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[Q] its safe or not!???

so i have galaxy note and i have ota, but i havnt instaled it yet, so reading post about kernels and otheres stuff , hardbrick! so question is easy does it safe to update it on ics or not?? i cant understand , one group say its safe other say its not! so what the hell??!!! its just so confusing

OTA is one of the safest (if not the safest) method of flashing.

Updated mine yesterday.....
After ICS update by OTA i have done factory reset/data wipe and catch wipe twice. Once by setting menu with erase everything option and second by recovery option (vol up+home+power)...
Every thing is fine. My note running better than GB now.
Do a factory reset/data wipe in GB than update by OTA.
It's safe...
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ALL ICS OFFICIAL roms are effected with the kernel bug .. if you want to stay in the safe side
stay on Ginger Bread until they release a safe rom

vegetables said:
ALL ICS OFFICIAL roms are effected with the kernel bug .. if you want to stay in the safe side
stay on Ginger Bread until they release a safe rom
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We might never know if/when they release a safe rom since samsung never gives any change log.
So what do we do ? Wait for ever ? Take the plunge ? Pray ?
I think it's down to that: either you can have it repaired under warrenty and then you just do it, or you got the phone on the grey market and you're stuck on GB for ever.
Then there is a third choice for everybody: flash CM9 from GB.
Stock Android 4.0.4 on your note without risk: how about that ?

Latoc said:
We might never know if/when they release a safe rom since samsung never gives any change log.
So what do we do ? Wait for ever ? Take the plunge ? Pray ?
I think it's down to that: either you can have it repaired under warrenty and then you just do it, or you got the phone on the grey market and you're stuck on GB for ever.
Then there is a third choice for everybody: flash CM9 from GB.
Stock Android 4.0.4 on your note without risk: how about that ?
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I am sure we will have more safe kernels soon I know entropy has one "DAFUQ" and is working on fixing the bugs

yeah, is it safe?

Latoc said:
We might never know if/when they release a safe rom since samsung never gives any change log.
So what do we do ? Wait for ever ? Take the plunge ? Pray ?
I think it's down to that: either you can have it repaired under warrenty and then you just do it, or you got the phone on the grey market and you're stuck on GB for ever.
Then there is a third choice for everybody: flash CM9 from GB.
Stock Android 4.0.4 on your note without risk: how about that ?
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first .. how to know when a safe rom is released .. we got big developers that can know .. have u ever heared about Chainfire ? maybe Entropy ?
second .. about the third choise u wrote flash CM9 ? and lose the main feature of the note which is the spen ? lol .. maybe its not that important for u but that doesnt mean its the same for the others
third .. yea u can pray .. that would help
copperdawgnc said:
I am sure we will have more safe kernels soon I know entropy has one "DAFUQ" and is working on fixing the bugs
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+1
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Originally Posted by copperdawgnc
I am sure we will have more safe kernels soon I know entropy has one "DAFUQ" and is working on fixing the bugs
vegetables said:
+1
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Entropy actually updated the kernel yesterday. I will try with a stock rom tomorrow.

copperdawgnc said:
Originally Posted by copperdawgnc
I am sure we will have more safe kernels soon I know entropy has one "DAFUQ" and is working on fixing the bugs
Entropy actually updated the kernel yesterday. I will try with a stock rom tomorrow.
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good news ! so there is no wipe issue now ?
if yes .. could u tell me how to flash it safely and which ICS rom to use ?
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GotBrickBug Warning - Any Advice ?

Hello all
I have installed the 'got brickbug' app onto my 'note' today and it comes back with the message:
eMMC chip
type:VYL00M
CID:15010056594c30304d19bf535e873f5d
Revision: 0x19
Verdict:
DANGER ! This eMMC chip is *KNOWN* to have the brick bug !
I haven't rooted it or flashed another ROM onto it and quite frankly I'm not sure what to do?
Do I need to send it back to Samsung or how do I change the status of the eMMC chip to *SAFE* ?
What limitations are there with this Galaxy Note I have?
Can I do a 'factory reset' of the original stock rom thats installed by manufacturer?
Can I flash a custom ROM?
Can I root?
I don't want to brick it and have to send it back and wait weeks for it to be returned.
Thanks for reading.

Dont worry too much youre note is no different than the majority.
Advise not to factory reset on stock rom
Follow dr kretans root method for ics using pc odin. And once on safe kernel the risk is reduced so custom roms are ok.
You cant change the status yet as there is no fix
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That info definitely warranted a new thread here .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633938

So basically If I went to 'recovery mode' and chose 'wipe factory data / reset' ?
That simple basic task could brick the phone?
Unreal !

tsam19 said:
So basically If I went to 'recovery mode' and chose 'wipe factory data / reset' ?
That simple basic task could brick the phone?
Unreal !
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I had 0*19 which is danger same like you .but as long as you on safe kennel ( notecore or speed mod ) then you should be fine for wipe,reset,flash...etc....:victory:

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every note on the market has that
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The 0019 chip is pretty much in 90%.of devices, there's no cure as yet only prevention. Just don't wipe or restore nandroid under unsafe ics kernels as mentioned above.
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So from what I understand is, that the factory original stock rom with the original embedded kernel plays a part in the bricking process, should it happen ?
To avoid that, flash with a 'safe' kernel:
(speedmod-kernel-n7000-ics-k3-11-Odin)
notecore kernel from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863&highlight=notecore
What about the kernel from this link:
http://www.androidauthority.com/gal...cs-cyanogenmod-9-cm9-official-nightly-107611/
(hardcore-speedmod-ics-recovery-n7000)
Is the 'CWM'.zip safe to use from this link ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716088
http://d-h.st/AL7
Thanks :good:

nope cwm.zip is not safe.
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Ok got that!
But all the kernels I mention are SAFE ??

[Q] From CleaNote to Crash Rom... or another one

Hi friends,
I'm a new GNote owner with CleaNote rom and Hydracore kernel installed.
I've heard that CleaNote will be discontinued and I'm seraching for a new Long Time Support (Yes I use Linux desktop computer ) rom.
I've selected Crash Rom, Criskelo and Rocket Rom. I don't know witch one to choose but I'm CF-Root oriented. Last thing, I'm not interested by GApps (various hubs and co) but I need Radio FM and I want to flash with CWM only (no Odin).
I've two questions :
- In your opinion, what of theese rom do have I to choose ? (or what else)
- I've seen in Crash install procedure that I have to flash Abyss kernel first. Is it a no-discuss option or can I do the install with a safe kernel like my Hydracore ?
Thank you for your help.

I like criskelo vry much.stock oriented and available wd cf foot.
See abyss kernel is for safe and thats help custom roms in flashing.
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shivg86 said:
I like criskelo vry much.stock oriented and available wd cf foot.
See abyss kernel is for safe and thats help custom roms in flashing.
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Namaste aur daniyeval Shiv,
Abyss is for safe. That means than I can use any safe kernel ?

See dont use stock kernels on ics.and every custom dev kept its rom safe for flashing.
Hit thanks........NAMASTE
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I know ICS stock kernel is a GNote killer . Yhat's why I've immediately flashed Hydracore.
Any other opinions about all these roms ?

jipecar said:
Hi friends,
I'm a new GNote owner with CleaNote rom and Hydracore kernel installed.
I've heard that CleaNote will be discontinued and I'm seraching for a new Long Time Support (Yes I use Linux desktop computer ) rom.
I've selected Crash Rom, Criskelo and Rocket Rom. I don't know witch one to choose but I'm CF-Root oriented. Last thing, I'm not interested by GApps (various hubs and co) but I need Radio FM and I want to flash with CWM only (no Odin).
I've two questions :
- In your opinion, what of theese rom do have I to choose ? (or what else)
- I've seen in Crash install procedure that I have to flash Abyss kernel first. Is it a no-discuss option or can I do the install with a safe kernel like my Hydracore ?
Thank you for your help.
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Hydracore is safe to flash any rom so no need to use abyss kennel ( abyss for flashing new rom only ),just follow op instruction but ignore abyss thing.
Phil kennel is like cf root but triple safe and both battery friendly ( can find in original dev) , hydracore is more performance and tripple safe too.Your choice
Criskelo discontinuous support his rom. Every rom are good , try out and see which one is fit your taste.

Hi,
You're perfectly clear, as your explainations, Thank you.
I think that I'll test every one for a week each before deciding.
Last question. For install between these roms, do I need to to a reset factory (and say bye to my apps) or can I try a simple dalvik/cache wipe ?

jipecar said:
Hi,
You're perfectly clear, as your explainations, Thank you.
I think that I'll test every one for a week each before deciding.
Last question. For install between these roms, do I need to to a reset factory (and say bye to my apps) or can I try a simple dalvik/cache wipe ?
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Try first without factory reset and if you don't run into force closes---you're good !
If you do.....you have to factory reset.
But you can backup your apps using Titanium Backup and restore all non-system apps(i.e. user apps).I do this regularly...Saves me the trouble of reinstalling that crapload of games !:laugh:

I'll try... I'll try.
But anyway, I've no game on my note except a Klondike....:good:

jipecar said:
Hi,
You're perfectly clear, as your explainations, Thank you.
I think that I'll test every one for a week each before deciding.
Last question. For install between these roms, do I need to to a reset factory (and say bye to my apps) or can I try a simple dalvik/cache wipe ?
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Recommend full wipe on every rom , this will save you alot problem later and take about 30 min to do.. you can use tt back up your app or manually install 1 by 1 take little longer but this method really good.. Enjoy

Ok. Thank you. I'll be a cool and patient guy... and I'll make Titanium Backup hot.
But, for my curiosity, what do I risk with no wipe between : bootloop ? brick ? nuclear explosion ? anything else ?

jipecar said:
Ok. Thank you. I'll be a cool and patient guy... and I'll make Titanium Backup hot.
But, for my curiosity, what do I risk with no wipe between : bootloop ? brick ? nuclear explosion ? anything else ?
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Like i said before , if you on safe kennel ( hydracore , phil) and follow op intrustion you will not throw your note to the wall later....:laugh:
For your question if you dont clean install sometime the note will not work funtionnal.only dirty install when flash same rom or update

Horrible ! You mean I can break my wall with my Note
Ok, I stop my 2 cents jokes.

jipecar said:
Horrible ! You mean I can break my wall with my Note
Ok, I stop my 2 cents jokes.
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If you wish, im just remind make sure follow op intruction before flash new rom and on safe kennel.that all :laugh:

Be sure that i appreciate your warning. Thanks.:good:

jipecar said:
Be sure that i appreciate your warning. Thanks.:good:
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And one thing.. Make a nandroid backup so if you dont like the New rom you can easily turn back to your original rom with all the apps and their setinggi.
It took much time to configure itu one by one.
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Can we format EMMC ?

Hi guys, i'm on Cyanogenmod 4.2.2 on my N7000, and I ask me a question,
Can I format EMMC on the recovery ?
Because my Galaxy Note reboot, has a lot of bug etc.
So, i have format Data, preload, cache system etc, but not EMMC.
Can I format it without brick my Note ?

short answer: yes
reason: because you can and super brick bug was only on ics 4.0.4

KalamiGeek said:
Hi guys, i'm on Cyanogenmod 4.2.2 on my N7000, and I ask me a question,
Can I format EMMC on the recovery ?
Because my Galaxy Note reboot, has a lot of bug etc.
So, i have format Data, preload, cache system etc, but not EMMC.
Can I format it without brick my Note ?
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Yes, you may.
As for what the guy above said, Samsung said they fixed it in jb , buy nobody is brave enough to try.

warfareonly said:
Yes, you may.
As for what the guy above said, Samsung said they fixed it in jb , buy nobody is brave enough to try.
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i tried thrice on jb 4.12 stock no problem

Blackwolf10 said:
i tried thrice on jb 4.12 stock no problem
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And that makes it safe?
It is probable that you may brick on ICS, not 100% guaranteed that it will brick when you wipe. The same may be said for JB too.

warfareonly said:
And that makes it safe?
It is probable that you may brick on ICS, not 100% guaranteed that it will brick when you wipe. The same may be said for JB too.
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the problem was emmc_cap as i remember they removed it in some kernels from 4.0.4 but samsung got rid of it 2 in 4.1.2 completly

Blackwolf10 said:
the problem was emmc_cap as i remember they removed it in some kernels from 4.0.4 but samsung got rid of it 2 in 4.1.2 completly
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They didn't disable the emmc_cap_erase command, they did some other fix. A developer expressed his doubts about that somewhere, I can't seem to find the thread...

warfareonly said:
They didn't disable the emmc_cap_erase command, they did some other fix. A developer expressed his doubts about that somewhere, I can't seem to find the thread...
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i think we are worrying the OP with this kind of talk he wanted to know about cm4.2.2 and we are talking about 4.0.4 and 4.1.2 i know their sources are from 4.1.2 but they are experts with this so i don't think the risk is there so to the OP put ur trust in CM team and me and this guy are not responcible for anything that happens to ur phablet

True. Op is on a cm10.1 kernel which is completely safe for wipes.

[Q] Perform a clean downgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.0.4

Hello there XDA.
First I would like to apologize if this has already been answered. I searched for the past 3 hours but did not find anything that would fully answer my questions.
So I have a Samsung GT-N7000 Galaxy Note running the stock 4.1.2 LT4 ROM (rooted). The device is unbranded and bought from Germany. Because it lags horribly everywhere, I want to get ICS and the old TouchWiz back, so I decided to downgrade to the latest ICS ROM that has TouchWiz 4, and, after searching, I found that it is N7000XXLRK.
These are my questions:
- what do I have to do to fully wipe the phone before I downgrade to N7000XXLRK, therefore completely removing any traces of older ROMs, in order to do a clean install? Do I have to use some option in PC Odin? Maybe wipe some partitions in Recovery (I have installed PhilZ CWM for LT4)? Cache, data, system, or maybe some others, too?
- what partitions are safe to wipe from CWM and what are not?
- what else should I do to ensure that the new ROM works properly?
- is there anything that needs to be backup-ed, aside from apps (I use TitaniumBackup for that) and all files on the sdcard and external_sd partitions?
I mention that before LT4 I had all Stock 2.3 ROMs, all Stock ICS ROMs 2 AllianceROMs and 3 leaked Jelly Bean ROMs.
Thanks in advance.

See friend... this is Easy, I think as you are on xxlt4 u must be running philz, c.o.h or speedmod//??.. if yes, boot to recovery and go to mount and storage option and then format everything... after that.. go to the bootloader, VOLdown+home+Power.. and then directly flash your ICS ROM, this would be a perfect clean install!!!
hit- THanks please

NoteboyTech said:
See friend... this is Easy, I think as you are on xxlt4 u must be running philz, c.o.h or speedmod//??.. if yes, boot to recovery and go to mount and storage option and then format everything... after that.. go to the bootloader, VOLdown+home+Power.. and then directly flash your ICS ROM, this would be a perfect clean install!!!
hit- THanks please
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Hello NoteboyTech.
All right. Thanks for the answer. I will try it. Yes, I am on official XXLT4 with PhilZ CWM, but no custom kernel.
P.S. Have you or anybody else tested this before? I may be a little paranoid but I am afraid not to brick my device, as I have read that some users were unable to use the phone function after formatting /efs or /boot in CWM.

razor_sharp said:
Hello NoteboyTech.
All right. Thanks for the answer. I will try it.
P.S. Have you or anybody else tested this before? I may be a little paranoid but I am afraid not to brick my device. I know that many N7000's got bricked.
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DOn;t worry it aint bricking while doing a flash using odin... btw.. I would advice use speedmod ics kernel... as this may enhance your ics experience..
ohk.. welcome....
hit thanks... is I helped...

NoteboyTech said:
DOn;t worry it aint bricking while doing a flash using odin... btw.. I would advice use speedmod ics kernel... as this may enhance your ics experience..
ohk.. welcome....
hit thanks... is I helped...
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Thanks for the quick answer. I hit thanks

I have 2 more questions: what is the fastest kernel available? Isn't HydraCoreNirvana faster?
What is the most stable kernel? (aside from stock)

razor_sharp said:
I have 2 more questions: what is the fastest kernel available? Isn't HydraCoreNirvana faster?
What is the most stable kernel? (aside from stock)
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I am afraid you wont get answer to that question (these questions are not allowed here). he already told you what he thinks is best, either use that or try them all for yourself from "kernel repository"

treacherous_hawk said:
I am afraid you wont get answer to that question (these questions are not allowed here). he already told you what he thinks is best, either use that or try them all for yourself from "kernel repository"
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All right. I understand. Thanks for the information!

Actually sorry brother,, I went to sleep.. btw like as above you're switching back to ICS so ICS has now only speedmod availaible... but for jelly bean you can have c.o.h kernel... it's smooth as hell!!!

NoteboyTech said:
Actually sorry brother,, I went to sleep.. btw like as above you're switching back to ICS so ICS has now only speedmod availaible... but for jelly bean you can have c.o.h kernel... it's smooth as hell!!!
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No problem bro
Thanks for the good advice. I will try everything on my N7000 as soon I as I have some time. Really glad to have someone as helpful as you around! :highfive: I am just trying to make my old Note keep up with my Note II

It's great you've got a note 2... my note has also started to lag as hell... I am thinking for a motherboard replacement.. to solve my lags.. hehe...