .zip type.
Ps.hope you aint got the g model.
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No, its not the G..
It is on gingerbread currently though, not ICS.
GB ffs......lol.
Right you can update to ICS (pain)
or
Set up Odin and flash siyah s2 v2.6.14.tar file
or
Try exynos abuse (may not work on GB).
theunderling said:
GB ffs......lol.
Right you can update to ICS (pain)
or
Set up Odin and flash siyah s2 v2.6.14.tar file
or
Try exynos abuse (may not work on GB).
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I shall go S2 v2 route then. assumedly i can then just flash cm10 iwthout any problems.
Yes GB model, but no, not GT-I9100G
Youll need to check what the install instructions are for the rom
Eg if you need to be on GB or ICS.
Ive never used it, Ive just read you need cwm though.
If possible I would first update to ICS via Kies or OTA then afterwards flash Siyah v4 via ODIN. Once you have done this you are ready to reboot into cwm and flash away. Remember to wipe data/factory reset in CWM though after flashing Siyah kernel and before flashing new rom.
TheATHEiST said:
If possible I would first update to ICS via Kies or OTA then afterwards flash Siyah v4 via ODIN. Once you have done this you are ready to reboot into cwm and flash away. Remember to wipe data/factory reset in CWM though after flashing Siyah kernel and before flashing new rom.
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Ah, ive been reading on problems with ics and hardbrick, i guess that is prevented by flashing siyah post update.
Thanks guys, sorry for the noob questions, im not a noob, but rooting always makes me nervous (a hangover from the days when flashing the bios on the pc was a dangerous hit and miss affair), i just like to double check.
Once im rooted and got CWM im back in familiar territory.
Any other general tips on making the leap from Ace to SII appreciated.
Dont you just love it, when the phone arrives and its pre rooted with siyah and cwm