[Q] How to flash a custom rom - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx

First of all what firmware version you on now? ICS or GB?
--- also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped before posting ---

JakeLee28 said:
First of all what firmware version you on now? ICS or GB?
also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped
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ICS.

hXc71 said:
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
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This is the easy, wrong way. Search for yourself, all the info is allready out here on xda.
Edit: you should know this as you're here on xda for a long time.
JakeLee28 said:
--- also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped before posting ---
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Exactly
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hXc71 said:
ICS.
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flash siyah kernal via ODIN (or any kernal you like), then you can flash any custom rom you like via CWM recovery. The rom you wanna flash depends on what your looking for.

Ok.
Thx

JakeLee28 said:
flash siyah kernal via ODIN (or any kernal you like), then you can flash any custom rom you like via CWM recovery. The rom you wanna flash depends on what your looking for.
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You can flash siyah 4.1.5 from gokhanmoral. Com for galaxy s2
Then you are rooted. You will get CWM 6.0.
Then from recovery take back up of your current stock rom.
And flash any ICS Based custom rom.
Do these steps then in future you want to try JB custom rom then let me know
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hXc71 said:
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
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Wow, I'm amazed that you actually asked this question.
Seriously dude, learn what sticky threads and search button are before attempting to flash a device.

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TheATHEiST said:
Wow, I'm amazed that you actually asked this question.
Seriously dude, learn what sticky threads and search button are before attempting to flash a device.
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I only ask because it's my first Samsung device and i'm sorry if i bother u.
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xDa_nightfury said:
You can flash siyah 4.1.5 from gokhanmoral. Com for galaxy s2
Then you are rooted. You will get CWM 6.0.
Then from recovery take back up of your current stock rom.
And flash any ICS Based custom rom.
Do these steps then in future you want to try JB custom rom then let me know
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It's because of that. I want to flash JB custom rom, so after root i need a new firmware. Am i right?
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hXc71 said:
It's because of that. I want to flash JB custom rom, so after root i need a new firmware. Am i right?
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Dnt be in hurry... I learnt like do one step read forums... Read more...
Just get rooted follow my steps.... I will tell u
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hXc71 said:
I only ask because it's my first Samsung device and i'm sorry if i bother u.
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But still you could've searched first instead of opening a new thread... Especially because you know the rules of xda since you're a somewhat experienced user.
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Related

how to flash ported ics-4.0.3-Sensation Rom 3.4 to i777

I really like the ported sensation rom and would like to flash it to my i777. But I should flash modem and kernal after I boot up or my wifi will not work.... Now how should I do that? I'm sorry for being dumb.
Someone ready hellraised it in the ported section. Just flash that.
I'll make it easy for you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659729
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I am aware of that. I want to know how to flash the modem and the kernel after flashing the rom
nash2018 said:
I am aware of that. I want to know how to flash the modem and the kernel after flashing the rom
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the same way you flash the rom. please read up a little before flashing anything. if you dont know how to do these basic things that you're asking you could seriously mess up your device.
Thanks task 650!
Task just answered your question. Jeezus, do some reading please. Stop asking to be spoonfed
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Flash Custom ROM for the first time, anyone can help me?

This is first time I want flash custom rom, I coming from stock rom Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G, android 4.0.3. And now already root, I have no experience with Samsung, my question is any easy tutorial for me to flash custom Rom? Or it just same like flash custom rom for HTC? Pls I need help
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iamaniff said:
This is first time I want flash custom rom, I coming from stock rom Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G, android 4.0.3. And now already root, I have no experience with Samsung, my question is any easy tutorial for me to flash custom Rom? Or it just same like flash custom rom for HTC? Pls I need help
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You can search the threads for guides. I don't use HTC so I'm not familiar with it. Starting you can find a ROM that is suitable for your firmware. Gt i9100G. Be sure not to get GT-i9100 ROM because its two worlds apart. Once you done that, go to cwm and fully wipe everything. Then install from SD card. If the roms has aroma installer you are good to go. To get detailed guides please search the forums.
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preseodymium said:
You can search the threads for guides. I don't use HTC so I'm not familiar with it. Starting you can find a ROM that is suitable for your firmware. Gt i9100G. Be sure not to get GT-i9100 ROM because its two worlds apart. Once you done that, go to cwm and fully wipe everything. Then install from SD card. If the roms has aroma installer you are good to go. To get detailed guides please search the forums.
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Alright. Thanks.. I got it
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Some questions regarding root...

Hi all, (this is my first thread)
I wanted to ask a couple of questions about which I am confused...
I am currently running stock 4.1.1 on rooted international galaxy s3..
Q1. Is there anyway I can get 4.1.2 OTA Without unrooting?
Q2. I am not sure whether the country I bought my phone from has got the update yet... So is there anyway I can check that...
P.S I got my phone from dubai..
But I live in India...
Thanks.
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rajataghi said:
Hi all, (this is my first thread)
I wanted to ask a couple of questions about which I am confused...
I am currently running stock 4.1.1 on rooted international galaxy s3..
Q1. Is there anyway I can get 4.1.2 OTA Without unrooting?
>> NO
Q2. I am not sure whether the country I bought my phone from has got the update yet... So is there anyway I can check that..
>>> Sammobile.com
jje
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1 more question please...
Can is flash the stock firmware downloaded from Sammobile.Com directly from clockwork mod?
And does it matter if I download firmware of another country??
(sorry but I'm a noob)...
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rajataghi said:
Hi all, (this is my first thread)
I wanted to ask a couple of questions about which I am confused...
I am currently running stock 4.1.1 on rooted international galaxy s3..
Q1. Is there anyway I can get 4.1.2 OTA Without unrooting?
Q2. I am not sure whether the country I bought my phone from has got the update yet... So is there anyway I can check that...
P.S I got my phone from dubai..
But I live in India...
Thanks.
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Give a try to the temporary unroot option in the superuser app...
Not guaranteed to work...
Download stock rom through sammobile.com and flash through odin only...
****Do What U Love!!!
Love What U Do!!!****
rajataghi said:
1 more question please...
Can is flash the stock firmware downloaded from Sammobile.Com directly from clockwork mod?
And does it matter if I download firmware of another country??
(sorry but I'm a noob)...
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If you already have CWM recovery why not use CWM to flash a custom 4.1.2 rom thats based on Stock firmware (like Android Revolution HD)?
Thats just as easy, has more support, rooted and you'll have future updates faster as well.
I already downloaded omega v34 but didn't flash it because people have lot of issues with it.. Lag, random reboot etc. Stock rom will be more stable I guess..
I haven't tried revolution though...
I'll try it now..
Any other rom you recommend?
Thanks!
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Download official poland rom flash it using odin
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rajataghi said:
I already downloaded omega v34 but didn't flash it because people have lot of issues with it.. Lag, random reboot etc. Stock rom will be more stable I guess..
I haven't tried revolution though...
I'll try it now..
Any other rom you recommend?
Thanks!
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Try Omega for urself and see how it works...
No dev wud hav released ROM with so many bugs...
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I had the same experience, Omega had loads of launcher redraws and sudden lag. No such experience on ARHD with Perseus kernel. That kernel now even has the exynos exploit fixed.
Nope, all other roms i've tried i never used more then a few hours.
Can you give me a link to the ARHD page?
Thanks!
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Hmm.. Do I lose root if I flash it?
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rajataghi said:
Hmm.. Do I lose root if I flash it?
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Yup, root again!!!
****Do What U Love!!!
Love What U Do!!!****
Yeah, everytime you flash the stock image, you'll have to root the phone again... but so what?? I have my mobile sine 8 weeks and i think i flashed it 10times now, and lots of custom-rom installations, configuring the phone etc....
It's not a hard work, you just have to read carefully BEFORE you start rooting, modding or whatever. This forum is awesome and till now i really found an answer to my questions everytime without bothering the ither guys with a question that is already answered a thousand times just have to use the search... so, good luck and have fun with your rooted mobile. By the way, i recommend the Omega-ROM for galaxy S2 and S3, the guys are.doing a great job with their ROMs. If you own a S3 LTE (i9305) i recommend the Pandoriam ROM, works best for me
Best regards
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Haha.. Thanks buddy.
Btw, I am not new to rooting, I have flashed at least 15 rom's on my old phone(galaxy ace)
But I was not a member of XDA then.. I just used to read....
But since s3 is much more expensive I wanted to be absolutely clear about the smallest of things...
Because with great power comes great responsibility.
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rajataghi said:
Haha.. Thanks buddy.
Btw, I am not new to rooting, I have flashed at least 15 rom's on my old phone(galaxy ace)
But I was not a member of XDA then.. I just used to read....
But since s3 is much more expensive I wanted to be absolutely clear about the smallest of things...
Because with great power comes great responsibility.
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Yeah u r write buddy!!!
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Love What U Do!!!****

Back to stock rom

Hi every one,my rooted sgs2 is running jelly bean rom 4.1.2 and dorimanx kernel and i want to go back to the stock rom, is there anyone who can help me.
Which stock rom
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0xx_Linux_ said:
Hi every one,my rooted sgs2 is running jelly bean rom 4.1.2 and dorimanx kernel and i want to go back to the stock rom, is there anyone who can help me.
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Go to www.sammobile.com, sign up (free), enter your device and carrier and country, download stock firmware, flash through Odin withough repartition or pit file, profit
Will i loose my root?
Yes you will have to re root i believe.
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0xx_Linux_ said:
Hi every one,my rooted sgs2 is running jelly bean rom 4.1.2 and dorimanx kernel and i want to go back to the stock rom, is there anyone who can help me.
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0xx_Linux_ said:
Will i loose my root?
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Search! #1 rule of xda. You're definitly not the first unique person who wants to do this.
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I would be so thankful if posts me the direct people link to download cause i can't find in the previous link, and thanks!!
0xx_Linux_ said:
I would be so thankful if posts me the direct people link to download cause i can't find in the previous link, and thanks!!
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We would be thankful if you tell us what ROM you want.
You wanna go stock, you are already on stock jb.
You want ICS? GB? JB leak? ....Froyo?
Ok, ICS it is.
And yeah, you'll lose root once you flash it as long as you don't flash with mobile odin pro.
I want jb 4.1.2
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0xx_Linux_ said:
I want jb 4.1.2
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Check the forum or sammobile.com.
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0xx_Linux_ said:
I want jb 4.1.2
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Why don't you want jb 4.2.1? Check the original android section. There's a few good ones..
kilometers4 said:
Why don't you want jb 4.2.1? Check the original android section. There's a few good ones..
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He's a stock lover.
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And will I flash it just from my phone's recovery mode,if not tell me how step by step please and thanks.
As per the first page of this thread, get a stock rom from Samfirmware & flash it with Odin (download mode); Guides. Or, if you search the General section (or do a Google search with XDA appended to your search terms; I do not have a link so don't ask) there is a thread in there somewhere with CWM flashable stock roms. But if you want to get the phone back to a similar state to when you bought it, do an Odin flash.
Nobody's going to regurgitate step by step instructions especially for you given it's been done thousands of times before in other threads. As a wise man on here says in his signature 'n00b OK, lazy n00b not OK'.

Newbie planning to root

Hi I'm new here. I'm planning to root my Samsung Galaxy S III. Is there something I need to check or take note before proceeding? Everything in my device is in stock.
And by the way, do I need to root my device in order to flash stock/custom roms? Is there any differences between flashing updated stock roms and updating via software update? TIA
You need to read the basic stickied faqs and guides first.
Like backup EFS.
Why root when you dont know what its for ..?
jje
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You do not need root to flash stock roms whereas for custom ones yes.
Read the stickies for how tos, etc.
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do it with Samsung Toolkit - its simple and quick and you dont have to install Kies, drivers etc...
chrismast said:
You do not need root to flash stock roms whereas for custom ones yes.
Read the stickies for how tos, etc.
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you don't need root to flash custom ROMs
Glebun said:
you don't need root to flash custom ROMs
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ah ok thanks, didn't know that
Glebun said:
you don't need root to flash custom ROMs
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But you will need cwm or twrp... But with a question as simple as this like the others said you really need to read the FAQs
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elspanish88 said:
But you will need cwm or twrp...
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....which doesn't affect root

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