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[Q] saudi arabia version to european version, possible?

Hi guys, developers, modifiers and expert
just wanted to ask if it is possible for me to flash european version though my fw version is in saudi. will i my phone get brick (soft brick) if i try to flash european version..tnx need advice

No it wont. Look for flashing guides and follow them.
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No man it won't
But u wont be able to read or write arabic unless u patch it..
There is already an arabic rom release with the latest update
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thanks guys, my doubt has been resolve..
i just thought that it is not possible and will brick the phone since there are different version..
one more question that i am confused, since i am in froyo version and it says on the tut that in XXKPE to flash "twice" before continuing flashing XXKPH, "twice" means flashing again the PDA or all of the file of XXKPE?

All the files except the latona.pit file.
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earldroid said:
All the files except the latona.pit file.
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@earldroid
another question can i use this procedure for flashing POSEIDON ROM?
first XXKPE >> XXKPH >>> XXKPQ >>>GANESHBIYER CF-ROOT v6 >>> WIPE >>> POSEIDON ROM >>> WIPE >>> restore apps using TiB.?
thanks, hoping for ur immediate response before flashing the said ROM.

mizukage said:
@earldroid
another question can i use this procedure for flashing POSEIDON ROM?
first XXKPE >> XXKPH >>> XXKPQ >>>GANESHBIYER CF-ROOT v6 >>> WIPE >>> POSEIDON ROM >>> WIPE >>> restore apps using TiB.?
thanks, hoping for ur immediate response before flashing the said ROM.
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No need for xxkph. XXKPE>factory reset>XXKPQ>factory reset>Ganesh cf root> Poseidon ROM>Wipe then restore apps by TB.
If you have problems. Try flashing XXKPE twice

earldroid said:
No need for xxkph. XXKPE>factory reset>XXKPQ>factory reset>Ganesh cf root> Poseidon ROM>Wipe then restore apps by TB.
If you have problems. Try flashing XXKPE twice
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thanks again for the big help, but sad to say POSEIDON ROM's link are all dead, can some one post an active link for me to download it, i really needed it for a reason that it is stable and can longer battery life..thanks

mizukage said:
thanks again for the big help, but sad to say POSEIDON ROM's link are all dead, can some one post an active link for me to download it, i really needed it for a reason that it is stable and can longer battery life..thanks
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try this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22419644&postcount=829

help wanted to root 2.3.4 and install custom rom

hello guys im newbie in galaxy sl i wanted to root 2.3.4 gb and install custom rom (like cm7 and ics)
i already try the others kernel but it doesnt work always brick my phone so someone help mee? sorry in my english

dredremon said:
hello guys im newbie in galaxy sl i wanted to root 2.3.4 gb and install custom rom (like cm7 and ics)
i already try the others kernel but it doesnt work always brick my phone so someone help mee? sorry in my english
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Find out CF root for your phone from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331253 and root it per instructions on same thread.
Then go ahead and decide on what next ROM you want to install. GO to dev thread for that particular ROM and install by following ALL instructions on that thread. Search Q&A thread in general section for that particular ROM for any questions that you might have. Post question in that thread if you cannot find answers to your questions.

Hetalk said:
Find out CF root for your phone from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331253 and root it per instructions on same thread.
Then go ahead and decide on what next ROM you want to install. GO to dev thread for that particular ROM and install by following ALL instructions on that thread. Search Q&A thread in general section for that particular ROM for any questions that you might have. Post question in that thread if you cannot find answers to your questions.
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i tried this before i flash the xxkpq lately and root that always got bootloop ,i have no access to root my sl and install custom rom :crying:

dredremon said:
i tried this before i flash the xxkpq lately and root that always got bootloop ,i have no access to root my sl and install custom rom :crying:
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Install universal cf root
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bscraze said:
Install universal cf root
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i tried that always installion aborted

dredremon said:
i tried that always installion aborted
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? Install via odin?
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bscraze said:
? Install via odin?
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succeessfully install on odin thr universal but in cwm cant mount log .
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dredremon said:
succeessfully install on odin thr universal but in cwm cant mount log .
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Meaning you try to install a custom rom but it fails? Check if it's corrupted or redownload.
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Unable to Root after upgrade to I9003JPKPM
Kies updated my firmware recently to I9003JPKPM and I lost my root access. Previously I was using amit bagaria's universal cf-root.
After the firmware was installed, i again tried to root the universal cf-root. Root was working. But I lost WIFI access. Wifi does not start anymore.
To fix this, I tried unrooting the phone from the menu after pressing Vol Up + Home + Power. It told phone was unrooted. But wifi was not working. I again went back to CWM menu to Root it back.
No matter what I do, now I am unable to get Root back. The menu shows I'm rooted.
But when I go and start a priviledged application, I get an error:
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CWM Manager needs SuperUser access to function! If you have SU installed, make sure CWM Manager is not blocked, then reboot and try again.
I tried flashing universal cf-root again but unable to get root access!

fornix said:
Kies updated my firmware recently to I9003JPKPM and I lost my root access. Previously I was using amit bagaria's universal cf-root.
After the firmware was installed, i again tried to root the universal cf-root. Root was working. But I lost WIFI access. Wifi does not start anymore.
To fix this, I tried unrooting the phone from the menu after pressing Vol Up + Home + Power. It told phone was unrooted. But wifi was not working. I again went back to CWM menu to Root it back.
No matter what I do, now I am unable to get Root back. The menu shows I'm rooted.
But when I go and start a priviledged application, I get an error:
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CWM Manager needs SuperUser access to function! If you have SU installed, make sure CWM Manager is not blocked, then reboot and try again.
I tried flashing universal cf-root again but unable to get root access!
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Try to flash jpkpm and then the moment it reboots, go to download mode and flash bck beta 14fix. Wifi should work.
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bscraze said:
Try to flash jpkpm and then the moment it reboots, go to download mode and flash bck beta 14fix. Wifi should work.
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is this the latest?? will try downloading now.
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dredremon said:
is this the latest?? will try downloading now.
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Yes bck beta 14fix is the latest.
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bscraze said:
Yes bck beta 14fix is the latest.
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So no separate rooting is required? bck beta 14fix will include root access too?
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bscraze said:
Try to flash jpkpm and then the moment it reboots, go to download mode and flash bck beta 14fix. Wifi should work.
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Now my phone is messed up by various trials of installing universal cf-root by amit. To return back to a stock kernel, is repartitioning required?
A noob question. Is repartitioning done using a latona pit file? I remember using one when I had switched from froyo to GB.

fornix said:
So no separate rooting is required? bck beta 14fix will include root access too?
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Now my phone is messed up by various trials of installing universal cf-root by amit. To return back to a stock kernel, is repartitioning required?
A noob question. Is repartitioning done using a latona pit file? I remember using one when I had switched from froyo to GB.
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Yes u will acquire root, re partition in is recommended as it will b a cleaner install.
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bscraze said:
Yes u will acquire root, re partition in is recommended as it will b a cleaner install.
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OK. I did a repartition using latona.pit file, then installed XXKPE, then installed XXLE4 on top of it. I used it for a day and also installed many apps. Now is it OK if i flash bam kernel on top of it? I had read somewhere that bam kernel should only be installed on a fresh stock ROM on its first reboot after flashing. Is it true? or do I have to repeat all the steps XXKPE -> XXLE4 -> bam kernel

i have no success at all some step by step to me? how can i cwm works perfect and install custom rom? im now on xxkpe
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dredremon said:
i have no success at all some step by step to me? how can i cwm works perfect and install custom rom? im now on xxkpe
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Are you on stock ROM?

fornix said:
Are you on stock ROM?
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yes stock xxkpe 2.3.4
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fornix said:
OK. I did a repartition using latona.pit file, then installed XXKPE, then installed XXLE4 on top of it. I used it for a day and also installed many apps. Now is it OK if i flash bam kernel on top of it? I had read somewhere that bam kernel should only be installed on a fresh stock ROM on its first reboot after flashing. Is it true? or do I have to repeat all the steps XXKPE -> XXLE4 -> bam kernel
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You can flash bam's kernel directly.
Edit: it usually is okay, and your data shouldn't be wiped either.
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bscraze said:
You can flash bam's kernel directly.
Edit: it usually is okay, and your data shouldn't be wiped either.
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Sweet! I flashed the kernel! Altough the first boot after flash took some time and it rebooted automagically, no further issues observed till now
Now that I'm rooted, I would like to change the bootanimation to a custom one. Can I follow this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161354 The instructions are for XXKPE. Will it work on my XXLE4 + bck custom kernel?

[CAUTION]To all users who are running ICS..

Caution:
When you are running ICS on you mobile do not downgrade directly to GB using ODIN, if you flash any GB ROM (Stock/Custom) using ODIN your mobile will be bricked.
Live example is myself i have bricked my mobile by do this.
TO avoid this first you restore previous backup using CWM and then flash what ever you want using ODIN.
Even Unbrick your Galaxy R. 2. Downgrade bootloader to v2.0 guide wont help you, I have followed it but no use I have successively flashed stock rom by using this method but still no luck ..
I've created this thread to help all our users who are running ICS, Sorry I've haven't see that one more thread is there for this if you think its duplicate please ask Justin to delete it..

Thanks! Have you managed to un-brick your machine?
Actually, flashing thru odin is Samsung things and it will increase the counter. So, almost every time, I will customize the ROM to flash thru normal CWM flash zip process. At least, I am just 'copying' files to /system/ and all operations are controlled by the updater-script

ardatdat said:
So, almost every time, I will customize the ROM to flash thru normal CWM flash zip process. At least, I am just 'copying' files to /system/ and all operations are controlled by the updater-script
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Yes Ardatdat. I do the same thing. For all the Stock ROMs which i flash via odin, i used to make CWM package. I used to do that so that always i dont have to depend on my PC. Not for the baseband, But atleast for the PDA and CSC part.
mj.vikram said:
When you are running ICS on you mobile do not downgrade directly to GB using ODIN, if you flash any GB ROM (Stock/Custom) using ODIN your mobile will be bricked.
TO avoid this first you restore previous backup using CWM and then flash what ever you want using ODIN.
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Thx for the info buddy. Like to know once thing. When u tried to downgrade to GB via odin, what was ur ICS system info. Is it rooted.? Deodexed? Rooted Kernel? Because I feel Kernel is the problem here. The Kernel that came with this ICS is not a safest one. Ardatdat can speak more about it.

Thanks mj...
I was goin to flash stock rom via odin on ics...if ics was to give more prob...
I had this doubt wat wld happend if u flash dis way....
If you want we can link either of one thread...
Btw, wat did ppl at ssc said ??
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vipul12389mehta said:
Thanks mj...
I was goin to flash stock rom via odin on ics...if ics was to give more prob...
I had this doubt wat wld happend if u flash dis way....
If you want we can link either of one thread...
Btw, wat did ppl at ssc said ??
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Just off-topic wondering, ppl in SSC will say: your machine is fixed and patched with the latest JB rom & kernel. Am I dreaming?

Hey Vikram,
I think we should sticky this thread.. what say??? Very critical piece of information.

ardatdat said:
Thanks! Have you managed to un-brick your machine?
Actually, flashing thru odin is Samsung things and it will increase the counter. So, almost every time, I will customize the ROM to flash thru normal CWM flash zip process. At least, I am just 'copying' files to /system/ and all operations are controlled by the updater-script
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NO i have tried each and every possible way but no luck, so i am taking it to Service center..

selva.simple said:
Thx for the info buddy. Like to know once thing. When u tried to downgrade to GB via odin, what was ur ICS system info. Is it rooted.? Deodexed? Rooted Kernel? Because I feel Kernel is the problem here. The Kernel that came with this ICS is not a safest one. Ardatdat can speak more about it.
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I was running Rooted ICS with stock kernel not deodexed.....

vipul12389mehta said:
Btw, wat did ppl at ssc said ??
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i haven't taken it to SSC i am may be tomorrow or day after tomorrow, i will take it and update you..

ardatdat said:
Just off-topic wondering, ppl in SSC will say: your machine is fixed and patched with the latest JB rom & kernel. Am I dreaming?
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Wow if it happen i would give you Big treat buddy ...
@Ardatdat can you please check the kernel for this issue it will help lot's of our user, Our bug is different form Note and SII...
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Hey Vikram,
I think we should sticky this thread.. what say??? Very critical piece of information.
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Good Idea because i think i am the first victim of this bug and i don't want it to happen to others users....

@Ardatdat can you please check the kernel for this issue it will help lot's of our user, Our bug is different form Note and SII...
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Yes, I would love to, but without the kernel source, I could not do much things. At least, I would not get the kernel src before Samsung provide the official ICS update.

Hoping an image from samsung for this rom and then for ardatdat kernel v 1.8.x from you... Hats off to you man. I am a fan of yours.:thumbup:
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this is very confusing. I shouldn't do factory reset. I shouldn't flash via odin. I shouldn't flash via cwm (says another thread). What should i do then to go back to GB?
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gitanshu said:
this is very confusing. I shouldn't do factory reset. I shouldn't flash via odin. I shouldn't flash via cwm (says another thread). What should i do then to go back to GB?
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I haven't faced any issues with CWM because i did Wipe Data, cache and Dalvik cache and Downgraded to GB using CWM nothing happened to me but when i flashed STOCK ROM via ODIN it totally messed up my mobile ..

gitanshu said:
this is very confusing. I shouldn't do factory reset. I shouldn't flash via odin. I shouldn't flash via cwm (says another thread). What should i do then to go back to GB?
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Yes...it sounds bit confusing..for all..
I think...either thread shld b dropped...
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Closed, as I see this is now included in the other thread. Thanks!

Flash for my I9003 from 1&1

Hello,
i'm new here and i red a lot of threads but i don't found a answer.
i have the samsung galaxy i9003 from 1&1. The version ist android 2.2.1 Froyo and i want to update it to gingerbread.
I have allready odin and i know how i put the phone into the download modus.
But my question is which files i need?
My version: I9003XXKB1
Buildnumber: FROYO.XWKB1
I'm really sorry if this is a double post.
Greetings from germany
Tiremo

Search "i9003" from Samfirmware.com
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UrbanDrawer said:
Search "i9003" from Samfirmware.com
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I can choose any file for my i9003?

Yeah
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UrbanDrawer said:
Yeah
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I'm really sorry
But i have froyo. i can update instant to a higher version?
Or version by version?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30336871
Follow above post till you get to ddlf2.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30336871
Follow above post till you get to ddlf2.
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Okay thanks.
But which firmware have i to download?
I mean is there a diffrence between KPE or KPN? this is the only thing i doesn't udnerstand.
Because i have XXKB1. What happens if i flash to KPE or KPN?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647
i looked there for the right firmware but i'm not sure which firmware is correct.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
We usually flash xxkpe for a fresh start. The repartioning does that.
Read up on the procedure for flashing xxkpe, as its one step more than the usual. Once your on xxkpe, flash a proper gingerbread fw of your choice (I suggest ddlf2, xxle4) or other value pack roms.
Download all fw files from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647
Keep in mind that for older gb roms there are separate files for csc, PDA, phone. But for newer ones there's only one file, to be flashed as PDA.
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kbar1 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
Read up on the procedure for flashing xxkpe, as its one step more than the usual. Once your on xxkpe, flash a proper gingerbread fw of your choice (I suggest ddlf2, xxle4) or other value pack roms.
Download all fw files from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647
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Okay. So i have to download a "xxkpe" firmware? or can i choose the "XXKPH"?

Xxkpe. But its only because we use it as the base. Once your on xxkpe, you can go on to flash anything you like.
Make sure you read and understand the steps properly. Ask around if you dont understand. Better than bricking.
Edit: sorry about that, didn't see you in time hetalk.
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kbar1 said:
Xxkpe. But its only because we use it as the base. Once your on xxkpe, you can go on to flash anything you like.
Make sure you read and understand the steps properly. Ask around if you dont understand. Better than bricking.
Edit: sorry about that, didn't see you in time hetalk.
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Thank you man!
i flashed to XXKPE. Is it recommend to flash to XXKPH or to XXKPM?

After XXKPE, flash ddlf2 or something similar (new, like valuepacks.)

Skander1998 said:
After XXKPE, flash ddlf2 or something similar (new, like valuepacks.)
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i flash it like the XXKPE?
or is there something special?

Tiremo said:
i flash it like the XXKPE?
or is there something special?
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Nothing special, no need to select latona.pit file and repartition. Flash ddlf2 or xxle4 or other value pack (you'll find them in the stock roms thread) as PDA.
If you mess up in the future, this is what you need to do to get the phone running again (repartition --> xxkpe --> stable gb rom).
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[Q] need help for rooting and customization...

i want to root my galaxy tab 2 with customized rom. can you guys plz help me.and tell me the process from the beginning coz im new to android...don't have much experience with it..my device is running android 4.1.2

drago989 said:
i want to root my galaxy tab 2 with customized rom. can you guys plz help me.and tell me the process from the beginning coz im new to android...don't have much experience with it..my device is running android 4.1.2
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I would start reading some posts in the development forum, and other specific topics on the various steps you will need to take. But...
First you will need to install a custom recovery, like clockwork mod(cwm) or twrp.
Second, you will need to find a ROM specific to your device, making sure to check your model number and only installing a ROM if it is intended for your devices model.
Third, flash the rom .zip in the previously installed recovery.
That's really all you need to do, but you should read how to take those steps in the threads for them and your device.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAvze-VNzj8
follow this for rooting. Then follow the instructions in the rom thread to flash a rom. if you need help pm me.

bluecarbon said:
I would start reading some posts in the development forum, and other specific topics on the various steps you will need to take. But...
First you will need to install a custom recovery, like clockwork mod(cwm) or twrp.
Second, you will need to find a ROM specific to your device, making sure to check your model number and only installing a ROM if it is intended for your devices model.
Third, flash the rom .zip in the previously installed recovery.
That's really all you need to do, but you should read how to take those steps in the threads for them and your device.
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Should i have to change my karnel also?

No
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drago989 said:
i want to root my galaxy tab 2 with customized rom. can you guys plz help me.and tell me the process from the beginning coz im new to android...don't have much experience with it..my device is running android 4.1.2
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722745

can i go back to my stock rom, karnel and recovery? if so please give me those link.

drago989 said:
can i go back to my stock rom, karnel and recovery? if so please give me those link.
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The link I provided you covers all that. Just read it 2 or 3 times and familiarise yourself with everything. :thumbup:
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squ89r97 said:
The link I provided you covers all that. Just read it 2 or 3 times and familiarise yourself with everything. :thumbup:
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thankx buddy.. but im still not sure abt stock recovery...can i go back to stock recovery as well?

drago989 said:
thankx buddy.. but im still not sure abt stock recovery...can i go back to stock recovery as well?
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When you flash a stock firmware either from that link or (recommended) sammobile.com, its called stock for a reason it turns the firmware, recovery and kernel back to....err.....stock
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squ89r97 said:
When you flash a stock firmware either from that link or (recommended) sammobile.com, its called stock for a reason it turns the firmware, recovery and kernel back to....err.....stock
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Thankx mate.... u really help me a lot...:good::laugh: