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Flashing a ROM 4 a NOOB

Hi everyone!
Please be gentle as this is new for me for a phone, not new here on xda just spent time on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 forums, just new to the T mobile SG2. I just picked this excellent phone yesterday and have already rooted it. I have the tab 10.1 running task's ROM with perhoot's kernel and flashing ROM etc is pretty straight forward since it isn't with a carrier, just WiFi. I currently have Android 2.3.6 and want to flash a ROM, I am back and forth between Bombaridier V.3.5 and CyanogenMod 7 Self-Kang #2 Alphafied 2.3.7 or any other one that someone would recommend?
Since I have never owned an Android phone only the tab 10.1 I have some question and I did search but am still confused and dont want to screw up.
1. If I am on 2.3.6 can I flash one that says 2.3.7?
2. I am on t mobile, so the one I flash needs to be in the Android development on the T Mobile forum located here?
3 any other thing I need to do so I don't lose the base band of the phone (i guess that is what they call it) as my wife has an iPhone and I keep seeing instructions for preserving base band?
3. Anything I missed that I need to know about?
All I really really appreciate the help and guidance just want to get on a custom ROM as I love it on my tab 10.1, thanks again everyone!!!

slice2011 said:
Hi everyone!
Please be gentle as this is new for me for a phone, not new here on xda just spent time on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 forums, just new to the T mobile SG2. I just picked this excellent phone yesterday and have already rooted it. I have the tab 10.1 running task's ROM with perhoot's kernel and flashing ROM etc is pretty straight forward since it isn't with a carrier, just WiFi. I currently have Android 2.3.6 and want to flash a ROM, I am back and forth between Bombaridier V.3.5 and CyanogenMod 7 Self-Kang #2 Alphafied 2.3.7 or any other one that someone would recommend?
Since I have never owned an Android phone only the tab 10.1 I have some question and I did search but am still confused and dont want to screw up.
1. If I am on 2.3.6 can I flash one that says 2.3.7?
2. I am on t mobile, so the one I flash needs to be in the Android development on the T Mobile forum located here?
3 any other thing I need to do so I don't lose the base band of the phone (i guess that is what they call it) as my wife has an iPhone and I keep seeing instructions for preserving base band?
3. Anything I missed that I need to know about?
All I really really appreciate the help and guidance just want to get on a custom ROM as I love it on my tab 10.1, thanks again everyone!!!
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Welcome!
1. You can flash from 2.3.6 to 2.3.7 no problem.
2. Any ROM that is in this specific subforum will work. Do NOT flash anything for any other Galaxy S II, it may brick your phone.
3. Basebands are not included in roms, so you will not lose it, unless you flash a new modem.
Just remember to always perform a full wipe, I recommend the Darkside Super Wipe. You can backup your apps with Titanium Backup.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks, just flashed with success. Appreciate the help.
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Look into TDJ's superwipe in the rom section. I do that between flashes since it keeps things clean.
An example is that before it came out, i had 1.8 gigs used on my rom partition, and after using it and installing all the same apps with data(restoring with titanium) and having the phone rebuilt to the same state with another samsung based rom, it was only 1.1 used. Lots of junk gets left behind here and there.

You can also flash AT&T Skyrocket ROMs, Kernels, Radio Modems, Recoveries, and Odin's.

[Q] noob question about ota updates

Hi guys. I'm rooted and running gummy Rom. My question is that what happens if jelly bean comes out? Do I need to unroot to get the update?
Please answer kindly.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

With custom ROMs it all depends on the developers, there is a better chance of getting JB with aftermarket ROMs than there is going through a carrier like Verizon. (GSM version should be instant)
Most serious developers (Like Gummy) will more than likely be updating the Nexus first. So I personally wouldn't go back to stock, unless for some reason the updates are taking too long.

Liskrig said:
With custom ROMs it all depends on the developers, there is a better chance of getting JB with aftermarket ROMs than there is going through a carrier like Verizon. (GSM version should be instant)
Most serious developers (Like Gummy) will more than likely be updating the Nexus first. So I personally wouldn't go back to stock, unless for some reason the updates are taking too long.
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Thank you for your response.
And in the settings there's a "check for update" option so maybe I could use that?
But yea like you said I wouldn't go back to stock
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

I wouldn't recommend it, because it will be looking for things that aren't in place, and you'll probably just end up getting a nasty message in recovery during the installation which could potentially corrupt your current ROM.

Doodsz said:
Thank you for your response.
And in the settings there's a "check for update" option so maybe I could use that?
But yea like you said I wouldn't go back to stock
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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OTA updates are for STOCK ROMs ONLY. An OTA update will NOT install on a custom ROM.
You either have to flash a stock ROM, update and stick with stock, or wait for the dev to update Gummy to the latest version.

URGENT! from 4.1.1 to 4.2.2 or 4.3

Ok so I'm curious of why I'm not able to update from 4.1.1 to 4.2.2 or 4.3. Any time I try to update, it tells me that I'm already up to date. Now I'm wanting the new CyanogenMod, I'm craving it...
When installing gapps is it a MUST to use gapps for 4.1.1 or can I use the ones from 4.2.2? I use Clock Work Recovery Premium but it's not installing google apps with it. It kind of erks me in a way...
So I'm at a complete loss... is it possible to get 4.2 or am I stuck with 4.1?
I'm running a SGH-I747.
Please hit me up asap!

Ciberious42 said:
Ok so I'm curious of why I'm not able to update from 4.1.1 to 4.2.2 or 4.3. Any time I try to update, it tells me that I'm already up to date. Now I'm wanting the new CyanogenMod, I'm craving it...
When installing gapps is it a MUST to use gapps for 4.1.1 or can I use the ones from 4.2.2? I use Clock Work Recovery Premium but it's not installing google apps with it. It kind of erks me in a way...
So I'm at a complete loss... is it possible to get 4.2 or am I stuck with 4.1?
I'm running a SGH-I747.
Please hit me up asap!
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Ok...you are not ready to do what you are asking. Are you even rooted? If you have no idea then you need to stop because you are not even close to being ready to install custom roms. You need to do some extensive reading. Everything about installing custom roms has been covered beyond extensively on this forum and many others. XDA is not designed to hand you the answers on some quick and easy to use instructions and for good reason. You need to know what you are doing and to do that you need to search and read...a lot. If you have a specific problem that has not been addressed in these forums then we will try to help you but don't expect a step by step walkthrough to your post here.
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This can't be real...
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May82 said:
This can't be real...
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LOL...I am thinking the same thing. Noticed the OP only had 9 posts and figured WTH and answered.
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Ciberious42 said:
Ok so I'm curious of why I'm not able to update from 4.1.1 to 4.2.2 or 4.3. Any time I try to update, it tells me that I'm already up to date. Now I'm wanting the new CyanogenMod, I'm craving it...
When installing gapps is it a MUST to use gapps for 4.1.1 or can I use the ones from 4.2.2? I use Clock Work Recovery Premium but it's not installing google apps with it. It kind of erks me in a way...
So I'm at a complete loss... is it possible to get 4.2 or am I stuck with 4.1?
I'm running a SGH-I747.
Please hit me up asap!
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Oh boy.... where can I start... Welcome!! Now, The reason why you can't update to 4.1.1 to 4.3 is because currently, 4.1.1 is the latest update on your phone. But you should be able to update to 4.1.2... I am guessing you are using an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3.
In order to get 4.2.2 (or later 4.3), your phone has to be rooted and you need to have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod or TWRP). Rooting basically enables root directories so that you can modify your phone.
Here is a place to get you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Keep in mind that rooting your phone WILL VOID your phone's warranty.
And take a look at this to understand more about rooting or custom recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824
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alltechinside said:
Oh boy.... where can I start... Welcome!! Now, The reason why you can't update to 4.1.1 to 4.3 is because currently, 4.1.1 is the latest update on your phone. But you should be able to update to 4.1.2... I am guessing you are using an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3.
In order to get 4.2.2 (or later 4.3), your phone has to be rooted and you need to have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod or TWRP). Rooting basically enables root directories so that you can modify your phone.
Here is a place to get you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Keep in mind that rooting your phone WILL VOID your phone's warranty.
And take a look at this to understand more about rooting or custom recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824
Hope that helps!
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OK...Now for me not to sound totally like an @$$. Welcome!!! These are definitely some of the best places to start but please do not let it be the only ones you look at. Before you plunge in to root and install custom roms please read peoples experiences and issues they have had throughout the various threads. This will aid you in resolving any problems you may have during the processes you are trying and helps you get a better understanding of your phone. Please make sure that prior to trying to root, you look up information about losing and restoring of your IMEI and tripping your flash counter. As stated above, rooting will VOID your warranty so this is done at your own risk. If you follow instructions closely you should not have any major issues.

I'm sorry gentlemen, this was typed so quick I may have sounded ignorant to the "rooting world".
I know how to successfully root and install custom roms, but my question was so distorted and didn't make sense because I had just got off a 17 hour shift.
I am currently running Cyanogenmod 10 on my SGH-I747, with 4.1.1 gapps. I was having an issue installing Cyanogenmod 10.1 because my phone was 4.1.1.(why it wouldn't work) I was trying to question the fact of, is it possible to upgrade to a 4.2.2 rom and keep the latest version of Cyanogenmod?
Just hearing rumors about a 4.2.2 ROM excites me, but it being a ROM in its self, how can I run Cyanogenmod with it?
I love the feel of mod but if 4.2.2 is better, flexible and faster... I would love to have it.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Ciberious42 said:
I'm sorry gentlemen, this was typed so quick I may have sounded ignorant to the "rooting world".
I know how to successfully root and install custom roms, but my question was so distorted and didn't make sense because I had just got off a 17 hour shift.
I am currently running Cyanogenmod 10 on my SGH-I747, with 4.1.1 gapps. I was having an issue installing Cyanogenmod 10.1 because my phone was 4.1.1.(why it wouldn't work) I was trying to question the fact of, is it possible to upgrade to a 4.2.2 rom and keep the latest version of Cyanogenmod?
Just hearing rumors about a 4.2.2 ROM excites me, but it being a ROM in its self, how can I run Cyanogenmod with it?
I love the feel of mod but if 4.2.2 is better, flexible and faster... I would love to have it.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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I'm still a little confused as to what you are asking. There are several versions of Cyanogenmod. CM 10.0 is a 4.1.2 ROM. CM 10.1.2 is a 4.2.2 ROM.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747

Ciberious42 said:
I'm sorry gentlemen, this was typed so quick I may have sounded ignorant to the "rooting world".
I know how to successfully root and install custom roms, but my question was so distorted and didn't make sense because I had just got off a 17 hour shift.
I am currently running Cyanogenmod 10 on my SGH-I747, with 4.1.1 gapps. I was having an issue installing Cyanogenmod 10.1 because my phone was 4.1.1.(why it wouldn't work) I was trying to question the fact of, is it possible to upgrade to a 4.2.2 rom and keep the latest version of Cyanogenmod?
Just hearing rumors about a 4.2.2 ROM excites me, but it being a ROM in its self, how can I run Cyanogenmod with it?
I love the feel of mod but if 4.2.2 is better, flexible and faster... I would love to have it.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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I don't really understand what you are trying to say. You can't install CyanogenMod 10.1 at all? What does the error say exactly? Please be a bit more clear so I can help you out
Are you installing the wrong gapps version? If you are flashing Cm10.1 (4.2.2), you need to flash gapps 4.2.2, not gapps 4.1.1.
link: http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps

alltechinside said:
I don't really understand what you are trying to say. You can't install CyanogenMod 10.1 at all? What does the error say exactly? Please be a bit more clear so I can help you out
Are you installing the wrong gapps version? If you are flashing Cm10.1 (4.2.2), you need to flash gapps 4.2.2, not gapps 4.1.1.
link: http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps
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That clarifies everything I needed to know...
I was trying to install 4.1.1 gapps with 10.1 cyan...
Thanks man, I have to try it out!

Stupid Questions Thread - No Question to Stupid

Hey Everyone, this idea is working really well in the AT&T forum, so I am starting one here.
Rules:
Asking Questions:
1. Ask anything, you will not be judged, no matter how stupid the question.
2. Don't ask for people to send you specific links for tools, roms, recoveries, and other things availible by a simple search. If someone send you a link as an answer to a stupid question thats OK.
3. Try not to ask the same question as someone else. But feel free to refer back via quote if you need more help.
Answering Questions:
1. Don't flame people, if you cant give a straight and helpful answer, then don't answer at all.
2. Can't answer a question, ask for more info. Feel free to PM people, but share any working solutions back here please.
3. Obviously don't answer stupid questions with stupid answers!
Feel like you contributing alot, PM me and I'll add you to the contributers list.
Contributers:
Sent from another Galaxy... Note 3

What's a stupid question? ?
Sent from my leanKernel 2.3 powered stock 4.4.2 SM-N900T

Fine, I guess I'll open it up first since I've been dying to ask this question but haven't for fear of getting flamed.
I'm currently on Wicked ROM v5 (Jellybean). I saw that evil1art recently released Wicked ROM v1 for KitKat.
So my stupid question is do I need to flash back to stock so that I'm running KitKat first and then flash Wicked ROM v1 for Kitkat? Or can I just flash Wicked ROM v1 even though I'm on Jellybean and by doing so it would automatically put me on KitKat?
My guess is I need to flash back to stock first.

toastido said:
What's a stupid question? ?
Sent from my leanKernel 2.3 powered stock 4.4.2 SM-N900T
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A question you normally wouldn't ask. (Example: My rom says it supports toast, will it also make me coffee?)
Sent from another Galaxy... Note 3

Is there a Note 4 after a Note 3?

cunninglinguist said:
Fine, I guess I'll open it up first since I've been dying to ask this question but haven't for fear of getting flamed.
I'm currently on Wicked ROM v5 (Jellybean). I saw that evil1art recently released Wicked ROM v1 for KitKat.
So my stupid question is do I need to flash back to stock so that I'm running KitKat first and then flash Wicked ROM v1 for Kitkat? Or can I just flash Wicked ROM v1 even though I'm on Jellybean and by doing so it would automatically put me on KitKat?
My guess is I need to flash back to stock first.
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Use Twrp 2.3.6.1, people say 2.3.6.2 doesn't work. Other than that you need to be on the 4.4.2 bootloader.
Sent from another Galaxy... Note 3

I've been looking to update the firmware to run the latest roms. I flashed 4.4.2 and haven't been in the rom scene for a few months. Suddenly none of the new roms. I just get a reset after the phone logs on to wifi. I have the SM-N900W and tried the BT/Wifi fix for 9005 roms.

Stock Android ROM

T-Mobile Galaxy S3 LTE SGH-T999L
Hi there. I just want to flash the latest version of stock Android (L if possible, KitKat otherwise). The Google Now launcher isn't enough; I want the improved performance and efficiency and I want all the useless Samsung apps off my phone. After I root my phone, where do I get a simple stock ROM? All I can seem to find are custom ROMs with all kinds of mods. I just want stock Android or a very lightly-modified alternative. As far as I can tell right now the closest ROM would be CM.
Thanks.

Just FYI, you should only ask your question once. Asking multiple times often just serves clutter and confusion.
All available roms will be in the development and original development sections. Not sure if L is being worked on or not tbh.
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