[Q] flashing from first ICS leak - Motorola Atrix 2

Its been awhile sense I've been here. I'm still running the original ICS leak that came out months ago. Last time I was here we couldn't flash back from it without running the risk of bricking the phone. Could I simply flash a recovery and flash one of the new ROMs without bricking the phone or do I have to do something special to get out of the original leak first before flashing any ICS based ROM?
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tsdeaton said:
Its been awhile sense I've been here. I'm still running the original ICS leak that came out months ago. Last time I was here we couldn't flash back from it without running the risk of bricking the phone. Could I simply flash a recovery and flash one of the new ROMs without bricking the phone or do I have to do something special to get out of the original leak first before flashing any ICS based ROM?
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If you're on ICS leak 1 with a build date of July i guess (second leak has the build date 31 Aug so if this is not your build date then you're on first leak) then you can fxz back to gb.
And btw yes you can flash any ICS based ROM.if you screw up you can always go back to gb and start from there.but once you're on leak 2 there's almost no going back (almost!).and if you've OTA'ed from leak 1 then you're on leak 2.
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My girlfriend has the phone and she's with her family ATM 3000 miles away. Won't be back for awhile but I can walk her through on how to flash. Before I do how do we check which leaks she's on? What's the build number between the 2
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tsdeaton said:
My girlfriend has the phone and she's with her family ATM 3000 miles away. Won't be back for awhile but I can walk her through on how to flash. Before I do how do we check which leaks she's on? What's the build number between the 2
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Go in settings/about phone there you'll find the build number if it ain't Aug 31.you're safe.but you sure you feel safe in guiding your girl with flashing ROMs.Just saying.:what:
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deveshmanish said:
Go in settings/about phone there you'll find the build number if it ain't Aug 31.you're safe.but you sure you feel safe in guiding your girl with flashing ROMs.Just saying.:what:
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Lol yea she's good at following directions
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4.0.4 on Mobilicity?

Does anyone who had a Nexus S which they use on Mobilicity get the OTA?
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Has the 4.0.3 been rolled out in Mobilicity in the first place?
I didn't bother waiting. I just flashed over the stock deodexed 4.0.4 rom
my friend who has a nexus s from Mobilicity isn't so savvy about Android versions her phone is still on 2.3.6
I didn't bother waiting I just flashed 4.0.4 from the stock image google posted
My friend got ICS 4.0.4 OTA today on Mobilicity. He was originally on 2.3.6
yo2boy said:
My friend got ICS 4.0.4 OTA today on Mobilicity. He was originally on 2.3.6
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I just got OTA to Android 4.0.4 from 4.0.3 on my rooted phone...it seems Europe got it too
Havent got it yet. Getting really impatient. Still on Gingerbread.
xnaquada said:
Havent got it yet. Getting really impatient. Still on Gingerbread.
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I was too....a month back I flashed the stock 4.0.3 and I left my phone unrooted. I am just wishing for the update
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Shivammcool said:
I was too....a month back I flashed the stock 4.0.3 and I left my phone unrooted. I am just wishing for the update
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Forgive my bluntness but why don't you just flash 4.04 since you did 4.03 without issue earlier?
The only reason I'm not is because I had a rather terrible experience last time I was flashing around and was lucky to get my phone back to stock.
xnaquada said:
Forgive my bluntness but why don't you just flash 4.04 since you did 4.03 without issue earlier?
The only reason I'm not is because I had a rather terrible experience last time I was flashing around and was lucky to get my phone back to stock.
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I might end up doing that
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Just got my 4.04 OTA update! installed and working! Finally ICS! (Update from 2.36GB)

[Q] Official Samsung ICS Update vs. Leaked

I used Odin to flash the leaked version of Ice Cream Sandwich to my Skyrocket back in March. Now that the official release is fiiiinally out, I was wondering if there are any specific tweaks that make the official ICS better than the leaked firmware. I'd like to have the official, but Kies isn't recognizing my device so I'd have to flash the stock ROM and THEN use Kies to update all over again. If there are no notable improvements (i.e. battery life, etc) I'd just keep things the way they are. Any suggestions?
There is no official for the skyrocket
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nrm5110 said:
There is no official for the skyrocket
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Sorry for the mixup, I got that from the article below. Was this just for T-Mobile?
christianpost. com/news/samsung-galaxy-s2-ice-cream-sandwich-update-available-for-t-mobile-76516/
Yes tmo I'm betting there is a cwm flashable if you wanna try it though
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It is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705617
Be careful
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nrm5110 said:
Yes tmo I'm betting there is a cwm flashable if you wanna try it though
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Thanks guys!! Really appreciate the info!

at&t users ICS update thread

OK guys since there is a large number of users getting update fever im gonna make this as a means to keep the repeats down hopefully you will all read it and understand.
first off if you are on 2.3.5 you will have an update ota to 2.3.6
if you are on 2.3.6 currently there is no update (i will update the op if this changes)
rules you must be on 2.3.6 stock with stock recovery as well no apps frozen or debloated to get the update (op will change if i am wrong)
on 2.3.6 there is a glitch saying that you have an update available it is wrong you will try it may attempt a dl even but you will not get all the way.
so heres what we need if you take an update and meet all these criteria and it downloads and installs and you see in the about phone section that its 4.0.whatever then you can post i will ask whever takes it gets a stock nand preferably unrooted and rooted this will cut down on the number of posts and help the mods ok thank you for your time
Bump I wont let this get burried
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2.3.5 must have the glitch also as that's what i have and I get the same messages. It wont even update to 2.3.6 as I believe AT&T is getting their system ready to put out the 4.0 whatever. Whatever the actual case maybe it can not be to far off now.
I was just tired of the same thread 500 times so I decided to try this
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pcidiot said:
2.3.5 must have the glitch also as that's what i have and I get the same messages. It wont even update to 2.3.6 as I believe AT&T is getting their system ready to put out the 4.0 whatever. Whatever the actual case maybe it can not be to far off now.
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If you want 2.3.6 stock download official tar from sammobile
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another round of leaks, then once all the xda devs fix all the bugs in that leak they should be good to release. ;P. why else would there be so many leaks?
True but I'm on here all the time so I'm tired of the update fever threads
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I think Sammobile still has 2.3.5 but its nothing to flash it and OTA update to 2.3.6. I did this a few weeks back being bored.
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nrm5110 said:
True but I'm on here all the time so I'm tired of the update fever threads
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Me too, man
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nrm5110 said:
If you want 2.3.6 stock download official tar from sammobile
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Thanks but no thanks, definitely not looking for 2.3.6 well maybe when At&t releases ICS as I know my phone wont upgrade the way it is right now. LOL
Tars and Odin make all issues go bye bye
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Tars and Odin make all issues go bye bye
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Can't I just Unroot with superoneclick as that is what I used to get root? Or would I have issues updating afterwords?
pcidiot said:
Can't I just Unroot with superoneclick as that is what I used to get root? Or would I have issues updating afterwords?
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you'd be better of just flashing a stock tar.
everything needs to be perfectly untouched to update.
OFWGKTADGAF said:
you'd be better of just flashing a stock tar.
everything needs to be perfectly untouched to update.
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Alright flash stock, then unroot via superoneclick.
pcidiot said:
Alright flash stock, then unroot via superoneclick.
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Name says it all....but...... if you flash stock you're already not rooted.
pcidiot said:
Alright flash stock, then unroot via superoneclick.
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No need, stock tar isn't rooted
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I'm going to flash stock, update to 2.3.6 and stay there for a week.
Anyone placing bets we do get a drop? We can bet in thanks. 10 says no drop.
Uncle Irish said:
Name says it all....but...... if you flash stock you're already not rooted.
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xcrazydx said:
No need, stock tar isn't rooted
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Right, sorry for that this should have been a given. Just a little tired, worked midnights and have not slept yet.
Thank goodness it urks me when I see a thread about an update. I predict an official update next week. Around Tues or wed
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[Q] downgrade motorola atrix 2 to stock 2.3.6 from OTA 4.0.4

Hello All,
I AM REALLY SORRY IF THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN ASKED MANY A TIMES.
I am from India and running the OTA android 4.0.4 on my Motorola Atrix 2. The version is a headache and spoils the fun of using Atrix 2. I was very much happy with speed that 2.3.6 gave me. But one unlucky day I got the 4.0.4 update and never has it been the same then. I am frustrated to the point of selling off my device.
So i would like to ask anyone who can help me out. Is there anyway I can go to the Stock Motorola Atrix 2 android version 2.3.6 or is there any other 4.0.4 cooked ROM that works better than the OTA 4.0.4? and if there is, can it be installed on my device? I have not yet rooted my device.
P.S. if there is anyway to go back to Stock 2.3.6, nothing could be better than that.
Any help regarding this will be really appreciated.
suket123 said:
Hello All,
I AM REALLY SORRY IF THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN ASKED MANY A TIMES.
I am from India and running the OTA android 4.0.4 on my Motorola Atrix 2. The version is a headache and spoils the fun of using Atrix 2. I was very much happy with speed that 2.3.6 gave me. But one unlucky day I got the 4.0.4 update and never has it been the same then. I am frustrated to the point of selling off my device.
So i would like to ask anyone who can help me out. Is there anyway I can go to the Stock Motorola Atrix 2 android version 2.3.6 or is there any other 4.0.4 cooked ROM that works better than the OTA 4.0.4? and if there is, can it be installed on my device? I have not yet rooted my device.
P.S. if there is anyway to go back to Stock 2.3.6, nothing could be better than that.
Any help regarding this will be really appreciated.
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Assuming your atrix2 is the Indian version there have been reports of people having fxz back to GB without bricking.but again i don't have the Indian atrix2 (just the at&t version) so i haven't done this personally.
What problems are you having on ICS maybe they can be sorted out by some tweaks/a custom ROM
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deveshmanish said:
Assuming your atrix2 is the Indian version there have been reports of people having fxz back to GB without bricking.but again i don't have the Indian atrix2 (just the at&t version) so i haven't done this personally.
What problems are you having on ICS maybe they can be sorted out by some tweaks/a custom ROM
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The problems I am facing is a lot of lag when flicking through screens, slow downs, non-responsive apps, basically ICS is creating too much stress on the hardware of the phone. I like my phone to run smooth and lag free, so pls suggest me if there are any ROM's that can solve my issues, and if i can upgrade to those ROM's on my OTA ICS 4.0.4... Thanks DeveshMainsh
suket123 said:
The problems I am facing is a lot of lag when flicking through screens, slow downs, non-responsive apps, basically ICS is creating too much stress on the hardware of the phone. I like my phone to run smooth and lag free, so pls suggest me if there are any ROM's that can solve my issues, and if i can upgrade to those ROM's on my OTA ICS 4.0.4... Thanks DeveshMainsh
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Do a data/ factory reset... ics runs nice and smooth sounds like ur phone needs an old fashioned cleaning out..
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I have the same problem with my AT&T Motorola Atrix2. I upgraded it OTA 4 days ago and it is VERY FRUSTRATING!! Its super laggy with lot of lag between flicks, apps open slower and the worst part - once my dialer simply would not place a call on pressing the call button!! What use is a phone that refuses to call??
@Opener did u try factory resetting your phone? Did it help?
@Others, please suggest what I should do. I am a newbie too to android modding so I am not familiar with the currently trending mods/tweaks/cooked roms. Any way to downgrade to 2.3.6? If not, is there any custom firmware that gives better performance?
MenTaLLyMenTaL said:
I have the same problem with my AT&T Motorola Atrix2. I upgraded it OTA 4 days ago and it is VERY FRUSTRATING!! Its super laggy with lot of lag between flicks, apps open slower and the worst part - once my dialer simply would not place a call on pressing the call button!! What use is a phone that refuses to call??
@Opener did u try factory resetting your phone? Did it help?
@Others, please suggest what I should do. I am a newbie too to android modding so I am not familiar with the currently trending mods/tweaks/cooked roms. Any way to downgrade to 2.3.6? If not, is there any custom firmware that gives better performance?
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First thing to do after update is factory reset..if still your phone is slow apply the awesome v6 supercharger script..my phone is super fast..
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There is definitely something wrong with the OTA ICS update. I did many factory resets after the update and performance was unbearable. It seemed to work fine for a little while after the reset, but as soon as I signed into my google account it started giving me fits. I even reset, then created a new google account and it was the same thing. So I reset again and never signed into my account, seemed to work okay for a couple of days, but eventually it was the same performance issues.
I took my phone into the AT&T service center and they knew of the "issue". AT&T ended up replacing the phone under warranty and now I'm back to Gingerbread, kind of wishing I had a stable version of ICS because I really like it.
dmroeder said:
There is definitely something wrong with the OTA ICS update. I did many factory resets after the update and performance was unbearable. It seemed to work fine for a little while after the reset, but as soon as I signed into my google account it started giving me fits. I even reset, then created a new google account and it was the same thing. So I reset again and never signed into my account, seemed to work okay for a couple of days, but eventually it was the same performance issues.
I took my phone into the AT&T service center and they knew of the "issue". AT&T ended up replacing the phone under warranty and now I'm back to Gingerbread, kind of wishing I had a stable version of ICS because I really like it.
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Could always get on ICS leak #1. If you not satisfied, can always go back to GB. From ICS leak #1 ONLY. Leak #2 and OTA CANNOT get back to GB. You'll only end up with a brick.
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A2Trip said:
Could always get on ICS leak #1. If you not satisfied, can always go back to GB. From ICS leak #1 ONLY. Leak #2 and OTA CANNOT get back to GB. You'll only end up with a brick.
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can we go back to gb via custom roms.. actually i am new to atrix2.. i dont know much about recovery roms and stuffs on atrix 2, as far as i know atrix2 is of little problems and low dev support.. i am on ics ota..
farz2farz said:
can we go back to gb via custom roms.. actually i am new to atrix2.. i dont know much about recovery roms and stuffs on atrix 2, as far as i know atrix2 is of little problems and low dev support.. i am on ics ota..
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No..a gb rom needs a gb kernel to run which is possible only through fxz..and for the record i was on Searet OTA and successfully fxzd back to Gb 2.3.6 yesterday..am running sonyav4 now
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devilhunter47 said:
No..a gb rom needs a gb kernel to run which is possible only through fxz..and for the record i was on Searet OTA and successfully fxzd back to Gb 2.3.6 yesterday..am running sonyav4 now
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That's awesome news !! So now we have two confirmed cases of successful fxz from OTA 4.0.4 to GB for AsiaRetail version of our phone.
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anikadam said:
That's awesome news !! So now we have two confirmed cases of successful fxz from OTA 4.0.4 to GB for AsiaRetail version of our phone.
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Oh and btw i had flashed the china retail ics fxz while i was on searet ics leak and then back to searet 2.3.6 while i tried out miui on my phone..also fxzd directly from china retail ics to searet ics
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devilhunter47 said:
Oh and btw i had flashed the china retail ics fxz while i was on searet ics leak and then back to searet 2.3.6 while i tried out miui on my phone..also fxzd directly from china retail ics to searet ics
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That is some good news, might get the OTA after all
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devilhunter47 said:
No..a gb rom needs a gb kernel to run which is possible only through fxz..and for the record i was on Searet OTA and successfully fxzd back to Gb 2.3.6 yesterday..am running sonyav4 now
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man.. how u do that. As fars i know, everyone ended bricking. i am from india. please help me.
farz2farz said:
man.. how u do that. As fars i know, everyone ended bricking. i am from india. please help me.
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No big deal..just grab the fxz and flash via rsdlite..that is if your phone isnt at n t
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devilhunter47 said:
No..a gb rom needs a gb kernel to run which is possible only through fxz..and for the record i was on Searet OTA and successfully fxzd back to Gb 2.3.6 yesterday..am running sonyav4 now
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man how u do it. as far as i know every one ended bricking please help me..
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devilhunter47 said:
No big deal..just grab the fxz and flash via rsdlite..that is if your phone isnt at n t
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i dont understand. are you from kerala. am also. please help me. my phone is ics ota
farz2farz said:
man how u do it. as far as i know every one ended bricking please help me..
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i dont understand. are you from kerala. am also. please help me. my phone is ics ota
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Read the beginner's guide under general section..just drop a pm when you are done..oru malayaliye kandathil santhosham
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devilhunter47 said:
No..a gb rom needs a gb kernel to run which is possible only through fxz..and for the record i was on Searet OTA and successfully fxzd back to Gb 2.3.6 yesterday..am running sonyav4 now
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Read the beginner's guide under general section..just drop a pm when you are done..oru malayaliye kandathil santhosham
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wow thats great.. sounds great. I am from thrissur. mm.. i think its better u give me ur phone number. so i can call u and clear my doubts. if you dont mind ( i am stuck on motorola atrix 2. damn i used lot of android phones before including atrix 4g, htc sensation, sgs2, lg 2x etc.. rooting and flashing, never been a problem for me, even installed android on a n9. but this one, a2 is a real pain. haa i,m stucked please help me ]
farz2farz said:
wow thats great.. sounds great. I am from thrissur. mm.. i think its better u give me ur phone number. so i can call u and clear my doubts. if you dont mind ( i am stuck on motorola atrix 2. damn i used lot of android phones before including atrix 4g, htc sensation, sgs2, lg 2x etc.. rooting and flashing, never been a problem for me, even installed android on a n9. but this one, a2 is a real pain. haa i,m stucked please help me ]
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why no reply pleaaaaase help me.. now i rooted my ics ota installed bootmenu
flashed cm10, now i am on cm10 bootloop, my bootmenu gone, what i do. please help. i installed cm10 to second system. please help.
which version to flash via rsd. some one please reply..
att atrix2 downgrade
deveshmanish said:
Assuming your atrix2 is the Indian version there have been reports of people having fxz back to GB without bricking.but again i don't have the Indian atrix2 (just the at&t version) so i haven't done this personally.
What problems are you having on ICS maybe they can be sorted out by some tweaks/a custom ROM
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Can you help me pls to downgrade my phone from 4.04 to gb?
My phone is no longer functioning the way it was ever since it was accidentally upgraded to ICS.
It's an AT&T motorola arix2 mb865.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.

2.2.1 rooted already question

Unjust bought this phone from someone on Craigslist and it already rooted(yay) but now I'm wondering if I can install CM10.1 or not. I don't want to mess this up....
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Jess813 said:
Unjust bought this phone from someone on Craigslist and it already rooted(yay) but now I'm wondering if I can install CM10.1 or not. I don't want to mess this up....
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yes you can. Just follow instructions. FYI it's a multi-step process.
You will need to get gingerbread and gingerbread bootloaders first. The easiest way is to use Odin and wipe the phone to install gingerbread with root and CWM. Several ways to do this though.
Then you need to flash CM9 or some kind of ICS.
Then you can flash any Jelly bean rom from there.
You can not flash directly from 2.1 to 4.2 unfortunately.
Odin will work fine,but many of the Odin flashables do not contain GB bootloaders. Here is a helpful thread of Heimdall one clicks that do contain GB bootloaders. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081

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