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Sorry to ask a stupid question. i have been searching all over and have got tonnes of results, just need a further opinions.
I am thinking of putting CM7 on my galaxy S, yet need advise on how to do it.
i am currently on 2.3.4 stock.
i have the following questions:
What is the best way to root the phone?
Is there a way to unroot if i require, so i can get back to stock?
Do i or can i backup the stock firmware?
Whats best way to flash CM7
Any tuturials would be useful.
Please explain your answer, im a newbie at rooting. and don't want to brick my phone.
Thanks
Check my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142499
still confused
how do i update to cm7 rom when i have 2.3.4 install. some say i gotta downgrade stock?
i found this tutorial, i was wondering if its right?
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/cyanogenmod-7-cm7-samsung-galaxy-s/
New Guide, completely re-written]
Download and Install XXJVS Android 2.3.5 firmware.
Root XXJVS. This will also install ClockWorkMod (CWM) recovery, which is needed to flash MIUI ROM. In simple terms, you cannot have CM7 without a custom recovery like CWM.
Download CyanogenMod ROM from here. Prefer latest version over other, although that’s not a requirement. It keeps updating hell lot of time — which is good. At the time of writing, latest CM7 version was ”cm_galaxysmtd_full-135.zip” which I tried on my Galaxy S i9000 successfully.
Transfer the CM7 ROM file you just downloaded to phone’s sd card.
Go to recovery mode. For this, simply open the CWM app (you get it after step 2) and tap on ClockWorkMod to reboot phone into recovery mode. [Other way to reboot in recovery is to switch off phone and then press and hold 3 buttons together: VolumeUP+Home+Power till the Galaxy S logo shows up on screen]
In recovery, use Volume keys to scroll up and down between options and power key to select an option. Now, go to and select “install zip from sd card”.
Then, select “choose zip from sd card”. Browse through sd card and select the file CM7 ROM you downloaded in step 3 and transferred in step 4 above.
This will flash the required files on your phone and will reboot your phone into recovery again. This is a slightly different blue colored recovery now, btw — don’t panic on color change.
Select “install zip from sd card” again. Then, select “choose zip from sd card”. Now, browse through sd card and select the file CM7 ROM (again, yes!) you downloaded in step 3 and transferred in step 4 above.
This time, the CM7 ROM will be flashed actually and after it’s installed, your phone will be back on recovery. Select ‘go back’ and select ‘reboot system now’. When the phone restarts, you’ll have CyanogenMod 7 working coolly on your Galaxy S.
Enjoy the themes!
[Optional] Share this guide with others!
And it’s pretty easy now, right? Thanks to MIUI team. [Don't why it's easy now, look the mess of instructions below, which was the only way to install CM& earlier.]
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so i update to 2.3.5? as it says in the link?
the only question is how do i unroot and put stock back on?
No no no!
Mate, you need to be on any gb rom, flash a custom kernel with cwm - speedmod or cf root. Download required cm7 rom to yr phone, go to recovery, mounts and storage, format system, cache and data. Then choose install from sd card, choose yr cm7 rom and flash.
Job done.
woolf clubs said:
No no no!
Mate, you need to be on any gb rom, flash a custom kernel with cwm - speedmod or cf root. Download required cm7 rom to yr phone, go to recovery, mounts and storage, format system, cache and data. Then choose install from sd card, choose yr cm7 rom and flash.
Job done.
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lolzzz its easy for us to understand what u said...........
but i think his brain is hurting right now
1st i think he should educate himself how to flash then ur procedure is quite easy to follow
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BACKUP / INSTALL / REVERT
The following guide is not a "only solution", but just effort to make it short and clear. I take no credit for procedures, as it is just a collective XDA wisdom, taken into on thread.
Due to many questions, asked in CM development threads, questions, not being related to the discussions, and, mainly, how to flash/migrate/roll back, I decided to write this guide.
This thread will be maintained, instructions will be added/removed/fixed per need.
Don't hesitate to correct me, if you feel like this.
My thanks goes to
Entropy 512, XpLoDwIlD, Chasmodo, Dr. Ketan, Abhisahara, ToxicThunder, Sunny2303, Antiochasylum, Mfractal, Matius44, Gavin Lewarne, zX TheRipper Xz, Utacka, Asylum Inmates, YouHTC.ru forum
≤ Special thanks & appreciation goes to ToxicThunder for making this thread looking good, and, most important – readable ≥
and all others I forgot.
HELPFUL MATERIALS:
[JB][ICS][GB] Kernel Repository -
Chasmodo
[GUIDE] Which Kernels are Safe/Unsafe to Wipe and Flash from -
Chasmodo
[GUIDE] How to Flash ICS and Survive -
Chasmodo
How to Root/Unroot Samsung Galaxy Note + CWM -
Dr. Ketan
Helpful info on ICS, GB, Bricks, Flashing etc... ! -
Abhisahara
(JB / AOKP) ▬ ½ I L L U S I Θ N § F A Q -
Sunny2303 & Toxicthunder
DON'T FLASH FROM ICS STOCK BASED ROMS WITH STOCK KERNEL, UNLESS IT HAS EMMC BRICK BUG DISABLED!
Read about it here - [GUIDE] Which Kernels are Safe/Unsafe to Wipe and Flash from
PLEASE, STICK TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDE TO FLASH YOUR CM / AOKP ROM SAFELY:
:good: **Browse XDA to learn about PC Odin. For your assistance, and to get an basic info about it -
You are on GB 2.3.6 Stock NON-Rooted ROM
OR
You are on GB 2.3.6 Stock Rooted ROM WITHOUT CWM recovery
OR
You are on Stock 4.0.3 / 4.0.4 rooted / non-rooted Rom /Samsung based custom rom
◘ Download your rom of choice
http://get.cm/?device=n7000 for CM9 rom
and download Gapps - http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
◘ Browse this for CM10 -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796217 for Rom and Gapps
◘ Put your Rom and Gapps on sdcard (whether internal or external)
:good: Flash, using PC Odin, this CM9_safe_kernel.tar -
http://www.mediafire.com/?uhiges9y3zhs8oi
from this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789397
for painless migration to CM9 / CM10.
**Brief instruction for PC ODin:
• Download Samsung Mobile USB drivers or install Kies (should be turned off, while flashing)
• Open PC Odin, go to PDA field, insert CM9_safe_kernel.tar
• Ensure you have checked only Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time and PDA check boxes, while PDA line contains CM9_safe_kernel.tar file path.
• Boot to download mode (home + power + volume down), confirm the download mode.
• Connect to your USB cable (no hubs, no extensions).
• Check ID:COM filed for COM port to appear and "Connected" in the "Message" area.
• Hit "Start", wait for "Success" message in "Message" area and phone reboots.
**Complete "How to use CWM guide" with screenshots**
:good:. If you have rooted rom with CWM recovery, flash any CM kernel from this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789397 ,
without exiting recovery choose Advanced - Reboot recovery, and then proceed to next step.
Whatever you get (Boot logo, animation) - just turn off the phone, and boot into recovery - (power+volume up+home button)
:good: Install ZIP from sdcard -Choose ZIP from (or internal SD) sdcard (pick your rom .zip file),
choose Yes.
◘ Install ZIP from sdcard -
◘ Choose ZIP from sdcard (or internal SD) (pick your Gapps .zip file),
choose Yes.
◘ Go Back, Wipe data/factory reset, choose Yes, then Reboot system now.
You're done.
:good: Upgrading from version to version:
◘ Boot to recovery,
◘ Install ZIP from sdcard -
Choose ZIP from sdcard (pick your rom .zip file),
choose Yes.
◘ Go Back, wipe cache partition, advanced - wipe dalvick cache.
◘ No need to flash Gapps on version upgrade.
**In case you have non-working Play Store, or any other Google app, go to recovery and re-flash Gapps, followed by cache/dalvick wipe.
If it's still not working, clear the data on relevant app and try again. In some cases, clearing data of "Google services framework" also helps.
:good: Backing up /restoring your rom:
◘ Boot to recovery,
◘ Backup and restore - just choose what your need, backup or restore.
**It is suggested to be on same kernel in order to perform correct restore! Don't mix between CM9 and CM10 kernels, while backuping / restoring.
◘ When restoring CM9 backup after CM10 rom, or back to CM10 after CM9 -
flash through CWM (like .zip file) kernel, that you've been running on before (or similar, with very same CWM recovery version).
You need to make sure to check all those things before.
◘ CWM flashable kernels for CM can be found here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789397 .
So, flash the kernel, restore your backup, wipe cache & dalvick.
:good: BACK TO YOUR PREVIOUS ROM:
◘ Flash your rom of of choice whether through CWM recovery or PC Odin,
or restore backup, previously done on old rom - it's safe.
Having a battery drain? Get assistance here.
FAQ Section
Frequently Asked 'FAQ'
Where is S-Note/S-Memo?
Can I install it on CM/AOKP roms?
A: NO.
Look for alternatives - Memo, Jotter, Papyrus, etc.
I'm confused - I still can't understand, whether I'm running safe kernel or not?
A: Head to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1789397.
All of the kernels, stated under "CM 10 (JB) Kernels", "CM 9 (ICS) Kernels", "TouchWiz based ICS kernels" are safe. So if you're on the one of those kernels, and have working CWM recovery - you are ready to go.
I'm on pure CM9 or CM10, or another CM based, and want to try another kernel. Can I do this?
A: Yes. If you're on CM9 or CM10 based roms, you can use any of kernels from this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1789397,
stated under "CM 10 (JB) Kernels" or "CM 9 (ICS) Kernels" accordingly -
CM9 to CM9 based (Asylum ICS, Anidroid, Paranoid ICS, Ganbaru, etc.), and CM10 to CM10 based (½ ILLUSIΘN JB, Asylum JB, Paranoid JB, etc.)
What is Gapps and why do I need to flash it together with CM rom?
A:From Cyanogen Wiki:
Google Apps contain the proprietary Google applications that come pre-installed with most android devices.
Due to licensing restrictions, these apps cannot come pre-installed with CyanogenMod and must be installed separately.
CyanogenMod does not require Google Apps to function properly, however, to take full advantage of the Android system, Google Apps are recommended.
These apps include Gmail, Maps, and the Android Market, just to name a few. [
To add: It contains not only know Google apps, but also necessary Google services, that can't be downloaded from the Play store, but must be installed, in order to use Gapps./B]
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Can we go from CM9 to CM10 without going back to GB ?
A:Yes. Let's say, you're on latest CM9 nightly.
Backup your rom in recovery, as described in OP, flash CM10 rom and JB Gapps, perform wipe data/factory reset, and you're fine.
To go back, you should flash the latest CM9 kernel from this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1789397,
advanced - reboot recovery, restore your backup, wipe cache and dalvick.
Can we go to CM10 without installing GB rom or kernel? Especially, if I'm on stock ICS?
A: Yes, if you are on safe kernel, again -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1789397.
All of the kernels, stated under "CM 10 (JB) Kernels", "CM 9 (ICS) Kernels", "TouchWiz based ICS kernels" are safe.
Don't forget the full wipe, while moving from branch to branch.
After flashing CM9_safe_kernel my phone won't go past "Samsung Galaxy Note" boot screen. Is my phone bricked?
A: No, stay calm.
It is just your previous system, that can't boot with CM9 kernel.
Turn off the phone, and turn it it into the recovery (power+home+volume up), and continue per OP.
I booted into the recovery and can't see my CM build and Gapps.
A: Inside the menu "Install zip from sdcard" go to "Choose zip from internal sd".
In any way, there is suggested to to put your files to external sd (you can do it anytime through card reader, etc.)
I'm starting to install my zips, and installation is being aborted (I see dead Android with yellow triangle).
A: Your files are corrupted. Re-download it, and compare to MD5 sum, stated at the download site.
If issue occurs again, re-format your sdcard in FAT32, and try again.
Will all my Apps and Data stay on my phone when upgrading from nightly version to nightly version? Or will everything be deleted?
A:All of your apps and data will remain, "wipe cache/dalvick" commands are not touching /data and /system partitions.
Since I rooted and installed Cyanogen Mod I get a yellow triangle when booting the phone; everything has always worked perfectly though.
Is this a problem? And how do I get rid of it?
А:It's a custom binary counter being activated - your warranty is void with this tg.
Search for "Triangle-away" at the forum - it will reset the counter back to "0" and will remove the triangle..
No problems for functionality at all.
I have: Battery drain, instability, sudden reboots/ shutdowns, any other strange issues...
A: Rule number one: Super clean install. Boot to CWM recovery (while on safe kernel), go to "Mounts & storage", and choose "Format /cache, /data, /system". If you have any apps data on /emmc (inte
=rnal storage), back it up, and also format /emmc.
Then install the CM rom and proper Gapps.
Q:
a) My Wi-Fi signal is bad. Should I use another modem?
b) I have no Wi-Fi, what's going on?
A: a) Wi-Fi and modem - different things. Only mobile network is modem depandable. Dig your networks settings/router. b) There is Wi-Fi. Wipe all, do clean install.
I picked a default action for the app (launcher, gallery, whatever), but now I regret and want my choices back.
A:Go to Settings > Apps > All > scroll to default appchosen > open it > scroll down > click "clear defaults > press Home Button > choose whatever you want
I can't backup / restore on CM10 based rom. Why?
A: a)Because it's not working on early versions
b) When you're backing up, check the recovery version/kernel. Be sure to have the kernel on your sd, and the easiest way for painless restore is to flash the original kernel, reboot recovery, and then restore
I installed rom / kernel, and have a bootloop / can't go past boot animation
A: Don't worry. Boot to recovery, wipe cache, wipe dalvick cache, fix permissions.
Still the same problem?
Go to recovery, mounts and storage, format system, data, cache, make your install again.
My 1080p video can't be seen after installing new kernel/rom (Hydra, AOKP, whatever...)
A: Codec problem.
Until it's fixed, get Mobo Player - it plays all the stuff.
I lost root after installing Hydra kernel!
A: Get SuperSU app (flashable .zip), install it from CWM, update binaries.
I flashed X kernel on Y rom and phone can't boot!
A: Since 3rd of October, CM10 has been updated with new Mali drivers. Hense, CM-based roms won't boot with old CM or custom kernels, which are not updated accordingly. For getting explanation about compatibility - post your questions here.
***NEW***
My ringtone plays once only, no loop!
A: The solution is here.
Nice one buddy, will send ppl here for sure.
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Asylumized!
Thank you for the effort
Fantastic idea. Keeps the CM10/PARANOID threads nice and clean, and I'm sure this will stop at least a few of the questions from the lazy members out there
Sent from my Galaxy Note using Tapatalk 2
Thanks much mate.. this is what a noob like me needs. Thank again.
can we go from CM9 to CM10 without going back to GB ?
How stable is the CM10 Preview2 I know that they say it's not for daily use, i would say the same...but what do you say who have installed it?
meethere said:
can we go from CM9 to CM10 without going back to GB ?
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Yes. Let's say, you're on latest CM9 nightly. Backup your rom in recovery, as described, flash CM10 rom and JB Gapps, perform wipe data/factory reset, and you're fine.
To go back, you should flash the latest CM9 kernel from this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789397, advanced - reboot recovery, restore your backup, wipe cache and dalvick.
How stable is the CM10 Preview2 I know that they say it's not for daily use, i would say the same...but what do you say who have installed it?
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Unless you can't live without GPS and proper auto-rotating, it's stable enough.
Started the Q&A section. Hope for your help to make this as much clear as possible. Bomb me with your scenarios
ahalford said:
Started the Q&A section. Hope for your help to make this as much clear as possible. Bomb me with your scenarios
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Thanks ahalford, awesome guide.
1 question though, will my Galaxy Note LPY kernel (with the hard-brick problem) be any problem at all when following this tut? Don't want it to brick
Thanks ahalford!
Following your guide I've managed to get it working!! Really awesome!!
Here are some tips from a newbie for your guide though.
After step 3 I (being the n00b I am) thought I had bricked my phone because it wouldn't boot past the "Samsung Galaxy Note N7000" screen. Luckily I just continued with the guide and found out that was no problem.
Step 4: You didn't mention at the beginning of the guide that we had to place the kernel thing in the external SD card in the phone. Wasn't able to get into the phone at that point (due to step 3) so had to take out the battery and SD card and put the file on it manually.
But for the rest it is a very clear guide, very nice for us n00bs.
Sivlon said:
Thanks ahalford!
Following your guide I've managed to get it working!! Really awesome!!
Here are some tips from a newbie for your guide though.
After step 3 I (being the n00b I am) thought I had bricked my phone because it wouldn't boot past the "Samsung Galaxy Note N7000" screen. Luckily I just continued with the guide and found out that was no problem.
Step 4: You didn't mention at the beginning of the guide that we had to place the kernel thing in the external SD card in the phone. Wasn't able to get into the phone at that point (due to step 3) so had to take out the battery and SD card and put the file on it manually.
But for the rest it is a very clear guide, very nice for us n00bs.
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As for 3: I noticed it in OP - "Whatever you get (Boot logo, animation) - just turn off the phone, and boot into recovery - (power+volume up+home button)"
As for 4: There is a option in CWM recovery to flash from internal SD. I'll try to add soon link for CWM guide.
CWM guide added to the OP and continued with Q&A.
Got 2 questions
6. Upgrading from version to version:
Boot to recovery,
Install ZIP from sdcard -Choose ZIP from sdcard (pick your rom .zip file), choose Yes.
Go Back, wipe cache partition, advanced - wipe dalvick cache.
No need to flash Gapps on version upgrade.
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1. Will all my Apps and Data stay on my phone when upgrading from nightly version to nightly version? Or will everything save the Gapps be deleted?
2. Since I rooted and installed Cyanogen Mod I get a yellow triangle when booting the phone; everything has always worked perfectly though. Is this a problem? And how do I get rid of it?
1. All of your apps will remain.
2. It's a custom binary counter. Search for "Triangle away" at the forum - it will reset the counter. No problems for functionality or else, just warranty void.
Ahalford, man, you are the greatest! Taking it upon you to start and maintain/support this thread for everyone to benefit. XDA needs more users like you!!
Thanks for you kind words, but, sorrowfully, I don't think, that it will force someone to perform search before asking 100th time the same question. Since this thread is not sticky and not in the dev's section, nobody will look at it. At least, I made my effort.
P.S. Regarding your problem - have you tried to change a sim card, same operator, another?
ahalford said:
Thanks for you kind words, but, sorrowfully, I don't think, that it will force someone to perform search before asking 100th time the same question. Since this thread is not sticky and not in the dev's section, nobody will look at it. At least, I made my effort.
P.S. Regarding your problem - have you tried to change a sim card, same operator, another?
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It is a great thread.
I was searching and reading up for days on how to properly root my Note and install Cyanogen Mod.
There are literally 1000s of different: ways to root, kernels, etc. I was totally confused.
Your guide helped me do it in 10 minutes, and finally made clear to me that it really isn't that hard.
We n00bs just need clear steps, that's all, it's not that hard.
I was very surprised to see there were absolutely no tutorials that went through it for us like this one.
ahalford said:
P.S. Regarding your problem - have you tried to change a sim card, same operator, another?
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Thanks for remembering... I flashed the latest nightly yesterday, and it hasnt happened to me yet
I think it might have been a problem with a bad flash or something, maybe a corrupt download. Anyways, all is on the bright side now!
So I am running the latest helly bean, it was really fast and snappy when it was at V2,V4 ish but recently my phone is lagging alot i tried several fixes but i want to start over my phone is so messy with random files. I want a full wipe and then back to helly bean. What is the easiest way to do it?
Im on rogers i896 if it matters.
Thanks in advance!!
Easiest way (don't even have to leave your rom):
1. Backup your files that you actually want to save off the phone.
2. Perform a master reset (should be in the settings somewhere).
3. As soon as step 2 is finished, reboot to recovery.
4. Wipe caches, factory reset.
5. Re-flash your rom (if desired, not 100% necessary)
6. Reboot.
That should clear you out.
If you feel like going nuclear ninja, just flash to a stock rom, do a master clear, then flash back.
jmtheiss said:
Easiest way (don't even have to leave your rom):
1. Backup your files that you actually want to save off the phone.
2. Perform a master reset (should be in the settings somewhere).
3. As soon as step 2 is finished, reboot to recovery.
4. Wipe caches, factory reset.
5. Re-flash your rom (if desired, not 100% necessary)
6. Reboot.
That should clear you out.
If you feel like going nuclear ninja, just flash to a stock rom, do a master clear, then flash back.
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Thanks, I do feel like going nuclear ninja lol. Im running devil kernel can you break the process of downgrade to stock for a noob please? Im assuming flash stock kernel and then stock rom, does it matter which stock rom i flash. (ill look around for those files)
All you should need to do for nuclear ninja (that sounds like a good rom name...) is to grab one of the stock one-click packages (there's a sticky in the development section that has them. It really doesn't matter which one you do (although I'm particular to a KH3 Heimdall one-click without bootloaders, but that's just me. )
Put your phone in download mode, flash the package, and then you can do your master clear. After that, if the stock package didn't flash a kernel with CWM, you'll need to flash either a kernel or stock package with CWM. At that point, you should be good to head back to JB.
thanks, im making backups now, ill post how it goes! helly bean instruction say to make sure you have GB bootloaders so ill figure out what that is and make sure i get it lol.
So i factory reset (in rom and in recovery) and flashed stock rom... but all my files are still on my phone!!!
Any ideas? Also after flashin the rom my phone keeps booting to recovery only.
You need to format the phone in cwm under mounts
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You need to format the phone in cwm under mounts
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Thanks, figured that one out eventually...uphill battle ever since but one last battle restore IMEI and im good to go.
Before I begin, yes... I did search and look through a few threads with similar titles but did not find my problem.
I am not a phone geek and I am new to all this, but I rooted my Note along with a "Franco kernel", which worked successfully. My phone booted up as it was before (in fact I noticed absolutely no difference in my phone, whatsoever).
The problems begun when I tried to install an "Abyss" kernel via CWM, which apparently installed successfully, but the phone would never get past boot-up (not so successful after all, huh?). I realized that it wasn't going to work, so I though no problem, and went back into CWM and re-installed the Franco kernel that I was using before (which worked). Strangely, this kernel, too, would now no longer boot.
I successfully restored the phone with a GB rom via odin (teriible rom), and proceeded to install the so-called "Hydracore" kernel (love the names) via cwm.... this kernel made things even worse. Once again the installation was supposedly "successful", but the phone doesn't go past boot. This time, it gets stuck on a very dim black screen, which isn't actually black, it is a dark creamy/pink hue that you can only notice in absolute darkness. (WTF?) This screen has random black blotches on it, but again, if you are in a lit up room the screen looks completely black and you cannot tell that it is actually lit. When I say that this kernel made the problems even worse, I say that because when this happens (dim black screen), I cannot even enter CWM recovery at all to try and install a different kernel. From here, I can only access download mode, and have no choice but to restore the phone with the GB rom via odin. I did so, and proceeded to install the latest version of "Hydracore" (v5.4) posted right here on XDA by the member 'chasmodo.' This time, I did the installation of the kernel via odin, which, once again, was supposedly successful... and once again a lie, as the phone just goes into the same black screen, with no option other than download mode.
The sole reason I have wasted hours of my life researching and understanding mobile phone terminology in the past few days is so that I can have jellybean on my Note. It seems that I am unable to do this because the Kernels are not working on my device. I have a very powerful and capable phone, which is currently stuck on this GB rom (which I think has to be the most terrible piece of coding ever made) so any help on this would be immensely appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
can you try go back to stock GB rom.. then upgrade to ICS and root using Dr Ketans method and then install Hydracore
You flashed Hydracore on GB rom? that's the main reason behind your problem, this Kernel is not for GB. Now either flash custom GB kernel or flash stock GB firmware using pc odin and then root it. Check post # 2 in this thread for rooting. (I guess you know how to do this )
Once you have root and cwm recovery, you can flash any custom rom you want.
jeetu1981 said:
You flashed Hydracore on GB rom? that's the main reason behind your problem, this Kernel is not for GB. Now either flash custom GB kernel or flash stock GB firmware using pc odin and then root it. Check post # 2 in this thread for rooting. (I guess you know how to do this )
Once you have root and cwm recovery, you can flash any custom rom you want.
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Hot damn you guys are quick!
Silly me! :silly:
If I install any GB kernal can I then install CM10?
S-pen said:
Before I begin, yes... I did search and look through a few threads with similar titles but did not find my problem.
I am not a phone geek and I am new to all this, but I rooted my Note along with a "Franco kernel", which worked successfully. My phone booted up as it was before (in fact I noticed absolutely no difference in my phone, whatsoever).
The problems begun when I tried to install an "Abyss" kernel via CWM, which apparently installed successfully, but the phone would never get past boot-up (not so successful after all, huh?). I realized that it wasn't going to work, so I though no problem, and went back into CWM and re-installed the Franco kernel that I was using before (which worked). Strangely, this kernel, too, would now no longer boot.
I successfully restored the phone with a GB rom via odin (teriible rom), and proceeded to install the so-called "Hydracore" kernel (love the names) via cwm.... this kernel made things even worse. Once again the installation was supposedly "successful", but the phone doesn't go past boot. This time, it gets stuck on a very dim black screen, which isn't actually black, it is a dark creamy/pink hue that you can only notice in absolute darkness. (WTF?) This screen has random black blotches on it, but again, if you are in a lit up room the screen looks completely black and you cannot tell that it is actually lit. When I say that this kernel made the problems even worse, I say that because when this happens (dim black screen), I cannot even enter CWM recovery at all to try and install a different kernel. From here, I can only access download mode, and have no choice but to restore the phone with the GB rom via odin. I did so, and proceeded to install the latest version of "Hydracore" (v5.4) posted right here on XDA by the member 'chasmodo.' This time, I did the installation of the kernel via odin, which, once again, was supposedly successful... and once again a lie, as the phone just goes into the same black screen, with no option other than download mode.
The sole reason I have wasted hours of my life researching and understanding mobile phone terminology in the past few days is so that I can have jellybean on my Note. It seems that I am unable to do this because the Kernels are not working on my device. I have a very powerful and capable phone, which is currently stuck on this GB rom (which I think has to be the most terrible piece of coding ever made) so any help on this would be immensely appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi there, sorry to hear of your challenges.
One thing to remember before flashing is the nature of safe / unsafe kernels. Equally as important is compatible / non compatible kernels. It's not clear from your post but did you flash Abyss on an ICS ROM? If so, Abyss is a GB kernel. It will install but the ROM wont run due to lack of compatibility.
Abyss is used by many as a Safe kernel, a base to flash a new ROM from . Alternatively, it can be used to "downgrade" to Gingerbread ROMs.
If you are intent on trying a JB ROM, I would suggest a doing a full wipe (use the numerous guides on XDA) and a kernel clean (jBroid Script Cleaner for example). Now, research Chasmodo's excellent Kernel Repository and choose a kernel. Hydracore 4.3 Standard is a good "benchmark" however you could try the Official CM10 kernel from Entropy. Reboot to Recovery and flash your JB ROM of choice.
You will now have "Full Wiped" (including Script Clean), installed a Safe (Compatible) Kernel and flashed a compatible ROM.
For what its worth, I found GB to be an excellent ROM, particularly 2.3.6 and 2.3.7. CheckROM was one of my favorite ROMs on the S2 and they didnt even feel the need (till recently) to make an ICS version.
I hope this helps. Please hit THANKS if it did.
Alba Donzo said:
Hi there, sorry to hear of your challenges.
One thing to remember before flashing is the nature of safe / unsafe kernels. Equally as important is compatible / non compatible kernels. It's not clear from your post but did you flash Abyss on an ICS ROM? If so, Abyss is a GB kernel. It will install but the ROM wont run due to lack of compatibility.
Abyss is used by many as a Safe kernel, a base to flash a new ROM from . Alternatively, it can be used to "downgrade" to Gingerbread ROMs.
If you are intent on trying a JB ROM, I would suggest a doing a full wipe (use the numerous guides on XDA) and a kernel clean (jBroid Script Cleaner for example). Now, research Chasmodo's excellent Kernel Repository and choose a kernel. Hydracore 4.3 Standard is a good "benchmark" however you could try the Official CM10 kernel from Entropy. Reboot to Recovery and flash your JB ROM of choice.
You will now have "Full Wiped" (including Script Clean), installed a Safe (Compatible) Kernel and flashed a compatible ROM.
For what its worth, I found GB to be an excellent ROM, particularly 2.3.6 and 2.3.7. CheckROM was one of my favorite ROMs on the S2 and they didnt even feel the need (till recently) to make an ICS version.
I hope this helps. Please hit THANKS if it did.
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Yes, I forgot to mention that when I rooted it I was running official 4.0.3 which I got OTA. After I rooted I tried the Abyss kernel. I had read that if you try and install CM10 straight from ICS you can brick, and that you had to downgrade to GB to do this. There must have been a misunderstanding on my part as I though that installing Abyss would downgrade me to GB.
What I don't understand is that I have now installed a GB rom, yet the Abyss gb kernel still does not work.
The two members that posted mentioned that I should root, though I did mention in the OP that it is already rooted... Am I missing something?
Anyway, I want to avoid having to download any more big files. I already have the latest "nightly" build of CM10 in my SD card. Is there any GB kernel that I can install from where I am now that would make it safe to install the CM10 zip?
S-pen said:
Yes, I forgot to mention that when I rooted it I was running official 4.0.3 which I got OTA. After I rooted I tried the Abyss kernel. I had read that if you try and install CM10 straight from ICS you can brick, and that you had to downgrade to GB to do this. There must have been a misunderstanding on my part as I though that installing Abyss would downgrade me to GB.
What I don't understand is that I have now installed a GB rom, yet the Abyss gb kernel still does not work.
The two members that posted mentioned that I should root, though I did mention in the OP that it is already rooted... Am I missing something?
Anyway, I want to avoid having to download any more big files. I already have the latest "nightly" build of CM10 in my SD card. Is there any GB kernel that I can install from where I am now that would make it safe to install the CM10 zip?
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If I were on a GB ROM and wanted to run CM10 I would Full Wipe (including Cache and Dalvik) then do the following -
Flash Official CM10 kernel.
Reboot to Recovery (do not go straight to ROM flash)
Once back in Recovery, flash the CM10 ROM.
Reboot device.
Alba Donzo said:
If I were on a GB ROM and wanted to run CM10 I would Full Wipe (including Cache and Dalvik) then do the following -
Flash Official CM10 kernel.
Reboot to Recovery (do not go straight to ROM flash)
Once back in Recovery, flash the CM10 ROM.
Reboot device.
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So the official CM10 kernel is a gb kernel? Because remember that is what I'm currently on.
And just to make sure I got you... wipe everything, install kernel (I don't understand what you mean by "go straight to rom flash"), but then not "reboot system", instead "reboot to recovery", then install CM10 rom?
Also, when you say a "full wipe" do you mean that it will erase everything like a factory reset and delete all my apps and everything else? And is there anyway to install CM10 without doing this or is that the only way?
Cm10 kernel is a jelly bean kernel, so gb rom will not run under it.
Full wipe does mean erasing everything. Coming from gb, there is no other way to install, you need a full wipe, remember, you're updating two full revisions of the os, so it's not surprising a full wipe is needed. If you're worried about your apps, root gb before upgrading and use titanium backup to backup you're apps and then restore them when on cm10.
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Alba Donzo said:
If I were on a GB ROM and wanted to run CM10 I would Full Wipe (including Cache and Dalvik) then do the following -
Flash Official CM10 kernel.
Reboot to Recovery (do not go straight to ROM flash)
Once back in Recovery, flash the CM10 ROM.
Reboot device.
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If you are on rooted GB Rom and want to flash a custom JB or ICS one, this is what you do:
1. drop into recovery
2. do a full wife™ (factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik)
3. flash your JB/ICS Rom
4. reboob
Nothing else is needed, no intermediate steps like flashing another kernel in between, and especially no running Jbroid or Sybr kernel cleaning script.
chasmodo said:
If you are on rooted GB Rom and want to flash a custom JB or ICS one, this is what you do:
1. drop into recovery
2. do a full wife™ (factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik)
3. flash your JB/ICS Rom
4. reboob
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How original was that....
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SpyderTracks said:
If you're worried about your apps, root gb before upgrading and use titanium backup to backup you're apps and then restore them when on cm10.
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Once again, my phone is already rooted... I have mentioned this several times.
chasmodo said:
If you are on rooted GB Rom and want to flash a custom JB or ICS one, this is what you do:
1. drop into recovery
2. do a full wife™ (factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik)
3. flash your JB/ICS Rom
4. reboob
Nothing else is needed, no intermediate steps like flashing another kernel in between, and especially no running Jbroid or Sybr kernel cleaning script.
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You telling me that I can safely go straight to JB from my current GB rom and kernel?
I already have a "nightly" JB rom on my SD card, so just to be clear, all I do is go into CWM recovery, do a "full" wipe (how do I do that by the way?) and install the JB rom from zip?
Yes, you can go ahead. Just follow the instructions kindly provided by chasmodo.
But please, do not forget to flash GApps after you flashed the JB "nightly ROM which is on your SD Card". Otherwise you won't have Google account, play store etc yada yada.
Full wipe (aka full-wife™) means wipe data/factory reset. Nothing else.
AA1973 said:
Yes, you can go ahead. Just follow the instructions kindly provided by chasmodo.
But please, do not forget to flash GApps after you flashed the JB "nightly ROM which is on your SD Card". Otherwise you won't have Google account, play store etc yada yada.
Full wipe (aka full-wife™) means wipe data/factory reset. Nothing else.
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Great! I am downloading the GApps for JB now. How do I install them? I understand that this is also done through CWM recovery, but how do I instal them? do I install the JB rom and reboot to recovery and then just install GApps from zip before rebooting system?
Also, does the full wipe have to be done in CWM recovery, or can I just do the normal wipe on the phone menu before entering recovery?
You flash the ROM by pointing the recovery to the "ROM.zip", the same is valid for "GApps.zip".
So you do the following, no reboot in recovery in between those 2 steps!
Install zip (from where it is located, internal/external SD )
*ROM.zip
*Gapps.zip
*reboot system
Wipe data/factory reset is done (most of the times) in recovery. Just get used to it. Saves you some bad habits on doing it on stock ICS ...
AA1973 said:
You flash the ROM by pointing the recovery to the "ROM.zip", the same is valid for "GApps.zip".
So you do the following, no reboot in recovery in between those 2 steps!
Install zip (from where it is located, internal/external SD )
*ROM.zip
*Gapps.zip
*reboot system
Wipe data/factory reset is done (most of the times) in recovery. Just get used to it. Saves you some bad habits on doing it on stock ICS ...
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OK install ROM and then install GApps straight away, got it.
Just about the wipe, is it a simple one button wipe that wipes everything, or are there several things that I have to wipe independently? This is the part I'm not too sure about.
Just go into recovery and have a look. I mean, a really close look! Your topic was "need help to install a kernel" not "I don't know how to use recovery and please can someone come over to my place in order to explain me CWM recovery".
Sorry. Everything has been explained. Can't (or rather dont want to) help you further than what has been already mentioned. Period.
AA1973 said:
Just go into recovery and have a look. I mean, a really close look! Your topic was "need help to install a kernel" not "I don't know how to use recovery and please can someone come over to my place in order to explain me CWM recovery".
Sorry. Everything has been explained. Can't (or rather dont want to) help you further than what has been already mentioned. Period.
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That's fine. I'll go into recovery and have a look. Thanks for the help that you did give anyway.
It worked! I have been messing around with my new Note on Jellybean and looking through all the settings. It doesn't have project butter (or at least the project wasn't very successful), but still miles ahead of Touchwiz.
Just want to extend a big thanks to everyone that has helped me out. Much appreciated.
Work in progress(Rev1) Fix for the Nexus 4 Camera Reboot Issue
Hi guys, i did post this in the forum of the nexus 4 reboot issue but I thought it might of been better to make a new post for this. If you are having reboot issue due to the camera I'd say continue reading and install the port down below.(This was my first port, so it may be buggy)
Okay so this should be a complete port but im not sure how well it will run because its using the nexus 4 jelly bean 4.2.2 camera components. I'm NOT sure if this build is stable after the port but its worth giving it a try.
Install of .zip! (Back up every things! Will wipe all data!)
Warning, By installing this file means I'm not responsible for any damage that MAY happen.
1. Download zip from my dropbox(link down below)
2. Back up data!
3. Must have an unlocked bootloader, root and custom recovery!
4. After you have done step 1-3 you may now begin by entering into the recovery
5. Depending on the recovery you are using, find wipe cache partition and wipe
6. Now find wipe dalvik cache, and wipe
7. You should see an option that say "wipe data partition" this will delete EVERYTHING on your phone so BACKUP. And wipe that partition as well
8. Repeat step 5-6 to make sure you are not going to have problems
9. Go to install zip, then install zip from sdcard, and from there go to /0 partition and find the zip you downloaded from my dropbox.
10. Now you can install the zip and then repeat step 5-6 again.
11. That is everything! you should be able to boot in to android 4.4.4 setup screen and the camera should be fix.
If you are not able to boot into the screen either because of a boot loop go to googles website download android 4.2.2 stock and the nexus tool kit found on the xda forums, and restore using that with the box checked "softbricked, Bootloop" and then search for the file download from google and continue.
Please leave a reply if something is wrong or the port did not work! I'll try my best to help fix it!
Download- https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfrb93pjpo...dexed.zip?dl=0
This isn't the right place for a FIX, this must go on General or apps thread.
LeoPosas said:
This isn't the right place for a FIX, this must go on General or apps thread.
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I think that this is not a FIX, it should be a stock KitKat rom with the camera driver from 4.2.2