[Q] Going from non rooted 2.3.6 Lc1 Nordic countries to official ics - Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Greetings!
In my restless and dull life I've decided to play with fire and try to flash official ICS onto my Galaxy Note. Now I'm more or less a complete noob at this. I've been lurking and reading threads here for months. But I haven't tried anything out yet.
I found Dr.Ketans guide for mobile odin.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25916135&postcount=1840 ) . But I am not rooted, and I don't have any interest in root at the moment. My main question is this:
I downloaded the rom in that post. and extracted it to a tar.md5 file. Does this include a kernel? Or do I have to download the CF kernel or the stock kernel from some other source and flash that as well?
Yes, I already know about the hard brick issue. If that happens, at least you will have another proof that the bug exists
Regards
Varoes

varoes said:
Greetings!
In my restless and dull life I've decided to play with fire and try to flash official ICS onto my Galaxy Note. Now I'm more or less a complete noob at this. I've been lurking and reading threads here for months. But I haven't tried anything out yet.
I found Dr.Ketans guide for mobile odin.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25916135&postcount=1840 ) . But I am not rooted, and I don't have any interest in root at the moment. My main question is this:
I downloaded the rom in that post. and extracted it to a tar.md5 file. Does this include a kernel? Or do I have to download the CF kernel or the stock kernel from some other source and flash that as well?
Yes, I already know about the hard brick issue. If that happens, at least you will have another proof that the bug exists
Regards
Varoes
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Yeah the tar.md5 file includes the kernel. CF kernel is for getting root and CWM recovery.
Take the plunge mate. But i would rather suggest you to go for CM9 as thats the best and safest ICS experience. Because Samsuck has done nothing wonderous in the official ICS!! Rest your choice mate!!
P.S - since you are not rooted so you cant use mobile odin and hence you are left with PC odin.
Cheers!

abhisahara said:
Yeah the tar.md5 file includes the kernel. CF kernel is for getting root and CWM recovery.
Take the plunge mate. But i would rather suggest you to go for CM9 as thats the best and safest ICS experience. Because Samsuck has done nothing wonderous in the official ICS!! Rest your choice mate!!
P.S - since you are not rooted so you cant use mobile odin and hence you are left with PC odin.
Cheers!
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Thanks alot for the swift reply! I'll certainly check into CM9 before flashing. Just to make it 100% certain though. I place the tar.md5 file in pda while using Pc Odin and keep kernel and csc empty and flash counter won't be increased?
Sorry for nagging, I just really wanna get it right!

varoes said:
Thanks alot for the swift reply! I'll certainly check into CM9 before flashing. Just to make it 100% certain though. I place the tar.md5 file in pda while using Pc Odin and keep kernel and csc empty and flash counter won't be increased?
Sorry for nagging, I just really wanna get it right!
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Yup and make sure re-partition is unchecked.

just finished flashing now. Worked perfectly, no problems whatsoever. Thanks again for your help abhisahara. You were invaluable

Glad it all worked out beautifully for you!!
Enjoy your Note!!
And you are welcome anytime mate!!
Cheers!

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CWM RECOVERY 5.0.2.7 [GT-P6800][3g]

Hi,
Please find port of Clockwork Mod Recovery 5.0.2.7 for GT-P6800.
(this is not a kernel replacement- just a cwm recovery image)
This is ported from the garyd9 6210 cwm recovery so please go thank him. (in 7.0+ forums)
Modified to work on 6800.
Incorporates garyd9 patches for sd card handling.
also thanks to davep - for advice and bug fixing
based on stock firmware.
Working fine.
Requirements: you need to be rooted.
Heimdall:
sudo heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img
http://www.mediafire.com/?bl2aykukw6camap
Odin
There is an odin tar file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?045y0s12yamm2u8
Standard disclaimer - use at your own risk
If you found this useful for you please try using one of my apps such as EzyMount which is on the google market:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...zymountcontrol
cheers.
works fine model 3g for odin
thanks
good work
my dear freind its woking that what ami waiting for >>> i treid make buckup it successed but i did not try any other tools for me its enough for me at present time
I believe we've all been waiting for this. Flashed via odin and it works like a charm, thanks to both you and gary!
I was on LA2 firmware and rooted. Everything is still ok. Did a backup/restore, clear cache & dalvik, etc
Flashed with Odin.. Performed backup successfully... I wil report back once i have completed the cache wipe and restore.. So far so good.. Thanks for the work you put in..
Sent from another Galaxy...
Tab 7.7
Seem to works fine. (odin)
Hi, where i must drop the file? PDA? Phone? or CSC? in odin.
Thanks for advance
Therese s another possibilty To flash your device.
Your can get yourself mobile odin in the market.
Then u only need to move the flashable files to your sd card andere thats IT.
So u only have to Start mobile odin, and go further on without using a pc to flash your device.
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mobile odin uncompatible with this device. i try using odin via pc, i get error. help...
secreetadm said:
Hi, where i must drop the file? PDA? Phone? or CSC? in odin.
Thanks for advance
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put the file in PDA
Ricey said:
put the file in PDA
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i got error while flashing via odin, i've put in PDA but it can't installed. Can u give me odin? thank you
FYI: i'm using ODIN3 v1.85
Update: I'm sorry, i forgot entering DOWNLOAD MODE
That Work for me
Thank You.
Tks first! but would like to know if the binary count will be increased or not as it is not kernal, also the "yellow triangle", sorry for noob question, tks again!
Great work, well done.
Custom kernels next.
CM9 eventually....?
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Works fine. Backing up now. Thx.
ok so how do access it? i was able to apply it with odin but how do i get to it?
EDIT: Never mind......
Much appreciated!
Y Ddraig Goch said:
Great work, well done.
Custom kernels next.
CM9 eventually....?
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The 7.7 will never see cm9. And besides why is everyone all over cm9s nuts? Lol.
Sent from my Galaxy SexyNexy.
antiochasylum said:
The 7.7 will never see cm9. And besides why is everyone all over cm9s nuts? Lol.
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cause cyanogenmod is the best ROM out there?
it's built from source, generic to over 90 devices, and has by far the best community behind it?
antiochasylum said:
The 7.7 will never see cm9. And besides why is everyone all over cm9s nuts? Lol.
CM9 = Fully Open Source developed and supported by a large community who care mostly about the end user experience.
Manufacturer ROM = Partly closed source developed by a company who care mostly about the volume of devices they ship.
It's not if but when.
Oh and by the way I don't know what all the fuss is about space travel.
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[Q] rooting note for the first time.

Hey guys!!
I am thinking about rooting my note ....I am bit worried. I have LB2 right now and I am going to downgrade to KL3. Will it affect performance of my note in any way. I have heard that on previous versions of firmwares game performance was not so good. I have latest version so gaming is just amazing. Will it be affected after rooting to lower version? Please note that I am not going to use custom roms. I just need rooted phone. Furthermore, if OTA update is available can I update it over the air even if I am rooted?
Regards,
Abhi.
suncool4u said:
Hey guys!!
I am thinking about rooting my note ....I am bit worried. I have LB2 right now and I am going to downgrade to KL3. Will it affect performance of my note in any way. I have heard that on previous versions of firmwares game performance was not so good. I have latest version so gaming is just amazing. Will it be affected after rooting to lower version? Please note that I am not going to use custom roms. I just need rooted phone. Furthermore, if OTA update is available can I update it over the air even if I am rooted?
Regards,
Abhi.
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Yeah there will be some performance issue in the earlier versions hence the newer version of stock roms have been out by samsung. The best you can do is root and then use Mobile Odin Pro and flash the newer stock rom by selecting the option of ever root so that the newer stock rom you are flashing gets rooted in the process of flashing through mobile odin pro!
Cheers!
Hit thanks if it helped!
Thanks.
Got perfect answer. What about OTA udpates? Furthermore, will I face issues with Video camera and other functions on custom roms?
suncool4u said:
Got perfect answer. What about OTA udpates? Furthermore, will I face issues with Video camera and other functions on custom roms?
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You might be able to get them. But the best bet will be to take the roms from here on xda as you will get to know whether the new one can be rooted or not. So you can then choose to update if you want root and the new rom cant be rootable so you can wait for the root to come and then flash it.
I am currently on custom rom rocket v 23 as seen in my signature. And i haven't faced any of such issues !
I will advise you to go custom as you get to have many options and features. Rest depends on you
Thx buddy. Will do rooting thingy tomorrow and let you know the results.
suncool4u said:
Thx buddy. Will do rooting thingy tomorrow and let you know the results.
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Cool post here or PM me just in case you have any other querry or require any other info
Happy rooting!
Enjoy your Note!
Hit thanks if it helped
Sure thing, will use the same firmware you are using. Can you plese provide me link for that.
suncool4u said:
Sure thing, will use the same firmware you are using. Can you plese provide me link for that.
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I took everything from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Used this rom to downgrade-
N7000XXKL3 ------ 2.3.6 2011 December-------- N7000ODDKL1 --------------------India --------------------------
Then rooted it. After that Depends if you want latest stock rooted rom you can download from here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
And if you want to flash a custom rom then look for anyone you like from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1349
And the one I am using - rocket rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380284
Cheers!
Enjoy your Note!
Hit thanks if it helped
suncool4u said:
Hey guys!!
I am thinking about rooting my note ....I am bit worried. I have LB2 right now and I am going to downgrade to KL3. Will it affect performance of my note in any way. I have heard that on previous versions of firmwares game performance was not so good. I have latest version so gaming is just amazing. Will it be affected after rooting to lower version? Please note that I am not going to use custom roms. I just need rooted phone. Furthermore, if OTA update is available can I update it over the air even if I am rooted?
Regards,
Abhi.
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if u liek stcok rom, upgrade to teh latest, then falsh a custom kernel (I prefer teh speedmod kernel [2.8]) its a rooted kernel tehn install super suer from paly store and done
**damn so much msitake D:
Thanks Abhi. @mR.fR34ky : I am thinking about doing the same thing. Using stock rom kernel which is already rooted. I don't want to hurt my note by using custom rom. I was reading custom rom thread and ppl are facing lots of problems with that. You have to use patches to fix that. I don't want to go through all this trouble.
Can you please provide me step by step information to root only stock kernel? Will I get OTA updates after this root? I am waiting for ICS. It's going to b awsm. Please check below link:
http://www.gforgames.com/gadgets/sa...wich-teased-manufacturer-android-4-ics-19377/
suncool4u said:
Thanks Abhi. @mR.fR34ky : I am thinking about doing the same thing. Using stock rom kernel which is already rooted. I don't want to hurt my note by using custom rom. I was reading custom rom thread and ppl are facing lots of problems with that. You have to use patches to fix that. I don't want to go through all this trouble.
Can you please provide me step by step information to root only stock kernel? Will I get OTA updates after this root? I am waiting for ICS. It's going to b awsm. Please check below link:
http://www.gforgames.com/gadgets/sa...wich-teased-manufacturer-android-4-ics-19377/
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Hi,
I installed a custom kernel under the latest stock rom. Here is the guide:
http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
this speedmod kernel looks promising. After installed the kernel you just have to install the super user from play store and titanium backup if you like..
Hit thanks if I helped
Cheers
I'm about to try chainfire's kernal and root my Note for the first time.
It seems pretty strait forward and looks like something that you might be interested in.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
suncool4u said:
Thanks Abhi. @mR.fR34ky : I am thinking about doing the same thing. Using stock rom kernel which is already rooted. I don't want to hurt my note by using custom rom. I was reading custom rom thread and ppl are facing lots of problems with that. You have to use patches to fix that. I don't want to go through all this trouble.
Can you please provide me step by step information to root only stock kernel? Will I get OTA updates after this root? I am waiting for ICS. It's going to b awsm. Please check below link:
http://www.gforgames.com/gadgets/sa...wich-teased-manufacturer-android-4-ics-19377/
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Take all the files from the links if have provided above. And you can have the reference here from the video done by Ashwin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJjh6gi0Spw
And to install custom rom video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyGo...DvjVQa1PpcFMbzY7i4iI0H-_W0EdmV-r7WA-zviF2KU4=
Hope they both videos help you all out!!
Cheers! Enjoy your Note!
Hit thanks if it helped!

[Q] Getting my Note tomorrow! A few questions.

Hello lovely XDA users. Just wanted to ask a few questions about the Note. Im used to Nexus devices and the unlocking and rooting process is usually straight forward, reading up on the Note I got a bit confused lol. So how do you root it? I have read about the ICS leaks bricking phones so I will stick to GB for now, can anyone recommend a good GB ROM? Would like stock Android if possible. One more question, apart from rooting how do you get CWM Recovery on it? Thanks for your help people and I'm really looking forward to getting the Note.
There's a thread in the dev section with pre-rooted firmwares. You can flash any of these with PC Odin and you're rooted. I suggest you flash the European Open or UK version of XXLC1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
If you want to get CWM Recovery as well you need to flash the CF-Kernel for the version of the rom you flashed. So if you flashed XXLC1 you need the CF-Kernel for version LC1.
Scroll to the bottom of this post and download the file for the correct version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18978158&postcount=1
Extract that file, double click the alread-rooted.bat file and it will push all the necessary files to the Note. Once it's done your phone will reboot and you can use CWM Recovery (hold power+home+volume up untill Samsung logo pops up) to flash any rom you like.
bioweb said:
There's a thread in the dev section with pre-rooted firmwares. You can flash any of these with PC Odin and you're rooted. I suggest you flash the European Open or UK version of XXLC1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
If you want to get CWM Recovery as well you need to flash the CF-Kernel for the version of the rom you flashed. So if you flashed XXLC1 you need the CF-Kernel for version LC1.
Scroll to the bottom of this post and download the file for the correct version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18978158&postcount=1
Extract that file, double click the alread-rooted.bat file and it will push all the necessary files to the Note. Once it's done your phone will reboot and you can use CWM Recovery (hold power+home+volume up untill Samsung logo pops up) to flash any rom you like.
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Explained like a pro, Thank you very much. Any GB ROM you would recommend? Preferably with Stock Android although I'm guessing you can't use the S Pen apps? Might stick to Stock Touchwiz ROM although I hate it. Any kernel to recommend with a Stock ROM? Thanks for your help.
All the custom GB roms fully support the s-pen because they're all based on official Samsung firmwares, I'm not aware of any custom rom with stock Android UI at the moment. You can always use a custom launcher to at least get rid of TouchWiz. I'm using CheckRomHD V6 and installed NemusLauncher at the moment and I like it a lot. RocketRom V23 is a very nice rom as well though it's a bit of a hassle to flash as you first need to flash V22, do a wipe and then flash V23.
You can even combine custom roms and custom kernels. If you want to be able to overclock as well you can flash for example CheckRom and then flash the AbyssNote 4.2 or FM Kernel 2.0 in CWM Recovery. Or if you go for speed and good battery life you can flash SpeedMod Kernel 2-11.
Basically it's all up to you. Read the threads about the custom roms, choose a few with features you like and just try them for a while. Just keep in mind that there is a slight chance you end up in a boot loop (usually solved by doing a data/cache/Dalvik wipe in recovery) or soft-bricking and you have to start all over by flashing a pre-rooted kernel and CF-Root again, but this applies to any custom rom on any phone.
You said them firmwares are pre-rooted but on the thread it say's they are not directly rootable. ???
Oh, haha, sorry man, posted the wrong link. Here's the right one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
I am using an ICS ROM.. No bricking here.
sent from a 96gb N7000
bioweb said:
Oh, haha, sorry man, posted the wrong link. Here's the right one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
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Thank you, now I can sleep easy! Can't wait to get my hands on it lol. Am definitely trying that ROM you mentioned. Thanks for all your help.
pachi72 said:
I am using an ICS ROM.. No bricking here.
sent from a 96gb N7000
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Don't wanna take the risk. I will just wait it out for a bit.
benrees21 said:
Thank you, now I can sleep easy! Can't wait to get my hands on it lol. Am definitely trying that ROM you mentioned. Thanks for all your help.
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No problem at all mate, welcome to the wonderful world of the Note
So much positivity on this thread... Awesome. Btw I recommend official cm9..It's safe and won't brick your device.. And is amazing. Slap reloaded cm9 on top and you're golden.
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as long you have international note, you can use any roms
octavian90 said:
So much positivity on this thread... Awesome. Btw I recommend official cm9..It's safe and won't brick your device.. And is amazing. Slap reloaded cm9 on top and you're golden.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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Where is this ROM? Sounds good. Any Kernel you recommend with it or just the standard one that's with it? Can you OC with normal kernel?
benrees21 said:
Would like stock Android if possible.
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Does this mean that you want all the stuff that comes initially with your Note?
If yes, then CM9 probably is not the right thing for you. It is devoid of all the
Samsung crapware, plus you don't get native S-Pen Samsung support. This
means no SMemo and similar stuff; you have to use different apps from the
Market instead.
OTOH, if you want a lean, smooth and fast Rom, and are not afraid to do some
tinkering, then CM9 would be ideal for you.
benrees21 said:
Where is this ROM? Sounds good. Any Kernel you recommend with it or just the standard one that's with it? Can you OC with normal kernel?
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1. CM9 is here.
2. No optional kernels for now, because it contains the only safe ICS kernel ATM
3. No OC either, but you won't be needing it - the kernel is very fast as it is. In
fact, I keep mine at 1.2Ghz. It feels just as quick, and it's somewhat easier on
the battery.
Ok, I flashed a stock GB ROM through odin and I have run the bat file and installed the CF kernel and CWM. How do I flash CM9 and where do I find Reloaded CM9? Thanks you lovely people
Aw, our little boy took his first steps
bioweb said:
Aw, our little boy took his first steps
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Hahaha. Just need to find this Reloaded CM9 and I'm done.
All done. Was too easy lol. I'm just formatting my SD card to put all my music on, Anyone know of a good place for some Galaxy Note sized HD wallpapers? Thanks.
benrees21 said:
All done. Was too easy lol. I'm just formatting my SD card to put all my music on, Anyone know of a good place for some Galaxy Note sized HD wallpapers? Thanks.
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Go to Play (or Market) and search for PicSpeed app, you won't be disappointed.
chasmodo said:
Go to Play (or Market) and search for PicSpeed app, you won't be disappointed.
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Love it. Thanks. When is the official ICS supposed to be released?
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[KERNEL][ICS] LPY CWM Flashable zip

-DO NOT FLASH or WIPE FROM I9220 LEAK REPACK ROMS and KERNELS
-DO NOT FLASH or WIPE FROM LPY BASED ICS ROMS and KERNELS (including this one!)
-For any wipe or flash purpose use Abyss Kernel v 4.2 with redpill recovery!
For anyone wants to flash the kernel via cwm here is the cwm formatted zip of Cfroot 5.3 LPY kernel. Thanks to Chainfire for the rooting the kernel.
So having chainfires cf-root thread isn't enough then...
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thank you
Reb0rn said:
So having chainfires cf-root thread isn't enough then...
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this is not the odin version. there are situations that this version is necessary.
Hi,
I used it to flash from ALBA V2 DAFUQ to LPY without using having to go home and use ODIN.
So ... MUCHAS GRACIAS ;-)
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MaxiJavi said:
Hi,
I used it to flash from ALBA V2 DAFUQ to LPY without using having to go home and use ODIN.
So ... MUCHAS GRACIAS ;-)
You have been thanked for your post
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You never heard of mobile odin ore cwm app?
robertberma said:
You never heard of mobile odin ore cwm app?
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There are some scenarios that it could be vital. Think little bit about it. If you cannot contribute, i recommend at least your criticts should. If somebody needs it, its there. That's it!
I lost root after installing ICS, just want to be sure that this is flashable through Mobile Odin?
encrypshun said:
I lost root after installing ICS, just want to be sure that this is flashable through Mobile Odin?
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This is flashable through cwm recovery. If you want to use it in mobile odin, extract the "zImage" file from the zip, put it to your sdcard and show it in mobile odin.
encrypshun said:
I lost root after installing ICS, just want to be sure that this is flashable through Mobile Odin?
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Yes but first extract the zip and you can flash zimage.
Thanks mate just what i needed. Could not instal via odin pro.
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Huge thank you. Got stuck at boot screen during an Odin mobile flash but was able to boot to recovery and install via cwm. Saved me some grief for sure!
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Definitely a version of the kernel that we need to have in our disposal. CWM is a very practical solution In many cases.
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Any review for this new kernel?
is this the same kernel that they are talking about it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633943
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is this the same kernel that they are talking about it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633943
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NO, this is NOT the same kernel. Please do not spread wrong information. This is LPY Kernel that came with official ICS, this is no the leaked kernel.
ajamils said:
NO, this is NOT the same kernel. Please do not spread wrong information. This is LPY Kernel that came with official ICS, this is no the leaked kernel.
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well forgive me i forgot to add a question mark at the end of the sentence but eventually my sentence started with "is" so apparently it is most likely a question. i was just asking if this is the same kernel that has a bug?
this is what's written:
Kernels that are likely affected - it's too early to be sure:
XXLPY official ICS release for the Samsung Galaxy Note (thanks to Chasmodo for sacrificing his device to find this out) - One hardbrick has been reported in the past few days, others say it's safe, use at your own risk! In my opinion one hardbrick is enough not to trust it.
@weng_cas
yeah this looks to be the same LPY kernel chainfire released shortly after the official german ics rom was released
chainfire's post as to whether its safe or not:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25966147&postcount=1322
weng_cas said:
well forgive me i forgot to add a question mark at the end of the sentence but eventually my sentence started with "is" so apparently it is most likely a question. i was just asking if this is the same kernel that has a bug?
this is what's written:
Kernels that are likely affected - it's too early to be sure:
XXLPY official ICS release for the Samsung Galaxy Note (thanks to Chasmodo for sacrificing his device to find this out) - One hardbrick has been reported in the past few days, others say it's safe, use at your own risk! In my opinion one hardbrick is enough not to trust it.
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I just love these guys who came out of space and get in conversation
You have hole (closed) thread to read about that mysterious bricking of that 1/100000 device on this kernel and other stuff so search and read, stop spamming this guys thread
Reb0rn said:
So having chainfires cf-root thread isn't enough then...
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Ignore the losers who come into threads with nothing to add but waste time typing useless and negative posts.
Thanks for the zip though, it is useful to have
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[Q] Perform a clean downgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.0.4

Hello there XDA.
First I would like to apologize if this has already been answered. I searched for the past 3 hours but did not find anything that would fully answer my questions.
So I have a Samsung GT-N7000 Galaxy Note running the stock 4.1.2 LT4 ROM (rooted). The device is unbranded and bought from Germany. Because it lags horribly everywhere, I want to get ICS and the old TouchWiz back, so I decided to downgrade to the latest ICS ROM that has TouchWiz 4, and, after searching, I found that it is N7000XXLRK.
These are my questions:
- what do I have to do to fully wipe the phone before I downgrade to N7000XXLRK, therefore completely removing any traces of older ROMs, in order to do a clean install? Do I have to use some option in PC Odin? Maybe wipe some partitions in Recovery (I have installed PhilZ CWM for LT4)? Cache, data, system, or maybe some others, too?
- what partitions are safe to wipe from CWM and what are not?
- what else should I do to ensure that the new ROM works properly?
- is there anything that needs to be backup-ed, aside from apps (I use TitaniumBackup for that) and all files on the sdcard and external_sd partitions?
I mention that before LT4 I had all Stock 2.3 ROMs, all Stock ICS ROMs 2 AllianceROMs and 3 leaked Jelly Bean ROMs.
Thanks in advance.
See friend... this is Easy, I think as you are on xxlt4 u must be running philz, c.o.h or speedmod//??.. if yes, boot to recovery and go to mount and storage option and then format everything... after that.. go to the bootloader, VOLdown+home+Power.. and then directly flash your ICS ROM, this would be a perfect clean install!!!
hit- THanks please
NoteboyTech said:
See friend... this is Easy, I think as you are on xxlt4 u must be running philz, c.o.h or speedmod//??.. if yes, boot to recovery and go to mount and storage option and then format everything... after that.. go to the bootloader, VOLdown+home+Power.. and then directly flash your ICS ROM, this would be a perfect clean install!!!
hit- THanks please
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Hello NoteboyTech.
All right. Thanks for the answer. I will try it. Yes, I am on official XXLT4 with PhilZ CWM, but no custom kernel.
P.S. Have you or anybody else tested this before? I may be a little paranoid but I am afraid not to brick my device, as I have read that some users were unable to use the phone function after formatting /efs or /boot in CWM.
razor_sharp said:
Hello NoteboyTech.
All right. Thanks for the answer. I will try it.
P.S. Have you or anybody else tested this before? I may be a little paranoid but I am afraid not to brick my device. I know that many N7000's got bricked.
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DOn;t worry it aint bricking while doing a flash using odin... btw.. I would advice use speedmod ics kernel... as this may enhance your ics experience..
ohk.. welcome....
hit thanks... is I helped...
NoteboyTech said:
DOn;t worry it aint bricking while doing a flash using odin... btw.. I would advice use speedmod ics kernel... as this may enhance your ics experience..
ohk.. welcome....
hit thanks... is I helped...
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Thanks for the quick answer. I hit thanks
I have 2 more questions: what is the fastest kernel available? Isn't HydraCoreNirvana faster?
What is the most stable kernel? (aside from stock)
razor_sharp said:
I have 2 more questions: what is the fastest kernel available? Isn't HydraCoreNirvana faster?
What is the most stable kernel? (aside from stock)
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I am afraid you wont get answer to that question (these questions are not allowed here). he already told you what he thinks is best, either use that or try them all for yourself from "kernel repository"
treacherous_hawk said:
I am afraid you wont get answer to that question (these questions are not allowed here). he already told you what he thinks is best, either use that or try them all for yourself from "kernel repository"
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All right. I understand. Thanks for the information!
Actually sorry brother,, I went to sleep.. btw like as above you're switching back to ICS so ICS has now only speedmod availaible... but for jelly bean you can have c.o.h kernel... it's smooth as hell!!!
NoteboyTech said:
Actually sorry brother,, I went to sleep.. btw like as above you're switching back to ICS so ICS has now only speedmod availaible... but for jelly bean you can have c.o.h kernel... it's smooth as hell!!!
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No problem bro
Thanks for the good advice. I will try everything on my N7000 as soon I as I have some time. Really glad to have someone as helpful as you around! :highfive: I am just trying to make my old Note keep up with my Note II
It's great you've got a note 2... my note has also started to lag as hell... I am thinking for a motherboard replacement.. to solve my lags.. hehe...

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