I unlocked my xoom and flashed cwm. But when I flash a new rom or kernal it reverts to stock. What am I doing wrong.
royg17 said:
I unlocked my xoom and flashed cwm. But when I flash a new rom or kernal it reverts to stock. What am I doing wrong.
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Check your version of CWM recovery. It has to be Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c. You also must have a micro sdcard with the zip file you are trying to flash inserted in the xoom when you boot into recovery. You can't flash a rom or kernel from your internal "sdcard" and if you are using v4.0.0.4 of CWM recovery...that's what it tries to do.
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Is there a way to fully wipe cwm from the phone if it was flashed with NV flasher? I flashed the internal support one when I started flashing roms and now I notice that trying to flash external support roms has put me in a pickle. I've asked before whether I needed to switch support or something and was told the newest rom manager supports both... this is wrong. Upon installing eaglesblood 2.3.5 and installing rom manager...no cwm detected, so I flash it. Now when I reboot doing power and down I boot into an old internal support cwm that only has old backups and access to the internal SD. If I reboot from rom manager it will boot into the new cwm. How do I erase the old NV flash version. It wont hold any new backups, so if I crash it will leave me with old cwm. Plus its a pain when I don't have access to downloads I do via rom manager.....
Summary - old version of cwm bootable through power and down (nvflash version) . New version flashed by rom manager only shows up booting through rom manager. Want to erase NV flash version so there's only one. Frustrated.
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No need to erase, just nvflash over current will replace old.....if you flash newest 5.0.1.6 i belive, it lets you choose zip from sd card or internal memory....BUT have the latest nvflash one, its a must if you are gonna flash roms.
http://db.tt/Rl6YH0B
I see, what about flashing through rom manager? Is there a way to rid the rom manager install before I do the NV flash... should I not flash through rom manager?
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unique77 said:
I see what about flashing through rom manager. Is there a way to rid that one before I do the NV flash... should I not flash through rom manager?
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Just have both, make sure both are latest, but the nvflash one is most important. That one will/can save your life (phone)
For all intents and purposes, you cannot actually flash CWM from ROM manager with this phone. All it can do is reboot into CWM from the app. If you ever need to access CWM from a power-off state (bad flash, bootloop, etc.) you will only be able to enter the NVFlash version. Strongly recommend always having the NVFlashed version of CWM. Maybe even give up using ROM Manager altogether.
If you can't do without ROM Manager, keep using it. But it would be a good idea to flash CWM 5.x.x.x through NVFlash so that you have an emergency recovery that can read both internal and external memory.
Thanks Frisco and r4. Totally understand now. Relief. Now to Eb 1.9!
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Well, I attempted to use SGS kernel flasher to install the infuseGB kernel. Now I'm stuck with a bootloop and I need help fixing it.
Anyways, Odin confuses the crap out of me. I put my phone in download mode but all odin does is light up a box with com3 in it. I've reinstalled drivers but I'm not sure what to do next.
All help is appreciated.
I had a similar issue after flashing a kernel that way.
What ended up fixing the boot loop was using Odin to flash the stock Rogers kernel.
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prairied0gg said:
I had a similar issue after flashing a kernel that way.
What ended up fixing the boot loop was using Odin to flash the stock Rogers kernel.
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I'll try that if I can:
A: figure out how to use odin properly
B: find the stock AT&T kernel
This has turned into one big mess.
Well, I figured that out.
Now what is the proper way to flash a kernel from bone stock?
I'm rooted.
I'm installing 3e recovery.
skatin707 said:
Well, I figured that out.
Now what is the proper way to flash a kernel from bone stock?
I'm rooted.
I'm installing 3e recovery.
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There's three ways...
1. SGS flasher (obviously not working for you)
2. Flash from recovery if kernel is in a zip file
3. Flash through Odin or Heimdall
Remember to flash a GB kernel you must first be on a GB rom!
Big dog Infuse I997 GB KJ4
bignate78 said:
There's three ways...
1. SGS flasher (obviously not working for you)
2. Flash from recovery if kernel is in a zip file
3. Flash through Odin or Heimdall
Remember to flash a GB kernel you must first be on a GB rom!
Big dog Infuse I997 GB KJ4
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Ok, I think this is my problem. I'm not on a GB ROM I don't think.
I've got the kernel in zip format. Should I install, say for example, the doctorz ROM and them flash the kernel?
My cwm recovery is dark green,will I still be ok?
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skatin707 said:
Ok, I think this is my problem. I'm not on a GB ROM I don't think.
I've got the kernel in zip format. Should I install, say for example, the doctorz ROM and them flash the kernel?
My cwm recovery is dark green,will I still be ok?
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download the attatched kernel zip
Open SGS Kernel Flasher, select choose kernel, select the file you downloaded, and select flash kernel. Your phone will reboot and begin to enable Voodoo lagfix. Let it do that and boot all the way up. It will take a while (5-10 minutes) because it's converting all partitions to ext4.
Download chosen rom zip and place it on your internal SD card.
Power off your phone.
With the phone powered off, hold both volume keys and the power button for about 10 seconds and then release. This should boot you into RED CWM.
Select "install zip from sdcard" and select chosen rom zip.
Once that finishes, select "wipe data/factory reset".
Select "reboot system now".
once rebooted sgs flash the any GB kernel you want, remember to read and make sure which ever kernel your choosing is GB or Froyo
I flashed it, and thankfully it didn't bootloop. However, my cwm is still green.
Scratch that, we are in the red now! You are a king among men.
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Don't know if this helps but my infuse was stuck in a boot loop after adjusting the default launcher. Going into CWM and reflashing the su fix got my phone to boot properly.
wizardofkoz said:
Don't know if this helps but my infuse was stuck in a boot loop after adjusting the default launcher. Going into CWM and reflashing the su fix got my phone to boot properly.
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Mine was kernel issues.
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Im rooted i download ez recovery flashed cwm 6. What else do i need to do ive been reading and people saying different things to do .
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capt8210 said:
Im rooted i download ez recovery flashed cwm 6. What else do i need to do ive been reading and people saying different things to do .
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I'm not sure what you mean. You can do a backup of your current state, or you can flash a new rom from via zip file
If you have recovery your good to go. I do recommend doing a backup before you flash anything though just in case something goes wrong.
Dude everything you need is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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capt8210 said:
Im rooted i download ez recovery flashed cwm 6. What else do i need to do ive been reading and people saying different things to do .
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Post #3 is correct...
OK..you are rooted and now have recovery CMW 6.0.1.0 which you flashed with ez recovery (all you need to do with that app, you are done with it). At this point just pick a rom that you want...example SynergyROM. All you would do is download the rom and place it on your SD card...I would recommend the extSDCard.
Boot your device into recovery by holding the buttons to do it or just open EZ recovery and hit button 'boot recovery' option only. Find the zip on ext card and that is it...
Always do a backup first which you can do in recovery before flashing the new rom and save that to your ext sdcard also which is an option in 6.0.1.0 after backup then flash new rom
Thank you all for the info
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parcou said:
Post #3 is correct...
OK..you are rooted and now have recovery CMW 6.0.1.0 which you flashed with ez recovery (all you need to do with that app, you are done with it). At this point just pick a rom that you want...example SynergyROM. All you would do is download the rom and place it on your SD card...I would recommend the extSDCard.
Boot your device into recovery by holding the buttons to do it or just open EZ recovery and hit button 'boot recovery' option only. Find the zip on ext card and that is it...
Always do a backup first which you can do in recovery before flashing the new rom and save that to your ext sdcard also which is an option in 6.0.1.0 after backup then flash new rom
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Do we even use Rom Mgr? I think this where I'm making mistakes.
You don't need to use Rom Manager. You have the EZ recovery that flashes a recovery. Rom manager does the exact same thing but EZ recovery makes it simple. Just do what post 3 says and you'll be fine. I just started using EZ recovery 3 days ago and I've already flashed a recovery and a custom kernel. The EZ recovery is only foe flashing recoveries...don't ever try to flash a custom Kernel through it. You can flash custom kernels through CWM Recovery the same way you flash custom rooms, but you need a recovery that supports kexec which would be CWM 6..which is what you have.
Current~Samsung Galaxy S3 SynergyRom 1.3 & Imo's Lean Kernel v12 Oc'd @ 1.9ghz
~Acer Iconia A500 Stock
Past~Droid X Gummy ICS 1.2
95talondsm said:
You don't need to use Rom Manager. You have the EZ recovery that flashes a recovery. Rom manager does the exact same thing but EZ recovery makes it simple. Just do what post 3 says and you'll be fine. I just started using EZ recovery 3 days ago and I've already flashed a recovery and a custom kernel. The EZ recovery is only foe flashing recoveries...don't ever try to flash a custom Kernel through it. You can flash custom kernels through CWM Recovery the same way you flash custom rooms, but you need a recovery that supports kexec which would be CWM 6..which is what you have.
Current~Samsung Galaxy S3 SynergyRom 1.3 & Imo's Lean Kernel v12 Oc'd @ 1.9ghz
~Acer Iconia A500 Stock
Past~Droid X Gummy ICS 1.2
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Ok, thanks. Been having problems and I think it's because I've involved Rom Mgr
When trying to update my TF I accidentally flashed an incomplete Rom (got lazy and didn't check MD5...) Anyway, ever since then it ALWAYS boots into CWM (5.8.3.4) If I boot w/Vol DN and let it cold-boot then it will go into a fresh install and setup fine. However, on the next reboot it will go back to CWM 5.8.3.4 I have flashed the newer CWM 6.0.1.4 v2 but it won't "take" the install seems to go fine but it always boots back to the old CWM. I've also flashed other ROMS and they don't "take" either.
Confused...
mikeprachar said:
When trying to update my TF I accidentally flashed an incomplete Rom (got lazy and didn't check MD5...) Anyway, ever since then it ALWAYS boots into CWM (5.8.3.4) If I boot w/Vol DN and let it cold-boot then it will go into a fresh install and setup fine. However, on the next reboot it will go back to CWM 5.8.3.4 I have flashed the newer CWM 6.0.1.4 v2 but it won't "take" the install seems to go fine but it always boots back to the old CWM. I've also flashed other ROMS and they don't "take" either.
Confused...
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Install different recovery... use easy flash and push either TWRP recovery or rogue recovery... personally I prefer TWRP recovery.. once you have a new recovery wipe everything ( internal memory also) and install a better ROM...
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udupa82 said:
Install different recovery... use easy flash and push either TWRP recovery or rogue recovery... personally I prefer TWRP recovery.. once you have a new recovery wipe everything ( internal memory also) and install a better ROM...
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I'll give TWRP a shot - thanks!
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29632231&postcount=3
I seem to be unable to flash over my current recovery, TWRP 2.6.0.0. I tried to flash CWM through ROM Manager and through EZ recovery and while both said they were successful I am still on TWRP. In fact, I distinctly remember flashing TWRP 2.6.1.0 last week and I still seem to be on 2.6.0.0. Does anyone know what the problem might be? I am currently rooted, bootloader unlocked, and running mastamoon's CM 10.3 unofficial. Thanks.
Don't flash it through Rom manager. It don't work. Flash it through Odin
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Rixanu said:
I seem to be unable to flash over my current recovery, TWRP 2.6.0.0. I tried to flash CWM through ROM Manager and through EZ recovery and while both said they were successful I am still on TWRP. In fact, I distinctly remember flashing TWRP 2.6.1.0 last week and I still seem to be on 2.6.0.0. Does anyone know what the problem might be? I am currently rooted, bootloader unlocked, and running mastamoon's CM 10.3 unofficial. Thanks.
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If your .Img file is on your external SD card, move it to your internal and try to flash again from ez recovery.
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BadUsername said:
If your .Img file is on your external SD card, move it to your internal and try to flash again from ez recovery.
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Nope, no dice. TWRP refuses to go away for some reason. I managed to update it through goomanager, but flashing anything other than TWRP just won't work. :/