Hey guys,
I am completely new to this whole topic so I read several hours and finally came up with a plan for what to do to install omega when my Galaxy S3 i9300 (my first android phone) will arrive tomorrow.
If you spot any mistakes I would make (also in the files I plan on using), please correct me!
1. Upgrading to Jellybean with Kies
2. Installing CWM (File name is CF-SGS3-CWM-v5.5-v1.5 - It's a .tar) via Odin 3.0.4 in download mode- I think I know how to do that
3. Rebooting in Recovery mode and creating a Backup File with CWM - I think I know how to do that
4. Saving the Backup file from the clockworkmod\backup folder on my PC
5. Rebooting in recovery mode and wiping data, cache and dalvik cache - I think I know how to do that
5. Copying the .zip file of Omega to (a folder called root??) internal SD-Card folder of the Galaxy S3 (File name is I9300_Omega_v31_XXDLJ4_Jelly_Bean)
6. Rebooting in recovery mode again and selecting “install zip from SD card” to install the Omega zip
7. Customize like a boss
done
(optional)
8. Realize something doesn't work properly and spam the forums with QQ threads OR Realize I bricked my brand new phone and cry furiously
Thanks in advance for letting me know if my plan needs adjustment
Lythgul said:
Hey guys,
I am completely new to this whole topic so I read several hours and finally came up with a plan for what to do to install omega when my Galaxy S3 i9300 (my first android phone) will arrive tomorrow.
If you spot any mistakes I would make (also in the files I plan on using), please correct me!
1. Upgrading to Jellybean with Kies
>>>> No reason to unless the rom instructions say to .
2. Installing CWM (File name is CF-SGS3-CWM-v5.5-v1.5 - It's a .tar) via Odin 3.0.4 in download mode- I think I know how to do that
>>>Read the instructions first .
3. Rebooting in Recovery mode and creating a Backup File with CWM - I think I know how to do that
OK
4. Saving the Backup file from the clockworkmod\backup folder on my PC
OK
5. Rebooting in recovery mode and wiping data, cache and dalvik cache - I think I know how to do that
OK
5. Copying the .zip file of Omega to (a folder called root??) internal SD-Card folder of the Galaxy S3 (File name is I9300_Omega_v31_XXDLJ4_Jelly_Bean)
NO NO not a folder called root . Just place on your sd card .
6. Rebooting in recovery mode again and selecting “install zip from SD card” to install the Omega zip
YES
Fails to boot first time one it make take a while for first boot boot stuck recovery and factory reset .
jje
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Flash recovery
Do factory reset, than wipe dalvik.
Than flash Omega.
Finally reboot and enjoy
But I'm recommending InsertCoin, because it is easy theamble with better themes, very stable (still haves some problems, but reboot solves them), mostly no lags, good memory managing.
JJEgan said:
Lythgul said:
1. Upgrading to Jellybean with Kies
>>>> No reason to unless the rom instructions say to .
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Hey,
thanks for your answer! I have to install jellybean first if I want to install a ROM for Jellybean, right? So I guess that's not explicitly in the instructions but it's still a requirement?? Or does Omega install Jellybean itself?
I am really not sure, but I think I have to install Jellybean first.
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Lythgul said:
JJEgan said:
Hey,
thanks for your answer! I have to install jellybean first if I want to install a ROM for Jellybean, right? So I guess that's not explicitly in the instructions but it's still a requirement?? Or does Omega install Jellybean itself?
I am really not sure, but I think I have to install Jellybean first.
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Omega is JB if you are using the latest .
jje
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It worked! Thanks alot!
(For other beginners: I put the Omega zip file on an external sd card, not sure if it works with the internal one. Works without upgrading to Jellybean first.)
Related
Hi, I tried installing CM7 via the CWM/zip method, which appeared to succeed by actually resulted in a boot loop. Found a couple of messages from people with the same problems but no solution.
So. Does anyone have one of the CM7 ROMs in tar image format?
Timmmmmm said:
Hi, I tried installing CM7 via the CWM/zip method, which appeared to succeed by actually resulted in a boot loop. Found a couple of messages from people with the same problems but no solution.
So. Does anyone have one of the CM7 ROMs in tar image format?
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You'll find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1151396
This is the direct link to the uploading site, but it's not connecting now.
http://www.multiupload.com/N8VH6IUWOP
That's for CWM recovery, not CM7.
Also, you have heard about megaupload ... haven't you?
Timmmmmm said:
That's for CWM recovery, not CM7.
Also, you have heard about megaupload ... haven't you?
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Sorry, I'm tired and read it wrong.
But it's worth trying to reflash Clockworkmod. Make sure it's the EXT4 and not the RFS version. I made that mistake before which got my CM7 stuck in a bootloop.
CM7 doesn't come in .tar format. It only comes in .zip format, which can be downloaded here:
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommana...t.js&name=psyke83&deviceName=Samsung Galaxy 5
Don't forget the Google Apps Package as well:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version/Google_Apps
And the link I gave was multiupload, not megaupload.
Heh, I am also tired! Thanks for the hint...
Timmmmmm said:
Heh, I am also tired! Thanks for the hint...
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my personal suggestion is to use Odin to flash the CWM recovery (use the 0.5 or 0.7 version, NOT the v0.6 tar files): once booted in the recovery, do the 4 wipes (if you have the phone fully charged; if not don't do the Battery Stats Wipe); usually I also use to format the partitions, you'll find that in the Mounts menu.
Now, always from the Mounts menu, mount the sdcard as USB mass storage and copy here all the files you need to flash: usually a upgrade-****** package, an hotfix and gapps (full or minimal package that's your choice). Unmount from PC and then unmount fro phone.
Now flash normally by Install zip from sdcard and do as always: first the update-***** archive, than the hotfix and finally the gapps ones.
Now reboot and enjoy!
That's my personal how-to, which never makes me falling into a bootloop!
brainvision said:
my personal suggestion is to use Odin to flash the CWM recovery (use the 0.5 or 0.7 version, NOT the v0.6 tar files): once booted in the recovery, do the 4 wipes (if you have the phone fully charged; if not don't do the Battery Stats Wipe); usually I also use to format the partitions, you'll find that in the Mounts menu.
Now, always from the Mounts menu, mount the sdcard as USB mass storage and copy here all the files you need to flash: usually a upgrade-****** package, an hotfix and gapps (full or minimal package that's your choice). Unmount from PC and then unmount fro phone.
Now flash normally by Install zip from sdcard and do as always: first the update-***** archive, than the hotfix and finally the gapps ones.
Now reboot and enjoy!
That's my personal how-to, which never makes me falling into a bootloop!
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hi brainvision im new to the gti5500 forum but hav been flashing roms on my wildfire for ages, my wife asked me to sort her mob out coz it kept messin up. so i did the dutiful thing and followed status's thread in the dev section and got a bootloop like a few other peeps on that thread but it doesnt seem to be any answer to this problem. i hav also tried installing the official firmware from sammobile but that jst loads the 3 screen then flashes samsung at me foreva. do you hav any suggestions of how i can fix this, im not bothered wot rom goes on as long as the mob is opperational for my wife.
thank you for your time
Did you perform data and cache wipe before flashing CM7 files and gapps package?
The way to install is always the same, so provide me some details or I cannot tell you more than that..
{ brvsn ~ CM7 on GT-I5500 ~ Tapatalk }
Okay i read his entire thread almost at least 100 pages, I searched countless times for a dummies installation guide
My old andriod dell venue broke so, Okay i got mad and threw it lol, anyways i read reviews about the Samsung Galaxy S2 so got it, I decided i want ICS and i choose his as it looks more favorable among the others.
My Model number is GT-I9100
Andriod version 2.3.4
Can some one please take the time to tell me what is the correct steps to take to make my phone capable of installing this Rom
I seen his instructions
Install the Main ROM 1.4 (important: dont install siyah kernel yet )
install aokp gapps
Reboot
and the Faq Link
Reboot into recovery
Wipe Data / Factory Reset
Wipe Cache Partition
Install the Main ROM
Install the Gapps for AOKP
In recovery go to Advanced
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Fix Permissions
Wipe Cache Partition
Reboot
This will be my first time doing this so can someone please dummy this down for me cause the install rom is greek to me, Do i need to put the rom somewhere, is there pre steps i must do before my phone will accept this
Thank you in advance to any one that helps
Hey,
Im assuming that you still have a factory standard phone so you will first need to root it. If you search google there is loads of guides on how to do this.
then you need to download and install CWM recovery (clockworkmod) again another google search
then you can proceed to the rom installation instructions
download the ROM (zip file ... dont unzip) and stick it somewhere on your SD card
turn your phone off then boot in to recovery by holding volume up, menu key and power button then do factory reset etc and then install zip from sd card (the zip being the ROM)
Please press the thanks button on this reply if you found it helpful
Cheers
Bidoa
Read and learn, everything is there for a noob : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24849218&postcount=3 thanks to JJE
Keep reading. All will come together. Basics first. Root then look on how to install roms. Patience.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
First step you need to do is root the phone. I used the guide here after following what the guy was doing a few times in the video.
Then BACKUP YOUR EFS FOLDER as soon as you have root. An app called HC-KTool on the android market can do this. Be sure to verify your backup too and copy the efs.img to your PC for safe keeping.
Get titanium backup and batch backup all user apps and system data. Copy the folder on your internal SD onto your PC also.
Boot into CWM and make a backup here too.
Now you are ready to flash a ROM - Resurrection Remix ICS 1.4 here contains links and FAQ.
As it's your first ROM install you should follow the full installation guide in the FAQ. I stayed with the stock kernel as had problem with siyah and theroux.
Hi,
First of all I am a total noob in rooting Android. I have just bought a used Prime which has not the original software but the Cyanogenmod 9.
I would like to revert to original Asus software so as to have my google apps (play etc). Is this possible and if yes how?
thank you in advance
Yannis
yannis1976 said:
Hi,
First of all I am a total noob in rooting Android. I have just bought a used Prime which has not the original software but the Cyanogenmod 9.
I would like to revert to original Asus software so as to have my google apps (play etc). Is this possible and if yes how?
thank you in advance
Yannis
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Check and see if you have clockworkmod folder on internal if that is there then check the backup folder and see if there is anything in there... Now I wouldn't suggest going back to the backup but you can download Virtuous rom which is close to stock and install it instead
If its just the Google apps you need then just flash a gapps package in clockwork mod, which is probably already installed if you have cm9
My problem is not only I lost all the Asus software (eg Polaris Office), but also he ability to install everything through the google play. My device is not recognized in the play web site and I have to install first the google apps!
Gage_Hero said:
Check and see if you have clockworkmod folder on internal if that is there then check the backup folder and see if there is anything in there... Now I wouldn't suggest going back to the backup but you can download Virtuous rom which is close to stock and install it instead
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thx for the reply first of all!
Is not possible to just download the firmwares from the Asus site and install them?
If yes how can I do this?
Flashing stock rom from asus will result in unrecoverable brick. However you can flash this if you want to get as close to stock as possible you can flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
Sent from my sgs2 running cm9
Download this zip file(Almost stock) [dl dropbox com/u/27023946/AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip"] to your internal SD-card preferably in the Download folder.
Then go to your ClockWork Mod recovery or TWRP recovery. Wipe Dalvik cache and Factory Reset and then Install zip from SD-card. Choose the zip you placed in the download folder and click yes.
After a while you can Reboot to System. That's it! Good as new.
Hi,
thank you for all the replies.
I see u have suggested two roms:
1) AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip
2) AndroWook Prime Stock Rooted ICS 9.4.2.21
Any reason to prefer the one over the other?
Regards
Yannis
sammytheman said:
Download this zip file(Almost stock) [dl dropbox com/u/27023946/AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip"] to your internal SD-card preferably in the Download folder.
Then go to your ClockWork Mod recovery or TWRP recovery. Wipe Dalvik cache and Factory Reset and then Install zip from SD-card. Choose the zip you placed in the download folder and click yes.
After a while you can Reboot to System. That's it! Good as new.
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I did exactly what u said, but I keep rebooting clockwork mod recovery...
Any ideas?
yannis1976 said:
I did exactly what u said, but I keep rebooting clockwork mod recovery...
Any ideas?
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So you're not stuck in a bootloop, but it boots recovery every time you restart? I can send you a .zip to flash that will get you out of the bootloop - can you push files to the internal sd card?
You bought this used? Whoever sold it to you really should have flashed gApps along with CM9, if you can't get it to work, I would contact him/her and ask to have it fixed if you can't do it yourself. That's a pretty bad way to sell a used product! Sorry, good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601942
Try the link above to hepl get you out of recovery
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 2
sammytheman said:
Download this zip file(Almost stock) [dl dropbox com/u/27023946/AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip"] to your internal SD-card preferably in the Download folder.
Then go to your ClockWork Mod recovery or TWRP recovery. Wipe Dalvik cache and Factory Reset and then Install zip from SD-card. Choose the zip you placed in the download folder and click yes.
After a while you can Reboot to System. That's it! Good as new.
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any idea how to remove it from the t-mobile vivacity?
After trying different roms and testing different things i realized that a full wipe does not clear everything of your current setup.
If you use root explorer for example and just take a look at your folders and files you will see that there are many files left from older roms.
What is the fastest way to make a totally clean installation with a custom rom (cm9 nightly or rr for example)?
I found an older tutorial here but i think it might be outdated.
Is there some kind of script that i can flash before installing the new rom (that cleans everything but efs files and recovery files for example?).
Or do i have to get a sammy stock rom with 3 parts and pit file and re-partition with odin and flash pack to a custom rom right after ?
in CWM
under mounts/storage
format system,cache,data
then flash rom
Really clean install? Flash rom through Odin. Everything will be wiped.
Odesláno z mého GT-I9100 pomocí Tapatalk 2
nitinvaid said:
in CWM
under mounts/storage
format system,cache,data
then flash rom
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No as you said it just clears data and cache, that is wiped with full wipe /factory reset anyways. And system is also just the system folder.
The other folders in your root will not be touched by this and will still remain on the phone. But i cant really tell if they are used or not anymore. I can only tell by the content and the creation date that of the folders and files, that a lot of these have to be from older setups.
cz.hook said:
Really clean install? Flash rom through Odin. Everything will be wiped.
Odesláno z mého GT-I9100 pomocí Tapatalk 2
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What kind of firmware do i need then? I think if i flash without the re-partion tick in odin options the old files would also stay there. and i need a firmware with 3 parts to flash because you need a pit file to do that.
Ofc i would like to have exactly the same partition sizes as before on my phone if i have to repartition.
So i guess i need somebody who has some knowledge with odin and 3 part firmwares.
download the stock rom from samfirmware.com(after signup)!
flash the "md5" file using odin
after fresh install of stock rom, goto settings>storage>format usb storage and format sd card if u have one!
then u can do a factory reset again and you have a clean wiped phone!
cz.hook said:
Really clean install? Flash rom through Odin. Everything will be wiped.
Odesláno z mého GT-I9100 pomocí Tapatalk 2
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endingcolt007 said:
download the stock rom from samfirmware.com(after signup)!
flash the "md5" file using odin
after fresh install of stock rom, goto settings>storage>format usb storage and format sd card if u have one!
then u can do a factory reset again and you have a clean wiped phone!
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Are you sure that a 1 part firmware from sammobile will wipe all the internal data and not just update and overwrite the new ones? (im not talking about the sd card, im talking about the system data that you can just see with a root explorer for example).
If you're performing a wipe data/factory reset alongside wiping the cache and Dalvik cache, you are performing a clean install. The residual files you're seeing are stored on the internal storage (the /sdcard partition), if you wish to clear them, go into recovery, mounts and storage, and format the /sdcard partition. Viola!
Also, wrong section. All questions should be posted in Q&A. Flagged.
screamworks
I attached some screenshots now about the files that i mean.
Im not talking about the content of the internal or external sd card.
Look at the misc, lib ,res or proc and preload folders.
Also the script files.
Some files might be related to the kernel settings of course.
Im trying to go on a stock rom now and call "*2767*3855# " for a hardreset and see if that works
EDIT:
Nope the hard reset didnt work, all the files are still there.
Where do i get a ics rom with 3 parts and a pit file that i can temporary install to clean my root folder? or is there a tutorial here somewhere could follow?
External SD not visible after new ROM installation
I rooted my galaxy s2 just a day before and faced an issue. After rooting I installed jelly bean 2.6 ROM(Resurrection and remix) and found my GPRS not working and then I did a factory reset, but unfortunately phone got dead and then I removed the battery and re booted after some time. This only restored 98 applications out of 113 in this new ROM. However, I re flashed the ROM again and all the applications got back to normal, but my SD card was not to be seen after this second flash, before factory reset my external SD card was readable(with the new ROM)
Anuruddha
anu7113 said:
I rooted my galaxy s2 just a day before and faced an issue. After rooting I installed jelly bean 2.6 ROM(Resurrection and remix) and found my GPRS not working and then I did a factory reset, but unfortunately phone got dead and then I removed the battery and re booted after some time. This only restored 98 applications out of 113 in this new ROM. However, I re flashed the ROM again and all the applications got back to normal, but my SD card was not to be seen after this second flash, before factory reset my external SD card was readable(with the new ROM)
Anuruddha
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the external SD it's mounted on /emmc so, there are your files. You can access to this folder with any file explorer (even the stock one). Just open the file manager, select the "mnt" option on the top, the one between the Home icon and SD icon, inside you can find the emmc folder.
Well i guess i could compare my files with the files of somebody else with rr and delete some of them manually
How To Install This?
am new to all this.just downloaded the pre-rooted I9100XWLPT (4.0.4) firmware.
can anyone please tell me how do i install it in my galaxy s2 gt i9100?
am running Cyanogen Mod Nightly(4.0.4) with Baseband Version XXLPQ.
I WANT A FRESH CLEAN INSTAL. do i have to do it through odin? if yes,please guide me step-by-step.
thank u in advance.
wakeupproject03 said:
am new to all this.just downloaded the pre-rooted I9100XWLPT (4.0.4) firmware.
can anyone please tell me how do i install it in my galaxy s2 gt i9100?
am running Cyanogen Mod Nightly(4.0.4) with Baseband Version XXLPQ.
I WANT A FRESH CLEAN INSTAL. do i have to do it through odin? if yes,please guide me step-by-step.
thank u in advance.
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Post the link for the pre-rooted firmware you downloaded, so as to make helping you easier.
Jokesy said:
Post the link for the pre-rooted firmware you downloaded, so as to make helping you easier.
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here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1608071
wakeupproject03 said:
here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1608071
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Since you are currently running CyanogenMod, then follow these instructions:
1. On your phone
-Boot your phone to CWM recovery
-Wipe data/factory reset
-boot your phone to download mode
2. On your Pc
- unzip the downloaded firmware,
- flash the tar.MD5 via Odin
READ Odin Flashing Tutorials here
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
i am also interested in this. Am new with galaxy s 2 well actualy its not even home yet =D but i got experience with HTC HD2, isnt there somethink like Task29 or similar or its odin exactly the same think, so that what am looking for? And would it be good to manuali format it with a pc, like when i conet galaxy s2 to pc and then via program format the comlet internal memory fat32 and ext3 or how it is made at that phone
ass this is already some time, ODIN is the best option on gs2, had my problems on start caus of imei restoration, was confuzing to learn all the stuff i needed as a brand new starter with it =D but got it done, but am suffering the loss of volume buttons, had to do an usb jig for 5cent :good: prety cheep jeh, now am on AOSP Neatrom 5.8 A.KK 4.4.3 slim, recomending it =)
After coming from stock I rooted and installed imperium, in it's aroma installer I choose to have nexus 5 walpapers, then after I reflashed stock rom via odin and rooted, then reflashed a custom rom in the path emulated/0/0/imperiun there are about 15nexus 5 walls, if I delete them after a restart they reappear, if I delete hem through my laptop after a reboot they are still there. I always do a ful whipe when installing a new rom, eaven when I update, but they are still there. Is there a way to get rig of them, or to format the emulated folder when I install a new rom?
dark'em said:
After coming from stock I rooted and installed imperium, in it's aroma installer I choose to have nexus 5 walpapers, then after I reflashed stock rom via odin and rooted, then reflashed a custom rom in the path emulated/0/0/imperiun there are about 15nexus 5 walls, if I delete them after a restart they reappear, if I delete hem through my laptop after a reboot they are still there. I always do a ful whipe when installing a new rom, eaven when I update, but they are still there. Is there a way to get rig of them, or to format the emulated folder when I install a new rom?
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Yes there is a way to totally format your whole phone (even the system folder). MegaWipe can do that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832326
Note: MegaWipe will delete your ROM from your phone as well, so you will need to download a ROM and place it in your external sd and after flashing MegaWipe, flash the ROM without rebooting the phone. Because there will be no system to load if you install no ROM.
This is one way to do that. I think there are other ways to do this also.
Thank you.
vinte007 said:
Yes there is a way to totally format your whole phone (even the system folder). MegaWipe can do that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832326
Note: MegaWipe will delete your ROM from your phone as well, so you will need to download a ROM and place it in your external sd and after flashing MegaWipe, flash the ROM without rebooting the phone. Because there will be no system to load if you install no ROM.
This is one way to do that. I think there are other ways to do this also.
Thank you.
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Thank you! This is very helpful