Ok i finally got my phone working...

[iconicpoker]

Ok I am trying to figure out how to get cm9 running
i think i know why it didnt work last night i did not run gapps
anyway i am back on FF18 with a fresh install.
i am running cwm and i want to get cm9 running WITH
google lol
can someone point me in the right direction
i tried to use the e4gauto to flash to el29
it said it passed
but when it rebooted it just sat there at that samsung galaxy 2
screen . Help Please!

 

[patrao_n]

Use el26 kernel found on xda to flash cm9. No need for the whole from although you can do that too

sent from my BAD A$$ Epic touch

 

[iconicpoker]

ok so i use el26 kernel to flash cm9? im kinda lost
can u be a little more clear
i am restoring it back to ff18 what do i do next

 

[Zhara]

Wait, do you want cm9 or ff18? You are on a Gingerbread rom now, right?

Sent from my SPH-D710

 

[iconicpoker]

i want cm9
i am on ICS right now
i want to use cm9
or even AOKP if i could find an actual
working dowload

 

[iconicpoker]

ok i finally got it back on gingerbread
i am on 2.3.6 android build el29

 

[dante32278]

i want cm9
i am on ICS right now
i want to use cm9
or even AOKP if i could find an actual
working dowload

Make sure you are using the el26 kernel w cmw recovery. Then reboot to recovery or power down and go into recovery. Once in cwm, flash away.....

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[iconicpoker]

lol i think i am getting the OTA update to ICS now from sprint
it is unboxing something
oh well maybe this version will do better than the other version i had
i am trying to get into modding i mod computers for a living this is a whole
new world i would like to learn

 

[srkmagnus]

If you are still trying to install CM9 you will need to use the EL26 with CWM kernel. You will need to restart the phone and hold volume+power to boot into recovery. If you are currently on ICS and install the EL26 kernel it will not boot but will still allow you to get into recovery.

This is the safest method to wipe data while in recovery, which is necessary to install CM9.

 

[VDub2174]

Once you're rooted (unlocked bootloader and have SU access):

1. Use ODIN/Mobile ODIN to flash teh EL26 kernel w/ CWM
2. Boot into recovery
3. Flash CM9
4. Flash gapps

I used Mobile ODIN when flashing the EL26 kernel w/ CWM. Sometimes my phone would reboot on its own. When it did, I would hold volume up + power until I saw the Samsung screen then let go. This should take you to CWM. From there, flash CM9 and gapps then reboot system.

 

[iconicpoker]

Ok guys!
Thankyou! I am using cm9 now and really liking it
only problem i have is i have no navigation program
because the free one from sprint did not install
any recommendations?
I really appreciate all your help

 

[VDub2174]

Ok guys!
Thankyou! I am using cm9 now and really liking it
only problem i have is i have no navigation program
because the free one from sprint did not install
any recommendations?
I really appreciate all your help

I've been using the standard Google Navigation and it works really great for me.

 

[nickackerman]

You flashed the kernel its not booting because you only flashed a kernel with no recovery you must flash the kernel then CWM.

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[GiantJay]

lol i think i am getting the OTA update to ICS now from sprint
it is unboxing something
oh well maybe this version will do better than the other version i had
i am trying to get into modding i mod computers for a living this is a whole
new world i would like to learn

The fh13 is the newest build for our phone you can hook up your phone to a computer and get it through Kies. You are going to want to be on a safe kernel to flash any custom ROM. Hopefully you have read up on the emmc bug.

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[GiantJay]

Ok guys!
Thankyou! I am using cm9 now and really liking it
only problem i have is i have no navigation program
because the free one from sprint did not install
any recommendations?
I really appreciate all your help

Did you get a lock on GPS before turning your phone off and flashing? You should always do that. Qbking77 has a lot of helpful videos on YouTube if you haven't come across his stuff.

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[iconicpoker]

Yes i am using qbking77 alot recently
i am using a safe recovery its agat and
i am now on aops JB rom for epic 4g touch
very smooth and now my nexus 7 and my phone
both are smoking fast with the same version of android
thanx for the help i know i asked noob questions