I put together a diagram image showing how the file structure for how to take the various update.zip files to flash your rom or add functionality not obtainable via apk files or market. It was suggested we have a faq using this image to describe this process. I have only done this 3 times so I hope this is correct!
The basic thing it needs to explain is:
1. how to load up the filesystem with the update zip file and command file
Here is a diagram that shows either of the 2 methods to make this work, you can download zip files from Viewsonic's TNT page and just rename them to update.zip (then you have to create the recovery folder and command file), or you can download files here, some are rar'd which means the actual zip has been zipped/rar'd again, just extract it out, and if there are no recovery/command, you have to create them. A trick I use is to have this structure already defined on my laptop as a staging area, then I can just copy over a zip and a folder over to my device or sdcard.
I personally don't know how all this works, I believe the device first looks to the microSD card first for the recovery command file, then over to the internal storage for the same, but I could be wrong.
NOTE 1: Just make sure that if you use the external sd card, you have the correct command file notation (SDCARD2 not SDCARD).
NOTE 2: There are TWO dashes at the start of the command file contents, the image doesn't show it well (--update_package=SDCARD:/update.zip) or (--update_package=SDCARD2:/update.zip)
NOTE 3: This command file has NO file suffix, it is a text file, but make sure it is named command
NOTE 4: After a recovery is invoked, the process will have removed your command file (whether it was successful or not), and you will have to replace it when you are ready to flash again. A trick you might like is to copy the command file to command.bak, and each time you want to flash, just copy the bak file to command so you don't have to upload it each time. It is safest just to recopy the update.zip and command files back into their respective places each time you plan on reattempting recovery, just to make sure both files have the appropriate content.
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2. how to boot into recovery
Power down the unit. Once it has gone blank, press and hold the Vol +, then press and hold the power button
3. how do you know recovery is booting up (Text at the top of the screen)
You should see tiny text in the upper left that says "Detect a Recovery Key Pressed", and then a 2nd line that reads "Recovery Image Detected", or something to that effect.
4. how do you know recovery did not see either the update.zip or command file or both (exclamation mark, plus no changes after reboot)
I have not personally hit this yet, but if you don't see a cardboard box logo in the middle of your screen with a progress bar at this point, chances are you have something incorrect. If you don't see any changes or see an exclamation point, then you don't have the filesystem exactly as described in the diagram in #1. Or your update.zip file isn't really the proper file, maybe you took a RAR file and just renamed it, etc. If you open the zip file, you should not see any zip files, but IMG files or BIN files or SYSTEM folders, etc.
Now, if you identify the issue and resolve it and are about to run another recovery cycle, take a look at #1 NOTE #4 above...
Hope this helps!
Thanks so much, this will be a time saver for us devs. A great reference for getting clockwork installed, or for people who don't want to use clockwork.
Stuck because it's worth it
Yeah, thanks.. Might keep me from answering the same question 52 bazillion times.....
you should add a note that the command file will be deleted after it has been run, regardless if the update occurred or not - always double check that the (correct) command file is there or you will get the exclamation point
brian_h_kim said:
you should add a note that the command file will be deleted after it has been run, regardless if the update occurred or not - always double check that the (correct) command file is there or you will get the exclamation point
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Good point, I will add it. What folks could do (I have done this) is to make a file called command.bak, and you can just copy that to command every time you want to flash.
TeamSpeed said:
Good point, I will add it. What folks could do (I have done this) is to make a file called command.bak, and you can just copy that to command every time you want to flash.
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Or just install Clockwork 0.8 and be done with the recovery folder/command file all together.
Sprdtyf350 said:
Or just install Clockwork 0.8 and be done with the recovery folder/command file all together.
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some people may not want to use CWM as it breaks OTA updating
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some people may not want to use CWM as it breaks OTA updating
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I understand and also know that some people like driving without tires too. Doing an update via OTA is way overrated. All I am saying is the benefits that can be gained by installing clockwork outweigh the negatives of not.
As soon as the OTA update comes out someone here will have the download location in seconds. That download can be installed from clockwork just like any other update file. Why Viewsonic doesn't just supply the file on there site is beyond me.
So... not running clockwork so you can wait for an update that comes every other month, or maybe never again versus having the security of easy to perform backups, the ability to easily install updates, fix the inevitable boot loop, mount storage, etc just doesn't make sense to me...
Sprdtyf350 said:
I understand and also know that some people like driving without tires too. Doing an update via OTA is way overrated. All I am saying is the benefits that can be gained by installing clockwork outweigh the negatives of not.
As soon as the OTA update comes out someone here will have the download location in seconds. That download can be installed from clockwork just like any other update file. Why Viewsonic doesn't just supply the file on there site is beyond me.
So... not running clockwork so you can wait for an update that comes every other month, or maybe never again versus having the security of easy to perform backups, the ability to easily install updates, fix the inevitable boot loop, mount storage, etc just doesn't make sense to me...
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having a choice is better than not having a choice
I keep a complete library of files on a separate storage, and I only copy over what I want on the tablet. Just because you may like cwm,doesn't mean everybody does or will. This works just fine for me, and I am sticking with the stock OS until viewsonic stops supporting it, which means I wait for the ota updates.
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I keep a complete library of files on a separate storage, and I only copy over what I want on the tablet. Just because you may like cwm,doesn't mean everybody does or will. This works just fine for me, and I am sticking with the stock OS until viewsonic stops supporting it, which means I wait for the ota updates.
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And like the post above says.. Choice is good. If what you are doing works for you that's great.
It is not so much whether I like, or dislike clockwork. It is just a tool. For someone that buys a tablet, has no intention of doing anything but using it as it came, no clockwork is fine. But for those that want to keep the stock firmware but play around and add all the little updates, fixes, apps, or even play with all the other roms then I think you do yourself a disservice by not using clockwork. One of those things you do to your tablet will eventually end up in a bootloop. Or something you installed will not work and you will want to revert back to what you had before. You can't fix that with the stock recovery, but you can do it with clockwork.
Not trying to start an argument. I just see many advantages to using it versus not.
I think a lot of people don't want to use it because they are afraid of breaking there tablet. Installing a lot of different things available here, and other places is much more scary... And without a viable backup, or recovery method can be a real pain to fix.
Wanting to keep your tablet stock is fine. But if you bought a car that came stock with no brakes, I guess you could drive it. But if there was a really simple method to add brakes to augment your feet wouldn't you want them? Maybe not.. But I do...
I am glad you took the time to write this guide. Even though it is listed all over these forums how to do what you wrote it seems people don't read much anymore. So hopefully it will help some folks...
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Wanting to keep your tablet stock is fine. But if you bought a car that came stock with no brakes, I guess you could drive it. But if there was a really simple method to add brakes to augment your feet wouldn't you want them? Maybe not.. But I do...
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I like this point so much!
TeamSpeed said:
Good point, I will add it. What folks could do (I have done this) is to make a file called command.bak, and you can just copy that to command every time you want to flash.
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I've only used the latest version, but have noticed a behavior not covered here:
rather than deleting the /recovery/command file, it deletes the contents of the file. This seems to happen whether or not the update actually happens.
mwmeyer said:
I've only used the latest version, but have noticed a behavior not covered here:
rather than deleting the /recovery/command file, it deletes the contents of the file. This seems to happen whether or not the update actually happens.
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I can't remember on whether or not it happens when it doesn't actually run the update. However, it has always deleted the command file for me.
/recovery/command
ends up
/recovery/
Can't root into gtablet
Ok fellas I must be super retarded. For sOme dumb reason I can not add colckwork or TNT or root into my g. I've tried everything and the stock g sucks bad. I am used to the apple firmwares. This is my first droid product so bare with me. I've used winscp to hack into my root folder but I can't into my gtablet. Please help I need to hack my tab. Any suggestions?
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Ok fellas I must be super retarded. For sOme dumb reason I can not add colckwork or TNT or root into my g. I've tried everything and the stock g sucks bad. I am used to the apple firmwares. This is my first droid product so bare with me. I've used winscp to hack into my root folder but I can't into my gtablet. Please help I need to hack my tab. Any suggestions?
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Some of this may be outdated now but it will get you started. Read Read Read....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874258
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
http://gtabfans.com/
scopes44 said:
Ok fellas I must be super retarded. For sOme dumb reason I can not add colckwork or TNT or root into my g. I've tried everything and the stock g sucks bad. I am used to the apple firmwares. This is my first droid product so bare with me. I've used winscp to hack into my root folder but I can't into my gtablet. Please help I need to hack my tab. Any suggestions?
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Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
The first post
Upgrade malata Zpad to Viewsonic Gtab
Thank you for your instruction.
Now, I can upgrade Malata Zpad to Gtab
upgrade Malata Zpad to Gtab
Thank you for your instruction.
Now, I can upgrade Malata Zpad to Gtab (gtab.VEGAn.1.00.beta5.1.user.final.zip).
And it's work find.
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Hey there hope this is the right place for this ... Just want to report something that has happened. I am currently unable to use the G tablet stock vanilla TnT... any clue as to why this would happen? I dont really use it anyway however should this be resolved? and would it affect the tablet in the long run if not addressed? I use Launcher pro and the tablet forces itself to that when "home" force closes. I would like to try the TnT lite however am not confident about it.
Do i need to root the device before i hold the power button and vol +? to flash the new rom ( it bugs me that this is all i have to do to put in a custom rom. it seems to easy, unless it is that easy)
Will i lose all the files, PDF's, and documents that i have on it once i flash the new rom ?
As you can see im a noob to Android. Thanks for advice and guidance in advanced and patients.
Follow the instructions in the alternate gtab firmware post. It worked great for me. I would suggest installing cwm so you can back up your existing firmware.
My update would force close during download on the stock firmware. I finally got it to work by minimizing the pop up that displayed the progress. For some reason the screen would crash the download.
Your files should be there but you will lose all user settings and installed apps when you do the factory reset.
This is a common issue with stock, and TnT Lite. The user data seems to be very unstable once you upgrade to different firmware.
The "easiest" thing to do is just wipe the user data. However, if there is certain data you need to keep, I would recommend the excellent Titanium Backup. The only caveat is that the device has to be rooted, to use it.
roebeet said:
The only caveat is that the device has to be rooted, to use it.
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And Z4root does this easily. Just install and click "root".
RyuFDAC01 said:
Hey there hope this is the right place for this ... Just want to report something that has happened. I am currently unable to use the G tablet stock vanilla TnT... any clue as to why this would happen? I dont really use it anyway however should this be resolved? and would it affect the tablet in the long run if not addressed? I use Launcher pro and the tablet forces itself to that when "home" force closes. I would like to try the TnT lite however am not confident about it.
Do i need to root the device before i hold the power button and vol +? to flash the new rom ( it bugs me that this is all i have to do to put in a custom rom. it seems to easy, unless it is that easy)
Will i lose all the files, PDF's, and documents that i have on it once i flash the new rom ?
As you can see im a noob to Android. Thanks for advice and guidance in advanced and patients.
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Tntlite is that easy I was surprised. Too since rooting my HTC hero a year and a half ago was so much more hands on
Hey guys.... first off thanks for the advice it worked great it was easy to do... flashed TnT lite and was excited.... i attempted to pull an app from freewareloversDOTcom and was stuck in downloading status for some time even with a good wifi signal... This is where all hell broke loose ....the file i wanted never downloaded.... then the pic gallery forced closed then the launcher forced closed and had to shut down now now its in bootloop....I attempted to power and vol + but nothing happened in fact got a triangle !.... what is needed now.....
LOL at the entire situation this was my fear..... please if someone with extreme patients can list or point to a noob friendly thread on what i need to do
i have a microSD card can that be used read somewhere that i may need that.....
I thank you guys VERY VERY MUCH appreciate this
Hey guys.... first off thanks for the advice it worked great it was easy to do... flashed TnT lite and was excited.... i attempted to pull an app from freewareloversDOTcom and was stuck in downloading status for some time even with a good wifi signal... This is where all hell broke loose ....the file i wanted never downloaded.... then the pic gallery forced closed then the launcher forced closed and had to shut down now now its in bootloop....I attempted to power and vol + but nothing happened in fact got a triangle !.... what is needed now.....
LOL at the entire situation this was my fear..... please if someone with extreme patients can list or point to a noob friendly thread on what i need to do
i have a microSD card can that be used read somewhere that i may need that.....
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I had a similar problem twice today (installed TnT Lite 2.02 and ran into boot loops). Here's how I recovered. Results may vary, so use at your own risk:
1. Download the vanilla restore from http://forum.tegratab.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=16 (this is just to get the recovery\console file unless you want to manually create it).
2. Download the updated stock TnT from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9362168&postcount=35
3. Extract the "recovery" folder from gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip downloaded in step 1.
4. In the recovery folder there is a file called "command" with no extension. Open this file with a text editor (eg. notepad) and edit the line so "SDCARD" says "SDCARD2" instead. Save it and ensure you do not add any extension. It should look like this:
--update_package=SDCARD2:/update.zip
5. Rename the "update-smb_a1002-2967-user.zip" from step 2 to "update.zip".
6. Copy the entire recovery folder with the edited "command" file from step 4 and the "update.zip" from step 5 to the root of your MicroSD card. It's important that the contents on the root of your MicroSD ends up with:
/update.zip
/recovery/command
7. Put the MicroSD in your gTablet.
8. Power on while holding the Volume Up button until you see a message regarding recovery.
9. You should see a graphic showing package box with a progress bar after a short time.
10. Wait until it completes and the unit will restart.
11. If all goes well, you should be back to stock TnT with the last OTA update.
If you are wondering why I just didn't use the gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip downloaded in step 1, it's because it didn't help me. I initially used the same general method above with the gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip downloaded in step 1, but my gTablet still continued to boot loop. After a fair amount of panicking and looking over all of the threads here, I found that gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip added ClockWork Recovery so I was able to use this to copy over the update-smb_a1002-2967-user.zip to my internal SD, install it, and get my gTablet working again. When the problem happened the second time, I used the method above and it worked for me.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
dcom222 said:
I had a similar problem twice today (installed TnT Lite 2.02 and ran into boot loops). Here's how I recovered. Results may vary, so use at your own risk:
1. Download the vanilla restore from http://forum.tegratab.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=16 (this is just to get the recover\console file unless you want to manually create it).
2. Download the updated stock TnT from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9362168&postcount=35
3. Extract the "recovery" folder from gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip downloaded in step 1.
4. In the recovery folder there is a file called "command" with no extension. Open this file with a text editor (eg. notepad) and edit the line so "SDCARD" says "SDCARD2" instead. Save it and ensure you do not add any extension. It should look like this:
--update_package=SDCARD2:/update.zip
5. Rename the "update-smb_a1002-2967-user.zip" from step 2 to "update.zip".
6. Copy the entire recovery folder with the edited "command" file from step 4 and the "update.zip" from step 5 to the root of your MicroSD card. It's important that the contents on the root of your MicroSD ends up with:
/update.zip
/recover/command
7. Put the MicroSD in your gTablet.
8. Power on while holding the Volume Up button until you see a message regarding recovery.
9. You should see a graphic showing package box with a progress bar after a short time.
10. Wait until it completes and the unit will restart.
11. If all goes well, you should be back to stock TnT with the last OTA update.
If you are wondering why I just didn't use the gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip downloaded in step 1, it's because it didn't help me. I initially used the same general method above with the gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip downloaded in step 1, but my gTablet still continued to boot loop. After a fair amount of panicking and looking over all of the threads here, I found that gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip added ClockWork Recovery so I was able to use this to copy over the update-smb_a1002-2967-user.zip to my internal SD, install it, and get my gTablet working again. When the problem happened the second time, I used the method above and it worked for me.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Dude thank you so much for your effort in this !!!!! gonna try this as soon as i put my baby to sleep.... will let you know if this worked for me
dcom222 said:
I had a similar problem twice today (installed TnT Lite 2.02 and ran into boot loops). Here's how I recovered. Results may vary, so use at your own risk:
1. Download the vanilla restore from http://forum.tegratab.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=16 (this is just to get the recover\console file unless you want to manually create it).
2. Download the updated stock TnT from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9362168&postcount=35
3. Extract the "recovery" folder from gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip downloaded in step 1.
4. In the recovery folder there is a file called "command" with no extension. Open this file with a text editor (eg. notepad) and edit the line so "SDCARD" says "SDCARD2" instead. Save it and ensure you do not add any extension. It should look like this:
--update_package=SDCARD2:/update.zip
5. Rename the "update-smb_a1002-2967-user.zip" from step 2 to "update.zip".
6. Copy the entire recovery folder with the edited "command" file from step 4 and the "update.zip" from step 5 to the root of your MicroSD card. It's important that the contents on the root of your MicroSD ends up with:
/update.zip
/recover/command
7. Put the MicroSD in your gTablet.
8. Power on while holding the Volume Up button until you see a message regarding recovery.
9. You should see a graphic showing package box with a progress bar after a short time.
10. Wait until it completes and the unit will restart.
11. If all goes well, you should be back to stock TnT with the last OTA update.
If you are wondering why I just didn't use the gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip downloaded in step 1, it's because it didn't help me. I initially used the same general method above with the gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip downloaded in step 1, but my gTablet still continued to boot loop. After a fair amount of panicking and looking over all of the threads here, I found that gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip added ClockWork Recovery so I was able to use this to copy over the update-smb_a1002-2967-user.zip to my internal SD, install it, and get my gTablet working again. When the problem happened the second time, I used the method above and it worked for me.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
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You mind if I steal these directions? It's more detailed than the one I wrote up on my TnT Lite post. I'd like to post it there (specifically the command file, as some people have issues understanding the "SDCARD2" change).
And thanks for posting your experiences to help the other users here!
roebeet said:
You mind if I steal these directions? It's more detailed than the one I wrote up on my TnT Lite post. I'd like to post it there (specifically the command file, as some people have issues understanding the "SDCARD2" change).
And thanks for posting your experiences to help the other users here!
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Please do if they look to be correct. Hopefully we'll see confirmation that these instructions work.
I appreciate all your work on the gTablet!
dcom222 said:
Please do if they look to be correct. Hopefully we'll see confirmation that these instructions work.
I appreciate all your work on the gTablet!
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Same here Roebeet thanks for your work...dcomm222 thanks again... So I tried to only install the TnTlite 2.0 from the microsd card, it read it, looked to have loaded it, and it went right into the bootloop again.... I really want TnT lite ......
so now i am going to try your method... fingers crossed
RyuFDAC01 said:
Same here Roebeet thanks for your work...dcomm222 thanks again... So I tried to only install the TnTlite 2.0 from the microsd card, it read it, looked to have loaded it, and it went right into the bootloop again.... I really want TnT lite ......
so now i am going to try your method... fingers crossed
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I had no luck trying to re-flash to 2.0X once I got in the boot loop - I couldn't get past it no matter what until I went back to stock. Once I was back at stock I could re-flash to 2.0X from the internal SD. I'm still trying to figure out what's getting me in the boot loop - everything seems to work great for a while.
Good luck!
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I had no luck trying to re-flash to 2.0X once I got in the boot loop - I couldn't get past it no matter what until I went back to stock. Once I was back at stock I could re-flash to 2.0X from the internal SD. I'm still trying to figure out what's getting me in the boot loop - everything seems to work great for a while.
Good luck!
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GOT IT BACK!!!! geez man I was full on panic mode
have you flashed back to TnT lite back yet and how long does it last? Damn i am so tempted to go back im thinking it has something to do with what we attempted to load on the tablet ... i dont know just looking for a reason to Flash ....can this constant recovery flash do any damage to the tablet? I would like to try other Roms but dont want to mess my tablet up..
BTW i got this EUL when it rebooted especially sections 4.1 and 4.2 wtf!!! sorry about that but that is how i felt
Thanks again guys!!!!
RyuFDAC01 said:
GOT IT BACK!!!! geez man I was full on panic mode
have you flashed back to TnT lite back yet and how long does it last? Damn i am so tempted to go back im thinking it has something to do with what we attempted to load on the tablet ... i dont know just looking for a reason to Flash ....can this constant recovery flash do any damage to the tablet? I would like to try other Roms but dont want to mess my tablet up..
BTW i got this EUL when it rebooted especially sections 4.1 and 4.2 wtf!!! sorry about that but that is how i felt
Thanks again guys!!!!
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If I remember correctly, the stock firmware with the OTA update will prompt you to accept a license and prompt to set the time, etc....
I just flashed the TnT 2.02 again. So far it seems OK, however it did the first 2 times I did it as well. I followed all of the instructions at "forum.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=442691#post442691" except I substituted using roeboot's TnT. Once I did it I had everything working (flash, market, etc...). Both times the boot loop happened when I tried to install or uninstall something, and both times were after a few hours of use. I tried a third time and almost instantly got into a boot loop, but I think I got ahead of myself in that try and did some things out of order. The good thing is that I was able to recover each time.
Out of curiosity, did your tablet come with a gray or green cloth to clean the screen? The reason I ask is that I thought I had seen somewhere that this might be an indication of a difference in gTablets.
The EULA shows up with a new stock firmware - and yeah 4.1 / 4.2 kinda bugged me too. I never selected "I Agree" - fark that.
As for the boot loops, it seems that we still can't pin it down - maybe it's just random, I don't know.
Hi,
I was stuck after bootlooping using Cyanmod, then flashing NVflash still didnt fix the issue, this fix did it for me. Thanks for getting me back up & running. I will give another shot at using cyanmod now that I have all the files needed to get me back.
BTW< I have a green cloth. What does that mean?
Thanks,
Rich
dcom222 said:
If I remember correctly, the stock firmware with the OTA update will prompt you to accept a license and prompt to set the time, etc....
Out of curiosity, did your tablet come with a gray or green cloth to clean the screen? The reason I ask is that I thought I had seen somewhere that this might be an indication of a difference in gTablets.
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My tab came with a grey cloth... funny thing though I got mine on the second wave of shipments to sears... I NEVER had any issues with the time i just set it and it kept the time... I remembered that when these first came out that was a problem... i thought mine was diff because i never had any issues with time reseting itself... anyway Thanks again dude for your help hope i could play this forward to someone more noobier than me
Roebeet looking forward to your TnT lites...
dcom222 said:
After a fair amount of panicking and looking over all of the threads here, I found that gtab_full_vanilla_system_2010_11_09.zip added ClockWork Recovery so I was able to use this to copy over the update-smb_a1002-2967-user.zip to my internal SD, install it, and get my gTablet working again. When the problem happened the second time, I used the method above and it worked for me.
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I now have clockwork recovery installed... How do i copy the update.zip from external microsd to internal microsd... mounting sd-ext gives an error..
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(No such file or directory)
Error mounting SDEXT:!
Frustration levels are high with this device!!
Thanks!
a "me too" reboot problem
I was able to install TNT Lite 2.0, then 2.11. I got Clockwork Recovery installed as well.
The market would start, but if I did a search for obvious things like "Kindle", the market would give an error that it didn't exist in the market. Thinking it was the error situation described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=845175
I applied those instructions, and rebooted.
Upon reboot, it ended up in a continual reboot loop.
Trying to do the start with volume+power, it brings up Clockwork Recovery, and when told to wipe data/factory reset, it stays in the reboot loop. When told to apply sdcard's update.zip, it looks only at the one on the internal sdcard, which is for CWR, and goes back into the loop.
At that point I setup a microSD with the information from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9439414&postcount=7
including changing the line from sdcard to sdcard2. Again it doesn't recognize that the internal sdcard2 is plugged in, and attempts to mount it with CWR (mount /sd-ext) yields the error:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(No such file or directory)
Error mounting SDEXT:!
So, unfortunately I'm at an impasse, like the previous poster. I just bought the tablet a couple of days ago, so I'm far from expert at tweaking it into working.
Any suggestions on what to do, are greatly appreciated.
PS - Bought the gtablet from Office Depot, and received a green cloth.
Boot into clockwork recovery and go to advanced and format SD, use the 2gb and 512mb I believe, then flash TNT or another rom. That fixed my boot loop.
Alright... i keep reading about this KIES deal... since its windows native, i cant install that.
So i need some help...
Im wanting to know how to load a flashing system... and which one...
then wanting to load Infused v1.
Im doing this all from Ubuntu 10.10
__________
Im already rooted, along with the current (stable) BusyBox loaded... so i got that far.
i just wanna know what i gotta do, cause everything seems to rely on this KIES deal, and i dont have that.
I guess im asking for a walk-through... if anyone is willing to help?
re: Ubuntu
Ph0z3 said:
Alright... i keep reading about this KIES deal... since its windows native, i cant install that.
So i need some help...
Im wanting to know how to load a flashing system... and which one...
then wanting to load Infused v1.
Im doing this all from Ubuntu 10.10
__________
Im already rooted, along with the current (stable) BusyBox loaded... so i got that far.
i just wanna know what i gotta do, cause everything seems to rely on this KIES deal, and i dont have that.
I guess im asking for a walk-through... if anyone is willing to help?
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Kies is not required for what you want to do, but without knowing
if your Ubuntu OS can reconize your phone as an external USB
flash drive device and or if you have a microUSB card reader and a
microUSB memory card in your phone its difficult to tell you the
exact step by step way to flash roms to your phone.
I can help, but I do need to know these things first.
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Ph0z3 said:
Alright... i keep reading about this KIES deal... since its windows native, i cant install that.
So i need some help...
Im wanting to know how to load a flashing system... and which one...
then wanting to load Infused v1.
Im doing this all from Ubuntu 10.10
__________
Im already rooted, along with the current (stable) BusyBox loaded... so i got that far.
i just wanna know what i gotta do, cause everything seems to rely on this KIES deal, and i dont have that.
I guess im asking for a walk-through... if anyone is willing to help?
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If you have all that just download the rom zip, place on SD, reboot into recovery, install zip from SD, choose the zip you desire and then select yes and wait .
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Ph0z3 said:
Alright... i keep reading about this KIES deal... since its windows native, i cant install that.
So i need some help...
Im wanting to know how to load a flashing system... and which one...
then wanting to load Infused v1.
Im doing this all from Ubuntu 10.10
__________
Im already rooted, along with the current (stable) BusyBox loaded... so i got that far.
i just wanna know what i gotta do, cause everything seems to rely on this KIES deal, and i dont have that.
I guess im asking for a walk-through... if anyone is willing to help?
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first dont ask questions in dev
next kies does nothing but install drivers for the infuse. you.have ubuntu. you.dont need drivers.
what you need is cwm to flash roms and heimdall to return to stock.
google heimdall download. get the frontend package and the backend package and install. you may need to set permissions.as executable.
for.cwm the easiest way is to use heimdall to push a kernel to the.phone. download the comunity kernel. extract the .zip and place the zimage in the kernel slot in heimdall
the phone needs to be in download mode look it up.
alternatively yu can use sgs kernel flasher. get it in android market. that app is self explainatory.
there is another way we used before we had these cool custom kernels but i wont get into that.
re: flashing rom
VtHondaGuy08 said:
If you have all that just download the rom zip, place on SD, reboot into recovery, install zip from SD, choose the zip you desire and then select yes and wait .
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My, the way you explain things so fast, complete and with
such few words....... I never seen anything like it!
For me to explain the same thing you have just now would
take me well over a hundred words for sure
Have a great day,
Enjoy!
VtHondaGuy08 said:
If you have all that just download the rom zip, place on SD, reboot into recovery, install zip from SD, choose the zip you desire and then select yes and wait .
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lol, he never said he has clockwork mod.
op pm me if you have trouble. i run mint 10kde. its basdically identical to ubuntu kde edition. i havent run gnome in a while but i think i can still help.
I've used heimdall on my install of ubuntu and it works fairly well. 1.3.0 should be compatible with 10.10
Misterjunky said:
My, the way you explain things so fast, complete and with
such few words....... I never seen anything like it!
For me to explain the same thing you have just now would
take me well over a hundred words for sure
Have a great day,
Enjoy!
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LOL I'm a chef so I do everything at light speed! Id go more into depth but its 4:56am and I have to be at work in 6 hours.
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hmm,. i just updated to heimdall 1.3.0 im not sure i like it.
i prefer 1.1.0. it was very strait forward.
edit: after further use i definately prefer v1.1.0, 1.3 isnt as friendly for flashing kernels. it wants a firwamre.xml file in the .tar or something, i need to read up on the new heimdal, the old one let you flash the different partitions individually. and the files were not .tar achives, you just extracted the images from the odin packages.
im sure the new version has its purpose but for simplicity id say get 1.1.1. the 1.1.1 frontend package seems to work over the 1.2 comandline package.
v1.3 seems to be for compatability with future devices(or current ones) that have a different partition table, the firmware.xml file can specify what device the files get flashed to. this is more advanced and not for everyone.
Dani, just go to the "Flash" tab. The old style of doing things is still there.
LinuxBozo said:
Dani, just go to the "Flash" tab. The old style of doing things is still there.
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thanks linux, but i couldnt see how to insert the files. it lets me search for a pit but nothing else.
does the phone need to be connected first?
does it now require a pit before the other files?(i cant get the unbrick ackage to download at this time to test that)
should it be in a .tar file or still extracted like it was before?
Misterjunky said:
I can help, but I do need to know these things first.
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Like i said... i have NOTHING as far as recovery, flash software, ect... Im rooted and thats it.
When i plug my phone in, and enable USB, it sees my internal & external memory separately, so im good to go.
So if you could help me though this, that would be spectacular.
Hell... i might even be cool and donate you a few bucks on PayPal
What you might want to look into are the "Odin" flashable ROM packages - these will at least get you root and CWM recovery.
The Ubuntu equivalen of Odin is Heimdall, as mentioned previously. There are a few tricks to flashing a complete Odin firmware package with heimdall, next time I'm at my Ubuntu box I'll go into more detail.
To use Odin/Heimdall, once you've got them set up and have something to flash - turn off your phone, and then hold VolUp and VolDn at the same time while plugging in the USB cable to the phone. A yellow screen with an Android doing construction work will appear.
Edit: And Heimdall 1.3.0 is just as easy to flash kernels with as 1.1.0... 'heimdall flash --kernel zImage' (I don't use the GUI frontend ever)
Ph0z3 said:
Like i said... i have NOTHING as far as recovery, flash software, ect... Im rooted and thats it.
When i plug my phone in, and enable USB, it sees my internal & external memory separately, so im good to go.
So if you could help me though this, that would be spectacular.
Hell... i might even be cool and donate you a few bucks on PayPal
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no donation needed.
Ubuntu doesn't need any special packages or drivers on these phones at all.
actually a heimdall install on ubuntu iis a lot easier than an Odin install in windows, there are never driver issues. infact Ubuntu is eaiser to install than windows so all these Mac users doing the vm thing with windows and Odin are making life hard for themselves.
you can get cwm recovery by flashing a voodoo kernel. this can be done in heimdall (1.1.1 is self explanitory, 1.3.0 might need some explaining but I figured it out so feel free to ask if you need to.) the kernel can also be flashed in a market app called sgs kernel flasher.
Entropy512 said:
Edit: And Heimdall 1.3.0 is just as easy to flash kernels with as 1.1.0... 'heimdall flash --kernel zImage' (I don't use the GUI frontend ever)
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but us linux newbs like the gui, it reminds us of windows.
but yeah, you're right that is easy.
the new gui requires a pit to flash individual partitions. I found it odd. but its not too difficult.
re: flash custom rom
Ph0z3 said:
Like i said... i have NOTHING as far as recovery, flash software, ect... Im rooted and thats it.
When i plug my phone in, and enable USB, it sees my internal & external memory separately, so im good to go.
So if you could help me though this, that would be spectacular.
Hell... i might even be cool and donate you a few bucks on PayPal
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First download this cwm recovery kernel here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?srhipjqvy7mpdde
Then rename the downloaded zip file to "update.zip"
and copy it to root of your INTERNAL SD card.
Now boot to the blue text recovery screen of your phone
pressing the up/down and power keys at the same time
then after 10-15 seconds letting go.
If you have trouble getting into the stock blue recovery
menu you can go to the market and download a free
app called "reboot recovery" that way you can go to
the recovery menu with one click.
After you are in the blue recovery menu select "reinstall packages"
You may have to do this twice the first time, then you will see the
clockworkmod recovery menu and you will be ready to flash a
custom rom.
I do now know which custom rom you want to download, so go
ahead and download a custom rom of your choice (must be a zipfile)
and then copy the custom rom zipfile to the root of your internal
sdcard.
After that reboot the phone into recovery using the "reboot recovery"
app or by pressing vol up/down and power keys after the phone is off.
Then you get to the cwm recovery menu and select
"install zip from sd card" then you will see the files in sdcard.
Select the custom rom zipfile from the the menu by going up/down
on list using vol up and vol down buttons. When you highlight the
file you want press the power button and let it start flashing
the custom rom.
On first bootup on custom rom it usually takes twice as long
to complete the boot process.
If you have any questions, let me know.
Good luck, and yes a donation is always welcome
Have a great day,
Enjoy!
alright... got it loaded...
-phone didnt catch fire.
-the sketchy beaner down the road hasnt stolen my car yet
-i still have 1/2 a pot of tea left...
:: UPDATE ::
STEP 9) Press OK and hold your breath. When 3e recovery comes up, just select reinstall packages.
yeah... i never got that... is that an issue?
2nd thing, was kinda hoping it would be a bit louder... since it has voodoo sound. I DLed the FREE manager, but it doesn't seem any different...
3rd thing, how do i change the lock screen back to the default? (just the large pane, instead of the sliders)
That aside... now that ive had it up and running for a few hours and able to play online and play games to really test it. I really like it. nice and smooth, quick as hell too!
@MisterJunky - It appears my PayPal was attacked, so once i get it sorted and un-frozen, ill send ya a few bucks for helping me.
help on my previous.... anyone?
.....?
voodoo sound is mainly for recording and headphones( headphones more so than recording) . it had no effect on the external speaker.
First post, and already I'm confused and lost. Off to a good start, yes?
Firstly, greetings all. Nice to meet you.
Secondly, I today managed to acquire a very special and so far beloved Asus EEE Transformer TF101, so, tell me, what can make this Transformer even better?
Why, gaining root access, of course!
I've had a HTC sensation for about seven-ish months now, installed many things on it, and avoided bricking it (somehow), so I'm not entirely new to this process. However, the entire process of rooting the Transformer is getting a bit confusing.
After using Google (yay!) to my advantage, I eventually came across this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366743
"EASY!" I thought.
...until I discovered my current build number is "8.6.5.21".
So, using the above thread, I got redirected to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
At this point, things started going downhill.
I read through the steps of the latter thread, which were:
" Get Razorclaw and install it, no root needed."
Done.
"- Get the recovery installer and do the same."
"The Recovery"? My first question comes here, what recovery do I want? Do I go for the straightforward CWM?
My second question is, how am I meant to install a recovery without first rooting my device?
"- Check your version info. You'll see a pair of letter which are like the "WW"[...]"
My version says "WW_epad-etc" so I assume that's sorted.
"- Follow the instructions regarding downloading the .13 update (WW version and/or whatever letter pair your tablet uses, in case the WW doesn't work)."
To this, I assume "pjfriend" refers to the first thread. So I go to it, and open this link. This link works fine, however...
image
How am I meant to downgrade(upgrade?) to Version 8.6.5.13 when it's only designed for a JP "SKU", and I have a WW "SKU"?
"Unzip, slap on external SD, power off, power on with down volume, volume up to go to recovery, bang. Done."
Again, if I have no recovery installed due to being unable to root due to being unable to update my build number, how am I supposed to boot into recovery?
"- Do the same thing with the megaupload file (.19)."
No root :<
"The second option did fix the problem I had, which was trying to update to a WW.19 firmware from a US.13 - DO THE DOUBLE FILE/RENAME TRICK. It works perfectly."
I'm unsure as to what the "second option" he refers to is, and what the "double file/rename trick" is. Any ideas?
"- Run razorclaw, run recovery installer, and gloat."
Wait... so... NOW I run the recovery installer? :/
Darn my build version, it could be as easy as installing an APK and finishing!
My final aim is to install AOKP, and use that, which of course I need root for.
So, for my last trick, do I need to install any firmware for AOKP?
For my really last trick, anything else I should know?
Thanks in advance, apologies for the wall of text.
All best,
Valky.
1- Vipermod
2- Gnufabio's Recovery Installer
3- Factory Reset
4- Flash AOPK
mrevankyle said:
1- Vipermod
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Thanks very much, however, from what I understand Vipermod is built for the Transformer Prime. Does it work on the non-prime variant?
It will work for rooting only and not installing cwm. Use Recovery Installer for that. Worked fantastic for me on 9.2.1.17.
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Yes, I used vipermod option 1 to root my tf101.
Valkorian said:
Thanks very much, however, from what I understand Vipermod is built for the Transformer Prime. Does it work on the non-prime variant?
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ViperMod, use option 3 since you're still on HC firmware.
Thanks a lot, all of the above, looks a lot less difficult than I was making it.
Last question:
"Plug in your Transformer"
Check.
"and make sure to install the drivers located in the included .zip"
How would I do this? After plugging in the Tablet, Windows automatically installed the driver software successfully. Is that it already done, or do I need to do anything in particular before running Vipermod?
Valkorian said:
Thanks a lot, all of the above, looks a lot less difficult than I was making it.
Last question:
"Plug in your Transformer"
Check.
"and make sure to install the drivers located in the included .zip"
How would I do this? After plugging in the Tablet, Windows automatically installed the driver software successfully. Is that it already done, or do I need to do anything in particular before running Vipermod?
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If your PC recognized you TF, you're good to go.
In case the ViperMod process doesn't work for some reason, update the driver to
the one in the folder.
Thanks a bunch, super easy, sorted, rooted, everything's going fantastically.
Hopefully, I shall be able to help someone else in return. Thank you all once again!
Valkorian said:
Thanks a bunch, super easy, sorted, rooted, everything's going fantastically.
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Great. I highly recommend using Recovery Installer to install Rogue XM CWM Recovery. Its the only version that supports the external micro SD card. There are far to many posts about problems with others especially ROM Manager.
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I'm afraid that "one last thing" isn't coming around as quickly.
After sucessfully rooting my device (thanks all!), I've installed titanium backup, backed up the few apps I installed, enabled root access on ES File Explorer, given super user permissions, all that...
Unfortunately, it seems the recovery installer insists I'm not rooted. It just flashes for a second, and then I get a message saying "Sorry, you are not rooted!"
Have I done something wrong?
Also, I have no external SD card in the device currently, but I have the 8 gig one from the old Sensation. Is that required?
Tried various things, but it seems that Recovery Installer just doesn't want to listen. Is there any other way to install a recovery, either manually or automatically, and other than ROM manager? I used 4ext/TWR on my Sensation, so I'm unused to using other things.
And now I'm being asked to update my firmware, I have two more postpone chances. Should I accept?
Valkorian said:
I'm afraid that "one last thing" isn't coming around as quickly.
After sucessfully rooting my device (thanks all!), I've installed titanium backup, backed up the few apps I installed, enabled root access on ES File Explorer, given super user permissions, all that...
Unfortunately, it seems the recovery installer insists I'm not rooted. It just flashes for a second, and then I get a message saying "Sorry, you are not rooted!"
Have I done something wrong?
Also, I have no external SD card in the device currently, but I have the 8 gig one from the old Sensation. Is that required?
Tried various things, but it seems that Recovery Installer just doesn't want to listen. Is there any other way to install a recovery, either manually or automatically, and other than ROM manager? I used 4ext/TWR on my Sensation, so I'm unused to using other things.
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Look in system/bin and copy the su to system/xbin
Valkorian said:
And now I'm being asked to update my firmware, I have two more postpone chances. Should I accept?
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Thanks a lot guys. I wouldn't have been able to done it without you, hopefully I shall, in turn, be able to help others.
Thanks a plenty. You've made one happy person, all of you.
hi..
i'm narrowing my previous question, and placing it in it's own thread as it seem to more common
before rooting the main problem i have is to actually download CWM, almost all the threads i've seen provide you with the same link to the odin flashble cwm, (3a) which simply won't install what ever package i give it (whether be it su, or another cwm or twrp ,always the same message for signature verification), so it doesn't help if i see an "updated" version cwm which can be flashed by cwm, as i have a chicken and currently laying the egg to spawn it.
so the question is, where can i find ANOTHER cwm-recovery which can be flashed by ODIN?
emaayan said:
hi..
i'm narrowing my previous question, and placing it in it's own thread as it seem to more common
before rooting the main problem i have is to actually download CWM, almost all the threads i've seen provide you with the same link to the odin flashble cwm, (3a) which simply won't install what ever package i give it (whether be it su, or another cwm or twrp ,always the same message for signature verification), so it doesn't help if i see an "updated" version cwm which can be flashed by cwm, as i have a chicken and currently laying the egg to spawn it.
so the question is, where can i find ANOTHER cwm-recovery which can be flashed by ODIN?
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Hopefully, I'm not misunderstanding your question -- I was able to root my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G (including installing CWM over ODIN) following these instructions, the version of ODIN/CWM linked there works. (Read the comments if you have any issues -- as the instructions aren't perfect.)
In case the link dies, here are duplicates of the links:
1. ClockworkMod Recovery (It’s attached in the post)
2. SuperSU (Download the Recovery flashable version)
3. Odin
Also, if you're looking for a place to start, I found this thread extremely helpful.
Let me know if this answers your question or not, hopefully this helps someone.
sadly it's the same things i downloaded
the root problem as far as i know is the cwm, it will not install ANYTHING, not superSU, not twrp, it will always fail with signature verification error, at the time i googled a little, http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-galaxy-s-ii/126545-what-causing-my-cwm-error-solved.html and it seems that this cwm doesn't allow to turn the signature check, thus my quest for another cwm, or a twrp i can flash with odin.
BrainSlugs83 said:
Hopefully, I'm not misunderstanding your question -- I was able to root my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G (including installing CWM over ODIN) following these instructions, the version of ODIN/CWM linked there works. (Read the comments if you have any issues -- as the instructions aren't perfect.)
In case the link dies, here are duplicates of the links:
1. ClockworkMod Recovery (It’s attached in the post)
2. SuperSU (Download the Recovery flashable version)
3. Odin
Also, if you're looking for a place to start, I found this thread extremely helpful.
Let me know if this answers your question or not, hopefully this helps someone.
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emaayan said:
the root problem as far as i know is the cwm, it will not install ANYTHING, not superSU, not twrp, it will always fail with signature verification error, at the time i googled a little, http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-galaxy-s-ii/126545-what-causing-my-cwm-error-solved.html and it seems that this cwm doesn't allow to turn the signature check, thus my quest for another cwm, or a twrp i can flash with odin.
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CWM does allow you to disable signature check, but it's already off by default (it was for me -- the one I linked to allows it) -- I think it's in the advanced menu -- you're sure you're choosing the right options in ODIN (PDA, and checking the right boxes?), and ODIN says 1/1 succeeded or whatever? You're not checking reboot? You're pulling the battery at the right time, and that you're booting into CWM (and not the stock re-flasher app)?
Can you attach a picture of what you're seeing on your phone?
It says android system recovery 3e
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emaayan said:
It says android system recovery 3e
Sent from my SGH-I927 using Tapatalk 2
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I don't think you flashed CWM with ODIN correctly -- it should say "CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.2" at the top and bottom -- it looks like this:
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In ODIN, did you check the box that says "Phone Bootloader Update", and you selected the .md5 file under the PDA section? And it said 1/1 updated? And then you pulled the battery? (like in the instructions I linked to?)
yes i realize the issue now
i don't what happened that made me thing i updaded the cwm.
so now i'm rooted. thanks.
i'm guessing there's still no custom "bloatless" rom around right?
BrainSlugs83 said:
I don't think you flashed CWM with ODIN correctly -- it should say "CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.2" at the top and bottom -- it looks like this:
In ODIN, did you check the box that says "Phone Bootloader Update", and you selected the .md5 file under the PDA section? And it said 1/1 updated? And then you pulled the battery? (like in the instructions I linked to?)
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emaayan said:
i don't what happened that made me thing i updaded the cwm.
so now i'm rooted. thanks.
i'm guessing there's still no custom "bloatless" rom around right?
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Woot. Would be awesome if you hit the "thanks" -- button, I'm currently at 0, and could use some street cred around here. :good:
As for custom roms, there is one that claims to be bloatless in the table of contents thread that I linked to earlier. But I can't get it to flash. I think I might be doing something wrong. :silly:
I have an open thread about what's the best rom, right now, as the only options appear to be: stock (bleh), bloatless stock (doesn't flash with cwm), and Cyanogen 10.1 (but there is no real "stable" release, even the "unofficial 13-03-09" one is broken in some ways). If you can answer any of those questions, I'd be very thankful.
Edit: Also, don't bother with the stock tethering fix or whatever that is linked there unless you've backed up your stuff first -- every attempt I've made to flash that (even on stock) just borked my phone and made it not boot.
OH SNAP!
Looks like there is a newer ODIN flashable version of CWM for our phones (and seriously, don't use the 6.0.1.2 one for any 4.2.x roms, you'll wind up with weird folder structures on your phone like sdcard/0/0/0/0/..../0 etc. -- definitely use the newer one!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38120405&nocache=1&z=1091572819277644
what 4.2 roms?
as far as i know the only 4.2 rom for relay which is CM.
BrainSlugs83 said:
Looks like there is a newer ODIN flashable version of CWM for our phones (and seriously, don't use the 6.0.1.2 one for any 4.2.x roms, you'll wind up with weird folder structures on your phone like sdcard/0/0/0/0/..../0 etc. -- definitely use the newer one!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38120405&nocache=1&z=1091572819277644
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as far as i know the only 4.2 rom for relay which is CM.
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Yeah... that's what I'm talking about -- and there's a new one out every day. So, if you've flashed more than one with CWM 6.0.1.2 you'll end up with a weird folder structure on the root of your /sdcard/ -- each time you flash one of the 4.2 roms, it adds another /0/ so you end up with /sdcard/0/0/0/0/0/.../0 -- etc. -- So don't do that. Use CWM 6.0.2.8 -- it's fixed in 6.0.2.8 -- it will flash it normally, and you won't end up with a million nested /0/ folders.
so far i've only flashed the stock rom
is CM really worth it above the stock one?
BrainSlugs83 said:
Yeah... that's what I'm talking about -- and there's a new one out every day. So, if you've flashed more than one with CWM 6.0.1.2 you'll end up with a weird folder structure on the root of your /sdcard/ -- each time you flash one of the 4.2 roms, it adds another /0/ so you end up with /sdcard/0/0/0/0/0/.../0 -- etc. -- So don't do that. Use CWM 6.0.2.8 -- it's fixed in 6.0.2.8 -- it will flash it normally, and you won't end up with a million nested /0/ folders.
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emaayan said:
is CM really worth it above the stock one?
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YES.
Regarding the nested "0" folder issue, I have about 5 or 6 of those before I realized what was happening and flashed TWRP. What is the best way to get rid of those "0" folders? I assume I should not just delete the base one.
will it cause my phone to be cooler..
cause right now as i play ingress the battery temp cause up to 50 deg Celsius
JrBobDobbs said:
YES.
Regarding the nested "0" folder issue, I have about 5 or 6 of those before I realized what was happening and flashed TWRP. What is the best way to get rid of those "0" folders? I assume I should not just delete the base one.
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JrBobDobbs said:
YES.
Regarding the nested "0" folder issue, I have about 5 or 6 of those before I realized what was happening and flashed TWRP. What is the best way to get rid of those "0" folders? I assume I should not just delete the base one.
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Per someone offsite, I just copied all the data into the first 0 folder and deleted everything else. Don't seem to be missing anything.
sadly the CM doesn't seem have wi-fi enabled on my device, i keeps saying turning wi-fi on and nothing happens.
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sadly the CM doesn't seem have wi-fi enabled on my device, i keeps saying turning wi-fi on and nothing happens.
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CM10.1 - 3.4 kernel I assume.
If so, then you need to update your bootloader & modem for wifi to work properly on 3.4 (read original post on 3.4 thread for download links etc.)
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Yeah... that's what I'm talking about -- and there's a new one out every day. So, if you've flashed more than one with CWM 6.0.1.2 you'll end up with a weird folder structure on the root of your /sdcard/ -- each time you flash one of the 4.2 roms, it adds another /0/ so you end up with /sdcard/0/0/0/0/0/.../0 -- etc. -- So don't do that. Use CWM 6.0.2.8 -- it's fixed in 6.0.2.8 -- it will flash it normally, and you won't end up with a million nested /0/ folders.
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Um, really dumb question I feel. Where can I find this CWM (6.0.2.8) version for the Relay? Or does CWM work regardless of the device it's been flashed on?
... nevermind, found it - it was a dumb question, lol.
JrBobDobbs said:
YES.
Regarding the nested "0" folder issue, I have about 5 or 6 of those before I realized what was happening and flashed TWRP. What is the best way to get rid of those "0" folders? I assume I should not just delete the base one.
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Like I said, upgrade to CWM 6.0.2.8 or newer (or TWRP, I've read, but I haven't tested), then it won't create anymore new nested /0/ folders.
To get rid of the existing ones, in CWM 6.0.2.8 - go to "mounts and storage" and select "format /sdcard" -- (you'll probably want to just go through and format everything except for /external_sd and then reinstall the latest nightly Cyanogen 10.1 or JB stock.)
Um, really dumb question I feel. Where can I find this CWM (6.0.2.8) version for the Relay? Or does CWM work regardless of the device it's been flashed on?
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Again, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38120405&nocache=1&z=1091572819277644 (I see that you found it, but for others who may come along.)
sadly the CM doesn't seem have wi-fi enabled on my device, i keeps saying turning wi-fi on and nothing happens.
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For Cyanogen 10.1 builds you need to install the JB modem and JB bootloader.
is CM really worth it above the stock one?
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That's probably a matter of opinion. It seems stable. I haven't made up my mind yet though.
I am using twrp and it does flash correctly
Hi all, I have a rooted HTC Sensation 4G, which still has T-Mo provided ICS 4.0.3 and I assume Sense 3.6. I never put any other ROMs in, not sure how, just wanted root for stuff like tethering, call recording, etc. The phone has been getting more and more slow as time goes on, and has gotten to the point lately I have nothing left to lose. When making a call, the Contacts lists stays up a good 60 seconds or so before the screen comes up where t is actually dialing for you, or if I manually put a phone number in, it just hangs there just as long before the phone takes over to actually make the call. And do just about anything else, when getting out of what your were doing, I get the white HTC screen, then loading the screen with the time and temp which takes a good 30 seconds. Using the browser often just cuts me off and reverts to the home screen.
I thought finally getting rid of the bloatware may help, got rid of NOVA, Lookout, a lot of wallpapers and widgets I don't use, something called CS and a couple others I looked up online which says is OK to delete, as well as Facebook, Youtube, TV apps, etc.
After I was done, first thing I noticed, no time and temp. display. I used an app called NoBloat and checked "backup and delete" on all I wanted to get rid of. I started trying to install from NoBloat's back-up folder, and even though says installing, I could tell they weren't when I looked for the installations. I found the NoBloat folder on my SD card, and tried the .apk's from there, and the majority would say "Can't install" or something similar. I then wanted to take a screenshot of something, and that function is gone.
I would like to do a reset to start from scratch without losing root. I found out the Senastion is a tough one to root and I paid someone to do it and it took 2 days before I could pick it up. Is there a way to reset without losing root since I still have stock 4.0.3 in it? Thanks much.
do you have a custom recovery installed?
Hi, if you mean a custom ROM, no. But if any of these will help, I have BusyBox Free, NoBloat, ROM Manager, ROM Toolbox Lite, Root Browser Lite, Root Checker, Super SU, SuperUser, SuperUser Whitelist, Terminal Emulator, and Titanium Backup installed. I never backed anything up with Titanium BU. Was one of those things I was going to lean to use, but didn't yet. I assume I need to install a custom ROM to get total functionality back without losing root, would be nice to get Kit Kat on this (or is this phone too old to do much with?)
I did manage to install "Sense flip clock & weather" from Google Play which broght back time and temp., and also Screenshot Ultimate which seems to work, but not as easy to use as the native app. A bunch of other screenshot apps seemed not to work at all, so now I can basically get by the way it is now, but still need to get the 60 second dialing lag fixed which is still there, so I'm assuming a fresh ROM install. Thankfully my Wifi Tether app still works. Thanks.
dannykewl said:
Hi, if you mean a custom ROM, no. But if any of these will help, I have BusyBox Free, NoBloat, ROM Manager, ROM Toolbox Lite, Root Browser Lite, Root Checker, Super SU, SuperUser, SuperUser Whitelist, Terminal Emulator, and Titanium Backup installed. I never backed anything up with Titanium BU. Was one of those things I was going to lean to use, but didn't yet. I assume I need to install a custom ROM to get total functionality back without losing root, would be nice to get Kit Kat on this (or is this phone too old to do much with?)
I did manage to install "Sense flip clock & weather" from Google Play which broght back time and temp., and also Screenshot Ultimate which seems to work, but not as easy to use as the native app. A bunch of other screenshot apps seemed not to work at all, so now I can basically get by the way it is now, but still need to get the 60 second dialing lag fixed which is still there, so I'm assuming a fresh ROM install. Thankfully my Wifi Tether app still works. Thanks.
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not a custom rom
a custom recovery such as 4ext ,cwm ,TWRP
if you want to use a custom rom you must have a custom recovery installed
by the way all custom roms come pre-rooted
so don't worry about root(it is the easiest part)
can you post your bootloader details?
Hi rzr86, here is the screen I got, I didn't know if/how to proceed any further. I also noticed I have ClockWorkMod installed if that helps, I had the phone rooted around August of 2013 if that helps, so I think all the apps to do with rooting have not been updated, Thanks again.
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Hi rzr86, here is the screen I got, I didn't know if/how to proceed any further. I also noticed I have ClockWorkMod installed if that helps, I had the phone rooted around August of 2013 if that helps, so I think all the apps to do with rooting have not been updated, Thanks again.
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i suggest to change your recovery to 4ext(since you are on S-ON 4ext has smartflash feature which flashes the boot.img for you while flashing a new rom)
take here the latest version of 4ext recovery
http://www.4shared.com/zip/WnSyLWMaba/4EXT_Recovery_Touch_v1006_RC3_.html
extract the recovery.img and flash it via fastboot command
the command is fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
if you stay with cwm recovery you will have to flash the boot.img manually while flashing a new rom
Hi rzr86, thanks agin, I will do this later tonight when expecting no phone calls. So I would delete the clockwork app, and put the recovery.img from the zip file into my SD card, and tap that, or do I go into the bootloader menu again and tap FASTBOOT and put in the command? Any suggestions on what a good ROM for me would be? I assume the 4EXT Touch Recovery automatically backs up what I have now, or prompts me to? Thanks again.
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Hi rzr86, thanks agin, I will do this later tonight when expecting no phone calls. So I would delete the clockwork app, and put the recovery.img from the zip file into my SD card, and tap that, or do I go into the bootloader menu again and tap FASTBOOT and put in the command? Any suggestions on what a good ROM for me would be? I assume the 4EXT Touch Recovery automatically backs up what I have now, or prompts me to? Thanks again.
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no don't put the recovery.img in your sdcard
connect your device in your pc in fastboot usb mode
extract the recovery.img from the zip and place it in your adb/fastboot folder on your pc
on that folder open a command window and type the command
don't worry it will overwrite the cwm recovery
AFAIK 4ext restores backups made by cwm because 4ext is based on cwm
about rom you can try vipers 5.3.0 (jelly bean with sense)
Thanks once more rzr86, I think I have enough info to handle it from here, and I'll look up the vipers 5.3.0. I know a lot of people say Sense is worthless and a memory hog, but I'm used to it now, and I'm sure with the new ROM some of that memory will be freed up from bloatware. I'll try the new recovery app later tonight, and I assume I can wait another day to put in the viper ROM if needed. Guess I should back my SD card up, even though I assume none of this touches the SD card. Does the SIM card need to be in, as I have an old Dash I can put the SIM in for now till I'm done. Thanks much again.
dannykewl said:
Thanks once more rzr86, I think I have enough info to handle it from here, and I'll look up the vipers 5.3.0. I know a lot of people say Sense is worthless and a memory hog, but I'm used to it now, and I'm sure with the new ROM some of that memory will be freed up from bloatware. I'll try the new recovery app later tonight, and I assume I can wait another day to put in the viper ROM if needed. Guess I should back my SD card up, even though I assume none of this touches the SD card. Does the SIM card need to be in, as I have an old Dash I can put the SIM in for now till I'm done. Thanks much again.
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your simcard nad sdcard will be untounched
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your simcard nad sdcard will be untounched
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Not getting too far, give up for tonight. Used "Minimal ADB and Flashboot" app, stays on "waiting for device". I tried modifying the name as recovery in the file name twice. I tried command from the folder I unzipped the recovery.img to, as well as trying to copy recovery.img to the Minimal program folder and try from there. I read I don't need the whole huge ADB download for what I'm doing on another site. I used this to get Minimal:
http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378
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Not getting too far, give up for tonight. Used "Minimal ADB and Flashboot" app, stays on "waiting for device". I tried modifying the name as recovery in the file name twice. I tried command from the folder I unzipped the recovery.img to, as well as trying to copy recovery.img to the Minimal program folder and try from there. I read I don't need the whole huge ADB download for what I'm doing on another site. I used this to get Minimal:
http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378
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don't use any program
just open a command window in that folder where you have adb/fastboot files
edit: by the way did you select fastboot when you connected the device to pc?(from the bootloader screen)
I used the Fastboot under settings, I'll try the Fastboot by pressing Vol down and Power, wasn't sure which to use, thanks again, and will do without launching a program later in today. I should have known better to try the Fastboot screen if the other didn't work.
Hi rzr86, just tried again, powered up phone using vol down and power, have bootloader screen, selected Fastboot. Also gives other options like Bootloader, Reboot, Reboot Bootloader, and Power Down. If I hit power, says Hboot, then checks something real fast something about SD card and no image?. and the prompt is on Fastboot again, and it does say "Fastboot USB", and I can hear the sound on the PC that the USB is connected. I tried from the original adb-fastboot folder I made and also tried unzipping into a new folder as seen in the pic, still getting "fastboot not recognized, Thanks again.
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PS I noticed under Recovery Options says "install from SD card" or something to that effect, would this help? (I just rebooted my phone into normal mode), maybe I should try the other way?
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PS I noticed under Recovery Options says "install from SD card" or something to that effect, would this help? (I just rebooted my phone into normal mode), maybe I should try the other way?
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actually the zip isn't a flashable one
so you can't use that option
try this way
download and install 4ext updater app(link in my signature)
open the app and select to install 4ext recovery touch
it will do the job for you
rzr86 said:
actually the zip isn't a flashable one
so you can't use that option
try this way
download and install 4ext updater app(link in my signature)
open the app and select to install 4ext recovery touch
it will do the job for you
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Success! Thank you! I downloaded and installed RC2, hope that's good, as I feel more comfortable with that vs. RC3 still in testing stage. I will take a night of rest since it's Saturday night here and feel like doing something other than phones the rest of the night, LOL. I assume I'm good to go with putting viper530 in, will try on my own tomorrow night, I assume done in a similar way. Funny last couple of days, haven't been getting as long as a delay making calls usually, sometimes go thru right away instead of lagging for often near a full minute, but regardless I think I should go ahead with a new ROM. I assume viper530 compatible with T-Mobile USA. Thanks much again, rzr86!
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Success! Thank you! I downloaded and installed RC2, hope that's good, as I feel more comfortable with that vs. RC3 still in testing stage. I will take a night of rest since it's Saturday night here and feel like doing something other than phones the rest of the night, LOL. I assume I'm good to go with putting viper530 in, will try on my own tomorrow night, I assume done in a similar way. Funny last couple of days, haven't been getting as long as a delay making calls usually, sometimes go thru right away instead of lagging for often near a full minute, but regardless I think I should go ahead with a new ROM. I assume viper530 compatible with T-Mobile USA. Thanks much again, rzr86!
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congrats mate:good:
it is compatible with T-MOBILE USA
but before flashing the new rom make a nandroid backup from 4ext just in case
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congrats mate:good:
it is compatible with T-MOBILE USA
but before flashing the new rom make a nandroid backup from 4ext just in case
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OK, I think I did the backup right. I just chose the 4EXT app, it booted into recovery screen, I found Backup from Recovery and backup, chose Backup, then went back to Advanced and chose all 4 from there, I think they were system, boot, data, and cache. Rebooted, saved my whole SD card to my PC via the USB "use as disk drive" option. On the backup screen, the word "nandroid" was nowhere to be found (as some other screenshots showed using CWM), just said 4EXT Recovery something, pic attached. I assume I did right. Does 4EXT store the backup in the ClockWorkMod folder on the SD card? Seems that way to me, as now folders showing a bunch of .tar files under the "backup" folder, and the system, boot, cache, and data folders under the "Advanced" folder, and I don't see much in the 4EXT folder. I also backed up what I could using Titanium backup the other day.
Next I went into your signature and clicked the viper 530 link, and all I see on the resulting page is viper 521. Is there a link you have to 530, or should I use 521? I assume I use 4EXT to flash the new ROM, but from the SD card, thanks again, guess almost there.
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OK, I think I did the backup right. I just chose the 4EXT app, it booted into recovery screen, I found Backup from Recovery and backup, chose Backup, then went back to Advanced and chose all 4 from there, I think they were system, boot, data, and cache. Rebooted, saved my whole SD card to my PC via the USB "use as disk drive" option. On the backup screen, the word "nandroid" was nowhere to be found (as some other screenshots showed using CWM), just said 4EXT Recovery something, pic attached. I assume I did right. Does 4EXT store the backup in the ClockWorkMod folder on the SD card? Seems that way to me, as now folders showing a bunch of .tar files under the "backup" folder, and the system, boot, cache, and data folders under the "Advanced" folder, and I don't see much in the 4EXT folder. I also backed up what I could using Titanium backup the other day.
Next I went into your signature and clicked the viper 530 link, and all I see on the resulting page is viper 521. Is there a link you have to 530, or should I use 521? I assume I use 4EXT to flash the new ROM, but from the SD card, thanks again, guess almost there.
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nandroid is the backup you made
and there is no need to make an advanced(advanced backups specific partitions of your rom)
just go backup/restore-> backup and you are done(it backups everything)
and yes the backup is located to the cwm folder of your sdcard
there are links for 5.3.0 in the rom thread but if you can't find them take it from here
http://www.4shared.com/zip/7AmgN5Boce/ViperS_C2_530.html