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Hi I want to install latest CM9 nightly, As Im installing first time, I just want to make sure that my phone is running firmware lower than XXLPH though it looks lower but cant judge, I went through official CM9 Thread I can follow all the steps except this one. And also I have already rooted my device using
GT-I9100_THR_I9100JPKJ2_I9100OJPKJ1_I9100XXKI4 (firmware) and
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v4.4-CWM4.tar (root kernel)
I still havent installed any custom rom yet.
Here is my current phone details:
GT-19100
Android 2.3.5 (STOCK)
Baseband 19100XXKI4
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ2-CL676699root
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I thought my firmware is higher than XXLPH so I found this guide to ugrade to ice cream firmware first:
http://androidbeast.com/937/tutoria...oid-ice-cream-firmware-on-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100/
then root it with this kernel :
http://androidbeast.com/948/root-samsung-galaxy-s2-cf-root-kernel-odin/
Now I need your advice that weather should I continue following above guide or should I start flashing CM9 firmware staright away ??
now that you are rooted and on ics, you can then follow the instructions in CM9 thread.
Flash odin version first and then update to latest build from cwm recovery
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If you're a bloody noob and getting confused by following simple instructions, go down and read about using the noob-proof ODIN method.
First time installing CyanogenMod 9 to your Galaxy S II, or coming from another ROM:
- READ FAQs: http://teamhacksung.org/wiki/index.php/Experimental:GT-I9100:Frequently_Asked_Questions
- Make sure you're running ICS bootloaders lower than LPH: Download (flash as PDA with odin or extract and $ sudo heimdall flash --primary-boot boot.bin --secondary-boot Sbl.bin)
- make sure you're running a proper working CWM like the one from CM7
- Copy GApps and CM9 ZIPs to your internal SDCard
- Boot into Recovery
- Flash CM9 zip
- Flash GApps zip
- DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET (otherwise your calendar sync will not work)
- Reboot
- Don't restore Apps using Titanium Backup!
Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 9:
- Copy CM9 ZIP to your internal SDCard
- Boot into Recovery
- Flash CM9 zip
- Wipe cache partition and dalvik-cache
- Reboot
Using the noob-proof ODIN method:
- Download CM9 Resurrection Edition
- Download GApps and put it onto your internal sdcard
- Open Odin
- Choose cm-9-XXXXXXXX-ODIN-galaxys2.tar.md5 as PDA
- Boot your phone into download mode
- Connect your device via usb to your computer
- Wait till Odin has fully recognized your phone
- Hit the start button and wait till the flash process is finished
- Device boots automatically into recovery
- Flash GApps, wipe cache and dalvik-cache
- Reboot into CM9
- Follow above steps to update CM9 to lastest available version (Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 9)
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sahibunlimited said:
Flash odin version first and then update to latest build from cwm recovery
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You mean i should install ics rom first with odin then i should go for CM9?
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loverdude said:
You mean i should install ics rom first with odin then i should go for CM9?
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Dude. He even posted the instructions from the CM9 thread. If you can't follow them, you should probably stick to stock. No offense.
sahibunlimited said:
Flash odin version first and then update to latest build from cwm recovery
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Oh i get it! First i should use noob proof method then i should use "Upgrading from earlier version of cm 9" regardless of what firmware i currently have am i right?
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ctomgee said:
Dude. He even posted the instructions from the CM9 thread. If you can't follow them, you should probably stick to stock. No offense.
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Am i right on what i said in my above comment? I was getting confused because i read that CM 9 requires ics firmware already installed first.
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loverdude said:
Am i right on what i said in my above comment? I was getting confused because i read that CM 9 requires ics firmware already installed first.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Yes, follow the "noob proof" method. (which doesn't seem too noob proof at the moment... :/)
And seriously, why did you start two threads (this current one, and this other one) about flashing an ICS ROM? CM9 is considered an ICS ROM, so really the topic is the same.
Hi.... i recommend this site galaxys2root.com
it helped me figure out a lot of stuff in the beginning. Video walkthrough of installing roms is really a big help.
For the latest Ressurection Remix 1.2 looki the Android developer forum.
I am about to install now
Hope you get it all sorted
BobPowers said:
Hi.... i recommend this site galaxys2root.com
it helped me figure out a lot of stuff in the beginning. Video walkthrough of installing roms is really a big help.
For the latest Ressurection Remix 1.2 looki the Android developer forum.
I am about to install now
Hope you get it all sorted
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Hey i succeeded!!!! Im soooo happy! first I followed your website which u gave me to install Resurrection Rom then I upgraded to cm9 through zip file CWM recovery. thanks a bunch man
ctomgee said:
Yes, follow the "noob proof" method. (which doesn't seem too noob proof at the moment... :/)
And seriously, why did you start two threads (this current one, and this other one) about flashing an ICS ROM? CM9 is considered an ICS ROM, so really the topic is the same.
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Actually on that post I wasn't sure which ROM was based on what firmware but i came to know from users like you and I got clear idea from you all before that in the mean time, i was gathering info through various guides, videos from weeks and merged those ideas in to one then I decided to install CM9 as it looks similar to new galaxy nexus phone and this is exactly what I wanted my phone to look and behave like. Now I am happy and satisfied.
I have done oden with bootloader but in the middle of that the bootloader progress in oden is turn to red and cell get off. now its hard bricked, dead, what i can do
kami2k said:
I have done oden with bootloader but in the middle of that the bootloader progress in oden is turn to red and cell get off. now its hard bricked, dead, what i can do
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Man... why did you the touch the bootloader first? never play with it unless you know whats gonna happen! and about noob installation guide for CM9 is not clearly noobproof, I completely did all installation with clockworkmod recovery, I used ODIN only once for rooting my phone after that i never used it as I was very very cautious and careful about each and everything bit i was doing.
But never loose hope, you never know what kind of brick you have you have two ways to unbrick your phone,
1.Using USB jig, search it on XDA, Google, Youtube
2.JTAG Service, This is the ultimate solution if your phone is completely Hard bricked but for this you have to send your device to them.
here is their demonstration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQdTi2vgMmY
its written in the cm9 installation to do the boot-loader with ODIN, that is what i do
oh bhai....... make sure you had i9100 not the i9100G,
remove battery and see if you can get download mode.
im running cm9 on new bootloader unless intratech still removes them from his stock ROm as he used too..... i came from stock LPS to cm9
that much sense i have dear its s2, and ya its dead, i send the cell to lahore, khi, rwp, but no one have jtag proper equipment
kami2k said:
that much sense i have dear its s2, and ya its dead, i send the cell to lahore, khi, rwp, but no one have jtag proper equipment
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you dont get it i9100G is also S2 and virtually same. you have to see under the batter if its written i9100 or i9100G.
because thats what would happened if you flash i9100 bootloader onto i9100G.
plus faulty usb, dead battery can do the trick aswell.
Hi, i have an S3 and i want to install Jelly Bean.
At the moment i have my device rooted using: Odin3-v3.04_Galaxys3ii.com with CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4
Now to the question: How do i proceed correctly to update to jelly bean? And if possible, get root-access as well? But if that is too complicated i would happily settle with stock JB.
I tried to update OTA but got this error (roughly translated from Swedish): "Access to the software update service is provided to the user in the order they request it. try again later."
Then i tried through Samsung KIES. It finds an update but the program just freezes when i try to install it, not affecting the phone.
Thanks for all answers!
amazalot said:
Hi, i have an S3 and i want to install Jelly Bean.
At the moment i have my device rooted using: Odin3-v3.04_Galaxys3ii.com with CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4
Now to the question: How do i proceed correctly to update to jelly bean? And if possible, get root-access as well? But if that is too complicated i would happily settle with stock JB.
I tried to update OTA but got this error (roughly translated from Swedish): "Access to the software update service is provided to the user in the order they request it. try again later."
Then i tried through Samsung KIES. It finds an update but the program just freezes when i try to install it, not affecting the phone.
Thanks for all answers!
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U need to be all stock & not rooted or wait for 1 of the devs to clean it up 1st.Also be sure it's the JB update your installing.
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igloohed73 said:
U need to be all stock & not rooted or wait for 1 of the devs to clean it up 1st.Also be sure it's the JB update your installing.
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Okay thanks, how do i go back from what i have? I cant seem to find a guide to undo it.
This is what Kies tells me when it want to update. It doesn't really tell me if its JB or not...
Built-in software, the current version : PDA:LH3 / PHONE:LH1 / CSC:LH2 (NEE)
Built-in software, the latest version : PDA:LJ2 / PHONE:LID / CSC:LI2 (NEE)
Thanks again!
here you go, link to stock deodexed rooted Rom, these are cwm flashable afaik
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868004
[ROM][CWM]I9300XXDLJ4[STOCK][ONLINE]:24/10eodexed*Zipaligned*Rooted
slaphead20 said:
here you go, link to stock deodexed rooted Rom, these are cwm flashable afaik
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868004
[ROM][CWM]I9300XXDLJ4[STOCK][ONLINE]:24/10eodexed*Zipaligned*Rooted
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Ok nice! So given that im a noob and all.. Do i need to go to stock or anything before this or can i just load this in with odin and it will all work?
they flash in recovery, all you need is root and custom recovery, if you have those you are good to go, I recommend a wipe, but you could try without, if you find that you have problems with f/c 's then go back to recovery and do a factory reset
amazalot said:
Ok nice! So given that im a noob and all.. Do i need to go to stock or anything before this or can i just load this in with odin and it will all work?
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Just flash it with CWM, it is a "stock Rom".You should really check out flashing guides in "Stickies", it'll tell u everything u need to know about flashing roms, kernels, mods & so on.
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hi guys,
i have a samsung galaxy s2 (GT-i9100 - NFC), which i got from orange end of 2011. I the in jan 2012 got help from this forum to root my phone and change the rom from the original to:-
Rom & Build No: VillianROM 3.0
And' ver: 2.3.5
Baseband: i9100XXki1
Kernel: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+ninpo @ titan #20
Although the phone works okay, i'm beginning to notice a lot of slowdowns and regular reboots, so i want to go back to whatever latest google android OS the S2 can handle (rooted). I've forgotten what to do and would be most grateful if someone could please help me with the following:-
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
Check
www.galaxys2root.com
I think it ll help you and save you time
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Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
wowandroid said:
Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
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For official stock rom, check
www.sammobile.com
And search latest stock rom for your region.
If you like custom rom, then there are so many roms on xda. I like omega and alliance roms. Choice varies from person to person
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wowandroid said:
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
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1. Depends. You can do a backup in CWM to image your device or you can use Titanium Backup Pro to just backup your apps/appdata and restore to new rom.
2. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ < Check your device/model here.
3. Well just so you're clear, There is no "best" its subjective. Also "latest" depends on what type of rom you want to flash like Sammy/AOSP/AOKP/CM/MIUI etc. To flash latest samsung do it via ODIN, to flash any other do it via CWM. All info you need is already on forum.
4. By flashing custom kernel via ODIN.
All your questions have already been answered countless times.
Thanks very much guys. I simply want a fast lean rom as some seem to be slow running.
Doesn't get better than this.
sendign the phone for warranty?
you will need to flash back the original rom and unroot your phone.
if they found your phone is rooted the warranty void, experience it before so be aware of this.
Let me thank you guys for advicing me. I am most grateful. I read your posts a bit late and in the meantime, I think i have bricked my phone as i've flashed Samsung's original FW (I9100PBVLP8_I9100PORALP8_ORA) from sammobile.com. I used Odin v3 and successfully flashed the phone, but it's simply stuck on the boot logo. I have even done the following:-
I've managed to wipe the cache partition, but the recovery menu has No advanced options. It says:-
ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY <3a>
reboot system now
apply update from ext' storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
test redband fota[FS]
But i still cannot get it to boot. I have also tried to use an old nandroid.md5 backup i made, but odin reports the file as invalid.
I'm desperate guys, please could someone help me.
Download Mode and re flash.
Are you sure you are flashing the right ROM right? Check under the battery to see the Device Model.
If it's i9100, then make sure you are downloading a i9100 ROM.
Thanks very much for your advice gastonw - i have managed to fix the problem now by going into system recovery and doing a factory reset, so thank you.
Although everything seems to be working fine, i would have preferred a more newer 4.2 jelly bean rather than 4.0.3. Oh well beggars can't be choosers and all that, lol! I guess i'll have to re-root it again.
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
wowandroid said:
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Hi You could try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 its quite safe so ether should work or wont, if don't no harm done as it doesn't need a insecure kernel.
I'm quite new myself @ this so plz use caution when trying it out.
Peace
wowandroid said:
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Good to know man, enjoy it
About root, I've seen a couple of methods laying around the threads, I'm sure they're safe.
I still think that ExynosAbuse app is the fastest way to Root now (one-click).
Here's a vid. I never tried it tho.
Thanks very much for the links AnubuRe and Gastonw.
Gastonw mate, i have been playing with the rom you posted a link to. Don't get me wrong, it's great and very fast, but the downside is that it doesn't have a huge number of options to tweak etc. Now someone mentioned a rom called Neatrom, but i'm wondering what you can recommend? I don't want a bloated rom...i want a fast rom, but with some options to allow me more greater control over the phone.
Also, i know this is a bit off-topic, but can you recommend me a widget app, where i can quickly dial phone numbers i.e. by touching a person's photo?
Phone: Samsung SGH-I777, Android version 2.3.6, Baseband I777UCKK6, Kernel version 2.6.35.7, Build GINGERBREAD.UCKK6). As far as I remember, it's still the stock phone as I received it from AT&T.
I want to root it, get rid of the AT&T customizations, and upgrade it to a newer Android version. I am confused about the order in which I should do these things. Should I first upgrade OS, then root, then apply custom ROM, or should the order be different?
Thank you!
P.S. I am yet to do my research about the custom ROMs; but if anyone wants to recommend which Android version to upgrade to and/or which custom ROM to use, let me know! My main goals are to improve the GPS signal acquisition time, and maintain the overall phone stability.
Before you upgrade anything run ExynosAbuse. It is by far the easiest way to root. Just be careful and read everything before you do anything. Do not patch the exploit only root. After you run the exploit follow the guides in the stickies to flash a kernel with CWM, and flash the ROM of your choosing.
Butchr's suggestion is exactly right if you want a custom rom like for instance SHOstock3.
If you would like to remain stock on the latest version but rooted, then flash UCLL6 stock plus root from the link in my signature. This is the latest official stock ICS 4.0.4, with root which will allow you to remove the AT&T bloat.
I would recommend you reading the very first link under creepy's signature.
mmoroz said:
Phone: Samsung SGH-I777, Android version 2.3.6, Baseband I777UCKK6, Kernel version 2.6.35.7, Build GINGERBREAD.UCKK6). As far as I remember, it's still the stock phone as I received it from AT&T.
I want to root it, get rid of the AT&T customizations, and upgrade it to a newer Android version. I am confused about the order in which I should do these things. Should I first upgrade OS, then root, then apply custom ROM, or should the order be different?
Thank you!
P.S. I am yet to do my research about the custom ROMs; but if anyone wants to recommend which Android version to upgrade to and/or which custom ROM to use, let me know! My main goals are to improve the GPS signal acquisition time, and maintain the overall phone stability.
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Android 1.5 cupcake for sure...!
Sent from my CLEAN Note ll
Butchr said:
Before you upgrade anything run ExynosAbuse. It is by far the easiest way to root. Just be careful and read everything before you do anything. Do not patch the exploit only root. After you run the exploit follow the guides in the stickies to flash a kernel with CWM, and flash the ROM of your choosing.
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Hmm I installed (using APK Installer) and ran Exynos Abuse 1.40. It said: "ERROR: It seems your device or firmware is not exploitable at all (hurrah!), this app can't do anything useful for you"
I double checked my phone, and all the specs I provided earlier are still the same. What am I doing wrong?
Not sure. I used the exploit myself. The only difference I see between your phone and mind is that when I ran the exploit I was on 4.0.3. Very strange. If that isn't working for you I have seen quite a few people having success with the frameroot method though I have seen some saying that it was only a temporary root.
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Not sure. I used the exploit myself. The only difference I see between your phone and mind is that when I ran the exploit I was on 4.0.3. Very strange. If that isn't working for you I have seen quite a few people having success with the frameroot method though I have seen some saying that it was only a temporary root.
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Do you think I can try approach 3) (with Odin3) on this page?
Edit: it worked perfectly, except now wifi doesn't work (I turn it on, it tries to connect, in a few seconds finds no networks, and turns itself off). I assume it will get fixed later in the process. I now have Android version: 2.3.4, Baseband: I777UCKH7, Kernel 2.6.35.7, Build GINGERBREAD.UCKH7.
I believe you can get it sorted out as you continue. You seem to be doing a pretty good job of sorting out your issues. You can't go wrong following the links in Creepy's sig as long as you reed and comprehend what the instructions are telling you to do. You seem to have a pretty good grasp on things at this point. I believe you will sort your WiFi issue as you flash a kernel and then flash your rom. Happy flashing.
mmoroz said:
Edit: it worked perfectly, except now wifi doesn't work (I turn it on, it tries to connect, in a few seconds finds no networks, and turns itself off). I assume it will get fixed later in the process. I now have Android version: 2.3.4, Baseband: I777UCKH7, Kernel 2.6.35.7, Build GINGERBREAD.UCKH7.
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Flashing from 2.3.6 back to 2.3.4 always caused the wifi to fail. The fix is to perform a wipe data/factory reset in recovery. In fact, as you move forward you should know that anytime you change base, you need to perform a wipe data/factory reset, preferably before the flash.
mmoroz said:
Phone: Samsung SGH-I777, Android version 2.3.6, Baseband I777UCKK6, Kernel version 2.6.35.7, Build GINGERBREAD.UCKK6). As far as I remember, it's still the stock phone as I received it from AT&T.
I want to root it, get rid of the AT&T customizations, and upgrade it to a newer Android version. I am confused about the order in which I should do these things. Should I first upgrade OS, then root, then apply custom ROM, or should the order be different?
Thank you!
P.S. I am yet to do my research about the custom ROMs; but if anyone wants to recommend which Android version to upgrade to and/or which custom ROM to use, let me know! My main goals are to improve the GPS signal acquisition time, and maintain the overall phone stability.
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Download Odin3, Downgrade it to 2.3.4, root it, install ANY ROM you want! Even if you are on GingerBread, you can still flash ICS or JB ROMs to it as long as its compatible with the SGH-i777. You can upgrade it to 4.0.3 ICS or even 4.1.2 JB and then root it, but you will not gain anything (or lose anything) if you just stay on 2.3.4 GB.
leo9891 said:
Download Odin3, Downgrade it to 2.3.4, root it, install ANY ROM you want! Even if you are on GingerBread, you can still flash ICS or JB ROMs to it as long as its compatible with the SGH-i777. You can upgrade it to 4.0.3 ICS or even 4.1.2 JB and then root it, but you will not gain anything (or lose anything) if you just stay on 2.3.4 GB.
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leo thank you. Do I understand correctly that the following two approaches result in precisely the same state of the phone:
1) Downgrade to 2.3.4, root it, flash a custom 4.1.2 ROM
2) Upgrade to 4.1.2, root it, flash a new custom 4.1.2 ROM
And also, flashing a custom 4.1.2 ROM removes any trace of 2.3.4 that I had on my phone?
mmoroz said:
And also, flashing a custom 4.1.2 ROM removes any trace of 2.3.4 that I had on my phone?
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As long as you clear data and cache before flashing.
mmoroz said:
leo thank you. Do I understand correctly that the following two approaches result in precisely the same state of the phone:
1) Downgrade to 2.3.4, root it, flash a custom 4.1.2 ROM
2) Upgrade to 4.1.2, root it, flash a new custom 4.1.2 ROM
And also, flashing a custom 4.1.2 ROM removes any trace of 2.3.4 that I had on my phone?
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Yes, they will result in the same thing. I just figured it would be easier to downgrade to 2.3.4 instead of upgrading. Its a faster process to downgrade via Odin. Its a longer process to upgrade to 4.1.2 via Kies. If you want to try out 4.1.2 without officially being on it, I suggest the ROM SHOstock3. It looks exactly alike except for the Notification Bar, its not editable unlike in SHOstock3.
Before you flash a 4.1.2 ROM or ANY ROM for that matter, back it up in the CWM or TWRP Recovery Menu. Then you will have a backup of 2.3.4 of your phone incase something goes wrong.
Hi there,
I have the galaxy s2 from about a year ago, bought it form Dubai. Anyways till now I still didn't get the jelly beans update 4.1.2 and I'm stuck with the 4.0.3. I'm starting to face some problems with my device and I think this is because bugs in the 4.0.3, the device over heats while charging or when I have my wifi or 3G on. I downloaded the "AOKP MR1 Milestone 1 ROM for Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 (Exynos)" along with "Gapps" but didn't install them yet:
The only problem is that in order to install the new rom I have to flash my device and root it and I'm not really happy with that. Is there a safe way to get the jelly beans update 4.1.2 without rooting my device. I tried the over the air update but it said no updates found, I also tried kies and still no luck. What can I do to get the new update without having to erase everything on my device.
Also can I take a backup copy of my ROM in case I format "flash" my device for any reason. I want to take a complete backup of everything on my phone including the unrooted original firmware 4.0.3 that it came with so that even if I install any other rom I can flash it and get back with my original one, is this possible.
Please help, looking forward for your repiles
You didnt read at all did you :thumbdown:
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You didnt read at all did you :thumbdown:
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I'm actually very new to xda, I've been searching for about 4 days now and currently I'm reading other similar threats on xda. But I don't really know where or what to search for. All I want to do is update my phone without flashing it, also if it's possible to take a backup copy of my original firmware please reference me where to start. Didn't mean to bother or bug anyone here, it's just that I'm very new to this
No hard feelings
You need to root to bk up what you have now mate. 4.0.4 is the brick bug firmware not 4.0.3 . Do you want to root your phone.? Do you want to put a custom rom or Samsung rom on your phone?
Just go to sammobile.com firmware page.
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andrewwright said:
You need to root to bk up what you have now mate. 4.0.4 is the brick bug firmware not 4.0.3 . Do you want to root your phone.? Do you want to put a custom rom or Samsung rom on your phone?
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Thanks for your reply, how do I root my phone and after I root it what do I need to download to backup everything. I don't really prefer to have a custom rom on my device but I have no problem trying anything on at as long as I have a copy of the original firmware where I can restore it back.
theunderling said:
Just go to sammobile.com firmware page.
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Thanks I'll check it out, what do I look for so I can make sure that it's compatible with my GT-I9100 device, or are they all compatible depending on which region I choose. Currently I'm in Egypt So whats the best firmware to download
Get whatever ROM you want.
Worst case, flash a new modem.
Sent from the little guy
Lsw is the new one. Uk base but as gastonw said it dont matter just download your modem you have now so you can restore it later "apriliam3 for them". To root get a dori ics kernel and flash that either with odin "tar" or in recovery "zip with sig" put on ext sd and update in stock recovery and that will give you root and cwm recovery when you have done that go back into recovery and do a nandroid bk up there. Get titanium back up in playstore and bk up your apps with. I link my contact's with google so they restore easily.
Just see chow to flash ROM's witch odin and choose ROM from Samsung development sub forum.
Thank you all for your replies,
I managed to root my device and advised by all of you, and I made backup using the cwm that was installed automatically after I successfully rooted it. In the backup folder that was created I noticed a file called "system.ext4.tar" is this the original android version that came with the phone because as I mentioned above I want to be on the safe side and have a backup of my original OS that came with the phone in case of anything went wrong then I can restore everything including the original current android version. Second step that I want to do is to flash my phone and install the jellybeans. I found two version version 4.1.2 which I know is compatible with the phone and version 4.2.2 but I'm not really sure if it's compatible or not. So what do you guys suggest I should install on my device
looking forward for your replies
Get ktool of play and bk up efs :thumbup: go with what you want 4.1.2 stock/custom or 4.2.2 custom. its up to you just make sure you flash right rom for your phone model
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Get ktool of play and bk up efs :thumbup: go with what you want 4.1.2 stock/custom or 4.2.2 custom. its up to you just make sure you flash right rom for your phone model
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Thanks for your reply could you guide me on how to flash with the right rom, still new to this
All the people that has helped, you thanked...none use guides :thumbup:
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All the people that has helped, you thanked...none use guides :thumbup:
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would you guide me on the right track i'll thank you as well
Dont want or need your thanks its polite to say thanks to some one who helps you. What do you want stock or custom. Dont ask me to pick.
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Dont want or need your thanks its polite to say thanks to some one who helps you. What do you want stock or custom. Dont ask me to pick.
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A special thanks goes to andrewwright I prefer stock but I don't have any problems trying custom since custom gives more features
If you would tell me how to do both I'll be more than happy. I think both are flashed in the same way but correct me if I'm wrong
For stock sammoblie.com.
For custom gooim playstore app. Have you rooted yet? Mr1 milestone is a good choice as is solid.
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For stock sammoblie.com.
For custom gooim playstore app. Have you rooted yet? Mr1 milestone is a good choice as is solid.
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Yes I've rooted my device, so which is the best, most solid custom version you mentioned milestone where do I download that from as well
Play store app called gooim donwload that. Has loads of Roms. Aokp jb milestone. Is stable. Solid