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[Q] Noob bootloader question. Help

I'm on cm7.1, and i was thinkig to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398223 (Team ICSSGS RC4.2)
But i says i must have the gingerbread bootloaders. What is a bootloader? Do I already have it? If I don't, how do I install it?
Thanks!

You already have gingerbread bootloaders.

And how do you know that, and what's bootloader for?
imgibby123 said:
You already have gingerbread bootloaders.
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And how do you know that, and what's bootloader for? That means that I can flash that rom? Thanks

CM7 is a customisation based on gingerbread .A bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run.Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally and every manufacturer has their own version of bootloader specific for the hardware present in it’s environment.
Yes you will be able to flash your chosen rom.
You will also need Nexus drivers installed on your computer after flashing.

thank you, aaaaaaaaaaaand could i go back to cm7 rom again?
imgibby123 said:
CM7 is a customisation based on gingerbread .A bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run.Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally and every manufacturer has their own version of bootloader specific for the hardware present in it’s environment.
Yes you will be able to flash your chosen rom.
You will also need Nexus drivers installed on your computer after flashing.
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thank you, aaaaaaaaaaaand could i go back to cm7 rom again?

pixelexip said:
thank you, aaaaaaaaaaaand could i go back to cm7 rom again?
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as far as i know you will need to use odin to flash the stock rom and the the cm7...
a friend of mine tried to go back from ICS to cm7 by nandroid (was too lazy to use odin) and bricked his phone even the download mode didn't work for him...
he needed to use the USB jack to get in to the download mode again...

Yeah like Mich says its always better to go back to a stock rom before going custom. I am using team hacksung (cm9 beta)and it says to flash back to cm7 you just flash rom twice.
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Ok, but..
imgibby123 said:
Yeah like Mich says its always better to go back to a stock rom before going custom. I am using team hacksung (cm9 beta)and it says to flash back to cm7 you just flash rom twice.
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So you say it wold be better to go back to stock before flashing again to cm7. Why? And wich bootloader do I have now that i flashed from cm7 to teamsgsics?
Thank you so much

pixelexip said:
So you say it wold be better to go back to stock before flashing again to cm7. Why?
because cm7 requires froyo or gingerbread bootloaders(like i said above it is built around gingerbread)
you now have a rom that is built around ics.
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ok, but..
imgibby123 said:
pixelexip said:
So you say it wold be better to go back to stock before flashing again to cm7. Why?
because cm7 requires froyo or gingerbread bootloaders(like i said above it is built around gingerbread)
you now have a rom that is built around ics.
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Yes, ok, So now i can flash to other ICS roms, but not to GB or froyo(etc) based ROMs. In case i'd like to flash back to froyo or gingerbread based rom, I'd have to use Odin(do you know any tutorial for that?), flash a stock rom, root it, and install-it by CWM recovery (would ODIN delete the CMM recovery?).
CAN I?
Thanks, I hope we help other people with the same questions.
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Yes you need Odin to flash back to stock,just search you tube for many detailed tutorials.
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Baaaaaah!!!
imgibby123 said:
Yes you need Odin to flash back to stock,just search you tube for many detailed tutorials.
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Ive been seeking without results and i know its easy.
How do i install a kernel (semaphore ics)?! Do i have to rename it?

Odin and Stock roms
Google Odin 1.83 and download it along with your stock Rom from sammobile.com then follow the Instructions on that site to reinstall stock from and bootloaders . Its very easy took me 20minutes the first time and now I can do it during the break in the Simpson lol

[Q] Getting my Note tomorrow! A few questions.

Hello lovely XDA users. Just wanted to ask a few questions about the Note. Im used to Nexus devices and the unlocking and rooting process is usually straight forward, reading up on the Note I got a bit confused lol. So how do you root it? I have read about the ICS leaks bricking phones so I will stick to GB for now, can anyone recommend a good GB ROM? Would like stock Android if possible. One more question, apart from rooting how do you get CWM Recovery on it? Thanks for your help people and I'm really looking forward to getting the Note.

There's a thread in the dev section with pre-rooted firmwares. You can flash any of these with PC Odin and you're rooted. I suggest you flash the European Open or UK version of XXLC1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
If you want to get CWM Recovery as well you need to flash the CF-Kernel for the version of the rom you flashed. So if you flashed XXLC1 you need the CF-Kernel for version LC1.
Scroll to the bottom of this post and download the file for the correct version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18978158&postcount=1
Extract that file, double click the alread-rooted.bat file and it will push all the necessary files to the Note. Once it's done your phone will reboot and you can use CWM Recovery (hold power+home+volume up untill Samsung logo pops up) to flash any rom you like.

bioweb said:
There's a thread in the dev section with pre-rooted firmwares. You can flash any of these with PC Odin and you're rooted. I suggest you flash the European Open or UK version of XXLC1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
If you want to get CWM Recovery as well you need to flash the CF-Kernel for the version of the rom you flashed. So if you flashed XXLC1 you need the CF-Kernel for version LC1.
Scroll to the bottom of this post and download the file for the correct version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18978158&postcount=1
Extract that file, double click the alread-rooted.bat file and it will push all the necessary files to the Note. Once it's done your phone will reboot and you can use CWM Recovery (hold power+home+volume up untill Samsung logo pops up) to flash any rom you like.
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Explained like a pro, Thank you very much. Any GB ROM you would recommend? Preferably with Stock Android although I'm guessing you can't use the S Pen apps? Might stick to Stock Touchwiz ROM although I hate it. Any kernel to recommend with a Stock ROM? Thanks for your help.

All the custom GB roms fully support the s-pen because they're all based on official Samsung firmwares, I'm not aware of any custom rom with stock Android UI at the moment. You can always use a custom launcher to at least get rid of TouchWiz. I'm using CheckRomHD V6 and installed NemusLauncher at the moment and I like it a lot. RocketRom V23 is a very nice rom as well though it's a bit of a hassle to flash as you first need to flash V22, do a wipe and then flash V23.
You can even combine custom roms and custom kernels. If you want to be able to overclock as well you can flash for example CheckRom and then flash the AbyssNote 4.2 or FM Kernel 2.0 in CWM Recovery. Or if you go for speed and good battery life you can flash SpeedMod Kernel 2-11.
Basically it's all up to you. Read the threads about the custom roms, choose a few with features you like and just try them for a while. Just keep in mind that there is a slight chance you end up in a boot loop (usually solved by doing a data/cache/Dalvik wipe in recovery) or soft-bricking and you have to start all over by flashing a pre-rooted kernel and CF-Root again, but this applies to any custom rom on any phone.

You said them firmwares are pre-rooted but on the thread it say's they are not directly rootable. ???

Oh, haha, sorry man, posted the wrong link. Here's the right one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025

I am using an ICS ROM.. No bricking here.
sent from a 96gb N7000

bioweb said:
Oh, haha, sorry man, posted the wrong link. Here's the right one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
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Thank you, now I can sleep easy! Can't wait to get my hands on it lol. Am definitely trying that ROM you mentioned. Thanks for all your help.

pachi72 said:
I am using an ICS ROM.. No bricking here.
sent from a 96gb N7000
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Don't wanna take the risk. I will just wait it out for a bit.

benrees21 said:
Thank you, now I can sleep easy! Can't wait to get my hands on it lol. Am definitely trying that ROM you mentioned. Thanks for all your help.
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No problem at all mate, welcome to the wonderful world of the Note

So much positivity on this thread... Awesome. Btw I recommend official cm9..It's safe and won't brick your device.. And is amazing. Slap reloaded cm9 on top and you're golden.
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as long you have international note, you can use any roms

octavian90 said:
So much positivity on this thread... Awesome. Btw I recommend official cm9..It's safe and won't brick your device.. And is amazing. Slap reloaded cm9 on top and you're golden.
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Where is this ROM? Sounds good. Any Kernel you recommend with it or just the standard one that's with it? Can you OC with normal kernel?

benrees21 said:
Would like stock Android if possible.
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Does this mean that you want all the stuff that comes initially with your Note?
If yes, then CM9 probably is not the right thing for you. It is devoid of all the
Samsung crapware, plus you don't get native S-Pen Samsung support. This
means no SMemo and similar stuff; you have to use different apps from the
Market instead.
OTOH, if you want a lean, smooth and fast Rom, and are not afraid to do some
tinkering, then CM9 would be ideal for you.
benrees21 said:
Where is this ROM? Sounds good. Any Kernel you recommend with it or just the standard one that's with it? Can you OC with normal kernel?
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1. CM9 is here.
2. No optional kernels for now, because it contains the only safe ICS kernel ATM
3. No OC either, but you won't be needing it - the kernel is very fast as it is. In
fact, I keep mine at 1.2Ghz. It feels just as quick, and it's somewhat easier on
the battery.

Ok, I flashed a stock GB ROM through odin and I have run the bat file and installed the CF kernel and CWM. How do I flash CM9 and where do I find Reloaded CM9? Thanks you lovely people

Aw, our little boy took his first steps

bioweb said:
Aw, our little boy took his first steps
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Hahaha. Just need to find this Reloaded CM9 and I'm done.

All done. Was too easy lol. I'm just formatting my SD card to put all my music on, Anyone know of a good place for some Galaxy Note sized HD wallpapers? Thanks.

benrees21 said:
All done. Was too easy lol. I'm just formatting my SD card to put all my music on, Anyone know of a good place for some Galaxy Note sized HD wallpapers? Thanks.
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Go to Play (or Market) and search for PicSpeed app, you won't be disappointed.

chasmodo said:
Go to Play (or Market) and search for PicSpeed app, you won't be disappointed.
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Love it. Thanks. When is the official ICS supposed to be released?
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Which rom should I use for first flash?

I'm looking to root my phone.
I read a lot on xda and I found a lot of interesting information.
But right now I don't know which kernel/rom combination to use.
I've looked around and I don't really like the feel of ICS. I prefer GB.
So what now?
custom kernel and stock rom?
darky rom?
cm7?
Thank you!

have you root your phone?
what firmware you using now?
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awandroid89 said:
have you root your phone?
what firmware you using now?
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No I didn't root it yet.
Stock Bell UGKG3 firmware from kies.

mathieums said:
No I didn't root it yet.
Stock Bell UGKG3 firmware from kies.
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If u want ics go dark Knight, they got good support
If you like my posts hit thanks

mathieums said:
I'm looking to root my phone.
I read a lot on xda and I found a lot of interesting information.
But right now I don't know which kernel/rom combination to use.
I've looked around and I don't really like the feel of ICS. I prefer GB.
So what now?
custom kernel and stock rom?
darky rom?
cm7?
Thank you!
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Darky Rom is a good place to start for your first custom rom flash.
All you need to do is reboot to download mode.
Connect your phone to your PC
Open Odin
Install an RE version of Darky Rom
If you do want to try ICS Slim Rom is very nice and i have been running it here for a few weeks with no issues

JaY_III said:
Darky Rom is a good place to start for your first custom rom flash.
All you need to do is reboot to download mode.
Connect your phone to your PC
Open Odin
Install an RE version of Darky Rom
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+1 :thumbup:
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im using dark knight rom with the devil kernel and is really good and quick. its also really easy to install for a beginner through cwm so give it a try

i have problem on dark knight v5.5
im gettin sd card scanning error
heres my question please reply my question
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25736760#post25736760

I'll post a link to a fool proof way of getting ur phone back, then just root and flash again, It was just a bad flash. It happens to the bestowed for us every now and again
If you like my posts hit thanks

Nevermind here the whole post
Heres the links for how to root gingerbread 2.3.3 jvk
Download JVK http://www.multiupload.nl/1DFDXTO27I and extract it.
Go to this page for a guide on how to install http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-t...d-2-3-3-rom-on-samsung-galaxy-s-instructions/
Download odin http://www.multiupload.nl/VRM4PMTM10 ignore the pit files
Install the rom
To root it use this guide http://www.theandroidsoul.com/rooting-xxjvk-android-2-3-3-rom-for-galaxy-s/
and download this file http://www.mediafire.com/?925zdf1j73nx94n
I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE.
If you like my posts hit thanks

For ics this is a good thread of bench marks for the various roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23793688
Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the benchmark thread.
Does CM9 have swype?
or which rom does have it?

For swype just search for swype beta and you can install on any rom. I've tried a lot of the ics roms (cm9, weui, aokp, cna, team icsgs, dark night, slim ics). My favourite was Team ICSSGS. Unfortunately this has not been updated in a while so currently on slim ics which is fast becoming my favourite.
If you havn't flashed ics before i recomend either following ics for dummies or ics333 installation thread in the general section of the sgs forum. Once you've got an ics rom and basics then it is easy to update to slim or any other rom you choose.
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Recommend：Shadow0-Rom-v2.0.1G-The-pendulum

Pls help,Can't get into any recovery at all

Hi everyone
I have just gotten a Samsung galaxy mini. I rooted it and unlocked it okay.
But then I wanted to flash rom and stuff, so I downloaded Odin, and flashed cwm, but... When Odin says pass, it press home + power and the Samsung screen flashed twice and sticks.
But the strangest thing is that it can still boot into android sometimes.
I am on android 2.2.1
iBook anybody can help as it is worrying me a lot

before flashing rom or CWM you will need to upgrade to gingerbread either through odin or Kies
and then flash cwm and after that flash rom with cwm

Thanks for the reply
I can't seem to upgrade via kies, can you provide a link that contains stock Roms for my samsung that can be upgraded via Odin.
Is there any chance of bricking at all?
Do you need any other info?
Thanks

Theandroidkid123 said:
Thanks for the reply
I can't seem to upgrade via kies, can you provide a link that contains stock Roms for my samsung that can be upgraded via Odin.
Is there any chance of bricking at all?
Do you need any other info?
Thanks
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Look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551586
I did the same today = via ODIN flashed GB 2.3.6 then CWM (you can find latest in the Android development section too) and now there is CM7.

fisik said:
Look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551586
I did the same today = via ODIN flashed GB 2.3.6 then CWM (you can find latest in the Android development section too) and now there is CM7.
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Did you flash 2.3.6 from froyo?

Theandroidkid123 said:
Did you flash 2.3.6 from froyo?
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Yes, originaly there was Froyo. After flashing to GB, CWM started to work. Before there was only black screen when I pressed HOME+POWER

Theandroidkid123 said:
Did you flash 2.3.6 from froyo?
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Hooray, i got ginger bread, now, the bit where everything went pear shaped last time,
How do i get the right custom recovery, without the worry of it magically dissapearing again?
Would be quite grateful if someone would post a link to a recovery and method that i could follow
many thanks

fisik said:
Yes, originaly there was Froyo. After flashing to GB, CWM started to work. Before there was only black screen when I pressed HOME+POWER
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Yeah , same here, what file did you use to flash recovery? that information would be greatly appriciated
many thanks

here is a perfect tut and version of cwm
http://yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2011/09/installing-clock-work-mod-recovery-in.html

dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
here is a perfect tut and version of cwm
http://yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2011/09/installing-clock-work-mod-recovery-in.html
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This method worked like a charm, thanks a lot

Now i have another problem,
I lost my root access in the process of upgrading to gingerbread ( ive only just realised)
i tried this method that is in the link using cwm, but unfortuntantly i didnt work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24332130&postcount=82
Can somebody give me an idea on how to root my phone, again, as i would like to put cyanogen mod 7 onto it
thanks
(sorry if im being annoying)

just flash any custom rom now, you don't need root for that and most of custom roms are pre-rooted

yackovsky said:
just flash any custom rom now, you don't need root for that and most of custom roms are pre-rooted
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Is cyanogenmod 7 a pre-rooted rom?
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Theandroidkid123 said:
Is cyanogenmod 7 a pre-rooted rom?
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Yes, there's maybe 2 ROMs that are not rooted, and they're pretty much outdated

yackovsky said:
Yes, there's maybe 2 ROMs that are not rooted, and they're pretty much outdated
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That's good news then, I have gotten cm7 on my mini perfectly now.
Is there any roms that anybody could recommend for the mini?
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the best is cm7
most compatible, performance and feature rich

dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
the best is cm7
most compatible, performance and feature rich
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Okay thanks so much for your help once again, I really appriciate it
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[Q] [ Need HELP ] .. Not Kernel Panic .. Upload Mode

Dear all XDA Developers
i have samsung galaxy note n7000, after we got the official JB update the device went to be so slow, so i choosed to downgrade it to ICS and i download the sogtware image from (www.samsung-updates.com) as i told it should be official software images.
and i downloaded the ODIN v3.09 for pc, connect the phone and install, it fiinished successfully, AFTER that i start to got the error, the phone shutdown suddenley and got the screen said "RST_STAT 0x2000000 User Fault, not kernel panic, upload mode"
i tried to install again and still have the same error the it is random no specific time, then i download and install the Philz and wipe the phone as for install a new ROM and install the same image then got the same error after two days.
my request is how to solve this problem and where to download an official ICS for my GT-N7000
i hope to find the solution here in XDA developers
best regards

No one can help??!!!!

Is this issue so difficult and there is no solution or any idea about solving it??

It depends on how you choose. Going your path back to official ics could be problematic. So i would just go forward install a custom jb rom such as Aryamod then the problem is solved and u will have a beautiful and fast rom. Done.
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Also, stock ics is known to brick phones.

as i got the official JB via update the device is too slow, so would that problem solved when installing a custom rom? and which rom should i choose? and the problem now is with the device hardware? or just the ics??
as i searched before it on the internet i found that this is a GPS problem!! how can i check that please??

Saqar said:
as i got the official JB via update the device is too slow, so would that problem solved when installing a custom rom? and which rom should i choose? and the problem now is with the device hardware? or just the ics??
as i searched before it on the internet i found that this is a GPS problem!! how can i check that please??
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Did you read my post at all? It has got most of the answers. Trying to flash a custom jb using Philz kernel you already have is quite easy
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Saqar said:
as i got the official JB via update the device is too slow, so would that problem solved when installing a custom rom? and which rom should i choose? and the problem now is with the device hardware? or just the ics??
as i searched before it on the internet i found that this is a GPS problem!! how can i check that please??
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1stly, After getting JB update from OTA, it's recommended to do a factory wipe in stock recovery (This is what Samsung CS told me). I tried and it works (at the expense of having all my data n apps gone).
2nd, Like @forest1971 says, there's many good custom Roms And you can choose per your liking. I strongly oppose going back to ICS as of the brick bug threat. If you really want to downgrade, might as well go for GB.
3rd, WHAT is the point of our good Dev's spending their precious time and cracking their heads to come up with a custom rom IF they are not BETTER than Stock roms?

forest1971 said:
Did you read my post at all? It has got most of the answers. Trying to flash a custom jb using Philz kernel you already have is quite easy
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sorry about bothering you all, now i am trying to install the Aryamod rom and i will post here after i finish installing and testing it
thanks alot
best regards

Saqar said:
sorry about bothering you all, now i am trying to install the Aryamod rom and i will post here after i finish installing and testing it
thanks alot
best regards
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Please read full installation guide procedures to avoid error. Good Luck

forest1971 said:
Did you read my post at all? It has got most of the answers. Trying to flash a custom jb using Philz kernel you already have is quite easy
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Jackwu696 said:
1stly, After getting JB update from OTA, it's recommended to do a factory wipe in stock recovery (This is what Samsung CS told me). I tried and it works (at the expense of having all my data n apps gone).
2nd, Like @forest1971 says, there's many good custom Roms And you can choose per your liking. I strongly oppose going back to ICS as of the brick bug threat. If you really want to downgrade, might as well go for GB.
3rd, WHAT is the point of our good Dev's spending their precious time and cracking their heads to come up with a custom rom IF they are not BETTER than Stock roms?
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thanks alot i will try now to install a custom rom

i just installed the Aryamod rom according to the installation guides and i test it, the stock ICS is more faster, is there anyway that i can install the stock ICS and avoiding problems?
just reinstalled it via Odin 3 PC
and i will back after test
if there is any idea please inform me
best regards

Saqar said:
i just installed the Aryamod rom according to the installation guides and i test it, the stock ICS is more faster, is there anyway that i can install the stock ICS and avoiding problems?
just reinstalled it via Odin 3 PC
and i will back after test
if there is any idea please inform me
best regards
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Installing through odin is the best method for flashing stock rom. You have done it right. Just remember NEVER to do a factory reset anywhere with ICS. Not even in recovery
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