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Back up in CMW stuck at "bb"

Hi guys,
Last week I rooted my phone and flashed the Rocketrom v10 flashing the Abysskernel first, just to be 100% sure there couldn't happen anything, and then flashed the rom. Everything works with fine with it and I'm very happy that I begin to understand how flashing and so is on a Samsung device (with the emmc brickbug and stuff).
Now: I want to flash the CM10 ROM but I prefer to do a backup of this rom before I flash any rom again. I tried once and got into clockworkmod recovery (via Volume up, power and menu button pressed all at once) and tried backing up my rom there. That didn't seem to be a problem untill the whole progress bar had reached to almost 100% and there was written "bb" and got stuck on that screen for ages..
What could that be?
I thought I could try to make a backup using ROMmanager but there they ask me to flash clockworkmod recovery, and I don't know if that's a good idea, because the rom already has a CWM recovery in itself?
thank you very much!

If you are interested inflashing CM10,here is the detailed guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801686

when you were doing the back up you were probably on Notecore kernel right ?

Yes, thats right. Is that the problem? Because I thought it was a safe kernel from what I can back up and wipe without problem..?
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That kernel seems to be laggy on cwn... Try speedmod k3 13.. Has fast cwm... Or hydracore which has the latest.
Also make sure u have enof space in ur storage
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I have not been able to get the rom manager to work on my n7000:
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So I could download hydracore or another safe kernel and immediate after that make a backup in cwm. Afterwards I'd have to do a fullwipe and after that I could flash for instance the paranoid android ROM? I dont need to installs another kernel to do these things right...just a safe kernel like hydracore?
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I have a problem.
I tried flashing the hydracorekernel and it worked, than I tried backing upthe rom but it warned me I hadn't anough space, probably, and it continued the action and got stuck on system backup at "email.apk". So i pulled the battery to get the phone rebootedand free the sdcard space. But there it wentwrong: on the recovery CMW recovery that came with the hydracore kernel nothing happened when clicking 'reboot system now' to reboot the phone. It just showed me a screen with the rommanager logo and the version number of the cmw recovery, all the option (like choose zip from sd) dissapeared when clicking reboot but the phone didnt reboot.
What should I do now?
i dont have a backup on my phone yet, because I flashed hydracore to be able to backup my phone... I have these zipfiles onmy sdcard:
- abyskernel (I had it to be able to flash rocketrom)
- rocketrom zip
- paranoid android zip
- googleapps zip
- hydracore kernel zip
What should I do know?! My phone wontboot anymore, just because I wanted to back my rom up (and therefore flashed hydracore correctly)

as a rule you should never ever try flashing a kernel using CWM... that would tantamount bricking your phone.
If you can boot up still in Download Mode, You may need to downgrade back to stock GB first. Once your phone is in stock GB. Flash AbyssNote kernel to root your phone. By the way Abyss kernel is ONLY USE ON STOCK GB and NOT on any ICS ROM.
Once you have your phone rooted and in stock GB... follow the instructions on flashing back your RocketRom kernel (from the instructions in flashing on RocketRom's thread)
P.S. Not that I am against Hydra/NoteCore... but I am more confident in flashing SpeedMod on any custom ICS ROM. Not that it matters to you though, but I'm just saying it.

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P.S. Not that I am against Hydra/NoteCore... but I am more confident in flashing SpeedMod on any custom ICS ROM. Not that it matters to you though, but I'm just saying it.[/QUOTE]
y is that?
personally I like the speedmod too but doesn't have the underclocking function.
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nokiamodeln91 said:
y is that?
personally I like the speedmod too but doesn't have the underclocking function.
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like I've said.. you can try whichever kernel you like.. but my personal preference is SpeedMod...I have nothing against HydraCore itself as I have tried it myself... and Yes SpeedMod doesn't have those 'magical elves and wizardry' that Hydra delivers... but what it can deliver is stability and peace of mind (at least on my part). You can gain confidence on a kernel when there's less (to none) issues it can bring.

Hmmm agree
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kies update for rooted note? (noob q)

Hi,
big unsavvy discaimer here, yet I managed to root my 2.3.6.Note a few months ago (CWM also installed) needing the root for a backlight notification app which I'm not using after all (I currently have NoLED which requires no root I think)
Having now installed Kies on my pc and hooked up the Note, I am offered an update to 4.0.4 which I'd like to do
1.Is that safe in spite of the rooting? mind you, I don't object to the loss of root that I understand is going with this update method.
just looking for the least time- and effort consuming way to upgrade now, I am sifting through a lot of the technical info here but the wealth of knowledge to digest before I can safely juggle roms seems a bit daunting right now.
2.Also, don't quite remember if I flashed my kernel too at the time of rooting (i was following a comprehensive how-to sheepishly), is there any way I can tell? (phone info attached)
3.Last question, will the kies update leave my apps and settings untouched?
thanks much!
d.

pls delete this second post sorry

Just download a 4.0.4 rom from sammobile if you like stock and flash it via pc Odin..
If you like custom roms go development section, download a rom then go cwm do all wipes and flash it
Do not use Kies to upgrade.. Several things could go wrong and you will end up with a brick..
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thanks for your reply, just a few follow-ups below
msedek said:
Just download a 4.0.4 rom from sammobile if you like stock and flash it via pc Odin..
no further precautions necessary? and will it install the ics over my current apps and settings? the root is no issue here?
If you like custom roms go development section, download a rom then go cwm do all wipes and flash it
ok I'll read up on the wipes, maybe that's for a later upgrade
Do not use Kies to upgrade.. Several things could go wrong and you will end up with a brick..
ok.
thanks again
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delgado9us said:
thanks for your reply, just a few follow-ups below
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No precautions needed while going from gb to ics via Odin.. You will lose root.. (never wipe/factory reset from stock ics kernel or you will end up with a brick
For the custom roms.. Just be sure you are in a safe kernel (speedmod /notecore) before wiping because as I said before.. You will end up with a brick if you wipe from stock ics kernel
You can wipe and flash any custom rom from gingerbread because gingerbread kernels are safe to do so.. As notecore and speedmod are
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msedek said:
No precautions needed while going from gb to ics via Odin.. You will lose root.. (never wipe/factory reset from stock ics kernel or you will end up with a brick
For the custom roms.. Just be sure you are in a safe kernel (speedmod /notecore) before wiping because as I said before.. You will end up with a brick if you wipe from stock ics kernel
You can wipe and flash any custom rom from gingerbread because gingerbread kernels are safe to do so.. As notecore and speedmod are
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ok thanks.
to abuse your generous helping disposition further, how can I tell exactly which kernel I have installed? and is there any benefit to flashing speedmod before upgrading to ics via odin?
and does the odin upgrade to ics leave apps and settings intact?
again, thank you.

delgado9us said:
ok thanks.
to abuse your generous helping disposition further, how can I tell exactly which kernel I have installed? and is there any benefit to flashing speedmod before upgrading to ics via odin?
and does the odin upgrade to ics leave apps and settings intact?
again, thank you.
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If you are on gingerbread the kernel version does not matter.. To check it just go settings>about>kernel version
Speedmod its an ics kernel.. So you gotta be on ics to be able to use it... But if you are rooted in gingerbread and you want a custom rom you can use cwm recovery and flash the custom rom straight... Custom roms includes safe kernels.. So you will be safe..
I really encourage you to stay away from stock ics kernel.. And yeah flashing ics via Odin on top of your gingerbread will keep your apps
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msedek said:
If you are on gingerbread the kernel version does not matter.. To check it just go settings>about>kernel version
Speedmod its an ics kernel.. So you gotta be on ics to be able to use it... But if you are rooted in gingerbread and you want a custom rom you can use cwm recovery and flash the custom rom straight... Custom roms includes safe kernels.. So you will be safe..
I really encourage you to stay away from stock ics kernel.. And yeah flashing ics via Odin on top of your gingerbread will keep your apps
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getting closer, bear with me. I am desperately trying to find out what kernel I am currently running. I have opened another thread just for that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856345
then, all the info I need to act on your advice is- can I keep that very kernel and just flash ICS (i will go with your recommendation to select a custom one) via cvm recovery? i.e. from a rooted 2.3.6. SGN on N7000XXKK9-CL725676 [email protected]#2 (readout from the settings page)
I am obstinate at following up, sorry, but thats because the instructions come pretty casually to the novice, yet the warnings on not ommitting crucial steps abound.

delgado9us said:
getting closer, bear with me. I am desperately trying to find out what kernel I am currently running. I have opened another thread just for that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856345
then, all the info I need to act on your advice is- can I keep that very kernel and just flash ICS (i will go with your recommendation to select a custom one) via cvm recovery? i.e. from a rooted 2.3.6. SGN on N7000XXKK9-CL725676 [email protected]#2 (readout from the settings page)
I am obstinate at following up, sorry, but thats because the instructions come pretty casually to the novice, yet the warnings on not ommitting crucial steps abound.
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Yes you can flash any custom rom ics(or whatever) from your kernel.. The new rom will flash in the process its own kernel.. You have a rooted kernel wich might have cwm.. Download the desired rom to your sd, backup all your photos /videos/documents to your pc... I encourage you to do a fresh install of your apps to avoid further issues when restoring them..
Then press volume up+power+home buttons until you get to the n7000 screen then release to boot up to cwm, once there wipe data and cache then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache... Then go back install zip from sd card and flash the rom you downloaded and reboot... That's it
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msedek said:
Yes you can flash any custom rom ics(or whatever) from your kernel.. The new rom will flash in the process its own kernel.. You have a rooted kernel wich might have cwm.. Download the desired rom to your sd, backup all your photos /videos/documents to your pc... I encourage you to do a fresh install of your apps to avoid further issues when restoring them..
Then press volume up+power+home buttons until you get to the n7000 screen then release to boot up to cwm, once there wipe data and cache then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache... Then go back install zip from sd card and flash the rom you downloaded and reboot... That's it
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I have chosen RocketROM v10 - ICS - 4.0.4 - XXLRK for this update (more or less randomly, but it is getting good reviews). In the instructions, it is mentioned that coming from a rooted GB-rom, i should install
abyss kernel 4.2. first, then do a FULL wipe (does that include the dalvik thing too?)
I mention this because these are steps not explicitly included in your last instructions, just trying to connect the last dots. If you confirm that process, I am going ahead!;
muchas gracias!
d.

delgado9us said:
I have chosen RocketROM v10 - ICS - 4.0.4 - XXLRK for this update (more or less randomly, but it is getting good reviews). In the instructions, it is mentioned that coming from a rooted GB-rom, i should install
abyss kernel 4.2. first, then do a FULL wipe (does that include the dalvik thing too?)
I mention this because these are steps not explicitly included in your last instructions, just trying to connect the last dots. If you confirm that process, I am going ahead!;
muchas gracias!
d.
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Do not flash abyss go straight from your current kernel
Coming from gb flashing abyss its an extra an unnecessary step that might gets you into troubles
Tho I gotta ask you if you know
What cwm is and if you have checked that in fact your kernel has cwm
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msedek said:
Do not flash abyss go straight from your current kernel
Coming from gb flashing abyss its an extra an unnecessary step that might gets you into troubles
Tho I gotta ask you if you know
What cwm is and if you have checked that in fact your kernel has cwm
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yes, it even shows up on my apps list
THAT much I do remember from my first venture into messing with the note!
thanks for worrying though;
btw I now hear the stock ics is even leaner and as configurable (with tb) as the rocket rom I downloaded
would the flashing process for the stock ics (DL from the samsung site?) be exactly the same as for custom roms?
thanks!

delgado9us said:
yes, it even shows up on my apps list
THAT much I do remember from my first venture into messing with the note!
thanks for worrying though;
btw I now hear the stock ics is even leaner and as configurable (with tb) as the rocket rom I downloaded
would the flashing process for the stock ics (DL from the samsung site?) be exactly the same as for custom roms?
thanks!
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Nop.. It's not the same.. I'd say it's even easier but risky.. As if something goes wrong while flashing it you will end up with a brick..
If you do like stock feel less bloated with a decent performance and battery life.... Go for the cleanote rom.. HERE
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msedek said:
Nop.. It's not the same.. I'd say it's even easier but risky.. As if something goes wrong while flashing it you will end up with a brick..
If you do like stock feel less bloated with a decent performance and battery life.... Go for the cleanote rom.. HERE
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ok I downloaded that one. Just to be sure, it says:
"Installation:
1.Install from any rooted ROM with a safe kernel (notecore, speedmod, franco, CF). Installation script will automatically wipe /Cache and Dalvik cache for you. You can format /Data as well if you want a completely clean stock rom install with full root and performance enhancements.
Install the usual way though CWM
OR
2.If you are on a stock rom, follow the following instructions
Flash stock ICS rom in PC odin
boot phone
reboot to download mode
flash Notecore kernel in PC odin
reboot phone
copy rom ZIP to sd card
reboot to CWM
perform a factory reset (format /data / cache)
install rom ZIP"
Do I fall under the first group (rooted rom with safe kernel)? because my rom itself is still stock
just making sure
thx

delgado9us said:
ok I downloaded that one. Just to be sure, it says:
"Installation:
1.Install from any rooted ROM with a safe kernel (notecore, speedmod, franco, CF). Installation script will automatically wipe /Cache and Dalvik cache for you. You can format /Data as well if you want a completely clean stock rom install with full root and performance enhancements.
Install the usual way though CWM
OR
2.If you are on a stock rom, follow the following instructions
Flash stock ICS rom in PC odin
boot phone
reboot to download mode
flash Notecore kernel in PC odin
reboot phone
copy rom ZIP to sd card
reboot to CWM
perform a factory reset (format /data / cache)
install rom ZIP"
Do I fall under the first group (rooted rom with safe kernel)? because my rom itself is still stock
just making sure
thx
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You are on gb that's a safe kernel so.. You fall in the first group and you can follow my instructions or those.
Note that in his instructions he says that wiping data its optional but mines does encourage you to do so
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Before flashing the rom get the latest ics baseband (radios) here get the cwm flashable.. So first you flash the rom then before reboot flash the radio then reboot
If you already flashed the rom.. Download the radio to your sd, reboot to cwm then flash it.. No need to wipe anything for flashing the radio
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msedek said:
You are on gb that's a safe kernel so.. You fall in the first group and you can follow my instructions or those.
Note that in his instructions he says that wiping data its optional but mines does encourage you to do so
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Before flashing the rom get the latest ics baseband (radios) here get the cwm flashable.. So first you flash the rom then before reboot flash the radio then reboot
If you already flashed the rom.. Download the radio to your sd, reboot to cwm then flash it.. No need to wipe anything for flashing the radio
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wiping data presents no risk? all my data is backuped btw
after flashing rom (didnt yet), do i flash radio directly or power off/back to recovery mode first?

delgado9us said:
wiping data presents no risk? all my data is backuped btw
after flashing rom (didnt yet), do i flash radio directly or power off/back to recovery mode first?
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From safe kernels wiping data its safe.. It will only delete your apps/system apps and it's data to avoid further issues with battery...
You can flash the radio after flashing the rom and before rebooting..
If you reboot into android without flashing the radio you gotta go back to cwm to do so.. Just the same way you flashed the rom but not wiping anything
Now go ahead and flash lol.. Want to see you happy with your note rocking ics already xD
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Flash the rom and the radio and then ill give you one last tip
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msedek said:
From safe kernels wiping data its safe.. It will only delete your apps/system apps and it's data to avoid further issues with battery...
You can flash the radio after flashing the rom and before rebooting..
If you reboot into android without flashing the radio you gotta go back to cwm to do so.. Just the same way you flashed the rom but not wiping anything
Now go ahead and flash lol.. Want to see you happy with your note rocking ics already xD
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ok ok just one LAST question;
instructions say the install routine performs the cache and dalvik wipes automatically.
that means I just do "install zip from sd card" right away, correct?
chronologically, where does the "wipe data/factory reset" which you recommend come in? before or after that?
it's coming, it's coming...;

delgado9us said:
ok ok just one LAST question;
instructions say the install routine performs the cache and dalvik wipes automatically.
that means I just do "install zip from sd card" right away, correct?
chronologically, where does the "wipe data/factory reset" which you recommend come in? before or after that?
it's coming, it's coming...;
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You can wipe before or after.. I do it before.... So I advice doing it before the flashing
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looking good. thx for your time, patience and help!
rom and radio installed, all wiped, oh what was that last tip you alluded to? ;

Need help to get a safe kernel & custom rom

Hi, im currently using samsung stock Kernel and stock ics ron 4.04 rom
Baseband version: N7000DXLR1
Kernel version: N7000DXLR5
Build number: IMM76D.DXLR5
i had rooted last time using cwm which is dangerous.
What i want to do now is to have a custom rom either cm or any other rom which able to be safe to wipe and change anytime
what Kernel can u recommend? Notecore, Speedmod?
It will be helpful if someone can tell me the steps as i was confused with some other post because i had bricked it 1 time before & i dun wish to let it happen again

BBxda11 said:
Hi, im currently using samsung stock Kernel and stock ics ron 4.04 rom
Baseband version: N7000DXLR1
Kernel version: N7000DXLR5
Build number: IMM76D.DXLR5
i had rooted last time using cwm which is dangerous.
What i want to do now is to have a custom rom either cm or any other rom which able to be safe to wipe and change anytime
what Kernel can u recommend? Notecore, Speedmod?
It will be helpful if someone can tell me the steps as i was confused with some other post because i had bricked it 1 time before & i dun wish to let it happen again
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Both are safe kernels and safe to wipe.just flash it in cwm and you are gtg.
For customs roms check android development section.hundreds of roms are there to make you happy.
Swyped To Help.

BBxda11 said:
Hi, im currently using samsung stock Kernel and stock ics ron 4.04 rom
Baseband version: N7000DXLR1
Kernel version: N7000DXLR5
Build number: IMM76D.DXLR5
i had rooted last time using cwm which is dangerous.
What i want to do now is to have a custom rom either cm or any other rom which able to be safe to wipe and change anytime
what Kernel can u recommend? Notecore, Speedmod?
It will be helpful if someone can tell me the steps as i was confused with some other post because i had bricked it 1 time before & i dun wish to let it happen again
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Here it is
- Visit this thread post 1, method 1. and root it. (flashing Su + Busybox)
-Download custom kernel in .tar version, and copy it to SD card.
-Install and open Mobile odin
-Select kernel - point to kernel you have put on Sd card
-Flash
Done !
Use CWM to flash custom ROM (Follow custom ROM thread installtion instruction for custom ROM flashing)
Here listing of custom ROM by Jeetu1981

sahilarora2003 said:
Both are safe kernels and safe to wipe.just flash it in cwm and you are gtg.
For customs roms check android development section.hundreds of roms are there to make you happy.
Swyped To Help.
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Meaning that just flash either Notecore/Speedmod thru cwm? I thought it will be unsafe to flash kernel from a temporary cwm on samsung stock ics? lets say if i flashed the kernel, is it safe to wipe on the custom kernel with samsung stock ics rom?
will i need to downgrade to pre-rooted GB to flash any rom or? (was confuse by the CM9/JB rom)

BBxda11 said:
Meaning that just flash either Notecore/Speedmod thru cwm? I thought it will be unsafe to flash kernel from a temporary cwm on samsung stock ics? lets say if i flashed the kernel, is it safe to wipe on the custom kernel with samsung stock ics rom?
will i need to downgrade to pre-rooted GB to flash any rom or? (was confuse by the CM9/JB rom)
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You can't flash kernel from stock recovery,Read my previous post. And don't use temporary CWM, that is dangerous to flash kernel.
If you are planning for CM based ROM, i recommend safest way is flash pre rooted GB ROM, wipe cache,delvic cache and data. and straight way flash CM based ROM from CWM, that will be easy for you. (In that case just ignore steps i have mentioned in previous post. You can straight way flash Pre rooted GB ROM, from where you are.)

dr.ketan said:
You can't flash kernel from stock recovery,Read my previous post. And don't use temporary CWM, that is dangerous to flash kernel.
If you are planning for CM based ROM, i recommend safest way is flash pre rooted GB ROM, wipe cache,delvic cache and data. and straight way flash CM based ROM from CWM, that will be easy for you. (In that case just ignore steps i have mentioned in previous post. You can straight way flash Pre rooted GB ROM, from where you are.)
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i had done the flashing of speedmod kernel on mobile odin, now i get both SuperSU & Superuser. was it normal? theres no cwm in my app drawer.
i had also done backuped EFS. after flashing the kernel should i uninstall the Busybox using busybox uninstaller?

No dont use busybox uninstaller.
But you can remove superuser, use root explorer and remove superuser.apk from system/app
If you dont have root explorer Flash this from CWM, it will remove superuser.apk.
Yes you won't have CWM in appl drawer, but still you will have all function of CWM in recovery.
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the cwm will be save to wipe right?
thanks alot ketan for being a great helper

I have updated previous post read it again. Yes it is normal.
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BBxda11 said:
the cwm will be save to wipe right?
thanks alot ketan for being a great helper
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You mean 'safe' isn't?
yes you are on now safe kernel, you can wipe safely.

dr.ketan said:
I have updated previous post read it again. Yes it is normal.
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You mean 'safe' isn't?
yes you are on now safe kernel, you can wipe safely.
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ok... and lastly i got 3 questions:
1)If i need to downgrade to gb(pre rooted) to install some roms etc. ltr, I can striaght away do it using cwm or must be pc odin?
2)if flash prerooted gb using cwm, will my current kernel(eg. speedmod) be replaced by the other rom kernel?
3)if i want to get back to stock ics .zip file(which with Samsung apps & functions) with custom kernel, can i can flash it using cwm/mobile odin from any rom? will it lose the root/cwm etc?

You need to use odin to flash stock rom
Mobile odin keeps root, pc odin will replace all.
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dr.ketan said:
You need to use odin to flash stock rom
Mobile odin keeps root, pc odin will replace all.
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Noted :victory:
Thanks dr.ketan :good:

eMMC safe TW ROM?

I am looking for an eMMC safe ROM. I just bought a GT-N7000, I had the i717 before this one. I've been baffled at trying to find information on what is safe to flash, how to flash it, and what isn't safe to flash. I am currently running CM10, but I'm having issues with the GPS, etc, not to mention I would love to use the S-Pen again. Is there a thread that gives all of the information about what I can/can't flash and not brick my phone? I've searched, but everything I've found doesn't say anything about the eMMC bug.
I apologize in advance if this is something that's common knowledge, it's just that I am new to the GT-N7000.
Thanks,
Rob

u need a custom kernel to make ur TW rom emmc brick free
eg
philz
hydracore
speedmod

nokiamodeln91 said:
u need a custom kernel to make ur TW rom emmc brick free
eg
philz
hydracore
speedmod
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So, let me get this straight. You would flash the kernel and ROM through ODIN?
Thanks,
Rob

Kernels are flashed through ODIN or CWM, ROMs are flashed through CWM (or ODIN if its stock firmware)
Anyway, Your on CM10 now, So your obviously rooted with CWM too, So just simply download a safe kernel (I HIGHLY recommend HydaCore cuz' its awesome ) then download ROM of your choice.
2 ROMs I would recommend to try (this is completely down to my likings) are:
CleaNote (Made by same awesome dev as HydraCore kernel) Completely stock ROM but with all the crap removed - Design for Stock look and feel, But super stable and fast !
RocketMIUI - Made by an awesome dev who also makes RocketROM - This is MIUI ROM, Highly customisable, great theming and tweaks packed full of cool goodies and apps, But also keeps the S-Pen features and apps (such as SNote , SMemo etc etc) Also, Battery life is fantastic (Im getting just short of 2 full days ! )
Once you've chosen your ROM + Kernel, Place them on your SD card, Boot into recovery, flash the safe kernel, Go to advanced menu and select reboot recovery.
Now, Do a full factory reset, along with cache and dalvik cache (under advanced) then go to 'Install zip from sd card' then 'Choose zip from sd card' Then select your ROM
Leave the phone to do its magic and once completed, select 'reboot now' and enjoy
** First boot can take upto 10 mins - dont panic if you think its not booting, Just give it time. Also, DONT forget to do a backup before doing any of this, Either a full Nandroid backup and/or a titanium backup **
Best of luck :good:

excellent explanation

azzledazzle said:
Kernels are flashed through ODIN or CWM, ROMs are flashed through CWM (or ODIN if its stock firmware)
Anyway, Your on CM10 now, So your obviously rooted with CWM too, So just simply download a safe kernel (I HIGHLY recommend HydaCore cuz' its awesome ) then download ROM of your choice.
2 ROMs I would recommend to try (this is completely down to my likings) are:
CleaNote (Made by same awesome dev as HydraCore kernel) Completely stock ROM but with all the crap removed - Design for Stock look and feel, But super stable and fast !
RocketMIUI - Made by an awesome dev who also makes RocketROM - This is MIUI ROM, Highly customisable, great theming and tweaks packed full of cool goodies and apps, But also keeps the S-Pen features and apps (such as SNote , SMemo etc etc) Also, Battery life is fantastic (Im getting just short of 2 full days ! )
Once you've chosen your ROM + Kernel, Place them on your SD card, Boot into recovery, flash the safe kernel, Go to advanced menu and select reboot recovery.
Now, Do a full factory reset, along with cache and dalvik cache (under advanced) then go to 'Install zip from sd card' then 'Choose zip from sd card' Then select your ROM
Leave the phone to do its magic and once completed, select 'reboot now' and enjoy
** First boot can take upto 10 mins - dont panic if you think its not booting, Just give it time. Also, DONT forget to do a backup before doing any of this, Either a full Nandroid backup and/or a titanium backup **
Best of luck :good:
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So, just to be sure of what I'm doing here. Let's say I flash Cleanote, if I wanted to go back to CWM so long as I have a safe kernel installed I shouldn't have to worry about an eMMC brick, correct?
Thanks Again,
Rob

CWM is recovery, You will have it for as long as you use custom roms.
The brickbug only exists in stock ics kernels, so as long as you avoid using them you will be fine, plus, once you try hydracore you wont use anything else and hydracore is 110% safe so always use it when performing full wipes ect :good:

Sorry to steel your thread but my doubt is i rooted my note using supersu in zip format from recovery, now what i know is i dont have a CWM installed, so should i install it to flash a safe kernel or can i do it from the recovery mode?
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digital4282 said:
So, just to be sure of what I'm doing here. Let's say I flash Cleanote, if I wanted to go back to CWM so long as I have a safe kernel installed I shouldn't have to worry about an eMMC brick, correct?
Thanks Again,
Rob
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or u can just be on stock ICS Rom with Hydracore 5.4 kernel installed which works very well too.
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Suresh_k said:
Sorry to steel your thread but my doubt is i rooted my note using supersu in zip format from recovery, now what i know is i dont have a CWM installed, so should i install it to flash a safe kernel or can i do it from the recovery mode?
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download the Philz kernel and install it from the recovery. it is a safe kernel and u will get permanent CWM v6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191

Can anyone answer me pls i have some more questions left
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Ok thanks for the reply, if i flash phizl kernal can i update to jellybean without any problem once i get the OTA update
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azzledazzle said:
CWM is recovery, You will have it for as long as you use custom roms.
The brickbug only exists in stock ics kernels, so as long as you avoid using them you will be fine, plus, once you try hydracore you wont use anything else and hydracore is 110% safe so always use it when performing full wipes ect :good:
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I think it was the Galaxy S3 that I had that the kernel had CWM built into it. That's why I was thinking when you changed the kernel you had CWM installed too. So the note has a separate recovery partition?
Thanks Again,
Rob
PS: I really appreciate the help. It's frustrating for someone who hasn't had the international note during the eMMC era to flash things. Bricking this phone would break my heart, lol.

Suresh_k said:
Can anyone answer me pls i have some more questions left
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Ok thanks for the reply, if i flash phizl kernal can i update to jellybean without any problem once i get the OTA update
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OTA sometimes dont work if ur device is rooted.. it only happens on stock kernel and stock recovery.. but u can update it via kies. or with pc odin. if u want OTA then u have to go back to stock kernel and unroot
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I think it was the Galaxy S3 that I had that the kernel had CWM built into it. That's why I was thinking when you changed the kernel you had CWM installed too. So the note has a separate recovery partition?
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i guess that s3 also had a custom kernels cuz the stock kernel will never have CWM as its a custom recovery.
when u change to a custom kernel, it will mostly have CWM builtin

Why do we actually need a CWM when we have recovery mode, sry if its a noob question
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Suresh_k said:
Why do we actually need a CWM when we have recovery mode, sry if its a noob question
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its mainly for flashing custom ROMs and do advanced tasks as the stock recovery dont offer such facilities.
more over ICS kernel is not safe even to do a factory reset. so if ever ur becomes slow and u want to do a factory reset u risk ur phone.
so better install a safe kernel and all safe kernel comes with clockworkmod recovery and its safe to do a reset

I guess safe to reset is related to kernel not to CWM? Why do we actually need to replace our recovery?
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its mainly for flashing custom ROMs and do advanced tasks as the stock recovery dont offer such facilities.

Suresh_k said:
I guess safe to reset is related to kernel not to CWM? Why do we actually need to replace our recovery?
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As far as I remember, there r 2 EMMC erase things..one related to the kernel & other one related to the recovery..below text is from one of Ketan's post here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894293&page=5
"Originally Posted by dr.ketan
New safe kernel on the way
I have tested kernel. This kernel won't universal for all but just like Cf kernel. It will be according ROM. B'coz here there is no other modification from stock kernel but just made it safe by removing mmc_erase_cap command.
This is stock kernel but binary patched with MMC_CAP_ERASE removed from both recovery as well kernel
Best thing is you can flash with stock recovery and also gives root.
So anyone want to test let me know."

[Q] Noobie here - Where to start rooting and flashing rom?

hi, i newly owned a brand new galaxy note for a month and now i am planning to root/flash modded rom on it.
i have had experience with flashing rom with my nokia phone and jailbreaking iphone, but doing it on android phones seem differently.i have been done reading several forum topics here, but still dont know where to start..
do i have first to root my phone or flash rom or install kernel?sorry for this newbie question but i need your ideas and knowledge upon these.what would be the best application to root and backup original data?i am planning to go for romrocket v3 by eybee.i think it was stable and smooth based on the feedbacks.
if you cant help me directly, please post some links here.i am willing to read and learn from them.thank you all in advance.

You didn't mention what rom and kernel u are on
If u are on ics, then first you need to flash a safe kernel..the stock ics kernel is not safe to wipe and flash
So flash either hydracore or philz kernel..so that u will be automatically rooted and will be on a safe kernel with cwm
Then copy the rocketrom into sdcard, go to cwm, do all wipes and flash the rom

[email protected]$3K#@R said:
You didn't mention what rom and kernel u are on
If u are on ics, then first you need to flash a safe kernel..the stock ics kernel is not safe to wipe and flash
So flash either hydracore or philz kernel..so that u will be automatically rooted and will be on a safe kernel with cwm
Then copy the rocketrom into sdcard, go to cwm, do all wipes and flash the rom
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sorry my bad..here they are:
android version 4.0.4
baseband version N7000XXLRK
kernel version 3.015-1068447
i will try that.thank you.

go ahead with your rom build version of philz kernel as this can be installed directly from the stock recovery, but hydracore can't be. Once rooted you can later change to your choice of kernel.
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before flashing rr, make sure you go to mounts and storage the do
format/system
format/data

please help me, i have updated with one of phil's kernel volume up,power button,home key then after choosing the kernel from the external sd and finishes it, i tried to reboot my phone.
from there when it tries to start the boot logo it the light turns off but i can still here the booting sound of samsung.
please help me, does my phone is dead or hard bricked???i don't know what to do,im afraid to do another step that would worsen this situation.
i already installed odin if ever i needed it..please help..

You say you updated with one of philz kernels...
You should update with the right kernel eq. the LRK or
if not available, something close to that like LRI
Also don't be impatient, it could take several minutes to boot as it has to rebuild it's cache

friedje said:
You say you updated with one of philz kernels...
You should update with the right kernel eq. the LRK or
if not available, something close to that like LRI
Also don't be impatient, it could take several minutes to boot as it has to rebuild it's cache
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yes i have waited to finish all the process, and now if i opened the phone the light turns of but i know it was working because if i double tap tap the home key i am hearing the svoice saying "unable to connect to server".
my kernel was LRK or LRQ. i didn't have yet wipe any data.

so you mean to say the phone is booting fine but the screen is black?
boot into recovery and explain what you see there.

nokiamodeln91 said:
so you mean to say the phone is booting fine but the screen is black?
boot into recovery and explain what you see there.
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i have solved the problem, i made it with odin, i have downloaded a stock rom from google then place it on PDA on odin then place it on my phone with download mode.
now i have resurrected my phone and im now ready to flash safe kernels, buy i dont know what to choose, here is my SGN details
android version 4.0.4
model number GT-N7000
Baseband version N7000XXLRK
kernel version 3.0.15-1068447
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 6 21:49:19 KST 2012
Build Number IMM76D.XXLRT
Can someone help me which safe kernel to use,i am afraid that i will hard brick my phone.

go to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
and choose the method you seem comfortable in. although 1A is the best and tried and tested method

Just pick a correct kernel version for ur n7000 from philz kernel.
U can flash from stock recovery nd u dont need to think abt rooting nd CWM, as it goes in package.
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antique_sonic said:
Just pick a correct kernel version for ur n7000 from philz kernel.
U can flash from stock recovery nd u dont need to think abt rooting nd CWM, as it goes in package.
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This is what he tried before and ended up with a blank screen.

may i closed this thread.
thank you all for the help. i am now happy with my note with rocketRom v3..i will always be thankful to all of you.
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