hey,
i got this rooted inspire 4g...
i have heard that u need to flash inspiremod first to install Aospx
So i have a few questions..
is it necessary to flash a custom rom for installing any ics/jb?
if yes...then whats the correct order of this process??
flash inspiremod, then flash clockworkmod, and finally Aospx
OR flash clockworkmod, then flash inspiremod and finally Aospx
:angel:
pls help me out
chaudharyanant said:
hey,
i got this rooted inspire 4g...
i have heard that u need to flash inspiremod first to install Aospx
So i have a few questions..
is it necessary to flash a custom rom for installing any ics/jb?
if yes...then whats the correct order of this process??
flash inspiremod, then flash clockworkmod, and finally Aospx
OR flash clockworkmod, then flash inspiremod and finally Aospx
:angel:
pls help me out
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There's no official ICS/JB for this device, so yes, if you want ICS/JB you need to flash a custom ROM. You don't need to flash inspiremod, but if you do, you need to flash it after you flash the ROM, not before. It basically makes a few minor changes to convert a ROM from a Desire HD ROM to an Inspire 4G ROM, like branding and sound files. If you don't have a recovery and you're already rooted, you need to install one. You can install them from apps, choose the one you want: ROM Manager for ClockworkMod, 4ext updater (apk from the 4ext website) for 4ext, GooManager for TWRP. Then once you have a recovery, full wipe (system, data, cache) from recovery, then flash the ROM, then gapps if you need it (check the OP of the ROM thread), then inspiremod if you want it.
I should also note that all this information is easily found by searching on the forums. I'm just typing it all out because I'm feeling generous this morning. But here on XDA you are generally expected to search and read and learn for yourself.
bananagranola said:
There's no official ICS/JB for this device, so yes, if you want ICS/JB you need to flash a custom ROM. You don't need to flash inspiremod, but if you do, you need to flash it after you flash the ROM, not before. It basically makes a few minor changes to convert a ROM from a Desire HD ROM to an Inspire 4G ROM, like branding and sound files. If you don't have a recovery and you're already rooted, you need to install one. You can install them from apps, choose the one you want: ROM Manager for ClockworkMod, 4ext updater (apk from the 4ext website) for 4ext, GooManager for TWRP. Then once you have a recovery, full wipe (system, data, cache) from recovery, then flash the ROM, then gapps if you need it (check the OP of the ROM thread), then inspiremod if you want it.
I should also note that all this information is easily found by searching on the forums. I'm just typing it all out because I'm feeling generous this morning. But here on XDA you are generally expected to search and read and learn for yourself.
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OMG my bootloader is in chinese...whay should i do now...
wooolllaaaaa
i got it....i now have ics
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I had no internetconnection when I did the revolutionary-S-OFF-procedure. So when the question come to update clockworkmod, I had to choose No. It was recommended to do a manual installation.
Do I have to do that before flashing a custom ROM?
Do I need to check something before flashing a custom ROM (and thereby rooting the device)
I want a clean ROM with good battery-time, had cynagoen on my wildfire, enjoyed that one, wich one do you recommend for me?
There are so many of them!
Edit: seems that I am unable to recieve or dial calls, send/recive sms etc after this? Cant even check internet...have been able to send some sms, but no connection what so ever after this was done?? Why is that?
Really no one who can tell me if I need to update CWM before flashing a custom ROM?
And no other that have had the same issues with no signals what so ever after this procedure?
pretty please?
You won't be able to backup and flash a ROM without a custom recovery like EXT4 or cwm. Install ROM manager to get cwm or use the oneclick installer for ext4 recovery.
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Akerhage said:
Really no one who can tell me if I need to update CWM before flashing a custom ROM?
And no other that have had the same issues with no signals what so ever after this procedure?
pretty please?
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Yes, you do need a RECOVERY before flashing any custom ROMs as it's the recovery that enables you to flash.
But first you need root, so follow instructions provided in the guide to root your device using GingerBreak v1.2
Installing Recovery
I'd then suggest that you follow the URL within this post which will download and install a small APK onto your device that will enable you to flash the excellent EXT4 recovery using a simple GUI.
I'd recommend this recovery over CWM and even though the post says that it's untested, that's no longer true as I've used it myself and it works fine.
Use fastboot.
fastboot flash recovery your_recovery_file.img
power+ Volume down key
So, I am going to do a lot more research prior to rooting, but I had a couple of general questions that I was wondering about, before I begin the steps leading up to rooting.
1) I presume the easiest way for me to root my Thunderbolt is the Revolutionary Root? This will take be through rooting and installing the CW recovery that I need, correct?
2) Right after I root, If I want to install roms/kernels? than I can just get Rom Manager from the android market?
3) Once I install Rom Manager, can I just flash a rom that is compatible with my Thunderbolt? Can I just flash a kernel that is compatible with the Rom?
I suppose where I get a lil lost is the flashing compatibility part. What kernels work with what roms, what roms I can flash... I have read a number of articles, so I suppose what I'm asking is...
Will the process more or less be: Revolutionary Root, Install Rom Manager from market, flash a rom (just the most popular one). Is the Kernel flashing piece important? Do I need to flash a different kernel? Is it easy to tell in Rom Manager which kernel/rom I can use?
Yes use revolutionary to root and install custom recovery (cwr). You can use ROM manager to download custom roms if you want, only roms for your device will show up. Or you can download custom roms from forums, this is the method I prefer.
Just use kernel that comes with the Rom for the time being some developers include a custom kernel and others make modifications to the HTC kernel itself. Kernels are seperated in development section having to do with sense and aosp that is the first way to seperate them. Second would be leak the kernel was based on such as imo test 3.8 was based on newest leak so it works for just about if not all newest sense roms. When in doubt fire up a question in the Rom thread itself and ask what kernels those people are using, find a Rom like BAMF or thunderstick or synergy where the developers or support staff are very active.
Also you will need to flash a new radio right after rooting if you are still using froyo, I am using newest leak but different phone work differently. Once you install the radio VIA Hboot. Reboot phone and remove zip file from root of SD card now place your Rom image on SD card and reboot to recovery and install your new Rom.
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This is good info.. thanks.
Well, I am upgraded to Gingerbread as of VZW's last update and still unrooted and stock.
So, if I were to root (using revolutionary) and install Rom Manager... could I just install something like Cyanogenmod or BAMF right through Rom Manager?
What do you mean by kernel that comes with the Rom? The kernel that is listed to use with the Rom? Or do you mean if I flash BAMF or something popular, just leave whatever kernel I have as is?
Bwangster12 said:
This is good info.. thanks.
Well, I am upgraded to Gingerbread as of VZW's last update and still unrooted and stock.
So, if I were to root (using revolutionary) and install Rom Manager... could I just install something like Cyanogenmod or BAMF right through Rom Manager?
What do you mean by kernel that comes with the Rom? The kernel that is listed to use with the Rom? Or do you mean if I flash BAMF or something popular, just leave whatever kernel I have as is?
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When you flash a rom it flashes the kernel too with whatever one the devs packed with it.
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Okay, clear enough.
So, for someone like myself, just use revolutionary root, install rom manager and play around a lil with flashing roms using rom manager for awhile. I understand that I can install roms from my SD card, but it sounds like at least initially installing roms right from rom manager would be the simplest. I can also not worry about installing a different kernel during this "honeymoon" phase. Just pick the latest version of whatever Rom I want and flash the rom?
After you root you need to install superuser so CWM can function. I have read that some people flash their CWM via hboot after s-off and then go right to recovery to flash the root gaining RUU, then enjoy your root.
Do not flash ROMs right from CWM reboot to recovery clear data/cache and under advanced davlik cache and then install Rom from install from SD and choose zip file and I always store mine in downloads since I download all my roms right to my phone and download md5 checker from market and always check the md5 if it does not match don't think its a mistake redownload and try again.
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Agreed, it is better to install the ROM through recovery instead of installing through ROM manager as sometimes it doesn't work right.
Don't forget to use thank you for all you great answers.
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1) if i flash a custom ICS kernel and not a ROM, will i have to setup my whole phone again (lose my data/settings)?
2) if there is an ICS update in the future, will flashing it back to ICS 4.0.3 for the update lose all my data/settings?
sorry for the n00b questions.
If u flash a kernel you won't loose data. All you have to do is wipe cache and dalvik cache and flash it.
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thanks esteway.
just to clarify, if i ever need to revert back to stock ICS, i won't lose data also?
No need to reflash the whole rom/ kernel to go back to stock Just need to reflash stock kernel since you are on stock rom
Stock kernel can be found here 3rd post 3.0.8. Kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399273
many thanks guys.
damnit, i lost CWR. my bootloader is unlocked but i can't get into CWR from recovery. all i see is a dead android icon with an "!" coming out of its body.
if i "fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img" will that do it? give me the ability to flash in a new kernel? i hope this doesn't wipe the bloody phone clean.
You can flash the recovery via recovery then boot directly into it and flash the kernel.
Your recovery will be overwritten every time the stock os boots up unless you remove / rename the install recovery script in it.
for sticky recovery, you might refer to this guide for help, just rename the script will do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396959
okay my friend told me that i need to install a custom recovery after i flash a new firmware. but everything i am reading about 3.32 says that i only need to flash new firmware. delete the img file off root and flash new rom. Is the custom recovery already unlocked? am i going to need to use ADB to install the new rom or 4ext? thanks for your feed back
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Rooted
I have super CID
and i am currently on 3.24 firmware
MacTheRipperr said:
okay my friend told me that i need to install a custom recovery after i flash a new firmware. but everything i am reading about 3.32 says that i only need to flash new firmware. delete the img file off root and flash new rom. Is the custom recovery already unlocked? am i going to need to use ADB to install the new rom or 4ext? thanks for your feed back
I am S off
Rooted
I have super CID
and i am currently on 3.24 firmware
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Do you have 4ext recovery already installed ???
yeah i already have 4 ext installed right now. but i don't know if i am going to have to reinstall it after i flash 3.32 am i going to have to use ADB? or am i good just flashing firmware and then flashing rom like regular?
MacTheRipperr said:
yeah i already have 4 ext installed right now. but i don't know if i am going to have to reinstall it after i flash 3.32 am i going to have to use ADB? or am i good just flashing firmware and then flashing rom like regular?
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You will not have to flash a new recovery after flashing the new firmware Mac... but I do think that when you go the flash a new custom rom from here I would wipe the phone (ie) super wipe or use the builtin one in 4ext under (wipe and format) use wipe everything but SDcard.....
Thank you for the help and patience. Much abliged.
MacTheRipperr said:
Thank you for the help and patience. Much abliged.
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no problem, just one thing, if you have super wipe only use it with sense roms not AOSP roms, and if you are using any of the new sense 4 roms like OrDroid or Insertcoin that is builtin the rom when you install too, just read everything very carefully because of the installer (ie) Aroma installler.....
Newbie here, first time want to flash custom rom.
I want to flash CyanogenMod 10.1.2 | Jellybean 4.2.2 - KANG. But i not sure the step and the file need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115520
I had download the files:
1.) "cm-10.1-20130720-Albinoman887-pyramid.zip"
2.) "gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip"
3.) "ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip"
, so this three files is needed right? The kernel file is number 3? or?
I'm using Htc sensation with S-off and rooted. current phone using stock ROM and stock Kernel.
alexyong92 said:
Newbie here, first time want to flash custom rom.
I want to flash CyanogenMod 10.1.2 | Jellybean 4.2.2 - KANG. But i not sure the step and the file need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115520
I had download the files:
1.) "cm-10.1-20130720-Albinoman887-pyramid.zip"
2.) "gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip"
3.) "ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip"
, so this three files is needed right? The kernel file is number 3? or?
I'm using Htc sensation with S-off and rooted. current phone using stock ROM and stock Kernel.
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Hi,
Make a nandroid and backup your phone first.
Wipe clean in recovery(Data,cacheand dalvik)
Flash the ROM and Gapps first, and boot up.
Let the ROM settle for a while,then flash the new kernel.
malybru said:
Hi,
Make a nandroid and backup your phone first.
Wipe clean in recovery(Data,cacheand dalvik)
Flash the ROM and Gapps first, and boot up.
Let the ROM settle for a while,then flash the new kernel.
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So this is the kernel i need right? ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip
alexyong92 said:
So this is the kernel i need right? ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip
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You don't "need" a new kernel. After a nandroid, do a full wipe except sdcard and flash rom and gapps, since you're coming from ics.
However, if you're dissatisfied with the kernel provided with the rom, then go ahead and flash that too.
JAM THAT THANKS BUTTON.
Happy to help.
alexyong92 said:
So this is the kernel i need right? ChronicKernel-TW-jfvzw-RC2.zip
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Hi,
IIRC the Chronic kernel is included in the ROM.
Check after you have installed the ROM.
It is listed in settings/about phone.