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When updating roms?

I have Miui Crespo 1.8.5 and I would like to update to Miui Crespo 12 or 19. Using CWM 4 can I using advanced restore just the data from 5 so I can have all same Apps, ect.? Would I have to install every App and completely setup the new updated rom?
Also, when restoring a backup do I have to switch back to the previous rom? I switched to Brainmaster but I wanted to go back to my Crespo recovery. I heard I had to flash the Crespo rom before restoring the backup, was that necessary?
Thank you all for your hard work.
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u just need to wipe cache and dalvik cache when updating the SAME rom, u will still have ur apps and games!
and need to also wipe data if flashing DIFFERENT rom, this will lose everything so do backup if u need

Thank you!
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proper way to flash kernel

With the new Kernel from 7/05, in the [ROM][Unofficial AOKP]UNi-yuma-PoRN Build40[062912][Aroma], do we need to do a full wipe or can this be flashed over the existing Rom.
I just didn't want to lose all the other apps with the full wipe.
Pete

psal217050 said:
With the new Kernel from 7/05, in the [ROM][Unofficial AOKP]UNi-yuma-PoRN Build40[062912][Aroma], do we need to do a full wipe or can this be flashed over the existing Rom.
I just didn't want to lose all the other apps with the full wipe.
Pete
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Kernels can be flashed over the rom without a wipe, since they don't change anything in the file system.
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psal217050 said:
With the new Kernel from 7/05, in the [ROM][Unofficial AOKP]UNi-yuma-PoRN Build40[062912][Aroma], do we need to do a full wipe or can this be flashed over the existing Rom.
I just didn't want to lose all the other apps with the full wipe.
Pete
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Just flash the cwm package, Pete.
No wipe needed.

I will give it a try.
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That went smoothly. Thanks for the advise.
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How can I confirm if I am running Yuma? I installed the Kernel and it appears to have installed properly during the procedure but when I check "About Phone" I'm not sure what it is supposed to say.

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How can I confirm if I am running Yuma? I installed the Kernel and it appears to have installed properly during the procedure but when I check "About Phone" I'm not sure what it is supposed to say.
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That is UNi-yuma-PoRN with Yumas kernel.

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Rogers roms

Can anybody hit me up with the best roms that'll work with my Rogers version? Thanks
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every roms which are working on AT&T infuse will work on Rogers infuse (I'm using a rogers one as well)
for GB I recommend Rogers stock 2.3.3 or MIUI galnet
for ICS I strongly recommend Paranoid !

Okay excellent, thank you
if my infuse came stock with GB, will and ICS rom work on it?
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HulianMango said:
Okay excellent, thank you
if my infuse came stock with GB, will and ICS rom work on it?
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Yes, it will. The advantage of us having the Rogers version of the Infuse is that we have Gingerbread bootloaders. This means that if we ever want to flash ICS, we are not bound to get "rainbow" recoveries.
As for flashing ICS, please read a lot before you flash. It is best to know every single thing to avoid problems.
If you need any help, you can PM me.
Good luck!
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Awesome thanks
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Yes, any ics ROM would work just fine on the Rogers' phone (I am another Rogers user on custom ROM - Remics 1.3). Make sure you have a good backup and a working recovery firmware (Get CWM ROM Manager from Play store and flash ClockworkMod Recovery) before flashing. Recovery firmware is key for flashing - both for successful flashing as well as recovering from a failed one.
Good luck!

whois.christopher said:
Yes, any ics ROM would work just fine on the Rogers' phone (I am another Rogers user on custom ROM - Remics 1.3). Make sure you have a good backup and a working recovery firmware (Get CWM ROM Manager from Play store and flash ClockworkMod Recovery) before flashing. Recovery firmware is key for flashing - both for successful flashing as well as recovering from a failed one.
Good luck!
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I never trust Rom manager...its been known to cause bricks for some...
You can also get recovery from the second post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
If you plan on flashing ics you will have to double flash though...
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mg2195 said:
I never trust Rom manager...its been known to cause bricks for some...
You can also get recovery from the second post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
If you plan on flashing ics you will have to double flash though...
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+1. ...and sometimes restoring a backup that was made using rom manager does not work. The only thing I use rom manager for now is to rename my backup (give it a "name" versus a "date")

Ah okay, I got the clockwork mod recovery with Odin so am I good if I wanna flash an ics? And what's meant by double flash?
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HulianMango said:
Ah okay, I got the clockwork mod recovery with Odin so am I good if I wanna flash an ics? And what's meant by double flash?
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Okay. Here follow these instructions very well.
- Go to CWM recovery
- Go to backups and restore
- Backup current ROM (should take around 5 minutes)
- Download ICS ROM of your liking
- Put it on your phone (internal SD NOT external)
- Go back to CWM
- Wipe data
- Wipe cache
- Go to advanced, and then wipe dalvik cache there
- Flash the ROM
- Reboot
- It will be stuck at Samsung Logo with Cyanogenmod logo as well... I advise you to wait 30 seconds and THEN pull-out battery
- Put battery back on
- Reboot phone
- Go to Mounts and Storage
- Wipe system, data, and cache
- Flash the exact same ROM you flashed earlier
- Reboot
- SUCCESS!
Now, you might encounter APN Settings (data not working) problems.. I advise you to find the APN settings here on XDA (I'm on Virgin Mobile Canada so I cannot provide these.)
ALSO, if you run into problems with Google apps (I assumed you downloaded a ROM that already has them), download the "gapps" file. Link should be found on the OP of the ROM post you downloaded.
Have fun!
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Awesome thanks so much man
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[Q] How to install custom recovery after root?

first things first. I'm a noob. HAHA. but i'm willing to learn.
I recently rooted my phone by using chainfire's CF-AUTO-ROOT and it has stock recovery on it. Now, I want to install a custom recovery, specifically cwm recovery. How will be able to do this? Do I have to unroot then root again? a step by step info will be appreciated. thanks

First of all find a cwm file for ur device specific to the model u have on google. Flash it with Odin n u will have the recovery.
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Use the search function, read, profit.
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vehvariya said:
First of all find a cwm file for ur device specific to the model u have on google. Flash it with Odin n u will have the recovery.
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done finding cwm file that's compatible with my tab
Flashing? not really that well with android terms yet. after clicking "pda" then selecting the cwm file, should I click start? is that what you meant by flashing?
I appreciate your help.

Yeah first go to download mode holding power and volume down button and select the file in the PDA section n just click on start. And wait till pass. appears on the Odin screen. That's it.
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Or could just download rom manager and do it from there. Mush easier for a noob
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vehvariya said:
Yeah first go to download mode holding power and volume down button and select the file in the PDA section n just click on start. And wait till pass. appears on the Odin screen. That's it.
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Got that! followed exactly what you said and poof - custom recovery. may i ask if you installed a custom rom in your tab 2? and if so, what rom is it?

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Or could just download rom manager and do it from there. Mush easier for a noob
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just saw it... at least i know that i can do that and at the same time i want to be famillaw with odin any suggestion on custom roms?

My using the cm 10.2 recent build. Works very well.
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rom?
vehvariya said:
My using the cm 10.2 recent build. Works very well.
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I also would like to install cm 10.2. is it stable? I tried searching and I found pac rom and if i'm not mistaken 3 custom roms are installed into 1 rom.
I also would like to ask if it is really necessary to wipe all data before installing a new rom? and if so, would apps like titanium backup pro would be able to backup every single app or information that is in my tab/

Yeah u have to wipe cache and dalvik cache. 10.2 nighties r stable. No issues with me.
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i use cm10.1.3rc2, it's good!
just release at 2013-9-5

cm10.1
impliu said:
i use cm10.1.3rc2, it's good!
just release at 2013-9-5
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I would like to give that a try. do you have any links on where I can find instructions on how to install that? also links on the files that are needed. thanks.

cm10.2
vehvariya said:
Yeah u have to wipe cache and dalvik cache. 10.2 nighties r stable. No issues with me.
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can you post a link on how to install cm10.2 along with the files that are needed to be downloaded. thanks.

Hey there.. Here is the procedure to install cm 10.2
First get into the recovery mode and follow the steps.
1. First do a factory reset.
2. Go to advanced menu not clear dalvik cache.
3. Wipe cache partition.
4. Get the latest nightly for ur device from here http://get.cm and flash it.
5. Download the Google apps for 4.3 from here http://goo.im/devs/BaNkS/GApps 4.3 (choose the first link) and flash it.
6. Reboot device.
U will have cm 10.2.
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superSUnoob said:
just saw it... at least i know that i can do that and at the same time i want to be famillaw with odin any suggestion on custom roms?
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Your thread is changing direction but I can't resist commenting anyway. If your tablet is rooted, stock I don't think you will see big benefits to a custom ROM. For other tablets I use like the Kindle, Nook and N7 custom roms can make a huge difference. I'm running CM 10.? Or variants of that on those devices. My most used tablet is this 2.7 with stock ROM. If you must try another ROM, I'd suggest a sick based ROM that is deodexed with sound or visual enhancements. Also, changing to a noon, Touchwiz launcher will make big differences. GOOD LUCK!
P.S. quess what a ROMaholic might be.

ROMaholic
king200 said:
Your thread is changing direction but I can't resist commenting anyway. If your tablet is rooted, stock I don't think you will see big benefits to a custom ROM. For other tablets I use like the Kindle, Nook and N7 custom roms can make a huge difference. I'm running CM 10.? Or variants of that on those devices. My most used tablet is this 2.7 with stock ROM. If you must try another ROM, I'd suggest a sick based ROM that is deodexed with sound or visual enhancements. Also, changing to a noon, Touchwiz launcher will make big differences. GOOD LUCK!
P.S. quess what a ROMaholic might be.
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just noticed that my thread is changing direction
I would like to give that "sicked based ROM" a try. any links to those ROMs? and if im not contented, I can revert back to stock rom right? or can I try the "sicked based ROM" and stock ROM thru dual booting?

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vehvariya said:
Hey there.. Here is the procedure to install cm 10.2
First get into the recovery mode and follow the steps.
1. First do a factory reset.
2. Go to advanced menu not clear dalvik cache.
3. Wipe cache partition.
4. Get the latest nightly for ur device from here http://get.cm and flash it.
5. Download the Google apps for 4.3 from here http://goo.im/devs/BaNkS/GApps 4.3 (choose the first link) and flash it.
6. Reboot device.
U will have cm 10.2.
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thanks for this info. I will try this before I try the "sicked based ROM" (evil laugh) :laugh:

Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich Unlocked and Rooted

Hi. I thank you in advance for pointers and direction. I have searched around, but want to make sure I am doing the right thing.
I have an Infuse and it is unlocked. It is running with a T-Mobile SIM card.
I downloaded Odin 3 v1.7. I successfully flashed from 2.2.1 (Froyo) to 2.3.6 Gingerbread by using this ROM/Root that I found on another thread here:
************ OPTION C *************
I997UCLB3-CWM-root-deodex-extras.rar
Features in this version
- Entropy's Daily Driver kernel
- Red CWM recovery
- Rooted
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Busybox
- AT&T and other bloatware removed
- Scrolling wallpaper fix
- CRT off animation
- 8 lock screens
- Extended power menu
- Accurate battery mod
The phone is working properly on the new firmware.
I would like to jump up one more firmware to Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean. Every method I can find seems to include root, and I am already rooted. That happened when I ran "option C" from above.
What is my next step? Can I simply flash a Gingerbread ROM through Odin (after, of course, putting the Infuse in "download" mode)?

You need to flash a (ics) rom from the CWM RECOVERY of the phone not using odin and then you can flash a jellybean 4.xx rom.
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Cool. Thank you! I am not sure how to do either of those things. At least now I have some research to do.
alexischino said:
You need to flash a (ics) rom from the CWM RECOVERY of the phone not using odin and then you can flash a jellybean 4.xx rom.
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The cm10.2 Dev section has really good instructions start after the sgs kernal flasher step. And remember to enter cwm recovery hold down vol up and down while powering on.
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Thanks guys! I will play more tonight. Gingerbread is a huge step up from what it was on, but I might as well keep going!
mrkhigh said:
The cm10.2 Dev section has really good instructions start after the sgs kernal flasher step. And remember to enter cwm recovery hold down vol up and down while powering on.
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My wife finally allowed me to upgrade her phone.. So I've recently just tried out these steps it's amazing to me that jelly bean 4.2.2 cm10.1 runs better than stock gingerbread. Only down side is no mhl.
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Ok, I did a little research and I am more clear on the process - (download rom, put it on sd card, flash it using Clockword Mod while in recovery mode). I do have a question. Does it matter what version of CWM that is on my phone?
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You need to flash a (ics) rom from the CWM RECOVERY of the phone not using odin and then you can flash a jellybean 4.xx rom.
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When I flashed cwm it was red recovery, which is what you stated you had in the first post by choosing option c
You'll have to flash ICS before flashing jelly Bean when you flash ICS it'll change the cwm to a more current one.
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That makes sense. Thank you!
mrkhigh said:
When I flashed cwm it was red recovery, which is what you stated you had in the first post by choosing option c
You'll have to flash ICS before flashing jelly Bean when you flash ICS it'll change the cwm to a more current one.
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one last check ...
Let me check one last time before I do something stupid:
I have a rooted and unlocked (T-mobile service) Infuse. I had stock Froyo 2.2.1. I used Option C from a thread here that rooted it and gave me RED recovery. I used Odin and flashed the "extras" package.
I currently have build #: Gingerbread.UCLB3, kernal version: 2.6.25.7-I997ruxkg3-cl366622, firmware 2.3.6.
I would like to experiment with flashing up to ICS, maybe Jelly Bean.
My understanding is that I can simply drop a ICS rom onto my SD card and flash it from red recovery. Then I do do the same process to move to Jelly Bean.
Am I correct? Am I missing anything? Thank you ALL soooo much for guidance. I am learning and will pass it on!

beezerhale said:
Let me check one last time before I do something stupid:
I have a rooted and unlocked (T-mobile service) Infuse. I had stock Froyo 2.2.1. I used Option C from a thread here that rooted it and gave me RED recovery. I used Odin and flashed the "extras" package.
I currently have build #: Gingerbread.UCLB3, kernal version: 2.6.25.7-I997ruxkg3-cl366622, firmware 2.3.6.
I would like to experiment with flashing up to ICS, maybe Jelly Bean.
My understanding is that I can simply drop a ICS rom onto my SD card and flash it from red recovery. Then I do do the same process to move to Jelly Bean.
Am I correct? Am I missing anything? Thank you ALL soooo much for guidance. I am learning and will pass it on!
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Yes that is how you should do it, here is a video to help you in the process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndC39t1AE-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Thanks! I think I am clear enough to not screw it all up now. I will try this tonight and report back!
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Yes that is how you should do it, here is a video to help you in the process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndC39t1AE-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Its really hard to screw things with this phone specialy.....
Yeah.....its typed on Note 3.

Ok, I followed the directions provided and flashed Infinitum ICS. All works well with the rom. Recovery is distorted. I see directions which include Heimdall to correct the recovery.
Does that process just correct the recovery or does it revert me back to something other than Infinitum Rom? if so, can I repeat the process to get the rom back?
My next step will them be to move to jelly bean and be happily ever after.
alexischino said:
Yes that is how you should do it, here is a video to help you in the process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndC39t1AE-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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beezerhale said:
Ok, I followed the directions provided and flashed Infinitum ICS. All works well with the rom. Recovery is distorted. I see directions which include Heimdall to correct the recovery.
Does that process just correct the recovery or does it revert me back to something other than Infinitum Rom? if so, can I repeat the process to get the rom back?
My next step will them be to move to jelly bean and be happily ever after.
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When you update your phone you don't flash the gingerbread bootloaders right, you only need to flash the gingerbread bootloaders and that will fix the problem.
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Ok, I blew it. Flashed back to Gingerbread.UCLB3, firmware 2.3.6 with Heimdall. Recovery is still totally distorted/unreadable.
Next move? I assume I should flash a Gingerbread bootloader. Where would I find the right one? I don't want to screw this up. Then I can move to ICS and then JB with no issues, right?
I 100% appreciate your help and I SWEAR I will pass along what I am learning to a newbie as soon as I get a chance!
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When you update your phone you don't flash the gingerbread bootloaders right, you only need to flash the gingerbread bootloaders and that will fix the problem.
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beezerhale said:
Ok, I blew it. Flashed back to Gingerbread.UCLB3, firmware 2.3.6 with Heimdall. Recovery is still totally distorted/unreadable.
Next move? I assume I should flash a Gingerbread bootloader. Where would I find the right one? I don't want to screw this up. Then I can move to ICS and then JB with no issues, right?
I 100% appreciate your help and I SWEAR I will pass along what I am learning to a newbie as soon as I get a chance!
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Here you will find the gingerbread bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523 this is for (odin) scroll down until you see this
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Hey! It looks like I corrected the issue before you messaged back. I ran Heimdall again. Thought I had blown it. Screen went all speckled red yellow and blue on me. It was kinda pretty. I booted in download mode and it was speckled, too. I followed the steps to download mode even thought I could not see the screen. I flashed through Heimdall again, it ran properly, and then booted into download mode and ran with "bootloaders" checked. It seems all is well. Recovery mode is working (no distortion) and is blue (Android system recovery 3e).
Can I follow the steps I took to go to ICS and then JB (if I decide to go to JB) now with no other issues?
Dude, I really appreciate your guidance.
alexischino said:
Here you will find the gingerbread bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523 this is for (odin) scroll down until you see this
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beezerhale said:
Hey! It looks like I corrected the issue before you messaged back. I ran Heimdall again. Thought I had blown it. Screen went all speckled red yellow and blue on me. It was kinda pretty. I booted in download mode and it was speckled, too. I followed the steps to download mode even thought I could not see the screen. I flashed through Heimdall again, it ran properly, and then booted into download mode and ran with "bootloaders" checked. It seems all is well. Recovery mode is working (no distortion) and is blue (Android system recovery 3e).
Can I follow the steps I took to go to ICS and then JB (if I decide to go to JB) now with no other issues?
Dude, I really appreciate your guidance.
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Ok but remember if you now have the (android system recovery 3e) you need to obtain the (CWM recovery) again to be able to flash custom roms on your device, flash the UCLB3 gingerbread 2.3.6 rooted with CWM.
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Will do. I'll report back. I have a feeling I barely escaped making my phone a really cool looking paperweight.
alexischino said:
Ok but remember if you now have the (android system recovery 3e) you need to obtain the (CWM recovery) again to be able to flash custom roms on your device, flash the UCLB3 gingerbread 2.3.6 rooted with CWM.
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