I am running Continuum V5 RC3. Obviously I have CWM3 and the GB bootloaders. My questions are and Im looking for detail if you have it.....
1) Continuum thread lists one of the safe ways to go back to stock as
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995143
this doesnt contain the GB or Froyo bootloaders so what is the deal with running froyo OS and the GB bootloaders? Is this perfectly safe meaning now that I am on GB bootloaders I should never have to concern myself with bootloaders again (until the next OS comes out) and I can use these bootloaders for GB and Froyo?
2) If I want to change to CM7, would I need to flash back to the old bootloaders or would the current bootloaders be ok?
3) CMW v3 versus v2.5...is there any reason to care? I realize that the scripts themselves are different but I havent seen this so far as anything but an inconvience.
Anyone?
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1) Yes
2) don't know
3) No
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1. GB bootloaders OK for froyo
2. unsure but above answer *might answer that.
3. kinda. cant revert from CWM 3.0 back to 2.5 without going back to stock. but as for why bother going to cmw 3? im still trying to figure that one out....
Searching would have led you to this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057343
From there you could have asked your other questions without starting a new thread.
you should add that to YOUR sig miami!
TRusselo said:
1. GB bootloaders OK for froyo
2. unsure but above answer *might answer that.
3. kinda. cant revert from CWM 3.0 back to 2.5 without going back to stock. but as for why bother going to cmw 3? im still trying to figure that one out....
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3. If he flashes xcals kernel, he should have 2.5 again (unless he updated since I last checked).
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TRusselo said:
you should add that to YOUR sig miami!
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+1
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Am I able to go to gingerbread from eclair?
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Yes
10 char
Make sure you read all the instructions carefully. Especially the part about returning back.
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another question.
Can i go to gingerbread straight from fiefly 3.0?
Going to gingerbread (except CM7 and MIUI) requires a full wipe, via Odin, and new bootloaders. The bootloaders are where the risk lies, if something goes wrong you can brick your phone. Because of this you can go to gingerbread from any ROM running any version of android.
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sepherian said:
another question.
Can i go to gingerbread straight from fiefly 3.0?
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Yes, flashing stock gingerbread with odin it will overwrite it. So it's just like flashing to stock eclair with odin one click lol if you couldn't do that from another rom you would never be able to get to stock. Also Flashing stock gingerbread has the Exact same risk involved as odin one click. So if you've used that before it's not the panic inducing, palm sweating the entire time, ordeal some people make it out to be.
why would u wanna go to firefly? -_-
skeepon said:
why would u wanna go to firefly? -_-
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1. He's coming FROM firefly.
2. What's wrong with firefly? That is my favorite froyo rom.
studacris said:
1. He's coming FROM firefly.
2. What's wrong with firefly? That is my favorite froyo rom.
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lol im sorry. i misread. i thought he wanted to go from gingerbread to firefly. i dont have a problem with firefly, i just meant why would he wanna downgrade.
I realize this is a pretty simple question. I'm not asking this without trying to find the answer on my own. I spent about three hours trying to find out a definite way to do this, but I never found a concrete answer.
Anyways...
I'm on Serendipity VII Build 2 Kernel and I want to try out another Gingerbread ROM. I have been having some stability issues lately. How would I go about flashing to a new ROM (step by step of possible)?
Thanks in advance.
SR4 said:
I realize this is a pretty simple question. I'm not asking this without trying to find the answer on my own. I spent about three hours trying to find out a definite way to do this, but I never found a concrete answer.
Anyways...
I'm on Serendipity VII Build 2 Kernel and I want to try out another Gingerbread ROM. I have been having some stability issues lately. How would I go about flashing to a new ROM (step by step of possible)?
Thanks in advance.
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Unless otherwise specified in the rom thread, all you have to do is go into recovery, delete cache and dalvic cache and delete user data. Then just flash the rom you want... I don't know what kernel serendipity comes with but you might need to disable lagfix if it is enabled depending on what rom you are moving to.
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SR4 said:
I realize this is a pretty simple question. I'm not asking this without trying to find the answer on my own. I spent about three hours trying to find out a definite way to do this, but I never found a concrete answer.
Anyways...
I'm on Serendipity VII Build 2 Kernel and I want to try out another Gingerbread ROM. I have been having some stability issues lately. How would I go about flashing to a new ROM (step by step of possible)?
Thanks in advance.
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The serendipity kernel is based on xcaliberhands kernel. If you are going to another rom with that kernel just flash away. If you are going to a rom with the talon kernel you need to turn off the lag fix first and then flash then turn it on after. Turning on and off your lag fix always works best if you use the advanced features in CWM. I have gone from cog 5 to serendipity 7 to mosaicV to serendipity 6.4 and back to mosaicV, and have not needed to go to stock. Gonna give Darky rom a try when I'm done posting. I should be able to just flash right over no problems because the kernels are the same darkcore. Just verify if lag fix is on or off in CWM. Also check which version of CWM the kernel uses. With sgs kernel flasher you can and a little finess you can avoid odin all together.
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Alright, thanks guys.
I'm going to have to ask another quick easy question. What's the easiest way to get back to stock Gingerbread?
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Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127249 its one click. Also Design Gears cognition 5v1.00
I'm pretty sure is a odin one click package
Pretty painless
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If you don't want to flash bootloaders (as does the link above) or your phone doesn't like 1 clicks, use the kf1 in my sig. No bootloaders involved, 1 click or full odin, your choice.
mrhaley30705 said:
If you don't want to flash bootloaders (as does the link above) or your phone doesn't like 1 clicks, use the kf1 in my sig. No bootloaders involved, 1 click or full odin, your choice.
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flashing without bootloaders is always a better choice
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If I want to go back to froyo can I just flash it like I normally would or is there something else I need to do? I'm using i9000 gb bootloaders by the way.
you must have a way to get froyo/eclair bootloaders onto your phone. The most common way, that has always worked for me is Odin3 1click. It will take you back to stock 2.1 eclair, then you can flash froyo roms without issue. (don't use the 3-button fix version - you will brick)
search before you post though. you may have a moderator on you about this. This information is all over these threads. Good luck.
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you must have a way to get froyo/eclair bootloaders onto your phone. The most common way, that has always worked for me is Odin3 1click. It will take you back to stock 2.1 eclair, then you can flash froyo roms without issue. (don't use the 3-button fix version - you will brick)
search before you post though. you may have a moderator on you about this. This information is all over these threads. Good luck.
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Its not necessary to flash froyo/eclair BL to get back to a froyo ROM
watsa said:
Its not necessary to flash froyo/eclair BL to get back to a froyo ROM
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Oh, that's right. I forgot that GB bootloaders were backwards compatible. I personally have never used GB bootloaders while on a froyo rom, but the rumor is that you can do that. thanks for reminding me of that.
watsa said:
Its not necessary to flash froyo/eclair BL to get back to a froyo ROM
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Thanks watsa. Great work by the way. Hows 8.3 coming along? Should we expect to see apex on the attain?
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tylercarter said:
Thanks watsa. Great work by the way. Hows 8.3 coming along? Should we expect to see apex on the attain?
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8.3 is coming along good. Got a bit of bump on the way as I am creating an aosp theme for Dlev & Apex.
well as of now I am in canada and will soon be getting Bell' version of SGS II
I'm running the stock Gingerbread I got from Odin one click on my captivate. I really want to enable HSUPA, but I don't have the skills you guys have, and it seems you have to make a lot of changes to the phone and use an i9000 Rom. Is there an Odin one click out there that will just flash everything, or is there a step by step guide somewhere? As I said, sorry if I sound dumb, but I'm not used to doing all the steps that seem to be needed.
Yes you need an. I9000 modem /kernel combination to enable hspa its only a couple of steps to install read the I9000 rom ops they should all have instructions on how to flash them...which usually consists of a full version of odin flash to stock gingerbread, an odin flash of a re oriented kernel with cwm baked in it, and then finally the rom flash in cwm...
But at this point, just flash a kernel with odin that has cwm and then flash an I9000 rom in recovery since you already have gingerbread bootloaders...
Cool. Can I get the right thread link?
Go to the mosaic thread, post 2 has all the instructions and files you need.
Mosaic VI, Post #2
Oh yeah, there we go... Thanks studacris for the tip earlier in Q & A
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studacris said:
Go to the mosaic thread, post 2 has all the instructions and files you need.
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The instructions are fairly clear, but if you have something you're stuck on go to the Mosaic thread in the Q&A section. Make sure you understand what you need to do before you try to flash. A lot of folks get into trouble by trying it before they understand.
But as Studacris said, the tread post has all you'll need
Enjoy!
Did it! I'm free of ATT! The stock ginger is fine for me! The speed is much better! Only 3 things.
1. Is there a fix for the home button?
2. No more USB mass storage mode?
3. How to root.
I'm not going to mess with any custom roms yet. I'm very, very happy.
Found the home button fix! Clockwork mod is great! As are these forums!
settings, wireless and networks, usb mode, usb mass storage
flash the attached to root, assuming you have flashed a reoreinted kernel with cwm baked in
Hi,
I followed the instructions for the HSUPA, and nothing seems to be broken, but my question is.... is there anything i can see in the settings of the phone that show the dl of the I9000 kernel took?
Thanks,
I love all the work everyone does!
Installed the Reoriantated I9000. Rooted. Then, installed the kc1 modem, or, as I am now fondly calling it, the modem on crack. . HOLY ****! Getting like 2MB down and 1.5MB up. Before, about 512k down and like 30k up! ATT is an absolute disgrace for what they did to this wonderful phone. It doesn't even seem like the same phone anymore. More responsive in every way, no bloatware, and almost 4G like internet! Seriously, non-Iphone users should band together for a class action lawsuit. We shouldn't have to go through this Hell to make hardware work the way it was meant to.
Too tired to mess with other roms, but sure as hell used clockwork to back this one up! Thanks for all the help and patience again.
Oh, one last thing. I have the Odin one click for ATT stock. If I ever need warranty, will that one flash bring everything back to the ATT garbage?
Yes it will
I get 5 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up
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Damn! What modem are you using?
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It was on MIUI with JK4 Modem
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It was on MIUI with JK4 Modem
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This is an i9000 based setup, right?
Kinda, am I9000 modem. MIUI is cm aosp based...
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Oh, one last thing. I have the Odin one click for ATT stock. If I ever need warranty, will that one flash bring everything back to the ATT garbage?
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yes, u can one click to go back to ecliar Jf6 .
I've currently got Rogers stock 2.2 Froyo running on my i896. I rooted it and replaced the 3e recovery with the modified recovery so I can run CWM Recovery on it. I also unlocked the phone by modifying the nv_data.bin file.
Now I want to upgrade to ICSSGS. A few questions:
1) Should I first upgrade using Kies to Rogers 2.3.3? What ill effects, if any, will that have to my 3e recovery, my nv_data.bin unlock, and the root?
2) What system files should be backed up before upgrading to ICS custom ROM? EFS files, etc?
3) Is it possible to go straight from Froyo to ICS? The ICSSGS installation instructions mention requiring Gingerbread.
Thanks in advance
Don't bother with kies.
No need to go to gingerbread first, and going to stock gingerbread will undo you're 3e replacement and root.
just flash ics from froyo.
It's always recommended to have multiple backups of your /efs folder in several locations.
I've read that people have a lot better results if they go to cm7 first, then go upgrade to ics. Since almost everything is based on team hacksung.(Cm9 I would go to that ics first.
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shaker2k said:
I've read that people have a lot better results if they go to cm7 first, then go upgrade to ics. Since almost everything is based on team hacksung.(Cm9 I would go to that ics first.
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Why would that be though? Any logical explanation to that theory?
Well my guess is that because cyanogen has done cm7 so well and stable. most ics builds are based on their work with cm9. It's kind of just a natural progression.
I've also read some dev's suggest doing it this way.
Also I did it this way and have had almost none of the problems that other people have.
I've never had a sleep, or charge death. Never had the data data bug. Never had the data signal bar always full bug.
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shaker2k said:
Well my guess is that because cyanogen has done cm7 so well and stable. most ics builds are based on their work with cm9. It's kind of just a natural progression.
I've also read some dev's suggest doing it this way.
Also I did it this way and have had almost none of the problems that other people have.
I've never had a sleep, or charge death. Never had the data data bug. Never had the data signal bar always full bug.
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Interesting, thanks for sharing your experience. I might go ahead and try flashing CM7 first and then one of the ICS custom roms.
loonieryan said:
Interesting, thanks for sharing your experience. I might go ahead and try flashing CM7 first and then one of the ICS custom roms.
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No problem. Good luck!
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actually it used to be part of the instructions to flash CM7 first.
CM7 CM9 and ICS use a different partitioning table and call partitions by different names, CM7 used to be the only one, and has a conversion script.
now most of the more popular ICS base roms include the conversion script.
read the instructions for each ICS you look at.
some have no requirements but CWM, some require flashing CM7 or any other ICS rom first.
coming from pure stock froyo you want to flash a CWM3 kernel with odin, then reboot to recovery and flash the ICS rom off your sdcard.
read the how to flash captivate roms sticky, also found in my signature.