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[Tutorial] How to Unbrick, Flash, Downgrade, Root, Update i9000 from Froyo to Kit Kat

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First Time (Noob / Newb) to Flash a ROM on i9000​must read​Be Sure First.
NOTE: This guide is meant for i9000 only, not i9000B, M or any other mentioned below
There are 20 versions of Galaxy S, and their ROMS may not be compatible with each other,
Make sure you choose the correct ROM for you Device, before flashing it.​
Galaxy S GT-I9000 Galaxy S International
Galaxy S GT-I9000B Galaxy S Brazil
Galaxy S GT-I9000L Galaxy S Chile.
Galaxy S GT-I9000M Vibrant Bell
Galaxy S GT-I9000T Galaxy S Latin America
Galaxy S GT-I9001 Galaxy S Plus International
Galaxy S GT-I9003 Galaxy SL International
Galaxy S GT-I9010 Giorgio Armani International
Galaxy S SCH-I500 Fascinate Verizon
Galaxy S SCH-I510 Droid Charge Verizon
Galaxy S SCH-R910 Galaxy S MetroPCS
Galaxy S SGH-I896 Captivate Rogers
Galaxy S SGH-I897 Captivate At&t
Galaxy S SGH-N013 SC-02B Docomo
Galaxy S SGH-T959 Vibrant T-Mobile (USA)
Galaxy S SGH-T959D Fascinate Telus
Galaxy S SGH-T959V Galaxy S 4G T-Mobile (USA)
Galaxy S SGH-I997 Infuse 4g At&t
Galaxy S SHW-M110S SHW-M110S Korea Telecom
Galaxy S SPH-D700 Epic 4g Sprint
Check your IMEI here When you are not sure what model is your device.
Always START Here
Fully Charge your Phone before Flashing
To Check battery level, (WITHOUT plugging in the USB cable).
type *#0228# in the phone dialer, and Voltage value is AT LEAST 3800 (mV).
​Check list before attempting to flash a ROM
1) Correct ROM or kernel or required files for device was downloaded
2) Battery was fully Charged
3) Every thing Important was backed up to PC or Ext SD card or Cloud.
a) efs backup
b) Use Call logs Backup, SMS backup. App Backup from Play store and or simply copy everything How to save files to your PC Note:-
It's assumed that you can and know how to connect your Phone to PC with USB cable .
If you do not know, first install Samsung USB drivers on your PC/Laptop, than enable USB debugging on your phone by settings menu > Developer options > tick USB Debugging.
After this use only Samsung USB cable and plug it into your phone micro USB port and to your PC USB Port. ( Always use the Back USB port on PC as some ports may not connect well enough for flashing ROM's. )
If unable to connect your phone to PC for any reason, refer to this guide
How to put your device in "recovery" or "download" modes on Galaxy S i9000?​
Volume UP + HOME + POWER will take you to recovery mode
Volume DOWN + HOME + POWER will take you to download mode​Use Combo Key Press ​
Combo buttons must be used as shown above to get your phone into RECOVERY MODE or DOWNLOAD MODE​
What if your recovery or download modes cannot be achieved by combo key press on your device?​
You can achieve it by methods suggested in My Android Solutions or by using a USB JIG.​
Only Rooting or Flashing Kernels or Modems​
Follow this, when your phone has a Froyo ROM and you just want to Root or Root and also have CWM
Needed Download for Froyo ROM:-
If you only want root on your Froyo ROM, just install z4root app
If you want root and CWM download a Speedmod Kernel and Flash to get CWM and Root your Froyo ROM. After flashing the speedMod kernel
1) Boot into recovery menu ( VolumeUp+Home+Power)
2) Select "Advanced features" ( Universal Lag Fix menu)
3) Select "Install Superuser" to be rooted ​
Follow this when your phone has a Gingerbread ROM and you only want Root or Root Plus CWM
Needed Download for Gingerbread 2.3.6 ROM:-
If you are looking at, only Root for your i9000 phone, it can be easily done with Framaroot app. (Its so easy these days)
But if you wish to have CWM recovery too, than flash a Semaphore Kernel or CF Root Kernel to achieve it.
i9000 Semaphore Kernels for Gingerbread, ICS or Jelly Bean & Kit Kat(select according to Version of ROM and chose the latest will be good enough )
i9000 CF Root Kernels for Gingerbread (select according to Version of ROM eg XWJW4 will also work for XWJW6 & XWJW9) )
Odin3 Flashing Tool ( attached below)​How to Flash Kernels?​Normal Flashing Method :-
Procedure:
1. Fire up Odin3 on your PC and ensure KIES is not running on your PC by killing (Kies.exe , KiesTrayAgent.exe, and KiesPDLR.exe) using Task Manager
2. Put the phone to the Download Mode by pressing (VolumeDown+Home+Power) buttons
and connect the phone to your PC (your phone should be recognized)
3. now select PDA and choose the kernel you had downloaded
4. press Start Button. Do not press anything else or interrupt it, wait for flashing process to complete and phone will reboot
That's it you have now rooted your phone as well as have CWM Recovery. ​When you have NO access to a Computer or USB Cable
Procedure:-
When you do not have a PC or a USB cable to work with, you can flash Kernels, Modems and even ROM's by using certain Apps like Mobile Odin, Flashify , Flash Gordon or any kernel flashing apps from Play store . So download and install them on your Phone. Detailed guide
In a nut shell, for safety reasons Mobile odin cannot be used to Flash a pit or EFS file, but all others are easily done from your phone without the need to use your PC. Hence CWM can be flashed with a Kernel meant for your phone and from here you can update to ICS or Jelly Bean without a PC or USB cable.
To make it simple
1) Copy File to your SD card (Rom, kernel , or flash files in .tar format)
2) Run Mobile Odin
3) Select Rom/kernel/Modem under Open file , it will automatically sort out the files in the ROM
4) Now you can tick EverRoot, Inject Superuser, if you wish or just flash without them
5) Flash Firmware
That's it, Odin will do everything and you will boot up in NEW firmware or Kernel or Modem​Flashing Modem's​
Download Stock or ICS or Jelly Bean or Nexus modems from Here
The procedure for Flashing Modems is the same as flashing kernels
Select the modem you wish to test or install as "PDA" in Odin3 and press "START" do not tick anything else or disconnect phone until flashing process is completed
Looking for a ROM? For Stock & Custom ROM or any software Downloads Go here | here or follow this [GUIDE] Unsure which i9000 ROM to choose? or look into the below database to chose what is best for you
Custom ROM's Comparison Database​
Mirror
Upgrading (from Eclair or Froyo) or downgrading (from ICS, JBean or KK) to Gingerbread (Stock ROM)​Included a kernel for Root and CWM (ClockWorkMod), needed for upgrading to ICS, Jelly Bean or Kit kat ROM's
This is a LIFE Saver ROM for your i9000, Flash this whenever you have a problem with your Phone or just to downgrade from any Custom ROM when you want to switch to another.
General advice prior to Flashing any phone
Its always best to do a "clean" install. meaning you should remove any old scripts, data, cache, junk before flashing a new ROM, this is like taking a bath before using new clothes. For some models it is a must do, for others it may not be a major problem or can be resolved by flashing the dbdata.rfs to clear out the remaining junk that you failed to remove before flashing . But if you had "lagfix" and did not undo it, it can cause internal SD card unavailable situation, which can be difficult to resolve.
Hence before flashing its advisable to
a) undo lagfix IF you had any.
b) Do a factory reset by settings>Privacy> factory reset ( erase SD Card - optional , as formatting SD card could be too) If you format SD card, save your Pictures and Music etc to PC first.
c) And even going into recovery to wipe everything is also good.
d) Removing SIM Card and External SD card ( makes it easier for phone to boot up initially after flashing a new ROM)
Doing this will give you a "CLEAN" install or fresh start for your phone,
IF you want to have it "AS IS" install, with all the stuff (with junk) in the SD card, you can do so too ( without formatting SD card) .
Video guide for first time ODin3 users "How to use Odin"
Downloads needed for undermentioned process
Use Odin3 Version 1.7 to 1.83 ( meant for Galaxy S1 series (attached below)
Attached below 3 i9000 PIT files ( use 512 only for re-partition ) or 512 PIT
i9000 JVU ROM with i9000 JVU CF ROOT Kernel download and unzip
FIRST ensure your phone (i9000) has more than 80% battery charge before attempting to Flash.
Procedure:
1. Fire up Odin3 on your PC and ensure KIES is not running on your PC by killing (Kies.exe , KiesTrayAgent.exe, and KiesPDLR.exe) using Task Manager
2. Put the phone to the Download Mode by pressing (VolumeDown+Home+Power) buttons and connect the phone to your PC (your phone should be recognized)
3. Select PDA > CODE_I9000XXJVU_CL851880_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
4. Select PHONE > MODEM_I9000XXJVU_REV_00_CL1092175.tar.md5
5. Select CSC > GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVU.tar.md5
6. Select PIT > 512 PIT (If 'Re-Partition' is not checked under 'Option', check it)
7. Press the Start button Do not press anything else or interrupt it, wait for flashing process to complete and phone will reboot
After which you repeat steps one and two (to flash the kernel for root and CWM recovery)
3. now select PDA > CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVU_2.3.6-v4.3-CWM3RFS
4. press Start Button. Do not press anything else or interrupt it, wait for flashing process to complete and phone will reboot
That's it, now you have a perfect Phone, rooted and having CWM recovery, ideal starting point for upgrading to ICS and after that to Jelly Bean custom ROM's
Any problems you may have after doing this, just look here for the solution to that particular problem.
As explained earlier (about clean flashing) if your phone reboots into recovery with some errors appearing in red after flashing the JVU ROM
it may be resolved by flashing dbdata.rfs (attached below) as PDA in Odin3 to remove the junk data files.Using Heimdall to flash
You can do the same process using heimdall instead of Odin3 too, to use heimdall one click you can download i9000 Rescue kit and flash. or use [GUIDE] Flashing with Heimdall
or using Heimdall on a linux machine ​
Upgrading to ICS​
First and foremost, the moment you want to Flash, the rule of the thump is you should have a EFS folder backed-up somewhere else ( external SD card or PC or cloud) How, Look here. And your Battery must have more than 50% charge
Second you should do a Nandroid Backup of your Gingerbread ROM, using the CWM recovery, this will help you solve problems, IF any thing goes wrong in the future.
Every developer has instructions as to how you should flash that ROM, in the thread you are downloading their ROM's, so you only need to follow it to acheive your goal
Download:-
you can choose the ICS ROM here or search XDA and use the guide in the developers thread of that ROM
Basic CWM Flashing Procedure​
No need to read if you know how to use CWM flashing procedure​
From here on you won't be using Odin3 to flash anymore, you will use the CWM Recovery by using the 3 combo keys to enter recovery or you can use apps from Google Play like Mobile Odin, Flash Gordon or Flashify to Flash direct from your SD cards, so First you need to download the ROM of your choosing into your SD card ( Internal or External) together with gapps for it.
1) After flashing recovery with Odin, You can enter " Recovery Mode" by press VolumeupKey+PowerKey+HomeKey. You do this every-time you want to switch to a JellyBean or iCS ROM or to utilize the many features this recovery has, like Backup/restore/fix permissions and mostly to do the full wipes (NEEDED to be done every time you want to SWITCH ROMS) etc
2) Once in CWM Recovery you do the Full wipes (use your volume keys to move up or down in the recovery menu to select and the power key to execute that command).
The undermentioned wipes need to be done and will constitute a FULL Wipe of your Phone but your SD card will not be fully formatted as such your Images and other non system files will remain as is.
a) Wipe data / Factory reset
b) Wipe cache
c) Enter advanced and wipe dalvic Cache
Once the full wipes are done,
3) You now choose the ROM you placed in your SD card by selecting "Install zip from sdcard"
which will lead you to "choose zip from sdcard", which will take you to all the folders you have on your SD Card..scroll down to where you placed the downloaded files and select it
Once selected the ROM will be Flashed on to your phone, so wait till it says "install completed"
Note:- Some ICS ROM's may need to be flashed twice as it will end-up in bootloop in the first flash
some need to be wiped again after flashing ICS, as certain apps may not work.*
so repeat the ROM flashing one more time
Also if you intent to upgrade to JellyBean after this, you don't have to flash Gapps here , so you can skip the next step and just "Reboot System" after this
Now you do the same selection process again (Step 3) to select the Gapps file and wait till it says "Install completed"
4) That's it, Now select "Reboot system Now"
undermentioned is an example that you can use​From Pawitp [4.0.4][IMM76I] CyanogenMod 9 for Samsung Galaxy S
Downloads
CM 9.1 Stable : http://get.cm/get/jenkins/7080/cm-9.1.0-galaxysmtd.zip
Google Apps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip or select http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
Installation
- First time flashing ICS to your Galaxy S (or coming from another ROM)?
Root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
WIPE again or Calendar Sync will not work.
- Upgrading from CM7?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from another CM9 (or teamhacksung) Build?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
Note: The upgrade process from CM7 to ICS is automatic, but downgrading from ICS to CM7 (or restoring Nandroid) requires flashing twice. Once from ICS and again from CM7's recovery.
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Now the ROM has been installed on your phone, so let it boot up and you can repeat this procedure to switch again and again till you have the best ROM of your choosing.
In the event that it fails to boot-up because you placed a wrong ROM that caused a boot loop or due to any other problem, just look in My Android Solutions about that particular problem. IF you cannot enter Recovery mode to flash another ROM.
Similarly You can also use Odin3 to Flash a Gingerbread ROM in Download mode and use your backup to return your phone to its original state.
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Upgrading to Jelly Bean​
First and foremost, the moment you want to Flash, the rule of the thump is you should have a EFS folder backed-up somewhere else ( external SD card or PC or cloud) How, Look here. And your Battery must have more than 50% charge
Second you should do a Nandroid Backup of your ICS ROM, using the CWM recovery, this will help you solve problems, IF any thing goes wrong in the future and you want to return to ICS.
Now make your choice as to which Jelly Bean ROM you wish to use and download that ROM and Gapps (both in .zip format) to your Internal SD card. you can chose Stable ROMs like this or some others. And Flashing them would be just the same as you did for ICS upgrade using CWM
Download:-
you can choose the Jelly Bean ROM here or search XDA and use the guide in the developers thread of that ROM
Basic CWM Flashing Procedure​
No need to read if you know how to use CWM flashing procedure​
From here on you will use the CWM Recovery by using the 3 combo keys to enter recovery or you can use apps from Google Play like Mobile Odin, Flash Gordon or Flashify to Flash direct from your SD cards, so First you need to download the ROM of your choosing into your SD card ( Internal or External) together with gapps for it.
1) Coming from ICS, You can enter " CWM Recovery Mode" by press VolumeupKey+PowerKey+HomeKey. You do this every-time you want to switch to a JellyBean or iCS ROM or to utilize the many features this recovery has, like Backup/restore/fix permissions and mostly to do the full wipes (NEEDED to be done every time you want to SWITCH ROMS) etc
2) Once in CWM Recovery you do the Full wipes (use your volume keys to move up or down in the recovery menu to select and the power key to execute that command).
The undermentioned wipes need to be done and will constitute a FULL Wipe of your Phone but your SD card will not be fully formatted as such your Images and other non system files will remain as is.
a) Wipe data / Factory reset
b) Wipe cache
c) Enter advanced and wipe dalvic Cache
Once the full wipes are done,
3) You now choose the ROM you placed in your SD card by selecting "Install zip from sdcard"
which will lead you to "choose zip from sdcard", which will take you to all the folders you have on your SD Card..scroll down to where you placed the downloaded files and select it
Once selected the ROM will be Flashed on to your phone, so wait till it says "install completed" Now you do the same selection process again (Step 3) to select the Gapps file and wait till it says "Install completed"
4) That's it, Now select "Reboot system Now"
undermentioned is an example that you can use​From Pawitp [4.2.2] CyanogenMod 10.1 for Samsung Galaxy S
Downloads
Latest build: http://get.cm/get/jenkins/32365/cm-10.1.0-galaxysmtd.zip
Google Apps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
Installation
- First time flashing CM10.1 to your Galaxy S (or coming from another ROM)?
Root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from CM7/CM9?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from another CM10/CM10.1 Build?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
Note: The partition layout of CM10.1 is identical to that of CM10 and thus you may use CWM to backup/restore.
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Now the ROM has been installed on your phone, so let it boot up and you can repeat this procedure to switch again and again till you have the best ROM of your choosing.
In the event that it fails to boot-up because you placed a wrong ROM that caused a boot loop, or your lost your IMEI or network or due to any other problem, just look in My Android Solutions about that particular problem. IF you cannot enter Recovery mode to flash another ROM.
Similarly You can also use Odin3 to Flash a Gingerbread ROM in Download mode and use your backup to return your phone to its original state.
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Upgrading to Kit Kat​
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Unbricking the i9000
Upgrading to Kit Kat​
First and foremost, the moment you want to Flash, the rule of the thump is you should have a EFS folder backed-up somewhere else ( external SD card or PC or cloud) How, Look here. And your Battery must have more than 50% charge check battery as mentioned on top using your dialer
Second you should do a Nandroid Backup of your Jelly Bean ROM, using the CWM recovery, this will help you solve problems, IF any thing goes wrong in the future and you want to return to Jelly Bean.
Now make your choice as to which Kit Kat ROM you wish to use and download that ROM and Gapps (both in .zip format) to your Internal SD card.
Downloads:-
ROM's:-
1) Omni ROM 4.4 Kit Kat
2) Mackay ROM 4.4
3) Unofficial CM 11
4) CyanAOSP KK4.4 v1.0.0 For gaming...stable
5) C-RoM -4.4- -ALPHA-2
Kit Kat ROM's are still in ALPHA stage as such will have unresolved problems and bugs.
Look here for Discussions/reviews and FAQ about Kit Kat as well as other i9000 Kit Kat ROM's​
Kitkat 4.4 Kernels
Semaphore 3.4.0
Mackay kernel 0.603
Cyancore 3.5.0
Stock CM11 kernel + Linaro 4.8 and Mackay TWRP
undermentioned is an example that you can use
From Pawitp Unofficial CM 11 CyanogenMod 11 for Samsung Galaxy S
Downloads
Latest build: http://d-h.st/users/pawitp?fld_id=28174
Google Apps: http://d-h.st/users/dhacker29?fld_id=27426
Installation
- First time flashing CM11 to your Galaxy S (or coming from another ROM)?
Root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from CM7/CM9?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from CM10/10.1?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
You will finally see a "set_metadata_recursive" status 7 error. That is normal.
Reboot back into recovery (the reboot is required)
Install the ROM again from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally restore /data from Nandroid Backup (the update will wipe your /data)
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from CM10.2?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from another build of CM11?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Warning: You may get set_metadata_recursive related-errors during install if you're using a custom kernel without SELinux support. In that case, revert to the stock kernel before continuing or follow the instruction for upgrading from CM10.1.
Note: The partition layout of CM11 is the same as CM10.2.
Unbricking the i9000​​
​If you are unable to enter download or recovery mode use this guide or this tool or i9000 Easy Reboot Recovery using ADB to get recovery mode​If you have USB connection problems use this guide ​Unbricking the i9000 can be easily achieved by flashing any of these Rescue kits
Rescue Packages
i9000 Rescue EzBase Rescue and Recovery by nitr8 Full Graphical HOW To and Tutorial download
i9000 Rescue EzBase Rescue with CF Root & semaphore root by nitr8 & chainfire, repacked by slaphead20
i9000 Rescue Rescue Kit for i9000 using heimdall packed by ldq
i9000 Rescue GB Flash Kit packed by psyqiq
i9000 Rescue Darky's ROM Resurrection edition, Guide , Mirror download or here
or any of these ROM's
Upgrade or Downgrade i9000 Stock ROM's (Firmware)
i9000 upgrade or downgrade without changing ROM Ezboot
i9000 Upgrade or Downgrade to GingerBread 2.3.6 ROM JVU + Root with a 512 Pit File (repartition Ticked) Ideal base for upgrading to ICS and J.Bean
i9000 [Deodexed Firmware] Stock XXJVU, Flashed using CWM , zip-aligned and root
i9000 [Deodexed Firmware] Stock XXJVU Flashed using Odin3
i9000 Downgrade to GingerBread 2.3.5 JVT
i9000 Downgrade to Froyo 2.2 JPU
i9000 Downgrade to Eclair 2.1 JM1 Initial Stock ROM, without Combo key functions, use KIES or ADB or JIG for upgrades, Included flash-able FIX for Combo Keys. Eclair XWJM2 - Eclair XWJM3​But it may not work on some phones, so we need to flash various other files to solve them (undermentioned files are for JVU ROM)
B+ SBL (primary and secondary Bootloaders is meant for restoring Recovery and download combo buttons as well as boot loader problems, should be flashed as " PDA " with update Phone Boot Loader ticked in Odin3
Param is used for restoring Boot animation, stuck problems, flashed as PDA using Obin3
Cache is for clearing cache flashed as PDA using Odin3
dbdata.rfsis for clearing data flashed as PDA using Odin3
other files that can be used
i9000 2e Recovery
i9000 CWM​
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​

i9000 Android Firmware (Stock) ​
Here | Here | Torrents Here | Deodexed Firmware Herei9000 Custom ROM's ​Here
​
i9000 Kit Kat ROM's
​What you might want to know and should know about Kit Kat 4.4
4.4 Kit Kat: Everything You Need to Know & Here or Developers website
​Current Developement
​ [FAQ][Discussion][Reviews] Kit Kat 4.4 / CM 11 for Galaxy S & S Plus [i9000][i9001]​
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​

I have been looking after the pit file for so long.
Nice guide! Thanks

Amazing guide, @xsenman
Brilliant, as always! Highest compliments

Noob friendly guide...thanks for helping a noob at galaxy s1 family(me)
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app

helpfull

Boot menu formatted
Dear,:crying:
please please please help me dude...am in a big tension..
my phone is galaxy s GT-i9000 and the os was cyanogen 9...
but before some day it become stuck and when i put it for reboot it shows only loading screen and nothing else ...i tried many things like removing battery ext.sd and all but no hope ..
so at last i entered into CWM and mistakenly formatted the boot :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:....but after that i cannot able enter into even CWM.....
but i can get into download mode and nothing else ...
please dude help me what i can do ?? ...and what i want to do..??
and also i didn't made any backup of my contact,message,photos,videos etc....
shall i loss all the things???:crying:
please help me
thanks in advance

johnk kennedy said:
but i can get into download mode and nothing else ...
please dude help me what i can do ?? ...and what i want to do..??
and also i didn't made any backup of my contact,message,photos,videos etc....
shall i loss all the things???:crying:
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Don't panic, you are still in solid ground and can recover from this, but you may have to lose your contacts, data etc as flashing a new gingerbread ROM, would be the obvious solution. But your photos and videos would still be there, as long as you have NOT formatted the SD card too. On the other hand IF you had google gmail account, it would have backed up your contacts detail, when the sync was ON.
Actually, this thread would have solved your problem already, either you flash the gingerbread upgrade or downgrade JVU ROM as guided or you flash the rescue kit ( which is also the same) in the unbricking section. , This ROM has the bootloader in it so you would not have an issue about it.
Note:- it is possible to use ADB to recover the data and contacts, if you have recovery mode (which you indicate is not having) its also possible to use ADB to boot into recovery, only possible when your have debugging ticked in your device.
SO take a moment to think things overs as to what you want to do, so flash the gingerbread ( sure to recover) or try to recover the data? ( no guarantees though.)
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​

Amazing guide

ok dude.first of all thanks for giving me such a confidence:highfive::good: .......
Then if i will not loose images and videos and all.....and in case of contact there is a possibility of sync...
then i think its better to do it ...
so please can you explain me what are the steps that i should do ....
please describe me step by step please .......
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"""""SO take a moment to think things overs as to what you want to do, so flash the gingerbread ( sure to recover) or try to recover the data? ( no guarantees though."""""
I mean please tell which will be the best ROM for my device ...I really loved the previous (Cyanogen 9) ROM...
so please refer me a best ROM,,,

johnk kennedy said:
I mean please tell which will be the best ROM for my device ...I really loved the previous (Cyanogen 9) ROM...so please refer me a best ROM,,,
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First and foremost, you need to flash the gingerbread ROM to solve your problem and get your phone booting, only after that you should look at CM, 9, 10 or 11. BTW there is no such thing as best ROM, that why you need to read the guide on "unsure which ROM yo chose" to get abetter idea about ROM's
Everything you need to do , has been explained step by step, in the 1st post of this thread, so READ, read and read again , once you understand it all, proceed to do it, step by step
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​

ok dude ...got it but.....can you please give me link to download XXJW4 to install it using odin...
as you said i red all the giud and got one link...but its from the site "hotfile" but it is banned now ...i cannot able download the file ...please give me another link if you can ..

johnk kennedy said:
ok dude ...got it but.....can you please give me link to download XXJW4 to install it using odin...
as you said i red all the giud and got one link...but its from the site "hotfile" but it is banned now ...i cannot able download the file ...please give me another link if you can ..
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For all downloads, look in MY Android Collections, link below, you can download from here
chose according to region or use JW9 withthe modem for your country, would work just fine.
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​

johnk kennedy said:
.....can you please give me link to download XXJW4 to install it using odin......please give me another link if you can ..
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You can download it from sammobile.com under firmware, just sign up
sent from N7100 & CM10.2 & Devil2 kernel v2.1.2

great work

I cannot Flash any roms on my SGS.
GUYS, HELP!
I cannot flash any roms on my SGS, I tried flashing a rom using CWM but the installation is always aborted. I've done this several time but the same thing just happens. I also tried using Odin but, Odin cannot read my Phone.
I'm currently on GAMERZ rom and I want to flash 4.4 Kitkat. Now, I don't have any idea on how will I flash any roms on my device.
PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS! THANKS!

mriamniks said:
GUYS, HELP!
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How do you expect anyone to read this??, change your font size, so that we can read and help you.
After reading what you had to say, the details are all in the first post, you only need to read, read and read again, as all the remedies are mentioned in the 1st post of this thread.
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​

how to root Build number DDJVB Gingerbread 2.3.6

Firoz24 said:
how to root Build number DDJVB Gingerbread 2.3.6
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you can use framaroot app for root only , or semaphore gingerbread kernel for root & CWM
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​

[Q][rom] 4.4 kitkat for GT-n7000 demo phone

Hey i have trouble shooting issues in installing a rom for my device it says "signature not valid"
M new to this kind of stuffs so can somebody suggest me how can i have kiktkat on my device
Thanks in advance
My device is gt n 7000 and i have uploaded a snapshot of my device too

Franky.sac said:
Hey i have trouble shooting issues in installing a rom for my device it says "signature not valid"
M new to this kind of stuffs so can somebody suggest me how can i have kiktkat on my device
Thanks in advance
My device is gt n 7000 and i have uploaded a snapshot of my device too
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You need to find a stock-compatible custom recovery. Search through your device-specific forums and read all the FAQs.

Franky.sac said:
Hey i have trouble shooting issues in installing a rom for my device it says "signature not valid"
M new to this kind of stuffs so can somebody suggest me how can i have kiktkat on my device
Thanks in advance
My device is gt n 7000 and i have uploaded a snapshot of my device too
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1. Download Philz Kernel for 4.1.2 (any recent version) and copy it to your external sd card (don't extract the file, leave it in .zip format)
2. Download Raw Kernel r3p2 test kernel and copy it to to your phone (external or internal memory) (don't extract the file, leave it in .zip format)
3. Download OmniROM, Gapps and SuperSU
4. Boot into recovery (hold down volume up + home button + power button when the phone is off, let go when you're in recovery)
5. Flash Philz kernel and reboot
6. Boot into recovery again and this time flash Raw Kernel, then reboot
7. Reboot into recovery again
8. Wipe /system, /data and cache
9. Flash OmniROM, gapps, SuperSU
10. Reboot

XxPixX said:
1. Download Philz Kernel for 4.1.2 (any recent version) and copy it to your external sd card (don't extract the file, leave it in .zip format)
2. Download Raw Kernel r3p2 test kernel and copy it to to your phone (external or internal memory) (don't extract the file, leave it in .zip format)
3. Download OmniROM, Gapps and SuperSU
4. Boot into recovery (hold down volume up + home button + power button when the phone is off, let go when you're in recovery)
5. Flash Philz kernel and reboot
6. Boot into recovery again and this time flash Raw Kernel, then reboot
7. Reboot into recovery again
8. Wipe /system, /data and cache
9. Flash OmniROM, gapps, SuperSU
10. Reboot
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Thanks XxPixX, I installed
philz_touch_6.48.4-n7000
raw_kernel_r6_j43
pa_gapps-stock-4.4.4-20140708-signed_2
omni-4.4.4-20140709-n7000-NIGHTLY
however my device has unrooted. how can i get my root back ?

Elvisnazareth said:
Thanks XxPixX, I installed
philz_touch_6.48.4-n7000
raw_kernel_r6_j43
pa_gapps-stock-4.4.4-20140708-signed_2
omni-4.4.4-20140709-n7000-NIGHTLY
however my device has unrooted. how can i get my root back ?
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I made a guide for KitKat on our device here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780703
You'll find the answer in the bugs/issues part

[Guide][Steps][KITKAT] Installing cyanogenmod 11 M7 on Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100)

Well, I know there are lot of helpful guides out there on how to install cyanogenmod but not everybody gets what he's looking for. I recently searched a lot of sites, forums, and lot of xda posts for installing cyanogenmod 11 M7. And i finally found few posts that helped me.
With these posts one can get an idea about how to flash a kernel, how to back up the data, and how to flash a custom ROM on a S2. Pretty helpful...isn't it? All thanks to these guys - @avirk , @-Grift- @banjara @Vivek_Neel @Phil3759 .
The steps might fit correct for some.. where there might be some variations for others. I myself didn't find some steps from the guide i followed while backing up my data. But still.. i went for it. And it was good enuf.
So here are the steps that i followed... n i think which might help some one like me out there.
First of all. as they say.. If anything goes wrong. I'm not responsible. If everything goes right.. well..Thank you then.
1) Downloads required
- << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >>
- CWM 6.0.4.7 (Compiled From CM11 KK 4.4.2 Source) (LATEST) recovery
- cm-11-20140609-SNAPSHOT-M7-i9100.zip
- Gapps
2) Copy << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >> into external storage.
3) Boot into stock recovery (volume up+home+power)
4) Select "apply update from external storage".
5) Now select the << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >> file you copied in previous step
--- Rooted! ---
6) Reboot into recovery select option “Backup and Restore”
7) Select the option “Advance Backup and Restore”
8) Select the “Custom Backup Job”. There you have tick the “Preload” folder
9) scroll down and “Start custom Backup job” And then it will ask where you want to store the backup on you “Internal/External Storage”
10) After selecting the storage path it will start the backup process. When it finished you are ready to install the new ROM.
- One thing to be noted. I did not find the ‘Advanced backup and restore’ option while I was doing it. So I just took the normal back up. For a complete guide on backup refer to THIS POST
11) Boot into recovery (Do not boot into OS)
12) Select "apply update from external storage".
13) Now select the 6.0.4.7 (Compiled From CM11 KK 4.4.2 Source) (LATEST) recovery file that was copied on your external storage
14) CWM 6.0.4.7 now installed.
15) Boot into recovery (Do not boot into OS)
16) Wipe data/factory reset
17) Wipe cache
18) Wipe dalvik cache from advanced menu.
19) Select "apply update from external storage".
20) cm-11-20140609-SNAPSHOT-M7-i9100.zip
21) It will get installed.
22) Go back to recovery and Select "apply update from external storage".
23) Select the Gapps .zip file.
24) Reboot to OS.
And you're done!

Where are /format system and /format preload??? If you are on 4.1.2 stock you need to do a full wipe.
Flash latest philz kernel in stock recovery, then reboot into recovery again(hold 3 buttons) and flash latest Philz CWM Touch recovery(6.0.4.8!). Then do a full wipe and flash a custom rom and gapps.
Послато са GT-I9100 уз помоћ Тапатока

Zile995 said:
Where are /format system and /format preload??? If you are on 4.1.2 stock you need to do a full wipe.
Flash latest philz kernel in stock recovery, then reboot into recovery again(hold 3 buttons) and flash latest Philz CWM Touch recovery(6.0.4.8!). Then do a full wipe and flash a custom rom and gapps.
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Well.. i did factory, cache and dalvik.. :\ and till now everything's fine..
But you might be correct. I used the guide that has steps for backup and all...

SubraiSambary said:
But you might be correct. I used the guide that has steps for backup and all...
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Please use the rom nuke script it is better. It will clean your phone and prepare for new rom. Then everyting will work fine.
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Zile995 said:
Please use the rom nuke script it is better. It will clean your phone and prepare for new rom. Then everyting will work fine.
Послато са GT-I9100 уз помоћ Тапатока
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That sounds nice.. can you provide the link?

nice guide @SubraiSambary , keep up the good work

shriom_manerker said:
nice guide @SubraiSambary , keep up the good work
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Thanks buddy

SubraiSambary said:
Well.. i did factory, cache and dalvik.. :\ and till now everything's fine..
But you might be correct. I used the guide that has steps for backup and all...
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I Agree with Zile.
I installed Cyano with similar steps and I finished with an useless phone with system partition full.
format system and preload are mandatory moving from stock to cyano in my opinion.

FandangoL said:
I Agree with Zile.
I installed Cyano with similar steps and I finished with an useless phone with system partition full.
format system and preload are mandatory moving from stock to cyano in my opinion.
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What happened with me was.. i didn't find the preload thing while making my backup.
So i missed some steps from the guide which i followed. I'll be trying it again when cm11 m8 will be out.
May be that time i can find the preload section.

SubraiSambary said:
Well, I know there are lot of helpful guides out there on how to install cyanogenmod but not everybody gets what he's looking for. I recently searched a lot of sites, forums, and lot of xda posts for installing cyanogenmod 11 M7. And i finally found few posts that helped me.
With these posts one can get an idea about how to flash a kernel, how to back up the data, and how to flash a custom ROM on a S2. Pretty helpful...isn't it? All thanks to these guys - @avirk , @-Grift- @banjara @Vivek_Neel @Phil3759 .
The steps might fit correct for some.. where there might be some variations for others. I myself didn't find some steps from the guide i followed while backing up my data. But still.. i went for it. And it was good enuf.
So here are the steps that i followed... n i think which might help some one like me out there.
First of all. as they say.. If anything goes wrong. I'm not responsible. If everything goes right.. well..Thank you then.
1) Downloads required
- << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >>
- CWM 6.0.4.7 (Compiled From CM11 KK 4.4.2 Source) (LATEST) recovery
- cm-11-20140609-SNAPSHOT-M7-i9100.zip
- Gapps
2) Copy << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >> into external storage.
3) Boot into stock recovery (volume up+home+power)
4) Select "apply update from external storage".
5) Now select the << 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >> file you copied in previous step
--- Rooted! ---
6) Reboot into recovery select option “Backup and Restore”
7) Select the option “Advance Backup and Restore”
8) Select the “Custom Backup Job”. There you have tick the “Preload” folder
9) scroll down and “Start custom Backup job” And then it will ask where you want to store the backup on you “Internal/External Storage”
10) After selecting the storage path it will start the backup process. When it finished you are ready to install the new ROM.
- One thing to be noted. I did not find the ‘Advanced backup and restore’ option while I was doing it. So I just took the normal back up. For a complete guide on backup refer to THIS POST
11) Boot into recovery (Do not boot into OS)
12) Select "apply update from external storage".
13) Now select the 6.0.4.7 (Compiled From CM11 KK 4.4.2 Source) (LATEST) recovery file that was copied on your external storage
14) CWM 6.0.4.7 now installed.
15) Boot into recovery (Do not boot into OS)
16) Wipe data/factory reset
17) Wipe cache
18) Wipe dalvik cache from advanced menu.
19) Select "apply update from external storage".
20) cm-11-20140609-SNAPSHOT-M7-i9100.zip
21) It will get installed.
22) Go back to recovery and Select "apply update from external storage".
23) Select the Gapps .zip file.
24) Reboot to OS.
And you're done!
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Where's the GApps.zip file? There's no link provided.

ranzzit said:
Where's the GApps.zip file? There's no link provided.
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I left the choice to the readers.
Anyways... You can find gapps in the following threads :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...wip-cyanogenmod-11-unnofficial-build-t2523604
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/standard-minimal-gapps-t2012857
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530929
And you might find some links on google search too.
Just be sure you download the gapps for Kitkat 4.4.x. This will avoid problems
Go ahead and take your pick

SubraiSambary said:
I left the choice to the readers.
Anyways... You can find gapps in the following threads :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...wip-cyanogenmod-11-unnofficial-build-t2523604
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/standard-minimal-gapps-t2012857
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530929
And you might find some links on google search too.
Just be sure you download the gapps for Kitkat 4.4.x. This will avoid problems
Go ahead and take your pick
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Thanks a ton mate You rock. Much appreciated.

ranzzit said:
Thanks a ton mate You rock. Much appreciated.
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hehe. You're welcome buddy!

SubraiSambary said:
I left the choice to the readers.
Anyways... You can find gapps in the following threads :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...wip-cyanogenmod-11-unnofficial-build-t2523604
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/standard-minimal-gapps-t2012857
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530929
And you might find some links on google search too.
Just be sure you download the gapps for Kitkat 4.4.x. This will avoid problems
Go ahead and take your pick
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You can link your above post for the link to the GApps section in the OP, then you'll not get other questions as to the link for GApps.... Also, as said by @Zile995, it is better if you include formatting system and preload too in your guide as not doing so may cause issues and doing so is the best way to full wipe your system for fresh flashing without issues...
And yes...Great work.... :good:

hi
i did every step of your procedures (more times) and the result is the same!!
when the phone starts all the google processes crash and it is impossible to do anything...
If I install the Cyano 10.1 everything is fine...
What can I do????

Any tried this on SHW-M250K model? Is it even compatible?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can I boot into system after installing 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 and later install new rom?

Would any of you guys be able to help me (a rookie when it comes to this) with these Q's in my thread about CyanogenMod?
This thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/stock-rom-to-cyanogenmod-import-sms-t2903491
Btw, isn't it easiest to acquire CyanogenMod by using the CyanogenMod Installler for the i9100?
http://beta.download.cyanogenmod.org/install

Bizius said:
hi
i did every step of your procedures (more times) and the result is the same!!
when the phone starts all the google processes crash and it is impossible to do anything...
If I install the Cyano 10.1 everything is fine...
What can I do????
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Never had this problem bud. I installed M9 in the same way but google process failures were never encountered.
I'm afraid i might not be of any use here but would suggest one thing that stick to 10.1 till u find an answer to this.
And regarding your problem..... These guys( @avirk , @banjara , @-Grift- , @Vivek_Neel , @Phil3759 ) might be able to help you out. They helped me too.

bums85 said:
Can I boot into system after installing 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 and later install new rom?
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I guess it should be ok to boot into the system because you'd be installing the recovery and if the recovery is compatible with the ROM and won't give any problem then you can. But still.. always take a second opinion before you try because... even I'm a learner.

[Q&A] FIX reboots on miui v6 by sushas

Q&A for FIX reboots on miui v6 by sushas
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for FIX reboots on miui v6 by sushas. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

Confused on 3rd steps
we need to follow following procedure:-
1) boot on cwm recovery.
2)factory wipe/reset.
3)then goto mount option.
3)then mount system and firmware and format the system.
4)then unmount system.
6)Then flash miuiv6 ROM by suhas.reboot
7)then option came rom will flash stock recovery when boot disable it.
It will boot surely
If ROM boots then flash gapps I used Paco version
I am having confusion on 3rd step as you said we have to mount system and firmware.... but you said format system only... do we need to format firmware ??
kindly reply fast..

mrituanjay said:
we need to follow following procedure:-
1) boot on cwm recovery.
2)factory wipe/reset.
3)then goto mount option.
3)then mount system and firmware and format the system.
4)then unmount system.
6)Then flash miuiv6 ROM by suhas.reboot
7)then option came rom will flash stock recovery when boot disable it.
It will boot surely
If ROM boots then flash gapps I used Paco version
I am having confusion on 3rd step as you said we have to mount system and firmware.... but you said format system only... do we need to format firmware ??
kindly reply fast..
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No bro no we just need to format system only.because zip contain firmware patched that why we need to mount firmware

Can You please upload a video tutorial of the flashing rom
Please if possible upload the video tutorial so that users are able to install it without any problem..
It will be easy for other to do .
Hope u soon come with video
---------- Post added at 10:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:46 AM ----------
I flashed and gt working MIUI
we need to follow following procedure:-
1) boot on cwm recovery.
2)factory wipe/reset./delvic cache
3)then goto mount and storage option.
4)then mount "everything which come under mount and storage" and format the system.
5)Then flash miuiv6 ROM by suhas.reboot
6)then option came rom will flash stock recovery when boot disable it.
It will boot surely
If ROM boots then flash gapps I used Paco version

MIUI 6
oh brother i see that rom is looking awesome...but please its rebooting frequently please fix this....

restarting problem
Bro i tested as per you told completely but still prob is there restarting kindly tell us once again step by step details to follow later if possible make vedio of installing

Seriously Bro, This aint happening.
Hi Spend whole day doing different steps and all.
from kernel flashing to rom....this MIUI aint working ..
-Sheldon

Finally Working Flawlessly!!
Guys after trying whole night and morng i came up with this procedure and yup its working
Working procedure :-
1. Reboot to cwm recovery.
2. Wipe cache/Data/Dalvik cache.
3.Then mount system and firmware.
4.Format the system.
5.Mount everything except system and sdcard1.
6.Format system.
7.Then flash miuiv6 ROM by suhas.
8.Reboot and Enjoy Miui v6
You can thank me if this helped

Tarry! said:
Guys after trying whole night and morng i came up with this procedure and yup its working
Working procedure :-
1. Reboot to cwm recovery.
2. Wipe cache/Data/Dalvik cache.
3.Then mount system and firmware.
4.Format the system.
5.Mount everything except system and sdcard1.
6.Format system.
7.Then flash miuiv6 ROM by suhas.
8.Reboot and Enjoy Miui v6
You can thank me if this helped
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It didnt work for me bro :X

This Method Works PERFECTELY...
THANX VERY MUCH >>>

It worked!!!

Use cwm recovery
Use CWM recovery
pkprasanna said:
This Method Works PERFECTELY...
THANX VERY MUCH >>>
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screenshots / video please ?
i ' m a noob and this is my first reply , please provide detailed instructions

please be a bit more specific . how should the mount storage screen look like ? please explain in detail

still facing random reboot issues on my yureka . no mistakes done , 100 %

Reboot issue in MIUI for yureka
I did the same process as you have mentioned , Mobile has still reboot issue remain. Please let me know any final fix on this.
mrituanjay said:
we need to follow following procedure:-
1) boot on cwm recovery.
2)factory wipe/reset.
3)then goto mount option.
3)then mount system and firmware and format the system.
4)then unmount system.
6)Then flash miuiv6 ROM by suhas.reboot
7)then option came rom will flash stock recovery when boot disable it.
It will boot surely
If ROM boots then flash gapps I used Paco version
I am having confusion on 3rd step as you said we have to mount system and firmware.... but you said format system only... do we need to format firmware ??
kindly reply fast..
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Works On Updated 64 Bit Cm 12.1 ?
it didnt work when i tried before when i was on kitkat cm11 . now i see some new methods and i wanna try but Iam on cm12.1 custom . can i try this on my yureka ?

techfreak.rawmess said:
it didnt work when i tried before when i was on kitkat cm11 . now i see some new methods and i wanna try but Iam on cm12.1 custom . can i try this on my yureka ?
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NO.
you can not
first off all you need to downgrade you yureka cm12 to cm11 using this Guide.
now you can go to further steps.
for all of you guys
ntinykumar said:
I did the same process as you have mentioned , Mobile has still reboot issue remain. Please let me know any final fix on this.
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techfreak.rawmess said:
still facing random reboot issues on my yureka . no mistakes done , 100 %
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this method is not for latest version . this is for older one so all of you need to download this MIUI.
and flash this one using all these steps. you will get success. and you can update your rom using MIUI inbuilt updater.

there ' s an updated MIUI 5.4.3 version after this . i wanted to try the updated one .
- so u mean instead of using the latest 5.4.3 version , i should try the older 5.3.6 version from the link you have provided ?
- should i downgrade to official kitkat from the cm12.1 64bit I ' m currently on or i can flash it as it is ?
- and whats the exact wiping / mounting process then to install MIUI6 successfully ?

techfreak.rawmess said:
there ' s an updated MIUI 5.4.3 version after this . i wanted to try the updated one .
- so u mean instead of using the latest 5.4.3 version , i should try the older 5.3.6 version from the link you have provided ?
- should i downgrade to official kitkat from the cm12.1 64bit I ' m currently on or i can flash it as it is ?
- and whats the exact wiping / mounting process then to install MIUI6 successfully ?
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first of all.
you need to downgrade you version. u r on cm12.1 right.
so go to that guide which i provide you.
now download MIUI 5.3.6 rom which is older version.
flash MIUI 5.3.6 rom
after first boot and copmplete your setup vizard.
you vill see "updater" app in tools folder.
go to that app
on above left side you will see 3dot press it and there you will see manuall select file or like that option
now navigate to MIUI 5.4.3 rom
not it will boot in to recovery
give it confirm and reboot.
NOW you r in MIUI 5.4.3

[GUIDE] Proper way to upgrade to Lollipop. Fixed repartitioning and TRIM

I'll start from the beginning, as if you had just bought the phone. Custom 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 should also be fine.
0) Update to last official 4.1.2 JB to avoid any oddity with older android versions (such has SuperBrick bug)
1) Root the phone if you didn't already
2) Backup (if needed):
programs with Titanium
messages with SMS Backup & Restore
EFS partition
3) Move all your data and backups to external storage (SdCard, USB OTG, computer)
Repartition (from recovery)
Install a decent recovery (TWRP is also good)
Boot into recovery and flash one of the provided zips. Personally I used the one you can find in the bottom of this post.
Wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data, emmc (Internal Storage) and System
Repartition (from Odin)
Download Odin 1.85 (drivers)
Download 768 MB small preload .pits. I personally use the 6GB version but de gustibus
Download last tar.md5 of PhilZ Touch recovery ¹
Open Odin, put the PIT file in the namesake and the kernel in PDA
Press start and wait.
Boot into recovery and enter make_ext4fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 command in adb shell
4) Download latest TRIM-FPBug kernel by Lanchon for CM12.1 on i9100²
5) Flash CM 12.1 with the same build number
6) Flash the previously downloaded kernel and gapps (avoid anything above mini)
7) (optional) Update to latest baseband
8) (optional) After first boot, force TRIMming

doesn't work results in brick. but recoverable.

Thanks!
Only one question,
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4) Latest TRIM-FPBug kernel by Lanchon for CM12.1 on i9100
- Found Kernel-Lanchon-TRIM-FPBug-20150824-cm-12.1-i9100.zip
5) Flash CM 12.1 With the same build number
- I have not found the same build, will work with cm-12.1-20150831-NIGHTLY-i9100.zip build?
...
Thanks!
Best Regards.

@mirhl, please, can you help me?
Thnks.

slybunda said:
doesn't work results in brick. but recoverable.
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What?
Can you elaborate?
Jubri said:
Thanks!
Only one question,
...
4) Latest TRIM-FPBug kernel by Lanchon for CM12.1 on i9100
- Found Kernel-Lanchon-TRIM-FPBug-20150824-cm-12.1-i9100.zip
5) Flash CM 12.1 With the same build number
- I have not found the same build, will work with cm-12.1-20150831-NIGHTLY-i9100.zip build?
...
Thanks!
Best Regards.
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Oh.. sorry. XDA didn't automatically subscribed me to the thread.
I see the problem.. and well, I don't know the answer.
I guess I overestimated Lanchon capability to keep up with new nightlies.
Couldn't you try regardless?
I mean, if it doesn't work you just need to reflash the original rom zip

Thanks @mirhl, I'll try tomorrow.
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I have a i9100T (i777) motherboard with Lanchon CrossKernel and now I installed CM 12.1 for i9100.
How can I replace the Cyanogen Recovery with the CWM? I also saw a I9100T motherboard but now it show on boot i9100 logo, that CWM should I put ? That for i9100 or I9100T ? Thank you