Database Info

[Q] About to flash Cyanogenmod 7.1..

Hi.
I'm about to flash my first custom ROM and have a few q's before I do it. Im on a SGS2 rooted with the help of Odin and S2root (like superoneklick I guess). I have flashed CWM recovery via Odin and my kernel is called 2.6.35.7 [email protected] # 12. My build number is XWKI4.
First question is if its safe to flash CM7 with above root and kernel (I know that its never completely "safe" to flash anything but you know what I mean =).
Second question is if I should flash through ROM manager or CWM recovery.
Third question is concerning market and gapps. How do I do to be sure of having at least market when Im on CM7.
Cheers!

I would definitely flash the ROM through recovery, I dont really trust ROM manager for that. Do a full wipe before flash. As for GAPPs, you can flash that through ROM manager.

[Q] Rooting using Custom Kernel Method, what to do next?

Hello XDA,
I have a SGS4G(SGH-T959V). It had Android 2.2.1 before I made any changes. I followed the instructions found on the wiki that describes how to root using the Custom Kernel Method. I flashed using AntonX-Basic_with_a_twist-v1.1.0-OC_UV.jar. After the initial flash, the phone rebooted into a unreadable rainbow screen. I put the phone back into download mode and flashed again but this time with the Flash Bootloaders option enabled. Now the phone does not boot into Android and just hangs on SGS4G logo screen when powered on. I am still able to get into download mode and CWM.
My end goal is to have Android 4.2.2 installed. Do I just need to install a custom GB rom such as Valhalla Black FB Edition while in CWM then finally install a Android 4.2.2 rom using CWM again?
I also forgot to backup the EFS file. Is it still possible to back it up right now or would I have to wait until the phone can boot into Android?
Thanks.

you can hypothetically just download the 4.2.2 rom, and take out the kernel, and flash it using heimdall. Since you now have GB bootloaders, you'll be fine, but flash the kernel, then reboot to recovery, which you'll now be in 6.x.x.x.
Then flash the rom, then reboot to recovery "it might go automatically", then reflash it, then flash the gapps package if necessary...
That should work.

Fluidification said:
you can hypothetically just download the 4.2.2 rom, and take out the kernel, and flash it using heimdall. Since you now have GB bootloaders, you'll be fine, but flash the kernel, then reboot to recovery, which you'll now be in 6.x.x.x.
Then flash the rom, then reboot to recovery "it might go automatically", then reflash it, then flash the gapps package if necessary...
That should work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. I didn't know how to exactly take out the kernel from the 4.2.2 rom and flash it using heimdall. Below is what I did and now I have Android 4.2.2 up and running fine.
1. Followed the STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR KJ6 HEIMDALL ONE-CLICK. Flashed T959VUVKJ6_STOCK-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar without flashing the bootloaders.
2. I then backed up the EFS folder, rooted using SuperOneClick, and used SGS Kernel Flasher to flash the Twist SGS4G KJ6 Kernel. Guide
3. Rebooted into CWM, wiped data/factory reset, formatted /system, wiped cache, flashed the Android rom, gapps, and fixed permissions.

observer9 said:
Thanks. I didn't know how to exactly take out the kernel from the 4.2.2 rom and flash it using heimdall. Below is what I did and now I have Android 4.2.2 up and running fine.
1. Followed the STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR KJ6 HEIMDALL ONE-CLICK. Flashed T959VUVKJ6_STOCK-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar without flashing the bootloaders.
2. I then backed up the EFS folder, rooted using SuperOneClick, and used SGS Kernel Flasher to flash the Twist SGS4G KJ6 Kernel. Guide
3. Rebooted into CWM, wiped data/factory reset, formatted /system, wiped cache, flashed the Android rom, gapps, and fixed permissions.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great job. Wish there were more of you that actually take the time to read, read, read and then follow directions. There would certainly be more success. Welcom to the SGS4G Family.

HELP rebooting in CWM

hello guys after succesfully rooting using this method (CF-Auto-Root-espressowifi-espressowifiue-gtp3113.zip)
and flashing CWM to my GT-P3113 thru ODIN using this file (GT-P3110_CWM-Based-Touch-Recovery_6.0.4.5_Napstar_v2.tar.md5)
then tried to flash (Espresso10++ Kernel: http://d-h.st/orW - 3.0.101 (Comes with ROM.)
been succesfully flashed then after hitting Reboot system now
it show SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 7.0 logo then boot automaticaly into CWM-based Recovery v6 by Napster
hitting REBOOT system now it happen again and again
guys anyone help me to fixed this problem
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

kupalogz_11 said:
hello guys after succesfully rooting using this method (CF-Auto-Root-espressowifi-espressowifiue-gtp3113.zip)
and flashing CWM to my GT-P3113 thru ODIN using this file (GT-P3110_CWM-Based-Touch-Recovery_6.0.4.5_Napstar_v2.tar.md5)
then tried to flash (Espresso10++ Kernel: http://d-h.st/orW - 3.0.101 (Comes with ROM.)
(...)
guys anyone help me to fixed this problem
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are on Stock, right? The CM Kernel won´t work on Stock! Why do you flash it?!
Easy to fix if you are on Stock Android 4.1.x or 4.2.2 - if you are on Android 4.0.X it wont work!
Reboot into CWM by Napstar
Now flash blackhawk-next-kernel-2.1.6-p31xx.zip
DIRECTLY after that (no reboot between!)
flash
- proprietary-vendor-samsung.zip (if you are on Stock 4.2.2
or
- proprietary-vendor-samsung-4.1.x.zip (if you are on Stock 4.1.X)
Now reboot your device

thank you so much!
yes im on stock 4.2.2 firmware
whay should be the best way to flash everything to this [ROM][P31xx][KitKat][4.4.2] CM 11.0 w/Espresso10++ 3.0.101?
thanks in advance
i follow this instruction and flashing this
"Reboot into CWM by Napstar
Now flash blackhawk-next-kernel-2.1.6-p31xx.zip"
and now STUCK on SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 2 7.0 logo

kupalogz_11 said:
yes im on stock 4.2.2 firmware
whay should be the best way to flash everything to this [ROM][P31xx][KitKat][4.4.2] CM 11.0 w/Espresso10++ 3.0.101?
thanks in advance
i follow this instruction and flashing this
"Reboot into CWM by Napstar
Now flash blackhawk-next-kernel-2.1.6-p31xx.zip"
and now STUCK on SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 2 7.0 logo
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would first find Android-Andi and in his signature update your recovery to the most current version. I've read on here he's quit support on the napstar version.
Did you wipe cache and dalvik before flashing the Next Kernel?
If you want to go to cm11, then you'll definitely want to update the recovery. Then format system, data, cache, dalvik. Then flash rom, then gapps, reboot. Get set up, then go back into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik then flash kernel. A lot of that is probably unnecessary in some opinions, but I like being thorough.
Sent from my GT-P5113 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

kupalogz_11 said:
yes im on stock 4.2.2 firmware
whay should be the best way to flash everything to this [ROM][P31xx][KitKat][4.4.2] CM 11.0 w/Espresso10++ 3.0.101?
thanks in advance
i follow this instruction and flashing this
"Reboot into CWM by Napstar
Now flash blackhawk-next-kernel-2.1.6-p31xx.zip"
and now STUCK on SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 2 7.0 logo
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why don´t you read carefully ? This happens because you didn´t flashed "proprietary-vendor-samsung.zip" directly after the Kernel!
You need to flash both directly - no reboots between both flashes!
Boot your Recovery again.
Flash "blackhawk-next-kernel-2.1.6-p31xx.zip"
!!!DIRECTLY AFTER FLASHING THE KERNEL!!! flash "proprietary-vendor-samsung.zip"
reboot

my P3113 is now on stock firmware and kernel
already Flash the stock firmware from SAMMOBILE via ODIN
thank you for helping me to fixed my problem guys
now guys my p3113 is rooted and i want to try CUSTOM ROM
what should i need to do next ?

[Q] SGH-T959V Cyanogen Mod

Hi, I have an SGH-T959V and I have many questions .-.
Phone information:
Model number: SGH-T959V
Firmware version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: T959VUVKJ6
Kernel version 2.3.35.7-T959VUVKJ6-CL694130
Build number GINGERBREAD.VUVKJ6
First how can I put a custom recovery on here? Rom Manager does not do anything, and I don't want to go on Froyo to do it because i want android 4.1.2 - Cyanogen Mod 10.1 for SGH-T959V
Next is a problem. First I tried to put a custom recovery so I used Bali SGS4G v3.3UV Voodoo( from here -http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1080871) on android 2.3.6 gingerbread so I can use the recovery because there was no other way for me. Next I wipe data, cache, and dalvik then I installed the Cyanogen Mod zip from my downloads folder in my SD Card.
This zip - www.codedgraphx.info/tka/sgs4g/jellybean/cm10/cm-10-20121212-UNOFFICIAL-galaxys4gmtd.zip CM10 build 1-alpha
and this Gapps - http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip apps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
Also I tried following this guide http://www.droidgator.com/update-samsung-galaxy-s-4g-android-4-1-jelly-bean-cm10-rom/ but when I flash CM10 and then GAPPS I get stuck in clockworkmod bootloop, but it works fine if i just install CM10 but I will have no google applications such as the play store which is very important. I also put all the files in my downloads folder in my SD card.
I need to know how to make GAPPS work with the Cyanogen 10.1 Android 4.1.2 custom rom because gapps just makes it bootloop in cwm.

zorefire said:
Hi, I have an SGH-T959V and I have many questions .-.
Phone information:
Model number: SGH-T959V
Firmware version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: T959VUVKJ6
Kernel version 2.3.35.7-T959VUVKJ6-CL694130
Build number GINGERBREAD.VUVKJ6
First how can I put a custom recovery on here? Rom Manager does not do anything, and I don't want to go on Froyo to do it because i want android 4.1.2 - Cyanogen Mod 10.1 for SGH-T959V
Next is a problem. First I tried to put a custom recovery so I used Bali SGS4G v3.3UV Voodoo( from here -http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1080871) on android 2.3.6 gingerbread so I can use the recovery because there was no other way for me. Next I wipe data, cache, and dalvik then I installed the Cyanogen Mod zip from my downloads folder in my SD Card.
This zip - www.codedgraphx.info/tka/sgs4g/jellybean/cm10/cm-10-20121212-UNOFFICIAL-galaxys4gmtd.zip CM10 build 1-alpha
and this Gapps - http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip apps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
Also I tried following this guide http://www.droidgator.com/update-samsung-galaxy-s-4g-android-4-1-jelly-bean-cm10-rom/ but when I flash CM10 and then GAPPS I get stuck in clockworkmod bootloop, but it works fine if i just install CM10 but I will have no google applications such as the play store which is very important. I also put all the files in my downloads folder in my SD card.
I need to know how to make GAPPS work with the Cyanogen 10.1 Android 4.1.2 custom rom because gapps just makes it bootloop in cwm.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wait, I have CWM 5.0.2.7 voodoo lag fix, does tht mean I can flash jelly bean?
Sent from my SGH-T959V

Going From 2.3.6 (Stock) to 4.4.4 (Carbon)

There's a lot of disparate information on how to do this so wanted to share what worked for me.
Heimdall was way better than Odin in recognizing and flashing ROM's. You need to watch a tutorial on youtube on how to use Heimdall manually in case you can't find a ROM in the right format (compressed as "tar.gz").
I used a rooted Gingerbread 2.3.6 ROM, which was packaged for Odin. Had to decompress the files and set them up manually in Heimdall for flashing.
Once Infuse 4G was running with root I downloaded/installed ROM Manager from Google Play and transfered the Carbon KitKat ROM 4.4.4 (2014-07-06) and GAPPS 4.4.2 (2014-06-06) ".zip" files to the root folder via USB cable from PC (phone connected as USB Mass Storage).
In ROM Manager you can select the ROM you want to install when the phone reboots. At some point I was able to also install GAPPS before finally booting to Carbon KitKat.

kikato said:
There's a lot of disparate information on how to do this so wanted to share what worked for me.
Heimdall was way better than Odin in recognizing and flashing ROM's. You need to watch a tutorial on youtube on how to use Heimdall manually in case you can't find a ROM in the right format (compressed as "tar.gz").
I used a rooted Gingerbread 2.3.6 ROM, which was packaged for Odin. Had to decompress the files and set them up manually in Heimdall for flashing.
Once Infuse 4G was running with root I downloaded/installed ROM Manager from Google Play and transfered the Carbon 4.4.4 KitKat ROM and GAPPS 4.2 ".zip" files to the root folder via USB cable from PC (phone connected as USB Mass Storage).
In ROM Manager you can select the ROM you want to install when the phone reboots. At some point I was able to also install GAPPS before finally booting to Carbon KitKat.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so how were you able to flash carbon and the gapps? why did you use 4.2 gapps with a 4.4.4 rom????

Used ROM Manager from Google Play to install latest versions of KitKat (2014-07-06) and GAPPS (2014-06-06) from Carbon website. ROM Manager can also install Clockworkmod Recovery.
Files for download at the website have no version numbers, but the phone showed upgrades for 4 of the Google applications.

kikato said:
Used ROM Manager from Google Play to install latest versions of KitKat (2014-07-06) and GAPPS (2014-06-06) from Carbon website. ROM Manager can also install Clockworkmod Recovery.
Files for download at the website have no version numbers, but the phone showed upgrades for 4 of the Google applications.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
okay so you used rom manager to install CWM recovery.....and you selected to flash carbon via rom manager which then took you to the recovery then somehow you were able to flash the gapps.........but how was it able to directly flash on GB CWM version did you have to flash carbon rom twice in order to get the updated CWM version then flash carbon again to get the rom then flash the gapps then wipe cache and dalvik cache?
also you made a "root folder" in your sdcard?
PS. did you use heimdall one click or the more complicated version?

I can't say if the Carbon ROM was flashed twice, but it seems the phone rebooted more than once during the whole process (from rooted Gingerbread 2.3.6 to KitKat 4.4.4).
ROM Manager only requires to save ROM .zip file(s) in your phone SD card, read somewhere to use root folder or topmost location in SD card (not a folder named "root"), but you can use Recovery to select the location of the .zip file to install.
ROM Manager boots into Recovery to install .zip files, whether is Carbon ROM or GAPPS.
After the Carbon ROM was installed (and maybe a reboot), before booting into KitKat, I was in CWM Recovery and used the menu to install GAPPS.
Recovery has a "wipe data/factory reset" menu option.
Used Heimdall 1.4.0 to manually flash a rooted Gingerbread 2.3.6 ROM that was packaged for Odin, but there are other ways to root the phone.
It can take a while for KitKat to install so give it some time.

I thought you had to go to ICS before KitKat. Can you really go straight from GB to KK?
Also when I downloaded "Rom Manager" and tried to install CWM it did not list the Infuse as being supported for installing the CWM Recovery saying I had to find and install one manually.

SirAndroid said:
I thought you had to go to ICS before KitKat. Can you really go straight from GB to KK?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Apparently can be done as long as you disable lagfix.
SirAndroid said:
Also when I downloaded "Rom Manager" and tried to install CWM it did not list the Infuse as being supported for installing the CWM Recovery saying I had to find and install one manually.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
CWM for the i9000 is supposed to be a valid substitute. I don't use the AT&T version of the Infuse (mine is Rogers), so it didn't work for me at first - still had to flash with ODIN.
Interestingly, as I remember after flashing with ODIN and rebooting into recovery, it was Blue CWM, not Red (which Red is what you usually get by flashing only the ODIN/Heimdall images).

I didn't have to install any other version before flashing KitKat, only had to root the phone. I rooted by flashing a "rooted" GB 2.3.6 ROM, but there are other ways to root the phone.
When I tried to install CWM Recovery with ROM Manager I got an error so I went ahead and flashed with whatever recovery the phone had.
Is possible the rooted GB 2.3.6 ROM had CWM Recovery already, or ROM Manager was able to install CWM Recovery after all (phone rebooted more than once, I kept trying until it worked ).
Read you must use "Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III" in ROM Manager since they have similar partitions.

ROM Manager no longer has the i9300 Galaxy S III option, but you only need to create a Recovery shortcut in Apex launcher and flash from a Carbon ROM .zip file (KK v4.4.4 nightly for Infuse 4G, dirty flashing with no wipes).
The Carbon ROM includes a Carbon Delta, which doesn't update nightlies (it always says "system is up to date").
Have not seen other KitKat kernels or TWRP touch for the Infuse 4G, currently using CWM Recovery 6.0.5.0.