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[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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[Q] [Question] How to upgrade from CM10 Nightly Build to 2nd boot build?

Hello.
I have installed the Defy Red Len CM10 Nightly Build.
I know there is a 2nd boot nightly build which provided a better solution than the non 2nd boot build
Can anyone provide a step guideline to upgrade / flash installation to the 2nd boot nightly build?
Thanks a lot

reaperhk said:
Hello.
I have installed the Defy Red Len CM10 Nightly Build.
I know there is a 2nd boot nightly build which provided a better solution than the non 2nd boot build
Can anyone provide a step guideline to upgrade / flash installation to the 2nd boot nightly build?
Thanks a lot
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Here you go
if upgrading from previous CM10 builds:
1) Wipe Cache and Dalvik.
2)Flash Rom
3)Flash Gapps
4)Wipe Cache and Dalvik again & Reboot
and if coming from different builds(like CM7,CM9 etc)
1)Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik
2)Flash Rom
3)Flash Gapps
4)Wipe Cache and Dalvik again & Reboot
Hope this helps you and ALWAYS MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING NEW ROM.

Thanks a lot. It works
Do you know how to the url for the Check update repo for 2nd boot build?

if you have CM10 from 24.09. and want jump to new kernel by Quarx you don't have to flash gapps ,in the other side yes you have to ,i recommended minimal gapps

yep¡ whit out gapss, for me works like a charm... the new build is 21.10
flashing........
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Defy MB525 green lense
NeoAven said:
yep¡ whit out gapss, for me works like a charm... the new build is 21.10
flashing........
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
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Does anyone know whether this build works on a MB525 with green lense as well, and can confirm that this is one build for 525 green and red lenses as well as for MB526 ?
Greetz.

I own a MB525, red lens, and I am using CM10 by Quarx (Sep 12th). So I just have to:
1) Wipe Cache and Dalvik.
2)Flash Rom
3)Flash Gapps
4)Wipe Cache and Dalvik again & Reboot
And, in today's release, then the update?
What about the kernel? Which one, and when? Thanks
EDIT: Oh, is it incluided in the ROM file now? Sorry, I don't quite understand what the differences are between classic CM10 nightlies and CM10 2ndboot nightlies (I know something about the custom kernel, but haven't found much information exclusively about it).

Please ask all questions in the Q&A section. Thread moved there.

I just followed these steps and now can't boot. I am able to enter the boot menu, but custom recovery just brings me back to the main menu, stable recovery does the same thing and stock recovery brings me to an android with a exclamation point in a triangle.
In fact anything I tap just brings me back to the main menu except boot and reboot.
Any ideas?

so the usual wipe and flash rom works even for earlier cm10 builds? i thought there was more than that (to install new custom rom.. flash some other files as well etc).. just making sure..
can u tell me the advantages? faster? more battery life? ........

General rulez to upgrade from CM10 24.09. to new qkernel :
1. Wipe's all data/cache/dalvik
2. install zip the newest/upgrede v4 from 27.10.
3. install gapps (all or minimal ) (the same gapps as 24.09. version)
4. do wipe's but only cache and dalvik
5. reboot
it's all enjoy

Question:
Whats the difference between 2nd boot builds and "non"2nd boot builds?

the new kernel gives as new possibility ,i can tell you technical staff ,but i use ROM before and after and i think that 2nd boot is faster and more stabile

Hi.
I'd like to upgrade to upgrade my Motorola Defy+ MB526 from Quarx CM10 24-09 (non-2ndboot) to 27.10 (2ndboot), but I'm not really sure of the steps. So I have to:
Open Stable Recovery
Wipe Cache, Dalvik and Data
Install zip from sdcard - 18.10 2ndboot build for MB526
Install zip from sdcard - update_for_18.10_v4.zip
Install zip from sdcard - gapps
Reboot
Is that right?
EDIT: Worked, done the following:
- Start Stable Recovery (of last Quarx non-2ndboot ROM)
- Backup all (Nandroid)
- Wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache
- wipe dalvik cache
- install zip from sdcard -> 2ndboot ROM>100MB.zip
- install zip from sdcard -> update_for_xxxx_vx.zip
- install zip from sdcard -> GAPPS (I used PicoTTS (all))
- wipe cache
- wipe dalvik cache
- exit recovery
- shutdown
- Start Bootmenu
- shutdown
- Power on
- After first boot it rebooted but then it booted 2ndboot ROM perfectly.

Why is it that it should be shut down and restarted twice? Any particular reason?

Conzo427 said:
I just followed these steps and now can't boot. I am able to enter the boot menu, but custom recovery just brings me back to the main menu, stable recovery does the same thing and stock recovery brings me to an android with a exclamation point in a triangle.
In fact anything I tap just brings me back to the main menu except boot and reboot.
Any ideas?
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same problem here...........

prashant_ch said:
same problem here...........
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do this:
goto recovery,
choose stable recovery>wipe data>wipe cache>advanced>wipe dalvik
than flash http://quarx2k.ru/cm10-2ndboot-nightly-defy(+)/CM10-20121018-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip
wipe cache and dalvik again
now flash http://quarx2k.ru/cm10-2ndboot-nightly-defy(+)/update_for_18.10_v4.zip
wipe cache and dalvik again.
and reboot
it should boot normaly,if not,than remove battery,and reinsert it after 10 mins,
first boot will take a little time,so dont worry.
if it boots perfectly than u can go into the recovery again and install gapps :good:

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I normally updated CM9 to CM10 i dont wiped the data just cashes and then i updated to 2ndboot , Its like you instal a new rom from any kind , just you dont wipe the data . This worked for me.... I dont know it that will work for you , I have a defy + mb526 , hope it will work for you . But dont broke your phone .

defyus3r said:
Why is it that it should be shut down and restarted twice? Any particular reason?
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its not necessary
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battlepower said:
I normally updated CM9 to CM10 i dont wiped the data just cashes and then i updated to 2ndboot , Its like you instal a new rom from any kind , just you dont wipe the data . This worked for me.... I dont know it that will work for you , I have a defy + mb526 , hope it will work for you . But dont broke your phone .
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DEFY cant be broken merely by flashing rom :fingers-crossed:

About the updates for 18/10, i need to flash zip or apply update?

Installing cyanaosp4.4 (the other way)

Hello Fellow XDA's,
ANY LINKS THAT YOU SEE IN THIS THREAD ARE OWNED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS I MADE THIS TUTORIAL FOR THOSE WHO COULDN'T INSTALL THE CYANAOSP4.4 AS EXPLAINED BY DEV!!!
BELOW YOU CAN SEE THE OTHER METHOD:
1. IF YOUR FRESH INSTALLING:
Root your I9000,
Download the latest cm 10.2 nightly (link below),
Download the CYANAOSP ROM4.4 (link below),
Download Gapps4.4 (link below)
Download all files to your desktop and don't copy yet to your sdcard,
Open the CYANAOSP WinRAR and copy the updater.sh to your desktop,
Extract cm10.2 rom zip and paste the updater.sh it'll ask to replace that folder and click yes,
After that zip up that modified cm10.2 folder,
Now copy the modified cm10.2, Gapps4.4 & CYANAOSP4.4 to your sdcard,
Go to recovery,
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Flash the modified cm10.2 it should reboot while your installing and you'll see like the cm logo and it will bring you to the recovery,
Flash CYANAOSP4.4 and then the Gapps
Reboot & Njoy!
2.COMING FROM ANOTHER ROM:
Wipe data , cache , dalvik cache (required while changing layout)
Format system and datadata (required while changing layout)
Install CyanAOSP ROM.
Install my Gapps package (required) , link below.
Set up the ROM and leave it alone for 10-15 mins.
Reboot again and enjoy.
IF YOU GET ERROR DURING THIS PROCEDURE THEN TRY THE FIRST METHOD BUT FOR THAT YOU FIRST NEED TO FLASH YOUR DEVICE TO 2.3.6
If you have any queries or questions do not hesitate to ask!
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
ts1506 for the ROM
darkknigh_t for extra help
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
CYANAOSP4.4
GAPPS4.4
CM10.2 NIGHTLY
DO VISIT THE ORIGINAL DEV THREAD ALSO FOR OTHER F.A.Qs!
GIVE A :good: IF THIS HELPED!

this is the most stable?????

dimusa said:
this is the most stable?????
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Hi,
i don't think so. You will get the same result when you wipe everything 3 times (Cache , Dalvik , Data) and flash a 4.4 Rom.

dimusa said:
this is the most stable?????
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This us one of the most stable rom I've used ever! Doesn't have enough personalization but it's stable with games, apps and etc.. There are no crashes! I haven't found anybug yet! Try and you'll feel the difference!
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kevinrus123 said:
Hi,
i don't think so. You will get the same result when you wipe everything 3 times (Cache , Dalvik , Data) and flash a 4.4 Rom.
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You should try flashing to 2.3.6 and then follow the Fresh method mentioned above.. You wont get any errors!
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[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.

[Q] update from 4.2.2 to 4.4.4 or 5.0

Hi im using i9505 rooted like one yr ago. was stuck at 4.2.2
now i feel lost on how to update to kitkat or lollipop..
just wondering can anyone tell me how should i go about it?
is data wipe a must?

nicholaii said:
Hi im using i9505 rooted like one yr ago. was stuck at 4.2.2
now i feel lost on how to update to kitkat or lollipop..
just wondering can anyone tell me how should i go about it?
is data wipe a must?
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its preferred if you do a data wipe.
I will give you steps to go to a lollipop rom which you can find many by goggling device model and cm12 unofficial or gpe etc...
- Download the ROM and put into your sd card ( i prefer this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717068367 )
- Download GApps package for Lollipop and put into sd link here https://s.basketbuild.com/gapps
- Download SuperSU link here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717069684
- Reboot in Recovery (vol up + home + power button )
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- Wipe cache
- Go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache
- Select "Install zip from SDCard"
- Choose rom zip file you downloaded
- Choose GApps zip file
- Choose SuperSU zip file
- Reboot system
The first boot will take upto 5 mins and now you are up and running a latest rom

thanks i managed to update to cm12.

nicholaii said:
thanks i managed to update to cm12.
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Please hit thanks to appreciate my help