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[Q] My first flash, advice please

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Hi,
This is my first time flashing a custom rom onto my Optimus 2X. I have decided on the latest Miui as it seems to be fast, stable and looks awesome.
I was hoping some lovely people could give me some advice to help my first flash go well.
I have created a backup through CWR of my current stock ROM. I have also backed up all my apps through titanium backup.
I was wondering what the best baseband and RIL is best suited to the Miui ROMs? And also do I need to covert to ext4 or will be ROM do this for me?
Once iv done this is there anything else I should do to prepare my phone for Miui?
Thank you for any advice you can give me!!
Sedge.

I usually flash a stock Rom via smarflash in order to have a cleaner phone. You also have to calibrate your battery after changing Rom, trough some specific apps that you can find easly gratis on the market. For the bb i have never had problems on MIUI, they all worked for me.
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blakki73 said:
I usually flash a stock Rom via smarflash in order to have a cleaner phone. You also have to calibrate your battery after changing Rom, trough some specific apps that you can find easly gratis on the market. For the bb i have never had problems on MIUI, they all worked for me.
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I'm on the latest MIUI too on BB725. Works fine here. I'm thinking MIUI supports ext3 and ext4 partitions and don't make changes to what you already have. I've been jumping through roms and don't see anything that says MIUI is converting my partitions.
MIUI's base is cm7 so you might want to consider running the latest cm7 stable (or nightly if you feel adventurous) for o2x.
I'm still a bit biased on stock roms since they're release from the vendors so they'd likely get all the features you want due to closed-sourced 3rd party drivers. There are a lot of good roms based on stock souce here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1002. Consider giving em a spin.
If you're just after the MIUI look, check these launchers:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tencent.launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tencent.qqlauncher

kolo2x said:
I'm on the latest MIUI too on BB725. Works fine here. I'm thinking MIUI supports ext3 and ext4 partitions and don't make changes to what you already have. I've been jumping through roms and don't see anything that says MIUI is converting my partitions.
MIUI's base is cm7 so you might want to consider running the latest cm7 stable (or nightly if you feel adventurous) for o2x.
I'm still a bit biased on stock roms since they're release from the vendors so they'd likely get all the features you want due to closed-sourced 3rd party drivers. There are a lot of good roms based on stock souce here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1002. Consider giving em a spin.
If you're just after the MIUI look, check these launchers:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tencent.launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tencent.qqlauncher
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Agree. In fact i actually use the topogigi 1.9 sp1 with horse power kernel rc2, and it is very fast, stable and has the FM radio too i really recommend it
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Tried that too. Good rom
Sent from my Optimus 2X using xda premium

blakki73 said:
You also have to calibrate your battery after changing Rom, trough some specific apps that you can find easly gratis on the market.
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I have installed CM 7.1 and it all seems fine apart from my battery icon is saying i have a almost full battery when i know when i started the flash it was around 30%.
Shall I let the battery run all the way down and then charge to full and then re calibrate my battery. Will this solve my problem?
thanks James

Fulwood Sedge said:
I have installed CM 7.1 and it all seems fine apart from my battery icon is saying i have a almost full battery when i know when i started the flash it was around 30%.
Shall I let the battery run all the way down and then charge to full and then re calibrate my battery. Will this solve my problem?
thanks James
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Try booting to recovery and wip battery stats

Problem updating

Hy every 1, when i open LG Suport Tool it says:
A new version of phone software was released.
You must update the phone.
So, i hit Start, and at 40% (check the phone) and it says: Your phone is up to date...
I have the official GB v20e Romania....

It's the known fake update..
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Hello!
This is a known "bug" of the LG Updater...
...but you could use the latest Euro Open firmware v20l - this should work for you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041

Medizinmann said:
Hello!
This is a known "bug" of the LG Updater...
...but you could use the latest Euro Open firmware v20l - this should work for you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
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if i use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327929&page=7 with 20l, it will erase my apps? right now my phone is rooted, it will be rooted whent i will have the 20l or i should root it again?
tnks

Yes you'll lost all your data and the root.. GB is a bit harder to root than froyo but there are some guides in the dev forum
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Byteater said:
Yes you'll lost all your data and the root.. GB is a bit harder to root than froyo but there are some guides in the dev forum
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K, tnks. Btw i know how to root gb rooted my 20e a few days ago

sonic1995 said:
if i use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327929&page=7 with 20l, it will erase my apps? right now my phone is rooted, it will be rooted whent i will have the 20l or i should root it again?
tnks
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No, you shouldn’t loose your data that way – but you would loose root when using the original LG-ROM.
But there is a pre-rooted version around…
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327949
But when you already rooted your phone, maybe you want to update to one of the newer custom roms including leaked stuff from the newest stock roms v20m/o etc. like i.e.
Guestes Golden Hybrid Rom V2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405012
…or…
Django Manouche 0.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410662
But as always – backup first using i.e. MyPhoneExplorer for SMS, contacts, calendar and Titanium Backup for you apps…

So he won't loose apps but after an upgrade like this it's recommended a wipe data factory so data will be lost anyway
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Hello!
The question was “Will my apps be erased…”
He wouldn't loose data updating the linked way...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327929
A full wipe isn’t necessary – only wiping /cache and dalvik-cache is advisable – and doesn’t hurt. No need to format /data here…
...and yes, he should do a full wipe using the suggested custom roms.
But this is a different option/argument and if he reads the intros he should realize that…
And as always make a backup before you update your rom anyway.

Medizinmann said:
No, you shouldn’t loose your data that way – but you would loose root when using the original LG-ROM.
But there is a pre-rooted version around…
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327949
But when you already rooted your phone, maybe you want to update to one of the newer custom roms including leaked stuff from the newest stock roms v20m/o etc. like i.e.
Guestes Golden Hybrid Rom V2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405012
…or…
Django Manouche 0.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410662
But as always – backup first using i.e. MyPhoneExplorer for SMS, contacts, calendar and Titanium Backup for you apps…
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I do it, i didn;t lose any app, but i factory reset it to get rid of so many app that i don't use ), i rooted it, and restore my games and some apps wwith titanium backup.
Idk if i'm wrong, but 20L is more faster than 20e and smoother, the browser is sthe same slow browser and camera... well.... nothing new
P.S.: tnks all

Flash question and understanding.... And a basic question

Hey.
I want to buy a SGN but I'm aware of the emmc brick bug.
Tell me if I'm right:
If my galaxy is rooted and on a safe kernel like Notecore, I can make a data reset in recovery right?
But if I'm not on safe kernel use mobil Odin or just Odin to downgrade to GB wipe and flash afterwards. Is this also correct?
If I'm on safe ICS and i Want to use a CM Rom, I can also wipe data and the bug won't come, because CM9 doesn't use Samsungs repositories. Is this correct?
So that means, if I'll use TW (ICS) with a safe kernel or CM9 or CM10, I could wipe data with no problem?
What is about wiping boot and system?
I hope you can answer me.
And another one:
Would you upgrade from a S2 or do you would wait for other devices.
Thanks
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CarlosCalderon said:
Hey.
I want to buy a SGN but I'm aware of the emmc brick bug.
Tell me if I'm right:
If my galaxy is rooted and on a safe kernel like Notecore, I can make a data reset in recovery right?
But if I'm not on safe kernel use mobil Odin or just Odin to downgrade to GB wipe and flash afterwards. Is this also correct?
If I'm on safe ICS and i Want to use a CM Rom, I can also wipe data and the bug won't come, because CM9 doesn't use Samsungs repositories. Is this correct?
So that means, if I'll use TW (ICS) with a safe kernel or CM9 or CM10, I could wipe data with no problem?
What is about wiping boot and system?
I hope you can answer me.
And another one:
Would you upgrade from a S2 or do you would wait for other devices.
Thanks
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Wait for the note 2, it will be introduce in aug.29, i know you would wait for it. Because samsung know about defective emmc chip of note1 they will implement a new safer emmc chip that it will be brick bug free. Im sure samsung will learn from there mistakes and be wise enough to do it right in note 2. So all your concern about brick bug will not be there in note2.

CarlosCalderon said:
Hey.
I want to buy a SGN but I'm aware of the emmc brick bug.
Tell me if I'm right:
If my galaxy is rooted and on a safe kernel like Notecore, I can make a data reset in recovery right?
But if I'm not on safe kernel use mobil Odin or just Odin to downgrade to GB wipe and flash afterwards. Is this also correct?
If I'm on safe ICS and i Want to use a CM Rom, I can also wipe data and the bug won't come, because CM9 doesn't use Samsungs repositories. Is this correct?
So that means, if I'll use TW (ICS) with a safe kernel or CM9 or CM10, I could wipe data with no problem?
What is about wiping boot and system?
I hope you can answer me.
And another one:
Would you upgrade from a S2 or do you would wait for other devices.
Thanks
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i agree with jon, i would wait for Note 2.
but it seems you have already done a lot of reading from the available literature in this forum....and maybe even collected files ?
Notecore and speedmod and CM9/10 kernels are safe to do your wipes from, this includes wiping boot and /or system if specifically required .
Mobile odin is safe too for all the functions it does.
once in a while you will find yourself on unsafe stock/stock -based kernel ,
you may wish to change your kernel for various activities ( like flashing roms/wiping), its best to change to a safer kernel via pc odin. this gives you a yellow triangle but this can be erased with the app - Triangle Away which works on 4.0.4.
as regards moving from a ics rom to cm9 or cm10 please follow the instructions in the OP of the rom thread.
GB is the safest place to be in. you can move to any point from there.

Next scenario:
If I'm on an unsafe kernel and i Want to switch Rom, I do:
Flash safe kernel like speed mod
Wipe data
Wipe boot
Flash Rom I like for example tw ics rom
Flash safe kernel again
Maybe fix permissions
And reboot
Is that correct?
So basicly as a crankflasher nothing changes if the kernel is safe.
If it's not, make it safe before...
ALSO TRUE?
too bad no one recommends the note. I know the note 2 will be presented on Wednesday but what will be the release price? 600€ or more...
Now I can sell my s2 for 250€ and get a note 1 for 330€....
Why you cannot recommend the note 1. Only because of emmc bug?
Regards
Phil
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Important reboot recovery after flashing safe kernel. Of course dependant on how its flashed, better safe to stress to bebon safe kernel, and rebot on safe kernel recovery. Then
wipe data, cache and dalvik, instead of boot.
when going from gb to ics, format system in mounts, data is optional to have clean install. Sometimes sdcard to, but then remove external sd in case sdcard and external are mapped incorrectly. (dont format efs here, rest can be safely formatted). Its also applicable for ICS to ICS if you want clean install with minimum risk of lingering files that can conflict.
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Thanks so I understand...
Is there a safer than safe kernel? Basicly its not important if the safe kernel fits the the Rom right?
So flash safe kernel, reboot recovery, do what you like...
So know, pls tell me, why you can't recommend a note 1 )
Thx a lot
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Dont get me wrong here i love my note 1, i had galaxy s2 also, if not for note 2 and without blinking i would recommend note 1 to you and answer your questions. I love note so much that if i had money i certainly buy the note 2, this is not wise dicision for me right now. Maybe next year i will buy note3.

Thanks for your response. Maybe another opinion, to buy note 1 or not.
I'm a bit unsecure
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Till now,note is the beat
But wait fot the note II
Check it out and make a right decision

camera issue

Hi. I unlocked my bootloader. I had the RomAur 6.0 and everything was fine.
Yesterday i tried to install the slimkat, but camera did not work. FC, and no focus. So i tried another kernel (doom, philz, and pimped) but none of theme fixed the camera problem.
Then i installed criskelo, romaur 6.2 and restored my nandroid backup that i made before all off this. But the camera still doesn't work.
No focus, and no take shots. The camera hangs ebery time i try to make a photo.
Someone sayd i have to go back to 534, relock my bootloader, try if camera works again, and then reunlock the bootloader.
So is this the price i have to pay if i want my bootloader unlocked?
I never had this problems with samsung.

Clear data in all camera apps in the settings

Nothing changed. If you meaned to delete in the app settings menu, to delete all the data.

settings/apps/all
Goto ALL of the camera apps and click on clear data
there are several camera apps you will need to do it for

I made all of them. But nothing changed. (or are there sys apps?)
I searched all the apps, and cancelled the data off all apps having somthing like camera. But nothing changed.

Up plase help.
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Wipe Dalvik and Partition Cache in Recovery.

Already made. Nothing changed.
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So:
I made this: i reblocked the BL with the TA-Backup.
I flashed a ftf of 680. I made a boot, camera was working.
I reopened the BL and flashed a Stock kernel with cwm, rebooted, and camera was still going.
So i decided to restore my nandroid backup that i made two days ago. But now the camera is not working again.
So what could be the problem? Can it be a kernel problem?
Please help.

I have exact the same problem on 4.4 kit kat Criskelo Rom with DoomKernel v11, tried so many things i dont know how to fix that without going back to stock 4.4 or even to 4.3 ?! :c

Its good knowing not to be alone with this problem.
Now i am on romaur 6.2 and all is fine.
I tried slim kat with pimped kernel but su was not able to install.
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xneo70 said:
Its good knowing not to be alone with this problem.
Now i am on romaur 6.2 and all is fine.
I tried slim kat with pimped kernel but su was not able to install.
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hehe yeah you are not alone
okay, got one question to you. You did this :
I flashed a ftf of 680. I made a boot, camera was working.
I reopened the BL and flashed a Stock kernel with cwm, rebooted, and camera was still going.
right? then you restored a backup- and it went broke again.
but the backup was not on stock kernel and others right?
So maybe if i stay on stock and flash a rom directly from 680. it will be working?
& i think all the steps with locking-relocking bl are not necessary (& i hope so- didn`t make a ta-backup :/ )
Will be trying that out tonight- will report back

Yes thats what i did.
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it is fine for you?
it is not for me
i dont have a ta backup.
% i lost my cam forever probably.
great end. only becasue a simple update.

CoCore for I9070P

Hello, I can't seem to find CoCore-EP (for I9070p)
There are only two builds in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2140597 ...One CWM and other TWRP. Will they work even on I9070P?
Thank you

Afaik, it's not updated for I9070P. You can use I9070 version, try latest: CoCore-E Refresh r09, but using it on I9070P makes NFC not working. Don't worry about that, especially if you don't use it. Remember that NFC functionality can be restored by flashing stock (means original) kernel or CoCore-EP
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retolx said:
Hello, I can't seem to find CoCore-EP (for I9070p)
There are only two builds in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2140597 ...One CWM and other TWRP. Will they work even on I9070P?
Thank you
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Hello .... It looks like someone has accidentally answer your question mate. Try to see here!!. Who knew it was useful for you.