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[Question] Help needed and advice regarding upgrading my firmware please.

Hi everyone, I am brand new sgs owner and first time smart phone user and I upgraded my phones firmware on kies to 2.3.3 / baseband xxjvo / build number gingerbread.xwjvh
I been talking to a few people that have got 2.3.4 and cyanogen mod 7. And I really want to get one of them because my battery life is pathetic on 2.3.3
I have an idea how to do it (I have watched alot of tutorials) but what is confusing me is all the different downloads like cwm and speed mod, kernals, ROMS. All these terms are driving me mad as I dont know if I need to flash this stuff first to upgrade the firmware.
I have been told I may or may not need to root my phone to make it all work because of the current firmware xxjvo 2.3.3?? So what do i do?
Can I just flash a new firmware on via odin? or do i need to flash diff kernals or clockwork mod or speed mod what ever they are to make it work properly.
Im sure its all easy enough once its understood but I cant find basic explanations for all these terms.
I really dont want to mess up my phone but i know I can get this done once i know how.
So could someone that knows please tell me once off, what do I have to do to upgrade from gingerbread 2.3.3 xxjvo to something better like cm7 or 2.3.4.
Do I need to root first? install CWM or speed mod or whatever.
Also what is CWM and speed mod. are the roots?
Sorry for not knowing anything as i said its my first smart phone and I want to get to know how to use it to its full extent
Will greatly appreciate any advice/ help given.
If some ones going to help me could they post the links to the downloads that i will need.
Thanks very much

1.its simple root ur fone first via odin and then flash the voodoo/fugumod lagfix(incase ur experience any lag)
2.Download Rom Mgr premium and download (cyanogen mod7 ,nightlies or watever)
3.Take a backup using Mybackuppro or titanium backup before u flash cm7
4.Go to Rom Mgr Premium and then install the rom of ur choice and also make sure u check GAPPS(if u want gmail, market an all crap)
I m a newbie 2 Galaxy S myself, but i have quite som experience on rooting other fones

darkkid85 said:
1.its simple root ur fone first via odin and then flash the voodoo/fugumod lagfix(incase ur experience any lag)
2.Download Rom Mgr premium and download (cyanogen mod7 ,nightlies or watever)
3.Take a backup using Mybackuppro or titanium backup before u flash cm7
4.Go to Rom Mgr Premium and then install the rom of ur choice and also make sure u check GAPPS(if u want gmail, market an all crap)
I m a newbie 2 Galaxy S myself, but i have quite som experience on rooting other fones
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Thanks for the reply but what is rom mgr? and must i pay for it if its premium
And what is the download for the correct root I have seen a thread by chainfire with hundreds of root downloads but I dont know what one to use.
Is a ROM the same thing as a firmware?

sgsnoob325 said:
Thanks for the reply but what is rom mgr? and must i pay for it if its premium
And what is the download for the correct root I have seen a thread by chainfire with hundreds of root downloads but I dont know what one to use.
Is a ROM the same thing as a firmware?
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go to market- download rom mgr( dl Premiu m if u wanna support the dev)
1.From Rom Mgr-Download rom-Dwnload watever u want
Alt way to flash a Rom
1.Downlaod cyanogen mod7 or watever ( from one of the sites) and dump on ur Sd card ( My S does not have a SD ) and once ur in recovery apply update from zip card 2 flash the rom

darkkid85 said:
go to market- download rom mgr( dl Premiu m if u wanna support the dev)
1.From Rom Mgr-Download rom-Dwnload watever u want
Alt way to flash a Rom
1.Downlaod cyanogen mod7 or watever ( from one of the sites) and dump on ur Sd card ( My S does not have a SD ) and once ur in recovery apply update from zip card 2 flash the rom
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so I dont need to use odin at all??
Do I still need to root the phone before I can flash cm7 from sd card? Do I put it on internal or external sd card? And If so what root do I use for my particular firmware

Anybody? ? Someone must be able to help me

Here are some posts I think will help u find some answers,
Download mode is HOME BUTTON+VOL DOWN+POWER BUTTON
Recovery mode is HOME BUTTON+ VOL UP+POWER BUTTON
1 Android ROM and rooting dictionary: all the terms explained
2 A link explaining how to flash a custom Rom via Odin and their downloads.
3 Deodexed Stock roms
Hope this helps. By the way all these are custom rom lists and not samsung stock firmware.

DonVito2020 said:
Here are some posts I think will help u find some answers,
Download mode is HOME BUTTON+VOL DOWN+POWER BUTTON
Recovery mode is HOME BUTTON+ VOL UP+POWER BUTTON
1 Android ROM and rooting dictionary: all the terms explained
2 A link explaining how to flash a custom Rom via Odin and their downloads.
3 Deodexed Stock roms
Hope this helps. By the way all these are custom rom lists and not samsung stock firmware.
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Thank you for the reply. Is cm7 a custom Tom?
How safe is it to use a custom rom instead of a Samsung rom.
Can some one tell me is there a particular order I need to follow to upgrade my phones firmware.
Like root then something else followed by the firmware.
Could I upgrade from xxjvo without rooting?
Again sorry all the questions I feel like a dumbass.
Thanks

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Again sorry for being persistent but could someone give be a step by step quire to upgrading my current firmware xxjvo 2.3.3 to something better for battery and better radio signal.
Must the phone be rooted first? Must I install anything else before or after the new firmware
Thanks

Hi, check out samfirmware.com to download stock 2.3.4
I'm on the newest jvr, and my battery is good.
It's also flash manuals there for how to use odin.
thats the safest!
If you want root permission, you can flash cfroot kernel after the rom.
Edit: i'm on the oldest 2.3.4 jvr, looks like it came a new relese today.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

RobertSand said:
Hi, check out samfirmware.com to download stock 2.3.4
I'm on the newest jvr, and my battery is good.
It's also flash manuals there for how to use odin.
thats the safest!
If you want root permission, you can flash cfroot kernel after the rom.
Edit: i'm on the oldest 2.3.4 jvr, looks like it came a new relese today.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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Is a specific ROM needed to run a different firmwares? or vice verse?
If I flashed 2.3.4 does that mean I have a new ROM or new firmware or both?
thanks

Pls do refer my previous post for upgrading to 2.3.4 GB roms (2)
2.3.4 roms are way better for battery. There are some light weight roms with excellent battery life eg SURFACE,Matrux rom, Juwe's Smart Edition(My Pick) etc
You dont need to be rooted to flash a custom rom via ODIN.
CM7 is a custom rom and I would recommend it only if you know what u r doing. Its not very advisable for a noob (imho).
There is insanity cm7 034 with gb boot loaders [ROM] insanity CM 034 [16.08.2011] - Multi DPI But its in heavy dev stage. Pls go through their thread before flashing it.
Here is the EZBOOt link
Install or upgrade at your own risk.

help me to upgrade galaxy s
anybody is there for help me

[Q] How to return to stock?

I have not flashed a ROM yet, but when I do how would I go back to stock? I made a CWM backup of being stock rooted, but I want to know of another way to go back. When I had the AT&T Galaxy S2, all I had to do was flash the tar file in Odin. I searched the development section and only found modified KJ4(2.3.5) and KKA(2.3.6) ROMs. I have the Polish Note if that matters.
Edit: I think I may have found the right way to go back to stock KKA. Just by placing the stock zimage using Chanfires method ^_^
Edit2: Meh figured it out
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Edit3: Need confirmation on correct way to return to stock, as others have the same question.

Get the stock rom and reflash it.

ericyang said:
Get the stock rom and reflash it.
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Yeah I definitely know that part, I'm more concerned about the way of doing it.
I heard that flashing through Odin would cause the yellow triangle as it would set off the flash counter... Can please you link me to the stock ROM that is flashable through Odin if this isn't the case? OR an alternative method besides the one I posted above.

I do in fact have tha same questions. I even went off topic in a ROM release thread about it.
I'm a longtime HTC user and with long time i mean since like 2002ish. I have no fear to mess around with HTC stuff since I know my way around and know exactly how to brick it, if I really want to ;-)
Things look different with the Note thought. The recovery doesnt stick but is kernel dependant, Odin seems to be similar to HBOOT but shouldn't be used since it tells Sammy what one did to its device. Flashing can be done by this that or another way, it all looks so weird and chaotic to a HTC camper... lol.
Sent from my GT-N7000

schaggo said:
I do in fact have tha same questions. I even went off topic in a ROM release thread about it.
I'm a longtime HTC user and with long time i mean since like 2002ish. I have no fear to mess around with HTC stuff since I know my way around and know exactly how to brick it, if I really want to ;-)
Things look different with the Note thought. The recovery doesnt stick but is kernel dependant, Odin seems to be similar to HBOOT but shouldn't be used since it tells Sammy what one did to its device. Flashing can be done by this that or another way, it all looks so weird and chaotic to a HTC camper... lol.
Sent from my GT-N7000
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Hopefully we can get some clarification on the right method.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Goodm7sn said:
Cheers guys for the great info .
ive been following this thread for a while now , and i would like to suggest to the experts , if possible , to make a full step by step guide for how to revert to stock (including the whole stock kernel re-flashing process for different note models) bcos to be honest , i think many of us have this same question and are hesitated as the whole process sounds confusing.
i could be one of them as this is my first samsung device , coming from HTC Desire HD ,where flashing and development for samsung devices (as far as i know) is quite different from that on HTC devices.
Thank you again for the efforts , would be highly appreciated to get that guide post up.
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dr.ketan said:
will post it soon
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i think this thing is being worked on , all above is from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360

Goodm7sn said:
i think this thing is being worked on , all above is from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
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Yeah he did update it. That's where I got the idea about just using Chainfire's Initial Root Flasher and placing the zImage in that folder. On the bottom of the OP, he put
Now How I can revert back to Stock ROM/Unroot (In case of replacemet may i need)
I you have Just rooted only but not added CWM - Just Download this Extract - Execute - Rum Me unroot.bat
If You have Root + CWM - then first find out original stock kernel (zImage file)
Now place this file in zImage folder, n repeat procedure(Initial CFRoot Flasher), which you have done at time of pushing CWM by selecting I am rooted already
Now unroot with above said unrooting tool.

HTC Chris said:
Yeah he did update it. That's where I got the idea about just using Chainfire's Initial Root Flasher and placing the zImage in that folder. On the bottom of the OP, he put
Now How I can revert back to Stock ROM/Unroot (In case of replacemet may i need)
I you have Just rooted only but not added CWM - Just Download this Extract - Execute - Rum Me unroot.bat
If You have Root + CWM - then first find out original stock kernel (zImage file)
Now place this file in zImage folder, n repeat procedure(Initial CFRoot Flasher), which you have done at time of pushing CWM by selecting I am rooted already
Now unroot with above said unrooting tool.
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i have afew questions about that ,
where and how can i find the specific zimage for my device ? i understood that its in a compressed file extracted with 7-zip , but how can i get that compressed file ?
also , what if i had another type of ROM installed (NON stock) , how can i flash the original stock rom back (since i will not be be rooted, wont be able to restore NAND backups)??!
in HTC devices (i had Desire HD) , reverting to stock rom is simplified by flashing the "RUU" files , which were found in a dedicated thread.
This whole samsung diferences is really confusing me
thanks alot for any help.
cheers.

Goodm7sn said:
i have afew questions about that ,
where and how can i find the specific zimage for my device ? i understood that its in a compressed file extracted with 7-zip , but how can i get that compressed file ?
also , what if i had another type of ROM installed (NON stock) , how can i flash the original stock rom back (since i will not be be rooted, wont be able to restore NAND backups)??!
in HTC devices (i had Desire HD) , reverting to stock rom is simplified by flashing the "RUU" files , which were found in a dedicated thread.
This whole samsung diferences is really confusing me
thanks alot for any help.
cheers.
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This is my ass-umption as I am still waiting for other responses as well.
In order to revert to stock you have to download the Initial Flasher.zip from Chainfire.
Then download your Kernel from the first page. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784 The zImage is taken from extracting your Kernel, whether it be KK1, KJ4, KKA, etc...
You place that zImage in the files folder and click "already-rooted.bat" *if you are coming from another ROM.*
Once that is done, you run the unrooting tool from Doomlord.

This method may work if you are able to access your device. As in your Android OS is up and running. What about a bootloop on a ROM/Kernel without a custom recovery built in confused. How would you go on from here?
On a part-bricked or bootlooping or otherwise fukkered HTC I would fire up my (bien sure as first thing) flashed ENG HBOOT, put it in FASTBOOT mode and simply a) fastboot boot c:\path\to\file\recovery.img or b) fastboot flash recovery c:\path\to\file\recovery.img and done. No brick from here, bc I a) always can restore a nandroid from here or b) always have a ROM ready on the SD or I could put it there using the mount usb option in the recovery, or heck, even by ADB PUSH. But on a Samsung...

[Q] How to patch stock Rom?

Hello
I need to Root my stock ROM, I try all software and methods , no one work for me (V20a) , and I know I can use SmartFlash Tool to flash new ROM patched, but I will lose Arabic Menu, and I know I can use any patched ROM without wipe after install it and I will keep old ROM, but the problem is the old ROM will not work correct.
Q: How to patch stock Rom?
I found stock ROM here
and I need to patch it ( make it Root ) before flash it to my phone.
Best Regards

thedark1979 said:
Hello
I need to Root my stock ROM, I try all software and methods , no one work for me (V20a) , and I know I can use SmartFlash Tool to flash new ROM patched, but I will lose Arabic Menu, and I know I can use any patched ROM without wipe after install it and I will keep old ROM, but the problem is the old ROM will not work correct.
Q: How to patch stock Rom?
I found stock ROM here
and I need to patch it ( make it Root ) before flash it to my phone.
Best Regards
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You can check this method if you didn't try it.hope it helps you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1512203
It is specifically for kdz files.
Sent from my P-970 using Tapatalk 2

Find your ROM
extract files bin / fls
@EDIT: Use this link if you have already bin / fls v20

cracyPC Oliver
Thank you,
I try the method above but I failed
Please can anyone make this ROM Patched ( Root )
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP970/AARETL/V20a_00/V20A_00.kdz
I will use SmartFlash Tool to flash it to my phone.
Best Regards

ok you bin/fls V20A
use SmartFlashTool_External
end of the flashing starts CWM
flash superuser.zip
vervactor said:
@EDIT: Use this link if you have already bin / fls v20
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What kind of v20a is it? I already rooted the UAE version. If you add additional info, I might do it for you, if I got time

vervactor said:
ok you bin/fls V20A
use SmartFlashTool_External
end of the flashing starts CWM
flash superuser.zip
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thank you sir,
but this ROM not root, it's same stock ROM
and also after end of flash, the phone run as normal, the CWM not started.
I need the same file you upload to me but Root
Please Friends, I still need your Help.

N00BY0815 said:
What kind of v20a is it? I already rooted the UAE version. If you add additional info, I might do it for you, if I got time
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wow, you are great man, million thanks for you.
after search in forum I found the link for ROM V20a UAE Rooted you made it.
God bless you
Finally: I want to thanks "gsal" & "vervactor" to try Help me.

[Q]-Want to build from the new firmware ;)

Hi, Oxydeme in here,
Today I'm writting cause I flashed the Gnome rom via CMW on an XperiaZ with Unlocked Bootloader.
The rom is working fine but I just couldn't keep my recovery and I just can't get it back.
This rom is not what I wanted, I just wanted to try it out, but now the rom is boring,
My phone isn't recognized anymore via FT and can't proceed to a PCC update as the flashmode isn't recognised correctly..
I even tryed to flash an other rom via Flashtool in flashmode but can't flash anything unfortunately,
The fact is that I can't flash any CMW recovery or TWR on the Kernel of this rom (that replaced the DooMKernel -and I just don't really know why)
Is there any Recovery for this Kernel?
(The Kernel that replaced DoomKernel is:
3.4.9-gd3b6d0c-00010-gd6a906d-dirty
[email protected] #2
Sat Jul 27 10:39:30 CEST 2013)
Can someone help me?
Thanks in advance,
Oxydeme
EDIT: As I'm new in the Xperia Z threads (before I used to be in X8 threads but not so active)
Can someone teach me how to build from a Sony(tm) firmware?

Extract boot.img from any cm rom( pac, vanir, 4.3 / 4.4 ) then use fastboot method to flash boot.img to phone.
then after flashing, boot the phone str8 up to recovery mode and do your stuff there.
i was a victim too.

Thanks bro but I used after thinking a bit - why the flash wouldn't work on another computer? -
an other solution,
As I couldn't do anything with my first PC, I decided to try to flash on another computer (On Win8
this time the first one was on Win7) and I don't really know why but when I tried on the second one,
it worked so I flashed a generic ftf in order to get stock rom and then, could do every stuffs again,
whithout problem (Rooting, CMW, and then install another Kernel and I'll see for a custom Rom)
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Do we have to flash a recovery on every new rom?
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How can we know if X-Rom will work with Y-Kernel? (Compatibility question )
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Anyway, thanks a lot
Cheers, Oxydeme.

Oxydeme said:
Thanks bro but I used after thinking a bit - why the flash wouldn't work on another computer? -
an other solution,
As I couldn't do anything with my first PC, I decided to try to flash on another computer (On Win8
this time the first one was on Win7) and I don't really know why but when I tried on the second one,
it worked so I flashed a generic ftf in order to get stock rom and then, could do every stuffs again,
whithout problem (Rooting, CMW, and then install another Kernel and I'll see for a custom Rom)
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Do we have to flash a recovery on every new rom?
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How can we know if X-Rom will work with Y-Kernel? (Compatibility question )
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Anyway, thanks a lot
Cheers, Oxydeme.
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If the rom includes a boot.img with recovery in it. You would already have recovery with the rom. Some rom comes with dual recovery like existenz rom. And for stock based rom, you can either use stock kernel, doom kernel or xzkernel Zk. For cm/aosp, you can use stock cm kernel or meow kernel.
Sent from my C6603

joejoe23 said:
If the rom includes a boot.img with recovery in it. You would already have recovery with the rom. Some rom comes with dual recovery like existenz rom. And for stock based rom, you can either use stock kernel, doom kernel or xzkernel Zk. For cm/aosp, you can use stock cm kernel or meow kernel.
Sent from my C6603
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So in order to know I just would have to extract the files in order to check? Is that right?

Oxydeme said:
So in order to know I just would have to extract the files in order to check? Is that right?
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You don't need to extract it, just double click on the .zip file will able you to see the files inside
Post here if you want to specifically ask if Y-kernel can be flashed on X-Rom if you have doubt, i'll try my best to help you.

xIceCream said:
You don't need to extract it, just double click on the .zip file will able you to see the files inside
Post here if you want to specifically ask if Y-kernel can be flashed on X-Rom if you have doubt, i'll try my best to help you.
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Thanks for the help
Want an anecdot? I bricked my Xperia Z twice today, once when flahsing a rom - stuck at sony logo...- second time was a false manip I just needed to power off the device insteed of rebooting it (what I forget) -then this time, stuck at BL- the method I did the first time I got an error, works in any case
So everytime I get stuck somewhere, I change my computer and flash something x)

Hi Everybody, If someone pass through this thread, can someone learn me how to edit a rom?
As I previously was not so active in x8 threads, I want to be active in Xperia Z threads, so I want to start something ^^
I'm gonna ask NUT if I can edit his realeased Sony(TM) rom in order to make something interesting, but I just don't know how to,
So, my question is as firstly mentioned on this post,
Can someone learn me how to mod in Android?
Cheers,
Oxydeme

Oxydeme said:
Hi Everybody, If someone pass through this thread, can someone learn me how to edit a rom?
As I previously was not so active in x8 threads, I want to be active in Xperia Z threads, so I want to start something ^^
I'm gonna ask NUT if I can edit his realeased Sony(TM) rom in order to make something interesting, but I just don't know how to,
So, my question is as firstly mentioned on this post,
Can someone learn me how to mod in Android?
Cheers,
Oxydeme
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psst, use the search button man. Don't get flamed by others in future.
here's the link to help you.
Its written by NUT, all credits to him. and yea, ask his permission as a base for your ROM that you're making/editing.

xIceCream said:
psst, use the search button man. Don't get flamed by others in future.
here's the link to help you.
Its written by NUT, all credits to him. and yea, ask his permission as a base for your ROM that you're making/editing.
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Thanks bro! Unfortunately Nut hasn't answered yet :$

[Q] [i9305] Complete Flashing process Help

I own an S3 LTE i9305 which is COMPLETELY STOCK with Android version 4.1.2 and I was planning on getting a Custom ROM on it
I have been doing a lot of reading on the different procedures and what all to Install and quite honestly I am getting a bit confused. So I am just gonna jot down the entire procedure of what I have understood. I would really like to have some help from experienced members to let me know if I am going wrong somewhere
1. Rooting: Flashing the CF-AutoRoot file using Odin while the phone is in Download mode<<>> There are 2 files on https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ for my phone, one is for 4.1.1 and the other is for 4.4.4. Not sure which one to go for. Also I have downloaded Odin3_v3.09
2. Flashing CWM: after rooting I will want to flash CWM the file for which is http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.7-i9305.img using Odin while the phone is in Download mode
3. Flashing ROM: I am sort of interested in this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development-i9305/rom-miui-v6-smooth-faster-ota-t3097018 so I will downloaded the latest ROM file from the given download link and flash it using Odin while the phone is in Download mode
Before performing any of the above I will perform the procedure given here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...warning-guide-backup-restore-imei-nv-t1946915
Also I have checked under Settings>Security>Device admins> There is no KNOX thingy
Also I have question about this GApps, what package should I go for and is it flashed in the same way?
Also how shall I make a backup image of my phone so that I can restore it in its current state if something goes wrong?
Thank you!

X-Ghost said:
I own an S3 LTE i9305 which is COMPLETELY STOCK with Android version 4.1.2 and I was planning on getting a Custom ROM on it
I have been doing a lot of reading on the different procedures and what all to Install and quite honestly I am getting a bit confused. So I am just gonna jot down the entire procedure of what I have understood. I would really like to have some help from experienced members to let me know if I am going wrong somewhere
1. Rooting: Flashing the CF-AutoRoot file using Odin while the phone is in Download mode<<>> There are 2 files on https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ for my phone, one is for 4.1.1 and the other is for 4.4.4. Not sure which one to go for. Also I have downloaded Odin3_v3.09
2. Flashing CWM: after rooting I will want to flash CWM the file for which is http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.7-i9305.img using Odin while the phone is in Download mode
3. Flashing ROM: I am sort of interested in this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development-i9305/rom-miui-v6-smooth-faster-ota-t3097018 so I will downloaded the latest ROM file from the given download link and flash it using Odin while the phone is in Download mode
Before performing any of the above I will perform the procedure given here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...warning-guide-backup-restore-imei-nv-t1946915
Also I have checked under Settings>Security>Device admins> There is no KNOX thingy
Also I have question about this GApps, what package should I go for and is it flashed in the same way?
Also how shall I make a backup image of my phone so that I can restore it in its current state if something goes wrong?
Thank you!
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Hi,
1. Use the 4.1.1 file. Your bootloader is the older one, the other file is for knox
2. Not sure about that cwm file. It is .img file; AFAIK you need a .tar file. Check this thread for more info and the .tar file HERE
3. When you download the rom file, it is a .zip. You will need to flash this once you reboot into the cwm recovery you installed in step 2, after doing the recommended wipes from the OP of the rom you want. (Recovery mode not download mode)
Gapps - choose a package from HERE You need a 4.4.x package(if you install the rom you mentioned). I like minimal gapps by @jajb, but up to you
You can make a nandroid backup from the cwm recovery, but I would recommend downloading the stock firmware from sammobile.com from your region as a backup
Good idea backing up efs folder btw. I would recommend that to everyone

noppy22 said:
Hi,
1. Use the 4.1.1 file. Your bootloader is the older one, the other file is for knox
2. Not sure about that cwm file. It is .img file; AFAIK you need a .tar file. Check this thread for more info and the .tar file HERE
3. When you download the rom file, it is a .zip. You will need to flash this once you reboot into the cwm recovery you installed in step 2, after doing the recommended wipes from the OP of the rom you want. (Recovery mode not download mode)
Gapps - choose a package from HERE You need a 4.4.x package(if you install the rom you mentioned). I like minimal gapps by @jajb, but up to you
You can make a nandroid backup from the cwm recovery, but I would recommend downloading the stock firmware from sammobile.com from your region as a backup
Good idea backing up efs folder btw. I would recommend that to everyone
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Right so a couple of minutes ago I have successfully rooted the phone (verified via Root checker) and I have also successfully flashed CWM (verified by entering recovery mode)
So now before I flash my ROM the question I have is. Do I have to transfer the ROM to an SD card then install it Via SDCard? Also how do I flash the GApps? Via SDcard or ODin?
Also technical points aside which ROM do you suggest is lightweight and good for i9305? There really are a lot of ROMs I am having a hard time selecting one

X-Ghost said:
Right so a couple of minutes ago I have successfully rooted the phone (verified via Root checker) and I have also successfully flashed CWM (verified by entering recovery mode)
So now before I flash my ROM the question I have is. Do I have to transfer the ROM to an SD card then install it Via SDCard? Also how do I flash the GApps? Via SDcard or ODin?
Also technical points aside which ROM do you suggest is lightweight and good for i9305? There really are a lot of ROMs I am having a hard time selecting one
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You only need the recovery to flash from now unless you need to install the stock firmware. Just install the .zip files for the rom and gapps to the external sd card if you have one, or to the phone storage(just don't format internal sdcard when you do your wipes)
For the rom you could try Slimkat 4.4.4 It's nice and stable and lightweight(I haven't tried slimsaber in the same thread)
Generally if you want stability, then kitkat or earlier android versions would be what I would recommend. Lollipop builds at the moment still have a few bugs such as gps or mms etc not working properly for some users
And generally the non touchwiz roms are more "lightweight" but the TW roms have some of the features from the stock roms(samsung features).

noppy22 said:
You only need the recovery to flash from now unless you need to install the stock firmware. Just install the .zip files for the rom and gapps to the external sd card if you have one, or to the phone storage(just don't format internal sdcard when you do your wipes)
For the rom you could try Slimkat 4.4.4 It's nice and stable and lightweight(I haven't tried slimsaber in the same thread)
Generally if you want stability, then kitkat or earlier android versions would be what I would recommend. Lollipop builds at the moment still have a few bugs such as gps or mms etc not working properly for some users
And generally the non touchwiz roms are more "lightweight" but the TW roms have some of the features from the stock roms(samsung features).
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Thanx for that. Before you made this reply I already flashed the Resurrection Remix ROM along with the Minimal GApp that you mentioned. SO far its running good. Theres slight lags that my eyes are picking up but since I am open to experimenting with my current S3 LTE before I get an Asus Zenfone 2, I dont mind the Beta builds.
After flashing the ROM and Gapps I also ran the Bloatware remover script which worked fine. Installed Google music and Cabinet beta along with Google chrome from Play store. However I miss the search bar that used to be on my homepage for quick googling, any idea how I can get that? I dont see it in the widgets or anywhere else in the phone

X-Ghost said:
Thanx for that. Before you made this reply I already flashed the Resurrection Remix ROM along with the Minimal GApp that you mentioned. SO far its running good. Theres slight lags that my eyes are picking up but since I am open to experimenting with my current S3 LTE before I get an Asus Zenfone 2, I dont mind the Beta builds.
After flashing the ROM and Gapps I also ran the Bloatware remover script which worked fine. Installed Google music and Cabinet beta along with Google chrome from Play store. However I miss the search bar that used to be on my homepage for quick googling, any idea how I can get that? I dont see it in the widgets or anywhere else in the phone
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Have you installed the google app? This normally would give you that search bar
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noppy22 said:
Have you installed the google app? This normally would give you that search bar
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I did but the package dint include it (as far as I have read it)

X-Ghost said:
I did but the package dint include it (as far as I have read it)
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Go to play store and search google
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