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Total Android join with some questions.

I recently got an evo 4g off eBay to replace my blackberry that wouldn't stop freezing on me. Anyhow, it was rooted by the prior owner. It's running 2.2 and I would like to upgrade to gingerbread if at all possible. I have tried the HTC software update but it says that everything is current. Any advice on how to upgrade it would be greatly appreciated.
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You have to decide whether you want to stay rooted or not. Taking a software update will unroot your phone. I recommend keeping root. Go to android development, flash a new rom(don't forget to backup before and wipe) and then learn all the magics about rooting; kernels, apps, scripts etc
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.

Ok. Is gingerbread unrootable?
I tried flashing cyanogen but got a boot loop. I downloaded it with Rom manager.
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No, it's rootable. There are threads all over about Rooting GB, 2.3, etc using Revolutionary.
Truth is, there are ROMs based on GB with Sense 3.0 hybrids

Magikoopa said:
Ok. Is gingerbread unrootable?
I tried flashing cyanogen but got a boot loop. I downloaded it with Rom manager.
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Gb is rootable but It takes time. Now here's what you should do: get rid of rom manager, search for amon RA recovery and flash it(instructions in the thread) then you want to manually download cm7 from their website(or download decks which is what I recommend) and download gapps. Then use a file manager to move these two files to the root of your SD card(which means these two shouldn't be in any folders) then go into recovery by pulling your battery, replacing it, turning on your phone while holding volume down button. Then choose recovery. Then wipe everything, the flash cm7 and gapps, then reboot. There you go
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.

Thanks for the advice, Crossrocker. My only thing is that if 2.3 is rootable then why wouldn't I want to switch? I'll take your advice in the meantime and play around with CM a bit to see if I even like it. I'm a total android noob (that's what the thread title is supposed to say... still getting used to having a touchscreen keyboard with autocorrect... I miss my physical keyboard.)

Just wondering, what size SD card do you have?

Magikoopa said:
Thanks for the advice, Crossrocker. My only thing is that if 2.3 is rootable then why wouldn't I want to switch? I'll take your advice in the meantime and play around with CM a bit to see if I even like it. I'm a total android noob (that's what the thread title is supposed to say... still getting used to having a touchscreen keyboard with autocorrect... I miss my physical keyboard.)
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If you want, then go ahead. But IMO you should stay rooted.you might as well just flash a stock tweaked rom
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.

tropicalbrit said:
Just wondering, what size SD card do you have?
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I've got an 8 gig.

Okay. Lemme know if/when you decide to flash a Sense ROM or MIUI, because I wrote up a full guide to partitioning your SD card.
Partitioning lets you offload some data onto your SD card, making the ROM run smoother. It really helps in the heavy Sense ROMs

Right on, tropicalbrit. I'll hit you up for it once I get to that point. I still feel like a caveman trying to land an airplane whenever I'm trying to mod this thing. Lol.
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Crossrocker said:
Gb is rootable but It takes time. Now here's what you should do: get rid of rom manager, search for amon RA recovery and flash it(instructions in the thread) then you want to manually download cm7 from their website(or download decks which is what I recommend) and download gapps. Then use a file manager to move these two files to the root of your SD card(which means these two shouldn't be in any folders) then go into recovery by pulling your battery, replacing it, turning on your phone while holding volume down button. Then choose recovery. Then wipe everything, the flash cm7 and gapps, then reboot. There you go
I followed these instructions for flashing cm7 and ended up in a boot loop. Is there anything else I need to change to make it work?
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If you used amon RA recovery and wiped everything then it should have worked. But if it didn't, then search goo-inside.me for format all zip in the tools section. Then flash it and re flash cm7
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.

[How-To] Make the Most of Stock FF11

I wanted to share my experiences in making the most of the FF11 build. It's a setup that is shaping up to give me 48 hours of battery life, and one that I'm really happy with from a performance perspective. I did not develop anything referenced below, all credit goes to the devs.
I put my configuration as my signature, but I'll go through more detail here in what I did. This step by step guide assumes that you know how to get zips onto your phone and flash them with a custom recovery, and also assumes that you know how to use Odin. With the flashing going on, standard disclaimer applies. I am not responsible should you brick your device. But, take your time, read the threads, and follow the directions in them and that should make that a non point.
Step 1 - Base ROM Install
Back your stuff up if you want to keep it, and then use sfhubs one-click Odin stock rooted FF11: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705730
Follow his directions to install and you're stock rooted FF11. I highly recommend doing the factory reset/full wipe version instead of the modified no data wipe version.
Step 2 - Kernel with Custom Recovery and init.d Support
Next, we need a custom recovery to continue the flashing. We also need init.d support for later. With those requirements, I am recommending Agat's odin version of the FF11 kernel repacked with AGAT recovery. Follow his instructions here and install via odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702388
Step 3 - De-bloat
Now with a custom recovery, we can download and install Calkulin's universal bare ROM converter, found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535776
Note the list of what it removes, in case you want any of those apps.
Step 4 - Install your Apps
Get your apps installed from market or from Titanium backup or whatever else. I found it better to do this ahead of time, because step 6 will be more effective.
Step 5 - The S3 Launcher (optional)
This launcher's 1.5.1 version is incredibly smooth, stable, and works very well in this ROM configuration in my experience. I drastically prefer it over the stock touchwiz launcher within FF11. You don't "need" it, but if you want it, download either the 4x5 or 5x5 1.5.1 versions and install per instructions (the beta versions have been reported slow/buggy, so stick with 1.5.1 IMO). Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26392738
Step 6 - Kobridge Tweaks
Download and install Kobridge Stock FF11 tweak set from his thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668853&page=76 - You're looking for FF11KOB_TWv3.4.zip which is attached to his post. That zip contains several zips within, so open it up and extract them and flash whatever version you choose. I recommend aggressive (Named FF11KOB_TWv3.4A.zip) because it maximizes the battery savings and still performs very well. When you reboot your phone, you should see your phone go through an "Android is upgrading" process - This is the kobridge tweaks doing a zipalign/optimize on all your apps - so that is why we installed them early in step 4!
Step 7 - Battery Saving OS tweaks
Turn off screen vibration (Settings -> sound -> vibrate on screen tap [uncheck] )
Turn off notification LED which can keep phone from deep sleeping (Settings -> display -> pulse notification light [uncheck] )
Make sure auto brightness is enabled
Make sure wifi is set to never go to sleep (Settings -> wifi -> advanced -> Keep Wifi on during sleep [always]
Step 8 - Enjoy a fast, light, stable, and efficient ROM configuration
Nothing earth shattering in this guide. Many people use many of these tweaks already, but this combination is something I find pretty close to perfect balance between performance and battery. Hope you enjoy it too!
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Added some pics

I will give it a go and let you know
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Thanks for the tips. What clock widget is that ?
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Thank you for this. I always feel more comfortable jumping into something when there is a guide.
Also, I've been running this setup for the last hour and so far, so good. Again, thank you for putting this up.

Seems awesome, most likely gonna give it a a go
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daniel4653 said:
Thanks for the tips. What clock widget is that ?
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That is beautiful widgets with a skin called "Blacktrans"

adam.kelly2 said:
Thank you for this. I always feel more comfortable jumping into something when there is a guide.
Also, I've been running this setup for the last hour and so far, so good. Again, thank you for putting this up.
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No problem - hopefully it keeps working well for you.

I assume it's safe to flash from agat's custom recovery?

Sunsparc said:
I assume it's safe to flash from agat's custom recovery?
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I used Agat's recovery to flash the bare rom converter, the S3 launcher, and the kobridge tweaks. it worked great for me.
I dont know that I'd say I'd flash full roms with it, but for update/mod type zips I was fine with it and wouldn't worry.

Help needed related to metamorph and titanium

I was trying to install a theme using metamorph, but when I was about to apply popup came out saying for precaution use nandroid backup.
My question is, is the nandroid and titanium are same?
Secondly when I took the back up of my user app and system data it was located in the internal sdcard, if in case anything goes wrong will I be able to restore it? I mean formatting will wipe my data or formatting is not required when we suffer problem due to metamorph?
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shantanuparadkar said:
I was trying to install a theme using metamorph, but when I was about to apply popup came out saying for precaution use nandroid backup.
My question is, is the nandroid and titanium are same?
Secondly when I took the back up of my user app and system data it was located in the internal sdcard, if in case anything goes wrong will I be able to restore it? I mean formatting will wipe my data or formatting is not required when we suffer problem due to metamorph?
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Firstly:
Titanium Backup only backups your apps and their data.
A Nandroid Backup backups your ENTIRE ROM, EVERYTHING. You can find it in CWM Recovery under backup and restore > backup to external sdcard or backup.
SIDE NOTE: You can use Titanium Backup to restore apps and their data from Nandroid backups.
Secondly:
Wiping user data only formats /data, /cache, etc. It does NOT format the internal or external sdcard.
If anything should go wrong, Titanium backup will only help if apps are modded, not framework-res.apk or SystemUI.apk.
Make a Nandroid backup and if something goes wrong, simply restore it and everything will be back to normal.

Thanks a lot, app from the market will do? Its called online nandroid backup, is it the one?
confirming it Coz last time I installed busy box from market which I shouldn't have
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shantanuparadkar said:
Thanks a lot, app from the market will do? Its called online nandroid backup, is it the one?
confirming it Coz last time I installed busy box from market which I shouldn't have
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If you want you can try it, but rather make one from CWM Recovery and afterwards try the app (just in case).
BTW which ROM are you using? Do you have CWM Recovery installed? Press [VOLUME_UP] + [POWER] + [HOME] and hold them in until you see CWM Recovery.
Usually BusyBox comes pre-installed with custom ROMs.

br.ruan said:
If you want you can try it, but rather make one from CWM Recovery and afterwards try the app (just in case).
BTW which ROM are you using? Do you have CWM Recovery installed? Press [VOLUME_UP] + [POWER] + [HOME] and hold them in until you see CWM Recovery.
Usually BusyBox comes pre-installed with custom ROMs.
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I have not installed any ROM, I have just rooted the phone. To be frank I am scared of bricking my phone therefore I have sticked with just rooting.
I don't know much about CWM recovery. But I have rooted using the methods specified in below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
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shantanuparadkar said:
I have not installed any ROM, I have just rooted the phone. To be frank I am scared of bricking my phone therefore I have sticked with just rooting.
I don't know much about CWM recovery. But I have rooted using the methods specified in below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
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Almost the only way you can brick your phone is (1) interrupt it while flashing something, specifically a ROM or kernel (like force reset it it while in progress) or (2) do something that is known to brick devices (You will see warnings around and about the forum). In other words you really can only blame yourself for a bricked phone :fingers-crossed:
NOTE: The SuperBrick bug was also in stock firmware from Samsung - that's where it came from if I remember correctly...
Flashing CWM 6 will not (well shouldn't anyway) brick your device, provided you don't fall into case 1 above (like I did a while back ).
If you want to stay in your current Samsung degraded ROM (When you flash a Custom ROM, you will understand what I'm talking about), I guess you can use the app to make a Nandroid backup. It does, however, require BusyBox to work. Do you have BusyBox installed?; You mentioned that you have but shouldn't have earlier, but not that you still have it . If not then download this app and install it.
WHAT I RECOMMEND:
If you choose to go Custom, check my signature for the link to westcript's Resurrection Remix's (ROM) thread. There you will got most (if not all) you will ever need in one ROM .
NOTE: To flash a custom ROM you WILL need CWM. You can get it by flashing Siyah Kernel (In signature) via Odin. Also note that this would start the download counter so get yourself a usb JIG and the old i9100 bootloader.
If you want to be safe from the SuperBrick bug, flash Siyah Kernel: "no CAP_ERASE, no hardbrick" (from 4.0.1)

br.ruan said:
Almost the only way you can brick your phone is (1) interrupt it while flashing something, specifically a ROM or kernel (like force reset it it while in progress) or (2) do something that is known to brick devices (You will see warnings around and about the forum). In other words you really can only blame yourself for a bricked phone :fingers-crossed:
NOTE: The SuperBrick bug was also in stock firmware from Samsung - that's where it came from if I remember correctly...
Flashing CWM 6 will not (well shouldn't anyway) brick your device, provided you don't fall into case 1 above (like I did a while back ).
If you want to stay in your current Samsung degraded ROM (When you flash a Custom ROM, you will understand what I'm talking about), I guess you can use the app to make a Nandroid backup. It does, however, require BusyBox to work. Do you have BusyBox installed?; You mentioned that you have but shouldn't have earlier, but not that you still have it . If not then download this app and install it.
WHAT I RECOMMEND:
If you choose to go Custom, check my signature for the link to westcript's Resurrection Remix's (ROM) thread. There you will got most (if not all) you will ever need in one ROM .
NOTE: To flash a custom ROM you WILL need CWM. You can get it by flashing Siyah Kernel (In signature) via Odin. Also note that this would start the download counter so get yourself a usb JIG and the old i9100 bootloader.
If you want to be safe from the SuperBrick bug, flash Siyah Kernel: "no CAP_ERASE, no hardbrick" (from 4.0.1)
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I have busybox installed. mostly I'll flash the ROM but I have one question how to debrick the phone if in case I bricked it?
actually m confused now in kernels, ROMs, CWM. Can u tell me in which order I should instal/flash it?
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What is usb jig and old i9100 bootloader?
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shantanuparadkar said:
What is usb jig and old i9100 bootloader?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402286

shantanuparadkar said:
I have busybox installed. mostly I'll flash the ROM but I have one question how to debrick the phone if in case I bricked it?
actually m confused now in kernels, ROMs, CWM. Can u tell me in which order I should instal/flash it?
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Apologies for the late reply. I've been away for the weekend so I don't have my computer at hand (and my phone is whith a friend.) I'll be home tonight and I'll write a guide for you.
One thing, are you using ICS or GB?
Don't worry about brinking your device - you have to really mess up to get a hard brick.
These few times I have use a BB to write on the forum will ensure my imunity from buying one.

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One thing, are you using ICS or GB?
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M using ICS.
Thank you once again for ur reply.
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This is for flashing Siyah Kernel. You can flash other kernels later if you want via CWM Recovery.
Hope it's clear enough - If you have any questions just ask
Please first read the guide thoroughly and download the necessary files beforehand (the links come as they are needed in the guide).
Download Odin v.1.85
Extract the package and execute Odin3 v1.85.exe
DO NOT change any setting and ensure that "Re-partition" is DESELECTED
Download Siyah Kernel for i9100 (Odin). You can find the link under "SiyahKernel S2-v..." named "DOWNLOAD TAR (for Odin)"
CAUTION: Please do not not download and flash the S3 kernel.
Back to Odin - Click on PDA and select the .tar file (SiyahKernel) you've downloaded and click OK
Put your i9100 device into 'Download Mode' by holding [POWER], [VOLUME_DOWN] and [HOME] and hold until you see the warning. Continue by pressing [VOLUME_UP]
Connect your device with the USB cable to your PC. You should see one of the boxes in Odin light up.
NOTE: If you do not see anything, ensure you have the latest drivers installed by installing the latest version of Samsung Kies
Now that everything is ready, click on "Start" and wait for it to finish.
CAUTION: DO NOT UNPLUG THE CABLE OR INTERRUPT THE DOWNLOAD!!!!!!!
Reboot. If it boots completely, congratulations! The part where you can screw up most easily is over
Download The latest edition of Resurrection Remix and move it to your internal/externel SDcard.
Reboot your device into CWM Recovery by holding [POWER], [VOLUME_UP] and [HOME] and hold until you see the menu.
Make a Nandroid backup under backup and restore - just to be safe
NOTE: If you don't want to install a custom ROM, you can stop here.
After the LOOONG wait for the backup you have to wipe data/factory reset (required to continue.)
NOTE: This will delete all your applications and application/configuration data (SMS's, Contacts(if you have google account, they should be synced and will be automatically restored),etc.) on the device. (NO DATA from either of your SDcards will be deleted)
Go to install zip from sdcard > choose zip from (internal) sdcard and select the RR package .zip you downloaded.
Confirm your selection and configure your installation of RR in Aroma installer. After RR is installed reboot the device.
That is it! Enjoy playing with the AOKP features already added and those soon to follow
If you want to remove the "YellowTriangle" at boot and reset the download counter using a USB JIG, download this old bootloader and flash it in the same way you did Siyah Kernel (also in PDA).
That should be all; will update whenever I remember something. Enjoy!!!

Thanks a lot. I'll mostly do it in the weekend (busy in my studies).
Thanks once again
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is it ok if i follow the above procedure with my (CURRENTLY ROOTED) phone??
i donwloaded the latest version of siyah kernel,is it ok?
i am almost ready to follow the procedure.

just check whether the link for resurrection remix link is right?
http://d-h.st/cqA

Yes that is the link for 3.0.6: http://d-h.st/cqA
I did write it for you, didn't I

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Yes that is the link for 3.0.6: http://d-h.st/cqA
I did write it for you, didn't I
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Thank you so very much.
Will update u once m done with it
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hey m through with most of the part (ie. till point no. 9), currently m downloading the resurrection remix. by the time u reply it would be finish.
will it wipe off all my data automatically when i "backup and restore" if not how to make it??
i do have google account but how will it sync my msges and contacts?? or do i have to make backup from any other application.

shantanuparadkar said:
hey m through with most of the part (ie. till point no. 9), currently m downloading the resurrection remix. by the time u reply it would be finish.
will it wipe off all my data automatically when i "backup and restore" if not how to make it??
i do have google account but how will it sync my msges and contacts?? or do i have to make backup from any other application.
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Making a Nandroid backup will not wipe /data automatically; you have to "wipe data/factory reset" to do it.
Use GO Backup to backup your messages, apps and their data, etc. before you wipe the /data partition.
Google automatically keeps your contacts synced (see Settings > Accounts > Google and tap on your email address to see what is synced), but not your messages. Chances are your contacts are already backed up, but don't worry; GO Backup will do it in anyway.

thanks a lot......
m going through those process.
one more thing (may be the last thing in this thread)
how to restore through nandroid backup? by using titanium backup?

[Q] Differences between clockworkmod recovery amd CWM-Based recovery?

Hi all, ive had my Tmobile samsung galaxy s2 for awhile now, and i finally decided to root it (and did it successfully) a few days ago (yay)
Ive done a bit of research for what I can do while rooted, basically after CPU setting, save battery life when idle... Simple things
But ive been meaning to try flashing a ROM. But I want to make sure i know absolutely everything needed to know to flash one. I had a samsung tmobile sidekick that I was able to root and flash Gingerclone on, but I remember it had alot of little details while installing that simply missing one could seriously screw up your phone
So first off, if anyone has had the sidekick: Is flashing/ installing roms as complex on the sgh-t989 as it is on sidekick 4g?
And secondly... After rooting my galaxy, i no longer have the stock android recovery (obviously)...... Instead it is replaced with CWM-based recovery (i think 5.0.2.2?). Is there a difference between this and Clockworkmod recovert (which should show an orange screen)?
I wanted to use ROM manager but opted not to when it told me that I "needed clockworkmod recovery installed" to work.
A little help, please?
Thanks!

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Hi all, ive had my Tmobile samsung galaxy s2 for awhile now, and i finally decided to root it (and did it successfully) a few days ago (yay)
Ive done a bit of research for what I can do while rooted, basically after CPU setting, save battery life when idle... Simple things
But ive been meaning to try flashing a ROM. But I want to make sure i know absolutely everything needed to know to flash one. I had a samsung tmobile sidekick that I was able to root and flash Gingerclone on, but I remember it had alot of little details while installing that simply missing one could seriously screw up your phone
So first off, if anyone has had the sidekick: Is flashing/ installing roms as complex on the sgh-t989 as it is on sidekick 4g?
And secondly... After rooting my galaxy, i no longer have the stock android recovery (obviously)...... Instead it is replaced with CWM-based recovery (i think 5.0.2.2?). Is there a difference between this and Clockworkmod recovert (which should show an orange screen)?
I wanted to use ROM manager but opted not to when it told me that I "needed clockworkmod recovery installed" to work.
A little help, please?
Thanks!
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There the same
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There the same
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Okay, great! Glad it was so simple lol.
Now about my other question... Let me explain. When I would install a custom ROM on my sidekick, i remember having to do all sorts of things like unmount system/ unmount SD card before installing and remount them after (i dont remember the exact methods... Dont quote me on that).
I know the general procedure of basically Wiping data, Wiping cache, Wiping delvik cache... But does the galaxy s2 require checking of all of that unmounting/mounting?

heyitsmeyo2 said:
Okay, great! Glad it was so simple lol.
Now about my other question... Let me explain. When I would install a custom ROM on my sidekick, i remember having to do all sorts of things like unmount system/ unmount SD card before installing and remount them after (i dont remember the exact methods... Dont quote me on that).
I know the general procedure of basically Wiping data, Wiping cache, Wiping delvik cache... But does the galaxy s2 require checking of all of that unmounting/mounting?
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Flashed many roms, and no need for all that. Just make sure you wait the 10 minutes after flashing a rom.

FlaShing roms on this phone is so simple "that even a caveman can do it". I would also advise to ditch clockwork recovery and install twrp, also never use rom manager to flash roms. Just follow the op's instructions on what steps to follow to flash the rom successfully. Also no need to mount and unmount anything. Good luck.

Awesome! Thank you all for your replies, glad to here that flashing is much simpler on this phone
I really wouldnt recommend anyone rooting a sidekick as a beginner. It was my phone, i soft bricked ot my first time. Ugh, it was such a hassle! And it left me a little traumatized to try anything on this. lol!
Thanks for all the help!

Here are the genreric steps to follow to flash a rom (and yes, TWRP is recommended instead of CWM):
- place the rom zip on the internal storage
- place a copy of the radio zip that you have on the internat storage (for safety reasons)
- copy Google Apps zip if it is not included in the rom (most roms do not have these included, but the dev might provide a tuned version)
- reboot phone and enter the recovery menu (hold vol up + vol down pressed while booting)
# In recovery mode
- wipe data
- wipe system
-(Use Darkside Super wipe if still on cwm 5.0.2.7 or below)
- flash rom
- flash gapps (if missing from the rom)
- wipe cache/ dalvik cache.
- reboot and wait 10 mins
- reboot and wait 1 minute
- enjoy

If you are planning on flashing a Rom on your phone of course twrp recommended and you should definitely try Jedi mind trick x2 for the t989 Hercules. It is the most stable Rom on the Samsung galaxy s2 T989 T-Mobile. The instructions above are the best instructions you should follow. And read it carefully or you will brick your device. If using twrp follow the twrp method. And if using cwm make sure you use the extra cwm steps. It is super important you follow them unless you want a fancy paper weight.
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I just flashed my phone last night to the Liquid smooth rc 9. This was my first root and flash. I used titanium backup for the apps, used ROM manager to flash to the latest cwm. Here is a link I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
Great instructions! Good luck!
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TomThom said:
I just flashed my phone last night to the Liquid smooth rc 9. This was my first root and flash. I used titanium backup for the apps, used ROM manager to flash to the latest cwm. Here is a link I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
Great instructions! Good luck!
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You have it all wrong. Use twrp and use app 2 zip
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[GUIDE][ROM FLASHING][WALK THRU] Easy to do! All Questions Welcome!

This will help anyone who keeps having flashing issues.
More detailed instructions in my GUIDE!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
THIS IS ONE QUICK/SIMPLE ERROR FREE ROM FLASHING PROCEDURE
This should eliminate a few posts saying, stuck in download mode, stuck at logo. just vibrates and them MANY other issues that somehow, everyone seems to find.
Here is my quick rom flashing process I use ALWAYS (yes always)
THINGS YOU NEED ON extSDCARD
1. Extra kernels (2 or 3 you know works for your device)
2. Optional: 2 recoveries that can be flashed (I use CWM & TWRP)
3. Optional: apps.zip (a zip created from Titantium BU, containing Root Explorer, TU Backup, Quickpic, ES File Explorer and Terminal Emulator)
Flashing the rom: TOUCHWIZ/AOSP ROMS
1. Backup current rom (to the extsdcard)
2. Complete wipe, (I do complete, some people do not) Complete = No Issues [FACTORY RESET + CLEAR CACHE + CLEAR DALVIK CACHE + CLEAR DATA]
3. Flash the rom
4. Flash the kernel (your device kernel) (I know some roms have their own kernel) this is where your problems start.
AGAIN: FLASH YOUR KERNEL, you KNOW it works. 1 more time FLASH YOUR KERNEL. (you can experiment with other kernels after you boot)
AOSP ROMS - require you to flash gapps before you boot. [This is not required for TouchWiz roms]
5. Boot the rom.
FINISHED!!!! SUCCESS!!!
Total time to flash a rom:
7-10min
Errors - NONE
This goes for every rom in my guide.
TIPS:
This flash procedure is for Touchwiz Roms, if you are flashing AOSP roms, you must flash the gapps package associated with the rom you are flashing.
**** SGH-I337M Users: Often requires flashing a different kernel than the one included in most ATT ROMS. Any GT-i9505 kernel will work and Adam kernel and Faux kernel are both confirmed working for us Canadian users.
Note: Flash KERNEL directly after ROM then reboot device.
[Special thanks to blyndfyre for this helpful tip].
The extra recovery I flash if a rom does not like the recovery I am using.
Yes, you can flash recoveries back and forth.
Apps.zip I flash after the rom is up & running. This I use to get the rom setup (like root explorer and others needed)
I am in no way responsible for anything that may do damage to any device - Use these tips at your own risk - period!
If you found this useful in any way, please hit the THANKS button for my effort.

You're forgetting to wipe Cache a D Dalvik Cache after you flash everything and to Fix Permissions at the end.
But, thanks for the guide
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kevinrubio1 said:
You're forgetting to wipe Cache a D Dalvik Cache after you flash everything and to Fix Permissions at the end.
But, thanks for the guide
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Lol. That's so unnecessary. Fixing permissions after you flash a ROM does absolutely nothing. You only fix permissions with mods or apps that you're flashing.
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That is what I use, no need to make chages to something I KNOW works, this is a simple flash procedure. No need to make it anymore complicated than it is not.
that make sense?

tikay00 said:
Lol. That's so unnecessary. Fixing permissions after you flash a ROM does absolutely nothing. You only fix permissions with mods or apps that you're flashing.
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Absolutely correct.
Thanks, for clearing that up.
(out of thanks for today)
I will try an catch you later on.

kevinrubio1 said:
You're forgetting to wipe Cache a D Dalvik Cache after you flash everything and to Fix Permissions at the end.
But, thanks for the guide
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You are welcome, and if you master this, you can flash ANY ROM, I know, I have done to many over the years.

tikay00 said:
Lol. That's so unnecessary. Fixing permissions after you flash a ROM does absolutely nothing. You only fix permissions with mods or apps that you're flashing.
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TheAxman said:
That is what I use, no need to make chages to something I KNOW works, this is a simple flash procedure. No need to make it anymore complicated than it is not.
that make sense?
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Doing what I said is for an even safer procedure. It won't harm from wiping cache or Dalvik
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Complete wipe, means all of the above.

TheAxman said:
Complete wipe, means all of the above.
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In your OP you did not include what to wipe, that would be helpful
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TheAxman said:
Absolutely correct.
Thanks, for clearing that up.
(out of thanks for today)
I will try an catch you later on.
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I got ya.
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Should be the easiest thing you have done yet.

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Hmm so everyone is a now a Oriental Flash Master from the far East now huh?

[updated: 07-12-2013]

thanks
good solutions!!!