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[Q] Criskelo ICS ROM v2 install

hi there,
first off, im sorry for being a total noob.
i was trying to look for a full guide to install Criskelo ICS ROM v2.
i found an online guide from the site rootgalaxynote dot com
but its for the older version.
i was wondering if i can do this step but install using the V2 or follow the steps, install the older version then use clockworksmod to load v2?
once again, please accept my apologies as i have never touched an android in my life.. im so new, my note is still in the mail and i havent even received it yet.

Go the the development section find criskelo v2 and follow the instructions in the first post? Why go to another site when the instructions are right here
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hi there,
i was there, the thing is that i want to make sure i understand the instructions the instructions
From GB:
Install ics repack by chainfire via mobile odin-reboot-reboot into revovery-full wipe-install criskelo ics.
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so before i run the steps above, i should install clockworkmods and titanium backup to backup my current rom and apps rite?
then i download the ics repack by chainfire and the criskelo v2 mod
then install mobile odin and install the mod?

Very simple as ABC.
First you use PC odin and flash a single file called chain fire repack.tar
This ROM is already rooted.
Boot up and install triangleaway1.25.apk
Copy your ROM to SDcard
Reboot to recovery using the CWM app in Your note
Wipe data.factory reset wipe the other one below the list. I forgotten the name
Wipe devalik cache from advance settings
Install the zip file called Criskelo or any other ROM from Sdcard.
Once you are done reboot and enjoy your new rom.
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gtee said:
Very simple as ABC.
First you use PC odin and flash a single file called chain fire repack.tar
This ROM is already rooted.
Boot up and install triangleaway1.25.apk
Copy your ROM to SDcard
Reboot to recovery using the CWM app in Your note
Wipe data.factory reset wipe the other one below the list. I forgotten the name
Wipe develik cache from advance settings
Install the zip file called Criskelo ROM from Sdcard.
Once you are done reboot and enjoy your new rom.
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GREAT!! thats the best information i've got so far... thank you kindly....
i really appreciate it...
one more question, by following the instructions above, will the phone be overclockable? (just wondering.. doesnt matter if it doesnt..)

vyraz said:
GREAT!! thats the best information i've got so far... thank you kindly....
i really appreciate it...
one more question, by following the instructions above, will the phone be overclockable? (just wondering.. doesnt matter if it doesnt..)
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No, you can't overclock any of the ICS kernels for the time being.

chasmodo said:
No, you can't overclock any of the ICS kernels for the time being.
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i see.. ok.. no prob.. dont really need that much juice anyway.. for now that is...
do you guys recomend i root my GB in stock condition then backup with CWM first? just so i can revert much later on in case bad stuff happens?

always make a backup incase of anything going wrong

gtee said:
Very simple as ABC.
First you use PC odin and flash a single file called chain fire repack.tar
This ROM is already rooted.
Boot up and install triangleaway1.25.apk
Copy your ROM to SDcard
Reboot to recovery using the CWM app in Your note
Wipe data.factory reset wipe the other one below the list. I forgotten the name
Wipe develik cache from advance settings
Install the zip file called Criskelo ROM from Sdcard.
Once you are done reboot and enjoy your new rom.
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This does however increase the binary counter thus voiding warranty. By taking some extra steps you'll be able to upgrade to any ICS rom without increasing the binary counter.
What I did was I flashed one of the pre-rooted roms found in a thread in the dev section. After that I flashed the CF Root kernel for the rom I installed (I used the pre-rooted LA6 rom so I used the CF kernel for LA6).
Now you have full root and CWMR so you can flash any rom you like. For ICS roms, install Mobile Odin, flash the ICS LP1 repack, reboot to recovery, do a full wipe and install any ICS rom you want to try.
Pre-rooted stock roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
For CF-Kernel check step two "2. I Want ROOT + CWM" of this thread and download the appropriate files for the pre-rooted kernel you flashed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360

This is what triangle away is for.
Resetting the counter to none!
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gtee said:
This is what triangle away is for.
Resetting the counter to none!
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thats what i was thinking...

gtee said:
This is what triangle away is for.
Resetting the counter to none!
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To my knowledge Triangle Away only does exactly what is says, it will remove the yellow triangle after you've flashed a custom kernel through pc Odin and thus having triggered the binary counter. To my knowledge Triangle Away is not able to reset the counter though I could be wrong as I've never used it myself. There is however a thread explaining how to remove both the triangle and reset the counter using a usb JIG: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354888

Counter is reset
using triangle away does reset the counter as well as removing the triangle also says your rom is samsung original even if it is not!.
you must use the correct ics version to do this one that does work is I9220LP1-N7000-ICS-REPACK worked just fine on my note. It does not work on all current versions of ICS. enjoy

Thanks a lot for the info! I really didn't know and I thought I read somewhere that it didn't reset the counter.

does the triangle away work for GB phones? just wondering

No
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Other way you could try
Hi, maybe you already flashed, but this is how I did it. No problems at all.
Starting from stock GB. (Or you can flash stock through ODIN)
Used CF-Root to get Root and CWR on the phone.
Downloaded and flashed Abyss Kernel 4.2
rebooted recovery
flashed ICS ROM from sdcard.
Worked perfectly well for me.
Hope this helps.

rupalazzi said:
Hi, maybe you already flashed, but this is how I did it. No problems at all.
Starting from stock GB. (Or you can flash stock through ODIN)
Used CF-Root to get Root and CWR on the phone.
Downloaded and flashed Abyss Kernel 4.2
rebooted recovery
flashed ICS ROM from sdcard.
Worked perfectly well for me.
Hope this helps.
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i see... so ics will work on the abyss 4.2 rom? cool...
sadly... i havent been able to do anything on my phone... it hasnt arrived yet.. and yesterday i got a call from the provider saying its gonna EVEN more delayed

vyraz said:
i see... so ics will work on the abyss 4.2 rom? cool...
sadly... i havent been able to do anything on my phone... it hasnt arrived yet.. and yesterday i got a call from the provider saying its gonna EVEN more delayed
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As soon as you flash the rom, abyss kernel will be overwitten (you get CWM).
Now a piece of advice, there are great risk on flashing any rom based on leak repack, there is an issue with the kernel and the eMMC, which basically can fry your phone (if you are unlucky).
I personally decided to flash back to stock GB.... just in case. I'm not willing to gamble with my note, but that is me.
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rupalazzi said:
As soon as you flash the rom, abyss kernel will be overwitten (you get CWM).
Now a piece of advice, there are great risk on flashing any rom based on leak repack, there is an issue with the kernel and the eMMC, which basically can fry your phone (if you are unlucky).
I personally decided to flash back to stock GB.... just in case. I'm not willing to gamble with my note, but that is me.
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thanks for the input... was kinda thinking that while doing alot of reading... im still considering a GB rom or an ICS rom

[Q] I've flashed ICS with cf-root, am i stuck on it????

So I came from ICS stunner to stock ICS WITH cf-root kernel using mobile Odin pro, it's working fine but it's not nearly as good as stunner our even rocket ROM v23....basically with all the scare stories about bricking when using cwmr to restore or wipe, etc should I wait for something new our just try to restore my backup?????
Any advice greatly appreciated thanks

martyj999 said:
So I came from ICS stunner to stock ICS WITH cf-root kernel using mobile Odin pro, it's working fine but it's not nearly as good as stunner our even rocket ROM v23....basically with all the scare stories about bricking when using cwmr to restore or wipe, etc should I wait for something new our just try to restore my backup?????
Any advice greatly appreciated thanks
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As of now donot use CWM.Avoid it completely.Stock ICS with root doesnot make any problem.Its the CWM which causes bricks...If you need,you can flash the rom again using mobile odin with inject su,ever root,and inject mobile odin options ticked but donot flash cf-root kernel.

In genneral, just dont do anything in the recovery, cf or stock. There is one possible brick case from wiping in stock recovery. If you want to be safe, use PC odin to flash back to GB and wait for futher clerification.
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liltennisdudexx said:
In genneral, just dont do anything in the recovery, cf or stock. There is one possible brick case from wiping in stock recovery. If you want to be safe, use PC odin to flash back to GB and wait for futher clerification.
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As of now problem was reported with CWM only.Stock recovery is safe for your info

vijai2011 said:
As of now problem was reported with CWM only.Stock recovery is safe for your info
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That's not correct. At least one user hardbricked when doing a reset from stock Recovery.

I was in the exact same position as the OP.
But, and there is a capital But - I never used CWM.
I recovered using PIT and a GB Stock ROM.
Edit: Sorry posted in the wrong thread - Was so excited because I recovered my Note.

Thanks for the feedback
Thanks guys,
currently running rocket lpy v1, just flashed over stock ics with no wipe, all running fine now, may give stunner another go - not really finding much benefit from samsung only junk.
Thanks again, loving the note, loving the forum and loving the diversity - never get tired of my mobile again!!!!

Abyss Kernel Safe to CWM?

eybee1970 posted on his rom these instrucktions just want to know if this really makes it safer (alot) to use cwm wipe?
- install Abyss Kernel 4.2
- boot back in Recovery (find it under 'advanced')
- now FullWipe!!!
- Flash ROM
- reboot system
-...you are done
==> ONLY, ONLY, ONLY FullWipe with Abyss Kernel 4.2 installed!!!! NEVER, NEVER, NEVER Full Wipe with CF-Root Kernel installed!!!
Want to know cos i want to try a custom rom to make my battery better and no samsung crap and Oc? possible (is it yet on ICS=?)
Im running German ICS LPY with CF-Root..
Thanks!

SoonHD2 said:
eybee1970 posted on his rom these instrucktions just want to know if this really makes it safer (alot) to use cwm wipe?
- install Abyss Kernel 4.2
- boot back in Recovery (find it under 'advanced')
- now FullWipe!!!
- Flash ROM
- reboot system
-...you are done
==> ONLY, ONLY, ONLY FullWipe with Abyss Kernel 4.2 installed!!!! NEVER, NEVER, NEVER Full Wipe with CF-Root Kernel installed!!!
Want to know cos i want to try a custom rom to make my battery better and no samsung crap and Oc? possible (is it yet on ICS=?)
Im running German ICS LPY with CF-Root..
Thanks!
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yes, i can confirm that, just used it to go back 3 times from lpy, the most important poin is REBOOT RECOVERY (under advanced option) so that you got RedPill touch recovery before doing any wipe or flasing a nandroid backup of GB ROM.

that would mean with this method I could install CM9 without flashing a GB-ROM first nor use PC Odin?

Theoretically, yes. You don't need the whole Rom to switch to another Rom, just a working kernel/Recovery would do.

boogeyman said:
that would mean with this method I could install CM9 without flashing a GB-ROM first nor use PC Odin?
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is this possible? flashing cm9 rom without flashing a GB-Rom first?

matharuajay said:
is this possible? flashing cm9 rom without flashing a GB-Rom first?
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I made it with abbys kernel for paranoid android v0.2 no problem happened
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matharuajay said:
is this possible? flashing cm9 rom without flashing a GB-Rom first?
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Yes, I just use abbys recovery to flash another rom without problem so far.

Is speedmod kernel safe like abyss
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It's always the safest to go back to gingerbread via PC Odin though.

Still is speedmod safe
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shivil.sahni said:
Still is speedmod safe
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theorethically, yes. but don't take chances and go with GB kernel like abyss.... or the best is go back to a full GB kernel and do it frim there.
Zapped through server hops to XDA forums

Bt can i flash a gb kernel in ics? Isnt it risky
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(help) gb rooted + cwm to flash custom ics roms

hey guys i just want some help because am planin to flash ics roms so i need a stock gb rooted + cwm ? download link ?
my quss
1- can i flash that rooted gb with cwm on odin pc without gettin the yallow triangle if there's not rooted gb with cwm then please provide me a link of gb rooted so i can use mobile odin to flash Abyss kernel 4.2
2- when i decide to go back from ics rom i should flash Abyss kernel in recover then reboot recovery then how can i flash the stock gb rooted in recovery or should i have a custom gb rom for it to be zip so i can flash it in recovery or should i just flash rooted stock gb with odin pc directly from ics rom ?
i know that i can do wiping things and factory data on ics and pleaes correct me if i said anything that would brick my phone thaank you so much you all for any help
am just worried i don't wanna brick my lovely Note

dannycanrock said:
hey guys i just want some help because am planin to flash ics roms so i need a stock gb rooted + cwm ? download link ?
my quss
1- can i flash that rooted gb with cwm on odin pc without gettin the yallow triangle if there's not rooted gb with cwm then please provide me a link of gb rooted so i can use mobile odin to flash Abyss kernel 4.2
2- when i decide to go back from ics rom i should flash Abyss kernel in recover then reboot recovery then how can i flash the stock gb rooted in recovery or should i have a custom gb rom for it to be zip so i can flash it in recovery or should i just flash rooted stock gb with odin pc directly from ics rom ?
i know that i can do wiping things and factory data on ics and pleaes correct me if i said anything that would brick my phone thaank you so much you all for any help
am just worried i don't wanna brick my lovely Note
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Wht i understand is you want to flash a custom ICS rom on your note.
First of all..
Get root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
Stick with the instructions.
After doing this you will have root+cwm installed on your lovely note.
Now download Abyss 4.2 from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362424
Now download custom ics rom from android development section and put it in your phone sd card or external card.
Reboot into recovery.
Flash abyss 4.2
Go to advanced and reboot recovery.
Now you have abyss redpill recovery or touch cwm.
Do all 3 wipes. Cache, Dalvik and data.
Flash rom
Reboot system
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Criskelo ICS v9 trouble
Hi,
I installed criskelo v9 on my phone just now..and titanium backup doesnt work..it says i do not have root permissions
now all my apps are on it and the phone is pretty pointless without it..
I tried installing abyssnote and franco kernel just to see if it works but the update gets stuck at "installing packages" and then reboots to system to the earlier settings..
the cwm i have right now is also not the touch version and my kernel is cf-root so i do not know if i should be reflashing criskelo directly on this to check for any difference..
PLease tell me what i need to do..I am lost and could not find anything after an hour of googling

shubhm_22 said:
Hi,
I installed criskelo v9 on my phone just now..and titanium backup doesnt work..it says i do not have root permissions
now all my apps are on it and the phone is pretty pointless without it..
I tried installing abyssnote and franco kernel just to see if it works but the update gets stuck at "installing packages" and then reboots to system to the earlier settings..
the cwm i have right now is also not the touch version and my kernel is cf-root so i do not know if i should be reflashing criskelo directly on this to check for any difference..
PLease tell me what i need to do..I am lost and could not find anything after an hour of googling
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You need to get root first.. Follow this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
Then check root permissions with root explorer. Don't try to flash kernels and wipes without the instructions as this will brick your device. Just stay calm and post here. I ll try to help ya as i could.
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Still not working!!
sahilarora2003 said:
You need to get root first.. Follow this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
Then check root permissions with root explorer. Don't try to flash kernels and wipes without the instructions as this will brick your device. Just stay calm and post here. I ll try to help ya as i could.
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I followed the instructions to the T.. Root permissions didnt happen..Here's what i did..
1. Downloaded CWM and busybox and placed them where he said
2. Booted into recovery and installed CWM
After this the UI didnt change to the touch UI as he indicated but was still the button UI
3. ANyway went ahead and installed busybox from the zip
Here the progress was stuck at "unmounting system" till the phone reboot itself to the system..And i still dont have root permissions as per titanium..
Where did i go wrong?

shubhm_22 said:
I followed the instructions to the T.. Root permissions didnt happen..Here's what i did..
1. Downloaded CWM and busybox and placed them where he said
2. Booted into recovery and installed CWM
After this the UI didnt change to the touch UI as he indicated but was still the button UI
3. ANyway went ahead and installed busybox from the zip
Here the progress was stuck at "unmounting system" till the phone reboot itself to the system..And i still dont have root permissions as per titanium..
Where did i go wrong?
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if u want to use gb version just to flash roms u can go ahead and install this stock gb rooted + cwm from dr.ketan i tried workin very well
http://d-h.st/HJM

dannycanrock said:
if u want to use gb version just to flash roms u can go ahead and install this stock gb rooted + cwm from dr.ketan i tried workin very well
http://d-h.st/HJM
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Hi, what i really want is root permission so i can use criskelo as my ROM..I was using gb (checkrom v6 with abyss) till now and thought of upgrading to ICS...if i get root permissions i can restore my apps using titanium and my problem wil be solved..titanium is currently saying i dont have root permissions and not restoring my apps...
Of course i will want to change kernels too to mix and match my requirements with battery life later on...

If your desire is to just get rooted, then download the Abysskernel touch zip file* : http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/...rnel/AbyssNotekernel42CWTouchOriginalLogo.zip
Saved it in your external SD card and install it using Recovery Mode
After that, your phone should restart and check after if you have SU(Superuser) and CWM installed. If you do have it.. Rest assured your phone is already rooted.
*courtesy of RootGalaxyNote website

letters_to_cleo said:
If your desire is to just get rooted, then download the Abysskernel touch zip file* : http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/...rnel/AbyssNotekernel42CWTouchOriginalLogo.zip
Saved it in your external SD card and install it using Recovery Mode
After that, your phone should restart and check after if you have SU(Superuser) and CWM installed. If you do have it.. Rest assured your phone is already rooted.
*courtesy of RootGalaxyNote website
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Thats where the problem is..i have tried installing that file multiple times..it gets stuck at "installing update" and reboots into the system..
Within the phone i already have CWM (as the app) in my phone but it says it cannot work coz i need cf-root v5 or newer for it to work...can i use the LRG file as given in this forum to change the kernel?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
file name : CF-Root-SGN_XX_DBT_LRG-v5.6-CWM5 (i had chosen the LRG modem while installing criskelo v9)
Are there different kernels for ICS and GB and maybe im trying the wrong file?
Also right now all i want is the root..but i also wanna be able to rollback to gb later and try other roms as per my convenience if i dont like criskelo..so any guidance keeping that in mind for the future will b much appreciated
Thanks..

shubhm_22 said:
Thats where the problem is..i have tried installing that file multiple times..it gets stuck at "installing update" and reboots into the system..
Within the phone i already have CWM (as the app) in my phone but it says it cannot work coz i need cf-root v5 or newer for it to work...can i use the LRG file as given in this forum to change the kernel?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
file name : CF-Root-SGN_XX_DBT_LRG-v5.6-CWM5 (i had chosen the LRG modem while installing criskelo v9)
Are there different kernels for ICS and GB and maybe im trying the wrong file?
Also right now all i want is the root..but i also wanna be able to rollback to gb later and try other roms as per my convenience if i dont like criskelo..so any guidance keeping that in mind for the future will b much appreciated
Thanks..
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What is your current ROM now? stock DXLRG? if it is, yes you can flash that kernel on your link (using mobile odin pro). Try to check back after thru CWM if it still gives you the same message or not.
Yes, there are different kernels solely for ICS only and also solely for GB alone. Don't make a mistake in mixing a GB kernel to your ICS Rom or else your phone gets fried.

letters_to_cleo said:
What is your current ROM now? stock DXLRG? if it is, yes you can flash that kernel on your link (using mobile odin pro). Try to check back after thru CWM if it still gives you the same message or not.
Yes, there are different kernels solely for ICS only and also solely for GB alone. Don't make a mistake in mixing a GB kernel to your ICS Rom or else your phone gets fried.
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I am right now on Criskelo ICS v9..
The exact problem on my phone (id mentioned earlier too) is that its like its semi-rooted..things like cpuspy etc work..but titanium backup and moble odin dont..my main motive is to have titanium working so i can use the phone normally..
Now i see that criskelo has just launched v10.1 of the same ROM which has solved the semiroot+wifi issue..download is in progress and It wud be great to know how i can move on to that now..
Abyssnote kernel is not installing (stuck at "installing update" ) and as per my knowledge the phone isnt rooted (coz titanium backup and mobile odin dont work)..
Can i rollback to prerooted gb (i have this file: Rooted_Stock_Odex_N7000DDLB2 - nonwipe gb ROM) via PC odin to initiate the whole process again under present circumstances?
Whole process here meaning *prerooted gb+abyssnote kernel+criskelo v10.1 install*..
PS - i did all wipes while installing the present ROM (if it matters)..

Yes, you have what we call it here as a semi rooted phone. Not getting all the permissions to access system files inside. It's a good thing though that Criskelo has a new version to his ROM and that should be appropriate in installing it.
Can you rollback to pre rooted GB? Yes you can. Just pick the appropriate GB ROM. And oh by the way bud, stay clear on fully wiping your phone... Remember your walking in a thin line here when your flashing Custom ICS ROMs...
Just a heads up, that's all.
Cheers!

letters_to_cleo said:
Yes, you have what we call it here as a semi rooted phone. Not getting all the permissions to access system files inside. It's a good thing though that Criskelo has a new version to his ROM and that should be appropriate in installing it.
Can you rollback to pre rooted GB? Yes you can. Just pick the appropriate GB ROM. And oh by the way bud, stay clear on fully wiping your phone... Remember your walking in a thin line here when your flashing Custom ICS ROMs...
Just a heads up, that's all.
Cheers!
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thanks a lot for the quick response
just a final query..i dont have abyssnote on my phone now..i have whatever criskelo v9 gave me by default (i chose cf-root during install) and im semi-rooted..
Under these conditions can i go ahead with installing the prerooted gb ROM that i mentioned?
and about the heads-up (sorry im still new to flashing ) do u mean i shudnt be wiping everything when i do the flash to the prerooted gb now? (the ROM i have is a no-wipe ROM as i said earlier)
Thanks again

shubhm_22 said:
thanks a lot for the quick response
just a final query..i dont have abyssnote on my phone now..i have whatever criskelo v9 gave me by default (i chose cf-root during install) and im semi-rooted..
Under these conditions can i go ahead with installing the prerooted gb ROM that i mentioned?
and about the heads-up (sorry im still new to flashing ) do u mean i shudnt be wiping everything when i do the flash to the prerooted gb now? (the ROM i have is a no-wipe ROM as i said earlier)
Thanks again
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first, let's tackle your second question. If your on Criskelo ICS now, please under NO circumstances, YOU DO NOT FULLY WIPE your phone before going back to the pre rooted GB. There's a bug circulating around the forum and it's called the SUPER BRICK BUG. It'll fry your emMC chip (on your phone) thereby making it as a dead paper bag. There are countless of folks here already that have succumbed to the bug. Most have returned their dead phone back to Samsung Repair for an exchange on the motherboard. That is how deadly this bug can sting your phone.
So stay away from it. (It's better late than never, mind you)
on your first question,
Use PC Odin to downgrade to a pre rooted GB one. That's it.
Cheers!

letters_to_cleo said:
first, let's tackle your second question. If your on Criskelo ICS now, please under NO circumstances, YOU DO NOT FULLY WIPE your phone before going back to the pre rooted GB. There's a bug circulating around the forum and it's called the SUPER BRICK BUG. It'll fry your emMC chip (on your phone) thereby making it as a dead paper bag. There are countless of folks here already that have succumbed to the bug. Most have returned their dead phone back to Samsung Repair for an exchange on the motherboard. That is how deadly this bug can sting your phone.
So stay away from it. (It's better late than never, mind you)
on your first question,
Use PC Odin to downgrade to a pre rooted GB one. That's it.
Cheers!
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whoaa!! thank god i didnt do that!!!
as a beginner, im gonna take it as a thumb rule then to use PC odin whenever i have to change ROM from any custom ICS to any other ROM and stay away from recovery mode..once im on prerooted gb thru PC odin i can do what i desire...that shud keep me safe i guess
Thanks for saving me a year of groceries

shubhm_22 said:
whoaa!! thank god i didnt do that!!!
as a beginner, im gonna take it as a thumb rule then to use PC odin whenever i have to change ROM from any custom ICS to any other ROM and stay away from recovery mode..once im on prerooted gb thru PC odin i can do what i desire...that shud keep me safe i guess
Thanks for saving me a year of groceries
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hehehe no problemo bud.. that's should be your rule of thumb from now on.
P.S.
don't forget to hit my 'Thank' button if I've helped you in one way or the other. Cheers! :good:

Did you get rooted installing busybox su? I think you have partial root.
Install busybox from playstore and open it. Press install button. It should be fine.
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to check if you are fully rooted copy and paste in root / system...install busybox that helped me on ics roms then once your fully rooted flash a safe kernel ..dafuq , speedmod etc then flash new rom . dont do any wiping til on a safe kernel and read instructions fully

@All
Thanks for the your responses
This is what i did after getting some doubts cleared over here:
I rolled back to a prerooted ODEX gb ROM..and installed rocketrom for now..gonna use it for a while and check how people are finding criskelo v10.1..Once im satisfied with that gonna go ahead with flashing it..
Thanks again :good:

[Q] Unsure on how to flash to GB????

Hi! So I've been trying to flash my phone back to GB Rom from my..I think its my stock ICS rom? (4.0.2) because I've rooted it already but haven't done anything else to it. I want to update it to CM 10.1 but I know it requires me to go back to GB before I can try to flash it to CM 10.1
I wasn't sure if I was able to flash my phone back down to GB Rom because I've been looking at threads.. and they said that doing that from an unsafe kernal (stock ICS) may result in a brick???
>< My Kernel Verison: N7000DXLP9-CL551076.
Not sure what to do. @[email protected]
Thanks for the help everyone

If you install a safe kernel on ICS, then you don't need to downgrade to GB. You can directly flash cm rom using Cwm.
On your ics rom you could install speedmod or hydracore kernel using mobile odin (as you said it's rooted) and boot into cwm, do the wipes and install cm rom.

nokiamodeln91 said:
If you install a safe kernel on ICS, then you don't need to downgrade to GB. You can directly flash cm rom using Cwm.
On your ics rom you could install speedmod or hydracore kernel using mobile odin (as you said it's rooted) and boot into cwm, do the wipes and install cm rom.
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Thanks for the response!! However.. I was reading this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796217
And it said if I flash from stock ICS... either way..roms based on ICS- it'll result in a brick? Wouldn't it be better for me to flash to GB first?

If you flash a safe kernel, it won't matter. But if GB is the way you want to go, it's safe too.

nokiamodeln91 said:
If you flash a safe kernel, it won't matter. But if GB is the way you want to go, it's safe too.
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^Oh really? >< I just really don't want my phone to be bricked is all..because I did see the disclaimer on that thread. If I put a safe kernel on- would I still be on stock ICS?
I'm not even truly sure how to flash it back to GB because I'm not sure which GB rom to go to
Thanks

Forget crap about going back to GB and paranoic flashing instructions. Flash a PhilZ kernel (any zip version) from stock ICS, boot into new recovery, make a backup, do wipes and flash ROM. That's it.
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Thanks a lot for everyone's help. I did flash speed mod kernel and then just flashed it to CM 10.1 and it works perfectly.
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