Related
Tried to Flash a Gingerbread rom, and now when I go into recovery mode, it says Can't open /cache/update.zip and that's all I'm able to do with it. I can't factory reset it or wipe it or use rom manager to flash a different rom. Any ideas of what I can do? Appreciate it.
sjared23 said:
Tried to Flash a Gingerbread rom, and now when I go into recovery mode, it says Can't open /cache/update.zip and that's all I'm able to do with it. I can't factory reset it or wipe it or use rom manager to flash a different rom. Any ideas of what I can do? Appreciate it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How did you install CWM recovery? Did you use rom manager or did you do it the proper way with NVFlash?
I used Rom Manager. I wasn't sure how to set up the NVFlash.. Or I couldn't understand it properly. Which I knew was my mistake. And a horrible one.
sjared23 said:
I used Rom Manager. I wasn't sure how to set up the NVFlash.. Or I couldn't understand it properly. Which I knew was my mistake. And a horrible one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
push the Nvflash method, you should be good to go after that. It's quite easy - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Will give that a go. Thanks.
sjared23 said:
I used Rom Manager. I wasn't sure how to set up the NVFlash.. Or I couldn't understand it properly. Which I knew was my mistake. And a horrible one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did the same thing at first. Didn't know the difference til I read a little more. Its a really simple process. Just follow each step and you shouldn't have any problems (knock on wood ... lol)
I am in no way new to rooting I had an evo 4g and currently have a Samsung Epic 4g touch but my friend just got this phone and he wants to put custom roms on it because he doesnt like the stock rom. If I am reading correctly all I need to do to root it is install clockwork mod is that correct? Any and all help is greatly appreciated, thanks.
61 views and not one response?
rbtrucking said:
I am in no way new to rooting I had an evo 4g and currently have a Samsung Epic 4g touch but my friend just got this phone and he wants to put custom roms on it because he doesnt like the stock rom. If I am reading correctly all I need to do to root it is install clockwork mod is that correct? Any and all help is greatly appreciated, thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First I would download a rom and put it on the sdcard (as well as gapps for cm7), then you put it in download mode, hook it up to your computer, open the mobile partition and rename the recovery something like recovery.bak, then put it CWM and make sure its named reovery make sure that it has the .img extension. After that boot into CWM volume buttons and power button and go to backup and restore and backup. Then do a wipe and flash one of the roms.
marc12868 said:
First I would download a rom and put it on the sdcard (as well as gapps for cm7), then you put it in download mode, hook it up to your computer, open the mobile partition and rename the recovery something like recovery.bak, then put it CWM and make sure its named reovery make sure that it has the .img extension. After that boot into CWM volume buttons and power button and go to backup and restore and backup. Then do a wipe and flash one of the roms.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks allot! You dont have a how to video by any chance do you? I feel allot more comfortable when I have step by step on screen instructions.
rbtrucking said:
Thanks allot! You dont have a how to video by any chance do you? I feel allot more comfortable when I have step by step on screen instructions.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
go to the all root section on android forums motorola trimuph section. http://androidforums.com/triumph-all-things-root/
marc12868 said:
go to the all root section on android forums motorola trimuph section. http://androidforums.com/triumph-all-things-root/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey how come when I try to download that gingerbreak my antivirus recognizes it as a trojan and wont let me download it? Should I just turn off my antivirus or is this really a bad file? I dont wanna brick my friends phone.
rbtrucking said:
Hey how come when I try to download that gingerbreak my antivirus recognizes it as a trojan and wont let me download it? Should I just turn off my antivirus or is this really a bad file? I dont wanna brick my friends phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It shouldn't be a bad file... But if you are installing a custom rom then you don't even have to download and use gingerbreak, since the bootloader is unlocked and all the custom roms already have root permission.
marc12868 said:
It shouldn't be a bad file... But if you are installing a custom rom then you don't even have to download and use gingerbreak, since the bootloader is unlocked and all the custom roms already have root permission.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So basically all I need to do is put clockwork mod on here like you said in your first post?
rbtrucking said:
So basically all I need to do is put clockwork mod on here like you said in your first post?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Also when you say make sure the recovery file has the .img extension do you mean I should rename the file recovery.img or just leave it as recovery because when I go to the properties of the file it does say file type is .img Also should I unzip it? Sorry for the all the questions but rooting my epic was allot easier than this and I just wanna make sure I have everything all set right.
rbtrucking said:
Also when you say make sure the recovery file has the .img extension do you mean I should rename the file recovery.img or just leave it as recovery because when I go to the properties of the file it does say file type is .img Also should I unzip it? Sorry for the all the questions but rooting my epic was allot easier than this and I just wanna make sure I have everything all set right.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea you should just have to put CWM mod into the mobile partition by booting into download mode. And don't rename it if it already has the .img file extension. Yes you have to unzip it, or just take the recovery file out and put it in the mobile partition don't put the whole zip there. And questions are fine. And just rooting the triumph is as easy as downloading and installing gingerbreak and rooting it so it's easy to root, it's just installing a custom rom that gets a little more difficult, but is still failry easy. But like I said if your installing a custom rom there's no need to root it.
marc12868 said:
Yea you should just have to put CWM mod into the mobile partition by booting into download mode. And don't rename it if it already has the .img file extension. Yes you have to unzip it, or just take the recovery file out and put it in the mobile partition don't put the whole zip there. And questions are fine. And just rooting the triumph is as easy as downloading and installing gingerbreak and rooting it so it's easy to root, it's just installing a custom rom that gets a little more difficult, but is still failry easy. But like I said if your installing a custom rom there's no need to root it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I put clockwork mod on there but for some reason I cant boot into recovery I tried power + vol up and it just boots normally.
rbtrucking said:
I put clockwork mod on there but for some reason I cant boot into recovery I tried power + vol up and it just boots normally.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have to use both volume buttons plus power.
marc12868 said:
You have to use both volume buttons plus power.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright thank you very much!! Got everything up and running with CM7! I really appreciate all the help!! Couldn't have done it without you!!
rbtrucking said:
Alright thank you very much!! Got everything up and running with CM7! I really appreciate all the help!! Couldn't have done it without you!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem! Happy to help!
Simple install Gingerbreak & run the app, presto Triumph is rooted & busybox is installed done deal. Then do the clockwork imgage copy & paste in downloader mode & your good to go
jaaydogg said:
Simple install Gingerbreak & run the app, presto Triumph is rooted & busybox is installed done deal. Then do the clockwork imgage copy & paste in downloader mode & your good to go
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You don't even need to root if you flashing a custom rom though. Only if your gonna stay on the stock rom.
marc12868 said:
You don't even need to root if you flashing a custom rom though. Only if your gonna stay on the stock rom.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm I usually boot into recovery from cwm program...Does not work on triumph, say's error occurred while running privileged commands. Going to try holding buttons to get into recovery, and that did not work guess it's ginger break for me. edit used it and a ok here is the link to the new gingerbreak guide
http://androidforums.com/triumph-all-things-root/455603-guide-rooting-your-motorola-triumph.html
Every time I try to buy CWM it dosent seem to support my phone. Which version of CWM did you install?
Device using Xda Premium
I followed this guide,
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Ne...de#Installing_the_ClockworkMod_Recovery_Image
and for some odd reason I keep on losing clockwork(goes straight to stock android recovery.) I have root still.. any advice?
Thanks!
Rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to something else
Harbb said:
Rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to something else
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is this normal?
Yes, normal for all stock ROMs.
Harbb said:
Yes, normal for all stock ROMs.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh I see. So re-naming is the best way to go i guess?
Also if i dont, I'm guessing ill have to flash clockwork everytime when I install a new rom or restore? and What if I get stuck in a bootloop or something? I'll have to reflash clockworkmod through adb?
xamadeix said:
Oh I see. So re-naming is the best way to go i guess?
Also if i dont, I'm guessing ill have to flash clockwork everytime when I install a new rom or restore? and What if I get stuck in a bootloop or something? I'll have to reflash clockworkmod through adb?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just rename the script. All it does is flash stock recovery at every boot.
madd0g said:
Just rename the script. All it does is flash stock recovery at every boot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
okay. is there a nexus s4G tutorial for this?
nevermind, found it. thanks!
That script is run on every boot, replacing recovery if it is not currently stock. It does nothing else (you can open the script and read it in a text editor for proof of this).
Since you would be rooted anyway, feel free to literally just open up something like Root Explorer, ES File Manager, etc, and rename install-recovery.sh to something like install-recovery.sh.bak. It is exactly like renaming a file on your PC, and your problem will be solved after you flash CWM one more time.
Harbb said:
That script is run on every boot, replacing recovery if it is not currently stock. It does nothing else (you can open the script and read it in a text editor for proof of this).
Since you would be rooted anyway, feel free to literally just open up something like Root Explorer, ES File Manager, etc, and rename install-recovery.sh to something like install-recovery.sh.bak. It is exactly like renaming a file on your PC, and your problem will be solved after you flash CWM one more time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup! I fixed it haha. Now Its time to flash away.
Yes, a bit of a stupid question. How can I check if I have CWM installed? I'm trying to flash the debloater using Jul's wonderful flashign tutorial. I know my phone is rooted, but I am not sure I have CWM installed, because in the tutorial is says this:
To flash a kernel or modem follow these steps:
Boot into CWM and select the "Wipe cache partition" option, navigate through the "no" options until you hit the "Yes" and select it.
Then go to the Advanced menu and select "Wipe Dalvik Cache", once again, navigate through the "No" options, select yes, and let it do it's thing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have none of the shown options. My screen has blue text, and only four options. I don't want to risk harming my phone by flashing a different ROM. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT:
It appears I don't have CWM. Would flashing to another kernel such as Basic with a Twist delete my data?
EDIT 2:
Sorry for the confusion, I accidentally said I was going to flash a ROM. This isn't the case, but thanks to everyone for your help so far .
Which phone r u using?
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
Reboot to recovery and see what the screen says. If you are running CWM, it should say "ClockworkMod" or "CWM" and a version number near the top, or something pretty close to that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V
stanlin salu said:
Which phone r u using?
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Samsung Galaxy S 4G.
jeffsf said:
Reboot to recovery and see what the screen says.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It says, in blue text:
Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML-
Enter: POWER Key, Select: Vol Up / Vol Down
reboot system now
reinstall packages
delete all user data
delete cache data
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then below, in yellow:
# MANUAL MODE #
--Appling Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
EDIT:
Just noticed your edit, jeffsf. It doesn't say anything about CWM, so I guess I don't have it. Is it safe to flash to another ROM? And if I did, would that delete my apps?
You don't have CWM. That's the Samsung stock recovery. Download the Basic with a Twist kernel and flash it using the instructions from the wiki to get CWM.
Note that flashing a kernel on its own will not wipe your data, but once you flash a custom ROM you most likely will need to.
If all you want is to flash the debloater, then flash one of the heimdall one click kernels. Dont flash mine tho use just Antonx's kernel.
NomNuggetNom said:
Samsung Galaxy S 4G.
It says, in blue text:
Then below, in yellow:
EDIT:
Just noticed your edit, jeffsf. It doesn't say anything about CWM, so I guess I don't have it. Is it safe to flash to another ROM? And if I did, would that delete my apps?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flashing a ROM is most commonly done through CWM recovery, so you would need to flash a kernel loaded with CWM. However, flashing a new ROM deletes all user data; and you must be EXTREMELY careful, especially if you don't know much to begin with. I would either follow a guide to the T and/or read up a lot more on the ins and outs of flashing before you change anything with your phone.
Before you go any further with flashing a ROM, I'd strongly recommend downloading at least the "free" version of Titanium Backup from the market, if not the paid version. Once you have root access, you'll find it a good backup tool when you get to flashing ROMs.
As mentioned above, if you are just flashing a kernel you generally won't lose data, but backups are wonderful things.
I'd also read up on CWM/TWRP/nandroid backups before flashing more than just a kernel.
You might want to consider moving to one of the "ICS" ROMs once you are comfortable with flashing ROMs in general. The data upgrade is a little more involved (generally you can't just "restore" system-app data from one major release to another), but the usability and stability of the ICS ROM I use is, in my opinion, much better than the best of the GB ROMs that were produced.
farmerbb said:
You don't have CWM. That's the Samsung stock recovery. Download the Basic with a Twist kernel and flash it using the instructions from the wiki to get CWM.
Note that flashing a kernel on its own will not wipe your data, but once you flash a custom ROM you most likely will need to.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay, I'll check it out, thanks! That's good to know, I probably won't be flashing a ROM anyway, sorry for the confusion .
eollie said:
If all you want is to flash the debloater, then flash one of the heimdall one click kernels. Dont flash mine tho use just Antonx's kernel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is the kernel farmerbb linked good?
cpkelley94 said:
Flashing a ROM is most commonly done through CWM recovery, so you would need to flash a kernel loaded with CWM. However, flashing a new ROM deletes all user data; and you must be EXTREMELY careful, especially if you don't know much to begin with. I would either follow a guide to the T and/or read up a lot more on the ins and outs of flashing before you change anything with your phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry for the confusion, but I'm not actually going to be flashing a ROM, just the debloater. Thank you for the information though!
You need root to do what he is suggesting. I dont recall you saying you have root so no it wont work. I suggest using the heimdall one click for antonx kernel in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
eollie said:
You need root to do what he is suggesting. I dont recall you saying you have root so no it wont work. I suggest using the heimdall one click for antonx kernel in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am rooted, and thank you .
I can't find a download for Odin, can anyone link me please?
Or if I use Heimdall, do I download the Kernel listed as "CWM" or "ODIN?
NomNuggetNom said:
I am rooted, and thank you .
I can't find a download for Odin, can anyone link me please?
Or if I use Heimdall, do I download the Kernel listed as "CWM" or "ODIN?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can find everything you need here.
SGS4G Wiki
NomNuggetNom said:
I am rooted, and thank you .
I can't find a download for Odin, can anyone link me please?
Or if I use Heimdall, do I download the Kernel listed as "CWM" or "ODIN?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just use the instructions that I gave you, it'll be so much easier and faster Use the CWM version.
I tried, I did something wrong I think . It starts turning on, then turns into a white screen with dots all over it that are different colors, then starts reloading. I made a backup, what should I do?
NomNuggetNom said:
I tried, I did something wrong I think . It starts turning on, then turns into a white screen with dots all over it that are different colors, then starts reloading. I made a backup, what should I do?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use the Heimdall one click back to stock that bhundven has
posted.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda app-developers app
cpkelley94 said:
Use the Heimdall one click back to stock that bhundven has
posted.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This will remove my user data, right? All my apps and contacts?
NomNuggetNom said:
This will remove my user data, right? All my apps and contacts?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately, yes it will. Do you have a backup of your original kernel? If you do, you can just flash that, that shouldn't delete any files if you only flash the kernel.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda app-developers app
Are you on Froyo or Gingerbread? It sounds like you might still be on Froyo; both the debloater and the custom kernel you're trying to install are designed for Gingerbread.
So yeah, Heimdall One-Click time. Make sure you flash bootloaders, you'll need them if you're coming from Froyo. This'll definitely delete your apps and contacts, but if you had your contacts synced with T-Mobile or Google, then they'll come back. Hopefully the backup you made was with Titanium Backup so you can get your apps back
Best of luck to you!
Please if you are going to give instructions atleast try to give proper ones.
You need to flash bootloaders with one of the heimdall one clicks. You will flash once, when it is done and starts to boot pull the battery and cable. Put the phone back in download mode and check the flash bootloaders box in heimdall one click.
cpkelley94 said:
Unfortunately, yes it will. Do you have a backup of your original kernel? If you do, you can just flash that, that shouldn't delete any files if you only flash the kernel.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I do have a backup of the original kernel, yes, but it's on my phone. Any way I can get it?
farmerbb said:
Are you on Froyo or Gingerbread? It sounds like you might still be on Froyo; both the debloater and the custom kernel you're trying to install are designed for Gingerbread.
So yeah, Heimdall One-Click time. Make sure you flash bootloaders, you'll need them if you're coming from Froyo. This'll definitely delete your apps and contacts, but if you had your contacts synced with T-Mobile or Google, then they'll come back. Hopefully the backup you made was with Titanium Backup so you can get your apps back
Best of luck to you!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately, I don't have a Titanium Backup, but I can remember what apps I had.
Coming from ATRIX 4G I never had to flash, now with ATRIX 2 I know I need to flash to bring my phone back from bootloop.
I know I can use RSD Lite (is this the best tool, isnt there a simple ATRIX 2 Fastboot tool?) to flash but can I just flash the /system or do I have to flash the entire file system?
I am asking 'cause I bricked my phone by deleting one of the moto files in system/app, that's all. The phone was working fine until the reboot when it enterered the bootloop.
Again, do I have to flash the entire file system or can I just flash my /system ?
Just put the default_flash.xml file in RSDLite and hit start.
And you will flash everything.
brianmoyano said:
Just put the default_flash.xml file in RSDLite and hit start.
And you will flash everything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there a way to flash just the /system partition?
duchski said:
Is there a way to flash just the /system partition?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is, but unless you are skilled, and know some dev stuff, I do not recommend it.
Just flash the whole thing, it is the safest way to get you back to normal.
jimbridgman said:
There is, but unless you are skilled, and know some dev stuff, I do not recommend it.
Just flash the whole thing, it is the safest way to get you back to normal.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my MB865 using Tapatalk 2
Thats what i did and now CWM enables partial restores
brianmoyano said:
Just put the default_flash.xml file in RSDLite and hit start.
And you will flash everything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is restoring stock ICS literally as simple as what you have stated above? OR are the steps as below:
1. Should one boot into the stock "boot manager menu" (if that is the right term used around here?) by holding down both vol up & down buttons and hitting the power button?
2. Select AP Fastboot, connect via USB and then push the "InlineFlashing_Edison_67.21.125_CFC_P3_APBP.xml.zip" via RSD Lite?
And oops I got a doubt now: do I use the ".zip" file as a whole in RSD lite?
(yes, I have been reading the various noob threads . )
And lastly can the above be used as the ultimate fallback option to restore an Atrix2 to working/stock ICS state from any screw ups? (well most screw ups ... like if something goes wrong with I am trying custom roms, trying the overclocking mod etc...). Thanks!
RSD lite will unzip it before flashing, or you can unzip it then load just the XML. Works either way.
Sent from this thing.