Tearing my hair out with ICS

[BriHDI]

Hey guys i really need some help here.

Ive been going backwards and forwards trying to figure out how to root my SGS and upgrade the rom from the official gingerbread release from samsung to the latest ICS ROM.

Ive been pointed towards various links for the infamous 'update.zip' to prepare for rooting and CWM but all links are dead. I even downloaded something called heimdall and installed that with some degrees of success but i dont know where to go from there.

Ive downloaded a copy of ICS by the name of 'ICSSGS 4.0.3 MR1 RC4.2 GT-I9000' which im waiting to put on but without rooting i'm stuck and its beginning to annoy me.

So i really need help with the location of update.zip and a seriously dumbed down how-to guide on rooting, flashing and upgrading my phone & rom to ICS.

Please please please help me!

Bri.

[CarlB]

I'm running this on my galaxy S, it's stable and suitable for daily use. It's very easy to install.. there are instructions for flashing from stock samsung Rom.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1489213

Carl.

[Sc00by]

Deleted my post with links, as they were for SGSII, just realised your're talking SGS - sorry, my bad

[BriHDI]

Thanks carl, if its as easy as the instructions without going all out and rooting etc then i'll give it a try. I really need something stable as i use my phone for work and mobile banking etc.

No Probs Sc00by, i hope to get either an S2 or S3 when my contract is up for renewal (next year) so i may need help then too

Bri.

[CarlB]

The Rom comes pre rooted so no need to go through that process.

Here's a couple of screeenies..

[BriHDI]

Awesome, see you on the other side

Bri.

[BriHDI]

All done, looks pretty good so far, had a slight issue after reflashing with a message saying there was an encryption problem (after the angry unicorn screen)

Also, the only app-related problem ive found is that the NatWest Banking app wont install as it says "your device isnt compatible with this item" It was expected really as it isnt an official ICS release.

Thanks,

bri.

[CarlB]

The banking apps won't work because of the root, they consider it a '' security risk'', glad you're all sorted. I'd packed my S away in preference to my S2 but since I flashed this Rom my 2 hasn't seen the light of day.

Carl

[RASH]

Have you tried superfast & most stable ics custom rom "Dark Knight ics rom"..

[BriHDI]

No, im having trouble accessing my external sd card through recovery mode to get any new roms installed. Any ideas as i think my phone is bricked