Flashing RR - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys, i just got a S2 from a relative of mine and i'm quite new to the flashing and stuff for S2. P.S (My previous device was much more easier).
And so i decided to try out RR (Resurrection Remix). I was on 4.1.2 stock, so i tried to root via, both, Siyah and Dorimanx. After rooting them, boot up, i then proceed on to flash RR and GAPPS. But it didn't work. So, how do i exactly go about flashing RR?
Did i do something wrong? Can someone help me a bit?

imadiu said:
Hi guys, i just got a S2 from a relative of mine and i'm quite new to the flashing and stuff for S2. P.S (My previous device was much more easier).
And so i decided to try out RR (Resurrection Remix). I was on 4.1.2 stock, so i tried to root via, both, Siyah and Dorimanx. After rooting them, boot up, i then proceed on to flash RR and GAPPS. But it didn't work. So, how do i exactly go about flashing RR?
Did i do something wrong? Can someone help me a bit?
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Me personally prefer Philz kernal which adds a great CWM with the option to delete all data for installing a new rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Are you sure you have downloaded RR for your i9100 variant?

stonedpsycho said:
Me personally prefer Philz kernal which adds a great CWM with the option to delete all data for installing a new rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Are you sure you have downloaded RR for your i9100 variant?
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I'm sure I did. So you suggest me using Philz kernel to root my phone? Does it work on the Jb 4.1.2 stock?
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imadiu said:
I'm sure I did. So you suggest me using Philz kernel to root my phone? Does it work on the Jb 4.1.2 stock?
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Yes m8, it is for samsung/based roms.

After rooting my phone with Philz kernel, I can proceed on with flashing any ROM?
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imadiu said:
After rooting my phone with Philz kernel, I can proceed on with flashing any ROM?
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Yes m8. Make sure you read the install instructions on the OP of the rom. Cyanogenmod you flash the rom then wipe data where with neatrom you wipe data first. If you have to wipe data after flash dont select the option to wipe all data to install a new rom. Philz kernal is only for samsung stock/based roms so dont put on RR. When you flash RR it will put their kernal on during flash.

stonedpsycho said:
Yes m8. Make sure you read the install instructions on the OP of the rom. Cyanogenmod you flash the rom then wipe data where with neatrom you wipe data first. If you have to wipe data after flash dont select the option to wipe all data to install a new rom. Philz kernal is only for samsung stock/based roms so dont put on RR. When you flash RR it will put their kernal on during flash.
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In this case, what if i want flash RR, how?

imadiu said:
In this case, what if i want flash RR, how?
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Follow these instructions
1.- Wipe data / factory reset (mandatory if you coming from STOCK OR 4.2.X version or another ROM)
2.- Install the Main ROM
3- install gapps
4.- When you're back on recovery go to Advanced
5.- Wipe Dalvik Cache
6.- Fix Permissions
7.- Wipe Cache Partition
8.- Reboot
got from RR op.

stonedpsycho said:
Follow these instructions
1.- Wipe data / factory reset (mandatory if you coming from STOCK OR 4.2.X version or another ROM)
2.- Install the Main ROM
3- install gapps
4.- When you're back on recovery go to Advanced
5.- Wipe Dalvik Cache
6.- Fix Permissions
7.- Wipe Cache Partition
8.- Reboot
got from RR op.
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Can i have a more advanced instructions starting from Stock 4.1.2?
Because i have tried a lot of different ways to flash RR, or PAC, or even stock roms like Optimus. But i still fail. Really don't know how to continue...

imadiu said:
Can i have a more advanced instructions starting from Stock 4.1.2?
Because i have tried a lot of different ways to flash RR, or PAC, or even stock roms like Optimus. But i still fail. Really don't know how to continue...
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Have you rooted you phone? And got CWM(clockworkmod) recovery?
If so just download the rom, place it on you sd card, boot into recovery and follow the steps in my previous post.
If you not rooted or dont have CWM recovery got to the link below and download the zip file which will then both root and give you CWM.
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stonedpsycho said:
Have you rooted you phone? And got CWM(clockworkmod) recovery?
If so just download the rom, place it on you sd card, boot into recovery and follow the steps in my previous post.
If you not rooted or dont have CWM recovery got to the link below and download the zip file which will then both root and give you CWM.
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Have a look at this video, diff phone but same method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxTwGwtUBbk

imadiu said:
Can i have a more advanced instructions starting from Stock 4.1.2?
Because i have tried a lot of different ways to flash RR, or PAC, or even stock roms like Optimus. But i still fail. Really don't know how to continue...
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Yes, I had similar experience when I started flashing roms on i9100. Stick with it, it really is worth it and once you get the first one you will realise just how easy it is.
Check this post out for detailed info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
maybe try a different ROM, PAC or Carbon work well imho.
good luck

Jimsilver73 said:
Yes, I had similar experience when I started flashing roms on i9100. Stick with it, it really is worth it and once you get the first one you will realise just how easy it is.
Check this post out for detailed info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
maybe try a different ROM, PAC or Carbon work well imho.
good luck
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Do you still remember how flash custom roms all the way from the beginning at stock? I've been doing it for days and all the roms seem to boot forever

stonedpsycho said:
Have you rooted you phone? And got CWM(clockworkmod) recovery?
If so just download the rom, place it on you sd card, boot into recovery and follow the steps in my previous post.
If you not rooted or dont have CWM recovery got to the link below and download the zip file which will then both root and give you CWM.
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Have a look at this video, diff phone but same method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxTwGwtUBbk
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Well, i rooted my phone use Siyah's kernel. Is that good enough? CWM is then based on Siyah kernel

imadiu said:
Well, i rooted my phone use Siyah's kernel. Is that good enough? CWM is then based on Siyah kernel
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Yes that is good enough

Related

Root Sucessful,How to install CM9 ?

Hello there I succesfully Rooted my phone..
I want to install CM9 as my first custom ROM,I'm looking for good battery life.
Any other suggestions are most welcome.
I need links or videos on how to install CM9 Custom ROM.
Does Installing Custom ROMs Brick phones?
rickson23 said:
Hello there I succesfully Rooted my phone..
I want to install CM9 as my first custom ROM,I'm looking for good battery life.
Any other suggestions are most welcome.
I need links or videos on how to install CM9 Custom ROM.
Does Installing Custom ROMs Brick phones?
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Please post your present ROM details (goto settings - about), post everything you see.
ROM suggestion is forbidden on XDA
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
There are plenty (and I say plenty!) of cm9 installation tutorial/videos on the net.
Search, search, search...
gb.yolo said:
There are plenty (and I say plenty!) of cm9 installation tutorial/videos.
Search, search, search...
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I'm confused watchin many..any link, which is sucessfully implemented ?
Why not go to the rom thread in question and read the install requirements/instructions.
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rickson23 said:
I'm confused watchin many..any link, which is sucessfully implemented ?
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Answer the questions i asked in my previous post
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Please post your present ROM details (goto settings - about), post everything you see.
ROM suggestion is forbidden on XDA
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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I'm on stock android 4.0.3 just rooted haven't done anything yet.
rickson23 said:
I'm on stock android 4.0.3 just rooted haven't done anything yet.
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Here is screenshot of my phone.
Nobody have answered whether changing custom ROM alone poses threat of bricking?
rickson23 said:
I'm on stock android 4.0.3 just rooted haven't done anything yet.
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all good.
Since you flashed CF-ROOT, i believe you have access to CWM recovery
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
What is CWM RECOVERY? Is it a app or recovery mode ur talking about?
rickson23 said:
What is CWM RECOVERY? Is it a app or recovery mode ur talking about?
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Yeah it's custom recovery mode
Visit CM9 thread (under General section)
Download latest version, download Gapps (ICS)
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Before installing zip from sd card?
Should I
1.reset factory?
2.rrset cache
3.dalvik cache?
I have premium ROM Manager installed.
I fear the latest jelly bean version isnt stable! Wil there be patches or updates for the bug.. When released how do i fix those? Entire re- install?
I ve downloaded CM9 from official website, anything wtong in that?
rickson23 said:
I have premium ROM Manager installed.
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No surprises there
rickson23 said:
I fear the latest jelly bean version isnt stable!
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I wondered how loads of users still use GB.
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rickson23 said:
Before installing zip from sd card?
Should I
1.reset factory?
2.rrset cache
3.dalvik cache?
I have premium ROM Manager installed.
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You don't need ROM manager. Stay away from it.
- Reboot to CWM recovery
- wipe cach data /factory reset
- wipe dalvik cache
- format /system (under mount and storage)
- flash CM9
- flash gapps
- reboot phone
rickson23 said:
I fear the latest jelly bean version isnt stable! Wil there be patches or updates for the bug.. When released how do i fix those? Entire re- install?
I ve downloaded CM9 from official website, anything wtong in that?
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The latest CM10 is stable already, but I'll advise you to use CM9 for sometime before trying CM10. I personally, have been running jellybean since over 1 month already.
Good luck
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Ok I decided to install CM9..
Do I need to backup current Stock Rom? How to do it?
rickson23 said:
Ok I decided to install CM9..
Do I need to backup current Stock Rom? How to do it?
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there are two ways:
1. Backup ROM via CWM recovery
- boot to CWM recovery
- Backup and restore
- Backup ROM to internal or external SD
2. Backup ROM via CWM manager (easier method)
CWM manager app is already bundled with Siyah kernel
- Open your app drawer
- run CWM manager, Grant it superuser permission
- Backup ROM, select your desired storage
-input the backup name of your choice.
The phone will reboot, and the backup will be done
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
K den finally from where do I Download CM9.
Official page or xda forums?
WTF !
I entered Recovery mode(volume up+power+home).
There is no option like Backup nor advaned settings.I tried navigating using volume keys.
Jokesy said:
there are two ways:
1. Backup ROM via CWM recovery
- boot to CWM recovery
- Backup and restore
- Backup ROM to internal or external SD
2. Backup ROM via CWM manager (easier method)
CWM manager app is already bundled with Siyah kernel
- Open your app drawer
- run CWM manager, Grant it superuser permission
- Backup ROM, select your desired storage
-input the backup name of your choice.
The phone will reboot, and the backup will be done
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Do I have to install any app before I can enter recovery mode?

[Q] cm 10.1 ?

hey guys.. i am on stock ics rom , unrooted. and i am going to flash cm10.1 on my s2, but am really confused, in some videos on youtube to root and get cwm they use cfroot wid the basband versions.. should i follow the method? and then flash cm10.1.? but in the cm 10.1 thread its mentioned to use the kernel specifed in the thread. but in the thread there are no baseband versions just a single .tar file... what should i do.. call me a noob but please help..! how should i proceed.. ?
Siddheshpatil said:
hey guys.. i am on stock ics rom , unrooted. and i am going to flash cm10.1 on my s2, but am really confused, in some videos on youtube to root and get cwm they use cfroot wid the basband versions.. should i follow the method? and then flash cm10.1.? but in the cm 10.1 thread its mentioned to use the kernel specifed in the thread. but in the thread there are no baseband versions just a single .tar file... what should i do.. call me a noob but please help..! how should i proceed.. ?
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I think you are misunderstanding some things.. You must first root your phone with cf-root AND THEN, you must flash the Rom with the specified kernel. But you can take a shortcut by flashing siyah kernel. You don't need to rely on baseband version.
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riro1612 said:
I think you are misunderstanding some things.. You must first root your phone with cf-root AND THEN, you must flash the Rom with the specified kernel. But you can take a shortcut by flashing siyah kernel. You don't need to rely on baseband version.
Sent with my homing pigeon
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okay .. so here is what i will be doing..
1> root my phone using the cf root method,(that will be giving me cwm and root)
2> get into the recovery mode and flash cm 10.1.
3> wipe and clear the cache
4> install g apps..
5> install siyah kernel via recovery (the zip.)
6> reboot...
cool enough? should i proceed?
Siddheshpatil said:
okay .. so here is what i will be doing..
1> root my phone using the cf root method,(that will be giving me cwm and root)
2> get into the recovery mode and flash cm 10.1.
3> wipe and clear the cache
4> install g apps..
5> install siyah kernel via recovery (the zip.)
6> reboot...
cool enough? should i proceed?
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No. Did you read the first post on the CM10.1 Thread?
You have to be running an ics stock rom and then root it.
Afterwards you can then proceed to flash CM10.1.
Kenrokks said:
No. Did you read the first post on the CM10.1 Thread?
You have to be running an ics stock rom and then root it.
Afterwards you can then proceed to flash CM10.1.
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okay so according to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693
- am on stock ics rom
- i'll flash this kernel via odin and root via superoneclick
-then get into recovery mode and flash cm10.1 and the gapps..
-then wipe and clear the cache..
- reboot.
now am i going correct?
btw my query is cf-root kernels they have mentioned kernel versions.. and in the thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693) they havent mentioned any.. wont that be a issue?
Don't use Siyah Kernel with CM10.1! Doesn't work!
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Siddheshpatil said:
okay so according to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693
- am on stock ics rom
- i'll flash this kernel via odin and root via superoneclick
-then get into recovery mode and flash cm10.1 and the gapps..
-then wipe and clear the cache..
- reboot.
now am i going correct?
btw my query is cf-root kernels they have mentioned kernel versions.. and in the thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693) they havent mentioned any.. wont that be a issue?
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Hey ma8 first use the siyah kernel v4.1.5 or v5.0.1(tar file for ODIN) form PC ODIN to root ur phone, to get a wrk'ng latest CWM recovery on ur phone
then follow the install instruction given in the CM10.1 thread to install the same, the CM10.1 rom comes with its own kernel that will replace siyah after install
Sun90 said:
Hey ma8 first use the siyah kernel v4.1.5 or v5.0.1(tar file for ODIN) form PC ODIN to root ur phone, to get a wrk'ng latest CWM recovery on ur phone
then follow the install instruction given in the CM10.1 thread to install the same, the CM10.1 rom comes with its own kernel that will replace siyah after install
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so you mean to say that flashing the siyah kernal will directly give me root? Or will i have to use super one click app after flashing the kernel to gain root? One more thing have you tried the method you gave?
Yes it will, no need for any super one click. Once uve flashed siyah, reboot in recovery (which will now be cwm recovery), make a nandroid before you flash anything. Would be a good idea to back up your apps using titanium backup, your sms msgs with an app like sms backup and restore etc. Then proceed to flash the rom, gapps, make wipes etc.
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Siddheshpatil said:
so you mean to say that flashing the siyah kernal will directly give me root? Or will i have to use super one click app after flashing the kernel to gain root? One more thing have you tried the method you gave?
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Yes, siyah will directly give u root and no need for 'Super one click' ma8
yes its the tried and trusted method by me to root lot of my friends phones successfully
Sun90 said:
Yes, siyah will directly give u root and no need for 'Super one click' ma8
yes its the tried and trusted method by me to root lot of my friends phones successfully
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Thanks bro will be flashing, just curious.. it's mentioned that there is a volume bug in cm10 and 10.1 and people say the output aint' that good... what do you say about that?
Hayth said:
Yes it will, no need for any super one click. Once uve flashed siyah, reboot in recovery (which will now be cwm recovery), make a nandroid before you flash anything. Would be a good idea to back up your apps using titanium backup, your sms msgs with an app like sms backup and restore etc. Then proceed to flash the rom, gapps, make wipes etc.
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hittd the thanks! .. i dont think i'll need to backup.. my device is new and blank...wid the stock stuff.
Siddheshpatil said:
Thanks bro will be flashing, just curious.. it's mentioned that there is a volume bug in cm10 and 10.1 and people say the output aint' that good... what do you say about that?
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its a known bug for now ma8, may be future updates will address the issue
Siddheshpatil said:
hittd the thanks! .. i dont think i'll need to backup.. my device is new and blank...wid the stock stuff.
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Its always gd to have a nandroid backup.. Just in case.
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riro1612 said:
I think you are misunderstanding some things.. You must first root your phone with cf-root AND THEN, you must flash the Rom with the specified kernel. But you can take a shortcut by flashing siyah kernel. You don't need to rely on baseband version.
Sent with my homing pigeon
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AND THEN... the yellow triangle.

[Q] Upcoming official 4.2.1 update

Official JB update for SGII wil be 03.03.2013, and I wanted to ask a question.I have a rooted phone with Siyah v5.0.1 kernel, with orginal ROM. Can I update my phone to official 4.1.2 with a rooted phone with Siyah kernel ? Or I must unroot my phone and get my stock kernel.
I now it may sound like a noob question but I'm new here so better I ask someone.
Thanks.
the easiest way is to simply flash the Rom with odin,
worst case scenario is that you have to wipe data/Factory reset after flashing,
so make a nandroid and a backup with titanium backup or something similar.
just so you have a cliff to lean back on.
unless you flash with mobile odin you will lose root though,
but then youll only have to flash a new rooted kernel and you should be good to go!
Honst3r said:
Official JB update for SGII wil be 03.03.2013, and I wanted to ask a question.I have a rooted phone with Siyah v5.0.1 kernel, with orginal ROM. Can I update my phone to official 4.1.2 with a rooted phone with Siyah kernel ? Or I must unroot my phone and get my stock kernel.
I now it may sound like a noob question but I'm new here so better I ask someone.
Thanks.
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no you cant, i tried update with speedmod kernel it doesnt allow you to.. unroot first then download the update
pzayx said:
the easiest way is to simply flash the Rom with odin,
worst case scenario is that you have to wipe data/Factory reset after flashing,
so make a nandroid and a backup with titanium backup or something similar.
just so you have a cliff to lean back on.
unless you flash with mobile odin you will lose root though,
but then youll only have to flash a new rooted kernel and you should be good to go!
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Thanks for the guide, So only to be sure.
I donwload the official ROM, then I flash it with odin and then if I want to root my phone again I must flash a rooted rom.
And the official update contains the stock kernel ? Because I got alredy a backup done with CWM and when I flash the official ROM and it will replace Syiah kernel with CWM and if somenting goes wrong then I can't restore it .
Honst3r said:
Official JB update for SGII wil be 03.03.2013
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?!?!
The topic title says 4.2.1. On 03-Mar-2013??? Where is this coming from? Did I miss something?
kt-Froggy said:
?!?!
The topic title says 4.2.1. On 03-Mar-2013??? Where is this coming from? Did I miss something?
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Um sorry it should be 4.1.2
Honst3r said:
Um sorry it should be 4.1.2
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4.1.2 is already out for some regions
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You can thank me if i helped you
Well, I erased the wrong nandroid and wiped out my stock ROM. So I can't revert to stock and unroot ready for the official ota without using Odin (which I have NO intentions of doing lol) but then, I'm currently running 4.2.2 anyway...so I'm not sure I would....even if I could.....
And tbh.....I like not having all that bloatware......
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Will you be reverting back to 4.0.4?
......Beware the emmc BrickBug...
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I would not unroot the phone. Just use Odin for flashing the new firmware and after that you can root it again. For me it's much saver than using buggy Kies...
keithross39 said:
Well, I erased the wrong nandroid and wiped out my stock ROM. So I can't revert to stock and unroot ready for the official ota without using Odin (which I have NO intentions of doing lol) but then, I'm currently running 4.2.2 anyway...so I'm not sure I would....even if I could.....
And tbh.....I like not having all that bloatware......
Sent from my CM10.1 powered Galaxy S2 with tapatalk 2
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Will you be reverting back to 4.0.4?
......Beware the emmc BrickBug...
Sent from my CM10.1 powered Galaxy S2 with tapatalk 2
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I've got a nandroid backup from my stock ROM in PC and on USB so if somenting goes wrong I just copy it to phone.
But my question is when I flash the official rom 4.1.2 it will unroot my phone and CWM recovery mode will be deleted because of new kernel, and if there somenting goes wrong how should I backup it when there will be no CWM recovery mode .
Honst3r said:
I've got a nandroid backup from my stock ROM in PC and on USB so if somenting goes wrong I just copy it to phone.
But my question is when I flash the official rom 4.1.2 it will unroot my phone and CWM recovery mode will be deleted because of new kernel, and if there somenting goes wrong how should I backup it when there will be no CWM recovery mode .
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If there will be no cwm you could flash a different kernel from Odin
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jeetBLswami said:
If there will be no cwm you could flash a different kernel from Odin
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Or just use a temporary CWM - flash it from stock recovery, do a backup, reboot.

S3 Custom Rom

I have S3 GT-I9300.
It's probably the 10th time I am asking for help on XDA. I have been trying to install CyanogenMod and other custom ROMs from 6 months with no luck. The problem is whenever I install 1 of the custom ROM I lose my network. I have also tried flashing the modem of JustArchi with no luck. I am dying to taste a custom ROM. It would be greatly appreciated if anybody would help.
Thanks in anticipation.
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you lost your imei if you have previous version of stock backed up you should restore it from recovery
If u flash original stock ROM your signal is OK?
You need to restore the efs files to restore the IMEI, do you have a EFS backup?
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Install this stock rom first..
http://samsung-updates.com/details/27048/Galaxy_S_3_International/GT-I9300/XEH/I9300XXUGND1.html
Then check if all good .. install custom recovery then install custom Roms enjoy !
And please MAKE EVER A NANDROID AND EFS BACKUP, be lucky
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JAlfredoP said:
You need to restore the efs files to restore the IMEI, do you have a EFS backup?
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I have tried EFS backup as well with no luck
tahasmarty said:
Install this stock rom first..
http://samsung-updates.com/details/27048/Galaxy_S_3_International/GT-I9300/XEH/I9300XXUGND1.html
Then check if all good .. install custom recovery then install custom Roms enjoy !
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I had the stock rom installed before installing CM
antimo84c said:
If u flash original stock ROM your signal is OK?
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Yes everything works fine then
abubakarsohail said:
I have tried EFS backup as well with no luck
I had the stock rom installed before installing CM
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Install the one i send you...
tahasmarty said:
Install the one i send you...
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Fine I will install it and report back
Flash those two files and wipe data cahce and install cyanogenmod and flash the modem file again
tahasmarty said:
Install the one i send you...
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Can I download the same rom from sammobile?
berksems said:
Flash those two files and wipe data cahce and install cyanogenmod and flash the modem file again
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Still no luck bro!
Have you formated modem/efs ? I personally never done that allso make sure you're on the latest [insert recovery of choice here] version? Allso how can you have imei and network on samsung based rom and not have them on CM? Check on samsung rom if imei is the same as the one behind the battery or on the box you've bought your phone.
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Also next time write in Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting or General, this isn't development related, you're just experiencing android zero issues.
EP21 said:
Have you formated modem/efs ? I personally never done that allso make sure you're on the latest [insert recovery of choice here] version? Allso how can you have imei and network on samsung based rom and not have them on CM? Check on samsung rom if imei is the same as the one behind the battery or on the box you've bought your phone.
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Also next time write in Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting or General, this isn't development related, you're just experiencing android zero issues.
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I dont know how I have formatted the modem/efs. I just wipe data cache before installing the rom. I am using philz_touch_6.48.4-i9300. The IMEI on the rom is same as that on the back of the phone.
Sorry I didn't notice that I posted in the wrong place. How am I supposed to move it to the right place.
This has been answered multiple times, there is a thread about that, it's all about patched kernel/modem, also, you're posting this in wrong forum, there is Q&A for that!
Use boeffla and patched modem, but first return to stock, i guarantee it will work.
Steps:
Flash stock: Stock 4.3
Flash Boeffla (sammy version): Boeffla 5.3
Flash patched modem. Modem
-> Till here you got to have your network back.
Then flash your desired AOSP ROM, and then flash a patched kernel like Boeffla (for AOSP, but watch out, there are CM and Omni based roms, so is Boeffla kernel, if you use CM, download for CM), because only patched kernel can read a patched modem. When you do that you don't have to flash patched modem again because CM/AOSP based ROMs do not wipe modem.
And remember BACKUP EFS
And if IMEI is ok you don't have to restore EFS, you only restore it when your imei is 0000... or 0049..., for Emergency calls only and Baseband unknown follow my steps.
Just follow these steps and you're good to go.
Someone should make this sticky.
lsalamun said:
This has been answered multiple times, there is a thread about that, it's all about patched kernel/modem, also, you're posting this in wrong forum, there is Q&A for that!
Use boeffla and patched modem, but first return to stock, i guarantee it will work.
Steps:
Flash stock: Stock 4.3
Flash Boeffla (sammy version): Boeffla 5.3
Flash patched modem. Modem
-> Till here you got to have your network back.
Then flash your desired AOSP ROM, and then flash a patched kernel like Boeffla (for AOSP, but watch out, there are CM and Omni based roms, so is Boeffla kernel, if you use CM, download for CM), because only patched kernel can read a patched modem. When you do that you don't have to flash patched modem again because CM/AOSP based ROMs do not wipe modem.
And remember BACKUP EFS
And if IMEI is ok you don't have to restore EFS, you only restore it when your imei is 0000... or 0049..., for Emergency calls only and Baseband unknown follow my steps.
Just follow these steps and you're good to go.
Someone should make this sticky.
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I will give it a shot after some time and report back again
Just tell me is it compulsory to flash the stock rom you mentioned or I can flash any stock rom? Also I would be thankful if you would give me the link for Boeffla CM based kernel
abubakarsohail said:
I will give it a shot after some time and report back again
Just tell me is it compulsory to flash the stock rom you mentioned or I can flash any stock rom? Also I would be thankful if you would give me the link for Boeffla CM based kernel
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Well, no, you can flash any stock rom, as long it is 4.3 based, you can see that under this thread you have many more stock, deodexed cwm falshable roms based on 4.3 by JustArchi, i linked you that because it is easier to flash in CWM then via Odin, but again, your choice.
As off Boeffla, here you can download all versions, recmmended are latest stable:
http://www.boeffla-kernel.de/index.php/2012-10-31-06-13-16
You can see there are for Samsung 4.3/4.4, and Omnirom based or CM based all the way down. (double check if you will run omnirom or cm based rom).
abubakarsohail said:
I have S3 GT-I9300.
It's probably the 10th time I am asking for help on XDA. I have been trying to install CyanogenMod and other custom ROMs from 6 months with no luck. The problem is whenever I install 1 of the custom ROM I lose my network. I have also tried flashing the modem of JustArchi with no luck. I am dying to taste a custom ROM. It would be greatly appreciated if anybody would help.
Thanks in anticipation.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA Free mobile app
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Try flashing my rom, my rom has the stock kernel. Which holds the drivers. Try it out and let me know if it helped you out
la2o said:
Try flashing my rom, my rom has the stock kernel. Which holds the drivers. Try it out and let me know if it helped you out
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And where is your rom?

[Q] Make a backup after phone got soft-bricked?

Hey guys,
My SGS2 just got soft-bricked, stuck on samsung logo. I didn't do nothing actually, just restarted my phone.
I have rooted phone with stock OS (latest one) on it a long time ago.
I can enter into recovery mode. Tried to wipe data with no luck.
BUT I want to make a backup. I read that if I install CWM recovery I will be able to mount USB storage to make backups. Is it possible to backup contacts using USB?
I also read that on SGS2 devices CWM will update OS's kernel so I will have to install new OS. Is it true?
Anyway, is it possible to make a full backup in this case?
GrigoryS said:
Hey guys,
I also read that on SGS2 devices CWM will update OS's kernel so I will have to install new OS. Is it true?
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"A recovery is a kernel and a kernel is a recovery"
If your current OS supports the new kernel then there won't be a need to install a new OS.
Kevin3014 said:
"A recovery is a kernel and a kernel is a recovery"
If your current OS supports the new kernel then there won't be a need to install a new OS.
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How to check if my OS supports new kernel?
What is more important is that if I install CWM breaking my current ROM and make a full backup will I be able to restore this backup on new ROM?
I ask this because I found the following warning:
"Warning: For GT-i9100 and SGH-i777, installing CWM or TWRP recovery also installs kernel. This is only recommended to install when installing a new custom ROM. Installing CWM/TWRP recovery will most likely break the ROM you are running currently as it overwrites the ROM’s kernel."
GrigoryS said:
How to check if my OS supports new kernel?
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Simple. Just read the information provided by the threads. If you are on official jelly bean, use Apolo Kernel 4.15b or Siyah Kernel (Although this is outdated now). For Lollipop, you can either use DorimanX kernel 11.0 or CM12.1 kernel with TWRP by Lysergic acid (If you want to use CM12.1). For kitkat, you can use DorimanX kernel 10.45 by Me or 10.44 by Cybernetus, Gustavo kernel (make sure you install KK version) or Apolo Kernel 7.3.
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GrigoryS said:
I ask this because I found the following warning:
"Warning: For GT-i9100 and SGH-i777, installing CWM or TWRP recovery also installs kernel. This is only recommended to install when installing a new custom ROM. Installing CWM/TWRP recovery will most likely break the ROM you are running currently as it overwrites the ROM’s kernel."
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It depends on what ROM you are using. If you install the correct kernel, the ROM will not break at all.
gsstudios said:
It depends on what ROM you are using. If you install the correct kernel, the ROM will not break at all.
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Hi! Is there any way to check the version of ROM I use on this phone? Maybe from recovery mode?
P.S.: I used latest OS which came through official update on SGS2 in Europe. It was something like 4.2.3 or 4.3.3.
If it was the last/latest/final official update, it would have been 4.1.2 Jellybean.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
Hm... That's strange... I was pretty sure I had 4.3.3 .
OK, let's imagine I install CWM with newer kernel breaking my ROM... what if I install older version after that? Will my ROM be back to work?
It *might* well be ok.....but having never intentionally installed the wrong kernel, I'm not going to stake my life on that as I have ZERO experience of that scenario....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
It *might* well be ok.....but having never intentionally installed the wrong kernel, I'm not going to stake my life on that as I have ZERO experience of that scenario....
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OK I'll wait for someone who can confirm that. Thanks, anyway!
GrigoryS said:
OK I'll wait for someone who can confirm that. Thanks, anyway!
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GrigoryS said:
Hm... That's strange... I was pretty sure I had 4.3.3 .
OK, let's imagine I install CWM with newer kernel breaking my ROM... what if I install older version after that? Will my ROM be back to work?
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Stock 4.3.3 doesn't exist
Samsung only provided android version 4.1.2 as the last version.
If you install a older kernel after flashing the wrong kernel, your ROM should work again. Once again, the "older" kernel needs to be the correct version for the ROM.
If you do install the wrong kernel, your ROM will not boot and will either give you black screen or bootloop or phone constantly rebooting. So you need to quickly get to the recovery using the button combinations.

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