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Help needed. Market 3.4.4 on CM7 won't download :(

I have tried everything I could find: clear cache, clear dalvik cache, reinstall market, reboot, reselect English language, Market Enabler, downgrade to previous versions, etc. but I am still having problems with Market on CM7
On my Kindle Fire I have installed CM7.2.0-RC0-blaze-KANG, Market 3.4.4 and Google Services Framework 2.3.4.
Market will start and will allow me to browse through apps and to see the list of my apps that need updating, but it closes when starting downloading.
Can anybody help? Thanks

Had something like that happen to me recently. I had been messing with different mods and ended up backing everything up and then doing a full wipe and re-install. Pain in the rear i know, but with Titanium bu re-installing was pretty easy.
Good luck!
BTW I wiped the sd card as well since I think some of the app info is kept there as well. You might get away with just wiping the .Android_secure folder

Thanks a lot Nandorian.
I'll wait a few more days to see if somebody else come up with some alternative suggestion and then I'll go ahead with full wipe and re-install.
The annoying thing is that it is exactly what I did to start with: factory reset, full wipe, sdcard, cache, dalvik cash and I never got Market to work

Additional info
In addition to the problem with Market, I am also unable to install Google Calendar Sync and Contact Sync. Are the issues related?

SOLVED!!!
OK! after trying and retrying with no success I have finally followed Nandorian suggestion, wiped my Kindle and started from scratch ... but even this was not straight forward and it took me several attempts :-(

SOLVED (continued)
Here is the step by step procedure that fixes the Market and Google sync issues I had for weeks. I hope it helps other Android lovers that shared my same problems.

SOLVED (continued)
PREREQUISITES:
> TWRP 2.0 installed (see download and installation information below)

SOLVED (continued)
FILES REQUIRED:
> update-cm7.zip (see download information below)
> market-3.4.4.apk (see download information below)
> GoogleServicesFramework.apk, GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk and GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk (see download information below)

SOLVED (continued)
PROCEDURE:
1. reboot and run TWRP 2.0 (by pressing the power button when the yellow triangle is shown)
2. wipe > factory reset
3. wipe cache
4. wipe dalvik-cache
5. wipe system
6. wipe SD card
7. reboot and run TWRP 2.0 (by pressing the power button when the yellow triangle is shown)
8. mount USB storage
9. copy the 6 files required to the root of the SD card (using explorer on your PC)
10. unmount USB storage
11. install update-cm7.zip
12. reboot and start normally (do nothing and wait when the yellow triangle is shown)
13. in Setting > Applications Settings, enable unknown sources (non-Market apps installation)
14. using FileManager install "root explorer v2.18.apk" and GoogleServicesFramework.apk
15. using RootExplorer go to /sdcard
16. long-press Market-3.4.4.apk and select "move"
17. navigate to /system/app folder
18. change mount option from RO to RW (mount RW)
19. paste Market-3.4.4.apk into the /system/app folder
20. long-press Market-3.4.4.apk and select "permissions"
21. change permissions to match all other apps in this folder (rw-r–r–) >> Owner:RW, Group:R, Others:R
22. reboot and start normally (do nothing and wait when the yellow triangle is shown)
23. switch on wifi and connect to the internet (Settings > Wireless&Networks )
24. run Android Market (from the apps list) and login as normal to your account
25. repeat from step 15 to 21 for both GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter and GoogleContactsSyncAdapter
26. reboot and start normally (do nothing and wait when the yellow triangle is shown)
27. ENJOY!!!!

SOLVED (continued)
DONWLOAD/INSTALLATION INFO:
> TWRP 2.0 (http://liliputing.com/2011/12/how-t...ire-backup-restore-flash-custom-firmware.html)
> update-cm7.zip (http://www.mediafire.com/?hmdc0lmgvnlbg97)
> "root explorer v2.18.apk" (http://dc362.4shared.com/download/XdtGx9oo/root_explorer_v218.apk?tsid=20120205-020750-fdf6afd9)
> market-3.4.4.apk (http://dc452.4shared.com/download/fwuA7ip_/market-344.apk?tsid=20120205-021122-ee091cba)
> GoogleServicesFramework.apk, GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk and GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk (http://cmw.22aaf3.com/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip)

SOLVED (continued ... the end)
PS sorry for having to break up the posting in multiple ones... I am new to XDA and had to do more posting in order to be enabled to share the above links with you!

[Q] Problem Flashing ROM to SGH-T839 [Sidekick 4G] ay0teddy Gingerclone v2

I've been trying to flash a ROM [Gingerclone V2] to my Sidekick 4G for a while now - I've ODINed 4 times due to lack of success. My problem seems to be the exact one as this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406745
but I haven't tried flashing a different ROM yet.
I already have the new binary recovery and .zip on my SD card before I start each time
My latest procedure:
> Using ES File Manager, copy Recovery into system>bin
> Go to ROM Manager; Flash ClockWorkMod (even though it says it's already flashed, I do it just to be safe)
> Install from SD card
> Phone goes to stock recovery screen. I select Reinstall Packages. Screen goes to CWM recovery
> Wipe Data/Factory Reset - gets stuck at formatting sdcard .android_secure
> battery pull
> Start up into stock recovery - choose wipe data, and then select reinstall packages; screen goes to CWM recovery
> Select Wipe Cache Partition
> Check Mounts - Unmount System
Here's where I'm not sure exactly what to do, and there don't seem to be any clear instructions...
> I choose Install from SD card (I don't remember the exact wording); find the zip file; select it
> It starts the install
> When install finishes, in big blue text reboot now comes up at the top of the screen (it's cut off, but I think that's what it says)
> The phone reboots, stuck at the splash screen, vibrating as if a Force Close repeatedly, as reported in the linked thread.
> ODIN
I may have forgotten a step or two. It would be very much appreciated if somebody could tell me I did wrong ^.^
Also: might be a n--b question, but is there such thing as an ODIN file for custom ROMs? Is there anyway I can get ay0teddy's ROM as this type of file and ODIN it directly?

[Newbie] Complete Guide to for Rooting & Install a Custom Rom [Updated 9 Sep 2013]

[Newbie] Complete Guide to for Rooting & Install a Custom Rom [Updated 9 Sep 2013]
This is aimed at new "rooters". The process is incredibly easy.
I also take no responsibility if you mess up somehow, and this is for GSM Hero's NOT Sprint Hero CDMA users.
Original Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
I have now also included a link to z4root as an alternative.
Here is a link to my backup guide but please be aware that most of it requires root access.
Prelude:
Install HTC Sync from here
Download Universal Androot
Download z4root
Download Root Checker - only if you need to
Download AmonRA Recovery v1.7.0.1.img - easier if you rename this "recovery.img" when it is on your sdcard
Place both downloaded files on your SD Card
Root & Recovery
1. Download and install Astro File Manager from the Market (or use any other file management program of your choice)
2. Open Astro and find and install Universal Androot (or if that doesn't work try z4root) from your sdcard:
Select UniversalAndroot.apk > Open App Manager > Install > Settings> [tick] Unknown Sources > OK > Back > Select UniversalAndroot.apk > Open App Manager > Install > Install > Open
3. In the app and choose the correct version from the dropdown box:
Superuser for Android 2.0~2.2 - if you have updated your phone recently
Superuser for Android 1.5~1.6 - if you have refused updates recently or your country/provider hasn't released one yet
Then choose: "Root "
Wait until it says "Woot ! Your device is rooted !" and exit the program.
4. Download and install Android Terminal Emulator from the Market (use Better Terminal instead if this one doesn't work)
5. Run "Terminal Emulator". Type (press and hold menu to get the keyboard up) in the following:
su (press enter and wait for the "Super User Request Prompt". Choose "Allow" and make sure its ticked to Allow every time.)
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img (press enter - make sure this is typed exactly as seen)
N.B. If you have issues here, see * notes below for more assistance
6. Turn off your phone and press Home + Power to start it up again. This should boot into recovery mode.
Install Your Custom Rom
Note: This part of the guide can be repeated with as many different rom's as you like. You do not have to repeat the previous section once you have a recovery image installed.
1. Download a Custom ROM from here to your computer.
2. Make sure your phone is in recovery mode (Home + Power)
Plug your phone into your computer and select "USB-MS toggle" in recovery
Place the Custom ROM on your SD card in the main directory and press Home when it has finished copying over
3. Select Backup/Restore > Nand backup > confirm with Home > Wait
(or Nand + Ext if you have A2SD setup)
4. Press back then select Wipe from the main menu, then select:
Wipe data/factory reset > Home
Wipe cache > Home
Wipe Dalvik-cache > Home
Wipe SD:ext partition > Home
Press back button
Select Flash Zip from SD Card
Select the file
Press Home to confirm
Note: Ignore any "errors", they are normal and usually mean you're not using that feature.
5. Once it is done, select Reboot and you will boot into the new Custom ROM.
Updating your Radio
Note: The radio deals with your signal levels and connectivity.
1. Download the latest radio from the following page
N.B. Radio's are not region specific! Just get the latest
2. Mount your SD Card so your computer can read it and place the downloaded file in the main directory
3. Turn off your phone and boot into the recovery screen (holding Home + Power)
4. Choose:
Flash Zip from SD Card
Pick the radio.zip file and press Home to confirm
Wait
Your phone will reboot a couple of times but when you're back on the Recovery Screen just press reboot system now and it will complete the install and put you back into your custom rom.
DO NOT PULL THE BATTERY OUT, THIS WILL BRICK YOUR HANDSET.
5. When this process has completed reboot the phone and you should have the new radio. This can be checked in Settings > About Phone
Original Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
Thanks

This is not a guide for the HTC ONE S, new users please disregard this and use one of the guides from our forum.

Yea I was wondering why this was here, you got lost man

Locked out after LineageOS update

Hi there,
For the second time, after an update, I can't enter in my phone. I key the pin and the phone goes back to the enter pin.
I had (for the second time) to recover from the backup.
My process to update is:
Code:
Menu Settings > System > Advanced > Updater > Install (last version)
It will reboot to TWRP automaticaly
Backup, nandroid AND directories, (many backups)
Click INSTALL then go to /data/lineageos_updates (not in sdcard)
Select the good file .zip
Wipe to install
At the end, clean the Cache/Dalvik cache
Reboot
Is it my mistake? How to fix it?
Thanks

Please don't answer here but in the other post here
Sorry for my mistake.

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ Stock to Android 13

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S8 (dreamlte Exynos SOC) or S8+ (dream2lte) Stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy S8 dreamlte or S8+ dream2lte to a powerful one with Android 13.
Make sure your phone is dreamlte/dream2lte/Exynos before going further: in Android, go to Settings > About phone > Check model number is listed below.
If not, quit this tutorial.
Supported models:
- SM-G950F
- SM-950FD
- SM-G955F (S8+)
### READ THOSE WARNING COMMENTS
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release for Android 13, Netflix and Disney+ work
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy S8 dreamlte pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-galaxys8-pack
(contains Samsung tweaked Odin 3.13.1 + Samsung official USB drivers + TWRP 3.7.0_9-0 official recovery + Magisk Root + Magisk modules). Unzip files.
+ ROM Unofficial LineageOS 20: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...spoofing-ota-updates-for-s8-s8-note8.4485525/
Download latest build for your device: https://ivanmeler.github.io/devices/dreamlte.html
+ BiTGApps Package ARM64 13 (BASIC or any other): https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
OR NikGApps T Basic: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikgapps/files/Canary-Releases/NikGapps-T/
OR MindTheGApps 13 ARM64: http://downloads.codefi.re/jdcteam/javelinanddart/gapps
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung USB drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use Google built-in cloud to backup apps like SMS Backup & Restore to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Backup your WhatsApp messages in Google Drive.
Everything else: podcasts, Authenticators, TODOs etc...
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Make sure you have latest official updates for your phone:
Connect to Wifi and go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
### BACKUP NOW, you will lose everything.
3) FLASH TWRP 3.7 RECOVERY
Go to Settings > About phone > Software information.
Tap 7 times on Build number item to unlock Developer options.
Go to Settings > Developer options, switch OEM unlocking ON.
Shut down phone.
Boot in Download Mode: hold Volume- + Bixby button (located below volume) and then Power button until you see Samsung's logo and release all buttons.
Confirm access to Download mode by pressing Volume+.
Phone now displays "Downloading...".
Connect phone to computer with USB, wait for drivers installation.
Then launch Odin.exe (included in my zipfile) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: make sure re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT ticked while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In AP > select twrp-3.7.0_9-0-dreamlte.img.tar
### For Galaxy S8+, select twrp-3.7.0_9-0-dream2lte.img.tar
### Warranty will be Void after next click ###
Click Start.
Wait until flash Success message appears.
Unplug phone.
Restart phone to recovery :
- hold Power + Bixby + Volume- until phone screen becomes black.
- and immediatly switch from Volume- to Volume+ (still holding Power + Bixby) to land in TWRP recovery.
### If Android launches, hold 3 buttons until phone restarts and Samsung logo appears.
4) BACKUP IMEI PARTITION AND SYSTEM (Nandroid backup)
Boot in Recovery Mode : Hold Bixby + Power + Volume+ until you see Samsung's logo then release and wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
Recovery asks for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Wipe > Format Data.
Type: yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Encryption is removed. You can now access partitions.
### If you miss this step you won't have access to any partition.
Back to home menu > Backup.
You can now select the partitions you want to save.
Select at least EFS partition to backup your IMEI. If a flash fails and partition is damaged you will still be able to restore this partition and use the phone.
If IMEI is lost during a flash, phone won't be able to reach cellphone networks.
I prefer to backup Boot, System, System Image, Baseband and EFS partitions. In case of problem, you will have your phone in its original state.
Swipe to Backup and wait during process.
Save backup: still under TWRP recovery, connect phone to PC.
Go to Mount menu and check Data partition is checked and MTB button is on "Disable MTP" state.
From Windows explorer, access phones memory and copy-paste the TWRP folder (located in root folder, beside DCIM and Music folders) somewhere safe on your computer.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
### Make sure you copied TWRP backup from internal memory to somewhere safe.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik, Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage (if you really made a backup from step 2), then Swipe to Wipe.
Back to TWRP home screen, go to Reboot > Recovery and swipe to reboot.
On next launch, check the checkbox to remember choice and swipe to allow modifications.
6) FLASH ROM, (MAGISK ROOT) AND GAPPS
Back to TWRP main menu, go to Mount menu again to connect phone to PC again.
Connect phone to PC and use Windows explorer to copy files on phone's internal memory.
Copy TWRP folder from your phone to somewhere safe on PC.
This backup can restore your phone to its original Samsung state.
Copy files of ROM + GApps + Magisk on phone.
Go back to TWRP Home menu. Then tap on Install > choose lineage*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Again, go to Reboot > Recovery.
After restart, go back to Install and select bitgapps*.zip
Optional for root: Add More zips > Magisk*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
and Reboot System.
Wait for the phone to boot during 3 minutes.
7) ROOT ACCESS (OPTIONAL)
### Needed to work with Netflix or Disney+
Configure Android as you like.
Don't try to set fingerprints at first setup. It will crash.
No need for extra work to be root.
Magisk launches with Android.
Superuser permissions can be managed from Magisk Manager app.
Launch Magisk.
Then in Magisk go to Settings > Hide the Magisk app, give it a name and switch Zygisk option ON.
Go to Modules Tab > Install from Storage: install MagiskHidePropsConfig and safetynet (located in my archive).
Unlock Developer options: go to Settings > About.
At the bottom, tap 7 times on Build number.
Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options > Disable Android debugging (ADB).
Reboot phone.
8) TWEAKS
- Remove ROM install files: TWRP > Advanced > File Manager > data > media
Tap on each file to Delete it.
- Calibrate battery: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Battery_Calibration
- Set dark Mode to improve battery by 30%
Settings > Display > Dark theme.
- For better battery, remove Always on display
Settings > Display > Screen saver > Desactivated
- Screen sensitivity is too low ?
Try to recalibrate screen sensitivity with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=touchcalibration.favoritappindia&hl=en&gl=US
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: @Ivan_Meler, LineageOS team, TWRP team, TopJohnWu
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Force Samsung Galaxy S8 shutdown
Hold Power + Volume down for 10 seconds

Added S8+