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Trying to root your phone and get a custom recovery on it and a custom rom?
Here are some important links needed to complete the task.
Although it sounds complicated, the process isn't all bad so long as you follow the steps in the proper order and exactly as written.
Step 1: Root - http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Full_Update_Guide_-_HTC_Slide DO NOT TRY TO FLASH CUSTOM ROM YET - ONLY ROOT THE PHONE
Step 2: Flash an Engineering build. The engineering build downgrades you to a test build that allows you to easily boot into the custom recovery mode at a LATER time. Without this build after a custom rom has been installed it is VERY difficult to enter recovery mode to upgrade or change anything at a later date. TRUST ME.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703076
Step 3: Re-root - The engineering build is not rooted by default. You must re-root the phone again to prep for the new recovery software and the new custom rom. - http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Full_Update_Guide_-_HTC_Slide
Step 4: Flash - Finally you can flash whatever you please! - The above link in step three covers how to flash Cyanogenmod - Please refer to your custom rom's instructions to make sure you don't BRICK your phone!!!!!
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matt897 said:
Trying to root your phone and get a custom recovery on it and a custom rom?
Here are some important links needed to complete the task.
Although it sounds complicated, the process isn't all bad so long as you follow the steps in the proper order and exactly as written.
Step 1: Root - http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Full_Update_Guide_-_HTC_Slide DO NOT TRY TO FLASH CUSTOM ROM YET - ONLY ROOT THE PHONE
Step 2: Flash an Engineering build. The engineering build downgrades you to a test build that allows you to easily boot into the custom recovery mode at a LATER time. Without this build after a custom rom has been installed it is VERY difficult to enter recovery mode to upgrade or change anything at a later date. TRUST ME.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703076
Step 3: Re-root - The engineering build is not rooted by default. You must re-root the phone again to prep for the new recovery software and the new custom rom. - http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Full_Update_Guide_-_HTC_Slide
Step 4: Flash - Finally you can flash whatever you please! - The above link in step three covers how to flash Cyanogenmod - Please refer to your custom rom's instructions to make sure you don't BRICK your phone!!!!!
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Seriously? You needed to create a new thread for this?
Three letters: meh
Even though its not mind blowing for the more experienced people on here, it really isn't broken down anywhere
matt897 said:
Even though its not mind blowing for the more experienced people on here, it really isn't broken down anywhere
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Uhhhhh....
First post:
Next Guide For Flashing the ENG-BUILD with Test-key Recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703076
Updating the Radio Once Everything Is Done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705064
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Your guide doesn't even bother to mention that you need to upgrade your radio after downgrading...
Oy vey.
And you really think this should be stickied?
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All hes trying to do is help no need to get on his case about what he missed or didnt..
I've NEVER had to "re-root" after flashing Eng build...
Yeah, there is no reason to reroot before flashing a custom ROM. That is just a waste of time, you are going to overwrite what you just did as soon as you flash the ROM.
Can the Fascinate be rooted by loading a single executable file in the phone that roots the phone? Sorry if this is an old question, I appreciate all the hard work developers put into, hacks, roms, kernels, etc. Not easy for me to follow.
I know all these dozens of choices are very simple to sift thru for some; but not me, I find it very confusing and difficult to choose, so I ask. Thank you for your time.
The easiest method for someone like yourself is section 5: of this guide below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
I did mine the easy way. For Gingerbread 2.3.5:
Download the SU.zip below...
1. ODIN cwm recovery
2. Boot into recovery and flash SU.zip
3. Reboot
Rooted!
If you want to run a custom Kernel... check out KGB Kernal, you'll like it.
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For Froyo 2.2.2... use SuperOneClick 2.3 method.
Hope that helps you mate
Hi there
Having spent most of yesterday evening trying to work out why my attempt to root my S2 failed whilst getting confused with rooting, roms, kernels etc, I spent the rest of the evening trying to find an idiot's guide to it all, I did not find one.
When I rooted my HTC Hero I find a very helpful idiot's guide that both guided me through the process of rooting, and explained, in layman's terms, how the different bits worked together; I would love to find such a guide for the S2.
I have found some semi-helpful guides to how to root, but these were still written in rather technical language. i.e."install the unsecure kernel then the CWM will update from the download screen; however if you update the ROM an unsecure is not needed because they include a kernel" add to this things like wiping the partition etc it seemed rather confusing, which I am sure it is not, I just need it explaining in layman terms so i can see how the jigsaw fits together.
Having probably been too screened out last night I could well have missed the idiot's guide, so apologies if I did; would you be able to point me in the right direction please?
Thanks
Andy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Follow the "Instructions - ODIN (long)"
That is helpful, thanks.
Unfortunately it still does not make much sense
"This rooted kernel is for the "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root takes the kernel from an original Samsung firmware, and just adds root, busybox, and ClockWorkMod (CWM4/5) recovery
THIS IS NOT A ROM - it is only a modified kernel. You need to have the relevant firmware already on your device. You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch. You DO need to read the instructions. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST!"
I have no idea what this means. What is a kernel, firmware, CWM etc. What is the difference between this and a ROM (which it is not for some reason)?
I know these might be as simple as asking the difference between a letter and a number, but I have yet to come across a clear explanation.
AR2000Dwain said:
That is helpful, thanks.
Unfortunately it still does not make much sense
"This rooted kernel is for the "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root takes the kernel from an original Samsung firmware, and just adds root, busybox, and ClockWorkMod (CWM4/5) recovery
THIS IS NOT A ROM - it is only a modified kernel. You need to have the relevant firmware already on your device. You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch. You DO need to read the instructions. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST!"
I have no idea what this means. What is a kernel, firmware, CWM etc. What is the difference between this and a ROM (which it is not for some reason)?
I know these might be as simple as asking the difference between a letter and a number, but I have yet to come across a clear explanation.
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1) what is a kernel?
A)The central module of an operating system. It is the part of the operating system that loads first, and it remains in main memory. Because it stays in memory, it is important for the kernel to be as small as possible while still providing all the essential services required by other parts of the operating system and applications. Typically, the kernel is responsible for memory management, process and task management, and disk management.
The definition of kernel is "the portion of an OS (Operating System) that is responsible for interacting with the hardware. It is the operating system software that runs in kernel mode on the computer's processor and which provides low-level intelligence for the operating system. In other words, the kernel is the "heart" of an operating system.
2) What is a Rom?
A) its a mobile operating system for ur phone, just like windows xp or windows 7 for ur computer.
3) what is CWM?
A) CWM- Clock Work Mod , its a custom recovery where u can choose to install custom roms,kernels,themes etc and also u can wipe data,format system etc
hope the above Info will be of some help 2 u
OK. Best bit of advice I can give you is to read the Stickies. Thoroughly. There are no shortcuts. Taking shortcuts leads to borked phones.
The answers to all your questions are in those threads. Yes, you have to do some reading/learning, but that's the way it is (refer to/read my comment above again re: borked phones).
How to install Xenon ROM - I am new
I am new in installing ROMs and rooting the phone.
I have a lot of info about different ROMs and methods how to install it.
I am interested in installing
[ROM][ICS 4.0.3] Xenon ROM v1.1 [18/6/12][Themed + Touchwiz][CF-Root][XWLPD]
I have rooted my phone using the following method:
[GUIDE] ROOT/UNROOT Stock ICS Firmware without flashing unsecure kernel
As per installation instruction of Xenon ROM, I have to Choose "install zip from sdcard", but instead of it, I have only "install zip from sdcard or external SD"- is it the same?
Please advise, if possible with links what should I do.
Thank you very much for your support and patience.
gersla said:
As per installation instruction of Xenon ROM, I have to Choose "install zip from sdcard", but instead of it, I have only "install zip from sdcard or external SD"- is it the same?
Please advise, if possible with links what should I do.
Thank you very much for your support and patience.
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Yes, select that option. It will take u to the next screen where you have to select the zip file you have copied. Navigate to the path where the zip file is and install.
iamafrk said:
Yes, select that option. It will take u to the next screen where you have to select the zip file you have copied. Navigate to the path where the zip file is and install.
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Just tried, and got a message "E:signature verification failed",
Please advise,
gersla said:
Just tried, and got a message "E:signature verification failed",
Please advise,
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Because of the way you've rooted, you still have stock recovery. To achieve what you want, follow the first four steps of your link first.
oinkylicious said:
Because of the way you've rooted, you still have stock recovery. To achieve what you want, follow the first four steps of your link first.
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If I understand correctly I have to flash Cf-Root or Clockworkmod- what is better and less risky?
I am using the following original ROM - see below.
Model: GT-I9100T
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100TJILP9
Kernel version: [email protected]#3
Please advise,
To [Q] of AR2000.
Go through STICKY THREAD in the starting to clear most of your ideas.(you will find sticky thread as soon as you open Galaxy S2 General Forum in xda)
Also i found this thread pretty helpful during my root it has step by step explanation in simple language.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1126522
Also you are still in the root phase but when once you done with rooting BEFORE you move on to FLASHING check this tread out for sure
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1502526
gersla said:
If I understand correctly I have to flash Cf-Root or Clockworkmod- what is better and less risky?
I am using the following original ROM - see below.
Model: GT-I9100T
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100TJILP9
Kernel version: [email protected]#3
Please advise,
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Finally, I did it using:
1. [GUIDE] ROOT/UNROOT Stock ICS Firmware without flashing unsecure kernel
2. I installed ROM Manager from a marked, and CWM using this program.
3. Rebooted in to recovery mode.
4. Done
After it I changed at least 5 ROMs!!! now yellow triangle!
Stayed with ☆☆☆☆☆[ROM-ICS]-[--VK--™]-[-XWLPG-V5.1.2]-[Fast-Stable]-[Jkay Support]-[MultiLanguage]
I'm following the steps in the link below to root my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1426377
At step 3, I did get a successful message (I can't remember the message now, but, it seemed successful), but, what exactly does it do? Should I have an extra recovery file on my computer or phone? I don't see any new file created on my computer. So, I just want to make sure it worked properly before moving on.
Thanks.
new file
mordsith said:
I'm following the steps in the link below to root my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1426377
At step 3, I did get a successful message (I can't remember the message now, but, it seemed successful), but, what exactly does it do? Should I have an extra recovery file on my computer or phone? I don't see any new file created on my computer. So, I just want to make sure it worked properly before moving on.
Thanks.
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Oops, overlooked this question. If you were communicating with your phone using adb, i don't think anything was created on the computer. The successful thing was unlocking the phone I think, so you could install a custom recovery, which lets you install custom roms. If you've already installed a new rom and run through the setup, I gotta figure the installation of the recovery was successful, as you can't flash custom rom without having a custom recovery installed first. Remember that with some roms you must download the appropriate gapps to provide a handful of the google apps that couldn't be included in the custom rom.
What does the custom recovery do?
pbergonzi said:
Oops, overlooked this question. If you were communicating with your phone using adb, i don't think anything was created on the computer. The successful thing was unlocking the phone I think, so you could install a custom recovery, which lets you install custom roms. If you've already installed a new rom and run through the setup, I gotta figure the installation of the recovery was successful, as you can't flash custom rom without having a custom recovery installed first. Remember that with some roms you must download the appropriate gapps to provide a handful of the google apps that couldn't be included in the custom rom.
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No worries, it's probably better that this question is separated in a new thread, anyways.
I didn't move on. I restrained myself from going ahead! Thank goodness you answer pretty fast . Learned the hard way in other experiences.
So, I didn't install a custom rom and based on the original post, I gather, there is no need to., so I'll skip it for now. However, can I install it later, correct, after following the remainder of the instructions?
Thanks.
custom rom
mordsith said:
However, can I install it later, correct, after following the remainder of the instructions?
Thanks.
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You can do ANYTHING!!! You are an infinite soul, unbound by nature and the laws of physics.
And I'm sure you will be able to flash a custom rom following the instructions when you want to, seeing as you have the good sense to read and be cautious.
Hello,
Is there a step by step guide that explains how to install twrp, make partitions, how to root, how to flash, and installing ROMs properly?
I've never done something like this before and was wondering if anyone can help me out. I'm sure there are helpful guides already on this site but I am having trouble navigating as I am new. Thank you.