Hello everybody,
I'm going to install a new ROM - it was advised to me frankstain XWLA4 ROM - and I still have some question about installing that ROM:
1- which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
2-Is it "safe" to install frankstain XWLA4 ROM? Would I have errors on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
3- how can I wipe my device (to clean all Vodafone ES "rubbish")? Should I do the wipe before or after installing the ROM and flashing my device?
4- By installing Stock ROM and CF-root I won't change the kernel right?
Thanks.
yellow simbol is not error. u get it when u put custom rom. but u can move it. chainfire make app for that.
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In fact my main question is: which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
The others I think I know the answer but this question is essencial so I can start to install the new Firmware.
LA4 is very stable I've been running it for the last two days with no problems. If you flash a CF kernel you will have a different kernel but it will be as close to stock as possible just with a couple of extra features. You can down load the the original firmware/kernel from intratechs thread. All you need to do is flash a frankesten LA4 from intratech, it's all in one so you just use pda in odin.
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Thanks man but I don't know what's LA4 ROM... and a buddy of our on anoher thread recommended me frankstain XWLA4 ROM and so I would like to install it.
For example, in this case:
"XWLA4
Android 2.3.6
There is no carrier branding
This package has: PDA: XWLA4| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/3V...I9100XEUKH2.7z
XWLA4 Stock Kernel: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/0M..._I9100XWLA4.7z
Password: [email protected]
"
What should I install first? Kernel or the firmware? And where do I put Kernel on Odin?
Thanks.
marcadam said:
LA4 is very stable I've been running it for the last two days with no problems. If you flash a CF kernel you will have a different kernel but it will be as close to stock as possible just with a couple of extra features. You can down load the the original firmware/kernel from intratechs thread. All you need to do is flash a frankesten LA4 from intratech, it's all in one so you just use pda in odin.
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diogogomes11 said:
1- which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
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Most firmwares will have kernels included. Work with that for now.
diogogomes11 said:
2-Is it "safe" to install frankstain XWLA4 ROM? Would I have errors on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
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Yes. Those "Frankenstein" packages are stock, except Intratech mixed and matched the PDA, CSC, and modems. They just won't get recognized by Kies as a valid updateable firmware because of this though.
diogogomes11 said:
3- how can I wipe my device (to clean all Vodafone ES "rubbish")? Should I do the wipe before or after installing the ROM and flashing my device?
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Flash an unbranded stock firmware. Post #2 above the Frankenstein firmwares of the same thread. Or the Frankenstein ones. The only difference is the non-Frankenstein ones will probably be recognized by Kies as upgradeable, and the Frankenstein ones will probably not.
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4- By installing Stock ROM and CF-root I won't change the kernel right?
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Wrong. If you install just stock ROM, yes. CF-Root is a custom kernel, so if you install that, you ARE changing the kernel.
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diogogomes11 said:
What should I install first? Kernel or the firmware? And where do I put Kernel on Odin?
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As above, most if not all firmwares come with a kernel. If you want a custom kernel you must flash it AFTER you flash a firmware. Else if you flash a kernel first, then the firmware, then the firmware's kernel will overwrite the kernel you flashed first.
Kernels generally go in the PDA section of Odin.
EDIT: I think I see your confusion. You're wondering about the "stock kernel" link that's right below the firmware link. Right? Well that's there just in case you need it. For example, if you flashed a CF-Root kernel, and wanted to flash the stock kernel back. If you never end up flashing a non-stock kernel, then you won't need it. But I'd download it anyways, just in case you need it later.
diogogomes11 said:
Hello everybody,
I'm going to install a new ROM - it was advised to me frankstain XWLA4 ROM - and I still have some question about installing that ROM:
1- which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
2-Is it "safe" to install frankstain XWLA4 ROM? Would I have errors on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
3- how can I wipe my device (to clean all Vodafone ES "rubbish")? Should I do the wipe before or after installing the ROM and flashing my device?
4- By installing Stock ROM and CF-root I won't change the kernel right?
Thanks.
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1.XWLA4 is 2.3.6 so if you want to install a ROM with this Firmware and you are already on 2.3.6 then you dont need to flash anything.Root and flash the ROM.You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM.
1A. A kernel goes in PDA in Odin.
2.Its safe to install any ROM as long as you follow the instuctions that the Dev provides.You will have problems if for example you are on,as I already mentioned,2.3.5 and flash a 2.3.6 ROM.Always flash a ROM thats compatable with your Firmware.Frankenstein has firmwares not ROMs.Developers have ROMs.
3.To get rid of carrier apps all you need to do is flash a Firmware or custom ROM.Thats all.After flashing a Firmware its a good idea to do a factory reset.
4.By installing a CF-Root kernel you are changing the stock kernel for a root kernel.Kies will still work with a stock Firmware and root kernel.Kies OTA updates will not work with a custom ROM nor updates via Kies.
You diserved many thanks man
EDIT: I think I understand what you're saying... As my actual firmware is 2.3.5 and I have a stock Kernel (I never touched it since I have my phone), I just have to install the 200MB file on Odin with the 2.3.6 firmware and that's ok?
ctomgee said:
Most firmwares will have kernels included. Work with that for now.
Yes. Those "Frankenstein" packages are stock, except Intratech mixed and matched the PDA, CSC, and modems. They just won't get recognized by Kies as a valid updateable firmware because of this though.
Flash an unbranded stock firmware. Post #2 above the Frankenstein firmwares of the same thread. Or the Frankenstein ones. The only difference is the non-Frankenstein ones will probably be recognized by Kies as upgradeable, and the Frankenstein ones will probably not.
Wrong. If you install just stock ROM, yes. CF-Root is a custom kernel, so if you install that, you ARE changing the kernel.
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As above, most if not all firmwares come with a kernel. If you want a custom kernel you must flash it AFTER you flash a firmware. Else if you flash a kernel first, then the firmware, then the firmware's kernel will overwrite the kernel you flashed first.
Kernels generally go in the PDA section of Odin.
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Good work man. You said "You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM"... So, in this case I have a Vodafone ES 2.3.5 ROM so before installing XWLA4 I have to install another 2.3.6 ROM? Is this it?
There is my info about the ROM I have:
PDA: I9100BU KJ3
PHONE:I9100BU KI1
CSC:I9100 ATLKI2
cooza said:
1.XWLA4 is 2.3.6 so if you want to install a ROM with this Firmware and you are already on 2.3.6 then you dont need to flash anything.Root and flash the ROM.You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM.
1A. A kernel goes in PDA in Odin.
2.Its safe to install any ROM as long as you follow the instuctions that the Dev provides.You will have problems if for example you are on,as I already mentioned,2.3.5 and flash a 2.3.6 ROM.Always flash a ROM thats compatable with your Firmware.Frankenstein has firmwares not ROMs.Developers have ROMs.
3.To get rid of carrier apps all you need to do is flash a Firmware or custom ROM.Thats all.After flashing a Firmware its a good idea to do a factory reset.
4.By installing a CF-Root kernel you are changing the stock kernel for a root kernel.Kies will still work with a stock Firmware and root kernel.Kies OTA updates will not work with a custom ROM nor updates via Kies.
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diogogomes11 said:
You diserved many thanks man
Although, a friend of ours on xda said to me that XWLA4 is excellent firmware so I would like to install it, but I don't know what to install first on Odin, the Kernel or the 200MB ROM are you understanding?
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*sigh*... I'm understanding. It's pretty clear you are not.
Please read the "Edit" portion of my post above again. You don't need to install the kernel at all. That kernel is the stock kernel. It is already in the ROM. The only reason it is linked separately is if you flashed a different, non-stock kernel, and later wanted to flash back to a stock kernel.
If you DO want to flash a custom kernel, then you will ALWAYS have to flash it AFTER you flash a ROM. Because the kernel that is included with the ROM will overwrite whatever kernel is on the phone.
Savvy?
EDIT: We must've been posting at the same time.
diogogomes11 said:
You diserved many thanks man
EDIT: I think I understand what you're saying... As my actual firmware is 2.3.5 and I have a stock Kernel (I never touched it since I have my phone), I just have to install the 200MB file on Odin with the 2.3.6 firmware and that's ok?
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Yes.
Thanks man. Now I think I'm understanding too The other colleague said "You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM." So, if I want to install XWLA4 ROM I have to install another 2.3.6 first? I think that's my last main doubt ?
ctomgee said:
*sigh*... I'm understanding. It's pretty clear you are not.
Please read the "Edit" portion of my post above again. You don't need to install the kernel at all. That kernel is the stock kernel. It is already in the ROM. The only reason it is linked separately is if you flashed a different, non-stock kernel, and later wanted to flash back to a stock kernel.
If you DO want to flash a custom kernel, then you will ALWAYS have to flash it AFTER you flash a ROM. Because the kernel that is included with the ROM will overwrite whatever kernel is on the phone.
Savvy?
EDIT: We must've been posting at the same time.
Yes.
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Thanks man. Now I think I'm understanding too The other colleague said "You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM." So, if I want to install XWLA4 ROM I have to install another 2.3.6 first? I think that's my last main doubt ?
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Not if it's stock. Depends on what he was talking about. Some custom ROMs require you to be on the same base version (i.e. 2.3.6) before flashing them.
You should be able to flash the stock XWLA4 ROM right now, if you've not updated your phone at all yet.
The Frankenstein XWLA4 ROM too?
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Not if it's stock. Depends on what he was talking about. Some custom ROMs require you to be on the same base version (i.e. 2.3.6) before flashing them.
You should be able to flash the stock XWLA4 ROM right now, if you've not updated your phone at all yet.
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The Frankenstein XWLA4 ROM too?
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Yes. As stated, the only difference on Intratech's official firmware thread between the fully stock ROMs and the Frankenstein ones is he mixed and matched CSC and modems with PDAs on the Frankenstein ones. While this doesn't necessarily affect the operation of the phone, it will keep Kies from recognizing it as an updateable phone.
OK. Thanks and sorry for sending a private message at some seconds ago about this theme but I wanted to flash my new ROM
If I can help you on another thing, I'm available.
Thanks all xda good useres like you guys.
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Yes. As stated, the only difference on Intratech's official firmware thread between the fully stock ROMs and the Frankenstein ones is he mixed and matched CSC and modems with PDAs on the Frankenstein ones. While this doesn't necessarily affect the operation of the phone, it will keep Kies from recognizing it as an updateable phone.
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OK. Thanks and sorry for sending a private message at some seconds ago about this theme but I wanted to flash my new ROM
If I can help you on another thing, I'm available.
Thanks all xda good useres like you guys.
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PM ignored, then. Good luck.
I've already installed the firmware and have made root. All OK except that I do *#272*Device IMEI# with my IMEI in order to install my CSC and it always says ATL and doesn't let me write TPH and if I click on install with ATL letters it says it needs only 3 letters!
Can you help me on this situation?
Thanks again.
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PM ignored, then. Good luck.
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I've already installed the firmware and have made root. All OK except that I do *#272*Device IMEI# with my IMEI in order to install my CSC and it always says ATL and doesn't let me write TPH and if I click on install with ATL letters it says it needs only 3 letters!
Can you help me on this situation?
Thanks again.
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I have no clue what you're talking about. So I can't help you, sorry.
EDIT: what are you trying to do, exactly?
Look at this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
On Frankenstein Firmware's it says:
"For MultiCSC packages you can change between csc by typing *#272*Device IMEI# into the dial pad and selecting the csc of your choice and press install. It will reset the device."
So I installed a Frankenstein firmware and to install my country CSC - Portugal - I have to do something else right? So I've done *#272*Device IMEI# in order to install my CSC and it always shows "ATL" and doesn't let me write "TPH" - the letters for my country - and if I click on install with "ATL" letters it says it needs only 3 letters!
I want to install my CSC so I can browse the Web and receive MMS on my Samsung Galaxy S2.
Thanks again.
ctomgee said:
I have no clue what you're talking about. So I can't help you, sorry.
EDIT: what are you trying to do, exactly?
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That will work if you have a multi CSC pack and the Firmware that you have installed does not.You cant type in your CSC,you have to select it from the list.Not all Frankenstein Firmwares have multi-CSC packs thats why at the bottom of the page there is a list of other CSCs to flash at your own choice.If you look at the Firmware you have flashed to your phone (XWLA4) it clearly states "CSC: XEUKH2" which is for the Great Britian region.At the moment the links are down so you cant download any CSC packs so the only way to get your countries correct CSC is to flash a custom ROM that has a multi-CSC pack built in like I did.As for the ATL question...you said that you had an S2 from spain,correct?!..well ATL is the product code for Vodafone Spain.
EDIT:you can browse the web on another countries CSC although it may not be as good and MMS settings are provider set.You could flash XWKK(2.3.6) which has a CSC pack for the Netherlands but normally also a KOR one too.The KOR(KOREA) CSC works fine for Spain and Portugal.I would suggest a custom ROM to get the best out of your phone.There are a lot around.
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I want to root my sgs 2. Before doing that, i want to dump the currently stock rom so that i will be able to use odin to revert back afterwards if i need to.
How do i do that (no root/busybox/etc installed yet...pure stock)?
ardealul said:
I want to root my sgs 2. Before doing that, i want to dump the currently stock rom so that i will be able to use odin to revert back afterwards if i need to.
How do i do that (no root/busybox/etc installed yet...pure stock)?
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Tell us versions and country and carrier.
It will already be posted by Intratech in one of his threads
hei, I need to know the answer too.
i have pure stock now..
XWKF1
pulser_g2 said:
Tell us versions and country and carrier.
It will already be posted by Intratech in one of his threads
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i found the dumps created by intratech and my version/carrier is there but i want to know how to dump it myself so that i am 100% sure that i revert to the exact rom/partitioning/etc
Up!
I have the same need.
ardealul said:
i found the dumps created by intratech and my version/carrier is there but i want to know how to dump it myself so that i am 100% sure that i revert to the exact rom/partitioning/etc
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Intratech *only* posts official firmware versions, so you should not encounter any problems if you download/save/re-flash the firmware he's uploaded (that matches your original firmware CSC, kernel, etc).
Also, you don't want to mess with the partition when you flash a firmware using Odin. The instructions Intratech has provided are detailed but easy enough to follow for a beginner.
ardealul said:
I want to root my sgs 2. Before doing that, i want to dump the currently stock rom so that i will be able to use odin to revert back afterwards if i need to.
How do i do that (no root/busybox/etc installed yet...pure stock)?
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I would like to know this as well because Intratech was not able to find a version of my stock ROM yet.
I would like to know how as well. Would like to "backup" the stock version before rooting with VR as I just got my SGS2 tonight
These are my phone's firmware:
PDA: I9100XWKF1
MODEM/PHONE: I9100DXKF1
CSC: I9100OLBKE5
I saw intratech's thread and there is the stock firmware for XWKF1 but the version for the MODEM and CSC are different from mine. Hope to create an exact backup before rooting.
Appreciate any advice. Thank you.
desean said:
I would like to know how as well. Would like to "backup" the stock version before rooting with VR as I just got my SGS2 tonight
These are my phone's firmware:
PDA: I9100XWKF1
MODEM/PHONE: I9100DXKF1
CSC: I9100OLBKE5
I saw intratech's thread and there is the stock firmware for XWKF1 but the version for the MODEM and CSC are different from mine. Hope to create an exact backup before rooting.
Appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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You can find your firmware on Samfirmware.com. Anyway, this is your stock firmware.
So i take it no one knows how to make a dump of the stock ROM? As i would really like to know how to do this myself as well.
I had a look at Intratech's thread, and found a matching ROM of mine but i don't know which CSC version to get?
Mine says I9100YOGKE1, and there is no CSC there with YOG at all, even under different ROMS.
*confused*
you can use odin to make a dump of your rom, bottom right corner is the dump button.
desean said:
I would like to know how as well. Would like to "backup" the stock version before rooting with VR as I just got my SGS2 tonight
These are my phone's firmware:
PDA: I9100XWKF1
MODEM/PHONE: I9100DXKF1
CSC: I9100OLBKE5
I saw intratech's thread and there is the stock firmware for XWKF1 but the version for the MODEM and CSC are different from mine. Hope to create an exact backup before rooting.
Appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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It's there though and has been there for a while. It's even on it's own under XWKF1: http://www.multiupload.com/U95BI5QVDL
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djyoshii said:
So i take it no one knows how to make a dump of the stock ROM? As i would really like to know how to do this myself as well.
I had a look at Intratech's thread, and found a matching ROM of mine but i don't know which CSC version to get?
Mine says I9100YOGKE1, and there is no CSC there with YOG at all, even under different ROMS.
*confused*
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It's there now.
I used Nandroid from the CWM kernel to backup my ROM. The reason I used the plain CWM kernel is because it would not affect any of the files on my ROM (as it is not pre-rooted like the CF-root kernel so it won't add any symlinks or excutables) and after restoring the backup, I can just flash the original kernel again. By doing that it will be stock again. Oh, and I have a jig to reset the counter.
Hey guys, I just got my Galaxy SII and I spent the evening reading the various walkthroughs and threads around here (rather than actually playing with the phone). I feel pretty comfortable with all the various procedures, but there are A LOT of kernels and firmware to choose from, so I'm pretty lost as to which ones I should select to do what I want.
Carrier: Bell
PDA: I9100MUGKG2
PHONE: I9100MUGKG2
CSC: I9100MBMCKG2
Build Info: Tue Jul 12 10:19:43 KST 2011
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789dh130.yoo at SEP-48 #2 (There's an amphere where one should be, but I had to get rid of it to bypass a posting restriction.)
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Essentially what I want to do is root the phone and update to the latest stock firmware available. I think that's 2.3.4 KH3? Eventually I want to have Cyanogenmod 7 running, but only once it's out of the nightlies.
1) Anyway, the first step would be to go to this thread and download XXKH3 package and stock kernel, and use Odin to simultaneously apply the PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC, correct? Then use Odin to apply the XXKH3 stock kernel. Or is it the other way around--kernel first THEN PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC? (Well, I think Intratech makes this clear in that thread, but I'm just making sure I'm following.)
2) Then, assuming I installed the XXKH3 stock kernel, to root the phone all I have to do is use Odin to apply the kernel from CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.zip from this thread, right?
And that's it--done?
3) Finally, if I wanted to make a complete backup of everything first, how would the procedure above have to change (assuming it's correct in the first place)? I'm guessing I'd have to flash the kernel using CF-Root_KG2 and use CWM to make a Nandroid backup?
Thanks!
n125 said:
Hey guys, I just got my Galaxy SII and I spent the evening reading the various walkthroughs and threads around here (rather than actually playing with the phone). I feel pretty comfortable with all the various procedures, but there are A LOT of kernels and firmware to choose from, so I'm pretty lost as to which ones I should select to do what I want.
Carrier: Bell
PDA: I9100MUGKG2
PHONE: I9100MUGKG2
CSC: I9100MBMCKG2
Build Info: Tue Jul 12 10:19:43 KST 2011
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789dh130.yoo at SEP-48 #2 (There's an amphere where one should be, but I had to get rid of it to bypass a posting restriction.)
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Essentially what I want to do is root the phone and update to the latest stock firmware available. I think that's 2.3.4 KH3? Eventually I want to have Cyanogenmod 7 running, but only once it's out of the nightlies.
1) Anyway, the first step would be to go to this thread and download XXKH3 package and stock kernel, and use Odin to simultaneously apply the PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC, correct?
Yes as per that posts instructions .
Then use Odin to apply the XXKH3 stock kernel.
No you have just flashed the stock kernel in the firmware KH3 why flash again .
2) Then, assuming I installed the XXKH3 stock kernel, to root the phone all I have to do is use Odin to apply the kernel from CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.zip from this thread, right?
Yes
Then if required follow the rest of the instructions in this post to remove yellow warning triangle .
Or buy USB recovery jig that removes yellow triangle and zeros rom counter .
3) Finally, if I wanted to make a complete backup of everything first, how would the procedure above have to change (assuming it's correct in the first place)? I'm guessing I'd have to flash the kernel using CF-Root_KG2 and use CWM to make a Nandroid backup?
Yes correct or find original firmware in Dev section post Original or Branded .
jje
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JJEgan said:
n125 said:
1) Anyway, the first step would be to go to this thread and download XXKH3 package and stock kernel, and use Odin to simultaneously apply the PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC, correct?
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Yes as per that posts instructions .
n125 said:
Then use Odin to apply the XXKH3 stock kernel.
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No you have just flashed the stock kernel in the firmware KH3 why flash again .
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Er, so if I flash the PDA, modem/Phone, and CSC, that also flashes the kernel then? I'm a bit confused about this since I thought they were separate.
Thanks for the reply.
The kernel is included in the PDA. They post a stand alone kernel so you can flash back to it after applying CF-Root.
Sent from my GT-I9100
You have to use CWM to flash zImage of CF-Root Kernel so as not to break the boot for CWM.
Electroz said:
The kernel is included in the PDA. They post a stand alone kernel so you can flash back to it after applying CF-Root.
Sent from my GT-I9100
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Oh, I see. Thanks.
One last question: If I'm understanding correctly, installing the XXKH3 firmware will change my phone's CSC to OXA, which as I understand covers an array of European countries. Will this impact how my phone operates here in Canada on Bell's network? Intratech wrote that CSC affects things like settings for data connection and regional-specific software, which gives me the impression that it would be better to have the CSC as Bell's version. But if flashing with the XXKH3 package overwrites the CSC with OXA, is it possible to change just the CSC back to what it was before? Or am I just worried about nothing?
(This is my first smartphone so I'm still trying to get my head around all of this terminology.)
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You have to use CWM to flash zImage of CF-Root Kernel so as not to break the boot for CWM.
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Hm, can you please elaborate? I thought all I had to do was;
1) Odin (as PDA): GT-I9100_XEO_I9100XXKH3_I9100XXKH3_I9100OXAKH3.tar;
2) Odin (as PDA): CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.tar to root.
The first flash wouldn't give me CWM, I think, since it's just stock firmware. The second flash would put CWM on, but I'm not performing any further modification after that so there wouldn't be anything to break its boot. (Whatever that means.)
n125 said:
Oh, I see. Thanks.
One last question: If I'm understanding correctly, installing the XXKH3 firmware will change my phone's CSC to OXA, which as I understand covers an array of European countries. Will this impact how my phone operates here in Canada on Bell's network? Intratech wrote that CSC affects things like settings for data connection and regional-specific software, which gives me the impression that it would be better to have the CSC as Bell's version. But if flashing with the XXKH3 package overwrites the CSC with OXA, is it possible to change just the CSC back to what it was before? Or am I just worried about nothing?
(This is my first smartphone so I'm still trying to get my head around all of this terminology.)
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Bell's csc includes their apps like remote pvr and self serve as well as their APNs. The apn information can be added manually and the apps can also be downloaded from the market, so there is really no reason to need the bell CSC.
Also, the Bell CSC is too big to be installed with KH3. It leaves zero room on the system partition, so rooting the rom is impossible. Just go with the OXA csc. You can find the bell APN info on their website if you need it.
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Hm, can you please elaborate? I thought all I had to do was;
1) Odin (as PDA): GT-I9100_XEO_I9100XXKH3_I9100XXKH3_I9100OXAKH3.tar;
2) Odin (as PDA): CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.tar to root.
The first flash wouldn't give me CWM, I think, since it's just stock firmware. The second flash would put CWM on, but I'm not performing any further modification after that so there wouldn't be anything to break its boot. (Whatever that means.)
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This process will work fine for you. However, you'll be stuck with a yellow triangle at boot. This is why people flash back to stock kernel after rooting their phones, to get rid of the triangle. Not a required thing, just a cosmetic thing.
Hello everyone, currently i'm using the CF-ROOT KF3 kernel but it's 2.3.3 and i'm not getting any updates so i thought it would be better to update the kernel myself, but...
1) On the CF-ROOT page Chainfire said to choose the closest kernel version to the stock, is it just to keep the phone as close as possible to the original or it's a compatibility requirement?
2) As far as i know, CF-ROOT does not change the modem or csc. Are the improvements of the 2.3.5 mostly related to the kernel or to the modem and csc also?
3) Any special "flavor" of 2.3.5 recommended? I mean, there's a bunch of zips in that thread...
Phone info:
PDA: XWKF3
PHONE: XXKF1
CSC: JVKF1
Thanks
Just use the secure one if you don't need the ADB.
The one from my sig works best, IMO, because 4.2 uses SuperUser 3.0, which has some 'issues' as of yet unresolved.
I'd suggest you use XX_OXA_KI3: 2.3.5 4.1
Thanks! Is it better to flash the kernel via Odin or CMW?
Weird, i have used CMW, it rebooted but it's still 2.3.3
Edit: I've tried to install via CMW boot screen and it says Installation Aborted with XX_OXA_KI3
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1) On the CF-ROOT page Chainfire said to choose the closest kernel version to the stock, is it just to keep the phone as close as possible to the original or it's a compatibility requirement?
No you can use any kernel if upgrading .
2) As far as i know, CF-ROOT does not change the modem or csc. Are the improvements of the 2.3.5 mostly related to the kernel or to the modem and csc also?
2.3.5 is a firmware package new firmware new kernel new modem.
A kernel is part of the firmware .
3) Any special "flavor" of 2.3.5 recommended? I mean, there's a bunch of zips in that thread...
Pick the one with CSC that matches your location .
jje
JJEgan said:
Omega Frost;1806907
1) On the CF-ROOT page Chainfire said to choose the closest kernel version to the stock said:
Yes but Chainfire states that it's only the Kernel, extracted from the original firmware package, so, is the sound improvement, better battery life, etc bound to the kernel only, or i need the whole package?
And i can't just pick a firmware because my region is still stuck in 2.3.3.
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Hi there,
Total noob here, so bear with me.
I recently bought a SGS2 and flashed it with CF-Root without any problem to KJ3.
Now, I saw there's this new KK2/5, with 2.3.6, and I was thinking about updating, if possible using CWM Manager. I guess I should follow the steps in the second part of this post.
Now my questions are:
1. Do I need to flash first the stock firmware? Or can I just directly flash the new CF-Root?
2. What does "factoryfs ("system") is mandatory part at the moment. " mean?
3. I noticed there is no stock KK5 in Intratech's thread so far (just a Frankenstein, still not completely sure what that means). Does that mean I cannot use KK5 CF-Root? Should I better go with KK2?
4. Can I flash directly CF-Root kernel and the rest of the stock firmware together? Or should I first flash the full stock FW and then flash CF-Root? Would I lose root and CMW then? That would mean I'd have to flash CF-Root via Odin, right?
5. Last stupid question. Where is the thanks button??
Thanks everyone.
1. You need stock firmware, CF-Root only gives kernel.
3. As previously answered, CF-Root goes side by side with stock ROM, if there's no stock ROM available for latest CF-Root, get a lower version.
4. You should flash first stock, then CF-Root. You will loose root & CWM.
5. The thanks button is just below this answer, near the Quote button.
pancomido said:
Hi there,
Total noob here, so bear with me.
I recently bought a SGS2 and flashed it with CF-Root without any problem to KJ3.
Now, I saw there's this new KK2/5, with 2.3.6, and I was thinking about updating, if possible using CWM Manager. I guess I should follow the steps in the second part of this post.
Now my questions are:
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Firstly if you are flashing and rooting flawlessly you are no longer a noob ... i get you are trying to upgrade and root .........
1. Do I need to flash first the stock firmware? Or can I just directly flash the new CF-Root?
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I'd recommend you flash the stock firmware as there may be incompatibilities with the Kernel and existing PDA , MODEM and CSC. Plus no one just uses the newer kernel ppl flash / upgrade the entire firmware so that they can actually kernel is like the heart of the system responsible for power distribuation and stuff. PDA is the main firmware component UI sortof like the middleware .
2. What does "factoryfs ("system") is mandatory part at the moment. " mean?
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CWM is usually used to flash the kernel or zImage files. For flashing entire firmware via SD card i'd recommend Mobile Odin Pro by Chainfire which consumes the entire tar file and keeps root intact. This'll change your firmware and kernel while keeping you rooted just flash a CF-Root after that.
3. I noticed there is no stock KK5 in Intratech's thread so far (just a Frankenstein, still not completely sure what that means). Does that mean I cannot use KK5 CF-Root? Should I better go with KK2?
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Frankenstein is just a combination of different Modem/CSC(Usually Multi) and PDA of the latest firmwares which is combined for the best performance is most importantly Non-Wipe ROM. Intra usually puts in a Multi-CSC for several region's use.
4. Can I flash directly CF-Root kernel and the rest of the stock firmware together? Or should I first flash the full stock FW and then flash CF-Root? Would I lose root and CMW then? That would mean I'd have to flash CF-Root via Odin, right?
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Yeah pretty much but i'd say you give mobile Odin a try i've heard it's pretty cool. When using a computer use Stock first and then root.
5. Last stupid question. Where is the thanks button??
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Just left most button on the right side of this post is activated for a forum when you post for the first time.
Thanks Az,
I can't see the Thanks button in any other thread. Do I have to write first before it becomes available?
So, if i need the stock kernel first, what are the instructions in the post I linked (CF-Root v5.0: Upgrading your firmware) for? Flashing full firmwares that already have CF-Root included? Wouldn't that be the same as if I got the other FW files (phone, CSC) from stock and added the CF-Root kernel (pda)?
Any idea about question #2?
Thanks again.
At first follow the instructions in this thread and flash kk2 or kk5 as you want the newest ;p : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Then when you flashed a full new firmware from that guide you can proceed to the instructions of CF-root with the matching kernel (kk2 or kk5 just the same version as you chosen in the previous step) from that topic to flash and gain root and CWM.
CF-root is only a kernel that is modified, so it is only a small part of a firmware but with nice extra features added.
pancomido said:
Thanks Az,
I can't see the Thanks button in any other thread. Do I have to write first before it becomes available?
So, if i need the stock kernel first, what are the instructions in the post I linked (CF-Root v5.0: Upgrading your firmware) for? Flashing full firmwares that already have CF-Root included? Wouldn't that be the same as if I got the other FW files (phone, CSC) from stock and added the CF-Root kernel (pda)?
Any idea about question #2?
Thanks again.
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Yeah it activates in the forum/thread you write in .....
yup stock kernels are signed by samsung and hence are requred for flasing over CF_Root kernels. as they remove the yellow triangle. factoryfs simply stands for factory file system it is recommended to include in case the newer firmware has a change in the file system / tables if you don't include it while flashing firmware using CWM you might end up bricking your phone. But the FW flashing process through CWM is pretty complicated and cumbersome i use odin as it is a simple job.
Thanks, everyone. Sorry for the crosspost, digi. When I saw your answer, I couldn't edit it for five minutes because I'm too new.
Anyway, I would try Mobile Odin Pro, but the country I'm in doesn't support paid apps, so it shows as incompatible with my device...
The only reason I'd wanted to use CMW was in order to avoid the flash counter (which is stupid because it is already on 2 or 3, I guess) and the yellow triangle removal process. So I guess it is not much of a problem.
Ok, so here's another question. What is this non-wipe stuff? It means I don't need to factory reset the phone after flashing?
Also, would you guys reccommend to use the Frankenstein FW with KK5 and the CF-Rooting to KK5? If these Frankenstein FW are created for better performance, the only difference is that they're not the stock configuration and won't allow me to update via Kies, but otherwise should give a better experience, right?
Sorry for being a scary cat, I just don't want to break my phone too quickly.
digi_fort said:
Yeah it activates in the forum/thread you write in .....
yup stock kernels are signed by samsung and hence are requred for flasing over CF_Root kernels. as they remove the yellow triangle. factoryfs simply stands for factory file system it is recommended to include in case the newer firmware has a change in the file system / tables if you don't include it while flashing firmware using CWM you might end up bricking your phone. But the FW flashing process through CWM is pretty complicated and cumbersome i use odin as it is a simple job.
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Firstly if you are flashing and rooting flawlessly you are no longer a noob ... i get you are trying to upgrade and root .........
I'd recommend you flash the stock firmware as there may be incompatibilities with the Kernel and existing PDA , MODEM and CSC. Plus no one just uses the newer kernel ppl flash / upgrade the entire firmware so that they can actually kernel is like the heart of the system responsible for power distribuation and stuff. PDA is the main firmware component UI sortof like the middleware .
CWM is usually used to flash the kernel or zImage files. For flashing entire firmware via SD card i'd recommend Mobile Odin Pro by Chainfire which consumes the entire tar file and keeps root intact. This'll change your firmware and kernel while keeping you rooted just flash a CF-Root after that.
Frankenstein is just a combination of different Modem/CSC(Usually Multi) and PDA of the latest firmwares which is combined for the best performance is most importantly Non-Wipe ROM. Intra usually puts in a Multi-CSC for several region's use.
Yeah pretty much but i'd say you give mobile Odin a try i've heard it's pretty cool. When using a computer use Stock first and then root.
Just left most button on the right side of this post is activated for a forum when you post for the first time.
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Super informative
pancomido said:
Thanks, everyone. Sorry for the crosspost, digi. When I saw your answer, I couldn't edit it for five minutes because I'm too new.
Anyway, I would try Mobile Odin Pro, but the country I'm in doesn't support paid apps, so it shows as incompatible with my device...
The only reason I'd wanted to use CMW was in order to avoid the flash counter (which is stupid because it is already on 2 or 3, I guess) and the yellow triangle removal process. So I guess it is not much of a problem.
Ok, so here's another question. What is this non-wipe stuff? It means I don't need to factory reset the phone after flashing?
Also, would you guys reccommend to use the Frankenstein FW with KK5 and the CF-Rooting to KK5? If these Frankenstein FW are created for better performance, the only difference is that they're not the stock configuration and won't allow me to update via Kies, but otherwise should give a better experience, right?
Sorry for being a scary cat, I just don't want to break my phone too quickly.
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Most of the stock roms provided directly are wipe means they reset the system SD card when flashed. Intratech removes the script from the ROM specifically from the Frankenstein. About CF's Mobile Odin there are other ways to get it PM ChainFire himself for it and just give him a beer offline. Any flash of a different region via Odin will not allow you to update via KIES for that you need to flash the stock ROM of your specific region and then update it to the new ROM for your region it will as it is be provided by intratech in his thread eliminating the use of KIES entirely.
Nice, thanks. I've been reading on CF Mobile Odin, maybe I'll contact him and give it a try then.
So, any reason I should not flash the newest Frankestein FW and then root it with CF-Root?
Also, if CSC doesn't have anything to do with the supported languages, what does it do exactly? I read it is specific region settings, what if my carrier is not included? Would that be a problem? I live in China, using China Mobile.
Thanks, guys.
pancomido said:
Nice, thanks. I've been reading on CF Mobile Odin, maybe I'll contact him and give it a try then.
So, any reason I should not flash the newest Frankestein FW and then root it with CF-Root?
Also, if CSC doesn't have anything to do with the supported languages, what does it do exactly? I read it is specific region settings, what if my carrier is not included? Would that be a problem? I live in China, using China Mobile.
Thanks, guys.
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Nope no reason why you should'nt ........ Frankenstein is pretty much stock only a bit tweaked .... personally i never flash CSC for my region ...... yea they are supposed to provide APN settings and all but for you guys there in china there have been certain issues .... i would recommend you flash the CSC after you flash the ROM your region's CSC would be available in the frankenstien section as well .... just ensure after flashing the ROM everything is in order.
Thanks digi. I almost forgot about this thread. I ended up flashing Frankenstein KK5 and then Siyah Kernel to give it a try. I didn't flash CSC, but I haven't had any problem. It seems APN settings are grabbed from the network or the SIM or something. I have no idea. What are the issues you referred to in China?
I am trying to find my way into a Chinese forum, but my limited Mandarin is making things difficult. After reading a lot, I arrived to the conclusion that most problems (battery, connectivity, gps lock...) are carrier/location related (I mean, if you flash correctly and everything seems to be running fine). So I thought I should try getting some local information. Hope I can achieve something, because I am getting really poor battery when wifi is on...
Is there any place where one can compare modem/kernel/rom/battery performance in relation to location/carrier. I think that would be sooo useful. Maybe I should give MIUI a try, since it is Chinese...
Hello,
I recently got a gift from a friend in the form of a Samsung Galaxy S2.
Last time I've owned a samsung phone was before the smartphone era, however I am familiar with other smartphones running android.
This phone, has the following info:
Android Version: 2.3.5.
Baseband Version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI8-CL616395 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
Kies Info --> PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
If I try to update with Kies it says that my device's current firmware is not supported to update via Kies.
From what I've researched, the region code at the end (ODK) means that the phone was originally purchased in Sweden. Will that be a problem?
As far as I know the phone was not locked when I got it since I'm using a different carrier in a different country.
I tried to look up codes for Galaxy S2 that can tell me if the phone has a locked bootloader, if it can be unlocked, etc, but without any success.
So my questions are the following:
1. How can I update the phone to the most recent samsung firmware?
2. I know that official firmware comes with a lot of bloatware and I wish to get rid of it, and for that I need root, how do you do it on a samsung?
(i have no idea where to begin since my last phone's software/steps followed seem to be completely different)
3. Is there a way to change the firmware/region code or whatever to the country I'm currently residing in?
and last but not least, any suggestions on what I should do?
Cheers and thanks.
justinhd said:
1. How can I update the phone to the most recent samsung firmware?
2. I know that official firmware comes with a lot of bloatware and I wish to get rid of it, and for that I need root, how do you do it on a samsung?
(i have no idea where to begin since my last phone's software/steps followed seem to be completely different)
3. Is there a way to change the firmware/region code or whatever to the country I'm currently residing in?
and last but not least, any suggestions on what I should do?
Cheers and thanks.
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1. Afaik Kies will only update if you are using the stock firmware from the country you are connecting from. Custom firmwares will not work. The easiest way to flash the latest stock firmware is via Odin.
2. Install a kernel that roots your phone like Siyah or Dorimanx.
3. Search for threads in XDA about how to change your CRC.
Hello Megaritis,
Thank you for your reply.
Regarding the CRC, I need to change it to the country i'm residing in only if I plan on updating my phone via Kies, right?
I'm not planning on flashin JB just yet because i think it still needs some polishing. I want to flash an official ICS ROM on Siyah's Kernel.
My current to do is:
1. Get Odin, and flash the new kernel.
2. Get an official ICS ROM and flash it.
3. Get Titanium Backup and remove the bloatware if any.
4. Use the phone.
Anything else I should do / know?
Soo...here is where I am so far:
1. Downloaded SiyahKernel v5.0.1.
2. Downloaded PDA and CSC firmware for the country I reside in (from SamMobile.com).
Whats next? Stick them all into Odin and hope for the best?
PDA -> PDA
CSC -> CSC
PHONE -> SiyahKernel
???
justinhd said:
Soo...here is where I am so far:
1. Downloaded SiyahKernel v5.0.1.
2. Downloaded PDA and CSC firmware for the country I reside in (from SamMobile.com).
Whats next? Stick them all into Odin and hope for the best?
PDA -> PDA
CSC -> CSC
PHONE -> SiyahKernel
???
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Instead of doing all this together I suggest you just flash neat rom Lite (ics version, the latest v4 is JB) its the stock firmware with every bloatware removed and it is pre-rooted. Even v4 is pretty much stable and cool too as it is based on the leaked stock JB.
And several flashable addon are also available for it.
And If you are going to proceed with what you downloaded, flash Siyah after flashing the stock firmware.
Also before you proceed I suggest you check for brick bug, which can potentially superbrick your phone, Stock ICS 4.0.4 Kernel contains the problematic command, if you are effected, never perform any wipe or erase or reset with the stock kernel, just flash Siyah before doing all that.
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Could you post a small walkthrough on how I do that?
EDIT: My current android version is 2.3.5. and I plan to flash 4.0.3. stock and then remove bloatware.
This is the link to the post with detailed instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Remember "neat rom Lite" is suggested not just "neat rom" , and read the forum and instructions carefully.
NeatROM v3 is ICS I guess. And it contains v3 Siyah just flash the newest (which you downloaded) one if you feel like it(it's pretty much better)
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This is the link to the post with detailed instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Remember "neat rom Lite" is suggested not just "neat rom" , and read the forum and instructions carefully.
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NeatROM v3 is ICS I guess.
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And how do i check for that brick bug?
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And how do i check for that brick bug?
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There is an app called eMMc check in play store, but you don't need to worry if you're flashing a custom rom only the stock 4.0.4 has it.
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There is an app called eMMc check in play store, but you don't need to worry if you're flashing a custom rom only the stock 4.0.4 has it.
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Right.
I flashed CF-Root in order to root the current os.
Now, I wanna flash to 4.0.3. first. I downloaded an archive with a tar from sammobile.com from a carrier in my country.
How do I aproach this?
I put the .tar i downloaded in PDA in ODIN, and flash that first, and then put the Siyah tar in the PHONE field in ODIN and flash that second?
So long story short if you want to perform a factory reset,wipe do it from a kernel that is deemed safe like Siyah latest (v5.0.1 I guess).
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justinhd said:
Right.
I flashed CF-Root in order to root the current os.
Now, I wanna flash to 4.0.3. first. I downloaded an archive with a tar from sammobile.com from a carrier in my country.
How do I aproach this?
I put the .tar i downloaded in PDA in ODIN, and flash that first, and then put the Siyah tar in the PHONE field in ODIN and flash that second?
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Siyah must be flashed later again via PDA.
Edit : Don't flash it via phone, it should be done via PDA.
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So long story short if you want to perform a factory reset,wipe do it from a kernel that is deemed safe like Siyah latest (v5.0.1 I guess).
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Siyah must be flashed later again via PDA.
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I get what you're saying, both files go into PDA and they get flashed separatly, Siyah being the second in line.
But I have the following problem, or do i?
My current kernel is XWKI8 and as far as I know you can't flash different CSC/FIRMWARE if its not compatible with the kernel.
justinhd said:
I get what you're saying, both files go into PDA and they get flashed separatly, Siyah being the second in line.
But I have the following problem, or do i?
My current kernel is XWKI8 and as far as I know you can't flash different CSC/FIRMWARE if its not compatible with the kernel.
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Yes, so flash Siyah first, then the rest.
When I was referring to flashing Siyah I meant updating it, but if you have an incompatible kernel you must flash siyah first.
But if you are flashing a stock firmware (not tampered with) the kernel doesn't matter as the PDA file contains it and will overwrite the existing one with a compatible one.
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Yes, so flash Siyah first, then the rest.
When I was referring to flashing Siyah I meant updating it, but if you have an incompatible kernel you must flash siyah first.
But if you are flashing a stock firmware (not tampered with) the kernel doesn't matter as the PDA file contains it and will overwrite the existing one with a compatible one.
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Agreed, I raised the problem only because sammobile.com's info on the file i downloaded doesn't list a kernel and I assumed that it only contains the PDA and CSC.
So if you are flashing with tar files you most probably don't need to worry about kernel, for example in neat rom Lite v3 it includes Siyah v3, but in case of flashing zip files you need a compatible kernel before hand.
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In some cases PDA file won't contain kernel in such a package the kernel will be given separately, like the CSC file.
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Bro just make sure what kind of file do you have? A zip or a tar? Flashing a zip(it's done via CWM) - - >compatible kernel required
Flashing a tar(via Odin) - - >if kernel included nothing to worry just flash.
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Hmm, I think the .tar file does contain everything needed, even though i flashed siyah first....
I guess i'll have to re-flash it after its done.
By the way, any idea how I remove those flash counts?
justinhd said:
Hmm, I think the .tar file does contain everything needed, even though i flashed siyah first....
I guess i'll have to re-flash it after its done.
By the way, any idea how I remove those flash counts?
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Usb jig is your hardware and easiest option you can get it from eBay, or since you are using ICS, triangle away by chainfire will do the trick you can get it for free from his forum or you can buy him a beer and buy it from the play store.
Triangle Away is pretty easy too... Lol
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Okay so its done. For some reason the android version is indeed 4.0.4 but the phone is okay, i downloaded that app and it states that the chip is ok and again, for some other reason, its still rooted, i don't know if the tar i had contained a kernel or not, but its all good now. I HOPE.
EDIT: Wops....spoke too soon, i saw the superuser app on my home screen and I assumed its rooted, but its not. Gotta re-flash siyah's kernel now.
justinhd said:
Okay so its done. For some reason the android version is indeed 4.0.4 but the phone is okay, i downloaded that app and it states that the chip is ok and again, for some other reason, its still rooted, i don't know if the tar i had contained a kernel or not, but its all good now. I HOPE.
EDIT: Wops....spoke too soon, i saw the superuser app on my home screen and I assumed its rooted, but its not. Gotta re-flash siyah's kernel now.
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Good work.. And lol.. Many has done that mistake and the cry about it in the forums.. Lol..
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Good work.. And lol.. Many has done that mistake and the cry about it in the forums.. Lol..
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Well, I flashed the kernel but now titanium backup is stuck at Searching Application Data, but it did prompt me for root priviledges... :|
EDIT: Meh...it was probably stuck because it was trying to access the SD card but my cable was still plugged in....fixed.
Now, i have one last question for the night: now i have 2 "root" apps in my homescreen, one is superuser and the other is supersu, judging by the fact that the "superuser" one was there when I first booted, I suspect that its useless and the supersu is the one with the root. How do I remove it?