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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:
Sample error
Code:
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?

[help] no files not found

hi
I have a problem, there is not some files
sample picture
Please help me thank you.

What are you trying to do?
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I'm trying to install and the phone will not turn on rom, I've tried a lot but it was not always that rom and kernel error

kreedtaraz said:
I'm trying to install and the phone will not turn on rom, I've tried a lot but it was not always that rom and kernel error
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Install which rom? Over what? Have you installed cf-root or a cwm compatible kernel first?
You should read the flashing guides thoroughly before doing anything.
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is ur phone starting or just stopping at samsung logo

chinmay_7d said:
Install which rom? Over what? Have you installed cf-root or a cwm compatible kernel first?
You should read the flashing guides thoroughly before doing anything.
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cf-root, and of course installed the CWM
pratik_s said:
is ur phone starting or just stopping at samsung logo
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yes as you say mate
miui would use to install, how to fix this error, Can you help

kreedtaraz said:
I'm trying to install and the phone will not turn on rom, I've tried a lot but it was not always that rom and kernel error
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The recovery mode is the stock recovery? You need CWM and a rooted firmware to apply a custom rom.. Are you able to access download mode?
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droid_geek21 said:
The recovery mode is the stock recovery? You need CWM and a rooted firmware to apply a custom rom.. Are you able to access download mode?
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yes trying to download mode

kreedtaraz said:
yes trying to download mode
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In download mode, use Odin to install cf root if you have an official stock rom

rum installing odin,
restarts the phone fails to,
error in this " E:\failed to mount /sdcard (no such file or directory) "

[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...
chandanbs said:
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!

Can't install STOCK firmware

I tried to install ICS STOCK firmware but I can't install it. It shows error message:
"E: Can't open /sdcard/I9103XWLP2_I9103ATOLP2_ATO.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted."
So what should i do??
Thanks.

Are you using recovery for flash stock rom?!!!
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Stock ROMs need to be unzipped and then the .tar file is flashed using Odin on pc.. you will not be able to flash a stock ROM via cwm..
From my CM10 powered galaxy R

Unzip the file and you will see XXXXXX.tar file then flow this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664

Ohh my bad. Thanks for ur help and sorry for asking such question.

vbz89 said:
Stock ROMs need to be unzipped and then the .tar file is flashed using Odin on pc.. you will not be able to flash a stock ROM via cwm..
From my CM10 powered galaxy R
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I install it using Odin. It work fine. Thanks for ur people help.

pharix said:
Ohh my bad. Thanks for ur help and sorry for asking such question.
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You're welcome buddy, no need to say sorry.. we're all here to learn..
From my CM10 powered galaxy R

Thanks
I also faced same issue
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Installing CWM over ROM Manager?

Hi.Can i install CWM with Rom Manager?
Or if i cant how to install official CWM then?

robimarko said:
Hi.Can i install CWM with Rom Manager?
Or if i cant how to install official CWM then?
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Yes download ROM manager from market(premium one if you want touch recovery )
Select flash recovery,choose your device and u are done....its a very easy method
Alternative
by Odin download cwm file from dev section and flash it as PDA....u are done...:thumbup:
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Ok thanks

Odin would be safer as I havent heard yet that rom manager is safe for this device. If it is someone please say so.
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AW: Installing CWM over ROM Manager?
robimarko said:
Hi.Can i install CWM with Rom Manager?
Or if i cant how to install official CWM then?
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Yes you can.
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It is what I used...worked fine
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NO. Doing this bricked my old phone back then. Try the odin method.
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I'm planning to do this ,but will installing a new CWM change my kernel?
Droidlover123 said:
Yes download ROM manager from market(premium one if you want touch recovery )
Select flash recovery,choose your device and u are done....its a very easy method
Alternative
by Odin download cwm file from dev section and flash it as PDA....u are done...:thumbup:
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dotslashbin said:
I'm planning to do this ,but will installing a new CWM change my kernel?
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No
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odin
Droidlover123 said:
Yes download ROM manager from market(premium one if you want touch recovery )
Select flash recovery,choose your device and u are done....its a very easy method
Alternative
by Odin download cwm file from dev section and flash it as PDA....u are done...:thumbup:
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plz where can i download Odin software and all the flash files or rooting files plz help:crying:

spart boi said:
plz where can i download Odin software and all the flash files or rooting files plz help:crying:
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Read here for galaxy tab 2 7"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900055

[Guide] How to get CWM TOUCH on all devices Officially supported by CWM
visit this link to to get cwm touch for tab 2 official recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/guide-how-to-cwm-touch-devices-t2883457#post55580563

Cwm from rom manager forced recovery loop
im using a sprint note 3 (sm-n900p) and i downloaded Rom Manager to get cwm and it said that it downloaded and installed just fine. i booted into recovery and it just loops over and over. If i remove battery and turn on normally, it'll continue to loop the same. the only solution to fix the loop i had was to take out the battery and boot into download mode, then i pressed down to cancel and it loads up normal. but for now, rom manager has messed up my recovery. (im not an expert on this, but im not a beginner either) just thought id give you guys a heads up

Newbie
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NO. Doing this bricked my old phone back then. Try the odin method.
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first off, I'm new to this stuff. Love my Samsung phone, tablet and everything else, but changing ROM's and stuff is way above my grade. Where does a person start?? I am computer literate, but with Andriods, I'm lost in space!