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[ROM] Spike Speedy Edition v2.1 (XWJP6 version ready)

Version 2 spike speedy rom for galaxy released
Powered by voodoo lagfix Ver-5-pre6
Replace tw launcher with modified and faster tw launcher
No need to install base rom first.
Fully deoxed and zipaligned.
Rooted and Busybox
Recovery 2e
Removed :
Live wallpapers
All Samsung Widgets
Aldiko ebook
Allshare
Daily Briefing
Email
Layer
Latitude
Maps
Memo
Mini diary
Navigation
Places
Press reader
Talk
Tinkfree office
Voice dialler
Voice recorder
Voice search
Write and go
Added :
Voodoo Lagfix version-5-pre6
Modified touchwiz Launcher
Android Stock Lockscreen
Black wallpaper & nice status bar icon (nexus icon)
Be watchful:
This install will WIPE all user data.
Download :
XWJP6 Spike Speedy Edition v2.1
Mediafire
JPJPA Spike Speedy Edition v2.0
Mediafire
How to install:
You can find it in post 2
Pics :
For install default programs you can download programs below and rename zip file to update and copy it to internal memory and install it from recovery(2e)
Touchwiz
Live wallpapers
Islamic Programs
Aldiko ebook
Allshare
Email
Layer
Memo
Mini diary
Tinkfree office
BuddiesNow
Days
Flash Player from JP6
Voice recorder
Writeandgo
special thanks to :
Supercurio
DocRambone
Tayutama
kalpik

Install guide :
1. Disable any lagfix if have it installed
2. Make sure have the 2e recovery. If your rom is froyo and you don't have 2e recovery, use cf-root by chainfire
3. Make sure you have a backup of your /efs (not mandatory, but highly recommended).
4. Factory reset is NOT required, but is recommended. Wipe cache and dalvik cache if you’re not performing a factory reset.
Installation Steps:
1. Download the ROM and put Spike Speedy Edition v2.0.zip on your internal memory
2. Download clockworkmod recovery from here. You *need* Clockworkmod, this won’t work with stock recovery.
3. Rename the clockworkmod recovery file to “update.zip” and put it on your internal sdcard.
4. If you had Voodoo installed prior to installing this ROM (eclair or froyo), make sure you still have the "disable lagfix" folder inside "/sdcard/Voodoo". If you’re coming from sztupy’s kernel, make sure you have disabled all Lagfixes from CWM.
5. Shutdown phone, wait for it to power down, then boot the phone into recovery mode (press volume up, keep it pressed, then press home button, keep it pressed, then press power button, keep it pressed until you see the Galaxy S screen. Release all three buttons when you see it).
6. Select “apply sdcard:update.zip” (use volume rocker to move up and down, and home button to select). Clockworkmod recovery will boot now (you may have to do apply update.zip twice for Clockworkmod to show up).
7. Once in Clockworkmod, select “install zip from sdcard” (use volume rocker to move up and down and the back button to select).
8. Select “choose zip from sdcard” and then select Spike Speedy Edition v2.0.zip. Then choose yes.
9. The update will start (will take some 5 minutes) and during the flashing you will see some strange big characters on the screen, don’t worry, that’s normal. After the process finishes, you will be dropped back into Clockworkmod recovery. From there, choose go back, and then reboot phone.
10. The first boot will take some time as the ROM will deodex
Special tnx to kalpik for install guide.

nice rom. Only problem is that i got problem with market.
i get "download unsuccessfull" all the time when i try to download apps. any help how to fix this ?
edit : after wiping cache / facory reset ilost whole market app...

Hey , really nice job with your rom . But i was wondering if you could make an update.zip with just the files needed to get the same theme?. I really like the theme lol.
Thx

Can you add polish locale to next release?

d.fx said:
Hey , really nice job with your rom . But i was wondering if you could make an update.zip with just the files needed to get the same theme?. I really like the theme lol.
Thx
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i will do that
sardor said:
Can you add polish locale to next release?
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ok , i will make update.zip for add many lang soon

eikka85 said:
nice rom. Only problem is that i got problem with market.
i get "download unsuccessfull" all the time when i try to download apps. any help how to fix this ?
edit : after wiping cache / facory reset ilost whole market app...
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I tested market again and it works fine
You must check your connection

thanks spike the rom is nice and responsive. really nice job, keep up the good work.

Mirror for JPJPA version
Rapidshare

could u give the link of"all samsung widgets" plz?

hi
language romanian... please
thank!!

thanks sir ,, realy realy its perfect rom and hope to continue to v3

i cocked JPM/JP6 spike speedy and i upload it soon
be ready ...

Thanks sir but can you tell me whats the diffrent between jpa and jp6 and jpm in performance?

XWJP6 version added . go first post for download

How do you flash with part1 & part2?? Flash part1 via CWM then part2 right after??
Edit : Figured it out. Flashing now, will report back...

xidium said:
How do you flash with part1 & part2?? Flash part1 via CWM then part2 right after??
Edit : Figured it out. Flashing now, will report back...
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no
1- download two parts
2- extract with winrar to XWJP6 Spike Speedy Edition v2.1 folder
3- open XWJP6 Spike Speedy Edition v2.1 folder and copy XWJP6 Spike Speedy Edition v2.1.zip to internal memory ...

Whats languages in this rom and changelog?

hi
thank.. jp6..
I need maps (update.zip)

plzzzzz.i want "All Samsung Widgets" in my galaxy.

Big thread For New Users (Rooting , Flashing,Firmwares,Mods,Tips, Tricks)

This thread is collection of all available data/tutorials about samsung galaxy gio,so it may save time for you guys.
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For Simpilfication each post will contain single tutorial, Main post will only used for New Updates
NOTE: Users Post starts at page number 3 , post number 21.
All tutorials are Below (Post number wise)
Post 2. How to Root Samsung galaxy gio
Post 3. How to Flash(Install/Update new firmware) Samsung Galaxy gio using ODIN (Firmwares and custom roms)
post 4. How to create ext2 partition for a2sd
post 5. How to Enable a2sd darktremor and what is a2sd darktremor?
post 6. How to Unlock Samsung Galaxy Gio (Carrier Unlock)
post 7. Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.59 For Galaxy Gio
post 8. How To Install ClockWork Recovery 5 on Glaxy Gio

How to Root Samsung Galaxy gio gt-s5660 , gt-s5660M/L/v
The First Step In Modification of you Gio is Rooting , everything starts from Rooting. Many Applications Require Root access for working.
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How to Root Samsung Galaxy gio
Download root gb updated.zip file. and copy to SD card (not in any folder)
1. Shutdown/Power Off your Gio.
2. Put your phone in recovery Mode(press: Home button + Power button toghether)
3. In recovery mode, select Update from SD-card(Use Volume keys to navigate and home button for enter).
4. Search for the root gb updated.zip file on your SD-card
5. Run the update
6. Reboot
Phone will be turned on , An App SuperUser will be added , its mean you successfully done rooting , now you must be thinking you have done rooting and nothing really changed, let me tell you my friends its the first step real thing begins after this , read the whole thread and you'll find much more things than you imagined.

Now you want to Update your firmware or want to try a Modified Firmware(Mod) , Lets start Flashing your device.
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Firmwares(Official unmodified):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16979769&postcount=547
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Custom Roms/ Modified Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16979810&postcount=548
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Make sure you have installed Samsung Kies it will install the drivers (Normally windows Install the driver itslef)
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Flashing Samsung Galaxy gio using ODIN
FOR MULTI FILE Firmware Package( example: APBOOT,CODE,MODEM,CSC)
Download ODIN 4.42
NOTE: Always do a fectory reset before and after flashing to avoid glitches.
1. Extract and Run Samsung S5660 Galaxy Gio ODIN 4.42 Downloader on your Desktop.
2. Open ODIN and Click OPS button and select and load: Gio_v1.0.ops
If you want to flash single file(.tar) click on Single package and locate the single .tar file in single package option . skip to step 7
3. Click BOOT button and select and load: APBOOT_S5660xxxxx_CL940762_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
4. Click PDA button and select and load: CODE_S5660xxxxx_CL940762_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
5. Click PHONE button and select: MODEM_S5660xxxxx_CL928654_REV03.tar.md5
6. Click CSC button and select: GT-S5660-MULTI-CSC-Oxxxxx.tar.md5
7. Turn the Samsung Galaxy Gio into Download mode by pressing ( Volume Down + OK + Power ) together.
8. Connect Cable phone to pc Make sure that the program detect the phone.
9. Click Start button if all set and ready,and wait until the program will finished downloading files. A word PASS! will appear if the flashing successfully completes.
The phone will then reboot,you can check and confirm the newly downloaded firmware version by typing *#1234# and then do a full reset by typing this Code *2767*3855#
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For Single package .tar file follow this
Download ODIN 4.42
NOTE: Always do a fectory reset before and after flashing to avoid glitches.
1. Extract and Run Samsung S5660 Galaxy Gio ODIN 4.42 Downloader on your Desktop
2. Open ODIN and Click OPS button and select and load: Gio_v1.0.ops
3. click on Single package On ODIN
4. Now click on last option single package and locate the single .tar file
5. Turn the Samsung Galaxy Gio into Download mode by pressing ( Volume Down + OK + Power ) together.
6. Connect Cable phone to pc Make sure that the program detect the phone.
7. Click Start button if all set and ready,and wait until the program will finished downloading files. A word PASS! will appear if the flashing successfully completes.
The phone will then reboot,you can check and confirm the newly downloaded firmware version by typing *#1234# and then do a full reset by typing this Code *2767*3855#
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How to create ext2 partition for a2sd
If you do not know what or why are you doing this, do not try this.
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NOTE: This Tutorial can be used to make other paritions as well (ext2,ext3,ext4)
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How to create ext2 partition for a2sd darktremor
1. Insert the memory card in card reader (don't use phone for partition making)
2. Open the "Partition Wizard"
3.Move/Resize Right-click on SDCard and choose Move / Resize
4.Select the partition size ((Don't have to formate complete card just resize)
5.Confirm your choice to "OK"
6.Right-click on the unpartitioned space
7.Click "Create"
8. A warning message appears, click "Yes"
9.Choose "Create as Primary"
10.Patrition type Ext2
11.Cluster size 4Kb Cluster size 4Kb
12.click "Ok"
13.click "Apply"
14.Finish
15.Now you can insert the card into the phone

How to Enable a2sd darktremor and what is a2sd darktremor?
NOTE: a2sd darktremor does not work on most of Stock Roms, For Stock Roms you will need a flashable modified boot.img file you can request on Thread for your Rom or download already posted one , This Tutorial is about how to manually enable a2sd darktremor , Although some of Custom Roms can be by Default a2sd darktrmor enabled , but most of times you have to enable it manually, and almost every latest Custom Rom /Stock rom can support a2sd darktremor, so just enable it using this tutorial.
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**How to Enable a2sd darktremor **
your card must have secondery parittion ext2 primary cluster size 4k
You have to flash only hacked firmwares(In case ofSimpliGio or GioPRO v1.2 everything is installed and rooted , just enable a2sd darktremor using a2sd gui) fectory reset before and after flash..
http://download503.mediafire.com/flne7hx58zeg/1cv4ei51nnlvsln/SimpliGio.7z
root using this
http://hotfile.com/dl/126439902/86124e9/root_gb_updated.zip.html
Extract .zip file on sd card(a2s_enbler.sh+dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta04-signed)
http://hotfile.com/dl/126440084/be40551/3_-_darktremor.zip.html
Install Terminal Emulator or use adb and run these comands
su
cd sdcard
sh a2sd_enabler.sh
reboot recovery (reboot recovery)
update using this file sh+dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta04-signed.
Install a2sdgui from market and open app , click on Dalvik select Delvik Cache on SD-EXT and click on move , phone will reboot and it will be done
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What is a2sd Darktremor and what it does?????
In simple words ,a2sd darktremor let you install your all apps on sd card , so in this way internal memroy stay empty and phone perform better.
This is Darktremor Apps2SD, a multipurpose program that primarily allows a user to execute applications created for the Android OS on their Secure Digital card (with the proper setup...more on that later). But, Darktremor Apps2SD is all about stability. The goal is to be able for all users of the Android OS to be able to take advantage of a method to run their applications from a secure digital card.
But just because the Darktremor Apps2SD is all about stability, doesn't mean it isn't packed with features:
- Move applications (both free and paid) to the Secure Digital card.
- Move Dalvik Cache to run either from your Secure Digital card or from your cache partition and clears the cache on demand.
- Boot Loop Protection: prevents the phone from boot looping in the event the SD card could not be mounted.
- Dalvik JIT for faster performance on Roms which support it.
- User selectable sizes for the Dalvik heap sizes, allowing a user to freely optimize their system.
- Activate a swap partition on your SD card and sets how often the swap partition is utilized.
- Automatically fixes configuration issues.
- Users can check the free space on their SD card and check the installation to make sure all is setup correctly.
- Runs ZipAlign on demand...this makes your programs load faster.
- Built in help system for easy reference of commands.
- All features can also be reversed without repartitioning your Secure Digital card.
- New logging features assists in troubleshooting issues.
- Commands to set the Low Memory Killer feature at boot time. Great for those people who are the "set it and forget it" type.
- And more...

Samsung Galaxy Gio Unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204705

Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.59 For Galaxy Gio
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Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.59 For Galaxy Gio
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19623732&postcount=1

How To Install ClockWork Recovery
NOTE: Your Phone Must be Rooted and must be above 2.3.3 to Install ClockWork Recovery
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1.Download the CWM 5.0 v2 and copy to the Root (not in any folder) of your SD card
2. Put your phone in recovery Mode(press: Home button + Power button toghether)
3. In recovery mode, select the downloaded file from SD-card(Use Volume keys to navigate and home button for enter).
4. Search for the root gb updated.zip file on your SD-card
5. Run the update
6. Reboot
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New version for CWM?

Do someone know how to update cwm v6 from v5? B/c I want to see what CM10 look like and mostly of the time, it said installation fail or something...

How did you install v5? I would assume you can repeat the process to flash v6 in its place.

you can use rom manager

i2nice said:
Do someone know how to update cwm v6 from v5? B/c I want to see what CM10 look like and mostly of the time, it said installation fail or something...
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i had the same problem other day
cm-10-*.* = CyanogenMod 10 Rom
gapps-jb-20120726-signed = All the google apps not included in the rom
recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-d2att = Cwm
Install
1. Install ClockworkMod Recovery for "d2att".
to do this install "Android Terminal Emulator" from the market "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en&rdid=jackpal.androidterm&rdot=1"
Put the file in the sd directory of your phone, not on the card, and rename it "recovery.img" from recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-d2att.img
Open Terminal Emulator and run the following commands one after another:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
then boot to cwm and install cm10-*.*
then install gapps-jb (google apps)

Mange to got it works! Made to v6 from v5. Thanks guys for the tip! Also, @smelenchuk, I believe that I found the v5 one from team epic.

[GUIDE] Rooting, ClockworkMod and Custom ROMs...an A to Z for beginners

Hi all, this thread has been written for the first time modifier who is adventurous enough to want to get the best from their phone, but who is unsure how to proceed.
It has been designed to be easy to understand and be as user friendly as possible.
Before I go any further, it's only fair to state that I am NOT the original author/developer for any of the processes, methods or software contained herein, I will try to give credit where it is due.
Please be aware that these instructions are Galaxy Wonder SPECIFIC, I DO NOT KNOW if they will work on any of the other variants of this phone.
It should be noted that any modifications performed on your phone carry an element of risk. The responsibility for this risk lies with YOU as it is YOU who are CHOOSING to follow these instructions. Neither I nor anybody else mentioned in this post will accept ANY responsibility if you damage your phone by following the instructions detailed below.
Also note that by following these instructions, you WILL be voiding your warranty.....
All the processes detailed below are possible WITHOUT the use of a PC. there is an alternative method for all the processes that uses a PC and a software package called ODIN. People will argue in favour of one method or the other.....My preference is to do everything "in phone" without ODIN.
Before you start any of the listed processes check to see that you have AT LEAST 50% remaining battery power. I'd personally recommend that you fully charge your phone before you start.
Finally, if it is your intention to install a custom ROM, it is necessary to follow EVERY procedure listed IN THE ORDER listed. Failure to do so WILL lead to damaging your phone.....you have been warned.....
Step 1) Rooting
When you Root your phone, you are giving yourself "administrator" rights to your device. you CANNOT move on to the other steps unless you've Rooted your phone.
Please see the thread below (created by @THE E ) that details a step by step guide (with resources) for rooting your phone.
Here is an alternate link for the update zip.......
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347838294
I have, since compiling these instructions, begun to read that the method below, WILL work for Android version 2.3.5, but MAY NOT work with Android version 2.3.6. To find out which Android version you are using, tap...
Settings>> about phone/device>>Android version.
If you find you have 2.3.6 try the method anyway...it won't damage your phone, it just won't work (if these reports are accurate). I am trying to get clarification from the developer on this, so please bear with me......
If it doesn't work, please leave a comment at the end of this thread and/or the below linked thread......
(Edit...this has been confirmed working on at least two 2.3.6 devices....thanks for the feedback @azim and @WonderTester )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317394
The first method detailed in the link is the easiest. You will find the "update zip" file in "downloads". It needs to be moved (copied and pasted) from downloads so that it is NOT inside ANY folder but is still in your internal phone memory (root directory).
More confident users may want to make a backup of their 'stock' recovery before installing CWM. this backup will be useful if you've rooted your phone and installed CWM, but haven't installed a custom ROM..... and then discover a need to send the phone in for repair. This post by @elchi1234 will tell you how to do it......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46433083
Step 2) installing ClockworkMod
ClockworkMod (CWM) is an advanced piece of software that replaces the pre installed recovery partition on your phone. It allows you to (amongst other things) make NANDROID backups (I will cover this later), factory wipe your phone and install CUSTOM ROMs. the method quoted below was provided to me by @IvanKurnia . You need to install TERMINAL EMULATOR and BUSYBOX (available in the Play Store) in order for this method to work.....
THESE STEPS NEED ROOT & BUSYBOX, BUT DON'T NEED A PC & ODIN..
FOR BEST RESULTS, UPDATE YOUR SUPERUSER.APK, SU BINARY, AND BUSYBOX
Open one of these links (courtesy of @arco68 )..
CWM 6.0.1.2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347838291
CWM 6.0.4.4
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347838292
CWM 6.0.4.5
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347838293
-download and extract (unzip) the file from your chosen link.
-put the recovery.img file in /mnt/sdcard (internal phone storage. NOT external SD card)
-download "Terminal Emulator" (by Jack) from the Play Store
-open Terminal Emulator then type "su" and click enter
-allow root access..
-then type "dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13"
(the su and dd if=/.....text needs to be entered without the " " quote marks)
then click enter
(the 0 in mmcblk0p13 is the number NOT the letter).
-then some text will appear at the bottom of the Terminal Emulator panel.
-exit terminal emulator.. check the recovery by turning off the device then turn on with volume up button, home button, and power button pressed together.. until "Galaxy W" screen shows up, release the power button only.. then you will enter CWM
-navigate with up (up) and down (down) vol buttons and home keys (select) and power (back) and click "reboot system now" to reboot
The above method has a proven track record for successful implementation.
There is an alternative method of installing a recovery (created by @pepoluan) which bypasses the need to type code into terminal emulator. See this thread for details.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2113946
There is an alternative custom recovery for the Wonder called TWRP.....it has one major advantage over CWM in that it is a 'touch' recovery....you touch the screen rather than relying on pressing buttons to use it. Please see this thread........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046035
for download and flashing instructions.
Step 3) preparing your phone for CUSTOM ROMs.
When you flash (install) a CUSTOM ROM on your phone, it is necessary to wipe everything (including original Android OS, Apps, SMS messages, call records, contacts etc) from your phone before hand. If you need these on your phone after ROM installation, you have to make copies of them first.
To copy the OS, you will need to create a NANDROID BACKUP....You might ask why this is necessary...simple...If you (for some reason) want/need to go back to the factory installed software, the NANDROID BACKUP is the easiest way to do so.
In order to create it, you need to reboot into recovery (switch the phone off, then switch back on while pressing the power, home and volume up keys, then releasing ONLY the power button when the SAMSUNG logo appears) Use the volume down button to scroll to "backup and restore" and use the home button to select, then on the next screen, select backup.
You will need 800mb or more of free memory to create this backup....any less and it won't complete.
When done, reboot your phone and use your file browser to search for a file called ClockworkMod. If you find it on your external SD card you don't need to do a thing, If you find it in internal storage, you need to "zip" it (minimal compression) and move it to your external SD card, otherwise it'll be deleted during the wipe process prior to installing your custom rom.
It is advisable to create a Nandroid backup not only before flashing your very first ROM, but also before you upgrade from an older version of your chosen ROM to a newer version (eg CM10 a2 to CM10 a4.1) that way you ALWAYS have a functioning copy of a working setup that you can go back to if something goes wrong.......
To backup your Apps, you'll need to download APPBAK from the play store.
To backup your SMSs, you'll need to download SMS BACKUP AND RESTORE from the play store.
To backup your call logs, you'll need to download CALL LOGS BACKUP AND RESTORE from the play store.
Open each app in turn and use it to create backup files for everything you want to restore. As before, if these files are stored on internal storage, move them to your external SD card to prevent deletion.
CAUTION.....DO NOT attempt to back up app user data (high scores, game progress etc) this data MUST NOT be re installed when you re install your apps.
To create a backup of your contacts, you need to go to your contacts on your phone, press the menu button, select import/export then select export to SD card to create a backup file...again, check for file location and move if necessary.
Make a note of WHERE the backup files are located before you move them. It will probably be a good idea to return them to their original location once you have installed your new ROM. That way when you use the apps to restore your data, the apps will be able to find their respective backup files.
You are now ready to install your CUSTOM ROM.
Step 4) CUSTOM ROM installation
Below is a list of CUSTOM ROMs that will install through CWM.
In this section, you'll see several references to GAPPS. This is an acronym for Google APPS which is a package that contains Google related software such as Play Store etc. Without it, you won't be able to access any of the Google services.
CM9-based ROM (Icecream Sandwich 4.0.4)
Spoiler
Aokp-Milestone6-iattilagy (by @iattilagy)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1844186
BioHazard v.5 (by @hypnos17)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927428
CyanogenMod 9 (by @arco68) (ORIGINAL CM9)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576874
EHNDROIX ¤ 12.9.13 (by @AlessandroXCV)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850859
InDroiD REMICS V5.1 (by @kkrraazzyy)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842544
MIUI v.4 2.8.10 RC2 (by @Alex93917)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749067
PARANOIDANDROID Ecstacy[RC 2] (by @Doomsday94)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1753065
PARANOID ANDROID HYBRID BUILD 2 (by @filosofi_killms)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929027
RemICS v1.5 - SIII look (by @sparta20)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1753233
Revamed v.1 STABLE (by @droidgeo17)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892863
Xperia ICE Stable v3.1 (by @filosofi_killms)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863386
CM-10 based ROM (jellybean 4.1.2)
Spoiler
CyanogenMod 10 (by @arco68)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990795
MIUI Unofficial Port by @blacksmith yogi
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228665
Express999 by @ipromeh
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281277
broodROM Jellybean by @outerh3aven
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289326
VeloxROM by @miki2o
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2171430
CM-10.1 based ROM (jellybean 4.2.2)
Spoiler
CyanogenMod 10.1 by @arco68
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214042
ParanoidAndroid by @krislibaeer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295544
LiquidSmooth by @educk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295554
Monster [CM10.1+SlimBean] by @ipromeh
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214959
Touchwi5 ROM by @ipromeh
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259071
pacman v22.2.0 the aio rom by @evanlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2218224
mirrors for Arco's ROMs
These ROM/GApps packages will be downloaded as zips which need to be extracted so that you have a ROM zip and a GApps zip.
DO NOT extract these zips as this is the format that is needed to flash the packages in CWM. You will need to download 7zipper 2.0 from the playstore in order to extract the files.
Spoiler
CM9 final
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347838957
CM10 final kernel 2.6
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347838960
CM10 final kernel 3.0
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347838961
CM10.1 alpha 6
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347838959
Some members have requested the ability to use their removable micro SD cards as an alternative to the phones built in storage. on CM-9 this facility is built in. on CM-10 and CM-10.1, it is not. Normally, to achieve this, the ROM would have to be modified after installation. Some members (myself included) are uncomfortable when it comes to modifying code. With that in mind a forum member called @temenalie has taken the latest builds of Arco68's CM-10 and CM-10.1 and modified the code so that the storage mount swap takes place DURING the installation, so that the end user doesn't have to do it 'post install'
Arco68's CM-10 Final (JB 4.1.2)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2qbmgw8bdwbf3am
Arco68's CM-10.1 Alpha 7 (JB 4.2.2)
http://www.mediafire.com/?3l7lh438f3xofql
Edit (20/10/15) the above two links are non functional, I am trying to re-source these ROM's and hope to be able to make them available again in the near future.
These ROMs should ONLY be used if there is an external SD card present in the phone that you want to use as phone storage.
ROMs courtesy of @arco68 , modifications courtesy of @temenalie.
Each of the above links opens the home page for that specific ROM. Most will have installation instructions on the first page. ALL instructions MUST be followed EXACTLY to avoid damaging your phone. some will have a separate "GAPPS" file which needs to be installed as well as the ROM.
Unless otherwise stated in the instructions for the individual ROMs, the method detailed below can be used to install all the ROMs from the links above. You MUST read all the instructions for your chosen ROM in case there are any differences in the installation methods.
-1) download the ROM and GAPPS (if Needed) to your phone/SD card
-2) switch off then reboot your phone into recovery
-3) create your NANDROID BACKUP (if you haven't already done so)
-4) scroll to and select "wipe cache partition"
-5) scroll to and select "advanced" then scroll to and select "wipe dalvik cache"
-6) this is the point of NO RETURN. press the back button then scroll to and select "wipe data/factory reset"
-7) scroll to and select "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard" or "choose zip from external sdcard" depending on where you downloaded the ROM and GAPPS files. you MUST install the ROM FIRST followed by GAPPS (if necessary/not included in the ROM)
-8) press the back button until you see "advanced", select it then select "fix Permissions" (if necessary) then scroll to and select "wipe battery stats"
-9) press the back button and select "reboot system now"
A more in depth "pristine" wipe method can be read about in the article below created by @pepoluan ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044861
It can be used to replace the steps from step 4 above. Although it isn't necessary to complete this "pristine" wipe unless you were having problems with your "stock" ROM, or, after flashing your new custom ROM, you discover you have problems with that ROM and the only option is to do a complete wipe and re install.
Wait for your phone to boot up. You'll have to set up your phone again like you did when you purchased it and you'll have to sign into your Google account again in order to use the Play Store. Once the setup is complete, download APPBAK, SMS and CALL LOG BACKUP AND RESTORE, and restore your saved backups....
CAUTION......DO NOT restore user data generated by your apps. This will cause instability in your apps and make them force close.....
To restore your contacts, you need to open the newly installed (included in ROM) People app, press the menu button, select import/ export and then import from storage.
.you have now completed the process of modifying your phone.....congratulations and enjoy.....
On step 8 of the installation process, I mentioned 'wiping battery stats'. This is NOT something that is crucial to ROM installation, but it IS something that needs to be done after EVERY new installation. The reason being that your phone will calibrate your battery to your current ROM. When you install a new ROM, it'll have different battery usage patterns. If you don't get rid of the old battery data, you could experience some 'irregularities' in what the phone sees as the percentage of battery use compared to the actual battery use. Once this data has been wiped, you'll need to complete 3 or 4 full charge - full discharge cycles in order to calibrate the battery to the new ROM.....
One final point, none of the above would have been possible without the hard work of developers like @arco68 and the countless others who have given their time so that we can get the best from our phones.........
(All information correct and up to date at time of post creation)
if you liked this post, or it has helped you in any way, please hit thanks
thankyou for reading.....happy flashing

404 Page Not Found
The page you requested was not found.

ji.sonu said:
404 Page Not Found
The page you requested was not found.
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I think it would help, if you would specify on which of the many links provided that error occured .

I've just attempted to open each link, and they all seem to work......
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..

@Keith
good work hahaha you understand all of those things just for a while.. I will thank you later, I've given 8 thanks..

Stickied
I made this a sticky for now. Seems quite useful.
If any of you see things to improve or to correct, please tell the OP so.
jotha - forum moderator

Looking forward to your feedback...
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..

Why do we have so many variants of CM9?Can someone explain each differences?

azhiekurosaki said:
Why do we have so many variants of CM9?Can someone explain each differences?
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Every custom variant of CM9 based roms are tailored for a specific thing, theme, or style.
paranoidandroid for example, attempts to bring tablet interface to handhelds.
MIUI, as far as I know, attempts to create a smooth user interface, which should give the user 60 fps on the screen.
There might also some apps/tweaks difference. Try reading all the related thread to find out about each one. No pain, no gain
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda app-developers app

reidzeibel said:
Every custom variant of CM9 based roms are tailored for a specific thing, theme, or style.
paranoidandroid for example, attempts to bring tablet interface to handhelds.
MIUI, as far as I know, attempts to create a smooth user interface, which should give the user 60 fps on the screen.
There might also some apps/tweaks difference. Try reading all the related thread to find out about each one. No pain, no gain
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda app-developers app
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That's one thing I didn't cover on purpose....the differences between the ROMs as that is down to (informed) personal choice. The purpose of the original post is to familiarize new users with the basic process of modifying their phones. Once they have that experience of flashing custom ROMs, they can then start experimenting to see which ROM best suits their needs....
Having said that the original version of CM9 is always the best place to start......
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..

great
great info ... first time viewing ... loved alot

choclateguy85 said:
great info ... first time viewing ... loved alot
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No problems mate...that's what it's there for.....just remember to hit thanks lol
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..

keithross39 said:
Step 4) CUSTOM ROM installation
Below is a list of CUSTOM ROMs that will install through CWM. (list courtesy of MyDeSTiNaTe)
In this section, you'll see several references to GAPPS. This is an acronym for Google APPS which is a package that contains Google related software such as Play Store etc. Without it, you won't be able to access any of the Google services.
CM9-based ROM:
Original CM9 http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1576874
BioHazard http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1843207
InDroiD REMICS http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1842544
MIUI http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1749067
PARANOIDANDROID Ecstacy http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1753065
Aokp-Milestone6-iattilagy http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1844186
Digital.AOKP-Milestone6.I8150.BZS http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1840869
EHNDROIX http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1850859
RemICS http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1753233
XPERIA ARC http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1863386
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Nice thread mate, very very usefull thread
for the best part, you just need fix the links above, and everything will be fine
that's why @ji.sonu said 404 page not found

temenalie said:
Nice thread mate, very very usefull thread
for the best part, you just need fix the links above, and everything will be fine
that's why @ji.sonu said 404 page not found
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Thanks for your comment....but can you tell me WHICH links are broken....I've tested them all again... and for me, they all work.....
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..

keithross39 said:
Thanks for your comment....but can you tell me WHICH links are broken....I've tested them all again... and for me, they all work.....
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..
Click to expand...
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all the links CM9-based

OK....thanks fella.....I'll get onto my PC tonight and copy and paste links to individual threads rather than copy and paste a list of links....maybe that'll solve the problem.....(I hope)......
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..

check your inside direct link, should with the lines showthread.php?t= not show....php?t=
---------- Post added at 09:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 PM ----------
keithross39 said:
OK....thanks fella.....I'll get onto my PC tonight and copy and paste links to individual threads rather than copy and paste a list of links....maybe that'll solve the problem.....(I hope)......
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..
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your welcome, mate. I'm so glad that we can help each other

all the links CM9-based is working now, bro. good job

Good to know mate......thanks...
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..

keithross39 said:
Good to know mate......thanks...
CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can..
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You're welcome
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda premium

TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance and Other Roms

This is a collection of tools and apps that I have produced to try to help users of Alliance ROM and various Kernels. Some of these apps may work for other ROMs or Kernels but I must stress that these will not have been tested.
Contents
My Apps - Apps or Flashable Zips that I have produced to address specific needs.
Guides - Guides I have produced to take you through fixes or modifications.
Other Stuff - Useful bits from others.
Bespoke Stuff - Custom stuff that is not Rom or Kernel specific.
Rom Share - Links to Mirrors I have set up for Roms I use with slow download speeds from their original host.
Other useful Links:
Alliance Thread
Alliance OTA Submission Thread
Rom Share - Mirror of ROMs and Kernels I use where the main link is very slow.
Adblock Hub - Some adblockers saved from the Play Store cull.

Apps
My Apps - These are Apps or Flashable Zips that I have created for Alliance Rom or a specific Kernel
SymlinkSD - App that runs on boot and Symliks the External SDCard as /mnt/sdcard - Only needed for Kernels that display this behaviour.
Reset Fuel Gauge - Function to rectify weird battery readings, code taken from Dori's kernel and turned into an app.
Tweaker - Allows you to toggle the following options on your phone if the installed Apps support it:
Camera Silent Menu Item
Disable auto convert SMS to MMS
Change the maximum number of contacts that can be joined to another contact
TogMods - Auto enables any Toggle Modifications you have made on reboot instead of having to make a change to enable them.
AccuWeather Widget - Flashable Zip for either Normal (with Background) or Transparent
LS Fix - Repairs Issue on some LS8 ROMs where the Lockscreen does not come up and a long press of the power button restarts the phone.
Stock Messaging no Convert and Sent Time - Stock Messaging app with the Convert to MMS function disabled and displayed times reflect the sent time not received time.
AOSP Themed Messaging no Convert and Sent Time - AOSP Themed Messaging app with the Convert to MMS function disabled and displayed times reflect the sent time not received time.
SilentCam - Camera app with Silent Option
CPU Idle - Allows user to specify the Scheduler used for CPU Idle for screen on and off as long as the Kernel supports it.
Crash Logger - Captures LastKmsg file automatically after an unexpected reboot. File is saved to SD and copied to Clipboard. Kernel must not have disabled Android Logging.
Boot Wifi - Automatically enables WiFi on Boot for ROMs or Kernels that deactivate WiFi on startup.
Auto Wifi - Automatically enables WiFi on Boot for ROMs or Kernels that deactivate WiFi on startup and renenables WiFi if it is enabled by the user and then immediately deactivated by the Kernel or Rom.
Cache Cleaner - Runs the Cache Clean feature from Dorimanx kernel as a stand alone application. Just run and that's it. It will show the Start Free Ram, End Free Ram and then close itself and remove from memory.
Rom Select - App for Dual Boot users to allow them to change Roms without waiting for STweaks to load first. Tested with Dorimanx, should work with Siyah as well.
The following Apps may no longer be required as they should be fixed.
Dori CamFix - Fixes problems with some CM and AOKP ROMS where the camera force closes when using Dorimanx Kernel.
Fake Notify - Fixes issue for users using AllianceROM where the Notification bar does not show up on boot.
Fake Notify Plus - Fixes issue for users using AllianceROM where the Notification bar does not show up on boot and also sometimes disappears during normal use at Random.
Crackle Stop - Automates TRB's method of fixing the problem of a crackling sound being produced along with notifications. Once installed run and you will need to grant SU access. You will then be presented with a Menu for your Normal 'Idle' mode, this should be the same as the awake idle mode set in STweaks, next you will be asked for an Alt Idle mode, this can be anything, just not the same as your normal mode.
Once set you will need to reboot for the fix to activate.
Once rebooted the app does what it needs to do over a 20 second period (not 20 seconds after the phone has booted as the app will probably be the last thing loaded - so to be safe I'd give it 2 or 3 minutes). You then need to let your phone get into Deep Sleep so leave it for a bit and then after that all should be OK.
Note this is not a one off fix, this process will run on each boot but you do not need to rerun the App unless you want to change the Normal Idle mode.

Guides
My Guides - These are useful Guides I have made to help with various ROM and Kernel Issues.
Swype LSx Fix - Problem where the Custom Dictionary stops working and saving new words when using Swype on LSx ROMS.
IMEI Recovery - Step by step guide on how to backup your IMEI and then how to recover should you need to. This an essential guide, as should you not be able to recover your IMEI your phone will become a very expensive Paper Weight.
Change System DPI Settings - Step by step settings to change the system DPI.
YouTube fix - How to fix the error signing in problem in YouTube.

Other Stuff - Useful bits from others
The Red Blur's Cave - The Red Blur's page of helpful hints and knowledge. Don't bother reporting a problem until you have checked here, this guy is the best resource for all things Galaxy S 2!
Dorimanx Kernel Discussion Thread - Discussion Thread for all things Dori, especially things that should not be posted in the Dev Thread.
HawkerPaul's ROM and Kernel Wipe / Nuke scripts - These scripts should be used before flashing new ROMs or Kernels to clear up all of the left behind bits from your old installation.
Stock Video Fix - Flashable fix for issues with the Stock Video Player Force Closing when opened from the App Drawer, usually only present with Dori and Siyah Kernels. Thanks TRB.
Auto Call Record Mod and Disable increasing Volume Mod - Mods for LSx based ROMs to enable Automatic Call Recording and disable Increasing Ringtone volume.
LSx Dual Boot Mod - Manual Mod to allow Dual Booting of Roms when one of them is LSx
Ficeto's Kernel - Flashable Zip of Alliance 6 and 7 stock kernel.
AC!D Audio Installer - For Alliance Rom
Instructions:
Download and flash through Recovery.
After flash Wipe Dalvik Cache and Fix Permissions
Once booted enter the following into a Terminal Prompt to test install:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
aaengine
You shouldn't need to run the above command, the install should do it but just to be sure

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Alliance Rom FAQ
How do I install 7.02?
You need to uninstall the Rom Customiser that comes with the Rom then install the new one from play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ficeto.alliancemanager) once installed go into Rom Customiser and then OTA and select the updates.
OTA does not mean Samsung or System OTA.
How do I install 7.3? I can't find it in OTA.
7.3 is a full Rom and not an update. As such you need to download the full Rom zip from the OP on the Alliance Thread. Once downloaded flash it through Rom Customiser.
How do I flash the Stock Theme for 7.3?
During installation uncheck the box next to "Alliance Theme".
What can be installed through Rom Customiser?
Anything can be flashed through Rom Customiser as long as it is a Flashable zip, an Odin Tar file or an OTA download.
I have Downloaded a mod or update from OTA which I cannot flash through recovery. What am I doing wrong?
You need to flash these files through Rom Customiser which will then automate recovery. You cannot flash these independently.
What is the default blue colour used in the Rom?
Uncheck the Alpha box Colour Hex code #33b5e5
How can I get the Dandelion Lock Screen Wallpaper back?
Download it from here.

Bespoke stuff
These are bits that have been requested by others for a specific requirement not Rom or Kernel specific.
MTU 1300 (tun0) - App to set the MTU value to 1300 for a VPN connection using tun0.

Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
Glad to see it finally on xda :thumbup:
SIGNATURE
PHONE : SGSII
Sent via: Tapatalk
Main ROM: AllianceROM v7.01 LSD
KERNEL : PhilZ Touch LSD 4.87 Fixed init version
(DEFAULT PROFILE AND SETTINGS )
MODEM : LS8
BATTERY : Stock 1650mAh
EXTERNAL Sdcard : Samsung Class 10 32gb
LAUNCHER : Apex Pro
Root Manager : SuperSU 1.04
THE CAVE = My Guides list to install NeatRom and other ROMS and kernels on LSJ and LS8 + tools to have a bug free rom and kernel + how to back up and RESTORE ROM OM FULLY = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35923600
1.Current list of kernels on LSJ and pros and cons
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36698607
2.Rom Nuke / Wipe scripts
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36742265
3. GS2KERNELWIPE script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36742198
4.Fast Dormancy :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36396636
5. How to install full wipe with rom nuke on LSJ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36655790

Changing the DPI
Change the Entire System DPI setting.
1. Open Root Explorer
2. Navigate to /System folder
3. Open the build.prop file
4. Scroll down to the 'Additional_build_properties' you are looking for the line
"ro.sf.lcd_density = 240"
The default value for the LCD density is 240, the lower the number the more on
the screen. 200 is a good value to start with.
Save the change.
5. Reboot phone for the change to become effective.

Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
trevfee said:
Bespoke stuff
These are bits that have been requested by others for a specific requirement not Rom or Kernel specific.
MTU 1300 (tun0) - App to set the MTU value to 1300 for a VPN connection using tun0.
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Thanks you so much sir trev for accommodating my request. I will test and if successful I will refer this to my colleagues.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

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nogo8888 said:
Thanks you so much sir trev for accommodating my request. I will test and if successful I will refer this to my colleagues.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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Initial report: just working on note2.
Thank you so much sir.
Without this mod, i cannot access our internal website.
Sir can you post this playstore?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

android ipsec vpn mtu mod
trevfee said:
Bespoke stuff
These are bits that have been requested by others for a specific requirement not Rom or Kernel specific.
MTU 1300 (tun0) - App to set the MTU value to 1300 for a VPN connection using tun0.
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Since I requested this tweak, I would give a simple explanation on what it does and how to use it.
When your connecting to a ipsec vpn using wifi and having trouble browsing to your internal websites eventhough your connected to it. You can ping your internal network but the trouble is no browsing. The solutions are:
1. Tell your System Administrator to change the ip tcp adjust-mss to a lower value, in my case I used 1000 using 1841 cisco router. This prevents the packet from fragmentation. Packets when fragmented were dropped thus resulting to no browsing. If the Sys Ad refuses to do so because this may cause some issues to Windows users (browsing may slow a little bit), your best solution is to install this tweak.
2. This MTU mod sets the MTU value of your payload to 1300 via tunnel interface of your android device this avoiding packet fragmentation resulting to packet being allowed to pass through the tunnel interface going to ipsec vpn router.
How to use it:
1. Download the vpnc widget from playstore. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.mjm4456.vpncwidget&hl=en
Configure your credentials. Then connect.
2. Once the vpnc widget has been connected open this app. Then you should have browsed your internal network.
Note: This tweak is needed only for wifi connections. If your using carrier data, then this is not needed anymore.
Please give thanks to the creator of this app.
I just gave him the code and he did all the stuff in making this app looks nice and easy to use.
Big credit to OP, trevfee and thanks to my neatrom family (Many40, Mr.Greg, ESD and others who helped me finding the code)

Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
nogo8888 said:
Initial report: just working on note2.
Thank you so much sir.
Without this mod, i cannot access our internal website.
Sir can you post this playstore?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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Glad it's working for you and thaks for the feedback and explanation for others.
As for Play Store I have yet to purchase a dev account to allow me to upload as I really only make things for people who know how to install from anywhere. Please feel free to trek people to download from this page, I won't be removing the app.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.

Rom Share
Alliance Rom
Version 6.00 MD5 ad9ef7e3f95b746de4bbc938ebf89a9a
Version 6.10 MD5 eab8fc5f40e47bc1a1a2d06b3d9253e1
Version 7.00 MD5 ae964c3a07aeb460c8d21fe3c0f087e9
Version 7.01 MD5 d761e4625b8406eee3b97fd5eec6ea87

IMEI Recovery
IMPORTANT
FOR THIS PROCESS TO WORK YOU MUST HAVE A GOOD COPY OF YOUR /efs DIRECTORY TAKEN PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM HAPPENING. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECOVER.
DISCLAIMER - THIS IS AN AMALGAMATION OF IDEAS, PROCESSES AND GUIDES FOUND ONLINE ALONG WITH MY OWN MODIFICATIONS AND PROCESSES THAT I HAD TO MAKE TO GET THE PROCESS TO WORK FOR ME.
ALTHOUGH I HAVE PERFORMED THIS PROCESS IN FULL AND IT HAS WORKED FOR ME I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR DATA LOSS THAT ARISES FROM FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE. BY USING THIS GUIDE YOU ARE ACCEPTING ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL ACTIONS AND THEIR RESULTS.
IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT PERFORMING THIS PROCESS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY BUT IF YOU ARE ALREADY ROOTED AND RUNNING CUSTOM SOFTWARE THEN YOU HAVE ALREADY INVALIDATED YOUR WARRANTY ANYWAY.
This is a common problem that usually occurs when a problem is encountered flashing a file from Recovery. Please take the precautions listed below, it will save you a lot of trouble should you ever suffer from this problem.
Backup Process
There are 3 ways that I use to back up the /efs directory.
These are:
1 - Manually copy /efs to your SD Card and make another copy somewhere safe (Computer, Dropbox, etc).
2 - Use HC-kTool to make a backup image of your /efs directory.
3 - Use Galaxy S Unlock AND GSII Repair to make backups of your original /efs directory (These are both the same but by doing both you have two copies of /efs available should you need it).
All Apps available from the Google Play Store or can be downloaded in the AppPack from here
At the end of this process you will have 4 copies of your /efs directory on your SD Card as well as any dulicates you created externally in step 1. This might seem like overkill but trust me taking 5 minutes creating these will save you hours and possibly quite a bit of money in repair costs in the long run should you ever need to recover!
Now you have your backups lets hope that you never need them, but should you then...
Recovery Process
Acknowledgements
Based on original post by XDA Member vaskodogamagmail with more detail and modifications to make process work added by me.
Original Post
Symptoms
You may have one, some or all of the following:
No Signal
Emergency Call Only
No Network
IMEI 004999010640000
IMEI 000000000000000
IMEI
(To check your IMEI number either enter *#06# dial into the dialer or check in Settings, Phone Information)
Prerequisites
Rooted Phone
Try the following processes in order until the problem is resolved.
Method 1:
Open HC-kTool and choose "Restore efs from backup (DANGEROUS!)" then choose "Restore IMG". Once completed you will be prompted to reboot. Perform Reboot and if all has gone well you will have a working phone again.
Method 2:
Open Galaxy S Unlock app and select "Restore saved EFS Folder". This will come up with a response saying "Done". Reboot and see if your phone is working again.
Method 3:
Open GSII_Repair and perform Options 2 and 3. Your phone will reboot. Once it has rebooted see if your phone is working.
Method 4:
Open GSII_Repair and select "Restore saved EFS Folder". This will come up with a response saying "Done". Reboot and see if your phone is working again.
Method 5:
This is the last chance (and the one that after tweaking to what you see below worked for me).
You will Need the following:
Stock GB ROM
Insecure Kernel
ODIN
Quick Root
All of these can be downloaded in the IMEIFix.zip which can be downloaded from here.
Android SDK and ADB instaled on your Computer or a Terminal App on your Phone (Personally I prefer ADB from Computer but you choose whichever you are most comfortable with).
We are going to restore your phone to as close to original stock a possible. No data wil be removed from your SD Card(s) but all installed apps, customisations, ROMs and Kernels will be removed. Please backup everyting you need before runnng this process.
If you are able to make a Nandroid Backup of your Rom you will be able to recover this at the end of the process.
Open ODIN
In Options select "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time".
Select the following files from the "OriginalRom" folder on your computer:
Bootloader -> KERNEL_I9100XEKDB_CL161513_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
PDA -> CODE_I9100XEKDB_CL161513_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Phone -> MODEM_I9100XXKDH_REV_02_CL995882.tar.md5
Reboot your phone into Download Mode (Hold down Home, Volume Down and Power when turnng on).
When in Download Mode connect to Computer via USB.
You will get a Ready message in one of the top boxes in ODIN. When you have this press the Start button.
After a while your phone will reboot and load up into it's Stock setup.
Configure the settings and then Power down the Phone.
Once Powered down go into Download Mode again (same process as above).
In ODIN press Reset.
Set the same options as before.
This time only set the Bootloader box. Select the file from the "InsecureKernel" folder on your computer - NOTE Insecure means that it is able to be rooted, not that there is a security issue with using it. We will be replacing this later anyway.
Check you have the Ready in the top box in ODIN and press Start.
Once finished your phone will reboot to stock again. IMPORTANT - Disconnect the USB cable before proceeding.
Go to Settings, Applications, Developer Options.
Turn ON "USB Debugging".
Connect USB cable to Computer and Phone.
Open "Samsung Quick Root"
Select "Reboot Device When Finished"
Press "Root Device"
Some text will scroll on the screen and then phone will reboot.
This will have installed SuperUser, Busybox and Rooted your phone.
Install a Root capable Explorer app, I used Es File Explorer, either download from the Play Store or you can install if from the Apps folder of IMEIFix downloaded above.
Open a Command Prompt on your Computer
Enter the following commands:
adb shell
su
busybox umount -l /efs
exit
exit
Using your chosen exporer delete the efs folder from the root of your phone.
Reset the phone, after that open your explorer again and browse to the Root, the efs folder should have recreated and will contain files. These are new and are system generated.
Go to the efs folder using your chosen explorer, and delete "nv_data.bin" and "nv_data.bin.md5".
Go to the working back up of your efs folder on your SD Card, copy the "imei" folder to the efs folder at the root of your phone, then again go to the backed up efs folder on your SD Card and copy the "nv_data.bin" file to your efs folder at the root of your phone using your explorer. Once you have copied this file, please rename the new file to "nv_data.bin.bak".
Make another copy of the "nv_data.bin" file in the backed up efs folder on your SD Card and paste this into the efs folder at the root of your phone again.
On your Computer open a command prompt and enter the following commands:
adb shell
su
chown 1001:radio /efs/nv_data.bin
Reset your phone.
You should now have your Original IMEI, check this by dialing *#06# call into the dialer. If you have the correct IMEI then you are done. You can either reinstall your usual ROM, Apps, Kernel etc manually or restore an existing backup.
If you need to install a Recovery with CWM (to restore backups or install new ROMs and Kernels then please follow these steps:
Install Mobile Odin from ChainFire from the Play Store (or if you are an XDA user you can download from here)
If you have used the XDA version you will also need the eu.chainfire.mobileodin.flashkernel.i9100.v2-1 apk file, this is in the IMEIFix download above in the Apps folder.
Copy the Kernel-V7.tar file from the CWMKernel folder in IMEIFix to your SD Card.
Open Mobile Odin and from there open the Kernel-V7.tar file. This will flash Dorimanx 7.45. If you now boot into recovery you can flash what you need to in the usual way.
By following the process above you will likely find that the Triangle Alert is now on your screen when booting yor phone indicating that your bootloader has been modified. Although this makes no functional difference to your phone you can remove this alert by installing TriangleAway from the Play Store (or if you are an XDA user you can download from here. This will reset the flash counters in your phone and remove the warning.
If you still have the wrong or no IMEI then you will need to seek further help.
There is no obligation but if this guide has just saved your phone and you feel you would like to show your appreciation there is a "Donate" button on the left, please feel free to use it.

YouTube fix
The problem is actually with Xlory's Inverted Play Store so far a fix had not been released by Xlory so we have to use the following workaround based on suggestion from Nos_20 and modifications from Andreas75k.
Fully uninstall YouTube, firstly from the Play Store or Settings, Applications and then from Rom Customiser (Manage System Apps).
In Rom Customiser go to OTA then select and flash Stock Play Store.
Goto Settings, Applications and wipe cache, data and any updates for Google Play Services and Google Play Store.
Reboot to recovery.
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache.
Reboot.
Once rebooted reinstall YouTube in Rom Customiser and update through the Play Store or just install directly from the Play Store but obviously it wont be a system app.
That's it, all should now work.
Key here is: don't use any modified versions of Google Play Services, Google Play Store or YouTube, only STOCK.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.

Hello mate
Thanks for this very helpful and informative thread
:good::good:

Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
t-pip said:
Goto Settings, Applications and wipe cache, data and any updates for Google Play Services and Google Play Store.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.
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By that ^^ you mean to clear data and cache for google play and google play services and their updates also...
Because I cleared only for the updates and it didnt work... could you please make it clearer for other users
Thanks Alot for the guide and ur 'stuff' very useful

Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
Ba7rani123 said:
By that ^^ you mean to clear data and cache for google play and google play services and their updates also...
Because I cleared only for the updates and it didnt work... could you please make it clearer for other users
Thanks Alot for the guide and ur 'stuff' very useful
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Thanks for that. Yes wipe cache and data after uninstalling updates.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.

Great thread good info. :thumbup:
alliance 7.3
apollo 4.5 regular
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