Hey guys;
Started on Aussie firmware. Flashed to rootable UK GB, but the thing updated to the new ICS, which I know has an unsafe kernel.
I then rooted using dr.ketans method, and I also installed clockworkmod.
Since the kernel was unsafe, I then reflashed the UK rom and tried to skip the ICS update (no luck), but when it installed everything kept FC'ing.
I did NOT perform any recoveries or wipes!
I flashed to a generic, prerooted GB, but everything kept FC'ing. I couldnt access anything. I then flashed back to stock Indian rootable GB, which didnt auto upgrade to ICS. It was fine until I turned the phone off then back on, but now it is doing the same FC thing as the prerooted rom.
So far, I have only used PC Odin (using the single PDA mostly). I also havent performed ANY wipes (I still have all of my contacts and apps from the original Aussie stock). I stuck to Odin because I was told the eMMC bug from my faulty ICS wouldnt be triggered.
I guess the FCing has something to do with not performing a wipe and changing the firmware like 10 times. Unfortunately, I cannot access the *#1234# because the dialler wont work at all.
Bottom line: If I am on stock GB by flashing through Odin, is there still a chance I have an infected kernel? Also, I imagine my best way out of this would be flashing the prerooted ROM and performing a wipe, before moving to something like Paranoid?
Jesus Christ.
Thanks guys,
Vincent.
Edit: Settings is telling me the kernel version is KL3. Guess its safe?
Only official ICS kernels are affected by the emmc bug so unless you are on a LP* rom/kernel you're safe to do a wipe/factory reset. It will most likely solve all your fc problems.
VincentRC said:
Hey guys;
Started on Aussie firmware. Flashed to rootable UK GB, but the thing updated to the new ICS, which I know has an unsafe kernel.
I then rooted using dr.ketans method, and I also installed clockworkmod.
Since the kernel was unsafe, I then reflashed the UK rom and tried to skip the ICS update (no luck), but when it installed everything kept FC'ing.
I did NOT perform any recoveries or wipes!
I flashed to a generic, prerooted GB, but everything kept FC'ing. I couldnt access anything. I then flashed back to stock Indian rootable GB, which didnt auto upgrade to ICS. It was fine until I turned the phone off then back on, but now it is doing the same FC thing as the prerooted rom.
So far, I have only used PC Odin (using the single PDA mostly). I also havent performed ANY wipes (I still have all of my contacts and apps from the original Aussie stock). I stuck to Odin because I was told the eMMC bug from my faulty ICS wouldnt be triggered.
I guess the FCing has something to do with not performing a wipe and changing the firmware like 10 times. Unfortunately, I cannot access the *#1234# because the dialler wont work at all.
Bottom line: If I am on stock GB by flashing through Odin, is there still a chance I have an infected kernel? Also, I imagine my best way out of this would be flashing the prerooted ROM and performing a wipe, before moving to something like Paranoid?
Jesus Christ.
Thanks guys,
Vincent.
Edit: Settings is telling me the kernel version is KL3. Guess its safe?
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As chasmodo said that wiping in gb again and again even your arse it will not bricked your phone. If you use the latest mobile odin there a data wipe you can check before it install a new rom try it.
Probably. Non wipe gb rom, leaving many ics stuff that messes gb up.
Migrating from ics to gb, go search on that
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I am assuming you did clear cache and dalvik cache before installing a new rom, that's OK, just not to format system or do a factory reset if you are using a kernel that suffers the emmc problem...
If you don't clear cache and dalvik cache then you will have fc's...
Hey guys:
Ended up flashing Abyss, wiping everything, then CWMing paranoid. All good now.
You guys are terrific, I guess this can be locked now? Thanks again!!!
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Hi Guys,
sorry for this noobie question but I'm quite new to android.
I've passed hours reading the forum about roms, kernels etc...but there are so much information for my little brain that now I don't know what to do...
So I'm on a GB 2.3.6 XXLC1 stock rom, with Franco's kernel 3.x version and I'd like to install Crisleko's ICS V7 ROM on my device but i'm not able to know how really to install it on the phone...the phone is full rooted. I wouldn't like to brick my note, so here's the reason of my question :
In my case, which is the most efficient way to install this rom ?
Sorry if this question has already been posted, but within all answer, I don't know what to do....
Thanks a lot for yout support.
You can flash the rom also directly from CWM. The reboot into recovery and select : _install zip from sd card _chose zip from sd card _select the criskeloRom zip _click yes ...... Flash it from Cwm i raccomend the Cwm app.from chainfire : _copy the rom to internal sd _start Cwm manager _ chose flash update _select criskelo Rom _click on yes...
I'm also afraid to hardbrick my device, and dude, i bought it 5 days ago lol
I had a Galaxy Nexus and flashed, installed new kernels, rooted, did everything.
I asked few ppl here and they said we should wait till the official ICS comes, it will take 1 or 2 weeks, better than hardbrick my note <3
Not quite because most bricks actually happen because of the stock ICS ROM.
Flash whatever you want, just remember to go from GB and not stock ICS, and remember - never do a factory reset while on stock ICS kernel.
If you need to do a factory reset, just flash a GB kernel, or flash GB stock with Odin, then wipe and flash ICS back.
Also, CM9 highly recommended
Ok guys, thanks a lot for answers. I've tryed to flash this rom and everything worked fine except the fact I'm a noobie and restore with TB Apps and user datas ^^. Now i'll know that user data don't have to be restored !
So I'm came back to my GB rom...
Maybe one more question :
I'll installed a new rom, I think i've understood what to do and what not to do with wipe from ICS roms but after wipe data / factory resest ans dalvik cache, is there a way to have a connection wizard software so a to set everything up because I had no data connection anymore ?
Thank a lot for your support
Hello Pascal-T,
I think I'm in the exact same position as you (except that I'm not rooted yet), but i'm also on GB LC1 and I want to go to Crisleko's ICS V7 ROM !
As I understood, you have directly install Crisleko's ICS V7 ROM on your rooted GB LC1 ? So it's not needed to install an other lower ICS ROM before going to the LQ3 of Criskelo ?
If yes this is great, then I just have to root my GB LC1, do a backup up with TB, and then I can follow Crisleko's ICS V7 ROM topic ? (At the begining I though I should first flash a stock ICM ROM but It seems to be THE THING TO AVOID).
If someone can just confirm these informations, that would be perfect
Thank you !
Well this seems like a perfect place for me to post Ive asked around, And searched a lot, But still cant figure this out. I dont wanna sound like a noob ( I am to the Note )
Ive been flashing and modding for years, Samsungs, HTC's, Sony Ericssons so I know what to do.
The thing is, All the threads I read about the bricking, and how to avoid it, Just keep forever linking me to different threads, and i end up back at the start. I dont have the Note yet (should be arriving any time) Im thinking of Only rooting for now as im not confident enough to flash without errors. But when i do, what i need to do is, Use ODIN to revert to GB (Unless it comes with GB) then:
1, Flash CF-ROOT kernel
2, Flash abyss safe kernel in cwm
3, reboot back into cwm
4, Do a full wipe
5, Install a ROM
Is that right ? I like the look of PA but would like to try a modded stock ROM to start with, So any recommendations ?
TIA
A-D
i own a galaxy note GT-N7000..my first sammy device. i have been waiting for what seems like an eternity for an official update here in SOUTH AFRICA. so i looked around the web for ways of updating safely and easily cause im a noob at this really. well, i found this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxlpy/
but then i also found a warning about flashing this ROM...
my question now is: how can i get ICS without rooting my phone and without bricking it? has the soultion been found to this eMMC bug?
and if i follow instructions on the link provided, will i be prompted to updated when sammy finally gets around to giving me an OTA?
how do i enjoy ICS without worrying about something being slowly corroded in my phone...
help
blacque said:
i own a galaxy note GT-N7000..my first sammy device. i have been waiting for what seems like an eternity for an official update here in SOUTH AFRICA. so i looked around the web for ways of updating safely and easily cause im a noob at this really. well, i found this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxlpy/
but then i also found a warning about flashing this ROM...
my question now is: how can i get ICS without rooting my phone and without bricking it? has the soultion been found to this eMMC bug?
and if i follow instructions on the link provided, will i be prompted to updated when sammy finally gets around to giving me an OTA?
how do i enjoy ICS without worrying about something being slowly corroded in my phone...
help
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If you follow that instructions you will be fine as long after flashing dont factory reset or recovery data wipe. The only solution to be safe is to have safe ics kernel like speedmod k3-3 or franco r3,r4,r5& r6.
jonpaslim said:
If you follow that instructions you will be fine as long after flashing dont factory reset or recovery data wipe. The only solution to be safe is to have safe ics kernel like speedmod k3-3 or franco r3,r4,r5& r6.
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will flashing that kernel mean i will no longer be able to get updates from samsung?
and how do i flash that kernel whilst following the instructions on the link and staying un rooted
blacque said:
will flashing that kernel mean i will no longer be able to get updates from samsung?
and how do i flash that kernel whilst following the instructions on the link and staying rooted...
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Yes you will no longer get an update. You can always use the pc odin to update dont worry.
If you follow those instruction you will loose your root but you can always get rooted if you flash speedmod k3-3.
Sorry, if you follow those instruction you will remain unrooted.
if i flash the xxlpy rom and then after i get ics flash the lc1 gingerbread, will that be fine? will i get to keep ics while running it on the gingerbread firmware?
blacque said:
if i flash the xxlpy rom and then after i get ics flash the lc1 gingerbread, will that be fine? will i get to keep ics while running it on the gingerbread firmware?
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If you flash ics your in ics. If flash gb your in gb. There is no dual boot.
Sorry going to bed. Just follow the instruction you'll be fine. If your not sure, just remain in gb, you will get better batery life compare to ics.
ok thanks...battery life is important...oh well i just thought maybe i could run the ics rom but have a safe firmware...
one more question , kies asks me to update my firmware, will updating to the latest firmware which i assume is lc1 , will updating delete all my game data files?
All stock ics is no wipe, it will not delete your data.
If an update im sure it is ice cream sandwich android, if its not then i dont know its a wipe or no wipe but if its a wipe then it will delete all your data better back it up if i were you.
if its not then i dont know its a wipe or no wipe but if its a wipe then it will delete all your data better back it up if i were you.[/QUOTE said:
How do I back it up...lies does not back apps...and I'm not rooted, can't use titanium back up...any other app that will do a good job?
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I rooted a custom rom to my Note and I am wondering is factory reset still available to me? I want to get back to stock (I know this method will cause a lot work) and this seems the safest method, If I can get back to ginger bread with way.
It seems too easy but I thought, I'd ask.
Thanks for your help.
Simply download and flash GB ROM with Odin
Then wipe cache and data from recovery
Read 1st link on my signature (post 2 and 3 for GB ROM)
Yes, but
dr.ketan said:
Simply download and flash GB ROM with Odin
Then wipe cache and data from recovery
Read 1st link on my signature (post 2 and 3 for GB ROM)
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Dear Doc,
Thank you for your quick response, Of course, I'll take a look at it. Actually, however, I really wanted to know if factory reset was still an option -- no matter how bad -- for me.
Thanks Again
its an option, but not a good one, youre better off listening to the docter which is why he prescribes this.
That or find out how to flash tar files with ktool, then backup current kernel, flash a safe one like hydra, do your factory resetting, then reflash old kernel with ktool.
all at own risk. Dr Ketans way is best.
Sent with a grin (^.^)
Thanks
baz77 said:
its an option, but not a good one, youre better off listening to the docter which is why he prescribes this.
That or find out how to flash tar files with ktool, then backup current kernel, flash a safe one like hydra, do your factory resetting, then reflash old kernel with ktool.
all at own risk. Dr Ketans way is best.
Sent with a grin (^.^)
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Thanks for your input. By way of explanation, I bricked my phone thursday night and was lucky enough to get the service people to "fix" it for me while I waited. It scared the bejesus out of me. I use this device hourly - not just daily and the thought of losing it for a week or 10 days caused much anxiety.
So my thought is that doing a factory reset, letting Samsung upgrade the software and then restoring my back up is the 'safest" thing I can do to get my phone back to stock
So if you would take a moment and tell me why a factory reset is not a good alternative, I'd be very interested.
I look forward to your response.
wel if you dont mind emmc bug risk, then its good option. If you do mind, like I do, then its not good option. Personal choice really
Sent with a grin (^.^)
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baz77 said:
wel if you dont mind emmc bug risk, then its good option. If you do mind, like I do, then its not good option. Personal choice really
Sent with a grin (^.^)
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I thought a factory reset was a good idea because it would give stock GB 2.3.6. I also thought that the bug you are referring to came in ICS 4.0.3.
I think the emmc bug is a major league disaster and if I am exposing myself to it by using a factory reset, I'll dump the idea.
I really appreciate your helping me with this.
no problem.
If your custom rom is gb, then no risk, do your factory reset. If ICS dont cause of bug risk. A safe kernel could help, but its easier dr Ketans way.
Factory resetting on ICS will not give gb by the way.
Sent with a grin (^.^)
Hmmmm
baz77 said:
no problem.
If your custom rom is gb, then no risk, do your factory reset. If ICS dont cause of bug risk. A safe kernel could help, but its easier dr Ketans way.
Factory resetting on ICS will not give gb by the way.
Sent with a grin (^.^)
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The note N7000 came with GB, I updated to stock 4.0.3 ( got lucky) and then updated to the current custom rom.- Here's where I sit.
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version N7000XXLPT
Kernel version
3.0.15-N70000XXLPY-CL474507
[email protected]#3
SMP Preenpt Fri May 4 04:49:06 KST 2012
BUILD NUMBER
IML74KXXLPY
The phone is NOT rooted
All I want to do is go back to GB stock SAFELY. I thought of using factory reset to do that but wanted to ask about possible problems.
humphster said:
The note N7000 came with GB, I updated to stock 4.0.3 ( got lucky) and then updated to the current custom rom.- Here's where I sit.
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version N7000XXLPT
Kernel version
3.0.15-N70000XXLPY-CL474507
[email protected]#3
SMP Preenpt Fri May 4 04:49:06 KST 2012
BUILD NUMBER
IML74KXXLPY
The phone is NOT rooted
All I want to do is go back to GB stock SAFELY. I thought of using factory reset to do that but wanted to ask about possible problems.
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Ok, you are not running a custom ROM but a stock one. Factory reset in stock ICS will brick your device. To safely revert to GB, use PC ODIN. Go to Dr. Ketan's thread and find your stock GB firmware, then flash it. Do not wipe anything in stock ICS. This is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20963707
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Duhhhhh
glevitan said:
Ok, you are not running a custom ROM but a stock one. Factory reset in stock ICS will brick your device. To safely revert to GB, use PC ODIN. Go to Dr. Ketan's thread and find your stock GB firmware, then flash it. Do not wipe anything in stock ICS. This is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20963707
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Just for my info, what tells you it is a stock rom?
Boy, do I feel stupid
So I got everything downloaded and extracted and disconnected the phone and put in download mode (Odin Mode), started Odin, plugged in the extracted file, and then connected the phone to the PC. The PC recognizes the phone but Odin doesn't - no "added" and no port. The firewall and virus checker.
What's next?
Have you installed driver on pc? Even if you have kies installed then also works.
If you dont have it, then find toolbox on my signature, find driver and install to PC, then it will detect device.
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yep and switch of usb debugging in settings, development. Just in case thats on. Probably doesnt interfere, but might.
Close Kies when using pc odin.
When in download mode dont forget to confirm with volume up. First time I was like ok nothings happening, Then I saw, damn need to confirm it lol.
Flashing takes a while, so let it complete, even if it looks stuck it might not be. Might take up to an hour to complete. Usually not thought.
Do not check clear efs. Coming from ICS flashing with standard pitfile can be recommended, optional. Anyway after flashing throught Odin, and if rom doesnt boot straight away, do factory reset from recovery mode, then it should boot.
The cleanest factory reset, don't ask me why is from dialer with a code ending in 3855 by the way.
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I just purchased a international Note off EBay. It has GB installed. I am not sure what country this is from but the phone's baseband version is N7000UBKK1 and the kernel version is 2.6.35.7-N7000UBKK2-CL705203. I would like to move to ICS. I need US English as the language. So:
(a) What firmware should I use? I want to use Odin to install.
(b) Is there any possibility of bricking my phone due to the eMMC issue? I have run the eMMC Check app from the Play Store and it says the chip is "insane". But the test of the memory completes without errors. I am not really sure I know what this all means but I want to avoid problems (who doesn't).
(c) I understand the brick problem is with ICS and not GB. Does this continue to be a problem with the various JB roms out there?
Thanks for your time and help.
Flash stock open German XXLRQ then, look for it in dr.ketan's thread for stock roms in note original android dev sticy.
There are no official jb roms for note yet and cm10 or aokp based custom jb roms are totally safe for wipes and all.
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For people who just Dont know what version they need to install u can check this from settings -about,or simply just install kies and it will detect ur version,then u can let kies install it for u or u can download it from dr.ketan post then root it then flash any safe kernel as speedmod ir hydracore,one last thing just remember not 2 make any wipes while using stock ICS thats all.
↖(^▽^)↗ Sent from Rego Galaxy Note ↖(^▽^)↗
The brick bug only triggers on unsafe kernels like stock ICS and only if you do wipes like factory resets.
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So Should I NOT Use a Stock ICS ROM?
Markuzy said:
The brick bug only triggers on unsafe kernels like stock ICS and only if you do wipes like factory resets.
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Hello and thanks to you and the others who have so kindly replied. Does this mean I should find a non-stock ICS ROM to install? I was thinking that going stock would be safer. I was reading this guide <android.gs/update-samsung-galaxy-note-to-official-xxlrq-firmware-update> to updating to the ROM suggested above and near the end it speaks to possibly having to select ‘wipe data/ factory reset’ in recovery mode if, after the Odin install completes, the device fails to boot beyond the logo screen. I would not want to get to that point and not be able to do this if needed.
Also, I would eventually really like to get to JB - especially for the on-device voice command processing. If there is a recommended JB ROM that can do this now and avoid the brick problem, I would appreciate recommendations.
Thanks again for your knowledge and help.
whitedavidp said:
Hello and thanks to you and the others who have so kindly replied. Does this mean I should find a non-stock ICS ROM to install? I was thinking that going stock would be safer. I was reading this guide <android.gs/update-samsung-galaxy-note-to-official-xxlrq-firmware-update> to updating to the ROM suggested above and near the end it speaks to possibly having to select ‘wipe data/ factory reset’ in recovery mode if, after the Odin install completes, the device fails to boot beyond the logo screen. I would not want to get to that point and not be able to do this if needed.
Also, I would eventually really like to get to JB - especially for the on-device voice command processing. If there is a recommended JB ROM that can do this now and avoid the brick problem, I would appreciate recommendations.
Thanks again for your knowledge and help.
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ofc you can use ICS Stock Rom. But just to be safe you have to flash safe kernel...Speedmod/Notecore/HydraCore are the safer kernels.
For JB there is no official update available from Samsung for our Note. But you can enjoy it with the efforts that developers are doing for us in XDA.
Go to Android Development Section and Have a look on the Topic Titles.Some of them are AOKP/PA/CM10/AOSP... For Me JellyCore is so far gud. You can find the link in my signatures.
I only know u r now in GB.
GB shld be ok to do full wipe. None reporting mmc brick on GB coz of full wipe.
So....
U can do ur full wipe first on stock GB.
Use pc odin to flash ICS 4.04 LRQ.
Voila.... U r on ICS alrd.
Once u r on ics, and on stock ics kernel....
Pls, do not ever do full wipe.
Unless, after that u root and install ics safe custom kernel, then u r safe to full wipe on ics.
Good luck!
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More in Jelly Core?
sahilarora2003 said:
ofc you can use ICS Stock Rom. But just to be safe you have to flash safe kernel...Speedmod/Notecore/HydraCore are the safer kernels.
For JB there is no official update available from Samsung for our Note. But you can enjoy it with the efforts that developers are doing for us in XDA.
Go to Android Development Section and Have a look on the Topic Titles.Some of them are AOKP/PA/CM10/AOSP... For Me JellyCore is so far gud. You can find the link in my signatures.
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Hello and thanks. I guess it may make sense to bypass the stock ICS which seems to contain issues related to the brick bug and go to something like Jelly Core as you mention. I looked at the page for Jelly Core and see that it says to install using Clock Work Mod and to wipe from a safe kernel first. As a newbie I guess I have some questions:
(a) I am on GB which I understand to be "safe". Is that correct?
(b) Where do I get the CWM for this phone and how do I install it?
(c) To do the "wipe" does that simply mean to use the built-in reset to factory or does this mean something else?
Thanks
Hi there,
a. Yes, Stock GB's are generally safe
b. When your going to flash ROM, each ROM has it's own accompanying CWM.. so when your done choosing which ROM your going to flash your Note to, when your going to bootup in recovery.. and you get the standard CWMR...
c. Yes, Wiping is synonymous to doing the built-in factory reset on your phone (thru Settings), or the alternate way is to go to CWMR and wipe data. Different Methods, same result.
Thanks but...
letters_to_cleo said:
Hi there,
a. Yes, Stock GB's are generally safe
b. When your going to flash ROM, each ROM has it's own accompanying CWM.. so when your done choosing which ROM your going to flash your Note to, when your going to bootup in recovery.. and you get the standard CWMR...
c. Yes, Wiping is synonymous to doing the built-in factory reset on your phone (thru Settings), or the alternate way is to go to CWMR and wipe data. Different Methods, same result.
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I am sorry but I am still a bit lost here. Before my N7000 I had a Samsung Skyrocket and flashed it using Odin from the GB that was on it to the stock ICS. I found several guides for this online and it worked fine and easily (although I still feared the brickbug). But this is basically all I know about this stuff.
So how do I flash something like Jelly Core? It sounds like I have to install some other was other than I did with Odin/stock ICS on my Skyrocket. Perhaps I need more of a tutorial on how to do this flashing of custom roms. Any suggestions?
I apologize to all for my thick-headedness.
the best and safest way first is to downgrade back to stock GB. Don't do any thing foolish by just flashing a stock ICS (with an unsafe kernel).
Downgrade first to stock GB and work your way up to eventually flash your preferred custom ROM (in cwmr or odin)
Hi Guys,
I wondered if any of you (more experienced, long serving) users are aware of any Gingerbread ROMs? Preferably a CM or any 2.3.7 based, but if they don't exist, any build will do... It needs to be a safe build, a non eMMC bug version, or DeOxed (is that the term)?
Sure, you're gonna say, why bother.. There's JB and KK now, but I like GB and wanted to see what it's like on the N7000?
All help gratefully welcomed..
Thanks, Lister
all GB kernels are safe to wipe data (only stock ICS kernel is unsafe)
i advise you to try Checkrom HD v6, still my favorite GB rom
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Hi @ASMI1,
Thanks for such a fast reply.. I've been to the main website where I can download it.. One thing I'm worried about, I've seen in this ROM and mentioned in another GB based ROM for our phones is: CSC?
the CheckRom v6 features "Multi CSC" what does this mean, and is it dangerous?
Do I flash Philz Kernel, and install with that? Do I need to flash another kernel afterwards? Does this room raise the counter or anything?
I'm OK flashing JB or KK, but not done a GB ROM and worried in case summit not aware of, don't want to brick this...?
Thanks, Lister
ASMI1 said:
all GB kernels are safe to wipe data (only stock ICS kernel is unsafe)
i advise you to try Checkrom HD v6, still my favorite GB rom
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CSC means customer service code. Multi csc means that this rom is not locked to any country or carrier.
Yes you can flag it under philz kernel.
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Hi @kaborayyan / @ASMI1 / Guys,
I've flashed Philz original Recovery/Kernel first, and then do all the usual wipes... Factory Reset, System, Davlik Cache (and even tried Pre-Load? after first failed) and same result each time.
During the flashing process it seems to backup the EFS (even though that was the first thing I did when I got this phone, so hope it hasnt over written my original EFS backup) but then gets stuck. It seems to stay on Flashing Modem for ages, and progress bar doesnt move... And then the phone goes black, and it reboots... But then gets stuck on the white Samsung splash screen "Samsung Galaxy Note - GT-N7000" and stays like that, unless I reboot....
I reboot, but notice CWM 5.0.2.7 is installed (not sure if thats a safe one?) so I flash Philz from within that, reboot recovery and then do all the wipes again... and the phone seems like normal again. However I dont know if I've done anything wrong, or if the phone is still safe or if I've killed it any way??? lol
Cheers for any help/support.
Thanks, Lister
Lister Of Smeg said:
Hi @kaborayyan / @ASMI1 / Guys,
I've flashed Philz original Recovery/Kernel first, and then do all the usual wipes... Factory Reset, System, Davlik Cache (and even tried Pre-Load? after first failed) and same result each time.
During the flashing process it seems to backup the EFS (even though that was the first thing I did when I got this phone, so hope it hasnt over written my original EFS backup) but then gets stuck. It seems to stay on Flashing Modem for ages, and progress bar doesnt move... And then the phone goes black, and it reboots... But then gets stuck on the white Samsung splash screen "Samsung Galaxy Note - GT-N7000" and stays like that, unless I reboot....
I reboot, but notice CWM 5.0.2.7 is installed (not sure if thats a safe one?) so I flash Philz from within that, reboot recovery and then do all the wipes again... and the phone seems like normal again. However I dont know if I've done anything wrong, or if the phone is still safe or if I've killed it any way??? lol
Cheers for any help/support.
Thanks, Lister
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Reboot into recovery again if you found the touch colored recovery then you're on philz kernel. If not be sure that you selected the suitable philz kernel.
If I helped hit the thanks button.
Hi @kaborayyan,
Yep, I'm certainly on Philz Kernel.... when it's loaded, its kind of a pink/purple-ish colour.... (not sure what version, but something like 5.1.1.1) It's the first one I downloaded when I got this phone a couple of months back, that I used to root/and then flash custom roms with... (namely, JB).
However, I fancy seeing what GB is like on it, but get stuck... it seems to hang on Flashing Modem, sits there, and then reboots without finishing by the looks of things...?
Its a UK Vodafone, N7000
Thanks, Lister
Did you try to flash a stock GB ROM through Odin? May be you get better results. Then root it and flash whatever you want of custom GB based Roms.
Sent from my GT-N7000
yeah like kaborayyan said, try to flash any stock GB rom using odin3 v1.85 only (you can find instructions and download links in the sticky thread in the orginal development section, you should look for mirrors because hotfile is down or just download chainfire prerooted stock rom)
After you get a stock rooted GB rom installed on your phone, install checkrom using the recovery after wiping data, cache and dalvik.
as i said stock ICS roms are unsafe, other roms are safe... just keep a backup of your efs
and be careful when using odin3.
btw, hitting the "thanks" button is easier than writing it
cheers
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Lister Of Smeg said:
However, I fancy seeing what GB is like on it, but get stuck... it seems to hang on Flashing Modem, sits there, and then reboots without finishing by the looks of things...?
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Go to www.samsung-updates.com firmware section. There are a few 2.3.6 roms available. Stock though. These roms might be non root able. Not really sure as there are not many methods of rooting GB (check Dr ketans thread for more info) . It could also be possible that for rooting again you will need to flash an ICS or JB rom again using Odin.
If you just want to taste the ginger then stock GB rom is quite fast.
Lister Of Smeg said:
Hi Guys,
I wondered if any of you (more experienced, long serving) users are aware of any Gingerbread ROMs? Preferably a CM or any 2.3.7 based, but if they don't exist, any build will do... It needs to be a safe build, a non eMMC bug version, or DeOxed (is that the term)?
Sure, you're gonna say, why bother.. There's JB and KK now, but I like GB and wanted to see what it's like on the N7000?
All help gratefully welcomed..
Thanks, Lister
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Pristine LC1 is a good option. Its in the OP of the pristine thread. All GB kernels are safe, as above mentioned.
There is no 2.3.7 or CM based N7000 rom
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Hi @ASMI1, @kaborayyan, @nokiamodeln91, @AndroidSlave,
Thanks guys, with you're help.... I've finally made it !!! It appears CheckROM HD v6 does not want to flash under Philz (or some other recovery, cant think what now??) However I did manage to get it to Flash under Abyss Recovery Kernel (which is based on GB kernel, apparently).
So it has flashed now, not had chance to play around with it yet as am at work... But just by looking at it, it's bringing back the GB love....
Yes I know it's sad, why go back to GB?? lol. But sometimes it's just nice to go over, for old times sake... Used to do it on my ZTE Blade many a times...
So, (quick questions).
1) With this stock-ish rom, can I remove/tweak/clean up, and then package it (in CWM) as a flashable rom?? or do I have to backup/restore only in that version of CWM??
2) It safe to flash any version of CM9, without using flashing a seperate recovery afterwards... and still avoid the eMMC. It's only official STOCK firmware that killed them....
Thanks once again guys for all your support, I know its not normal (and frowned upon) to use older firmware... But just wanted to see what GB was like again...
Cheers, Lister
Lister Of Smeg said:
Hi @ASMI1, @kaborayyan, @nokiamodeln91, @AndroidSlave,
Thanks guys, with you're help.... I've finally made it !!! It appears CheckROM HD v6 does not want to flash under Philz (or some other recovery, cant think what now??) However I did manage to get it to Flash under Abyss Recovery Kernel (which is based on GB kernel, apparently).
So it has flashed now, not had chance to play around with it yet as am at work... But just by looking at it, it's bringing back the GB love....
Yes I know it's sad, why go back to GB?? lol. But sometimes it's just nice to go over, for old times sake... Used to do it on my ZTE Blade many a times...
So, (quick questions).
1) With this stock-ish rom, can I remove/tweak/clean up, and then package it (in CWM) as a flashable rom?? or do I have to backup/restore only in that version of CWM??
2) It safe to flash any version of CM9, without using flashing a seperate recovery afterwards... and still avoid the eMMC. It's only official STOCK firmware that killed them....
Thanks once again guys for all your support, I know its not normal (and frowned upon) to use older firmware... But just wanted to see what GB was like again...
Cheers, Lister
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1) not really unless you use a new version of philz touch recovery, which wouldn't happen because on the n7000 the recovery sits on the kernel, thus you are stuck with an old kernel and old recovery. As such your best bet is to do a nandroid backup. Further - when you restore such a backup, I recommend flashing abyss again first so you are in the Ame recovery it was made in
2) yes. Just be concerned of Stock ICS (4.0.4) with a custom recovery. Never flash temporary cwm.zip. matter of fact, just avoid stock ICS at all costs. Newer versions of cm9 are safe. Avoid very old cm9 versions. My personal recommendation to you would be Paranoid Android cm9 ( I think it stopped at around .4a) that one was amazing.
Sent from Nexus 5 on Slimkat