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So I got a little too excited when I heard the CM9 nightly went up, and the fact some sources were saying ICS wasn't going to come out until July didn't help.
I followed the instructions in the thread, but due to a failure with the stock SD card. It didn't work. Now my phone is stuck on the LG logo.
Except when I got a new card, I was able to go into CWM recovery and flash CM9 again. (other ROMs won't seem to flash, the screen is blank. I didn't disable any apps)
But the flash is very corrupted. Everything is sluggish/non-responsive. (no matter what I do, changing the performance, new launcher, etc.)
I just want to go back to a stock ROM. I regret getting involved without spending a little more time and now my work is affected due to my phone not working.
What do I do to go back? Nothing else will flash properly. I just want to get rid of CWM, CM9, root, everything. I need my phone back. Sorry for sounding whiny, I've been trying to figure it out without having to clutter the board but I'm at my wits end.
Thanks for reading my wall of text, and your time. Please help.
-desperate LG Nitro HD P930 user
Before installing stock based roms in CWM you must return stock boot partition ( http://www.fileserve.com/file/85qrGE9 ).
For now you must:
1) intstall CM9 again with all possible wipes.
2) boot into CM9
3) copy boot.img downloaded by link above to sdcard
4) in terminal emulator type:
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
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5) reboot in CWM and install custom firmware (kernelpanic or hono) with all wipes (cache\system\data\dalwik cache)
6) profit
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If you want to return to full at&t stock you need to do few more steps... But I think you wouldn't
Hey, thanks for the easy instructions, I got everything to work but the ROMs are still unstable. Although the kernalpanic ROM has less issues. I really think it's a corrupted CWM recovery flash, and the OS has just gone to **** from all the flashing, reflash, hard factory reset, etc. Not sure, just a naive theory.
To be honest, I'm more than willing to take the extra steps to bring this back to stock. Been crawling the forums for a stock ROM but the links are broken and even if I do obtain it. I wouldn't know what to do with it.
Recently I just download a 1GB file called Unbrick from a forum member's dropbox, seems to have all the stock files but I'm lost from there.
EDIT:
Good news, I was able to revert everything and it seems everythings back to normal. I basically took your terminal instructions and did it to all the other stock .img and hoped for the best.
digitalsmiles said:
Good news, I was able to revert everything and it seems everythings back to normal. I basically took your terminal instructions and did it to all the other stock .img and hoped for the best.
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Yep, it's the only way back to fully stock right now. Don't forget to do factory reset by pressing volup+power while switching on if you flashed default recovery.img too.
FlintPNZ said:
Before installing stock based roms in CWM you must return stock boot partition ( http://www.fileserve.com/file/85qrGE9 ).
For now you must:
1) intstall CM9 again with all possible wipes.
2) boot into CM9
3) copy boot.img downloaded by link above to sdcard
4) in terminal emulator type:
5) reboot in CWM and install custom firmware (kernelpanic or hono) with all wipes (cache\system\data\dalwik cache)
6) profit
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If you want to return to full at&t stock you need to do few more steps... But I think you wouldn't
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H,
is this required if everything is operating smoothly but I want to restore the backup of my original ATT ROM via ROM manager while currently running cm9?
scott0 said:
H,
is this required if everything is operating smoothly but I want to restore the backup of my original ATT ROM via ROM manager while currently running cm9?
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No. I regularly have to go back to stock to do debugging, you only need to restore the backup.
Thanks aremcee
FlintPNZ said:
Yep, it's the only way back to fully stock right now. Don't forget to do factory reset by pressing volup+power while switching on if you flashed default recovery.img too.
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Didn't you mean vol down + power button to do a factory/hard reset?
Also, to the OP, did you have LTE after you went back to stock from CM9?
i'm restoring my original at&t rom to see if i still have lte with it. brb.........
Hi All, looking for a replacement for my xperia pro I found this phone. I'm pretty familiar with freexperia flashing and roms. Can I find something like that for this phone? I mean a decluttered rom that it's updated frequently. All captivates can be flashed to custom roms? do I need to unlock the bootloader or something like that?
Thanks!
Well long story short here this phone is real easy to root and flash a recovery onto. No bootloader unlock needed. And we have plenty of top-of-the line Roms that get updated often. :thumbup:
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which rom are you using?
Vanilla root box 4.2.1 with the latest litekernal.
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That is enough for now, thanks!
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Hi again. I just got a used captivate from ebay. Looks like does have stock 4.0.4 I really want to install a decluttered rom since tethering is disabled by at&t. Is there a step by step tutorial to install new kernel and new rom? do I really need to backup imei as I read somewhere here? thanks!!
Hello,
from noob to noob my suggestion is to READ.
Consider to reserve your questions for something you are totally unable to face by yourself or you can't find by yourself just using "Search".
To answer your question, there's a huge "sticky" thread at the top of the general section. I'll find all the guides you need, including how to root, how to flash a recovery, and the thread related to new rom, each of them beginning with information and guide.
It's the very first thread.
No offense, i'm a noob me too.
for tethering... check the app store im sure there are free utilities that will allow you to tether ..
If you switch up your rom to JellyBean (as there are no stable FULLY working AOSP roms) you'll be missing some things.. ie: keyboard lights, pictures don't save with proper rotation, bluetooth headset, no ability to use skype ... some roms dont have wifi tethering working...
Rootbox 4.2.2 gives the best battery so far, keyboard lights don't work though...
Check out the "Everything SAmsung Glide" thread under development, read about the roms that are active and it should give you a great start!
Welcome to the community!
reading I think the best thing to do at this time is just root stock?
yohan4ws said:
for tethering... check the app store im sure there are free utilities that will allow you to tether ..
If you switch up your rom to JellyBean (as there are no stable FULLY working AOSP roms) you'll be missing some things.. ie: keyboard lights, pictures don't save with proper rotation, bluetooth headset, no ability to use skype ... some roms dont have wifi tethering working...
Rootbox 4.2.2 gives the best battery so far, keyboard lights don't work though...
Check out the "Everything SAmsung Glide" thread under development, read about the roms that are active and it should give you a great start!
Welcome to the community!
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I find that the keyboard lights patch that ties lights to capacitive buttons does not make a real difference in battery life. I use it and my battery last as long as without it.
sorry to bother again, I haven't find how to update kernel and CWM. I have a xperia pro which I just have to start at fastboot, flash boot.img and then flash rom. how do I update CWM and kernel in a stock 4.0.4? thx!
jzamoras said:
sorry to bother again, I haven't find how to update kernel and CWM. I have a xperia pro which I just have to start at fastboot, flash boot.img and then flash rom. how do I update CWM and kernel in a stock 4.0.4? thx!
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You flash a kernel that's compatible with your ROM in recovery...that's it.
jevan24 said:
You flash a kernel that's compatible with your ROM in recovery...that's it.
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still don't get it.. kernel should be flashed at fastboot point (or whatever it is called for samsung devices). CWM recovery is supposed to flash roms... or am I missing something?
jzamoras said:
still don't get it.. kernel should be flashed at fastboot point (or whatever it is called for samsung devices). CWM recovery is supposed to flash roms... or am I missing something?
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Ummm we flash with recovery here...you can open the zip file and paste the boot.img into manually if you like. That's about it. We don't deal with fastboot or hboot with this phone. Sony phones are a lot different. Like I said, download litekernel and flash with twrp or cwm. its as simple as that...as long as the version of the kernel matches the rom version. There is litkernel ics or for jb. You want litekernel ics. So do some reading then come back and ask questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067896
I read the captivate (not glide) wiki and it's much clear:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_captivatemtd
step 1 put phone in download mode (like sony's fastboot mode).
step 2 flash custom recovery (which cointains the kernel I guess) using hemdall
step 3 boot into recovery and flash rom and gapps
I read several ppl lost imei info. I tried to backup but looks like requires root. Do I need to root stock, backup imei and then install the custom rom?
thanks!!
jzamoras said:
I read the captivate (not glide) wiki and it's much clear:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_captivatemtd
step 1 put phone in download mode (like sony's fastboot mode).
step 2 flash custom recovery (which cointains the kernel I guess) using hemdall
step 3 boot into recovery and flash rom and gapps
I read several ppl lost imei info. I tried to backup but looks like requires root. Do I need to root stock, backup imei and then install the custom rom?
thanks!!
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Id use odin. Much easier. Then flash twrp or cwm. Then go to whatever rom you want flash it and flash kernel. Gapps too if your using a aosp rom. That guide is for captivate not captivate glide... check out this guide for more insight http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621350
jevan24 said:
Id use odin. Much easier. Then flash twrp or cwm. Then go to whatever rom you want flash it and flash kernel. Gapps too if your using a aosp rom. That guide is for captivate not captivate glide...
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at what step should I flash kernel? what about if I just want to use cyanogenmod kernel (boot.img)? do I really need to backup IMEI?
I added more to my post. Check out the link. I think its what you need to read. Its everything about this phone in one thread.
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You would flash kernel right after rom.
jzamoras said:
at what step should I flash kernel? what about if I just want to use cyanogenmod kernel (boot.img)? do I really need to backup IMEI?
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odin cwm
flash su
backup
clear cache factory reset
flash rom
flash gapps
flash kernel
clear cache clear cache clear cache
reboot wait for a minute takes a while to get through the boot image the first time
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og anarchy said:
odin cwm
flash su
backup
clear cache factory reset
flash rom
flash gapps
flash kernel
clear cache clear cache clear cache
reboot wait for a minute takes a while to get through the boot image the first time
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every rom if you go to its thread to download has the steps listed for how to flash in what order if you take the time to read you will get it
try this thread has link to every tweak trick hack rom kernel or anything that has been usable to me in rooting and roming my glide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621350
CAPTIVATE GLIDE LIQUID SMOOT LITE KERNEL JB
OVER CLOCKED TO 1400 MHZ ROCKING THE GAMES
og anarchy said:
odin cwm
flash su
backup
clear cache factory reset
flash rom
flash gapps
flash kernel
clear cache clear cache clear cache
reboot wait for a minute takes a while to get through the boot image the first time
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every rom if you go to its thread to download has the steps listed for how to flash in what order if you take the time to read you will get it
try this thread has link to every tweak trick hack rom kernel or anything that has been usable to me in rooting and roming my glide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621350
CAPTIVATE GLIDE LIQUID SMOOT LITE KERNEL JB
OVER CLOCKED TO 1400 MHZ ROCKING THE GAMES
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Hi, first three steps are done. I'm still looking for the best rom to daily use. About the step "flash kernel", do I have to flash litekernel ICS or JB depending the rom version of course, however, what about if I just want to use cyanogenmod provided kernel inside the zip? just I have to skip that step? what kernel do you recommend if I want to use cyanogenmod?
thanks for all the help guys, you have made me the job much easier!!
I've got a Virgin Mobile Samsung S II.
I followed this guide to root my phone on my macbook. Following it exactly gave me this error message in terminal: ERROR: Partition "kernel" does not exist in the specified PIT.
After thorough reading of the old root guide thread, I thought it was a case sensitivity issue since I was using a newer version of Heimdall. In terminal, I entered: heimdall flash --KERNEL zImage to start the process rather than all lowercase "kernel."
Now my phone won't boot beyond the startup screen that says "Samsung GALAXY S II" with a yellow error triangle. Can anyone please help? I know very little about these things, so the simpler the answers, the better -- any and all would be greatly appreciated.
If it's helpful, here is what the terminal screen displayed:
xxxxx-xxxx-macbook-pro-2ownloads ACraig426$ cd /Users/ACraig426/Downloads
xxxxx-xxxx-macbook-pro-2ownloads ACraig426$ tar xvf SPH-D710_Zedomax_EpicTouchKernel-v3.tar
x zImage
xxxxx-xxxx-macbook-pro-2ownloads ACraig426$ ls -l
total 32512
[email protected] 1 ACraig426 staff 8325120 Sep 3 20:29 SPH-D710_Zedomax_EpicTouchKernel-v3.tar
[email protected] 1 ACraig426 staff 8315836 Sep 22 2011 zImage
andrew-craigs-macbook-pro-2ownloads ACraig426$ heimdall flash --KERNEL zImage
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
Uploading KERNEL
100%
KERNEL upload successful
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Releasing device interface...
I can go into CWM Recovery or download mode, if that helps.
@monsieurblue ......can you boot to recovery/did you put a recovery on the device.. if you did and can get there, try to wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot.. if that doesn't work.. I would try flashing a rom.. maybe you wiped it off when in heimdall.. Just my thoughts..
noearso the
Gil81 said:
@monsieurblue ......can you boot to recovery/did you put a recovery on the device.. if you did and can get there, try to wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot.. if that doesn't work.. I would try flashing a rom.. maybe you wiped it off when in heimdall.. Just my thoughts..
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I can boot to ClockWork Mod Recovery. Which I believe means that something took, because that's not something that would be on the phone otherwise, right? I tried using it to wipe the cache and dalavik cache, but it didn't work.
I'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but how can I flash a ROM? If I can only load the download and CWM screens, is there still a way to get a ROM onto the phone to flash it?
Thanks for the reply!
@monsieurblue .. might be that kernel you flashed isn't compatible with the rom you're running. Try a different kernel that you now is compatible.
Gil81 said:
@monsieurblue .. might be that kernel you flashed isn't compatible with the rom you're running. Try a different kernel that you now is compatible.
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OK. Maybe the problem is that I'm not running a ROM right now? I was on the stock 4.1 that came on the phone when I bought it before this process. Now that I'm done this kernel thing, do I need to flash a ROM before the phone will boot up?
I can mount the phone with CWM to add/remove files from my computer. Can I add a .zip of a rom to install that way?
monsieurblue said:
I can boot to ClockWork Mod Recovery. Which I believe means that something took, because that's not something that would be on the phone otherwise, right? I tried using it to wipe the cache and dalavik cache, but it didn't work.
I'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but how can I flash a ROM? If I can only load the download and CWM screens, is there still a way to get a ROM onto the phone to flash it?
Thanks for the reply!
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Because you now have a custom recovery ( I think ) you can use adb or something to get a rom on the phone.. I'm not sure as I've never looked into it, but I will.. hang tight. Also I think you can use heimdall to flash a rom.. right.
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monsieurblue said:
OK. Maybe the problem is that I'm not running a ROM right now? I was on the stock 4.1 that came on the phone when I bought it before this process. Now that I'm done this kernel thing, do I need to flash a ROM before the phone will boot up?
I can mount the phone with CWM to add/remove files from my computer. Can I add a .zip of a rom to install that way?
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Yep.. that's what I thought.. just make sure you flash the rom correctly. A lot of the roms require you to flash from el26 or el29 direct boot kernel's. Since you can't boot, el29 is out. But you can put the rom of choice and gapps and el26 kernel on sdcard. Then wipe data, cache, dalvik. Then flash el26.after the flash go to advanced and pick reboot recovery. This will boot you back to recovery but the el26 recovery. Then flash rom.. then flash gapps.. you might want to wipe data, cache, dalvik again to be sure. You can also go to mount and format system.. only system... this will ensure a super clean flash..
Gil81 said:
Yep.. that's what I thought.. just make sure you flash the rom correctly. A lot of the roms require you to flash from el26 or el29 direct boot kernel's. Since you can't boot, el29 is out. But you can put the rom of choice and gapps and el26 kernel on sdcard. Then wipe data, cache, dalvik. Then flash el26.after the flash go to advanced and pick reboot recovery. This will boot you back to recovery but the el26 recovery. Then flash rom.. then flash gapps.. you might want to wipe data, cache, dalvik again to be sure. You can also go to mount and format system.. only system... this will ensure a super clean flash..
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This is incredibly helpful; thank you so much.
I'm sorry for the ignorance, but can you explain to me what el26 is, and what ROM I should flash? When I started this process, I wanted to install this one, but there are warnings saying not to install on a Jelly Bean Modem and I don't know what else to use or how to install on a different modem.
And just to make sure I understand, when you say "flash" el26, that means it's a .zip that will be on my sdcard, which I install by using the "install zip from sdcard" option on CWM, right?
Thanks again!
monsieurblue said:
This is incredibly helpful; thank you so much.
I'm sorry for the ignorance, but can you explain to me what el26 is, and what ROM I should flash? When I started this process, I wanted to install this one, but there are warnings saying not to install on a Jelly Bean Modem and I don't know what else to use or how to install on a different modem.
And just to make sure I understand, when you say "flash" el26, that means it's a .zip that will be on my sdcard, which I install by using the "install zip from sdcard" option on CWM, right?
Thanks again!
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Give me about ten minutes and I'll hunt down some links for you and give ya a little guide..
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monsieurblue said:
This is incredibly helpful; thank you so much.
I'm sorry for the ignorance, but can you explain to me what el26 is, and what ROM I should flash? When I started this process, I wanted to install this one, but there are warnings saying not to install on a Jelly Bean Modem and I don't know what else to use or how to install on a different modem.
And just to make sure I understand, when you say "flash" el26, that means it's a .zip that will be on my sdcard, which I install by using the "install zip from sdcard" option on CWM, right?
Thanks again!
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Ok.. I can't find a zip file for el26 or el29..you can go about this by getting one of these recoveries. They are in rwilco's repo..el26 is at the top of the page.. don't get a stock one.. lol. As it will have stock recovery. Get the. Tar version of the file and use heimdall to flash it and then proceed with flashing rom, gapps.. but I don't know how heimdall works, I'm a windows man. Or you could flash a rom with heimdall.. Or yet another way is to try to flash the rom from that recovery you have.. I'm not sure about it.. if I was you I would download the tar el26 kernel and a JB rom based on touchwiz from Android development thread and the gapps.. put the rom and gapps on sdcard. Then figure out a way to flash the tar el26 with heimdall..
Yes.. flash means install... and the modem thing is because CM/AOSP/AOKP roms need an ICS modem to get data working. That why I suggested the JB touchwiz rom.. it will work with the modem you have. I'm assuming it's gb27modem(jb modem)..
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Ok... I'm an idiot.. lol. I found the zip for el26 kernel.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295 ..scroll down the page to GB touch wiz kernel.. find chris41g stock cwm5 repacked kernel and download the el26 zip one..
Gil81 said:
Give me about ten minutes and I'll hunt down some links for you and give ya a little guide..
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Ok.. I can't find a zip file for el26 or el29..you can go about this by getting one of these recoveries. They are in rwilco's repo..el26 is at the top of the page.. don't get a stock one.. lol. As it will have stock recovery. Get the. Tar version of the file and use heimdall to flash it and then proceed with flashing rom, gapps.. but I don't know how heimdall works, I'm a windows man. Or you could flash a rom with heimdall.. Or yet another way is to try to flash the rom from that recovery you have.. I'm not sure about it.. if I was you I would download the tar el26 kernel and a JB rom based on touchwiz from Android development thread and the gapps.. put the rom and gapps on sdcard. Then figure out a way to flash the tar el26 with heimdall..
Yes.. flash means install... and the modem thing is because CM/AOSP/AOKP roms need an ICS modem to get data working. That why I suggested the JB touchwiz rom.. it will work with the modem you have. I'm assuming it's gb27modem(jb modem)..
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Ok... I'm an idiot.. lol. I found the zip for el26 kernel.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295 ..scroll down the page to GB touch wiz kernel.. find chris41g stock cwm5 repacked kernel and download the el26 zip one..
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Cool! So I download the el26 .zip and put that onto my sdcard, then flashed it. Now, what ROM and Gapps should I put on there as well before following the rest of your plan and booting the whole thing up? My intention was to install something with Jelly Bean 4.2.2, but now that I'm all turned around, I'm not sure what the best ROM for that is.
@monsieurblue ..
After you have the kernel on you sdcard(not in a folder). And you have the rom/gapps you want.... wipe cache and dalvik cache(under advanced). Then click install from sdcard. Pick install from internel.. just thought you might have been able to put it on ext.sdcard.Anyway,go to el26 zip file and install. After install is done. Go to advanced and pick reboot recovery and phone will boot to the el26 recovery(you might have to push volume up.. volume down.. volume up) to get you're power button to work as the select button. It's like that on el29..
Now wipe data, cache, dalvik.. then flash rom. After it's done flash the gapps the rom op thread suggested. If all goes well after this.. you can reboot..
I think this will get ya home.. Let me know.
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monsieurblue said:
Cool! So I download the el26 .zip and put that onto my sdcard, then flashed it. Now, what ROM and Gapps should I put on there as well before following the rest of your plan and booting the whole thing up? My intention was to install something with Jelly Bean 4.2.2, but now that I'm all turned around, I'm not sure what the best ROM for that is.
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Sorry I'm so slow posting.. I'm on my tab pulling 4g from my epic.. lol
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I like project X or paradoX...both great roms...
Gil81 said:
@monsieurblue ..
After you have the kernel on you sdcard(not in a folder). And you have the rom/gapps you want.... wipe cache and dalvik cache(under advanced). Then click install from sdcard. Pick install from internel.. just thought you might have been able to put it on ext.sdcard.Anyway,go to el26 zip file and install. After install is done. Go to advanced and pick reboot recovery and phone will boot to the el26 recovery(you might have to push volume up.. volume down.. volume up) to get you're power button to work as the select button. It's like that on el29..
Now wipe data, cache, dalvik.. then flash rom. After it's done flash the gapps the rom op thread suggested. If all goes well after this.. you can reboot..
I think this will get ya home.. Let me know.
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Sorry I'm so slow posting.. I'm on my tab pulling 4g from my epic.. lol
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I like project X or paradoX...both great roms...
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Ha, it's no problem! I'm just glad for the help. I think I've got the hang of what to do once I've got the ROM/Gapps picked out, I just don't know which one to pick out. Which do you mean when you say the ones OP thread suggested? The "Liquid Smooth" one I linked to in my thread starter is what I want, but since I haven't changed my modem, I think it will harm the phone (it says in the instructions not to install on a Jelly Bean modem, which is what I believe I have right now).
Just saw your recommendation for project X and paradoX -- I'll check them out now, thanks!
If you dead set on 4.2.2...I love slimbean4.2...4.3 has no 4g. Also you will need slimgapps for slimbean as it boots at 182 dpi for the screen size. You can also use the lz kernel in the slimbean thread.. But I would stick to touchwiz until you get you're feet wet,, lol..Because flashing slim or other cm/aosp/aokp roms will require the ICS modem flash and then a temp boot flash to update you prl and profile.. You can boot a tw rom tonight then tomorrow get mobile Odin and flash an ICS modem(FL24 is the newest)then update prl and profile. After this you could use el29 direct boot kernel to flash any cm/aosp/aokp rom you want.. and have data.. wheww.. lol. Let me know if you need a guide for mobile Odin. I wrote a little one up here in q and a.. awhile back.
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monsieurblue said:
Ha, it's no problem! I'm just glad for the help. I think I've got the hang of what to do once I've got the ROM/Gapps picked out, I just don't know which one to pick out. Which do you mean when you say the ones OP thread suggested? The "Liquid Smooth" one I linked to in my thread starter is what I want, but since I haven't changed my modem, I think it will harm the phone (it says in the instructions not to install on a Jelly Bean modem, which is what I believe I have right now).
Just saw your recommendation for project X and paradoX -- I'll check them out now, thanks!
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That's cool.. flash it tomorrow. After we get ya back up.. and about the op.. sometimes rom Devs will suggest you flash a certain gapps pkg.
FYI.. it won't hurt you're phone.. you just won't have data.. also you know you will have to change you're APN settings to get mms working.. unless you're on sprint.. I'm a boost boy.
You could flash the one you want. Then get an ICS modem and flash it in recovery.. wipe cache/dalvik..flash modem.. reboot. But you're signal might be buggy without the prl update.. and you can't update prl's from cm/aosp/aokp roms.. as of yet..
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Just so you know.. I gave you you're first thanks..it's the thanks button on the bottom of post.. you can use it 8 times a day.. I know it sounds childish.. but we live for that thanks button on xda..lol
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[/COLOR @monsieurblue ..I just thought of this.. I've read where sometimes you have to flash an ICS one-click first.. if you're going from JB to AOSP roms.. or it won't boot past splash screen.. I haven't had this issue.. but it's out there.. just a heads up.
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If you decide to flash another rom..This is a fool proof way to flash.. almost.. lol. Just remember that mobile Odin will NOT flash modem's.. The post you want is post 5..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418320
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I posted a link I think you should read through.. seen you already seen the post before I added. So I'm sending this.. it's the link above
@monsieurblue
This is incredible, it worked! Thank you so much!
My concern now is getting to a ROM that I like -- this Project X one is good as a temporary measure, but I really want something that's 4.2.2 and highly customizable (and, most importantly, able to be installed from a mac).
@Gil81
Last question, I promise! To install Slimbean 4.2, which you recommended, it looks like I can follow this guide. Only problem is the Odin One-Click ICS Root: I can't follow those instructions because they're exclusive to Windows and I'm on a Mac. Any idea on how to install Slimbean 4.2 onto my device from where I am now? And do I need to change the modem, like you mentioned earlier?
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@Gil81
Last question, I promise! To install Slimbean 4.2, which you recommended, it looks like I can follow this guide. Only problem is the Odin One-Click ICS Root: I can't follow those instructions because they're exclusive to Windows and I'm on a Mac. Any idea on how to install Slimbean 4.2 onto my device from where I am now? And do I need to change the modem, like you mentioned earlier?
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alright...youre back up...good job man...:good:
ALWAYS...I MEAN...ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTALL DIRECTIONS IN THE ROM'S THREAD...:fingers-crossed:..
That being said..now that youre up and running follow the guide i linked to in the above post...its a mobile odin guide for flashing roms on our phone..it will work will almost all roms. it is how i have flashed every rom but a couple one-clicks..
BUT BEFORE YOU GO TO THAT LINK....download fl24 or another ics modem and flash it in recovery on the rom you have now..after the flash and you reboot back to the rom..update the prl and profile. just remember after you do this you wont have data....but it is the right modem for slimbean or the rom you really wanted..FYI..the mobile odin guide will work for that rom you first wanted...just follow the links in it and the directions to the letter...it is a proven way to flash...
Dont worry about the ics one-click...i never have any problems..if you do. you can always go back and just completely wipe youre phone and sdcard. then use heimdall to flash the rom.. the one click just clean slates youre phone and changes the partitions...i believe heimdall would do the same if you where to use it to flash..but i think youll be fine..
@Gil81
Awesome, I'm going to follow this exactly later tonight! Thanks again for all of the help!
In the guide you linked to, you say:
First...you will need to get all the needed files( ROM, Gapps( for the rom you pick ),EL29 direct boot kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1662295 ..this is the link to rwilcos repo..scroll down to gb-touch wiz based kernels. Then look for EL 29 direct boot/tar.. You will need the tar.md5 format. Place this tar and the ROM and Gapps on the root of you're internal sdcard( not in a folder ).
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Would I be using the JB Touch-Wiz Based Kernel or the GB Touch-Wiz Based Kernel if I'm using a Slimbean 4.2.2 ROM?
monsieurblue said:
@Gil81
Awesome, I'm going to follow this exactly later tonight! Thanks again for all of the help!
In the guide you linked to, you say:
Would I be using the JB Touch-Wiz Based Kernel or the GB Touch-Wiz Based Kernel if I'm using a Slimbean 4.2.2 ROM?
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when you follow thw link...it will take you to rwilco's repo.. Scroll down the page (almost to the bottom of the kernel listings)and you will see a link for the el29 direct boot kernel..get the tar version because you will be using mobile odin..The el29 direct boot kernel is a safe gingerbread kernel we use to flash roms(it will not boot up on the rom youre flashing)..
you see..we just use that kernel and recovery to flash...once you flash the rom it will install the kernel made to run with that rom. Our recovery is funny on this phone...it is part of the kernel,thats why we use that kernel to flash..it is safe and has a safe recovery..
I just prefer el29 direct boot ( instead of el26 ) because when you flash it with mobile odin it will boot straight to recovery for you...no pulling the battery and then putting it back in and holding power button and volume up to get to recovery..:laugh:..
remember to get the slim gapps for 4.2...and after you get slim bean booted up and let it settle in for a few hours...you can flash the lighning kernel for slimbean linked in the slimbean thread...to flash it you just boot to recovery...wipe cache and dalvik and install it..then reboot..:good:...it is really the only tweak i run with slimbean..great battery life..
if you need any help...dont hesitate to ask...thats what xda is all about...Good Luck.
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Here is the link to the lz kernel... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270358 ...
Just scroll down until you see ( smdk 4412 p_4 zip ) Thats the one you want...
FYI...some people reported a boot loop on this kernel if you wiped cache or dalvik...I never had the issue, but its out there...
I also seen a new kernel thread in the original development thread...blasphamy kernel..i think.. You could also try it..Just remember to make a backup before going flashy crazy..so if things go side ways,you can get back to where you sarted...
@Gil81
I've hit a roadblock! I was following this list I made based on your instructions:
MODEM
1. Add FL24.zip to sdcard and flash in recovery.
2. Reboot.
3. Update the PRL and profile.
ROM
1. Place ROM, Gapps, and EL29 boot kernel on the sdcard.
2. Open mobile odin > kernel > internal sdcard > EL29 direct boot kernel > flash firmware > check md5 > flash
3. Once in recovery, push volume up, volume down, volume up (this will make the power button the enter button)
4. Wipe data
5. Wipe cache
6. Wipe dalvik cache
7. Mounts/storage > format system (only system)
8. Install from internal sdcard > ROM zip file
9. Install from internal sdcard > Gapps
10. Reboot
I finished step 2 on ROM, then the system restarted and the phone didn't boot past the "Samsung GALAXY SII" screen. When I hold the power and volume up buttons to get into recovery, it goes into a recovery screen that says "Android system recover <3e>" at the top. I have four options:
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
I wiped the data and cache based on your instructions, but there's no option to wipe the davlik cache, and when I go to "apply update from sdcard" it says: E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)
Help!
monsieurblue said:
@Gil81
I've hit a roadblock! I was following this list I made based on your instructions:
MODEM
1. Add FL24.zip to sdcard and flash in recovery.
2. Reboot.
3. Update the PRL and profile.
ROM
1. Place ROM, Gapps, and EL29 boot kernel on the sdcard.
2. Open mobile odin > kernel > internal sdcard > EL29 direct boot kernel > flash firmware > check md5 > flash
3. Once in recovery, push volume up, volume down, volume up (this will make the power button the enter button)
4. Wipe data
5. Wipe cache
6. Wipe dalvik cache
7. Mounts/storage > format system (only system)
8. Install from internal sdcard > ROM zip file
9. Install from internal sdcard > Gapps
10. Reboot
I finished step 2 on ROM, then the system restarted and the phone didn't boot past the "Samsung GALAXY SII" screen. When I hold the power and volume up buttons to get into recovery, it goes into a recovery screen that says "Android system recover <3e>" at the top. I have four options:
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
I wiped the data and cache based on your instructions, but there's no option to wipe the davlik cache, and when I go to "apply update from sdcard" it says: E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)
Help!
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That's because you got the el29 kernel...not the el29 direct boot kernel....you just flashed a stock kernel that will not boot with anything but a gingerbread rom...
i think i warned you about that...now you will need to heimdall a recovery back on to the phone...
i flashed a chinese modified rom based on latest chinese ruu and ota (chinasense 2.11.1405.16)
my m9 can boot with stock kernel, also after flashing elite kernel, but cannot after flashing elementalx kernel 3.08.
i'm pretty sure i flash every kernel in right way which is wiping cache and dalvik cache, however, i just don't know why this one doesn't work.
after flashing this kernel, my m9 reboot to the green HTC and powered by Android, and reboot automatically to the green HTC and powered by Android again, this process never stops repeat until i shut it down to flash elite kernel.
anyone can help?
link of this flash
Please I need a direct link to this rom
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avcmavcm said:
i flashed a chinese modified rom based on latest chinese ruu and ota (chinasense 2.11.1405.16)
my m9 can boot with stock kernel, also after flashing elite kernel, but cannot after flashing elementalx kernel 3.08.
i'm pretty sure i flash every kernel in right way which is wiping cache and dalvik cache, however, i just don't know why this one doesn't work.
after flashing this kernel, my m9 reboot to the green HTC and powered by Android, and reboot automatically to the green HTC and powered by Android again, this process never stops repeat until i shut it down to flash elite kernel.
anyone can help?
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I need a direct link to that rom please
elmasry82 said:
Please I need a direct link to this rom
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I need a direct link to that rom please
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Many chinese roms are NOT released as free version, coz chinese users have more requirements about personalization, and they are willing to pay for the new functions. So y may not be able to help you, but i´m sure that chinese forums can be excellent as well.
hey ppl..
i've used aosp roms for a long time.. (had stock LP before) but i cant manage to boot any stock rom (via twrp)
bootloop.. no error... tried diffrent roms and kernels.. no problem for aosp roms..
Make sure they are bumped
TheMadScientist420 said:
Make sure they are bumped
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tried novastock, slick, clouldy, flumus..
Full wipe before flashing new rom because old data/dalvik/cache can cause problems with new rom. Do full wipe (system,cache,dalvik,data) before installation & clear dalvik/cache after installation.
Kashif Hashmi said:
Full wipe before flashing new rom because old data/dalvik/cache can cause problems with new rom. Do full wipe (system,cache,dalvik,data) before installation & clear dalvik/cache after installation.
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thanQ but i always do like this its really weird to me.. why only aosp i can flash..
I have the same problem with mine. (d855) Tryed flashing diferent modems and I still have the problem.
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In case you fix the problem please help me too . Thanks.
some1 help plz :/
Did you try to flash stock rom (kdz or tot) from lg flash tool? If no then try may be something wrong with your software or bootloader. Remember to do CSE flash.
Kashif Hashmi said:
Did you try to flash stock rom (kdz or tot) from lg flash tool? If no then try may be something wrong with your software or bootloader. Remember to do CSE flash.
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thank you.. but i dont want flash kdz,, too lazy that'll be my last soloution