How to install CM9 on Xperia (Guide) - Xperia Arc General

Because of the high demand for how to install CM9, on Xperia phones.
Is there a guide to how.
1 First go into settings and disable the SIM card lock.
2 So download the two files that are on the first page (update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-LT18i-Kang-signed.7z & GAPPS ics 201xxxxx.zip)
3 Unpack the update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-LT18i-Kang-signed.7z (Now you have the update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-LT18i-Kang-signed.zip & boot.img)
4 Now you put these files onto your sdcard (in root) (update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-LT18i-Kang-signed.zip & GAPPS ics 201xxxxx.zip)
5 Now flash the boot.img with fastboot mode
6 Turn on the phone when FreeXperia logo appears, hold down the "menu button" (Right side)
7 Now you should be in recovery menu, now you need to Wipe Userdata and Caches.
8 After that, select "Install from SDcard Zip" and choose "Choose Zip from SDcard" Select update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-LT18i-Kang-signed.zip. Once installed, select GAPPS ics 201xxxxx.zip.
9 After that, reboot, and now that like to work.
Hope it helps
// dong2007

There is already a thread about this mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729

I know, but people can not figure it out.
So now it should be and find out

seems to be nice and clear. thanks for the guide

My Touchscreen doesn't work after installation
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Do not forget to apply the baseband 64.

Thanks mate... Just what I needed. A simple step by step guide
One thing though... Do I need to install a new boot.img everytime I want to update or can I just wipe and install from zip?
Thanks...

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How to install Google Apps custom ?

Hi, I have this ROM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQvrEH74dgI, my question is how to install the google apps (2nd link). Thanks.
Boot into recovery (power on holding the Power and Volume Down button) and in the recovery screen, select "install zip from sd".
Select internal or external storage/sd and browse to the file, select it with the power button. It'll do its thing and after, I would clean the dalvik cache and reboot.
I assume you've got a custom recovery already installed, since you've got the custom rom already installed.
I did this
Before proceeding, please keep in mind that your handset will be wiped clean of all data so make a backup of your data. Also, the steps below require your handset to be rooted with a custom recovery installed. If your handset is not rooted, I’d recommend you not to flash this ROM since its not meant for amateurs.
Step 1: Download CM9 Alpha 4 for Epic 4G from here or here. Also download the supplementary Google Apps package from here.
Step 2: Boot into CWM Recovery, and select the ‘Wipe data/Factory Reset’ option. Then navigate to Mounts and Storage and select the ‘format /system’ option.
Step 3: After you have formatted all the partitions on your Epic 4G, select the ‘install zip from SD card’ option, and then select the CM9 Alpha 4 zip file. Once the CM9 file has been flashed, again select the ‘install zip from SD card’ option, and this time select the Google Apps zip file package.
When the flashing process is complete, simply reboot your phone and wait for it to boot into CM9. Keep in mind that the first boot might take sometime, so please be patient.
Do NOT restore your app data backup. Doing so can lead to instabilities, and other issues. Also, please don't complain about feature X or Y not working. The ROM is in Alpha for a particular reason.
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But my phone is still stucked at its starting window for more than 20 minutes :?
My phone got stucked ! It stucks at the staring window, and doesnt want to load
define "starting window"
Like this, but instead of all the things it says, mine says just "Unlocked" in the upper left corner. I have tryed this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQvrEH74dgI (rom + gapps), and this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423 + this for the apps http://knowmydroid.com/blog/install-android-4-ice-cream-sandwich-cm9-on-samsung-epic-4g.

[HOW TO] Install CM9/CM10 on GB 2.3.6 LATAM (R01 and R02 firmwares)

DISCLAIMER!!!
THIS TUTORIAL IS INTENDED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FLASHED THE LATAM GINGERBREAD 2.3.6 VERSION WHICH ARE R01 AND R02, SUCH AS RETAIL LATAM, PERSONAL, CLARO, MOVISTAR AND VIVO
If you come from a different firmware this tutorial may not be entirely useful because the root method may vary and if you come from froyo you may need to use CH version for CM9, and flash a GB kernel for CM10... but that's not the point of this thread, go to the ROM's thread and READ the OP before asking dumb questions!
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ROOT your phone (Check nicofff's method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750277)
Download and install Droid2Bootstrap (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?rbie0acs53rdfwc)
Download bootmenu1.1.0 and put it on your SD Card (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?lh61gvslph4x4sv)
For CM9 download latest European GB Kernel version this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623385 and latest ICS gapps from http://goo.im/gapps/ and put both zips on your SD Card
For CM10 download latest version from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827801 and latest JB gapps from http://goo.im/gapps/ and put both zips on your SD Card
Open Droid2Bootstrap and grant it root permission
Hit "Bootstrap Recovery" You'll see a pop-up telling you "SUCCESS!"
Hit "Reboot Recovery" and your phone will reboot and enter on custom recovery
Select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the bootmenu1.1.0.zip (use slider keyboard arrow keys to move, and "OK" button to select)
Reboot
When booting, the led will turn blue, press both volume buttons to enter bootmenu
In the bootmenu, go to "Recovery" > "Custom Recovery" (use volume buttons to move, power button to select)
In the custom recovery, select "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "Advanced"
Select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and "Wipe Battery Stats"
Go back and select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the CyanogenMod zip file (CM9 or CM10)
Do the same for gapps: Choose gapps-ics-xxxxx.zip for CM9 and gapps-jb-xxxxx.zip for CM10
Reboot
Be happy
You should be booting into CyanogenMod now!
If your signal is not working try installing the MS2Toolbox (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?k3h8vpcj6b2it0e) and then go to Baseband Switcher and choose your right band and then reboot, you might need to try more than once, but this tool will get your signal up
ALL CREDITS TO nicofff FOR THE ROOT METHOD, TO sfc3001 FOR THE CM9 ROM, AND TO tezet FOR THE CM10 ROM
Caesarivs said:
Well, now that it's possible to root this firmwares (check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750277) it's possible to try some custom roms on our MS2, in this particular case I'll make a little guide on how to install sfc3001's CM9:
ROOT your phone (Check nicofff's method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750277)
Download and install Droid2Bootstrap (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?rbie0acs53rdfwc)
Download bootmenu1.1.0 and put it on your SD Card (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?lh61gvslph4x4sv)
Download CM9 and put it on your SD Card (download the latest version from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623385)
Download Google Apps and put them on your SD Card (download the latest version from http://goo.im/gapps/)
Open Droid2Bootstrap and grant it root permission
Hit "Bootstrap Recovery" You'll see a pop-up telling you "SUCCESS!"
Hit "Reboot Recovery" and your phone will reboot and enter on custom recovery
Select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the bootmenu1.1.0.zip (use slider keyboard arrow keys to move, and "OK" button to select)
Reboot
When booting, the led will turn blue, press both volume buttons to enter bootmenu
In the bootmenu, go to "Recovery" > "Custom Recovery" (use volume buttons to move, power button to select)
In the custom recovery, select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the CM9 zip file
Do the same for gapps: "Install zip from sd card" > gapps.zip
Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "Advanced"
Select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and "Wipe Battery Stats"
Go back and reboot
You should be booting into ICS now!
If your signal is not working try installing the MS2Toolbox (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?k3h8vpcj6b2it0e) and then go to Baseband Switcher and choose your right band and then reboot, you might need to try more than once, but this tool will get your signal up
ALL CREDITS TO nicofff FOR THE ROOT METHOD AND TO sfc3001 FOR THE CM9 ROM
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:good::good: good, and now, i am on cm9:good::good:
THANKS! It was really helpful as I find it a bit difficult to install a custom ROM after getting root following nicofff procedure. Don't know why, but installing a zip the usual way didn't work. Then I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm.
Thanks that was almost too easy
I was already rooted before but did not dare the Cyanomod mainly to their alpha (still?) status, but when I heard about the feature that volume rocking allows skipping to the next song, I knew that I was doomed !
EDIT: BTW found it very stable after 1 day of extensive trial. I am really impressed !
Love this :good::good::good:
Hi,
first of all, thanks for this howto!
I am however getting problems. Coming from Brazilian VIVO 2.3.6. I succesfully completed all steps, until I get to rebooting after installing the bootmenu file. When I do a normal reboot, my phone's just rebooting into VIVO. When I choose to reboot recovery then I get an triangle image. When I push both volume rockers, I'm getting in another recovery menu. When I apply CM9 update, it will not verify.. That is where I'm stuck. Am I doing something wrong here?
SOLVED:
When you've installed bootmenu 1.1.0, it is possible that it does not load the first reboot. Just let it reboot normally, than reboot again! Now it worked!
thanks!
This is great! :good:
Few days ago I was looking for something like this but just can't find.
I experimented myself and got CM9 working on my phone.
(Took quite a lot of time waiting booting)
Thank god i did not brick my phone.
This will be great helpful to those who would like to try CM9.
Quick question - does this work with UK stock kernel?
Or does this require a specific kernel.
(How do I check?)
regiment said:
Quick question - does this work with UK stock kernel?
Or does this require a specific kernel.
(How do I check?)
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This works for european GB kernels, and specifically for latinamerican R01 and R02 GBkernels (which are based on the european GB kernel)
When you go to settings -> About phone, what does it say in Android Version?
Nice Tutorial
Nice Tutorial! Really easy to follow.
:good: Great posts, thanks to you and the makers of "PreInstalameEsta" I've my phone working with this rom , for new updates of the rom do you know if it's necessary to wipe dalvik and cache or factory reset, I just don't want to sync all my accounts again ..
Thanks.
kainlite said:
:good: Great posts, thanks to you and the makers of "PreInstalameEsta" I've my phone working with this rom , for new updates of the rom do you know if it's necessary to wipe dalvik and cache or factory reset, I just don't want to sync all my accounts again ..
Thanks.
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To update CMx roms from another version of the same branch (ie : a 7 to a 7, a 9 to a 9 and so on) you only need to :
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- wipe battery stats (optional, it's just to get more accurate battery duration)
Ashareth said:
To update CMx roms from another version of the same branch (ie : a 7 to a 7, a 9 to a 9 and so on) you only need to :
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- wipe battery stats (optional, it's just to get more accurate battery duration)
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K, great, thanks
it works! thx a lot !
wait.....where is market ??
EDIT 3: done, i have just reflashed the file (gapp ) in recovery mode
hi all....new problems here
when i open play store it says me: server error
i avoided the problem flashing the gapp file from april instead the last one, now i would ask...what is the differences between the two files ? have i less features or a less fluidity ?
i have another question: where is swype keyboard ? i cant find it in settings !
sminatore said:
hi all....new problems here
when i open play store it says me: server error
i avoided the problem flashing the gapp file from april instead the last one, now i would ask...what is the differences between the two files ? have i less features or a less fluidity ?
i have another question: where is swype keyboard ? i cant find it in settings !
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I haven't had any problems with latest ICS gapps, are you sure you flashed ICS gapps? Anyway you should always do at least wipe cache and dalvik cache, it's best if you do full wipes AFTER flashing gapps
Swype keyboard is not included in CM9... you can get it from beta.swype.com
Caesarivs said:
I haven't had any problems with latest ICS gapps, are you sure you flashed ICS gapps? Anyway you should always do at least wipe cache and dalvik cache, it's best if you do full wipes AFTER flashing gapps
Swype keyboard is not included in CM9... you can get it from beta.swype.com
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yes yes im sure ....
ok thx for infos :good:
Caesarivs said:
This works for european GB kernels, and specifically for latinamerican R01 and R02 GBkernels (which are based on the european GB kernel)
When you go to settings -> About phone, what does it say in Android Version?
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I am currently running Tezet's CM7 ROM 120221-1901-NIGHTLY (Android 2.3.7).
Still not sure what kernel is running!
regiment said:
I am currently running Tezet's CM7 ROM 120221-1901-NIGHTLY (Android 2.3.7).
Still not sure what kernel is running!
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You must be on Froyo... because tezet's CM7 doesn't work on gingerbread, so if you want to try CM9 you must use Chinese version
In this case, can I follow the 1st post tuto ?
Caesarivs said:
You must be on Froyo... because tezet's CM7 doesn't work on gingerbread, so if you want to try CM9 you must use Chinese version
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4.2.2 Jb for samsung galaxy S I9000 CM10.1

Before you begin:
Install USB drivers for your device if you don’t have them installed already.
Backup your data, contacts and messages as you will lose it during the process.
Enable USB Debugging on your device
Step 1: Download required files:
CyanogenMod 10.1 4.2.2 Galaxy S ROM: cm-10.1-20130216-NIGHTLY-galaxysmtd.zip
Google Apps Package: GApps for CyanogenMod ROM
Step 2: Copy both the downloaded files on to the root of your device SD card.
Step 3: Disconnect your phone from PC and switch it off.
Step 4: Boot your Galaxy S in CWM recovery mode. Press & hold Volume Down + Power buttons till the screen flashes then select “Recovery” option to boot into CWM recovery mode.
Step 5: Take a backup of your current ROM.
From Recovery screen, select “Backup and Restore”
Now select “Backup” to start the backup process.
Now navigate back to main recovery screen.
Step 6: Select “wipe data/factory reset” option. When it asks for confirmation, select “Yes” to confirm data wipe process.
Step 7: From main recovery screen, do the following:
Select option “install zip from sdcard”
Then select “choose zip from sdcard”
Select the ROM zip file
Tap on “Yes” to confirm and begin installation
Step 8: After installation is complete, repeat step 7 and select the GApps zip file (instead of ROM file) to install Google Apps package.
Step 9: Now navigate back to main recovery screen and select “reboot system now” option to reboot your device.
That’s it. Your device will now reboot and will now have CM 10.1 Android 4.2.2 on I9000 Galaxy S.
can you provide download links for zip files?
Download Links.
c1u said:
can you provide download links for zip files?
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those are Nightly Builds you can find here
AW: 4.2.2 Jb for samsung galaxy S I9000 CM10.1
What about information for those who don't have CWM recovery but stock recovery?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
justification
Does all features work in this virsion? such as FM Radio?
hazemhamzeh said:
Does all features work in this virsion? such as FM Radio?
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No FM radio available in cm10.1 for smtd
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2
hazemhamzeh said:
Does all features work in this virsion? such as FM Radio?
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Spirit FM app is only solution till now

[Q] Is my phone stuck forever?

Hello Xda Devs. I'm really new to android phones (I just switched from windows phone lately to try on low end android phone first). Since I heard that rooting are pretty awesome, I tried to root my phone by following these steps that I found over the net.
"This stage will be done on your phone so, switch your PC off.
1) Open Settings, go to Applications then Development and check USB Debugging.
2) Now reboot your phone and press VOL Up + Home + Power together during the booting.
3) The Recovery Mode will be opened. If you do not see the recovery mode then try the method no. 2 again.
4) In recovery mode use the Vol Up and Down buttons to navigate and the Home button to select.
5) Now select “Install Zip from SD card.”
6) Then select “Choose Zip from SD card” and find out and select the Zip previously downloaded.
7) The download process will start and will take more than 10 minutes.
8) After the completion of the update follow the next steps on recovery mode.
9) Then select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset”.
10) Now enable “Wipe Cache Partition”.
11) After that select “++++Go Back++++”
12) Reboot the phone and you shall get it rooted. "
I skipped Step 9 to 11. [Note: I didn't wipe out any data to prevent any data loss through the process). I followed the steps and managed to root my phone.
Then, I tried to download ICS for my SGY by following steps on another blog to change my phone to ICS. The steps given are :
"Process to Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 for Galaxy Y
Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 from here.
-Transfer this file to your Samsung Galaxy Y. It can be done by connecting device with computer via USB cable.
-If you are done with above, then next step is to boot your device to Recovery Mode. It can be done by pressing Volume Up +Volume Down + Power buttons together. Soon, an Android logo will surface on your device’s screen. This is the proof that you are in the Recovery Mode.
-Now navigate to the option that reads “install zip from SD card”. Don’t know how to navigate? Use Volume Keys!
-In the list that comes up, select the ROM file that you downloaded in the first step.
-Confirm the installation, and then wait for it to get finished.
-Go to main menu and select ‘reboot system now’.
-Your Samsung Galaxy Y will restart now. "
So far so good, then when it restart, my phone stuck on the animation mode. (Cynogenmod 9 animation).
Other than what I mention above, I did not install anything else and now I'm really confused. I'll attach a picture of the animation that I said. Please help. Thanks.
Before installing any custom rom u should always wipe data.
NewGuyArena said:
Hello Xda Devs. I'm really new to android phones (I just switched from windows phone lately to try on low end android phone first). Since I heard that rooting are pretty awesome, I tried to root my phone by following these steps that I found over the net.
"This stage will be done on your phone so, switch your PC off.
1) Open Settings, go to Applications then Development and check USB Debugging.
2) Now reboot your phone and press VOL Up + Home + Power together during the booting.
3) The Recovery Mode will be opened. If you do not see the recovery mode then try the method no. 2 again.
4) In recovery mode use the Vol Up and Down buttons to navigate and the Home button to select.
5) Now select “Install Zip from SD card.”
6) Then select “Choose Zip from SD card” and find out and select the Zip previously downloaded.
7) The download process will start and will take more than 10 minutes.
8) After the completion of the update follow the next steps on recovery mode.
9) Then select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset”.
10) Now enable “Wipe Cache Partition”.
11) After that select “++++Go Back++++”
12) Reboot the phone and you shall get it rooted. "
I skipped Step 9 to 11. [Note: I didn't wipe out any data to prevent any data loss through the process). I followed the steps and managed to root my phone.
Then, I tried to download ICS for my SGY by following steps on another blog to change my phone to ICS. The steps given are :
"Process to Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 for Galaxy Y
Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 from here.
-Transfer this file to your Samsung Galaxy Y. It can be done by connecting device with computer via USB cable.
-If you are done with above, then next step is to boot your device to Recovery Mode. It can be done by pressing Volume Up +Volume Down + Power buttons together. Soon, an Android logo will surface on your device’s screen. This is the proof that you are in the Recovery Mode.
-Now navigate to the option that reads “install zip from SD card”. Don’t know how to navigate? Use Volume Keys!
-In the list that comes up, select the ROM file that you downloaded in the first step.
-Confirm the installation, and then wait for it to get finished.
-Go to main menu and select ‘reboot system now’.
-Your Samsung Galaxy Y will restart now. "
So far so good, then when it restart, my phone stuck on the animation mode. (Cynogenmod 9 animation).
Other than what I mention above, I did not install anything else and now I'm really confused. I'll attach a picture of the animation that I said. Please help. Thanks.
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go to recovery mode and wipe cache and data
MuSaddiq1410 said:
Before installing any custom rom u should always wipe data.
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I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
sangalaxy said:
go to recovery mode and wipe cache and data
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Just done it. Should I reboot now ?
NewGuyArena said:
I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
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do as I said
switch off the phone take out the battery then put it on
press vol up+hom+power button you will go into recovery mode
wipe data and cache then reboot
NewGuyArena said:
I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
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Use odin to flash stock rom. Get odin and stock rom of ur region from this thread.
NewGuyArena said:
I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
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download any c.rom. . Wipe data and cache dn instal rom. . Also u can flash back to stock using odin.
To start off with we have no official ics for our device
there is cm9 but nothing works on it other than it boots
next to install any custom rom
go into cwm
wipe data wipe cache wipe system
Mount data mount cache mount system
flash rom zip
some roms for example cm7 require a specific kernel like percy#2 and extra steps
follow any instructions on the op of rom thread
NewGuyArena said:
I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
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Nothing wrong with the installation steps
U did everyhtng rite......but the thing is u didn't installed the suitable CM9 kernel
That is why it is said be sure that u did everything rite
Things u can do now
1-Flash Stock rom via odin,it will make ur phone as a fresh newly bought phone (browse for odin flash guide and stock firmware for galaxy y)
2-the easiest thing-Flash CM9 kernel I.e white kernel via odin.....and then ics will surely boot on ur sgy
^ is of no use bcoz ics cm9 has got many bugs its yet to be stable
Phew! That was a long explaination........
I need cookies now....I am hungry.....
Thanks everyone for the superb fast reply. Since ICS is not working so, I decided to use Odin to flashback to my normal version firmware. So, is there steps on how to use Odin ? (I've just installed a zip file of the firmware and also Odin)
sangalaxy said:
go to recovery mode and wipe cache and data
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Like @-calibian666- said u've been a thanks collector all around.....don't guide people wrongly just. For thanks and increase ur post count....thanks really doesn't matter
D4rkSh4dow said:
Like @-calibian666- said u've been a thanks collector all around.....don't guide people wrongly just. For thanks and increase ur post count....thanks really doesn't matter
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mm ok sir but I didn't posted it for thanks
as per the question he didn't wipe the data or cache before and after flashing cm9
so I just asked him to do that AFAIK it is not a wrong guide
sangalaxy said:
go to recovery mode and wipe cache and data
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Like @-calibian666- said u've been a thanks collector all around.....don't guide people wrongly just. For thanks and increase ur post count....thanks really doesn't matter
Now, is there any link to guide me on how to use Odion and so on ? And also, does USB debugging works on my current 'unstable-ICS' ? I need to connect to my laptop.
NewGuyArena said:
Now, is there any link to guide me on how to use Odion and so on ? And also, does USB debugging works on my current 'unstable-ICS' ? I need to connect to my laptop.
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use this guide LINK
NewGuyArena said:
Thanks everyone for the superb fast reply. Since ICS is not working so, I decided to use Odin to flashback to my normal version firmware. So, is there steps on how to use Odin ? (I've just installed a zip file of the firmware and also Odin)
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Steps to unbrick device via odin
-Install samsung USB drivers
-Turn off ur phone into download mode(voldown+power+home)
-Plug in ur device via usb cable
-u will see a yellow box says about ur com port....
-if that appers go ahead,if not....the drivers isn't installed(uninstall and reinstall again)
-select PDA browse for ur firmware package the folder in which it is extracted
-put the files according...CSC,MODEM,PDA
-Click Start
-wait till its done
-Sucess
Sorry for late reply....I was studying...
I need more cookies
D4rkSh4dow said:
Steps to unbrick device via odin
-Install samsung USB drivers
-Turn off ur phone into download mode(voldown+power+home)
-Plug in ur device via usb cable
-u will see a yellow box says about ur com port....
-if that appers go ahead,if not....the drivers isn't installed(uninstall and reinstall again)
-select PDA browse for ur firmware package the folder in which it is extracted
-put the files according...CSC,MODEM,PDA
-Click Start
-wait till its done
-Sucess
Sorry for late reply....I was studying...
I need more cookies
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Well, your instructions are much more easier to understand rather the original post. I was a bit confused there... Hahaha... but everything back to normal now. Now, I've load of updating and downloads to does back.
Thanks everyone for the great help.
NewGuyArena said:
Well, your instructions are much more easier to understand rather the original post. I was a bit confused there... Hahaha... but everything back to normal now. Now, I've load of updating and downloads to does back.
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I am always there to help you.......next guide on its way

[Guide][Steps][KITKAT] Installing cyanogenmod 11 M7 on Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100)

Well, I know there are lot of helpful guides out there on how to install cyanogenmod but not everybody gets what he's looking for. I recently searched a lot of sites, forums, and lot of xda posts for installing cyanogenmod 11 M7. And i finally found few posts that helped me.
With these posts one can get an idea about how to flash a kernel, how to back up the data, and how to flash a custom ROM on a S2. Pretty helpful...isn't it? All thanks to these guys - @avirk , @-Grift- @banjara @Vivek_Neel @Phil3759 .
The steps might fit correct for some.. where there might be some variations for others. I myself didn't find some steps from the guide i followed while backing up my data. But still.. i went for it. And it was good enuf.
So here are the steps that i followed... n i think which might help some one like me out there.
First of all. as they say.. If anything goes wrong. I'm not responsible. If everything goes right.. well..Thank you then.
1) Downloads required
- << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >>
- CWM 6.0.4.7 (Compiled From CM11 KK 4.4.2 Source) (LATEST) recovery
- cm-11-20140609-SNAPSHOT-M7-i9100.zip
- Gapps
2) Copy << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >> into external storage.
3) Boot into stock recovery (volume up+home+power)
4) Select "apply update from external storage".
5) Now select the << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >> file you copied in previous step
--- Rooted! ---
6) Reboot into recovery select option “Backup and Restore”
7) Select the option “Advance Backup and Restore”
8) Select the “Custom Backup Job”. There you have tick the “Preload” folder
9) scroll down and “Start custom Backup job” And then it will ask where you want to store the backup on you “Internal/External Storage”
10) After selecting the storage path it will start the backup process. When it finished you are ready to install the new ROM.
- One thing to be noted. I did not find the ‘Advanced backup and restore’ option while I was doing it. So I just took the normal back up. For a complete guide on backup refer to THIS POST
11) Boot into recovery (Do not boot into OS)
12) Select "apply update from external storage".
13) Now select the 6.0.4.7 (Compiled From CM11 KK 4.4.2 Source) (LATEST) recovery file that was copied on your external storage
14) CWM 6.0.4.7 now installed.
15) Boot into recovery (Do not boot into OS)
16) Wipe data/factory reset
17) Wipe cache
18) Wipe dalvik cache from advanced menu.
19) Select "apply update from external storage".
20) cm-11-20140609-SNAPSHOT-M7-i9100.zip
21) It will get installed.
22) Go back to recovery and Select "apply update from external storage".
23) Select the Gapps .zip file.
24) Reboot to OS.
And you're done!
Where are /format system and /format preload??? If you are on 4.1.2 stock you need to do a full wipe.
Flash latest philz kernel in stock recovery, then reboot into recovery again(hold 3 buttons) and flash latest Philz CWM Touch recovery(6.0.4.8!). Then do a full wipe and flash a custom rom and gapps.
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Zile995 said:
Where are /format system and /format preload??? If you are on 4.1.2 stock you need to do a full wipe.
Flash latest philz kernel in stock recovery, then reboot into recovery again(hold 3 buttons) and flash latest Philz CWM Touch recovery(6.0.4.8!). Then do a full wipe and flash a custom rom and gapps.
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Well.. i did factory, cache and dalvik.. :\ and till now everything's fine..
But you might be correct. I used the guide that has steps for backup and all...
SubraiSambary said:
But you might be correct. I used the guide that has steps for backup and all...
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Please use the rom nuke script it is better. It will clean your phone and prepare for new rom. Then everyting will work fine.
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Zile995 said:
Please use the rom nuke script it is better. It will clean your phone and prepare for new rom. Then everyting will work fine.
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That sounds nice.. can you provide the link?
nice guide @SubraiSambary , keep up the good work
shriom_manerker said:
nice guide @SubraiSambary , keep up the good work
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Thanks buddy
SubraiSambary said:
Well.. i did factory, cache and dalvik.. :\ and till now everything's fine..
But you might be correct. I used the guide that has steps for backup and all...
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I Agree with Zile.
I installed Cyano with similar steps and I finished with an useless phone with system partition full.
format system and preload are mandatory moving from stock to cyano in my opinion.
FandangoL said:
I Agree with Zile.
I installed Cyano with similar steps and I finished with an useless phone with system partition full.
format system and preload are mandatory moving from stock to cyano in my opinion.
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What happened with me was.. i didn't find the preload thing while making my backup.
So i missed some steps from the guide which i followed. I'll be trying it again when cm11 m8 will be out.
May be that time i can find the preload section.
SubraiSambary said:
Well, I know there are lot of helpful guides out there on how to install cyanogenmod but not everybody gets what he's looking for. I recently searched a lot of sites, forums, and lot of xda posts for installing cyanogenmod 11 M7. And i finally found few posts that helped me.
With these posts one can get an idea about how to flash a kernel, how to back up the data, and how to flash a custom ROM on a S2. Pretty helpful...isn't it? All thanks to these guys - @avirk , @-Grift- @banjara @Vivek_Neel @Phil3759 .
The steps might fit correct for some.. where there might be some variations for others. I myself didn't find some steps from the guide i followed while backing up my data. But still.. i went for it. And it was good enuf.
So here are the steps that i followed... n i think which might help some one like me out there.
First of all. as they say.. If anything goes wrong. I'm not responsible. If everything goes right.. well..Thank you then.
1) Downloads required
- << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >>
- CWM 6.0.4.7 (Compiled From CM11 KK 4.4.2 Source) (LATEST) recovery
- cm-11-20140609-SNAPSHOT-M7-i9100.zip
- Gapps
2) Copy << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >> into external storage.
3) Boot into stock recovery (volume up+home+power)
4) Select "apply update from external storage".
5) Now select the << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >> file you copied in previous step
--- Rooted! ---
6) Reboot into recovery select option “Backup and Restore”
7) Select the option “Advance Backup and Restore”
8) Select the “Custom Backup Job”. There you have tick the “Preload” folder
9) scroll down and “Start custom Backup job” And then it will ask where you want to store the backup on you “Internal/External Storage”
10) After selecting the storage path it will start the backup process. When it finished you are ready to install the new ROM.
- One thing to be noted. I did not find the ‘Advanced backup and restore’ option while I was doing it. So I just took the normal back up. For a complete guide on backup refer to THIS POST
11) Boot into recovery (Do not boot into OS)
12) Select "apply update from external storage".
13) Now select the 6.0.4.7 (Compiled From CM11 KK 4.4.2 Source) (LATEST) recovery file that was copied on your external storage
14) CWM 6.0.4.7 now installed.
15) Boot into recovery (Do not boot into OS)
16) Wipe data/factory reset
17) Wipe cache
18) Wipe dalvik cache from advanced menu.
19) Select "apply update from external storage".
20) cm-11-20140609-SNAPSHOT-M7-i9100.zip
21) It will get installed.
22) Go back to recovery and Select "apply update from external storage".
23) Select the Gapps .zip file.
24) Reboot to OS.
And you're done!
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Where's the GApps.zip file? There's no link provided.
ranzzit said:
Where's the GApps.zip file? There's no link provided.
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I left the choice to the readers.
Anyways... You can find gapps in the following threads :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...wip-cyanogenmod-11-unnofficial-build-t2523604
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/standard-minimal-gapps-t2012857
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530929
And you might find some links on google search too.
Just be sure you download the gapps for Kitkat 4.4.x. This will avoid problems
Go ahead and take your pick
SubraiSambary said:
I left the choice to the readers.
Anyways... You can find gapps in the following threads :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...wip-cyanogenmod-11-unnofficial-build-t2523604
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/standard-minimal-gapps-t2012857
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530929
And you might find some links on google search too.
Just be sure you download the gapps for Kitkat 4.4.x. This will avoid problems
Go ahead and take your pick
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Thanks a ton mate You rock. Much appreciated.
ranzzit said:
Thanks a ton mate You rock. Much appreciated.
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hehe. You're welcome buddy!
SubraiSambary said:
I left the choice to the readers.
Anyways... You can find gapps in the following threads :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...wip-cyanogenmod-11-unnofficial-build-t2523604
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/standard-minimal-gapps-t2012857
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530929
And you might find some links on google search too.
Just be sure you download the gapps for Kitkat 4.4.x. This will avoid problems
Go ahead and take your pick
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You can link your above post for the link to the GApps section in the OP, then you'll not get other questions as to the link for GApps.... Also, as said by @Zile995, it is better if you include formatting system and preload too in your guide as not doing so may cause issues and doing so is the best way to full wipe your system for fresh flashing without issues...
And yes...Great work.... :good:
hi
i did every step of your procedures (more times) and the result is the same!!
when the phone starts all the google processes crash and it is impossible to do anything...
If I install the Cyano 10.1 everything is fine...
What can I do????
Any tried this on SHW-M250K model? Is it even compatible?
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Can I boot into system after installing 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 and later install new rom?
Would any of you guys be able to help me (a rookie when it comes to this) with these Q's in my thread about CyanogenMod?
This thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/stock-rom-to-cyanogenmod-import-sms-t2903491
Btw, isn't it easiest to acquire CyanogenMod by using the CyanogenMod Installler for the i9100?
http://beta.download.cyanogenmod.org/install
Bizius said:
hi
i did every step of your procedures (more times) and the result is the same!!
when the phone starts all the google processes crash and it is impossible to do anything...
If I install the Cyano 10.1 everything is fine...
What can I do????
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Never had this problem bud. I installed M9 in the same way but google process failures were never encountered.
I'm afraid i might not be of any use here but would suggest one thing that stick to 10.1 till u find an answer to this.
And regarding your problem..... These guys( @avirk , @banjara , @-Grift- , @Vivek_Neel , @Phil3759 ) might be able to help you out. They helped me too.
bums85 said:
Can I boot into system after installing 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 and later install new rom?
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I guess it should be ok to boot into the system because you'd be installing the recovery and if the recovery is compatible with the ROM and won't give any problem then you can. But still.. always take a second opinion before you try because... even I'm a learner.

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