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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.

[Q] How do I revert back to stock kernel?

I Flashed adam's kernel so I could root my phone. I successfully rooted and flash adam's kernel. I was wondering how could I revert back to the stock kernel? Thanks in advance

gaurdjatixa said:
I Flashed adam's kernel so I could root my phone. I successfully rooted and flash adam's kernel. I was wondering how could I revert back to the stock kernel? Thanks in advance
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gaurdjatixa said:
I Flashed adam's kernel so I could root my phone. I successfully rooted and flash adam's kernel. I was wondering how could I revert back to the stock kernel? Thanks in advance
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Quickest way revert back to stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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topcat07 said:
Quickest way revert back to stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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is there a way to flash only the kernel and not losing data? and how to do I back up and restore data if I want to unroot? sorry for the noob question. Kinda new to android thanks in advance!

Whatsup OP,
easiest way is mentioned, is to simply reflash the entire stock ROM, perhaps the question you should be asking is how to extract the Kernel from the entire ROM zip?
also i would recomend reflashing the entire stock ROM on anyway just to avoid any issues.
Hope i helped!

Here is a link for the ME2 dated 2-5-2013 stock kernel and recovery http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00046/xDf/I9505XXUAME2-STOCK-KERNEL-RECOVERY.rar. Extract once with 7-zip and flash the md5 file in PDA with Odin.

gee2012 said:
Here is a link for the ME2 dated 2-5-2013 stock kernel and recovery. Extract once with 7-zip and flash the md5 file in PDA with Odin.
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Is it okay to flash ME2 kernel even if I have MDK?

gaurdjatixa said:
Is it okay to flash ME2 kernel even if I have MDK?
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You could do that but its better to check for updates and reroot.

New to AT&T S4, confused about ROM, Loki, etc.

I have an overseas rom for i9505 that I really want to use on my I337 (AT&T). However it does not come with any custom rom beside those 1.7GB .md5 stock roms. I have tried using CASUAL Root and Recovery to install TWRP, but I got stuck at how I should install the rom that I have. From my experience I should have a flashable zip on my hand. I then look at Kitchen and Loki but I am totally confused about it. Can anyone point me to the right direction about how what to do with the i9505 rom that I wish to install? Thanks.

82801BA said:
I have an overseas rom for i9505 that I really want to use on my I337 (AT&T). However it does not come with any custom rom beside those 1.7GB .md5 stock roms. I have tried using CASUAL Root and Recovery to install TWRP, but I got stuck at how I should install the rom that I have. From my experience I should have a flashable zip on my hand. I then look at Kitchen and Loki but I am totally confused about it. Can anyone point me to the right direction about how what to do with the i9505 rom that I wish to install? Thanks.
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Are you already rooted?
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rcklss1 said:
Are you already rooted?
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Yes rooted. But i don't think I can flash md5 file using TWRP though...

What rom is it?

theaxman said:
what rom is it?
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i9505zhuame3

Follow the instructions in this link. If it seems to foreign to you, stop and don;t attempt to flash anything until you have a clear understanding. Several people in this forum have put together threads intended to help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557

dxwilliams40 said:
Follow the instructions in this link. If it seems to foreign to you, stop and don;t attempt to flash anything until you have a clear understanding. Several people in this forum have put together threads intended to help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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I know that thread. It seems like the prerequisite is to have a custom rom. In my case I don't have a custom rom that's why I got stuck here...

82801BA said:
I know that thread. It seems like the prerequisite is to have a custom rom. In my case I don't have a custom rom that's why I got stuck here...
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There is no prerequisite to have a custom rom already installed. You need to be rooted with a custom recovery. You flash the rom in recovery. Twrp and cwm are recoveries.
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dxwilliams40 said:
There is no prerequisite to have a custom rom already installed. You need to be rooted with a custom recovery. You flash the rom in recovery. Twrp and cwm are recoveries.
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No I am not talking about a "custom rom already installed". What I mean is, the rom needs to be CWM flashable, which is a ZIP file containing Meta-INF, which is also a "custom rom". However, the only file I have access is MD5 file which is an ODIN file. I think I can't flash the ODIN file in TWRP, right?

no locked bootloader will check security of the md5, however ...in your case you can get a linux and un tar the md5... make a flashable..patch with loki..and flash
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niceppl said:
no locked bootloader will check security of the md5, however ...in your case you can get a linux and un tar the md5... make a flashable..patch with loki..and flash
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I have installed Ubuntu (does it work??) through VM...Move the files (I9505ZHUAME3 and Loki_mater) to Ubuntu, then I am lost...Any very detailed tutorial anywhere?

why my downloaded file have a different md5 algorithm than the original?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472301
i have too many times try download the file but when i check the md5 i see that is different
i'm portuguese and a noob, but i love try new custom roms, but since 4.4 updated, i'm stuck, pls help
thanks in advance

It is possible that the newest MD5 has not been updated yet.
EDIT: Checksum I got from X-Note_Aroma_Build_9.0_NA7_KitKat_Public Matches fine.
294A97B7C4F4BCBF385318B6176D9596

radicalisto said:
It is possible that the newest MD5 has not been updated yet.
EDIT: Checksum I got from X-Note_Aroma_Build_9.0_NA7_KitKat_Public Matches fine.
294A97B7C4F4BCBF385318B6176D9596
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So i have to try and try until the download file matches with md5?
Another question, do i have to update stock firmware to MBMENA7 before install the new rom v9 NA7?

Markudsc said:
So i have to try and try until the download file matches with md5?
Another question, do i have to update stock firmware to MBMENA7 before install the new rom v9 NA7?
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Well it's supposed to match, but I never ever check my downloads..
Yes you need to update to Stock first before flashing (NA6 is OK no need for NA7)

radicalisto said:
Well it's supposed to match, but I never ever check my downloads..
Yes you need to update to Stock first before flashing (NA6 is OK no need for NA7)
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Thanks a lot
but this only happen with the x note custom roms, :-$
I'm using the bobcatrom v4.1 actually, would be because of that?
only with the stock firmware which we can install de x note rom?
I would like very much if i can install the rom.
:-$

Markudsc said:
Thanks a lot
but this only happen with the x note custom roms, :-$
I'm using the bobcatrom v4.1 actually, would be because of that?
only with the stock firmware which we can install de x note rom?
I would like very much if i can install the rom.
:-$
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Try flashing it even if the MD5 doesn't match, just have another ROM ready in case it doesn't work. Might just be an anomly that is causing the checksum issues.

radicalisto said:
Try flashing it even if the MD5 doesn't match, just have another ROM ready in case it doesn't work. Might just be an anomly that is causing the checksum issues.
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I have the bobcatrom just i said for precaution. But i have tried 3 times until now and the result is always the same.
but i will try to do this
Install the stock firmware of polland NA6 with the bootloader update checked
intall a cwm compatible with kk
no using cf-root just i see the xnote rom is prerooted
Download again just to eliminate doubts
and then try to install one more time the xnote v9 NA7,
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Muito obrigado pela atenção,
(In portuguese ^^^)

try turning off firewall/anti virus

Markudsc said:
I have the bobcatrom just i said for precaution. But i have tried 3 times until now and the result is always the same.
but i will try to do this
Install the stock firmware of polland NA6 with the bootloader update checked
intall a cwm compatible with kk
no using cf-root just i see the xnote rom is prerooted
Download again just to eliminate doubts
and then try to install one more time the xnote v9 NA7,
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Muito obrigado pela atenção,
(In portuguese ^^^)
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Can't hurt to root, if x-note doesn't flash you may need to anyway....

ultramag69 said:
Can't hurt to root, if x-note doesn't flash you may need to anyway....
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Do you have the x-note rom v9?
what do you do previously before intall the rom v9 NA7?
What rom you had before?
pls explain to me step by step just for me could to see what i am doing wrong and correct my self, :-$
Thanks in advance

Markudsc said:
Do you have the x-note rom v9?
what do you do previously before intall the rom v9 NA7?
What rom you had before?
pls explain to me step by step just for me could to see what i am doing wrong and correct my self, :-$
Thanks in advance
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Upgrade to Stock Kitkat via Odin > Flash a custom Recovery > download custom ROM > flash via custom Recovery.

radicalisto said:
Upgrade to Stock Kitkat via Odin > Flash a custom Recovery > download custom ROM > flash via custom Recovery.
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I usually add Upgrade to Stock Kitkat via Odin >Root with cf-autoroot > Flash a custom Recovery > download custom ROM > flash via custom Recovery.
But thats because I need root and want to make sure my phone has rooted properly.....
Oh, and make sure the KK you flash ISN'T a branded rom - supplied by a foreign carrier as this can cause problems and may fail near end of ODIN flash...

No need to root when flashing a recovery :good:
EDIT: Re-Read your reasoning for doing so!

ultramag69 said:
I usually add Upgrade to Stock Kitkat via Odin >Root with cf-autoroot > Flash a custom Recovery > download custom ROM > flash via custom Recovery.
But thats because I need root and want to make sure my phone has rooted properly.....
Oh, and make sure the KK you flash ISN'T a branded rom - supplied by a foreign carrier as this can cause problems and may fail near end of ODIN flash...
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Hi again,
I will try those steps of the official XEO Polland NA6 stock firmware and next I will post the result
I will be so graceful if I will succeded, that ROM is AWESOME,

Markudsc said:
Hi again,
I will try those steps of the official XEO Polland NA6 stock firmware and next I will post the result
I will be so graceful if I will succeded, that ROM is AWESOME,
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Just make sure you have the latest cf-autoroot and that the CWM you install is greater than version 4.0.4.6... These are KK friendly, anything else will cause issues...

ultramag69 said:
I usually add Upgrade to Stock Kitkat via Odin >Root with cf-autoroot > Flash a custom Recovery > download custom ROM > flash via custom Recovery.
But thats because I need root and want to make sure my phone has rooted properly.....
Oh, and make sure the KK you flash ISN'T a branded rom - supplied by a foreign carrier as this can cause problems and may fail near end of ODIN flash...
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How can I see if the KK I flash isn't a branded rom or not?
I'm using the cwm 6.0.4.7 (it said friendly KK )I think so, I no longer near my pc but I will confirm that later.

Use XEO (Poland) KK which is unbranded
HERE'S a fast link for it.

[Q] Help!!! Flashed my S4 to Danvdh GE 4.4.2 and it keeps rebooting!!!

First of all, thanks for reading this...
Here goes the story. I have a Galaxy S4 SGH-I337 AT&T. Yesterday I updated to 4.4.2 OTA. The idea of flashing to google edition ROM came into my mind so I did some research. I found 4.4.2 with NB1 baseband cannot be rooted and it has to downgrade to 4.3 first. So I followed this link:
[NB1►DOWNGRADE★UPDATE◄MK2] ★ [NB1 FULL ODIN] ★ [100% SS ROOTED STOCK] ★ [Mar.23.2014]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
to do so. Everything worked fine. I installed Safestrap-v3.71. Then, I downloaded GOOGLE EDITION 4.4.2 BY Danvdh from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537495) and followed this link:
http://www.teamandroid.com/2014/01/...42-kitkat-danvdh-google-edition-custom-rom/2/
to install Danvdh GE 4.4.2. The post said it needs CWM however I was unable to install CWM on my phone so I assume Safestrap should work the same. I used Safestrap to install the zip and got a successful message.
HOWEVER, when I reboot the phone, it just keeps rebooting (i.e., power on, Samsung logo, black, vibrate and reboot again)!!
Please help!!

Oh, I did not flash Loki doki. Is that causing the problem???

I don't think that rom will work with ss. If you have an i337 I think you need a mdl firmware.
Edit, looking at the rom I know it won't work with ss.
Edit, see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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jd1639 said:
I don't think that rom will work with ss. If you have an i337 I think you need a mdl firmware.
Edit, looking at the rom I know it won't work with ss.
Edit, see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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OK... if that doesn't work, is there a pure 4.4.2 Android ROM that works with my phone?
Glad I have Safestrap installed and just bought a microSD card reader. I'll try to flash the ROMs from that list...

jd1639 said:
I don't think that rom will work with ss. If you have an i337 I think you need a mdl firmware.
Edit, looking at the rom I know it won't work with ss.
Edit, see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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Oh, just realize by "ss" you mean Safestrap?
Given my phone's current status, is there a way to install this ROM? Flash with stock ROM and try to install CWM?

wangweixun said:
Oh, just realize by "ss" you mean Safestrap?
Given my phone's current status, is there a way to install this ROM? Flash with stock ROM and try to install CWM?
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Yes, safestrap. You can not install cwm on your device. You can only use ss and touch wiz based roms. You might have to Odin back to mk2 and start over
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
Yes, safestrap. You can not install cwm on your device. You can only use ss and touch wiz based roms. You might have to Odin back to mk2 and start over
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Thanks. That is sad .
My device won't boot now so Odin is not possible I assume? I'm trying to use ss to install the "I337UCUFNB1 100% Stock Rooted ROM" and start from there. Am I on the right track?

wangweixun said:
Thanks. That is sad .
My device won't boot now so Odin is not possible I assume? I'm trying to use ss to install the "I337UCUFNB1 100% Stock Rooted ROM" and start from there. Am I on the right track?
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I would flash the all in one tar from from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49687770
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jd1639 said:
I would flash the all in one tar from from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49687770
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Sorry I'm a newbie but...
1. what is that all in one tar for? Is it a ROM?
2. my device won't boot so I could not use Odin. The only thing I can use is SS. Is there a workaround?

wangweixun said:
Sorry I'm a newbie but...
1. what is that all in one tar for? Is it a ROM?
2. my device won't boot so I could not use Odin. The only thing I can use is SS. Is there a workaround?
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Your device only boots into ss? Can you boot into download mode? Power, home, vol down
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jd1639 said:
Your device only boots into ss? Can you boot into download mode? Power, home, vol down
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Actually, I am able to get into download mode.
I'm downloading the full odin tar files file however... I still could not understand what it is. Is it the MK2 ROM?

nvm. Got it. It'll turn my device back to stock image.
If that works, there is a way I can flash a pure 4.4.2 KitKat on my phone? Or "I337UCUFNB1 100% Stock Rooted ROM" is my best bet?
Thanks!!!

wangweixun said:
nvm. Got it. It'll turn my device back to stock image.
If that works, there is a way I can flash a pure 4.4.2 KitKat on my phone? Or "I337UCUFNB1 100% Stock Rooted ROM" is my best bet?
Thanks!!!
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There is a guide below with all the answers you seek young Android flashing apprentice. Please slow down & read it thoroughly before flashing anything. Reading saves phones! If the method or rom you want isn't posted in the guide, it can't be done on your MK2 S4. All the roms that will work on MK2 firmware are listed as well as the way to flash the listed Kit Kat roms too. I recommend you try the At&t roms 1st instead of the international versions. Please thank the op in the threads that help you. Good luck. :fingers-crossed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

wangweixun said:
nvm. Got it. It'll turn my device back to stock image.
If that works, there is a way I can flash a pure 4.4.2 KitKat on my phone? Or "I337UCUFNB1 100% Stock Rooted ROM" is my best bet?
Thanks!!!
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You can't flash any AOSP roms with safestrap, only Touchwiz based ones. Your bootloader is locked so it's impossible for you to flash any vanilla android or google edition roms.
The "I337UCUFNB1 100% Stock Rooted ROM" is basically stock GS4 Touchwiz firmware that is rooted.