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[Q] Totally Noob, about rooting etc.

Hello!
I bought few weeks ago Samsung Galaxy S and love it! But there is one disappointment, and its the lagging, as you all know.
Im so noob when it comes to the mobilephones etc. so I need You're help about rooting my SGS;
-First of all, I have FroYo installed and I red that RyanZA's z4root is the easiest way to root You're phone, is that right ?
-Secondly, should I somehow backup my current ROM, in case that I need to send my phone to service OR is my warranty fully gone if I start doing these things ?
-Thridly, I red that you cannot have eg. 'LagFix' IF you havent rooted your phone first ?
My mainly consern is that I lose my warranty, doing these, so is it possible to get your phone to "back to normal" somehow (backup etc.), why is that my concern, I just dont trust phones (My previous experiences)
So pls help me with these and pls remember to write it down like speaking to a child cos really im so noob with these thing!
Thank You so much for help !
-Niko

Rooting the phone and applying a lag fix is pretty straight forward using the method you outlined is fine just make sure you have 3 button recovery if you do then with common sense its pretty hard to get into trouble.
Im currently running stock jpa from samfirmware with cf root kernel (this provides root amongst other things) and oclf for lagging issues and all is running well.
As far as backing up rom i use rom manager as most others here do, you can always get stock firmware version from samfirmware just in case things go wrong.

Run the backup before you apply the lagfix.

snapper.fishes said:
Run the backup before you apply the lagfix.
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Very much appreciate your comments guys and help! But now I have another question, how do I backup ? Is there any program in the market for that, or should I do it myself ? Is there anywhere instructions for that (instructions for noobs maybe ? )
Thank You again!
-Niko

to back up apps use titanium backup and to make a complete system backup use rom manager. From memory you can install clockworkmod recovery within this app then its just a matter of clicking backup current rom...very easy.

Naikouu said:
Very much appreciate your comments guys and help! But now I have another question, how do I backup ? Is there any program in the market for that, or should I do it myself ? Is there anywhere instructions for that (instructions for noobs maybe ? )
Thank You again!
-Niko
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So my noob TUT
Check if you have 3 Button Methode
1. Power off phone
2. Hold Volume Down and Home Button pressed while Power on (release it when u see the first pic at the screen)
3. when you see the recovery then go to the next 1... if not then follow this TUT [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821698 After this you can go to the second 1. ]
1. Check your Firmware* and flash the right CF Kernel with Odin
2. Download Rom Manager
3. Install Clockworkmod recovery (in Rom Manager)
4. Boot into Clockworkmod Recovery
(Maybe you must press update via update.zip)
5. Navigat to Backup/Restore
6. Backup
7. Wait
Then Apply Lagfix.. Look maybe for Hardcore's Speedmod or Ya-OK Kernel
Hope it helps
CF Kernel [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108 ]
*Settings --> About Phone --> Version

[Q] Preparations for another ROM

Hello,
I am planing to install Darkys ROM but first of all I have some questions regarding a way to get my phone as it is now.
If I type *#1234# I get this information:
PDA: I9000XXJPO
PHONE: I9000XXJPP
CSC: I9000DBTJP3
Build Info: 2010. 10
When I bought my SGS it was still 2.1 Eclair but last year I updated it via Kies to 2.2 Froyo. I could not use the 3 buttons so I had to use Odin and a Samsung fix for Canada or something like that. I am not sure but anyway the 3 buttons work now. After that I installed z4root and One Click Lag Fix. That were the only things I used.
Well now I want to install Darkys ROM but I have got some questions first.
How can I make a full 100% backup of my phone?
If something goes wrong with me flashing Darkys ROM I want to be able to restore my phone as it is now.
I have got Titanium Backup is it enough just to make a full backup with it?
After flashing to Darkys ROM can I just use Titanium Backup to get all of my Apps, sms, pictures, vids, settings and so on back?
After I flashed do the 3 buttons still work? Because I used a fix to get them to work and as far as I know wont flashing wipe my phone with the fix for the 3 buttons?
Well that is it for now but I am sure I have a lot more questions...

bump
no one willing to help and answer my questions?

SaphirX said:
Hello,
I am planing to install Darkys ROM but first of all I have some questions regarding a way to get my phone as it is now.
If I type *#1234# I get this information:
PDA: I9000XXJPO
PHONE: I9000XXJPP
CSC: I9000DBTJP3
Build Info: 2010. 10
When I bought my SGS it was still 2.1 Eclair but last year I updated it via Kies to 2.2 Froyo. I could not use the 3 buttons so I had to use Odin and a Samsung fix for Canada or something like that. I am not sure but anyway the 3 buttons work now. After that I installed z4root and One Click Lag Fix. That were the only things I used.
Well now I want to install Darkys ROM but I have got some questions first.
How can I make a full 100% backup of my phone?
If something goes wrong with me flashing Darkys ROM I want to be able to restore my phone as it is now.
I have got Titanium Backup is it enough just to make a full backup with it?
After flashing to Darkys ROM can I just use Titanium Backup to get all of my Apps, sms, pictures, vids, settings and so on back?
After I flashed do the 3 buttons still work? Because I used a fix to get them to work and as far as I know wont flashing wipe my phone with the fix for the 3 buttons?
Well that is it for now but I am sure I have a lot more questions...
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Install a kernel that supports ClockworkMod Recovery and make a nandroid backup; that's a complete system backup.
Yeah, you can use titanium backup to backup + restore all your apps, settings, etc, but it won't be a literal image of the phone.
Flashing any ROM won't take away the 3 buttons. Typically flashing a ROM (sometimes WIPE version) wipes only your /system /data /dbdata /cache, etc folder. Doesn't touch the bootloader, meaning your 3 button download will always work.

I'm having the same PDA,PHONE, CSS and Build Info like you,,
but i can't fix my 3 combo buttons... tell me how u fix it? it's seem i can't
download the neccessary files in the xda thread to perform my 3 buttons fix...
Thanks

@seeARMS thank you for your reply. so basically I have to get another kernel and then I can make a backup. But wont that change my actual phones kernel to another and wouldnt that be problematic if I have to turn in my phone for repairs?
is there a guide out there for this doing this?
@imkr1 I am not 100% sure because I did it out of a whim. But as far as I remember I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785201
I am not sure if it still works but I guess the best solution would be if you just post your phones infos and ask in the thread if it works

imkr1 said:
I'm having the same PDA,PHONE, CSS and Build Info like you,,
but i can't fix my 3 combo buttons... tell me how u fix it? it's seem i can't
download the neccessary files in the xda thread to perform my 3 buttons fix...
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810686
Recovery jig .
jje

Update Help

hey i'm so lost in here :S ! Guys i just got my new OB with froyo and i wanted to upgrade to G.B ..after downloading LG software updater installing usb drivers connecting the phone and everything it gave me Not enough free space on disk ( tho its a brand new phone with available free size of 1.85 g.b ) any suggestions ?
and sry if this was asked before but im just so lost and new in here
Thanks in advance

anybody here ?! xD !

Mo Chedid said:
hey i'm so lost in here :S ! Guys i just got my new OB with froyo and i wanted to upgrade to G.B ..after downloading LG software updater installing usb drivers connecting the phone and everything it gave me Not enough free space on disk ( tho its a brand new phone with available free size of 1.85 g.b ) any suggestions ?
and sry if this was asked before but im just so lost and new in here
Thanks in advance
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Go here and just follow the step by step guide and you will have the latest GB version with root so you can enjoy your new Optimus Black.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23788913&postcount=170
This ROM V20_o is OFFICIAL STOCK ROM from LG.. So not to worry just download and flash.. As you told that you already installed LG DRIVERS then NO NEED to install again.
IMP*** ALSO SEE THIS POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25205773&postcount=6
Here i have explained in more detail SO MUST READ its for v20_b, you just replace v20_b with v20_o while reading..
All the BEST!!!
Have a great stay with OB
Dont say THANKS, just Press Thanks Button if i helped you

Sorry for the late reply but theres smth i wanna ask about :
1- after deep searching i found the most stable roms are Zeus , CM7 , MIUI , and Marvel ..and ofcourse im so lost to know whats better and which version to use
so any recommendations ?! P.S ( want smth not to break warranty as i just got the mob or a certain way to get it bk like it was ) and also to Support Arabic - even if its just reading -

Mo Chedid said:
Sorry for the late reply but theres smth i wanna ask about :
1- after deep searching i found the most stable roms are Zeus , CM7 , MIUI , and Marvel ..and ofcourse im so lost to know whats better and which version to use
so any recommendations ?! P.S ( want smth not to break warranty as i just got the mob or a certain way to get it bk like it was ) and also to Support Arabic - even if its just reading -
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If you flash any of these roms ur warranty will void bt u can use them and flash back stock rom before taking it to sevice centre.
Sent from my LG-P970 using Tapatalk 2

Oh god i didnt install it yet :S !
Dude would u focus with me for 5 minz and ill give u a double big combo thanks xD ( jk)
1- best way to have a back up of the stock rom and all settings i have ( detailed ) ? cuz i read alot about this and still lost
2- also a best step by step way to install the Zeux v6 ( with arabic lang support just reading)
3- i have a problem with the cache memory nw on stock rom keeps saying memory low and makes my device lagging..any suggestions or its gone with new rom ?!
Thanks again and just wishing for a detailed answer even if its just links cuz i wanna install it already

Mo Chedid said:
Oh god i didnt install it yet :S !
Dude would u focus with me for 5 minz and ill give u a double big combo thanks xD ( jk)
1- best way to have a back up of the stock rom and all settings i have ( detailed ) ? cuz i read alot about this and still lost
2- also a best step by step way to install the Zeux v6 ( with arabic lang support just reading)
3- i have a problem with the cache memory nw on stock rom keeps saying memory low and makes my device lagging..any suggestions or its gone with new rom ?!
Thanks again and just wishing for a detailed answer even if its just links cuz i wanna install it already
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1)Best way is Nandroid backup means goto CWM recovery and there select BACKUP and whole rom with all ur settings,apps apps data will be backed up on MEMORY CARD(sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/)
2)Just goto CWM do wipe data and factory reset, wipe cache
then goto advanced and wipe dalvik cache, wipe battery stats
then Select install zip from SD CARD and Start Flashing Zeus.zip that you downloaded and copied to SD CARD.
After Flashing Again do Wipe data and factory reset and Reboot your system
3)I never faced this cache memory low problem but yaa in new stock ROM v20o LG updated Low memory killer parameters so this will eliminate any lags..
I use android Booster app from play store and Set its Auto Optimisation ON so my phone Never get laggy and i use Stock Rooted v20_o btw..

Oh god its like not written for me to update or what :S !
tried unlockroot and superoneclick many times starts with killing ADB server then ends with FAILED TO GET SHELL ROOT and not rooted
any ideas ? sry for bothering

Hey...if you cant root, use smartflashtool to come back to 2.2 then root it, install CWM and install zeus
(Do erase cache, dalvik, factory default)
Btw the problem is not cache but your ram gets full quickly
Sent from my LG-P970 using Tapatalk

thanks bro but when i got in smartflash tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448803 says i got to flash to bk v10A 1st ?!
and if its a yes its also written erases everything on phone..how can i back up my stock rom then to get bk to warranty ( when i wnt ) if i cant use cwm? and how to back it up?!
sry its just confusing me .. thought its gonna be easier xD
- and about ram or cache..it doesnt really matter what is it to me but is there a solution for that if i face it in the new cust rom ? cuz its so irritating i have to clean it up like every hour

v10 is right. It's 2.2, which is rootable with superoneclick.
theaks30 said it already, after you've flashed v10/2.2 and rooted via superoneclick, you can install cwm and flash your favourite rom.
And if you want to restore the stock rom, simply flash the v10 with smartflashtool again and you've a clean non-rooted stock rom.
But if you're phone gets a hardware-error, and you can't turn it on, you logically can't flash back to the stock rom.
Hope, I could help you.

sry but this's not really helping
and im not a tech guy so if anyone please can answer with a clear detailed answer to help i'll really appreciate it
Now i have a stock rom froyo ( unable to get shell root ) and simply wants to upgrade with a custom rom like CM7 or Zues 6.2
1- Want to make sure to get backup of the stockrom with apps and data and everything
2-wanna solve the problem of ( Unable to get shell root )
Smartflash thread intro says IT ERASES EVERYTHING when i flash so is there a way to backup the rom before rooting or flashing or even with this smartflash that i dunno?
Really wishing a clear detailed answer before i get desperate with the new OB xD !

Hmm, okay.
So, which froyo version do you have?

2.2.2 Android Version
this's what i found in About Fone xD !

Yes I know.
But wicht firmware (v10a, v10c?)

sorry not following :d where can i find this ?
Im in egypt and same about the fone if its gonna make any help
Oh w8 i found it : V10H

Okay, I don't know the firmware names in egypt.
Maybe it's the old one. (like v10a in germany)
Then you can root with gingerbreak.
Google for it.
If not, you can use superoneclick, but you've to add these steps with cmd.
http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/lg_p9..._optimus_black_root_methoden.html#post1626677
I know, it's german, but I think you understand what to do. If not, ask me, then I can translate the part.
Good luck!
Edit: If gingerbreak is not working, this should be much easier.
Download this http://www.mediafire.com/?hhzc5k4189540hu
Then connect your phone to your computer with debugging mode enabled.
Disable your firewall and run blackjack.exe (Don't forget to reactivate your firewall after this )
credits: http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/lg_p9..._optimus_black_root_methoden.html#post1626677

yes plz i didnt get it when i tried google translation it came all messy so just the steps to get over the Shell root problem with backing up my stock rom

Sorry for the late answer.
So, forget what i said before and try this.
cakebomb said:
If gingerbreak is not working, this should be much easier.
Download this http://www.mediafire.com/?hhzc5k4189540hu
Then connect your phone to your computer with debugging mode enabled.
Disable your firewall and run blackjack.exe (Don't forget to reactivate your firewall after this )
credits: http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/lg_p9..._optimus_black_root_methoden.html#post1626677
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[Q] Bricked my Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 Gingerbread 2.3.4 - Need help

Hello,
AS the title says, I Bricked my Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 Gingerbread 2.3.4.
Here is the brief story.
1. Rooted my phone successfully by following instructions from forum discussion - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282011
2. Flashed rom "cm_ace-ota-eng-.beta8" - Beta 8 for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 (16 Apr 2012) downloaded from website - http://galaxyics.com/releases/phone/2
3. Meantime installed CWM through Odin Multidownloade 4.38, followed instructions from website - http://androidadvices.com/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-pro-b7510-to-jpkc4-2-2-2-firmware/
4. Once cm_ace-ota-eng-.beta8 is flashed, rebooted phone. Here where things went bad. Now, I cant boot to Android. Samsung log flashes and its stuck at BLANK Screen with sky blue color.
Not sure, whether its a soft brick or totally bricked my phone.
I can boot to CWM recovery menu. I even tried to flash different rom but in vain.
I tried "Android 4.0.3 based Custom ROM for Samsung Vibrant — Ice Cream Zenwich" for second time but no luck followed instructions from website - http://www.theandroidsoul.com/android-4-0-3-based-custom-rom-for-samsung-vibrant-ice-cream-zenwich/
Not sure, how do I fix this problem.
I searched on google for recovery options however, cant seem to figure out how that can be done. Request for your assistance.

hsotnas said:
I tried "Android 4.0.3 based Custom ROM for Samsung Vibrant — Ice Cream Zenwich" for second time but no luck followed instructions from website - http://www.theandroidsoul.com/android-4-0-3-based-custom-rom-for-samsung-vibrant-ice-cream-zenwich/
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this part ****ed up your phone..

flash stock rom from odin then just be satisfied with stock rom and stop trying to do what u dont know anything about.
thank god this time its just the matter of flashing rom from other device and just softbrick.
who knows what u might done next time without proper reading and searching.

Thanks for your quick responses.
I know, I messed up with my phone without knowing things.
However, I need bit more help here. Request you to bear with me.
@ an0nym0us_
from where can I get the stock rom ?
I searched google for stock rom and came across following article
yagyagaire.blogspot.in/2012/01/how-to-flash-official-stock-firmwares.html
is that ok to follow the instructions from there ?

sammobile.com
Make surr you can boot INto dl mode using power-vol down-home combo.
To make cm beta 8 work: wipe system and data, and cache. Flash beta 8 then after inatalling zip, install it again without wiping anything. Then reboot.
Galaxy ace X Miracle V3

good enough to get phone back to life

I will give that a try and post back how it goes...
Downloading official stock rom from sammobile.com

yes the blogspot tutorial is good enough, follow it properly.

hsotnas said:
I will give that a try and post back how it goes...
Downloading official stock rom from sammobile.com
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Make sure you flash correct model!!
Galaxy ace X Miracle V3

nomiset said:
Make surr you can boot INto dl mode using power-vol down-home combo.
To make cm beta 8 work: wipe system and data, and cache. Flash beta 8 then after inatalling zip, install it again without wiping anything. Then reboot.
Galaxy ace X Miracle V3
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You are AWESOME !!! Amazing, wonderful, brilliant, fantastic. You saved my life!!!
I can't thank you enough, you saved my phone )
Flashing twice worked like a charm !!!
All, thanks for your inputs and time.
Thanks so so so so so so much again.
Cheers
God bless you all

You can't just buy a mobile and next day flash what is a beta rom without at least spending a day or two reading the stickies on here and reading and understanding the complexities of flashing what is a rom which still says on the opening post for devs only. Some.people who have followed Maclaws rom from the start still experience problems when flashing a new beta. Hope you read enough to understand about flashing, rooting, backing up etc before you try again to install Ace's most awesome and ground-breaking rom. Take full advantage of what, as was previously stated, a very lucky escape.

Please use thanks button
Glad I helped
Galaxy ace X Miracle V3

themountig said:
You can't just buy a mobile and next day flash what is a beta rom without at least spending a day or two reading the stickies on here and reading and understanding the complexities of flashing what is a rom which still says on the opening post for devs only. Some.people who have followed Maclaws rom from the start still experience problems when flashing a new beta. Hope you read enough to understand about flashing, rooting, backing up etc before you try again to install Ace's most awesome and ground-breaking rom. Take full advantage of what, as was previously stated, a very lucky escape.
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Very true. I was really lucky !!!
Now, phone working perfectly fine with Android 4.0.4 (Kernal V 2.6.35.7-perf-CL945787)
However, noticed one glitch though. Camera is not working with this rom, when I tap on Camera, I get a message " Can't connect ot the camera ".
I havent rebooted my phone, since it recovered ( i mean post flashing ). Perhaps, a reboot would help.
If the camera doen't work, then I need to live with that, thinking at least phone is working condition

nomiset said:
Please use thanks button
Glad I helped
Galaxy ace X Miracle V3
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Already did that

Guys,
Sorry for the trouble again...
I need one more help.
I have backed up my contacts using kies before flashing my mobile. However, when I connect my phone to my laptop using usb, kies doen't detect the phone. I beleive, thats because, kies doesnt recognise the new andriod kernel.
Is there any way to restore my backed up contacts other than using kies ? I have around 600-650 contacts.
Thanks for any inputs.

Maclaw's ics is aosp. kies wont detect any rom other than Samsung's stock rom.

The camera stull doesn't work with our ics, so just wait till next beta.
On your kies problem, kies only recognizes stock roms.
You should always keep your contacts on your google account!
Galaxy ace X Miracle V3

an0nym0us_ said:
Maclaw's ics is aosp. kies wont detect any rom other than Samsung's stock rom.
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Thanks for your input.
Is there any other application, using which I can restore my contacts ?
I mean, an application which is capable of reading Kies bkp file and restore contacts or any tool which can read the Kies bkp file and allow me to imposrt contacts in csv format or at least some readable format ?
Perhaps, answer would be NO but still wondering....

For contacts you can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=882861&page=2 but I dont know if it really works... first time i flashed my ace I got the same problem and I finally give up (damn Kies!)
You should backup your contact on sd file (Contact-Export-Sd) before flashing, its the most easy way!
For camera there's no way, it doesnt't work on the rom yo've installed, it's clear on the site where you downloaded it (Bucktracker section: https://github.com/GalaxyICS/android/issues?sort=created&direction=desc&state=open).
Hope I help you.
...sorry for my english

I remembered I did that before. By converting the contact file made by kies but I forgot already. Sorry can't help ya there!
Galaxy ace X Miracle V3

[Q] GT-N7000 stuck on samsung logo [SOLVED]

Hey all. Had this phone for a while. All of a sudden after a routine poweroff (cuz I was flying), it refuses to boot up and is stuck on the flashing samsung text. Running the official ICS rom. No flashes/hacks/anything exciting ever done with this phone.
After a few browses at the topics here, I found out that I can access recovery mode (vol up + home + power). It shows the following message:
#MANUAL MODE#
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
Applied the CSC-code : INV
Successfully applied multi- CSC
Can anyone help me out here?

First and foremost before you do anything flash a custom kernel which will stop the brick bug from happening:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
Once that is done, do a data wipe in recovery mode. If it doesn't boot then you will have to reflash (a custom ROM or using download mode to flash an official ROM).

XxPixX said:
First and foremost before you do anything flash a custom kernel which will stop the brick bug from happening:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
Once that is done, do a data wipe in recovery mode. If it doesn't boot then you will have to reflash (a custom ROM or using download mode to flash an official ROM).
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Many thanks for the reply. Just a few questions before I jump into it though...does the custom kernel do anything else besides safeguard from bricking? (I'm referring to not being able to access google services and the like)
Next - if I do a data wipe, doesnt that mean that all the data (pics, contacts, sms) will go? Would there be a way to preserve these?
Sorry I do realize these are really green questions...never had a problem with this phone before and never tried experiementing

vipster said:
Many thanks for the reply. Just a few questions before I jump into it though...does the custom kernel do anything else besides safeguard from bricking? (I'm referring to not being able to access google services and the like)
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The custom kernel will stop the brick bug from happening and it will give you a custom recovery, If you have a custom recovery then you can flash other custom ROMs. You won't be limited in any way whatsoever.
vipster said:
Next - if I do a data wipe, doesnt that mean that all the data (pics, contacts, sms) will go? Would there be a way to preserve these?
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I think that if you do it on the stock recovery (the one you have now) then it will remove everything: 3rd party apps, pictures, contacts, smses, settings etc. If however you do it on philz then it will remove your installed apps, settings, smses, contacs, call logs etc. BUT it will not remove all the files on your sd card (pictures and other files).
vipster said:
Sorry I do realize these are really green questions...never had a problem with this phone before and never tried experiementing
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No problem, better to be safe and sure than having a bricked phone
Also, I read where the smses and call logs are stored (but not the contacts):
mmssms.db (messages and mms data bases)
telephony.db (this one contains call logs)
They are located in:
/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/
You could use ADB or something simpler (if you have that custom recovery I linked earlier) - aroma file manager:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
Then you can copy those files to your sd card.
Also, chances are your contacts are on google: https://www.google.com/contacts/
And also if you reflash and sign into your google account at startup then you may be able to restore your apps (but without the settings to them).
Let me know if you're unsure about anything.

The Custom kernel have a lot of useful tools besides safeguarding from bricking.. It wont interfere with accessing google services and all that..
If you do a factory reset, it will wipe you user account data ( i.e only contacts, sms and installed apps ) and it wont wipe your pics, songs etc.. When i first installed a custom Rom i imported all my contacts from sd card and when it asked me for a location to save contacts, i selected my google account. That way all my contacts are always synced and saved in google.. So whenever you flash a Rom and enter you phone, it will ask you google account to begin with and the contacts will be automatically synced to your phone!
If you are a starter and interested in Rooting and Flashing Custom Roms i would recommend reading Dr.Ketan's guide.
Dr.ketan's Rooting guide :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360. Try the ercommended method 1A.. It will install custom kernel and as well as root your phone!
Enjoy and Happy Flashing

CustomRomAddicts said:
If you are a starter and interested in Rooting and Flashing Custom Roms i would recommend reading Dr.Ketan's guide.
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On it...many thanks! The rooting though seems to have the effect of removing google play and other services (SNote for example). I read that its possible to get play/youtube/gmail back, but what about the other 3rd party apps?
XxPixX said:
No problem, better to be safe and sure than having a bricked phone
Let me know if you're unsure about anything.
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That clarified a bit indeed! Unfortunately, my google contacts are filled with miscellaneous emails and no phone numbers...I should really get on top of making better backups.
Question #3: [EDIT] looks like the original ROM was DDLSC...trying for the same here.
Question #4: It seems one can run a backup directly from PhilZ. Shall I try that out before wiping everything into oblivion?

vipster said:
On it...many thanks! The rooting though seems to have the effect of removing google play and other services (SNote for example). I read that its possible to get play/youtube/gmail back, but what about the other 3rd party apps?
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First of all, rotting doesn't remove or effect of removing google play.. S-Note, S planner and other samsung apps will work only if you are flashing a Touchwiz based Rom.. Those apps wont work in CM, PA and AOKP Roms cuz they need TW framework to work with!
If you are thinking of flashing of TW based Roms, i would recommend 2 Roms to take a look at..
X-Rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320871&nocache=1 ) This is the Rom, i am currently using.. It will give your phone a tablet UI, thus taking advantage of your Note's large real estate screen! .. Multi window, floating window and buttery smooth and lots of features!
You can also check out the Note 8 Apps ported to our galaxy note N7000, if you are interested.. ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2217662 )
Arya Mod ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575767 ) This is also a great Rom and cool icons and themes!
vipster said:
Question #3: the link asks me to choose a kernel. Can this be random choice or does it mean much?
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First go to that rooting guide and root using the 1A method. It will give you philz kernel.. Then install one of the Rom Above! ( If you want a TW Roms that is )..
Then if after flashing a TW based Roms, flash this kernel to get a amazing and battery life ! It makes the ROM buttery smooth too ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2638337 )
Note that this rom only works with 4.1.2 JB Roms and Most TW Roms are 4.1.2 JB anyways!
vipster said:
Question #4: It seems one can run a backup directly from PhilZ. Shall I try that out before wiping everything into oblivion?
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Install this app to take nandroid backup without having to go into Recovery ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.onnandbup&hl=en )
Note that this requires root, which means it will only work after you have finished rooting!
Enjoy and Happy Flashing

CustomRomAddicts said:
Install this app to take nandroid backup without having to go into Recovery
Note that this requires root, which means it will only work after you have finished rooting!
Enjoy and Happy Flashing
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X-Rom it is then. Although my primary problem is that the phone wont start at all...so can't download any app till I get it up and running

vipster said:
X-Rom it is then. Although my primary problem is that the phone wont start at all...so can't download any app till I get it up and running
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If you still can't get past the Samsung logo, check my thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654194 )
I had the same prob a few days ago! and i solved it!
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CustomRomAddicts said:
If you still can't get past the Samsung logo, check my thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654194 )
I had the same prob a few days ago! and i solved it!
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To install stock Roms check this guide by Dr.ketan ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997 )
NOTE:- Just make sure you select Normal method, when you open the Supersu and its asks you to update Supersu binaries..

So finally solved! Thanks heaps to CustomRomAddicts and XxPixX for the help!
Just for anyone else stuck in the same boat:
Problem: Phone won't boot, stuck at the flashing samsung logo.
Tried and didn't work: remove sim, remove memory card, different battery, on charge, off charge.
Solution:1) Installed Philz kernel (found the kernel I require by looking at the stock rom code...mine was DDLSC) on my external SD. You can find this out by looking at the stock roms downloads on Dr. Ketan's page and finding out where you got your phone from in the first place (assuming it wasn't parallel imported).
2) Put the external SD back in, go into recovery mode (vol up+home+power), backup whatever I require (which in my case was a full backup).
3) Factory reset. (Mine did not delete the pictures, songs etc. It did delete all contacts, sms, call logs, applications, settings and updates).

vipster said:
So finally solved! Thanks heaps to CustomRomAddicts and XxPixX for the help!
Just for anyone else stuck in the same boat:
Problem: Phone won't boot, stuck at the flashing samsung logo.
Tried and didn't work: remove sim, remove memory card, different battery, on charge, off charge.
Solution:1) Installed Philz kernel (found the kernel I require by looking at the stock rom code...mine was DDLSC) on my external SD. You can find this out by looking at the stock roms downloads on Dr. Ketan's page and finding out where you got your phone from in the first place (assuming it wasn't parallel imported).
2) Put the external SD back in, go into recovery mode (vol up+home+power), backup whatever I require (which in my case was a full backup).
3) Factory reset. (Mine did not delete the pictures, songs etc. It did delete all contacts, sms, call logs, applications, settings and updates).
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Awesome man.. Glad to hear that