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[Q] How do I flash new kernel

SGS I9000
DARKYROM 10.2 EE XXJVQ with darkcore 2.9.2 kernel..
Hello..
Can someone help me change my kernel.. I have darkcore kernel & want to flash new kernel like semaphore kernel..
What I need to know..!!
1. Do I need to delete current darkcore kernel & if yes how..??
2. Once I have downloaded semaphore kernel file & using odin, will i need to do any— factory reset.. What about wipe cache etc (before or after flash)
..
Would greatly appreciate any help

Rash said:
SGS I9000
DARKYROM 10.2 EE XXJVQ with darkcore 2.9.2 kernel..
Hello..
Can someone help me change my kernel.. I have darkcore kernel & want to flash new kernel like semaphore kernel..
What I need to know..!!
1. Do I need to delete current darkcore kernel & if yes how..??
2. Once I have downloaded semaphore kernel file & using odin, will i need to do any— factory reset.. What about wipe cache etc (before or after flash)
..
Would greatly appreciate any help
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Hi,
No need to delete anything or do factory reset.
Download semaphore kernel and flash it ontop of the current one using ODIN or kernel flasher application that you can download from the Market.
You wont loose any installed application or settings.

No wipes nor factory reset. Just put the new kernel in PDA section of ODIN, plug phone in download mode and start. Two things to be careful: 1-Disable lagfix. 2-Make sure you have downloaded the proper version of Semaphore (for JVQ).

Rash said:
SGS I9000
DARKYROM 10.2 EE XXJVQ with darkcore 2.9.2 kernel..
Hello..
Can someone help me change my kernel.. I have darkcore kernel & want to flash new kernel like semaphore kernel..
What I need to know..!!
1. Do I need to delete current darkcore kernel & if yes how..??
2. Once I have downloaded semaphore kernel file & using odin, will i need to do any— factory reset.. What about wipe cache etc (before or after flash)
..
Would greatly appreciate any help
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Follow the video guide for flashing a kernel
http://www.hdtechvideo.com/?p=27

Thanks I'm clear on flashing kernels..
Where I can find list of gingerbread version modems (I would like to experiment see which modem suits me)

in the android development section of the i9000 forums theres quite a few post regarding modems etc

cabessius said:
No wipes nor factory reset. Just put the new kernel in PDA section of ODIN, plug phone in download mode and start. Two things to be careful: 1-Disable lagfix. 2-Make sure you have downloaded the proper version of Semaphore (for JVQ).
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Hi, i am having the same problem. currently using Zuby's Rom v2.1 (JVT) with GalaxianEE kernel. I wanna change to semaphore kernel, so i just follow the same steps provided above?

Rash said:
Thanks I'm clear on flashing kernels..
Where I can find list of gingerbread version modems (I would like to experiment see which modem suits me)
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Follow this guide

Just to be clear, can you mix kernels with custom roms or are they specific? Would there be any advantage in doing this? Wondering if that would be a fix for an audio (high gain mic recording) issue on my phone.
Thanks

shanipaqman said:
Just to be clear, can you mix kernels with custom roms or are they specific? Would there be any advantage in doing this? Wondering if that would be a fix for an audio (high gain mic recording) issue on my phone.
Thanks
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Yes you can flash different kernels & modems a long as they are compatible with your firmware..

Rash said:
SGS I9000
DARKYROM 10.2 EE XXJVQ with darkcore 2.9.2 kernel..
Hello..
Can someone help me change my kernel.. I have darkcore kernel & want to flash new kernel like semaphore kernel..
What I need to know..!!
1. Do I need to delete current darkcore kernel & if yes how..??
2. Once I have downloaded semaphore kernel file & using odin, will i need to do any— factory reset.. What about wipe cache etc (before or after flash)
..
Would greatly appreciate any help
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You can follow this Guide

anukilimanoor said:
You can follow this Guide
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THANKS..
Sorry erring post to ask..but what is crt animation on android phones..??

Rash said:
THANKS..
Sorry erring post to ask..but what is crt animation on android phones..??
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It is an animation showing when your screen going to turn off. Most of the custom ROM have this feature. You are on Darky 10.2EE right. That ROM have this feature. Enable All animation in Display settings.

You can find the kernel you want on the xda development page and you can flash it either via odin or kernel flasher without wiping anything

dany__ said:
Hi,
No need to delete anything or do factory reset.
Download semaphore kernel and flash it ontop of the current one using ODIN or kernel flasher application that you can download from the Market.
You wont loose any installed application or settings.
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Hi thanks for your help.. I have flashed new roms..
My question how do I flash kernel using sgs kernel flasher application..??
1. I have downloaded semaphore kernel zip file, so can I flesh that zip file using sgs kernel flasher app..??
2. Does it only use zip files that contain zi image file??
3. Can I flash kernel zip file in recovery..??
4. Am I correct tar files to be flashed using odin..??
Lastly disable lagfix before flash..??

Hi thanks for your help.. I have flashed new roms..
My question how do I flash kernel using sgs kernel flasher application..??
1. I have downloaded semaphore kernel zip file, so can I flesh that zip file using sgs kernel flasher app..??
2. Does it only use zip files that contain zi image file??
3. Can I flash kernel zip file in recovery..??
4. Am I correct tar files to be flashed using odin..??
Lastly disable lagfix before flash..??

new kernel
First of all sorry if this is in wrong thread. 2ndly, I have never had this problem before but today when I tried to flash a new kernel something weird went wrong and now when i boot my phone it is super laggy and screen is all messed up. I deleted caches and dalvik cache but it is still doing the same thing. I dont know what I did wrong since I've done this before and I don't think its the kernel since it doesn't seem like anyone else has had this problem. Btw, the new kernel I tried flashing was franko's r133 build. I previously had r130 and no problems but when I went to flash the new one this morning it like totally messed up my screen and whatever else. I'm so confused. Again sorry if this is in wrong spot. Thanks for any help.

CWM installing problem

hey Guys
I'm just wondering is there any way to instal CWM on my rooted galaxy note N7000 without flashing another kernel as I want to back up stock rom and kernel :laugh: ??
I'm using GB 2.3.6
and what Does it mean with zImage ?? :angel:

Eng.Hazem said:
hey Guys
I'm just wondering is there any way to instal CWM on my rooted galaxy note N7000 without flashing another kernel as I want to back up stock rom and kernel :laugh: ??
I'm using GB 2.3.6
and what Does it mean with zImage ?? :angel:
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you cannot flash cwm recovery without flashing kernel, zimage is the kernel itself.
why dont you download your stock firmware and keep it as back up?

jeetu1981 said:
you cannot flash cwm recovery without flashing kernel, zimage is the kernel itself.
why dont you download your stock firmware and keep it as back up?
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+1
For stock ROMs go here

[GUIDE] Which Kernels are Safe/Unsafe to Wipe and Flash from

"Hi. I'm on SpeedMod K3-13 and want to flash CM10. Do I flash AbyssNote 4.2, reboot recovery, wipe and then flash...?"
"How do I flash this? I'm on stock ICS with CF-Root...?"
"I am on ICS Stunner 4.25 and want to flash ParanoidAndroid. What do I have to do...?"
These sort of questions crop up tens of times daily in various GNote threads. This little guide is meant to give you an answer to those and similar questions, so you'll know what to do. It'll also hep you to not get ridiculed by all sorts of cranky characters (myself included) in the fora.
Safe Kernels to Wipe and Flash From
You can go directly into CWMR, do a full wipe and flash new TW- or CM-based Roms (it doesn't matter which ones) according to their instructions. No need to go back to GB, no need to flash some new kernel, no need to reboot recovery. Just boot into CWMR, wipe and flash like you would in the good old GB days - there's nothing to fear.
TW ICS Kernels
1. All NoteCore kernel versions
2. All PhilZ-cwm6 kernels
3. All Franco kernels starting from v4 and newer kernels
4. All SpeedMod kernels starting from v4 and newer
CM9/CM10 Kernels
These are all absolutely safe to wipe and flash from directly. You can flash new TW or CM Roms, it doesn't matter which one. Following Roms are running CM9/CM10 kernels ATM: official CM9/CM10 (obvioulsy), ParanoidAndroid, Asylum ICS and JB, LiquidSmooth, all AOKP Roms, Ganbarou.
HydraCore Universal Kernel
Universal kernel for all TW- and CM-based JB and ICS Rom(developed by g.lewarne of NoteCore fame). It has MMC_CAP_ERASE disabled both in the kernel and CWMR. You can flash any type of Rom directly from its CWMR (full wipe and flash).
GB Kernels
All perfectly safe to wipe/flash from directly. Side note: don't listen to guys who tell you that you need to flash an ICS Rom or kernel before going for JB. They are wrong: you can flash JB Roms directly from GB.
Borderline Case: Safe - Sort of?
CF--Root ICS Kernels - All of Them
These kernels are safe to wipe from, but not totally safe to flash from. This is what Entropy and Jgaviota say about them:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29263870&postcount=490
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29268600&postcount=492
Having this in mind, my advice would be for you to flash one of the safe kernels over CF--Root, reboot recovery, wipe everything and flash away. Although CF--Root has MMC_CAP_ERASE disabled in its recovery, apparently Roms you want to flash from it can brick your phone with bad update-binary.
Unsafe Kernels - Red Alert!
These are just biding their time and waiting for a chance to brick your Note.
1. All leaked ICS kernels - ZCLP1, ZCLP5, ZCLP6, Angelom's Stock ICS kernel and Neobuddy's modified ZCLP kernel (in old Stunner Roms)
2. All stock ICS kernels running in Roms rooted by the infamous CWM.zip method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810954
If your Rom happens to have any of the above, don't panic. Head over to the kernel thread, download any of the safe kernels for Mobile/PC Odin (they are tar files, not zips). Put the safe kernel tar on your PC, fire up PC Odin, hit PDA and select your kernel tar. Put the phone into download mode, connect it to your PC and flash the new kernel via PC Odin. After the flash is done, go into the CWMR, do the wipes and flash any new Rom you fancy.​

Where do I find the kernels?
Q. Where do I find and download all these kernels you're talking about here?
In Kernel Repository thread. Click here to get them.​

This should be sticky,thank you!

Once again Chas, a good guide to refer to.....
could you give your advise about this scenario -- maybe it needs a special mention too
Mobile Odin on Cf root kernel ( this combination)
please refer this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30723213&postcount=483
once in a while we do find ourselves on rooted stock kernel or Cf root kernel and wanting to use Mobile Odin....
thanks

rraaka said:
please refer this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30723213&postcount=483
once in a while we do find ourselves on rooted stock kernel or Cf root kernel and wanting to use Mobile Odin....
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As posted above, I would not advise flashing any new Roms from CF--Root kernel, be it from CWMR or via Mobile Odin.
Drop into CF--Root CWMR, flash a safe kernel (see the OP), reboot recovery and be on your merry way.

Good stuff chasmodo Hope the sticky helps other users out.

Latest speedmod kernel I see is K3-13.....which one is V4 which is safe to flash from?
Is it the same as in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072
Thanks

Rakaan said:
Latest speedmod kernel I see is K3-13.....which one is V4 which is safe to flash from?
Is it the same as in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072
Thanks
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I said v4 and above, which means v4, v5, v6 etc all the way to v13. All of them are safe.

Sorry newbie here. Appreciate the confirmation. Thanks

chasmodo said:
I would not advise flashing any new Roms .... via Mobile Odin...
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From the man himself from somewhere...
Entropy512 said:
Please read before spouting utter and total bull****.
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(Just kidding)
Mobile Odin uses its own safe kernel during its operations. Kernel u are on becomes irrelevant as soon as it boots into its own recovery mode. Or am I the one spouting B/S?
Maybe guys claiming Mobile Odin bricked their devices did wipes on ICS beforehand. Damage already done. Just waiting to freeze next time bad blocks are accessed

shoey63 said:
Mobile Odin uses its own safe kernel during its operations. Kernel u are on becomes irrelevant as soon as it boots into its own recovery mode.
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Yes, we all know that. However Entropy also said on more than one occasion that MO sometimes fails to flash kernels properly, and advised using SetCPU to double check which kernel you are actually on after a MO flash.

Ah yes, the Franco brick. I use Mo to flash stock. (and yes, I check kernel before wiping) PC Odin worries me in case I get BSOD at the wrong time during flash. Got a new SSD for my Pc and its happening a fair bit. (still working on that one)
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

shoey63 said:
Ah yes, the Franco brick. I use Mo to flash stock. (and yes, I check kernel before wiping) PC Odin worries me in case I get BSOD at the wrong time during flash. Got a new SSD for my Pc and its happening a fair bit. (still working on that one)
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Yes, BSOD or micro power outage is always a concern when using PCO. They never happen but one is always frightened.

How about Goku kernel? i think you miss it.

kenshinjar said:
How about Goku kernel? i think you miss it.
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It's a SpeedMod kernel.

So if I get it right?
If anyone is running speedmod v13 and rocket rom v7 u dont need to be afraid of the MMCBUG, and can flash cm9 directly from ICS if rinning Speedmod v4-v13?.
So any kernel with mmc_cap_erase_off isnt able to brick youre device while wiping...
How sure is this? was there any reported bricks from speedmode kernels, or any kernels with mmc-cap-erase-off???
Thanks in advance?
(and yes i did read a lot and Im still confused, i just want to be 100 % sure)
Take care
DonLaDriod

DonLaDroid said:
So if I get it right?
If anyone is running speedmod v13 and rocket rom v7 u dont need to be afraid of the MMCBUG, and can flash cm9 directly from ICS if rinning Speedmod v4-v13?.
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Yes.
DonLaDroid said:
So any kernel with mmc_cap_erase_off isnt able to brick youre device while wiping...
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Yes.
DonLaDroid said:
How sure is this? was there any reported bricks from speedmode kernels, or any kernels with mmc-cap-erase-off???
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There's been no brick reports after flashing from safe kernels.

Thanks for excellent guide: short, clear and exhaustive explanation! :good:

Great idea as usual .Thanks , Mr,Chas..

Thanks
Great thread, Many thanks for put this in place.
How can i move from Custom ICS rom with HydroCore to Assylum CM10 Rom and incase if i need to revert how can i flash GB or ICS stock roms.
Thanks

universal kernel

iam now on jb rom rr version and i want to go back to gb.if i flashed the new hydra version 7 is it safe to go back?

idoguy said:
iam now on jb rom rr version and i want to go back to gb.if i flashed the new hydra version 7 is it safe to go back?
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Yes..Hydracore is safe..you can also flash abyss kernel..

thanks

the phone won't boot if u install hydracore. why do you want to flash a kernel? to go to stock you need to use pc odin.

whay?hydra is a safe kernel am i right?and i want to return to gb and from there to flash a stock ics

idoguy said:
whay?hydra is a safe kernel am i right?and i want to return to gb and from there to flash a stock ics
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Rocketrom comes with philz kernel and it is brickfree..So you can directly flash gb rom using pc odin
Hydracore doesnt work with leaked jb roms

when using pc odin, it doesn't require you to be on a safe kernel

its possible to returen to ics stock from jb? i looked and the guide says that you have to be on gb and from there flash ics

pc odin can flash stock rom on the phone no matter what rom you are on.

are you sure?the guide says the you have to be on gb first,so just to put the tar file in pda?
?

idoguy said:
are you sure?the guide says the you have to be on gb first,so just to put the tar file in pda?
?
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You can flash ics directly from jb..but i guess you will get a bootloop
You can flash a safe kernel,then do a factory reset and it boots up successfully

iam confused ...so now flash the hydra 7 do wipe data and flash from odin?

idoguy said:
iam confused ...so now flash the hydra 7 do wipe data and flash from odin?
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Use PC Odin to flash stock ICS directly. No intermediate steps, like flashing a custom kernel or going back to GB, are needed.
Sent from Nexus 7

chasmodo said:
Use PC Odin to flash stock ICS directly. No intermediate steps, like flashing a custom kernel or going back to GB, are needed.
Sent from Nexus 7
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I guess he gets a bootloop after he flash ics..and he need to flash a safe kernel to do wipes..isnt it??

May be, but that's a step after flashing ics. I don't know why op wants to flash hydracore before using pc odin

too many ideas.i afraid to try it.

there are not many ideas.
All comes to one. Don't confuse yourself
put phone in download mode
connect to pc
open odin and select the rom file in the pda tab
flash
once done, don't do any wipes till you install a safe kernel

[Q] How to update to stock ROM?

I have read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-international-all-things-root/578800-what-emmc-brickbug.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693704
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644364
My question: I have a SGN infected with the eMMC bug, and I want to upgrade it to the latest stock ROM. I know very little about flashing, and I know there are some risks when doing some things. I would like to know if the first link is safe for me, and which ROM I should use of the ones listed there (I live in The Netherlands). Do you guys have any tips or some guides made for the noobs among us?

that 1st link is the safest and best.
download the rom of. your choice. It. doesn't need to be of. your region. although you can check the latest firmware on www.samfirmware.com....
Once downloaded, use pc odin with the downloaded rom tar.md5 file selected in the pda tab. The connect the phone to pc in download mode and press start.
If you are upgrading to ics, then do not do any wipes, first flash a safe kernel...
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

nokiamodeln91 said:
that 1st link is the safest and best.
download the rom of. your choice. It. doesn't need to be of. your region. although you can check the latest firmware on www.samfirmware.com....
Once downloaded, use pc odin with the downloaded rom tar.md5 file selected in the pda tab. The connect the phone to pc in download mode and press start.
If you are upgrading to ics, then do not do any wipes, first flash a safe kernel...
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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by the way what's with nokiamodeln91 username.. hahahahaha.. you are in samsung thread.. hahahahaha.. but nice one man.. great help... keep it

nokiamodeln91 said:
that 1st link is the safest and best.
download the rom of. your choice. It. doesn't need to be of. your region. although you can check the latest firmware on LINK ....
Once downloaded, use pc odin with the downloaded rom tar.md5 file selected in the pda tab. The connect the phone to pc in download mode and press start.
If you are upgrading to ics, then do not do any wipes, first flash a safe kernel...
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Thanks for replying. Good to know that that thread is safe, but what do you mean by flashing a safe kernel? Those terms mean nothing to me.

theres two way to flash ROM. 1 is using PC ODIN and the other one is CWM
Flashing Via PC ODIN .. you need to have two thing.. The Rom You Want to flash and the PC-ODIN software
Flashing Via CWM.. you need two things. You need to root your phone and you need to install CWM.
every rom comes with modem, kernel (the file that govern how to handle your phone cpu), csc... the kernel inside ics is known to have brickbug
theres no need to flash kernel if you are flashing Rom via PC ODIN... Flashing kernel is when you are using CWM....

mistajoe83 said:
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by the way what's with nokiamodeln91 username.. hahahahaha.. you are in samsung thread.. hahahahaha.. but nice one man.. great help... keep it
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tried a few usernames dint work. tried the Samsung too, na.. then nokia to the rescue.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

mistajoe83 said:
theres two way to flash ROM. 1 is using PC ODIN and the other one is CWM
Flashing Via PC ODIN .. you need to have two thing.. The Rom You Want to flash and the PC-ODIN software
Flashing Via CWM.. you need two things. You need to root your phone and you need to install CWM.
every rom comes with modem, kernel (the file that govern how to handle your phone cpu), csc... the kernel inside ics is known to have brickbug
theres no need to flash kernel if you are flashing Rom via PC ODIN... Flashing kernel is when you are using CWM....
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So, I can just flash any ROM using ODIN, and there will be no risk bricking my device?
If I flash a ROM, will I have a fresh install, and will my kernel also change so that I don't have the brickbug anymore?

hiddepolen said:
So, I can just flash any ROM using ODIN, and there will be no risk bricking my device?
If I flash a ROM, will I have a fresh install, and will my kernel also change so that I don't have the brickbug anymore?
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yes you can flash any ROM using ODIN safely without bricking your device.
yes you will have a fresh install. your kernel will change too. as for the brickbug....
If you flash via PC ODIN then everything is stock to what you flashed.the kernel the firmware the csc the modem..all as stock provided....
1.If you flash ICS via PC-ODIN then your kernel also would be stock ics kernel that has brickbug..
Warning :
Don't wipe anything from stock ICS recovery
Don't factory reset/Hard reset on stock ICS.
Don't flash any Wipe version of ICS ROM
let say you want to flash Latest JB Rom but you are on ICS stock.
first thing you need to do is root your device ...install CWM.. Flash safe kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
let say ive rooted... installed CWM with safe kernel...
what i always do is everytime i want to flash new rom whatever rom it is...i flash Speedmod 3-15 (safe kernel) and go to Advance>reboot recovery and flash any rom i want so that im on the safe side without worrying what kernel im on.
2.If you flash GB than your kernel will be GB kernel which is safe to wipe..
if you want to flash custom rom from gb then you root your device and installed CWM and Flash since GB kernel is safe.
but.. let say u flashed ICS and wanted to go back to GB. then you are not safe anymore,,, that is why i always flashed Speedmod kernel 3-15 (safe kernel) and reboot recovery (by going to advance>rebootrecovery) and flashed any rom... that way im always sure that im in safe kernel when flashing Rom

mistajoe83 said:
yes you will have a fresh install. your kernel will change too. as for the brickbug....
If you flash via PC ODIN then everything is stock..If you flash ICS via PC-ODIN then your kernel also would be stock ics kernel that has brickbug.. if you flash GB than your kernel will be GB kernel which is safe to wipe..
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Thanks so much, you are an incredible help. Slowly, I begin to understand everything !

hiddepolen said:
I have read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-international-all-things-root/578800-what-emmc-brickbug.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693704
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644364
My question: I have a SGN infected with the eMMC bug, and I want to upgrade it to the latest stock ROM. I know very little about flashing, and I know there are some risks when doing some things. I would like to know if the first link is safe for me, and which ROM I should use of the ones listed there (I live in The Netherlands). Do you guys have any tips or some guides made for the noobs among us?
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You can download any stock rom you want from searching it on the forum then you can flash it through ODIN using your computer