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What can I flash and what I should not?

Hello.
I got a GNote International version today and it came with ICS already installed.
I have my basic share of experience on Rooting and Flashing CWM and ROMS on some WiFi-Only Samsung devices, but after 6 or 7 hours of reading different posts and guides, I still cannot understand some things.
I already Rooted my GNote, but CWM disappeared, which I see is normal.
My Main question is, coming from a Stock ICS ROM and Kernel, what in the world should I do to safely flash AOKP Build 38 and retain CWM?.
My current Android version is 4.0.3
Baseband: N7000XXLPT
Kernel: 3.0.15-N7000XXLPY-CL474507
I see I can't flash Franco's Kernel and then use AOKP, so that's out of the question.
What ROMs I can flash if I first install Abyss kernel v4.2?.
What is a binary counter?
I'm really lost here, and I don't want to brick my device, so please help me out with some answers.
Thank you in advance.

Which ROM do you want to flash?
I recommend you to play with you're device for sometime until you understand everything beneath it.
After that decide which ROM you want to flash.... than stick with that ROMs installation instructions.
Download everything you need before flashing...
Before flashing custom ROMs you need to flash Stock GB first .
Stock ICS is not safe for all this things.
If you want to stay safe in stock ICS than don't perform Data wipe/factory reset...
Flash a safe kernel like Hardcore Speedmod...
Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072
And Most important don't forget to press THANKS for anyone who is trying to help...

I appreciate your help.
I would like to flash Kang's AOKP.
Flashing stock GB first is what's I didn't know.
Sent from my YP-G70

chintamanijaipuri said:
Which ROM do you want to flash?
I recommend you to play with you're device for sometime until you understand everything beneath it.
After that decide which ROM you want to flash.... than stick with that ROMs installation instructions.
Download everything you need before flashing...
Before flashing custom ROMs you need to flash Stock GB first .
Stock ICS is not safe for all this things.
If you want to stay safe in stock ICS than don't perform Data wipe/factory reset...
Flash a safe kernel like Hardcore Speedmod...
Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072
And Most important don't forget to press THANKS for anyone who is trying to help...
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Please, let me know if what I'm understanding is correct.
In order to flash anything safely, I need to go back to a Stock Gingerbread ROM.
Once there, I can flash kernels and ICS custom ROMs.
The following thread shows stock GB ROMs, but which one should I download if I got my GNote on the US with ICS preloaded:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Thank you.

You can flash pretty much any stock gingerbread rom using pc odin. However, there have been some bricks doing this, so I strongly suggest to wait until samsung releases a patch (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698977). Now, if you want to flash a gb rom anyway, be sure that you don't wipe while being on an ics kernel.

oscarsalgar said:
You can flash pretty much any stock gingerbread rom using pc odin. However, there have been some bricks doing this, so I strongly suggest to wait until samsung releases a patch (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698977). Now, if you want to flash a gb rom anyway, be sure that you don't wipe while being on an ics kernel.
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I did Factory Resets a couple of times already inside ICS with no problems, so I'm guessing that doing a Wipe from Stock Recovery is what causes a hardbrick, right?

As far as I've read, any erase command could trigger the emmc bug. I'm not an expert though, but I guess a factory reset from settings could be as dangerous as a factory reset in stock recovery

oscarsalgar said:
As far as I've read, any erase command could trigger the emmc bug. I'm not an expert though, but I guess a factory reset from settings could be as dangerous as a factory reset in stock recovery
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I better wait for a official fix then. This damn phone cost me an arm and a leg.
Muchas gracias por su apoyo, lo aprecio mucho.

SirRhor said:
I better wait for a official fix then. This damn phone cost me an arm and a leg.
Muchas gracias por su apoyo, lo aprecio mucho.
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The Stock interface is so freaking ugly, that it's better not to wait till the OFFICIAL FIX.
Even if they do that, the interface would still be ugly.
Just follow the safe steps which don't even imply adding triangle:
1)flash the rooted GB (by bovias) (you will find the link inside below link, follow the instructions from there, flash with PC odin)
2)Then CWM via mobile(!!!) odin
follow the first part from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1659768
3)And then go to C9 Nightlies thread in General and flash it, it looks so beautiful and accurate and has so many features, has secure kernel and is 4.0.4
*Please read carefully the instructions from the above mentioned 2 threads before flashing anything and you can be sure that everythin will be non-risky and smooth
It's great

klukiyan said:
The Stock interface is so freaking ugly, that it's better not to wait till the OFFICIAL FIX.
Even if they do that, the interface would still be ugly.
Just follow the safe steps which don't even imply adding triangle:
1)flash the rooted GB (by bovias) (you will find the link inside below link, follow the instructions from there, flash with PC odin)
2)Then CWM via mobile(!!!) odin
follow the first part from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1659768
3)And then go to C9 Nightlies thread in General and flash it, it looks so beautiful and accurate and has so many features, has secure kernel and is 4.0.4
*Please read carefully the instructions from the above mentioned 2 threads before flashing anything and you can be sure that everythin will be non-risky and smooth
It's great
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Thank you for the info. I already flashed custom ROMs. It was a pain to do it with all the risk involved.
So far I tried LiquidSmooth 2.2 and KingDroid 3.
Now I would like to see how I can install Kang's AOKP.
I've been lucky so far, no issues until today.
I appreciate your support.
Sent from my YP-G70

Doubts, afraid and don't know how to do it safely

Ok, i know this must be here somewhere but i just can't find it. Too much time digging i guess....
I'm tired of waiting for samsung to release a solution and want to try something else.
Currently i'm on ics with lpy (german stock) so i have the famous problem (already checked). Here's the doubt: if i go back to gb with pc odin won't i have a chance to brick my device ?? I'm talking to dload an official gb rom (from dr ketan's thread) and do it as it's supposed to be done.
If i brick it will it be "the one"??
Second doubt: what rom can i flash safely?? I read a lot of threads with a lot of kernels and so far the only ones mentioned to be safe are cm9 and franko...... So basicly i need a rom with one of those??
So i can just do it like this: flash gb with pc odin, dload rom (and kernel) from what i like?? After i tried it out and don't like it and with a supposed safe kernel i can alway flash a new rom ?? No possibilty to superbrick it??
What is currently the best combination regarding battery and performance since they all claim the same............?????
Another (stupid) question: every time i flash an unofficial rom it will increase the counter or with the newer ones this is annulled? I know with a jtag i can clear them.
So basicly i'm confused and afraid to play around with this device. I have flashed other android devices in the past and did a bit of reading, the only thing that still is unclear is the possibility of superbrick........
Thanks for the help,
becosemsaida

Speedmod and Dafuq kernels are safe as well. Basically you are good to go with the knowledge you have.
Flash an older GB rom with PC Odin without the hardbrick risk, root it and flash a CWM kernel and then flash a rom based on CM9 or any safe kernel, just stay clear of roms based on official Samsung roms unless you replace the kernel with a safe one and never wipe data, cache or Dalvik on an official ICS rom.
I've been using the official AOKP rom, build 39 at the moment. It's fast, smooth, great battery life and excellent customization, based on the CM9 kernel so it's safe from the superbrick.
If you use a safe rom you can use CWM to wipe and flash other roms without the risk of superbricking.

same as above, flashed rootable GB then rooted using cfroot... and waiting for samsung to release the fix

I had the same problem I was afraid to be on the official ICS and last week I had solved like previous members said.
- First I flashed GB rom (I preferred KKA because it is directly rootable which dr.ketan mentioned it on his root guide)
- Then I rooted it with zergrush (see dr.ketan's root guide) it is the easiest way to root the device without yellow triangle
- After that I have flashed Paranoid Android ICS rom which is based on CM9 and is totally safe against the superbrick bug. It is also really exciting to use my Galaxy Note on the tablet mode with this rom I can recommend it to you.
Anyway if you really dont want to use any of the custom roms you can also flash ICS but not with its original kernel because it is totally risky.
you can use Mobile Odin and before flashing you can select an ICS stock rom but you have to change the kernel with speedmod or franco kernel. then with this combination you can flash and wipe your data after flash completes.
most of the people says that the bug is in the official ICS kernels and it triggers the emmc bug which superbricks the device. So with the other custom kernels you should be safe.
As final words I still would say that the safest way is to flash a custom ICS rom which is not based on official ICS roms. For example Paranoid is a CM9 based rom and is totally safe.
So decision is yours dude

[Q] Galaxy Note GT N7000 eMMC Bug/Kernel Related Question

Hi, I have an international varient of the Galaxy Note GT N7000 which using Chainfire's Got Brick App v1.1 says:
eMMC Chip
Type: VYL00M
Revision: 0x19
Verdict: Danger! This eMMC chip is "Known" to have the brick bug!
I once had installed a custom Kingdroid ROM v3 and wiped it but it had resulted in a Hardbrick/Superbrick so i had to take it Samsung Service Center to get it fixed. They have repaired it and given me back the handset with the Stock ICS ROM. Here are the details:
Model Number: GT-N7000
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband Version: N7000XXLPT
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-N7000JPLPD-CL643396
[email protected]#3
SMP PREEMPT Thu May 31...
Build Number: IM74K.JPLPD
Now i have done some researched and found that this bug is only triggered with kernels (ICS stock & leaked) which have the eMMC_Erase function/command. GB kernels are not known to have this erase function so they are safe.. Also the two safe kernels are franco r3 and speedmod k3 (Correct me if im wrong). Can anyone please guide me on the following:
1) Should I flash Stock Gingerbread OR ICS Kernel(franco/speedmod)?
2) Should I use Recover or ODIN?
3) Plz Provide the links for the Kernels - Franco R3 & Speedmod K3 which are safe?
4) Will the above Kernels provide root access?
5) Is abyss kernel safe (because it supports GPU overclock)?
6) Can i flash an ICS kernel over a Gingerbread ROM?
For answering please answer in a similar numbered way so that it is easy to read and understand for me as well as future audience! Thanking everyone who takes time to read and answer!

I use Speedmod kernel and i confirm that it is safe (for me at least anyway) Im using CleaNote ICS ROM, So I would suggest you also use speedmod kernel,
You Flash it in Odin, It will give you CWM and Root too !
Ive attached the kernel to the post for you.
Abyss kernel is safe, But its for GB ROMs only, You are on ICS so it wont work.
I dont know if you can flash ICS kernel over GB ROM, However, Your are on ICS so you shouldnt need to worry about that.

don't really want to hijack your thread an i dont really want to make a whole new thread for a simple question.
as a noob, im just wanting to know, if i update my stock gb to stock ics via software update, are there still chances of this emmc bug/brick thats going on?
and the battery drain issues, do they only exist in custom roms or does it exist in stock roms too?
cheers.

azzledazzle said:
I use Speedmod kernel and i confirm that it is safe (for me at least anyway) Im using CleaNote ICS ROM, So I would suggest you also use speedmod kernel,
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Thanks for the confirmation mate, one more thing to ask you: Is the speedmod kernel faster than the stock ICS kernel? Is there any flaws such as battery drain/WIFI problem with it? Also does it support GPU OC? Thanks once again for your help!
little-vince said:
don't really want to hijack your thread an i dont really want to make a whole new thread for a simple question.
as a noob, im just wanting to know, if i update my stock gb to stock ics via software update, are there still chances of this emmc bug/brick thats going on?
and the battery drain issues, do they only exist in custom roms or does it exist in stock roms too?
cheers.
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Firstly get your Galaxy Note checked using Chainfires App (Gotbrick v1.1). If the verdict says "Danger" only then does your device have this problem. My Galaxy Note (Rev 0x19) had this problem and came with GB out of the box and i upgraded it to ICS through Samsung Kies and it worked fine. So i do not think that while updating to ICS via Kies will cause this problem. As of what i know it is triggered when a command eMMC errase is triggered when either doing a factory reset or wipe through recovery. The update as such did not brick my device, however this does not mean it cannot brick yours. I am no expert on this so be a little cautious while updating. I would suggest stick to GB until Samsung Releases a safe stock ICS ROM with a safe Kernel. Cheers!

really easy
1: (optional ) in GB do factory reset (after you have made a backup with TB)
2: put phone in Download mode.
3: use PC odin flash STOCK ICS rom
4: reboot device let it load
5: put device back into download mode
6: use PC ODIN flash Speedmod k3-3
7: reboot
8: launch CWM and tell it to reboot in cwm recovery
9: load your custom rom of your choice
i HIGHLY recommend doing ONLY THE FACTORY RESET WIPE data and cache in GB before you start anything.
ONCE you are in ICS and have successfully loaded speedmod or franco's kernel then it is safe to do a factory wipe if you want. but ONLY after one of those 2 Kernels are on your device.
EMMC BUG. is affected in all N7000 Devices only . only the devices sent to the USA have the revision the non 0x19 bug .

rp4k said:
EMMC BUG. is affected in all N7000 Devices only . only the devices sent to the USA have the revision the non 0x19 bug .
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okay...
truth is i haven't actually bought the note yet.
just doing substantial amounts of research beforehand.
im pretty sure only the n7000 model is out in australia.
but it's all okay if i dont factory reset/wipe/anything-risky-in-general right?

little-vince said:
okay...
truth is i haven't actually bought the note yet.
just doing substantial amounts of research beforehand.
im pretty sure only the n7000 model is out in australia.
but it's all okay if i dont factory reset/wipe/anything-risky-in-general right?
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Yes, this bug is known to trigger usually when you do a wipe using the recovery. However there have been some cases when doing a factory reset via the settings has also resulted in a brick. However if you stay away from recovery and do not intend to doing flashing/wipes then i guess you should be ok. And it is a matter of time before Samsung Comes up with a solution. They are said to be working on this bug already. I have the N7000 which i bricked once while flashing and then wiping but i got it repaired since i had warranty. Since then i have stayed away from wiping or installing any custom roms so the device has not given any problems. Hope this info helps! Cheers!

Rom doesnt load during boot
Dear Developers
I rooted my galaxy note and soon as that i got gained super user access for chain fire app, then i flashed CWM and installed crisello rom with abbysys kernel , it installed all the files correctly and soon after that the phone rebooted .After reboot the phone went inside the boot menu ( the world of galaxy UI boot menu ) and it frozen since then
i tired flashing various custom or stock roms and still the same problem i face
If someone could help me out on what the problem is and how i could get a fix to it

cuteglen said:
Dear Developers
I rooted my galaxy note and soon as that i got gained super user access for chain fire app, then i flashed CWM and installed crisello rom with abbysys kernel , it installed all the files correctly and soon after that the phone rebooted .After reboot the phone went inside the boot menu ( the world of galaxy UI boot menu ) and it frozen since then
i tired flashing various custom or stock roms and still the same problem i face
If someone could help me out on what the problem is and how i could get a fix to it
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What rom are you on? Have you performed any wipes or factory resets?
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Hi everybody
I have three questions if You can help me
1- Are speedmode and franco Kernels the only safe kernels for stock ICS?
2- Can I flash CM9 from stock ICS or it is safer to do it from GB rom?
3- Can I flash CM9 kernel for stock rom?
Thanx in advance

iraqi4ever80 said:
Hi everybody
I have three questions if You can help me
1- Are speedmode and franco Kernels the only safe kernels for stock ICS?
2- Can I flash CM9 from stock ICS or it is safer to do it from GB rom?
3- Can I flash CM9 kernel for stock rom?
Thanx in advance
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1. Afaik yes
2. NO, you'll brick, flash from GB kernel, I know some have done from abyss.
3. No. CM based not compatible with Touchwiz framework.
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I have a quick ( hopefully) question about the brick bug. I already asked but I think a mod must have deleted the whole thread, even though the thread was about the brick bug and I think I might have been bringing a new way ( well for some anyway) to flash safely to new ROMs.
So anyway, I have a 'safe' kernel ( speedmod), and I want to try out 4.0.4 stock ROM. I have extracted the stock ROM zip and the tar file inside. In there is the Zimage.
Do I just delete the Zimage then re-zip and flash from CWM?
OR Do I have to replace the Zimage with another, 'safe', Zimage ( for example just put the zimage in there from speedmod because I want to keep that for now). Does there NEED to be A Zimage there, or will it work fine without one. I don't want to start flashing the ROM and it get stuck half way through.
If it will work this way then this might be a fairly easy way for anybody to flash any new ROM they want. They'll just need to get a safe kernel on there in the first place.

SpyderTracks said:
1. Afaik yes
2. NO, you'll brick, flash from GB kernel, I know some have done from abyss.
3. No. CM based not compatible with Touchwiz framework.
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thank you for your response
just to be sure you said that it is unsafe to flash CM9 from stock ICS?
can we flash CM9 from stock ICS rom with safe kernel such as franco or speedmod
sorry for bothering you and thank you again

iraqi4ever80 said:
thank you for your response
just to be sure you said that it is unsafe to flash CM9 from stock ICS?
can we flash CM9 from stock ICS rom with safe kernel such as franco or speedmod
sorry for bothering you and thank you again
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Only from GB kernel such as abyss. If you flash from ics kernel you WILL brick. This goes for all cm based roms.
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kyllerbuzcut said:
I have a quick ( hopefully) question about the brick bug. I already asked but I think a mod must have deleted the whole thread, even though the thread was about the brick bug and I think I might have been bringing a new way ( well for some anyway) to flash safely to new ROMs.
So anyway, I have a 'safe' kernel ( speedmod), and I want to try out 4.0.4 stock ROM. I have extracted the stock ROM zip and the tar file inside. In there is the Zimage.
Do I just delete the Zimage then re-zip and flash from CWM?
OR Do I have to replace the Zimage with another, 'safe', Zimage ( for example just put the zimage in there from speedmod because I want to keep that for now). Does there NEED to be A Zimage there, or will it work fine without one. I don't want to start flashing the ROM and it get stuck half way through.
If it will work this way then this might be a fairly easy way for anybody to flash any new ROM they want. They'll just need to get a safe kernel on there in the first place.
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Hiya, yep, you can just delete the zimage file, no need to replace, it will just skip writing that partition.
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Gave that a go last night and I must not be doing something right. Either I need to re-zip it differently or I need to use something other than CWM (mobile odin?) because it's just aborting before it actually starts flashing anything.
Suppose I could always flash the separate elements on pc odin?

kyllerbuzcut said:
Gave that a go last night and I must not be doing something right. Either I need to re-zip it differently or I need to use something other than CWM (mobile odin?) because it's just aborting before it actually starts flashing anything.
Suppose I could always flash the separate elements on pc odin?
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Try mobile odin. If you point to the tar, it should load all the components. You can then review which components are being flashed.
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iraqi4ever80 said:
Hi everybody
I have three questions if You can help me
1- Are speedmode and franco Kernels the only safe kernels for stock ICS?
2- Can I flash CM9 from stock ICS or it is safer to do it from GB rom?
3- Can I flash CM9 kernel for stock rom?
Thanx in advance
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1. Add goku, dafuq, gl-notecore and abyss42 (GB) to your list.
2. Only do it from a GB firmware or at least a GB kernel like abyss42. SPECIFIC instructions per firmware is listed for a reason. Follow those instructions to the letter.
3. No.
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kyllerbuzcut said:
Gave that a go last night and I must not be doing something right. Either I need to re-zip it differently or I need to use something other than CWM (mobile odin?) because it's just aborting before it actually starts flashing anything.
Suppose I could always flash the separate elements on pc odin?
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Stock rom in a zip? Are you sure you are nit flashing a custom rom? Point us to the file/thread please.
If it is a custom rom, the it is meant to be via CWM.
1. Flash abyss42
2. Reboot recovery
3. Do your wipes
4. Flash.
Im sure there is a specific instruction on where you got that file. Or better yet, go to dr. Ketans thread and get your stock rom from there.
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It's just the standard rom file from sammobile.It does come as a zip you know. If you unzip it, then use rar on it you can see all the bits. I thought if I just put a different zimage in there it would just go ahead and use that, but didn't seem to like it after I zipped it all back up again.
Tonight I've ended up getting chainfires excellent CF-Root kernel.Flashed that through odin, over my speedmod kernel.
Put just the factoryfs part of the stock rom zip onto the SD card and flashed that using the cwm app that CF-Root installs for you.. Now have CF-Root kernel and 4.0.4 firmware.
If you don't already have a "safe" kernel then I dunno what the brick chances would be, but since I had a safe one already I thought it couldn't hurt to try it out.
The reason I haven't flashed the hidden, cache, model and sbl parts of the zip is that simply they wouldn't fit on my SD card If it behaves funny or I can make space then I'll try the rest too. And the reason I didn't flash the zimage from the zip should be fairly obvious. Because I don't want a brick
EDIT: I managed to clear some space on the SD and flashed the rest of it. Seems to be working ok, so far anyway. I'm hoping the battery issues from 4.0.3 will be a little better. This is a really good way of doing it all as you can just swap out a potentially bad kernel for one that has been 'protected' by having te emmc cap erase turned off.

Want to do a clean ICS reinstall - confused by ROMS and process

Getting sick of the ICS battery and kernel issues and have decided to clean out the phone and install everything fresh.
I am currently on an unrooted stock ICS ROM (N7000XXLRK) and understand that I should go back to a GB ROM first then install ICS. I will search on here for a guide on how to do it (links welcome ) but am confused as to which ROM I should use of the many stock ROMs posted on here.
Since I am going to do a clean install, is it worth going back to the XXLRK ROM or is there an improved one which has sorted the battery kernel issues out? Which GB ROM can I safely go back to without confusing things before I reflash ICS?
Is it recommended that anything else is added or flashed while I have the hood up? Unless there is an uber stable custom ROM I want to stay stock, but will want to root it.

jazzdude555 said:
Getting sick of the ICS battery and kernel issues and have decided to clean out the phone and install everything fresh.
I am currently on an unrooted stock ICS ROM (N7000XXLRK) and understand that I should go back to a GB ROM first then install ICS. I will search on here for a guide on how to do it (links welcome ) but am confused as to which ROM I should use of the many stock ROMs posted on here.
Since I am going to do a clean install, is it worth going back to the XXLRK ROM or is there an improved one which has sorted the battery kernel issues out? Which GB ROM can I safely go back to without confusing things before I reflash ICS?
Is it recommended that anything else is added or flashed while I have the hood up? Unless there is an uber stable custom ROM I want to stay stock, but will want to root it.
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The way i do it is flash abyss kernel 4.2 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?uac8zbzhbiuut0t and then reboot recovery and flash the rom you like by doing all the 3 wipes because i start fresh with every rom i try.

vivek2701 said:
The way i do it is flash abyss kernel 4.2 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?uac8zbzhbiuut0t and then reboot recovery and flash the rom you like by doing all the 3 wipes because i start fresh with every rom i try.
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Sorry for asking but why flash Abyss-kernel when " jazzdude555" write he is going back to GB?
If he flash GB then he will wipe there and thats safe.

Read 'ROM switchover' on my signature.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837756
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Any Gingerbread Rom for N7000?

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.
Sent from my LG-E410

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
Sent from Nexus 5 on Slimkat

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