yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II General] joesnose:
uboot allows for booting two different kernels, which means for instance dual booting ics and gb or dual booting android and native linux. And I have tried it and then reflashed kernel using odin, the uboot bootloader does not overwrite the samsung bootloader it chainloads from it.

Just to confirm bugs that have affected me MemCo.

I was unable to boot to siyah recovery. It went past the post screen but then nothing or rather every 5 seconds or so the screen would flicker but so fast and still black screen, it was hard to tell there was any activity.

My mic didn't work in calls, I can't confirm if it worked in other apps as I failed to try it. It was fixed as soon as I reflashed siyah kernel.

Thanks again for sharing your work.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] joesnose:
Hello,

Just wondering how things are coming along. I am still surprised that this project and thread are not receiving more interest!
[Galaxy S II General] joesnose:
Hello I have been reading alot of info but it is a real mish mash of info.

So I think I have got together a rootfs but I don't understand how to use it still. Do I need a boot script or does my kernel need compiling with the path to the rootfs? And can I use a standard linux kernel to build my kernel.uimg or does it have to be an android specific kernel.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] joesnose:
Hello MemoryController,

Could this howto be easily edited to work for s2?

= Ubuntu Maverick on USB (minimal rootfs) =

== Generating the rootfs ==

At your host (using Maverick) install the rootstock package: $ sudo apt-get install rootstock

Then identify the latest kernel image for OMAP 4 at http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/pool/main/l/linux-ti-omap4/. In my case, http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/pool/main/l/linux-ti-omap4/linux-image-2.6.35-903-omap4_2.6.35-903.12_armel.deb.

Run rootstock, giving the correct paramters to generate a maverick image: $ sudo rootstock --fqdn panda-maverick --login ubuntu --password ubuntu --serial ttyO2 --components "main universe multiverse" --kernel-image http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/pool/main/l/linux-ti-omap4/linux-image-2.6.35-903-omap4_2.6.35-903.12_armel.deb

After running rootstock your rootfs will be at your current directory, called armel-rootfs-<DATE>.tgz

Now just extract the rootfs at your USB disk partition, preferred with an ext3 FS.

== Generating the boot partition ==

To be able to boot your Panda you'll need the X-Loader, U-Boot, Kernel and Initrd and a boot script file.

X-Loader: - Download http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/pool/main/x/x-loader-omap4/x-loader-omap4_L24.9git20100901-0ubuntu1_armel.deb - Extract it with dpkg (dpkg -X x-loader-omap4.deb .) - Copy the MLO file

U-Boot: - Download http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/pool/main/u/u-boot-linaro/u-boot-linaro-omap4-panda_2010.09~rc1.1-0ubuntu3_armel.deb - Extract it with dpkg (dpkg -X u-boot.deb .) - Copy the u-boot.bin file

Kernel: - After generating the rootfs with rootstock you'll find a file like vmlinuz-2.6.35-903-omap4 at the same directory you generated the rootfs - Install uboot-mkimage - Generate the uImage: mkimage -A arm -O linux -T kernel -C none -a 0x80008000 -e 0x80008000 -n "Linux" -d vmlinuz-2.6.35-903-omap4 uImage - Copy the uImage file

Initrd: - After generating the rootfs with rootstock you'll find a file like initrd.img-2.6.35-903-omap4 at the same directory you generated the rootfs - Generate the uInitrd: mkimage -A arm -O linux -T ramdisk -C none -a 0 -e 0 -n initramfs -d initrd.img-2.6.35-903-omap4 uInitrd - Copy the uInitrd file

boot.scr: - Set up a file called boot.script with the following content: """ fatload mmc 0:1 0x80000000 uImage fatload mmc 0:1 0x81600000 uInitrd setenv bootargs ro elevator=noop vram=32M root=/dev/sda1 fixrtc console=ttyO2,115200 mem=460M@0x80000000 mem=256M@0xA0000000 bootm 0x80000000 0x81600000 """ - Change the root paramter if needed - Generate the boot.scr file: mkimage -A arm -T script -C none -n "Ubuntu boot script" -d boot.script boot.scr - Copy the boot.scr file

Grab a SD card, create the first partition as a FAT 32 one and copy the files u-boot.bin, MLO, uImage, uInitrd and boot.scr on it.

Sorry to keep bumping this thread but still after masses of reading cannot work this out.
[Galaxy S II General] joesnose:
Hello.

Is this project dead?
[Galaxy S II General] Colliebudz:
After readin both thread over and over im stumped...

Someone somebody help please lol

Id love this on my sgs2.

Tried done bored of chroot

Have tried and half suceeded turning of android ui and hijacking fb0 graphics

This looks like and is what i want on my phone..

Ill donate to whoever can wrap this into a step by step easy to follow tutorial, im sure others would like this but are to finding

The instructions a bit hard, thanks
[Galaxy S II General] ittus:
Greate news! Thank you!
[Galaxy S II General] intika:
because the phone remain closed source (EFS, SBL1, SBL2, MODEM, UMS etc.)
[Galaxy S II General] intika:
[MENTION=4394697]MemoryController[/MENTION] can you please reupload your uboot image and link the source if possible ?

thanks a lot !
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] valentinv:
Hi there,

I have a phone bought an unlocked phone from Romania, and I've tried various roms and kernels for 1 year.

Now I want to sell my phone to a friend, but he wants to have the device being able to be updated through kies (he doesn't want custom roms, stock will do for him)

The problem is that I can't get it to be recognized by Kies.

What are the prerequisites to make a firmware to be recognized by Kies as an official stock rom, and after that to be able to update the phone via Kies?

I've tried different firmwares from sammobile, but didn't get neither to be Kies compatible, so please help me.

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
first, do u know the firmware u had on ur phone when u bought it. since that would be a very usefull info to proceed:)

second try downloading a firmware from sammobile pertained to Romania flash the same thro ODIN and see:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] valentinv:
Unfortunatley not, when I've used the phone for myself, I didn't plan to use Kies ever (useless bloatware) and I've flashed so many kernels and roms that I forgot about :)

Now I can't get it to be an unlocked international version. I will try right now an Orange firmware from sammobile, but I was wondering...do I need to flash a diffrent CSC or stuff like that? I don't know at what Kies looks to validate a phone being eligible for update or not.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
its the CSC which makes the diff, when KIES tries to recognise the phone:)

so after flashing any stock rom u can always change the CSC pertained to ur region, so that u will not have issues with KIES:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] valentinv:
I've flashed an Orange Romania firmware and the *#1234# command returns this:

PDA: I9100BVLPB

PHONE: I91000BVLPB

CSC: unknown

How can I get the correct CSC for Orange Romania? I've understand that its code is named ORO.

Help on this is really appreciated :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] valentinv:
After reading and trying diffrent firmwares flashed with Odin, I've found that all the files that I've needed pda, kernel, csc were inside the damn filme I've downloaded from sammobile :) Luckly I also had a linux virtual machine to cread some separate flashable odin packages for each component, pda, kernel and csc. I've learned this from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1082288

Hope this info helps others in my previous situation :)

Now the phone is recognized by Kies and just updated to the latest firmware available for ORA (although a few reboots and wipe were needed before Kies actually recognized this device)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
The reason why kies is not recognising your device is because the CSC code is unknown.

Use this app to change the CSC code to your country/region : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector&hl=en

Note that the process will wipe your phone so please backup your important data.

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII

Supercharged ParanoidAndroid 2.12

Dorimanx kernel 5.76B

GT I9100

Next phone: Galaxy NOTE II
[HTC One S] _Freezer_:
Hi, i'm serching rom without htc sense.

what is the best for you?

thanks
[HTC One S] HidaKureku:
there are about 10 different threads in this forum asking the same question. try reading through those
[HTC One X] Toto519:
Hi,

Is there any way to install camera of ICS from Jelly Bean HTC one X? Jelly Bean Camera is not quite good. Also for contacts, need to install ICS contacts to Jelly Bean. THanks
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
No on both counts as both need Sense
[HTC One X] onelynx:
I don't think so. I think it needs the Sense framework to work...
[HTC One X] raefonti887:
I don't think so. The HTC Camera is integrated to Sense so it can't be pulled out, unless the ROM is Sense-based JB.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunriz:
1. Download jdk 32bit only from here, Android sdk from here, Unlock root from here, adb_usb.ini from here and A87 drivers from here.

2. Install jdk

3. install Android sdk, after installing open sdk manager form star and select "android sdk platform-tools" and "google usb driver" unselect the rest, click install packages. After installing put the adb_usb.ini file in "C:\Users\(your PC name)\.android"

4. Now on your phone goto settings>applications>development>enable usb debugging and connect usb cable, it should say usb debugging mode and show a little green android icon on the topleft (if not then reinsert cable or re enable usb debugging)

5. Windows will detect the device, let it stabilize then extract A87 drivers to a location say "C:/drivers"

6. Now goto start type "device manger" open device manager, you wil find "android adb interface" right click upgrade drivers and lead it to a location of your extracted drivers, do the same with other devices you get with an exclamation icon. (dont worry if you dont find other devices, its fine)

7. Install Unlock root, open it and click root, it wil ask for the device select micromax A87 and Your done !!!

8. Press Thanks !! Have a nice day !!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bb4ugl:
how to backup unrooted rom before rooting?

and after rooting can we get extra ram and how?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunriz:
yes there are some measures fo cleaning extra apps and get some breathing space in ram,

you cannot backup til u root your device, you hav to use clockworkmod to flash a recovery on your device which requires rooting, what i found is A87 already has clockworkmod recovery preinstalled, but the version that exist is does not hav backup option.

And so i tried installing latest version of clockworkmod ie v6 now my phone freezes while going into recovery mode.

Now my question is , Which Clockworkmod to use for micromax A87.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bb4ugl:
look here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1890781
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kartikoli:
Bro can you help us to root Micromax A52
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] m4v3rick_79:
Need Cyanogen mod for ninja 4 A87

Need Cyanogen mod for ninja 4 A87.

rooted ninja 4 a87 sucessfully..

with apps

clockwork 4.0.5.1

busybox pro 7.9.2

swapper2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sforever31:
how to

how to make rom for Micromax a45
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
How much memory can free maximum after rooting? Any improvement regarding lagging?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bb4ugl:
how to get clockwork 4.0.5.1

plz help if u have file ,plz upload and provide the link

can we backup rom with this clockwork version?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] orphansmith:
Pls tell me how to install CMW...

PLS

THANKS
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] m4v3rick_79:
using rom manager and rom toolbox you can update clockworkmod
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
Are you sure Rom manager CWM supports a87?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] orphansmith:
Sir our device not listed in rom manager

Pls another possible way
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] m4v3rick_79:
a87 is not in the list ...cwm hangs to boot logo when installing cstm rom....currently im searching for tht fix..and also cyanogen mod for a87 rom
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunriz:
Just dont try to install any CWM on A87 i hav installed and now my phone does not boot in recovery, it hangs up on superfone screen, any one having a solution please reply
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bb4ugl:
just follow here and flash recovery.img

http://androidforums.com/a87-all-th...inja-4-0-totally-underrrated.html#post5003411
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunriz:
Hey did u installed a CWM seperately or you are talking about the stock recovery, coz i treid installing cwm, it hangs up in boot screen
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bb4ugl:
its a stock recovery file posted by itzmiandy on http://androidforums.com

here

http://androidforums.com/a87-all-th...inja-4-0-totally-underrrated.html#post5003411

here steps to flash

http://androidforums.com/a87-all-th...inja-4-0-totally-underrrated.html#post5008255

anirudhcrao flashed and worked like charm

flash it and let me know
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunriz:
yeah that definately works like a charm as it is the stock recovery, but the thing is , it does not hav an option to backup, or install a zip file

and that is why i am unable to install online nandroid backup on my phone

if any one has a solution please reply
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hasanain:
I have had a problem a friend of mine rooted my ninja 4 and removed god knows what software from it and now i cannot start my phone and i am currently not in India so cant go to a micromax service center can you please help me as to how will i format and re install the entire phone with the original a87 software i am an amateur in android usage so please try to be simple

Thank you so very much
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
How did you get root?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bb4ugl:
i remember that someone said that he was able to backup with the cwm version 4.x.x.x ,so try to install version 4 from here http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager

even version 6 may work but not sure

and now for method to flash these recovery

*****************************************************************************************

this one posted by some user and credits goes to him

Ok, here is a quick guide to flash stock recovery(u can also use this method to flash cwm tooo)

1. Make sure you have ADB or the SDK installed.

If you have rooted your phone successfully then you must have it installed.

2. Download the files from this link : platform-tools.rar

3. Extract the downloaded file to a location of your choice

for example - D:\SDK

4. Now go the folder, press the shift button and right click. You would see an option 'Open command prompt here' - click that to open command prompt.

5. Connect your phone switched off to the pc and press the volume down button and the power button for 10 seconds. You should see the micromax logo.

6. In command prompt type "fastboot devices" without quotes and hit enter.

7. you should see something like

List of devices attached

XXXXXXXXXX	device

8. Now copy the recovery.img (The one from the link I posted) to the same folder you had extracted the files earlier.

9. In the command prompt window, type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" without quotes and hit enter

10. After you get a confirmation that flash is successful, remove the cable and try restarting the phone.

*****************************************************************************

try this and let me know
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
Can anyone provide me A87 official driver. I tried to root MMX A87, and all the drivers except USB..digonestic not working, may be due to which my usb debugging mod not detected by pc. Tried adb devices command does not show A87.pl help.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sumanmj:
Not working!!! :(

The detailed problem is as follows :-

I am running Win XP 32 bit service pack 3. (it seems that the instructions here are for Windows 7 but more or less similar to XP also. Don't know whether that could b a problem.)

I have done everything as u have said. installed the jdk, sdk, sdk platform tools, and google usb drivers. placed the adb_usb.ini file in the right place.

then when i connected the a87 to the pc, the drivers were not installed automatically as the usb debugging icon didnt come automatically as mentioned, but rather i had to install them from the partition of the ROM that is in the device which shows up when you 1st connect it to pc.

The usb debugging was then detected and i proceeded to upgrade the ADB interface drivers as suggested but windows could not find any "better" drivers even from the specified location where i had extracted them.

I ran ADB devices and saw that the a87 (device id) was connected.

so i ran unlock root and clicked root, but it kept on going through this loop -> Starting ADB -> Getting online devices -> Do you want to install drivers and then back to where we started.

i have no idea why this is happening. i also tried uninstalling the micromax provided drivers and just re-installed the device drivers from device manager from the drivers you had mentiioned, but still no luck.

Please help. Need to root the device badly!!!!

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ok. i finally did it :D.. but had to use a Win7 PC for it!!!! Weird!! Anyone done it on XP yet??????????
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunriz:
Maybe XP cud not install the drivers needed, and win7 did or maybe xp needed a restart :) i am happy that my post was helpful to you :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BHARDIK:
its working on xp also with service pack 2 just need to do that

First you need Android SDK Tool's download from here SDK

then install it on your PC

then download Andro Platina Tools from HERE ( Owner Varun Chitre thanks for make it.....!)

now extract andro platina tools and open it you see this

AndroPlatinaUtilsv2.0(superupdate)\bbin

now copy bbin folder and past it on C Drive

now open bbin folder and run ADB.exe and fastboot.exe one by one

now open Command Prompt and type

if you seen your devices then its working ok otherwise you need to download and copy past adb_usb to C/User and documents Settings/ (your computer name i.e. your Computer Profile name like mine HARDIK ) /.Android

then try again

all know how to make recovery mode and download (fastboot) mode

fastboot mode = Press Volume Down + Power Button then release

recovery mode = Press Volume Up + Power Button When recovery show release hard. keys

then plug USB cable to pc and type on command prompt one by one

for flash system type

for flash boot type

for flash recovery type

all done ok ! your set is now on Factory Status !

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if any problem to got flash or not success in root just post reply i am not smart but i try to help you guys little!

otherwise PM me, or PM me on yahoo hardik_karmur is my ID

Press thanks Button If you like my post

BR

HARDY
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
Can you explain the step by step procedure for win7? Also the link for the driver provided by Micromax. I could not understand what you want to say "but rather i had to install them from the partition of the ROM that is in the device which shows up when you 1st connect it to pc" .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BHARDIK:
In windows 7 its to easy just download andro platina tools

and extract it any where and open folder you seen a bbin folder

just copy those folder to c drive and open the folder run one by one first adb.exe and fastboot.exe

then open command prompt and type fastboot devices if you are in fastboot mode

or type adb devices if you are in adb normat ( usb debuiging mode )

then type proper command what you want like flash / push ......
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lebin412:
Available user RAM in Micromax A87

By using the app Android System Info.....i found out that the Total Ram is 162 mb and not 256mb..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bb4ugl:
total ram is 256 mb

u will get 162 mb for the user usage rest are locked and used by android system
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BHARDIK:
Yeah but in this price its not bad also ! M i right ? And in under 6k u got this amazing devices . I love also it, but i wait and planed for a100 or a90 dual core version right now i have a50 and a56 both. Both good in his price range.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
In fastboot mod the device is detected, but not in normal adb mode. What Should I do?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BHARDIK:
Problem detecting devices in adb shell

here is solution dear !

first download this file

now download sdk as i tell u guys before ! and then open sdk manager and install platform-tools package

now you open your computer C://your user name ? / .Android

if u find this then all work fine.

open mark my words its a .Android folder name open it and copy past adb_usb , my first link and past it on \.android folder . now all work fine. your devices is listed on adb shell also in unlockroot and you easily root your device. i tested it on many devices.

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i.e. for mine my pc name is C/HARDIK/.Android

open that one and past adb_usb here .

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in xp you got here this folder

C:\Documents and Settings\user\.android

try it i hope its working for you!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
My latest unlock root redirect me to install driver,install succesfully.But installation option comes again.Nothing else happend.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BHARDIK:
dear you need to put adb_usb in android folder then your device listed
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
I have tested all ways.same result.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BHARDIK:
give your device info here ~

install rom tool box pro version and check info of your system and just post here , its helpfull for me also DEVS . so please give some details

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then try to find some application who ru without rooting and check info of your devices ! ITS NEEDED bro, otherwise how can i imagine which device (Original ) you have and which processor (hardware info is impotant) running on it also . so please try to find antutu application or Any other and try its work or not ? i give you some application try it on your devices and check its works or not ?

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here this application

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1370505&stc=1&d=1349196416

maybe its help you to find everything like CPU / GPU / RAM ....etc.

try it and post result here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
Where is the link for such apps?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dhiraj:
Here u go. My sys details.pl. someone solve it.

http://db.tt/JxiIy4ZM