[Q] Root With Non-Functional Power Button? - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a Nexus S that is running stock Jelly Bean with the power button no longer working. Would it be possible, and how would I go about rooting it with a non functioning power button?
Thanks.

download nexus root toolkit, then flash a touch-based custom recovery.

ej8989 said:
download nexus root toolkit, then flash a touch-based custom recovery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any recommendation on a touch-based custom recovery?

I recommend latest Clockworkmod 6:
http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.1.0-crespo.img
But personally i use TWRP. The link is on my signature. It's just user preference.

ej8989 said:
I recommend latest Clockworkmod 6:
http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.1.0-crespo.img
But personally i use TWRP. The link is on my signature. It's just user preference.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
CWM Touch cost money. If you are willing to pay then get CWM touch but if not get TWRP. Me personally, I prefer TWRP over CWM but it is all on you.

UselessSniper001 said:
CWM Touch cost money. If you are willing to pay then get CWM touch but if not get TWRP. Me personally, I prefer TWRP over CWM but it is all on you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you provide the source where it's stated that CWM Touch is for sale?
Because as far as i know, it can be directly downloaded for free in here: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Correct me if i am wrong.

ej8989 said:
Can you provide the source where it's stated that CWM Touch is for sale?
Because as far as i know, it can be directly downloaded for free in here: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Correct me if i am wrong.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's free, but if you're a beginner and you try to flash CWM touch from within ROM Manager you will need to buy ROM Manager Pro. Just a way to make a bit of money if you're not wanting to flash it "manually" with fastboot or similar.

Related

[Q] What recovery do you guys recommend?

i'm just wondering, what recovery do you use and which one is the best?
4ext touch is the best
robba16296 said:
i'm just wondering, what recovery do you use and which one is the best?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're lucky to have an HTC device which allows you to use something as good as 4EXT Recovery.
There is no doubt that it is visually and functionally way better than the classic CWM Recovery. Add to it the new TOUCHRECOVERY, and you have the best recovery available FOR ANY DEVICE out there today!!
currently i'm using revolutionary recovery. if i want to change to 4EXT, all i have to do is download and install recovery updater? or can i just flash the attached files from here and then use the recovery updater to find the latest one?
ammenRA said:
currently i'm using revolutionary recovery. if i want to change to 4EXT, all i have to do is download and install recovery updater? or can i just flash the attached files from here and then use the recovery updater to find the latest one?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All you need to do is to download and install 4EXT Recovery Updater, and launch it. It will ask for root access, after which you can use it to flash 4EXT Recovery. It will download 4EXT Recovery and flash it on your device, replacing the older CWM Recovery you have currently, it's that simple. No complicated steps... just like running an app.
And did i mention...? It's FREE!!
Done!! thank you very much for the reply
4EXT Recovery Classic/Touch hands down
-------------------------------
Sent from my HTC Desire S
4ext!!!is the best @ what it does!!
It's already been said but 4EXT
see signature
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
Subcribing to the thread:
@enigmaamit thanks for the advise, I also use CWM Revolutionary and wanted to change to 4EXT Recovery but was worried as CWM Revolutionary had plenty of complicated step to follow.
BigPickle80 said:
Subcribing to the thread:
@enigmaamit thanks for the advise, I also use CWM Revolutionary and wanted to change to 4EXT Recovery but was worried as CWM Revolutionary had plenty of complicated step to follow.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're most welcome brother. All new things are confusing and daunting at first to anyone.
(Unless, of course, you're Chuck Norris or Rajnikanth!!)
thanks for the help. installed 4ext touch, really liking it
good choice
Even going to the moon without a space suit is easy for Chuck Norris, He eats phones for breakfast
4ext touch,can touch,not use volume,very good

[Q] How to install 4EXT Recovery

I currently have Endymion V3.3 rom installed. I went through the revolutionary process to get root. I currently have the revolutionary cwm recovery installed. I tried installing 4EXT updater but when I went to recovery I still got revolutionary cwm recovery. Also I did a backup with this recovery, would I be able to use it when I install 4EXT. Thanks
desiresiscool said:
I currently have Endymion V3.3 rom installed. I went through the revolutionary process to get root. I currently have the revolutionary cwm recovery installed. I tried installing 4EXT updater but when I went to recovery I still got revolutionary cwm recovery. Also I did a backup with this recovery, would I be able to use it when I install 4EXT. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All you need to do is to
1. Download and install 4EXT Recovery Updater, and launch it.
2. It will ask for root access, which you must grant.
3. After granting it root access you can use it to download and flash 4EXT Recovery. You must have an internet connection for this.
4. The recovery updater app will now download 4EXT Recovery and flash it on your device, replacing the older CWM Recovery you have currently, it's that simple.
No complicated steps... just like running an app.
As for using backups made with 4EXT, yes you will be able to use them. 4EXT is 100% backward compatible with CWM Recovery. Even the location of your backups remains unchanged (in the folder sdcard/clockworkmod/backups)
Go ahead, try the steps i outlined above. Then let us know if you hit any problem (very unlikely though!)
enigmaamit said:
All you need to do is to
1. Download and install 4EXT Recovery Updater, and launch it.
2. It will ask for root access, which you must grant.
3. After granting it root access you can use it to download and flash 4EXT Recovery. You must have an internet connection for this.
4. The recovery updater app will now download 4EXT Recovery and flash it on your device, replacing the older CWM Recovery you have currently, it's that simple.
No complicated steps... just like running an app.
As for using backups made with 4EXT, yes you will be able to use them. 4EXT is 100% backward compatible with CWM Recovery. Even the location of your backups remains unchanged (in the folder sdcard/clockworkmod/backups)
Go ahead, try the steps i outlined above. Then let us know if you hit any problem (very unlikely though!)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thx...very helpful
enigmaamit said:
All you need to do is to
1. Download and install 4EXT Recovery Updater, and launch it.
2. It will ask for root access, which you must grant.
3. After granting it root access you can use it to download and flash 4EXT Recovery. You must have an internet connection for this.
4. The recovery updater app will now download 4EXT Recovery and flash it on your device, replacing the older CWM Recovery you have currently, it's that simple.
No complicated steps... just like running an app.
As for using backups made with 4EXT, yes you will be able to use them. 4EXT is 100% backward compatible with CWM Recovery. Even the location of your backups remains unchanged (in the folder sdcard/clockworkmod/backups)
Go ahead, try the steps i outlined above. Then let us know if you hit any problem (very unlikely though!)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey, i have a bit of trouble...
Just followed your guide to install 4ext recovery but the **** wont work...
I have downloaded the updater apk and installed it, i granted superuser access, then i pressed (in the application) "Online install | upgrade" then chose the latest recovery package and pressed install.
After that has been done it says: "Successfully flashed new recovery. Recovery.img was saved to sdcard/..." but later when i reboot to mine recovery i still have the freakin CWM 2.5.0.3 or something installed... WHAT am i doing wrong..?
NitroSvennen said:
Hey, i have a bit of trouble...
Just followed your guide to install 4ext recovery but the **** wont work...
I have downloaded the updater apk and installed it, i granted superuser access, then i pressed (in the application) "Online install | upgrade" then chose the latest recovery package and pressed install.
After that has been done it says: "Successfully flashed new recovery. Recovery.img was saved to sdcard/..." but later when i reboot to mine recovery i still have the freakin CWM 2.5.0.3 or something installed... WHAT am i doing wrong..?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
as I'm on cwm at the moment I will try to change recovery too and post my result
Edit: thanks enigmaamit!
really simple and I was done in less than 5 minutes
Sent from my HTC Desire S
eyahl said:
as I'm on cwm at the moment I will try to change recovery too and post my result
Edit: thanks enigmaamit!
really simple and I was done in less than 5 minutes
Sent from my HTC Desire S
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're most welcome buddy.
NitroSvennen said:
Hey, i have a bit of trouble...
Just followed your guide to install 4ext recovery but the **** wont work...
I have downloaded the updater apk and installed it, i granted superuser access, then i pressed (in the application) "Online install | upgrade" then chose the latest recovery package and pressed install.
After that has been done it says: "Successfully flashed new recovery. Recovery.img was saved to sdcard/..." but later when i reboot to mine recovery i still have the freakin CWM 2.5.0.3 or something installed... WHAT am i doing wrong..?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
See the above posts.... this method works flawlessly. But if for some reason you're unable to update from CWM, just download the attached file, boot into CWM recovery, and flash this zip from within recovery.
Alternately, you can also download the attached Android Flasher and flash the recovery (extract the recovery.img from the zip file) using it. It's a fast and simple method to do it.
I'm feeling extra helpful today, so i'll type out another method... Use fastboot (i assume you know how to set it up, otherwise look at my signature for link) to flash the recovery using the command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
DOWNLOADS:
Android Flasher
4EXTRecovery_v2.2.7_RC5_Flashable.zip
The recovery attached is not the touch version, its the most stable non-touch version. Once you are on it, you can later use the Recovery Control app to upgrade to the touch version.
Hope this will solve your problem.
If your phone has the latest HBOOT and unlocked with htcdev.com then you must use the fastboot flash method as exlained above.
But for Revolutionary the regular app method should work just fine.
enigmaamit said:
You're most welcome buddy.
...boot into CWM recovery, and flash this zip from within recovery.
Alternately, you can also download the attached Android Flasher and flash the recovery (extract the recovery.img from the zip file) using it. It's a fast and simple method to do it.
I'm feeling extra helpful today, so i'll type out another method... Use fastboot (i assume you know how to set it up, otherwise look at my signature for link) to flash the recovery using the command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
The recovery attached is not the touch version, its the most stable non-touch version. Once you are on it, you can later use the Recovery Control app to upgrade to the touch version.
Hope this will solve your problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
acutally i dont know if i have made a mistake now or if t doesnt matter...
i sit on a HTC Desire GSM and not a HTC Desire S... does it matter???
and i have tried the option when you are booting into the CWM recovery 2.7.0.5 and try to flash the zip file from there but nothing works... it just says when im opening the 4ext updater apk that "Im up to date"...
i have rom manager installed and 4ext recovery updater, maybe there is some complications with them both installed???
really need to get the 4ext recovery... since i dont like the CWM and since i need the 4ext to install sebastiaaans rom....
and one more thing: you said that i lately can upgrade to the touch version, am i able to do this with my phone? PVT-1 Ship S-ON BRAVO
thanks!
NitroSvennen said:
acutally i dont know if i have made a mistake now or if t doesnt matter...
i sit on a HTC Desire GSM and not a HTC Desire S... does it matter???
and i have tried the option when you are booting into the CWM recovery 2.7.0.5 and try to flash the zip file from there but nothing works... it just says when im opening the 4ext updater apk that "Im up to date"...
i have rom manager installed and 4ext recovery updater, maybe there is some complications with them both installed???
really need to get the 4ext recovery... since i dont like the CWM and since i need the 4ext to install sebastiaaans rom....
and one more thing: you said that i lately can upgrade to the touch version, am i able to do this with my phone? PVT-1 Ship S-ON BRAVO
thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so why do you post it right here? I think in desire forums your chance too get a satisfying answer it's really higher. Btw I don't think that there is a really big difference, but who could tell you better than a desire (without s) owner?
Sent from my HTC Desire S
NitroSvennen said:
acutally i dont know if i have made a mistake now or if t doesnt matter...
i sit on a HTC Desire GSM and not a HTC Desire S... does it matter???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Word of friendly advice : You shouldn't go around asking for help in forums for other devices as you may end up flashing something that could bugger up your phone... There is a HUGE difference between the Desire S and the Desire. Don't go by the similarity in their names... We're a very helpful bunch over here at the DS forums, but i would kindly request you to take this query to your own community which i'm sure will help you sort it out. (Or grab a Desire S and start roaming these lands!! ) - just kidding.
Better still, why not PM madmaxx82 and ask the creator himself regarding 4EXT issues.
eyahl said:
so why do you post it right here? I think in desire forums your chance too get a satisfying answer it's really higher. Btw I don't think that there is a really big difference, but who could tell you better than a desire (without s) owner?
Sent from my HTC Desire S
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually i thought this was the Desire forum, my bad... and a mistake as i said in the last post
enigmaamit said:
Word of friendly advice : You shouldn't go around asking for help in forums for other devices as you may end up flashing something that could bugger up your phone... There is a HUGE difference between the Desire S and the Desire. Don't go by the similarity in their names... We're a very helpful bunch over here at the DS forums, but i would kindly request you to take this query to your own community which i'm sure will help you sort it out. (Or grab a Desire S and start roaming these lands!! ) - just kidding.
Better still, why not PM madmaxx82 and ask the creator himself regarding 4EXT issues.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Enigma, yeah i know it´s not a good idea asking in the wrong forum, but you learn from your mistakes right next i will pay a little more attention to what forum i post in!!
i think i should pm madmaxx as you said, maybe he can give some lovely answers!!
enigmaamit said:
All you need to do is to
1. Download and install 4EXT Recovery Updater, and launch it.
2. It will ask for root access, which you must grant.
3. After granting it root access you can use it to download and flash 4EXT Recovery. You must have an internet connection for this.
4. The recovery updater app will now download 4EXT Recovery and flash it on your device, replacing the older CWM Recovery you have currently, it's that simple.
...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for this.
By the way, your signature is awesome. To be specific, that ant is awesome! haha! I want it!
jaydoubledub said:
Thanks for this.
By the way, your signature is awesome. To be specific, that ant is awesome! haha! I want it!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's all up for grabs man... you can have it if you want it.
thanks for this post!

CWM vs TWRP ??

I'm very new to android and have been using Clockworkmod Recovery basically since day 3 or 4 since I got my HTC One XL...
I'm just wondering how many of you are using TWRP instead of Clockworkmod Recovery.. and if so, do you recommend me flashing that instead of CWM?
I have no real complaints with CWM and dont mind using the volume keys to navigate. But besides that, are there any real advantages besides the touch interface?? also, can someone post a link where i can find TWRP ?
thanks guys!! I LOVE the community on here!! it's great!!!
also, when people refer to "Touch Recovery" are y'all referring to TWRP ?
trichrome1 said:
I'm very new to android and have been using Clockworkmod Recovery basically since day 3 or 4 since I got my HTC One XL...
I'm just wondering how many of you are using TWRP instead of Clockworkmod Recovery.. and if so, do you recommend me flashing that instead of CWM?
I have no real complaints with CWM and dont mind using the volume keys to navigate. But besides that, are there any real advantages besides the touch interface?? also, can someone post a link where i can find TWRP ?
thanks guys!! I LOVE the community on here!! it's great!!!
also, when people refer to "Touch Recovery" are y'all referring to TWRP ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I personally use twrp I like its setup look and feel and it is a little speedier than cwm when making backups, flashing etc in my opinion. I used cwm on every phone I had except this one x. After twrp was introduced I switched and love it.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
i believe CWM is also touch screen, just no buttons, so you gotta be careful not push a wrong link - but they have conf screen as well.... haven't tried TWRP - would also like to know if it has any advantages... thanks!
will try
eraste said:
I personally use twrp I like its setup look and feel and it is a little speedier than cwm when making backups, flashing etc in my opinion. I used cwm on every phone I had except this one x. After twrp was introduced I switched and love it.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the reply,
I'm going to flash twrp and try it out.. see what I think. I'm just enjoying playing with my phone
twrp ?
Can someone point me into the right direction to TWRP..
I can't seem to find a download link anywhere..
and correct command is ..
fastboot flash recovery twrp_file_name.whateverextentionis
?
trichrome1 said:
Can someone point me into the right direction to TWRP..
I can't seem to find a download link anywhere..
and correct command is ..
fastboot flash recovery twrp_file_name.whateverextentionis
?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
here ya go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677447
All needed info is there or the links provided there to the official page of TWRP
attempting first backup
just backed up my current rom... twrp seems a little more thorough with more options and there's even a progress bar when backing up.
eraste said:
here ya go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677447
All needed info is there or the links provided there to the official page of TWRP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would i able to flash CWM one click again....? did u ever try to go back to CWM....?
ted77usa said:
Would i able to flash CWM one click again....? did u ever try to go back to CWM....?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No never went back. Not sure what the process would be to get back to CWM. Dont see why the one click wouldnt work but dont take my word for it dont want to give any wrong information.
eraste said:
No never went back. Not sure what the process would be to get back to CWM. Dont see why the one click wouldnt work but dont take my word for it dont want to give any wrong information.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm just curious....but so far i have no problem with CWM....if ain't broke don't fix it right.....
trichrome1 said:
just backed up my current rom... twrp seems a little more thorough with more options and there's even a progress bar when backing up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just FYI... u can't restore ur CWM back up file with TWRP.... it's totally different
process
ted77usa said:
Would i able to flash CWM one click again....? did u ever try to go back to CWM....?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
to go back to CWM, all you would need to do is place the CWM.img in the fast boot folder, and
go to the dir where u have fastboot files (mine is c:\fastboot ) but i am also running a virtual machine on a mac.. process should be the same since i'm still using windows..
anyways in command prompt.. navigate to c:\fastboot
and then,
fastboot flash recovery CWM.img
(or whatever your clockworkmod recovery image is named)
I haven't tried this, but it's how i originally flashed cwm and it's how i just flashed twrp.... so far it's sweet, a lot more options as well.. don't see myself going back anytime soon. (sorry cwm devs, still love cwm)
trichrome1 said:
to go back to CWM, all you would need to do is place the CWM.img in the root of your sdcard on the phone, and
go to the dir where u have fastboot files (mine is c:\fastboot ) but i am also running a virtual machine on a mac.. process should be the same since i'm still using windows..
anyways in command prompt.. navigate to c:\fastboot
and then,
fastboot flash recovery CWM.img
(or whatever your clockworkmod recovery image is named)
I haven't tried this, but it's how i originally flashed cwm and it's how i just flashed twrp.... so far it's sweet, a lot more options as well.. don't see myself going back anytime soon. (sorry cwm devs, still love cwm)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1. Yea it's easy to flash back and forth between recoveries. Just do it the same way you flash the first one.
cwm twrp incompatibility
ted77usa said:
I'm just curious....but so far i have no problem with CWM....if ain't broke don't fix it right.....
Just FYI... u can't restore ur CWM back up file with TWRP.... it's totally different
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
right, wish I'd known that before. I ended up in bootloops when using twrp to ry and restore a cwm nandroid. luckily, i was able to reflash a beans rom and get it running again, but in the process, I believe I have messed up something. the kernel, bootloader, maybe how the file system is set up. dont mix them up. choose one and stick with it.
Well, I'm pretty sure that one, twrp is simpler, more pretty, more useful, faster, easier.
Also Pretty sure cwm in some cases ruins your phone forever.
Go a head and use cwm though.
TWRP has and official release for the One XL although last time I checked CWM only has a port. I highly suggest using TWRP. It should work better
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Another advantage of TWRP is that the sdcard can be mounted while in recovery mode. I don't think that's supported in CWM.
That may be the case for the htc, the thing is, I am on a verizon samsung galaxy s 3.
I wonder if that makes a difference!?
I was reading elsewhere in these forums that the non kexec kernels ( meaning that the bootloader is actually unlocked) don't work as well on twrp
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
fritzboyle said:
That may be the case for the htc, the thing is, I am on a verizon samsung galaxy s 3.
I wonder if that makes a difference!?
I was reading elsewhere in these forums that the non kexec kernels ( meaning that the bootloader is actually unlocked) don't work as well on twrp
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Every device is different, this discussion is about the One X(L). If you want more info on CWM vs. TWRP on the Galaxy S3, head over to the forum for your device. Don't follow the GS3, but would assume that its officially supported by CWM (which makes a huge difference). That is not even the case for the One X. Its not yet officially supported, and the CWM we have is just a port. Although an official version is in testing.
redpoint73 said:
Every device is different, this discussion is about the One X(L). If you want more info on CWM vs. TWRP on the Galaxy S3, head over to the forum for your device. Don't follow the GS3, but would assume that its officially supported by CWM (which makes a huge difference). That is not even the case for the One X. Its not yet officially supported, and the CWM we have is just a port. Although an official version is in testing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I needed help how do.you erase battery history with twrp
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app
htcbrazilian said:
I needed help how do.you erase battery history with twrp
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On the main/home TWRP screen, go Wipe>battery stats.
But battery stats get wiped every time you charge the phone, anyway. There is not benefit to wiping it manually: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/google-engineer-debunks-myth-wiping-battery-stats-does-not-improve-battery-life/

Flashing CWM 6.0.1.2 Touch

On the ClockworkMod Site, they show Verizon S3 Touch version of 6.0.1.2 available. I am using EZ Recovery but it only has options of 5.8.4.5 Touch and 6.0.1.2 (not touch). Is there a way to get EZ Recovery to flash the downloaded version from the CWM site?
If not, the downloaded CWM 6.0.1.2 file is an img file. How do I change from my existing CWM 5.8.4.5 Touch to this newer version of recovery without ODIN, ADB etc. Can I flash it using "install zip from SD Card" while in CWM Recovery?
Thanks,
Since you don't want to use ADB or anything like that, download ROM Manager from the Play Store. Open it, give it root access, choose Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, select Verizon's S3 and let it do its thing. When it's done a popup will ask if you want the touch version. Select yes, pay them $2 and install it.
JayGoat said:
Since you don't want to use ADB or anything like that, download ROM Manager from the Play Store. Open it, give it root access, choose Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, select Verizon's S3 and let it do its thing. When it's done a popup will ask if you want the touch version. Select yes, pay them $2 and install it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you.
I've read somewhere of warnings / problems people have had with ROM Manager on the S3. Anyone confirm or dismiss this?
I suppose I can also deal with ADB - was just hoping for an easier (and rock solid) solution. I will probably get ADB and not sweat another interface...
Is working with my current CWM Touch 5.8.4.5 an issue - or can I continue with it without worry?
I used RM to install cwm and worked just fine. I didn't do the touch version, just the latest regular version.
click Custom in EZ Recovery - browse to the img file for CWM touch that you downloaded. Then click Flash. That's how I did it with EZ Recovery.
spyderman09 said:
click Custom in EZ Recovery - browse to the img file for CWM touch that you downloaded. Then click Flash. That's how I did it with EZ Recovery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This. I don't know a whole lot about Rom Manager, but I've seen a fair number of issues reported. Besides, why bother downloading something new when you already have EZ Recovery which can do the job just fine. Download the .img you want to use, toss it on your phone, open EZ Recovery and choose Custom, find the .img file you downloaded, and hit Flash.
spyderman09 said:
click Custom in EZ Recovery - browse to the img file for CWM touch that you downloaded. Then click Flash. That's how I did it with EZ Recovery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you spyderman09 and Sycobob - that was exactly what I needed. It was my sentiment exactly - why install a new program when an existing one can do the job just fine.
I've been happy with EZ Recovery - now even happier - great tool.

Stock Android or Custom ROM?

Hey,
Since I saw how Stock Android looks for the first time, I wanted to get my Tablet's UI (Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 32GB WiFi) to look as nice as the stock Android one. I have already installed the Google Experience Launcher and it's in my opinion just so much better than the Samsung TouchWiz one. But I'd like to go one step further: installing a Stock Android or Custom ROM. Sadly, I don't have any experience with custom ROMs nor with the custom recovery stuff.
From what I heard, a custom ROM would have more features and would be more customizable than the stock Android, so I would prefer a custom ROM - but which? I don't have any experience with any of them and I don't really know much about the risks as the galaxy tab isn't a device that is officially supported by any of the custom roms. I would like to know what you would recommend to me.
~Stefan (Sorry for my bad english)
Stefan Baumann said:
Hey,
Since I saw how Stock Android looks for the first time, I wanted to get my Tablet's UI (Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 32GB WiFi) to look as nice as the stock Android one. I have already installed the Google Experience Launcher and it's in my opinion just so much better than the Samsung TouchWiz one. But I'd like to go one step further: installing a Stock Android or Custom ROM. Sadly, I don't have any experience with custom ROMs nor with the custom recovery stuff.
From what I heard, a custom ROM would have more features and would be more customizable than the stock Android, so I would prefer a custom ROM - but which? I don't have any experience with any of them and I don't really know much about the risks as the galaxy tab isn't a device that is officially supported by any of the custom roms. I would like to know what you would recommend to me.
~Stefan (Sorry for my bad english)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you look in the development section for your tablet, there are lots of KitKat Roms available. If you want close to stock with not too many additional features, I recommend SlimKat. If you want something with more features and customization, but still has the stock android look and feel, I would go for CyanogenMod11 or OmniRom.
Sent from my SGH-T989
I don't care that much about getting a pure stock Android experience than just about getting rid of TouchWiz. I have looked through the Roms available and from what I read and saw, I liked OmniRom and CM the most. Could you please tell me, what the differences between these are?
Stefan Baumann said:
I don't care that much about getting a pure stock Android experience than just about getting rid of TouchWiz. I have looked through the Roms available and from what I read and saw, I liked OmniRom and CM the most. Could you please tell me, what the differences between these are?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a 7 inch, not 10 inch but the features should be the same. I am currently running Omni Homemade Unofficial (it has multi window.) CM has its theming engine and omni does not. Omni has multi window, OmniSwitch and other stuff I can't remember off the top of my head. Both have heads up I believe. The features should be listed in the ROM thread. I'd tell ya now, but it's kinda hard to on my phone.
jrc2
Sent from my SGH-T989
So, just to be sure that I'm going to do everything the right way:
1. Download TWRP from here and flash it to the recorvery
2. Download CyanogenMod from here and flash it using TWRP
Did I get it all right? And I've got some more questions: Where can I get the right version of Odin? Do I have to flash a firmware?
Stefan Baumann said:
So, just to be sure that I'm going to do everything the right way:
1. Download TWRP from here and flash it to the recorvery
2. Download CyanogenMod from here and flash it using TWRP
Did I get it all right? And I've got some more questions: Where can I get the right version of Odin? Do I have to flash a firmware?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't used odin in a while, but there us a download of Odin at samfirmware.com. Just search for your tab and click any firmware for it. Don't download the firmware, but in the instructions for how to flash there is an Odin download. Download TWRP 2.6.3.3 from the link and flash it in Odin as PDA. That one and 2.7.*.* supports KK, but if you will be using adb in windows while in recovery, you will need 2.6.3.3. Before flashing CM, go into backup and chech every backup option and click start. This may take awhile. Then (assuming you already have CM and Gapps on your tab) go into wipe > advanced wipe and check system, data, cache, and dalvik cache. Now you can flash your ROM and gapps. After that flashes click wipe cache and dalvik and reboot.
jrc2
Sent from my SGH-T989
jrc2 said:
I haven't used odin in a while, but there us a download of Odin at . Just search for your tab and click any firmware for it. Don't download the firmware, but in the instructions for how to flash there is an Odin download. Download TWRP 2.6.3.3 from the link and flash it in Odin as PDA. That one and 2.7.*.* supports KK, but if you will be using adb in windows while in recovery, you will need 2.6.3.3. Before flashing CM, go into backup and chech every backup option and click start. This may take awhile. Then (assuming you already have CM and Gapps on your tab) go into wipe > advanced wipe and check system, data, cache, and dalvik cache. Now you can flash your ROM and gapps. After that flashes click wipe cache and dalvik and reboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why would I need to use ADB while in recovery mode? And I dont habe CM and the GApps installed/flashed, so what do you mean with "assuming you already have [...] installed"?
Stefan Baumann said:
Why would I need to use ADB while in recovery mode? And I dont habe CM and the GApps installed/flashed, so what do you mean with "assuming you already have [...] installed"?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not cm and gapps installed. Cm and Gapps zip file on your tab to flash. And in case something goes wrong in recovery (wiped internal SD) adb can save you there. There is nothing wrong with twrp 2.6.3.3.
Sent from my SGH-T989
jrc2 said:
Not cm and gapps installed. Cm and Gapps zip file on your tab to flash. And in case something goes wrong in recovery (wiped internal SD) adb can save you there. There is nothing wrong with twrp 2.6.3.3.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, thank you very much for your help. I'm going to have a look at a few tutorials and then try it tomorrow.
Hey,
I've now flashed the TWRP 2.7.1.1 (the 2.6.3.3 version was not available, at least I wasn't able to find it) with Odin from the link provided for my tab on samsfirmware. Then, I downloaded CM and the GApps and put them onto the internal storage. But when I wanted to boot into recovery mode, I didn't get the TWRP screen. I attached a screenshot of the screen to this post. Do you know what could've went wrong?
Stefan Baumann said:
Hey,
I've now flashed the TWRP 2.7.1.1 (the 2.6.3.3 version was not available, at least I wasn't able to find it) with Odin from the link provided for my tab on samsfirmware. Then, I downloaded CM and the GApps and put them onto the internal storage. But when I wanted to boot into recovery mode, I didn't get the TWRP screen. I attached a screenshot of the screen to this post. Do you know what could've went wrong?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Looks like you have stock recovery going. Try to reroot your system, odin in your TWRP 2.7.1 .tar file and then try again with your .zips. I always put files on external sd and flash from there just in case something is funky internally
CSP III said:
Looks like you have stock recovery going. Try to reroot your system, odin in your TWRP 2.7.1 .tar file and then try again with your .zips. I always put files on external sd and flash from there just in case something is funky internally
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What do you mean with rerooting my system?
Stefan Baumann said:
What do you mean with rerooting my system?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
in short,you are not ROOTED!!!!!!!
derrick1976 said:
in short,you are not ROOTED!!!!!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I know that but why should my tab even be rooted?
Stefan Baumann said:
Yes, I know that but why should my tab even be rooted?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need to root and install custom recovery (latest PhilZ or TWRP) in order to flash custom ROMs.
Sent from my SGH-T989
jrc2 said:
You need to root and install custom recovery (latest PhilZ or TWRP) in order to flash custom ROMs.
Sent from my SGH-T989
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do I root my tab?
Stefan Baumann said:
How do I root my tab?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you use windows, linux, or Mac?
Sent from my SGH-T989
jrc2 said:
Do you use windows, linux, or Mac?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use Windows but could also use a Linux pc if that would be neceserry.
Stefan Baumann said:
I use Windows but could also use a Linux pc if that would be neceserry.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Prerequisites: Tablet running stock JB or higher
SuperSU zip file on tablet (this will root your tablet. Download from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu )
Odin 1.87 on computer (the title will say GT-N7000 but this doesn't matter. Download from http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1068597&d=1337343150 and extract to an Odin folder)
Drivers on computer
In Windows you will need to use Odin 1.87. Make sure you run the Odin exe as admin. Use that to flash the TWRP or PhilZ tar.md5 file. @Android-Andi has a recovery thread in the dev section. Download the file from there. Use the PDA option in Odin to flash it. Make sure that the only box checked is PDA. Do not check any other boxes. When it says PASS, flashing is finished. Wait 10 seconds and unplug your tablet. Boot into recovery by holding in power and volume up (volume up on the 10 inch is the volume button farthest from power and is frequently confused for volume down since they are reversed) and flash the SuperSU zip file. You are now rooted. If this doesn't work or Odin doesn't recognize tour tablet, I can give you Linux instructions.
Sent from my SGH-T989
jrc2 said:
Prerequisites: Tablet running stock JB or higher
SuperSU zip file on tablet (this will root your tablet. Download from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu )
Odin 1.87 on computer (the title will say GT-N7000 but this doesn't matter. Download from http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1068597&d=1337343150 and extract to an Odin folder)
Drivers on computer
In Windows you will need to use Odin 1.87. Make sure you run the Odin exe as admin. Use that to flash the TWRP or PhilZ tar.md5 file. @Android-Andi has a recovery thread in the dev section. Download the file from there. Use the PDA option in Odin to flash it. Make sure that the only box checked is PDA. Do not check any other boxes. When it says PASS, flashing is finished. Wait 10 seconds and unplug your tablet. Boot into recovery by holding in power and volume up (volume up on the 10 inch is the volume button farthest from power and is frequently confused for volume down since they are reversed) and flash the SuperSU zip file. You are now rooted. If this doesn't work or Odin doesn't recognize tour tablet, I can give you Linux instructions.
Sent from my SGH-T989
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you very much for your instructions. Problem is, I only have a Samsung 4.2.2 Rom, not a Stock Rom.

Categories

Resources