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Edit: February 2012: please disregard ALL information below this red text. ROM Manager now supports the Huawei U8160, and will flash the official recovery build from the app. See the Getting Started with ROM Manager & ClockworkMod section in this post.
ClockworkMod Recovery for Vodafone Smart (Huawei U8160)
Current release - v0.1 - 12 September 2011 [CWM Ver. 4.0.1.5]
What is ClockworkMod Recovery? From AddictiveTips:
ClockworkMod – also known as Clockwork and CWM – is a custom recovery for Android phones and tablets that allows you to perform several advanced recovery, restoration, installation and maintenance operations on your Android device that aren’t possible with the stock recovery.
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Installation - Fastboot Method:
Use this method if you have never installed a build of ClockworkMod before.
Download the Android SDK for your operating system [Windows users are recommended to download the .zip version].
Extract the fastboot / fastboot.exe file from the tools folder of the Android SDK zip file to a folder on your computer.
Download the latest zip release of ClockworkMod using the link(s) below.
Open the ClockworkMod .zip file and extract the recovery.img file to the same folder as the fastboot / fastboot.exe binary.
Reboot (or turn your phone one) whilst holding the power and volume down keys. Your phone will now be in "fastboot" mode.
Open a terminal or command prompt, and run the following commands:
Note: these are example instructions for a Windows user who has extracted the fastboot.exe and recovery.img to C:\VodafoneSmart. Adjust the folder path to wherever you extracted these files.
Code:
cd C:\VodafoneSmart
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
Installation - ClockworkMod Method (zip):
Use this method if you already have ClockworkMod installed, and you wish to update the version that already exists on your phone.
Download the latest zip release using the link(s) below.
Transfer the .zip file to your SD card. Do not extract the .zip file - only copy it.
Reboot into ClockworkMod, choose the option Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard. Select the current release, and confirm the update by selecting Yes. Reboot and enjoy!
Usage:
To access ClockworkMod recovery, any one of the follow methods will work:
If you are running a build of CyanogenMod, choose the Recovery option from the reboot menu;
Run "adb shell reboot recovery" on any rooted ROM;
Reboot your device whilst holding the power and volume up keys.[/li]
Once you've entered ClockworkMod Recovery, you will be presented with several options (some familiar, some not). I won't try to explain all of the options, as there are better guides on the internet (example: the AddictiveTips site above). However, these are the ones you should really know about:
Wipe data/factory reset - same as before
Wipe cache partition - same as before
Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard - this is the new method you will be using to flash ROMs and update packages
Backup & restore - this menu lets you perform a full backup or restore of your boot, /cache, /data/ & app2sd partition (which is compatible with mad2sd)
Mounts & storage -> mount USB storage - this lets you enable UMS mode to copy update packages (if you forgot to transfer before rebooting into recovery)
Advanced -> partition SD card - this lets you easily partition your SD card for use with mad2sd or any third-party app2sd solutions. It lets you select the size for the EXT4 partition as well as swap. MAKE SURE TO BACKUP ALL DATA ON YOUR CARD BEFORE USING THIS OPTION.
Changelog:
[CWM Ver. 4.0.1.5] v0.1 zip - 12 September 2011
First release.
Hi, I've been trying this guide and am having trouble with both methods.
Fastboot Method
I get into fastboot mode (where it's just at the hourglass screen), and type in "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". The command prompt just says "Waiting for device", and never updates.
ClockworkMod Method
I installed the CWM I got off the Android Market, and then tried to reboot into recovery mode (both by rebooting through CWM and by pressing Volume+Up & Power). I just end up waiting at the hourglass screen like when it's in fastboot mode.
Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
for fastboot try without battery inside (only usb) works for me
if fastboot wont work try methode 3. http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
with extractet recovery.img from zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17496869)
jajajim said:
for fast boot try without battery inside (only usb) works for me
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Tried that too; didn't work.
Thanks, worked for me with fastboot on u8180
zodac01 said:
Fastboot Method
I get into fastboot mode (where it's just at the hourglass screen), and type in "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". The command prompt just says "Waiting for device", and never updates.
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That happens to me too... I also noticed that in device manager is missing driver for Android 1.0? I don't know what to do next. Someone knows? Thanks
EDIT: It works ... download Pulse_Drivers_xp_w7_w764.zip from dc-unlocker (sry can't post link).
EDIT: It works ... download Pulse_Drivers_xp_w7_w764.zip from dc-unlocker (sry can't post link).
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for linux users??
just a note, the U8160 has a different USB hardware ID when in fastboot mode, and so inside 70.android.rules you need to add "12d1" and "18d1"
18d1 is the fastboot USB id and 12d1 is the adb USB id
This is for linux btw.
i've two questions for subpsyke:
it's planned update to cwm recovery 5?
Why don't knowledge Rom Manager cwm recovery in your cyano release for U8160?
p.s
sorry for my bad english, i'm italian's users ...
thanks, needed this!
renegade_82 said:
i've two questions for subpsyke:
it's planned update to cwm recovery 5?
Why don't knowledge Rom Manager cwm recovery in your cyano release for U8160?
p.s
sorry for my bad english, i'm italian's users ...
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Yea i got this problem too, in ROM manager, this recovery isnt detected, any ideas on how to get it?
EDIT: I flashed the IDEOS recovery through rom manager then flashed back this recovery, and now it works like it should.
EDIT: done, thanks a lot
for pulse driver, turn on phone, then press power + volume down, then plug usb, PC will search for a driver
fastboot is just: power button + volume down (and then it sticks on logo or hourglass) then open command prompt on pc
pulse driver:
http://www.mediafire.com/?l9zoonl8kygcejm
Hi there
Download the Android SDK for your operating system [Windows users are recommended to download the .zip version].
Extract the fastboot / fastboot.exe file from the tools folder of the Android SDK zip file to a folder on your computer.
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I'm a windows user and i've downloaded the Sdk zip and there's no fastboot.exe on any of the folders... :|
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
jpcoke said:
I'm a windows user and i've downloaded the Sdk zip and there's no fastboot.exe on any of the folders... :|
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Download android-sdk-windows-1.6_r1
The latest sdk doesn't have it
fastboot and recovery
http://www.wuala.com/freegroup/cyanogen/VodafoneSmart.zip/
u8160 cwm
iam havving problems around here
i need more instruction , i have the folder with recovery and fastbot ,but how to put tham on the phone ? i have rooted my device sucesfully iam stuck rebooting on recovery mode , i cant reboot as you show us , or enter in fastboot , please help me do it
aripelx said:
Download android-sdk-windows-1.6_r1
The latest sdk doesn't have it
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cant seem to find this version of the sdk to download, anyone got a link?
thanks
I have a branded Vodafone Smart (U8160) and it stucks everytime at the hourglass screen. It won't get into recovery mode.
How do I fix this?
Edit: I haven't rooted it yet. Have I to do it before I could install CMW?
mcpossity said:
I have a branded Vodafone Smart (U8160) and it stucks everytime at the hourglass screen. It won't get into recovery mode.
How do I fix this?
Edit: I haven't rooted it yet. Have I to do it before I could install CMW?
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for cwm it's power button+volume UP
fastboot power button+volume DOWN
it's easy to root with gingerbreak v1.2
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asidhowz said:
cant seem to find this version of the sdk to download, anyone got a link?
thanks
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man, I have posted the link just up
Thanks, worked like a charm
I just bought a second hands xoom , I really had bad luck because my device reboots itself automaticaly too often
it's about a MZ601 3G 32g. of course I can't find the seller back in my life ...
OS 3.2
build number H.6.5-17-3
Kernel 2.6.36.3
I don't know my xoom belongs to which country . I would like to root it
Becasue I've heard it might be helpfull .
I 'm really an newbie !
Can someone help me out ?
Best Regards
Kevin
The MZ601 is the MOTO/EU/umts_everest 3G: 3.2/H.6.5-17-1 GSM (means you can use any SIM card in your device, you can send and receive SMS)
You first need to install Android SDK, Here is a link to the ADB Tutorial.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/adb-easy-tutorial/
Instructions assuming that you have successfully installed the Android SDk -
(solarnz)
1. Downloading the rooting-update zip file.
Download the zip file from here - http://goo.gl/Om9aP
Now place this on your external sdcard. - Sorry this is a requirement at the moment, like I said this is a bit rushed.
2. Flashing recovery
1. Download this Recovery image. http://bit.ly/iLRAIV (place this image in you SDK PlatformTools Folder, or which ever folder that contains your adb.exe)
2. If your device is locked, now is a good time to unlock it.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
3. Flash recovery
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
Once you have verification on your device that this has been flashed, reboot your device by holding volume up + power.
Then 3 seconds after you see the Motorola logo, hit volume down. You should now see "Android Recovery" in the top left corner. Hit volume up to boot into recovery.
4. Flashing the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file.
If you're in clockwork mod recovery you can continue (This recovery image will say it is clockwork mod) . If you're not looking at clockwork mod, then you need to repeat step 3 again.
In cwm, go into "install zip from sdcard" -> "Choose zip from sdcard", then select the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file you downloaded.
Note: use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select
Reboot your device and then welcome to your rooted device!
AS Always, If This Was Helpful - Hit The Thanks!
Mjamocha said:
The MZ601 is the MOTO/EU/umts_everest 3G: 3.2/H.6.5-17-1 GSM (means you can use any SIM card in your device, you can send and receive SMS)
You first need to install Android SDK, Here is a link to the ADB Tutorial.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/adb-easy-tutorial/
Instructions assuming that you have successfully installed the Android SDk -
(solarnz)
1. Downloading the rooting-update zip file.
Download the zip file from here - http://goo.gl/Om9aP
Now place this on your external sdcard. - Sorry this is a requirement at the moment, like I said this is a bit rushed.
2. Flashing recovery
1. Download this Recovery image. http://bit.ly/iLRAIV (place this image in you SDK PlatformTools Folder, or which ever folder that contains your adb.exe)
2. If your device is locked, now is a good time to unlock it.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
3. Flash recovery
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
Once you have verification on your device that this has been flashed, reboot your device by holding volume up + power.
Then 3 seconds after you see the Motorola logo, hit volume down. You should now see "Android Recovery" in the top left corner. Hit volume up to boot into recovery.
4. Flashing the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file.
If you're in clockwork mod recovery you can continue (This recovery image will say it is clockwork mod) . If you're not looking at clockwork mod, then you need to repeat step 3 again.
In cwm, go into "install zip from sdcard" -> "Choose zip from sdcard", then select the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file you downloaded.
Note: use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select
Reboot your device and then welcome to your rooted device!
AS Always, If This Was Helpful - Hit The Thanks!
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Thx so much I've root my device now .
I've one extra icon calls superuser ??? What can i do with it ?
What is now difference between a normal and an root device ?
What do I have more possiblilitie with rooted device ?
best regards
Kevin
Is this method workable in 4.0.3 or even freshly released 4.0.4?
@Kevin
superuser gives you access to your device settings and all files.
Install root explorer, and you can browse your system files, but be very careful.
With root you can customize you xoom.
To find out more on what root access can do for you, use google to search,
this would not be the place for that. After you get a better understanding of the
root process, browse this forum for Modifications and what not.
Now you gotta find a ROM that fits your taste. You can start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459641
Make sure you Flash the GAPPS directly after you flash your new ROM, then reboot. There are many ROMS to choose from in this forum. Find the one that fits your device and your needs. Welcome to the Dark Side my Friend!
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Ftnjohn said:
Is this method workable in 4.0.3 or even freshly released 4.0.4?
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Yes you can root your device on stock 4.0.3 using this method. From there find a 4.0.4 ROM to your taste and flash it in CWM recovery. (If you are using a XOOM) I prefer the EOS 4.0.4 ROM which is their Nighty Builds. You can find the Xoom EOS Nightly ROMs that fits you device by searching the Forum.
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I have just updated my nexus s to the latest 4.0.4 update..now i want to bring back root access .. as we all know were going to loose root access if we updated. anyway i previously used this method http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/ now im wondering if this also applies to 4.0.4 update and what is the best recovery to flash on this update?
The only thing i did was upgrade to 4.04, dont reboot but flash superuser, all clear, root is back.
[Q](solved) how do i bring back root on my i9023 ics 4.0.4
willemt158 said:
The only thing i did was upgrade to 4.04, dont reboot but flash superuser, all clear, root is back.
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hmn... what i did was
i went to adb
open cmd
flashed recovery3101.img
after that i installed superuser using CWM recovery . if your using the stock recovery it will only show an error msg. didnt wipe anything ... all is ok and well hehehe cheers!
I have issue with CWM and Root. I've follow the guide here.
I manage to successfully do up to step 4 without error. After that, when I reboot the device, it have a message "android installing update". I installed titanium backup and it says no root access. Superuser is available. When I tried to update on Play "Update for Superuser could not be downloaded due to an error (941)"
I tried to go back to recovery, it is the stock recovery instead of CWM. I've updated my 9023 from 4.0.3 (stock non root) to 4.0.4 using CWM. I've installed superuser using CWM as well. But when I reboot the device, it went back to stock recovery. I've tried fastboot CWM, turn off, then turn back on to go recovery, it is using CWM. But when I reboot, and try to go back to recovery, it goes to the stock recovery.
Appreciate some help. Hope my explanation is clear.
Will
First try flashing the latest Superuser than reboot, then open rootexplorer
Rename "/system/etc/install-recovery.sh" to "/system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak".
All Stock ROMs replace the recovery on each Boot if it isn't the stock one. Renaming this script stops that. After you do this, flash CWM one more time and it'll stick.
Thanks to harbb who helped me with the same isseu
not sure if this is legit... I found a few sites with the same tutorial but different backup apps same file download though... can anyone varify?
filename: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed, from a mediafire download (/?57iroxlzh8bb5qi)
from tutorial: Root Nexus S with Android 4.0.4 ICS IMM76 Firmware, from androidlot.com
(sorry can't post link)
it just said to do a recovery from bootloader, no other tampering needed... was thinking of using it if it worked as I just did the Nexus S 19023 OTA update 2.3.6 - 4.0.4 found on this forum but wanted to root to use voodoo sound... first timer and dont want to mess around with roms or cwm... figure no harm rooting as Nexus S probably won't get anymore official updates
Signature verification failed
well i have tried to install the superuser from recovery (apply update from SDcard) but every time i try to install the zip file it gives me signature verification error .
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well i have tried to install the superuser from recovery (apply update from SDcard) but every time i try to install the zip file it gives me signature verification error .
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That means your not in CWM Recovery. You have to follow the guide and use fastboot to flash a custom recover. Thats why we use a custom recovery, to bypass the signiture check
so wats da final result?
in ics 4.04 how to flash cwm and root and install vodoo?
ended up using m.sabra's one click root and flash cwm tool (/showthread.php?t=1544940) worked a charm, downloaded voodoo sound plus so i didnt have to flash new kernel, putting music back on phone now (had to unlock bootloader) to see how it sounds
also used appbackup&restore, copied backup folder from sd to computer, used the root tool, redownloded appbackup&restore, copied folder back from computer to phone, allowed install from non market, reinstalled all apps
now have superuser and cwm and all my apps back
Hope this may help. it's the way a did it on my Nexus S
Download fastboot for Windows or Mac.
Make sure you have the Android SDK installed.
Download ClockworkMod Recovery.
Download the Rooted Su Binary for 4.0.4
Make sure you have the necessary drivers installed for your device
Put your device into Bootloader Mode (turn your device off, then hold Volume Up + Power).
Once in Bootloader Mode, type the following into your Command Window
fastboot oem unlock
You should now see a couple of lines go through on your Window.
Then Type the following:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img
Provided this went correctly (it should), you now want to cycle down to “Recovery” on your device using the Volume buttons and press Power to confirm. This should boot you into ClockworkMod.
Select Recovery again, navigate to “Mounts & Storage” and then to “Mount USB Storage”. Once this has been done, your SD Card should appear on your PC.
Copy the Rooted Su Binary you have downloaded to your SD Card, and then Unmount USB Storage on your device.
Navigate back to the main menu of ClockworkMod and select “Install zip from sdcard”, then “Choose zip from sdcard” and select the package you just copied across, and then confirm the installation. This should install the package and root your device.
Hey guys sorry i was on vacation, thats why it took me so long time to come back, anyways... here is the link of the step by step procedure on rooting your nexus s, this is what i followed, http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-hacks/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-new/
but what i did was ;
1. after updating i lost root
2. open adb tool
3. flash new recovery3101.img ( this is to replace default recovery from the stock ics 4.0.4)
4.then installed superuser from the new recovery that i installed ( CWM)
i wont go through all the details since , the link already explained that there....so cheers and hope this works for you , all the needed files is in the link also.
Mrbalders said:
Hope this may help. it's the way a did it on my Nexus S
Download fastboot for Windows or Mac.
Make sure you have the Android SDK installed.
Download ClockworkMod Recovery.
Download the Rooted Su Binary for 4.0.4
Make sure you have the necessary drivers installed for your device
Put your device into Bootloader Mode (turn your device off, then hold Volume Up + Power).
Once in Bootloader Mode, type the following into your Command Window
fastboot oem unlock
You should now see a couple of lines go through on your Window.
Then Type the following:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img
Provided this went correctly (it should), you now want to cycle down to “Recovery” on your device using the Volume buttons and press Power to confirm. This should boot you into ClockworkMod.
Select Recovery again, navigate to “Mounts & Storage” and then to “Mount USB Storage”. Once this has been done, your SD Card should appear on your PC.
Copy the Rooted Su Binary you have downloaded to your SD Card, and then Unmount USB Storage on your device.
Navigate back to the main menu of ClockworkMod and select “Install zip from sdcard”, then “Choose zip from sdcard” and select the package you just copied across, and then confirm the installation. This should install the package and root your device.
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wow very detailed cheers man!
Glad to help, and hope you've got your Nexus back to root
Hi all.
I have an Spanish wifi-only Xoom (MZ604) and I'm tired of waiting for motorola's updates (still in Honeycomb 3.2!!!).
I want to test either EOS3 (Android 4.1.1) or EOS2 (Android 4.0.4) custom roms. I've read almost all tutoriales but I still have some doubts about the procedures... could anybody check this message and warn me if I'm going to do something wrong?
DOUBT 1.- Key shortcuts in Xoom
Can anybody tell me the existing key combinations in Xoom? I only know about POWER+VOL_UP key to enter bootloader mode.
DOUBT 2.- How to install CWM.
If I understand it correctly, both EOS2 and EOS3 should be installed from CWM recovery...
Is the following procedure OK?
- Some tutorials say that you have to be root first to install CWM ... is it really needed? Can't be done directly with ADB?
- Install Android SDK in the PC.
- Download eos-recovery-r6.img or eos-recovery-r6-softkeys.img
- Connect XOOM to PC with the original USB cable.
- Reboot XOOM in bootloader mode (Power + VolUp)
- Exec adb and then:
fastboot oem unlock <---- is this a requirement?
fastboot flash recovery eos-recovery-r6.img
fastboot reboot
DOUBT 3.- How to install or upgrade EOS 2 or 3 ROM?
Is the following procedure OK?
- Download ROM and gapps zip files.
- Start XOOM in recovery mode (CWM) -> How to do this?
- Do a nandroid backup.
- Wipe everything (data, cache, dalvik, etc)
- Install ROM zip.
- Install gapps zip.
- No need to do anything to root it, the rom is already rooted <-- is that right?
- Reboot
Is everything OK? Did I miss anything? Do I need to root my 3.2 install before any other step? Do I have to do the "oen unlock"?
Thanks.
All you need to do is unlock your boot loader and get into flashing eos3. Will give you details how to soon
Sent from my MZ601 using Tapatalk 2
wesamothman said:
All you need to do is unlock your boot loader and get into flashing eos3. Will give you details how to soon
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Thanks for answering. If I'm understanding you correctly, you say that I don't need CWM and I can just flash the EOS ROM directly to my xoom without "applying" it as a zip in CWM...
I would really like to install CWM, I appreciate a lot the possibility to do "nandroid" backups to be able to go back before installing kernels, updates or so ...
NoP_Compiler said:
Thanks for answering. If I'm understanding you correctly, you say that I don't need CWM and I can just flash the EOS ROM directly to my xoom without "applying" it as a zip in CWM...
I would really like to install CWM, I appreciate a lot the possibility to do "nandroid" backups to be able to go back before installing kernels, updates or so ...
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Since you are going to install EOS Jellybean, I don't advise you with CWM. A different recovery made by EOS team is better through which you can do nandroid backup and other stuff...
Here is what you need to do step by step...
Note: please read this procedure carefully more than once until you are fully aware of it. If you have any doubts or concerns, just ask to avoid confusion before you apply. This should be followed step by step.
To summarize:
First, download the above ROM and GAPPs and put them onto your xoom internal and external SD card. Put them under /mnt/sdcard for internal sd or somewhere accessible, and under the root of your external sd card.
To download:
• Get the Motorola USB drivers to your laptop: http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/
• Get the Android SDK to your laptop: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
• Recovery Image: http://goo.im/devs/teameos/recoveries/wingray/eos-recovery-r6.img
• GAPPS: http://goo.im/devs/teameos/roms/eos3/gapps/gapps-jb-20120726-eos-signed.zip
• ROM: http://goo.im/devs/teameos/roms/eos3/nightlies/wingray/ ; get the latest one...
Steps:
1. Power off your XOOM device.
2. Press and hold the volume down button while pressing the power button at the same time. Note: Even if your xoom starts again, just keep the button pressed until you see "Starting fastboot protocol" on the screen.
3. Connect Xoom to your computer via USB.
4. Open a ‘Command Prompt’ or ‘Terminal’ window on your computer in your sdk/tools folder. This is the sdk you downloaded above.
5. unlock your xoom and flash the recovery image. The recovery image should be in your current working directory where you have command line navigated to: Type:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery eos-recovery-r6.img
fastboot reboot
adb reboot recovery
Now, you have your device unlocked and recovery installed.
Reboot your xoom by selecting the option "reboot system now" from recovery. you can navigate up and down using the volume buttons. Once an option is highlighted, press the power button to select, you will still have your old ROM.
To flash the other ROM downloaded above,
1. Boot into recovery by:
i. As soon as you hit the reboot command above, you should see a Motorola logo appear. Wait 3 seconds and tap the Volume down button and the words Android Recovery should appear on the screen. When you see that, tap the Volume up button and you’ll boot into recovery.
2. From within Recovery, perform wipe data, wipe cache, and go to advanced, wipe dalvik cache and battery stats. Don't worry, if the ROM and GAPPs are deleted, which should not be the case, you will have them on your external sd card
Note: wipe data will delete your stuff on the xoom. It would be great if you backup your files that you need to your external sd card before you start any of this procedure.
3. In recovery, navigate to install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sd card and select the EOS ROM you copied to the root of the SD card. Once the files are flashed, DO NOT reboot afterwards. Hold on.
4. Again, from Recovery, choose install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sd card and select the GAPPs you copied to the root of the SD card.
Then hit reboot system now. It will take 2 - 3 minutes for the first reboot. Setup your google account. and you are good to go.
Later reboots will be much faster (around 30 - 45 seconds). The more apps you install, the slower it boots...
That is pretty much it. Enjoy, I hope this helps you
Of course it helps! In fact, a lot.
When I was talking about CRW I really meant EOS recovery (which is based in CRW itself IIRC).
The only that I can't understand is why some tutorials ask me to root the tablet before doing all this process...
Anyway, I think I'm finally going with EOS3 + EOS recovery if nobody here advices me to flash EOS 2 instead...
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2 using Tapatalk Pro.
So, before flashing:
- Do you think EOS3 (JB in Xoom) is mature enough to use it, or I should go with EOS2 final (ICS)?
- Do you know of anything not working in a wifi xoom with EOS3 rel.127?
- I've downloaded eos6-recovery.img ... do you think I should flash the "soft-keys" or the rogue-recovery instead?
- I don't have Microsoft Windows in my laptop: I work under Linux, so I haven't downloaded Motorola's USB drivers... I imagine that they are not needed under Linux, and It will work just with SDK's "adb" and "fastboot", right?
- Can the device be bricked with this procedure, or there is always a "Power+VolKey" way to flash a stock image? (like galaxys2 that its almost unbrickable).
PS: Thanks for informing me in the other thread that the EOS rom comes already rooted
I will be away for couple of hours, will answer your questions all as soon as I get back...
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NoP_Compiler said:
So, before flashing:
- Do you think EOS3 (JB in Xoom) is mature enough to use it, or I should go with EOS2 final (ICS)?
- Do you know of anything not working in a wifi xoom with EOS3 rel.127?
- I've downloaded eos6-recovery.img ... do you think I should flash the "soft-keys" or the rogue-recovery instead?
- I don't have Microsoft Windows in my laptop: I work under Linux, so I haven't downloaded Motorola's USB drivers... I imagine that they are not needed under Linux, and It will work just with SDK's "adb" and "fastboot", right?
- Can the device be bricked with this procedure, or there is always a "Power+VolKey" way to flash a stock image? (like galaxys2 that its almost unbrickable).
PS: Thanks for informing me in the other thread that the EOS rom comes already rooted
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Alright, eos jelly bean is fully stable, ,such faster and smoother than ICS. You want feel the difference until you try it... however, eos ICS is stable too and has more features and addons by eos because it has been there under dev for longer time, jellybean is new, one month old only... I recommend you to go for jellybean, and try and see for yourself. At anytime you can flash ICS since your Xoom booloader is already unlooked and recovery installed, you can do that by just wiping data and flash ICS zip. That is as simple as that...
For Motorola drivers on Linux, I think it is not needed, adb is built in with Linux, but I am not sure as I haven't tried that yet.
For eos recovery, don't use the soft key version, use the normal one...
with this recovery, you will be safe, because at all times, your external SD is accessible in emergencies...
Hope that helps...
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You have it down perfectly. Just to recap.
1. Set up android sdk. Download recovery image and store in sdk folder. Download rom/gapps and store on tablet.
2. Boot into fastboot (power + volume up).
3. fastboot oem unlock (required). This will wipe all data.
4. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (whatever recovery you decide to go with, I recommend eos soft key).
5. boot into recovery, make nandroid backup, flash rom of your choice + gapps if necessary.
People tie rooting to flashing custom roms because many people have become so reliant on apps like rom manager that flash the recovery for you, an app that requires root access. I never rooted my galaxy nexus or xoom. I simply flashed recoveries in fastboot and proceeded to flash roms in recovery.
It actually bothers me how some have become so reliant on root access to flash roms. It has gotten to a point where many people genuinely don't know the difference and that, to me, says they don't really understand what it is they're doing, which will lead to issues should they ever need to troubleshoot.
You seem to have it down well though. Good luck.
Thanks a lot to both.
I'm still waiting for JDK to download for Android SDK to work (I'm on hollydays in a small house in the middle of the forest and Im connecting with GPRS via tethering...).
I'll inform about the results...
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Good luck...
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Ok. EOS6-RECOVERY installed correctly. There are a couple of mistakes and some missing info in the "tutorial", so I'm going to change it to help future users:
I finally did it under Windows because almost all tutorials in Internet explain all the possible problems that you can find in Windows, and it's a "too risky" task for me to "experiment" by myself.
PART 1 .- HOW TO INSTALL EOS6 RECOVERY:
Originally quoted from wesamothman:
First, download the above ROM and GAPPs and put them onto your xoom external SD card. Put them in a folder called /sources/ of your external sd card.
- Get the Motorola USB drivers to your laptop: http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/
- Get the Android SDK to your laptop: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
- GAPPS: http://goo.im/devs/teameos/roms/eos3/gapps/gapps-jb-20120726-eos-signed.zip
- ROM: http://goo.im/devs/teameos/roms/eos3/nightlies/wingray/ ; get the latest one...
And the most important:
- Recovery Image: http://goo.im/devs/teameos/recoveries/wingray/eos-recovery-r6.img
Check that the md5sum of this file is correct and matches with the one provided in the download page. This is the most important file because it will allow to install the CWM recovery system and it's CRITICAL that the file is not corrupted.
Steps:
a.- Install in your PC the lastest JavaSE JDK from Oracle's website.
b.- Install in yout PC Android SDK, open Windows' cmd, enter the android-sdk folder and run:
Code:
tools\android.bat update sdk
Now select "Android SDK Tools", "Android SDK platform-tools", and Extras/"Google USB Driver". Click on "Install packages".
c.- Enable USB debugging in the XOOM (in settings, development).
d.- Install the Motorola USB drivers for your laptop (32 or 64 bits, check it in the Windows system properties).
e.- Plug the Xoom to your laptop.
f.- Execute cmd and enter the android-sdk/platform-tools folder.
Run "adb devices", if you get an empty "List of devices attached", then you must enter the control-panel -> devices and "Fix problem with device" over the MZ60x device. After a While, Windows will fix it and "adb devices" will show a message like:
Code:
List of devices attached
037887sda897xz device
(the digits string will vary according to your device)
NO NEED TO DO THIS:
NO -> 1. Power off your XOOM device.
NO -> 2. Press and hold the volume down button while pressing the power button at the same time. Note: Even if your xoom starts again, just keep the button pressed until you see "Starting fastboot protocol" on the screen.
Because the first command show after this lines: (adb reboot bootloader) won't work while in fastboot. Only "fastboot" commands work in fastboot mode. If you try that command in fastboot mode, it will say "Error: device not found".
So just, with your xoom working under the Android OS, do:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
With the above, you'll enter fastboot mode without needing to press any key in the startup.
Now your Xoom will show the Motorola logo and the words "Fastboot protocol...". If you need to stop now for any reason, you can abandon this mode safely and reboot the tablet with "Power+VolUP+VolDown" for a few seconds.
But let's continue.... If you now do:
Code:
fastboot devices
You should get a string like
Code:
List of devices attached
037887sda897xz fastboot
If you don't see that string (and you see and error about device not found), you have to "fix/repair" the usb drivers again in the Windows ControlPanel / Devices. Now you'll see a "FASTBOOT" device instead of the MZ60x you repaired before (that's why we have to repair/fix again the device, because WIndows see it as a different device while in fastboot mode).
After repairing it, unplug and plug the USB cable (still in fastboot mode) and repeat the command:
Code:
fastboot devices
Now it will work and you'll see the device recognized by "fastboot"
Issue the following command to unlock the Xoom (you'll void the warranty):
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Follow the Xoom's onscreen instructions to unlock the bootloader. You have to use VolDown to move through options and VolUP to accept an option.
The xoom will reboot and your old android OS will show, but now with a factory reset. Select language, time, etc and enable again USB debugging and execute in the PC:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
(to start again the tablet in fastboot mode)
Now copy the file eos-recovery-r6.img to the android-sdk/platform-tools/ folder and execute:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery eos-recovery-r6.img
You will see something like:
Code:
C:\Users\sromero\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>
fastboot flash recovery eos-recovery-r6.img
sending 'recovery' (4114 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.499s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 1.014s]
finished. total time: 1.529s
Check in the xoom's screen that the file was correctly written and execute:
Code:
fastboot reboot
You xoom will start again in Android OS mode. Execute:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
And you'll start the nice EOS Recovery (based on Clockworld Mod) recovery system.
You can also do it manually by powering on the Xoom and when the motorola logo appears, wait 3 seconds and press VolUp.
Now, you have your device unlocked and recovery installed. Now, you are SAFE because you can do nandroid backups and restores and can put any ROM in your system and go back with a backup or flash another different rom.
PART 2 .- HOW TO USE CWM / EOS RECOVERY
Code:
Up -> VolumeUp button
Down -> VolumeDown button
Select -> POWER button
PART 3 .- HOW TO INSTALL EOS3 ROM:
Under recovery mode (abd reboot recovery), do:
- Backup/restore -> backup to external SD.
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Battery Stats
- Install ZIP from SDCARD -> /sources/ -> the eos3 rom .zip file.
- Install ZIP from SDCARD -> /sources/ -> the gapps .zip file.
- Reboot
- Enjoy your new rom!
Very well detailed... great...thx.
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wesamothman said:
Very well detailed... great...thx.
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No... thank you for the initial info
After restarting, I have a notification about a ROM update (128). The ROM-management app allows me to download it or apply a incremental update...
Do you know if that second option (incremental update) is safe?
Anyway, I can just always do a Nandroid and test it ... having CWM I can't loose never anything, right?
Of course it is safe, I use it a lot. Just boot into recovery now by long press on power menu, select reboot, recovery,
First download build128. It will be under /storage/sdcard0/goo manager.
From recovery, wipe cache, dalvik, flash build 128, and reboot,
FYI, this latest build has theme engine now
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wesamothman said:
First download build128. It will be under /storage/sdcard0/goo manager.
From recovery, wipe cache, dalvik, flash build 128, and reboot,
FYI, this latest build has theme engine now
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So, the incremental update has to be flashed from recovery too?
I'll try it after a few days, when people confirms that it has not any major bug...
Thanks.
NoP_Compiler said:
Thanks a lot to both.
I'm still waiting for JDK to download for Android SDK to work (I'm on hollydays in a small house in the middle of the forest and Im connecting with GPRS via tethering...).
I'll inform about the results...
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Worth noting that to use fastboot and stuff, you only really need to install the Android SDK Platform-tools, maybe the regular SDK tools as well, I can't remember.
You don't need to install all the other stuff.
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NoP_Compiler said:
So, the incremental update has to be flashed from recovery too?
I'll try it after a few days, when people confirms that it has not any major bug...
Thanks.
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Yes, any updates/mods/gapps updates need to be flashed in recovery.
Unless specified that its necessary by devs though, you don't need to wipe anything. I've been on JB nightlies from day 1 and I haven't wiped cache or anything since the initial wipe.
Is it possible to...
a.- change the system font (too 'light' in my xoom).
b.- disable jellybean UI animations...
?
I don't know about question a, though I'm sure its possible.
As for question b, try a different launcher. Apex launcher and nova launcher are both popular Android 4.0+ launchers (check play store for them).
Eos ROM,m settings, developer options, disable animations and transitions
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Hi
Im new.
I install this rom but i don't have s-off only unlocky by htc-dev
my hboot is 2.00.2
Please help in easy steps beceasue i reed few links but not understend what shud i do
I don't understand
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Tankshell said:
I don't understand
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Hi.
I unlock phon by HTCDEV website, then I install CM recovery and install root. I i want to install new rom Sabsa Prime v12.0.
But i don't know that i don't have S-OFF. I still have S-ON and after flash my phon freez on start. I have only Hboot and recovery
HTCdev unlocked = you need to flash boot.img manually.
Unzip the boot.img from sabsa archive then:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
If you don't understand what I mean, search the forum, there are many thread about that.
Tapatalké depuis mon Desire S
U must use aahk
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Elokwentnyemu said:
Hi
Im new.
I install this rom but i don't have s-off only unlocky by htc-dev
my hboot is 2.00.2
Please help in easy steps beceasue i reed few links but not understend what shud i do
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I advise you to first read the various forum first. I am not responsible if you messed up with your phone..READ,READ,READ,READ then ACT...
I have referred the following links to root my HTC Desire S .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146601
Following are the points which will help you to root your phone..
For S-ON phone only
1. Unlock your bootloader via HTCdev
2. Flash a recovery (Clockworkmod or 4ext)
3. Install Superuser through recovery and test root access. Superuser is a application which requires to root you phone. Search the various forum you will get the Superuser zip file. Copy this file on you SD card
- Activate USB debugging (Settings > Developer options) and connect your phone to the computer (charge only)
- Start menu > Run > cmd
- Go into C:/Android
- Type adb.exe shell and press Enter - You obtain $, meaning you're connected to your device.
- Type su and press Enter - You obtain #, meaning that you got root access !
4. Install the Custom ROM file through Recovery ( Copy the ROM zip to your SD card first)
5. Go to the Boot loader (Volume down (Hold down) and power button) …please do no reboot your phone or you will face the problem of BOOT LAP . You can use C:\Android>adb reboot bootloader to come out from the boot lap.
6. Go to the Command prompt and flash the boot.img manually (You will get the Boot.img file from the ROM zip file. Extract the zip file and copy the Boot.img file where you copied the Fastboot and adb file on your computer. In my case its C:\Android>fastboot flash boot boot.img
If you are on S-ON step no 6 needs to done every time post flashing the Custom ROM. Its must. Remember this or your phone will get stuck in bootlap
7. Reboot the phone
Enjoy...
Things to be done before
1) Turn off the Fastboot from Settings>Power
2) Activate USB debugging (Settings > Developper options) and connect your phone to the computer (charge only)
3) Install HTC sync on your PC and then uninstall as we required only HTC drivers
4) Copy Superuser zip file, ROM zip file in SD card before you start
5) And finally Battery should be fully charge