Yes, a bit of a stupid question. How can I check if I have CWM installed? I'm trying to flash the debloater using Jul's wonderful flashign tutorial. I know my phone is rooted, but I am not sure I have CWM installed, because in the tutorial is says this:
To flash a kernel or modem follow these steps:
Boot into CWM and select the "Wipe cache partition" option, navigate through the "no" options until you hit the "Yes" and select it.
Then go to the Advanced menu and select "Wipe Dalvik Cache", once again, navigate through the "No" options, select yes, and let it do it's thing.
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I have none of the shown options. My screen has blue text, and only four options. I don't want to risk harming my phone by flashing a different ROM. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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It appears I don't have CWM. Would flashing to another kernel such as Basic with a Twist delete my data?
EDIT 2:
Sorry for the confusion, I accidentally said I was going to flash a ROM. This isn't the case, but thanks to everyone for your help so far .
Which phone r u using?
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Reboot to recovery and see what the screen says. If you are running CWM, it should say "ClockworkMod" or "CWM" and a version number near the top, or something pretty close to that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V
stanlin salu said:
Which phone r u using?
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Samsung Galaxy S 4G.
jeffsf said:
Reboot to recovery and see what the screen says.
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It says, in blue text:
Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML-
Enter: POWER Key, Select: Vol Up / Vol Down
reboot system now
reinstall packages
delete all user data
delete cache data
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Then below, in yellow:
# MANUAL MODE #
--Appling Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
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Just noticed your edit, jeffsf. It doesn't say anything about CWM, so I guess I don't have it. Is it safe to flash to another ROM? And if I did, would that delete my apps?
You don't have CWM. That's the Samsung stock recovery. Download the Basic with a Twist kernel and flash it using the instructions from the wiki to get CWM.
Note that flashing a kernel on its own will not wipe your data, but once you flash a custom ROM you most likely will need to.
If all you want is to flash the debloater, then flash one of the heimdall one click kernels. Dont flash mine tho use just Antonx's kernel.
NomNuggetNom said:
Samsung Galaxy S 4G.
It says, in blue text:
Then below, in yellow:
EDIT:
Just noticed your edit, jeffsf. It doesn't say anything about CWM, so I guess I don't have it. Is it safe to flash to another ROM? And if I did, would that delete my apps?
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Flashing a ROM is most commonly done through CWM recovery, so you would need to flash a kernel loaded with CWM. However, flashing a new ROM deletes all user data; and you must be EXTREMELY careful, especially if you don't know much to begin with. I would either follow a guide to the T and/or read up a lot more on the ins and outs of flashing before you change anything with your phone.
Before you go any further with flashing a ROM, I'd strongly recommend downloading at least the "free" version of Titanium Backup from the market, if not the paid version. Once you have root access, you'll find it a good backup tool when you get to flashing ROMs.
As mentioned above, if you are just flashing a kernel you generally won't lose data, but backups are wonderful things.
I'd also read up on CWM/TWRP/nandroid backups before flashing more than just a kernel.
You might want to consider moving to one of the "ICS" ROMs once you are comfortable with flashing ROMs in general. The data upgrade is a little more involved (generally you can't just "restore" system-app data from one major release to another), but the usability and stability of the ICS ROM I use is, in my opinion, much better than the best of the GB ROMs that were produced.
farmerbb said:
You don't have CWM. That's the Samsung stock recovery. Download the Basic with a Twist kernel and flash it using the instructions from the wiki to get CWM.
Note that flashing a kernel on its own will not wipe your data, but once you flash a custom ROM you most likely will need to.
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Okay, I'll check it out, thanks! That's good to know, I probably won't be flashing a ROM anyway, sorry for the confusion .
eollie said:
If all you want is to flash the debloater, then flash one of the heimdall one click kernels. Dont flash mine tho use just Antonx's kernel.
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Is the kernel farmerbb linked good?
cpkelley94 said:
Flashing a ROM is most commonly done through CWM recovery, so you would need to flash a kernel loaded with CWM. However, flashing a new ROM deletes all user data; and you must be EXTREMELY careful, especially if you don't know much to begin with. I would either follow a guide to the T and/or read up a lot more on the ins and outs of flashing before you change anything with your phone.
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Sorry for the confusion, but I'm not actually going to be flashing a ROM, just the debloater. Thank you for the information though!
You need root to do what he is suggesting. I dont recall you saying you have root so no it wont work. I suggest using the heimdall one click for antonx kernel in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
eollie said:
You need root to do what he is suggesting. I dont recall you saying you have root so no it wont work. I suggest using the heimdall one click for antonx kernel in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
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I am rooted, and thank you .
I can't find a download for Odin, can anyone link me please?
Or if I use Heimdall, do I download the Kernel listed as "CWM" or "ODIN?
NomNuggetNom said:
I am rooted, and thank you .
I can't find a download for Odin, can anyone link me please?
Or if I use Heimdall, do I download the Kernel listed as "CWM" or "ODIN?
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You can find everything you need here.
SGS4G Wiki
NomNuggetNom said:
I am rooted, and thank you .
I can't find a download for Odin, can anyone link me please?
Or if I use Heimdall, do I download the Kernel listed as "CWM" or "ODIN?
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Just use the instructions that I gave you, it'll be so much easier and faster Use the CWM version.
I tried, I did something wrong I think . It starts turning on, then turns into a white screen with dots all over it that are different colors, then starts reloading. I made a backup, what should I do?
NomNuggetNom said:
I tried, I did something wrong I think . It starts turning on, then turns into a white screen with dots all over it that are different colors, then starts reloading. I made a backup, what should I do?
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Use the Heimdall one click back to stock that bhundven has
posted.
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Use the Heimdall one click back to stock that bhundven has
posted.
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This will remove my user data, right? All my apps and contacts?
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This will remove my user data, right? All my apps and contacts?
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Unfortunately, yes it will. Do you have a backup of your original kernel? If you do, you can just flash that, that shouldn't delete any files if you only flash the kernel.
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Are you on Froyo or Gingerbread? It sounds like you might still be on Froyo; both the debloater and the custom kernel you're trying to install are designed for Gingerbread.
So yeah, Heimdall One-Click time. Make sure you flash bootloaders, you'll need them if you're coming from Froyo. This'll definitely delete your apps and contacts, but if you had your contacts synced with T-Mobile or Google, then they'll come back. Hopefully the backup you made was with Titanium Backup so you can get your apps back
Best of luck to you!
Please if you are going to give instructions atleast try to give proper ones.
You need to flash bootloaders with one of the heimdall one clicks. You will flash once, when it is done and starts to boot pull the battery and cable. Put the phone back in download mode and check the flash bootloaders box in heimdall one click.
cpkelley94 said:
Unfortunately, yes it will. Do you have a backup of your original kernel? If you do, you can just flash that, that shouldn't delete any files if you only flash the kernel.
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I do have a backup of the original kernel, yes, but it's on my phone. Any way I can get it?
farmerbb said:
Are you on Froyo or Gingerbread? It sounds like you might still be on Froyo; both the debloater and the custom kernel you're trying to install are designed for Gingerbread.
So yeah, Heimdall One-Click time. Make sure you flash bootloaders, you'll need them if you're coming from Froyo. This'll definitely delete your apps and contacts, but if you had your contacts synced with T-Mobile or Google, then they'll come back. Hopefully the backup you made was with Titanium Backup so you can get your apps back
Best of luck to you!
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Unfortunately, I don't have a Titanium Backup, but I can remember what apps I had.
Related
Hey,
I'm new to Android, and still pretty bad with it, so when I set out to flash a custom rom last week, I never bothered to setup a backup. I didn't think it was going to be as complicated to get back to the way it was when I took it out of the box. I guess I'm still use to the iPhone. Now, I'm not completely happy with my phone and am looking to go back to stock.
I've looked in to it, and it seems easy enough, but I just have a couple of questions:
Pre-CM7 I'm pretty sure my phone was GRI54, and i9020, It's now GRI40. Does this make any difference?
And, finally, where can I download an official version of this?
Any help is greatly appreciated,
Thanks.
Have a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
Graham19 said:
Have a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
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I've downloaded the i9020a one, but when I'm trying to update it it's saying "Installation aborted". I tried doing it from clockwork mod - and I don't know anything about it. Do you know where I'm going wrong here?
tylerisgood said:
I've downloaded the i9020a one, but when I'm trying to update it it's saying "Installation aborted". I tried doing it from clockwork mod - and I don't know anything about it. Do you know where I'm going wrong here?
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Use the unofficial full rom for the i9020a. apply it from cwm. Then wipe the phone
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Matridom said:
Use the unofficial full rom for the i9020a. apply it from cwm. Then wipe the phone
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Do you know where I can get this download from?
I haven't been able to find anything for this. The closest I found was someone saying 'use this one instead', but that got me stuck at the Google screen.
tylerisgood said:
Do you know where I can get this download from?
I haven't been able to find anything for this. The closest I found was someone saying 'use this one instead', but that got me stuck at the Google screen.
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It is in my sticky for the 2.3.4 ota. Very first post
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Matridom said:
It is in my sticky for the 2.3.4 ota. Very first post
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Sorry, maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I've tried using that zip a few times (286d814dee5b.signed-sojua-GRJ22-from-GRI54.286d814d.zip 12mb) and it says install failed.
I boot into recovery, factory reset, wipe cache, install zip from sd card, pick the file, agree.
Have you checked the MD5 hash to ensure the download isn't corrupt?
Graham19 said:
Have you checked the MD5 hash to ensure the download isn't corrupt?
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I'm incredibly new to this, and have no idea what this means. How do I try this?
Download this:
http://myunspace.com/?d=4DD679381
Install it through CWM
Wipe the phone
you now have stock 2.3.4
Matridom said:
Download this:
http://myunspace.com/?d=4DD679381
Install it through CWM
Wipe the phone
you now have stock 2.3.4
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I love you. Thanks a lot
One last quick question:
Is it possible to get rid of clockwork?
tylerisgood said:
One last quick question:
Is it possible to get rid of clockwork?
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yes, the default for all stock 2.3.4 roms will restore the recover back to stock on each reboots you have to rename/delete the install-recover.sh script to prevent it from happening
Matridom said:
yes, the default for all stock 2.3.4 roms will restore the recover back to stock on each reboots you have to rename/delete the install-recover.sh script to prevent it from happening
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Sorry? I have to delete the files to keep clockwork from being removed?
All I did was flash it, restart, and clockwork was still there.
Also, my phone's internet speeds seem really slow now. Could this be from now having a different build? (GRI54 -> GRJ22)
Sorry for my complete lack of knowledge. It's quite obvious I jumped into something that's much over my head.
tylerisgood said:
Sorry? I have to delete the files to keep clockwork from being removed?
All I did was flash it, restart, and clockwork was still there.
Also, my phone's internet speeds seem really slow now. Could this be from now having a different build? (GRI54 -> GRJ22)
Sorry for my complete lack of knowledge. It's quite obvious I jumped into something that's much over my head.
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A stock rom has the script. So flashing it will also restore stock recovery. If the rom you installed does not restore the recovery partition, the the rom was not completely stock.
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Matridom said:
A stock rom has the script. So flashing it will also restore stock recovery. If the rom you installed does not restore the recovery partition, the the rom was not completely stock.
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I used the rom you linked.
tylerisgood said:
I used the rom you linked.
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I've never used it myself.
Looking over the zip file, the script has been renamed, so it's not 100% stock.
Normally you would need to root the phone to change the file name.
Perhaps renaming the file in the zip will correct the issue?
try renaming /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak to /etc/install-recovery.sh and re-apply the zip. ( no need to wipe )
That rom was posted by dsixda, he may be able to confirm what needs to be done.
If you had root, it would be fairly easy to rename it.
Matridom said:
Download this:
http://myunspace.com/?d=4DD679381
Install it through CWM
Wipe the phone
you now have stock 2.3.4
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That was my upload, but is it confirmed that the radio in this one gets flashed to AUCKD2? I uploaded another one with the same radio but slightly different.
Matridom said:
Download this:
http://myunspace.com/?d=4DD679381
Install it through CWM
Wipe the phone
you now have stock 2.3.4
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This doesn't seem to work. It does gets you back to stock rom but I still have the old modem I flashed, old APN, CWM Recovery and still there and factory reset doesn't works. Just hangs with the little Android guy and an exclamation mark.
Is there something like ODIN for Nexus S to go back to stock?
SpoonerPS3 said:
This doesn't seem to work. It does gets you back to stock rom but I still have the old modem I flashed, old APN, CWM Recovery and still there and factory reset doesn't works. Just hangs with the little Android guy and an exclamation mark.
Is there something like ODIN for Nexus S to go back to stock?
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This should work:
http://android.grdlock.net/index.ph... S&PHPSESSID=9dc0c107b878587d1e0b21ec1e3130ef
This should bring you to stock 2.3.3 for the i9020a
Then apply the official patch:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...5b.signed-sojua-GRJ22-from-GRI54.286d814d.zip
This will then bring everything to stock 2.3.4 with proper baseband and recovery
Please Read Full OP before Continuing
This is a 100% stock ROM, Only its deodexed by Me. All bloat is Still Included i The only thing i changed is included the Modded Recovery (so its CWM ready) .
I've Flashed and Tested this Multiple times, you should have no problems as long as your Read this post and follow instructions.
Always, Keep a Backup.. Via CWM
Disclaimer: I am not Responsible If something goes wrong and your phone blows up, (not likely)
Flash though CWM
*The CWM that comes from ROM manager seems to have a problem. When Wiping/Factory Resetting CWM freezes at sdcard/.android_secure, then you'd have to pull battery. it may also have a problem Restoring backups, stopping at sdcard/.android_secure. If you used CWM from ROM manager and had No problems then congrats, But i recommend you download the update.zip (i renamed to CWM3XX.zip so it doesnt replace the CWM you already have) i attached to this post incase you run into these problems, then from CWM you can flash the CWM3XX.zip and it will Flash a CWM that has No problems at all, this CWM i got from Krylon360 before it was Added to ROM Manager. it would be smart to keep that on your SD Until this issue is addressed.
Instructions -
- Put zip file in your /sdcard
- Reboot into cwm recovery
- Wipe Data/Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache Partition
*Now before you Flash*
MAKE SURE YOUR MOUNTS LOOK LIKE THIS: (Go to mounts and storage from CWM recovery)
UNMOUNT CACHE
MOUNT DATA
MOUNT SDCARD
UNMOUNT SYSTEM
- Now its safe to Flash the .zip
after you flash, go back to mounts and storage (before rebooting) and make sure your mounts look like this
UNMOUNT CACHE
MOUNT DATA
UNMOUNT SDCARD
UNMOUNT SYSTEM
System Needs to be set to Unmount, though it would really be mounted. If you do Not do this you will have a softbrick and will have to ODIN to stock and start all over ....
Download ROM here >>>> Download
This ROM is NOT rooted.. you can use OneClickRoot to root your phone after installing this ROM.. See the Guide that i Posted Here to Root ; it takes less than 5 mins.
Thanks for taking your time to read the OP, Use the Thanks button if this was helpful ; post below if you have feedback/questions ect, Thank you and please enjoy!
Reserved ..
And if you notice what ROM im using from my signature, it will be released today
First Rom
Thanks teddy for the First Rom.
mattpall said:
Thanks teddy for the First Rom.
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No problem, i Have a Extremely themed out ROM coming out today. its fast, light and sexy lol
I'd Post the Custom ROM sooner, but the OP will bevery long and i have algebra regents in 2 1/2 hours Lol.. wish me luck ! xD
I was gunna try this but ill wait till the custom one comes out u need help let me know b
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would it be good practice to flash to stock with odin first then apply roms or is this unnecessary
teddy, not sure if you forgot or it's still uploading, but you didn't add/attach the rom...
The big bold Download link works, although I did a double take before finding it on the page :-D
I kept looking at the attachments section and couldn't find it.
I fail. thought that was just a heading.
tweeklulz said:
would it be good practice to flash to stock with odin first then apply roms or is this unnecessary
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it would be nice if you want to start with a real clean slate ; but its not really necessary. Your choice
jeromecornet said:
The big bold Download link works, although I did a double take before finding it on the page :-D
I kept looking at the attachments section and couldn't find it.
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do i have to make the link bigger lol
I had asked this before sorry, but it seems that it's not the best route to go with now so I just wana make sure. Rooting via the one click then getting clockwork through rom manager is giving people trouble it seems. So what would be the most noob friendly way to go about flashing your rom.
quick question , is this a full custom rom w/ a custom theme ?
cause you said heavily custom .
fawkReviewz said:
quick question , is this a full custom rom w/ a custom theme ?
cause you said heavily custom .
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Please read the OP....
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vicmora5 said:
I had asked this before sorry, but it seems that it's not the best route to go with now so I just wana make sure. Rooting via the one click then getting clockwork through rom manager is giving people trouble it seems. So what would be the most noob friendly way to go about flashing your rom.
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Root from one click root.
Then go to the thread krylon made for CWM.. and do as the OP says. Push modded recovery file to system/bin and put the update.zip on the root of your SD. Download the one in krylons post and not from ROM manager. Then from stoc recovery reinstall packages and CWM will come up.
Then you can proceed to installing this ROM, make sure you read all of the instructions carefully.
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I read it im talking about the ROM in your signature .
You said heavily customized , how so ?
fawkReviewz said:
I read it im talking about the ROM in your signature .
You said heavily customized , how so ?
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I see, you didn't state that clear I thought you were asking about this ROM.. and yes its heavily themed.. the framework has a lot of color as well as the menues.. thats all I'll say for now until its released. If you have any other questions about that ROM send me a PM .
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ayoteddy said:
I see, you didn't state that clear I thought you were asking about this ROM.. and yes its heavily themed.. the framework has a lot of color as well as the menues.. thats all I'll say for now until its released. If you have any other questions about that ROM send me a PM .
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This rom s light and fast good work can't wait for the other one
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Does any one have the KD1StockODIN.tar file they can attach/upload for me? None of the links appear to be working,
Thanks Ahead! and a Thanks will be awarded since that's the least I can do right now
d9vabder said:
Does any one have the KD1StockODIN.tar file they can attach/upload for me? None of the links appear to be working,
Thanks Ahead! and a Thanks will be awarded since that's the least I can do right now
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Does this ZIP work only for CMW recovery or even for 4EXT?
Hey guys,
I saw alot of guides out there to Root your SNS, all different, and none explain some basics stuff. I want to understand what I'm doing and not doing it like a robot. So I'll ask some newbie questions I got into:
1) What's the difference between ROOT / unlocking bootloader / oem unlock ?
2) Is it possible to save all your apps and data before Rooting your SNS by some way ? I know there's these apps Nandroid and Titanium backup, but both can used only after rooting no ?
3) I saw there's guide to Root i9020T only, and i9023 & i9020A separately, what is it ? how do I know what I have ?
4) What's the best recovery out there ? Clockwork mod ? If I use it and I want to update it, do I need to download the new version and transfer it again, or does it have auto update ?
5) What is Fastloader / Fastboot ? what does it do ?
6) What is Superuser ? what does it do ?
7) What is Flash rom, or Flash recovery ?
8) What is the best and most updated guide for Rooting SNS out there ? there just so many, I need something that most reliable
9) I wanted to make sure the all these processes are reversible, that if I'll find out the original stock rom was better for me, if I could undone all the rooting and recovery changing and go back to the stock rom with original updates from google (like new) ?
10) For people that have done it, does it worth rooting the SNS at all ? does the Roms out there for SNS are good enough to replace the stock one ? I've heard that most good roms are for Galaxys, and SNS has the basics, is it true ?
Thanks for your patience, sorry for being pain in the ass
ariel2011 said:
Hey guys,
I saw alot of guides out there to Root your SNS, all different, and none explain some basics stuff. I want to understand what I'm doing and not doing it like a robot. So I'll ask some newbie questions I got into:
1) What's the difference between ROOT / unlocking bootloader / oem unlock ?
2) Is it possible to save all your apps and data before Rooting your SNS by some way ? I know there's these apps Nandroid and Titanium backup, but both can used only after rooting no ?
3) I saw there's guide to Root i9020T only, and i9023 & i9020A separately, what is it ? how do I know what I have ?
4) What's the best recovery out there ? Clockwork mod ? If I use it and I want to update it, do I need to download the new version and transfer it again, or does it have auto update ?
5) What is Fastloader / Fastboot ? what does it do ?
6) What is Superuser ? what does it do ?
7) What is Flash rom, or Flash recovery ?
8) What is the best and most updated guide for Rooting SNS out there ? there just so many, I need something that most reliable
9) I wanted to make sure the all these processes are reversible, that if I'll find out the original stock rom was better for me, if I could undone all the rooting and recovery changing and go back to the stock rom with original updates from google (like new) ?
10) For people that have done it, does it worth rooting the SNS at all ? does the Roms out there for SNS are good enough to replace the stock one ? I've heard that most good roms are for Galaxys, and SNS has the basics, is it true ?
Thanks for your patience, sorry for being pain in the ass
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I will explain it to you in about one hour, because nobody want to tell you, but I'm on beach atm and writing from the is not very handy!
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Borky_16 said:
I will explain it to you in about one hour, because nobody want to tell you, but I'm on beach atm and writing from the is not very handy!
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Yea I figured people won't have the strength to answer all that, I understand them
Ok thanks, take your time !
1. Root gives you ability to run applications that require root access.
Unlocking bootloader is the same thing as OEM unlock. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to flash custom recoveries which leads you to flashing custom ROMs & kernels. With the Nexus series, it is a legitimate device that permits you to unlock the bootloader without using a exploit.
2) No. This is not possible, upon unlocking the bootloader. It will wipe all of your data due to a security measure. And yes, nandroid can only be usable when you flash Clockwork Recovery. Titanium Backup requires root. And to obtain root, you need to flash su.zip (or whatever method you desire to). The best thing you could do when you first get the NS is to oem unlock. You don't have to gain root right away, but at least unlock the bootloader so you keep it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931865 but if you go that road.. its all you, i rather unlock the bootloader. easier on the long run
3) What is your location? Carrier?
4) There is only one recovery. Clockwork. Not many changes need to be done to the recovery in the first place. Once a stable version is out, it will remain that way. Recoveries don't get updated that much. I'd recommend the 4.0.0.2 modified version in the development forum than to the standard one. It is formatted a lot better than the original. If you wish to get the official one, download ROM manager from the market and flash it there. It will give you Clockwork v3.0.2.4.
To flash 4.0.0.2, you need to go into bootloader mode and use ADB (fastboot).
5) Fastboot allows you to flash custom image files such as bootloader, radio, recovery.
6) Superuser is 'administrative' access to your phone. It unlimits you and allows you to take full permissions all over your phone including changes outside of /sdcard/.
7) Let's use this as an example,
Android = Windows
ROM = Heavily modified version of Windows tweaked for faster speeds, new features, and so forth.
Flash Recovery allows you to flash custom ROMs & kernels.
Kernels... new features. Easy to do. Recommend Netarchy's 1.3.7 kernel.
8) Only one way to root the Nexus S. It's the easiest out of any other phone. One clicks are for lazy people.
9) Yes you can undo it. But you probably wont because custom ROMs are amazing.
10) Yes its worth rooting. You're asking about it, so you're obviously thinking about it. You can always unroot. But I doubt it
Anyway. Hit the thanks button, any more questions. Feel free to ask! I'll be here.
P.S. Just call it "NS" its not "SNS"
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Yea I figured people won't have the strength to answer all that, I understand them
Ok thanks, take your time !
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oh he was faster! but yeah thats it! and hit his thanks button
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Borky_16 said:
oh he was faster! but yeah thats it! and hit his thanks button
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It's not a race Just trying to answer his question hehe.
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It's not a race Just trying to answer his question hehe.
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yeah I know!
Since when does Salzburg have a beach?
First of all, thank you for your detailed explanation ! things are more clear now
and you too Borky_16, even tho you didn't make it eventually
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allows you to flash custom recoveries which leads you to flashing custom ROMs & kernels
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5) Fastboot allows you to flash custom image files such as bootloader, radio, recovery.
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As I asked in question 7, I don't really understand the meaning of the verb flash, what does it mean to flash recoveries/roms/images ?
and btw what is kernels ?
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3) What is your location? Carrier?
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Israel, Carrier: Cellcom, but I bought it on BestBuy from US. In my Baseband version is says: I9020XXKD1. Does it mean anything ?
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8) Only one way to root the Nexus S. It's the easiest out of any other phone.
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So you're saying the only real guide is the one in the General forum? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
again, thanks for your help
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So you're saying the only real guide is the one in the General forum? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
again, thanks for your help
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http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/17/how-to-root-the-samsung-nexus-s/
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First of all, thank you for your detailed explanation ! things are more clear now
and you too Borky_16, even tho you didn't make it eventually
As I asked in question 7, I don't really understand the meaning of the verb flash, what does it mean to flash recoveries/roms/images ?
and btw what is kernels ?
Israel, Carrier: Cellcom, but I bought it on BestBuy from US. In my Baseband version is says: I9020XXKD1. Does it mean anything ?
So you're saying the only real guide is the one in the General forum? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
again, thanks for your help
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to flash means to install; or, to write the image to the partition.
an image is a copy of something. a partition is an area of your phone's storage. when you flash, you write the content of the image into the partition.
the main partitions are system, data, recovery, boot, and radio.
when you flash custom kernel, you are writing an image to the boot partition.
when you flash a custom rom, you are writing images to the boot and system partitions (roms usually include kernels to ensure compatibility).
when you flash a recovery, you are writing an image to the recovery partition.
when you factory reset, you are erasing the data partition.
also you can flash other partitions easily from a modified recovery. so the easiest way to set up your phone to be easily modified is to use a program called fastboot to flash a custom recovery image. then you boot your phone into that custom recovery and from there you can easily flash custom roms and kernels. and if all you want is to gain root access, then you just go into recovery and flash a superuser file.
hopefully that explains it!
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and btw what is kernels ?
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A kernel is the "core" of an operating system which, in case of Android, is Linux. It provides interface to all hardware on you NS -- CPU, memory, touch screen, speaker, etc. (see the picture in the link)
Your NS cannot operate correctly without a compatible kernel, so mind what you are going to flash to your boot partition.
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A kernel is the "core" of an operating system which, in case of Android, is Linux. It provides interface to all hardware on you NS -- CPU, memory, touch screen, speaker, etc. (see the picture in the link)
Your NS cannot operate correctly without a compatible kernel, so mind what you are going to flash to your boot partition.
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Pretty much what he said. I recommend a custom kernel such as Netarchy's kernel. Adds Voodoo Sound which is pretty much amazing. Custom kernels add a lot of custom features, highlights of the additional features can be found in a kernel thread such as OC, Voodoo Sound,Voodoo Color, Tunko, etc....
Thanks guys, u really helped me out, I'll work on rooting my NS right now
I also recommend Matr1x
But listen to zephik, he's a good person and is always willing to help
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Since when does Salzburg have a beach?
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I'm in Italy! and I call my hotel home because I will be there the whole summer !
so, my NS is rooted, with clockwork mod 4.0.0.2
tell me, each time I want to change rom I need to wipe everything before ? including sdcard ?
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so, my NS is rooted, with clockwork mod 4.0.0.2
tell me, each time I want to change rom I need to wipe everything before ? including sdcard ?
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No, you don't have to wipe sdcard. Don't ever do that.
Only thing you need to wipe is factory settings, and cache, and dalvik when flashing one rom to another.
Upgrading from one rom to the same rom but a newer version, just flash but I usually wipe dalvik and cache. You don't have to.
Kernel is the same. The I wip those two, and you don't have to.
Wiping hose two doesn't make you lose any files or data. Just a longer first boot because android is rebuilding the cache
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No, you don't have to wipe sdcard. Don't ever do that.
Only thing you need to wipe is factory settings, and cache, and dalvik when flashing one rom to another.
Upgrading from one rom to the same rom but a newer version, just flash but I usually wipe dalvik and cache. You don't have to.
Kernel is the same. The I wip those two, and you don't have to.
Wiping hose two doesn't make you lose any files or data. Just a longer first boot because android is rebuilding the cache
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wiping dalvik and cache is only to do if you change the kernel at a rom! when you upgrade a rom, then the updater-script will do that, only to be correct
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wiping dalvik and cache is only to do if you change the kernel at a rom! when you upgrade a rom, then the updater-script will do that, only to be correct
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Hm, didn't know the script would wipe it for you. Good to know! I'll continue wiping it just because it's a habit.
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Hi noob here with a general question about the official 2.3.6 att upgrade, hope i posted in the right place. question is basically if and when the phone can gain root access. any answeres would be grately appreciated. thanx
it can gain root access now there just isn't a thread on it yet. I'd tell ya how but then nobody would see it. I am woking on packaging all the parts together and starting a thread. in the future it will get easier however if new kernel sorces are released. the only way to get root right now is through a kernel and the existing kernels have a few issues on the new firmware so you have to flash back to the stock one after.
adding a script to in initramfs on the new kernel is possible but the problem is that repcking initramfs in a kernel to flash to the phone is such a waste if the parts to build a better kernel are just around the corner.
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it can gain root access now there just isn't a thread on it yet. I'd tell ya how but then nobody would see it. I am woking on packaging all the parts together and starting a thread. in the future it will get easier however if new kernel sorces are released. the only way to get root right now is through a kernel and the existing kernels have a few issues on the new firmware so you have to flash back to the stock one after.
adding a script to in initramfs on the new kernel is possible but the problem is that repcking initramfs in a kernel to flash to the phone is such a waste if the parts to build a better kernel are just around the corner.
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appreciate the response i should have researched this before upgrading. so if i flash a kernel to gain root then flash back to stock kernel i will still have root privelages? thanks in advance
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appreciate the response i should have researched this before upgrading. so if i flash a kernel to gain root then flash back to stock kernel i will still have root privelages? thanks in advance
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Something like that.
There are some threads in the general and the q/a on the method.
Seriously, though, Victory runs on stock kernel and rooted and optimized uckl2.
Sounds like Dani will release a rooted package in a few days
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Something like that.
There are some threads in the general and the q/a on the method.
Seriously, though, Victory runs on stock kernel and rooted and optimized uckl2.
Sounds like Dani will release a rooted package in a few days
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i havent been able to find the tthread im looking for (probably my noobness)sounds like your suggesting i odin back to stock then flash victory rom which i am not against. just wondering if i want to go back will kies reinstall uckl2 stock
Is Samsung required to release their source within a certain time limit?
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i havent been able to find the tthread im looking for (probably my noobness)sounds like your suggesting i odin back to stock then flash victory rom which i am not against. just wondering if i want to go back will kies reinstall uckl2 stock
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There is no need to use kies...you can if you want.
Just use odin or heimdall and flash the uckl2 leak pretzket posted in the dev section.
go to Victory OP page.
read the instructions carefully...gl
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There is no need to use kies...you can if you want.
Just use odin or heimdall and flash the uckl2 leak pretzket posted in the dev section.
go to Victory OP page.
read the instructions carefully...gl
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i appreciate all your help as i am pretty new at this hope this isnt a dumb question but do i have to go back to stock 2.2.1 or can i flash over 2.3.6
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i appreciate all your help as i am pretty new at this hope this isnt a dumb question but do i have to go back to stock 2.2.1 or can i flash over 2.3.6
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Are you on stock UCKL2? the official GB update?
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Are you on stock UCKL2? the official GB update?
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on the offial update 2.3.6 through kies mini
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on the offial update 2.3.6 through kies mini
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On Victory OP, the second post has an odin infused gb kernel - towards the bottomof the page.
you can download that kernel to your pc.
you will need to know how to use odin.
you will need to dl victory..some the of links still works..the mulitload first link doesn't..the deposit link..4-5 down still works
after you odin the kernel, you will boot into a red recovery..
you will need to go to the voodoo option and disable lagfix
then you can flash victory through the cwm menu
make sure you disable lagfix like the OP says..follow direction ...you are alread on rfs file system..not ext4
if you mess up and get stuck on the bootloop..don't worry..odin back to stock..whichever stock and start over.
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On Victory OP, the second post has an odin infused gb kernel - towards the bottomof the page.
you can download that kernel to your pc.
you will need to know how to use odin.
you will need to dl victory..some the of links still works..the mulitload first link doesn't..the deposit link..4-5 down still works
after you odin the kernel, you will boot into a red recovery..
you will need to go to the voodoo option and disable lagfix
then you can flash victory through the cwm menu
make sure you disable lagfix like the OP says..follow direction ...you are alread on rfs file system..not ext4
if you mess up and get stuck on the bootloop..don't worry..odin back to stock..whichever stock and start over.
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thanks for your time and knowledge deeply appreciated now i just need to study up on operating odin
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thanks for your time and knowledge deeply appreciated now i just need to study up on operating odin
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you're welcome..gl..have fun.
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you're welcome..gl..have fun.
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if i could bother you once more, how would this work for the zues rom
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if i could bother you once more, how would this work for the zues rom
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if i could bother you once more, how would this work for the zues rom
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After you have DL the odin infused gb kernel and flashed it,
you will need to boot into recovery. it should be red.
instead of going into voodoo lagfix to disable, you will not have to do anything with it.
you will only need to factory reset, wipe data and wipe cache, go to advance, wipe dalvik.
then flash zeus build 5.2 stock.
zeus uses voodoo file sytem (ext4) ..
victory uses stock uckl2 rfs file system. that is why hdmi output is not broken.
read my help page a few times..it should help clear things up...there are some links on there that will be helpful
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appreciate the response i should have researched this before upgrading. so if i flash a kernel to gain root then flash back to stock kernel i will still have root privelages? thanks in advance
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yes. root is not actually in the kernel for use. its a script that moves it to the rom where it stays. the root kernel is only needed for 1 boot. its the only way to move a file with root privilege before you gain root privilege for the user.
I was working on a oneclick root kernel package and an update.zip to return You to the stock kernel and update su but my update script keeps getting parsing error. I have to do it all over again in a different text editor... lame. the update.zip would be good even for custom roms because I added vold.fstab from the stock rom which will fix sdcard mounting if it was changed for a Rogers kernel.
I have searched this site and the web relentlessly trying to find a guide on flashing kernels with odin i have all the necessary files downloaded just can't find info on the process. Any help would be gratefully appreciated
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I have searched this site and the web relentlessly trying to find a guide on flashing kernels with odin i have all the necessary files downloaded just can't find info on the process. Any help would be gratefully appreciated
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Did you download the odin infused gb kernel from post #2 in the victory thread?
Open it with 7zip.
Extract odin and the kernel.
If you have the correct drivers, run odin.
It should show up comm## something.
Put the kernel in the pda...i think..havent used odin in a while.
Put your phone in DOWNLOAD mode, see my help page. Flash with odin.
I don't mean to bother you..i tried to find info already posted to no avail. I am grateful for your your time and knowledge
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I don't mean to bother you..i tried to find info already posted to no avail. I am grateful for your your time and knowledge
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np..is this the post you're looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19405569&postcount=2
the file is toward the bottom.
7zip can be googled for the download.
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!
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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!
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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!
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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?
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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?
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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.
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#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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#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.
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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.
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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.
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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.