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[Q] Why can't I update CWMR?

I just picked up a G2X off Craigslist which was already rooted and running what looked to be a modified version of CM7 with some proprietary apps integrated. I knew I wanted to run stock CM7, so I was planning a full wipe, and I was thankful that he had already rooted the phone for me.
I have some kind of issue with CWMR, though. The one installed on the phone is a 4.0.x derivative, which for whatever reason was incapable of flashing the latest CM7 nightlies. Luckily I was able to boot into the existing OS install and flash the latest CWMR (5.x), which got the job done and installed the latest nightly properly.
Here's the thing, though; I can't seem to *keep* CWMR installed. After flashing the latest CM7 nightly, I found myself staring down the old 4.x version instead. On my other devices I just flash CWMR and I'm good to go. How come it's reverting with this device?

Did you flash with NVFlash or thru Rom Manager? NVFlash is the way to go. Link for it can be found in the CM7 thread.
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wgrant said:
Did you flash with NVFlash or thru Rom Manager? NVFlash is the way to go. Link for it can be found in the CM7 thread.
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+1 use tgagunmans 5.0.2.0 nvflash method in dev section.
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wgrant said:
Did you flash with NVFlash or thru Rom Manager? NVFlash is the way to go. Link for it can be found in the CM7 thread.
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I used rom manager, since that has always worked on other phones. I looked into nvflash, but it appears to be windows only; is there any option that can be performed directly on the device, or that works in linux?
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Look in the dev section again there's also a way for Mac/Linux.
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There's also a link in the CM7 nightly thread. The G2X requires nvflash method, the flash thru rom manager is considered a "fake"flash.
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d12unk13astard said:
Look in the dev section again there's also a way for Mac/Linux.
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Excellent, even though the instructions assume Windows, I see that there's a Linux nvflash binary included in the zip which got me up to date. Thanks!

wgrant said:
There's also a link in the CM7 nightly thread. The G2X requires nvflash method, the flash thru rom manager is considered a "fake"flash.
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Even though the flash through Rom Manager is a "fake flash" it still requires root to flash as it flashes CWM to the cache directory. In order to root the phone you must install CWM at least the first time using the NVFlash method and then run the root zip. Once you have done that you can use the ROM Manager one but you must reboot into recovery using ROM Manager to run that version of CWM. I personally don't recommend Rom Manager for the G2X, but I must say, it does work great on some other devices. For many devices, including the Nexus One, Koush is doing the so-called "fake flash" (he and Cyanogen Steve don't consider it fake) to keep the ROM untouched to not interfer with OTA updates, etc. Once the phone is running recovery, whether from the actual recovery partition or from the cache parition where Koush's Rom Manger puts it, whatever it can do is the same and functions the same as recovery is simply an image loaded into phone memory and then run from RAM. One it is loaded and running the image in the ROM is not accessed again during that recovery session.

[Q] updating clockworkmod recovery

Hello All. Is there some way to update clockwork mod recovery? I have an older version 3.something and i know there is a new version 5.something. I can log into the 5.something version with rom manager but I would like to be able to go directly into it. When i hold down power + vol down i go to 3.something even though my rom manager is updated to 5.something. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Nvflash the new one
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Nvflash the new one
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would you happen to have the link for the new one? the only ones i could find are part of the super one click which contains 3.something. also i tried flashing the one from ROM manager but it doesn't seem to overwrite the current version. I can only get into the new version via rom manager..which doesn't help if i need to restore or do backups of newer cyanogenmods.

jblah said:
would you happen to have the link for the new one? the only ones i could find are part of the super one click which contains 3.something. also i tried flashing the one from ROM manager but it doesn't seem to overwrite the current version. I can only get into the new version via rom manager..which doesn't help if i need to restore or do backups of newer cyanogenmods.
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It is on the first page of the G2x Android Development forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847

Currently on UCLB3 2.3.6 - How do I flash a custom ROM or kernel?

I did do a lot of searching around but it's information-overload and 99% of what I've read is for folks who are on something older than UCLB3.
So every time I find something that looks like it works and spend time reading it, I discover it doesn't work for UCLB3. VERY frustrating!
I can't figure out how to root UCLB3. Looks like nobody knows how to yet.
How do I get a custom ROM & kernel on here? I'd like to use Entropy's DD and a rooted stock ROM or something reliable.
Just got the phone today and it has 2.3.6 UCLB3 on it.
I have Windows so I can't use the Heimdall approach which seems to be for Linux or Apple.
I am famliar with ODB though.
edit: Currently trying to figure out how to get CWM installed so I can flash an unsecured kernel. Which should then get me the ROM's I want.
Which seems to be a "gotcha" since it looks like you need root to install CWM or you need to odin old kernel on top of the new one, which I'm worried may brick things.
edit #2: Found out you can use the Windows version of Heimdall. Didn't know there was one. Then I used this (second half of first post) to install red CWM. It soft bricked my phone but I don't care since I'm flashing something else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331381

Use this method...imho better and very detailed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
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bigjoe2675 said:
Use this method...imho better and very detailed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
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Thanks. It doesn't say if it adds root though.
When I didn't realize you could use Heimdall on Windows, I ignored that thread.

CZ Eddie said:
Thanks. It doesn't say if it adds root though.
When I didn't realize you could use Heimdall on Windows, I ignored that thread.
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Dont need it..if your final product is to flash a rom...these tools will make that process easy...kk
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bigjoe2675 said:
Dont need it..if your final product is to flash a rom...these tools will make that process easy...kk
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I'm pretty confused then.
That thread shows how to flash the leaked UCLB3.
It doesn't tell me how to flash any custom ROM's?

It is very lengthy but if you read post #2 qkster tells on what is needed to get you cwm for flashing a rom...by using the one click method be put together to give you cwm...take read if his thread...k
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Thanks, I'll check it out in a bit... heading out now.
FYI, I succesfully rooted 2.3.6 UCKJ4 using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Aww dang, there is now CWM listed in the ROM Manager install app list.
Dang, Infuse is sooo frustrating rt now! ;D
Will get back to it later.

bigjoe2675 said:
Use this method...imho better and very detailed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
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This works i formatted everything and did this then flashed zeus 6 everything went perfect.
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TJj33p3rz said:
This works i formatted everything and did this then flashed zeus 6 everything went perfect.
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If you would change your title stating done or accomplished ...thx
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bigjoe2675 said:
If you would change your title stating done or accomplished ...thx
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I see a future forum Moderator. :thumbup:
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bigfau said:
I see a future forum Moderator. :thumbup:
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Naaa just following you and qkster lead and others like nun....
"You Have to know how to follow before you can lead...."
You guys taught me by just reading and research of your work...so thx
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CZ Eddie said:
I did do a lot of searching around but it's information-overload and 99% of what I've read is for folks who are on something older than UCLB3.
So every time I find something that looks like it works and spend time reading it, I discover it doesn't work for UCLB3. VERY frustrating!
I can't figure out how to root UCLB3. Looks like nobody knows how to yet.
How do I get a custom ROM & kernel on here? I'd like to use Entropy's DD and a rooted stock ROM or something reliable.
Just got the phone today and it has 2.3.6 UCLB3 on it.
I have Windows so I can't use the Heimdall approach which seems to be for Linux or Apple.
I am famliar with ODB though.
edit: Currently trying to figure out how to get CWM installed so I can flash an unsecured kernel. Which should then get me the ROM's I want.
Which seems to be a "gotcha" since it looks like you need root to install CWM or you need to odin old kernel on top of the new one, which I'm worried may brick things.
edit #2: Found out you can use the Windows version of Heimdall. Didn't know there was one. Then I used this (second half of first post) to install red CWM. It soft bricked my phone but I don't care since I'm flashing something else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331381
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I'm going to be repeating a few things already offered here, so please bear with me... If your goal is a Samsung Infuse with rooted UCLB3 do the following:
1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
1a - Since you are already on UCLB3, you can probably skip the first Heimdall and go right to post #2 - this will get you "red" CWM which will allow you to load unsigned CWM zip packages. (Main reason to do the first step is to lay down a good partition table, install a clean rom, and flash the gingerbread bootloaders).
2 - Copy rooted UCLB3 rom to your internal SD Card (not the external one). Create a folder called "!ROM!" so that it shows up first in CWM and then copy roms and other install packages there.
2a - Here's Dman's rooted, deodexed, zipaligned UCLB3 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508619
2b - If you want the stock kernel, download and copy both files linked in the first post, otherwise just the first one.
2c - If you want to keep "red" CWM (recommended) and also have video and hdmi work, copy Entropy's latest kernel to your sdcard (PM me if you want a CWM package as there is no official CWM package as of yet). Otherwise, once rooted you will need to unzip the 7z linked here, copy zimage to your sdcard, download SGS Kernel Flasher from the market and use that app to flash the kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24459243&postcount=448
3 - Next, power off phone and boot recovery using three finger technique (Vol+/Vol-/Power, release power when bottom lights go on, hold volume keys until you get red CWM).
3a - Do the following - wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, advanced-wipe dalvik cache, back to main..mounts-format system
3b - From main menu, install zip, choose zip, pick your rom and flash
3c - If you have the Entropy MHL kernel, flash this next.
3d - When done, go back and reboot
4 - Let the phone boot and then let sit for 5 min or so, then go through the initial setup process
4a - Open apps drawer, run SuperUser and update binaries - this will also confirm that you have root.
4b - Open Google market, upgrade to Play, download any utility apps you need
4c - If you are going back to the stock kernel, download SGS Kernel, copy zimage to your sdcard, and flash (note that if you do this you will lose the ability to flash other custom roms, and would have to redo qkster's CWM Heimdall)
5 - Reboot and enjoy.
If you want to explore further, here is a page with other roms listed (note that some of the info applies to froyo and some to non-ATT Infuses so read with care):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293751
For other useful information about ROM flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437548

Took me months of reading, but qkster is a good lead. Overloaded many times, so take a break and start fresh again. Be amazed at what u remember from previously.
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Yep but well worth the reading.
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Thank you, Zen Arcade! And everyone.
I was missing the read of post #2 which included a Heimdall one-click flash of the non-secured Etropy kernel which included a CWM. I flashed that which then let me flash other ROM's and am currently on Zeus 6 with the ICS theme and loving it!
Never did figure out a way to root the factory 2.3.6 new version, but was able to flash the rooted version at one point.

bigjoe2675 said:
It is very lengthy but if you read post #2 qkster tells on what is needed to get you cwm for flashing a rom...by using the one click method be put together to give you cwm...take read if his thread...k
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CZ Eddie said:
Thank you, Zen Arcade! And everyone.
I was missing the read of post #2 which included a Heimdall one-click flash of the non-secured Etropy kernel which included a CWM. I flashed that which then let me flash other ROM's and am currently on Zeus 6 with the ICS theme and loving it!
Never did figure out a way to root the factory 2.3.6 new version, but was able to flash the rooted version at one point.
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Was trying to help you...but hey you got it now... :thumbup:
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CZ Eddie said:
Thank you, Zen Arcade! And everyone.
I was missing the read of post #2 which included a Heimdall one-click flash of the non-secured Etropy kernel which included a CWM. I flashed that which then let me flash other ROM's and am currently on Zeus 6 with the ICS theme and loving it!
Never did figure out a way to root the factory 2.3.6 new version, but was able to flash the rooted version at one point.
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cz,
that was the whole heimdall 1click idea. post #1 - rom and restore if needed.
post #2: cwm recovery to flash custom rom.
if you want root stock, dman has made a uclb3 base, deoxdex, rooted and zipaligned. you would flash that in cwm and then flash entropy newest kernel to give you everything.
that is how you would have a rooted stock uclb3...but why would you when there is vagabond..

Coming from Nexus s, new to G2X

Hi All,
just got a second line for work and i bought a g2x. got it rooted but haven't flashed a recovery yet.
is it true i can't just flash it via clockmod? on cyanogenmod's website it specifically says its the way to flash recovery but ive noticed in a few posts here that it will not flash recovery. i can really use some lights on this guys.
Thanks in advance.

Krayvon said:
Hi All,
just got a second line for work and i bought a g2x. got it rooted but haven't flashed a recovery yet.
is it true i can't just flash it via clockmod? on cyanogenmod's website it specifically says its the way to flash recovery but ive noticed in a few posts here that it will not flash recovery. i can really use some lights on this guys.
Thanks in advance.
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To flash recovery the correct way, head on over to here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847

If by clock mod you mean ROM manager, you can. But you will get your phone bricked if something goes south.
This phone is unbrickable, almost. Nvflash cwm on it and flash roms via it.
Search is your diaper friend.
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So yes, and no...but yes. Confused yet?
You CAN use Rom Manager to flash a recovery and do backups / flash roms. The only issue comes up when you bork something up, and by you I mean rom manager of course, and you get a boot loop and have to pull the battery to get into recovery....you can't. It's got to do with the partitions RM uses I think. If you read enough you'll see that RM "fake flashes" CWM to your phone and you can't access it if it gets borked. Soooo you use Nvidia's NVFlash utility to flash CWM to your phones recovery partition. Then you're good to go. If you dig up the old CM7 thread, Cyanogen basically said that NVFlash replaces Fastboot for the G2x, but he uses RM from then on out.
Sooo use TGA_Gunnman's tool linked in the post above to install CWM the first time, then use RM is you so choose too. FWIW I've never used RM.

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Thank you! got it now
i've been reading and trying the ICS roms, none seem to be as stable as a gingerbread rom.
what are you guys using?

Krayvon said:
Thank you! got it now
i've been reading and trying the ICS roms, none seem to be as stable as a gingerbread rom.
what are you guys using?
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Domination build 80 with v6 supercharger, super smooth.
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noahk423 said:
Domination build 80 with v6 supercharger, super smooth.
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is v6 built in or do i need to port and flash?

I don't understand why people tell you to use ROM manager.
Only use nvflash to flash clockwork, and ONLY use ROM manager to rename your backups and to boot into recovery. Never use ROM manager to flash ANYTHING.
ICS ROMs are all pretty much betas for this phone. If you want stable stay with stock or cm7.

Krayvon said:
is v6 built in or do i need to port and flash?
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No, you can find the v6 super charger script instructions in Android hacking and general section I think.
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Krayvon said:
Hi All,
just got a second line for work and i bought a g2x. got it rooted but haven't flashed a recovery yet.
is it true i can't just flash it via clockmod? on cyanogenmod's website it specifically says its the way to flash recovery but ive noticed in a few posts here that it will not flash recovery. i can really use some lights on this guys.
Thanks in advance.
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Why would you go from the Nexus S to the G2X? Lol that's just stupid...
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9595jakob said:
Why would you go from the Nexus S to the G2X? Lol that's just stupid...
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Don't call people stupid...our G2x is awesome...
EDIT:full of derp lol
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help! about my lenovo a1

a friend recently gift me the lenovo a1 but the stock firmware sucks I installed cm7 and now I saw that lenovo recently release a beta ics for the a1 but I'm not sure if I can install ics from cm7 and not from the stock firmware, anybody has installed from cm7? if yes tell me how. ( sorry for my bad english I'm mexican) I,m the only that have a small softkeyboard, icons, options, etc.?

Jpe230 said:
a friend recently gift me the lenovo a1 but the stock firmware sucks I installed cm7 and now I saw that lenovo recently release a beta ics for the a1 but I'm not sure if I can install ics from cm7 and not from the stock firmware, anybody has installed from cm7? if yes tell me how. ( sorry for my bad english I'm mexican) I,m the only that have a small softkeyboard, icons, options, etc.?
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You can install the slimdroid port using CWM if you want to install the full version from Lenovo you will need to make sure you have the stock recovery installed. It is tricky but it works. Do a quick search and make sure you understand how the bootable sdcards work. The A1 is almost unbrickable but it can get scary at times as long as you have a boot sdcard you will be fine.
I have been running it for a couple of days it works well the battery drains a bit faster but much better than stock. CM7 is very nice too you can't go wrong with either one.

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SlimDroid v7.20 ONLY STOCK RECOVERY
CWM=brick

Good to know the other versions all worked on CWM looks like you will need to install the stock recovery before continuing.
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A1 "brick"
Well, i installed the Cmw version of ICS, gmarkall version, but the rom is very unstable, i install the stock recovery but when i tried to boot in recovery it only shows the android and it turns off, any suggesttion? i dont want that horrible Rom

Gmarkell doesn't have a version of ICS he makes CM7 it works very well.
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He does
jpisini said:
Gmarkell doesn't have a version of ICS he makes CM7 it works very well.
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yes he does, he make a flasheable version of ICS for CWM look here: t=1624979http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624979

We can try and fix your issues or we can argue your choice.
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We can try and fix your issues or we can argue your choice.
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Well, I flash someone's rom with cwm and its very unstable it doesn't have wifi , gapps, and usb mass storage but it has usb debugging, I was thinking to change the files of the recovery to cwm using adb and do a fresh install of gb, is that ok?

The first thing you are going to want to do if you want to go back to stock and that is probably best and then go from there is download the following.
http://download.lenovo.com/slates/a1/OTA/A107W0_A234_001_015_2643_US.zip
http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~grm08/ideapad/cyanogenmod/stock-a1-ramdisk-2643.zip
http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~grm08/ideapad/cwm-5.0.2.7-rev3-ideapad-a1.zip
If you have a 16gb device grab
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23471133&postcount=409
First flash CWM 5.0.2.7 (you can use the newer one later if you want to but use this one for this)
Then if you have the 16GB model flash stock-mbr.zip and reboot into CWM. (if you have a 2GB device this will hose it the device don't do it)
Then flash the ram disk followed by the 2643 OTA.
If you have an issue installing CWM grab a bootable sdcard there are instructions in the ICS threads and use that to flash CWM.
The A1 is almost unbrickable unless you have a hardware problem you should be able to get it working again.

I inatall the alimdroid but the space for install apps is very reduce and the apps can't move tp th sd card is there any form to change that?
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