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so currently im on

i9220lp1 ics repack....So im guessing im on the dangerous leak?
if so here are a couple of questons
what are the exact steps/files do i do to get back to a safe base?
once im on the safer GB rom base how can you flash ics roms? as iirc most of them all say to flash the ics repack?
if im safe already...I do not have root!!!
What is easiest and safest way to get root back?
either way as it stands i have no root and need the safest method here

there are lots of threads on how to revert from ics to gb
the only safe one at the moment seems to the cm9 which doesnt require any repack to get working

Download a stock GB rom.
Flash that rom with PC Odin.
Get root and CWM (if the stock rom was not pre rooted)
Download CM9 and the Gapps zip file.
Reboot into recovery
Wipe data/cache/dalvik
Flash the CM9 rom from recovery
Flash Gapps zip from recovery
Wipe Cache/dalvik
Reboot and enjoy.
There are plenty of topics about all of the above steps if you are unsure.
FYI: CM9 uses its own kernel which is NOT based of the dangerous leaks and is confirmed SAFE.

[Q] stock rom help

I am trying to get a stock rom on my phone so i can naturally instal ota updates. My device is not on custom rom and is still running a stock rom but I haven't been able to update with ota updates because of cwm, which is why I'm doing this. Will I need to wipe the data partitions even though i'm on stock already?

alhal1 said:
I am trying to get a stock rom on my phone so i can naturally instal ota updates. My device is not on custom rom and is still running a stock rom but I haven't been able to update with ota updates because of cwm, which is why I'm doing this. Will I need to wipe the data partitions even though i'm on stock already?
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I think all u need do i flash the stock recovery for your rom. OTA should then work.

Installing Custom Rom

Hi there, i am on stock rom 4.3 and i am considering to flash a custom rom. It is going to be my First flash of a custom rom and i am wondering if something is not working as it should, will i be able to return to stock with no problems? If i install a custom Kernel as well will kies install stock firm as usual (to return to stock)? Or the only method is a full backup and restore? Restoring method restores kernel too? Thank you for your help.

U must rooting your device, next install custom recovery and backup your rom, thats all, and next try the first install omni rom

I am already rooted. Omni is one of my thoughts. Should i flash a custom kernel after omni or it is not mandatory?

Lolipop downgrade to custom kitkat

Hi guys i have a simple question. I really would like to flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/rom-existenz-ultimate-1-0-0-light-dark-t2779949. It is looking very well. Right now i have lolipop on my xperia. Can I flash this rom straight away from my lolipop or should i downgrade it first to stock kitkat rom? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-5-1-0-283-t2912254 (stock rom i'm talkin about).
Sorry for such a stupid question I just want to make sure cause i'm doing it for the very first time. I have rooted device without a recovery yet so should i begin with recovery and proceed to flash custom rom or to flash stock rom first. Thank you in advance for answer.

if your bootloader is locked.. yes, you can
note that you need to install recovery, wipe all (cache, dalvik cache, system, data) before flashing..
that means clean flash
but it's always nice to revert to stock before flashing custom or stock-based custom rom to make sure everything is in good shape

Stock Rom?

Is there a stock Rom I can flash with twrp I'm hoping to get the 4.1 update on stock.