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[FEEDBACK]Darchstar CM9 ROM *Help,Tips, and Tricks*

I suggested this thread to Darchstar and I got the go ahead to create it.
I hope, the purpose of it is self-explanatory. It's for all feedback, except bug reports. Logcats are preferred with your bug reports and post them on Darch's ROM thread.
Keep insults and down talks in PMs.
lems111 said:
My steps to upgrade rom:
*Booted into rogue recovery, which is included with this rom, and made nandroid backup.
*Used mobile odin to flash el26 cwm kernel from OP
*I let it be for about 10 minutes. FYI, it seems to power off after it's done flashing.
*I booted into recovery and followed instructions for first time install.
***NOTE: After flashing EL26 cwm kernel, phone won't reboot into OS; so, don't panic. Just used hard key combination to boot into recovery
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sanchez said:
For those using Macs:
Download and install Heimdall:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
Download EL26 CWM Kernel:
http://www.mediafire.com/?u0hs65d1utb3fe4
(Rename this to whatever.tar and then extract the zImage, put that on your desktop)
Place phone into Download mode (power + volume down)
Navigate to desktop in terminal:
Code:
cd desktop
Open Terminal, type:
Code:
heimdall flash --kernel zImage
It will reboot once finished, then press power and volume up until you get to recovery.
Wipe data, cache, then flash your rom + gapps.
Reboot and enjoy!
The next step (optional):
Download your modem of choice, and put your phone back into download mode. To flash the modem, open up terminal again and type:
Code:
heimdall flash --modem modem.bin
Or whatever your modem file is called.
Reboot again and enjoy!
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lems111 said:
This was a post from Vip3rV333 in darch's thread.
I wasnt fully sure which recoveries were the ICS or the gingerbread, and that when you did flash CM9, the EL26 recovery would get overwritten. Thats how I got mine bricked when I tried to wipe and restore. Just add something along the lines of...
If trying to restore to your old backup...
1. Reboot to DOWNLOAD mode (power+vol-down)
2. Using ODIN (link) flash to StockCWM EL26.
3. Wipe and do a factory reset.
4. Then try to restore... yada yada or whatever the exact right procedure is.
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revamper said:
My steps to installing CM9 with working GPS
1. Odin back to stock rooted EL29 (full restore)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
2. Use automated rooting package to flash EL26 Kernel CWM zimage *NOT ROGUE*
(option c then option i) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
3. download gps test from market and get gps lock
4. *WITHOUT TURNING OFF GPS OR CLOSING GPS TEST*, turn off the phone
5. Hold vol up + power to boot into recovery
6. flash calkulins format all
7. flash cm9
8. flash gapps
9. flash fc07 modem
10. reboot
11. shed tears of joy
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lems111 said:
I suggested this thread to Darchstar and I got the go ahead to create it.
I hope, the purpose of it is self-explanatory. It's for all feedback, except bug reports. Logcats are preferred with your bug reports and post them on Darch's ROM thread.
Keep insults and down talks in PMs.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk
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shoulda put it in general forum..

My steps to upgrade rom:
*Booted into rogue recovery, which is included with this rom, and made nandroid backup.
*Used mobile odin to flash el26 cwm kernel from OP
*I let it be for about 10 minutes. FYI, it seems to power off after it's done flashing.
*I booted into recovery and followed instructions for first time install.
***NOTE: After flashing EL26 cwm kernel, phone won't reboot into OS; so, don't panic. Just used hard key combination to boot into recovery
If you do some other fancy **** not mentioned in OP instructions or aren't sure how to flash, do not post help here; I agree with darchstar.
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For those using Macs:
Download and install Heimdall:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
Download EL26 CWM Kernel:
http://www.mediafire.com/?u0hs65d1utb3fe4
(Rename this to whatever.tar and then extract the zImage, put that on your desktop)
Place phone into Download mode (power + volume down)
Navigate to desktop in terminal:
Code:
cd desktop
Open Terminal, type:
Code:
heimdall flash --kernel zImage
It will reboot once finished, then press power and volume up until you get to recovery.
Wipe data, cache, then flash your rom + gapps.
Reboot and enjoy!
The next step (optional):
Download your modem of choice, and put your phone back into download mode. To flash the modem, open up terminal again and type:
Code:
heimdall flash --modem modem.bin
Or whatever your modem file is called.
Reboot again and enjoy!

Darkstar and Sbrissen are working together and since there is already one of these, there really isn't a need for this..

lems111 said:
My steps to upgrade rom:
*Booted into rogue recovery, which is included with this rom, and made nandroid backup.
*Used mobile odin to flash el26 cwm kernel from OP
*I let it be for about 10 minutes. FYI, it seems to power off after it's done flashing.
*I booted into recovery and followed instructions for first time install.
***NOTE: After flashing EL26 cwm kernel, phone won't reboot into OS; so, don't panic. Just used hard key combination to boot into recovery
If you do some other fancy **** not mentioned in OP instructions or aren't sure how to flash, do not post help here; I agree with darchstar.
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Do you wipe all or just like cache/dalvich?
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MikeC84 said:
Darkstar and Sbrissen are working together and since there is already one of these, there really isn't a need for this..
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Honestly there is another thread but the more the better as long as it keeps crap out of the real dev thread

iSaint said:
Honestly there is another thread but the more the better as long as it keeps crap out of the real dev thread
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I kinda agree. Also, I noticed your signature has 100% less boobage than before. For that reason, I am sad.

This thread is irrelevant. That's what irc is for.
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Instead of saying this thread is irrelevant, why don't you post something that is relevant to the title of this thread. The majority of these posts don't help anyone looking for help with CM9.
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PinnerProxy said:
Do you wipe all or just like cache/dalvich?
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As Darch's OP says, Wipe Data (Factory Reset). You should see that option in cwm stock recovery
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I think some people are over looking the fact that the OP asked darchstar if this thread was a good idea and darchstar gave him a green light. By that alone, I have no problem with this. There have been discussion threads in development forums in the past and if this clears up some of the garbage on the main page, then job well done. But please stop bashing the guy, he's clearly just trying to be helpful.
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CWM is included in latest version....not Rogue. Still cool to make a nandroid for the next update in the CWM included?

lems111 said:
As Darch's OP says, Wipe Data (Factory Reset). You should see that option in cwm stock recovery
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Can I flash this from CM7?
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nitro_c4 said:
Can I flash this from CM7?
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To be safe, use EL26 kernel with cwm recovery posted in darch's ics rom thread.
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Hamish26 said:
CWM is included in latest version....not Rogue. Still cool to make a nandroid for the next update in the CWM included?
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DONT DO IT.
FLASH BACK TO EL26 STOCK...
I bricked by doing a nandroid restore from this recovery.
womp womp womp

lems111 said:
To be safe, use EL26 kernel with cwm recovery posted in darch's ics rom thread.
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Guess I'll just wait for the AOKP update tonight. Thank you anyways
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Why is it that people still after all the bricks and all the post of how people bricked MFs still wanting to do **** in ics recovery just don't ****ing do it use Odin back to gingerbread please.
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This was a post from Vip3rV333 in darch's thread. Once I can modify OP through tapatalk, I will add this and other helpful posts.
I wasnt fully sure which recoveries were the ICS or the gingerbread, and that when you did flash CM9, the EL26 recovery would get overwritten. Thats how I got mine bricked when I tried to wipe and restore. Just add something along the lines of...
If trying to restore to your old backup...
1. Reboot to DOWNLOAD mode (power+vol-down)
2. Using ODIN (link) flash to StockCWM EL26.
3. Wipe and do a factory reset.
4. Then try to restore... yada yada or whatever the exact right procedure is.
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I'm having trouble with certain wireless networks anyone else?
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How to go back to Gingerbread?

I have been reading a few posts, and have been having a TON of problems with ICS, so I am going to go back to Gingerbread MIUI. Can someone please verify how I should do that?
I know I have to Odin el26 with CWM, but can I then just flash another ROM or do I have to do a full wipe (restore to stock via Odin) and then work my way from there?
Thank you in advance.
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Dj21o said:
I have been reading a few posts, and have been having a TON of problems with ICS, so I am going to go back to Gingerbread MIUI. Can someone please verify how I should do that?
I know I have to Odin el26 with CWM, but can I then just flash another ROM or do I have to do a full wipe (restore to stock via Odin) and then work my way from there?
Thank you in advance.
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Once you have gb kernel and recovery, feel free to wipe all and flash the gb ROM of your choice.
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The couple of times I have gone back I just flashed the stock cwm kernel, then wiped data and caches, and flashed the rom and kernel that I wanted to use. I didn't have any problems.

odub303 said:
Once you have gb kernel and recovery, feel free to wipe all and flash the gb ROM of your choice.
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Well the stock el26 that is through Odin, is GB, right? I'm sorry I just don't want to brick this sexy beast lol.
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I always Odin sfhub's one-click EL29. Never had any problems whatsoever.

Esoteric68 said:
I always Odin sfhub's one-click EL29. Never had any problems whatsoever.
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OK and that is just a kernel, or an entire ROM?
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Dj21o said:
OK and that is just a kernel, or an entire ROM?
Sent from my GSII.
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His one-click packages are the whole kit-n-kaboodle as far as I know. Kernal, ROM & Modem plus root (added benefit).

Esoteric68 said:
His one-click packages are the whole kit-n-kaboodle as far as I know. Kernal, ROM & Modem plus root (added benefit).
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OK yeah I'll do that just to be safe. I know the stock CWM is GB, but there is no point in taking the risk.
Sent from my GSII.

Once you've flashed back to GB you can get cwm by using his handy autoroot tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728

I use Mobile Odin to flash the stock EL26 CWM Kernel, then right when it reboots....I hold Vol ^ + power button to get to CWM, then wipe and restore my GB Nandroid, or flash GB ROM.
Mobile Odin is a life save when you're away from your computer.

odub303 said:
Once you have gb kernel and recovery, feel free to wipe all and flash the gb ROM of your choice.
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This works, as does the other methods I have read on here up until this point. This is personally how I do it. I odin EL26 CWM (no reboot option) then I yank the battery and turn back on going into CWM before phone boots. Once there, wipe everything and then restore nandroid backup. I have done this several times coming back to GB off of several ICS ROMS including MIUI4.
BTW, this will result yellow triangle from just using ODIN for the CWM file. I have a jig, so don't care. That triangleaway program might work also, but I haven't used it. If you don't care about the yellow triangle, then no matter.

Esoteric68 said:
I always Odin sfhub's one-click EL29. Never had any problems whatsoever.
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That's the way I do it and I think its safe and easy

oscarthegrouch said:
That's the way I do it and I think its safe and easy
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Right, and no triangle problem with your choice either.

OK guys thanks for the replies. I do have a backup of a GB ROM. I am probably just going to Odin the el26 with CWM and just wipe and flash my GB ROM over again. I don't really care about the triangle, I just don't want to go through the hassel of flashing this, then Odin that to get CWM.
Or I can just do one Odin, get CWM, then flash from an ICS ROM to a GB ROM, thats probably the way I'm gonna go.
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[UPDATE][KERNEL][ROM] tFF09 & tFF11 with FF09 & FF11 repack with AGAT recovery 0.1.1

[UPDATE][KERNEL][ROM] tFF09 & tFF11 with FF09 & FF11 repack with AGAT recovery 0.1.1
Our thanks to sfhub for his amazing (as usual) work.
Our thanks to whoever leaked this build to us.
There is not much to say about this repack.
All as we know.
1. init.d support
2. custom boot animation support
3. debug mode
4. Repacked with AGAT recovery v0.1.1.
5. TAR and ZIP format.
1. FF09_AGAT.tar flash with ODIN
2. FF09_AGAT.zip flash in any unlocked recovery
FF11 repack:
1. FF11_AGAT.tar flash with ODIN.
2. FF11_AGAT.zip flash with any unlocked recovery.
FF11 Repack with AGAT tREC_v0.2.0
About a million thanks to Chris41g for all help, deving and guiding. It is his find and he helped me to implement it here.
New recovery will allow you to mount SD card in recovery mode for easy file transfer to and from phone.
1. FF11_AGAT_v0.2.0.tar flash with ODIN
2. FF11_AGAT_v0.2.0.zip flash in any unlocked recovery.
To mount sd card go to mounts menu and choose mount USB storage.
Rom tFF09_v0.1.0
Sfhub one more time.
Tiffany84 for initial ICS theme.
tFE09_v0.1.0:
1. Touch of ICS.
2. Themed mms, contacts, settings, systemui.
3. International SGSII bootanimation
4. init.d script.
5. build.prop tweaks
6. GN grey background in settings (thanks Ben's for help).
7. GN touch tone (Thanks Ben's for help).
8. GB updater-binary to make it safe to flash in any recovery.
9. I'm sure something else that I'm forgetting.
Install instructions:
1. Download rom
2. Check md5
3. Copy to your SD Card.
4. Check md5sum again.
5. Flash in any unlocked recovery.
6. Boot to system.
Links:
tFF09_v0.1.0
tFF11 has new repack with tREC_v0.2.0.
tFF11_v0.1.0

reserved

Zip says ff02

I used old zip. Kernel should say ff09 in about phone.

agat63 said:
I used old zip. Kernel should say ff09 in about phone.
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Recovery Flashed showed 09. Thank you again and keep up the great work..

Thanks for this! Can't wait for your rom, as usual
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Gold star!!! Thank you so much for getting this out so quickly.

I'm going to ask a noob question, since I stay in the shallow water normally with sfhubs one clicks. Could you provide a little more detail in how we use / install this?
Would I ODIN this directly from FF02? Or do I first ODIN FF09 from the one click (data or no data), then ODIN your kernel?
Second question would be, with your recovery included within, could we flash Calks, your rom or Blu Kuban's rom without brick fear? Can we nandroid with your recovery? I'm a little fuzzy on all these recoveries now and which ones are safe, which ones are useful, etc.
Thanks for your time. I appreciate what you do.
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Sweet... thanks!

mmark27 said:
I'm going to ask a noob question, since I stay in the shallow water normally with sfhubs one clicks. Could you provide a little more detail in how we use / install this?
Would I ODIN this directly from FF02? Or do I first ODIN FF09 from the one click (data or no data), then ODIN your kernel?
Second question would be, with your recovery included within, could we flash Calks, your rom or Blu Kuban's rom without brick fear? Can we nandroid with your recovery? I'm a little fuzzy on all these recoveries now and which ones are safe, which ones are useful, etc.
Thanks for your time. I appreciate what you do.
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You can odin, mobile odin, or I'll have it in Auto Root in probably an hour. Had to take a nap.

mmark27 said:
I'm going to ask a noob question, since I stay in the shallow water normally with sfhubs one clicks. Could you provide a little more detail in how we use / install this?
Would I ODIN this directly from FF02? Or do I first ODIN FF09 from the one click (data or no data), then ODIN your kernel?
Second question would be, with your recovery included within, could we flash Calks, your rom or Blu Kuban's rom without brick fear? Can we nandroid with your recovery? I'm a little fuzzy on all these recoveries now and which ones are safe, which ones are useful, etc.
Thanks for your time. I appreciate what you do.
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We keep his kernels in the updater, I flash with them all day, you need to be aware of what it is you're flashing cause you may unknowingly flash an app or something with that format() command which is what wakes that ugly superbrick Galaxy killer.

Running it and loving it! Thanks for all your work Agat!

Thank you Agat! As always, your right on top of it. we really appreciate these repacked kernels.
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sfhub said:
You can odin, mobile odin, or I'll have it in Auto Root in probably an hour. Had to take a nap.
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And as usual the completely unselfish and most dedicated sfhub already getting the Auto Root ready for the community to safely stay on top of the game! Thanks to uou sfhib sir and to you as well Agat for all you do for this community as a whole!

sfhub said:
Had to take a nap.
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What? Sleep? You? Get back to work! Slacker.

Yay! Something to do this afternoon!
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My man!
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Can I flash. Tar with mobile odin
Former Army sergeant 11C20

sfhub said:
You can odin, mobile odin, or I'll have it in Auto Root in probably an hour. Had to take a nap.
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Mobile Odin goes through the motions but didn't flash. Hmm.
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ginjeet said:
Mobile Odin goes through the motions but didn't flash. Hmm.
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Reboot and check recovery. I thought that once but it actually worked.
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Noob Root Questions

Hello,
I am brand new to all this stuff and this is my first post. I just rooted my phone and installed CWM. My question is I want to install the blu kubin rom but is there anything else that I need to do regarding the kernal before I switch from EL29 GB to an ICS rom? Also if I dont like the rom and want to switch to another one what do I have to do so I dont brick my phone? Do I have to flash back to EL29 before switching roms? I am so confused!!! Thank you all so much for all your help!!!
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You will need to Odin the el26+cwm5 kernel to flash blu kuban, to return to GB if you so choose, just Odin one click el29, to change to another ICS rom Odin the el26+cwm5 kernel and boot straight into recovery to flash the rom you choose. I've gotten into the habit of just odining el26+cwm5 any time I wanna use recovery no matter which rom I'm on. Make sure you ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS READ EVERYTHING IN THE ROMS OP AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. Also read up on the stickied threads about flashing roms and how not to brick
We are legion, for we are many.
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
You will need to Odin the el26+cwm5 kernel to flash blu kuban, to return to GB if you so choose, just Odin one click el29, to change to another ICS rom Odin the el26+cwm5 kernel and boot straight into recovery to flash the rom you choose. I've gotten into the habit of just odining el26+cwm5 any time I wanna use recovery no matter which rom I'm on. Make sure you ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS READ EVERYTHING IN THE ROMS OP AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. Also read up on the stickied threads about flashing roms and how not to brick
We are legion, for we are many.
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You can also safely use the format files that avoid the wipe data/factory reset that is so risky instead of the el26+cwm. But both methods are safe, just depends on your preferences.
Calkulin's format_all and/or Rujelus22's format x2 (which is in the OP of the Blu Kuban thread)

For best results, everyone will tell you to flash ICS roms using EL26 kernel. I used EL29 to flash the BluKuban Rom without a problem (not saying u should) I think you are safe as long as you DON'T do a factory reset or reset data INSTEAD use Calkulins Format all file OR Rujelus Wipe 2x file Then flash the Rom.
So; Download the BluKuban Rom.
Download Rujelus Wipe 2x file or Calkulins Format all file.
Place files to sdcard.
Go into GB recovery (hold vol up and power)
Flash Rujelus wipe 2x or Calkulins
Flash the BluKuban
Reboot. First reboot takes a bit.
After reboot go to settings, Rom updater and download part 2 (it finishes theming Talk) that's all.
Alot of helpful people on that Rom. Just ask if u have any further questions.
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How do I even get the EL26 kernal? I am sorry but I am so confused! I thought now that I am rooted and have CWM O am good to flash to any rom...maybe I am in over my head....
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Also if you want to flash a different Rom, just go into recovery (if the ICS rom that u downloaded has recovery)
Go into ICS recovery. Flash Rujelus wipe 2x file or Calkulins format all file. Then Flash your new Rom.
NEVER go back to GB from ICS (if u choose to go back, flash EL26)
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jangbang88 said:
How do I even get the EL26 kernal? I am sorry but I am so confused! I thought now that I am rooted and have CWM O am good to flash to any rom...maybe I am in over my head....
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Just do a quick search on xda for el26 tar or use Google.
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Do I download the kernal on my PC and then put on my sdcard? And then I use mobile odin to flash to el26? Then I have to install CWM for el26? I am sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure I dont brick my phone. Thanks!
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sstriker said:
Just do a quick search on xda for el26 tar or use Google.
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I think the search feature has been on the fritz.
You can get the format x2 right in the opening post of the Blu Kuban thread, just use it and you'll be fine.
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jangbang88 said:
Do I download the kernal on my PC and then put on my sdcard? And then I use mobile odin to flash to el26? Then I have to install CWM for el26? I am sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure I dont brick my phone. Thanks!
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If you've just rooted but haven't installed recovery then you need to run the autoroot tool. And then you can more forward with flashing Blu Kuban.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728

Rooting Build FH13

I am trying to root build FH13 . Do I need to upgrade it to a different build to root or no . Are there any specific steps I need to follow for this build !!

smartguy10 said:
I am trying to root build FH13 . Do I need to upgrade it to a different build to root or no . Are there any specific steps I need to follow for this build !!
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link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835033
Follow step by step. easy.
Then flash Agat's kenel in odin or mobile odin for a safe recovery. (.tar file)
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767421

How do I flash clock mod recovery ?

smartguy10 said:
How do I flash clock mod recovery ?
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Is there a goal you have in mind?
You wanted to root and g_ding answered that. And pointed you to a custom recovery.
If you state your goals, this conversation would go a lot faster.
Not trying to be rude, just if you have a target, it's a lot easier to answer.
And there's always this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24570230
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Thank you his instructions helped for rooting . Do I have to flash the kernel posted above as I want to flash AOSP ROMS and agat's kernel doesn't seem to work with AOSP ROMS ?. As what I am thinking is once the phone is rooted I can just flash the ROM I like and it should come with the kernel or I can swap the one I like .

smartguy10 said:
Thank you his instructions helped for rooting . Do I have to flash the kernel posted above as I want to flash AOSP ROMS and agat's kernel doesn't seem to work with AOSP ROMS ?. As what I am thinking is once the phone is rooted I can just flash the ROM I like and it should come with the kernel or I can swap the one I like .
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In that case, i would suggest to Odin el26 cwm once you're rooted.
Be sure to read the entire thread of the ROM you'd like to flash. The op should have updated info if any flashing issues are noted but still take the time to read the thread.
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I downloaded Odin el26 cwm but whats needed to flash it . Can I use rom manager to flash this or no ?. Rooting this phone seems to be different then stock Andriod Phone

If u have a custom recovery just get su and binary zip and flash in recovery
If not go and root your phone by Odin king your phone to fh13 with root
Qbking has a great video just YouTube search root epic 4g touch fh13 root and look for qbking
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smartguy10 said:
I downloaded Odin el26 cwm but whats needed to flash it . Can I use rom manager to flash this or no ?. Rooting this phone seems to be different then stock Andriod Phone
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If you followed what g_ding linked you to, and you applied the fh13 one click rooted, you can use Odin to apply the tar file. Just search for Odin or mobile odin.
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smartguy10 said:
I downloaded Odin el26 cwm but whats needed to flash it . Can I use rom manager to flash this or no ?. Rooting this phone seems to be different then stock Andriod Phone
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Dont use ROM manager. Download any aosp/aokp/cm ROM you want. Follow the OP directions. Odin or mobile odin the el26 kernel/recovery. Wipe everything in recovery, cache, data, delvik cache and system. Then flash rom.
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I'm using stock rooted fh13. For whatever reason, my battery lasts over 20 hrs with that and my 4g works. My phone doesn't like any other rom. Aosp jb was super smooth but broke my 4g and yielded 3 hr battery drain
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