STOCK GB ALL THE WAY TO JB CUSTOM ROM
If you run Gingerbread, start from A directly
If you run un-rooted Jellybean, start from B
If you run rooted Jellybean with a custom kernel, start from C.
If you run rooted Jelly Bean without a custom kernel, start from B, but skip number 1 and 6.
You might want to read this before starting, it is optional though, but will give you a better idea of what you're doing.
GUIDE
This guide shall guide you through turning your suckish GB i9070 (not i9070p) to Custom ROM JB Awesomeness.
Unless your phone shipped from Russia, it probably has Gingerbread preinstalled... so, let's first Jellybeanize it.
A) JELLYBEANIZATION:
Download Odin3 from here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...1&d=1341114315. Extract it into a folder.
Download Stock JB firmware from here. http://hotfile.com/dl/222710569/1f2...m-GT-I9070-TSR-I9070XXLQE-1365486223.zip.html . Extract it into a separate folder, you will get a .tar.md5 file.
Make sure you have Kies installed, but not running.
Turn your phone off, and boot into Download mode, this can be done by holding the Vol.Down+Home+Power buttons together at the same time, till it boots.
Press Volume up to continue. Plug in your phone (make sure it's at least 60% charged) . Wait till Odin recognizes (It should say something like COMORT... to the left).
Click on PDA and choose the firmware (.tar.md5) that you extracted in step 2. Click start.
Right now, a virus which will fry your phone's internals is being installed... Calm down, joke.
When your phone boots into JB, and Odin says "PASS". Unplug.
NOTE: There is a chance that you will get a bootloop ( i.e. Android won't boot ). No, no, no... your phone isn't broken! Simply reboot to stock recovery by powering off, then pressing Vol.Up+Home+Power buttons together and wipe data/factory reset. It'll boot nicely
Now, you are currently on a stock Samsung Jellybean firmware, which is not rooted. This basically means that you do not have access to modifying the system files in your ROM, which means that you cannot install any custom kernel, custom recovery or a custom ROM... In section B, you will learn how to gain root access, install a custom kernel with a custom recovery.
B) ROOTING, KERNEL & TWRP/CWM:
Download Shaan's root from here http://d-h.st/ook
Download Temporary cwm from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1987313
Download CoCore + TWRP (TWRP is one of the two recoveries available, we will use it in this guide because it looks less intimidating, and it's touch-enabled ) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...8&d=1363518705
Place all 3(or 2 if you're rooted) zip files in your external SD card
Power off. Boot into recovery by holding Vol.Up+Home+Power.
By navigating via volume buttons, choose install zip from external sd card, and install root.zip... shouldn't take long.
In the same way install update.zip. Now in a few seconds, you will get a different screen, this is Clockworkmod recovery, albeit a temporary one..
In this recovery, go to install zip, then install zip from external sd, and choose CoCore+TWRP. After installation, keep going back until the main cwm screen, and hit reboot.
NOW, Everytime you boot into recovery (which is the way to backing up and installing custom ROMs) you will get TWRP.
Now, you are rooted, with a custom kernel, and TWRP ( a custom recovery). You can either stay on stock Samsung firmware, or continue through section C, and get yourself a custom ROM.
C) INSTALLING A CUSTOM ROM:
Download any custom ROM (Recommendations at the end of the thread) zip and place it in the root of your external (or internal, but i prefer ext.) sd.
Boot into recovery.
Navigate by touch, press backup, and slide as instructed to make a backup.
Go back to the main screen and choose install. If the zip has been placed in ext. sd. then press on external sd and choose the appropriate zip and slide to install. If placed in internal sd, then choose internal sd from the top and go to /emmc folder, and choose zip and install.
When finished, navigate to the recovery home, and press reboot sytem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Which of the above will increase my binary counter?
A- None! Let me clarify how the binary counter is tipped. The only way the binary counter can be increased is if you flash anything that is non-official Samsung signed, via Odin.
Q- How do I unroot?
A- You can unroot simply by following the steps in section A and not continuing with the rest of the guide.
Q- I encountered a problem, what now?
A- If the problem is related to this guide and the steps followed in this guide, then post it here, I'll try to help when possible. If you encountered a general problem not related to this guide, please post a thread in the Q&A/Troubleshooting section.
ROM Recommendations
If you want a fully stable ROM, with everything working, Cyanogenmod or Cyanogenmod based ROMs currently do not fit the cirteria, as they some bugs still remain in these. So, you may try one of the stock based ROMs.
[AOSP Themed] - JellyMod - by martin_carpio17 Link here
[S4 Themed] - Light JB - by petraru1 Link here
[AOSP Themed] - Pure Vanilla - by ikaster17 Link here
[Xperia UI Themed] Galaxperia - by Achyut Link here
However, if you'd still like to go for most change, and don't mind the small bugs, then you may try Cyanogenmod or the Cyanogenmod based ROMs below.
Cyanogenmod 10 - by diego-ch and other contributing developers Link here
MIUI v4 - by fedevd Link here
Paranoid Android Port - by nlygamz Link here
Cyanilla - by ikaster17 Link here
This is basically it for this tutorial! Finally eh? But really now, all the above is very very easy once you get used to it, I mean, all the sections in the guide, A, B and C can all be done in 5 minutes, but I've simplified everything as to suite everyone's experience.
Hopefully this guide was useful for you...
If I made any mistakes with this, please correct me
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That would be very usefull
If only tons of familiar topics wasn't already created ...
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rajman said:
That would be very usefull
If only tons of familiar topics wasn't already created ...
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Excuse me for trying to contribute.
panda00 said:
Excuse me for trying to contribute.
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You have done a good job. Remember, haters gonna hate
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Plus, I provided this for newbies who have little to no idea about rooting and the works...
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Brainiac.shri said:
You have done a good job. Remember, haters gonna hate
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Yup, thanks button is to mainstream.
Hating is way more vintage
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Added and corrected some things... Thanks R_a_z_v_a_n for the corrections.
Your welcome!
there is anyway to add brazilian portuguese language?
fromanbr said:
there is anyway to add brazilian portuguese language?
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I don't think so... until a official JB firmware with the language is released.
Up.. since people are still asking how to root and etc.
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A million thanks for the guide .. I've installed Jetmod 4.0 and it's running fine. My only concern is that I created a backup of my previous ROM in the internal storage and now just 33MB space is available for installation of apps. Can you please tell me how to 1. Remove the backup, or 2. Move it to the external storage ?
Thanks !
Go to "my files" - internal (sdcard0 I suppose) select what file u want to move an move to external memory (sdcardExt).
R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Go to "my files" - internal (sdcard0 I suppose) select what file u want to move an move to external memory (sdcardExt).
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I have already tried that, but I am not able to identify the backup. I had used to TWRP to backup and then flash JellyMod. I had looked up on some threads that the backup will be in SD -> TWRP -> Backups (or something similar to this), but there is no such folder in my phone.
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ttrublu said:
I have already tried that, but I am not able to identify the backup. I had used to TWRP to backup and then flash JellyMod. I had looked up on some threads that the backup will be in SD -> TWRP -> Backups (or something similar to this), but there is no such folder in my phone.
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Look for it using Root Explorer (download the app from the play store).
ttrublu said:
I have already tried that, but I am not able to identify the backup. I had used to TWRP to backup and then flash JellyMod. I had looked up on some threads that the backup will be in SD -> TWRP -> Backups (or something similar to this), but there is no such folder in my phone.
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in your file manager browse to ext_sd. from within ext_sd you should have a folder labeled nandroid..
also, by default, the backups should be labeled/dated accordingly..
you could also get details on each file from within file manager that will give you more specific info. date created, etc..
hope this helps..
Thanks guys, but I think I didn't make myself clear. The backup is present in the 2GB memory reserved for installing apps. How do I access that storage and remove the backup? I'm an android beginner, so pls have patience with me.
ttrublu said:
Thanks guys, but I think I didn't make myself clear. The backup is present in the 2GB memory reserved for installing apps. How do I access that storage and remove the backup? I'm an android beginner, so pls have patience with me.
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in the "My Files" folder on your phone..
you will see All Files.. select it and youll see extSdCard and sdcard..
go to sdcard to navigate to your back up files after that move them to your memory card extsdcard..
voila.. free space..
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I flashed the leaked froyo firmware I897UCJI6 on my samsung captivate using odin 1-click method. I have a working 2.2 now. My phone is not rooted. I am planning to flash a custom ROM and try other custom ROMs out there in the market. I've gone through a three part video series by mobiletechvideos on how to root and flash a custom ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364). But, i still have a few questions.
1. For rooting, do i need to flash the phone back to the stock JF6?
2. In the xda link given above, i am fine until step #4. Step #5 is a little bit confusing to me. After i copy the root file to the root directory in the internal sd card on my phone, i rename it to update.zip. Also, i copy the clockworkrecovery to the root directory in the internal sd card in the phone and rename it to update.zip. Now, after i am doing with rooting and clockworkrecovery, i have to proceed further to flash the custom ROM. Now, the steps mentioned in the xda forum does not say anything about moving the custom ROM file to the root directory in the internal sd card on the phone. My question is: Do i need to copy the custom ROM zip file into the root directory of the phone? Do i need to rename the custome ROM file to update.zip as well?
Someone please help.
Yes rom goes on sd, no do not rename
If you are on ji6 you will not be able to install clockwork because of 3e recovery. Two option, flash back to stock using
http://www.fileserve.com/file/emnCn2j
One click odin, provided you are at&t and build number is 1009 and lower located under battery
2 look for modded 3e recovery in. development for captivate posted by exist
mcord11758 said:
Yes rom goes on sd, no do not rename
If you are on ji6 you will not be able to install clockwork because of 3e recovery. Two option, flash back to stock using
http://www.fileserve.com/file/emnCn2j
One click odin, provided you are at&t and build number is 1009 and lower located under battery
2 look for modded 3e recovery in. development for captivate posted by exist
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Thanks for the reply. What is 3e recovery by the way? I am able to flash back to stock (jf6) using odin 1-click by following the volume up + down method to download. My build number is not in that 1000 series. Are you referring to s/n number found under the battery? In many threads I have seen ppl saying if u r under 1009 build # then you need to use 3 key combo method. You are saying the opposite. I am confused now. Sorry sir but I think I need.more explanation. I thank you for your time
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Are you on at&t
If you can get into dl mode issuing volume and usb then you have three button combo. Later builds can not use jf6 stock 1010 and up. Your build had to be there, and I do not think it its possible it is not in the 1000s if you have a captivate
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Are you on at&t
If you can get into dl mode issuing volume and usb then you have three button combo. Later builds can not use jf6 stock 1010 and up. Your build had to be there, and I do not think it its possible it is not in the 1000s if you have a captivate
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Pls clarify if s/n # found under battery is actually the build number. Also, according to many posts in this forum, three buttom combo is
1. Vol up
+
2. Vol down
+
3. Press Power button
Since when USB slot became a button? I am sorry but I dont understand.
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Sorry for confusion
Recovery uses three burton combo
Volume up and down and power
Download mode uses volume up and down plug in usb
On your phone under battery left side under sn above sku there us your build. Mine is 1008
mcord11758 said:
Sorry for confusion
Recovery uses three burton combo
Volume up and down and power
Download mode uses volume up and down plug in usb
On your phone under battery left side under sn above sku there us your build. Mine is 1008
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Thank you. Mine is 1007. So, now back to the question. I need to flash back to stock JF6 using odin 1-click. Then,i need to root the phone and install.clockworkmod recovery using the info found in the 3 part video series by mobiletechvideos. And,proceed with the custom ROM flash. Is my understanding correct? Thanks for replying patiently to all my queries. Thanks
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No need to root when in stock.
Dl this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=464425&d=1292362952
This update zip gives you clockwork recovery.
When on stock put this on the root of your sd.
Phone off
Three button combo
When at&t comes up let go all three
Blue recovery
Select reinstall packages
Boots to same recovery
Reinstall packages
Green clockwork recovery
Rom should be saved to sd as well.
Select install zip from sd
Choose zip
Rom file
Confirm
done, let it do it's thing
enjoy
mcord11758 said:
No need to root when in stock.
Dl this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=464425&d=1292362952
This update zip gives you clockwork recovery.
When on stock put this on the root of your sd.
Phone off
Three button combo
When at&t comes up let go all three
Blue recovery
Select reinstall packages
Boots to same recovery
Reinstall packages
Green clockwork recovery
Rom should be saved to sd as well.
Select install zip from sd
Choose zip
Rom file
Confirm
done, let it do it's thing
enjoy
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WOW! I clicked on the xda link from my phone and the update.zip got downloaded into the download folder in my internal sd (i deleted it). I see the point now. I need to root only to back up all apps and system data such as contacts, sms,media etc. Otherwise, no need to root. Please conform the steps one last time if you don't mind:
1. Copy the update.zip into the root directory of my phone (how to get to the root directory, by the way! Sorry it is a dumb question). Also, copy the custom ROM zip file to the same root directory.
2. Using 3 button combo, follow the remaining steps.
Now, after I successfully flash the custom ROM, can I use the android market and install all the apps I use.
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antonyvijai said:
WOW! I clicked on the xda link from my phone and the update.zip got downloaded into the download folder in my internal sd (i deleted it). I see the point now. I need to root only to back up all apps and system data such as contacts, sms,media etc. Otherwise, no need to root. Please conform the steps one last time if you don't mind:
1. Copy the update.zip into the root directory of my phone (how to get to the root directory, by the way! Sorry it is a dumb question). Also, copy the custom ROM zip file to the same root directory.
2. Using 3 button combo, follow the remaining steps.
Now, after I successfully flash the custom ROM, can I use the android market and install all the apps I use.
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When you open my files app you are looking at the root of your sd. You will see your download folder, go to it long press either file select move phone will direct you to root if sd, select paste.
You are correct you need root to run programs like titanium backup to backup your apps, but when you flash stock they will all be gone either way. So unless you are rooted now you can not back up your apps. You can dl them again do not restore any system data just user apps. Backup contacts by exporting to ext sd, or sim
I am checking out so I won't be responding again for the night. Good luck
The simplest way there is to root/ flash a rom is to use a one click root program.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
If you use this, it roots your phone for you. After you root with the program in the link above( there are videos on how to use the program if you get confused ) Download Rom Manager from the market. open up rom manager and select flash clockwork mod recovery. After that in the program rom manager click reboot into recovery( easier than holding volume buttons) the stock recovery will pop up when the phone reboots. Click reinstall packages. It will bring you back to the stock recovery, click reinstall packages for a second time and you will have cwm (clock work mod ) recovery. In clockwork mod recovery there is an option to back up your phone. do this before you flash a rom. after you back up turn your phone on. Make sure it is in usb debugging. connect to your computer and on your phone select mount sd. drag the downloaded rom .zip file into the sd. the root of you phone is just what ever drive your phone shows up as. unplug your phone reboot into recovery and in cwm recovery there is an option to factory wipe, do this and after it is done, click the option install zip. then choose zip from sd. highlight the rom . zip file you are flashing and select it. it will take a minute or too and when it is done just reboot the phone. First boot will take a while but once it boots your all set. any questions you can pm me and good luck.
^ That's a way. .... OR you could use my program to do it all (Flash to stock, root, install custom ROM, etc.). Link is in my signature.
bay_wolf said:
^ That's a way. .... OR you could use my program to do it all (Flash to stock, root, install custom ROM, etc.). Link is in my signature.
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also very true^^ his toolbox program has everything you would need in one spot
MaximumPotential said:
The simplest way there is to root/ flash a rom is to use a one click root program.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
If you use this, it roots your phone for you. After you root with the program in the link above( there are videos on how to use the program if you get confused ) Download Rom Manager from the market. open up rom manager and select flash clockwork mod recovery. After that in the program rom manager click reboot into recovery( easier than holding volume buttons) the stock recovery will pop up when the phone reboots. Click reinstall packages. It will bring you back to the stock recovery, click reinstall packages for a second time and you will have cwm (clock work mod ) recovery. In clockwork mod recovery there is an option to back up your phone. do this before you flash a rom. after you back up turn your phone on. Make sure it is in usb debugging. connect to your computer and on your phone select mount sd. drag the downloaded rom .zip file into the sd. the root of you phone is just what ever drive your phone shows up as. unplug your phone reboot into recovery and in cwm recovery there is an option to factory wipe, do this and after it is done, click the option install zip. then choose zip from sd. highlight the rom . zip file you are flashing and select it. it will take a minute or too and when it is done just reboot the phone. First boot will take a while but once it boots your all set. any questions you can pm me and good luck.
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Thanks a lot. This helps a lot. I also saw thw video on toolbox from bay_wolf on mobiletechvideo series. That looks pretty simple for an, amateur like me. The explanation you gave me is also superb. Thank you very much
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^ That's a way. .... OR you could use my program to do it all (Flash to stock, root, install custom ROM, etc.). Link is in my signature.
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Thank you. I have your toolbox program installed in my computer running 64 bit windows 7 home.premium edition. I have a few questions. My phone is running the leaked JI6 2.2 rightnow. What should I choose first from the toolbox? If I choose, flash to stock then do I need to select thw JF6 firmware file from somewhere or the tool itself will do the job? Sameway, if I click root, then do I need to select a root / clockwork files to finish rooting or again the tool itself will do the job? I understand for flashing the custom ROM I need to choose the the ROM .zip file. I watched the video about your program on mobiletechvideos on youtube. I think I need to watch it again or if you don't mind then can you give me the steps to use your toolbox (given what firmware I have currently running). Thank you
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Why ji6? What are the benefits other than the audience chip will work?
technically i'm decent, but can't quite wrap my head around what i need to do to put a new ROM on my Triumph.
i apologize in advance, because i'm sure this info is out there, but i've been snooping a bit and can't find it.
basically, the entire process from a stock Triumph to putting on a custom ROM.....what is it?
THANK YOU.
Depending on what ROM you want to put on your phone, you may or may not need to root your phone separately.
Here's a very basic process:
1. install ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) on your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282951
1A. In ClockworkMod Recovery, make a backup of your system before proceeding to flash anything else.
2. Download a custom ROM from any of the ROM threads in this forum or androidforums.com.
3. Copy the downloaded ROM to your phone's SD card.
4. Boot into CWM and flash the ROM you downloaded.
5. If your custom ROM is not already pre-rooted (CyanogenMod7, MIUI, and a bunch of the others on this site are already pre-rooted), you will need to root it using Gingerbreak 1.2 (google for it) or use B_randon14's method to link the built-in sudo to su.
Otherwise, evanrobinson put together a very detailed thread on androidforums here:
http://androidforums.com/triumph-all-things-root/429453-everything-triumph-one-thread.html
llorn's missing a crucial step: A lot of the stock-based ROMs need to de-odex your system before they can be installed from total stock, or else you'll get a bootloop. The amended process goes something like this, at least for my ROM (I copypasted, so humor me).
Pre-installation
If you don't have custom recovery on your phone, please install it first.
If your system is not deodexed, please install this ROM first. It will completely deodex your phone and guarantee this ROM will install smoothly.
Installation
Download Black Lightning here, or the ROM of your choice..
Put it somewhere easy to find on your phone's SD card (I made a folder called "0roms" because it goes to the top of the list).
Power off your phone.
Boot your phone into Recovery Mode (While holding Volume Down and Volume Up, hold Power until you feel a vibration.)
Navigate to "Install ZIP from SD Card" (volume keys to go up/down, power key to select).
Navigate to the ROM, choose it.
The install should take around 1-2 minutes.
Press the Menu key to return to the main menu, then choose Reboot.
That's true. If you're using another FROYO based ROM, it's probably best to de-odex first.
Otherwise, if you're going to install the CM7 or MIUI roms, you don't need to.
Oh and one more EXTREMELY crucial step... MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP IN CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING ELSE.
I'll amend my post with that as well...
this is extremely helpful guys. thank you so much. is there a consolidated place with all the most popular ROMs and some screenshots or must i just look for each one individually?
I'm pretty much sure it's either here (Android Themes section) or androidforums.com. Sdx-developers.com has a Triumph section too...
I'm about to get a g2x very soon, and i heard that the stock rom sucks and that Hellfire Pheonix's is best. The instructions given on the op was not very beginner friendly, so i'm a bit confuse. This is going to be my first android and i would appreciate it if someone could link me to some sort of reference and tutorial for the installation of Hellfire Phoenix.
I've searched and google, but i had no luck. If you guys know if a detailed tutorial is out there, then just tell me and i'll put more effort into finding my answer. Thank you very much.
EDIT: To be more specific, what threw me off was "DO NOT use CWM to load the rom to your SD card. CWM has been known to cause file corruption when using it to transfer the zip file.". From all the tutorials that i've read and seen, they all use cwm. what are the alternatives?
Trung Lam said:
I'm about to get a g2x very soon, and i heard that the stock rom sucks and that Hellfire Pheonix's is best. The instructions given on the op was not very beginner friendly, so i'm a bit confuse. This is going to be my first android and i would appreciate it if someone could link me to some sort of reference and tutorial for the installation of Hellfire Phoenix.
I've searched and google, but i had no luck. If you guys know if a detailed tutorial is out there, then just tell me and i'll put more effort into finding my answer. Thank you very much.
EDIT: To be more specific, what threw me off was "DO NOT use CWM to load the rom to your SD card. CWM has been known to cause file corruption when using it to transfer the zip file.". From all the tutorials that i've read and seen, they all use cwm. what are the alternatives?
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What it means is don't boot into CWM and mount usb storage and copy files to sd card from there because it is known to corrupt the file and then could end up in a bad flash and it could harm ur phone.
When ur gonna copy the rom ur gonna flash to ur sd card, make sure ur booted into android first and mount usb storage from there.
Hope this helped
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What it means is don't boot into CWM and mount usb storage and copy files to sd card from there because it is known to corrupt the file and then could end up in a bad flash and it could harm ur phone.
When ur gonna copy the rom ur gonna flash to ur sd card, make sure ur booted into android first and mount usb storage from there.
Hope this helped
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Correct.
Now, to fully answer your question:
Ok, adding this in after I wrote this to make things clearer: before starting make sure you:
1. Have G2x scrubber in the root of your SD card
2. Have the zip for your ROM (HFP in this case) in the root of your SD card
3. Have a copy of gapps (Google Apps) in the root of your sd card, get it here
4. After flashing CWM make a back-up (nandroid) of your stock ROM via CWM
First you need to flash Clockwork Mod (CWM) on your phone go here for that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Also, note: NEVER use ROM manager to flash CWM.
Second grab G2x scrubber from the HFP thread.
Next boot into CWM by holding volume down and power at the same time as the phone starts up. I find it helpful to count to three (eg, one one thousand, two one thousand, etc) after the blue and white (as opposed to plain white) LG logo first appears, that way you will have your finger off the power button when CWM starts. And in case it needs to be explained: you navigate CWM via the volume keys and make selections with the power button.
So, having downloaded G2x scrubber to your phone, go to "install zip from SD card" then "choose zip from SDcard" and navigate to G2x scrubber, run it twice.
Once that is done, use the same install zip option and this time choose the HFP zip.
Next select the gapps zip and flash it.
You're all done. Reboot and enjoy.
Thanks for the helpful replies! I feel very confident about modding my g2x when i get it now!
EDIT: Do i need to root my phone if i'm going to install HFP?
Trung Lam said:
Thanks for the helpful replies! I feel very confident about modding my g2x when i get it now!
EDIT: Do i need to root my phone if i'm going to install HFP?
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No, just use NVFlasher to flash ClockWorkMod Recovery, then flash your rom. You'll be rooted when you finish.
I found good guides on TheUnlockr. There are links in the thread discussing Hellfire Sandwich (HFS). If you don't need wifi calling or the ability to take video I would recommend using HFS v1.2. It is an update to ICS (Android 4.0.x) but it is not completely stable yet.
Волк said:
Correct.
Now, to fully answer your question:
Ok, adding this in after I wrote this to make things clearer: before starting make sure you:
1. Have G2x scrubber in the root of your SD card
2. Have the zip for your ROM (HFP in this case) in the root of your SD card
3. Have a copy of gapps (Google Apps) in the root of your sd card, get it here
4. After flashing CWM make a back-up (nandroid) of your stock ROM via CWM
First you need to flash Clockwork Mod (CWM) on your phone go here for that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Also, note: NEVER use ROM manager to flash CWM.
Second grab G2x scrubber from the HFP thread.
Next boot into CWM by holding volume down and power at the same time as the phone starts up. I find it helpful to count to three (eg, one one thousand, two one thousand, etc) after the blue and white (as opposed to plain white) LG logo first appears, that way you will have your finger off the power button when CWM starts. And in case it needs to be explained: you navigate CWM via the volume keys and make selections with the power button.
So, having downloaded G2x scrubber to your phone, go to "install zip from SD card" then "choose zip from SDcard" and navigate to G2x scrubber, run it twice.
Once that is done, use the same install zip option and this time choose the HFP zip.
Next select the gapps zip and flash it.
You're all done. Reboot and enjoy.
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Thank you very much! Волк, Your instruction is very helpful. I run the Hellfire V2.0 two days. So far So good. And thank you very much! x0xhellx0x, You are genius!
OK, so I just want to make everything perfectly clear:
I DID NOT MAKE THIS ROM! I DID NOT DO THE WORK TO GET IT WORKING ON THE BLAZE! EVERYTHING HERE HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM EXISTING POSTS ON XDA! I JUST MADE A BACKUP!
USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Neither I nor XDA is responsible if this messes up your phone!
Features:
*Rooted
*Nova Launcher with ICS theme (instead of TW Launcher)
*No BS AT&T applications
Faults (note, these are existing inside the existing Exhilarate ICS rom flashed to the Blaze:
*Camera is upside down
*wifi/cell radios are a little weak
*no wifi calling
Prerequisites: (Links in 2nd post)
1.) Download Odin (Not necessary if you already have CWM)
2.) Download the CWM tar and Blaze 4G pit (Once again, not necessary if you already have CWM)
3.) Download my CWM backup
Instructions:
Step 1: Flash CWM (if not done already) through Odin
Step 2: Boot into CWM and mount USB Storage (go to Mounts and Storage -> Mount USB Storage)
Step 3: connect your phone to your computer with the supplied USB cable. Open up the external SD card (in windows, open up the external storage drive, in Linux mount the storage media, in Mac OSX, who cares, inferior OS). Create the following directory in the root of your SD card (it is case sensitive): clockworkmod/backup
Step 4: Unzip the Blaze-ICS-CWMbackup-debloated.zip. copy the entire unzipped directory into /clockworkmod/backup
Step 5: go to the root of the CWM menu. Choose "backup and restore" and then choose "restore". Then select "Blaze-ICS-CWMbackup-debloated"
Step 6: Wipe cache and dalvik cache. DO NOT CHOOSE WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET. It will reinstall all the bloat.
Step 7: Reboot phone
You will have to manually set up Google Accounts. Go to system settings -> accounts and sync -> add new account.
Odin (provided by k0nane)
Blaze 4G PIT (thanks to shabbypenguin)
CWM for Blaze 4G tar (thanks to shabbypenguin)
Blaze ICS Backup
Ok, a HUGE thanks to k0nane and shabbypenguin for the stuff. Original post link here
Thanks to afoster103 for confirming Exhilarate's compatibility with the Blaze 4G. Original post link
A special thanks to j3r3goss for pointing out Exhilarate's similarities and compatibilities work AS WELL as pointing out I was doing it wrong :fail!:. Without his input, I'd still be walking circles blindfolded wondering where I went wrong His original link with the download to the image and please thank his post for me that told me I had the wrong one here. That saved me about an hour of researching where I went wrong and another hour trying to find the correct link
Thanks to thomas.raines for making the 1-click flasher that got me up to this point forum link here
as well, a special thanks to the following people inside the Exhilarate ICS ROM post and the ICS 1-Click post
* dispozable
* 2vivid (also for the link to the CWM flashable superuser)
* erikmm
If I've forgotten anybody, PLEASE pm me and let me know, I'll list you.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GO TO THE LINKS I POSTED FOR THE ORIGINAL INFO AND CLICK THE THANKS BUTTON FOR EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME OUT!
17Randolph said:
Funny that we have ICS up before Samcrap....
One step closer to that flash-able zip! I couldn't get ICS installed through one-click or Odin so this was nice!
Nice to see dev picking up....
Thanks!
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You said the 1click didnt work.... were you able to restore my backup to your phone?
Zip was removed from server
I think you may need to upload the Blaze ICS Backup zip to another server. It appears to have been taken down/suspended.
Any issues getting back to GB after this via the same method?
Meaning: Can we just restore our CWM GB backup without error?
michdj00 said:
I think you may need to upload the Blaze ICS Backup zip to another server. It appears to have been taken down/suspended.
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just downloaded for me :/
htcclay said:
Any issues getting back to GB after this via the same method?
Meaning: Can we just restore our CWM GB backup without error?
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I didn't have any issues with that, I could restore my stock + root CWM GB backup, but I didn't play around to see if anything broke in it. all I know is it booted
Official:
Unique ECHOE-ROM Flashing-Guide
since v5 to v37 and up, still the best guide!
Always have a NANDROID Backup before changing anything on your device!
Please make a backup of your APP´s with e.g. Titanium-Backup to restore them after flashing!
Also it is advisable to make a backup of your contacts!
Note: You might have ROOT before getting custom recovery (CWM, TWRP, PhilZ) to work!
Flash MGA based Pre-Rooted ROM from DjeMBeY or ROOT your Phone to get it!
Users with NEW Bootloader simply flash a MI8 or higher pre-rooted ROM!
You have to build your System completely new to get a 100% working ECHOE ROM!
No "dirty flash" without wipe! Make it like I describe now or leave this Guide immediately!
You need the following for your Galaxy S4 I9505:
Device fully charged! =D--._.-----
Samsung USB connection cable to connect phone to PC
Micro SD-Card Reader for your PC (only if you have a micro-SD Card in the phone)
Samsung USB driver for PC Click here!
Latest Philz Touch Recovery Click here!
Odin (latest) ........................ Click here!
ECHOE ROM ....................... Click here!
Modem Collection .............. Click here!
Perhaps CSC Changer App Click here!
DOWNLOAD MODE:
(for Odin operations (.tar.md5 Files))
NOTE: You might have to extract downloaded .RAR file to get the inserted .tar .md5 file!
From switched OFF phone push the power button until the S4 vibrates, IMMEDIATELY push "volume DOWN" to enter download mode.
Push volume UP when you be asked!
Connect the Phone to PC with USB connection cable!
RECOVERY MODE:
(for Recovery operations (.zip Files)):
From switched OFF phone push the power button until the S4 vibrates, IMMEDIATELY push "volume UP" to enter recovery mode.
Process:
Prepare Phone:
1: ROOT YOUR PHONE like described above (if it´s not already rooted)!
2: Flash Philz Touch Recovery with Odin (as "PDA" or new Odin as "AP") or SGS4 flasher APP!
... Look at the above line "RECOVERY MODE" in this Guide how to start!
... If Philz Recovery asks you to fix ROOT (after you choose Reboot Now) choose NO !!!
Prepare SD-Card:
If you don´t have a Micro-SD Card just copy the downloaded EchoeRom ZIP to the internal SD!
3.: Switch OFF your phone and take out the micro SD-Card
4.: Put the micro SD-Card in a card reader and delete the folder ".android_secure"
.... It might work without deleting the ".android_secure" if you come from older ECHOE ROM Version (not tested by me)
5.: Copy the downloaded EchoeRom ZIP to the micro SD-Card
6.: Put the micro SD-Card back into the phone (DONT BOOT UP THE PHONE WITH INSERTED micro SD-Card, ".android_secure" is written again)!
Cleaning Phone:
7.: To completely clean your S4 and get rid of all older remaining´s you now start into Recovery Mode
... Look at the above line "RECOVERY MODE" in this Guide how to start!
8.: In the Settings of Philz Recovery choose:
8a: Advanced: Wipe Dalvic Cache
8b: Wipe Cache Partition
8c: Wipe Data/Factory Reset / Factory Reset
8d: Wipe Data/Factory Reset / "Clean before flash new ROM"
... Note: You have to flash a new ROM after doing point 8d !!!
... Stay into the Philz Recovery and read ahead!
Flashing ECHOE ROM:
9.: Because you stay into Philz Recovery hit the option "Install ZIP" then hit "choose zip from/storage/sdcard1" or internal SD and choose the EchoeRom ZIP
10.: After the flashing process finished go back to main menu and choose "Reboot System Now"
..... If Philz Recovery asks you to fix ROOT (after you choose Reboot Now) choose NO !!!
First Start:
11.: The first time the phone boot up take about 3-4 minutes
12.: After the phone has started do furthermore NOTHING for about 5 minutes (let the system set up in calm)
13.: Switch OFF the phone with the power-button
Flashing another Modem for your Echoe ROM Version (if the included modem is not working properly):
14.: Boot device into Download-Mode from switched off device (important)!
15.: Connect Phone to PC with the Samsung USB Cable!
16.: In Odin remove the "Auto Reboot" hook
17.: In Odin click on PHONE or newer Odin click on CP, load your Modem and press START
18.: Wait 3-4 minutes till there is a message: All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
19.: Hold Power-Button for 10 seconds till phone resets (you feel the vibration)
Ready for take off!!! :laugh:
Phuuu... that was a ride... everything clean and new now!
Enjoy this famous ECHOE ROM!
Hit the :good:THANX Button if you enjoy!
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Great guide and should help a lot of people out! Thanks for this!!
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I can't find an .android_secure folder anywhere on my SD card.
Just checked and the checksum is correct:
MD5 (/Users/Hate/Downloads/Echoe Illusion Rom v6_28Oct.zip) = 0fba4efafe95457a934cb50946bf552e
Same one as listed at http://d-h.st/AX5 the download link.
Prehaps the upload is corrupt?
Can anyone provide me with an alternative link? I don't want the themed version.
I'm trying downloading it with a different browser however I really cant see chrome being any problem at all?
Please someone help, I'm stuck with an expensive brick currently Well semi-brick :'(
I'd ideally like to fix it as its my only alarm clock!
Thanks
Hmmmmmm.
Just downloaded the themed version,
Wiped everything as instucted ( noticed it said Formatting external_sd/.android_secure despite me checking many time before and its not there, not even a hidden file or folder )
Getting the exact same error Can't open... bad...Can anyone help this is driving me crazy!
All the md5 hashes match
Thanks
Hey I cant seem to get my phone to stop losing signal when the screen is off. I have flashed the modem that the firmware checker says is good for my phone but its still not working any ideas.
HollowVegitoRay said:
Hey I cant seem to get my phone to stop losing signal when the screen is off. I have flashed the modem that the firmware checker says is good for my phone but its still not working any ideas.
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Did flashed the ROM like described above?
Did you use the inbuilt Faux Kernel?
Have you flashed the Modem like described in Point #18 ?
What is your Bootloader (old or new (with or without Knox)?
This works flawless! Many people have confirmed! :good:
This flashing method is beyond any doubt, it MUST work if you dont have made thinks wrong!
philipkroberts said:
I can't find an .android_secure folder anywhere on my SD card.
Just checked and the checksum is correct:
MD5 (/Users/Hate/Downloads/Echoe Illusion Rom v6_28Oct.zip) = 0fba4efafe95457a934cb50946bf552e
Same one as listed at http://d-h.st/AX5 the download link.
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Never mind, this folder is written from the System itself (after first booting up).
Whats the problem with your downloaded ROM?
Prehaps the upload is corrupt?
Can anyone provide me with an alternative link? I don't want the themed version.
I'm trying downloading it with a different browser however I really cant see chrome being any problem at all?
Please someone help, I'm stuck with an expensive brick currently Well semi-brick :'(
I'd ideally like to fix it as its my only alarm clock!
Thanks
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Flash a stock ROM with Odin first and then go ahead!
For new Bootloader you have to flash stock .tar.md5 XXUEMJ5 Firmware with ODIN.
For old Bootloader you have to fllash stock .tar.md5 XXUEMGA Firmware with ODIN.
Flash stock ROM with my Guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46399517#post46399517
So you should have a starting point to continue with the ECHOE ROM Flashing guide!
fAiLOfax said:
Did flashed the ROM like described above?
Did you use the inbuilt Faux Kernel?
Have you flashed the Modem like described in Point #18 ?
What is your Bootloader (old or new (with or without Knox)?
This works flawless! Many people have confirmed! :good:
This flashing method is beyond any doubt, it MUST work if you dont have made thinks wrong!
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I flashed like described in point 18. I don't know what bootloader I have and I'm not sure about the kernel.
HollowVegitoRay said:
I flashed like described in point 18. I don't know what bootloader I have and I'm not sure about the kernel.
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Did you ever flashed a ROM higher than MGA or MH1 you have the NEW Bootloader!
Flash a stock ROM with Odin first and then go ahead!
For new Bootloader you have to flash stock .tar.md5 XXUEMJ5 Firmware with ODIN.
For old Bootloader you have to fllash stock .tar.md5 XXUEMGA Firmware with ODIN.
Flash it like I described in my Best ROM Flashing Guide (in my Sig)!
Then continue with this ECHOE ROM Flashing Guide!
Hi, really like your threads and just discovered this one.
I have a android.secure folder on my external sd card but am wondering, why I can't just delete that one, boot into recovery, wipe and flash the new ROM. In your steps you recommend to take out the card, put it into a card reader, delete the folder, put ROM on external sd card, put card in phone and boot into recovery. Wouldn't that be the same as if I delete it on my phone with a file Explorer and booting into recovery?
Or is this folder recreated while shutting the phone down?
Also, could you explain a bit why this particular folder can make problems?
Thanks in advance!!
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adl said:
Hi, really like your threads and just discovered this one.
I have a android.secure folder on my external sd card but am wondering, why I can't just delete that one, boot into recovery, wipe and flash the new ROM. In your steps you recommend to take out the card, put it into a card reader, delete the folder, put ROM on external sd card, put card in phone and boot into recovery. Wouldn't that be the same as if I delete it on my phone with a file Explorer and booting into recovery?
Or is this folder recreated while shutting the phone down?
Also, could you explain a bit why this particular folder can make problems?
Thanks in advance!!
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I know mate!
I couldn´t delete the .android.secure folder from phone within! I think its used from System and should not be deleted while the system is runnig.
I don´t know what errors/problems this folder could make, I always removed it first.
I think friedrich420 has written that it should be deleted because of making problems when switching from stock ROM to e.g. ECHOE ROM!
SLIM - Yes, Full - No
Hi!
Huge Fan of Echoe Rom. I have a very weird issue with the echoe celstial voices goint to echoe illusion v7. Flashed celestial voices and worked like a charm. Then Illusion V6 Full came up. So downloaded and flashed it. Again worked like a charm. Then I tried the slim version and from there, something weird happened. echoe illusion v6 slim with no kitchen worked out fine, but game me random resets and freeze. So i tried goin back to full. But I cant flash the full version. But can go back to slim without a problem. tried it 20 times now but still getting stucked at boot logo. then v7 came out and still same results.
Cant post to echoerom thread directly due to restrictions. Please advice as to what should i do. Thanks in advance.
fAiLOfax said:
I know mate!
I couldn´t delete the .android.secure folder from phone within! I think its used from System and should not be deleted while the system is runnig.
I don´t know what errors/problems this folder could make, I always removed it first.
I think friedrich420 has written that it should be deleted because of making problems when switching from stock ROM to e.g. ECHOE ROM!
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Thanx mate!
Will try your way for Echoe 7, even i never encountered any trouble. :fingers-crossed:
adl said:
Thanx mate!
Will try your way for Echoe 7, even i never encountered any trouble. :fingers-crossed:
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BTW: i like to get "thanx" if I could help you!
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Sorry, me with another question regarding external sd + android_secure.folder:
I should take out the external sd, delete the folder and put the ROM on the external sd card. Now when i boot right into revovery will the folder be created again? Cause then it would make more sense to leave external sd card out and put the ROM on internal sd card and flash from there.
As I usually do a fullwipe, including formating internal sd card the ROM would be formated as well. So the ROM needs to be on the external sd card, but then again the android_secure folder might be created while booting up in recovery...i hope you understand my dilemma. :silly:
adl said:
Sorry, me with another question regarding external sd + android_secure.folder:
I should take out the external sd, delete the folder and put the ROM on the external sd card. Now when i boot right into revovery will the folder be created again? Cause then it would make more sense to leave external sd card out and put the ROM on internal sd card and flash from there.
As I usually do a fullwipe, including formating internal sd card the ROM would be formated as well. So the ROM needs to be on the external sd card, but then again the android_secure folder might be created while booting up in recovery...i hope you understand my dilemma. :silly:
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Man! The folder is created from the Android System not from recovery!
Make it like I said in the Guide and that's it!
fAiLOfax said:
Man! The folder is created from the Android System not from recovery!
Make it like I said in the Guide and that's it!
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DUUUUDE!!
Thanks so much for the hint with android_secure folder! #
I had this weird issue that after flashing Echoe ROM Slim Version 3-6 that while booting up for the first time after flashing 4 apps where installed which where totally bloat stuff (such as "mytaxi" and some other shi*t)
I have a "free" Phone, so i always wondered what is happening as this couldn´t come from any "carrier" service. I also formated my external sd card but the problem was still there when i installed Slim V6.
With your methoed this time NO bloat App was installed after the reboot!
Thank you so much, i finally figured out what was causing this! :good:
adl said:
DUUUUDE!!
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Thanks so much for the hint with android_secure folder! #
I had this weird issue that after flashing Echoe ROM Slim Version 3-6 that while booting up for the first time after flashing 4 apps where installed which where totally bloat stuff (such as "mytaxi" and some other shi*t)
I have a "free" Phone, so i always wondered what is happening as this couldn´t come from any "carrier" service. I also formated my external sd card but the problem was still there when i installed Slim V6.
With your methoed this time NO bloat App was installed after the reboot!
Thank you so much, i finally figured out what was causing this! :good:
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Nice mate!
That makes me happy! :good:
I have this modem installed now, can i update to this rom without having to update modem? Or still needed? And can i TB everything back?
And will this modem break my sounds? Since ive seen some comments of users breaking there sound ...
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