i recently installed miui v5 on my galaxy i9100 i tried it out and didint like it so i downloaded the ressurection kitkat 4.4 rom i tried to flash it (i was using cmw recovery version 6) which it came it while installing something like 'installation aborted (status 7)' so i thought okay ill flash miui back and get another rom, i flashed back the miui it installed all correctly but when i rebooted the phone it gets stuck on the samsung boot logo and i get nothing so i went back into cmw to see if i could found out whats happend, i tried to wipe/factory reset the phone through cmw and i get 'error mouting sd card.android secure.. so i went into mounts/storage and tried to wipe the sd card just by itself that didnt work i also like an idiot whiped my external storage (usb storage) that had the Roms/gapps in and now im stuck and cant do anything, there is no sideload on cmw.. so what can i do to flash a new rom and what rom can i use that will 100% work smoothly i want it to be 4.4
okay . first up stop panicking and all will be cool . i assume you can enter recovery mode ? switch your device off , remove the sd card and place a newer version of cwm recovery by a sd card reader ( http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyS2/recovery/CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100.zip ) . Also Place the rom ( the one you wish [since you want it be kitkat , i recommend you to flash cyanaosp ] ) after you are done copying both files on sd using a card reader , place the sd back and plug the battery in . boot into recovery mode and flash the cwm-kitkatcompatible recovery . after you have flashed it , reboot recovery ( under advanced ) and you'll be running cwm recovery v6.0.4.5 . Then wipe data , cache , dalvik cache ( under advanced ) and then flash the rom . reboot system and you'll be running cyanaosp .
here are a few important links : CyanAOSP : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576407
P.S. : Report and feel free to ask anything and hope i helped ... do as i said and you'll be fine . All the best
the sd card in an internal one, ive installed twrp recovery now and tried to install alliance rom and its saying E: unable to mount efs any ideas?
flasherruts said:
okay . first up stop panicking and all will be cool . i assume you can enter recovery mode ? switch your device off , remove the sd card and place a newer version of cwm recovery by a sd card reader ( http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyS2/recovery/CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100.zip ) . Also Place the rom ( the one you wish [since you want it be kitkat , i recommend you to flash cyanaosp ] ) after you are done copying both files on sd using a card reader , place the sd back and plug the battery in . boot into recovery mode and flash the cwm-kitkatcompatible recovery . after you have flashed it , reboot recovery ( under advanced ) and you'll be running cwm recovery v6.0.4.5 . Then wipe data , cache , dalvik cache ( under advanced ) and then flash the rom . reboot system and you'll be running cyanaosp .
here are a few important links : CyanAOSP : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576407
P.S. : Report and feel free to ask anything and hope i helped ... do as i said and you'll be fine . All the best
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its now saying cant mount efs
Did you bkup you're efs? Hope so. Why are you on twrp when he helped you to get to cwm and a working phone? Flash siyah kernel v6.0b5 with Odin tar or in twrp zip. Then flash alliance rom. BTW Have you tried to mount efs in recovery?
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Did you bkup you're efs? Hope so. Why are you on twrp when he helped you to get to cwm and a working phone? Flash siyah kernel v6.0b5 with Odin tar or in twrp zip. Then flash alliance rom. BTW Have you tried to mount efs in recovery?
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he thought i had a removable sd card when it is an internal sd card on my s2.. i havent got a efs back up and it wont mount through recovery im trying to flash it back to stock will this work? i flashed thunderbolt rom and got it to boot up fine but it said i had not internal memory in my settings so i couldnt download apps or anything
Yes good move, flash stock with Odin. Go from there.
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Yes good move, flash stock with Odin. Go from there.
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i cant seem to find the stock firmware anywhere i need gingerbread, also im in the uk
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/update-galaxy-s2-to-android-2-3-6-xxkl1-firmware/
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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/update-galaxy-s2-to-android-2-3-6-xxkl1-firmware/
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ive flashed stock rom ics 4.0.3 and its saying i have no imei no baseband ect, i know there is a ficx with an app on the market but i need root so i tried to root the phone with cf root through odin it passes but the phone wont boot up after root, ive also tried flashing siyah and then flashing the thunderbolt rom that boots up and says i have network connection but no internal memory and with stock rom i have memory but not network connection any ideas on what i should do?
Flash stock 4.1.2 with Odin. Why did you flash 4.0.3?
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i didnt know there was a stock jb rom and okay i will try that
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andrewwright said:
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i didnt know there was a stock jb rom and okay i will try that
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Am I right in thinking you no nothing about Android? I'm not being funny mate. :thumbup:
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lewisSSGG said:
Am I right in thinking you no nothing about Android? I'm not being funny mate. :thumbup:
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im not a whizz with them no ive rooted all others phones ive had e.g s3 mini htc sensation xe.. never had any problems only with this phone i have, that link you gave me the download is from hotfile which has been shut down
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To root the s2 and install cwm.. Because the kernel and recovery are together on the s2 you just flash a kernel on firmware like 4.1.2 . So if you flash say philz kernel on 4.1.2 firmware you get custom stock kernel and root and cwm all from the one zip.
Edit.. Sorry about the link. Get 4.1.2 from Sammobile.com.
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To root the s2 and install cwm.. Because the kernel and recovery are together on the s2 you just flash a kernel on firmware like 4.1.2 . So if you flash say philz kernel on 4.1.2 firmware you get custom stock kernel and root and cwm all from the one zip.
Edit.. Sorry about the link. Get 4.1.2 from Sammobile.com.
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okay im downloading the firmware now, and ive just read on one off the philz threads that i can root with philz kernal matching my stock rom which is 4.1.2 XWLSW and downloading the kernal which is made for rom with XWLSW so it says, and ill flash them and see what happends.. does that all seem okay to you?
Yes mate.
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now im getting bootloop
Factory reset in recovery and reboot
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Factory reset in recovery and reboot
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tried that it didnt work, the only thing i can think of is that its the wrong firmware.. im on three network i downloaded the uk jb firmware for that networkand my phone and that bootloops as well the only one that worked is the ics stock rom.. i have no idea what to do now haha
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Ok heres what i did.
First On 2.3.6 KL1 i presume. Rooted my phone using CF ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Then Installed F1 Galaxy Nexus ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601518
Then tried to dual boot (Greedy me!)
The other ROM i thought of was Resurrection ROM..
Then i installed it. Using this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24233085&postcount=2
So the next time i installed Siyah 3.2b5 My phone didn't boot after The initial S2 logo.
So I then flashed a new ROM KL8 from Odin
Its working fine.
But am not able to install any other ROM.
Any idea what might be the issue?
Thanks in Advance
arunreturns said:
Ok heres what i did.
First On 2.3.6 KL1 i presume. Rooted my phone using CF ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Then Installed F1 Galaxy Nexus ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601518
Then tried to dual boot (Greedy me!)
The other ROM i thought of was Resurrection ROM..
Then i installed it. Using this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24233085&postcount=2
So the next time i installed Siyah 3.2b5 My phone didn't boot after The initial S2 logo.
So I then flashed a new ROM KL8 from Odin
Its working fine.
But am not able to install any other ROM.
Any idea what might be the issue?
Thanks in Advance
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the KL8 rom u installed from odin is it a stock firmware if yes then u have lost root privealage hence u have 2 root it once agian using a cf root kernel
then only u can install any other roms
Did Root once again (Sorry For not mentioning)
Sun90 said:
the KL8 rom u installed from odin is it a stock firmware if yes then u have lost root privealage hence u have 2 root it once agian using a cf root kernel
then only u can install any other roms
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Yeah i did root using CF Root. Hence i got CWM from which i did wipe data, wipe cache and then Installed zip from sdcard. (F1 galaxy nexus from Faryaab) It got installed. Then again stuck at the boot logo. Dont see the boot animation
Try formatting system partition and get the file again, might be corrupt download
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Tried it no go
atifsh said:
Try formatting system partition and get the file again, might be corrupt download
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Hi..
I did what you told me to. Still get the same boot logo
Guess my phone is done for R.I.P
Don't think so phone is rip, download the file again, or try some other ROM
If I were you I do this
formatting system, cache, data and after that flash stock GB using Odin.
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What intrigues me is that, If i use KL8 alone (which is flashed via odin) Am able to use the mobile. use it well actually
But if i try to use any other ROM its stuck in the Boot logo
I tried LPQ from Intratech. Even that didnt work.
I thought this could be an issue with the kernel
(But i realised i was able to flash CF Root's kernel and move back to stock kernel so there would be no issue with regards to Kernel.)
Incorrect or Incomplete download wont be an issue i guess as I tried two to three ROMS.
Btw. I used this link
http://www.technetinfo.in/mobile/mobile-software/i9100xxkp8-android-403.html
I followed all the Instructions (Guess may be cause of the PIT file. I'm not sure cause ive seen in posts that we should not lay hands on PIT files)
So someone please help me out.
Will be ever so grateful
atifsh said:
Don't think so phone is rip, download the file again, or try some other ROM
If I were you I do this
formatting system, cache, data and after that flash stock GB using Odin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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By formating system cache data you mean wipe options in CWM right. That i have done lotsa times. Can kernel failure cause these issues, as once i got Kernel panic mode error??
If you follow a link from another forum why not ask them its their instructions after all .
XDA says total wipe of the phone and start again.
and do not touch a PIT file ever .
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery >>>> install CF root if no recovery first .
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Pick your custom rom and follow instructions .
jje
I think the problem was that you tried to dual boot with a 4.0.3 and a 4.0.4 ported ROM.As far as Im aware 4.0.3 is the supported ROM for dual boot with Siyah kernel.I personally wouldnt trust 4.0.4 dual boot yet.Do as posted above and you should be O.k.
Finally Issue solved
JJEgan said:
If you follow a link from another forum why not ask them its their instructions after all .
XDA says total wipe of the phone and start again.
and do not touch a PIT file ever .
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery >>>> install CF root if no recovery first .
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Pick your custom rom and follow instructions .
jje
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cooza said:
I think the problem was that you tried to dual boot with a 4.0.3 and a 4.0.4 ported ROM.As far as Im aware 4.0.3 is the supported ROM for dual boot with Siyah kernel.I personally wouldnt trust 4.0.4 dual boot yet.Do as posted above and you should be O.k.
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Thank you for your help.
Issue has been solved. Now am able to Install F1 Galaxy Nexus ROM
I'm putting dual booting aside for now. Will stay on CM9 kernel itself
Thanks again for your help
Hi,
I flashed CM10 yesterday and then everything was fine,
but today when i just switch into CWM recovery mode and did reboot system and now i am stuck on Boot screen...
Nothings working..
I tried clearing dalvik cache and all that stuff but no luck...
i checked the log and founf that its showing following error :
"E: Cant mount sdcard"
have i messed up anything?
help please....
have you tried removing sd card and putting it back in? Also try another sdcard. Also re flash your Rom
Flash rom using odin...will get things back to normal.....
And format the sd card b4 inserting it back in
Hit THANKS.button if m any help
~RR
apollopayne said:
have you tried removing sd card and putting it back in? Also try another sdcard. Also re flash your Rom
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I tried every possible thing i was knowing...
i tried removing battery and kept the phone for 10 mins - dint work
i tried wipe cache, dalvik - dint work..
CWM is giving error for both sdcard and internal sdcard...
debanikonline said:
Flash rom using odin...will get things back to normal.....
And format the sd card b4 inserting it back in
Hit THANKS.button if m any help
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I think its the last option left..
just thought if anyone has any other solution than flashing rom thru odin...
and yes i am facing issues with my memory card too... 32 GB memory card..
dspPunk said:
I think its the last option left..
just thought if anyone has any other solution than flashing rom thru odin...
and yes i am facing issues with my memory card too... 32 GB memory card..
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Did you use Rom Manager to boot to recovery? I don't know if it's the same on i9100 but the i777 has issues with Rom Manger, with the recovery part of the kernel. I know CM comes with, I haven't researched it but maybe something to look into...... It kinda sounds like you formatted the ROM. GL
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Did you use Rom Manager to boot to recovery? I don't know if it's the same on i9100 but the i777 has issues with Rom Manger, with the recovery part of the kernel. I know CM comes with, I haven't researched it but maybe something to look into...... It kinda sounds like you formatted the ROM. GL
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Yes i used Rom manager to boot into recovery...
can u suggest any possible fix for this??
Flash siyah kernel via odin and that should give you a fresh copy of clock work recovery if its corrupt?
Rom manager is nothing but trouble.It done the same thing to my x10i and my sg2.
It took several hours to get them back to running cwm(so I could restore my nand backups).
I think I used doom lords easy rooting kit for one and Odin for the other.
I've done a lot of stuff on several phones and I can state that after using RM it left the phones as close to full brick as you can get........lol
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theunderling said:
Rom manager is nothing but trouble.It done the same thing to my x10i and my sg2.
It took several hours to get them back to running cwm(so I could restore my nand backups).
I think I used doom lords easy rooting kit for one and Odin for the other.
I've done a lot of stuff on several phones and I can state that after using RM it left the phones as close to full brick as you can get........lol
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Ohh... I think then i have to do the last option only... i will flash a fresh kernel only...
Good luck.Its all the errors that crop up that are the problem.Hopefully you wont get them,but I had at least another 2 that sprung up.....,..lol
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Ohh... I think then i have to do the last option only... i will flash a fresh kernel only...
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Yup, there's your problem. Rom Manager flashes incompatible kernel.
Simply boot into download mode and flash Siyah kernel and you will be back up and running.
Sorry mate it dint work... I flashed siyah kernel and now the phone doesnt proceed further from Siyah kernel logo...
can any one provide me way to flash a rom using odin...
i can use CWM... not even with the hard key combination...
only way left is i guess Odin..
Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format...
is there a way out?
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Yup, there's your problem. Rom Manager flashes incompatible kernel.
Simply boot into download mode and flash Siyah kernel and you will be back up and running.
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Sorry mate it dint work... I flashed siyah kernel and now the phone doesnt proceed further from Siyah kernel logo...
can any one provide me way to flash a rom using odin...
i can use CWM... not even with the hard key combination...
only way left is i guess Odin..
Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format...
is there a way out
dspPunk said:
Sorry mate it dint work... I flashed siyah kernel and now the phone doesnt proceed further from Siyah kernel logo...
can any one provide me way to flash a rom using odin...
i can use CWM... not even with the hard key combination...
only way left is i guess Odin..
Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format...
is there a way out
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Flash CF-ROOT kernel for your kernel version
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
"Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format..."
Because you should unzip them, shouldn't you?
przemcio510 said:
"Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format..."
Because you should unzip them, shouldn't you?
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yes even after i unzip it i cant find any TAR file inside it...
it consist of following folder and one .IMG file :
META-INF
system
boot.img file
Now you tell me what can i do with this??!!
Jokesy said:
Flash CF-ROOT kernel for your kernel version
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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CF ROOT kernel for kernel version??
Hi try this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21659039 I got stuck on boot animation to RM and this guide fixed it. There is a full recovery package and guide included but it will wipe your device as it uses the CSC partition of odin. Read it thoroughly and see if it helps in your situation. All the best.
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CF ROOT kernel for kernel version??
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Wrong info, sorry OP for the confusion
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Hey Guys
I came from Stock Rom, rooted my device and flash recovery. And when i come to install any custom rom my device get into a boot loop.
Fortunately I got a back up and every time a try a different custom rom and i can go back to stock.
Well i have tried with the following roms
CM10
AOKP
Slim Roms
Paranoid
Everytime i have tried any of these roms i do carefully everty step. Just exactly like the tutorial says. I've been done this before, installing custom rom in other device, like nexus s, gs3, gs2. Im familiar with those stuffs.
And i don´t think it has to do with some corrupted file when i download the base.
I have tried to reflash recovery and nothing.
Tried to change kernel, i changed to siyah and nothing. After i install custom rom , the device just show the logo of the rom and ask select language and bam!, there is the boop loop
I don´t know what else to do.
I have read something about clear nand with odin , but i dont see those options.
If anyone knows what to do, please let me know.
Thnks
Aditional Info:
Baseband: GT-I9300XXELLA
Kernel: Stock
Root with Odin3 v3.04 - CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0du-gti9300t.tar
International Version
4.1.2
Recovery 6.0.3.1
I Flash the Recovery with Rom Manager V5.5.2.3
You are wiping everything before you flash right?
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You are wiping everything before you flash right?
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Yes, i did all the wipes everytime. Reset factory, Dalvik and format system (in some cases). And nothing, still boot loop. :crying:
krizalvarez said:
Yes, i did all the wipes everytime. Reset factory, Dalvik and format system (in some cases). And nothing, still boot loop. :crying:
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Only other suggestion is trying another recovery, I use Philz which can be flashed through odin. Oh, and did you fix permissions?
Ok im gonna try with another recovery. And yes i tried fix permissions.
I let you know what happen
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wangdaning said:
Only other suggestion is trying another recovery, I use Philz which can be flashed through odin. Oh, and did you fix permissions?
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Today i tried with philz, cool recovery btw, but nothing. My device still stuck on boop loop after i install any custom rom
I have tried these option after i get the boop loop> wipe factory reset, wipe cache partition. And before install> wipes, fix permissions. But none of these options have help me.
Another suggestion?
What happens with stock odin flashed roms ??
jje
It boots normally, everything's fine with stock rom.
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It boots normally, everything's fine with stock rom.
Sent from my GalaxyS3 from xda-developers app
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That suggests a problem that is one of the following .
EXT SD card faulty
Custom rom download faulty
CWM recovery faulty.
user not following instructions .
Try flashing a Samsung Based custom rom .
jje
What do you mean boot loop is it actually restarting after boot and restating again ??
Yes. Exactly that's what i mean. It restart over and over again.
External sd card > i dont have one
Recovery > i tried with cwm and philz
Downloaded rom > i have tried download from the xda developer site and tried with different files, different roms
Im pretty sure i follow the instructions just the way it is
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Flash samsung based cwm rom .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868004
jje
JJEgan said:
Flash samsung based cwm rom .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868004
jje
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Hey JJE, what the purpose to flash a Samsung Based Rom with CMW?
Do i have to install Odexed or Deodexed ?
Thnks for your comments
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Hey JJE, what the purpose to flash a Samsung Based Rom with CMW?
Do i have to install Odexed or Deodexed ?
Thnks for your comments
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Do i have to install Odexed or Deodexed ?
Whatever you want .
Difference see Google.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=O...fficial&client=firefox-a&channel=np&source=hp
Hey jje, what is the purpose of flash a samsung based rom?
With this I understand that it will alow me to flash a custom rom after that, is that right?
Another question, how can i go back like all factory settings, i mean clear everything. I format internal sd, factory reset, do the wipes, fix permissions and once again try to install a custom rom but phone doesn't boot after show logo. Actually i install the same rom in another i9300 and everything's go fine, so the file is ok.
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Samsung-based ROM is a custom ROM based on the stock one.
Hey guys, I was on temaseks kitkat ROM on v12, I decided to download and flash his new v16 version. I tried to flash it but I got an error saying "some changes failed Error in /sdcard/0/download/cm-11-20131206 Status 7 installation aborted.When I try to reboot my phone it asks to fix my phone root, but when I click yes or no my phone just comes back to cwm. I dont have a sd card, i've tried a factory reset but still no luck
Please help me, I really need to use my phone Thanks
Standard replies to this question .
In recovery format sdcard system data cache .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom .
Or flash stock rom via Odin .
JJEgan said:
Standard replies to this question .
In recovery format sdcard system data cache .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom .
Or flash stock rom via Odin .
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I managed to flash a stock rom, then flashed cm11 again, but now i'm getting no signal. can you send me a link for the correct modem please?
kLN93 said:
I managed to flash a stock rom, then flashed cm11 again, but now i'm getting no signal. can you send me a link for the correct modem please?
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I think your system is formatted and there is no OS because of the aborted installtion. I had Status 7 error yesterday because my CWM recovery was outdated. Use latest TWRP from teamw.in and install any rom by copying them in yor sdcard. This should do it.
hi guys i would appreciate help concerning my gt i9300..new android user n am not a pro yet but am following intructions over here and upgraded my phone from 4.1 to 4.3 via odin[as said in different threads]..works wonderful but later i noticed huge battery drain.i googled for the matter and i came to know that the issue was in the firmware itself..
i then downloaded another 4.3 [updated and latest].
now i cant update to the latest 4.3 iv just downloaded..my present kernel version is dated nov 29 and it remained wen i try flashing it to the latest???
did i skipped somthing??
what should i do??
i read lots of threads n still dnt kno wat to do.
please..........
Your description of what you've done is no help.
Download the latest firmware for your country from Sammobile.com, flash using odin then factory reset.
Follow the guide in general forum, sticky threads.
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Are you just wanting stock 4.3 for your I9300 or are you wanting a custom rom for the I9300?
If its just stock then yes as @boomboomer says you need to download latest firmware via sammobile or alternative site (there is even a collection on xda i believe) and flash this via odin.
If you want to go the custom rom root however to get the most from your device then all you would need to do is to download the rom of your choice and put on your phone, from there get latest TWRP or CWM recovery (depending on your preference) flash this via odin (in pda), then boot into recovery and flash the rom as per the Dev's instructions
Hope you get your phone to the rom/firmware you want
oki il be short for those who didnt understand..i have installed 4.3 in my i9300..now i want to install another version of the 4.3.i tried but it remained on the previous intalled one even though i tried via odin mates..wat can i do????
Arvind1808 said:
oki il be short for those who didnt understand..i have installed 4.3 in my i9300..now i want to install another version of the 4.3.i tried but it remained on the previous intalled one even though i tried via odin mates..wat can i do????
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Are u use Cwm? Use custom Rom example u flash Rom 'A'.. First always I do is wipe data /factory reset. Second wipe data cache & last I do wipe dalvik cache.. And then flash the Rom' A'..
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Put ur Rom 'A' on sdcard & try use Cwm.. More easily I think
hi was just trying wat u said but smthings wrong i think.i wiped data /factory,cache n dalvik cache..i placed the zip file in my external sd card.i tried to install it from cwm.it said "installing" n few seconds afterwards it said "installation aborted"..n now tht i want to reboot my phone i cant.its keeping on blinking the samsung galaxy s3 logo.is tht normal?
Arvind1808 said:
hi was just trying wat u said but smthings wrong i think.i wiped data /factory,cache n dalvik cache..i placed the zip file in my external sd card.i tried to install it from cwm.it said "installing" n few seconds afterwards it said "installation aborted"..n now tht i want to reboot my phone i cant.its keeping on blinking the samsung galaxy s3 logo.is tht normal?
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Seems Like uve Followed the instructions correctly but the recovery you are using is outdated OR The .zip Rom file that u have downloaded is corrupted. Try The Following:
1) Enter CWM and flash this recovery, Its the latest Philz Touch Edition of CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/orig-development/i93xx-philz-touch-t2002953
As u said Phone isnt booting then u can place the zip file of philz externally in ur external sd and flash from there.
After u flash Philz touch REINSTALL the rom following the same steps as u did earlier or as some of the members suggested u and see what happens.
2) IF 1 Doesnt work den redownload the rom put it in ur SD and Reflash
I'm Sure one of the Above 2 has to work