hello,
i recently bought my sasung galaxy s3 from t-mobile (in Holland).
after like 2 weeks i decided to root it and try and install the android 2.3 rom on it.
becouse that did not quite work out, i flashed the stock kernel on it again, and wanted eveything back to stock. but now when i open some apps they wont allow me anything becouse i do not have the original firmware etc on it....
I also cannot do software update becouse it says im running something custom,
if someone could telle me what to do to really bring it back to stock evething that would be great!
if you need more info thenn ask
Robinlakenman said:
hello,
i recently bought my sasung galaxy s3 from t-mobile (in Holland).
after like 2 weeks i decided to root it and try and install the android 2.3 rom on it.
becouse that did not quite work out, i flashed the stock kernel on it again, and wanted eveything back to stock. but now when i open some apps they wont allow me anything becouse i do not have the original firmware etc on it....
I also cannot do software update becouse it says im running something custom,
if someone could telle me what to do to really bring it back to stock evething that would be great!
if you need more info thenn ask
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there is no android 2.3 for galaxy s3!! what firmware did you flash?!
sriram231092 said:
there is no android 2.3 for galaxy s3!! what firmware did you flash?!
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whoops sorry ment 4.3, then when that did not work i tried 4.2.2, that also did not work. now i flashed the (what i thought) stock firmware on it. but now i can bartely use any apps becouse im on a "custom firmaware"etcc..
Robinlakenman said:
hello,
i recently bought my sasung galaxy s3 from t-mobile (in Holland).
after like 2 weeks i decided to root it and try and install the android 2.3 rom on it.
becouse that did not quite work out, i flashed the stock kernel on it again, and wanted eveything back to stock. but now when i open some apps they wont allow me anything becouse i do not have the original firmware etc on it....
I also cannot do software update becouse it says im running something custom,
if someone could telle me what to do to really bring it back to stock evething that would be great!
if you need more info thenn ask
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flash a stock firmware of your region via odin.
Yeah well that was what i did. But it still gives the same error messages...
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Robinlakenman said:
Yeah well that was what i did. But it still gives the same error messages...
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mega wipe and then re-flash the stock firmware.
That is what i already did..
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so actually, i still need help with this.. as i already did the hard reset and stock firmware flashed..
Faqs and guides .
Problem is what >> apps are not working ??
The post from start to finish reads as you have flashed firmware for another model on the phone .Apps have nothing to do with original firmware .
Stock 4.3 ????>>>>> not a Samsung firmware .
bartely use any apps becouse im on a "custom firmaware
>>>>Apps work on custom firmware unless you are trying to run Samsung apps on non Samsung based custom roms .
Start at the beginning what model phone do you have as per the label under the battery .
If I9300 then remove ext sd card and flash a proper Samsung stock rom through Odin . You should then be able to flash Philz recovery .
Boot to recovery mounts and storage format sd card system data cache and preload .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via Odin see faqs and guides for the return to stock for warranty post
jj you didnt read it correctly.
he first rooted and installed 4.3 and wanted to go back to stock.
he flashed stock but apps still arent working properly.
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As you say but apps not working is probably non Samsung apps .
But need clear indication of the problem to solve it.
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JJEgan said:
As you say but apps not working is probably non Samsung apps .
But need clear indication of the problem to solve it.
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your right JJEgan.
robinlakerman what specific rom/built did you use? I9300XXEMA2 is the latest for you i believe. (if you have i9300 + nl Tmobile)
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JJEgan said:
Faqs and guides .
Problem is what >> apps are not working ??
The post from start to finish reads as you have flashed firmware for another model on the phone .Apps have nothing to do with original firmware .
Stock 4.3 ????>>>>> not a Samsung firmware .
bartely use any apps becouse im on a "custom firmaware
>>>>Apps work on custom firmware unless you are trying to run Samsung apps on non Samsung based custom roms .
Start at the beginning what model phone do you have as per the label under the battery .
If I9300 then remove ext sd card and flash a proper Samsung stock rom through Odin . You should then be able to flash Philz recovery .
Boot to recovery mounts and storage format sd card system data cache and preload .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via Odin see faqs and guides for the return to stock for warranty post
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thanks but this is what i aleady did, but some apps still say there is a custom firmware or something like thath on
Robinlakenman said:
thanks but this is what i aleady did, but some apps still say there is a custom firmware or something like thath on
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Lack of information .
What apps what message
I can givr you an example but it is dutch
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Still no o e?..
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Its not english not a clue
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im trying to figure it out for you.
its a tv app from ziggo.
JJ
its says: to protect 3rd party content
he has to have original unchanged firmware installed to be able to view tv with this app.
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There are a number of apps that will not work on rooted phones banking apps usually .
See the how to use Barclays Bank app post for clues to getting these apps to work on rooted phones .http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823649&highlight=barclays
you just need to reset the Rom counter to 0 and make it official
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323847
it might help , if you didn't get any part of it just ask
PS: just to make sure get into download mode and see what does it says in the upper left corner ?
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Hi All!!
(I am Sorry if there has been a thread like this before ,i am new to Android just need to ask some questions for my Galaxy S2 which i recently bought)
Phone Details
Samsung Galaxy S2(Hong Kong)
Android 2.3.5
Baseband I9100XXKI3
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKI3
Build GINGERBREAD.ZSKI3
Question 1
My phone is in Warranty i have been iOS user and like Jailbreak i want to enjoy Andriod by rooting my phone
But i want to backup the stock firmware completly before all this process so if i wanted to reverse process ,or get my phone back to its old state like it came(ZSKI3 SAME KERNEL AND EVERY THING REST)
please suggest me any backup tool like that
Question 2
i want to root my phone in stock firmware,i like touchwiz and every thing that came stock but having root access so i can get any thing i want so please suggest me the best firmware for S2
I will be really thankfull for you responce,and please if i made some mistakes above i am sorry again i am new here
1-root with cf-root for you firmware using Odin.
2-boot into recovery and do a cwm backup or use the cwm app that installs with cf root to do the same.
3-if you want to go back to stock flash the original kernal using Odin and use a download mode jig to reset counter to hide flashing.
4-if you use a custom rom restore backup then do the above step.
You can find plenty of how-to's on any if the above points on this forum or by Googling it.
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And or look for your stock/branded rom download in the development section .
jje
sxi200 said:
1-root with cf-root for you firmware using Odin.
2-boot into recovery and do a cwm backup or use the cwm app that installs with cf root to do the same.
3-if you want to go back to stock flash the original kernal using Odin and use a download mode jig to reset counter to hide flashing.
4-if you use a custom rom restore backup then do the above step.
You can find plenty of how-to's on any if the above points on this forum or by Googling it.
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Thanks Mate
JJEgan said:
And or look for your stock/branded rom download in the development section .
jje
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Thanks Mate
I dont understand Step 3
3-if you want to go back to stock flash the original kernal using Odin and use a download mode jig to reset counter to hide flashing.
crossmedia said:
I dont understand Step 3
3-if you want to go back to stock flash the original kernal using Odin and use a download mode jig to reset counter to hide flashing.
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Ok. To flash the original kernal you will need to get it from the intratech thread. He had them all I think. This will remove the custom kernal and, assuming you are still on stock firmware everything is stock again.
As for the jig, when you flash a non stock kernal, there is a counter which shows when you go into download mode. Samsung put this in to see if you had flashed anything if you return it for warranty. The jig plugs into the phones USB/charging port and clears it so Samsung knows ****. I bought one off eBay for $2 delivered.
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Oh i Got it,the phone seller has send me that little micro-usb device with it Thanks
what about HTC?
Whoull this work on a HTC Desire Z (G2) as well?
Why are you asking in an SGS2 forum ? You need to ask here.
darthchile said:
Whoull this work on a HTC Desire Z (G2) as well?
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Hi,
I just got my Android and happened to Root it with a firmware containing CWM because I really had no clue as to what it was. Now I would want to be able to remove this icon CWM from my phone. I have tried flashing the kernel to no avail. Please help me with a step by step procedure to remove it since I'm absolutely new to Androids. My S2 runs gingerbread 2.3.6. I did check the web but am so confused with all the options provided.
Thanks in advance.
flash stock rom usin odin simple
It is strongly recommended to back up stock ROM before u give try to Custom ROM.
*#1234# - Check your Firmware version before u do Rooting and make a note some where
You can use those information to download your STOCK ROM from many website (google them)
boscos said:
Hi,
I just got my Android and happened to Root it with a firmware containing CWM because I really had no clue as to what it was. Now I would want to be able to remove this icon CWM from my phone. I have tried flashing the kernel to no avail. Please help me with a step by step procedure to remove it since I'm absolutely new to Androids. My S2 runs gingerbread 2.3.6. I did check the web but am so confused with all the options provided.
Thanks in advance.
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Since you are rooted, use any file explorer with root access and delete the cwm manager.apk.
Second option is use root un-installer and uninstall the cwm manager
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galaxys2jax said:
It is strongly recommended to back up stock ROM before u give try to Custom ROM.
use *#1234# to check some useful information before u do Rooting.
Also u can download STOCK ROM from many website (google them)
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What does this have to do, with what op wants?
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rocky23 said:
flash stock rom usin odin simple
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Simple yes, but you want him to flash whole ROM instead of removing one file.
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boscos said:
Hi,
I just got my Android and happened to Root it with a firmware containing CWM because I really had no clue as to what it was. Now I would want to be able to remove this icon CWM from my phone. I have tried flashing the kernel to no avail. Please help me with a step by step procedure to remove it since I'm absolutely new to Androids. My S2 runs gingerbread 2.3.6. I did check the web but am so confused with all the options provided.
Thanks in advance.
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in some Firmwares CWM is included in system applications, so cant simply uninstall it, you can use Titanium backup application to uninstall system apps,
But before uninstalling better you learn more about Rooting and the functions of this app and other root apps. This is a very usefull app in the rooted and Clockwork mod installed devices, for rebooting into recovery easily, kernel flashing, backing up of the Rom ect..
you can have informations from below sticky thread as well as from my signature links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
Thanks guys for your prompt responses. I will try and flash the stock rom and let you know if it work. Thanks again
why do you want to remove it though? Its one of the most useable apps for a rooted phone
skimminstones said:
why do you want to remove it though? Its one of the most useable apps for a rooted phone
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I just didn't want another system application that I had no clue about. Anyways - I flashed stock and it worked. Thanks everyone for the help!
Titanium backup and freeze it. The. You still have it if you need it later
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I am using XOLO Q800 (Stock ROM), what should i do to remove CWM
rocky23 said:
flash stock rom usin odin simple
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I installed CWM to test some custom ROMs on my device. What if for some i reason i have to take my mobile to service center.
Will they charge me (even if my device is under warranty) because i have installed CWM?
Do I really need to remove CWM? If yes, how??
Do you have a 3rd stupid question to ask?
anoop1678 said:
I installed CWM to test some custom ROMs on my device. What if for some i reason i have to take my mobile to service center.
Will they charge me (even if my device is under warranty) because i have installed CWM?
Do I really need to remove CWM? If yes, how??
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Yes you will need to remove root so flash Sam firmware with mobile Odin and don't root. Now back to stock. :thumbup:
Or send it in and report bk
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It would be very helpful if you can provide a link for reference
andrewwright said:
Yes you will need to remove root so flash Sam firmware with mobile Odin and don't root. Now back to stock. :thumbup:
Or send it in and report bk
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Thanks for replying andrewwright!! (you too "theunderling"!!:angel
I haven't actually installed CWM yet and came here to clear my this doubt.
Why Sam Firmware (if Sam = Samsung) while my device is XOLO q800? Can I take a backup of my my stock firmware in some way because XOLO is not a popular brand and I won't get much support(stock firmware) over internet.
Also, I read somewhere that particular firmware corrosponds to a particular chipset(mine is MT6589), is it true??
I would really appreciate if you can provide a link for reference where I can read further or otherwise some people will keep yelling here "noob......noob"
anoop1678 said:
Thanks for replying andrewwright!! (you too "theunderling"!!:angel
I haven't actually installed CWM yet and came here to clear my this doubt.
Why Sam Firmware (if Sam = Samsung) while my device is XOLO q800? Can I take a backup of my my stock firmware in some way because XOLO is not a popular brand and I won't get much support(stock firmware) over internet.
Also, I read somewhere that particular firmware corrosponds to a particular chipset(mine is MT6589), is it true??
I would really appreciate if you can provide a link for reference where I can read further or otherwise some people will keep yelling here "noob......noob"
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First ur trying to post ur issue on the wrong section ma8
as this section is meant for Galaxy S2 I9100 and its variants M/P/T not for ur XOLO q800
try this link below for all ur query about XOLO q800
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226308
also head over to the link below for ur XOLO q800 devlopment
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239793
Hi
im very new in this and i rooted my phone few days before.(Followed this Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238) and everything works well.Now i got Samsung update and i downloaded it (Not using Wifi) but after download when i tries to install it it reboot and after 25-26% shows failure.I tried many times but same message.so i dont understand why this happening or after rooted not possible to update direct.
any advice would be highly appreciated ....
My Phone Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300 Android Version :4.0.4
mart90 said:
Hi
im very new in this and i rooted my phone few days before.(Followed this Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238) and everything works well.Now i got Samsung update and i downloaded it (Not using Wifi) but after download when i tries to install it it reboot and after 25-26% shows failure.I tried many times but same message.so i dont understand why this happening or after rooted not possible to update direct.
any advice would be highly appreciated ....
My Phone Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300 Android Version :4.0.4
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You rooted yes and now you find OTA updates fail yes .
As per ten thousand posts OTA may fail on rooted phones .
Choice remove root and update .
Flash stock rom via Odin and reroot .
Flash stock rom from CWM stock roms post should not need reroot .
All on GENERAL section .
jje
Thanks ..
If i follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664 okey? or something more i need to do ?One thing more please can you give me link for exact stock rom for my phone.
Returning back to stock kernel first is not always needed. With the previous update, i installed the update through Kies on my rooted S3 and just re-rooted afterwards. No reinstall was needed and all apps and settings were untouched. Try updating via Kies.
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The thing is ... any i9300 stock firmware will work on your phone ... so asking for the exact one is pointless.
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dr.m0x said:
The thing is ... any i9300 stock firmware will work on your phone ... so asking for the exact one is pointless.
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Tobe sure from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 if i take any one okey or.........
My Baseband version I9300XXLF5 and country Sweden
If you want exact firmware you need to use search both XDA and Google .
Try the stock rom threads x 2 but i see no later firmware for you on either .
Try sammobile .com
download with CHECKFUS
Baseband is your modem not firmware .
The link you have posted is not for this phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664
Before you do anything please check you have the I9300 International SGS3 .
jje
mart90 said:
Thanks ..
If i follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664 okey? or something more i need to do ?One thing more please can you give me link for exact stock rom for my phone.
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Go to this thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
read every letter on that page by OP..follow the steps exactly as shown...and you would be fine..
For exact stock firmware go to sammobile.com...
Hi,
I was on omega v11 and then i flashed on top without a wipe v14 Jelly bean and now i am not getting any signal.
I reported it on the forum and i was told that my imei number has been changed and it has , and i don't have a backup of the efs folder either.
So i was wondering has anyone faced the same sue and was able to resolve it to restore my imei? I got told to send it back to Samsung for repair, i am considering it but it could take up to weeks with them.
I have also had a look at this but i think it is for international version of the s3 ?
http://www.gfcforum.com/samsung-tip...laxy-s3-backup-restore-imei-without-root.html
Thanks in advance
Don't you think that as you have flashed it, at least twice, it might make Samsung laugh at you if you send it for repair, warranty or not? Here in the UK it's illegal to try and change your IMEI...
Z.
Have you tried flashing back to ics? I know this happened on the S1 and for some flashing original firmware fixed it.
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If you have no backup of your imei then basically you are screwed and need to pay Samsung for recovery since loosing an important folder when flashing something that voids your warranty is not covered under it.
You could try using Triangle Away and then going back to stock to send it in to Samsung, claiming that Kies or a phone reboot did this. It seems to happen sometimes so Samsung can not prove you wrong unless you screw up
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zardoz99 said:
Don't you think that as you have flashed it, at least twice, it might make Samsung laugh at you if you send it for repair, warranty or not? Here in the UK it's illegal to try and change your IMEI...
Z.
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I know its illegal its not like i done it
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Try gsii repair from the market...previously i'd also lost my imei..this app saved me..Thanx the dev if it will help you...
If it had stock or even the original; firmware and no modified status i would return to Samsung saying Kies update broke it .
jje
gauravbhawsar said:
Try gsii repair from the market...previously i'd also lost my imei..this app saved me..Thanx the dev if it will help you...
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no luck it is only for galaxy s 2
No idea what V14 JB is but if it is a custom rom did it include the ability to backup your EFS folder ???
jje
JJEgan said:
No idea what V14 JB is but if it is a custom rom did it include the ability to backup your EFS folder ???
jje
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He's talking about the Omega V14 rom (based on the JB leak from 14/08/2012). It uses the Aroma installer and features an EFS backup button during installation. Too bad he didn't use it
I dint know anything about the efs until after it happened to me
i tried to to go back to original software official, and i used triangle away and i got binary Samsung official and software status custom and then I went into odin and flashed the stock Samsung rom and everything went well until after the reboot, then my phone stayed on the Samsung boot logo and now it's stock and then i went into download mode to look at me status and it was still the same binary Samsung offical and software status custom
faddys123 said:
i tried to to go back to original software official, and i used triangle away and i got binary Samsung official and software status custom and then I went into odin and flashed the stock Samsung rom and everything went well until after the reboot, then my phone stayed on the Samsung boot logo and now it's stock and then i went into download mode to look at me status and it was still the same binary Samsung offical and software status custom
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When your phone is stuck at the boot logo..use the 3 button combo to go into stock recovery and wipe data and cache..reboot..
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zoot1 said:
When your phone is stuck at the boot logo..use the 3 button combo to go into stock recovery and wipe data and cache..reboot..
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do you mean recovery ? as in cwm ? or is there an Samsung one ?
faddys123 said:
do you mean recovery ? as in cwm ? or is there an Samsung one ?
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CWM recovery .
jje
faddys123 said:
do you mean recovery ? as in cwm ? or is there an Samsung one ?
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if you have have flashed a stock firmware..you will not have the CWM recovery..you will have to go to Stock recovery..just press vol up+menu+power buttons together..leave the buttons when u see a green robot..
Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
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thanks i'll try that in a sec, i got back to the stock firmware now found the stock recovery menu and did a wipe and it worked now need to root again for that method.
HI Guys ,
I have a few question about flashing stock jellybean firmware on my s2, now I'm currently stock Nordic firmware (no root ) , if flash another stock firmware from different country via Odin will it erase my data like , sms , contacts ,setting , apps ...... ?
Yes
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AndyCosmos said:
HI Guys ,
I have a few question about flashing stock jellybean firmware on my s2, now I'm currently stock Nordic firmware (no root ) , if flash another stock firmware from different country via Odin will it erase my data like , sms , contacts ,setting , apps ...... ?
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If I was you,Id root the phone,then backup efs,then make a nand backup....so you can get right back to where you are if you dont like it/or if theres a problem.
Or you can get one of them backup apps for saving the basic stuff you mentioned, since its "advisable" to factory reset/wipe your phone.
And I thought theres a Nordic JB released anyhow,is that no use to you?.You can check on Sammobile to see whats available.
Also have a quick look through the forum with regard to the problems people have when flashing JB etc,or roms from other countries without doing much research.
Thank you guys for the answer , so root is my answer .
AndyCosmos said:
Thank you guys for the answer , so root is my answer .
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No,not necessarily.Read my answer again as it says to "get one of them app backup apps".Ive told you what Id do,and told you what can happen to you when you try it(read all the problems in the q+a thread about no imei etc).
Maybe you can just backup up your apps/contacts etc,factory reset/wipe data then flash JB......and everything will be ok.Its up to you........
Hum...why do you wanba flash another ROM?
JB stock ROMs are all about the same.
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