Rooting and recovery question. - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I searched the forums but got so confused. is there a safe and easy rooting technique for SGS2 android 4.0.4 build 1MM76D.XWLQ3 kernel 3.0.15-1161172 and a recovery i can flash?

catfishbilly said:
I searched the forums but got so confused. is there a safe and easy rooting technique for SGS2 android 4.0.4 build 1MM76D.XWLQ3 kernel 3.0.15-1161172 and a recovery i can flash?
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Flash Siyah kernel. Done.

TheATHEiST said:
Flash Siyah kernel. Done.
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is it flashable on the samsung stock recovery?

catfishbilly said:
is it flashable on the samsung stock recovery?
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No, wouldn't do that if I where you. Flash it through Odin. Search for guides first, because your question shows you haven't searched for anything.
Sent from the Matrix

Donnie Sins said:
No, wouldn't do that if I where you. Flash it through Odin. Search for guides first, because your question shows you haven't searched for anything.
Sent from the Matrix
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i looked through the cf root thread, my kernel wasnt listed. i am just confused, maybe using a 1 click root method on all my android devices has made me seem noobish when it comes to sgs2.

thanks for the post

catfishbilly said:
i looked through the cf root thread, my kernel wasnt listed. i am just confused, maybe using a 1 click root method on all my android devices has made me seem noobish when it comes to sgs2.
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First of all learn how to use Odin. its extremely important if you are using a samsung phone. After that flash siyah kernel v5.01 using odin to get root and cwm recovery

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If I helped you, please press the ''Thanks'' button.

thanks all, i successfully rooted with siyah kernel via odin. Now i cant flash anything through cwm cos it doesnt mount my memory card. i used triangle away if that would help.

catfishbilly said:
thanks all, i successfully rooted with siyah kernel via odin. Now i cant flash anything through cwm cos it doesnt mount my memory card. i used triangle away if that would help.
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use the internal sd

pasanjay said:
use the internal sd
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if i make a full wipe before flashing, wont that delete the rom i want to flash?
i even tried formatting the memory card via cwm, always says unable to mount sdcard

catfishbilly said:
if i make a full wipe before flashing, wont that delete the rom i want to flash?
i even tried formatting the memory card via cwm, always says unable to mount sdcard
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wiping data will not format your internal mem. or ext sd. just put the rom you want to install to your internal sd>reboot to recovery>wipe data, Advanced>wipe dalvic cache> Install zip from internal sd> select the zip file you copied> Reboot

pasanjay said:
wiping data will not format your internal mem. or ext sd. just put the rom you want to install to your internal sd>reboot to recovery>wipe data, Advanced>wipe dalvic cache> Install zip from internal sd> select the zip file you copied> Reboot
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thanks, help much appreciated.

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HELP!!!!!! i9100P Stuck At Boot Screen With Yellow Triangle!!

Hi all,
I have a i9100P (with NFC) and it is stuck at the boot screen with the yellow triangle after I installed CWM using this method here:
galaxys2root (DOT) com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-rooted-galaxy-s2-i9100/
I can still enter Download mode and even the installed CWM, but i cannot boot into android, its just stuck on the screen
I have searched on the internet for a solution, and i cannot find a solution for this
would installing a new ROM via an SD card work? What shall i do?
HELP me PLS!!
thanks in advance!!!!
Carlover1998 said:
Hi all,
I have a i9100P (with NFC) and it is stuck at the boot screen with the yellow triangle after I installed CWM using this method here:
galaxys2root (DOT) com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-rooted-galaxy-s2-i9100/
I can still enter Download mode and even the installed CWM, but i cannot boot into android, its just stuck on the screen
I have searched on the internet for a solution, and i cannot find a solution for this
would installing a new ROM via an SD card work? What shall i do?
HELP me PLS!!
thanks in advance!!!!
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Quote taken from site:
Galaxy S2 Reference
You will need a rooted Galaxy S2 to install all ROM/kernels.
NOTE: PLEASE ONLY INSTALL ROMS INTENDED FOR YOUR VERSION OF Galaxy S2! Otherwise you WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE and I will not be responsible! ALL ROMs on this site are ONLY for Verizon Galaxy S2!
First time to rooting and custom ROMs?
Please see our FAQ for your Galaxy S2 model FIRST!!!:
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I wouldn't have tried this as your phone is i9100P, although I know the difference isn't that big.
Also, was your phone rooted? It had to have been rooted beforehand.
oddlyshapedstickman said:
Quote taken from site:
I wouldn't have tried this as your phone is i9100P, although I know the difference isn't that big.
Also, was your phone rooted? It had to have been rooted beforehand.
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Hi, yes it was rooted prior to this, but i thought the only difference was that the P version had NFC - but now it seems I am stuck at the boot screen - any ideas? I would appreciate it a lot!
Flash your stock ROM and check it it works.
Stileth said:
Flash your stock ROM and check it it works.
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Hi, thanks for the reply - i will try flashing it after i finish downloading it. I presume I will have to do the usual wipe data, clear cache etc?
"I searched all over the internet and couldnt find a solution"
Biggest load of crap Ive read on here.
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Carlover1998 said:
Hi, thanks for the reply - i will try flashing it after i finish downloading it. I presume I will have to do the usual wipe data, clear cache etc?
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Yes, that should help. Btw what version you are downloading? 4.0.3 or 4.0.4?
Stileth said:
Yes, that should help. Btw what version you are downloading? 4.0.3 or 4.0.4?
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I am downloading 4.0.3 from here: devsrom4android.blogspot (DOT)co (DOT) uk/2012/06/i9100pxxlph-o2-uk-samsung-galaxy-s2-gt.html
4.0.3 is what I previously had, and I believe that was the exact firmware I had on the phone (o2 NFC version)
Carlover1998 said:
I am downloading 4.0.3 from here: devsrom4android.blogspot (DOT)co (DOT) uk/2012/06/i9100pxxlph-o2-uk-samsung-galaxy-s2-gt.html
4.0.3 is what I previously had, and I believe that was the exact firmware I had on the phone (o2 NFC version)
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That's your problem. You were on 4.0.3, which is ICS.
The instructions at galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-rooted-galaxy-s2-i9100/ don't specify, but they are for Gingerbread ONLY. The recovery kernel contained within that zip package is ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.1.4, which is for Gingerbread.
This thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693) is the updated version of that recovery kernel for ICS.
You don't have to flash the full firmware, just flash a kernel that is meant to work with ICS and you should be fine.
ctomgee said:
That's your problem. You were on 4.0.3, which is ICS.
The instructions at galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-rooted-galaxy-s2-i9100/ don't specify, but they are for Gingerbread ONLY. The recovery kernel contained within that zip package is ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.1.4, which is for Gingerbread.
This thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693) is the updated version of that recovery kernel for ICS.
You don't have to flash the full firmware, just flash a kernel that is meant to work with ICS and you should be fine.
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Thanks for the advice - but i already have the stock ROM on an SD card so i think i will flash this. Problem is i cannot get CWM to read from the external SD card, so i cannot locate the zip and install it - help?
EDIT: if i install the kernel you gave me the link to ([KERNEL][ICS] ClockworkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4) , will it remove the root access i had?
EDIT 2: I have just flashed the kernel via odin, and it finally got past the screen with the yellow triangle! However, it is now stuck on the second screen which shows the 'S' logo with the words 'Samsung Galaxy SII' under it. Any more ideas?
Carlover1998 said:
Thanks for the advice - but i already have the stock ROM on an SD card so i think i will flash this. Problem is i cannot get CWM to read from the external SD card, so i cannot locate the zip and install it - help?
EDIT: if i install the kernel you gave me the link to ([KERNEL][ICS] ClockworkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4) , will it remove the root access i had?
EDIT 2: I have just flashed the kernel via odin, and it finally got past the screen with the yellow triangle! However, it is now stuck on the second screen which shows the 'S' logo with the words 'Samsung Galaxy SII' under it. Any more ideas?
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Can you boot to recovery? If so, you can try a factory reset/wipe data. You'll lose all your data, (not counting pictures/media) but at this point, do you have anything to lose?
ctomgee said:
Can you boot to recovery? If so, you can try a factory reset/wipe data. You'll lose all your data, (not counting pictures/media) but at this point, do you have anything to lose?
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I just tried that, i can boot into the new cwm - have nothing to lose since i've only had it for about 3 days - however even after the wipe data, cache and dalvik it is still stuck on the 'S' screen now
Carlover1998 said:
I just tried that, i can boot into the new cwm - have nothing to lose since i've only had it for about 3 days - however even after the wipe data, cache and dalvik it is still stuck on the 'S' screen now
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Well, now I'd say you need to flash a full firmware. You said you downloaded I9100PXXLPH from here? Should work. But you'll no longer be rooted, and you won't have CWM recovery.
How did you get into this in the first place? You wanted CWM recovery?
ctomgee said:
Well, now I'd say you need to flash a full firmware. You said you downloaded I9100PXXLPH from here? Should work. But you'll no longer be rooted, and you won't have CWM recovery.
How did you get into this in the first place? You wanted CWM recovery?
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I will be sure to try that, and basically earlier today i rooted it successfully, and then i had to get CWM onto it so i could start flashing new ROMs etc, and i tried installing CWM via that method that has now caused all of this
Never the less i will try your suggestion, so should i basically mount usb from CWM, then copy the firmware over to the phone, unmount, and then wipe, and then flash it finally?
EDIT: it wont allow me to mount USB in CWM
can i just flash the ZIP using odin in download mode, or does it have to be a .tar file?
Carlover1998 said:
I will be sure to try that, and basically earlier today i rooted it successfully, and then i had to get CWM onto it so i could start flashing new ROMs etc, and i tried installing CWM via that method that has now caused all of this
Never the less i will try your suggestion, so should i basically mount usb from CWM, then copy the firmware over to the phone, unmount, and then wipe, and then flash it finally?
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No. That download is for a package that must be flashed while the phone is in download mode. That will require you to use a computer, and a flashing tool, such as Odin or Heimdall.
ctomgee said:
No. That download is for a package that must be flashed while the phone is in download mode. That will require you to use a computer, and a flashing tool, such as Odin or Heimdall.
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How would I go about flashing it in download mode, i really have no idea as I don't think you can flash zip files in odin, forgive me for all of the questions I really appreciate your help!
EDIT: I have unzipped the file and hooray lies in it the .tar.md5 file! I am in the middle of flashing this and will report back on results
Thanks a lot guys!!
THANKS GUYS FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP, my SII is now working fully again! Cheers to all that helped, flashing the stock firmware worked with wipe/cache
Can't thank you enough!
Last thing if you don't mind, i want to root it again using this: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582)
Now after that, how can i install CWM without getting into the mess i got into today? cheers!
Nope, I think that's for GB. For easy root use method 1 from 1st guide in my signature.
Stileth said:
Nope, I think that's for GB. For easy root use method 1 from 1st guide in my signature.
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But it appears that this will not give you permanent CWM recovery. Which is what I think he wants.
ctomgee said:
But it appears that this will not give you permanent CWM recovery. Which is what I think he wants.
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Well I think Chainfire's CF-Root kernels (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399) are not for i9100P, so not sure if he can achieve permanent CWM recovery. Anyway if he don't plan to flash every hour new ROM he should be fine with latest temporary CWM 6: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840223 although will ask Phil about compatibility.

[Q] E: Cant mount sdcard

Hi,
I flashed CM10 yesterday and then everything was fine,
but today when i just switch into CWM recovery mode and did reboot system and now i am stuck on Boot screen...
Nothings working..
I tried clearing dalvik cache and all that stuff but no luck...
i checked the log and founf that its showing following error :
"E: Cant mount sdcard"
have i messed up anything?
help please....
have you tried removing sd card and putting it back in? Also try another sdcard. Also re flash your Rom
Flash rom using odin...will get things back to normal.....
And format the sd card b4 inserting it back in
Hit THANKS.button if m any help
~RR
apollopayne said:
have you tried removing sd card and putting it back in? Also try another sdcard. Also re flash your Rom
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I tried every possible thing i was knowing...
i tried removing battery and kept the phone for 10 mins - dint work
i tried wipe cache, dalvik - dint work..
CWM is giving error for both sdcard and internal sdcard...
debanikonline said:
Flash rom using odin...will get things back to normal.....
And format the sd card b4 inserting it back in
Hit THANKS.button if m any help
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I think its the last option left..
just thought if anyone has any other solution than flashing rom thru odin...
and yes i am facing issues with my memory card too... 32 GB memory card..
dspPunk said:
I think its the last option left..
just thought if anyone has any other solution than flashing rom thru odin...
and yes i am facing issues with my memory card too... 32 GB memory card..
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Did you use Rom Manager to boot to recovery? I don't know if it's the same on i9100 but the i777 has issues with Rom Manger, with the recovery part of the kernel. I know CM comes with, I haven't researched it but maybe something to look into...... It kinda sounds like you formatted the ROM. GL
snipe2nite said:
Did you use Rom Manager to boot to recovery? I don't know if it's the same on i9100 but the i777 has issues with Rom Manger, with the recovery part of the kernel. I know CM comes with, I haven't researched it but maybe something to look into...... It kinda sounds like you formatted the ROM. GL
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Yes i used Rom manager to boot into recovery...
can u suggest any possible fix for this??
Flash siyah kernel via odin and that should give you a fresh copy of clock work recovery if its corrupt?
Rom manager is nothing but trouble.It done the same thing to my x10i and my sg2.
It took several hours to get them back to running cwm(so I could restore my nand backups).
I think I used doom lords easy rooting kit for one and Odin for the other.
I've done a lot of stuff on several phones and I can state that after using RM it left the phones as close to full brick as you can get........lol
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theunderling said:
Rom manager is nothing but trouble.It done the same thing to my x10i and my sg2.
It took several hours to get them back to running cwm(so I could restore my nand backups).
I think I used doom lords easy rooting kit for one and Odin for the other.
I've done a lot of stuff on several phones and I can state that after using RM it left the phones as close to full brick as you can get........lol
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Ohh... I think then i have to do the last option only... i will flash a fresh kernel only...
Good luck.Its all the errors that crop up that are the problem.Hopefully you wont get them,but I had at least another 2 that sprung up.....,..lol
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dspPunk said:
Ohh... I think then i have to do the last option only... i will flash a fresh kernel only...
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Yup, there's your problem. Rom Manager flashes incompatible kernel.
Simply boot into download mode and flash Siyah kernel and you will be back up and running.
Sorry mate it dint work... I flashed siyah kernel and now the phone doesnt proceed further from Siyah kernel logo...
can any one provide me way to flash a rom using odin...
i can use CWM... not even with the hard key combination...
only way left is i guess Odin..
Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format...
is there a way out?
TheATHEiST said:
Yup, there's your problem. Rom Manager flashes incompatible kernel.
Simply boot into download mode and flash Siyah kernel and you will be back up and running.
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Sorry mate it dint work... I flashed siyah kernel and now the phone doesnt proceed further from Siyah kernel logo...
can any one provide me way to flash a rom using odin...
i can use CWM... not even with the hard key combination...
only way left is i guess Odin..
Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format...
is there a way out
dspPunk said:
Sorry mate it dint work... I flashed siyah kernel and now the phone doesnt proceed further from Siyah kernel logo...
can any one provide me way to flash a rom using odin...
i can use CWM... not even with the hard key combination...
only way left is i guess Odin..
Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format...
is there a way out
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Flash CF-ROOT kernel for your kernel version
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
"Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format..."
Because you should unzip them, shouldn't you?
przemcio510 said:
"Odin cannot flash .zip formats and all the rom downlodables are in .ZIP format..."
Because you should unzip them, shouldn't you?
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yes even after i unzip it i cant find any TAR file inside it...
it consist of following folder and one .IMG file :
META-INF
system
boot.img file
Now you tell me what can i do with this??!!
Jokesy said:
Flash CF-ROOT kernel for your kernel version
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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CF ROOT kernel for kernel version??
Hi try this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21659039 I got stuck on boot animation to RM and this guide fixed it. There is a full recovery package and guide included but it will wipe your device as it uses the CSC partition of odin. Read it thoroughly and see if it helps in your situation. All the best.
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dspPunk said:
CF ROOT kernel for kernel version??
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Wrong info, sorry OP for the confusion
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

Problem while saving actual ROM in CWM Recovery

Hello,
I've tried to make a nandroid backup with the CWM-Recovery today.
But it says that it cannot access a special folder of the system.
Here are the displayed Logs:
-- Copying media files...
Successfully copied meida files.
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Updating application ...
Successfully updated application.
-- Applying Multi-CSC ...
Installing Multi-CSC
Can't access to '/system/csc/XEG/system'.
Successfully applied multi-CSC
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Now my Question is if the saving Process was successful or if the error says that it was unsuccessful and how can i repair it then.
Thank to all.
Oimel1987 said:
Hello,
I've tried to make a nandroid backup with the CWM-Recovery today.
But it says that it cannot access a special folder of the system.
Here are the displayed Logs:
Now my Question is if the saving Process was successful or if the error says that it was unsuccessful and how can i repair it then.
Thank to all.
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Which kernel u use?
Did u try it with another one or at least another version?
CHEERS
Hannibal226 said:
Which kernel u use?
Did u try it with another one or at least another version?
CHEERS
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I am using the default Kernel of my Android Device.
The Device is the 1&1 Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100.
My Kernel version is:
2.6.35.7-I9100BHKJ1-CL630390 [email protected] #2
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I don't know how to change the Kernel.
I've installed only an root exploit that I've found on the web.
Oimel1987 said:
I don't know how to change the Kernel.
I've installed only an root exploit that I've found on the web.
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- Download the 5.92 version from here: http://dorimanx.shine.sk/
- Copy the file to ur phone (internal or external sd card)
- Go into recovery menu and then choose "install .zip from sd card" (then internal or external, where u placed it)
- flash it
- reboot
After this u r using the Dorimanx kernel.
Now try the backup in CWM again
CHEERS
Hannibal226 said:
- Download the 5.92 version from here: dormiax
- Copy the file to ur phone (internal or external sd card)
- Go into recovery menu and then choose "install .zip from sd card" (then internal or external, where u placed it)
- flash it
- reboot
After this u r using the Dorimanx kernel.
Now try the backup in CWM again
CHEERS
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OK i could try, but why does this come in that kernel version? And is the backup altough there is that error successful ?
CHEERS
Hannibal226 said:
- Download the 5.92 version from here: http://dorimanx.shine.sk/
- Copy the file to ur phone (internal or external sd card)
- Go into recovery menu and then choose "install .zip from sd card" (then internal or external, where u placed it)
- flash it
- reboot
After this u r using the Dorimanx kernel.
Now try the backup in CWM again
CHEERS
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Does that kernel work on GB?.
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Oimel1987 said:
OK i could try, but why does this come in that kernel version? And is the backup altough there is that error successful ?
CHEERS
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Can't say if this fix the prob, but try it.
And yes all kernels with CWM support the nandroid backup
CHEERS
theunderling said:
Does that kernel work on GB?.
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As I remind all ICS kernels worked also on GB.
Only problems where JB kernels with Mali driver.
CHEERS
Hannibal226 said:
Can't say if this fix the prob, but try it.
And yes all kernels with CWM support the nandroid backup
CHEERS
As I remind all ICS kernels worked also on GB.
Only problems where JB kernels with Mali driver.
CHEERS
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Okay. But does this error say to me that the nandroid backupping was unsuccessful or can i handle it like a notice so that I've got a correct nandroid backup un my system ?
I think it just "aborts" if it fails.
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theunderling said:
I think it just "aborts" if it fails.
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Is there a way to check that ?
I don't want to install a new kernel when it already works with the old one
They are stored in clockworkmod>backup folder.So successful ones should be there...
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theunderling said:
They are stored in clockworkmod>backup folder.So successful ones should be there...
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OK. I don't have this folder on my System. So I think it is either an application error so that it would not create that folder or it is not created because the backup doesn't run complete.
Oimel1987 said:
Is there a way to check that ?
I don't want to install a new kernel when it already works with the old one
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I think u won't get further with this kernel.
It's written that it isn't possible to get into the CSC.
So maybe it's because the kernel is not able to OR because soemthing wrong with the CSC.
Backup all ur important data to PC and try, or u can life without a nandroid backup
CHEERS
Hannibal226 said:
I think u won't get further with this kernel.
It's written that it isn't possible to get into the CSC.
So maybe it's because the kernel is not able to OR because soemthing wrong with the CSC.
Backup all ur important data to PC and try, or u can life without a nandroid backup
CHEERS
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Okay. I saw in my Smartphone, that everytime I've tried to start the CWM Recovery it was landing in the Android System Recovery. It doesn't matter when I start the Backupping over the ROM-Manager or over the 3-Button-Mehtod. I don't come into the CWM Recovery.
My installed Verison is the 3.0.0.x version for Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100). When I choose the Samsung Galaxy S2 (galaxys2) CWM Recovery version, then i am coming into the CWM recovery tool but then it hang with that message
verifying update package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
installation aborted.
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Any way to fix that ?
Should I unroot my Firmware perhaps firstly and reroot it with odin before i start it again ?
Thanks for your help.
CHEERS
Oimel1987 said:
Okay. I saw in my Smartphone, that everytime I've tried to start the CWM Recovery it was landing in the Android System Recovery. It doesn't matter when I start the Backupping over the ROM-Manager or over the 3-Button-Mehtod. I don't come into the CWM Recovery.
My installed Verison is the 3.0.0.x version for Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100). When I choose the Samsung Galaxy S2 (galaxys2) CWM Recovery version, then i am coming into the CWM recovery tool but then it hang with that message
Any way to fix that ?
Should I unroot my Firmware perhaps firstly and reroot it with odin before i start it again ?
Thanks for your help.
CHEERS
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Hm no answer right now. Can anybody check my last post please.
Thank your for helping me.
Right,with what you are saying you do not have permanent cwm and you mention rom manager.That doesnt work properly with s2 so if I was you I would
Flash that kernel mentioned earlier or
Get siyah 2.6.14 .tar kernel and flash it using odin
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Phone stuck on boot loop (semi brick)

Hi my phone is stuck on a boot loop and is only showing the logo.
Its NOT rooted, is there anyway i can recover apps and data of it?
Thanks
akz007 said:
Hi my phone is stuck on a boot loop and is only showing the logo.
Its NOT rooted, is there anyway i can recover apps and data of it?
Thanks
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Don't think you can recover data. Flash stock via Odin
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jumper62 said:
Don't think you can recover data. Flash stock via Odin
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LOL!!!
First of all, Are you able to boot into recovery mode?
If so you can use it! Even flash CWM! And boot Android as always (probabliy you'll lose your apps and data but can revive your device without using Odin)
Viper The Ripper said:
LOL!!!
First of all, Are you able to boot into recovery mode?
If so you can use it! Even flash CWM! And boot Android as always (probabliy you'll lose your apps and data but can revive your device without using Odin)
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I can get on to android system recovery <3e>
akz007 said:
I can get on to android system recovery <3e>
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It will be usefull!
You can make wipe factory reset with the default recovery, but I advice you flash Acegingeroot.zip and CWM 5.0.26.FIX, if you use the stock recovery you'll lose all your apps and data but if you use CWM you can make a nandroid!! ie you could backup all your ROM (apps and data incluided)!!
Which android version are you using? I guess your device is a S5830, right?
Viper The Ripper said:
It will be usefull!
You can make wipe factory reset with the default recovery, but I advice you flash Acegingeroot.zip and CWM 5.0.26.FIX, if you use the stock recovery you'll all your apps and data but if you use CWM you can make a nandroid!! ie you could backup all your ROM (apps and data incluided)!!
Which android version are you using? I guess your device is a S5830, right?
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Thanks for the reply. Do you mean if i use stock recovery i will lose apps? I will try flash Acegingeroot.zip and CWM 5.0.26.FIX. It is a S5830i
akz007 said:
thanks for the reply. Do you mean if i use stock recovery i will lose apps? I will try flash acegingeroot.zip and cwm 5.0.26.fix. It is a s5830i
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woooooooooooooooooooooooooooopps!!!!
Stop here right now!!!!
You don't have the s5830 model!!!
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!! Why the people ask in the incorret thread!!! this is the s5830 thread!!!!
I'll help you, take this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552792
but next time go to the correct thread!! S5830 stuffs could damage S5830I devices because they have a different hardware!
Viper The Ripper said:
wooooooooooopps!!
Stop here!!!! Right now!
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LOL I could only get root on other file does not flash. I have stopped
akz007 said:
LOL I could only get root on other file does not flash. I have stopped
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read the post above there are s5830i stuffs!... luckily that is universal root method
Viper The Ripper said:
read the post above there are s5830i stuffs!... luckily that is universal root method
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Thank you. Sorry completely missed the 'i' I will install correct files now.
akz007 said:
Thank you. Sorry completely missed the 'i' I will install correct files now.
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OK! when you'll flash the correct files, try to boot into CWM recovery and do a backup!!! and all your data will be saved in your sdcard
Viper The Ripper said:
OK! when you'll flash the correct files, try to boot into CWM recovery and do a backup!!! and all your data will be saved in your sdcard
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i get an error while doing that:
Backing up daya...
Can't mount /data!
Any ideas why?
akz007 said:
i get an error while doing that:
Backing up daya...
Can't mount /data!
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What a strange thing... I've S5830 and I've never had to mount nothing when I've done a backup :S. Maybe because you are't root yet?¿ I don't know, but you can try to ask in the S5830I thread or to mount manually data partition
Go to mounts and storage, mount data partition and then try again
If it doesn't work or you don't want to try it, I should't advice you, so I'm sorry go to the correct thread and ask for it
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What a strange thing... I've S5830 and I've never had to mount nothing when I've done a backup :S. Maybe because you are't root yet?¿ I don't know, but you can try to ask in the S5830I thread or to mount manually data partition
Go to mounts and storage, mount data partition and then try again
If it doesn't work or you don't want to try it, I should't advice you, so I'm sorry go to the correct thread and ask for it
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I have rooted. when i mount manually i get the same error :/ Thank you for your help though
akz007 said:
I have rooted. when i mount manually i get the same error :/ Thank you for your help though
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I think is a root trouble, try flashing the correct root file if you doesn't have root permission you can't mount partitions, anyway if it doesn't work I can't continue helping you, ask for your problem in the correct thread (S5830I)
Viper The Ripper said:
I think is a root trouble, try flashing the correct root file if you doesn't have root permission you can't mount partitions, anyway I can't continue helping you, ask for your problem in the correct thread (S5830I)
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Thanks you
akz007 said:
Thanks you
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You are welcome
I've already asked to the moderators to move this thread to the correct section, so wait here, without open a new one
Thread moved
Thread has been moved to the correct section
You should find it easier to find an answer now.
Kind regards
Lady Android
Forum Moderator
Thank You @Lady Android
And now, if you're getting problem in mounting /data
You will have to flash stock ROM through Odin
See the FAQ Thread in this section
iamareebjamal said:
Thank You @Lady Android
And now, if you're getting problem in mounting /data
You will have to flash stock ROM through Odin
See the FAQ Thread in this section
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But Akz007 need to save his currently ROM data, flashing stock is the easy way...

[Q] [HELP] Formatted system and SDcard

background info:
samsung galaxy s3 i9300. Rooted with cyanogenmod Installer: http://beta.download.cyanogenmod.org/install
A while ago I tried flashing a costum rom, however i wasnt fully satistied so went back to cyanogenmod. My SDcard space went from 11gb to 2gb left. I went to recovery (CWM Touch) and formatted system and sdcard (which was a huge mistake I believe). As far as I know, I have no rom installed right now after the format. Ive downloaded MIUI and put it on my external SD and tried flashing it from my external SD. After wiping dalvik, cache and factory reset flashing went well. When I press reboot device CWM says "root access is missing, root device?" Now there are 2 options: "no" and "yes root device (/system/xbin/su)". Both options result in my phone stuck at the boot animation.
I thought because I had no root, I had to flash a stock rom. So I downloaded a stock rom and tried flashing it. CWM said "installation aborted". So right now Im kind of clueless. Can anyone help me and tell me what to do? Ive been searchin this forum for quite a long time now. Any help would be appreciated.
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Tried deleting data?
Choristav said:
Tried deleting data?
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yap, there was a lot of data I couldnt access. I wanted to clear the whole SD and flash a new rom so I could basically start over again with a fresh new SD
Which stock rom you installed??
And are you able to flash that miui rom you talking about now??
If it asks fit root just click no.. That's a problem I guess with the recovery not detecting root but you still have it.. just not into your rom by clicking no... then if you don't have root you can flash a supersu file through recovery..
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Can u try using odin?
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Yes, unless it is a repackaged stock rom you must use odin, not CWM to flash it. You could try using archie's rom or one of Wanam's in CWM. Or download a repacked stock that is flashable in CWM.
kunal1540 said:
Which stock rom you installed??
And are you able to flash that miui rom you talking about now??
If it asks fit root just click no.. That's a problem I guess with the recovery not detecting root but you still have it.. just not into your rom by clicking no... then if you don't have root you can flash a supersu file through recovery..
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I believe Ive tried flashing this stock rom
https://romhut.com/download/rom/51c4d86e79792
Yes the MIUI rom has been flashed "succesfully". Only thing is when I reboot my phone, it gets stuck at this screen:
http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q539/Rushabh_Kothari/800_00098.png. The phone has been rooted before as Ive been flashing several roms before.
Can u try using odin?
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Ehm im not familiar with Odin. I used Cyanogenmod Installer to install CM. From then I installed CWM and flashed other Roms
Good news guys, I flashed CM and boot went well. Thanks for your time and help. Thread can be closed

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