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[Q] Update help 2.2.1/2.3

Hello.
I currently have a 2.2 galaxy s firmware witch i got using kies. I added the voodoo lagfix kernel to it.As i have read in the description, clockwork mod doesn't work with voodoo, so i'm stuck using odin for updating.
So, for the question: Is it safe to upgrade to 2.2.1 from Kies? And, moreover, how can I flash a costum rom like darky's or cyanogen? (i'm not sure about them).
P.S. How can I come back to stock 2.2 and delete the Voodoo kernel
Please help,
Thanks

create a folder within the Voodoo folder called "disable_lagfix" then restart the phone, it should convert back to RFS from EXT4 and return the rom to normal (ie. no lagfix applied)
once this is done, download whatever rom you want (JPY is the latest uk OFFICIAL relese i believe) or create your desired rom within Doc's Kitchen....

So, for the question: Is it safe to upgrade to 2.2.1 from Kies?
Yes otherwise it would not be offered by Samsung .
And, moreover, how can I flash a costum rom like darky's or cyanogen? (i'm not sure about them).
READ each post for instructions .
jje

itudorie said:
So, for the question: Is it safe to upgrade to 2.2.1 from Kies? And, moreover, how can I flash a costum rom like darky's or cyanogen? (i'm not sure about them).
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You should be SURE before flashing custom ROM. Read and collect as much information from their thread. This will minimize the risk for you to repeat same problems others have had...
Cheers...

[Q] Question for regular custom rom flashers

I've tried searching the threads before I get shot!
Currently on Darky's and feel the urge to try a few other ROM's.
What is the correct way to change ROM's - flash stock ROM before flashing new custom ROM or flash new ROM from CWM, as I did with Darky.
Thanks in advance.

You can flash from rom to rom without going back to stock, Just remember to disable all ext4 conversions and all voodoo hacks, speedmod hacks, etc. Take it back to stock rfs and you should be good. unless other wise posted on the custom rom FAQ.

normally i flash darky8.0 wipe before upgrading to darky latest rom

If you get in trouble a flash back to Eclair via Odin with repartition checked and PIT file cures any problem ..
jje

I always flash back to stock Eclair before flashing another rom. It's not necessary, but it's safer.

no need to go back to stock. i never had problems going from kitchen to darky to CM7. just make sure - as said above - that all lagfix are disabled.

Cheers guys, very useful.
I don't have any lagfixes running and I'll look into disabling ext4 as I don't know how to do that.
Couple of different opinions though eek! lol

if u doesnt use lagfix, that means u dun need to disable ext4 already

[Q] Is disabling lagfix a must before flashing ROMs?

Hi,
Currently I am running XFJP9(froyo 2.2) with supercurio's voodoo kernel with lagfix (Voodoo_stable 5.5 & ClockworkMod v2.5.1.3). Now i am planning to flash my ROM to XXJVK (2.3.3).
Now here's the question, do i need to disable the lagfix (covert back to RFS filesystem) before flashing? if its a must then please provide a link describing how to do it.
Thanks in advance.

Disabling the lagfix before changing versions is ABSOLUTELY essential. The only time you can get away with NOT disabling lagfixing when flashing ROMs is when you are going to be using the same kernel or a different version of the same kernel in the new ROM. In this case (Froyo to Gingerbread) I would disable it no matter what.
With Supercurio's kernel I believe you need to go into Recovery and select Disable System Conversion and then reboot, but I have never used that kernel so I am unsure. Perhaps you could ask in the thread for that kernel down in Android Development.

Thanks for quick reply.
Only disabling the lagfix, i mean converting back to RFS file system will work or I need to flash back to the stock kernel before flashing to JVK ROM?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Disable the lagfix, no need to flash back to your old stock, then follow the directions for the ROM...most require you to flash the new stock JVK ROM in order to install the bootloader, then flash whatever new JVK rom you wish as the dev suggests.
Just follow their instructions and you should be fine.

[Q] Rooting on existing kernel possible? and a Q about ROM's

Hi all this is my first post on this forum!
I would like to say that all the rest was very helpful but im having problems understanding few things and i wasnt able get any easy answer yet.
I am running on 2.3.4 and i have installed Kernel Speedmod K15T10 on my Samsung I9000 the version is XXJVR. I havent done anything else.
I understand from different programs that i try to install - that my phone is not rooted yet (i thought the kernel will root it).
My first question is, is it safe (by using the update file) to root my phone on this existing kernel or i need to do something special?
My second question is about ROM's can I install any ROM on this phone, or i need something that says in it's name XXJVR? because i saw that Darky doesnt have JVR but rather something else.
My final question if i decide to uninstall the ROM is it possible without damaging the Speedmod Kernel.
Thank you all ahead for the answers.

Your kernel does support root, you just need to activate it from the recovery.
go to recovery and there you will see advanced speedmod options (something like that - i dont remember) there you have the option to root your phone - root and install busybox i think it is called.
with this kernel you can flash other rom with out any problem. keep in mind to read the installation guides of each new rom you try.
each rom has it own kernel that comes with it, you can change it to another kernel.

I wanted to install the MUMI ROM over this kernel but i want to keep the speedmod kernel is it possible?
Installin the mumi ROM means that it will wipe all the apps in my phone? or?

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I wanted to install the MUMI ROM over this kernel but i want to keep the speedmod kernel is it possible?
Installin the mumi ROM means that it will wipe all the apps in my phone? or?
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No you will not be able to keep the speedmod kernel if you flash muiu. I'm guessing you mean muiu. If you are keen to keen your current apps, look for titanium backup in the market.
If you are interested in the miui rom, I suggest that you do a lot more reading as its meant for experienced users at this stage.

SGN ROM Changing

I know most / all ROM's provide info on how to install etc.
My query is -
Are ICS based Custom ROM's flashable via CWM on a rooted GB ROM? Or do i need to upgrade to ICS again, Apply CF-ROOT (Or use Abyss) and install from there.
Given I have rooted GB with SpeedMod Kernel, In the even I need to upgrade to ICS to root etc - Is it as simple as just applying ICS via OTA / Or that god awful KIES Software... Or has it gotta be done in ODIN..
Sure hope they sort this big out soon..
Any help / advice is appreciated as always..

Oh no its you again
It depends on the ROM in question, If you want to upgrade to say, Paranoid Android, Or any CM / AOSP / AOKP ROM,Then you upgrade from GB, Just flash the ROM in CWM.
However, if you want to use a Samsung based ICS ROM, Such as Rocket ROM, you will need to flash ICS via ODIN. Like what we did last night
but you will lose root if you use ODIN, But there are many ways to get that back, Such as flashing a rooted kernel, Like speedmod.
Dont use OTA updates on a custom ROM, You will need stock kernel too i believe, You will also lose root when using OTA.
Hope this helps

Oh yes, I am back
Cheers - I gain confidence with each passing minute.. I think I'll probably mess around with PA - but CleaNote OP advised possible to flash over GB Rooted - we'll see haha

PA is awesome, Wait till you see it, I dont think you'll be wanting to try anything else.
EDIT: CleaNote requires you to flash ICS before installation, Not GB