[Q] HELP (Custom roms, etc...)

[Splashik]

Hi, Id like to flash some custom roms (AOKP, PARANDROID,...) but im not sure if i can.
Im new to SGS II and i have few questions, but first my specs:
SGS II (i9100) - not branded. czech i think its XEZ
Stock rom - ICS 4.0.4
ROOOTED via CF kernel v5.6
Kernel version: 3.0.15-19100XWLPU-CL975203
Build number: IMM76D.XWLPU

1) can i flash XWLPU roms only?
2) is it safe to flash any other rom than XWLPU?
3) if i flash some rom, do i have to flash kernel or roms have kernel in themselves
4) can i flash any other ORIGINAL firmware than XWLPU?

Thanks

 

[gb.yolo]

Hi, Id like to flash some custom roms (AOKP, PARANDROID,...) but im not sure if i can.
Im new to SGS II and i have few questions, but first my specs:
SGS II (i9100) - not branded. czech i think its XEZ
Stock rom - ICS 4.0.4
ROOOTED via CF kernel v5.6
Kernel version: 3.0.15-19100XWLPU-CL975203
Build number: IMM76D.XWLPU

1) can i flash XWLPU roms only?
2) is it safe to flash any other rom than XWLPU?
3) if i flash some rom, do i have to flash kernel or roms have kernel in themselves
4) can i flash any other ORIGINAL firmware than XWLPU?

Thanks

1) No, you can install whatever ROM you want.
2) Yes, but follow carefully the installing guide to avoid issues
3) Some ROMs have their own kernel, others not, but you can get a look at the index of kernels for the S2 and decide which to install.
4) Yes, but they respond differently to your hardware. XWLPU may work fine, but for example XXLPG may work very bad, but nobody knows that, you have to try.

 

[Omaxe]

You are on 4.0.4.

My first and Most important Question!

Are you aware of emmc Superbrick Bug?

Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Official ICS 4.0.4 with Siyah 4.1 [/size]

 

[Splashik]

I know about this bug, and my device is superbrickable...
but it is matter of kernels isnt it?

Thanks gb.yolo for your answers!

 

[Sun90]

I know about this bug, and my device is superbrickable...
but it is matter of kernels isnt it?

Thanks gb.yolo for your answers!

before even thinking of installing a custom rom, do install a custom kernel like siyah ( .tar file) from odin to ensure that ur phone is out of danger from the EMMC brick bug

 

[Splashik]

before even thinking of installing a custom rom, do install a custom kernel like siyah ( .tar file) from odin to ensure that ur phone is out of danger from the EMMC brick bug

Ive flashed CF-root, it isnt good enough?
Im new to sgsII and there is too much information right now

 

[Jokesy]

Ive flashed CF-root, it isnt good enough?
Im new to sgsII and there is too much information right now

CF-ROOT is not safe enough for your 4.0.4 firmware.

Do you have access to CWM recovery?

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

 

[Splashik]

CF-ROOT is not safe enough for your 4.0.4 firmware.

Do you have access to CWM recovery?

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

Yes, i do.

 

[Sun90]

Ive flashed CF-root, it isnt good enough?
Im new to sgsII and there is too much information right now

just an Info to be sure ur safe from the so called "emmc Brick Bug" ma8

CF-ROOT is not safe enough for your 4.0.4 firmware.

Do you have access to CWM recovery?

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

@Joksey congrats on ur 600TM ma8 Keep up the good wrk

 

[Jokesy]

Yes, i do.

1. Download CWM zip version of Siyah kernel here: www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/09/08/siyahkernel-s2-v4-1/

2. Boot your phone to CWM recovery

3. Flash zip from SD (flash Siyah kernel .zip you just downloaded)

4. Reboot phone

Goto Settings - About, and post everything you see

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

---------- Post added at 03:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:15 PM ----------

@Sun90, I'm only trying to emulate your good work.

Thanks

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

 

[Splashik]

Ok, just a sec

Ok here it is:
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9100XXLQ6
Kenel version: [email protected]) )
#49 SMP PREEMPT Tue Sep 11 12:21:30 PDT
2012
Build number: IMM76D.XWLPU

 

[Sun90]

Ok, just a sec

Ok here it is:
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9100XXLQ6
Kenel version: [email protected]) )
#49 SMP PREEMPT Tue Sep 11 12:21:30 PDT
2012
Build number: IMM76D.XWLPU

know ur safe after successfull flash of siyah kernel ma8, u can try any custom rom of ur choice and see

 

[Splashik]

know ur safe after successfull flash of siyah kernel ma8, u can try any custom rom of ur choice and see

Ok, but i will wait for Jokesy's response anyway, thanks for your help too.

 

[Jokesy]

Ok, but i will wait for Jokesy's response anyway, thanks for your help too.

now you are 100% safe.

You can now flash whatever ROM whatever custom ROM you want.

First, you need to create a Nandroid backup via CWM recovery.

- boot to CWM recovery
- Backup and restore
- Backup to internal/external SD ( depends on whichever one you prefer)

Backup uses about 500MB - 1.5Gig depending on the size of your apps


Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

 

[Splashik]

now you are 100% safe.

You can now flash whatever ROM whatever custom ROM you want.

First, you need to create a Nandroid backup via CWM recovery.

- boot to CWM recovery
- Backup and restore
- Backup to internal/external SD ( depends on whichever one you prefer)

Backup uses about 500MB - 1.5Gig depending on the size of your apps


Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

Thank you very much for your time and exact answers. :good:

 

[Sun90]

now you are 100% safe.

You can now flash whatever ROM whatever custom ROM you want.

First, you need to create a Nandroid backup via CWM recovery.

- boot to CWM recovery
- Backup and restore
- Backup to internal/external SD ( depends on whichever one you prefer)

Backup uses about 500MB - 1.5Gig depending on the size of your apps


Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

ensure him that backup with latest siyah is quite diff from the earlier thing

here it will be all in bits and pieces in a blob folder and cannot be restored in any older version of CWM for sure

hence u can select the backup format method inside the 'backup and restore' once in recovery as tar(default) instead of 'dup'

 

[Splashik]

ensure him that backup with latest siyah is quite diff from the earlier thing

here it will be all in bits and pieces in a blob folder and cannot be restored in any older version of CWM for sure

hence u can select the backup format method inside the 'backup and restore' once in recovery as tar(default) instead of 'dup'

so what is the right format for erlier versions of cwm, ive just made tar backup, should i make another but dup?
Edit: can you recommend me ICS ROM stable for daily use? and i dont want CM.. I cant find anything in these S forums...
Edit2: can i flash Horsepower kernel? or will i get emmc brick?