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Hey guys, I've been reading XDA for about a month now, and I think I'm ready to flash CM7. I've already rooted with superoneclick, but I don't have the money now to get a new phone if I brick, so I was hoping someone could just check my plan to make sure that I'm good to go? I've read the tutorials, but I want to be positive that I'm ok. I think that if I generate a list [without looking at the tutorial], rather than just copying theirs, I'll be sure that I understand the steps 100%.
Procedure:
-Root the phone (done)
-install nvflash on computer, and then clockworkmod to phone
-backup the NAND with clockworkmod (is that like the wii, where the NAND is specific to the device itself?)
-move the NAND to the computer for safe keeping
-install titanium backup > backup all apps > move to computer for safety
-flash rom from SD card
I've flashed a few roms onto an android tablet before, but I didn't backup the NAND when I did...
Will give "thanks" to each reply
You pretty much have it down the main thing to remember is to nvflash BC if not you will not be able to get into recovery. Also before flashing the rom you have to wipe data/cache/and dalvic cache. Let me know if this makes sense I'm at work so I don't really have time to go into detail lol
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dnguyen1988 said:
You pretty much have it down the main thing to remember is to nvflash BC if not you will not be able to get into recovery. Also before flashing the rom you have to wipe data/cache/and dalvic cache. Let me know if this makes sense I'm at work so I don't really have time to go into detail lol
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Ah, yeah, I forgot about the clear cache bit- I remember doing that when I flashed the tablet. Thanks a bunch man, I just finished, and it worked great!
I'm glad everything worked out lemme know if there's anything else u need
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also if u want to just install a kernel after the rom is installed just wipe cache then dalvik then install kernel....no need to wipe data
Also, depending on the rom, you also may need to flash gapps. With Faux or CM, you will. I believe with Bionix and Eagleblood it is included (someone correct me if I am wrong).
After flashing, it is always best practice to run a fix permissions in clockworkmod.
sryan1983 said:
Also, depending on the rom, you also may need to flash gapps. With Faux or CM, you will. I believe with Bionix and Eagleblood it is included (someone correct me if I am wrong).
After flashing, it is always best practice to run a fix permissions in clockworkmod.
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Ah, yeah, I figured that one out. I couldn't figure out where the market was! And then I read...
What's the fix permissions thing? Is that the option in the CM settings that said something like "don't turn this on and then report bugs, because it'll break some apps" ?
Fix permissions is in the advanced menu in cwm recovery.
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Fix permissions is in the advanced menu in cwm recovery.
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yup, i usually do this after installing the rom, kernel and gapps just for good measure
I'm a newb at this, and I've been looking around. Your steps are really basic and atually the simplest, I will actually be printing out that plan so I don't get confused with all of the confusing terms that I've seen floating around that I am not used to! Haha
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Fix permissions is in the advanced menu in cwm recovery.
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Got it, thanks!
Mikeglongo said:
I'm a newb at this, and I've been looking around. Your steps are really basic and atually the simplest, I will actually be printing out that plan so I don't get confused with all of the confusing terms that I've seen floating around that I am not used to! Haha
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Sweet man, glad it helped
Don't forget to clear the cache before you flash
Just installed CM7 as as update. Went thru the entire install process. Now stuck in a continous loop of the cool dude on the skateboard, the arrow circle, then black screen and starts all over again
Can someone help a brother out
mahgninnuc93 said:
Just installed CM7 as as update. Went thru the entire install process. Now stuck in a continous loop of the cool dude on the skateboard, the arrow circle, then black screen and starts all over again
Can someone help a brother out
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Did you install NV flash? If you did so then simply press volume down and power until you see a list full of android apps and wipe factory/data, dalvick cache and battery wipe. Then reflash the rom. Most likely it was just a bad flash. If the rom still won't load then its also possible that the rom file never fully downloaded properly to your phone or computer.
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Thanks, I will try again and let ya know what happened. I didnt do the wipes first. SO I"m thinking that may be the culprit. I"m new to the droid scene after a few years in Apple's iron fist of hell.
Did it again and still the same deal...GOnna try the nightly from yesterday.
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Thanks, I will try again and let ya know what happened. I didnt do the wipes first. SO I"m thinking that may be the culprit. I"m new to the droid scene after a few years in Apple's iron fist of hell.
Did tit again and still the same deal...GOnna try the nightly from yesterday.
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Welcome on board to android! I'm pretty sure its something that you might just be overlooking. I recommend watching a few YouTube videos to help you get a better understanding on what to do. Type in something like "how to flash a rom". With all androids the method of flashing a rom is pretty much universal. Rooting methods aren't though.
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This is the second ROM I am putting on. I already did the "leaked" gingerbread. I have heard so much positive about the CM7 I figured I would check that out. Also heard about something called eaglesblood. Dont know how different that is from CM7. I"ll get it going on. Should I always wipe the dalvik and battery when installing a new rom?
Shoot it did the same thing. What the hell am I doing wrong. It wasnt this hard doing the leaked gingerbread one LMAO.
Download the ROM again (may have had a bad copy).
wipe the data, then the cache.. then go into advance, wipe the dalvik. push the rom. Then hit 'fix permissions' in the advance menu. reboot.
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Download the ROM again (may have had a bad copy).
wipe the data, then the cache.. then go into advance, wipe the dalvik. push the rom. Then hit 'fix permissions' in the advance menu. reboot.
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I'll give that a shot LOL. Didnt add the fix permissions in there. Have already re-downloaded the ROM. Guess I should just pony up and buy the premium Rom manager thing so I can do this OTA instead of computer to sd card blah blah blah. Thanks again for all of the help.
chances are, you'll want the gapps on there too. Latest is available here (at the top, the 20110613 version) - http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
You after you do the wipes, push the rom, then push the gapps right after, fix permissions, reboot.
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chances are, you'll want the gapps on there too. Latest is available here (at the top, the 20110613 version) - http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
You after you do the wipes, push the rom, then push the gapps right after, fix permissions, reboot.
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Do the gapps go on the SD card also as an update or what would I name that file?
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Do the gapps go on the SD card also as an update or what would I name that file?
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ya, the gapps file goes in the same place as the rom. There is not a need to rename the file, use the file just as it was downloaded - just like the rom. Just do all the wipes.. push the rom, push the gapps file, fix permissions, reboot.
goin to bed.. you'll get it this time..
IT's ALIVE.....IT'S ALIIIIVE....MANY Thanks to both of you. Now let's see how this rocks compared to stock.
Just in case other have the same problem, i always format system in the mount section, when going back to a gingerbread from froyo. just a thought.
Thanks Sabo. I will keep that in mind. So far this kicks the crap out of stock. Even my signal is better. I'm getting reception in parts of my house that I didn't before
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mahgninnuc93 said:
IT's ALIVE.....IT'S ALIIIIVE....MANY Thanks to both of you. Now let's see how this rocks compared to stock.
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Your welcome. Glad you woke up the beast (G2x).
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OuncE718 said:
Your welcome. Glad you woke up the beast (G2x).
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Wonder if I should add Faux's kernel or anything like that? Your thoughts?
mahgninnuc93 said:
Wonder if I should add Faux's kernel or anything like that? Your thoughts?
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Faux kernels are great try it
That's what she said...
Suprah said:
Faux kernels are great try it
That's what she said...
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I second this. One thing that Faux is most known for is the wonderful kernel's he/she produces.
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hello all, im very new at this. I currently have G2X rooted stock rom GB, I saw oon googple play about the rom manager and i saw the video example on how they can change the rom. I want to know if anyone has use this app what are the specific steps to use this app with the g2x. I know the phone is special and it may or may not work like the example on google play, also is this app worth it and can it be use safely without damaging the phone.
thank you for the time
You need to flash CWM using NVFlash on the G2x; ROM Manager won't do the trick.
Look in the forum fire a thread titled "Getting Started with your G2x" or something like that.
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Edit: here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594650http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594650
NvFlash CWM to your phone, I used this guide when I first got my phone and it went well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
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Just make sure you use NVFlash and your good. First time I tried to get cm7 on my phone it got stuck in a boot loop easy to get out of but just use nvflash saves u the hassle I'm pretty sure somewhere on the cyanogenmod forums they got a guide on exactly how to use it with pictures worst comes to worst Google it
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thank you all very much...my phone already has the CWM... im just very nervous of chaingin the rom again. When i got this phone it originally had froyo and i didnt wait for the OVA update so i use lg then i had a few problems so i rooted to fix the battery with some apps and now I want to change the rom to the cm7 rom but im very nervous about it and i need to know how to do that and how to download that rom
As long as you used NVFlash for CWM, it's super easy. Just download the ROM you want and save it to your SD card. Then go in CWM, wipe data, cache, and system, then choose "install from zip file"and select the ROM you downloaded. Voila
Oh, and don't forget gapps, too. It installs the same way
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thank you very much. im going to try and download whats needed thank you for all of your help i hope my phone dont explode lol
Georican said:
thank you very much. im going to try and download whats needed thank you for all of your help i hope my phone dont explode lol
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You could easily find this but
1.download cm7 and appropriate gapps
2.go into recovery recommended you make a backup
3.wipe data and factory reset, wipe cache partition, go to advanced>wipe dalvik cache
4.go back install zip from SD>pick cyanogenmod
5.install zip from SD>gapps
The names of what to click may be off by a bit and You probably already found this or know how but just in case xD
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Georican said:
thank you very much. im going to try and download whats needed thank you for all of your help i hope my phone dont explode lol
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The good thing about this phone is it's practically impossible to brick it. Worst case scenario you can always use NVFlash to recover it
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i did everything and im tryin to have titaniun backup again on my phone it work but now the problem is titanium says it catn access the root privilage help ?
Open super user app and grant permission for it.
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Someone please help, my G2X is in a bootloop. I was installing a ROM in CWM Recovery v5.0.2.0 and as it was nearing completion and it automatically quit and took me back to the beginning of CWM. So this is where I think I messed up, I hit reboot system now. It rebooted, showed the LG logo and took me back to CWM. It does this everytime. How do I get out of this bootloop? Please help! I have no phone until my HTC One comes, and it's on backorder unfortunately..
EternalAndroid said:
Someone please help, my G2X is in a bootloop. I was installing a ROM in CWM Recovery v5.0.2.0 and as it was nearing completion and it automatically quit and took me back to the beginning of CWM. So this is where I think I messed up, I hit reboot system now. It rebooted, showed the LG logo and took me back to CWM. It does this everytime. How do I get out of this bootloop? Please help! I have no phone until my HTC One comes, and it's on backorder unfortunately..
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Can you flash a different ROM from CWM? Try downloading a different ROM on your computer, copy to your phone via USB and mount options under CWM, wipe and flash.
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Smitten8r said:
Can you flash a different ROM from CWM? Try downloading a different ROM on your computer, copy to your phone via USB and mount options under CWM, wipe and flash.
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Okay I'll try that. I'll report back in a bit.
Smitten8r said:
Can you flash a different ROM from CWM? Try downloading a different ROM on your computer, copy to your phone via USB and mount options under CWM, wipe and flash.
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Unfortunately it did not work. Thanks for that quick reply though. Any other suggestions on what to do?
EternalAndroid said:
Unfortunately it did not work. Thanks for that quick reply though. Any other suggestions on what to do?
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Use the ROM for recovery or cleanup batch. Make sure to backup data from internal SD card.
Another ROM from CWM should work though. Make sure to wipe data and cache.
I would have a $500 brick if it weren't for nvflash. Thanks Nvidia!
I've tried that as well. NV Flash didn't work either, I'll work on it some more in the morning. Thanks for more feedback of course.
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EternalAndroid said:
I've tried that as well. NV Flash didn't work either, I'll work on it some more in the morning. Thanks for more feedback of course.
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That is odd. Nvflash is the savior of this device. Can you confirm that you have a P999 and not a P990? Look below the battery inside the battery door.
I would have a $500 brick if it weren't for nvflash. Thanks Nvidia!
Yes I have the P999 Version, the P990 is the regular 2X model.
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Try my tool, wiping all EXCEPT boot. Then try installing a ROM, and not the one which quit on you.
If that doesn't work, try using Mansa_noob's tool. Followed by flashing a ROM.
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Волк said:
Try my tool, wiping all EXCEPT boot. Then try mansalling a ROM, and not the one which quit on you.
If that doesn't work, try using Mansa_noob's tool. Followed by flashing a ROM.
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I'll try out your tool in your signature first. Can you link me to mansa noobs tool?
try this. I almost guarantee this will fix any g2x flashing related problems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17258229
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ImDarkmatter said:
try this. I almost guarantee this will fix any g2x flashing related problems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17258229
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Checking it now as we speak.
mansa_noob said:
Use the ROM for recovery or cleanup batch. Make sure to backup data from internal SD card.
Another ROM from CWM should work though. Make sure to wipe data and cache.
I would have a $500 brick if it weren't for nvflash. Thanks Nvidia!
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EternalAndroid said:
I've tried that as well. NV Flash didn't work either, I'll work on it some more in the morning. Thanks for more feedback of course.
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It looks like that was tried and didn't work.
Any update from my earlier suggestion?
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Волк said:
It looks like that was tried and didn't work.
Any update from my earlier suggestion?
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Nope, still nothing. I have all the drivers installed on my computer but it doesn't seem to want to detect the device. How odd..
what step are you having difficulties with. computer is reading phone as APX working ok?
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what step are you having difficulties with. computer is reading phone as APX working ok?
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No issues at all. APX shows up but the S/W upgrade doesn't show up.. My HTC One came today so I'm not too concerned about it anymore, though it'd be nice to have a backup phone.
try this. know where it says LEAVE THE BATTERY OUT? f**k that. take the battery out, BUT when it recognizes the phone put it back in then run the flash.bat I sent you
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try this. know where it says LEAVE THE BATTERY OUT? f**k that. take the battery out, BUT when it recognizes the phone put it back in then run the flash.bat I sent you
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Funny thing is that I've tried that but every time I run it, it opens and closes right away.
after it was recognized? did you try to start the .bat then put the battery in as well?
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EternalAndroid said:
Funny thing is that I've tried that but every time I run it, it opens and closes right away.
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If it opens and closes right away then the phone is NOT connected in APX mode.
Does it show up in the USB list as APX device?
I would have a $500 brick if it weren't for nvflash. Thanks Nvidia!
I went into stock recovery yesterday, after purchasing the phone to wipe cache.
I like to do this with all my new phones first.
When I pressed on wipe cache, it brought me to a menu that asked Mr what package to install, and was showing me my SD card.
I then tried to data factory reset, which from my experience with other phones acted as though it was wiping cache??
It seems the recovery has 1 to many install from SD card options, and is throwing the menu off.
Can anyone else confirm this?
From what I can see only an update would fix this.
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Can confirm that selecting "wipe cache partition" shows SD content. Don't want to try the factory reset though.
Reflashed stock recovery twice, it seems broken by design
This issue has to be reported to Motorola.
I just sent them a link to this thread via Twitter & FB.
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Got a response, guys
a1Pha said:
I just sent them a link to this thread via Twitter & FB.
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Got a response, guys
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Thanks for sending that. Makes you wonder how they missed that??!
Also if they bother testing the phones
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markdexter said:
Thanks for sending that. Makes you wonder how they missed that??!
Also if they bother testing the phones
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Hm, I don't think the recovery image is part of the QA process - it is simply not meant for end users =/
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Hm, I don't think the recovery image is part of the QA process - it is simply not meant for end users =/
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True......... but....I bought my phone out right, I want it to work!!
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recovery bugged
same here , the listing in recovery just isnt acurate to the job it performs ! - crazy slip up from Moto on this one i think .
My People! I have come for you!
Yes it is buggy, however totally operable!
"What? What did you say Ehsan? What knowledge do you have to bestow upon us, oh learned man of the great metropolis?"
Simple really. Whatever you want to select, just select the option above. Wipe cache is Wipe Data/Factory Reset, and Wipe Data/Factory Reset is Apply update via ADB.
So while I sit here and bask in the rays of my awesomeness, you should go and spread the word.
Excuse my overtly conceited bragging. I only got there coz of you lot anyway :angel:
up one ..
So each option is just the line above ... seems okay. but what a mistake from MOTO'
time to test now
thanks
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seems okay. but what a mistake from MOTO'
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They're humans.
Think about the bug when Google forgot december in its first 4.2 update...
Questions should go in Q&A section .. please have a look at the 'FORUM RULES' ..
THREAD REPORTED ! .
thank you,
Mr.Gm.
I solved it like this
markdexter said:
I went into stock recovery yesterday, after purchasing the phone to wipe cache.
I like to do this with all my new phones first.
When I pressed on wipe cache, it brought me to a menu that asked Mr what package to install, and was showing me my SD card.
I then tried to data factory reset, which from my experience with other phones acted as though it was wiping cache??
It seems the recovery has 1 to many install from SD card options, and is throwing the menu off.
Can anyone else confirm this?
From what I can see only an update would fix this.
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try putting the option apply update from ADB, will show you the option data factory reset
jpangulo said:
Wow, my girlfriend phone has the same issue.
If I update to KK the issue is fixed?
Thanks
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Yes - it's fixed in the KK stock recovery.
HELP
Yesterday i got 4.4.4 ota and downloaded it. but since i was on twrp, i tried moto tool to flash stock recovery.. but now when i open recovery it shows an android with warning sign.. whats wrong?? where can i get the stock recovery?
try flash your fone using fastboot and not a twrp recovery