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[Q] what recovery is use

for my phone i try the CWM from rom manager, but my recovery have the samsung recovery ? @[email protected]? and i has seen other talking bout cwd dont work and then im not sure but something call kG4 ??
i rooted my phone with the superone click but i cant get a recovery so i can flash ROMs on my phone ??

I recommend you to ODIN one of the customize ROM or KERNEL in the development session first to get the CWM ( most of the case it was integrated to the ROM or kernel) then you can flash any ROM you want.

Or use the cwm final thread in the dev section.
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thanks ill check em out

don't lose your time, download from the market rom manager, and if you have already a rooted telephone, this utility will installa a recovery on your phone. the clockworkmod recovery

pmattia90 said:
don't lose your time, download from the market rom manager, and if you have already a rooted telephone, this utility will installa a recovery on your phone. the clockworkmod recovery
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Is this what you did?
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DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER EVER.
It doesn't work on our phone.
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Jcki4 said:
for my phone i try the CWM from rom manager, but my recovery have the samsung recovery ? @[email protected]? and i has seen other talking bout cwd dont work and then im not sure but something call kG4 ??
i rooted my phone with the superone click but i cant get a recovery so i can flash ROMs on my phone ??
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Look at the Bible there is links for recovery on there.
There is one for froyo and one for GB.
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pmattia90 said:
don't lose your time, download from the market rom manager, and if you have already a rooted telephone, this utility will installa a recovery on your phone. the clockworkmod recovery
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Great advice. Even better than the 75129 posts about how ROM manager does not work with this phone.
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pmattia90 said:
don't lose your time, download from the market rom manager, and if you have already a rooted telephone, this utility will installa a recovery on your phone. the clockworkmod recovery
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are you an idiot? this is the last time im going to tell people: DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER. if you want root and cwm, just odin bali on froyo or drhonks gb kernels on gb. not that hard to understand...

Exodian said:
Great advice. Even better than the 75129 posts about how ROM manager does not work with this phone.
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+1 sum1 actually Used rom manager and it worked???
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Um... no. ROM manager does not work as had been stated over and over and over and over and over and over... Yet every day people use it and wonder what went wrong.
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If people want to use ROM manager after being warned then
don't come back asking what is wrong with your phone.
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Exodian said:
Great advice. Even better than the 75129 posts about how ROM manager does not work with this phone.
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???,now I'm more confuse then ever ? I got CWM on my recovery , now I wipe everything its been ova 10mins of wipeing is that normal ???
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Jcki4 said:
???,now I'm more confuse then ever ? I got CWM on my recovery , now I wipe everything its been ova 10mins of wipeing is that normal ???
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Yikes dude. Just follow the many guides on the Bible... It can't get any easier than those guides. Use Odin to get CWM via Dr. Honks kernel.
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Rooting question

Is there any other ways to root my phone besides the "One-Click-Root" I think it takes to long and I want to root my phone fast. Does z4root still work on.this phone or will it just brick my phone?
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I think z4 works on froyo.....not gb. Just Odin flash one of honks kernels for root and cwm...see dev section.
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Just Odin flash a modem. Like Honks.
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htaak said:
I think z4 works on froyo.....not gb. Just Odin flash one of honks kernels for root and cwm...see dev section.
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Z4root only works on Eclair.
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htaak said:
I think z4 works on froyo.....not gb. Just Odin flash one of honks kernels for root and cwm...see dev section.
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May I have a link to this and the directions? I havnt used odin sinse I brinked my samsung galaxy s vibrant
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Z4root is not going to work. Either use Superoneclick or Odin.
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NicksDevouredByTheSkyline said:
May I have a link to this and the directions? I havnt used odin sinse I brinked my samsung galaxy s vibrant
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Read relative links on the Bible link at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554 , especially those relating to using Odin to flash for the first time.
Odin is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=557757&d=1301649433
GB rooted kernels are at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194032, but you need to flash GB bootloaders through Chadsters KG4 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183413 prior to flashing a GB kernel if you are still on Froyo.
You can also just follow FBis251's guide for getting on GB at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223765
Froyo kernal ( Bali3.3UV ) is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1080871
Download and open Odin, pull battery from sgs4g, connect USB, hold both up/down vol buttons while reinserting battery....phone should be in download mode and show up in ODIN. Follow OP instructions for whatever Rom / Kernel you are flashing for which files to place where....don't change any options in Odin...just put the files in correct location and hit start. If you are on Froyo, then maybe start with Bali3.3 to get acquainted with Odin and the SGS4G
If you are not 100% on the process after reading the guides then I would advise to hold off and post your remaining questions on this thread to get the answers you need to be 100%. The whole process is very straight forward once you have done it a few times, but doing it incorrectly can cause problems.
Oh, and never, ever, ever use Rom Manager.

mackster248 said:
Just Odin flash a modem. Like Honks.
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Odin flash a kernel. flashing a modem doesn't gain root. I'm sure that's what you meant though

mike-y said:
Odin flash a kernel. flashing a modem doesn't gain root. I'm sure that's what you meant though
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Lol oops! Yeah, meant kernel.
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Silly rooting question.

So I'm wondering if there is an easy way to root from the phone? Or any way for that matter. I'm on a cappy with stock 2.3.5 and wow it sucks. Its my wife's phone as I soft bricked my phone trying to flash helly bean over firefly 3.0. I'm guessing I didn't have the gb bootloaders. Though with this phone I do have them and should be able to easily flash helly bean with no problems once its rooted and I flash the proper kernal.
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I always go to 4-2ndtwin's helpful links in his signature and use either Odin or Heimdall to install a kernel that will allow you to flash roms. Then you can just boot into recovery and flash.
I think there is a mobile odin on the market.

Ill look for mobile Odin.
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Odin requires root. Is there a way to root from the phone?
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phoenixfriend said:
Odin requires root. Is there a way to root from the phone?
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No, you dont need root to use odin. Make sure you read up and find instructions. Flash a kernel with root and apply via CWM and there you go.
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phoenixfriend said:
Odin requires root. Is there a way to root from the phone?
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Mobile Odin does require Root.
And nope, no way to Root just from phone.
But there is no need to get Root if u r just gonna flash a Rom anyway. U will however need to use Odin or Heimdall to flash a kernel with the CWM Recovery baked in. (i recommend KK4 Corn Kernel v7.0A ). Once u have flashed that kernel, just use button combo to reboot into cwm and then install ur Rom of choice that u should have already copied on ur phone. Success :thumbup:
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Will ROM Manager work on Samsung Galaxy S 2 Skyrocket?

I'm a newb, and I hear ROM Manager makes it super easy to install CWM on this device, but I'm not sure galaxy phones are compatible with rom manager. Can someone clear that up for me?
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Please read this before you do anything to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659
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For god's sake don't install CWM through Rom Manager. Screwed up my phone the first and only time I did it lol flash it through Odin.

Listen dude your need to read before anything because soon your gonna brick your phone and youll be in the Q&A section asking why my phone wont turn on

Xpl0ziV9 said:
For god's sake don't install CWM through Rom Manager. Screwed up my phone the first and only time I did it lol flash it through Odin.
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I agree that Odin is a good method, I did it that way, but I don't see what's wrong with using ROM Manager. Does it still allow you to use the power + volume buttons to boot recovery?
Edit: To stay on topic, yes it will work. Please follow the above advice and study more before rooting your device.
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3thanol said:
I agree that Odin is a good method, I did it that way, but I don't see what's wrong with using ROM Manager. Does it still allow you to use the power + volume buttons to boot recovery?
Edit: To stay on topic, yes it will work. Please follow the above advice and study more before rooting your device.
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During the switch to ICS, there were multiple bricks due to trying to update through rom manager. Don't know if it's been fixed yet, but it's not worth the risk in my eyes, not when Odin and TWRP are so easy to use.
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I'm going to put my $0.02 in and say, don't use rom manager. You're asking for trouble. I bricked a device playing with it. Odin and twrp or cwm are the way to go. And never, ever flash anything unless you know it's for your specific device.
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jd1639 said:
I'm going to put my $0.02 in and say, don't use rom manager. You're asking for trouble. I bricked a device playing with it. Odin and twrp or cwm are the way to go. And never, ever flash anything unless you know it's for your specific device.
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+1 :thumbup:
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Use ROM Manager only for fixing permissions on the Skyrocket. Will using it to install recovery work? Maybe, probably not. Is there any sense at all in using a method that has a very high probability of bricking you when there's a perfectly safe, viable alternative out there? No.
Check my signature out. "Read or brick" isn't just a catchy saying.

flash 2.3.4 without PC?

can anyone give me a very precise instructional on how to flash this without using a computer? super noob here. I have 2.3.3 and a micro SD. CWM is installed. yes I Google's before posting... still don't know what I'm doing.
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ImDarkmatter said:
can anyone give me a very precise instructional on how to flash this without using a computer? super noob here. I have 2.3.3 and a micro SD. CWM is installed. yes I Google's before posting... still don't know what I'm doing.
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First off, did you NVFlash CWM or install it via ROM Manager application?
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Pretty sure he initially installed via rom manager but then flashed with nvflash. If I'm recalling correctly from an earlier thread the op made
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Pain-N-Panic said:
Pretty sure he initially installed via rom manager but then flashed with nvflash. If I'm recalling correctly from an earlier thread the op made
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I couldn't remember. I get everyone confused when trying to help so many people lol

Although, just thinking, without a PC how is he going to use NVFlash?
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justjackyl said:
Although, just thinking, without a PC how is he going to use NVFlash?
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Yeah, there's no way. Unless he did use a compy to at least nvflash, then just download a rom using mobile browser onto SD card, grab a kernel, gapps if needed, and flash as usual. Done this several times using only phone, but of course the computer MUST be used for nvflash, otherwise, OP, you'll have nothing but problems.
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damn. yes I have the nvflash cwm and I'm pretty positive I have nvflash is there a way to check?
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I am only knowledgeable on how to get cwm onto phone with nvflash via PC..
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ImDarkmatter said:
damn. yes I have the nvflash cwm and I'm pretty positive I have nvflash is there a way to check?
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You would know if you've used nvflash because you would have downloaded a small application to your PC, taken out the battery, pressed volume up/down simultaneously, installed APX drivers, etc etc...it's a pretty unforgettable experience. There is no way of checking except remembering whether you went through such a process.
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adamiscool said:
You would know if you've used nvflash because you would have downloaded a small application to your PC, taken out the battery, pressed volume up/down simultaneously, installed APX drivers, etc etc...it's a pretty unforgettable experience. There is no way of checking except remembering whether you went through such a process.
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Boo yah. Couldn't have said it better adam. Gonna miss having you around here.
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ight troll. yeah I have nvflash.
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ImDarkmatter said:
ight troll. yeah I have nvflash.
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Without a PC you don't have and can't use NVFlash.
And now your on your own kid...
What an ass...
Added to ignore list. Goodbye.
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lol butthurt much? I ask a simple question and Adam trolls me so you block me? I wasn't even talking about you lmfaoooo. and I have a PC therefore I do have nvflash. I'm asking if this can be done without it
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Adam wasn't trolling you at all. From what i can see everything he said was in order to help you. You can't do anything until you nvflash cwm onto your phone. End of story. And you still haven't made it clear if you used nvflash to install cwm onto your phone from your PC
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pretty unforgettable experience etc? I said I'm a noob that doesn't mean talk to me like I'm a dumbass. but yes, I used nvflash to flash CWM thanks to your help good sir.
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I followed the steps for the KDZ updater and that failed is why I'm asking. My PC runs through all the steps flawlessly until the last one where it opens LG driver updater then says version is up to date.
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ImDarkmatter said:
pretty unforgettable experience etc? I said I'm a noob that doesn't mean talk to me like I'm a dumbass. but yes, I used nvflash to flash CWM thanks to your help good sir.
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Adam did not mean anything derogatory by his comments, don't misinterpret an experienced user's comment as negative feedback.
Now on to your topic, i do not believe you can upgrade your baseband without a computer. I would use lg's upgrader tool to do that. I don't know much about it as i was originally on 2.3.4 however i know theres a sticky on it somewhere. Check all the g2x forums and their sticky sections. You will definitely need a PC to do it
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I've checked all the methods posted such as the offline KDZ updater and they failed. most are XP specific and I'm running vista
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Yeah sorry not trolling, just trying to get an idea where you are with the phone. What exactly are you trying to do? Upgrade to 2.3.4 stock using the LG update tool? I'm thinking you should just download v10f from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048274
The v10f should be the 2.3.4 if I'm not mistaken, and should be flashable from cwm. Make sure to use the instructions provided on that thread. It's a stock nandroid backup, so you have to use the backup/restore menu in cwm. Not sure you have to use a PC (you might be able to do the extraction it talks about in the instructions using androzip, not sure though)...
But what is your ultimate goal by doing this? Cm7 with the right kernel works so much better.
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Thanks Adam I'm going to save nandroid back up on my PC since i lost mine. Probably a good idea to have a stock 2.3.4 hanging around anyway
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