Galaxy S2 (i9100) upgrade from stock 4.0.4 to CM11 - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all, my second ish post on xda (yes im a moderate android noob), i am after some advice and help on flashing CM11 to my S2 (Intl), as it feels really outdated (because it is) and also quite slow (because it is). Ive read about the brickbug and i ran Chainfire's GotBrickbug tool and it said "unknown chip, not sure if dangerous, at least it isnt known to be bad. The chip is V3U00M and the revision is 0xE. I also ran another checker and it said sane chip. Im running the stock 4.0.4 (rooted with Framaroot and removed carrier rubbish) and apparently 4.0.4 is prone to bricking. Ive read about flashing new kernels (Siyah etc) and other methods. I know there is the 4.1.2 update, does that remove the chances of brickbug so i can then flash CM11 via CWM? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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P_Wheeler said:
.... I know there is the 4.1.2 update, does that remove the chances of brickbug so i can then flash CM11 via CWM? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Official 4.1.2 firmware is safe, only 4.0.4 has brickbug.

So do i just upgrade to 4.1.2 then use odin to flash CWM 6.0.4.5 and then follow normal procedure? Thanks for replying btw
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P_Wheeler said:
So do i just upgrade to 4.1.2 then use odin to flash CWM 6.0.4.5 and then follow normal procedure? Thanks for replying btw
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Download XWMS3 4.1.2 from sammobile site(you have to log in). Then use Odin to flash it. Download PhilZ xwms3 kernel and put kernel zip on sdcard. Reboot in stock Samsung recovery and flash that kernel zip file. Then reboot again in recovery and flash philz 6.0.5.0 touch recovery.
Or... You can root 4.1.2 with siyah kernel, but you need to flash kitkat compatible recovery

Zile995 said:
Download XWMS3 4.1.2 from sammobile site(you have to log in). Then use Odin to flash it. Download PhilZ xwms3 kernel and put kernel zip on sdcard. Reboot in stock Samsung recovery and flash that kernel zip file. Then reboot again in recovery and flash philz 6.0.5.0 touch recovery.
Or... You can root 4.1.2 with siyah kernel, but you need to flash kitkat compatible recovery
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Can i use the OTA from Software Update and then once i have 4.1.2 flash CWM or Philz or TWRP with odin? Or do i have to flash the kernel?
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P_Wheeler said:
Can i use the OTA from Software Update and then once i have 4.1.2 flash CWM or Philz or TWRP with odin? Or do i have to flash the kernel?
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Yes, you can use OTA to update your android. Then you need to root your phone and install CWM compatible recovery to flash CM11

Zile995 said:
Yes, you can use OTA to update your android. Then you need to root your phone and install CWM compatible recovery to flash CM11
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Thanks heaps man, ill probably use Framaroot as it is easy and it works atm, hopefully ill be a happy user of CM11 haha

I just thought I'd say I've got the S2 on OmniRom 5.1 now after using a rather unstable and buggy CM11 nightly. Thanks for your help BTW
Sent from my debloated SM - T210 running NoleKat

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GT-I9100 - CWM Recovery won't install

Hey,
I've successfully rooted my SII and installed ROM Manager, but as I try to flash CWM Recovery and select GT-I9100 the install doesn't commence and I'm left with a message saying 'An error occurred while downloading your recovery'. Any solutions to fix this or flash CWM in a different way so I can install CM9?
Thanks for any help
XCQT said:
Hey,
I've successfully rooted my SII and installed ROM Manager, but as I try to flash CWM Recovery and select GT-I9100 the install doesn't commence and I'm left with a message saying 'An error occurred while downloading your recovery'. Any solutions to fix this or flash CWM in a different way so I can install CM9?
Thanks for any help
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first, Don't use ROM manager, it's not full compatible with our phone. You have been warned!
Second, please provide the following information:
-Your Rom / firmware details (dial *#1234#)
-What kernel are you using (check Settings>about)
-How did you ROOt your phone
Your problem is very easy to solve. however, your response is important
Jokesy said:
first, Don't use ROM manager, it's not full compatible with our phone. You have been warned!
Second, please provide the following information:
-Your Rom / firmware details (dial *#1234#)
-What kernel are you using (check Settings>about)
-How did you ROOt your phone
Your problem is very easy to solve. however, your response is important
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I used S2 root to root my phone.
My kernel is I9100XWLP3 (3.0.15-I9100XWLP3-CL287862
[email protected] #3).
Dialling *#1234# brings up
"PDA : I9100XWLP7
PHONE : I9100XXLPS
CSC : I9100XEULP5
Build Info : Tue Apr 3 19:44:49 KST 2012
Also, if we manage to fix this, how should I go about installing CM9 (if ROM Manager isn't fully compatible)?
Thanks
XCQT said:
I used S2 root to root my phone.
My kernel is I9100XWLP3 (3.0.15-I9100XWLP3-CL287862
[email protected] #3).
Dialling *#1234# brings up
"PDA : I9100XWLP7
PHONE : I9100XXLPS
CSC : I9100XEULP5
Build Info : Tue Apr 3 19:44:49 KST 2012
Also, if we manage to fix this, how should I go about installing CM9 (if ROM Manager isn't fully compatible)?
Thanks
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1. Visit here for CWM recovery, very simple!
2. Download and Flash Siyah kernel 4.1.1.
3. Visit CM9 thread and download ROM and Gapps.
4. follow the steps on CM9 thread about flashing the ROM
if you need any more help do let me know.
Jokesy said:
1. Visit here for CWM recovery, very simple!
2. Download and Flash Siyah kernel 4.1.1.
3. Visit CM9 thread and download ROM and Gapps.
4. follow the steps on CM9 thread about flashing the ROM
if you need any more help do let me know.
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So I flash Siyah using Odin, run CWM, and then flash CM9+gapps?
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XCQT said:
So I flash Siyah using Odin, run CWM, and then flash CM9+gapps?
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Once you've flashed the CWM recovery, then download the zip version of Siyah kernel and just flash in CWM recovery.
Very simple
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Once you've flashed the CWM recovery, then download the zip version of Siyah kernel and just flash in CWM recovery.
Very simple
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Thank you so much. Got it up and running
CWM not getting installed
i flashed the siyah kernal v6 beta 4 which i guess is the lates but still in rom manager it show u have a cwm uupadte bt i am unable to it plz help because of this i am unable to update cynogenmod 10.1 in my cel.
Rom-Stock JB LSJ
kernal-siyah v6 bet 4
Jay_7 said:
i flashed the siyah kernal v6 beta 4 which i guess is the lates but still in rom manager it show u have a cwm uupadte bt i am unable to it plz help because of this i am unable to update cynogenmod 10.1 in my cel.
Rom-Stock JB LSJ
kernal-siyah v6 bet 4
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Did you even bother reading the topic you replied to?
Rom Manager from market is not properley compatible with our devices, no matter what the manager says or if you see SGS2 in the list. Uninstall it and only use the "CWM" app that is installed by kernel or reboot into recovery.
TheATHEiST said:
Did you even bother reading the topic you replied to?
Rom Manager from market is not properley compatible with our devices, no matter what the manager says or if you see SGS2 in the list. Uninstall it and only use the "CWM" app that is installed by kernel or reboot into recovery.
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M sorry bt i got that so what can i do to install the latest CWM ???
Jay_7 said:
M sorry bt i got that so what can i do to install the latest CWM ???
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It doesnt matter, you have no reason to have latest, they are just updates to support more devices.
Just flash custom kernel, like latest Siyah, the kernels contain CWM.
Jokesy said:
1. Visit here for CWM recovery, very simple!
2. Download and Flash Siyah kernel 4.1.1.
3. Visit CM9 thread and download ROM and Gapps.
4. follow the steps on CM9 thread about flashing the ROM
if you need any more help do let me know.
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for step 1, we are installing a temp CWM for flashing kernel in step 2?
phone stuck in restarting when flashing cwm
i had a SHW m250k ics.i converted it into gti9100 ics ,then flash jellybean 4.1.2 XWLST and rooted it with CWM-SuperSU-v0.97 from external sd card. i tried to install CWM GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4 by flashing with odin 1.85 . i used a sites. after flashing that phone stuck at restarting with yellow triangle,while CWM is working in recovery mode .i tried to battery remove but nothing worked.then i tried to again root CWM-SuperSU-v0.97 from sd card....but it wont start........the download mode and recovery mode is working ..........what can i do now...........please help..........if i posted this in a wrong page ,sorry...................
Flash siyah v6.
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gastonw said:
Flash siyah v6.
Sent from the little guy
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Is this for me?...sorry...I didn't catch you.......Can you please elaborate or any link for my phone model and download links
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sunyreza said:
i had a SHW m250k ics.i converted it into gti9100 ics ,then flash jellybean 4.1.2 XWLST and rooted it with CWM-SuperSU-v0.97 from external sd card. i tried to install CWM GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4 by flashing with odin 1.85 . i used a sites. after flashing that phone stuck at restarting with yellow triangle,while CWM is working in recovery mode .i tried to battery remove but nothing worked.then i tried to again root CWM-SuperSU-v0.97 from sd card....but it wont start........the download mode and recovery mode is working ..........what can i do now...........please help..........if i posted this in a wrong page ,sorry...................
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can anybody help with details.........my phone is likely dead man.........
Yes it was meant for you, flash siyah v6 .tar version via Odin.
Sent from...this is not even my S2
after rooting my GS S2 GT-I9100 [xxlsj] leaked firmeware can i flash any cwm recovery.zip from the stock recovery : )
tissaoui said:
after rooting my GS S2 GT-I9100 [xxlsj] leaked firmeware can i flash any cwm recovery.zip from the stock recovery : )
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I assume you are talking about PhilZ recovery........
If all you want is a custom recovery on a stock firmware then you have to match the recovery to the firmware build......
And you *do* realise that the leak/test firmware is not as stable as release firmwares don't you?
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

Flashed Using Odin, Want to Install JB... Now what?

So real quick....
I rooted my phone with ODIN last night, so I'm still running AT&T Rom and Stock 3e. I am trying to get JB installed but don't know where to go from here. I need to get Clockwork Recovery right? If so, how can I get that on my phone? I did read I should not used ROM MANAGER!
Sorry for the stupidity! I got JB on my last Galaxy before it broke I'm just confused because I did it a different was last time. Thanks for the help!
just flash a custom kernel with ODIN. That'll give you CWM recovery. then you can flash whatever you want.
MotoMudder77 said:
just flash a custom kernel with ODIN. That'll give you CWM recovery. then you can flash whatever you want.
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Ok, is Odin 1.85 sufficient (or is there a newer one) and then can I just flash it with Siyah 4.1.4?
IDK much about Odin. But if it worked for ya the first time it should be good.
for the kernel, you must find one in a format Odin uses and not in the normal .zip which requires CWM recovery to flash.
Right now .tar is the only one that comes to mind for Odin.
dsebbs said:
Ok, is Odin 1.85 sufficient (or is there a newer one) and then can I just flash it with Siyah 4.1.4?
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I would flash a kernel that is compatible with whatever ROM you have currently. Then flash a JB ROM from CWM . Flash Siyah after you have JB if that is the kernel you want. I think you would get boot looped if kernel and ROM are mismatched.
adfurgerson said:
I would flash a kernel that is compatible with whatever ROM you have currently. Then flash a JB ROM from CWM . Flash Siyah after you have JB if that is the kernel you want. I think you would get boot looped if kernel and ROM are mismatched.
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Okay cool. I know this might be asking a lot but can you just link to me a Kernel that will work with the ROM I have? It's still the AT&T Stock Rom 2.3.4 with Baseband I777UCKH7 and Kernel 2.6.35.7.
dsebbs said:
Okay cool. I know this might be asking a lot but can you just link to me a Kernel that will work with the ROM I have? It's still the AT&T Stock Rom 2.3.4 with Baseband I777UCKH7 and Kernel 2.6.35.7.
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Take a look at the guide which is the top link in my signature. It will give you a little more detail on what you want to do, and has links to the available Gingerbread kernels.
adfurgerson said:
I would flash a kernel that is compatible with whatever ROM you have currently. Then flash a JB ROM from CWM . Flash Siyah after you have JB if that is the kernel you want. I think you would get boot looped if kernel and ROM are mismatched.
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the only point in flashing a kernel compatible with a ROM, would be if you wanted to boot into the ROM.
Yes, flashing a kernel meant for a different version will most likely bootloop.
You can flash any kernel you want if you have no intentions on booting the system.
Recovery inside the kernel has nothing to do with what ROM your running. Will always be able to boot into recovery. Or **** broke
I give you lots of credit for reading not to use rom manager!
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If you use Mobile Odin you can flash a custom kernel that will install CWM and then flash a custom ROM with CWM. I do this so I do not mess with the flash counter.
dsebbs said:
So real quick....
I rooted my phone with ODIN last night, so I'm still running AT&T Rom and Stock 3e. I am trying to get JB installed but don't know where to go from here. I need to get Clockwork Recovery right? If so, how can I get that on my phone? I did read I should not used ROM MANAGER!
Sorry for the stupidity! I got JB on my last Galaxy before it broke I'm just confused because I did it a different was last time. Thanks for the help!
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It sounds like you're taking the same route I did to root my phone. I first flashed a rooted, stock ICS ROM, then I flashed the Siyah kernel using Mobile Odin, then I eventually went on to flash a JB ROM (SuperNexus) using Mobile Odin. I'm sure I could have skipped that step of flashing Siyah because SuperNexus flashes a CM kernel anyway, but I kinda didn't know what I was doing.

root xxlsj???

how to root leaked xxlsj 4.1.2 for s2??
gdstheking said:
how to root leaked xxlsj 4.1.2 for s2??
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Download and flash the 'Philz' Kernel to root ur phone on xxlsj 4.1.2
since its the only Custom kernel that supports the same
ur 1st TM by me enjoy
Sun90 said:
Download and flash the 'Philz' Kernel to root ur phone on xxlsj 4.1.2
since its the only Custom kernel that supports the same
ur 1st TM by me enjoy
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what about "Siyah-s2-v4.1.5"???
i flashed using philz kernal but no supersu >>??
Why not make a 3rd thread about that......you might get lucky.
Just flash the philz kernel and then install supersu via cwm
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ankur.co.in said:
Just flash the philz kernel and then install supersu via cwm
Click thanks if I helped you
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given give a download link for supersu for philz kernel
Youu will not get root access if you flashed it via odin, download cmw version of it and.flash
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philz kernel
ankur.co.in said:
Just flash the philz kernel and then install supersu via cwm
Click thanks if I helped you
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first of all i clicked thanks already. Hehe.
Could you please send me the link where i can download philz kernel for jb.
It would be a great help.
I have stocked jb leaked and i want to change to rainbox.
Ill click thanks again just guide me where can i download the file.
droid_s2 said:
first of all i clicked thanks already. Hehe.
Could you please send me the link where i can download philz kernel for jb.
It would be a great help.
I have stocked jb leaked and i want to change to rainbox.
Ill click thanks again just guide me where can i download the file.
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Here is the link bro sorry for late reply btw thanks for your thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031042
hey all.. im a newbie looking for some help
i did root my sgs2 phone jb version with cwm and i have superuser app installed and i have verified that it is rooted.
however i download beats audio which jammed my music player ..
so i was wondering if i can flash the stock jb again via odin ??? and will my phone if flashing works make it unrooted again?
aboalghool said:
hey all.. im a newbie looking for some help
i did root my sgs2 phone jb version with cwm and i have superuser app installed and i have verified that it is rooted.
however i download beats audio which jammed my music player ..
so i was wondering if i can flash the stock jb again via odin ??? and will my phone if flashing works make it unrooted again?
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Yeah after flashing the firmware via odin ur phone will be unrooted
That 'exynos exploit' by 'chaingire' can also be used to root XXLSJ in just one click, without any flashing etc.
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Hi I hope someone on here can help me...
I recently flashed my girlfriends sgs2 (via odin pc) with the new XXLSJ jelly bean leak. Because its not 'officially' released we have to use Philz kernel, is that correct? I basically want completely stock and the update WITHOUT ROOT AND YELLOW TRIANGLE...
Is this possible?
I myself have the same phone and have custom rom based on this leak and Philz kernel, but for some reason have no triangle? ?
So, I want...
- Jelly Bean Stock rom
- No Root/Triangle.
Thanks. ..
Maybe I should have waited for the official release..
sent from the unknown
match_stick said:
Hi I hope someone on here can help me...
I recently flashed my girlfriends sgs2 (via odin pc) with the new XXLSJ jelly bean leak. Because its not 'officially' released we have to use Philz kernel, is that correct? I basically want completely stock and the update WITHOUT ROOT AND YELLOW TRIANGLE...
Is this possible?
I myself have the same phone and have custom rom based on this leak and Philz kernel, but for some reason have no triangle? ?
So, I want...
- Jelly Bean Stock rom
- No Root/Triangle.
Thanks. ..
Maybe I should have waited for the official release..
sent from the unknown
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When u flashed that leaked firmware, ur phone was already in stock but with TW 5 unrooted condition.
Secondly, for that triangle problem....Use the 'triangle away' app from play store.
Also, if u want official update then for few weeks more :/
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Cool. I've heard some stories of hardbrick when using that app... but will most likely wait for the official update
sent from the unknown

[HELP] Need CWM

I used this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37149820 to root, but now I need CWM, I have stock recovery. So if someone could point me to CWM to flash over this or with this, I can't find it.
Thanks.
This question has appeared about a million times in forums.. Use the browser of the forum and you will find your answer easily.
sirkula said:
I used this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37149820 to root, but now I need CWM, I have stock recovery. So if someone could point me to CWM to flash over this or with this, I can't find it.
Thanks.
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You had no need to follow that guide, its bollocks and is only needed if you want to use stock recovery.
Instead just simply flash Siyah kernel v6 beta4 via ODIN and then that will give you root, cwm, super user and good stable kernel.
Flash siyah you will get amazing features like dual Booting, overclocking and advanced cwm
http://gokhanmoral.com
Or if you want original version then
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
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TheATHEiST said:
Instead just simply flash Siyah kernel v6 beta4 via ODIN and then that will give you root, cwm, super user and good stable kernel.
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Can I flash Siyah over this root that I have already? And must I use Odin or can I use stock recovery to flash (ZIP (For CWM-based Recovery))?
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I have exactly the same problem.
First I tried flashing Philz kernel. But after flashing I was stuck in the boot screen. So I tried flashing Siyah (stable, not beta), but after the blinking Siyah logo at startup the phone just turned off. Only way out, wiping data/factory reset.
So I went back to 4.0.3 and then reflashed stock 4.1.2 and rooted with the method posted by the OP.
I would really prefer to flash Siyah. But I don't want to wipe... Any suggestions?
Thanks.
sirkula said:
Can I flash Siyah over this root that I have already? And must I use Odin or can I use stock recovery to flash (ZIP (For CWM-based Recovery))?
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You can Flash siyah over your existing root... Use odin to flash
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Well, I could flash Siyah beta4. I guess there was some problem with the stable version...
Omaxe said:
Or if you want original version then
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
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^^^ Ignore that. Rom manager is not properley compatible with I9100 and using it to flash kernels with result in unbootable system and having to manually flash kernel again via ODIN.
Just flash Siyah v6 beta 4 via ODIN.

[SOLVED]Flashing CWM recovery on S2

HI
I have Galaxy s2 with android 2.3.5. I want flash OMNI 4.4 rom on it..but before that I want to flash latest CWM recovery on my S2. And also my S2 doesn't have root access So the problem is
Can I flash latest CWM recovery when my S2 have android 2.3.5. ? or should I update official ICS from OTA before flash ?
(I'm planning to use ODIN to flash CWM)
thanks
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Step 1 - flash CF kernel which is appropriate to ur baseband with Odin
Step 2- Flash cutom rom what ever u want
Step 3 - Flash Gapps..
Thats all :good:
You can flash CWM and then the custom ROM now itself, without upgrading to ICS. Just make sure you flash the correct rooted kernel for your baseband version. Don't directly flash any CWM or use ROM manager. Good luck!
immortalneo said:
You can flash CWM and then the custom ROM now itself, without upgraing to ICS. Just make sure you flash the correct rooted kernel for your baseband version. Don't directly flash any CWM or use ROM manager. Good luck!
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My details
Baseband version - I9100BUKI1
Kernal Version - 2.6.35.7-I9100BUKJ3-CL647431 [email protected]#2
Build number - GINGERBREAD.BUKJ3
So can anyone give me correct CWM recovery to my S2 ? (I just want to flash kitkat rom.. )
And you can't search for this why exactly ? You've been here more than long enough to know how things work.
Flash Gustavo's kernel first and then follow instructions on the omni thread for flashing as a first time user.
Search around and you will find everything here itself.
I'd suggest flashing the latest stock rom via Odin, ms1 I believe. Then flash philz kernel. Then boot into recovery, (while your new rom cwm zips are on your SD card) format system, preload, data and cache. Then flash the omni rom zip, and the correct gapps, and any other mods you would like.
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