Hello guys/girls,
I have a question!
I wanted to install the Pound ROM [4.4] [CM11] and I want to ask:
What is the best and/or safest method to flash this ROM?
I don't want to brick my device (again...) so I want to ask you this question.
I am currently using Slimbean 4.3 ROM with Dorimanx 9.43v22 (beta) kernel.
I hope this is enough information, if not, tell me so I can tell the other required information.
Thanks in advance!
samueldewit said:
Hello guys/girls,
I have a question!
I wanted to install the Pound ROM [4.4] [CM11] and I want to ask:
What is the best and/or safest method to flash this ROM?
I don't want to brick my device (again...) so I want to ask you this question.
I am currently using Slimbean 4.3 ROM with Dorimanx 9.43v22 (beta) kernel.
I hope this is enough information, if not, tell me so I can tell the other required information.
Thanks in advance!
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Just reflash the Slimbean 4.3 rom without any wipes to have the stock slim kernel and then use its recovery to flash the CM11 based rom with Full wipe
Do follow the install instructions provided in the first post of that 'Pound Rom' thread
Sun90 said:
Just reflash the Slimbean 4.3 rom without any wipes to have the stock slim kernel and then use its recovery to flash the CM11 based rom with Full wipe
Do follow the install instructions provided in the first post of that 'Pound Rom' thread
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Thanks! I noticed it, but sometimes it isn't very clear. Thanks for the help, I will try that now
This thread can be closed now
samueldewit said:
Thanks! I noticed it, but sometimes it isn't very clear. Thanks for the help, I will try that now
This thread can be closed now
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Don't forget making a nandroid backup, makes things easier if you fail.
Dakura said:
Don't forget making a nandroid backup, makes things easier if you fail.
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Thanks for the tip, but I already learned (the hard way) to always make a back up
I succesfully installed the ROM, but thanks for the help all! Hopefully this also helps other people
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Hi guys,
I have searched for this a lot and couldn't find a solution for this. Is there a way so that I can prevent my existing kernel (Siyah) from being overwritten by the kernel from CM each time I upgrade my nightly build?
Please help me if there is a way!
Thanks and regards,
a2z
a2zRulz said:
Hi guys,
I have searched for this a lot and couldn't find a solution for this. Is there a way so that I can prevent my existing kernel (Siyah) from being overwritten by the kernel from CM each time I upgrade my nightly build?
Please help me if there is a way!
Thanks and regards,
a2z
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I'll take it you mean via the integrated OTA updater? Not as far as I'm aware, at least not without editing rom so it would be quicker to simply flash rom then flash Siyah kernel back.
TheATHEiST said:
Not as far as I'm aware, at least not without editing rom so it would be quicker to simply flash rom then flash Siyah kernel back.
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Thanks TheATHEiST, I thought so and I do the same. I mean flash Siyah right after flashing the nightly.
Why this came into my mind was because of the fact that on my other phone: Nexus S, I have the stock ROM from Google. I had that rooted when I was on 4.0.4. When the update for 4.1 came I flashed the ROM over the OTA.
During the process, CWM Recovery informed me that the ROM is trying to remove your root rights and overwrite your kernel, which I didn;t allow and my root was kept.
I was wondering why doesn't the same happen in this case. Any ideas?
Hello guys, I have a question regarding this MIUI ROM
http://translate.google.co.in/trans...a=X&ei=XqZNUKyCCcXqrQey7IHQAg&ved=0CCIQ7gEwAA
check out the link and scroll down, Galaxy S3 i9300 is supported and is currently based on 4.1 Jellybean
I now wonder how I can install the rom to my S3, and what do I need to flash it.
I'm also curious about the ROM's bugs, is there any if ever? is it stable?
since this one came directly from MIUI devs, I thought this one would be better?
I really like the simplicity of the ROM, I also wonder if the its okay to flash the kernel fix in this rom so I will not have the Sudden death issue?
I hope you guys can answer all of my questions ~
thanks a lot in advance!
1) To install a custom rom you need custom recovery..clockworkmod recovery is the best...search in posts for cfroot+cwm(clockworkmod)..
Steps to install will be found in its official website
2)miui rom is an excellent..it is stable...few bugs will be there...even the official release has bugs...but a very few only..
3) kernel fix is safe and is recommended to prevent dead devices
Hope it helps...
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jj_94 said:
1) .clockworkmod recovery is the best...
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It's not. You need to try them for yourself to decide which one is the best for you.
I prefer TWRP
Glebun said:
It's not. You need to try them for yourself to decide which one is the best for you.
I prefer TWRP
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That s true.
I like CWM better because of the sobriety.
TWRP is more feature-rich, but a little more messy UI wise, in my opinion
Hi all!
I would really like to install a new unofficial ROM on my s3.
Here's the question: I am currently using I9300XXEMC2, the device is rooted and I already installed CWM Recovery and Rom manager.
Can I install Omega ROM (Based on beta firmware XXUFME7) straight from the I9300XXEMC2 fw?
Thank you for the answers.
Peace and love <3
I would recommend using recovery directly. You may or may no0t need to wipe. Please have a look at the link in my signature "read before rooting" to help you understand the basics
rootSU said:
I would recommend using recovery directly. You may or may no0t need to wipe. Please have a look at the link in my signature "read before rooting" to help you understand the basics
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Hi and thank you for your answer.
I red the thread in your signature, but it didn't help (or I didn't see it) for my question.
My question is: do I need to install a new BB, before flashing the rom, if I want to flash a rom based on a different BB from the one I'm currently using?
Thank you so much in advance.
(Sorry for bad english, I'm italian ^^ )
The rom is installed over the old rom. It replaces it entirely. You can flash any rom over any other rom except you may need to wipe data for the reasons explained in the "read before rooting" thread.
Roms are not based on bb's (if you mean baseband). Any baseband should work on any rom. Always backup efs (again in the thread I suggested you read). Whether the thread answers a particular question or not is irrelevant. You really need to know all of it
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In this case a full wipe is probably necessary to go from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2
Thank you so much!
This is not my first time flashing, anyway thank you for the thread, I red it all, and yeah, I was talking about the baseband^^
Thankyou, problem solved, moderators: you can close this thread.
Thanks again XDA for the fast help you provide
I bricked my sgs2 i777 because of rom manager, i paid for fixing my phone and i want to flash Cyanogenmod but im afraid to brick it again, so i'd like to know, an easy way to install a rom without PC step by step please. Thanks
Best advice i have for ya is to do a lot more reading before trying to flash anything.
There is a lot of info here in the stickied threads, etc. And as well in the more up to date threads. U will have to do some searching in the q & a and general forums, but it shouldn't be to hard to find ur answers. But u need to be sure of what u r doin before u do it, so u don't end up with a messed up phone again. There are members here that constantly help, but i think it is best to help urself 1st and then ask ?s later if ya can't find an answer or resolve an issue.
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Read about it but can't find anything
4-2ndtwin said:
Best advice i have for ya is to do a lot more reading before trying to flash anything.
There is a lot of info here in the stickied threads, etc. And as well in the more up to date threads. U will have to do some searching in the q & a and general forums, but it shouldn't be to hard to find ur answers. But u need to be sure of what u r doin before u do it, so u don't end up with a messed up phone again. There are members here that constantly help, but i think it is best to help urself 1st and then ask ?s later if ya can't find an answer or resolve an issue.
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I read about Cyanogenmod but i cant find a post about flashing a rom without rom manager or pc, does someone know how?
Friend, you need to read/research... a lot. I don't know of a way to flash a rom using just a PC. But flashing CM is just like flashing any other rom for your device. Please read the thread of the rom you're wanting to install thoroughly (especially the OP) before proceeding.
And most definitely stay away from Rom Manger; it just isn't completely compatible with the i777.
SteveMurphy said:
Friend, you need to read/research... a lot. I don't know of a way to flash a rom using just a PC. But flashing CM is just like flashing any other rom for your device. Please read the thread of the rom you're wanting to install thoroughly (especially the OP) before proceeding.
And most definitely stay away from Rom Manger; it just isn't completely compatible with the i777.
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Isnt there a CWM for i777? I found the app recovery tool that installs CWM but before installing it you see the SCARY rom manager logo, i researched a lot, but i dont know what to do, most of posts and videos are using rom manager.
On the i777 the recovery (in most cases it's CWM) is included in the kernel. So there's no need to install it separately.
The only time you'd ever need to install CWM manually is if you're trying to get from JB to KK. Is this the case? You state you want CM but you fail to list which version. More information would be helpful, such as what you're currently running and what you're trying to accomplish.
SteveMurphy said:
On the i777 the recovery (in most cases it's CWM) is included in the kernel. So there's no need to install it separately.
The only time you'd ever need to install CWM manually is if you're trying to get from JB to KK. Is this the case? You state you want CM but you fail to list which version. More information would be helpful, such as what you're currently running and what you're trying to accomplish.
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Im running at&t 4.1.2, i want to flash CM 10.2
OP,
Ok here ya go...
U can get Root with Framaroot apk (found here on XDA).
U can use Mobile Odin (available on XDA or Play Store) to flash a compatible 4.1.2 dev'd kernel, that includes cwm recovery (see AJK thread in Dev forum).
Flash the AJK kernel (boot.img) initially through Mobile Odin, then reboot into said cwm and flash the AJK kernel again (the whole kernel.zip) so that the capacitive buttons work correctly. Then reboot into recovery and flash ur Rom of choice, per that Rom's OP install instructions. This has been posted quit a few times by myself and others, specifically creepyncrawly. Plz continue to read up thoroughly in the threads i mentioned above and happy flashing. :thumbup:
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4-2ndtwin said:
OP,
Ok here ya go...
U can get Root with Framaroot apk (found here on XDA).
U can use Mobile Odin (available on XDA or Play Store) to flash a compatible 4.1.2 dev'd kernel, that includes cwm recovery (see AJK thread in Dev forum).
Flash the AJK kernel (boot.img) initially through Mobile Odin, then reboot into said cwm and flash the AJK kernel again (the whole kernel.zip) so that the capacitive buttons work correctly. Then reboot into recovery and flash ur Rom of choice, per that Rom's OP install instructions. This has been posted quit a few times by myself and others, specifically creepyncrawly. Plz continue to read up thoroughly in the threads i mentioned above and happy flashing. :thumbup:
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Thank you so much, excuse my next stupid question, when should i wipe? Before or after flasing the kernel .zip? And before (boot.img) should i wipe?
Enmanuelng said:
Thank you so much, excuse my next stupid question, when should i wipe? Before or after flasing the kernel .zip? And before (boot.img) should i wipe?
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It's not critical when you wipe. It's probably best to wipe before you flash the rom of your choice, though it can be done after. The worst that can happen is that it won't boot properly before you wipe, but the wipe will fix it.
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It's not critical when you wipe. It's probably best to wipe before you flash the rom of your choice, though it can be done after. The worst that can happen is that it won't boot properly before you wipe, but the wipe will fix it.
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So first cwm, wipe cache, dalvik, install ajk kernel and rom? Or install kernel, wipe and install rom?
Enmanuelng said:
So first cwm, wipe cache, dalvik, install ajk kernel and rom? Or install kernel, wipe and install rom?
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From stock 3e recovery, you should perform a wipe data/factory reset, then install AJK kernel and the rom. You will not be able to perform wipe cache and dalvik from stock 3e recovery as far as I remember. But either way, the important wipe is wipe data/factory reset from within recovery.
Wow guys thank you so so much it worked i admire what you guys do but no i installed cyanogen 10.1 which ajk kernel is compatible because i think Ajk kernel noswap wont work anymore.
AJ has an AOSP kernel in the OP of his [Kernel] AJK thread.
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Hi everybody. I've been using my i9100 for a few months so far, rooted but without recovery.
I need to flash some files now and i don't know what to flash for having cwm or any other kind of updated recovery.
Can you suggest me what to choose?
i've found PhilZ-cwm6-XWLSW-OXX-5.15.0-signed.zip, which seems to be the perfect choice but i'm afraid it won't support kitkat rom (and also i'm afraid it'll break my current rom by changing my kernel and taking me back to old superuser binaries.
Hope you'll help me, thank you so much in advance :victory: :highfive:
slimhunter said:
Hi everybody. I've been using my i9100 for a few months so far, rooted but without recovery.
I need to flash some files now and i don't know what to flash for having cwm or any other kind of updated recovery.
Can you suggest me what to choose?
i've found PhilZ-cwm6-XWLSW-OXX-5.15.0-signed.zip, which seems to be the perfect choice but i'm afraid it won't support kitkat rom (and also i'm afraid it'll break my current rom by changing my kernel and taking me back to old superuser binaries.
Hope you'll help me, thank you so much in advance :victory: :highfive:
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The zip you mentioned is for jelly bean, not kitkat. Here is the correct one for kitkat: https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/i9100/. Don't worry about superuser, you can always update the binaries (through supersu).
wonderful, flashed and it's working (i thanked you with the button as well)
just some more tips if you can: what are the best improvements that you would flash on the stock rom via cwm? thank you
slimhunter said:
wonderful, flashed and it's working (i thanked you with the button as well)
just some more tips if you can: what are the best improvements that you would flash on the stock rom via cwm? thank you
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Stock rom is pretty awkward, I personally recommend flashing SlimSaber + DorimanX for best stability, performance and battery.