I have S3 GT-I9300.
It's probably the 10th time I am asking for help on XDA. I have been trying to install CyanogenMod and other custom ROMs from 6 months with no luck. The problem is whenever I install 1 of the custom ROM I lose my network. I have also tried flashing the modem of JustArchi with no luck. I am dying to taste a custom ROM. It would be greatly appreciated if anybody would help.
Thanks in anticipation.
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you lost your imei if you have previous version of stock backed up you should restore it from recovery
If u flash original stock ROM your signal is OK?
You need to restore the efs files to restore the IMEI, do you have a EFS backup?
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Install this stock rom first..
http://samsung-updates.com/details/27048/Galaxy_S_3_International/GT-I9300/XEH/I9300XXUGND1.html
Then check if all good .. install custom recovery then install custom Roms enjoy !
And please MAKE EVER A NANDROID AND EFS BACKUP, be lucky
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JAlfredoP said:
You need to restore the efs files to restore the IMEI, do you have a EFS backup?
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I have tried EFS backup as well with no luck
tahasmarty said:
Install this stock rom first..
http://samsung-updates.com/details/27048/Galaxy_S_3_International/GT-I9300/XEH/I9300XXUGND1.html
Then check if all good .. install custom recovery then install custom Roms enjoy !
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I had the stock rom installed before installing CM
antimo84c said:
If u flash original stock ROM your signal is OK?
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Yes everything works fine then
abubakarsohail said:
I have tried EFS backup as well with no luck
I had the stock rom installed before installing CM
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Install the one i send you...
tahasmarty said:
Install the one i send you...
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Fine I will install it and report back
Flash those two files and wipe data cahce and install cyanogenmod and flash the modem file again
tahasmarty said:
Install the one i send you...
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Can I download the same rom from sammobile?
berksems said:
Flash those two files and wipe data cahce and install cyanogenmod and flash the modem file again
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Still no luck bro!
Have you formated modem/efs ? I personally never done that allso make sure you're on the latest [insert recovery of choice here] version? Allso how can you have imei and network on samsung based rom and not have them on CM? Check on samsung rom if imei is the same as the one behind the battery or on the box you've bought your phone.
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Also next time write in Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting or General, this isn't development related, you're just experiencing android zero issues.
EP21 said:
Have you formated modem/efs ? I personally never done that allso make sure you're on the latest [insert recovery of choice here] version? Allso how can you have imei and network on samsung based rom and not have them on CM? Check on samsung rom if imei is the same as the one behind the battery or on the box you've bought your phone.
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Also next time write in Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting or General, this isn't development related, you're just experiencing android zero issues.
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I dont know how I have formatted the modem/efs. I just wipe data cache before installing the rom. I am using philz_touch_6.48.4-i9300. The IMEI on the rom is same as that on the back of the phone.
Sorry I didn't notice that I posted in the wrong place. How am I supposed to move it to the right place.
This has been answered multiple times, there is a thread about that, it's all about patched kernel/modem, also, you're posting this in wrong forum, there is Q&A for that!
Use boeffla and patched modem, but first return to stock, i guarantee it will work.
Steps:
Flash stock: Stock 4.3
Flash Boeffla (sammy version): Boeffla 5.3
Flash patched modem. Modem
-> Till here you got to have your network back.
Then flash your desired AOSP ROM, and then flash a patched kernel like Boeffla (for AOSP, but watch out, there are CM and Omni based roms, so is Boeffla kernel, if you use CM, download for CM), because only patched kernel can read a patched modem. When you do that you don't have to flash patched modem again because CM/AOSP based ROMs do not wipe modem.
And remember BACKUP EFS
And if IMEI is ok you don't have to restore EFS, you only restore it when your imei is 0000... or 0049..., for Emergency calls only and Baseband unknown follow my steps.
Just follow these steps and you're good to go.
Someone should make this sticky.
lsalamun said:
This has been answered multiple times, there is a thread about that, it's all about patched kernel/modem, also, you're posting this in wrong forum, there is Q&A for that!
Use boeffla and patched modem, but first return to stock, i guarantee it will work.
Steps:
Flash stock: Stock 4.3
Flash Boeffla (sammy version): Boeffla 5.3
Flash patched modem. Modem
-> Till here you got to have your network back.
Then flash your desired AOSP ROM, and then flash a patched kernel like Boeffla (for AOSP, but watch out, there are CM and Omni based roms, so is Boeffla kernel, if you use CM, download for CM), because only patched kernel can read a patched modem. When you do that you don't have to flash patched modem again because CM/AOSP based ROMs do not wipe modem.
And remember BACKUP EFS
And if IMEI is ok you don't have to restore EFS, you only restore it when your imei is 0000... or 0049..., for Emergency calls only and Baseband unknown follow my steps.
Just follow these steps and you're good to go.
Someone should make this sticky.
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I will give it a shot after some time and report back again
Just tell me is it compulsory to flash the stock rom you mentioned or I can flash any stock rom? Also I would be thankful if you would give me the link for Boeffla CM based kernel
abubakarsohail said:
I will give it a shot after some time and report back again
Just tell me is it compulsory to flash the stock rom you mentioned or I can flash any stock rom? Also I would be thankful if you would give me the link for Boeffla CM based kernel
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Well, no, you can flash any stock rom, as long it is 4.3 based, you can see that under this thread you have many more stock, deodexed cwm falshable roms based on 4.3 by JustArchi, i linked you that because it is easier to flash in CWM then via Odin, but again, your choice.
As off Boeffla, here you can download all versions, recmmended are latest stable:
http://www.boeffla-kernel.de/index.php/2012-10-31-06-13-16
You can see there are for Samsung 4.3/4.4, and Omnirom based or CM based all the way down. (double check if you will run omnirom or cm based rom).
abubakarsohail said:
I have S3 GT-I9300.
It's probably the 10th time I am asking for help on XDA. I have been trying to install CyanogenMod and other custom ROMs from 6 months with no luck. The problem is whenever I install 1 of the custom ROM I lose my network. I have also tried flashing the modem of JustArchi with no luck. I am dying to taste a custom ROM. It would be greatly appreciated if anybody would help.
Thanks in anticipation.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA Free mobile app
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Try flashing my rom, my rom has the stock kernel. Which holds the drivers. Try it out and let me know if it helped you out
la2o said:
Try flashing my rom, my rom has the stock kernel. Which holds the drivers. Try it out and let me know if it helped you out
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And where is your rom?
Related
I recently heard about PAC MAN ROM 4.2.2 for Galaxy GT I9100 which is hybrid of different ROMs like Paranoid, CynogenMod etc. I wanted to know how much stable is this ROM in terms of performance and battery life. Additionally, is custom kernel and CWM required to install this ROM or simply flashing the new ROM will do the job? I really am looking forward to installing this ROM in my phone
I have rooted S2 GT I 9100 with official 4.1.2, stock recovery and stock kernel.
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ssanjy said:
I wanted to know how much stable is this ROM in terms of performance and battery life.
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That depends on each user mate. I suggest you read user opinions in the ROM's thread to find out.
ssanjy said:
Additionally, is custom kernel and CWM required to install this ROM or simply flashing the new ROM will do the job? I really am looking forward to installing this ROM in my phone
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Like all custom ROMs, PACman ROM requires CWM and root. You don't need a custom kernel per se, but flashing a custom kernel is the best way to get root as well as CWM.
immortalneo said:
That depends on each user mate. I suggest you read user opinions in the ROM's thread to find out.
Like all custom ROMs, PACman ROM requires CWM and root. You don't need a custom kernel per se, but flashing a custom kernel is the best way to get root as well as CWM.
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Can you please suggest me a stable custom Kernel that would be comparatively safe for my device GT I9100. I would be quite glad if you would help me with it...:good:
In discussing about the kernel in this thread in post# 619 pg 62 Viper has suggested me with Philz Kernel and FAQs of PacMan ROM, they suggest Dorimax Kernel for my device. So, are these kernel better in performance than the stock kernel or not and does performance of ROM depend upon kernel as well? Since I can backup my ROM and flash new ROM with temporary CWM, I am thinking of using it instead of other custom kernel so as not to mess up with my stock kernel.
ssanjy said:
Can you please suggest me a stable custom Kernel that would be comparatively safe for my device GT I9100. I would be quite glad if you would help me with it...:good:
In discussing about the kernel in this thread in post# 619 pg 62 Viper has suggested me with Philz Kernel and FAQs of PacMan ROM, they suggest Dorimax Kernel for my device. So, are these kernel better in performance than the stock kernel or not and does performance of ROM depend upon kernel as well? Since I can backup my ROM and flash new ROM with temporary CWM, I am thinking of using it instead of other custom kernel so as not to mess up with my stock kernel.
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Actually all custom kernels are safe. Just make sure (by reading the instructions) you flash the compatible one.
Philz-kernel for example cannot be used with PAC. Just try the stock kernel. If you don't like it, you can try (for example) Dorimanx kernel.
Donnie Sins said:
Actually all custom kernels are safe. Just make sure (by reading the instructions) you flash the compatible one.
Philz-kernel for example cannot be used with PAC. Just try the stock kernel. If you don't like it, you can try (for example) Dorimanx kernel.
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So if I want to try different ROMs can Dorimanx do the job for me? And since my device is already rooted do I need to unroot first before flashing new kernel which have rooting functionality?
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ssanjy said:
So if I want to try different ROMs can Dorimanx do the job for me? And since my device is already rooted do I need to unroot first before flashing new kernel which have rooting functionality?
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No you don't need to un-root and like her said.......read the instructions and search forums for specific kernals for specific ROMs. I'm not sure but I don't think dorimanx is compatible with ALL ROMs.
Anyone clarify?
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Flashing Kernels
cowen2006 said:
No you don't need to un-root and like her said.......read the instructions and search forums for specific kernals for specific ROMs. I'm not sure but I don't think dorimanx is compatible with ALL ROMs.
Anyone clarify?
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So just like flashing ROMs we can flash different kernels as per our need simply by installing the respective compatible kernels right?
ssanjy said:
So just like flashing ROMs we can flash different kernels as per our need simply by installing the respective compatible kernels right?
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True:thumbup:
Restoring to stock
After flashing PACMan version of 4.2.2, if I need to for warranty, can I simply go to CWM recovery and restore previously created backup of my stock ROM?
ssanjy said:
After flashing PACMan version of 4.2.2, if I need to for warranty, can I simply go to CWM recovery and restore previously created backup of my stock ROM?
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No, you need to do a back up to your pc first using kies preferably.....this will make sure its put back to stock standard for warranty purposes.
I thought s2/i9100's were too old to be warrant'd now?
Error in /emmc/...while flashing Pac Man 4.2
I tried to flash PacMan 4.2 but encountered problem. Posted my issue in this thread but no solution received yet.
Got error message something like
"assert failed get prop ("ro.product.device") == "galaxys2" ||getprop("ro.buil.product")==galaxys2.....Error in /emmc/[file location]....Installation aborted..."
Tried to flash pac_i9100_4.2-milestone.1.release_20130806-205645.zip (MD5sum: 5e569d28ae20c0dbb45c71a212a35ce4)
I searched the forum but some say its problem with CWM recovery and others tell about corrupted file. I downloaded file twice incl previous release of the ROM. I even explored the zipped file and could navigate to most of the folders which I think that suggests that file is fine (no corrupted download).
I used temporary CWM v. 6.0.1.4. Should I try Dorimanx Kernel as the developer of ROM suggests the kernel for the ROM.
I currently have official JB 4.1.2, stock recovery and kernel. GT I9100.
ssanjy said:
I tried to flash PacMan 4.2 but encountered problem. Posted my issue in this thread but no solution received yet.
Got error message something like
"assert failed get prop ("ro.product.device") == "galaxys2" ||getprop("ro.buil.product")==galaxys2.....Error in /emmc/[file location]....Installation aborted..."
Tried to flash pac_i9100_4.2-milestone.1.release_20130806-205645.zip (MD5sum: 5e569d28ae20c0dbb45c71a212a35ce4)
I searched the forum but some say its problem with CWM recovery and others tell about corrupted file. I downloaded file twice incl previous release of the ROM. I even explored the zipped file and could navigate to most of the folders which I think that suggests that file is fine (no corrupted download).
I used temporary CWM v. 6.0.1.4. Should I try Dorimanx Kernel as the developer of ROM suggests the kernel for the ROM.
I currently have official JB 4.1.2, stock recovery and kernel. GT I9100.
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Use 'Philz' Kernel (tar file for ODIN Flash) to root ur phone and then use its recovery to install any custom rom of ur choice
Sun90 said:
Use 'Philz' Kernel (tar file for ODIN Flash) to root ur phone and then use its recovery to install any custom rom of ur choice
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I have rooted my device by flashing zip file. And according to Donnie Sins in post#4 in this thread suggested that Philz-kernel cannot be used with PAC. Now I am more confused....:laugh::laugh::good:
ssanjy said:
I have rooted my device by flashing zip file. And according to Donnie Sins in post#4 in this thread suggested that Philz-kernel cannot be used with PAC. Now I am more confused....:laugh::laugh::good:
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Lol, i said to install 'Philz' kernel so that u can use its recovery to flash PAC after that the 'Philz' kernel will be replaced by the one that comes with the PAC rom for u
PS- alternatively u can flash 'Dorimanx' kernel and use its recovery to flassh PAC rom
Sun90 said:
Lol, i said to install 'Philz' kernel so that u can use its recovery to flash PAC after that the 'Philz' kernel will be replaced by the one that comes with the PAC rom for u
PS- alternatively u can flash 'Dorimanx' kernel and use its recovery to flassh PAC rom
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I should try Dorimanx then.....Should I use the one for JB/ICS Stock v 8.38 in this link for my device.
ssanjy said:
I should try Dorimanx then.....Should I use the one for JB/ICS Stock v 8.38 in this link for my device.
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Yes
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Yes
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I still am getting "assert failed............(Status 7)
ssanjy said:
I still am getting "assert failed............(Status 7)
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have u flashed the Dori v8.34 (tar File for ODIN) thro ODIN, if not try the same and see
Sun90 said:
have u flashed the Dori v8.38 (tar File for ODIN) thro ODIN, if not try the same and see
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I tried to flash it through stock recovery and it said signature verification failed...when I tried it with temporary CWM version it displayed "assert....error!!!"
ssanjy said:
I tried to flash it through stock recovery and it said signature verification failed...when I tried it with temporary CWM version it displayed "assert....error!!!"
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u cannot flash dori kernel from Stock recovery ma8 , instead Dwnld the V8.34 (.tar extension file ) from dori site and flash the same using 'ODIN' on PC. then reboot ur phone into dori kernel recovery and from there u do all the necessary wipes and install 'PAC' rom as per its install instruction's
Hi guys, i just got a S2 from a relative of mine and i'm quite new to the flashing and stuff for S2. P.S (My previous device was much more easier).
And so i decided to try out RR (Resurrection Remix). I was on 4.1.2 stock, so i tried to root via, both, Siyah and Dorimanx. After rooting them, boot up, i then proceed on to flash RR and GAPPS. But it didn't work. So, how do i exactly go about flashing RR?
Did i do something wrong? Can someone help me a bit?
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Hi guys, i just got a S2 from a relative of mine and i'm quite new to the flashing and stuff for S2. P.S (My previous device was much more easier).
And so i decided to try out RR (Resurrection Remix). I was on 4.1.2 stock, so i tried to root via, both, Siyah and Dorimanx. After rooting them, boot up, i then proceed on to flash RR and GAPPS. But it didn't work. So, how do i exactly go about flashing RR?
Did i do something wrong? Can someone help me a bit?
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Me personally prefer Philz kernal which adds a great CWM with the option to delete all data for installing a new rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Are you sure you have downloaded RR for your i9100 variant?
stonedpsycho said:
Me personally prefer Philz kernal which adds a great CWM with the option to delete all data for installing a new rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Are you sure you have downloaded RR for your i9100 variant?
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I'm sure I did. So you suggest me using Philz kernel to root my phone? Does it work on the Jb 4.1.2 stock?
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imadiu said:
I'm sure I did. So you suggest me using Philz kernel to root my phone? Does it work on the Jb 4.1.2 stock?
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Yes m8, it is for samsung/based roms.
After rooting my phone with Philz kernel, I can proceed on with flashing any ROM?
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imadiu said:
After rooting my phone with Philz kernel, I can proceed on with flashing any ROM?
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Yes m8. Make sure you read the install instructions on the OP of the rom. Cyanogenmod you flash the rom then wipe data where with neatrom you wipe data first. If you have to wipe data after flash dont select the option to wipe all data to install a new rom. Philz kernal is only for samsung stock/based roms so dont put on RR. When you flash RR it will put their kernal on during flash.
stonedpsycho said:
Yes m8. Make sure you read the install instructions on the OP of the rom. Cyanogenmod you flash the rom then wipe data where with neatrom you wipe data first. If you have to wipe data after flash dont select the option to wipe all data to install a new rom. Philz kernal is only for samsung stock/based roms so dont put on RR. When you flash RR it will put their kernal on during flash.
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In this case, what if i want flash RR, how?
imadiu said:
In this case, what if i want flash RR, how?
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Follow these instructions
1.- Wipe data / factory reset (mandatory if you coming from STOCK OR 4.2.X version or another ROM)
2.- Install the Main ROM
3- install gapps
4.- When you're back on recovery go to Advanced
5.- Wipe Dalvik Cache
6.- Fix Permissions
7.- Wipe Cache Partition
8.- Reboot
got from RR op.
stonedpsycho said:
Follow these instructions
1.- Wipe data / factory reset (mandatory if you coming from STOCK OR 4.2.X version or another ROM)
2.- Install the Main ROM
3- install gapps
4.- When you're back on recovery go to Advanced
5.- Wipe Dalvik Cache
6.- Fix Permissions
7.- Wipe Cache Partition
8.- Reboot
got from RR op.
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Can i have a more advanced instructions starting from Stock 4.1.2?
Because i have tried a lot of different ways to flash RR, or PAC, or even stock roms like Optimus. But i still fail. Really don't know how to continue...
imadiu said:
Can i have a more advanced instructions starting from Stock 4.1.2?
Because i have tried a lot of different ways to flash RR, or PAC, or even stock roms like Optimus. But i still fail. Really don't know how to continue...
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Have you rooted you phone? And got CWM(clockworkmod) recovery?
If so just download the rom, place it on you sd card, boot into recovery and follow the steps in my previous post.
If you not rooted or dont have CWM recovery got to the link below and download the zip file which will then both root and give you CWM.
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stonedpsycho said:
Have you rooted you phone? And got CWM(clockworkmod) recovery?
If so just download the rom, place it on you sd card, boot into recovery and follow the steps in my previous post.
If you not rooted or dont have CWM recovery got to the link below and download the zip file which will then both root and give you CWM.
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Have a look at this video, diff phone but same method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxTwGwtUBbk
imadiu said:
Can i have a more advanced instructions starting from Stock 4.1.2?
Because i have tried a lot of different ways to flash RR, or PAC, or even stock roms like Optimus. But i still fail. Really don't know how to continue...
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Yes, I had similar experience when I started flashing roms on i9100. Stick with it, it really is worth it and once you get the first one you will realise just how easy it is.
Check this post out for detailed info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
maybe try a different ROM, PAC or Carbon work well imho.
good luck
Jimsilver73 said:
Yes, I had similar experience when I started flashing roms on i9100. Stick with it, it really is worth it and once you get the first one you will realise just how easy it is.
Check this post out for detailed info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
maybe try a different ROM, PAC or Carbon work well imho.
good luck
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Do you still remember how flash custom roms all the way from the beginning at stock? I've been doing it for days and all the roms seem to boot forever
stonedpsycho said:
Have you rooted you phone? And got CWM(clockworkmod) recovery?
If so just download the rom, place it on you sd card, boot into recovery and follow the steps in my previous post.
If you not rooted or dont have CWM recovery got to the link below and download the zip file which will then both root and give you CWM.
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Have a look at this video, diff phone but same method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxTwGwtUBbk
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Well, i rooted my phone use Siyah's kernel. Is that good enough? CWM is then based on Siyah kernel
imadiu said:
Well, i rooted my phone use Siyah's kernel. Is that good enough? CWM is then based on Siyah kernel
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Yes that is good enough
hi, its seems that no imei on my GTi9300 after i flashing into ArchiDroid_V2.5.3 from off-JB[4.3] with philz recovery..i re-flashed back to Jb and then imei came back and everything works fine..i want to use a custom, iam new to this flashing and things so i will be glad for
1. suggestion to flash to CM based rom with no imei loss
2. recommended stable rom for s3
tQ for reading :fingers-crossed:
9introverts said:
hi, its seems that no imei on my GTi9300 after i flashing into ArchiDroid_V2.5.3 from off-JB[4.3] with philz recovery..i re-flashed back to Jb and then imei came back and everything works fine..i want to use a custom, iam new to this flashing and things so i will be glad for
1. suggestion to flash to CM based rom with no imei loss
2. recommended stable rom for s3
tQ for reading :fingers-crossed:
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Take a back up of your working IMEI. Try using the latest version of archidroid.
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:fingers-crossed: tanq for ur response ,mind to provide me a link if dont mind please
Darke5tShad0w said:
Take a back up of your working IMEI. Try using the latest version of archidroid.
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9introverts said:
:fingers-crossed: tanq for ur response ,mind to provide me a link if dont mind please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-archidroid-v2-4-6-power-hands-t2354859
Darke5tShad0w said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-archidroid-v2-4-6-power-hands-t2354859
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i did downloaded and flashed with archie 3 but same problem repeats and i restored into old stock then imei came back everything works fine any other suggestion for this problem bruH:crying::crying:
Hey guys,
My SGS2 just got soft-bricked, stuck on samsung logo. I didn't do nothing actually, just restarted my phone.
I have rooted phone with stock OS (latest one) on it a long time ago.
I can enter into recovery mode. Tried to wipe data with no luck.
BUT I want to make a backup. I read that if I install CWM recovery I will be able to mount USB storage to make backups. Is it possible to backup contacts using USB?
I also read that on SGS2 devices CWM will update OS's kernel so I will have to install new OS. Is it true?
Anyway, is it possible to make a full backup in this case?
GrigoryS said:
Hey guys,
I also read that on SGS2 devices CWM will update OS's kernel so I will have to install new OS. Is it true?
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"A recovery is a kernel and a kernel is a recovery"
If your current OS supports the new kernel then there won't be a need to install a new OS.
Kevin3014 said:
"A recovery is a kernel and a kernel is a recovery"
If your current OS supports the new kernel then there won't be a need to install a new OS.
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How to check if my OS supports new kernel?
What is more important is that if I install CWM breaking my current ROM and make a full backup will I be able to restore this backup on new ROM?
I ask this because I found the following warning:
"Warning: For GT-i9100 and SGH-i777, installing CWM or TWRP recovery also installs kernel. This is only recommended to install when installing a new custom ROM. Installing CWM/TWRP recovery will most likely break the ROM you are running currently as it overwrites the ROM’s kernel."
GrigoryS said:
How to check if my OS supports new kernel?
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Simple. Just read the information provided by the threads. If you are on official jelly bean, use Apolo Kernel 4.15b or Siyah Kernel (Although this is outdated now). For Lollipop, you can either use DorimanX kernel 11.0 or CM12.1 kernel with TWRP by Lysergic acid (If you want to use CM12.1). For kitkat, you can use DorimanX kernel 10.45 by Me or 10.44 by Cybernetus, Gustavo kernel (make sure you install KK version) or Apolo Kernel 7.3.
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GrigoryS said:
I ask this because I found the following warning:
"Warning: For GT-i9100 and SGH-i777, installing CWM or TWRP recovery also installs kernel. This is only recommended to install when installing a new custom ROM. Installing CWM/TWRP recovery will most likely break the ROM you are running currently as it overwrites the ROM’s kernel."
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It depends on what ROM you are using. If you install the correct kernel, the ROM will not break at all.
gsstudios said:
It depends on what ROM you are using. If you install the correct kernel, the ROM will not break at all.
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Hi! Is there any way to check the version of ROM I use on this phone? Maybe from recovery mode?
P.S.: I used latest OS which came through official update on SGS2 in Europe. It was something like 4.2.3 or 4.3.3.
If it was the last/latest/final official update, it would have been 4.1.2 Jellybean.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
Hm... That's strange... I was pretty sure I had 4.3.3 .
OK, let's imagine I install CWM with newer kernel breaking my ROM... what if I install older version after that? Will my ROM be back to work?
It *might* well be ok.....but having never intentionally installed the wrong kernel, I'm not going to stake my life on that as I have ZERO experience of that scenario....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
It *might* well be ok.....but having never intentionally installed the wrong kernel, I'm not going to stake my life on that as I have ZERO experience of that scenario....
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OK I'll wait for someone who can confirm that. Thanks, anyway!
GrigoryS said:
OK I'll wait for someone who can confirm that. Thanks, anyway!
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GrigoryS said:
Hm... That's strange... I was pretty sure I had 4.3.3 .
OK, let's imagine I install CWM with newer kernel breaking my ROM... what if I install older version after that? Will my ROM be back to work?
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Stock 4.3.3 doesn't exist
Samsung only provided android version 4.1.2 as the last version.
If you install a older kernel after flashing the wrong kernel, your ROM should work again. Once again, the "older" kernel needs to be the correct version for the ROM.
If you do install the wrong kernel, your ROM will not boot and will either give you black screen or bootloop or phone constantly rebooting. So you need to quickly get to the recovery using the button combinations.
Imei lost on redmi note4 snapdragon.
WiFi, Bluetooth, simcard not detected.
Pls help asap.
reflash stock ROM or any custom ROM if you have unlocked bootloader.
Similar threads :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/help/redmi-note-4-lost-imei-t3580962
[email protected] said:
reflash stock ROM or any custom ROM if you have unlocked bootloader.
Similar threads :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/help/redmi-note-4-lost-imei-t3580962
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I flashed RR rom, but still no IMEI
There was an error while restoring firmware partition from miui backup of twrp
why restoring firmware
reflash firmware then then the rom (clean flash)
or best would be flashing stock rom
[email protected] said:
why restoring firmware
reflash firmware then then the rom (clean flash)
or best would be flashing stock rom
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I downloaded mi flash tool. Where to get stock firmware?
You cannot get stock Firmware directly you need to flash stock MIUI ROM to restore all partition.
for stock ROM get it from MIUI website
[email protected] said:
You cannot get stock Firmware directly you need to flash stock MIUI ROM to restore all partition.
for stock ROM get it from MIUI website
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Does that ROM have all partition. And IMEI?
Please provide link to same for redmi note4 snapdragon mido
yashgumaste said:
Imei lost on redmi note4 snapdragon.
WiFi, Bluetooth, simcard not detected.
Pls help asap.
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Let me guess, you tried to restore all partitions (including firmware) in twrp?
If yes, you need to download a MIUI ROM.
I suggest to download this and flash through TWRP. Erase data and cache. Ignore the errors. If you can't flash it, go to mounts in TWRP and mount system manually. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634779892
Cezar` said:
Let me guess, you tried to restore all partitions (including firmware) in twrp?
If yes, you need to download a MIUI ROM.
I suggest to download this and flash through TWRP. Erase data and cache. Ignore the errors. If you can't flash it, go to mounts in TWRP and mount system manually. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634779892
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Yes, exactly this happened and it showed error while recovering firmware partition.
Now, I used miui flash tool and flashed miui ROM, (It was 1.7GB) and then all ok. Imei recovered too.
Now on RR rom.
yashgumaste said:
Yes, exactly this happened and it showed error while recovering firmware partition.
Now, I used miui flash tool and flashed miui ROM, (It was 1.7GB) and then all ok. Imei recovered too.
Now on RR rom.
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Try the nougat dev one from xiaomi.eu. you'll notice a considerable increasing in overall responsiveness
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Try the nougat dev one from xiaomi.eu. you'll notice a considerable increasing in overall responsiveness
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I got links Marshmallow version, where is nougat dev version?
http://en.miui.com/extra.php?mod=rom/download&r=309&mobile=no#468
yashgumaste said:
I got links Marshmallow version, where is nougat dev version?
http://en.miui.com/extra.php?mod=rom/download&r=309&mobile=no#468
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https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/7-6-22.40541/
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https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/7-6-22.40541/
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I am downloading now, I am unclear about installation procedure..
Clean flash ROM, then gapps and supersu. Correct?
yashgumaste said:
I am downloading now, I am unclear about installation procedure..
Clean flash ROM, then gapps and supersu. Correct?
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No gapps . Just clean flash and SuperSU if you want root. Do this from TWRP.
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No gapps . Just clean flash and SuperSU if you want root. Do this from TWRP.
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Ok. I read that on miui, after flashing suoersu, something called as lazy flasher is needed to flash, else miui won't boot.
Also, to reconfirm isn't Redmi note4x same as redmi note 4, just Chinese varient? The file I am downloading is labelled as redminote4x.
Honestly don't know. I dont root. I do any root stuff from recovery after decrypting data. Helps me sleep better at night
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yashgumaste said:
Also, to reconfirm isn't Redmi note4x same as redmi note 4, just Chinese varient? The file I am downloading is labelled as redminote4x.
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Yes, it's for 4x and 4, snapdragon
Cezar` said:
Honestly don't know. I dont root. I do any root stuff from recovery after decrypting data. Helps me sleep better at night
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Yes, it's for 4x and 4, snapdragon
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Thanks for the link and help. I am on slow connection. Also, its 2 am here. I will be completing download tommorow and flash in afternoon after back from job! Thanks again! ? I will give you feedback.
yashgumaste said:
Thanks for the link and help. I am on slow connection. Also, its 2 am here. I will be completing download tommorow and flash in afternoon after back from job! Thanks again! ? I will give you feedback.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...other-development/official-xiaomi-eu-t3610092 check this