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Hello folks,
Well I recently made the switch from iPhone OS to Android , picked up a used Nexus One in pretty good shape, no scratches, like new and what not, the phone is amazing BUT I am having a hard time understanding some stuff (I thought I was getting a stock N1, and it seems it has been loaded w/ custom ROM and is rooted and unlocked. -which not bad in my opinion, but...
I still have some questions, I am trying to update to Froyo 2.2, and im not sure if I will ever get OTA since the phone has been messed around with and if i manually update to 2.2 it will cause trouble.
1) When I boot the phone it shows the "lock" to be opened, so I am assuming it is oem unlocked, the phone has working WiFi tethering (just like in 2.2)
2) also in the menu of the phone there is an app "superuser permission" which thats why assume the phone is also rooted
And finally In the "About phone" I get the following:
firmware 2.1-update1
baseband
32.36.00.28h_4.06.00.12_7
kernel
2.6.34-cyanogenmod
mod version
cyanogenmod-5.0.8-n1-test3
build
epe54b
I have reset the phone to factory settings, but the same info comes up everytime. the phone runs flawless, no lags, overall i love the phone.
And finally if anybody knows please feel free to share, I am trying to open port 80 on the N1 while it is running Wifi tethering and the only way i have found to do this is if the N1 is rooted, correct me if im wrong... i have a rovio that is refusing to connect to the N1s network...
Any positive input will be highly appreciated! thanks!
Your not very confused!
Your phone is unlocked and has root. its running cyanogenmod-5.0.8-n1-test3.
You can install a custom froyo rom without too much of a problem from recovery. Remember to nandroid-backup everything from recovery first.
Get into recovery by holding down the volume down button as you press the power button to power on the phone.
Heres an example of tethering via usb/forwarded port
http://blog.tangorangers.com/2009/02/tetherbot_android_and_slackware_how_to/
you can install 2.2 with no problem but you have to manually do it. you might get a notification for ota's but you won't be able to install them. just install it manually.
Man you guys are awesome! thanks for clearing this up for me.
atomoz said:
Man you guys are awesome! thanks for clearing this up for me.
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Yeah man, you're money. For a used phone it is set up in possibly the best way possible for someone new to android and ready for you to throw the new CM6 ROM on there. You even have the proper radio already. You're good to go.
You can install Froyo in various ways. If you want total stock you can follow the instructions on this link and let OTA froyo install itself. If you need root you can download that from HERE
This method requires SDK installed with Fastboot on your computer with mandatory USB Drivers.
Or you can go the very easy way and use ROMs that is allready cooked, ready to flash in recovery right over your old ROM, like the link that is in my signature. It works great for me and is pretty much stock with root and a couple of extras you can delete via ADB if you don't need them..
Just download the Rom, drop it on the root of your SD Card and flash away in Recovery. all done!
What you are running is a test version of Cyanogen which is not the stable version. So it seems the previous owner didn't bother flashing it.
Hi folks, as you can see I'm a new poster here and looking for guidance from the wise and experienced!
I have a Milestone A854 for use on Cellular South and I was reading that there is a new stable Cyanogen update for use on Milestones. (The one found on "android.doshaska.net/cm6")
In reading through the forums I've been attempting to piece together the steps it would take to safely go through a process of backing up my current phone (rom/apps/settings/etc.) and then updating to this new rom. To be honest, I feel a bit lost here and was hoping someone with previous experience wouldn't mind taking mercy on me and linking or writing up a step by step guide on how this can be accomplished. My phone is running firmware 2.1-update1, the kernel version is 2.6.29 and is totally stock outside of using ADW and some downloaded apps.
I understand this is kind of a big request and I apologize for that. Truly my biggest concern is ensuring I have a good backup of the phone just in case I had to completely revert to a "safe image". I don't mind stumbling through the upgrade phase, but I really don't want to mess up the backup phase!
Again, thank you for any help and guidance you can offer to a struggling learner!
Try the guide in the link in my sig.
first of all wats ur bootloader version?
i'm not sure if the a854 is the same as a853, so i dnt knw if u can actually use CM6. a854 is CDMA if i'm not wrong? a853 is GSM.
if a854 is CDMA then i suggest you to contact the dev team regarding the basebands and all.
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Hi folks, as you can see I'm a new poster here and looking for guidance from the wise and experienced!
I have a Milestone A854 for use on Cellular South and I was reading that there is a new stable Cyanogen update for use on Milestones. (The one found on "android.doshaska.net/cm6")
In reading through the forums I've been attempting to piece together the steps it would take to safely go through a process of backing up my current phone (rom/apps/settings/etc.) and then updating to this new rom. To be honest, I feel a bit lost here and was hoping someone with previous experience wouldn't mind taking mercy on me and linking or writing up a step by step guide on how this can be accomplished. My phone is running firmware 2.1-update1, the kernel version is 2.6.29 and is totally stock outside of using ADW and some downloaded apps.
I understand this is kind of a big request and I apologize for that. Truly my biggest concern is ensuring I have a good backup of the phone just in case I had to completely revert to a "safe image". I don't mind stumbling through the upgrade phase, but I really don't want to mess up the backup phase!
Again, thank you for any help and guidance you can offer to a struggling learner!
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btw check this out first
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/hacking-help/81918-cdma-milestone-a854.html
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-general-discussions/69780-cellular-south-milestone-droid.html
it seems that u can install droid's rom's
Thanks for both the replys!
Naresh, thank you for those links. I've been investigating them and working through stuff. I have had a hell of a time getting a good backup of my current phone but think I got one. I was trying to use ROM Manager but it would never perform a backup until I swapped it to the SPR mode where I was able to do a manual nandroid backup.
So now onto trying to load a new ROM. Wish me luck!
Well I can now report success was achieved finally!
Thank you Naresh for the pointers on Droid roms being compatible with this model. Sure enough, I was able to get the latest Cyanogen on BuglessBeast working on it with no real problems.
Again, thanks for the tip!
covert7 said:
Hi folks, as you can see I'm a new poster here and looking for guidance from the wise and experienced!
I have a Milestone A854 for use on Cellular South and I was reading that there is a new stable Cyanogen update for use on Milestones. (The one found on "android.doshaska.net/cm6")
In reading through the forums I've been attempting to piece together the steps it would take to safely go through a process of backing up my current phone (rom/apps/settings/etc.) and then updating to this new rom. To be honest, I feel a bit lost here and was hoping someone with previous experience wouldn't mind taking mercy on me and linking or writing up a step by step guide on how this can be accomplished. My phone is running firmware 2.1-update1, the kernel version is 2.6.29 and is totally stock outside of using ADW and some downloaded apps.
I understand this is kind of a big request and I apologize for that. Truly my biggest concern is ensuring I have a good backup of the phone just in case I had to completely revert to a "safe image". I don't mind stumbling through the upgrade phase, but I really don't want to mess up the backup phase!
Again, thank you for any help and guidance you can offer to a struggling learner!
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First you need to "root the phone" which will allow you to start the process. Rooting will not affect the current stock rom adversely. Get one touch root from the market and run it. Get Rom Manager and use it to back-up your stock rom. You will always be able to return to it if needed. Now, if you get the paid version of Rom Manager it will allow you to download, back-up and install CM roms and others. I am currently running the GimpSource Rom ASOP on an
Alltel A854 Milestone and I have absolutely no issues. All fuctions are perfect , wifi, GPS and themes are available.
Hi guys
I have recently bought a second-hand SGS, after having used Iphone 3gs.
All nice, a few issues, you could help me with:
1. Wifi - I get it only through AllShare, read this is the solution. Correct.
2. GPS - installed Igo - works sometimes, some other time it takes 20 mins to get GPS signal. Solutions??
3. Lag + enter an app (AngryBirds for ex) and it turns whole screen black for 1-2 minutes?
4. In Kies on computer via USB it says:
Current Firmware: PDA:JP7/ Phone:JPP/ CSC:JP6 (ORO)
LATEST: PDA:JS4/ Phone:JPY/ CSC:JP1 (ORO)
A bit of background. This phone was on Orange Romania, the seller unlocked it for me, I'm on Vodafone Ro.
If I update to new firmaware:
- do I lose apps and settings?
- do I get a Orange branded version?
Right now, no orange bloatware is installed.
Many thanks guys!
installed root checker - says its not rooted.
but i can still install games, etc..
If you read all the faqs, then you will have a good basic understanding of what is going on, and hopefully you will get the custom rom flashing bug and make your sgs fly! Its very simple but you do need to take time to gain base knowledge, and then you will truly come to love your sgs welcome
Insanity cm 012/glitch
slaphead20 said:
If you read all the faqs, then you will have a good basic understanding of what is going on, and hopefully you will get the custom rom flashing bug and make your sgs fly! Its very simple but you do need to take time to gain base knowledge, and then you will truly come to love your sgs welcome
Insanity cm 012/glitch
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Ok mate, let's say...that was semi-helpful.
Need a bit of a shortcut to being enlightened about this.
This is not a custom rom. its the Orange RO Rom. NEed actual help understanding and deciding. Care to HELP? Thanks!
If its through kies then all should stay as is, but you might gain some bloat
Insanity cm 012/glitch
What are you actually trying to do? Root your SGS or?
Dave759 said:
What are you actually trying to do? Root your SGS or?
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Dave, as per above: "If I update to new firmaware:
- do I lose apps and settings?
- do I get a Orange branded version?"
thanks
A
OP, just noticed your network jump, what does kies say to you?
Insanity cm 012/glitch
slaphead20 said:
OP, just noticed your network jump, what does kies say to you?
Insanity cm 012/glitch
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It says:
Current Firmware: PDA:JP7/ Phone:JPP/ CSC:JP6 (ORO)
LATEST: PDA:JS4/ Phone:JPY/ CSC:JP1 (ORO)
... should I go ahead? Will it solve issues described above. {Please READ?!}
As far as I can tell, I think you'd be better off rooting the phone to avoid any hassle the networks might cause you. In theory, kies should detect what network your on and update accordingly. But who knows, I've not come across this scenario before.
Dave759 said:
As far as I can tell, I think you'd be better off rooting the phone to avoid any hassle the networks might cause you. In theory, kies should detect what network your on and update accordingly. But who knows, I've not come across this scenario before.
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+ 1 strange dilemma, could go either way, I would just go for it with kies, worst case brick, back to sammy, blame kies, they fix
Insanity cm 014/glitch
andrei12345 said:
Hi guys
I have recently bought a second-hand SGS, after having used Iphone 3gs.
All nice, a few issues, you could help me with:
1. Wifi - I get it only through AllShare, read this is the solution. Correct.
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This is a firmware bug (never seen it happen before though). It may well be fixed with an upgrade
andrei12345 said:
2. GPS - installed Igo - works sometimes, some other time it takes 20 mins to get GPS signal. Solutions??
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The SGSI has a strong GPS issue (the antenna is not good enough). Add to that, that Samsung screwed the firmwares in terms of GPS for a long time and you get what you are experiencing. The update might help some but it will be far from a complete fix.
andrei12345 said:
3. Lag + enter an app (AngryBirds for ex) and it turns whole screen black for 1-2 minutes?
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The lag-issue is well documented. The safest and easiest lagfix is voodoo lagfix. Find the current version on the forum (also be careful what android version you are using, see Settings-->About Phone-->Android Version) and apply it. There are tons of guides for this (including one in my FAQ)
andrei12345 said:
4. In Kies on computer via USB it says:
Current Firmware: PDA:JP7/ Phone:JPP/ CSC:JP6 (ORO)
LATEST: PDA:JS4/ Phone:JPY/ CSC:JP1 (ORO)
A bit of background. This phone was on Orange Romania, the seller unlocked it for me, I'm on Vodafone Ro.
If I update to new firmaware:
- do I lose apps and settings?
- do I get a Orange branded version?
Right now, no orange bloatware is installed.
Many thanks guys!
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Well logic would suggest that ORO is Orange ROmania so yeah this will be a carrier specific firmware. However, since you aren't rooted, there is no way you could possibly have deleted any bloatware. Thus the update may give you a branded version but it is unlikely that this version actually contains any bloatware.
If you lose your apps and settings is not always easy to answer. Usually Samsung Kies updates do NOT wipe applications and settings. However, this is not something i would guarantee especially seeing how some Android versions are simply not compatible enough to transfer app installs (and especially settings). You may want to root your phone using CF root (or some other root-only custom kernel) and backup all your apps and settings with Titanium backup (from the market)
Edit: As far as I am aware the Unlock on the SGS is permanent. It should not be removed but anything. If it is, the unlock is available for free via tutorials in this forum
it works ok, thanks guys! deleted some settings, didnt delete apps.
If you ever have enough of the frustrating lag-tastic software that orange provide, I'd recommend rooting your phone using the EZbase method which give you a basic GB package to which you just install a ROM of your choice. Here's the link anyway;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792
UPDATE: 27/11/11
I have started a thread in the development section that contains all this information, please leave any findings or questions there, I believe members will find it more helpful there.
The thread can be found here
I have removed the file links from the OP to stop any confusion in the future. All files can be found in the other thread where it will be maintained and updated (if necessary) in the future.
Thanks for reading.
UPDATE: 27/11/11
Andrew_Low has provided a copy of his stock FROYO backup, which I tested on my tab and confirm that it is working. The kernel is rooted, other than that it is a clean ROGERS rom.
He was also able to capture the GINGERBREAD update, (which I have not tested as of yet, any testers please post your results) this is the stock update available from KIES.
Many thanks to him for this, if it helps you, hit his thank you button[/URL]. If you find this thread helpful as well, hit my thank you button.
Instructions on flashing are not provided. If you need these files it means you know how to flash your device, have flashed a custom ROM previously, and require this to return to a stock state.
Both downloads can be found in the link
downloads here
ORIGINAL POST:
I am looking for the stock firmware for a Rogers Galaxy Tab (P1000UXJJ6)
There are many posts mentioning it, even asking for it, but no firmware to be found.
If anyone has a copy of it can you please post a link here or PM me, or even if you have a backup of the original ROM (or if you can make a backup if you have the original software on your tab). Anything will do, as searching for it has not showed any results.
MODEL: P1000R
IC: 649E-SGHI987
ORIGINAL FIRMWARE:
Version: FROYO.UXJJ6
P1000UXJJ6
The SamFIT web shows
Model: P1000
Region: Rogers - Canada, (Branded: yes)
Available languages: en, fr,
October 2010 Revision: 6
Thanks in advance.
RED
Not an easy ROM to find is it?
Anybody ?
Any fresh ROGERS tabs out there???
I just picked up a used Galaxy Tab that has this firmware on it. I'm not new to hacking Android devices, but the Tab is new to me.
I haven't installed Kies yet, but will in a couple of days and can make a backup.
That would be just great, thank you very much, and I assure you that you will be glad that you made a backup for yourself as well in the future (hopefully not though, I don't expect you to have problems or anything like that but you know what I mean).
If possible, can you make the backup before you root the device, otherwise it seems to be a bit of a headache trying to get it un-rooted after the fact.
Many thanks.
EDIT: I guess i'm thinking more of a temp root than a perm root before backup
Sigh, I'm in noobville here with Kies.
Cross booted to Windows XP (I normally use Linux as my desktop) - installed Kies and sorted out USB connectivity.
I don't see where in Kies I can do a firmware backup. The backup just grabs the user data from the device.
It detects my firmware version and offers me the chance to update (which I assume would be a bad idea). Quickly looking on the net, you can 'capture' the firmware files during an update - but that doesn't help grab the version I'm running. Seems there may be a registry hack that lets you install older versions in Kies? If that's true, why can't anyone with a Rogers tab just get the old firmware easily?
Looking for a bit of hand holding.
Oh yeah, and device is bone stock. I'll likely root, unlock and install CyanogenMod - but I'm in no rush. Happy to try to help capture the stock ROM. It may help me out in the future, you never know.
Search for Roto-backup, it is a way to back it up bit by bit. It's a thread by Rotohammer, using his technique members were able to provide UN-ROOTED firmware, which are posted in the dev section. Have a little read see what you think.
The Roto-backup link was helpful, but that requires rooting.
Here's what I've done. Starting with a bone stock, factory reset device. I rooted the device using SuperOneClick 2.2. Sadly I had to run this under Windows to get it to work, mono + Ubuntu didn't seem to work out
I used the default "auto" method of rooting with SuperOneClick, and I did install busybox. In theory - if you really wanted to have an un-rooted stock, you could use the Unroot option of SuperOneClick.
Then I used the roto-backup script. This seems to have worked and I've got a 250MB zip file that I believe contains the stock firmware.
Are you brave enough to test it?
Files were zipped into a single file then split into chunks using RAR to get around upload limits. Grab them from skydrive.
Nice. I have a backup I came across but it's screwy and can't be un-rooted. The root method you used was temporary or perm?, the difference would be one disappears after a reboot.
When I originaly did my backup I used a temp root and came up with a file that I'm pretty sure was about the same size.
Brave you ask? I'm downloading the 3 RARs right now and will check it out.
Many thanks, will flash and tell you how it goes.
Well, Andrew_Low, it worked like a charm. The flash went smooth I will attempt to un-root shortly, and tell you how it went.
Glad it worked. Let me know if unroot via SuperOnClick 2.2 goes ok.
Why do you want non root? Warranty claim?
Slightly off topic, what ROM would you recommend? Seems any AT&T compatible ROM should play ok on the Rogers tab. I'm partial to CM being that's what is on my phone.
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It is for warranty reasons, I have two tabs one was acting up. I did re stock it and sent it back but I wasn't able to un-root so I'll see if it goes through with samsung.
I HAD my stock rom that I somehow deleted (or just misplaced, cause I can't find it anywhere) Then I figured that I am not the only one who may need this, and since it is harder to find, I thought that I would try and help out the P1000R folks by getting a stock rogers rom for those who would like to revert. I was going to wait until I receive my tab back and see what they did to it and maybe have a fresh rogers rom on it to backup. I plan on posting it for members to have.
Our Rogers tabs are great for flashing anything on it really (p1000 related of course). Currently I have BOCA on mine, I had HC RC1 on it previously for a good little bit, and was going to put the ICS alpha build on it, but now since I'm left with one I use it for business purposes and require full functionality out of it. The tab that I sent back had OVERCOME KRATOS on it. Funny enough, this tab is the one that i'm always flashing different roms on and overclocking and plain old abusing it yet it was the other one that crapped out.
I recommend the OVERCOME rom as it is very stable, fast and reliable with almost no bugs. Combined with the bell modem it could also be used for phone calls if necessary. But experiment with any one you want until you find one that suits your needs, I found both my tabs hard to brick so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. I can't wait for an ICS beta rom to stick on this one.
Cool. I'm interested in a clean stock ROM if one shows up, please post to this thread. I'll try the unroot and see if that works for me.
Open to pointers on how to soft root and capture ROM. Seems feasible, but I didn't find a way to soft root and give me enough to roto backup.
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Looking for a clean stock ROM for Rogers as well for warranty work, thanks!
Can't folk use the 2.3 firmware from kies? I haven't tried, but if you flash the rooted UXJJ6 from this thread then use Kies to upgrade to 2.3 you'd be in an unrooted stock state.
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Well, Andrew_Low, it worked like a charm. The flash went smooth I will attempt to un-root shortly, and tell you how it went.
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Hmm, very interesting. I ran the unroot on my device and it did manage to remove the superuser apk, but beyond that the device appears to still be rooted - busybox is still installed, and when I shell in over adb I get the # indicating root access.
I suspect just removing the superuser app is enough to make it appear 'as stock' - but any expert digging into the device and it's easy to see things are not stock.
If I were to try again - seems zergRush may be the local root you want to use, then from there figure out how to backup the ROM.
[edit] Ooh... reboot and adb has lost the # - I still see busybox installed in /system/xbin/busybox - I suspect this is pretty close to 'stock' if I punt the /system/xbin stuff entirely.
I'm not sure I'm that motivated to chase this further - I can't guarantee it is 100% stock, and it's the same as dl'ing the files I previously uploaded and running SuperOneClick 2.2 unroot + removing the busybox stuff as I specified above. The only mystery here is really what causes adb to have root privs when rooted.
Sweet - appears I was able to grab the ROM from Kies during the 2.3 upgrade - so I've got a copy of the clean/stock Rogers GINGERBREAD.UXKG1 firmware.
Will upload and link here in the next couple of days.
Very sweet, I will post it in the OP for reference.
pback said:
Looking for a clean stock ROM for Rogers as well for warranty work, thanks!
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I will post the Froyo version on the first post for reference, but if you are willing to wait Andrew_Low is generously going to provide a stock rogers Gingerbread rom which I will post for you and others in the OP.
Gingerbread is here https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=61f79860d644cd72&resid=61F79860D644CD72!124
+1 to theREDlegion for cleaning this stuff up and making the thread useful.
Hi there folks!
Im getting mighty confused about this flashing thing.
Im looking to change my ROM to something else then the ICS from Samsung.
Here is the deal.
I read the warning posts and it say (what i think it means) that my build "XLP9" ICS 4.0.3 from Samsung is not safe to do anything on.
I look around on the net to see if there is a way (despite what i read here).
It looks promising.
But all the things i find is ether a lower version of Android (like 2.3.x) or someone is telling me about tons of stuff to download and do before.
So this is were i ask you all.
Do (been searching for 2 days, perhaps my search terms are bad) anyone know if there is a working way to for me to change my version to AOKP for e.g without destroying my phone?
Like i said before, my Build is: XLP9, android version 4.0.3 (from Samsungs update service).
Phone is rooted using CWM.
Its a Note version for the .EU market bought like a few weeks ago (came with 2.3.x i believe).
If you know a thread that contains step by step instructions that will allow me to change the rom, please post it to me here.
Or if I´m screwed for updating to ICS just tell me so to
Cheers
Honken
Hello again.
Yet another day and cant locate any information that im after.
So i tought perhaps there is a way to downgrade the phone back to the factory settings (not ICS).
But since i did the upgrade to ICS is the old rom still on the phone?
I mean to reset it back (same as thode recovery discs on a computer).
Any help or points in the right direction is helpfull at this time.
cheers
Honken
honken08 said:
Hi there folks!
Im getting mighty confused about this flashing thing.
Im looking to change my ROM to something else then the ICS from Samsung.
Here is the deal.
I read the warning posts and it say (what i think it means) that my build "XLP9" ICS 4.0.3 from Samsung is not safe to do anything on.
I look around on the net to see if there is a way (despite what i read here).
It looks promising.
But all the things i find is ether a lower version of Android (like 2.3.x) or someone is telling me about tons of stuff to download and do before.
So this is were i ask you all.
Do (been searching for 2 days, perhaps my search terms are bad) anyone know if there is a working way to for me to change my version to AOKP for e.g without destroying my phone?
Like i said before, my Build is: XLP9, android version 4.0.3 (from Samsungs update service).
Phone is rooted using CWM.
Its a Note version for the .EU market bought like a few weeks ago (came with 2.3.x i believe).
If you know a thread that contains step by step instructions that will allow me to change the rom, please post it to me here.
Or if I´m screwed for updating to ICS just tell me so to
Cheers
Honken
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It have too many method to change from stock rom to custom rom or aokp. My suggestion is choose your favourite rom and read carefully with the installation method provided at op, then you be fine.
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honken08 said:
Hello again.
Yet another day and cant locate any information that im after.
So i tought perhaps there is a way to downgrade the phone back to the factory settings (not ICS).
But since i did the upgrade to ICS is the old rom still on the phone?
I mean to reset it back (same as thode recovery discs on a computer).
Any help or points in the right direction is helpfull at this time.
cheers
Honken
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Now that you have upgraded to ICS. Those are the factory settings.
Easiest way to downgrade to GB Is by flashing a stock GB rom via pc Odin.
Most of the new ICS custom ROMs now just require you to install AbyssKernel 4.2, then select advanced options and select reboot recovery. Then you wipe your device (wipe data, cache and dalvik cache). From this moment you're free to flash. It all takes less then a minute if you hurry (joking, don't rush when flashing your phone), and it's not very complicated. Do it once and you'll know it's simple.
You need to have a root access first. Plenty of guides how to do it out there.