Can't install TWRP on my Galaxy S2 I9100. Tried Everything - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys, my name is Ali Reza. I have a Samsung Galaxy SII I9100. When I first got this phone, I rooted it and wanted to flash a custom recovery to flash ROMs, but I couldn't. I tried everything.
1) Flashable Zip File
2) Odin
3) Flashify and other apps
4) Heimdall Suite
But nothing worked for me
I managed to install CWM Touch Recovery using the kernel for Android 5.1.1 but I can only flash ROMs whose android version is 5.1.1. I want to flash Android 7.1 that is the Lineage OS on my device. For that I require TWRP recovery. I searched for this on all websites. Some say that before flashing TWRP recovery I require TWRP kernel. I searched for the kernel but couldn't find it. Some say that before flashing the latest version, we need to flash the old version, and using that recovery we have to update TWRP to the latest version. I tried that but I failed. Plz help me install TWRP on my device or plz provide me the kernel for android 7.1.1. Thank You

Aly Rezz said:
Hi guys, my name is Ali Reza. I have a Samsung Galaxy SII I9100. When I first got this phone, I rooted it and wanted to flash a custom recovery to flash ROMs, but I couldn't. I tried everything.
1) Flashable Zip File
2) Odin
3) Flashify and other apps
4) Heimdall Suite
But nothing worked for me
I managed to install CWM Touch Recovery using the kernel for Android 5.1.1 but I can only flash ROMs whose android version is 5.1.1. I want to flash Android 7.1 that is the Lineage OS on my device. For that I require TWRP recovery. I searched for this on all websites. Some say that before flashing TWRP recovery I require TWRP kernel. I searched for the kernel but couldn't find it. Some say that before flashing the latest version, we need to flash the old version, and using that recovery we have to update TWRP to the latest version. I tried that but I failed. Plz help me install TWRP on my device or plz provide me the kernel for android 7.1.1. Thank You
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Hello,
I will move your thread to the correct section, where experts might be able to assist you.
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Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.

Aly Rezz said:
Hi guys, my name is Ali Reza. I have a Samsung Galaxy SII I9100. When I first got this phone, I rooted it and wanted to flash a custom recovery to flash ROMs, but I couldn't. I tried everything.
1) Flashable Zip File
2) Odin
3) Flashify and other apps
4) Heimdall Suite
But nothing worked for me
I managed to install CWM Touch Recovery using the kernel for Android 5.1.1 but I can only flash ROMs whose android version is 5.1.1. I want to flash Android 7.1 that is the Lineage OS on my device. For that I require TWRP recovery. I searched for this on all websites. Some say that before flashing TWRP recovery I require TWRP kernel. I searched for the kernel but couldn't find it. Some say that before flashing the latest version, we need to flash the old version, and using that recovery we have to update TWRP to the latest version. I tried that but I failed. Plz help me install TWRP on my device or plz provide me the kernel for android 7.1.1. Thank You
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Have you tried unchecking the "reboot" option in odin when flashing twrp and then manually power off and boot directly to recovery with 3 buttons combo? Make sure you boot first to twrp rather than android. Tell if it worked

Thanks for ur help guys... but I discovered a method to install TWRP. I flashed the diya kernel recovery in download mode instead of philz... And then I followed all the steps... thanks

Aly Rezz said:
Thanks for ur help guys... but I discovered a method to install TWRP. I flashed the diya kernel recovery in download mode instead of philz... And then I followed all the steps... thanksī¸
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Hi Aly
I am having exactly the same problem you outlined above ...... What was the answer you worked out? What is a "Diya kernel .... instead of philz" .... Help, still confused?

Hi, can you tell me where I can find this diya kernel (googled it... in vain) since I'm also struggling to update my i9100 from 4.1.2 to Lineage 7.1 ? Much appreciated

Jacbjacb said:
Hi Aly
I am having exactly the same problem you outlined above ...... What was the answer you worked out? What is a "Diya kernel .... instead of philz" .... Help, still confused?
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adiver said:
Hi, can you tell me where I can find this diya kernel (googled it... in vain) since I'm also struggling to update my i9100 from 4.1.2 to Lineage 7.1 ? Much appreciated
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He probably means "Siyah Kernel", but anyway, have you guys tried this guide?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/guide-tutorial-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-t3538601/
Or try this short one i made, with all links needed except for Odin of course
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71195098&postcount=5
Guys, those guides are for galaxy s2 i9100 not i9000.

Thank you for your reply. I managed to sort it out thanks to https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/guide-tutorial-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-t3538601/

Thank you for your reply. I managed to sort it out thanks to https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/user-help-to-start-feeling-somewhat-t3561726

Jacbjacb said:
Hi Aly
I am having exactly the same problem you outlined above ...... What was the answer you worked out? What is a "Diya kernel .... instead of philz" .... Help, still confused?
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I'm sorry buddy. I meant Siyah kernel ?. I flashed TWRP with that recovery

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[Q] What`s the correct kernel to my device??

Hi guys. I have a I9000 and i want to install the CyanogenMod 9 on it. I`ve Already rooted my phone using the Unlock Root. However, I can`t go to the Clockworkmod recovery to install customs rooms. I tried to flash the CWM recovery using the Rom Manager app, but when i was installing, an error happened. I figured out that the problem is my kernel that is not compatible with the CWM. I know that i have to flash a compatible kernel using Odin, but which kernel should i flash??? My device is a Galaxy S I9000, 2.3.5 android, and 2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVT-CL617736 kernel. Already rooted. Please someone could help me??
Thank you so much
Don't use rom manager, use Odin to flash, CWM is bundled with rooted kernel (CF-root, Semaphore)
Here is a collection of links and tips to tackle different situations when flashing, updating, fixes...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30415128
This guide could work for updating to cm9.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22471340
Most important is to start making a backup of files in /efs folder in case of IMEI loss after some flash job.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9567974
O-T said:
Don't use rom manager, use Odin to flash, CWM is bundled with rooted kernel (CF-root, Semaphore)
Here is a collection of links and tips to tackle different situations when flashing, updating, fixes...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30415128
This guide could work for updating to cm9.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22471340
Most important is to start making a backup of files in /efs folder in case of IMEI loss after some flash job.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9567974
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Hi, I have the same error problem, cf root was not bundled with my own root package. I flashed to gingerbread 2.3.6 xwjw1, I also tried rom manager to flash recovery and it was successful, but when I rebooted to recovery to backup my current rom it bootes to the android (3e) recovery. As I've discovered it seems rom manager is not compatible with the xwjw1 series. How do I get the correct cf root for xwjw1? Believe me I have tried google and am scared of the things I see since "jw1" is not behind any of the cf root packages I see. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
xtome
On xwjw1 you can Odin flash as PDA Semaphore 250 tar kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14481782
Untick re-partition before flashing.
After reboot you may need to install Superuser from Play Store.
That will give you root, CWM, gingerbread ready for CM9.1
O-T said:
xtome
On xwjw1 you can Odin flash as PDA Semaphore 250 tar kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14481782
Untick re-partition before flashing.
After reboot you may need to install Superuser from Play Store.
That will give you root, CWM, gingerbread ready for CM9.1
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Thanks a lot ot will try it out and get back to you. Once again thanks.
Or you can use the app SGS kernel flasher. Find in play store.
renanrolim said:
Hi guys. I have a I9000 and i want to install the CyanogenMod 9 on it. I`ve Already rooted my phone using the Unlock Root. However, I can`t go to the Clockworkmod recovery to install customs rooms. I tried to flash the CWM recovery using the Rom Manager app, but when i was installing, an error happened. I figured out that the problem is my kernel that is not compatible with the CWM. I know that i have to flash a compatible kernel using Odin, but which kernel should i flash??? My device is a Galaxy S I9000, 2.3.5 android, and 2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVT-CL617736 kernel. Already rooted. Please someone could help me??
Thank you so much
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Use Odin to flash (put .tar in PDA and uncheck repartition). You can flash Semaphore JVT 1.8.0 or CF-Root v4.3
Sunnymen1975 said:
Or you can use the app SGS kernel flasher. Find in play store.
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Thanks Sunny men, but OT's advice worked, I can now boot to semaphore recovery and wipe etc.
Question though, if I now flash cm9.1 rom, will I be able to boot to recovery without the holding any button combinations. What I mean is can I boot to recovery from the shutdown menu or do I need an app for it?
Also is cm9.1 the best rom for my phone? any thots guys? Thanks again.
xtome said:
Thanks Sunny men, but OT's advice worked, I can now boot to semaphore recovery and wipe etc.
Question though, if I now flash cm9.1 rom, will I be able to boot to recovery without the holding any button combinations. What I mean is can I boot to recovery from the shutdown menu or do I need an app for it?
Also is cm9.1 the best rom for my phone? any thots guys? Thanks again.
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Yes, in CM 9.1 you can boot directly to recovery from the shutdown menu. CM 9.1 is very stable and fast, so try it. And when you flash CM9 for the first time, your galaxy will go into a bootloop. Then remove the battery, put it in, go to recovery with 3-button configuration and flash it again.
sin007 said:
Yes, in CM 9.1 you can boot directly to recovery from the shutdown menu. CM 9.1 is very stable and fast, so try it. And when you flash CM9 for the first time, your galaxy will go into a bootloop. Then remove the battery, put it in, go to recovery with 3-button configuration and flash it again.
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Thanks sin007, that is invaluable advice. Will do just that. thanks again.
Hi guys, thanks for all the help. I have flashed CM 9.1 successfully.
Everything works OK for now.
Also flashed gapps, CM 9.1 seems to be a great ROM.
I have a question though, the gapps I flashed seems to have only a few Google apps, play store and Google talk. The file size was 49mb so is that all that's in gapps or is there a hidden mode or something.
Also, sin007 I can't find any reboot to recovery from the shutdown menu, though I flashed a stable version of CM 9.1 and not a "nighty version". Could that be the reason? But no biggie, CM 9.1 comes with rom manager.
Finally I wouldn't mind any tips you guys have on making the most out of the ROM.
Thanks and all the best.
Shutdown menu - Reboot - Recovery
OK?
There is an APP on google play, sgs kernel flash, it is easier and faster than Odin. And works perfectly. I've flash the speedmod kernel and finally upgrade to cyanogenmod 9.1.
Anyone knows if this APP works on galaxy s2 (i9100)?
Thankss
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
O-T said:
Shutdown menu - Reboot - Recovery
OK?
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Oops sorry, didn't bother pressing the reboot button, typical noob error. Thanks OT.
I have a problem though, I just discovered my phone's imei number has changed after I flashed cyanogenMOD 9.1. How is this possible and how do I get back my original imei number?. Thanks.
xtome said:
I just discovered my phone's imei number has changed after I flashed cyanogenMOD 9.1. How is this possible and how do I get back my original imei number?. Thanks.
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read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857054 and solutions for it on My Android Solutions, link below
xsenman said:
read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857054 and solutions for it on My Android Solutions, link below
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Thanks xsenman, you're a lifesaver. Love all ur posts, really useful to have. Thanks again and also a big thanks to all who helped out.
Cheers everyone.

[Q] N7000 CWM Recovery Upgrade to Latest Version

Hi, i have installed SlimBean ROM on my Note and CWM Recovery 6.0.3.2.
I read on forums that for latest CyanogenMod 10.2 i need newer CWM Recovery(ccurrent version 6.0.3.8).
I search how to upgrade to latest CWM Recovery and i found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
And here is link for download latest version for N7000:
http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=25295#files
But i'm confused now, is on that link only CWM Recovery or is that Kernel with CWM?
Can i flash that file through current CWM Recovery (zip file) and get latest CWM Recovery Version?
Or can you tell me how to get latest CWMR Version.
I don't want use Custom ROM's based on Samsung firmware, i prefer CM based Custom ROM's (SlimBean and Bam Andorid),
so that's reason why i'm confused most about upgrading CWMR.
Thanks
You will have to use a kernel which has updated recovery.
please send me xda clockworkmod recovery for galaxy gt-n7000 for omni and tell me how to install
fantasy24 said:
please send me xda clockworkmod recovery for galaxy gt-n7000 for omni and tell me how to install
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This has been told to you in a lot of threads.
Not able to install 4.4.2 it says error 7 n7000
Hi,
I installed cwm PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed recovery from your post which works fine the touch etc. but after when in try to install 4.4.2 in recovery mode, it says (SET_METADATA_RECURSIVE: SOME CHANGES FAILED E: ERROR IN /EMMC/N7000-STABLEv1.zip (STSTUS 7)) and cannot install. the same message for Google app too. is there any thing else i have to do. I have n7000 and i am not very good in gadgets but you know i want to try kitkat.
My phone is not rooted. so in just installed PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed. and I have downloaded N7000-STABLEv1 but always get the same message above. I thought just by installing PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed i can install any custom rom.
I need help. thanks
rajdeep.sandhu said:
Hi,
I installed cwm PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed recovery from your post which works fine the touch etc. but after when in try to install 4.4.2 in recovery mode, it says (SET_METADATA_RECURSIVE: SOME CHANGES FAILED E: ERROR IN /EMMC/N7000-STABLEv1.zip (STSTUS 7)) and cannot install. the same message for Google app too. is there any thing else i have to do. I have n7000 and i am not very good in gadgets but you know i want to try kitkat.
My phone is not rooted. so in just installed PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed. and I have downloaded N7000-STABLEv1 but always get the same message above. I thought just by installing PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed i can install any custom rom.
I need help. thanks
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Read how to on flashing kitkat roms... hint: raw kernel
Raw Kernel
nokiamodeln91 said:
Read how to on flashing kitkat roms... hint: raw kernel
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Hi,
Did installed raw kernel but still getting same error status 7. even enabled toggle signature verification but still.
thanks
rajdeep.sandhu said:
Hi,
Did installed raw kernel but still getting same error status 7. even enabled toggle signature verification but still.
thanks
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after installing raw kernel , did you reboot recovery or still doing it on touch one?
nokiamodeln91 said:
after installing raw kernel , did you reboot recovery or still doing it on touch one?
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LOL
Done flashing "PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0.tar.md5" and after reboot to recovery, its only black screen, but I can feel the vibrate when touch the screen. What to do now?
CWM dowload link for Note 1 is not work !!
Hi,
the download link for the CWM Note N7000 is nor working!!
Any help please !!!
links are full of virus and ads but no files ...
Please update the links!
Please update the links when I click on them it gets me to a page but the file is not available! Please update the links!

[Q] Doubts about Recovery

Hi Guys,
I'm a I8190 user just rooted with vroot and now i need to install custom recovery either CWM or TWRP.
I have some doubts to be cleared before choosing the one among them.
1. Which one is working perfectly/preferred for SIII Mini ?
2.How can i easily install this to my device (without PC is preferred )
3. How can i shift from CWM to TWRP or viseversa after i installed one among them.
Thanks Guys.
samnettt said:
Hi Guys,
I'm a I8190 user just rooted with vroot and now i need to install custom recovery either CWM or TWRP.
I have some doubts to be cleared before choosing the one among them.
1. Which one is working perfectly/preferred for SIII Mini ?
2.How can i easily install this to my device (without PC is preferred )
3. How can i shift from CWM to TWRP or viseversa after i installed one among them.
Thanks Guys.
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1. Both work well, personally I prefer TWRP.
2. If you have stock recovery, you need to use PC for flash custom recovery via Odin or jOdin.
3. From custom recovery you can easily flash zip file with another recovery.
installing custome rom
Gw|n said:
1. Both work well, personally I prefer TWRP.
2. If you have stock recovery, you need to use PC for flash custom recovery via Odin or jOdin.
3. From custom recovery you can easily flash zip file with another recovery.
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thanks brother. I have already done it via Odin.
My cureent FW is 4.1.2 . Can i flash CM 11.0 directly ?
Thanks
samnettt said:
thanks brother. I have already done it via Odin.
My cureent FW is 4.1.2 . Can i flash CM 11.0 directly ?
Thanks
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stick to this when flashing anything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Flashing_Guide_-_Android
also when you flash cm 11 stick to whats written on the developers page novafusion this also means to use twrp recovery for it (currently)
and if the latest nightly doesn't work for you, then try the latest stable that is 23th 3th right now
samnettt said:
thanks brother. I have already done it via Odin.
My cureent FW is 4.1.2 . Can i flash CM 11.0 directly ?
Thanks
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Yes, but don't forget to make NANDROID backup before flashing and after flashing do full wipe.
Gw|n said:
Yes, but don't forget to make NANDROID backup before flashing and after flashing do full wipe.
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i did a backup via CWM in reboot in recovery mod,which is arouund 1.3 GB
but, what' s NANDROID backup.
Thank you.
Aronuser said:
stick to this when flashing anything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Flashing_Guide_-_Android
also when you flash cm 11 stick to whats written on the developers page novafusion this also means to use twrp recovery for it (currently)
and if the latest nightly doesn't work for you, then try the latest stable that is 23th 3th right now
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thanks buddie for that link.
Yeah i read the developers site and read reviews before flashing the ROM.
But as you said if the last stable version is 20140323, the download link is not available as the developer is continuesly updating the ROM.
Can i get the download link from anywhere else ?
Thank you
samnettt said:
i did a backup via CWM in reboot in recovery mod,which is arouund 1.3 GB
but, what' s NANDROID backup.
Thank you.
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That's NANDROID backup
samnettt said:
thanks buddie for that link.
Yeah i read the developers site and read reviews before flashing the ROM.
But as you said if the last stable version is 20140323, the download link is not available as the developer is continuesly updating the ROM.
Can i get the download link from anywhere else ?
Thank you
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Here I uploaded it for you
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9082qxym9ysukxc/cm11.0_golden.maclaw.20140323.zip

Format and Fresh Install GTi9070

Hi Guys,
I want to re-format and fresh install the official fimrware from samsung, please teach me how. Thanks
btw, the reason i want to re-format or fresh install is because my wifi and mobile data is turning it on automatically, any ideas about this? Thanks
Regards,
Wingleaf
wingleaf said:
Hi Guys,
I want to re-format and fresh install the official fimrware from samsung, please teach me how. Thanks
btw, the reason i want to re-format or fresh install is because my wifi and mobile data is turning it on automatically, any ideas about this? Thanks
Regards,
Wingleaf
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Hi!
Maybe this will help: How to use Odin for GT-I9070
Hi boys&girls
I have in my hand a "old" GT-I9070 very laggy and very slowly at this moment.
I have an idea and i want try to FULL FORMAT and reflash all and after that if it's present here a custom rom (not necessary lollipop.....) i'm opened to all suggestion.
I have looked on sammobile and i have downloaded this:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/23434/I9070XXLQL_I9070ITVLQ5_ITV/
I have prepared Odin but i want to aspect some information about someone here contain what i need to do after this full flash for example......... thanks in advance.
DjDiabolik said:
Hi boys&girls
I have in my hand a "old" GT-I9070 very laggy and very slowly at this moment.
I have an idea and i want try to FULL FORMAT and reflash all and after that if it's present here a custom rom (not necessary lollipop.....) i'm opened to all suggestion.
I have looked on sammobile and i have downloaded this:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/23434/I9070XXLQL_I9070ITVLQ5_ITV/
I have prepared Odin but i want to aspect some information about someone here contain what i need to do after this full flash for example......... thanks in advance.
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If you want fast and stable custom rom, then try this: New build of CM10.2 in [Team Canjica] CyanogenMod 10.2 thread.
kilroy69 said:
If you want fast and stable custom rom, then try this: New build of CM10.2 in [Team Canjica] CyanogenMod 10.2 thread.
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Interesting also it's no more developed
I don't know the world of this smartphone.... how i can find for example the exact custom recovery i can install ? Twrp ? CWM ? Or what ?
DjDiabolik said:
Interesting also it's no more developed
I don't know the world of this smartphone.... how i can find for example the exact custom recovery i can install ? Twrp ? CWM ? Or what ?
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The phone is too old to stay many developers (not much left) :crying:
Here is CWM: update.zip
If you need kernel, then after flash this: [Kernel][3.0.101] MK kernel r6
I think these files are only going on I9070 phone. I'm not sure that will be fine on i9070p.
If I'm wrong, someone correct me.
kilroy69 said:
The phone is too old to stay many developers (not much left) :crying:
Here is CWM: update.zip
If you need kernel, then after flash this: [Kernel][3.0.101] MK kernel r6
I think these files are only going on I9070 phone. I'm not sure that will be fine on i9070p.
If I'm wrong, someone correct me.
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Oh yeah great suggestion
Tomorrow i prepare ODIN and flash the latest official rom. After that from stock recovery i thinks i can flash the root.zip for root access....... using flashify for installing recovery and after that finally installed this 10.2 and after that install the kernel here.
I thinks it's not the best solution...... but it's but it's better than nothing I need only to use this i9070 only for emergency or backup smartphone
DjDiabolik said:
Oh yeah great suggestion
Tomorrow i prepare ODIN and flash the latest official rom. After that from stock recovery i thinks i can flash the root.zip for root access....... using flashify for installing recovery and after that finally installed this 10.2 and after that install the kernel here.
I thinks it's not the best solution...... but it's but it's better than nothing I need only to use this i9070 only for emergency or backup smartphone
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This is the right order for me after Odin;
in recovery: wipe, flash update.zip, flash mkkernel zip, flash root.zip and then custom rom + gapps.
I don't flash kernel on custom rom. You know that you need it or not. I think that's unnecessary. I would rather flashing kernel before flashing custom rom.

[Q][HELP] first-timer, root and new rom (LineageOS), with heimdall

Hello people,
I joined the xda-dev forum for help. I recently acquired from my uncle an old Galaxy S Advance I9070 and decided to repurpose it by rooting it and installing LineageOS (I found it here [ROM][7.1.2] LineageOS 14.1 for GT-I8190/GT-I9070 [2017-06-09])
My everyday computer OS is ubuntu, but with a friend's window pc I tried Odin to install TWRP.. and got a FAIL! error message.
Now I get the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue" screen when I switch on the device; when I put the phone in download mode I read
Code:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9070
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
I still would like to use this phone - it would also be my first smartphone as well!
But I'm not sure what should I do now.
Should I try to install TWRP again? Or should I load another firmware?
Any help is very appreciated
Which ROM are you running now? Stock Gingerbread or Jelly Bean?
well, if you can put your phone in recovery mode, then download these 3 files: "https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xZ2nqDWXXLNNTXZkcnPKjpLe51t32_ch" and Mk kernel 6.0.1 noswp release. Power on your phone in recovery (vol +, Home, Pwr), install zip from sd card, install "CWM.zip" first, push home button and you will be in cwm recovery, then install "update.zip". Now you can install root if you want to use samsung's firmware or install mk kernel to be able to install others roms.
Thanks guys for the replies.
I almost succeeded in making this old phone work!
I reinstalled the firmware, then I rooted the device and installed cocore + twrp. I then tried to install the CM14.1 build from @3liteking148 but I was not successful.
Can you guys recommend and nice, stable rom for this device?
AnDrOiiiD_YT said:
Which ROM are you running now? Stock Gingerbread or Jelly Bean?
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I was running JB.
tryhardernow said:
Can you guys recommend and nice, stable rom for this device?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70844845&postcount=24
I9070Puser said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70844845&postcount=24
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