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[Galaxy S II Android Development] Xardas:
Guys whatta F is going on here ?? Can someone please simply explain what to do after the flash of the ROM ?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ___tex___:
Mhhh... No Cwm no chechkrom.. It's the most important feature for me. I will wait till it's safe to have it.

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] budi5555:
is this have sense task manager?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] bobby21:
Just flashed v7 with the dark knight kernel. The camera wont work, the screen is black so i wont see what im shooting.

bluetooth wont work either.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] AllSeeyinEye:
Just don't flash this.

It has no CWM and people using different kernels lose some functions. And when using CWM the phone bricks.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] c0x91:
Guys how can I edit the list of toogle on the bottom of status bar? I want to add Data and Screen Rotation
[Galaxy S II Android Development] edwardeutsch:
Guys i had flash V7? And now? What i have to do for take it safe?

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] GadgetCheck:
Dont try to do any thing foolish.

Dont flash any other kernel to the base.

Now only limited kernels at the moment support CWM.

So please wate till they release 4.0.4 compatable kernels.

People who are briking there phones...

Reason is u flashed either a 4.0.3 kernel or you just flashed CF root without read the cf root thread and the flash brick warning.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] edwardeutsch:
Chainfire with mobile odin? Brick????

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] eseregin:
Where is Clock.apk?

Removed?

It was good... Could you please separatly give this one?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Rulandas:
a you still so confident ?!?!?!?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Dharam_Maniar:
Yes please don't flash any kernels and anything...just keep the stock kernel and also don't do wipe or anything..please don't do anything before Samsung cleans up the mess it has made with 4.0.4...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hughfollett:
Can we flash a 4.0.3 stock rom with odin without bricking?

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] GadgetCheck:
Thats why theres no kernels on The kitchen.

And thats why the change log says Stock Kernel..

Aka no cwm..

Coz its a 4.0.4 base and i guess not sure only siyah is working.. but has bugs.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] AllSeeyinEye:
What's the use of a rom that has no functional kernel? And what moron releases such a thing (no flame intended). And no, a custom rom without cwm is not functional.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] crisgen:
So this rom should be the long-awaited masterpiece?

A ROM from which everyone is running away because the risk to brick the device is very high?

A masterpiece based on a beta leacked.

We're still waiting someone that expplain that pit and you release a rom based on this firmware?

Why not a LPI or LPG or UHLPS stable and secure?

Without jkay deluxe setting ... but wasn't just the lack of jkay that prevented you from releasing the rom?

And to think that somebody has wanted to throw in face this masterpiece.

But please........OMG
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Mad_Lion:
Can I flash siyah and then restore cwm backup? Will this work or brick my phone?

I really need my data back. I through as it is no wipe rom that my data and apps will stay intact.

If I cant do that I will just flash back to checkrom v6 and then perform cwm restore? Should that be safe I presume?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] mysterio619:
guys how much would it cost for repair of hardbrick??......i'm really worried :(
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Rulandas:
For someone its was 240$. Mobo change is needed.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Gorjess:
Samsung haven't release the sources for 4.0.4 based kernel.. and for unknown reason implementing CWM on LQ5 kernel causes bugs such as those bricks.. so checkrom team only provides the stock LQ5 kernel which is already stable..

given the time checkrom team finishes V7 just days after the release of LQ5 is impressive, whats holding now is the buggy costum kernel..

and if you're satisfied with V7 (which i bet you will) then theres no reason to go anywhere else :D

if you want CWM your best bet is to wait until the sources are released so the developer can start working on the proper kernel..

but still, to be honest CR team should've warn users not to flash costum kernel before making it live.. as i don't see such warning on the changelog..
[Galaxy S II Android Development] TheQuarterMile:
Should have used a 4.03 base... Credibility took a hit!

But it's really a shame on Samsung's part.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Mr.Greg:
Jtag repair on i9100 cost 50$. Look here for more info.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hawkerpaul:
Anyone got a shotgun?

:D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] LegendZenify:
So at least 2 people with bricked phones within 2 hours of this rom's release?

Sounds like a record to me.

So much for a 'perfect' rom, a masterpiece?... (though really the blame for the brickbug should be on Samsung)

So, no CWM recovery, most kernels are incompatible and there's the risk of bricking when trying to use CWM.

IMO, the info should at least be on the OP to inform people of the risks. (please add it in big red letters)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Skrilow:
F*ck !!! I don't want this ROM anymore on my phone !!

If I flash stock LPG samsung firmware with odin,is there a brick risk ?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] duykhang524:
I think that hard brick is not repairable with jtag because it corrupts a chip in the mobo which happened before on siyah but was fixed immediately
[Galaxy S II Android Development] mysterio619:
my dad will kill me for sure :(.........my phone is under warranty........what should i tell the samsung ppl when i take it service center........any suggesstions
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Rulandas:
So how to flash you sugest?! Full instruction?!. With it be ok to flash other kernels on the top once released?!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] sannik:
dont worry bro...even i stay in bangalore and i have gotten my bricked phone repaired before.....so tell me..is it under warranty???

cos by phone was under warranty and i got it repaired for free...these fools at service center never came to know that i had rooted my phone
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hughfollett:
+1 devs please answer!!

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] Goldie:
This is like note forums all over again. See here.....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1633943
[Galaxy S II Android Development] crisgen:
Still other time?

Are you sure that they finished or may be that they're just start.

For this moment is only a no-rooted deodexed rom with stock kernel ;)

IMHO;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Mr.Greg:
Tell them somebody stolen your phone, rooted, then bring it back to you. You don't know something:laugh:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] TheQuarterMile:
Just keep away from it for the time being...

Anyone who got a chip which is safe from the brickbug according to CF app?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] duykhang524:
Just tell them you found it like that when you picked it up in the morning and you don't know what happened since most of the rep don't know anything about phone they just try to turn it on and check for physical damage :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hawkerpaul:
I was asking the questions right from the time I seen this was on 4.0.4 with no definitive answer, but I guess these unfortunate people with bricks have answered it.

Now to get things clear on this for those of you who have installed CheckROM v7, and are now bricking it (excuse the pun)

The problem is in 4.0.4 kernels which seemingly have the CAP_ERASE bug that briefly hit Gokhan for six a couple of months ago.

Installing such a kernel will not brick your device. You will brick it if you perform the following through CWM Recovery:

1. A Factory reset

2. A CWM Restore

If you have done either of these, and have bricked, then there is nothing you can do barring JTag or Samsung service centre.

The bug will lurk until one of these functions is performed. It may not happen on the first try, or second, but it will eventually happen if the kernel remains unchanged.

So if you are at this point of "limbo" being on a working ROM doubling up as a time-bomb, what can you do about it?

Well there are a couple of solutions:

1. Flash another GB or ICS 4.0.3 stock rom via Odin

2. Flash an unaffected kernel.

If you are insistent on using CheckROM V7, then you could install Siyah but it still doesn't work 100% on 4.0.4. Gokhan will soon be working on this after his next GS3 release is complete.

If your going to flash anything after installing this ROM, to be completely safe, do so via Odin
[Galaxy S II Android Development] mysterio619:
yes it is under warranty it was purchased on 14-10-2011
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Goldie:
Add to that that it wont brick for everyone. Some may be fine for 40 wipes then on 50...pop....dead.

Just because some people may report cwm workin fine and restores fine does NOT mean its ok. :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] therealashish:
This is seriously bad!

Just my openion, but what was the reason to make a RoM out of a leaked base. Ppl had so much hopes from you. You made them wait for long then why you yourself cudnt wait for a stable base? Months ago you made an update, we have made an ICS checkrom which is under severe testing, what was all that ****? And today you guys behaving like noobs, just trying to be the first one to make a release out of that 4.0.4 leaked base.

The pplz trust in you will bring a lot more bricks soon.Be ready!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] drakexpl:
Everyone should know that cf root and other kernels after wipe or something bricks your phone. It was well known since beginning. Dont,blame checkrom devs, its not their fault. This rom is not a miracle, its a deodexed and optimized stock rom so you should prepare for issues which came after 4.0.4 from samsung.

After checkrom i flashed xxlpw via odin + cf root. Everything is fine

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] __NBH__:
I've been waiting ages for this so flashed it and it seems to work ok but it says it is a no wipe ROM, it wiped everything on my phone so be careful (and that was coming from CheckROM V6).

I made a backup of my previous ROM but the CWM that comes with this new ROM doesn't allow you to restore from a backup so I am working out how to fix that.

Basically V7 doesn't come with the clock application and won't let you change the DPI so I can't set any alarms. That's why I'm trying to get back to V6.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] TheQuarterMile:
Just tell them you where upgrading from Kies and then suddenly the phone switched of and never started. Always works... How old is your phone? Cause If it's the one that came with ics out of the box then maybe ul have to think bout another excuse other then upgrading... Maybe factory data reset excuse..
[Galaxy S II Android Development] LegendZenify:
Just bring it to the service center, tell em you tried upgrading via Kies but it failed halfway and your phone ended up in that state.

They probably can't check if you are rooted since your mmc chip is busted anyway.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Rulandas:
I know. Just curious. What did devs had or smoked before unleashing this evil... And what they suggest to to in the future. Maybe they are switching soon to sg3 and everybody to push for new purchase...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Gorjess:
i mean this is the first LQ5 with 'costum rom' status..

if they said it's just the start why would they released it? im sure this is the question on everybody's mind.. is it already finish?

the rom might be finished but like i said earlier GC should've put a warning NOT to flash any costum kernel to restore nandroid..
[Galaxy S II Android Development] bobby21:
Well I flashed v7 and the dark knight kernel, then I did 2. a restore because the camera won't work. Nothing happened here.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tugler:
With respect, but this is the worst so called "MASTERPIECE" ever!

---------- Post added at 07:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:06 PM ----------

It only happen with LQ5 Kernel!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hawkerpaul:
It may not happen the very first time, but believe me it's there, and it will strike sooner or later.

You have been very lucky.

If you want my advice, I would do something about it now
[Galaxy S II Android Development] crisgen:
If they were looking for a way on how to write their epitaph they did it perfectly

leomar75.....why did you do this :(
[Galaxy S II Android Development] chrisvr4:
I flashed this without any prob but cwm was different so I flashed a rooted cwm as I didn't like this release andvthen I did a restore of my backup.

The cf app mentioned here said my phone was at risk when I run it a few weeks ago.

if I knew what I read here with you guys having bricks I wouldn't have flashed.

But fingerz crossed no damage here ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] sannik:
then just take it to the service center and tell them them that i dont know what happened..it just switched off all of a sudden....

thats what i said... preferably go to BTS layout service center...those assoles are dumb..
[Galaxy S II Android Development] TheQuarterMile:
Ya I guess they are pushing everyone to upgrade to S3... :D I was thinking Nexus
[Galaxy S II Android Development] edwardeutsch:
+1

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] LegendZenify:
The masterpiece we waited months for, and already a few guys got their devices hardbricked a few hours into the release.

Indeed a masterpiece... of disaster.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Areg8_6:
+1
[Galaxy S II Android Development] GadgetCheck:
Oh is it guess i am blind i dont see a masterpice title on the thread... now do u?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] crisgen:
This is the only thing that you have to say us?

But pls.....:(
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Cotw:
Don't mean to be rude, but you just shouldn't have released V7 (a ROM maaaaany of us waited for quite some time) using that firmware. Granted, Samsung's to blame, but this being a very popular ROM, you're just extending the damage, regardless if your users are beginners or not. That's... unprofessional.

IMHO, you should pull V7 to avoid more phones getting bricked. Maybe release with other firmware in the meantime so your users have something to play with while you wait for Samsung to fix the problem? :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Mad_Lion:
+1
[Galaxy S II Android Development] imfun:
As all other dev's got disclaimer, checkrom got it to. All you do, you do it on your own risk, specially when you don't stick to their notes, waht you can do, and what you don't.

So i think those, who bricked your phone, its all you fault (and I'm very sorry for them). YOU Just flew flashing cwm on LQ5 kernel, although devs said, you musn't! If you don't break rules, you don't brick ur phone.

This is just my opinion, but i think this rom has best smoothes and is super fast. Got some new animations to. it's working like a charry, if I rule out weather(which i dont use).

I will wait till they made Kernel V2.0 and flash it, and nothing is gona happen to my phone.

Well my point is, if you would flash just the zip you donwload form checkrom.com, you wouldn't brick your phone. So checkrom team didn't directly brick it.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] edwardeutsch:
Please! You have to answer to our questions!!! I flashed V7...and now!???

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] sannik:
i think v shud give them some time..this is their first ics rom for s2, so it will hav some issues...just wait for the updates...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hawkerpaul:
I have answered this here

I was surprised to see a V7 in the first place to be honest, and after this, I would be surprised if the devs bother at all with another S2 release.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Areg8_6:
+1

pull the v7 to avoid more phones got bricked and release with v2 DarkKnight
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Gorjess:
check here

or you can wait until a proper 4.0.4 kernel with CWM released..
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tugler:
5

I would say, flash an other rom with ODIN which is NON WIPE. After that you may install a rom of your choice.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] imfun:
Do nothing, wait for darkknight v2.0 any enjoy. If you want other rom, flash it via odin.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] edwardeutsch:
Thanks...but...if i flash chainfire CF with mobile odin???

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] ablor:
No!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] imfun:
You would probably brick ur phone?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] edwardeutsch:
Thanks to everyone! I'll wait...thanks!!

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] vhce:
No one is force to flashing this release (V7).

No one can expect that aren't any risck/damages by flashing modified rom/developed rom by devs.

Everybody should know that reading the forum is your best way not brick our phones.

CheckROM team you have my respect. Thanks for this release. :thumbup:

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] GadgetCheck:
Yeah one more thing read the rom post b4 u flash...

Clearly given dont flash any kernels..
[Galaxy S II Android Development] LegendZenify:
With all due respect, at least 2 users of your rom got their devices bricked already.

And that count is likely to rise in the near future.

The least that could be done would be to add a warning on the OP in big RED letters to ensure users of your rom are aware of the apparent issue(s).

Or would you rather people got their phone bricked just because they didn't follow instructions that were nowhere to be seen?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] imfun:
+1 Mine respect too.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] edwardeutsch:
When DK is released...we have to flash this with odin too? Mobile odin wont work?

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] pixiebob:
big thanks it's a wonderful rom.

i inform that call recording work if you install NeatRom_call_recording_LPD.zip (manually with estrongs explorer cause we don't have CWM)

and if you want "ON SCREEN BUTTON" copy and replace framework-res.apk in system/framework/framework-res.apk
[Galaxy S II Android Development] anshmiester78900:
Hey guys great release i hope u will continue to give us more updates as we get a firmware free of the emmc bug thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] giuoge:
Are you brick your phone? It's True!:(:good:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Mirko ddd:
Hello Guys!

Some little save-phone-tips here:

1- to change rom first flash a 4.0.3 custom kernel via odin and then flash the previous rom u had, and one rebooted restore ur backup (if u have).

2- no one force you to flash check revo v7, and actually is a "useless rom", no mod into and an high level of phone bricking, so wait;

3- Due to high risk level i suggest to not flash, and ask to these dev crew to put a line under the download link a good FAQ, clearly readable.

And remember, noob people is not animal, they need support, so provide them a good documentation for how to.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] edwardeutsch:
Only via odin?

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[Galaxy S II Android Development] Xardas:
This is the most ****amn useful post of the latest pages of the thread. This was what I wanted to see.

Grazie Mirko

± Sent from a Galaxy far far away®
[Galaxy S II Android Development] GadgetCheck:
Firmware is fine.

Kernels are the ones that bug.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] duykhang524:
Just put a faq right next to the download link with warnings... As newbiess never read before flashing....
[Galaxy S II Android Development] alessa:
could you tell or is leo?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Jeremy:
I understand that you guys have done a lot for the SGS2 community in the past. However, most, if not all, of us were expecting great things with the release of v7.

Using an unstable release and then responding to hardbrick feedback with statements like "there's no 'masterpiece' in the title, right?" is very disappointing. I have learnt to respect developers here in XDA, but I have only admired those who managed to maintain their humility and passion even with growing success.

What I'm trying to say is, feedback exists for a reason. Do not take it to heart, but at least take it seriously. Hardbricking is no minor issue, and you should (as a responsible human being) place a disclaimer in the OP, because some people that have waiting for months for V7 would install without browsing the thread, but end up bricking their phone instead.

As for the (for the lack of a better word) suck-ups, please, open your eyes and see that there's a real problem. Developer praise is good when deserved, but feedback needs to be responded to in times like these.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] smeatr0n:
Reading this reminds me of the Seinfeld when George's dad cooked for the military and they all started throwing up and screaming 'whyyyyyy!?!?'.

I'm glad I waited for a few unlucky people to test this before I flashed. I'll be sticking to a very stable LPI build of NEAT rom (the dev of that rom bricked his phone while working on LQ5) with ICS DOMINATION theme and JKAY support. I suggest everyone else does the same and wait for this storm to blow over.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] adz63:
TO ALL THE DUMB BLIND AND LAZY PEOPLE DO NOT I REPEAT NOT FLASH ANY KERNEL AFTER FLASHING V7. YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD LOTS. IF YOU REFUSE TO IGNORE THIS AND BRICK YOUR PHONE I WILL LAUGH SO HARD...

PS READ THREADS AND OPS BEFORE FLASHING

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