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[Q] Changing to a safe kernel

Well my problem is that I flashed my Gnote with ICS and now seems to be a problem with the kernels ( i read it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26272631 )
So as that thread says, now i have to change the kernel by flashing with odin/heimdall, but i wanted to ask you guys if any kernel will work with my rom or not... and if you can give me a link with a safe one (i didn't find any link to say that is safe, although i have to confess that i haven't searched too much neither ) I have this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589375 but v01 and i'll upload a screencapture with the system info because i think that would be useful.
Thank to evereybody and lets hope that the problem is going to be fixed soon

SloanRH4 said:
Well my problem is that I flashed my Gnote with ICS and now seems to be a problem with the kernels ( i read it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26272631 )
So as that thread says, now i have to change the kernel by flashing with odin/heimdall, but i wanted to ask you guys if any kernel will work with my rom or not... and if you can give me a link with a safe one (i didn't find any link to say that is safe, although i have to confess that i haven't searched too much neither ) I have this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589375 but v01 and i'll upload a screencapture with the system info because i think that would be useful.
Thank to evereybody and lets hope that the problem is going to be fixed soon
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Flash this kernel to be on a safe kernel flash via Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...4&d=1337346991
Read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627854

the first link doesnt work, and about the second, what you want me to say is that is ok to flash the kernel they recommend there via odin and no need to change my rom right?
really thank you i was pretty worried about this problem...

WAIT
I think you should go back to stock GB and then use one of the safe kernels to install an ICS rom, like CM9.
I'm really a bit confused but this is from what I understand.

I still don't know what to do... does the kernel have to be combatible with the rom or it doesn't matter which ROM i'm on? for now i want to keep this ROM because works really good or to get the original ICS... so guys what do you say? Is it ok if i flash the kernel that brockyneo told me?

I would reccomend flashing the latest cm9 nightly as the rom your using is a old unoffical version of it. In order to do this flash the kernal i have attached via mobile odin (your phone will NOT boot using this kernal so make sure you go into recovery). Then flash the abyss note kernal via cwm, after which go into advanced and reboot recovery. Then in this recovery you can flash the CM9
Hope that helps

So let me get this straight...

I recently upgraded my Note to official ICS (OTA) and I'm not liking it AT ALL! Now I really want to get far away from this update as possible and I'd like to switch to a CM9 nightly Rom. I've that now that I have upgraded to the official ICS Rom, I run the risk of super bricking my device. So now I ask you to help me make sure the following is correct so that I may move on from this wretched update:
DO NOT perform wipes if you are on original Samsung ICS
DO NOT perform wipes if you are on a original Samsung kernel??
Flash back to original Gingerbread Rom using odin BEFORE flashing to CM9
Flash to different kernel??
I've flashed millions of Roms but this one is scary and I just want to make sure haven't missed anything... Have I?
Thanks for you help!!
John J

Just flash a stock directly rootable GB rom, root and put CM9 on it. Then do a factory reset and you're good to go. Went that way few times already.

Akiainavas said:
Just flash a stock directly rootable GB rom, root and put CM9 on it. Then do a factory reset and you're good to go. Went that way few times already.
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Thanks a lot man!! This is pretty much what I thought but I wanted to make ABSOLUTE sure! Cheers!
John J

So is the super-brick BUG on the official ICS OTA?? OMG
And yeah go back to gingerbrear via odin, get root then flash any CM9 tru CWM no problems...

I'd like to do something similar to what the OP wants to do however I have rooted and installed CWM on an official/stock ICS rom. So if I wanted to flash back to a stock gingerbread rom would I need to remove CWM and/or un-root?

darkmuck said:
I'd like to do something similar to what the OP wants to do however I have rooted and installed CWM on an official/stock ICS rom. So if I wanted to flash back to a stock gingerbread rom would I need to remove CWM and/or un-root?
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There is no need to unroot first. You can flash stock GB rom directly via Odin.

I've now flashed to GB but before I move on to a CM9 nightly, do you recommend I flash the CM9 kernel as well? Seems like it is not a prerequisite but I would like to make sure. Thanks.
John J

afaik, when flashing a CM9 Nightly, the eligible kernel is built in, so no need to flash anything but the ROM.
i'm on one of imilkas first CM9 port and it says [email protected] #1 under Kernel version in settings.

Yes. The correct kernel is included in the nightly.

[Q] [ROM] Criskelo's ICS V7 install question

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

Newbie wants to flash a custom ROM, Got some questions!!!

Hello,
I've being reading a lot this forums and I really wish to Flash a custom Rom.
My steps so far:
I updated my Galaxy Note N7000 throught Odin to version 4.0.4.
Then I rooted the phone using CWM folling the instructions from dr.ketan.
Can I just simply flash a rom using CWM or should I downgrade the phone to GB? Do I have to flash a custom Kernel or no? BTW mine is stock.
I really wish to flash a rom but i dont want to brick my phone.
Sorry for my English, is not my main language.
Thanks

If you're familiar with using Odin and flashing ROMs like that, then I mostly recommend reverting to GB, getting root + CWM also according to dr. Ketan's guide. You'll find stock GB and how to root them in the Development Section Stickies
So far, the only 100% safe way to flash custom ROMs (ICS or others) through CWM is with a working Gingerbread CWM. Some would recommend flashing through Abyss Kernel, or flashing through mobile Odin.
Again, and this is coming from one of our top-notch devs... The only 100% safe way is to flash from a rooted GB.
Also, while we're on it, may I also recommend Cyanogen Mod 9 (you'll find it in the General section of the forum) and CM9 - based ROMs. They have a safe kernel, that means you can flash and full-wipe as much as you want from CM, without reverting back to GB. CM9 also gave me the best performance and battery consumption so far. Only disadvantage would be if you don't like the stock Android look and would rather have an S3 - feel or TouchWiz or whatever.
Also VERY IMPORTANT!!! DO NOT FULL-WIPE (Factory Reset) from your ICS!!! That's how phones get bricked, that's why you shouldn't flash from stock rooted ICS!
Best of luck and let me know if you need anything else!
Cheers and welcome to XDA
Helpful Links:
- Stock ROMs
- Rooting and CWM
- Cyanogen Mod 9 (If you decide to use it)

eug3n91 said:
If you're familiar with using Odin and flashing ROMs like that, then I mostly recommend reverting to GB, getting root + CWM also according to dr. Ketan's guide. You'll find stock GB and how to root them in the Development Section Stickies
So far, the only 100% safe way to flash custom ROMs (ICS or others) through CWM is with a working Gingerbread CWM. Some would recommend flashing through Abyss Kernel, or flashing through mobile Odin.
Again, and this is coming from one of our top-notch devs... The only 100% safe way is to flash from a rooted GB.
Also, while we're on it, may I also recommend Cyanogen Mod 9 (you'll find it in the General section of the forum) and CM9 - based ROMs. They have a safe kernel, that means you can flash and full-wipe as much as you want from CM, without reverting back to GB. CM9 also gave me the best performance and battery consumption so far. Only disadvantage would be if you don't like the stock Android look and would rather have an S3 - feel or TouchWiz or whatever.
Also VERY IMPORTANT!!! DO NOT FULL-WIPE (Factory Reset) from your ICS!!! That's how phones get bricked, that's why you shouldn't flash from stock rooted ICS!
Best of luck and let me know if you need anything else!
Cheers and welcome to XDA
Helpful Links:
- Stock ROMs
- Rooting and CWM
- Cyanogen Mod 9 (If you decide to use it)
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^^ This

eug3n91 said:
If you're familiar with using Odin and flashing ROMs like that, then I mostly recommend reverting to GB, getting root + CWM also according to dr. Ketan's guide. You'll find stock GB and how to root them in the Development Section Stickies
So far, the only 100% safe way to flash custom ROMs (ICS or others) through CWM is with a working Gingerbread CWM. Some would recommend flashing through Abyss Kernel, or flashing through mobile Odin.
Again, and this is coming from one of our top-notch devs... The only 100% safe way is to flash from a rooted GB.
Also, while we're on it, may I also recommend Cyanogen Mod 9 (you'll find it in the General section of the forum) and CM9 - based ROMs. They have a safe kernel, that means you can flash and full-wipe as much as you want from CM, without reverting back to GB. CM9 also gave me the best performance and battery consumption so far. Only disadvantage would be if you don't like the stock Android look and would rather have an S3 - feel or TouchWiz or whatever.
Also VERY IMPORTANT!!! DO NOT FULL-WIPE (Factory Reset) from your ICS!!! That's how phones get bricked, that's why you shouldn't flash from stock rooted ICS!
Best of luck and let me know if you need anything else!
Cheers and welcome to XDA
Helpful Links:
- Stock ROMs
- Rooting and CWM
- Cyanogen Mod 9 (If you decide to use it)
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i found this a very good summary and guide of all thats going on here. i too want to try all the custom roms,
suppose one has a certain ics TW rom installed but would like to change the kernel to a another one, then which is the right method please ?pc odin, mobile odin, or CMW that comes with that particular rom installed ?

rraaka said:
i found this a very good summary and guide of all thats going on here. i too want to try all the custom roms,
suppose one has a certain ics TW rom installed but would like to change the kernel to a another one, then which is the right method please ?pc odin, mobile odin, or CMW that comes with that particular rom installed ?
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That mostly depends. Best way would be to either ask in the ROM's thread or in the kernel's thread. Some ROMs might recommend you flashed in the following sequence:
- Reboot into recovery
- Flash Abyss Kernel 4.2 Redpill (Original or custom logo, doesn't matter)
- IMPORTANT! Go to advanced => Reboot recovery
- Flash the kernel of your choice
- Reboot system
Others might recommend you flashed directly from the included CWM. Again, I'm not sure there's really a rule to this...
So far the only totally safe, non-headache kernel + ROM is Cyanogen and all Cyanogen-based, like Paranoid, Asylum and a few others. If you run those you can flash and full-wipe at will. With others, you should either ask or do a little thread-searching.
And also make sure that if you're running a TouchWiz ROM, flash a TouchWiz kernel. That's...really important, for obvious reasons and the type should be specified in the kernel's description or first post

Got a problem!!!
I flashed a Stock GB rom and the phone is giving me the next problem:
"Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped"
What should I do?????

darielsantana said:
I flashed a Stock GB rom and the phone is giving me the next problem:
"Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped"
What should I do?????
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Just go into recovery and do a full-wipe. If the problem persists, try another ROM.
Full-wipe should do the trick, though.

eug3n91 said:
Just go into recovery and do a full-wipe. If the problem persists, try another ROM.
Full-wipe should do the trick, though.
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I think i bricked my phone . I did the full-wipe and i cant get to recovery and when i try to flash a rom it stops at "FACTORYFS"

darielsantana said:
I think i bricked my phone . I did the full-wipe and i cant get to recovery and when i try to flash a rom it stops at "FACTORYFS"
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I flash a Kernel and now can get to Recovery, what should i do?

darielsantana said:
I think i bricked my phone . I did the full-wipe and i cant get to recovery and when i try to flash a rom it stops at "FACTORYFS"
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Uhm...I think you full - wiped from ICS... maybe accidentally flashed an ICS stock ROM instead of GB?
GB stock kernels don't do that...
First of all you should consider reading a few threads of people that have already been through this and gotten out ok.
Chances are you'll be able to flash a new ROM from there, but a little research is in order. I don't really know your exact situation (what ROM you have on and what kernel),and I haven't been in this pickle myself, so I may not be the best to advise you on this.
However, it is VERY unlikely that you're on GB... The emmc bug that you've described is typical for early ICS builds.

[Q] Installing CarbonRom from stock ICS

Hello guys, im sure similar questions have been asked before but I realy want to be on the safe side with this so im asking here anyway.
Currently I have an unrooted n7000 running android 4.0.4 ICS. I am getting tired of samsungs touchwiz interface and I want the smoothness of jellybean, therefore I want to root my phone and flash a new ROM. I have found this rom which looks like it has some nice features. But the problem im having is that I have no experience with Rooting for the past 2 days I have looked around for info on how to root my phone. I know that I need to flash a "safe kernel" before flashing a new rom. However, I havn't found that much info on flashing a new kernel. What seems to be the most "advertised" method is philz kernel.
On the philz kernel thread I have found some instructions, however I don't know which download, if I have understood it correctly, I should download the version with the same letters as my kernel version. My current kernelversion is 3.0.15 - N7000XXLRI - CL811902 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMT Wed Jul 11 20:04:41 kst 2012.
So I went looking for a XXLRI download and found some which had the XXLRI in them. The problem is that all of them are 2.7 or lower as well as a "Update to all ICS 4.0.4 kernels from 3.71 ---> 3.99:". This leads me to believe that I need to have 3.71 installed before applying this kernel. And from what I have read, I will need at least 3.99 to use CarbonRom. But the only other versions are <2.7. Have I missunderstood something or is there simply no version of PhilZ kernel for my phone.
If im not misstaken, after I have installed PhilZ kernel, I should be able to flash CarbonRom without problems. Is that true?
Also, just for saftey, I would like some form of backup of my current ROM, I know you are able to acieve that with CWM and my suspiccion is that PhilZ will be able to do that (based on my limited understanding of this, PhilZ contains a version of CWM). Also, im guessing that installing philz won't wipe the data on my phone.
I am greatefull for all your awnsers.

ICS.. most of the ics kernel will work with your rom.. use any kernel thats updated to 3.99 like XXLRT or DDLRB.. download the zip version and place it on ext SD card.. boot into recovery and choose apply update from external storage and flash the kernel.. you will be rooted with safe kernel and cwm.. now you can install the carbon rom .. follow full wipe procedure.

nokiamodeln91 said:
ICS.. most of the ics kernel will work with your rom.. use any kernel thats updated to 3.99 like XXLRT or DDLRB.. download the zip version and place it on ext SD card.. boot into recovery and choose apply update from external storage and flash the kernel.. you will be rooted with safe kernel and cwm.. now you can install the carbon rom .. follow full wipe procedure.
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Thanks for the awnser, just one more question, do most roms past 3.99 work so I can use a later version, or should I just use 3.99 ones?

most of the Kernels updated over 3.99 are JB kernels so no.. install a ICS kernel

nokiamodeln91 said:
most of the Kernels updated over 3.99 are JB kernels so no.. install a ICS kernel
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Ok, hopefully I got this now. In the list of the list beneath "Update to all ICS 4.0.4 kernels from 3.71 ---> 3.99:" I found this kernel "PhilZ-cwm6-XXLRW-SFR-v3.99" Judging from what I can tell, the download for the 3.99 kernels are just updates so I will need to download a version before it. So, I found this file: XXLRW-SFR
mediafire.com/file/sunp1b....71-signed.zip
mediafire.com/file/3gwdl8...R-3.71.tar.md5
It has the same XXLRW-SFR and im guessing it's the 3.71 file. Above it it says < Update to PhilZ Touch 3.39 based recovery>. Which im guessing is telling me that I should update this one to 3.99 with the previously mentioned file. have I finaly got this right?

you can even use the 3.71

Awesome, I have now installed the kernel successfully. Im currently backuping using the "Backup" feature in PhilZ.
I guess I should move on to the ROM now, Like I said, I want to install this. Will I be able to install it right now without doing anything else. (I have only installed PhilZ 3.71) Also, will I be able to use the backup I made to restore back to my original ROM in case I want to?
I hope you don't mind me asking this many questions. I just don't want to mess this upp.
Edit: I found this in the CarbonRom thread Only Philz kernel 3.99 supports rom installation or else you will get Status error.
I will just go ahead and install 3.99. But is there anything else I should know before I install the new ROM?

thats i think for JB kernels.. but you can always update. Yes you can restore the backup you made

Well, CarbonRom is a JB rom if im not completley misstaken. What would happen if I try to install the rom on a kernel that dosn't support it? For example installing it when I have philZ 3.99 and that dons't work? Will it just give an error?

That's does not matter as when you install the rom it will replace the kernel with the one it has. You can use any kernel to install but later you need to use a compatible kernel to run the rom.