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Big thanks to RoadRAGEN for helping me figure out an ext4 issue! Odin this to get Deodexed stock EG30 with latest root and su binary and Busybox 1.18.4.
This does not wipe data.
I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone. You do this at your own risk.
I have only tested this with the stock kernel and Bubby's CWM kernel.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure you have installed the proper XP or Win7 drivers before starting. Also, remove the SD card from the phone (this may not be necessary, but having the SD card installed has caused Odin to fail for a number of people, so might as well just do it).
1. Extract the contents of the zip file to a folder
2. Open odin
3. Put your phone in download mode (Shut it off, wait for lights to all go out, then hold v-down + power)
4. connect phone (you should see odin put a Com4 or something like that in the first box. The actual number is NOT important what is important is something popped up there when you connected your device, meaning ODIN can see it)
5. The only box that should be checked is Auto Reboot.
6. You do not need to choose a pit file.
7. In the PDA Section choose the tar file. (Deodexed-Rooted-Busybox-EG30.tar)
8. Hit start. It will do its thing.
9. If it fails than try a new cable.
10. If the phone hangs for any reason take the battery and sdcard out and let it sit for an hour. Put it back together and try again.
reserved just in case
reserved again
Awesome crawrj. You do great work.
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Dumb question..... Will this flash the stock kernel that was released with the phone or is this the stock kernel source that is available from Samsung? Awesome Work sir!
Samsung Galaxy S II
Cannot wait to try, lol
stangdriverdoug said:
Dumb question..... Will this flash the stock kernel that was released with the phone or is this the stock kernel source that is available from Samsung? Awesome Work sir!
Samsung Galaxy S II
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This does not contain a kernel. This is a stock file system that is rooted with busybox. I have tested on the root kernel and Bubby's CWM kernel. I have not tested on the Zedomax kernel.
Cool thanks!
Samsung Galaxy S II
File is up.
My phone is not rooted. If I flash this I will be rooted with the Kernel that was on the phone out of box? Also if I then flash Clock work recovery will it change the Kernel to the one others are claiming LOS on?
redram38 said:
My phone is not rooted. If I flash this I will be rooted with the Kernel that was on the phone out of box? Also if I then flash Clock work recovery will it change the Kernel to the one others are claiming LOS on?
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That is correct. It will be just like flashing with the stock kernel which I have done. If you flash CWM it will change the kernel. Whether or not you get the LOS is up in the air. I have been using it for days and haven't had it yet.
Just so I have this straight, this is a stock rom, no kernel, deoxed so once installed I can flash a theme over it.
I flashed buddies kernel with cwm rooted and flashed back to the stock kernel is there anything I need to do with my kernel or can I just flash this rom?
Edit: he beat me to it, must have been typing at the same time.
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skyward01 said:
Just so I have this straight, this is a stock rom, no kernel, deoxed so once installed I can flash a theme over it.
I flashed buddies kernel with cwm rooted and flashed back to the stock kernel is there anything I need to do with my kernel or can I just flash this rom?
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That is correct. Just flash and go.
Im on starburst rom with zedomax v3..could i just flash the stock kernel and then flash this on top of starburst?
Awesome work. Does the Odin flash give you CWM as well? Or just SuperUser?
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jayv1717 said:
Im on starburst rom with zedomax v3..could i just flash the stock kernel and then flash this on top of starburst?
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This will overwrite everything regardless of what setup you are on.
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crawrj said:
That is correct. It will be just like flashing with the stock kernel which I have done. If you flash CWM it will change the kernel. Whether or not you get the LOS is up in the air. I have been using it for days and haven't had it yet.
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Ok...so the only way to have CWM is to change the kernel? I guess rom manager doesn't work for flashing CWM? Sorry if its a stupid question but I have been all over these threads for a week trying to decide which way to root and which way is better.
Dj21o said:
Awesome work. Does the Odin flash give you CWM as well? Or just SuperUser?
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That what I was going to ask. You said we could flash a theme over this so I assume CWM is in there as well right?
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JohnCorleone said:
This will overwrite everything regardless of what setup you are on.
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thanks bro.. One more question does this wipe internal sd card?
This does not have the kernel. I left it out for people to make their own decision on what kernel to use. Once we get a completely stock kernel with stock CWM I will update it. But for now it is just the system partion.
Is there any way to get CWM on this phone without compiling a custom kernel based on the source? At this point it seems obvious that the LOS issues are caused/increased when replacing the stock kernel.
I am coming from an EVO and I don't believe CWM needed to be included in a kernel to be installed. Is it different with this phone?
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have you looked into this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287776
From my understanding....and I'm not a developer I don't think so. The Kernel has to be recompiled to add CWM and you need thave access to source code to be able to do it. I don't think you can just pull the stock kernel from the phone and add CWM it...don't think it's that simple.
The Captivate has a solution where they can go into regular recovery and run an update.zip to get into CWM recovery. The CWM recovery isnt permanent in this case, it is loaded into RAM each time. I wonder if something like this could work for us?
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what i do each time is flash the kernal that has CWM.. make my backup of the rom or flash whatever zip i need to flash.. then i flash back to the stock kernal.
Yeah I never understood that, coming from the Evo, Evo 3D, and Nexus S 4G. On those phones, or at least the Evo and 3D, recovery has its own kernel (usually built of the AOSP kernel), and has nothing to do with the kernel on the phone. So why does it work differently on Samsung phones?
Product F(RED) said:
Yeah I never understood that, coming from the Evo, Evo 3D, and Nexus S 4G. On those phones, or at least the Evo and 3D, recovery has its own kernel (usually built of the AOSP kernel), and has nothing to do with the kernel on the phone. So why does it work differently on Samsung phones?
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Original epic was the same way. We could flash recovery to the stock kernel. This phone is different supposidly.
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So I would like to flash the "syndicated ice" rom but have had great luck (no LoS) with the stock kernel repacked with CWM. Therefore I would like to keep the kernel but have the rest of the ACS rom. Is that at all possible? Closest info I found said to just delete the zimage from the rom zip and flash as normal to keep the kernel im on. I did some searching (google and XDA) but if I missed it feel free to guide me there with as little flame as possible..haha.
Take the zimage out if the rom using a program such ad 7-zip or winrar.
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Then flash as normal after a complete wipe?
chrisbass said:
Then flash as normal after a complete wipe?
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Just flash your question was how do you keep the kernel and the answer was simply.
Take the zimage out of the rom using a program such ad 7-zip or winrar.
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Now don't over think things and just go on as normal as you would of if you did not change out kernels... Its just that simple... good luck
playya said:
Just flash your question was how do you keep the kernel and the answer was simply.
Now don't over think things and just go on as normal as you would of if you did not change out kernels... Its just that simple... good luck
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just odin the kernel you want after you install the rom......
It is also ok to flash the kernel you want through CWR right after you flash the rom before rebooting. Have chris41g stock repacked on your SD card, Flash syndicated rom, flash kernel, reboot. I believe that's what you want.
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playya said:
Just flash your question was how do you keep the kernel and the answer was simply.
Now don't over think things and just go on as normal as you would of if you did not change out kernels... Its just that simple... good luck
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so took out the zimage with 7zip and flashed as normal. Got to "flashing kernel" and it told me cant flash kernel, aborted. Was something else suppose to be done? Dont give me the "over thinking it" answer again. Apparently the method is wrong or I missed something that was suppose to be "simple" sorry if im coming off like an ass....kinda
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chrisbass said:
So I would like to flash the "syndicated ice" rom but have had great luck (no LoS) with the stock kernel repacked with CWM. Therefore I would like to keep the kernel but have the rest of the ACS rom. Is that at all possible? Closest info I found said to just delete the zimage from the rom zip and flash as normal to keep the kernel im on. I did some searching (google and XDA) but if I missed it feel free to guide me there with as little flame as possible..haha.
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Delete the zimage (thats in the rom) place the zimage that you want in its place within the rom then flash the rom.
All you need to do is flash the rom you want as is with out taking out the zimage. Then flash the kernel you want, much like with other phones. You'll then have your rom and kernel combo.
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Can the above be done if ive already flashed Culk's 1.5 ROM? Or would I need to wipe and install both at the same time?
If done with Odin do I load the kernel
in the PDA?
jrock32 said:
Can the above be done if ive already flashed Culk's 1.5 ROM? Or would I need to wipe and install both at the same time?
If done with Odin do I load the kernel
in the PDA?
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I just flashed Cal's v1.5a, rebooted and then flashed chris41g's LoSt/exp v1.0.0.8 through CWM, no issues.
Need to brush up on my vocabulary.
-odin
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Best tutorial for custom recovery?
Currently stock rooted. EL29? Idk what that means either.
Coming from an htc evo 3d.
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eyeisdasteve said:
Need to brush up on my vocabulary.
-odin
-modem
Best tutorial for custom recovery?
Currently stock rooted. EL29? Idk what that means either.
Coming from an htc evo 3d.
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Brush up on vocabulary by reading everything in the forums here .... El29 is the last GB ota .... Please read and really understand before doing anything like flashing ics on the phone or you will run a good chance of bricking ....have fun learning and be safe this is nothing like a HTC
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Epix4G said:
Brush up on vocabulary by reading everything in the forums here .... El29 is the last GB ota .... Please read and really understand before doing anything like flashing ics on the phone or you will run a good chance of bricking ....have fun learning and be safe this is nothing like a HTC
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Haha. I noticed.
Figured someone could explain what the odin and modem was tho.
Ill poke around.
And try not to brick. I have a usb jig on the way. So im not crazy worried.
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eyeisdasteve said:
Need to brush up on my vocabulary.
-odin
-modem
Best tutorial for custom recovery?
Currently stock rooted. EL29? Idk what that means either.
Coming from an htc evo 3d.
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Odin is a program used to flash recoveries/kernels, roms (usually just stock roms), and modems. There's an open source alternative called Heimdall that works well too. you can purchase Mobile Odin from the Play Store if you want to flash kernels directly from your phone. This makes it convenient when you cant or dont feel like using Odin on your computer to flash a new recovery onto your phone. ALWAYS USE **PDA** SLOT FOR RECOVERIES/KERNELS/ROMS. ALWAYS USE **PHONE** SLOT FOR MODEMS. Odin/Heimdall DO NOT flash .zip files. They only flash .tar files (kernels/roms) and .bin files (modems). Again, ALWAYS USE **PDA** SLOT FOR RECOVERIES/KERNELS/ROMS. ALWAYS USE **PHONE** SLOT FOR MODEMS.
Modem is the radio. Kernel versions dont have to match the modem version. You can be on kernel EL29 but still have a modem of FD16, and vise versa. Some people have better luck with the latest modems, some people have better luck with older modems. Your mileage may vary.
As for recoveries, they are always (always) packaged and flashed with a kernel. This is how Samsung does business (at least on most of their phones). Some kernels include a custom recovery, others dont. As of now, no ICS kernel comes with a custom recovery (actually this statement might not be accurate now that i think about it). Whenever you flash an ICS rom (which comes prepackaged with a kernel), you will always lose your recovery. No bigs, just Odin a kernel (ALWAYS USE **PDA** SLOT FOR KERNELS/ROMS. ALWAYS USE **PHONE** SLOT FOR MODEMS.) that includes a custom recovery (the most popular one is EL26 with CMW [search for it]). Most roms you encounter will be flashed through Recovery. If it's a .zip file, it's flashed in Recovery.
"Currently stock rooted" means you're on a stock rom that's rooted.
"EL29" most likely refers to the kernel that is packaged in the rom, but it can refer to your modem version too. The first letter represents the year; the second letter represents the month; the number represents the date of the month the kernel/modem was built.
E = year (2011)
L = month (December)
29 = date (29th, hurrrrrr)
So if someone's modem is FD19, that means:
F = 2012
D = April
19 = 19th
All ICS kernels begin with F because all ICS kernels were leaked/released in 2012. All GB kernels begin with E because they were all released in 2011.
The last stock rom/OTA released by Samsung was EL29. There have been some Samsung ICS leaks however; they range from FB## - FD##.
cnstarz said:
Odin is a program used to flash recoveries/kernels, roms, and modems. There's an open source alternative called Heimdall that works well too. you can purchase Mobile Odin from the Play Store if you want to flash kernels directly from your phone. This makes it convenient when you cant or dont feel like using Odin on your computer to flash a new recovery onto your phone. ALWAYS USE **PDA** SLOT FOR RECOVERIES/KERNELS/ROMS. ALWAYS USE **PHONE** SLOT FOR MODEMS. Odin/Heimdall DO NOT flash .zip files. They only flash .tar files (kernels/roms) and .bin files (modems). Again, ALWAYS USE **PDA** SLOT FOR RECOVERIES/KERNELS/ROMS. ALWAYS USE **PHONE** SLOT FOR MODEMS.
Modem is the radio. Kernel versions dont have to match the modem version. You can be on kernel EL29 but still have a modem of FD16, and vise versa. Some people have better luck with the latest modems, some people have better luck with older modems. Your mileage may vary.
As for recoveries, they are always (always) packaged and flashed with a kernel. This is how Samsung does business (at least on most of their phones). Some kernels include a custom recovery, others dont. As of now, no ICS kernel comes with a custom recovery (actually this statement might not be accurate now that i think about it). Whenever you flash an ICS rom (which comes prepackaged with a kernel), you will always lose your recovery. No bigs, just Odin a kernel (ALWAYS USE **PDA** SLOT FOR KERNELS/ROMS. ALWAYS USE **PHONE** SLOT FOR MODEMS.) that includes a custom recovery (the most popular one is EL26 with CMW [search for it]).
"Currently stock rooted" means you're on a stock rom that's rooted.
"EL29" most likely refers to the kernel that is packaged in the rom, but it can refer to your modem version too. The first letter represents the year; the second letter represents the month; the number represents the date of the month the kernel/modem was built.
E = year (2011)
L = month (December)
29 = date (29th, hurrrrrr)
So if someone's modem is FD19, that means:
F = 2012
D = April
19 = 19th
All ICS kernels begin with F because all ICS kernels were leaked/released in 2012. All GB kernels begin with E because they were all released in 2011.
The last stock rom/OTA released by Samsung was EL29. There have been some Samsung ICS leaks however; they range from FB## - FD##.
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K sweet. Very informative.
Not a noob by any means.
But new phone in all. Just trying to learn all the stuff.
Htc is much different. Thanks alot.
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Ok. So if I want to flash Calkulin's rom. Download the rom and radio. Use odin (mobile odin) to flash them.
What about recovery? I didnt see it mentioned.
EDIT: I see it says I need custom recovery to flash. So would I just odin a kernel that has recovery already?
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eyeisdasteve said:
Ok. So if I want to flash Calkulin's rom. Download the rom and radio. Use odin (mobile odin) to flash them.
What about recovery? I didnt see it mentioned.
EDIT: I see it says I need custom recovery to flash. So would I just odin a kernel that has recovery already?
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Both roms tell you what recovery they come with, and tells you that you need to flash them through recovery.
Edit: Yep, just Odin a kernel that has a custom recovery.
So rogue kernel. Would that be the rogue recovery?
So which kernel should I use to odin on just stock EL29 that has recovery?
EDIT: Or....the kernel (with recovery) and rom pack into the zip?
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eyeisdasteve said:
So rogue kernel. Would that be the rogue recovery?
So which kernel should I use to odin on just stock EL29 that has recovery?
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Yep, they come with Rogue Recovery. You can Odin EL26 with CWM and that will give you CWM so that you can flash those ROMs.
cnstarz said:
Yep, they come with Rogue Recovery. You can Odin EL26 with CWM and that will give you CWM so that you can flash those ROMs.
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K sweet. Almost got this figured out. Haha.
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No prob. Also, a HUGE thing to remember...
Just stick with EL26 or EL29 (GB) recovery. Using an ICS recovery (anything beginning with "F") can lead to you permanently bricking your phone. People have been successful using ICS recoveries, but lots of people have also hard bricked their phones using them (me included). Very very very very few people (if any, I cant recall any) have bricked their phones using GB Recoveries.
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No prob. Also, a HUGE thing to remember...
Just stick with EL26 or EL29 (GB) recovery. Using an ICS recovery (anything beginning with "F") can lead to you permanently bricking your phone. People have been successful using ICS recoveries, but lots of people have also hard bricked their phones using them (me included). Very very very very few people (if any, I cant recall any) have bricked their phones using GB Recoveries.
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Ok sweet.
Ill make sure an triple check everything before i flash it.
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Every time u flash a rom it will change your kernel resulting in a different recovery sometimes as Samsung recovery is in the kernel not seperate like HTC ....don't sweat it keep the el26 and mobile Odin and you can flash anything .....also most ics won't come with anything but stock recovery to try to keep people from bricking ics kernels and cwm are to be avoided at all cost right now ... and rom manager sucks for Samsung if you are thinking of using it
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Don't believe anyone has mentioned him yet...
QBKing77's channel on YouTube will be your best friend for figuring stuff out on this phone
Epix4G said:
Every time u flash a rom it will change your kernel resulting in a different recovery sometimes as Samsung recovery is in the kernel not seperate like HTC ....don't sweat it keep the el26 and mobile Odin and you can flash anything .....also most ics won't come with anything but stock recovery to try to keep people from bricking ics kernels and cwm are to be avoided at all cost right now ... and rom manager sucks for Samsung if you are thinking of using it
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How would I even get into stock recovery?
And ok. I think I'm getting the hang of this.
EpicFlair said:
Don't believe anyone has mentioned him yet...
QBKing77's channel on YouTube will be your best friend for figuring stuff out on this phone
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Yes I actually saw some of his videos. Basically put everything I read here and put it into visuals.
+1
eyeisdasteve said:
How would I even get into stock recovery?
And ok. I think I'm getting the hang of this.
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Same as clock work Vol up and power
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Same as clock work Vol up and power
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Ok sweet.
I do realize we can switch between radios and they don't necessarily have to match the rom. I think iylt just goes against how I thought it went together. I have ane evo 3d as well as this phone and that is not the case with that phone. In fact when I am on a later radio with an earlier build rom everything messes up and force closes are everywhere. Just wondering why we are able to upgrade the radio with "no" problems when that modem was built to use a different build. Not to mention its not even the same version ie gb rom and ice cream modem. Any thoughts on this subject?
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I do realize we can switch between radios and they don't necessarily have to match the rom. I think iylt just goes against how I thought it went together. I have ane evo 3d as well as this phone and that is not the case with that phone. In fact when I am on a later radio with an earlier build rom everything messes up and force closes are everywhere. Just wondering why we are able to upgrade the radio with "no" problems when that modem was built to use a different build. Not to mention its not even the same version ie gb rom and ice cream modem. Any thoughts on this subject?
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modem's should have zero interactions with apps in a way that can cause them to force close. are you sure you're not confusing modems with kernels?
okay here's my question is there 1 safe recovery I can use for gingerbread and ICS so I don't have to keep changing recoveries?
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Could be wrong but at this point in time, I wouldn't count on anyone saying "Yes".. to that question.
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okay here's my question is there 1 safe recovery I can use for gingerbread and ICS so I don't have to keep changing recoveries?
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Well recovery is packed into the kernel, you can not use the same kernel for both operating systems lol. The phone simply will not boot a GB kernel (linux kernel 2.6.x) with an ICS Kernel (linux kernel3.0.x).
For flashing from ICS i am on CM9 so i just use the safe recovery thats been in the nightlies for awhile, alpha6 as well. TWRP is available for both TW and AOSP i believe. Agat's recovery is available for TW etc.
I think the question you should have asked is which ICS recoveries are safe? Keep in mind a zip with an unsafe updater binary is not safe on a safe recovery except those like TWRP that replace the updater binary when flashing.
Thanks, I'm learning a lot the last week this is def cool learning all of this. Thanks. I didn't realize the kernel was part of the recovery. I come from the Evo 4G and things were really much simpler.
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Yeah the recovery is packed in the initramfs of the kernel on our phone.
I won't say yes but, Agat recovery had allowed me to backup, restore, flash ICS to ICS and even wipe. i am not going to mislead you but it had worked for me everytime. I hard bricked using other recoveries in ICS. Agat is my recovery of choice. I would wait if not confident... Word on the street is that source code is out.
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davidstjohn1 said:
Thanks, I'm learning a lot the last week this is def cool learning all of this. Thanks. I didn't realize the kernel was part of the recovery. I come from the Evo 4G and things were really much simpler.
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Throw some of the stuff you remember about the evo out the wind and keep an open mind about learning how Samsung works. I came from the evo as well and believe me you made a good choice. Learn odin it can be your best friend. Also pick up a jig just in case you need one, they are only a few dollars on ebay.
Good Luck
RainMotorsports said:
Well recovery is packed into the kernel, you can not use the same kernel for both operating systems lol. The phone simply will not boot a GB kernel (linux kernel 2.6.x) with an ICS Kernel (linux kernel3.0.x).
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Not to nitpick but I think you meant you can't boot a GB ROM(not kernel) with a ICS kernel or a ICS ROM with a GB kernel. And also you can, I've seen 2.6.x kernels booting ICS frameworks, it just requires some mods.
For flashing from ICS i am on CM9 so i just use the safe recovery thats been in the nightlies for awhile, alpha6 as well. TWRP is available for both TW and AOSP i believe. Agat's recovery is available for TW etc.
I think the question you should have asked is which ICS recoveries are safe? Keep in mind a zip with an unsafe updater binary is not safe on a safe recovery except those like TWRP that replace the updater binary when flashing.
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The CM9 ROM has all EMMC erases disabled so it is technically "safe". And I believe that there are a few instances where TWRP doesn't manage to replace the update-binary.