Status Error 7 Problem - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727

I have a Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket for AT&T. I have been rooted for a year now. I have installed a ton of roms over this time period.
However, now, everytime I try to install a ROM I always get the Status 7 Error message.
-I have wiped the phone 3-4 times before attempting to install a rom
-I updated CWM to 6.0.1.3 (latest version)
-I have installed a kernel first before attempting to install a ROM
-I have used a MacBook and a regular PC desktop to download the ROMs
I did everything above to try and see if the different ways work, but nothing did.
Now I can't use my phone since I can't install a ROM. Could someone please help?
Thank you in advance!

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B0$$$ said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket for AT&T. I have been rooted for a year now. I have installed a ton of roms over this time period.
However, now, everytime I try to install a ROM I always get the Status 7 Error message.
-I have wiped the phone 3-4 times before attempting to install a rom
-I updated CWM to 6.0.1.3 (latest version)
-I have installed a kernel first before attempting to install a ROM
-I have used a MacBook and a regular PC desktop to download the ROMs
I did everything above to try and see if the different ways work, but nothing did.
Now I can't use my phone since I can't install a ROM. Could someone please help?
Thank you in advance!
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Here are my few suggestions:
Might try using odin to go back to stock. The sticky threads around here should be helpful for that.
Have you tried TWRP? Or sk8r's CWM touch? Some people have better luck with one recovery over others.
fongz27 said:
Wrong section.
BeamD by my I727 on Marz! @[email protected]
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Why? Its a question, and its not specific to a certain ROM.
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eagle0042 said:
Here are my few suggestions:
Might try using odin to go back to stock. The sticky threads around here should be helpful for that.
Have you tried TWRP? Or sk8r's CWM touch? Some people have better luck with one recovery over others.
Why? Its a question, and its not specific to a certain ROM.
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It was moved here bud it was originally in dev section
Two I gave the answer earlier he just doesn't want to do the legwork to learn how to do it
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The_Blue_Waffle said:
It was moved here bud it was originally in dev section
Two I gave the answer earlier he just doesn't want to do the legwork to learn how to do it
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Can you provide me a link to his/her thread? I can't seem to find it so I can download it.
It's weird cause I just started having this problem with CWM.

All you need to do is mod one file in a ROM zip called the updater script
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The_Blue_Waffle said:
All you need to do is mod one file in a ROM zip called the updater script
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What do I change in that file?
Also, why did this occur now and not before?

Take out the top couple lines involving the word assert and showing a model number
It happens due to ROM makers putting that in to protect from bricks there is normally a toggle in recoveries to ignore it
Edit: in the time its taken to make all those posts you could have Google searched and had it fixed in about 5 mins
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The_Blue_Waffle said:
Take out the top couple lines involving the word assert and showing a model number
It happens due to ROM makers putting that in to protect from bricks there is normally a toggle in recoveries to ignore it
Edit: in the time its taken to make all those posts you could have Google searched and had it fixed in about 5 mins
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Negative. I did a ton of thread digging, I know I can just revert back to original rom with ODIN, but I'd rather not do it. I am looking for the simplest answer so that I can create a thread about it for people who do not want to search for hours and complete those lucrative tasks.
Also, MOST answers are like yours; they tell people what to do, but if people don't understand the 'lingo', the answer is useless. People need/want specifics, and that is what I am trying to do in the thread I am going to create. People shouldn't have to dig in threads with over 100+ pages.
Thank you for your help though.

Google never xda search dude there is step by steps that would take all of 3 mins to find
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Just rooted

Just rooted using the root 66 method. Worked great. Debloated a little bit but wanna try a custom Rom. I've read but can't seem to grasp how to flash roms yet. Can anyone offer some tips? Do you need adb or can you flash wherever ?
Edit mod please move this. I'm a moron who didn't pay attention sorry
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Read the instructions on the rom you are flashing. Most times you use Clockworkmod Recovery i don't know if you go to clockworkmod with 3 button combo on galaxy S3 but yeah
endrit9 said:
Read the instructions on the rom you are flashing. Most times you use Clockworkmod Recovery i don't know if you go to clockworkmod with 3 button combo on galaxy S3 but yeah
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But is there any extra step in flashing a kernel after the rom because the bootloader is locked?
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And stop posting in the DEVELOPMENT section.
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TheBiles said:
And stop posting in the DEVELOPMENT section.
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I did it once and asked for it to be moved and apologized. So thanks for acting like a child
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hopesrequiem said:
I did it once and asked for it to be moved and apologized. So thanks for acting like a child
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If you want a kernel you have to use certain recoveries. So you can use kexec. There's more on that in original development.
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hopesrequiem said:
But is there any extra step in flashing a kernel after the rom because the bootloader is locked?
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Get ez-recovery, makes flashing different recoveries super easy. After flashing rom and setting up, go back to recovery and flash the kernal. That's what I did on synergy and imo's kernal. Beans v5 flashes it all at once. So far both run great with very good battery life.
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lynneddington said:
Get ez-recovery, makes flashing different recoveries super easy. After flashing rom and setting up, go back to recovery and flash the kernal. That's what I did on synergy and imo's kernal. Beans v5 flashes it all at once. So far both run great with very good battery life.
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Oh ok. So I just flash Rom then I'm good. On rezound you had to flash Rom, then the boot img. So it was two processes which is why I ask
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Yup. You should give imo's kernal a shot, works great. Its a 2 step on synergy, but still no problem. Just passed my rezound down to the wife. And of course as soon as I did, seems like new roms started crawling out of the woodwork. I put viper res on it, now she wont let me try out any of the others, no fun.
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hopesrequiem said:
Just rooted using the root 66 method. Worked great. Debloated a little bit but wanna try a custom Rom. I've read but can't seem to grasp how to flash roms yet. Can anyone offer some tips? Do you need adb or can you flash wherever ?
Edit mod please move this. I'm a moron who didn't pay attention sorry
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Once your rooted Do this as your first STEP!! Save yourself some future headache!!!
[HOW-TO][FIX] Repair your IMEI with QPST - updated w/ info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802024
BACKUP your IMEI with QPST...
hopesrequiem said:
Oh ok. So I just flash Rom then I'm good. On rezound you had to flash Rom, then the boot img. So it was two processes which is why I ask
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If you flash any CM10 based ROM's you will have to do some extra steps. IMO you should just start off with Touch Wiz based ROMS so all you need to do is flash from your SD once and reboot.
This is a better place to talk about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709There is also LOTS of "HOW TO" stuff there that should get you going.
lynneddington said:
Yup. You should give imo's kernal a shot, works great. Its a 2 step on synergy, but still no problem. Just passed my rezound down to the wife. And of course as soon as I did, seems like new roms started crawling out of the woodwork. I put viper res on it, now she wont let me try out any of the others, no fun.
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I noticed that too, soon as the GS3 came out rezound ROMs starting popping up like crazy. They even have working aokp now.
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nosympathy said:
I noticed that too, soon as the GS3 came out rezound ROMs starting popping up like crazy. They even have working aokp now.
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I know I'm so mad haha but this phone rocks. Just got synergy on here. Couldn't stand green any longer. I wanna try aosp but still have to back up my imei number or whatever. And wanna read a lil more on it
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hopesrequiem said:
I know I'm so mad haha but this phone rocks. Just got synergy on here. Couldn't stand green any longer. I wanna try aosp but still have to back up my imei number or whatever. And wanna read a lil more on it
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Did u hear, there was a dev in hiding on the rezound, he came out of the closet on the s3, his name is nosympathy.
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lynneddington said:
Did u hear, there was a dev in hiding on the rezound, he came out of the closet on the s3, his name is nosympathy.
sent from my s-off rezound
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I know. Nosympathy is my buddy from over there haha
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is backing up nv info with qpst what you mean by backing up your imei number? i finished that now. just wanna know if im ready to flash cm9
Off subject but people in the s3 forums are much nicer and posses less drama. Love it!
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Moved. OP, in the future, use the report post feature - there's an option to request a thread move.

This may be a stupid question

Can you install zip files on your phone using cwm without connecting to cpu? With a file manager of course. Sorry I'm new and always wondered that.
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The only stupid question is one you ask without reading and researching in an effort to find the answer yourself first. Whether that applies here is something only you will know.
That being said, what you're talking about is called flashing, and is one of the most basic functions of CWM (or any recovery). You can do it, but only if the ZIP you're installing is flashable. If you try to install a non-flashable ZIP through CWM, you will cause serious mayhem and may brick your phone. Luckily, virtually all ZIPs have flashable/non-flashable specified by the author, so if you flash a non-flashable ZIP and brick yourself, it's pretty much 100% of the time your fault for not paying attention.
Flashing is detailed in vincom's excellent sticky posts, which are required reading for anyone who wants to mod their phone, and should be read through and fully understood before one even thinks about modding their phone. You can find them in his signature, or you can just look at the top of the various Skyrocket forums and find them there.
I've read vincoms post and no where did it say you could flash a zip without being on a pc. And I'm not completely new I flash roms all the time what I was just asking if I could download the zip file on my phone and flash it. Once in a while your going to miss a thread or two. And this is the q&a thread. You can ask anything you want. YOU Didn't have to reply. So the only stupid thing here is you buddy. Thanks though
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feelinfroggy23 said:
I've read vincoms post and no where did it say you could flash a zip without being on a pc. And I'm not completely new I flash roms all the time what I was just asking if I could download the zip file on my phone and flash it. Once in a while your going to miss a thread or two. And this is the q&a thread. You can ask anything you want. YOU Didn't have to reply. So the only stupid thing here is you buddy. Thanks though
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Mods: we've resolved this amongst ourselves. It was a misunderstanding on both ends, and context was lost in translation.
I don't get the question.. I've never flash anything while connected to my PC except the first time when I used Odin. I flash stuff every day without being connected to a pc.. That's sort of the point of CWM. However, I would recommend Sk8's newest touch CWM instead of the official version.
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Holy derp sound like some bad attitudes I feel like reporting
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I think he is referring to getting the files on his phone without first downloading on computer and then transferring over. My understanding is that he wants to directly download files to the phone and move to SD with a file manager
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For a one stop shop are Vincom's threads
Everything Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659
Returning to Stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652398
Sounds like he needs to elaborate and use better English then and not get so uppity when he gets an answer he don't like
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I think the answer to your question, if I understand it right, is yes. As long as it is a flashable zip you can use cwm, twrp or even ROM manager. The only issue, for me anyways, is finding the file once it's downloaded. It should go to the downloads folder but sometimes mine goes to my external SD card. Just a challenge and I usually accept and win. Hope that's what you're after.
Dispatched from ye ol' Skyrocket running TeamChopsticks CM10 a2 4.1.1 JB w/ InstigatorX 6.1 kernel

[Q] boot loop

i installed busybox (smart install) on my me865 running miui team shogun.i didnt notice that smart install will remove the boot menu hijack in system/bin.Now i cannot pass the boot animation screen and cannot access boot menu costum recovery.is there any way that can copy new hijack file to system/bin via computer(windows)or is there any way to restore back to stock ics (67.220.3en05) on my ME865?thanks.
Flash the stock ICS fxz for your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Make sure to flash the one for your specific model, cross flashing could cause issues.
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Scottyfer said:
Flash the stock ICS fxz for your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Make sure to flash the one for your specific model, cross flashing could cause issues.
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flash in stock recovery?or rsd lite?
sunnytse1 said:
flash in stock recovery?or rsd lite?
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Rsd lite
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Rsd lite
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can you post a link of how to use rsd lite and the download link?thanks for your help.
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can you post a link of how to use rsd lite and the download link?thanks for your help.
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See here.
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can i just use my pc to copy hijack file to system/bin ? Thanks.
sorry for a lot of questions but i just want to ask how long does it take to flash fxs on rsd lite?and if the flashing process stuck or failed,what can i do and will my phone hardbrick?
(rsd lite:just select the correct file and flash,that's all?)
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sorry for a lot of questions but i just want to ask how long does it take to flash fxs on rsd lite?and if the flashing process stuck or failed,what can i do and will my phone hardbrick?
(rsd lite:just select the correct file and flash,that's all?)
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On average it takes about 15-20 mins give or take.well if you do it properly ie flash the correct version of fxz for your phone there are little chances to fail.but if that happens you can always retry.and hardbrick is very unlikely.
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Thanks for your help!!!Restored to official ics and flashed miui.
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I just have to point this out to EVERYONE. This is one reason you do NOT EVER remove busybox. It was not the fact the the hijack was removed, but because busybox links itself to MANY critical "linux" functions, and it does not re-link those back to the motobox (minimal busybox like binary), or rename old bin files if they were there before, so there are things like mount and other functions that do not work properly.
I am not chastizing the OP here, just making a point to everyone about busybox, as this has been mentioned very little in the forums, so I thought this is a good place to point this out and the hazards with removing busybox, it will bootloop you nearly everytime.
It is better to just fxz back to full stock before/instead of removing busybox. Although I am still really not sure why anyone would want to remove busybox at all, it gives you a ton of linux utilities all in one binary and creates links to things like mount, etc.
jimbridgman said:
I am not chastizing the OP here, just making a point to everyone about busybox, as this has been mentioned very little in the forums, so I thought this is a good place to point this out and the hazards with removing busybox, it will bootloop you nearly everytime.
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Totally agree with you Jim but this would have been much more effective in the brick thread or in the noob thread.not criticizing or saying you don't already know this.just giving my opinion.
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deveshmanish said:
Totally agree with you Jim but this would have been much more effective in the brick thread or in the noob thread.not criticizing or saying you don't already know this.just giving my opinion.
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I totally dis-agree. It does have bearing in here, because if someone does actually do a search for removing busybox on an atrix 2, this will come up. That was really the ONLY reason I put it here. And also the Brick thread is really for bricks, removing busybox is a whole other can of worms. And look I have respect that you have come up lately and taken an active role in here, but don't forget I have been trail blazing on this phone for over a year now, and have been trying to save people from themselves the whole time, so maybe re-read and think about why I did what I did in here. I am no jumping on you at all, just trying to show you my point.
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I totally dis-agree. It does have bearing in here, because if someone does actually do a search for removing busybox on an atrix 2, this will come up. That was really the ONLY reason I put it here. And also the Brick thread is really for bricks, removing busybox is a whole other can of worms. And look I have respect that you have come up lately and taken an active role in here, but don't forget I have been trail blazing on this phone for over a year now, and have been trying to save people from themselves the whole time, so maybe re-read and think about why I did what I did in here. I am no jumping on you at all, just trying to show you my point.
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Well i do get the full intent of it now.
But as i already said:
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not criticizing or saying you don't already know this.just giving my opinion.
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Maybe it came out wrong.no way would i try to belittle any of your posts.i have a huge respect for you and the other devs here.
Thanks anyways for clearing that up.
See your point.I'll back off now.
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Well i do get the full intent of it now.
But as i already said:
Maybe it came out wrong no way would i try to belittle any of your posts.i have a huge respect for you and the other devs here.
Thanks anyways for clearing that up.
See your point now.
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I know that. I just wanted to make sure that you understood. As I said I was not jumping on you at all. I just really wanted you and others to realize I am trying to help out future busybox users that may want to uninstall, and "actually" use the search function, that was all.
Can I uninstall busybox free and install busybox probably. Plz help?
pritkudale said:
Can I uninstall busybox free and install busybox probably. Plz help?
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As Jim said, you CANNOT uninstall a Busybox. So its best to take Ti back of your stuff and do a RSD install, then install busybox of your choice.

How can I install stock rooted from my phone

Can someone tell me how I can install stock rooted from my phone?
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Can someone tell me how I can install stock rooted from my phone?
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afaik, root or rooted packages require a computer.
if you're looking for a how to do it..see my how to thread
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My phone is already rooted though. I am just trying to go back to stock and keep my phone rooted without using a computer can you help me with that?
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I am not aware of a CWM flashable back-to-stock zip. You need to use a computer and either Odin or Heimdall it back. Qkster said to look at his thread and I recommend following that advice. His Heimdall package works pretty well.
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dman's uclb3 CWM flashable
I have never used it, but dman's uclb3 is CWM flashable. You might want to read the thread carefully as always.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22775901
When I asked recently about the confusing (to me) comments about video near the beginning of that thread, it was clarified that video depends on the kernel, and those comments do not apply if you have the latest GB kernels from Entropy or Zen ( which have no video problems)
Others are welcome to chime in if I have missed something important.
Man, I've been through about every post there is about the infuse on every site you can imagine. You know you're at the right place when every other site either quotes somebody from here or just straight up links you back to xda. If you can't find what you're looking for with a simple search on here then you shouldn't be doing what you're trying to do or you have a truly unique problem which is rare.
To get to the point, I don't think you can flash back to stock from cwm but if you succeed in doing so, please post your results and how you did it. If you're trying to fix a bad flash or getting the phone ready to sell or for any other reason, there is no replacing odin in my opinion. I know that flashing a ROM from cwm is super easy, but odin is just a hair less easy. Even if you have to borrow a computer, it should take no more than 10 minutes including download time. Thats my two cents. Take it or leave it. Best of luck to you.
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To get to the point, I don't think you can flash back to stock from cwm
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Just curious - do you have some reservation about the cwm flashable stock GB linked above?
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Just curious - do you have some reservation about the cwm flashable stock GB linked above?
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Jelly bean ROMs use a different system partition that cwm can't change. If you flash the stock ROM you will get stuck at the Samsung screen.
If you are in jelly bean you need to Odin or heimdall back to stock.
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Just curious - do you have some reservation about the cwm flashable stock GB linked above?
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Lol. No sir. I honestly have no reservations about anything on this site. I am constantly in awe of all that goes on here. Had I done my due diligence and researched the link you provided (which I will be directly after this post) my view on the matter could have been altered. I know my stats don't show it but my response was purely spoken from my own experience as well as reading those of others. Thank you for calling me out though. I will check out that link post haste.
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I'll give it a try. Do you know if there is a ROM I need to be on to get a clean install?
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electricpete wrote:Just curious - do you have some reservation about the cwm flashable stock GB linked above?
cjpwedge wrote:Lol. No sir. I honestly have no reservations about anything on this site. I am constantly in awe of all that goes on here. Had I done my due diligence and researched the link you provided (which I will be directly after this post) my view on the matter could have been altered. I know my stats don't show it but my response was purely spoken from my own experience as well as reading those of others. Thank you for calling me out though. I will check out that link post haste
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No worries, I wasn’t taking offense to your comments. I was fishing for information about possible limitations of dman's uclb3 CWM flashable GB package (That info did come later in csandman1977’s post where he identified that package won’t work when coming from Jelly Bean.). Please don't hesitate to share your experience and thoughts here.
im smexyy wrote:I'll give it a try. Do you know if there is a ROM I need to be on to get a clean install?
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I think you’re talking about dman's uclb3 CWM flashable.
As identified by csandman above, it won’t work coming from Jelly Bean. I’m not sure about ICS.
I’m pretty sure it would work fine coming from any Froyo or GB Rom.

[Q] Be very careful with Goo Manager...Hard Bricked my Skyrocket

I've been rooting phones, flashing roms, and even flashing others phones to different carriers for, 5-6 years now I'd say. So, I know what I'm doing. I recently started using Goo Manager to download things occasionally, and to say the least I'm screwed. Downloaded the latest twrp recovery and it automatically booted into recovery and flashed the image. Endpoint...hard bricked.
Just be careful with goo is all I'm saying. I never confirmed it to flash the download and it didn't even ask. As soon as it was done dl'ing it just did it. I knew instantly it was going to be problematic. Because it wasn't actually the twrp img for my skyrocket. I was downloading it to use on another phone and transfer to my computer. So, now I'm without a phone. Sucks..
Anyone know of a way to get into download mode without having to use Jtag? lol prolllly not
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I've been rooting phones, flashing roms, and even flashing others phones to different carriers for, 5-6 years now I'd say. So, I know what I'm doing. I recently started using Goo Manager to download things occasionally, and to say the least I'm screwed. Downloaded the latest twrp recovery and it automatically booted into recovery and flashed the image. Endpoint...hard bricked.
Just be careful with goo is all I'm saying. I never confirmed it to flash the download and it didn't even ask. As soon as it was done dl'ing it just did it. I knew instantly it was going to be problematic. Because it wasn't actually the twrp img for my skyrocket. I was downloading it to use on another phone and transfer to my computer. So, now I'm without a phone. Sucks..
Anyone know of a way to get into download mode without having to use Jtag? lol prolllly not
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Sounds like a noob mistake and also it tells you in too manager when you select install custom recovery its not goo.managersfault its lack of reading
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I am not sure why someone that has been doing this for years would put anything on the phones memory that doesn't go with the phone for any reason. It seems like half, if not more, of the bricks that happen are because of the wrong thing trying to be installed on the phone. Knowing that, it seems like a good idea to NEVER put anything on the phone that doesn't go with the phone, if you plan on using it or not. I guess this is just another precautionary tale for others now because if you really are hard bricked then Jtag is your option. Assuming you have already tried download mode, Odin, etc...Anyone doing this as long as you would have already known to try that stuff first...right? Good luck.
I got into a similar problem with goo manager. Ended with hard brick. Will never use goo or rom manager. Odin and twrp or cmw are the way to go. And never, ever flash anything unless you know it's for your device. That was the problem with goo, it said it was but wasn't.
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baddgoat said:
I've been rooting phones, flashing roms, and even flashing others phones to different carriers for, 5-6 years now I'd say. So, I know what I'm doing. I recently started using Goo Manager to download things occasionally, and to say the least I'm screwed. Downloaded the latest twrp recovery and it automatically booted into recovery and flashed the image. Endpoint...hard bricked.
Just be careful with goo is all I'm saying. I never confirmed it to flash the download and it didn't even ask. As soon as it was done dl'ing it just did it. I knew instantly it was going to be problematic. Because it wasn't actually the twrp img for my skyrocket. I was downloading it to use on another phone and transfer to my computer. So, now I'm without a phone. Sucks..
Anyone know of a way to get into download mode without having to use Jtag? lol prolllly not
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I've got 5 devices successfully running Goomanager / TWRP, and none of them have had a single issue. I just make sure that what I am getting for each device is FOR each individual device.
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I've got 5 devices successfully running Goomanager / TWRP, and none of them have had a single issue. I just make sure that what I am getting for each device is FOR each individual device.
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I agree all my device run twrp or cwm and no issue like I mention just a noob error
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You know you can force a reboot of the phone during the download by holding the power key or pulling the battery, right? If you knew what the file was, why didn't you do that?
I've downloaded ROM files hundreds of times through GooManager and gapps files at least a few dozen on three different phones across two platforms (Rocket and Note II). I've also flashed recoveries through it more times than I can remember. It's never once caused a problem, downloaded the wrong file, or even soft-bricked me.
I thought you couldn't brick a phone by a botched recovery flash. Because it's only writing to the recovery partition and not the system. Just what I once read anyway.
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I didn't know it was the wrong file until after it installed. It was supposed to be a gapps package that went with the Rom. I't didn't look right and I should have known better but I went with goo.
Just reinforces you should always know that what ever you flash make sure it's for your specific device.
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plwalsh88 said:
I thought you couldn't brick a phone by a botched recovery flash. Because it's only writing to the record very partition and not the system. Just what I once read anyway.
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I cant agree more with you Walsh doesn't sound right but hey they learn the hard way just as we learned
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I'm no noob. I was downloading the fIle. Not flashing it. It flashed on it's own INSTANTLY after it finished downloading. Without asking. It never did that the dozens of times I downloaded stuff before. So, there.
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And yeah, I've learned to do things the old fashioned way. That's what. Based on the type of responses here, I see why some others have bad impressions of XDA members. Think whatever you want. Just sharing because it sucks. Guarantee you I know more than most of you who replied. Unless your a developer, lol.
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baddgoat said:
And yeah, I've learned to do things the old fashioned way. That's what. Based on the type of responses here, I see why some others have bad impressions of XDA members. Think whatever you want. Just sharing because it sucks. Guarantee you I know more than most of you who replied. Unless your a developer, lol.
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Very cool story, enjoy your brick!
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5-6 years of flashing and you just joined xda at the end of September?
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I only used goo manager to flash touch recovery on and I have had no problem with it..werid..
I did copy a recovery on my old SG Europa and it was the wrong one and bricked it,lucky I was able to get a replacement. You learn from your mistakes.
I have been there..
...Another thread resurrection? Seriously? Good lord.
Better late than never, eh. This is seen old thread
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spannernick said:
I only used goo manager to flash touch recovery on and I have had no problem with it..werid..
I did copy a recovery on my old SG Europa and it was the wrong one and bricked it,lucky I was able to get a replacement. You learn from your mistakes.
I have been there..
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jd1639 said:
Better late than never, eh. This is seen old thread
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Sorry didn't look at the date... Dam Google search ...lol( 4 months old)
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AHAHAHAH...NO..Spiderman got cancer...????
jd1639 said:
Better late than never, eh. This is seen old thread
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