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Hi All,
I'm on ics stunner 1.4.26_1 LP6 kernel. I wish to go back to stock GB after seeing some bricked notes. whats the best way to go about it?
can i just download the stock firmware i was using before from samfirmware and simply flash pda using ODIN desktop?
if so, any options i should check before flashing?
many thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25181479
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Here's what I Did:
Downloaded the stock jpkk2 firmware from sammobile.com
Used PC ODIN to flash the stock ROM. Re-Partition option was not selected.
Once done, the phone rebooted and went into a bootloop.
To cure that I went into recovery and did a factory reset, Wipe Cache and next time it rebooted normally.
For those who had the same situation as mine and dont wish to go into lengthy procedure in the linked thread above, you can do what i did
jakhan86 said:
Here's what I Did:
Downloaded the stock jpkk2 firmware from sammobile.com
Used PC ODIN to flash the stock ROM. Re-Partition option was not selected.
Once done, the phone rebooted and went into a bootloop.
To cure that I went into recovery and did a factory reset, Wipe Cache and next time it rebooted normally.
For those who had the same situation as mine and dont wish to go into lengthy procedure in the linked thread above, you can do what i did
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+1 to that. I used the exact same procedure, everything went fine and I'm now running RocketROM v23, as I think it's the ok-est ROM so far on GB
I do so miss ICS though sometimes...
EDIT: apparantly I might be very wrong.
bioweb said:
If you already flashed Stunner then in my opinion you have nothing to worry about. Once the rom is flashed your phone won't magically brick itself at some point.
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According to the opinion of Entropy512, you may indeed have something to worry about. Even after flashing your eMMC can still be damaged. No offence, but I'm more inclined to believe him than you!
Some posts that might be of interest to you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25356877&postcount=28
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25385420&postcount=69
Neh, don't trust those guys that know what they're talking about, have faith in little old me
That's troubling news indeed. I've done a crapload of wiping and flashing ICS roms and kernels but so far I've had no problems whatsoever. But after reading that thread I might just revert back to a GB rom. I love Stunner's rom and ICS in general but would be devastated if my Note cries 'mein Leben' a week before the official, hopefully problem-free ICS update.
I hope Samsung is aware of these faulty driver settings, otherwise we'll see loads of bricked Notes in a couple of weeks.
bioweb said:
Neh, don't trust those guys that know what they're talking about, have faith in little old me
That's troubling news indeed. I've done a crapload of wiping and flashing ICS roms and kernels but so far I've had no problems whatsoever. But after reading that thread I might just revert back to a GB rom. I love Stunner's rom and ICS in general but would be devastated if my Note cries 'mein Leben' a week before the official, hopefully problem-free ICS update.
I hope Samsung is aware of these faulty driver settings, otherwise we'll see loads of bricked Notes in a couple of weeks.
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Yes, it's very troubling! I've changed to the DAFUQ kernel, which is not based on the faulty Samsung leaks and is supposedly safe. It's a little bit buggy on Stunner (no boot anim, sometimes colours are screwed up and you have to turn the screen on and off, but no major bugs so far). For me it beats going back to GB because I simply love tablet mode. EDIT: Also, no external sdcard...
Personally I think a big fat warning about the leaked kernels should be stickied on the forum or something because lots of people don't seem to be aware of the issues, including more experienced members.
I just flash abysnotekernel and restore my GB backup. It takes less then 5 mins.
bioweb said:
Neh, don't trust those guys that know what they're talking about, have faith in little old me
That's troubling news indeed. I've done a crapload of wiping and flashing ICS roms and kernels but so far I've had no problems whatsoever. But after reading that thread I might just revert back to a GB rom. I love Stunner's rom and ICS in general but would be devastated if my Note cries 'mein Leben' a week before the official, hopefully problem-free ICS update.
I hope Samsung is aware of these faulty driver settings, otherwise we'll see loads of bricked Notes in a couple of weeks.
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are you implying ICS is coming to Note in two weeks? any official word on it?
Sorry to hijack the thread, I just downgraded from STUNNER to GB,
Flashed the pre-rooted "N7000DXLC2_CSC_N7000OLBLC2",
how can I install CWM on this? I don't find any thread for LC2 installation.
Thanks...
luckygolf said:
Sorry to hijack the thread, I just downgraded from STUNNER to GB,
Flashed the pre-rooted "N7000DXLC2_CSC_N7000OLBLC2",
how can I install CWM on this? I don't find any thread for LC2 installation.
Thanks...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
I checked this thread where they post all the rooted kernels and CWM for those ROMS. LC2 is not in the list. Why not flash a compatible ROM from that thread?
jakhan86 said:
are you implying ICS is coming to Note in two weeks? any official word on it?
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Oh, no, haha, sorry for the misunderstanding. It was just an example of Murphy using his law to mess up my Note right before ICS is finally released
bioweb said:
Oh, no, haha, sorry for the misunderstanding. It was just an example of Murphy using his law to mess up my Note right before ICS is finally released
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lol. I got excited!
i just went back to GB (cassie's Xtralite rom) from stunner using Chasmodo's method mentioned.
install abyss kernel 4.2
reboot into recovery
do the wiping
install custom GB rom
no problems whatsoever.
vivek2701 said:
i just went back to GB (cassie's Xtralite rom) from stunner using Chasmodo's method mentioned.
install abyss kernel 4.2
reboot into recovery
do the wiping
install custom GB rom
no problems whatsoever.
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Unless I've misunderstood Entropy512s posts on the matter, you still risked a hardbrick because you used the leaked kernel in stunner to flash the abysskernel.
The safest way to revert to GB is to flash an original or prerooted ROM using PC Odin thusly:
1. Odin flash a prerooted rom from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
Do a factory reset wipe from the recovery menu (volume up + home + power) if you are stuck in a boot loop.
2. Flash a CF-rooted kernel from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
3. Flash your preferred flava from CWM
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For me this is the safest way to do this:
1. Download the Abyss 4.2 Red Pil kernel and put it on your internal sd card.
2. Boot into recovery
3. Flash the Abyss kernel and do not exit recovery yet
4. Go to the advanced menu and choose"reboot recovery"
5. Now you're in the Red Pil recovery
6. Wipe Cache, then Wipe Dalvik Cache, then Wipe data/factory settings
7. Install the GB Rom of your choice
8. Reboot. At this point, I leave the phone alone for 10 minutes - I don't set up anything, just let the phone sit. Then I reboot again.
9. Set up your phone and enjoy
glensta said:
For me this is the safest way to do this:
1. Download the Abyss 4.2 Red Pil kernel and put it on your internal sd card.
2. Boot into recovery
3. Flash the Abyss kernel and do not exit recovery yet
4. Go to the advanced menu and choose"reboot recovery"
5. Now you're in the Red Pil recovery
6. Wipe Cache, then Wipe Dalvik Cache, then Wipe data/factory settings
7. Install the GB Rom of your choice
8. Reboot. At this point, I leave the phone alone for 10 minutes - I don't set up anything, just let the phone sit. Then I reboot again.
9. Set up your phone and enjoy
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Technically you could still brick your Note because you're flashing Abyss with the flawed ICS kernel you're on. I did the same however to revert back to a GB rom (thanks again pboesboes for posting the links) and at the moment I'm using Checkrom with Abyss 4.2 and Nemus Launcher.
To make absolutely sure you won't run into any problems Hawklan_D's method is the safest.
Hawklan_D said:
Unless I've misunderstood Entropy512s posts on the matter, you still risked a hardbrick because you used the leaked kernel in stunner to flash the abysskernel.
The safest way to revert to GB is to flash an original or prerooted ROM using PC Odin thusly:
1. Odin flash a prerooted rom from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
Do a factory reset wipe from the recovery menu (volume up + home + power) if you are stuck in a boot loop.
2. Flash a CF-rooted kernel from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
3. Flash your preferred flava from CWM
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Thanks for that... But it wont get bricked now?? Right...?
Lol all is good when the end is good..
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vivek2701 said:
Thanks for that... But it wont get bricked now?? Right...?
Lol all is good when the end is good..
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I'm not the person to say for sure, but I think if you've successfully flashed away from the leak repack ICS kernels by whatever method with no ill effects, you're in the clear.
That's my hope anyway, having messed with a lot of the flashing methods / kernels with (touch wood) no damage to my Note.
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I was on LJ6 and I rooted . When I install the CM9, i am stupid using the CWM to flash .. now no matter which rom i flashed , it still keep looping
I can still enter to CWM and download mode .
Need ur help ... Thanks
minicris said:
I was on LJ6 and I rooted . When I install the CM9, i am stupid using the CWM to flash .. now no matter which rom i flashed , it still keep looping
I can still enter to CWM and download mode .
Need ur help ... Thanks
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Pc odin
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so you arent bricked then
if you can bet into cwr to install a gb kernel then rstoire if not you wil lneed to use pc odin to flash a rom
Did you wipe cache, dalvik, and factory reset?
Upgrading from GB to ICS will usually loop if you don't reset the phone.
Do not wipe cache, dalvik, or factory reset
In fact, stay away from CWM and use PC-Odin to flash a stock image.
Azeazezar said:
Do not wipe cache, dalvik, or factory reset
In fact, stay away from CWM and use PC-Odin to flash a stock image.
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I TRY FLASHED THE STOCK ROM KJ6,LA2
it still looping .....
Try this, worked for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25925185&postcount=46
Richy99 said:
so you arent bricked then
if you can bet into cwr to install a gb kernel then rstoire if not you wil lneed to use pc odin to flash a rom
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how to install a GB kernel? do i need to find a pre-rooted GB kernel ?
ioluas said:
Try this, worked for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25925185&postcount=46
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where did u get the files ?
RickR78 said:
Did you wipe cache, dalvik, and factory reset?
Upgrading from GB to ICS will usually loop if you don't reset the phone.
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IT WORK AGAIN AFTER
I WIPE THE CACHE,dalvik
IT WORK AGAIN
THANKS SO MUCH
minicris said:
IT WORK AGAIN AFTER
I WIPE THE CACHE,dalvik
IT WORK AGAIN
THANKS SO MUCH
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oh yeah we understand your emotions
but you did not brick at all in the first place!
title to be changed. \reported
Thread closed
Solution was found, no need for more.
somewhere in the Note community i read about to dont do anything with the recovery when you are upgraded with the LPY .....Now i can see in the development forum that there is customs roms of the lpy rom??????
i want to flash the custom roms but i want to know if it safe and not to brick my loved NOte in the process
There is always a risk when doing any flashing on your phone.
If you want Rocket Rom v1 for example you can flash over LPY in cwm recovery and just wipe dalvik and cache. I did no problems.
They do advise to flash Abyss 4.2 or 3.9 redpill then flash the new rom from that kernel though. Depends how much risk you want to take. I also ran TeamMid 1.2 with no problems
not-i said:
There is always a risk when doing any flashing on your phone.
If you want Rocket Rom v1 for example you can flash over LPY in cwm recovery and just wipe dalvik and cache. I did no problems.
They do advise to flash Abyss 4.2 or 3.9 redpill then flash the new rom from that kernel though. Depends how much risk you want to take. I also ran TeamMid 1.2 with no problems
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I wonder, would it be safer if I copy the files from the ROM /system/app and /system/framework into the phone?
lenrek said:
I wonder, would it be safer if I copy the files from the ROM /system/app and /system/framework into the phone?
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Nope as soon as you start copying frameworks,your phone will reboot and there after,soft reboots....
When you start from /system,You will have lots of FC's and when copying tw,again reboots.
I'm on LPY, pre-rooted oficial version. I got superuser instaled but it isn't working. I don't have CWM instaled too. My question is, can i wipe from STOCK recovery all data and then flash just oficial LPY, without root permisions via ODIN?
krkojzla said:
I'm on LPY, pre-rooted oficial version. I got superuser instaled but it isn't working. I don't have CWM instaled too. My question is, can i wipe from STOCK recovery all data and then flash just oficial LPY, without root permisions via ODIN?
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You can straight away flash LPY through pc odin.Stock recovery too is dangerous
vijai2011 said:
You can straight away flash LPY through pc odin.Stock recovery too is dangerous
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And what about wipe? Factory reset? Can't do any?
krkojzla said:
And what about wipe? Factory reset? Can't do any?
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As I said,stock recovery is also dangerous.so its risky to do wipe.
Ok, i got it. I'm asking this cause i'm not sure what will happen with all my apps? When i flash new stock rom via pcOdin, it gonna delete them or no? I do not need them by the way, but i'm just curious because i remember on my S2 when rom is flashed without wipe it always get some problems
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krkojzla said:
Ok, i got it. I'm asking this cause i'm not sure what will happen with all my apps? When i flash new stock rom via pcOdin, it gonna delete them or no? I do not need them by the way, but i'm just curious because i remember on my S2 when rom is flashed without wipe it always get some problems
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Its not goin to delete your apps....
krkojzla said:
Ok, i got it. I'm asking this cause i'm not sure what will happen with all my apps? When i flash new stock rom via pcOdin, it gonna delete them or no? I do not need them by the way, but i'm just curious because i remember on my S2 when rom is flashed without wipe it always get some problems
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LPY is a non wipe rom, so it will upgrade and keep your existing apps etc
Now a new full wipe ICS roms has been released.LPF.
I will wait to see results for new rom. And how to wipe when it's too dangerous.
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krkojzla said:
I will wait to see results for new rom. And how to wipe when it's too dangerous.
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No other go than taking risk
I've seen a lot of posts of people saying they are using AOKP M6 (last ICS build from the team) on their Notes and it's awesome. Also, saw a couple of YouTube videos, I remember.
Okay... what the hell? I cannot find AOKP M6 for the Note here, on XDA. Only ROMs based on AOKP build 40 (before Milestone 6), with themes / tweaks included & stuff...
Maybe I'm blind, maybe I'm stupid... I want someone to give me a link to a thread where I can find AOKP M6 for the Note! Please
Formhault said:
I've seen a lot of posts of people saying they are using AOKP M6 (last ICS build from the team) on their Notes and it's awesome. Also, saw a couple of YouTube videos, I remember.
Okay... what the hell? I cannot find AOKP M6 for the Note here, on XDA. Only ROMs based on AOKP build 40 (before Milestone 6), with themes / tweaks included & stuff...
Maybe I'm blind, maybe I'm stupid... I want someone to give me a link to a thread where I can find AOKP M6 for the Note! Please
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http://goo.im/devs/aokp/n7000
there u go..
sahilarora2003 said:
http://goo.im/devs/aokp/n7000
there u go..
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It's funny, cause I went on the AOKP website and didn't see the Galaxy Note listed :/
What kernel does that ROM use?
Also, how am I supposed to flash it? I'm on RocketROM v7, which has LQ3 kernel. Can I flash Abyss 4.2 then wipe then flash AOKP?
Formhault said:
It's funny, cause I went on the AOKP website and didn't see the Galaxy Note listed :/
What kernel does that ROM use?
Also, how am I supposed to flash it? I'm on RocketROM v7, which has LQ3 kernel. Can I flash Abyss 4.2 then wipe then flash AOKP?
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First Reboot into recovery.
Flash JBRoid Cleaner.
Flash Abyss 4.2
Reboot Recovery. U'll have Redpill Recovery.
Wipe Cache/Dalvik/Data.
Flash Milestone 6.
Reboot System.
I always use these steps..and worked flawlessly....
sahilarora2003 said:
First Reboot into recovery.
Flash JBRoid Cleaner.
Flash Abyss 4.2
Reboot Recovery. U'll have Redpill Recovery.
Wipe Cache/Dalvik/Data.
Flash Milestone 6.
Reboot System.
I always use these steps..and worked flawlessly....
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Alright. You're the... I dunno... 5th person who confirms this method to me? I guess I'll make a TiBu backup and do as you said. I really want AOKP. Thanks
Let's just hope I don't get superbricked
Also, any suggestions on what kernel I should flash afterwards? Or should I stick to the one used in AOKP?
Formhault said:
Alright. You're the... I dunno... 5th person who confirms this method to me? I guess I'll make a TiBu backup and do as you said. I really want AOKP. Thanks
Let's just hope I don't get superbricked
Also, any suggestions on what kernel I should flash afterwards? Or should I stick to the one used in AOKP?
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As many of the members facing reboot issues , I strongly recommend To flash CM9. Im using it with no problems whatsoever.
Don't worry...It is the safest method as Abyss 4.2 uses GB kernel which is safe to flash AOKP....
sahilarora2003 said:
As many of the members facing reboot issues , I strongly recommend To flash CM9. Im using it with no problems whatsoever.
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I've been using AOKP on the SGS2 and the Nexus, and I grew to love it. Now I want to at least give it a shot on my Note. I like RocketROM, too, but... there are a few things about TouchWiz which turn me off.
If CM9 had ROM Control like AOKP, I'd go for it .
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How about Gapps? I believe I need to flash a specific package for 1280x800 resolution? Or... it's not really required, so I can flash any Gapps from the AOKP website...?
sahilarora2003 said:
Don't worry...It is the safest method as Abyss 4.2 uses GB kernel which is safe to flash AOKP....
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So... only the KERNEL matters when wiping? Then I don't understand why people recommend flashing a whole GB ROM before wiping, even via Odin. It would take much more time than flashing just Abyss...
Formhault said:
I've been using AOKP on the SGS2 and the Nexus, and I grew to love it. Now I want to at least give it a shot on my Note. I like RocketROM, too, but... there are a few things about TouchWiz which turn me off.
If CM9 had ROM Control like AOKP, I'd go for it .
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How about Gapps? I believe I need to flash a specific package for 1280x800 resolution? Or... it's not really required, so I can flash any Gapps from the AOKP website...?
So... only the KERNEL matters when wiping? Then I don't understand why people RECCOMEND flashing a whole GB ROM before wiping.
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My Bad.. U also have to flash Gapps after flashing Rom.. Here is the link... :- http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Flashing a GB rom is recommended because it is safe to flash over it as it is proved be safe of bricking your device...
sahilarora2003 said:
Flashing a GB rom is recommended because it is safe to flash over it as it is proved be safe of bricking your device...
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So... wiping even after flashing the cleaning script + Abyss can be dangerous? :/
sahilarora2003 said:
My Bad.. U also have to flash Gapps after flashing Rom.. Here is the link... :- http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
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Hmm... that seems to be the same package I used on the Nexus. So it's not resolution-dependant.
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Was hoping XDA would automatically merge these two posts... Oh well...
Formhault said:
So... wiping even after flashing the cleaning script + Abyss can be dangerous? :/
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No need to Wipe after JBRoid cleaning script as it is already included in the script... But as u asked it is not dangerous..
sahilarora2003 said:
No need to Wipe after JBRoid cleaning script as it is already included in the script... But as u asked it is not dangerous..
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Yeah, that's what I was asking - whether it's dangerous or not, not if I need to wipe in between...
I'm safe. Hurray! Thanks . I needed 5+ confirmations in order to have the guts to try flashing again, haha.
Okay, so Titanium Backup was finally done backing up and verifying the backup.
-I rebooted into Recovery (a version that wasn't touch-driven - it was flashed automatically with RocketROM, I believe).
-I flashed the cleaning script.
-I flashed Abyss 4.2 kernel.
-I rebooted the recovery. It wasn't RedPill, but a touch-driven version of CWM. I guess the package I had wasn't the one with RedPill Custom Icon or whatever it's called .
-I wiped everything.
-I flashed AOKP and Gapps.
-I rebooted.
IT BOOTED UP ! YAY !
You can't imagine my heart beat rate, lol.
Formhault said:
Yeah, that's what I was asking - whether it's dangerous or not, not if I need to wipe in between...
I'm safe. Hurray! Thanks . I needed 5+ confirmations in order to have the guts to try flashing again, haha.
Okay, so Titanium Backup was finally done backing up and verifying the backup.
-I rebooted into Recovery (a version that wasn't touch-driven - it was flashed automatically with RocketROM, I believe).
-I flashed the cleaning script.
-I flashed Abyss 4.2 kernel.
-I rebooted the recovery. It wasn't RedPill, but a touch-driven version of CWM. I guess the package I had wasn't the one with RedPill Custom Icon or whatever it's called .
-I wiped everything.
-I flashed AOKP and Gapps.
-I rebooted.
IT BOOTED UP ! YAY !
You can't imagine my heart beat rate, lol.
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Congrats. Welcome to the world of AOKP.. Cheers !!!
lol
shouldnt the flashing of the cleaning script be done from a GB kernel instead of an ICS kernel since it is used before the abyss kernel is installled ?
rraaka said:
shouldnt the flashing of the cleaning script be done from a GB kernel instead of an ICS kernel since it is used before the abyss kernel is installled ?
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Nah...Cleaning script is to clean the effects that ur previous kernel had on your device...After flashing the script use abyss to have Red Pill Recovery..I use it all the tym before flashing any ROM....No Problems Yet....
thanks sahil, i was just wondering coz the script does some amount of wiping that too on an ics kernel !?
rraaka said:
thanks sahil, i was just wondering coz the script does some amount of wiping that too on an ics kernel !?
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Ur Welcome!!! Don't do factory reset with ICS kernel as it can be dangerous..
sahilarora2003 said:
Nah...Cleaning script is to clean the effects that ur previous kernel had on your device...After flashing the script use abyss to have Red Pill Recovery..I use it all the tym before flashing any ROM....No Problems Yet....
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I never got RedPill recovery after flashing Abyss! Wtf?
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sahilarora2003 said:
Ur Welcome!!! Don't do factory reset with ICS kernel as it can be dangerous..
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Not true entirely.
If you factory reset from a *safe* kernel, it cannot* brick your device if the erase_emmc_command is removed. If you're doing it from Official/Stock Samsung ICS Kernel, then yeah you'll brick your device.
You're right that a Clean Install is best.
Though you need to flash Abyss first.
Now its safe, use JBroid to delete the low-level stuff you've accumulated.
You need to Flash Abyss again, otherwise flash a *safe* custom kernel.
Then flash the ROM of your choosing, which will also flash a new kernel (cm9 based).
You can then flash the kernel of your choosing (eg/ ANiDROID, thor etc etc).
I know it gets redundant, but having a nice clean install the first time fixes 80% of bugs.
I'm learning that the HARD way
Kangal said:
Not true entirely.
If you factory reset from a *safe* kernel, it cannot* brick your device if the erase_emmc_command is removed. If you're doing it from Official/Stock Samsung ICS Kernel, then yeah you'll brick your device.
You're right that a Clean Install is best.
Though you need to flash Abyss first.
Now its safe, use JBroid to delete the low-level stuff you've accumulated.
You need to Flash Abyss again, otherwise flash a *safe* custom kernel.
Then flash the ROM of your choosing, which will also flash a new kernel (cm9 based).
You can then flash the kernel of your choosing (eg/ ANiDROID, thor etc etc).
I know it gets redundant, but having a nice clean install the first time fixes 80% of bugs.
I'm learning that the HARD way
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None of the ICS kernels can 100% gurantee you that it is safe. (My personal Experience).
Hi,
big unsavvy discaimer here, yet I managed to root my 2.3.6.Note a few months ago (CWM also installed) needing the root for a backlight notification app which I'm not using after all (I currently have NoLED which requires no root I think)
Having now installed Kies on my pc and hooked up the Note, I am offered an update to 4.0.4 which I'd like to do
1.Is that safe in spite of the rooting? mind you, I don't object to the loss of root that I understand is going with this update method.
just looking for the least time- and effort consuming way to upgrade now, I am sifting through a lot of the technical info here but the wealth of knowledge to digest before I can safely juggle roms seems a bit daunting right now.
2.Also, don't quite remember if I flashed my kernel too at the time of rooting (i was following a comprehensive how-to sheepishly), is there any way I can tell? (phone info attached)
3.Last question, will the kies update leave my apps and settings untouched?
thanks much!
d.
pls delete this second post sorry
Just download a 4.0.4 rom from sammobile if you like stock and flash it via pc Odin..
If you like custom roms go development section, download a rom then go cwm do all wipes and flash it
Do not use Kies to upgrade.. Several things could go wrong and you will end up with a brick..
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thanks for your reply, just a few follow-ups below
msedek said:
Just download a 4.0.4 rom from sammobile if you like stock and flash it via pc Odin..
no further precautions necessary? and will it install the ics over my current apps and settings? the root is no issue here?
If you like custom roms go development section, download a rom then go cwm do all wipes and flash it
ok I'll read up on the wipes, maybe that's for a later upgrade
Do not use Kies to upgrade.. Several things could go wrong and you will end up with a brick..
ok.
thanks again
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delgado9us said:
thanks for your reply, just a few follow-ups below
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No precautions needed while going from gb to ics via Odin.. You will lose root.. (never wipe/factory reset from stock ics kernel or you will end up with a brick
For the custom roms.. Just be sure you are in a safe kernel (speedmod /notecore) before wiping because as I said before.. You will end up with a brick if you wipe from stock ics kernel
You can wipe and flash any custom rom from gingerbread because gingerbread kernels are safe to do so.. As notecore and speedmod are
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msedek said:
No precautions needed while going from gb to ics via Odin.. You will lose root.. (never wipe/factory reset from stock ics kernel or you will end up with a brick
For the custom roms.. Just be sure you are in a safe kernel (speedmod /notecore) before wiping because as I said before.. You will end up with a brick if you wipe from stock ics kernel
You can wipe and flash any custom rom from gingerbread because gingerbread kernels are safe to do so.. As notecore and speedmod are
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ok thanks.
to abuse your generous helping disposition further, how can I tell exactly which kernel I have installed? and is there any benefit to flashing speedmod before upgrading to ics via odin?
and does the odin upgrade to ics leave apps and settings intact?
again, thank you.
delgado9us said:
ok thanks.
to abuse your generous helping disposition further, how can I tell exactly which kernel I have installed? and is there any benefit to flashing speedmod before upgrading to ics via odin?
and does the odin upgrade to ics leave apps and settings intact?
again, thank you.
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If you are on gingerbread the kernel version does not matter.. To check it just go settings>about>kernel version
Speedmod its an ics kernel.. So you gotta be on ics to be able to use it... But if you are rooted in gingerbread and you want a custom rom you can use cwm recovery and flash the custom rom straight... Custom roms includes safe kernels.. So you will be safe..
I really encourage you to stay away from stock ics kernel.. And yeah flashing ics via Odin on top of your gingerbread will keep your apps
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msedek said:
If you are on gingerbread the kernel version does not matter.. To check it just go settings>about>kernel version
Speedmod its an ics kernel.. So you gotta be on ics to be able to use it... But if you are rooted in gingerbread and you want a custom rom you can use cwm recovery and flash the custom rom straight... Custom roms includes safe kernels.. So you will be safe..
I really encourage you to stay away from stock ics kernel.. And yeah flashing ics via Odin on top of your gingerbread will keep your apps
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getting closer, bear with me. I am desperately trying to find out what kernel I am currently running. I have opened another thread just for that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856345
then, all the info I need to act on your advice is- can I keep that very kernel and just flash ICS (i will go with your recommendation to select a custom one) via cvm recovery? i.e. from a rooted 2.3.6. SGN on N7000XXKK9-CL725676 [email protected]#2 (readout from the settings page)
I am obstinate at following up, sorry, but thats because the instructions come pretty casually to the novice, yet the warnings on not ommitting crucial steps abound.
delgado9us said:
getting closer, bear with me. I am desperately trying to find out what kernel I am currently running. I have opened another thread just for that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856345
then, all the info I need to act on your advice is- can I keep that very kernel and just flash ICS (i will go with your recommendation to select a custom one) via cvm recovery? i.e. from a rooted 2.3.6. SGN on N7000XXKK9-CL725676 [email protected]#2 (readout from the settings page)
I am obstinate at following up, sorry, but thats because the instructions come pretty casually to the novice, yet the warnings on not ommitting crucial steps abound.
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Yes you can flash any custom rom ics(or whatever) from your kernel.. The new rom will flash in the process its own kernel.. You have a rooted kernel wich might have cwm.. Download the desired rom to your sd, backup all your photos /videos/documents to your pc... I encourage you to do a fresh install of your apps to avoid further issues when restoring them..
Then press volume up+power+home buttons until you get to the n7000 screen then release to boot up to cwm, once there wipe data and cache then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache... Then go back install zip from sd card and flash the rom you downloaded and reboot... That's it
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msedek said:
Yes you can flash any custom rom ics(or whatever) from your kernel.. The new rom will flash in the process its own kernel.. You have a rooted kernel wich might have cwm.. Download the desired rom to your sd, backup all your photos /videos/documents to your pc... I encourage you to do a fresh install of your apps to avoid further issues when restoring them..
Then press volume up+power+home buttons until you get to the n7000 screen then release to boot up to cwm, once there wipe data and cache then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache... Then go back install zip from sd card and flash the rom you downloaded and reboot... That's it
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I have chosen RocketROM v10 - ICS - 4.0.4 - XXLRK for this update (more or less randomly, but it is getting good reviews). In the instructions, it is mentioned that coming from a rooted GB-rom, i should install
abyss kernel 4.2. first, then do a FULL wipe (does that include the dalvik thing too?)
I mention this because these are steps not explicitly included in your last instructions, just trying to connect the last dots. If you confirm that process, I am going ahead!;
muchas gracias!
d.
delgado9us said:
I have chosen RocketROM v10 - ICS - 4.0.4 - XXLRK for this update (more or less randomly, but it is getting good reviews). In the instructions, it is mentioned that coming from a rooted GB-rom, i should install
abyss kernel 4.2. first, then do a FULL wipe (does that include the dalvik thing too?)
I mention this because these are steps not explicitly included in your last instructions, just trying to connect the last dots. If you confirm that process, I am going ahead!;
muchas gracias!
d.
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Do not flash abyss go straight from your current kernel
Coming from gb flashing abyss its an extra an unnecessary step that might gets you into troubles
Tho I gotta ask you if you know
What cwm is and if you have checked that in fact your kernel has cwm
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msedek said:
Do not flash abyss go straight from your current kernel
Coming from gb flashing abyss its an extra an unnecessary step that might gets you into troubles
Tho I gotta ask you if you know
What cwm is and if you have checked that in fact your kernel has cwm
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yes, it even shows up on my apps list
THAT much I do remember from my first venture into messing with the note!
thanks for worrying though;
btw I now hear the stock ics is even leaner and as configurable (with tb) as the rocket rom I downloaded
would the flashing process for the stock ics (DL from the samsung site?) be exactly the same as for custom roms?
thanks!
delgado9us said:
yes, it even shows up on my apps list
THAT much I do remember from my first venture into messing with the note!
thanks for worrying though;
btw I now hear the stock ics is even leaner and as configurable (with tb) as the rocket rom I downloaded
would the flashing process for the stock ics (DL from the samsung site?) be exactly the same as for custom roms?
thanks!
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Nop.. It's not the same.. I'd say it's even easier but risky.. As if something goes wrong while flashing it you will end up with a brick..
If you do like stock feel less bloated with a decent performance and battery life.... Go for the cleanote rom.. HERE
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msedek said:
Nop.. It's not the same.. I'd say it's even easier but risky.. As if something goes wrong while flashing it you will end up with a brick..
If you do like stock feel less bloated with a decent performance and battery life.... Go for the cleanote rom.. HERE
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ok I downloaded that one. Just to be sure, it says:
"Installation:
1.Install from any rooted ROM with a safe kernel (notecore, speedmod, franco, CF). Installation script will automatically wipe /Cache and Dalvik cache for you. You can format /Data as well if you want a completely clean stock rom install with full root and performance enhancements.
Install the usual way though CWM
OR
2.If you are on a stock rom, follow the following instructions
Flash stock ICS rom in PC odin
boot phone
reboot to download mode
flash Notecore kernel in PC odin
reboot phone
copy rom ZIP to sd card
reboot to CWM
perform a factory reset (format /data / cache)
install rom ZIP"
Do I fall under the first group (rooted rom with safe kernel)? because my rom itself is still stock
just making sure
thx
delgado9us said:
ok I downloaded that one. Just to be sure, it says:
"Installation:
1.Install from any rooted ROM with a safe kernel (notecore, speedmod, franco, CF). Installation script will automatically wipe /Cache and Dalvik cache for you. You can format /Data as well if you want a completely clean stock rom install with full root and performance enhancements.
Install the usual way though CWM
OR
2.If you are on a stock rom, follow the following instructions
Flash stock ICS rom in PC odin
boot phone
reboot to download mode
flash Notecore kernel in PC odin
reboot phone
copy rom ZIP to sd card
reboot to CWM
perform a factory reset (format /data / cache)
install rom ZIP"
Do I fall under the first group (rooted rom with safe kernel)? because my rom itself is still stock
just making sure
thx
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You are on gb that's a safe kernel so.. You fall in the first group and you can follow my instructions or those.
Note that in his instructions he says that wiping data its optional but mines does encourage you to do so
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Before flashing the rom get the latest ics baseband (radios) here get the cwm flashable.. So first you flash the rom then before reboot flash the radio then reboot
If you already flashed the rom.. Download the radio to your sd, reboot to cwm then flash it.. No need to wipe anything for flashing the radio
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msedek said:
You are on gb that's a safe kernel so.. You fall in the first group and you can follow my instructions or those.
Note that in his instructions he says that wiping data its optional but mines does encourage you to do so
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Before flashing the rom get the latest ics baseband (radios) here get the cwm flashable.. So first you flash the rom then before reboot flash the radio then reboot
If you already flashed the rom.. Download the radio to your sd, reboot to cwm then flash it.. No need to wipe anything for flashing the radio
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wiping data presents no risk? all my data is backuped btw
after flashing rom (didnt yet), do i flash radio directly or power off/back to recovery mode first?
delgado9us said:
wiping data presents no risk? all my data is backuped btw
after flashing rom (didnt yet), do i flash radio directly or power off/back to recovery mode first?
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From safe kernels wiping data its safe.. It will only delete your apps/system apps and it's data to avoid further issues with battery...
You can flash the radio after flashing the rom and before rebooting..
If you reboot into android without flashing the radio you gotta go back to cwm to do so.. Just the same way you flashed the rom but not wiping anything
Now go ahead and flash lol.. Want to see you happy with your note rocking ics already xD
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Flash the rom and the radio and then ill give you one last tip
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msedek said:
From safe kernels wiping data its safe.. It will only delete your apps/system apps and it's data to avoid further issues with battery...
You can flash the radio after flashing the rom and before rebooting..
If you reboot into android without flashing the radio you gotta go back to cwm to do so.. Just the same way you flashed the rom but not wiping anything
Now go ahead and flash lol.. Want to see you happy with your note rocking ics already xD
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ok ok just one LAST question;
instructions say the install routine performs the cache and dalvik wipes automatically.
that means I just do "install zip from sd card" right away, correct?
chronologically, where does the "wipe data/factory reset" which you recommend come in? before or after that?
it's coming, it's coming...;
delgado9us said:
ok ok just one LAST question;
instructions say the install routine performs the cache and dalvik wipes automatically.
that means I just do "install zip from sd card" right away, correct?
chronologically, where does the "wipe data/factory reset" which you recommend come in? before or after that?
it's coming, it's coming...;
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You can wipe before or after.. I do it before.... So I advice doing it before the flashing
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looking good. thx for your time, patience and help!
rom and radio installed, all wiped, oh what was that last tip you alluded to? ;