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New here, E4GT Need some help

Hey guys, ok so I am coming from two HTC Heros (CMDA Sprint)
Was running cyanogenmod on both (me and the wife) loved it.
Now that I have the E4GT, I went ahead last week and used ODIN to install LoStKernel.
Now it did give me root and I have used apps like rom toolbox and setcpu.
My main problem is it seems these samsung devices are a lot trickier to tinker with.
Basically I am looking to get Clockworkmod so I can flash roms and make nandroid backups.
From what I have read, I need a kernel that supports and/or has CWM in it.
I tried flashing CWM with rom manager, and it installed - but I have no option to backup/restore I can only flash a zip or clear cache.
There are SO MANY things posted in the development section and I do not know which kernels are the latest, best etc.
I need:
a) CWM/busybox
b) overclocking support
c) FULL stock functionality (no loss of wifi or something stupid like that)
From what I am understanding the kernel is included with a rom. But I can't flash a rom without CWM. So I am rooted but stuck with stock rom and it's kernel.
Confused, lol!
Can someone point me to a proper thread to get me CWM and a well supported ROM to install? Can I get CWM working fully on the stock kernel/rom?
If someone can point me to the right direction, maybe I can find a developer to donate to lol!

No love?
At this point I'm just trying to get cwm. Seems I may have already had it just didn't know it came with lostkernel and now I botched it using rom manager.
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You can actually flash a new kernel with CWM in odin
Thats the easiest method
There are several, as for the best I dont know yet
Im still tinkering with my setup

I guess that's my main issue - I can't find one that has CWM, everything I am seeing is a ROM that needs CWM to install.
If I had CWM I'd be all set because then I can backup my setup and try new things without worry, but I don't want to use ODIN to try a kernel that CWM won't take, or isn't there, and then lose what I have ya know?

All set, seems I flashed a kernel that wasn't what it was supposed to be. I apparently flashed his earlier version (pre-LoStKernel) that did not have CWM5 it it.
Just used ODIN last night to drop in LoStKernel and kept root, but also have CWM5 now. After clearing my SD Card, made my first backup. 1.5GB, jesus! lol. Nearly my whole SD card... yes, it's from my old Hero, so, time to get a 32GB.

[Q] Virtuous Inquisition v4.0.1 install

Evening guys,
I would have posted this in the relevant thread within the Dev section but I'm not allowed. I also did a search within the thread but didn't come back with the result i was after.
Basically I've been running ARHD for a while now but fancy something different to play with. Fancied the above and almost installed it until it read you require Clockwork Mod to install, however it hasn't been tested on other recoveries. My question is can it be installed using EXT4 Recovery?
Thanks in advance

I'd say so, I can't see why it wouldn't work as 4EXT is quite universal, if you have problems with touch, just use classic, if it doesntwork, just flash CWM for the rom flash.
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I have installed ARHD using 4EXT, and doesn't have problem. 4EXT work just fine like CWM. It just build by different person with thought compatible with CWM.

All ROMs are compatible with 4ext Recovery. I have tried Inquisition, and I used 4ext Touch. In fact, there are some ROMs that won't even flash properly on CWM that will on 4ext. If you ever decide to ditch Sense completely, check out Vorbeth's OpenSensation CyanogenMod 9 ROM...it is almost near completion.

I am on VI and I use 4EXT. So I can assure you that it works.

RGunturi said:
I am on VI and I use 4EXT. So I can assure you that it works.
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I'm also using VI and I use EXT, just make sure you use a kernal of 3.32 or higher or it won't work I think.

Ov3rbyte said:
I'm also using VI and I use EXT, just make sure you use a kernal of 3.32 or higher or it won't work I think.
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It's the firmware that matters, not just the kernel. The kernel typically comes with the ROM. You must flash an ICS firmware file in the process of upgrading to ICS, if you haven't done so already. There are tons of resources on how to do that around here.

Azothyran said:
All ROMs are compatible with 4ext Recovery. I have tried Inquisition, and I used 4ext Touch. In fact, there are some ROMs that won't even flash properly on CWM that will on 4ext. If you ever decide to ditch Sense completely, check out Vorbeth's OpenSensation CyanogenMod 9 ROM...it is almost near completion.
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Was tempted for CM9 (used CM with my Hero) however as it was still in the Beta stage I thought I'd hang back on that for the time being as I use my phone a fair bit during the day it would need to be reliable

gherkin12 said:
Was tempted for CM9 (used CM with my Hero) however as it was still in the Beta stage I thought I'd hang back on that for the time being as I use my phone a fair bit during the day it would need to be reliable
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Everything is working on Vorbeth's build except for a handful of stuff that most people don't need. Bluetooth, Camera, WiFi, Camcorder, everything works. He's done an amazing job thus far

I might have to have a bash after Virtuous then

Azothyran
Just tried installing the Opensation ROM and it got stuck in installing update, so think I will revery back to Virtuous for the time being

I have just downloaded this rom and will flash it soon,hope it would go well on my phone.

VI 4.0.1 is good stuff! A new Version 4.0.2 should be out soon per the chef.

Rather than start a new thread, I was just wondering if people who use VI have issues with Battery and data drain. With ARHD I could get a good couple of days out the battery but with VI I don't seem to last a day.
Also with Data I seem to be racking up the amount that is used (not going near my monthly limit yet), and I'm using the same Apps as I was the ARHD.

New to Android and been reading.

Hello everyone. I received my Verizon SG3 shortly after it came out. I have been doing reading as I am very new to android. This is my first android phone. Previously I had an EnV Touch. Hated that thing, but it did the job. So any who I now have this awesome kick butt phone and it has all the Verizon crap on it I cannot get rid of. I have rooted and the bootloader is unlocked. I used a windows program to gain root and then used EZ unlocker to unlock the bootloader. I have been looking and looking to figure out what rom I want to start with, I want JB, but don't want a lot of bugs ATM as i don't have all that much time to play with flashing and being still so new I don't want to end up with a brick. I tried my harderst to figure this out by reading, but the info seams so spread out, I kinda want to try the CM10 9-6 as I have read it is stable and not many bugs. My main question is about kernels. Am I correct in thinking they will get flashed just like my rom will in ROM manager? Or do I need to flash through CWMR? How do I know what Kernel to use? I have been reading the CM10 takes a different kernel than say synergy or stock. Or will the stock kernel work till I load the proper kernel. If I knew about the kernel and how vital it was to go with the ROM maybe I wouldn't be so paranoid. I have a friend with a GS2 and he told me the kernel has to go with the ROM and if the two don't mach then you could brick. I can't afford a brick my first time around.
If you could give me some advice or point me in the direction of some more reading that would be great.
Thanks
JB

All ROMs come with a kernel in them. Typically you just stay with it unless you want some extra features or what not. There are aosp kernels and kernels based on the stock firmware. If you use a touchwiz based rom you need to use a touchwiz kernel.
I don't think it will brick it if you interchange them. It will just boot loop
Edit: you flash kernels in recovery just like a rom. if you change kernels without changing roms you need to wipe cache and dalvik cache through recovery also.
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Back up your IMEI before flashing anything, alot of horror stories floating around. Development has some fantastic guides. After that, most of the "big gun" rom's here have kernels, and are for the most part consistently the same flash method through recovery. Cwm recovery is solid and reliable, start with that until you feel comfortable enough to venture off. Make sure it's version 6.0.1.2 (regular or touch) for any jelly bean based rom.
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I backed up the IMEI with the terminal emulator. So if the error occurred it would restore with the proper IMEI. Should I back it up any other way too?
Also I'm planning on using the Rom manager to flash the Rom. Do you not recommend that or should I do it manually with CWRM?
Thanks for the replies. I'm still getting my feet wet and know all about searching before asking. Used to program dish.
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Your call, depends how paranoid you are! I would flash manually, it's a control thing for me, I know what/how/when all was done. Using 6.0.1.2 touch is awesome, speeds flashing up considerably.
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I might have to try the touch. I have standard 6 on there. The one you listed. Rom manager gives me the option to load touch too. Friend uses Rom manager on his s2. Looks to just automate things a little.
What I don't know is if it wipes the appropriate areas first for a clean install or if it's doing it dirty.
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Use the Synergy backup. If you lose your IMEI you just flash it again and it's back. Just make Nandroid backups and flash away. This is my first Android phone too and now I get why people become flash addicts, it's amazing what you can do. It's easy to relock and unroot if need be. Everything is easy if you take it smart and slow.
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Here here!
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Just stick to a couple rules and you will be fine. First is backup, backup and backup before flashing. Always stay within the Verizon SGS3 section, Sounds simple but others have made the grave mistake. When flashing kernels, stick to the software, ie flash a JB kernel to a JB rom, flash a ICS kernel to an ICS rom. You should not have any problems but if you do you always have a backup. There are many roms, just flash an try them, make sure to read through the threads to identify any issues that have been discussed. JB roms there are a couple, a TW based JB rom from a T-mobile leak that was ported to VZW SGS3 that works well, there are official and unofficial JB vanilla roms, ie CynogenMod. Stick to those rules, keep a back up, i usually will transfer a copy of my original backup to my pc just in case, and always backup to external sd card. Good luck and have fun.

You can also flash kernels via Odin I believe.

Upgrade CWM and Cyanogenmod?

I'm currently running CWM 2.5.1.2 that came with a Gingerbread ROM and I wanted to know if there is a way to upgrade it without having to lose all my data and starting from scratch. I have ROM Manager and it says that its the latest version so I figured I would have to flash it manually. After looking around I see that there are cases of people successfully getting newer versions of CWM working on their devices but most aren't stable. I also want to know if the Infuse can support Cyanogenmod 7 or above. It seems there are a lot of perks to having the mod.
Thanks!

Cwm is packed in our kernels, which means you get whatever version is used on the rom/kernel.
GB has the red one (I believe that is yours)
ICS is blue (5.x.x)
JB is blue w/ gray background (6.x.x)
We are already in cyanogenmod 10 and it is incredible. Take a look at the dev section for more options.
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So, I knew that the Red CWM was often the one that has the Voodoo Lag Fix options and all...
Which CWM was the green one?
I had never seen it before until I rooted my friend's phone, and somehow had a green CWM until I put ICS on. I'm really not sure where I grabbed the package from with CWM. <_<

Don't use ROM manager. Usually it will bootloop after flashing.
Some apps you may be able to restore settings for non-system apps from titanium backup. I've done this a couple times to restore my bookmarks in dolphin. I don't think that would work for the stock browser if you change ROMs.

Ryo Misaki said:
So, I knew that the Red CWM was often the one that has the Voodoo Lag Fix options and all...
Which CWM was the green one?
I had never seen it before until I rooted my friend's phone, and somehow had a green CWM until I put ICS on. I'm really not sure where I grabbed the package from with CWM. <_<
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I think it was from Froyo.. when you had to first change the 3e recovery to a modded one in order to flash an update.zip that would install cwm.
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andros11 said:
I think it was from Froyo.. when you had to first change the 3e recovery to a modded one in order to flash an update.zip that would install cwm.
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OooooHHH! Yeah. That's right.
Wow, that had been so long, the green CWM felt foreign to me. =X
Froyo... Froyo... It sounds so distant and antiquated.

[Q] CWM vs TWRP rom compatibility.

curious... which recovery for the GS3 is best for the roms availible.
i keep seeing devs put up notes saying use CWM and not TWRP. mainly this seems to apply for the new cm11 builds. does the new twrp not work?
i just happen to like the ui of twrp.. and the fact i can name the files what i want... makes it easier to find my recovery. i have no issues with using CWM... used it for a long time before the s3
so which is actually better and more compatible with roms? will the touch version of CWM work?
please no bashing of the others... i realize everyone has a favorite... this is more a compatability question.
thanks

Newest twrp works just fine on ALL versions of android
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wolficus said:
curious... which recovery for the GS3 is best for the roms availible.
i keep seeing devs put up notes saying use CWM and not TWRP. mainly this seems to apply for the new cm11 builds. does the new twrp not work?
i just happen to like the ui of twrp.. and the fact i can name the files what i want... makes it easier to find my recovery. i have no issues with using CWM... used it for a long time before the s3
so which is actually better and more compatible with roms? will the touch version of CWM work?
please no bashing of the others... i realize everyone has a favorite... this is more a compatability question.
thanks
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Mostly it just comes down to personal preference, however I've heard credible people swear that twrp is more reliable for this phone.
I still use cwm though because I prefer the interface. I'm just more familiar with the layout.
All recoveries will work across all roms, except philz touch recovery, at least until it's updated.
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Personally, I use TWRP. As long as you have one of the latest versions, 2.6.3.1+, you won't have any problems flashing ROMS. The older versions, including the one that is installed by the Toolkit, will have problems flashing newer ROMS.
I tried CWM and didn't like it. Even with newer versions, I had problems flashing some ROMs, despite the ROMs saying "You need CWM". Not to mention the interface is completely stoneage when compared to TWRP. I also had problems browsing any external storage (USB OTG or even ext SD Card).

cool thanks guys
exactly the information i was looking for
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Twrp works with all roms now... It's my preferred recovery.

Use this Aroma File Manager
Works for all recoveries.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
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I got a soft-brick from flashing CM11 with the latest TWRP. Worth noting.