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[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!

[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:

[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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mymeatb18 said:
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:

[Q] its not possible flash any custom roms

Hi everybody, i got seriously problem. I tried all possible solution to flash my i9003 but without any results. Anytime when i try install any zip file with Custom Rom my phone just write message Can't open /sdcard/RemICS.....zip (bad)
Instalation aborted....
What is wrong with it???? Its Galaxy i9003, reflashed with Odin to Gingerbread DDLF2, with root and Custom Recovery. Iam wanna throw it tru window Any ideas please??? I could not find anything when i google it. thanks for any advice.

Try another rom like resurection Remix or cm10.1 alpha9.
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don't format system after flashing ddlf2.
directly install 10.2 or any custom rom over it.
procedure =
1) flash ddlf2
2) root it
3) go to recovery and directly install 10.2 or any rom you like.
4) wipe data/reset. (optional)
(don't format anything or else it will give you
that error)
hope this helps you.

thanks
very thanks people, i did it exactly as you recomended, but still i got the same error its my first phone what i can not flash...very sad But thanks for your advice.

Are the Roms that you're trying to flash based on 4.3?
If yes in CWM recovery go to "mounts and storage" and mount all that is unmounted.
Than flash the Rom.
It worked for me.
You can even try to redownload the Rom file, it can be corrupted.
Cheers

Lol, people still use this phone?

pointystar said:
Lol, people still use this phone?
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Our devs made this device rocks, we have a good development of rom and kernels, better than other high- end devices.
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acuicultor said:
Our devs made this device rocks, we have a good development of rom and kernels, better than other high- end devices.
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I had this phone like 4 years ago, my first smartphone ever. Loved it, eventually traded it with my brother for a laptop.

Nexus s Official ROM 4.3

Hello everyone,
This is my first thread in xda and i would get some help! :fingers-crossed:
So i have Nexus S I9023XXKI1 and i would have The official android 4.3 ROM.
i've installed a 4.3 ROM but it seems having some problems (desk Clock and calculator crashes) i think maybe it is not suiteble to my I9023XXI1.
so could anyone help me by giving me a link to download the suiteble official ROM.
cordially.

houcinenouri said:
Hello everyone,
This is my first thread in xda and i would get some help! :fingers-crossed:
So i have Nexus S I9023XXKI1 and i would have The official android 4.3 ROM.
i've installed a 4.3 ROM but it seems having some problems (desk Clock and calculator crashes) i think maybe it is not suiteble to my I9023XXI1.
so could anyone help me by giving me a link to download the suiteble official ROM.
cordially.
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What ROM did you install? What did you do (step by step) to install it. Did you flash anything else, if so, what?
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Setting.Out said:
What ROM did you install? What did you do (step by step) to install it. Did you flash anything else, if so, what?
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well i used to have CM 10.1.3-crespo. and i found a link here in xda talks about a stock 4.3 ROM so decided to use it.
Concerning how did i installed it. i uses ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.3.1. i wiped cache partittion and istalled zip from sdcard.

houcinenouri said:
well i used to have CM 10.1.3-crespo. and i found a link here in xda talks about a stock 4.3 ROM so decided to use it.
Concerning how did i installed it. i uses ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.3.1. i wiped cache partittion and istalled zip from sdcard.
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Okay, first, make sure you have whatever you need backed up.
Second, wipe everything except SD card ( dalvik, cache, system, boot, data)
Third, reflash the ROM, and report back if your problem persists.
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houcinenouri said:
well i used to have CM 10.1.3-crespo. and i found a link here in xda talks about a stock 4.3 ROM so decided to use it.
Concerning how did i installed it. i uses ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.3.1. i wiped cache partittion and istalled zip from sdcard.
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You can't dirty flash a 4.3 rom over a 4.2 rom like you did since the gapps are not compatible. It causes all sort of force close like you have. Do as Setting.Out said and make sure you download the correct gapps for 4.3. Flash them after you flash your rom.

try the rom at my singature

houcinenouri said:
Hello everyone,
This is my first thread in xda and i would get some help! :fingers-crossed:
So i have Nexus S I9023XXKI1 and i would have The official android 4.3 ROM.
i've installed a 4.3 ROM but it seems having some problems (desk Clock and calculator crashes) i think maybe it is not suiteble to my I9023XXI1.
so could anyone help me by giving me a link to download the suiteble official ROM.
cordially.
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4.3应该是没有官方的，另外 I9023XXI1指的是基带版本，应该跟刷那个版本系统没什么关系，4.3除了cm以外没发现有哪个bug少的

the google official didnot release andorid 4.3 for android,you can download official image from here(just google search nexus factory image,then open first links and find out the image adapt you phone),using fastboot flash you phone :victory: