This is the first time I have flashed a ROM. Followed the instructions from the website, but stuck at this point.
Flash Rom with CWM. What is this step? Sorry, but didn't see this for the infuse.
Thanks
its really that simple, assuming your coming from stock. place the Zip on the root of your SD card
Get into CWM Recovery choose the zip to install
and Flash, that should be all you have to to get this on your phone.
How do I know I am in the root of the SD?
What is CWM?
I put it on the SD card. I am at the Samsung Recovery Utils. I am hitting reinstall packages. Is that not the correct one?
Thanks for heling a newbie
AnthemAVM said:
How do I know I am in the root of the SD?
What is CWM?
I put it on the SD card. I am at the Samsung Recovery Utils. I am hitting reinstall packages. Is that not the correct one?
Thanks for heling a newbie
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Cwm is clock work mod, you get there by holding both volumes keys and power button when rebooting.this is the way you have flashed before right?
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AnthemAVM said:
This is the first time I have flashed a ROM. Followed the instructions from the website, but stuck at this point.
Flash Rom with CWM. What is this step? Sorry, but didn't see this for the infuse.
Thanks
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i'm sorry, but this is stuff you need to learn on your own before messing with your phone like you are about to do.
the questions you are asking are the most basic questions that you can possibly ask about flashing a ROM - they are not specific to infuse.
any guide you pull off of google regarding flashing ROMs on an android device in CWM will give you the information that you are looking for.
i recommend doing the requisite research, and making sure you know exactly what you are doing, before flashing anything. otherwise, you will brick your phone, and you will make another thread asking how to unbrick the phone.
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Can someone give me a dummies guide to flashing? Just rooted my Evo and would like to flash a new ROM. Thanks for any help.
82airborne said:
Can someone give me a dummies guide to flashing? Just rooted my Evo and would like to flash a new ROM. Thanks for any help.
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Check this thread out and follow the link to the wiki. It should give you enough information to get the basics.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881747
Also, do a google search for the "rooting for dummies" guide. I couldnt post the link cause its an outside source.
Just download Clockworkmod. It has a pretty comprehensive list for roms that are easily flashable. I agree the list isn't that great. But it will at least get you started on how to flash them.
whobeyou said:
Just download Clockworkmod. It has a pretty comprehensive list for roms that are easily flashable. I agree the list isn't that great. But it will at least get you started on how to flash them.
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I think you mean Rom Manager, which will allow the OP to flash clockworkmod recovery. Most importantly once you've done this, do a Nandroid backup! I can't stress that enough.
Once that's done you can download and flash one of the custom ROMs from Rom Manager or use it to flash a ROM .zip from your SD card.
I am new to this posting and asking questions. I have a xoom and rooted it and updated it with 3.1 and then I went and updated it with the new rom which came out the other day. I did something studpid and didn't wait for the resolution to the sdcard not being seen after flashing the new deodex rom. I looked on the kernal manager and when I what I thought was the latest kernal I decided to flash it. I now can only get to recovery mode and I don't want to make another mistake. Can someone tell me if I can safely do a wipe data/factory reset? Will that get me back so I can flash the deodex rom back? You dev guys are really awesome and I really appreciate all of your work. Thank you for your support.
razor532 said:
I am new to this posting and asking questions. I have a xoom and rooted it and updated it with 3.1 and then I went and updated it with the new rom which came out the other day. I did something studpid and didn't wait for the resolution to the sdcard not being seen after flashing the new deodex rom. I looked on the kernal manager and when I what I thought was the latest kernal I decided to flash it. I now can only get to recovery mode and I don't want to make another mistake. Can someone tell me if I can safely do a wipe data/factory reset? Will that get me back so I can flash the deodex rom back? You dev guys are really awesome and I really appreciate all of your work. Thank you for your support.
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If you can get to recovery, just re-flash the rom, it includes its own kernel.
Ok I will and let you know if I am successful. Thank you
I tried to use recovery but my xoom won't see the sd card. I have adb running but really am afraid to use it without some help. Don't want to brick my xoom. I have the kernal zip but don't 1.4.4 and thought if I could flash the kernal to my xoom that would maybe fix it. I read somewhere that you shouldn't flash a zip file, so I don't know what to do. any help would be appreciated. Thank you
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I tried to use recovery but my xoom won't see the sd card. I have adb running but really am afraid to use it without some help. Don't want to brick my xoom. I have the kernal zip but don't 1.4.4 and thought if I could flash the kernal to my xoom that would maybe fix it. I read somewhere that you shouldn't flash a zip file, so I don't know what to do. any help would be appreciated. Thank you
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Please don't flash any xip file through adb! Why not go into RomManager app and look for an earlier version of recovery, maybe 3.0.2.5, and flash that. A good recovery should allow you to flash from your sdcard through clockwork mod recovery.
I can't get to the rom manager app. Am I missing something? The OS won't boot up and I only have version 4 of the clockwork recovery. What should I do?
razor532 said:
I can't get to the rom manager app. Am I missing something? The OS won't boot up and I only have version 4 of the clockwork recovery. What should I do?
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There is your problem, you did not read the warnings...DO NOT USE CWM 4.
Grab Recovery Image (solarnz-R4c-100611-1150) FLASHED THROUGH FASTBOOT from this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
Fastboot flash it, if you don't know how read the post or read my sig. Once you have a working recovery, try my post above.
bwcorvus said:
There is your problem, you did not read the warnings...DO NOT USE CWM 4.
Grab Recovery Image (solarnz-R4c-100611-1150) FLASHED THROUGH FASTBOOT from this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
Fastboot flash it, if you don't know how read the post or read my sig. Once you have a working recovery, try my post above.
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Flash the .img file as bwcorvus says, not the .zip.
Take your time.
OK, Thank you very much,,, I will be more careful in the future. I am back up and running the new rom with an older recovery. That taught me a good lesson never to install an earlier version of a kernal and never to try and flash a .zip file from adb. Thank you for the instructions. Is there a book for "adb for dummies"? My name should be in it...
thank you again...
Np, glad you got it working. And guess what? You got to learn something .
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OK, Thank you very much,,, I will be more careful in the future. I am back up and running the new rom with an older recovery. That taught me a good lesson never to install an earlier version of a kernal and never to try and flash a .zip file from adb. Thank you for the instructions. Is there a book for "adb for dummies"? My name should be in it...
thank you again...
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There is actually an ADB tutorial somewhere on this site...seriously, do a search. It had a lot of great information. I like to know what I'm doing...it makes me more nervous to just blindly follow instructions with something like this, but I'm still mostly blind (sigh).
Right, so after growing bored with using the stock Sense ROM, I've decided to try rooting my phone for the first time ever. And I literally have no idea what I'm doing. The phone is unlocked using HTCdev. The HBoot version is 1.27.0000, so the Revolutionary way of doing things isn't going to work for me. I've had a look at the Juopunutbear way of achieving S-Off, but here is where I've hit a brick wall. It says my phone must be rooted, but that's what I'm trying to do. Can somebody please help, as I literally have no idea what I'm doing. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Hi before you start get good instructions for your device
I know xda has wonderful instructions for your h boot, so does HTC sensation forums. What I did was PRINT out the instructions so I would have them in front of me because you do NOT want to miss ANY steps. For me it was just easier to have instructions In hand. Follow those instructions to a tee! They will walk you through EVERY STEP!if you follow the instructions you will do just fine and be happily rooted. Take my advice and print the instructions because it makes it a lot easier to remember if you look in rooting you should find EVERYTHING you need RIGHT there! I do wish you the very best and I'm sure you will do very well and be rooted in no time! Just make sure to follow the instructions.Good Luck and please let us know how it goes, OK ?
I would start by relocking your bootloader using the Toolkit in the Development section, then follow the guide below to do the rest:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Sent from my Galnet infected Sensation 4G
Are u soff i have easyest way to root
Sent from my Sensation using xda premium
I have a noon question too! I rooted my phone using the htc dev tool so I'm using the rooted apps now! I tried to install a custom Rom after rooting it and it was stock on bootloader! Lucky me I did a nandroid back up and fix it, so I don't know what agent wrong! And what's s-off?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA
Kancur0 said:
I have a noon question too! I rooted my phone using the htc dev tool so I'm using the rooted apps now! I tried to install a custom Rom after rooting it and it was stock on bootloader! Lucky me I did a nandroid back up and fix it, so I don't know what agent wrong! And what's s-off?
Eck
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA
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You need to go to this thread as it will help you understand what you need to do.
There's gotta be an easier way
I haven't been able to root either. I'd love a custom rom but I only have a Mac so I can't get s-off even... There's got to be a better way.
joeman55 said:
I haven't been able to root either. I'd love a custom rom but I only have a Mac so I can't get s-off even... There's got to be a better way.
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The SDK has a version for Mac users. All you have to do is flash the recovery via fast boot, then you can root very easily by downloading Super User or SuperSU and installing them. I personally suggest SuperSU. Then you will need to download and install BusyBox. If you want to check and see if you have root just download and install Root Checker.
Much easier than that...
Once recovery is flashed via fast boot, you can just flash a rooted rom and it will root the phone. This means u don't need to bother with flashing busybox, supersu etc
Sent from my Sensation using XDA
please help, I'm really wanting an ICS rom now
fredcorp6 said:
Much easier than that...
Once recovery is flashed via fast boot, you can just flash a rooted rom and it will root the phone. This means u don't need to bother with flashing busybox, supersu etc
Sent from my Sensation using XDA
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So I downloaded the file to my mac from that SDK link, and there just aren't a whole lot of directions, I'm not sure what to do next. If any of you geniuses could help, I'd be very thankful!
joeman55 said:
So I downloaded the file to my mac from that SDK link, and there just aren't a whole lot of directions, I'm not sure what to do next. If any of you geniuses could help, I'd be very thankful!
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Copy the .zip file you downloaded to your SD card, boot into your recovery, select install from SD card, find the .zip file and select it, then just let it finish and reboot.
T-Macgnolia said:
Copy the .zip file you downloaded to your SD card, boot into your recovery, select install from SD card, find the .zip file and select it, then just let it finish and reboot.
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Sorry for the noob questions... But when I boot into the boot-loader I can't seem to find an install from SD card option. I appreciate your help.
joeman55 said:
Sorry for the noob questions... But when I boot into the boot-loader I can't seem to find an install from SD card option. I appreciate your help.
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When you boot to the Hboot screen, after the booloader runs a check for a PM58IMG.zip on the root of your SD card. You should see a a couple of options, you want to select recover. But only select recovery if you have flashed a custom recovery already, the stock recovery will not flash a custom ROM so booting into it is almost useless. Anyway, once you are in recovery you should see a option that says install from SD card, again a stock recovery does not have this option.
T-Macgnolia said:
When you boot to the Hboot screen, after the booloader runs a check for a PM58IMG.zip on the root of your SD card. You should see a a couple of options, you want to select recover. But only select recovery if you have flashed a custom recovery already, the stock recovery will not flash a custom ROM so booting into it is almost useless. Anyway, once you are in recovery you should see a option that says install from SD card, again a stock recovery does not have this option.
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Oh awesome! How do I get a custom recovery?
I agree on printing the instructions that are a plenty in this forums -
I am an android noob having my sensation stock battery rom and all was a bit disappointing coming from iThings... however upon reading up and checking all threads from helpful XDA members... im FREE!
Rooted and updated to custom ARHD rom all thanks to the wonderful folks here at XDA Devs.
Kudos!
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joeman55 said:
Oh awesome! How do I get a custom recovery?
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if you have a stock ROM - it doesnt have the Recovery needed to modify your phone..
whereas if you are already rooted - it has the additional recovery software.
check and search the threads how to install Recovery like 4EXT, Clockwork Modz
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
jcblued said:
I agree on printing the instructions that are a plenty in this forums -
I am an android noob having my sensation stock battery rom and all was a bit disappointing coming from iThings... however upon reading up and checking all threads from helpful XDA members... im FREE!
Rooted and updated to custom ARHD rom all thanks to the wonderful folks here at XDA Devs.
Kudos!
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if you have a stock ROM - it doesnt have the Recovery needed to modify your phone..
whereas if you are already rooted - it has the additional recovery software.
check and search the threads how to install Recovery like 4EXT, Clockwork Modz
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
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See, I checked out the link, and I searched all night last night. In order to flash a custom recovery, the phone needs to be rooted. And it looks like the only way to do that is through the revolutionary website which requires either Windows or Linux, which takes me back to my original problem, I have a Mac. Guys, thank you so much for your help though. I had my hopes up for a minute there ;-)
joeman55 said:
See, I checked out the link, and I searched all night last night. In order to flash a custom recovery, the phone needs to be rooted. And it looks like the only way to do that is through the revolutionary website which requires either Windows or Linux, which takes me back to my original problem, I have a Mac. Guys, thank you so much for your help though. I had my hopes up for a minute there ;-)
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I suggest you borrow the use of a Windows PC from someone if you can. Or you can always try to run Windows in Boot Camp on your Mac.
are you s-off?
if you are s-off you can get recovery installed using adb - which can be installed on mac.
sorry kinda confused where u actually are the thread is a bit all over the place lol
fredcorp6 said:
are you s-off?
if you are s-off you can get recovery installed using adb - which can be installed on mac.
sorry kinda confused where u actually are the thread is a bit all over the place lol
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No, I understand haha. I'm still S-on. You need a pc to get s-off and I just don't have access to one :-(
Coming from a DX, the process to root / flash on the galaxy doesn't seem that much different. Although, there seems to be greater risk for issues around imei information, etc....
So, I've read about everything I can on the forums, trying to make sure I understand all of the ins and outs and I'm starting to feel pretty comfortable with the process, however I would like someone to just confirm that i've got everything correct......
Based on this guide ( [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to root your Galaxy SIII & More!(ROMs/CWM/Stock)) , this is how I understand things if somone could either comfirm or correct my information I would greatly appreciate it!
1. using section 2 in the guide for windows users, I use the RootDebugFS bat file to root the phone.
2. After rooting, and prior to unlocking the boot loader, I backup my IMEI using Comprehensive IMEI/EFS Backup method listed in the guide.
3. From here I can unlock the bootloader and install CWM reovery.
4. At this point, back in the droid X world I would take a back up of my system so I have a semi - stock image to go back to.
5. Now I can download any of the different custom roms listed and follow the instructions in the OP to flash that rom.
Going back to stock.
1. Should I need to go back to Stock, I would just use the ODIN tool to flash one of the stock images.
Again, If someone could just let me know if i've missed anything or if I'm WAY off base I would appreciate it.
Thanks again, and I love the forum and the community!
yep you got it correct...also if you have any questions feel free to post in my thread!
droidstyle said:
yep you got it correct...also if you have any questions feel free to post in my thread!
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Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!! Can't wait to get started.
I did try to post in your thread, but apparently I'm to much of a NOOB to do so LOL!
nickjensz said:
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!! Can't wait to get started.
I did try to post in your thread, but apparently I'm to much of a NOOB to do so LOL!
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I've got 2 more questions....
1. I tried to flash the synergy backup for the IMEI/EFS using stock recovery as per the instructions and I got a message that the signatures or something like that wasn't correct and it was aborted.... Thoughts?
2. As far as custom recoveries go.... I'm used to CWM, but I've heard a lot of good things about TWRP. Which would you recommend?
nickjensz said:
I've got 2 more questions....
1. I tried to flash the synergy backup for the IMEI/EFS using stock recovery as per the instructions and I got a message that the signatures or something like that wasn't correct and it was aborted.... Thoughts?
2. As far as custom recoveries go.... I'm used to CWM, but I've heard a lot of good things about TWRP. Which would you recommend?
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#1-Have never had to use it as I have never lost IEMI. May be a way to disable signature check in recovery. Can do permanent fix with terminal emulator.
Type:
su (enter)
reboot nvbackup (enter)
#2- Recovery is personal choice. I have been using TWRP since pre-order release and never had a bad flash or backup. As far as I'm concerned it rocks. Easier navigation and looks good. Some prefer CWM. To each their own. Don't recommend flashing via Rom Manager. Flash straight from recovery.
prdog1 said:
#1-Have never had to use it as I have never lost IEMI. May be a way to disable signature check in recovery. Can do permanent fix with terminal emulator.
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reboot nvbackup (enter)
#2- Recovery is personal choice. I have been using TWRP since pre-order release and never had a bad flash or backup. As far as I'm concerned it rocks. Easier navigation and looks good. Some prefer CWM. To each their own. Don't recommend flashing via Rom Manager. Flash straight from recovery.
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Thank you very much for the advice! I really appreciate it!
signature verification error means you were in stock blue recovery and not cwm recovery.
droidstyle said:
signature verification error means you were in stock blue recovery and not cwm recovery.
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Thanks DroidStyle Wouldn't have gotten this far without the help! Finally got CWM on and flashed i that way and it worked great!
Speaking of CWM though.... in EZRecovery, do I need to hit "FLASH" and then "Reboot" recovery everytime I want to go into CWM or TWRP? If I don't it just takes me to stock recovery.
nickjensz said:
Thanks DroidStyle Wouldn't have gotten this far without the help! Finally got CWM on and flashed i that way and it worked great!
Speaking of CWM though.... in EZRecovery, do I need to hit "FLASH" and then "Reboot" recovery everytime I want to go into CWM or TWRP? If I don't it just takes me to stock recovery.
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you should only need to flash cwm or twrp once, then reboot recovery to get into cwm. im not sure why its not sticking but it should.
Ive been trying for a while and my friend has been trying to help me but how do you flash a ROM on the LG G2? I been also searhcing for tutorails online but havent found anything. I found a tutorial that I thought that worked but no go.
Im already rooted, got twrp installed, and tried ROM manager.
I dont think im missing anything but it wouldbe great if someoen can help me figure out how to do this since it is my first andriod device.
dukeofhentai said:
Ive been trying for a while and my friend has been trying to help me but how do you flash a ROM on the LG G2? I been also searhcing for tutorails online but havent found anything. I found a tutorial that I thought that worked but no go.
Im already rooted, got twrp installed, and tried ROM manager.
I dont think im missing anything but it wouldbe great if someoen can help me figure out how to do this since it is my first andriod device.
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Can u detail it out a little? Which rom did u try to install & post the link if possible.
I am asking this coz most of the custom rom threads would already have instructions on how to flash them.
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Can u detail it out a little? Which rom did u try to install & post the link if possible.
I am asking this coz most of the custom rom threads would already have instructions on how to flash them.
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This is the link. It just talks about do this, this, and this, then flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470564
dukeofhentai said:
This is the link. It just talks about do this, this, and this, then flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470564
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Hope it's safe if it's definitely for ur device.
Ok let me get into this straight, they havent elobrated things on flashing.
So get into twrp mode and take a nandroid backup for things to be safe. If not familiar with nandroid backup, go to advanced option in that twrp and select backup.
It's best u wipe data & cache before flashing the rom. U can select that option in twrp.
So the next step is to flash the rom, place the rom package in sdcard, in twrp screen select install zip from sdcard and select the rom file.
PS: I am not familiar with twrp coz i ve always used cwm recovery. But dont worry it is also same.
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