How root/new ROM - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I am a complete noob and need help figuring out how to do this, I have a kindle fire that i set up with the pure android 4.2 ROM, and was wondeing how i could do this with my captivate, and is there any way i can use this on AT&T without a data plan.
By the way the captivate is running the way it comes form at&t .

Click the link below and read (to get the idea), then read again (to understand what you are doing), then do exactly what it says (to get what you want). Start with CyanogenMod Stable 10.1.2, it's the most popular custom ROM (may change it later to whatever you want 4.2.2 based). Don't flash Android 4.3 beta ROMs as your first custom ROM. You need to download Google Apps too, version for 4.2.2 ROMs. Don't forget to backup your data before upgrading. Good luck!
Idiot-Proof All-in-one Guide to Making Your Samsung Captivate Awesome

Val D. said:
Click the link below and read (to get the idea), then read again (to understand what you are doing), then do exactly what it says (to get what you want). Start with CyanogenMod Stable 10.1.2, it's the most popular custom ROM (may change it later to whatever you want 4.2.2 based). Don't flash Android 4.3 beta ROMs as your first custom ROM. You need to download Google Apps too, version for 4.2.2 ROMs. Don't forget to backup your data before upgrading. Good luck!
Idiot-Proof All-in-one Guide to Making Your Samsung Captivate Awesome
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Can i use the odin application i use for my galaxy player?

Val D. said:
Click the link below and read (to get the idea), then read again (to understand what you are doing), then do exactly what it says (to get what you want). Start with CyanogenMod Stable 10.1.2, it's the most popular custom ROM (may change it later to whatever you want 4.2.2 based). Don't flash Android 4.3 beta ROMs as your first custom ROM. You need to download Google Apps too, version for 4.2.2 ROMs. Don't forget to backup your data before upgrading. Good luck!
Idiot-Proof All-in-one Guide to Making Your Samsung Captivate Awesome
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superoneclick wont work

Snakeman709 said:
superoneclick wont work
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You're in the wrong sub-forum, this is for the samsung captivate.

BWolf56 said:
You're in the wrong sub-forum, this is for the samsung captivate.
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I am talking about the captivate

Snakeman709 said:
I am talking about the captivate
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Oh sorry, read it wrong.
Superoneclick won't work on anything higher than GB.
That being said, you don't need it to root your device.

BWolf56 said:
Oh sorry, read it wrong.
Superoneclick won't work on anything higher than GB.
That being said, you don't need it to root your device.
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it is running froyo, and i just want it to run jelly bean, ive been trying for hours and would like some help, not trying to sound rude

Snakeman709 said:
it is running froyo, and i just want it to run jelly bean, ive been trying for hours and would like some help, not trying to sound rude
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No offense taken.
Here, follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
P.S.: You don't need to root to go up to JB.

BWolf56 said:
No offense taken.
Here, follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
P.S.: You don't need to root to go up to JB.
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Thank you so much, its been working great!
UPDATE bootooping into CWM
wiped and reinstalled, still goes to cwm

Snakeman709 said:
Thank you so much, its been working great!
UPDATE bootooping into CWM
wiped and reinstalled, still goes to cwm
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reflash without wiping. You gotta flash twice in a row when you make the jump to JB.

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[Q]Cyanogenmod 7.1

should i install a froyo rom before i flash cyanogenmod 7.1???
No, cm 7.1 works better when your install base is Samsung gingerbread because of the bootloaders.
P.S. you don't need to create a topic when there is already thread for Q&A regarding CM7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067074
okay i tried to install it on jvs 2.3.5 now the phone shows cyanogenmod icon and keeps rebooting :S
Known issue. Flash it again from recovery and it should work.
Dont forget to clear dalvik cache.
thanks a lot m8
soudy1994 said:
thanks a lot m8
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Lemme know how it runs, and if you've tried other custom roms and how it fairs against them please
Thanks
Talon26 said:
Lemme know how it runs, and if you've tried other custom roms and how it fairs against them please
Thanks
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It runs great, of course.
CyanogenMod is by far my favourite ROM. I highly suggest it if you're a fan of power and awesomeness.
nrg said:
No, cm 7.1 works better when your install base is Samsung gingerbread because of the bootloaders.
P.S. you don't need to create a topic when there is already thread for Q&A regarding CM7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067074
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The very same thread u're referring to says one needs to running rooted Eclair/Froyo Bootloader.
My question is, Do i really need to Downgrade to Froyo if I'm already on stock Gingerbread?
and also, How would we know if Gingerbread bootloader becomes "safe" in future, if ever?
Silver-Hawk said:
The very same thread u're referring to says one needs to running rooted Eclair/Froyo Bootloader.
My question is, Do i really need to Downgrade to Froyo if I'm already on stock Gingerbread?
and also, How would we know if Gingerbread bootloader becomes "safe" in future, if ever?
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No need to downgrade, GB bootloaders are safe.
In the early(er) CM7 days Froyo bootloaders were needed for CM, for the last couple of months both bootloaders are supported, and GB bootloaders are preferred because of lower batt drain.
If needed you can always go back to Froyo bootloaders using Odinn/Heimdall.
Cheerz
SjoerdvN said:
No need to downgrade, GB bootloaders are safe.
Cheerz
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Thanks for clarifying.
but, just to be sure, can you give me some link to any source that says this? every thread i could find tells you to downgrade first...
Silver-Hawk said:
Thanks for clarifying.
but, just to be sure, can you give me some link to any source that says this? every thread i could find tells you to downgrade first...
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Can't find a source stating this, but i'm running CM7 with GB Bootloaders. Only risk you were running installing CM7 on GB was that your external SD-Card wouldn't be recognized, and there was a Loadscreen glitch when the phone booted.
Those issues was fixed a couple months ago, so there is no problem flashing CM7 over GB Bootloaders.
Silver-Hawk said:
Thanks for clarifying.
but, just to be sure, can you give me some link to any source that says this? every thread i could find tells you to downgrade first...
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Here you go ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101534
Have fun flashing

SOLVED!

SOLVED
jrdnkasparek said:
so i bought a optimus black and its running CM7 and i want to install CM10. Can i just copy CM10 to the SD card and recovery install? i know, i know this is a NOOB question but i want to make sure i do this right so i dont brick it.
thanks guys
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Yes, you are right but don't forget to flash the Gapps for JB too.
Edvin73 said:
Yes, you are right but don't forget to flash the Gapps for JB too.
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okay do i install those in recovery before i install CM10? or what? never had to manually install google apps
jrdnkasparek said:
okay do i install those in recovery before i install CM10? or what? never had to manually install google apps
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First go to recovery, do the three classic wipes (data/cache/dalwik) and flash the cm10 and right after it flash the Gapps for JB 4.1.2(for cm10.1 - JB 4.2.1).Download the Gapps fromhttp://goo.im/gapps/ (http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip).
ok so i have to wipe everything before i install CM10 or can i just update from CM7? also my phone is unlocked will that affect that at all?
sorry i am like a complete noob for flashing ROMs and Gapps. i have a very basic understanding of it
jrdnkasparek said:
ok so i have to wipe everything before i install CM10 or can i just update from CM7? also my phone is unlocked will that affect that at all?
sorry i am like a complete noob for flashing ROMs and Gapps. i have a very basic understanding of it
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Yes, you are.A noob, I mean. So I would recommend you to read Nooby's "The big noob how to".You will find all your answers there.
You need a rooted phone for having a recovery or as you say "unlocked" and no, you can't upgrade from cm7 to 10 because one is GB and other is JB.Read first, take your time and learn what are the pros and cons of a certain custom rom.CM10 has a lot of bugs, CM10.1 even more.You have already an official ICS or a very good custom ICS build from Huexxx called IZS.Absorb some knowledge first and don't rush because you will do a lot of crap to yourself this way.
Edvin73 said:
Yes, you are.A noob, I mean. So I would recommend you to read Nooby's "The big noob how to".You will find all your answers there.
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eh i read it but it never really gave me a straight answer.
can i do that or not? should i just use goo manager? do i have to do factory reset? or just wipe?
Edited my last post.
Edvin73 said:
Yes, you are.A noob, I mean. So I would recommend you to read Nooby's "The big noob how to".You will find all your answers there.
You need a rooted phone for having a recovery or as you say "unlocked" and no, you can't upgrade from cm7 to 10 because one is GB and other is JB.Read first, take your time and learn what are the pros and cons of a certain custom rom.CM10 has a lot of bugs, CM10.1 even more.You have already an official ICS or a very good custom ICS build from Huexxx called IZS.Absorb some knowledge first and don't rush because you will do a lot of crap to yourself this way.
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ok so i do wipe everything including factory reset? i simply ask because last time i did that to my last phone it unrooted it and practically bricked it

[Q] Porting PIE control app for SGM

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
Here, I found an amazing app which copy the PIE control.
Here is a video about this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvGiOQAMI3o
So, is there any developer here, who could port it for our little Mini? :fingers-crossed:
Instead of starting new thread you should've look around first, as it's already proved to be working... I'm using it right now...
Right. I wanted it faster than google could find for me. sorry.
Where the link for SGM?
abieofficial said:
Where the link for SGM?
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2131339
Enjoy
Press thanks if i helped you.
DeathMetal King said:
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2131339
Enjoy
Press thanks if i helped you.
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Thank you sir
I'll try to flash to Chocobread. Are is will work?
Sorry my bad english
abieofficial said:
Thank you sir
I'll try to flash to Chocobread. Are is will work?
Sorry my bad english
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Choco bread is an old ROM, im not sure it will work on that, but it will definitely work on newer ROMS , even CM10 and 10.1
BTW why chocobread? There are so many other better ROMS. If you go to android development section you will find many better ROMs than chocobread. Hell, even cm10.1 works properly now (android development>>Bazinga ROM by The Alchemist)
DeathMetal King said:
Choco bread is an old ROM, im not sure it will work on that, but it will definitely work on newer ROMS , even CM10 and 10.1
BTW why chocobread? There are so many other better ROMS. If you go to android development section you will find many better ROMs than chocobread. Hell, even cm10.1 works properly now (android development>>Bazinga ROM by The Alchemist)
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But, I don't know why I more like use gingerbread based rom. Because I'm afraid my mini get wrong when I not use gingerbread based rom. My mini vibrator and jack headset phone going wrong
I had use CM10.1 By Rohan in the past. My phone get wrong. I dunno what wrong with my flashing, but I believe I flashing the rom correctly...
abieofficial said:
But, I don't know why I more like use gingerbread based rom. Because I'm afraid my mini get wrong when I not use gingerbread based rom. My mini vibrator and jack headset phone going wrong
I had use CM10.1 By Rohan in the past. My phone get wrong. I dunno what wrong with my flashing, but I believe I flashing the rom correctly...
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I'm sorry to hear that. If your phone is still under warranty, flash stock ROM and take it to SSC. (Actually even if it not under warranty, take it to SSC to determine the cause of your problems- it could be hardware related...for all you know, you could have purchased a defective model)
As for the correct method to flash a ROM-
1) Boot into Recovery.
2) Wipe data, Cache partiton.
3) Go to advanced>>wipe Dalvik cache
4) Install update from sd card>>choose update>>ROM.zip
5) After flash wipe data and cache partition.
6) Reboot.
That's all.
Hope this helped. Best of luck in fixing your phone:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

Newbie - how to?

first of all i have days looking around and havent found exactly how to do this(or links are dead) or where to start ..
Im not in the US so i cant get JB OTA
Im on stock android version 4.0.4 and build number 7.7.1q-144_MB886_MR1-22
I would like to Get to Jelly Bean, Root .. Unlock Bootloader and flash a custom rom
please help me on how i can do this step by step.. will donate to whoever helps me
antmiu2 said:
first of all i have days looking around and havent found exactly how to do this(or links are dead) or where to start ..
Im not in the US so i cant get JB OTA
Im on stock android version 4.0.4 and build number 7.7.1q-144_MB886_MR1-22
I would like to Get to Jelly Bean, Root .. Unlock Bootloader and flash a custom rom
please help me on how i can do this step by step.. will donate to whoever helps me
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Download the 4.1.2 from this link the last three are JB you choose: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/dinara/list.php
Download the tool in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262726
This tool will let you install stock JB,root and unlock the bootloader and to flash a custom rom look for one in the development section and follow the instructions.
Swiftb12305 said:
Download the 4.1.2 from this link the last three are JB you choose: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/dinara/list.php
Download the tool in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262726
This tool will let you install stock JB,root and unlock the bootloader and to flash a custom rom look for one in the development section and follow the instructions.
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Which version of the Myth tool?
each version seems different
on the top it says i have to be Unlocked before flashing..
would it be v1.2 option 4 = install your files??
antmiu2 said:
Which version of the Myth tool?
each version seems different
on the top it says i have to be Unlocked before flashing..
would it be v1.2 option 4 = install your files??
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yes use v1.2 just read the directions its self explanatory.
Swiftb12305 said:
yes use v1.2 just read the directions its self explanatory.
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i downloaded the last one from http://sbf.droid-developers.org/dinara/list.php
MB886_niimx-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-50_MB886_NII_TA-2-16-release-keys-NII-MX.xml
and i ran option 2: Flashing Stock Firmware..
when the phone rebooted it was still on 4.0.4
antmiu2 said:
i downloaded the last one from http://sbf.droid-developers.org/dinara/list.php
MB886_niimx-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-50_MB886_NII_TA-2-16-release-keys-NII-MX.xml
and i ran option 2: Flashing Stock Firmware..
when the phone rebooted it was still on 4.0.4
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did you put the firmware in the firmware folder of myth tools before flashing.
Swiftb12305 said:
did you put the firmware in the firmware folder of myth tools before flashing.
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yes, that what the instructions say.. it extracted and did its thing
and i have all the necessary drivers and also enabled usb debugging
hmmmmm is your bootloader unlocked idk if that makes a difference but it might.
Swiftb12305 said:
hmmmmm is your bootloader unlocked idk if that makes a difference but it might.
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so should i try to unlock bootloader first? or root?
edit: instructions say to root it first
antmiu2 said:
so should i try to unlock bootloader first? or root?
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root first then bootloader
Swiftb12305 said:
root first then bootloader
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thank you
it was:
1 root
2 unlock bootloader
3 flash firmware
4 root again
and for some reason i had to close the tool each time i was finished with one of the steps above
how can i flash a custom rom now? and where are they at?
give me your paypal email for the donation
Glad to hear i could help i would recommend this rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250601
but theres others in the development section just follow the directions and also flash CMW recovery which can also be done using the myth tool select the option that says "Flash Recovery" and select CMW.This is needed the flash roms.
[email protected]
appreciate the donation.
Swiftb12305 said:
Glad to hear i could help i would recommend this rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250601
but theres others in the development section just follow the directions and also flash CMW recovery which can also be done using the myth tool select the option that says "Flash Recovery" and select CMW.This is needed the flash roms.
[email protected]
appreciate the donation.
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which roms can i or cant flash?
and just a question.. i also have the Droid razr xt912.. which phone would you stay with?
antmiu2 said:
which roms can i or cant flash?
and just a question.. i also have the Droid razr xt912.. which phone would you stay with?
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i sould stay with the atrix as its newer only thing the razr has is more internal storage as for the roms you can flash any of them really but i would stick with the newer roms.
Swiftb12305 said:
i sould stay with the atrix as its newer only thing the razr has is more internal storage as for the roms you can flash any of them really but i would stick with the newer roms.
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wouldnt the unlocked bootloader compensaste for its short comings
hey im having some serious lag issues// i installed AOKP 4.2 and have CWM from the myth tool and wiped all ..
antmiu2 said:
hey im having some serious lag issues// i installed AOKP 4.2 and have CWM from the myth tool and wiped all ..
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All 4.2 ROMs have lag Most of it is gone in the CM10.1 nightlies (since the 5/25 build)
Sent from my MB886 using xda premium
thank you, which would be the smoothest and stable rom out there?
antmiu2 said:
thank you, which would be the smoothest and stable rom out there?
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Honestly, there really isn't. Each rom has its own little quirky issues.
PAC has no gps and a goofy Hangouts crash, wifi doesn't like to connect after the screen comes on (turn off then back on)
AOSPA works fine for some, not for others, no wifi for some
Slim has no gps, radio signal is bad, random wifi disconnects (fix like PAC usually, sometimes needs reboot)
CM10.1 gps...
All may have occasional lag, wifi issues, gps issues, random bluetooth issues, no camcorder, no HDR camera -- regular and panorama work
Its hit or miss at the moment. One nightly will be fine, next has crap battery, next has better battery but image banding...
None of them suck, but they might not be for you if you dislike development roms that may be incomplete or have a bug or two. Really depends if the bug is a deal breaker or not.
I still go back to clean ROM or the 4.1.2 mex jb ROM everything works and the batt life is a lot better . Also you can install cwm through ROM manager in the play store . Just use the photon q version . I have been able to flash every ROM with it . Make sure you back up b4 you start installing ROMs .
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Which custom rom and kernel?

Hello all,
i have the samsung i9070 and i want a new custom rom on it.
For long battery life and clean rom without any **** on it and it must be fast with no lagg or anything and everything must work 100%
anyway can help me out?
Greets
yasje said:
Hello all,
i have the samsung i9070 and i want a new custom rom on it.
For long battery life and clean rom without any **** on it and it must be fast with no lagg or anything and everything must work 100%
anyway can help me out?
Greets
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Some music wish alongside all that wishes?
Use CM10.1. I am using it for some time.
I will try OmniRom soon.
Sent from my GT-I9070 using Tapatalk
shut_down said:
Some music wish alongside all that wishes?
Use CM10.1. I am using it for some time.
I will try OmniRom soon.
Sent from my GT-I9070 using Tapatalk
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ok cool, but what is omni?
and isnt it tha tthe 10.1 version has some bugs and 10.0 is 100% perfect?
I won´t recommend CM10.1 and/or CM10.2 because they are not fully working.
I´ve used both of them in the last months and they have some bugs, for example, GPS works very bad for me.
I´m also thinking about changing my rom and kernel mostly because of the GPS issue.
Anyone to recommend?
LightJB or HarshJelly?
BachuArg said:
I won´t recommend CM10.1 and/or CM10.2 because they are not fully working.
I´ve used both of them in the last months and they have some bugs, for example, GPS works very bad for me.
I´m also thinking about changing my rom and kernel mostly because of the GPS issue.
Anyone to recommend?
LightJB or HarshJelly?
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Can you help me where to download cwm 10.0?
and how to 2.3.6 to cwm 10.0?
yasje said:
Can you help me where to download cwm 10.0?
and how to 2.3.6 to cwm 10.0?
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You will need to upgrade to 4.1.2 JB. Look for guides on our phone section. It is past midnight here, I am waking up early. So search, оr I will post tomorrow. You will find out sure.
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shut_down said:
You will need to upgrade to 4.1.2 JB. Look for guides on our phone section. It is past midnight here, I am waking up early. So search, оr I will post tomorrow. You will find out sure.
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is it possible to from: 2.3.6 rooted gb to 4.1 jb?
ye post it for me if you want, i go to bed
yasje said:
is it possible to from: 2.3.6 rooted gb to 4.1 jb?
ye post it for me if you want, i go to bed
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Yes.
For the questions you are asking, I think it´s the first time you´ll be doing this.
So first of all I recommend you to get into the developers section and read carefully all the procedure of how to flash, root and other things. If you try doing things without reading before, you might brick your phone.
@yasje
You can fin some informations here:
[INDEX/GUIDE][JB][i9070/9070P] Everything related to JB can be found here!
[{INDEX of GUIDES/TUTORIALS}] Galaxy S Advance [GT-I9070]
yasje said:
is it possible to from: 2.3.6 rooted gb to 4.1 jb?
ye post it for me if you want, i go to bed
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Like @BachuArg said, read first - then try.
Be carefull, do not install I9070P JB on I9070 phone and I9070 firmware on I9070P phone. That will cause hard brick!!!
And do not use Hong Kong firmware, it will be stuck on that firmware.
So.
step 1. update rooted 2.3.6 to official jb?
step 2. download custom rom.
step 3 flash
step 4 wipe data/ blablalba
step 5 tada done
am i right? ^^
yasje said:
So.
step 1. update rooted 2.3.6 to official jb?
step 2. download custom rom.
step 3 flash
step 4 wipe data/ blablalba
step 5 tada done
am i right? ^^
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Nope.
You must ROOT you new firmware JB, then flash custom hernel (Cocore) and only after these steps you can continue with step 2, 3 blablabla. :highfive:
Follow this guide and all will be fine: [GUIDE] From stock GB to Custom JB (Noob-friendly)
ok i gonna do it now!
hotfile isnt working nayway more , where do i download stock jb?
nevermind already got it.
where can i download cm 10.0?
yasje said:
nevermind already got it.
where can i download cm 10.0?
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CM10.0 is older, and do not have camera and OMX fixed as I remember. Use 10.1.
shut_down said:
CM10.0 is older, and do not have camera and OMX fixed as I remember. Use 10.1.
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i tought the 10.1 was bugged also?
i just want a 100% working clean and fast.
so sitll 10.1? where to download? and which kernel?
yasje said:
i tought the 10.1 was bugged also?
i just want a 100% working clean and fast.
so sitll 10.1? where to download? and which kernel?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47566901&highlight=d-h+st#post47566901
No need to change kernel. But it has red border sometime, it is explained how to remove it - read couple of posts later.
P.S. We all want 100% working clean and fast ROM. But we do not have sources to make it 100%. You can try it, and if you do not like it - you can go back to stock.
Explore, read, learn, try... That is what is Android about.
red border ok?
and camera wifi direct and other stuff does working normally? and the rom isnt laggy or slow at all?
nvm i used cocor kernel 8.2 smooth and fast as hell
only i doubt choosing a rom: omni rom or harsjelly?

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