Hi,
I m new to root and flashing custom roms and i ve read as many forums and posts as possible, but i still couldn t find out this: if i want to install a custom rom based on ics, do i need to first install and root an ics stock rom? Or can i flash it even from a gb?
And also, if I m using let s suppose ics xwlpg but the custom rom is based on ics xwlp7, both of them 4.0.3, can i flash it anyway? Or should i first install the right ics?
I hope i made myself clear. Please let me know if i did not.
Thanks
Feden84
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To a flash any rom you first need a kernel for your current gb rom that has cwm recovery built into it, such as a cf-root kernel among others. After than you can flash any rom you want, either ics or even gb doesn't matter if its newer or older.
I think this two vedios would help you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYE_gpqCUgc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=u5UrkOx0yZE
Thanks guys!
Is there any final result difference between rooting the Poland ics or the German one, if i m intended to install a custom Rom after that? I mean will the custom rom completely replace the stock one? Or only part of it?
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feden84 said:
Thanks guys!
Is there any final result difference between rooting the Poland ics or the German one, if i m intended to install a custom Rom after that? I mean will the custom rom completely replace the stock one? Or only part of it?
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If you want install a custom firstly no need to same based rom for example; your device installed lp7 but custom based lpg or lp4 or lp9 iy does not matter mist be same based firmware.
For example to my device; I had installed official lpf for italy but my custom rom based lpg and everythimg is good i did not sre any problem with instaal this rom.
Sorry for bad english,I hope to explain to about your question.
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Very quick question this as i cant find the exact answer to be safe.
I have rooted my stock KF3 SGS2 using the CF-Root method. All is well..
I see a lot of custom ROM's using different kernels as bases.. so if i say flashed Sensation ROM which has the base of KG6 - can i flash it safely? And would i have to flash the KG6 kernel?
I am happy with flashing custom roms (Come from Desire) - but this bit has me confused with regards to KErnels..
Thanks
Pretty much all custom rom's come with a kernal that will work ok. No need to change it. It is built-in and will overwrite your current one.
It comes down to personal preference. You can flash a custom rom the flash another kernal (cf root, speedmod, siyah) if you like. I am forever testing different kernals on the one rom.
I think of those custom kernals mentioned above only cf root is rom dependent. That is Ki4 rom needs cf root for ki4.
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Ahhh.. i see. Understand better now. Thanks for taking the time to reply!
Nope. But it's a advisable w
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Most kernels will work with most roms. But there are a very few cases of incompatibility. When this happens, just flash another kernel.
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Flasing a Kernel
Can i flash synergy kernel on ADT Best rom on my Tmobile Samsung galaxy s2. Is it safe to do that i am new to all this stuff. Have rooted the phone and flashed Beastmod rom from ADT.
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sxi200 said:
Pretty much all custom rom's come with a kernal that will work ok. No need to change it. It is built-in and will overwrite your current one.
It comes down to personal preference. You can flash a custom rom the flash another kernal (cf root, speedmod, siyah) if you like. I am forever testing different kernals on the one rom.
I think of those custom kernals mentioned above only cf root is rom dependent. That is Ki4 rom needs cf root for ki4.
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Thanks a lot, I came from Desire too and as easy as flashing and rooting is with the S2 compared to my beloved Desire that kernel thing is kinda confusing
ElZeck said:
Thanks a lot, I came from Desire too and as easy as flashing and rooting is with the S2 compared to my beloved Desire that kernel thing is kinda confusing
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SGS2 flash cwm and root to phone via |Odin
Copy custom rom to sd card open cwm recovery flash rom END
je
hi, i want to change my rom from lighting to Omega ICS V3.1 but i still don get it. this omega rom was XXLPH but my XXKG6. do i need to find the correct version of ROM in order for it to match my phone?
No you don't
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XXLPH is the Stock ROM that Omega is based on and Lighting is based on XXKG6. With such a difference in the two ROMs I would suggest flashing the stock version of XXLPH first, root it and then flash the Omega rom.
Make sure you read the flashing instructions in the Omega thread first.
that means i can install any ROM even thought the phone is from different country?
anfearg said:
XXLPH is the Stock ROM that Omega is based on and Lighting is based on XXKG6. With such a difference in the two ROMs I would suggest flashing the stock version of XXLPH first, root it and then flash the Omega rom.
Make sure you read the flashing instructions in the Omega thread first.
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means 1st i just do this Omega v10.4 ◄Stock►
2nd i do this Omega v10.4 ◄Black Blue themed►
pls correct me if im wrong
No. I would suggest flashing the stock Samsung firmware which can be found in Intratechs thread.
Then Root using the appropriate CFroot.
Then flash Omega
Then flash your black and Blue theme.
dlyh81 said:
means 1st i just do this Omega v10.4 ◄Stock►
2nd i do this Omega v10.4 ◄Black Blue themed►
pls correct me if im wrong
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Just flash the rom you require according to the instructions on that roms page .
If its ICS based its not stock its a buggy beta leaked test firmware base.
If it is ICS based before you flash find out how to restore to 2.3.6 will save you asking the question later .
jje
anfearg said:
No. I would suggest flashing the stock Samsung firmware which can be found in Intratechs thread.
Then Root using the appropriate CFroot.
Then flash Omega
Then flash your black and Blue theme.
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For stock rom, i need to look for XXKG6 right? and the version is still 2.3.4
Umm just wipe data and flash? Thats what i do when moving between roms/fw.
Went from checkrom to ics that way.
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Like jje said. Backup via CWM before switching roms so you can simply restore and your back as before.
CWM nandroid backup is like taking a snapshot of your device. Saves you a lot of questions and hassles later.
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For cleanest new rom do 4 wipes. Only wiping cache and dalvik when flashing newer versions of same rom.
From GB to ICS and ICS to GB I prefer 4 wipes.
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Hi everyone! I've had for an year an amazing Nexus S (aw.. so google..) and now I'm a very happy owner of a GSII (so freakin' fast!). I thouhgt to keep the telephone with the original rom waiting for ICS but... when I saw the so HEAVY personalization by samsung! Sigh... it's so Gingerbread! it even seems ICS!
Now the question.. I've seen so many acronyms near the roms. What they stand for? I mean like XXLPQ, LPQ, LPE, XXLPH or stuff like that.
And what if I would put on a rom that is PURE GOOGLE? I saw the WanamLite, is it stable/fast/daily-use? Do you suggest this or other roms?
How to install cooked roms? With the NS you have to unlock the bootloader, install the cwm and you're done. Do you have to unlock the bl with the GSII? Can I install the cwm with rom manager and then I'm done?
THANKS A LOT!
Enrichman said:
Hi everyone! I've had for an year an amazing Nexus S (aw.. so google..) and now I'm a very happy owner of a GSII (so freakin' fast!). I thouhgt to keep the telephone with the original rom waiting for ICS but... when I saw the so HEAVY personalization by samsung! Sigh... it's so Gingerbread! it even seems ICS!
Now the question.. I've seen so many acronyms near the roms. What they stand for? I mean like XXLPQ, LPQ, LPE, XXLPH or stuff like that.
And what if I would put on a rom that is PURE GOOGLE? I saw the WanamLite, is it stable/fast/daily-use? Do you suggest this or other roms?
How to install cooked roms? With the NS you have to unlock the bootloader, install the cwm and you're done. Do you have to unlock the bl with the GSII? Can I install the cwm with rom manager and then I'm done?
THANKS A LOT!
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Try westcrips resurrection remix 9.7 very smooth ICS experience can't fault it been using every version since he started give it a try I'm sure you won't be disappointed
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Now the question.. I've seen so many acronyms near the roms. What they stand for? I mean like XXLPQ, LPQ, LPE, XXLPH or stuff like that.
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That is the firmware version and/or region. Latest is ICS XXLPQ.
I suggest you Checkrom v6 (soon ICS!) is the most stable popular and stable rom around.
Thanks, but how? xD
As I said I don't have idea. Any bootloader to unlock? Just download rom manager and install the cwm?
Start with the faqs guides and other stuff all sticked at the top of the page .
Now the question.. I've seen so many acronyms near the roms. What they stand for? I mean like XXLPQ, LPQ, LPE, XXLPH or stuff like that.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
How to install cooked roms?
Follow the instructions for each cooked rom basic is flash via CWM recovery for most .
Rom MaNAGER GIVES PROBLEMS ON sgs2 .
jje
Just find correct cf-root for you phone to get root and cwm, also only rom's for sgs2 that have stock ics look are cm9 and bezke ics (which I can't get to boot)
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Enrichman said:
Thanks, but how? xD
As I said I don't have idea. Any bootloader to unlock? Just download rom manager and install the cwm?
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galaxy phones can be tricky if you came from a nexus. Basically you have to read the FAQs, but in terms of flashing stuff the biggest difference is that the recovery and kernel are linked. You can't flash a separate recovery, and that's why you can't use clockworkmod.
There is no bootloader unlock thingy also. But you'll need Odin instead.
Keeps these points on mind and then read the FAQs again. And good luck!
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Check out galaxys2root.com. It has detailed video tutorials on everything you need.
I bought my GS2 only 5 days ago and already went through installing Resurection remix 9.4, 9.6 and 9.7 and loving it
I've just installed the Omega V5.0 ICS ROM and its awesome, and is based off the XXLPQ firmware
Method,
I started from a 2.3.5 firmware, rooted it using a cf-root-sgs2_xx_oxa_ki3-v4.1-cwm4.zip and odin.
I copied the Omega zip rom to my sd card, rebooted into clock work recovery (the chainfire kernel installed clockwork automatically)
Followed the instructions for doing the thee wipes on the Omega home page.
and did the install from the sd card.
Hope that helps some...
Obivously every custom rom has its own instructions.
Hi i would like to ask how to install any cynanogen or aosp rom on a gingerbread 2.3.5 stock samsung rom with spdmod kernel cwm. Thanks.
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With all due respect sir. I can ask this question. I rooted my first android phone because of xda. I also learned how to flash my first windows phone here at xda years ago by asking questions like this one. I'm sorry if your eyes sore when you see noob like me. And i'm asking for specific parameters like android ver 2.3.5 with speedrom . I can't find any posts that match like that one.
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Yes clear. So the things that i have to do is
Revert to stock kernel
Apply cf kernel cwm
Install rom aosp or any other?
Right sir? Thanks
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i'm a noob. sorry.
Just flash CM9 in CWM. It will also install CM9 ICS kernel so you're good to go. Maybe you'll need to flash another modem in case your GB modem doesnt work with ICS.
After that, I would recommend to flash Siyah kernel, but its up to you.
P.S. DO NOT EVER USE ROM MANAGER (it comes with CM9)
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boki9999 said:
Just flash CM9 in CWM. It will also install CM9 ICS kernel so you're good to go. Maybe you'll need to flash another modem in case your GB modem doesnt work with ICS.
After that, I would recommend to flash Siyah kernel, but its up to you.
P.S. DO NOT EVER USE ROM MANAGER (it comes with CM9)
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Directly ? With speedmod kernel cwm? Thanks
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Hello all,
I am a super newbee in this field ( please dont laugh ) ! I apologise if i have failed to see the solution for my queries in other threads
I own a Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 with the following config:
Android version : 4.0.3
Baseband Version : I9100DDLPA
Kernel Version : 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected]#3
Build number : IML74K.XWLP7
I have already rooted the device with the help of posts on xda. I aspire to put a custom ROM of Jelly Bean in my phone. I have certain questions abt it.
1. Can someone suggest me an apt choice of ROM to suit my current build?
2. will i be able to come back to my stock firmware incase of any problem with the custom ROM. If yes, how ?
3. can i partition my ROM and have to Androids running ? Custom ICS and JellyBean ?
Please help. Thanks in advance.
JB ROMs are still in development stages and need some time to get fully baked.
If you want to try one CM is great.
And you can return back to ICS anytime.
To dual boot JB and ICS you need to flash Siyah kernel.
I would suggest you to flash (install) CM9 for few days. Bcoz its better to be using known stable build for regular use. You will get an idea of what to expect of AOSP ROMS and what are their limitations.
Then you can plunge into exciting world of flashing nightlies (less stable) builds.
You can always go back to default samsung roms if CyanogenMod roms dont suite you. There are lot of custom Samsung rom based roms to choose from with very good customizations.
But before you do any flashing of rom, BACKUP YOUR CURRENT ROM.
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Better flash Siyah first...
http://gokhanmoral.com
After Flashing Download the Custom Rom.Zip File You Want to Flash..
Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery (Siyah kernel's) Recovery...
Flash the Zip from Here
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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praveenthivari said:
I would suggest you to flash (install) CM9 for few days. Bcoz its better to be using known stable build for regular use. You will get an idea of what to expect of AOSP ROMS and what are their limitations.
Then you can plunge into exciting world of flashing nightlies (less stable) builds.
You can always go back to default samsung roms if CyanogenMod roms dont suite you. There are lot of custom Samsung rom based roms to choose from with very good customizations.
But before you do any flashing of rom, BACKUP YOUR CURRENT ROM.
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I have backed up by current ROM into sd card using CWM. Have downloaded the stock firmware too for my phone (in case). Is there any specific ROM u wud suggest?
Omaxe said:
Better flash Siyah first...
After Flashing Download the Custom Rom.Zip File You Want to Flash..
Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery (Siyah kernel's) Recovery...
Flash the Zip from Here
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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Well, thanks for this info. I ll back up my apps using Titanium backup n go ahead flashing to Siyah Kernel...
one query before...after changing the kernel, i can still come back to my stock ROM rite ?
Abhijit30 said:
Well, thanks for this info. I ll back up my apps using Titanium backup n go ahead flashing to Siyah Kernel...
one query before...after changing the kernel, i can still come back to my stock ROM rite ?
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Yes, of course.