Hi guys, new member here.
Sorry for these questions but I am VERY new to Android. I have the Samsung Galaxy 2 with stock Android version, uprooted and locked to my phone company. I would like to update it but I have some concerns I would like to clear first.
1- Can I safely backup everything in case my phone company doesn't recognize my phone after the update?
2- Can I install ICS? My phone company doesn't have the update... Is there a "generic" ROM that I can use?
3- How easy would be to brick it?
If you guys have some links to some guides for the first 2 questions, that would be awesome.
Thanks a lot!
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Telling you the answers is too easy! You've got to take the time and read up on your specific device. The short answer you will get is yes you can backup your device the firmware is out there if you mess up. Just trust me when I say if you do diligence in your reading you will have the new OS in no time flat. Start with the forums that are relevant to your phone.
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caracena said:
Hi guys, new member here.
Sorry for these questions but I am VERY new to Android. I have the Samsung Galaxy 2 with stock Android version, uprooted and locked to my phone company. I would like to update it but I have some concerns I would like to clear first.
1- Can I safely backup everything in case my phone company doesn't recognize my phone after the update?
2- Can I install ICS? My phone company doesn't have the update... Is there a "generic" ROM that I can use?
3- How easy would be to brick it?
If you guys have some links to some guides for the first 2 questions, that would be awesome.
Thanks a lot!
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By the sound of things, it seems like you should not do any of that now. You should read up more before you even attempt any of those things.
N.B. - It is extremely easy to brick your device, especially when you do not know what you are doing.
caracena said:
Hi guys, new member here.
Sorry for these questions but I am VERY new to Android. I have the Samsung Galaxy 2 with stock Android version, uprooted and locked to my phone company. I would like to update it but I have some concerns I would like to clear first.
1- Can I safely backup everything in case my phone company doesn't recognize my phone after the update?
2- Can I install ICS? My phone company doesn't have the update... Is there a "generic" ROM that I can use?
3- How easy would be to brick it?
If you guys have some links to some guides for the first 2 questions, that would be awesome.
Thanks a lot!
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1- There are ways to unlock your phone and I am sure you can find a the right guide to help you.
2- try reading this... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
3- my advice is NOT just read one thread... read couple and learn the exact ways of doing something before you actually do it because as long as you use the right information, you should be fine.
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Hi all
My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) PDA:LD8 PHONE:LD8 CSC:LD3 (XEO).
I rooted it some weeks ago with this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006183
Kies ask me to update my phone for this version : PDA:LK6 / PHONE:LK6 / CSC:LK1 (XEO)
If I update my phone, should I root again my phone ? With the same method, or an other because of the different version (was LDA8, will be a LK6) ?
Thanks for your help.
Sorry for my bad english :laugh:
Unroot it first... Then root..
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ok, but with the exactly same method ?
Abou Ilyès said:
ok, but with the exactly same method ?
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Alright, first of all.. please learn to search the forums. This is to avoid spam and repetition of questions. There's a Q and A thread for Ace 2, which is found here.
You might ask, "why will I post there?" Most users are subscribed to that thread, waiting to see if someone posted a new question thus, increasing the chance that your question will be seen since most users are accessing the forums from their smartphones, they tend to overlook the other parts of the forums.
If you have time, PC with Odin, and common sense then try this method. Flashing a pre-rooted stock rom (Note: This method will not increase your counter). As for the LK6 firmware, see this
For the latest firmwares (pre-rooted), see the thread here
Hey, guys!
Been reading the forums for a while, but I tend to get more confused the more I read...
Just wondering; What is the newest and best reccomended ROM for my samsung galaxy nexus?
I now have clockworkmod, unlocked with 4.1.1.
And a couple of random q's; Is there a specific page where updates are released? Do i need to do a factory reset every time?
so many questions.... bare with me, please (A)
thanks
Beveex said:
Hey, guys!
Been reading the forums for a while, but I tend to get more confused the more I read...
Just wondering; What is the newest and best reccomended ROM for my samsung galaxy nexus?
I now have clockworkmod, unlocked with 4.1.1.
And a couple of random q's; Is there a specific page where updates are released? Do i need to do a factory reset every time?
so many questions.... bare with me, please (A)
thanks
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1) ROM is a user taste. Try all and pick one.
2) If you got a ROM from here, then come back and check for updates.
3) From ROM to ROM yes you have to factory reset.
And 4) This thread is at wrong place... Should go to Q&A.
CHEERS
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read one of these guides before you mess up your phone... and next time post in the correct section, shame that you put the "[Q]" but didnt post in the correct section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828635
Hey guys,
I'm new to galaxy Note II. I was wondering if I could get a firmware with blue icons and without any AT&T crapware. Maybe a 4.2 version if possible. What is the best clean firmware which is closest to the generic android with blue icons. I prefer no mods or change in icons. On-buttons would be nice though.
Also how can I backup this rom completely so I can go back to the AT&T's firmware when I'm done with my contract. Any help would be appreciated .
Thank you,
SnowTauren
questions go in Q&A, not in general...
your questions sound like you dont really know anything about Android or this phone, so I would STRONGLY advise you dont flash anything, until you do ALOT more reading...do you know how to root? do you know what a nandroid is? Do you know how to restore a backup? Do you know how to tell what version of Android you are on? Do you know the actual model number of this phone?
If you cant answer every one of those questions, dont even TRY to do anything to your phone until you do..
I'm sorry I made this post in the wrong section. And yes I've been rooting and changing firmwares for my Sony Xperia X10i. However, I also had it's original firmware with me. So whenever I messed up I was able to flash back to factory defaults.
But i'm new to Note II, I don't know if anything is different on this phone. I know my phone is N7100. I'm pretty much good with computers and phones . Just new to this phone.
Anyway my question was which firmware is the best and closest to generic and what can I use to backup my Note II.
Thanks
you are in the wrong thread for a 7100..this thread is for the ATT version, I317....
wase4711 said:
you are in the wrong thread for a 7100..this thread is for the ATT version, I317....
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My bad, like I said I'm new to the Note II. Anyway i have the AT&T version which is I317.
I'm also running the ATT version. Stock isn't so bad as long as you never update the branded apps.
I strongly recommend that you run stock before going on a flash bend. Other phones NEED to be flashed, but this beauty doesn't really need it.
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Moved to Q&A
Hey guys. Coming from Win-mo where everything is just straight forward so this stuff is pretty new. I am trying to find a Kitkat rom for my T-mo S2. I can't seem to find any threads specifically talking about branded phones.
Can anyone help me out here? Info
The phone isn't rooted and on stock jellybean 4.1.2.
If you can direct me to some step by step threads or even better actually telling me what to do step by step it'd be appreciated. Thank you.
I presume you have a SGH T-989 ? If so, you're in the wrong place, your thread belongs here. I've asked mods to move your thread, sit tight until they do.
Yeah I realized that after I posted, I just couldn't figure out what the differences were. Thank you for the help.
grifter024 said:
Hey guys. Coming from Win-mo where everything is just straight forward so this stuff is pretty new. I am trying to find a Kitkat rom for my T-mo S2. I can't seem to find any threads specifically talking about branded phones.
Can anyone help me out here? Info
The phone isn't rooted and on stock jellybean 4.1.2.
If you can direct me to some step by step threads or even better actually telling me what to do step by step it'd be appreciated. Thank you.
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Cyanogenmod 11 runs Kit Kat. You can download it from the official page. As for the actual flashing, you need to have root and the latest Clockworkmod installed, as I have read about some issues if you try to flash it with other custom recoveries or older versions of it.
You don't need to root. Just flash the recovery and flash the rom. The rom itself is rooted. If you want to root your stock rom flash the su zip in recovery
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Commonly asked questions for the Note 4 N910A. I am seeing these same questions asked over and over and over and over and over again.
1) Is there root available?
There is NO permanent root available.
Temporary root is available ONLY if your phone hasn't updated past firmware OC4.
2) Can I install [this ROM] or [firmware from another Note 4 model]?
NO! We have a locked bootloader still. The only thing you can flash is firmware made for this phone by Samsung/ATT.
3) Will Kingroot or Klingo root work?
See #1. Kingroot is how you do the temp root mentioned in #1.
4) My OTA update won't install! HELP!
See my other thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3226166
4) I'm not on ATT or not in the US, how do I update to the latest firmware?
See my other thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3226166
5) Will this phone ever be rooted?
I don't know. Let me use my crystal ball to look into the future. Oh wait! NO ONE CAN TELL THE FUTURE!!!
6) What? This phone isn't rooted yet or has had the bootloader unlocked? It's been a year since this phone has been released!
GTFO... NOW! Run as fast as you can. We will be in hot pursuit with pitchforks and torches.
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Thank You for posting this because Ive seen a lot of the same questions asked. I know I was one of them because I was a newbie with this Note 4,
eyesofice said:
Thank You for posting this because Ive seen a lot of the same questions asked. I know I was one of them because I was a newbie with this Note 4,
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You're welcome. I want to try and get this stickied if it's helpful, but I'm not sure who the mod is that I need to contact.
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