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Just got my Galaxy S (bell version)

I guess i want to install Darky's v8.0 firmware i just need help getting started.
1.) Do i need to root first?
2.) ClockWorkMod Recovery what do i need to do to get it installed? Just put in on the SD card and go into recovery?
3.) What about SIM locks? The phone is locked to bell.
My phone has Froyo 2.2 JL2 from Bell Canada and in the recovery menu i see 3e which i know needs to be downgraded to 2e.
If someone can point me in the right direction that would be great. I read the tutorials in the samsung vibrant section but since that a different phone then i9000 i dont wanna take any chances.

No you do not need to root first.
Go into the I9000 Android section of the forum's and into the speed mod thread and flash hardcores kernel with Odin using his instructions. This will get you 2e recovery and clockworkmod the program used to install custom roms.
After that download Darkys rom onto your SD reboot your phone into cwm recovery its the default recovery with hardcores kernel and the choose update from SD and select darkys Rom and that's it wait for it to install.
I would provide links and such but I'm currently away from my PC.
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can you pint me to the thread please

go here:
Flash a JPx rom using odin then flash this kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
It will give you 2e recovery
Then head over to Darky's thread and follow the instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091

jebise101 said:
can you pint me to the thread please
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Follow this for speedmod. http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
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i was reading it all days yesterday both ways. But i can't find a JPx ROM that word work on my bell phone. Dose it matter that its locked? or do i just pick and flash?

You can flash with it locked, just means your phone is still locked after you flash.
If you flash the speedmod kernel, you get 2e (as mentioned earlier), and you also get an option on the recovery menu to root the phone. I suggest rooting, I think you need root to generate your unlock codes.
Download an app from the market called SGS Unlock... This will generate the unlock code for you.
Of course if you're using Bell, don't worry about unlocking. Locking to a carrier as far as i know, will not prevent you from flashing and using other carriers' roms. But then again, it's so darn easy to unlock, why wouldn't you anyways?

why not flash CF-Root v1.3? is it not the same thing and thats what it says to use in Dark'y thread.
So i guess find a JPx ROM use Odin and flash it and then flash the kernel either CF-Root v1.3 or speedmod and then flash Darky's ROM?
EDIT
I just installed the speedmod kernal, do i need to now install clockwork recovery? i think not coz its part of speedmod kernel?

i should really read Samdroid_G_S post

And in a couple of weeks when the internal SD is dead you can collect your $100 credit and get a new one!

jebise101 said:
3.) What about SIM locks? The phone is locked to bell.
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what about this
how can I unlock the phone
Could not locate unlock code by (Generate Unlock Windows.zip)

to unlock the phone check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906255

100 credit i paid 150 for it so i better get a replacement.

same situation here
hey! can u update how ur flash went I'm in the same situation here but can't donwload the kernel for now because too many people downloaded it today...
Btw once on this kernel can we flash any Rom or only 2.2 and higher, I read somewhere that JL2 was special has it can't be downgraded.....
thx
1 post!!!!

nah i been messing around with it all day finally had darky 8.1 installed to find it was broken. Just flash hardcore speedmod kernel and then flash darky 8.0 WIPE and then Darky NO WIPE.
Dont delete any cache or anything after you flash to 8.0. From 8.0 just update right away.

bobbySteez said:
Btw once on this kernel can we flash any Rom or only 2.2 and higher, I read somewhere that JL2 was special has it can't be downgraded.....
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I flashed Darky's V7, V7.7 and V8 then went back to JL2 in between each without any problems. I try a lot of different ROMs and always end back at JL2.
Ian

load it up with Darky's v8.0...then flash just the JL2 modem using odin, then flash the speedmod kernel (12M now I believe) using odin or CWM.
Battery life is better than when on voodoo kernel and the JL2 modem makes GPS better (all this on bell's galaxy s of course).

i may go back to the JL2 Modem as well, just gonna test it for a few days. You should install 8.1 NO WIPE as well.
Do you just hit the PDA button in Odin and select modem.bin and then hit start?

Yes you put the jl2 modem file in pda and hit start
jebise101 said:
i may go back to the JL2 Modem as well, just gonna test it for a few days. You should install 8.1 NO WIPE as well.
Do you just hit the PDA button in Odin and select modem.bin and then hit start?
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JL2
Just to make sure, how do u get back to jl2? download mode and kies?
Btw I just flash the speed kernel flashing darky's 8.0 wipe then no-wipe 8.1
thx again for ur help!!!

CWM Recovery not working for me :(

Any idea why does CWM Recovery not work for me ?? i tried to install g3mod 2.1 2.1 2.2.1 but none of them worked. Then i thought of installing a custom rom so i flashed kyrillos' rom 9.0. but still no luck. the problem is that the phone boots into recovery but none of the features work like .zip update from sdcard. Backup/Restore etc... it says erroro can't mount E:/... something like that. the only case when cwm works for me is while using marcellusbe's cm7.1. Any idea how to make it working on kyrillos' rom 9.0. Beacuse of the same reason i am not able to upgrade to kyrillos' 9.2 which is an update.zip

flash kyrillos rom again using odin, and then flash g3mod kernel using odin.
this should solve your problem

Same problem with me....
If not work anything try kyrillos rom 7.0 and don't flash g3mod..
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Stock se 2.1 rom as flashable zip or backup folder for cwm recovery

hi all i recently found out that after installing alfs kernel the default recovery is cwm recovery. so the other day i tohught of installing nAa kernel to test paul's ICS. that's when i found out that i hadn't created a backup of stock 2.1 rom. i have the 2.1 backup in my prev xrecovery folder though. now i need to know how i can restore my xrecovery backup in cwm recovery. if not then can someone please provide me with the restore folder or flashable zip of rooted 2.1 stock rom for cwm recovery. please help me.

You will find therehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294276
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Flash stock kernel then use toolbox to provide dual recovery and restore your data.

thanks for the replies but perhaps you didnt understand my problem...i cant go back to stock 2.1 rom which is necessary for flashing any kernel. so i cant flash stock kernel or dual mode recovery.

souljaboy11792 said:
thanks for the replies but perhaps you didnt understand my problem...i cant go back to stock 2.1 rom which is necessary for flashing any kernel. so i cant flash stock kernel or dual mode recovery.
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Mind to elaborate why you CAN'T flash back to 2.1? What's keeping you?

simply put after i flashed alfs kernel i got cwm recovery installed. i didnt make a backup of stock rom. so after installing gingerdx v013 i now have no way of reverting back to stock without flashing a ftf file which i really dont want to do.

souljaboy11792 said:
so after installing gingerdx v013 i now have no way of reverting back to stock without flashing a ftf file which i really dont want to do.
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Ok, if you don't want to flash back through the 2.1 FTF image you're somewhat out of options ... as the only way to "go Stock" from a custom Kernel and custom ROM is ...
... Flash back Stock Kernel (that only works through Flashtool - irakkarl has a link to the stock kernel FTF in his FroyoPro thread).
... Flash back Stock 2.1.1 through either PC Companion ("Repair" - which will most likely fail with "No updates available" due to the higher version of the custom ROM) or through Flashtool using the ROM FTF.
I think you also need to relock the bootloader.

souljaboy11792 said:
hi all i recently found out that after installing alfs kernel the default recovery is cwm recovery. so the other day i tohught of installing nAa kernel to test paul's ICS. that's when i found out that i hadn't created a backup of stock 2.1 rom. i have the 2.1 backup in my prev xrecovery folder though. now i need to know how i can restore my xrecovery backup in cwm recovery. if not then can someone please provide me with the restore folder or flashable zip of rooted 2.1 stock rom for cwm recovery. please help me.
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Well on my cwm recovery when I go to backup and restore then restore there is an option that says restore from xrecovery, and that's how I do it.
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B.Jay said:
Ok, if you don't want to flash back through the 2.1 FTF image you're somewhat out of options ... as the only way to "go Stock" from a custom Kernel and custom ROM is ...
... Flash back Stock Kernel (that only works through Flashtool - irakkarl has a link to the stock kernel FTF in his FroyoPro thread).
... Flash back Stock 2.1.1 through either PC Companion ("Repair" - which will most likely fail with "No updates available" due to the higher version of the custom ROM) or through Flashtool using the ROM FTF.
I think you also need to relock the bootloader.
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He's not asking to go back to full stock, he's asking how to go back to stock rom 2.1 from his xrecovery backup. Read it carefully.
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you dont have alfs kernel installed so you wouldnt really understand my situation. but anyways thanks for your suggestion. not being rude

and bjay just suggested an option open for me. no need to bash him like that.

souljaboy11792 said:
and bjay just suggested an option open for me. no need to bash him like that.
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I didn't 'bash' him I gave him a helpful suggestion.
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which sounded more like a bashing

but we're not here to fight on trivial matters....so umm any chance somebody backed up his eclair system in cwm recovery. please upload it to 4shared.com and post the link here.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431231 here you have the cwm backup,but,it will not change your kernel,you need to useflashtool,please read it carreful,when i posted that link i knew what you need ,remember you need flashtool to flash the kernel there is no other way.cheers
edit:you can change the kernel ,you don't need 2.1 eclair for that,you need ftf kernel file and that's all.

Verry simple
To restore a xrec backup in cwm just rename the xrecovery folder from sd card to cwmrecovery
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How do I go revert to Gingerbread from a an ICS custom rom?

If there are instructions on how to do this please post a link or maybe someone can help? Thank you.
Note: I am currently using Imikla's ICS rom, not sure what version...I flashed this in March so its based on an early ICS leak.
My kernel is: 3.0.15-I9220ZCLP1-CL131270 [email protected] #3

plenty of these types of posts
flash a gb kernel such as abyss 4.2 and you can then flash a gb rom fgrom cwm or you can use odin to flash stock

Richy99 said:
plenty of these types of posts
flash a gb kernel such as abyss 4.2 and you can then flash a gb rom fgrom cwm or you can use odin to flash stock
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I presume it is not safe to flash via CWM? Can I flash using odin PC?

Why don't you search through threads there has been plenty made for this
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sumsy2011 said:
Why don't you search through threads there has been plenty made for this
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Because there aren't any clear instruction of how to flash and what settings to use to flash a kernel and the little details.

Entropy512 said:
The safest way to get away from ICS is:
Use PC Odin or Heimdall to flash a safe Gingerbread kernel with working CWM (NOT a full firmware package, and DO NOT mess with repartitioning), such as a Gingerbread CF-Root release. From there you can wipe and then flash whatever you want.
To be clear - JUST flash a safe kernel and then wipe/flash using that - don't flash anything else in PC Odin. If the full firmware package you flash has bootloaders it could hose you.
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entropys instructions

I've flashed the Abyss kernel as stated and now I have a problem, it stays at the loading screen, excellent instructions guys!

Flash any stock GB ROM via PC ODIN. Do not tick repartition.
Try flashing a single file ROM, not 3 files ROM.
In case if fails, then try flashing a stock 3 files ROM (PDA, MODEM & CSC) alongwith .PIT file and re-partition checked.

::Help needed::

hey every1,
details of the note m using nw :
Kernel - 3.0.15-N7000DDLP8-CL551076
[email protected]#3
SMP PREEMPT Sat May 12 16:05:17 KST 2012
Build - IML74K.DDLP8
Now what i want to noe is hw to root this device and install a custom rom...
i want to try ouy the King droid 3.0 rom.......
i went thru quite a fu topics regarding dis but got confused (am a noob )
Thanx...

Haha, Im also in the same boat
Had my Note for about 5 hours now and still using stock !!!! I dont understand the different methods, One says use ODIN, the other says avoid ODIN. One says flash in stock recovery, One says downgrade to lower GB then upgrade...
Totally different than the SGS1 / HTC forums

azzledazzle said:
Haha, Im also in the same boat
Had my Note for about 5 hours now and still using stock !!!! I dont understand the different methods, One says use ODIN, the other says avoid ODIN. One says flash in stock recovery, One says downgrade to lower GB then upgrade...
Totally different than the SGS1 / HTC forums
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wt to do??hw to go about it???? :?

Search the forum? Then you will answers...
/CK

Café King said:
Search the forum? Then you will answers...
/CK
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i did search and got confused...tats why ......

Simple, Downgrade to a older GB using PC odinthe rom must be one of the 'root able' roms found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Then once you have downgraded use this method to gain root and cwm http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360 (scroll to the bottom of the op)

Thanks man, But on another thread (CleaNote ROM) it says this:
Flash STOCK ICS with PC odin
boot the rom
reboot to dowload mode
flash CF kernel
reboot rom
copy CleaNote ROM zip to phone
reboot to CWM
install zip
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Do i have to do that ^^ Or can i just root my current stock GB ROM + Add CWM, Then flash Abyss Kernel, Then flash the ROM of my choice ?
Its these conflicting posts what puzzle me lol.

azzledazzle said:
Thanks man, But on another thread (CleaNote ROM) it says this:
Do i have to do that ^^ Or can i just root my current stock GB ROM + Add CWM, Then flash Abyss Kernel, Then flash the ROM of my choice ?
Its these conflicting posts what puzzle me lol.
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If you are looking to flash a rom that has step by step instructions on how to install it then follow those, as some roms require different instructions.
But if you want to gain root and CWM and are not sure on what rom you want first what I have said is the easiest way to go

Well that was just what i read on one of the posts, In the OP it just says flash from CWM, Providing you have a safe kernel and root.
My current ROM is LC1 which is one of the unrootable ROMs, and my DLoad for ICS is almost complete !
I think i will just flash ICS then a safe kernel, Then the CleaNote ROM. Im just so scared about the brickbug lol. I will wipe before i update, As GB is safe right ?

azzledazzle said:
Well that was just what i read on one of the posts, In the OP it just says flash from CWM, Providing you have a safe kernel and root.
My current ROM is LC1 which is one of the unrootable ROMs, and my DLoad for ICS is almost complete !
I think i will just flash ICS then a safe kernel, Then the CleaNote ROM. Im just so scared about the brickbug lol. I will wipe before i update, As GB is safe right ?
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GB is safe yes.
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ICS flashed fine
Got root and CWM, Just installed Abyss kernel. Now doing a nandroid, Then Im gonna flash CleaNote,
Will avoid the wipe option even tho it says its safe in this kernel, Just not ready to take the risk yet.
Thanks for the advice, Been debating whether to take the plunge all day.
EDIT: spoke to soon, Now Im stuck on Splash screen, Dunno why, The nandroid was successful, But i cannot boot back into recovery now.
Looks like I'll have to flash the ICS again.

Abyss kernel is for gb not for ics. When cleanote said a safe kernel it is speedmod k3-3 or franco r3,r4,r5& r6. They use abyss kernel in wiping data in ics recovery just to be safe and the right step are 1. Flash the abyss kernel 4.2( after that do not wipe or flash your custom rom yet, very important to remember it will superbreak your phone), 2. Go to advanced and find reboot to recovery and click it and do the wiping their, its safe 3. and then you can flash the custom rom. In the case of cleanote theirs no need use abyss if you already flash speedmod or franco kernel in your ics before flashing the cleanote rom because cleanote 1.02 will automatically wipe your data.

Thanks man !! I'll get the hang of this one day
Im on rooted stock ICS now, With CF Kernel, So I just need to flash speedmod kernel( I loved their kernels & ROMs on the SGS1) reboot recovery, Then install CleaNote ?
I almost got it right lol

After flashing speedmod k3-3 click REBOOT SYSTEM NOW(get out of the recovery first) then check in the setting if you really have the speedmod kernel in your system running to be sure and enter recovery again and flash the cleanote rom, thats it.