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How to flash official ICS ??

How to flash the official ICS im from INDIA i want to flash ICS released by sammobile. .
Please guide me how to flash my note is running cm9

Keep cm9
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I feel sorry for you moderator. But i told you so. When real ics comes noone is going to use your sticky thread. Good luck deleting al those ussles threads that are made before reading one thread that will help.

srinivas07 said:
How to flash the official ICS im from INDIA i want to flash ICS released by sammobile. .
Please guide me how to flash my note is running cm9
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Iniya maalai vanakkam .(gud eve).Use mobile odin to flash it and you should be fine.but remember revert back to stock gb and flash it.donot flash over any custom ics especially if you are in those chinese leak...by the way robbie at darkyrom had already deodexed it and we expect the first custom ics rom for N7000 in an hour or so

vijai2011 said:
Iniya maalai vanakkam .(gud eve).Use mobile odin to flash it and you should be fine.but remember revert back to stock gb and flash it.donot flash over any custom ics especially if you are in those chinese leak...by the way robbie at darkyrom had already deodexed it and we expect the first custom ics rom for N7000 in an hour or so
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hey i have the Chrack ROm v18 XXLC1. and of course my phone is rooted. can i just upgrade to this rom using Odin or will i also have to go back to some stock rom and then flash this rom. can u pls pls tell me i will be greatful to u for ur help

aami.aami said:
hey i have the Chrack ROm v18 XXLC1. and of course my phone is rooted. can i just upgrade to this rom using Odin or will i also have to go back to some stock rom and then flash this rom. can u pls pls tell me i will be greatful to u for ur help
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Replied to your PM

custom ics u mean tw based?
vijai2011 said:
Iniya maalai vanakkam .(gud eve).Use mobile odin to flash it and you should be fine.but remember revert back to stock gb and flash it.donot flash over any custom ics especially if you are in those chinese leak...by the way robbie at darkyrom had already deodexed it and we expect the first custom ics rom for N7000 in an hour or so
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th rom ur talking abt is tw based? vl it hv premium suite apps?

What I recommend, based on what I did:
- Download the leaked German official ROM (about 600-700Mb), .tar.md5 file and put into your phone's sd-card.
- Install Mobile Odin Pro from Play Store (need to pay. there's free version too, but I suggest you pay for Pro, safer).
- In M. Odin, open the .tar.md5 file, and press flash. (if you don't mind wiping, best to also check the wipe options).
I didn't wipe, and then it couldn't boot.
So I booted into recovery, and wiped data/factory reset and cache, then it booted fine.
Still had root.
Then I installed CF-Kernel. Go to the Dev thread and scroll down till you see the GT...LPY version and download that zip. Unzip to take out the .tar file, copy to sd-card.
Use Mobile Odin to open it, and then flash. It will flash the kernel, and then you will have ClockworkMod recovery so that you can backup/restore ROMs again.
(Note: You can actually do the above in one single step, but opening the CF kernel file after you open the ICS file, so that everything else points to the ICS file except the kernel points to CF Kernel.)
Hit the THANKS button if this helps any of you!

We're seeing tons of same question today..
Here's my instructions for stock ICS (no root, no Mobile Odin Pro required, no money required):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25947847&postcount=4

hp79 said:
We're seeing tons of same question today..
Here's my instructions for stock ICS (no root, no Mobile Odin Pro required, no money required):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25947847&postcount=4
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emmm it is suitable if you have gb on your phone, if you have ics repacked rom, you will get brick

EdgaBimbam said:
emmm it is suitable if you have gb on your phone, if you have ics repacked rom, you will get brick
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Really? I thought PC Odin will completely overwrite everything using the stock image.

[Q] is is possible to downgrade via pc odin after ics ota official install?

from 4.0.3 to 2.3.6??

Yes, but after you need to do factory reset and wipe cache in order to eliminate leftover stuff as most gb are nonwipe.
You can do this from recovery.
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u mean factory reset after flashing? (sory if noob ques)
nd if i root official ics stock ? vl i loose data

Thats ok, I had some unclear typos.
Best to flash GB and do all the factory resetting and wiping from there. Cause ICS is not save to do that.
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You can follow regular install guide from dr ketan in sticky section of developer thread
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baz77 said:
Yes, but after you need to do factory reset and wipe cache in order to eliminate leftover stuff as most gb are nonwipe.
You can do this from recovery.
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When reverting frm stock ICS to stock GB, is it right if I am seeing the ICS recovery after flashing a GB ROM via Odin PC?

mushi84 said:
When reverting frm stock ICS to stock GB, is it right if I am seeing the ICS recovery after flashing a GB ROM via Odin PC?
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u shldnt b seeing the ICS Recovery actually...
if u flash to a rooted GB rom,the recovery will follow the GB...shldnt b ICS

baz77 said:
Thats ok, I had some unclear typos.
Best to flash GB and do all the factory resetting and wiping from there. Cause ICS is not save to do that.
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is it SAFE if i update to stock ics....n follow dr.ketans guide to root stock ics ???

which is the best GB ROM which satisfied you till now ?
And ya, do you believe that it is better to switch to a GB than sitting over a normally running but XXLPY ICS ROM?

in not yet rooted nor updated to ics
im on stock gb

chillteddy said:
is it SAFE if i update to stock ics....n follow dr.ketans guide to root stock ics ???
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Yes throught pc odin it is, dr ketan has good threads on that
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Is it safe?
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Doing a factory reset in ics could trigger the emmc bug and brick your note. I strongly recommend to read carefully some threads about this.

so tht means even if i hv a rom based on ics eg. alliamce rom thera a chance of bricking while factory reset? (sorie if noob question)
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chillteddy said:
so tht means even if i hv a rom based on ics eg. alliamce rom thera a chance of bricking while factory reset? (sorie if noob question)
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AllianceRom is testing every bit to see if they cause hardbrick/superbrick.They release roms only if they are safe .I have been using darkyrom a.k.a alliance rom from my sgs days

Read all the threads very carefully in order to choose the right method of returning to GB. It is very important to know exactly what is currently running on your device and what was running before and how you flashed the last rom.
I bricked mine two weeks ago while doing this....coming from official ICS. After a full wipe it was over and out.

Ce said:
Read all the threads very carefully in order to choose the right method of returning to GB. It is very important to know exactly what is currently running on your device and what was running before and how you flashed the last rom.
I bricked mine two weeks ago while doing this....coming from official ICS. After a full wipe it was over and out.
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May your note rest in peace.
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I think the safest method to going back if anything not works properly is:
1. Going back to GB:
Flash thru pc odin ** Look for the thread: STOCK ODEX PRE ROOTED ROMs and Flash: 3*Files Wipe N7000XXLC1_N7000OXALC1 Open Europe (02/03/2012). (here you will be fine all OK in 2.3.6)
then look for the thread of dr. ketan to get more info on how to install: [STOCK ROMS] N7000 All stock ROMs + install + Root guide All at 1place,Latest ICS LP9 T
After that:
2. Install ics N7000XXLPY_N7000OXALPY_N7000XXLPT_HOME.tar.md5 via mobile odin
3. reboot
4. flash kernel cf-root lpy via mobile odin
5. wipe cache and dalvyk cache..... Let reboot.
YOU'RE NOW IN STOCK ROM ICS FULL ROOTED AND CWM.

r thr ny chances of th ics bug being sirted out in near future?
is thr ny ics rom or vl thr b in th near future which dosent require abyss kernel or cf root kernel?
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It will most like need a mmc chip firmware update, not sure if they can do that in a new rom or if at all.
Last news I read was this was already there on the first ICS device, the Nexus, Samsung updated the onboard chips firmware. (source hearsay, I think reliable)
Why samsung would choose to market defective firmware on newer phones is a mystery. Makes the hearsay less likely, but from the crap I have seen in any industry, its not that amazing this happens mwahahahah

Help to downgrade to Gingerbread

Morning,
I've got my GNote running a stock ICS ROM rooted with Dr. Ketan method, temporary CWM.zip / install SUBusybox.
I really want to start experimenting with custom ROMS and such but given the issue with ICS Kernel I want to downgrade to GB, root and have the option to safely mess about without fear of turning the beloved Note onto a paperweight...
I've been reading across this forum a while now and there's a few things I've came across, but I'd like to know the easiest way to revert to GB..
From what I see it need to download PC Odin, a UK GB Stock ROM and install it via Odin.
Anything I'm missing out here? Do I need to flash a safer CF-Root or Abyss kernel first?
Sorry for the questions but this is much different to the HTC Desire I messed with daily without problems..
Thanks,
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to revert to GB its as simple as flashing a GB Firmware in ODIN
Then when you are on GB, Flash a kernel like speedmod, Which will give you CWM + Root too ! Or just root the stock GB kernel, which ever suits you
Then flash away

CJSlim79 said:
Morning,
I've got my GNote running a stock ICS ROM rooted with Dr. Ketan method, temporary CWM.zip / install SUBusybox.
I really want to start experimenting with custom ROMS and such but given the issue with ICS Kernel I want to downgrade to GB, root and have the option to safely mess about without fear of turning the beloved Note onto a paperweight...
I've been reading across this forum a while now and there's a few things I've came across, but I'd like to know the easiest way to revert to GB..
From what I see it need to download PC Odin, a UK GB Stock ROM and install it via Odin.
Anything I'm missing out here? Do I need to flash a safer CF-Root or Abyss kernel first?
Sorry for the questions but this is much different to the HTC Desire I messed with daily without problems..
Thanks,
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I reckon u flash abyss first to do full wipe..and after that u can enter download mode to flash stock gb through pc odin.
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Kinda feel a bit out of my depth here, Given I use the phone for work also I'm reluctant to brick the little son of a *****..
That said, I want to get off of ICS until they (Samsung) sort this issue out
Phone shows Running:
Android: 4.0.3
Baseband: N7000xxLPT
Kernel: 3.0.15-N7000xxLQ2
I have the root i was after, but just wondering if it's worth waiting for a fix from Samsung before i mess about a little more ..
PC Odin seems easy enough - issue is I can only seems to locate a Carphone Warehouse GB UK ROM - Guess this is not full of carrier bloatware?
Damn I'm edgy !

azzledazzle said:
to revert to GB its as simple as flashing a GB Firmware in ODIN
Then when you are on GB, Flash a kernel like speedmod, Which will give you CWM + Root too ! Or just root the stock GB kernel, which ever suits you
Then flash away
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Massive thanks for the online walkthrough - Successfuly back on GB - now to root it and start to play

CJSlim79 said:
Massive thanks for the online walkthrough - Successfuly back on GB - now to root it and start to play
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Hi CJSlim79,
Im facing the same problem as u. is it possible to guide me how to do it for return back to GB? i already downloaded the Odin, but cant find the link to download the GB files. mind to share the link?
fyi, my currently is 4.0.3 speedmod. hope can get back to GB so that no so trouble for my office phone.
thanks in advance.

It's easy enough to do but understandably a little nerve racking at first.
You'll find all you need in Dr. Ketan's Stock ROM thread.. As well as full step by step instructions on how to proceed using ODIN.
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koshinki said:
Hi CJSlim79,
Im facing the same problem as u. is it possible to guide me how to do it for return back to GB? i already downloaded the Odin, but cant find the link to download the GB files. mind to share the link?
fyi, my currently is 4.0.3 speedmod. hope can get back to GB so that no so trouble for my office phone.
thanks in advance.
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Www.sammobile.com

koshinki said:
Hi CJSlim79,
Im facing the same problem as u. is it possible to guide me how to do it for return back to GB? i already downloaded the Odin, but cant find the link to download the GB files. mind to share the link?
fyi, my currently is 4.0.3 speedmod. hope can get back to GB so that no so trouble for my office phone.
thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
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Best JB rom + how do you get there from stock ICS?

Hi,
I'm currently on stock ICS (4.0.4).
My phone has recently started occasionally/randomly restarting itself.
I've read that doing a factory reset or data wipe will result in a brick so was thinking of switching to a custom rom.
What's the best Jelly Bean rom? or isn't there a good stable one?
If not then what's the best stable/usable ICS rom and how do I get there from stock?
I know I need to flash GB via pc odin, but what after that?
There are warnings that say "FLASHING FROM STOCK ICS OR ROMS BASED ON STOCK ICS WILL RESULT IN A BRICK!"
I just wanna be as clear as possible. Would hate to have a brick.
Thanks.

K1LLER HORNET said:
Hi,
I'm currently on stock ICS (4.0.4).
My phone has recently started occasionally/randomly restarting itself.
I've read that doing a factory reset or data wipe will result in a brick so was thinking of switching to a custom rom.
What's the best Jelly Bean rom? or isn't there a good stable one?
If not then what's the best stable/usable ICS rom and how do I get there from stock?
I know I need to flash GB via pc odin, but what after that?
There are warnings that say "FLASHING FROM STOCK ICS OR ROMS BASED ON STOCK ICS WILL RESULT IN A BRICK!"
I just wanna be as clear as possible. Would hate to have a brick.
Thanks.
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JB roms are still in development and not so stable for daily use yet. For flashing custom ICS you do not have to flash GB rom, just flash safe custom ICS kernel and flash custom rom through cwm recovery.
You can also wipe your current rom after flashing safe custom kernel. No need to flash custom rom just because you cannot wipe on stock kernel

For my personal of view, liquid smooth jb v2.0 beta is the best at the moment.
If you on rooted ics. You can flash jb rom thru safe kernel such as cm9 kernel, gb kernel or notecore kernel.
But please read carefully and understand what noted at op and follow the installation method.
Good luck.
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ok I see.
So I need to go from Stock ICS > Safe ICS > Custom ROM
Have you guys got a link to an easy tutorial?
Thanks

K1LLER HORNET said:
Hi,
I'm currently on stock ICS (4.0.4).
My phone has recently started occasionally/randomly restarting itself.
I've read that doing a factory reset or data wipe will result in a brick so was thinking of switching to a custom rom.
What's the best Jelly Bean rom? or isn't there a good stable one?
If not then what's the best stable/usable ICS rom and how do I get there from stock?
I know I need to flash GB via pc odin, but what after that?
There are warnings that say "FLASHING FROM STOCK ICS OR ROMS BASED ON STOCK ICS WILL RESULT IN A BRICK!"
I just wanna be as clear as possible. Would hate to have a brick.
Thanks.
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Never Never Wipe on ICS as stated in op.
Now everybody knows JB is still under development and in preview. So I think you should have to wait for a stable version to enjoy the juice
For ICS you can try Cleanote v5,Kingdroid or RR for better performance and battery life
Here are the links :-
Cleanote v5 ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716088
Rocket Rom ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654838
Kingdroid ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652831
Hope it Helps

K1LLER HORNET said:
ok I see.
So I need to go from Stock ICS > Safe ICS > Custom ROM
Have you guys got a link to an easy tutorial?
Thanks
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Here is the best thread for rooting and flashing custom kernel on Note- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
Once you are rooted and on safe custom kernel you can follow the instructions on your chosen custom rom OP.

In terms of safer installation method. It have too many of opinions around note forum. Some will say flash any rom or nandroid by using abssy 4.2 kernel, some will say not neccesary to use abssy 4.2 kernel with the secure and safe kernel exists such as notecore and speedmod kernel.
Some will advice you must go back gb before flash cm base rom and some will tell you totally bull**** and not neccesary to go back gb before flash cm base rom with secure tw kernel around.
Confuse? For me, all of them have the right opinion and nothing wrong with them. Thats your own smartphone which cost about usd 500. If you scare of something, just follow the long installation method. If you feel lazy to take do such of long intallation step, you can always use the secure kernel to swap in between gb, tw and cm base rom.
But anyway, is your own asset, your own choice. You are the one who will take full responsibility for doing any modification, rooting and flashing. Not anyone else here.
You can always refer dr.ketan advice.
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Thanks everyone.
I will follow all your advice when I'm ready flash the rom. Most likely tomorrow.
I would click the thanks button for you all but I am "limited to 8 thanks per day"
Thanks again.

K1LLER HORNET said:
Thanks everyone.
I will follow all your advice when I'm ready flash the rom. Most likely tomorrow.
I would click the thanks button for you all but I am "limited to 8 thanks per day"
Thanks again.
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Simpler if you are on warranty and you can make use of it and off you don't want to flash or to scared to do a flash then wipe if the phone bricks you can send it on ssc for repair on warranty.
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galaxy note gt7000 stuck in samsung logo then it turns off

guys I need help...
I got a galaxy note gt 7000 with LC1 kernel...brought it from finland and now using it in bangladesh.it worked fine but for some strange reason when I turned it on the samsung galaxy note gt 7000 logo appears but then the display turns black and the phone turns off...in other words it doesn't boot..
I have the android 2.6.X firmwire on it...(no costum rom)...It was rooted thoughI mean I had the stock firmware with the only difference that it was rooted with odin...
right now I can't get the phone to boot but I can get into recovery and odin mode though...
how can I fix this??I already tried searching the forum but I don't know where to start...I hope it isn't bricked...I tried every wipe data option in the recovery mode but it didn't help...
:crying:

Go to this thread and download the pre rooted 2.3.6 from (or non rooted 2.3.6 if you dont ant root)
Follow the guide and reflash everything properly step by step with PC Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
[STOCK ROMS] N7000 All stock ROMs + install + Root guide All at 1place,Latest 4.0.4
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asf58967 said:
Go to this thread and download the pre rooted 2.3.6 from (or non rooted 2.3.6 if you dont ant root)
Follow the guide and reflash everything properly step by step with PC Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
[STOCK ROMS] N7000 All stock ROMs + install + Root guide All at 1place,Latest 4.0.4
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thanks a LOT...I have some stupid question though...
it says "These all are stock ROMs and this can be flashed using PC odin without exclamation mark or raising flash counter. Read installation note at end of list"
my phone gives the exclamation mark when it turns on...does that mean that I can not install these roms??
and also I don't know which country is my phone from...I mean I don't know which exact firmware I should download...all I know is that I have the LC1 kernel, the phone was brought from finland and I am currently using it here in bangladesh...
I am so sorry is just that I don't know where to start and I am panicking right now...

No, it doesn't mean you can't flash them. It just means that if you flash them, they won't raise the flash counter and won't cause the yellow triangle to appear. You can flash them safely. If you still have the yellow triangle after flashing them then use TriangleAway to remove that triangle and reset the flash counter.
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joey_oggie said:
No, it doesn't mean you can't flash them. It just means that if you flash them, they won't raise the flash counter and won't cause the yellow triangle to appear. You can flash them safely. If you still have the yellow triangle after flashing them then use TriangleAway to remove that triangle and reset the flash counter.
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thanks again...it means a lot to me...the firmware I need is for the nordic countries... I need this one N7000XXLC1 N7000OXXLB3 NEE
THE BIGGG PROBLEM IS...that since I am from bangladesh downloading a file that is 550 mb takes at least 18 hours...and the file on this forum is uploaded on hotfile which stops the download after an hour and there is no resume support...
COULD anyone give torrent links or something I really need it...I am desperate...I am not able to download it from hotfile.com :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

PLEASE??:crying:
I am sorry for bugging like these I am panicking...

Wish I could help with something else... I don't know where else together them... private message dr.ketan he may know
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asf58967 said:
Wish I could help with something else... I don't know where else together them... private message dr.ketan he may know
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oki I'll try pm dr ketan...

Just remember you can use any country firmware
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You can also try custom rom that is a small download... then use Mobile Odin to flash stock with ever root after it dls
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As asf58967 said, your best option is to message dr.ketan. He might be able to help you. I would have downloaded it myself and sent it to you directly but unfortunately I don't have ADSL at the moment, I'm using mobile internet.
There's another option though, you can try and download CyanogenMod9. It's only 150MBs.
Either way, good luck!
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asf58967 said:
Just remember you can use any country firmware
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YAs asf58967 said, your best option is to message dr.ketan. He might be able to help you. I would have downloaded it myself and sent it to you directly but unfortunately I don't have ADSL at the moment, I'm using mobile internet.
There's another option though, you can try and download CyanogenMod9. It's only 150MBs.
Either way, good luck!
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really I can use any country's firmware??so what are actually the things I should look out for when downloading a rom??the kernel??I mean what are the precautions I should be aware of before downloading a rom??
how does the cyanogen mod9 works??the thing is I need to flash my note becouse it is stuck in the boot logo...then it turns off without booting properly...is there any risk I should take into account before flashing cyanogen mod9??

No, you won't need stock ROM if you are flashing a custom ROM. Just follow the instructions very carefully. Most important of all is to flash a safe kernel to wipe. NEVER wipe using stock ICS kernel as that will brick your phone (read about emmc bug).
Flashing CM9 works like any other ROM. You download the safe kernel and flash it using Odin PC then boot into recovery to wipe data and cache. Then copy the ROM zip file to your memory card or internal storage and flash it from recovery mode.
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Also you might want to know that you will lose all Touchwiz applications when you flash CM9 like S Memo and S Pen. You can flash it until you get your hands on the stock ROM later so you can use your phone now.
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Yeah and when you get around to it use mobile odin to flash a stock rom
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guys thanks a lot for the replies...
so here is the thing I can flash any rom i want into it right??
but I have to use a safe kernel...my question was can I use any a kernel that's different from the kernel that's on the phone?? (XXLC1)??
oki thanks a lot for the replies...I wil ltry the CMW mod9 way...I don't use s pen or s note anyway...I need the phone to work..
guys another question though...since my phone is stuck in the boot logo then it just turns black(the display of course)
won't this prevent me from flashing cm9 into it??I can still get into recovery mode and download mode...plus mine have a rooted gingerbread stock rom 2.3.6 that is apparently "soft bricked" or needs to be flashed...are there any other option such as cm9??I mean there are a lotta bugs in the CM9...maybe an older costum rom??should I get the safe kernel for cm9 before installing cm9??
thanks a again for all the help...

Nope. You don't need a working phone to flash ROMs and kernels. As long as recovery and download modes are working then you are fine.
Just boot into download mode and flash ANY safe kernel using Odin and then you can wipe data and flash any ROM you want from recovery.
For safe kernels, there are a couple of them. There's Notecore, speed mod and the one included with CM9 (might be speeemod, not sure). Check the forum you will find many of them.
I think you already have a safe kernel though. GB's stock kernel is safe as far as I know. But to be on the safe side, follow the instructions on CM9's site to the letter and you will have a working phone.
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joey_oggie said:
Nope. You don't need a working phone to flash ROMs and kernels. As long as recovery and download modes are working then you are fine.
Just boot into download mode and flash ANY safe kernel using Odin and then you can wipe data and flash any ROM you want from recovery.
For safe kernels, there are a couple of them. There's Notecore, speed mod and the one included with CM9 (might be speeemod, not sure). Check the forum you will find many of them.
I think you already have a safe kernel though. GB's stock kernel is safe as far as I know. But to be on the safe side, follow the instructions on CM9's site to the letter and you will have a working phone.
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THANKS A LOT!!!
are there any other costum rom of gingerbread that works without bugs and is like 150 mb like cm9??I mean I am not albe to download 550 mb at a time right now...
TANKS A LOT FOR THE REPLIES YOU GUYS ARE SAVING MY A*S...I love this forum I'm new but I love the help I am getting thanks much apreciated!!

SPEEDMOD AMD NOTECARE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CM9. if you have speedmod or notecore installed cm9 will NOT boot
you need a non touchwiz kernel
you can download the cm9 kernel from this link... Have the cm9 zip ready to flash on the sdcard and run it. It is safe to wipe without worry about hardbrick omce cm9 kernel is insyalled.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789397
**[JB][ICS][GB] Kernel Repository: New! HydraCore v1 and CM_9.1.0_Stable_Release
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the "[GUIDE] Which Kernels are Safe/Unsafe to Wipe and Flash from" post says GB kernel is safe...I have GB kernel....but the thing is I want to install CriskeloRomNOTE. v7 and in the post it says
"CriskeloRom Note V7 No Wipe
LINK
CriskeloRomNOTE.v7-MD5-5F1906B96CA2380265104AC12D7EEF5C.zip
NOTE CriskeloRom V7
• Rom No Wipe (not erase your data)
• Kernel 4.1 AbyssNote
• Full support for BLN
• New and improved dialpad
• More wallpapers in the stock application
• Repaired, Select Wallpapers
• Jkay v13.5.1 + Spanish
• Improved response when an application
• More things that I remember and all of the previous version"
so basically it says kernel 4.1 abyssnote...does that mean that I have to install such kernel to flash this rom??
also what does "No wipe" means??that if I wipe data before flashing will it brick my phone??
I am sorry i these questions may seem stupid and very bugging I just don't want to take chances before flashing...thanks again for all the help though!!

Abyssnote is a GB based safe kernel. You cam flash that. Abyss is safe to wipe from and so is your stock gb kernel. Just do notwipe if you are on a 4.0 based kernel that is not a safe kernel. All kernels in the post i did above are safe. All gb kernels are safe to wipe in. It just says no wipe because it doesnt require one if going from certain other roms. You shoukd wipe if you choose that rom...
Flash it with pc odin with a wipe... So long as your not on ICS based kernel the wipe itsrlf should not brivk you..
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asf58967 said:
Abyssnote is a GB based safe kernel. You cam flash that. Abyss is safe to wipe from and so is your stock gb kernel. Just do notwipe if you are on a 4.0 based kernel that is not a safe kernel. All kernels in the post i did above are safe. All gb kernels are safe to wipe in. It just says no wipe because it doesnt require one if going from certain other roms. You shoukd wipe if you choose that rom...
Flash it with pc odin with a wipe... So long as your not on ICS based kernel the wipe itsrlf should not brivk you..
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thanks again for the help man...that should def do it..so I just do the data wipe/factory reset before flashing that rom though odin right??good!!