How to flash the g2x scrubber? I dont think I have NV flashed CWM. Should I do that 1st before g2xscrubber? I do have CWM as an app, can I flash from this? Should I expect sub-menus, in the process?
Does this scrubbing preserve my phone contacts and apps?
Can someone walk me thru this please
G2XScrubber!
You should definitely flash CWM via NVFlash first. Once that's all said and done, make a NANDROID Backup, then flash G2XScrubber. After you flash that you HAVE to flash a Rom afterwards, otherwise your phone won't boot.
1.CWM is not an app.
2.Yes you should NVflash CWM.
3.G2x Scrubber wipes everything.
4.Contacts are stored either on sim card or Google Account or both.
5.All the answers you need are easy to find if you search.
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Jonphinguyen7 said:
You should definitely flash CWM via NVFlash first. Once that's all said and done, make a NANDROID Backup, then flash G2XScrubber. After you flash that you HAVE to flash a Rom afterwards, otherwise your phone won't boot.
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Make sure you use nvflash to install cwm or you may not be able to enter recovery after you do a wipe.
To use g2x scrubber you select "install zip from SD card" and select the g2x scrubber and wham bam thank you ma'am clean install.
Pin it to Win it.
Thanks a lot for the quick reply.
I got a g2x thru craigslist. It had Phoenix blood v 1.1 on it.
Is there a way to find out if CWM has been NV flashed before re-flashing it?
Also, CWM shows up under the app. menu ( but I understand it is not an app)
sksriniv said:
Thanks a lot for the quick reply.
I got a g2x thru craigslist. It had Phoenix blood v 1.1 on it.
Is there a way to find out if CWM has been NV flashed before re-flashing it?
Also, CWM shows up under the app. menu ( but I understand it is not an app)
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Power off phone. Hold power and volume down button at same time till android screen comes up. At that point it should show cwm recovery if its on there which I would think it is if you are on customs rom
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sksriniv said:
Thanks a lot for the quick reply.
I got a g2x thru craigslist. It had Phoenix blood v 1.1 on it.
Is there a way to find out if CWM has been NV flashed before re-flashing it?
Also, CWM shows up under the app. menu ( but I understand it is not an app)
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I would just nvflash the newest cwm anyways. Couldn't hurt and then you know it will stick
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Thanks
Just NV flashed cwm5.0.2.0. No problems.
I should store all contacts to sim and backup apps thru titanium backup--correct?
Should I perform a nandroid backup--since I am on phoenix blood v1.1 (not stock, remember I got my g2x thru craigslist)--is there any point to this? Am I ready for g2xscrubber? (Since this is recommended before any other roms)
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Thanks
Just NV flashed cwm5.0.2.0. No problems.
I should store all contacts to sim and backup apps thru titanium backup--correct?
Should I perform a nandroid backup--since I am on phoenix blood v1.1 (not stock, remember I got my g2x thru craigslist)--is there any point to this? Am I ready for g2xscrubber? (Since this is recommended before any other roms)
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Yep you got it. If your going to stick with Phoenix blood I would wait a few hours as hell is going to release 1.8 in a few hours. But defiantly make a nandroid and tit backup is my app of choice for apps.
When your ready to flash download the rom and Google apps off the OP. Then run the scrubber and then the rom then Google apps. Reboot system then let your phone sit for a few minutes ans your good to go
Pin it to Win it.
when you say run the g2xscrubber or flash the g2xscrubber, is this done from CWM recovery screen? That is get into CWM recovery menu--find the install from SD submenu--choose g2xscrubber and hit enter?
Do I have to perform wipe data/factory reset, before g2xscrubber?
(I have g2xscrubber as the only file in the microsd now; once I perform a nandroid backup as suggested, I will likely have more files. Is it okay to have more than the g2xscrubber in the root of the sd card?)
I guess, I am asking too many questions (possibly too simple for some); just want to be careful; I have seen too many people ask questions after they have screwed up (also to confirm that I have tried to look up these questions about the scrubber for which answers do not exist, so far)
Thanks again
sksriniv said:
when you say run the g2xscrubber or flash the g2xscrubber, is this done from CWM recovery screen? That is get into CWM recovery menu--find the install from SD submenu--choose g2xscrubber and hit enter?
Do I have to perform wipe data/factory reset, before g2xscrubber?
(I have g2xscrubber as the only file in the microsd now; once I perform a nandroid backup as suggested, I will likely have more files. Is it okay to have more than the g2xscrubber in the root of the sd card?)
I guess, I am asking too many questions (possibly too simple for some); just want to be careful; I have seen too many people ask questions after they have screwed up (also to confirm that I have tried to look up these questions about the scrubber for which answers do not exist, so far)
Thanks again
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Yeah you got it , put your new rom and gapps on the SD as well. You don't have to do a wipe/factory reset that's what the scrubber does . Make sure you do the nandroid before the scrubber lol
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Hello all,
I have successfully installed CM7 on my Nexus One. However, I have the following problem with CWM: if I ask it to make a backup from within the recovery or from RomManager, CWM (3.0.0.5, latest version available apparently for Nexus One) makes the backup, but after restarting, I am stuck on the CM7 splashscreen: I see the blue Android on his skateboard and the arrow goes around in circles (left it going for 15 minutes just to be sure).
Also, on a sidenote, when I made the initial nandroid backup in CWM from my stock Froyo, after the backup was done I had to go in RomManager and "fix permissions", because all my resident apps kept crashing with "forced close" errors. No idea where that came from. Restoring that backup did the same thing as well. I did not investigate that issue any more though as I was on my way to a CM7 upgrade anyways.
So I now have a perfectly good install of CM7 running, but I am scared of doing a CWM backup. This is far from an ideal situation, and I would love to be able to resolve this
Thanks for any help
Anyone? I really am quite upset with this situation
Use this instead?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611829
Thanks, I will try it... though I have to admit I am nervous at the idea of having to again reinstall everything. Crossing my fingers!
yannack said:
Thanks, I will try it... though I have to admit I am nervous at the idea of having to again reinstall everything. Crossing my fingers!
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Uh oh? It is just a custom recovery, no need to reinstall everything. You only flash the recovery and do the backup you cannot now with the broken CWM. (For my phone, there are even flashable zip files so you can switch b/w CWM and AmonRA "on the fly" via flash zip from recovery, not sure there are some for N1, try to search. )
Actually, the current problem I have is that after performing a backup, my phone doesn't boot anymore. The only solution I have at that point is to re-flash a complete ROM (flashing the backup doesn't work either), thus losing everything.
In short: making a backup means I then have to format and said backup is unworkable...
Which is why I am nervous at the idea of trying to make such a backup.
On a sidenote, RomManager is indeed able to flash both CWM and RA recoveries for N1 directly, which is quite nice indeed.
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Actually, the current problem I have is that after performing a backup, my phone doesn't boot anymore. The only solution I have at that point is to re-flash a complete ROM (flashing the backup doesn't work either), thus losing everything.
In short: making a backup means I then have to format and said backup is unworkable...
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I still do not understand why all this. Just flash a working recovery from fastboot (should press power and trackball IIRC on your phone). (And obviously do not use CWM to perform backups when it bricks your phone.)
On another note, flashing removery via ROM Manager resulted in bricked phones for many users, would avoid it personally.
I was flashing CM 7 nightly 49 and now my phone is stuck on the LG logo, how do I fix?
After reading all the steps req'd to "Flash a Rom" and "recovery" process, what part isn't working?
N1user said:
After reading all the steps req'd to "Flash a Rom" and "recovery" process, what part isn't working?
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After going through the NV flash process and getting to the last step that says
Keep holding them, as soon as you see "ANDROID" in Green with the new boot logo let go of the buttons.
From there it goes into boot recovery. I then choose from one of the roms I have on my SD card, it loads okay but then when I try to reboot it hangs up on the LG logo again
What am I doing wrong
we def need more info then that like what recovery how did u install the rom did u wipe data then cache then dalvik? then install rom and gapps? did u install any kernels previously? and this is probably going to get moved it should be in general
ok when u go into recovery do u wipe data factory reset, then cache, then go to advanced and wipe dalvik then install rom and gapps and it should boot up fine, did u make a backup of ur stock rom first?
sarni84 said:
ok when u go into recovery do u wipe data factory reset, then cache, then go to advanced and wipe dalvik then install rom and gapps and it should boot up fine, did u make a backup of ur stock rom first?
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Damn. for one month on XDA you sure do have a lot of posts
On topic: I'm assuming you forgot to fully wipe before flashing the new rom.
If you can get into recovery, it's not bricked.
Read the install directions, you missed a step or got a bad download.. Or a bad build, as they are nightlys...
In recovery, do factory reset, then mounts and storage, select format system. Then install the rom.
Also, get the stock nandroid and put it on your card so you can drop to a known good setup.
I had back it up using rom manager but its on another computer. I took had gotten a SD card with more storage and never transferred it.
omarsalmin said:
Damn. for one month on XDA you sure do have a lot of posts
On topic: I'm assuming you forgot to fully wipe before flashing the new rom.
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wow i do huh i cant stay away
Goldbatt said:
I had back it up using rom manager but its on another computer. I took had gotten a SD card with more storage and never transferred it.
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You could copy the backup from your computer and make a folder called clockworkmod/backup/ on your new SD and put the backup file in that folder. When you go into recovery, backup and restore. restore - it should be visible. Select it and you should be OK - IF your backup is good.
If not, download a ROM and Gapps with your computer and put them in the root of your SD. Then after a full wipe, flash them.
If you have the latest Recovery, you can mount storage and then cut and past to your device while connected. If not, or if you have any problems moving them, just take it out and do it while it is plugged in your computer.
You have several options - so one of them will work.
Want to thank all you guys. I got it working again.
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Moved to proper forum.
I recently rooted my droid charge for the first time. I still really don't know what I am doing but I did the cwm recovery with odin. Then I had pbj OC and gummycharged 1.8.5 in a zip file on the phone and I did not use odin with them. I want to try out humble because I want to try something different. But I want to use the theme ADW minimalist metallic. Is there a certain ROM that has to be used with this theme.
Another question I have is if I do a wipe via recovery mod, will I have to reinstall CWM with odin and redo pbj OC?
Thanks, sorry once again for noob questions. If anyone is able to help me via skype or some kind of instant message/mic program I'd be very appreciative. Ill be on for another hour or 2 tonight.
EDIT: If i do a factory reset on my phone will it unroot it and put it back to stock? On a few guides i see it where it says "wipe/factory reset" then next line it will say "wipe cache". Does this mean to go through cwm and wipe it. Then go to privacy and factory reset, or do they both do the exact same thing. And I dont know what wipe cache means. Thanks
PM me if you are able to skype/IM me.
I went through the same rooting process you did and did a factory reset and it won't make you lose root and you will still have CWM and whatever kernal you installed. By the way I always wipe cache when I do a factory reset to be on safe side.
Since you can't use CWM to backup in nandroid then once you do a factory reset to try out another rom you lose all your programs, settings etc and have to reinstall.
A program in the market called "Samsung Odinmaker" is like nandroid in that you can make as many backups of your system as you like thus making it very easy to switch roms and play around
So to try another rom all I gotta do is factory reset, put the zip of the rom in the sd card and go from there?
I dont plan on it but is there a way to try a new cwm or kernal.
Thanks
dapperdanman55 said:
I recently rooted my droid charge for the first time. I still really don't know what I am doing but I did the cwm recovery with odin. Then I had pbj OC and gummycharged 1.8.5 in a zip file on the phone and I did not use odin with them. I want to try out humble because I want to try something different. But I want to use the theme ADW minimalist metallic. Is there a certain ROM that has to be used with this theme.
Another question I have is if I do a wipe via recovery mod, will I have to reinstall CWM with odin and redo pbj OC?
Thanks, sorry once again for noob questions. If anyone is able to help me via skype or some kind of instant message/mic program I'd be very appreciative. Ill be on for another hour or 2 tonight.
EDIT: If i do a factory reset on my phone will it unroot it and put it back to stock? On a few guides i see it where it says "wipe/factory reset" then next line it will say "wipe cache". Does this mean to go through cwm and wipe it. Then go to privacy and factory reset, or do they both do the exact same thing. And I dont know what wipe cache means. Thanks
PM me if you are able to skype/IM me.
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hrdc69 said:
I went through the same rooting process you did and did a factory reset and it won't make you lose root and you will still have CWM and whatever kernal you installed. By the way I always wipe cache when I do a factory reset to be on safe side.
Since you can't use CWM to backup in nandroid then once you do a factory reset to try out another rom you lose all your programs, settings etc and have to reinstall.
A program in the market called "Samsung Odinmaker" is like nandroid in that you can make as many backups of your system as you like thus making it very easy to switch roms and play around
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Thanks so much for this tip.
The only thing that has kept me from trying new roms was the hassle associated with not having a nandroid to restore if I didn't like the new rom.
I'm currently on Humble 1.2 and will flash the Humble 2.0 when I get home because I guess Odin doesn't work for Mac.
Ok, I just want to cover all my bases and make sure everything is set for me.
I rooted my ATRIX, installed ROM manager pro and Titanium backup pro, backed up my apps and data with Titanium, and flashed clockworkmod with rom manager.
I have the Alien rom and the alien theme downloaded and put on my sdcard.
From what I understand I just click install rom in rom manager and it should all be good correct?
Thanks for any advice! I just want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly.
Jup thats one way to do it. And it is a good method!
So go ahead and flash it if you already haven't done it
Sounds good to me.
should would fine long as your phone likes cwm, i had a lil issues with it myself but i'm running a new rezound that doesn't have the best support with it yet, i switched to amon ra recovery as it seemed to have a lil more to offer and didn't give me a issue with the scripts some roms use, long as that phone is well supported by cwm you should be fine tho
Or you can just boot intoo clockworkmod recovery and select "install zip from sdcard" and point to the zipfile of the new rom. A wipe is usually necessary and also doable from the recovery.
scarbutt11 said:
Ok, I just want to cover all my bases and make sure everything is set for me.
I rooted my ATRIX, installed ROM manager pro and Titanium backup pro, backed up my apps and data with Titanium, and flashed clockworkmod with rom manager.
I have the Alien rom and the alien theme downloaded and put on my sdcard.
From what I understand I just click install rom in rom manager and it should all be good correct?
Thanks for any advice! I just want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly.
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Well, almost. You also need to unlock the bootloader before you can flash a ROM. You mentioned that you backed up your data using Titanium Backup, which is fine, but you should also create a backup in recovery. That way, if something goes wrong and you end up with a phone that won't get past the boot logo, you can simply boot into recovery and restore your phone to exactly how it was before. Just make sure you have at least 2GB of free space on your sd card so that it can perform a full backup. To perform a backup, turn off your phone, then right as you're turning it on again, hold the volume down button until "fastboot" shows up. Then press the down volume button until you see "Android Recovery." Now press up to enter recovery. From there, navigate to backup. I realize that this isn't necessary, but I soft-bricked my phone the first time I tried to flash a rom, and if I had done a proper backup, it would have saved me a lot of grief.
Hope this helped!
I would also make a Nandroid backup of the current system just in case. Nandroid backups never failed on me when needed. I do believe it is a good "go to" option if a restore backup is needed.
Just my two cents
Hi,
I tried to modify the build.prop file of my LG Optimus 2X to simply disable the animation during the boot. It didn't really worked well because my cellphone is now looping during the boot. I think I saved the build.prop on my sdcard but now I don't know what to do...! I tried to hard reset and wipe date, but it's still no booting. I have clockwork mod instal.
Thank you!
EjasRus said:
Hi,
I tried to modify the build.prop file of my LG Optimus 2X to simply disable the animation during the boot. It didn't really worked well because my cellphone is now looping during the boot. I think I saved the build.prop on my sdcard but now I don't know what to do...! I tried to hard reset and wipe date, but it's still no booting. I have clockwork mod instal.
Thank you!
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Well, first, I'd like to ask if you have a CWM backup of your system before you edited your build.prop? I assume that since you can wipe the data, you can reach CWM. If you can and have a backup, try recovering that backup and see if that works. If you do not, then you can always try to find an RUU (ROM update utility) that should return your phone to an unrooted, stock ROM. I don't know of any other options, all I can say now is become best friends with that search bar up there.
Hope you manage to get your phone back. :fingers-crossed:
revert to stock, oh just reflash whatever custom ROM you have been using (if you have any), you should be able to mount SD card from CWM and copy your ROM in there and flash away. I am under the assumption that since you were doing your DIY mods there, you should have knowledge of flashing back to stock or Custom Roms of choice. Good luck.
TekGadgt said:
Well, first, I'd like to ask if you have a CWM backup of your system before you edited your build.prop? I assume that since you can wipe the data, you can reach CWM. If you can and have a backup, try recovering that backup and see if that works. If you do not, then you can always try to find an RUU (ROM update utility) that should return your phone to an unrooted, stock ROM. I don't know of any other options, all I can say now is become best friends with that search bar up there.
Hope you manage to get your phone back. :fingers-crossed:
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No I don't have a CWM backup :S Do you know where I could get a RUU for my phone?
EjasRus said:
No I don't have a CWM backup :S Do you know where I could get a RUU for my phone?
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Here's a start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
The search bar on top is very useful if that doesn't help...
Foreverme89 said:
The search bar on top is very useful if that doesn't help...
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That it is. Half of the time when helping people out, that is my starting point I'm really new to this, but know my way around a search engine and how to read
Boot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache, and flash the same ROM you were already using
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do a full wipe or flash with the original rom