easiest Rooting method gs2 ics? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

im sorry about this noob question but im new to this forum and have not received it yet however im just trying to do my homework first!
after seeking out many rooting methods this seems the easiest http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=29347388 so here is my predicament the firmware is on ics and if i use this method can i go on to install jb roms without flashing basebands etc.. , i know it might be a silly question but with other devices i have had i had to unlock the bootloader howerver i understand its not required on gs2 ? also is there a easier rooting method? without using odin

yeahh...
go to this thread Philz kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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1eyedmonster said:
im sorry about this noob question but im new to this forum and have not received it yet however im just trying to do my homework first!
after seeking out many rooting methods this seems the easiest http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=29347388 so here is my predicament the firmware is on ics and if i use this method can i go on to install jb roms without flashing basebands etc.. , i know it might be a silly question but with other devices i have had i had to unlock the bootloader howerver i understand its not required on gs2 ? also is there a easier rooting method? without using odin
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Be careful if you are on version 4.0.4,It has EMMC brick bug.

vish91 said:
Be careful if you are on version 4.0.4,It has EMMC brick bug.
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If I officially update to jellybean will that get rid of this bug?
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paranoidisc said:
yeahh...
go to this thread Philz kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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Am I right to presume that I can flash this via sg2 recovery and it will replace the recovery with philz recovery
Also does this rooting method stop the emmc brick bug?
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I believe philz has patched that particular problem.....read the thread thoroughly and see if you can find reference to 'emmc cap erase command'.....I *think* this is the command code that causes the problems........
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Yes.
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Can you point me to the correct download lunk file for philz recovery
Thanx
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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Thanx to everyones advive rooted without any probs and now running a fully fledged SG2 on miui 5
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[Q] Stock Rom + CF-Root 6.4 = Device Status Modified

Hi,
Does anyone knows, how to resolve this problem?
When i flash with a stock rom, every thing is ok, but if i root it, the device status change.
In trakning this topic " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238&page=131" but looks like there is a lot of info....but nothing is working.
Thank you.
Because you've modified your device by flashing a custom kernel....modified device = modified status. Normal device = normal status.
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speedyjay said:
Because you've modified your device by flashing a custom kernel....modified device = modified status. Normal device = normal status.
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But im not flashing with a custom kernel, or least i think isn´t custom.
Download from, samsung-updates, the file >
Samsung-Updates.com-GT-I9300_DBT_1_20121003075632_s71z0mwh49.zip
In fact it is the CF-root-kernel
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Them the only solution is to wait for a new version of cf-Root.. right?
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cf-root isnt kernel schollar boys
GR0S said:
cf-root isnt kernel schollar boys
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He is correct cf root does not use a modified kernel to root S3s but you are still technically making adjustments to your s3 when you flash cf root. This is why u will always have modified status after rooting.
The 1st few paragraphs of the cf root thread probably explain it better than me lol
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Anything that replaces the recovery and and stock kernel is deemed "custom" although cf-root is based on the stock Samsung kernel, the fact you have to use Odin in order to flash it is deemed as "modifying" your device....hence the modified status
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SwiftSmoke said:
He is correct cf root does not use a modified kernel to root S3s but you are still technically making adjustments to your s3 when you flash cf root. This is why u will always have modified status after rooting.
The 1st few paragraphs of the cf root thread probably explain it better than me lol
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But the msg, only appears with JB.....
Ok, then what is the solution to have root, with JB, and not having, the device status modified.... just like before JB.
The "problem", we lost the Samsung updates...
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Losing Samsung updates is not a problem for XDA members we don't use the OTA or Kies route .
First job is to remove Kies and delete OTA app .
jje
KillerElohim said:
But the msg, only appears with JB.....
Ok, then what is the solution to have root, with JB, and not having, the device status modified.... just like before JB.
The "problem", we lost the Samsung updates...
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Ain't gonna happen its always been the way with s3 even on ics, you root and you will have a modified status. But as jjegan already said here on xda you don't worry about ota/kies updates just flash new versions through Odin software and your good to go.
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SwiftSmoke said:
Ain't gonna happen its always been the way with s3 even on ics, you root and you will have a modified status. But as jjegan already said here on xda you don't worry about ota/kies updates just flash new versions through Odin software and your good to go.
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Ok... Thank you.
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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...
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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!!!
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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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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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But you will need cwm or twrp...
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....which doesn't affect root

rooting I9100

hello everybody
my sister bought a new s2 and wants me to make it run on jellybam but as I'm not used to s2 (i have s3) i have no idea how to root the mobile and from where can i get cwm for s2
may anyone help me...i will be very thankful to you
N.B. it runs on 4.0.4 official now
You can flash PhilZ-kernel with built-in CWM recovery. Have a look at PhilZ-kernel thread to find the appropriate kernel for you.
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Read read read And don't try anything before you did.
AndDiSa said:
You can flash PhilZ-kernel with built-in CWM recovery. Have a look at PhilZ-kernel thread to find the appropriate kernel for you.
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from where can I get it?
does it require PC and odin or not?
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In http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 you can find your appropriate kernel, but you need to choose the right one, because the latest kernels are for JellyBean only.
No, you don't need Odin/heimdall and you don't' need a PC even if it's better to have one at hand when it comes to issues.
One hint: read and try to understand everything before flashing. If you are unsure, ask, otherwise there is a chance to brick the device, especially with 4.0.4 stock (-> brick bug)
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AndDiSa said:
In http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 you can find your appropriate kernel, but you need to choose the right one, because the latest kernels are for JellyBean only.
No, you don't need Odin/heimdall and you don't' need a PC even if it's better to have one at hand when it comes to issues.
One hint: read and try to understand everything before flashing. If you are unsure, ask, otherwise there is a chance to brick the device, especially with 4.0.4 stock (-> brick bug)
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okay thanks dude, but is there a safe one even if with a PC, I'm used to rooting and flashing recovery mods and kernels using PC and odin for my s3 and it is very safe and no chance of bricking the phone, so is there a similar way for s2 ?
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ahmed bahaa said:
okay thanks dude, but is there a safe one even if with a PC, I'm used to rooting and flashing recovery mods and kernels using PC and odin for my s3 and it is very safe and no chance of bricking the phone, so is there a similar way for s2 ?
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just download the 'Siyah kernel v 5.0.1' (.tar file for flash with Pc odin) from the link below and flash the same on ur phone using PC odin, it will root ur phone and install a working, brick free cwm recovery, which u can use to flash any custom rom/kernel of ur choice
Siyah Kernel v5.0.1
Sun90 said:
just download the 'Siyah kernel v 5.0.1' (.tar file for flash with Pc odin) from the link below and flash the same on ur phone using PC odin, it will root ur phone and install a working, brick free cwm recovery, which u can use to flash any custom rom/kernel of ur choice
Siyah Kernel v5.0.1
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thanks a lot bro, will give it a try today
btw im going to flash the latest jellybam on i9100 so will siyah have any problem regarding the ROM ? i mean will there be any lag or something ?
CWM matters, not the kernel you're actually on.
Of course if you're on 4.0.4's kernel you can't wipe.
Sent from...this is not even my S2
The Siyah kernel will be overwritten during the jellybam flash anyway......so as mentioned. ...the kernel doesn't matter/won't cause compatibility issues
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ok thanks a lot dudes that really helped a lot

[Q] How to Root and flash cwm

Hello guys, i'm new here on this device. I have GT-i9300 asian firmware and i would like to root and flash CWM.
Can someone show me how to do it, the easiest way for newbie ( example : when i was on N7000, what i did is just flashed safe kernel by Philz from system recovery and i have my phone rooted + CWM ). thank u before if someone can guide me or give me the link how to root + cwm for this device
dollyaja said:
Hello guys, i'm new here on this device. I have GT-i9300 asian firmware and i would like to root and flash CWM.
Can someone show me how to do it, the easiest way for newbie ( example : when i was on N7000, what i did is just flashed safe kernel by Philz from system recovery and i have my phone rooted + CWM ). thank u before if someone can guide me or give me the link how to root + cwm for this device
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911726
dollyaja said:
Hello guys, i'm new here on this device. I have GT-i9300 asian firmware and i would like to root and flash CWM.
Can someone show me how to do it, the easiest way for newbie ( example : when i was on N7000, what i did is just flashed safe kernel by Philz from system recovery and i have my phone rooted + CWM ). thank u before if someone can guide me or give me the link how to root + cwm for this device
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As always read the guides and stickies. Also YouTube might help
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chrismast said:
As always read the guides and stickies. Also YouTube might help
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my signal very bad here sir when day time..not even playing youtube having bad lags
Cf auto root mate not Cf root for use with pc odin.
Then for cwm flash philz recovery with mobile Odin.
I9100/I9300
mahendru1992 said:
Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911726
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Not this method. Im waiting for op /mod to give me edit rights.
In mean time go to general > sticky roll-up and read "understanding the basics" I have links in there for rooting
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Hi guys i'm new to the forum as well, i rooted my SIII (european version) some days ago using this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238 and worked great. It was pretty simple and quick, maybe u can use it too (not sure if asian firmware changes something)
Gambit14 said:
Hi guys i'm new to the forum as well, i rooted my SIII (european version) some days ago using this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238 and worked great. It was pretty simple and quick, maybe u can use it too (not sure if asian firmware changes something)
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Like I just said DO NOT use this method. Chainfire no longer supports it but worse than that, cwm it comes with does not prevent SDS. Do NOT use this method.
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rootSU said:
Like I just said DO NOT use this method. Chainfire no longer supports it but worse than that, cwm it comes with does not prevent SDS. Do NOT use this method.
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Sorry i didn't understand your advicing post :/
I didn't know that CWM version doesn't have SDS fix..so i guess i'll have to change it :/
Gambit14 said:
Sorry i didn't understand your advicing post :/
I didn't know that CWM version doesn't have SDS fix..so i guess i'll have to change it :/
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Only the new cwm are sds save. Try Philz touch for example.
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andrewwright said:
Cf auto root mate not Cf root for use with pc odin.
Then for cwm flash philz recovery with mobile Odin.
I9100/I9300
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How bout framaroot mate? Is it working?
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danierakes said:
How bout framaroot mate? Is it working?
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Older roms only it seems
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chrismast said:
Only the new cwm are sds save. Try Philz touch for example.
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Thanks, i flashed the new cwm that should have SDS fix
So i guess it should be fine to use the cf root and then just update the recovery, right? i mean there's not a big chance of sds on first recovery use
Gambit14 said:
Thanks, i flashed the new cwm that should have SDS fix
So i guess it should be fine to use the cf root and then just update the recovery, right? i mean there's not a big chance of sds on first recovery use
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That's exactly the same as using cf auto root. So why not just use that?
Or just flash recovery if you don't need root. You don't need root if you're flashing a custom rom.
This is ALL covered in general > sticky roll-up > understanding the basics before rooting
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rootSU said:
That's exactly the same as using cf auto root. So why not just use that?
Or just flash recovery if you don't need root. You don't need root if you're flashing a custom rom.
This is ALL covered in general > sticky roll-up > understanding the basics before rooting
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Yes sir, thanks, i know that, i was just wondering about the risk of cf root
Finally, got rooted and cwm with philz cwm, didnt worked with recovery mode methode, so im using odin, and flash the superuser from philz touch recovery. Thanks a lot for your help guys, sorry for lots questions
One more guys, which custom rom closest to with stock tw but good for gaming and daily, and what kernel suits well for them. *I like miui if its possible*
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Try them all. What rom / best rom discussion is not allowed
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rootSU said:
Try them all. What rom / best rom discussion is not allowed
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Well, I think I'm on stock with rooted only here sir,can u give me advice,if I wanna get more performance,which custom kernel suits for stock with so very minimum or non bugs.
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dollyaja said:
Well, I think I'm on stock with rooted only here sir,can u give me advice,if I wanna get more performance,which custom kernel suits for stock with so very minimum or non bugs.
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I cannot advise as what suits me may not suit you, however if you're interested what I use - there are links in my signature.
dollyaja said:
Finally, got rooted and cwm with philz cwm, didnt worked with recovery mode methode, so im using odin, and flash the superuser from philz touch recovery. Thanks a lot for your help guys, sorry for lots questions
One more guys, which custom rom closest to with stock tw but good for gaming and daily, and what kernel suits well for them. *I like miui if its possible*
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I guess the best thing is to check the main features of latest stable roms (based on stock firmware if you want all samsung features) and then try the ones you like the most..
I wanted to try android 4.3 and eliminate all the samsung (mostly useless for me) stuff, so i checked some threads in the forum and now i'm trying the supernexus 3 rom, it's pretty good, with not many customizations, but very lightweight..

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