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Here is my issue. I have SGH-i777 - Plugged it into Kies - Updated to ICS - Found a Guide (not on here - stupid me) to Root my SGH-i777 on ICS.
It worked, but I noticed the GT-i9100 under the Galaxy S II logo with a yellow triangle at the bottom -however, the phone worked great until I stupidly used ROM Manager - Bricked my phone. I found a guide on here, but again...stupid me...didnt realize I was following a guide for the GT-i9100 resulting me in solving my issue and getting the phone to finally turn back...but only to think it was fully a GT-i9100. The only two keys on the bottom that worked, were my home button and the menu button on the bottom left. Nothing else.
I have searched and searched for this, and found a Post on here that advised me to Download the Odin3 I777 One Click No BL. Once I finally got my phone into download mode (which was a chore in itself) I finally was able to show SGH-i777 in My Kernel Version when I go into About Phone. HOWEVER - I still get the GT-i9100 under the logo during boot, my Auto Play window that pops up on my computer when phone gets plugged in via USB shows GT-i9100 and Kies tells me it can not update the device but at least it registers as SGH-i777
My questions are, how to get rid of whatever it is that shows up GT-i9100...so I guess how to start ALL OVER. And second, is how to properly get ICS or maybe even Jelly Bean - and if there is a root for it. What the proper steps are, so I dont end up in this mess again. Thanks in advance guys!
Triangle away from the appstore works to get rid of the triangle and such. You can also flash most if not all the roms here they are all ics or jb anymore I think
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Hey buddy,
Looks like you took the long way haha. Alright, first of all we need to check if you are already rooted. Not sure if the one click no bl for you talk about was rooted or not.
If you determine you are rooted, you should be able to go into the android development forum, and flash any rom (be sure to follow instructions in OP).
If not, post back your android version, kernel info, and we'll go from there.
Ps, triangle away removes the triangle and gti9100 logo from startup, but you must be rooted and on ics (not sure if it works on jb, def no for gingerbread)
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thanitos said:
Triangle away from the appstore works to get rid of the triangle and such. You can also flash most if not all the roms here they are all ics or jb anymore I think
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TriangleAway only works on ICS.
OP thanks for trying everything yourself first and learning from your mistakes before posting! You have no idea how many people don't put forth the effort you have done already. So as a reward, I'll provide you with nice easy links to get you back up and running again! :highfive:
This guide will help you get back to completely stock, unrooted Gingerbread (as if you just bought the phone). You can skip only the last step of that guide since you're actually keeping your phone. Then you can use this guide to start flashing custom ROMs without getting that triangle thing. I highly recommend reading both guides very thoroughly and multiple times so you understand everything. After doing so, feel free to ask questions about anything you don't understand from your reading and I'll do my best to help you out. And after you fully understand everything you are about to do, here's a list of ROMs, kernels, etc for your choice of flashing (most custom ROMs for this phone versions of ICS).
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TriangleAway only works on ICS.
OP thanks for trying everything yourself first and learning from your mistakes before posting! You have no idea how many people don't put forth the effort you have done already. So as a reward, I'll provide you with nice easy links to get you back up and running again! :highfive:
This guide will help you get back to completely stock, unrooted Gingerbread (as if you just bought the phone). You can skip only the last step of that guide since you're actually keeping your phone. Then you can use this guide to start flashing custom ROMs without getting that triangle thing. I highly recommend reading both guides very thoroughly and multiple times so you understand everything. After doing so, feel free to ask questions about anything you don't understand from your reading and I'll do my best to help you out. And after you fully understand everything you are about to do, here's a list of ROMs, kernels, etc for your choice of flashing (most custom ROMs for this phone versions of ICS).
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With great effort comes great reward
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And if these things don't work, give as much detail to what you did, how and where things started going wrong... Again.
Good luck!
Clay
Team Pirate
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karate104 said:
TriangleAway only works on ICS.
OP thanks for trying everything yourself first and learning from your mistakes before posting! You have no idea how many people don't put forth the effort you have done already. So as a reward, I'll provide you with nice easy links to get you back up and running again! :highfive:
This guide will help you get back to completely stock, unrooted Gingerbread (as if you just bought the phone). You can skip only the last step of that guide since you're actually keeping your phone. Then you can use this guide to start flashing custom ROMs without getting that triangle thing. I highly recommend reading both guides very thoroughly and multiple times so you understand everything. After doing so, feel free to ask questions about anything you don't understand from your reading and I'll do my best to help you out. And after you fully understand everything you are about to do, here's a list of ROMs, kernels, etc for your choice of flashing (most custom ROMs for this phone versions of ICS).
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122ninjas said:
With great effort comes great reward
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Haha, thanks. I tend to find pleasure in finding out things for myself. I love messing and tweaking with things. But this has got me stumped. I am used to Apple (if I am allowed to use that word here ) And jailbreaking that was a breeze. This, is way more challenging and entertaining.
so this is all about the warning triangle? and how to get to ICS?
r u serious?
I had to of missed something, but already flashed i777 stock, so yeah
I'm guessing it was the fact that OP's post was written in decent English and explained his problem in fairly well, the steps he took to cause it and what he's done to try to resolve, that it took a whole hour for the regulars to jump in here with the typical bs posts. (and ya, I know this is a bs post also, but damn, it gets old reading these same guys crap)
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I'm guessing it was the fact that OP's post was written in decent English and explained his problem in fairly well, the steps he took to cause it and what he's done to try to resolve, that it took a whole hour for the regulars to jump in here with the typical bs posts. (and ya, I know this is a bs post also, but damn, it gets old reading these same guys crap)
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No one jumped down this guys throat so chill out
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Nick281051 said:
No one jumped down this guys throat so chill out
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MotoMudder did.
Nick281051 said:
No one jumped down this guys throat so chill out
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I didn't say anyone jumped down this guys throat. Now I can say to Nick: "Read before you post"!
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I didn't say anyone jumped down this guys throat. Now I can say to Nick: "Read before you post"!
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Why are you trying to be such a ****? Honestly except maybe motomudder's (sorry man ) there weren't any bs posts and none were necessary. You say you get tired if reading the same old crap of telling everyone to do what they agreed to when they signed up but when we tell people to do it over and over it annoys you? Nice double standards.
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Lol, I thought I was fairly nice. :angel:
Could've been an ass, but the OP did take time to post alot of info, so I chose to take the light route.
Just search people, its really not that hard.
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Lol, I thought I was fairly nice. :angel:
Could've been an ass, but the OP did take time to post alot of info, so I chose to take the light route.
Just search people, its really not that hard.
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+1 before someone posts they must first pass this test..
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hello, also a new user here, with a situation similar to OP's
I had a working, rooted ICS by flashing the siyah kernel. Then I ran ROM manager and ruined everything
I used "I777UCKH7 OCD Root No BL" to get back to rooted gingerbread, but it's full of errors "android.process.acore unexpectedly ended"
I don't want to make it worse, which is why I'm asking you guys. Do I need CWM to do a system wipe? Should I reset/wipe my phone first, then flash an ICS ROM? What about kernels - how do I go from UCKH7 to UCLE5 (if that makes sense)?
my end goal is just a rooted ICS
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hello, also a new user here, with a situation similar to OP's
I had a working, rooted ICS by flashing the siyah kernel. Then I ran ROM manager and ruined everything
I used "I777UCKH7 OCD Root No BL" to get back to rooted gingerbread, but it's full of errors "android.process.acore unexpectedly ended"
I don't want to make it worse, which is why I'm asking you guys. Do I need CWM to do a system wipe? Should I reset/wipe my phone first, then flash an ICS ROM? What about kernels - how do I go from UCKH7 to UCLE5 (if that makes sense)?
my end goal is just a rooted ICS
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Don't. Use. Rom Manager
The End
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is it possible to make it so when you visit this forum you get a big popup that says DON'T USE ROM MANAGER. IF YOU DO THEN WE AREN'T HELPING!
kernelsprite said:
hello, also a new user here, with a situation similar to OP's
I had a working, rooted ICS by flashing the siyah kernel. Then I ran ROM manager and ruined everything
I used "I777UCKH7 OCD Root No BL" to get back to rooted gingerbread, but it's full of errors "android.process.acore unexpectedly ended"
I don't want to make it worse, which is why I'm asking you guys. Do I need CWM to do a system wipe? Should I reset/wipe my phone first, then flash an ICS ROM? What about kernels - how do I go from UCKH7 to UCLE5 (if that makes sense)?
my end goal is just a rooted ICS
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From my understanding you can do a wipe data/factory reset from 3e recovery while on KH7.....I'd search it beforehand. but IIRC.
But if you want stock. flash stock.
we dont need a working system to be able to flash a ROM with Odin or CWM.
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is it possible to make it so when you visit this forum you get a big popup that says DON'T USE ROM MANAGER. IF YOU DO THEN WE AREN'T HELPING!
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so much more to add to that...
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is it possible to make it so when you visit this forum you get a big popup that says DON'T USE ROM MANAGER. IF YOU DO THEN WE AREN'T HELPING!
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LOL...yes. This, and we should also add that if you flash a ROM for the 9100 on your 777 you need to buy all the recognized devs on the 777 forum a beer
To kernelsprite: i don't have an answer for you, but I'm fairly sure that the people who can help you will need some more info. Can you boot your phone? If not, can you get into recovery or download modes? What ROM did you have in place before you used ROM manager? Was it just stock?
Hopefully with this info someone more knowledgeable than me will be able to help.
This was so much easier on my other phones and my Skyrocket... but Girlfriend is jealous and wants here ATT Galaxy S2 i777 up to a newer rom. Her phone is running the latest UCLE5 ICS from OTA. I just used ODIN to gain root using the stock kernel and all is still well except no clockwork. I'd like to get clockwork from the most factory kernel I can so I can snap a nandroid of the phone exactly as it is today, settings, apps backgrounds etc. This gives me a restore point to bring her back to if she decides running cutting a cutting edge rom is too annoying for her, and hence by proxy for me.
So on my Skyrocket, I just used ODIN to get CWM, nandroid and done, no root or anything.... whats the equivilent for the S2 i777 given the same requirement?
Thanks.
Once I've got a good nandroid, I'll wipe and move on with the hostile operations.
BTW, I did look at all he kernels but most all seem to have some nuance to them - I just want a CWM update to start that is ultimately as non intrusive as possible.
SoCalHTCFuze said:
This was so much easier on my other phones and my Skyrocket... but Girlfriend is jealous and wants here ATT Galaxy S2 i777 up to a newer rom. Her phone is running the latest UCLE5 ICS from OTA. I just used ODIN to gain root using the stock kernel and all is still well except no clockwork. I'd like to get clockwork from the most factory kernel I can so I can snap a nandroid of the phone exactly as it is today, settings, apps backgrounds etc. This gives me a restore point to bring her back to if she decides running cutting a cutting edge rom is too annoying for her, and hence by proxy for me.
So on my Skyrocket, I just used ODIN to get CWM, nandroid and done, no root or anything.... whats the equivilent for the S2 i777 given the same requirement?
Thanks.
Once I've got a good nandroid, I'll wipe and move on with the hostile operations.
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You have to flash a zimage from a kernel using Mobile odin. Google how to flash custom binaries without ever incrementing the flash counter i 777 and the first one should be correct
Bleh
I read that thread and understand the concepts, but its covered in bold red warnings "You must use a Gingerbread kernel!". At all the important steps. It seems much of the documentation is very Gingerbread centric.
SoCalHTCFuze said:
I read that thread and understand the concepts, but its covered in bold red warnings "You must use a Gingerbread kernel!". At all the important steps. It seems much of the documentation is very Gingerbread centric.
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Pretty sure it means you have to download one. Ah but you are on ics. Well with root back up your stuff, flash stock gb, go back to that thread and follow the directions!
Bleh
122ninjas said:
Pretty sure it means you have to download one. Ah but you are on ics. Well with root back up your stuff, flash stock gb, go back to that thread and follow the directions!
Bleh
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If all he wants is a custom ROM. Just flash any kernel with CWM, and flash the ROM of choice
There is no point backing up stuff, flashing a different ROM, then flashing a kernel to get CWM. God the root process is a joke as listed.
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O also, once you get CWM. follow instructions of said ROM thread.
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I'll even explain more. The reason its listed as "must flash GB Kernel" is because when it was written, thats what we had for a system.
System, as in the phone, will not boot up if you flash a kernel from a different android version. But will have no effect on CWM functions
I guess maybe thats the basis of my question... which kernel with CWM would be the best choice to load, since its a point of no return, in order to capture an initial nandroid of the phone exatcly as it is today with only root, before I pursue more hostile rom updating.
I just want to have a nandroid restore point to come back to so the phone is just like it is this very minute(or as close to as possible), not a clean wipe of ICS, but exactly as it is today.
The optimal choice would be the factory ICS kernel with CWM but that doesnt seem to exist.
Once I get that, then all holds are lifted and I can load one rom after the next until we have a winner. I'm no stranger to CWM. If she decides she liked it better as it was before I started, nandroid restore, and I can continue playing with my skyrocket on CM10-JB-SKY
There is no factory kernel with CWM.
Could grab an ICS kernel that has CWM, and flash that, boot into recovery and take a backup. but that dont help on stock kernel, becuase to get that you need Odin. and that should wipe data away flashing it.
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There is no factory kernel with CWM.
Could grab an ICS kernel that has CWM, and flash that, boot into recovery and take a backup. but that dont help on stock kernel, becuase to get that you need Odin. and that should wipe data away flashing it.
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Odin wont wipe data
Oh, and ROM manager is a no go here. (Not CWM you not into, the app, ROM manager)
Clay
Team Pirate
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SoCalHTCFuze said:
I guess maybe thats the basis of my question... which kernel with CWM would be the best choice to load, since its a point of no return, in order to capture an initial nandroid of the phone exatcly as it is today with only root, before I pursue more hostile rom updating.
I just want to have a nandroid restore point to come back to so the phone is just like it is this very minute(or as close to as possible), not a clean wipe of ICS, but exactly as it is today.
The optimal choice would be the factory ICS kernel with CWM but that doesnt seem to exist.
Once I get that, then all holds are lifted and I can load one rom after the next until we have a winner. I'm no stranger to CWM. If she decides she liked it better as it was before I started, nandroid restore, and I can continue playing with my skyrocket on CM10-JB-SKY
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As long as the kernel you are flashing has cwm baked in it really doesnt matter because ROMs you will flash from then on will have a kernel packaged with it. So just pick a kernel with cwm and flash. Make nandroid. Flash rom. Profit
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Pirateghost said:
Odin wont wipe data
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well thats just stupid. Wipe should always be performed when flashing to a different version.
MotoMudder77 said:
well thats just stupid. Wipe should always be performed when flashing to a different version.
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should, but unless using a One Click Odin package, it wont wipe data. just flashing /system, or kernel, wont wipe /data
So, I'm still searching for a tried and true kernel with cwm which doesn't introduce a degradation in stock ICS functionality. Replies still don't seem to understand that a nandroid returning to some degraded kernel is not acceptable nor is wiping back to a stock ROM as that also defeats the whole purpose of creating this fall back plan, with preserving current state. The above is the number one primary requirement. Until that is satisfied, no factory resets or data wipes to new ROMs.
I'm really surprised so few people have any opinion on one kernel over another in relation to the released version of ICS. The skyrocket forum is loaded with kernel variations with pros/cons of each in relation to intended usage. I would think more people here would have experience given the phones popularity.
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SoCalHTCFuze said:
So, I'm still searching for a tried and true kernel with cwm which doesn't introduce a degradation in stock ICS functionality. Replies still don't seem to understand that a nandroid returning to some degraded kernel is not acceptable nor is wiping back to a stock ROM as that also defeats the whole purpose of creating this fall back plan, with preserving current state. The above is the number one primary requirement. Until that is satisfied, no factory resets or data wipes to new ROMs.
I'm really surprised so few people have any opinion on one kernel over another in relation to the released version of ICS. The skyrocket forum is loaded with kernel variations with pros/cons of each in relation to intended usage. I would think more people here would have experience given the phones popularity.
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I really don't know what the hell you're talking about but please tell me you know that this isn't the skyrocket section.
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Wow Nick, way to come in late. This whole thread is about the at&t Galaxy S2. Skyrocket reference was a comparison to quality of peoples posts...
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ATT Galaxy S2 i777 running the latest UCLE5 ICS from OTA, Gained root using [Heimdall][Odin][Stock][Root]UCLE5 Stock ICS with Root.
Which kernel / ver would you recommend to get CWM with the expectation that [Heimdall][Odin][Stock][Root]UCLE5 + "your recommended kernel" would be the permanent daily driver.
Any other ROM updates using CWM could very well be temporary and the above configuration would need to be ready and available using nandroid without loosing any current data.
SoCalHTCFuze said:
So, I'm still searching for a tried and true kernel with cwm which doesn't introduce a degradation in stock ICS functionality. Replies still don't seem to understand that a nandroid returning to some degraded kernel is not acceptable nor is wiping back to a stock ROM as that also defeats the whole purpose of creating this fall back plan, with preserving current state. The above is the number one primary requirement. Until that is satisfied, no factory resets or data wipes to new ROMs.
I'm really surprised so few people have any opinion on one kernel over another in relation to the released version of ICS. The skyrocket forum is loaded with kernel variations with pros/cons of each in relation to intended usage. I would think more people here would have experience given the phones popularity.
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Opinions are frowned on around here. While some forums get away with it, we dont like em.
fact is, that any ICS kernel that works with Touchjizz should work.
We dont tell folks what to flash, you gotta find that on your own.
There are stickies and such that can help you choose.
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Opinions are frowned on around here. While some forums get away with it, we dont like em.
fact is, that any ICS kernel that works with Touchjizz should work.
We dont tell folks what to flash, you gotta find that on your own.
There are stickies and such that can help you choose.
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I understand why opinions might be frowned upon, but as stated in the other kernel thread, factual comparisons are frowned upon too. I'd prefer a factual comparison but in lieu of that the next best thing is an opinion/observation from someone who has already taken the risk. That's kind of the best thing about a community, sharing results. Its too bad this specific forum has lost that while so many others on XDA have not.
So I get any of them should work, but as a developer I also understand that none of them will work entirely the same. So, as far as I can tell, Siyah seems to be the the most popular initial gamble given my criteria... but that's merely an observation given the hundreds of pages of reading what was 99% muddy mindless unspecified chatter.
Thanks for the insight, I do appreciate it, makes me happy this is not my phone
Any of the options here are great. They all offer something different and only the person flashing the ROM/kernel can decide what's best for their needs.
The information needed is in the OP of the ROM/kernel as to what you can expect to experience while using it.
It works for us, and that's what masters. Don't like it? Awesome, you've got a different phone anyhow so it doesn't matter whatsoever.
Clay
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Hello,
I would like to Root my S II and I have some questions before I do it:
If I install a ROM, do I really have to factory reset before that? If yes, why? and Can I back up all application data easly?
Can I remove the TouchWiz home and get the google's stock one?
What can "brick" my phone?
How big danger risk does it have?
Is it worth it?
I hope I get answers to these questions.
1) Yes. Because previous rom installations can often leave behind stuff that won't play nice with your new rom. Always do a wipe when moving from a TW rom to an AOSP rom & vice versa, always do a wipe when going from one Android version to another. Always do a wipe if the flashing instructions for a particular rom say do a wipe.
Yes, backup your application data with Titanium Backup Pro (but not system apps/data). You can also use Ti to backup call logs & SMS's.
2) If you mean launchers, you can use whatever launchers are compatible with the rom you're wanting to use. This will vary; look/ask in the thread devoted to the rom.
3) Any flash (either Odin or CWM) has the potential to brick your phone. If you
ensure you know what you're doing before you do it, the risk for any individual flash is very very small. You cannot completely remove this risk.
4) I answered this in 3.
5) If you're asking 'is it worth it (rooting) ?, you should be first asking yourself the question 'Why do I want to root my phone ?' If you can't answer that question, the risks involved may not be worth it, because that shows you don't really know what you're doing at this point. Don't do anything to your phone until you do know exactly what you're doing. Ignoring this tends to lead to busted phones. And I've seen probably thousands on here over the past 2 & a bit yrs.
If you really can't answer the question or you find all the guides/tutorials on here too hard, I'd suggest you leave your phone stock. 'Because it's cool' isn't really much of an answer (there's nothing cool about it; technically speaking, it's rather boring).
Now then, if you're up for a lot of reading & learning, there are threads stickied near the top of Q&A & also an index of guides/tutorials stickied near the top of General you should be reading.
MistahBungle said:
1) Yes. Because previous rom installations can often leave behind stuff that won't play nice with your new rom. Always do a wipe when moving from a TW rom to an AOSP rom & vice versa, always do a wipe when going from one Android version to another. Always do a wipe if the flashing instructions for a particular rom say do a wipe.
Yes, backup your application data with Titanium Backup Pro (but not system apps/data). You can also use Ti to backup call logs & SMS's.
2) If you mean launchers, you can use whatever launchers are compatible with the rom you're wanting to use. This will vary; look/ask in the thread devoted to the rom.
5) If you're asking 'is it worth it (rooting) ?, you should be first asking yourself the question 'Why do I want to root my phone ?' If you can't answer that question, the risks involved may not be worth it, because that shows you don't really know what you're doing at this point. Don't do anything to your phone until you do know exactly what you're doing. Ignoring this tends to lead to busted phones. And I've seen probably thousands on here over the past 2 & a bit yrs.
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Thanks!
1) Doesn't Titanium Backup cost? Can It backup anything else that app data and call logs?
2) I don't mean launchers (avaivable from google play) really, Those drain battery faster (I think). I want to remove TouchWiz and get the google's stock launcher, style, everything.
5) That was a joke question. I should know it myself.
tonkku107 said:
Thanks!
1) Doesn't Titanium Backup cost? Can It backup anything else that app data and call logs?
2) I don't mean launchers (avaivable from google play) really, Those drain battery faster (I think). I want to remove TouchWiz and get the google's stock launcher, style, everything.
5) That was a joke question. I should know it myself.
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1) You can use the free version as well, although there are missing features in there.
2) If you want to get rid of Touchwiz, use a non-Samsung-based rom, or have a look for Chameleon rom.
Donnie Sins said:
1) You can use the free version as well, although there are missing features in there.
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What features are missing?
tonkku107 said:
What features are missing?
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Use super back app for backing app call logs , contacts ,message ..
Very handy imo
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tonkku107 said:
What features are missing?
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Just read the info in the Play Store. I'm not the developer
Thanks everyone for replying!
I would like to know what rooting guide worked for you. (best)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 I want to know for sure is that REALLY a good quide.
and was that ClockWorkMod to overclock, or what was it?
1) clockworkmod is not used to over clock your ROM.....that is controlled by a custom kernel.
2) the rooting method in your link is how I rooted my phone when I was on stock ICS......There *may* be a risk when using that method....basically you DON'T want to do any cwm wiping after using this method to root until you have flashed a custom kernel on top of it. Search for and read about "emmc brickbug" to find out why.
3) Titanium Backup is one of the most useful apps that anybody running a rooted phone can buy......TOTALLY worth the pocket change to get it......
once you're rooted and running your 1st cusROM, you'll get bitten by the modding bug very quickly and then TiBu will come into its own......
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
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1) clockworkmod is not used to over clock your ROM.....that is controlled by a custom kernel.
2) the rooting method in your link is how I rooted my phone when I was on stock ICS......There *may* be a risk when using that method....basically you DON'T want to do any cwm wiping after using this method to root until you have flashed a custom kernel on top of it. Search for and read about "emmc brickbug" to find out why.
3) Titanium Backup is one of the most useful apps that anybody running a rooted phone can buy......TOTALLY worth the pocket change to get it......
once you're rooted and running your 1st cusROM, you'll get bitten by the modding bug very quickly and then TiBu will come into its own......
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
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modding bug? And, I should root, install a custom rom, and then I can/need to wipe?
If you use your linked method to root, you'll have a 'temporary' CWM that some say it'd be best NOT to use for wiping......
You need to do things in this order.....
1) root your phone with the method in your link.
2) install a custom kernel zip using the temporary CWM installed at stage 1.
3) use the permanent CWM that will be installed at stage 2 to do the wipes.(VERY important when moving from stock to custom).
4) use CWM to flash your chosen ROM.
You can bypass steps 1 & 2 by simply using Odin to directly flash the custom kernel.......the choice is yours.....
The most popular custom kernels are siyah or dorimanx.....it shouldn't matter too much which one you choose as it'll be overwritten when you flash the ROM.....flashing the kernel is just a 'means to an end'......
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
keithross39 said:
If you use your linked method to root, you'll have a 'temporary' CWM that some say it'd be best NOT to use for wiping......
You need to do things in this order.....
1) root your phone with the method in your link.
2) install a custom kernel zip using the temporary CWM installed at stage 1.
3) use the permanent CWM that will be installed at stage 2 to do the wipes.(VERY important when moving from stock to custom).
4) use CWM to flash your chosen ROM.
You can bypass steps 1 & 2 by simply using Odin to directly flash the custom kernel.......the choice is yours.....
The most popular custom kernels are siyah or dorimanx.....it shouldn't matter too much which one you choose as it'll be overwritten when you flash the ROM.....flashing the kernel is just a 'means to an end'......
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
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Just to make sure I got it: I do that everything on the same time on recovery mode without booting my phone? (does it even matter)
I found this guide with odin: http://technoxone.com/mobile/android/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-easy-steps Is it safer?
Is a Custom "OS" a kernel? Witch of those did you take?
Again questions... I must ask questions in case I do something wrong...
Don't worry about asking questions........it's better to ask and get it right than to NOT ask and turn your phone into a paperweight. I don't mind answering questions if you're prepared to search, read and learn as well.
The kernel can be installed separately to the OS......while most custom ROMs include a kernel with the package, the kernel in itself is a separate part of the software.....in simple terms, the kernel is what allows the hardware to talk to the OS......it's what makes the phone/OS do what you want when you touch the screen.
With regards to the link in your last post, having read some of the comments, there seems to be some 'worry' about the compatibility of the kernel download that the author provides for use. Another point to think about.......
XDA is the primary source for information and tools in the Android community. Most other websites get their information here, and some don't display/use it correctly.....some time ago, I saw a number of threads where people said they'd followed the instructions on another website and ended up with bricked phones.......
There are guides 'stickeyed' at the top of the various S2 sections here on XDA that tell you EVERYTHING you need to know......take a look and find out the info you need.....right here.....
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
keithross39 said:
Don't worry about asking questions........it's better to ask and get it right than to NOT ask and turn your phone into a paperweight. I don't mind answering questions if you're prepared to search, read and learn as well.
The kernel can be installed separately to the OS......while most custom ROMs include a kernel with the package, the kernel in itself is a separate part of the software.....in simple terms, the kernel is what allows the hardware to talk to the OS......it's what makes the phone/OS do what you want when you touch the screen.
With regards to the link in your last post, having read some of the comments, there seems to be some 'worry' about the compatibility of the kernel download that the author provides for use. Another point to think about.......
XDA is the primary source for information and tools in the Android community. Most other websites get their information here, and some don't display/use it correctly.....some time ago, I saw a number of threads where people said they'd followed the instructions on another website and ended up with bricked phones.......
There are guides 'stickeyed' at the top of the various S2 sections here on XDA that tell you EVERYTHING you need to know......take a look and find out the info you need.....right here.....
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
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ok, so the chameleon OS that Donnie Sins told about has a custom kernel? Do you know better custom roms than chameleon?
I'm going to go read EVERYTHING I need to know...... right here.......
Yes.... Chameleon (the same as any other custom ROM has a custom kernel) it won't be as heavily customized as some are.....chameleon ROM is a 'hybrid' ROM..... that is to say it is a stock based ROM with custom tweaks and modifications included........
Some custom kernels will allow things like under volting and overclocking and a whole host of other 'non standard' functions.....
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
I want to post this in the development forum but I can't since this is a new account. So, I want to ask does this rooting method ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065581 ) work for JB stock rom I9100GDXLS2 on my GT-19100G?
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Some custom kernels will allow things like under volting and overclocking and a whole host of other 'non standard' functions.....
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what custom kernels have those?
And you didn't answer to this?:
tonkku107 said:
Just to make sure I got it: I do that everything on the same time on recovery mode without booting my phone? (does it even matter)
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[A]zan said:
I want to post this in the development forum but I can't since this is a new account. So, I want to ask does this rooting method ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065581 ) work for JB stock rom I9100GDXLS2 on my GT-19100G?
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Doesn't any rooting method support any rom?
tonkku107 said:
Doesn't any rooting method support any rom?
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Well, I don't really know the flexibility of the other rooting method. But, this method, I've read some post that it does not work with some stock rom.
Hellooo...
Should I also install gapps?
What's the thing to overclock?
Can someone link a rooting method with odin if it's more stable?
And please answer the questions a bit on top
First, let me say to please move this post if I am incorrectly posting this in the wrong forum; this appears to be the spot for me to post this, but I am not above being wrong
Currently I am running a 4.2.2 ROM, Bonestock 1.1.3, on the MDK firmware. I guess my first question is, should I fully upgrade OTA to current stock by factory resetting my phone for the updates? Or, is there a way to use my current setup using TWRP 2.5.0.3 to flash to a true 4.4.2 image?
I've picked up on a few threads here and there about upgrading/downgrading and booting and whatnot; but none as easy as "download this ROM and flash it". Now I completely understand that with bootloaders and software versions it becomes increasingly difficult to break down an image and root it and whatnot, so the simple "get this and flash it" method may be unatainable. However, the few threads I DID find, are so cumbersome and involved that a 20 minute process takes hours to complete because a step may be missed, or an error occurred that wasn't anticipated, or whatever.
I apologize for my ignorance and inability to understand all that is involved, but if someone could kindly point me down the right path, that would be sweet. With the internet by my side and my own personal ability to muddle through things and understand as I go, I should hope I can get KitKat on my phone sooner than later. I've muddled through the original root of my S4, my previous phone RAZR and my OG Droid before that .... along with an A500 tablet....if only it were put a bit more simply, I could accomplish this as well!
Thanks in advance for the help, if any is available
Wrong section, questions go in Q&A, only development goes in the development section.
Anyway, if you're on MDK you can continue flashing roms as normal. Extended directions are for safestrap users that are on locked bootloader firmware.
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MDK upgrade
Seems like the question asked is in the Question section so not sure why the blast.....
You are lucky to have an MDK phone, as these are pre a lot of lockdowns that make custom Roms more complicated to work with. Because it is MDK, you can root, get a recovery module and after backups load a new Rom. Keep reading for details, but you have the easiest to work with.
Sparxx2k8 said:
First, let me say to please move this post if I am incorrectly posting this in the wrong forum; this appears to be the spot for me to post this, but I am not above being wrong
Currently I am running a 4.2.2 ROM, Bonestock 1.1.3, on the MDK firmware. I guess my first question is, should I fully upgrade OTA to current stock by factory resetting my phone for the updates? Or, is there a way to use my current setup using TWRP 2.5.0.3 to flash to a true 4.4.2 image?
I've picked up on a few threads here and there about upgrading/downgrading and booting and whatnot; but none as easy as "download this ROM and flash it". Now I completely understand that with bootloaders and software versions it becomes increasingly difficult to break down an image and root it and whatnot, so the simple "get this and flash it" method may be unatainable. However, the few threads I DID find, are so cumbersome and involved that a 20 minute process takes hours to complete because a step may be missed, or an error occurred that wasn't anticipated, or whatever.
I apologize for my ignorance and inability to understand all that is involved, but if someone could kindly point me down the right path, that would be sweet. With the internet by my side and my own personal ability to muddle through things and understand as I go, I should hope I can get KitKat on my phone sooner than later. I've muddled through the original root of my S4, my previous phone RAZR and my OG Droid before that .... along with an A500 tablet....if only it were put a bit more simply, I could accomplish this as well!
Thanks in advance for the help, if any is available
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do not take any OTA with your phone,
Do not take an OTA because it will upgrade you from the mdk firmware which is th easiest to work with. Once you put a custom rom on, it will cease to allow OTA and protect you from carrier and mfg nasties that can try to cripple your phone.
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myklbear said:
Seems like the question asked is in the Question section so not sure why the blast.....
You are lucky to have an MDK phone, as these are pre a lot of lockdowns that make custom Roms more complicated to work with. Because it is MDK, you can root, get a recovery module and after backups load a new Rom. Keep reading for details, but you have the easiest to work with.
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A moderator moved it after I posted
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For the simple of heart who don't need the diversity of a custom ROM, but moreso hate the pain of re-rooting after OTA installation. Not intended to host this thread so much as I am here to inspire it...
I updated with flash fire. It worked perfectly. I am on stock rooted. went from 7.0 to 7.1.1.
pickupman66 said:
I updated with flash fire. It worked perfectly. I am on stock rooted. went from 7.0 to 7.1.1.
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Can you please explain how to do this? I'm on 7.0, and wanna go to 7.1.1 also
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Taken from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/nougat-7-1-1-roll-begins-t3513139/page8
1. Download the factory image from here.
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aos...y-ef607244.zip
2. Select the firmware option on FlashFire.
3. Select ONLY system, vendor and boot images. ***DO NOT SELECT BOOTLOADER OR RADIO***
4. Select Flash.
5. Wait for some time.
6. Might bootloop a couple of times. Do not panic.
7. ENJOY!!!
Techstro said:
For the simple of heart who don't need the diversity of a custom ROM, but moreso hate to pain of re-rooting after OTA installation. Not intended to host this thread so much as I am here to inspire it...
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Seriously! Not to be rude, but if flashing a zip is that painful for you, perhaps you're in the wrong place.
Sincere apologies...
mikexda said:
Seriously! Not to be rude, but if flashing a zip is that painful for you, perhaps you're in the wrong place.
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Please forgive me sir. I love custom ROM's, I'm just in a phase right now and I figured that what helps me may help someone else. I don't understand how I offended you though sir. Is it because this thread is a waste of space or that it has no business on XDA? I need clarification in order to understand my error. My only clue is that you said flashing a zip, which leaves me feeling misunderstood... I have been flashing zips since the original HTC Desire which was on 2.1 donut before it's final OTA of eclair. Rooted, S-Off'd, flashed all kinds of mods and ROMS, even had a buggy ICS running on it for a while.
HTC Amaze, how hard was it to S-Off that? The wire trick? Had xPosed, custom boot animation, etc. Then there was Alcatel, had 2 that I rooted, the venture and the evolve2, same as above custom everything.
I'm on my Nexus 6P now, as long as we're getting updates OTA I want to remain stock for a change, at least till the updates stop coming. Maybe it's cuz I said there is pain in re-rooting... it's not just the process of re-rooting, it's everything that is undone and uninstalled when you update with a stock zip, and wiping data is a big step for those in my sort of position so flashing "some" custom ROM's is an un-worthy sacrifice at this phase.
If need be I will edit or delete my original post you quoted. I hope I did manage to bring into focus to some degree at some part of cause for the confusion emoji. Any ideas are welcome and thank you for your analytical input.
pickupman66 said:
I updated with flash fire. It worked perfectly. I am on stock rooted. went from 7.0 to 7.1.1.
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A perfect example. I have flash fiire but never used it, I read somewhere that it doesn't work as one would expect. That it does not preserve root against OTA, and that there truly is no solution available as if it were not possible. I take your word for it though. I personally am not ready to try it yet, just to provide resources for those who are and to be well educated when I am ready.
I'm still waiting for xPosed for the new architecture, I don't want to update just to find out it's available for 7.0 and not 7.1.1 however unlikely that may be. I know I can always back up, but I'd have to do so regularly to keep it up to date which can't be done once you've upgraded and it may be months before the framework is available if it can be done which I hear it has...
Too many variables, I'm on stand-by, ready to pay and grateful for my memories and the devs responsible for them...