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[CMW] Rom may flash stock recovery on boot. Fix?

Im using CMW Recovery 6.0.1.0, when I install a rom and reboot I get this message, "Rom may flash stock recovery on boot. Fix?" I said yes... Does saying yes or no make a difference?
OCD madness.

I was assuming that I don't want the stock kernel with my cm10 so I said no.
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Can someone give me an in dept answer?

ForeverSupra said:
Can someone give me an in dept answer?
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I would like to know also. I still have the stock rom, just rooted and was going to get ready for a new rom when I saw this.

dTardis said:
I would like to know also. I still have the stock rom, just rooted and was going to get ready for a new rom when I saw this.
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This is an outdated thread from before the bootloader was unlocked. Basically, disregard what they are implying because the way flashing roms used to work is "different" than how it is now. Our bootloader was unlocked on August 15th, since that date, when you flash a rom the kernel is flashed as well. It's my understanding that this was not the case when our bootloader was locked prior to August 15th, only a rom was flashed not a kernel. The kernel remained the same throughout all the roms, it was the touchwiz stock kernel. As I said already, this is no longer the case.
Ignore this thread and read DroidStyle's guide in the Development Section if you have any questions regarding the flashing roms process. Also, backup your IMEI.
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^what he said!
and to the op, Forever LS1

loveubuntu said:
I was assuming that I don't want the stock kernel with my cm10 so I said no.
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the recovery is not the kernel
say yes

The question has no relevance when running a custom rom. It's there for reverting back to stock on a stock rom/returning original recovery.
Saying yes or no has zero impact unless your on stock rom.
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RLS 16 to [Rom][d2vzw][Official][Kitkat - 4.4.2] - Gummy - Nightly's

I'm currently running Hyperdrive RLS 16 and want to know if it is possible to go to [Rom][d2vzw][Official][Kitkat - 4.4.2] - Gummy - Nightly's?
Do I just need to follow the instructions or is there more files I need to change within the phone? Basically, I want to know if it will be a simple transition.
Thank You!

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You should be just fine. Just install like any other ROMs. Don't forget to wipe Data. Make sure you update your recovery to the latest version first BEFORE FLASHING since gummy is Kitkat. This is very important.
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Cool thanks a ton!

GlitchMob said:
Cool thanks a ton!
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There are so many people saying different things. Im on 2.4.4.0 is that okay?

GlitchMob said:
There are so many people saying different things. Im on 2.4.4.0 is that okay?
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2.4..3.1 is the latest for Verizon S3, where did you get TWRP 2.4.4.0 from? That said, KitKat works on TWRP 2.4.3.1 definitely, I'm using it now for SlimKat.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
2.4..3.1 is the latest for Verizon S3, where did you get TWRP 2.4.4.0 from? That said, KitKat works on TWRP 2.4.3.1 definitely, I'm using it now for SlimKat.
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lol no idea. I dont remember its been a while. When I load twrp that is what I see at the top.

GlitchMob said:
lol no idea. I dont remember its been a while. When I load twrp that is what I see at the top.
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I'm mistaken...badly. You need to be on TWRP 2.6.3.1 in order to flash any KitKat rom. That's what I'm on. KitKat roms will not flash on anything before TWRP 2.6.3.1.
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Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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Sandman-007 said:
Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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Ya I found the latest twrp and installed Gummy. What I want to know is if I want to update to a different nightly do I have to wipe everything and start over?

Sandman-007 said:
Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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What about CWM can i use that and if so which ver.?

razorr69 said:
What about CWM can i use that and if so which ver.?
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Yes, the latest is up on the Rom Manager website.
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Funny I had the same question..
I was going to pose the same question.. Ironically I'm on Hyperdrive RLS 16 also and am either going to the last carbon nightly or maybe something 4.4 ?
My question was do I need to flash the MF1 firmware, but I guess not ?
I loved carbon when I used it before ( last was v 1.7 stable ) but had to flash to stock/TW base to flash my phone to PagePlus and TW is waaaay to clunky for me I can't stand it anymore !!
Edit: Would the new PhilZ work for a KitKat rom ? the new official one ?

cjmcsw87 said:
I was going to pose the same question.. Ironically I'm on Hyperdrive RLS 16 also and am either going to the last carbon nightly or maybe something 4.4 ?
My question was do I need to flash the MF1 firmware, but I guess not ?
I loved carbon when I used it before ( last was v 1.7 stable ) but had to flash to stock/TW base to flash my phone to PagePlus and TW is waaaay to clunky for me I can't stand it anymore !!
Edit: Would the new PhilZ work for a KitKat rom ? the new official one ?
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You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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Ok cool thanks snoop, as always you da man ! I'm still on MB1 so I kind of thought so. I Guess I'll give it a whirl after a few and post my results (from philZ)

GlitchMob said:
Ya I found the latest twrp and installed Gummy. What I want to know is if I want to update to a different nightly do I have to wipe everything and start over?
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Clean flashing is recommended if you don't want to have any issues.
But you're free to dirty flash over an existing nightly if you don't want to clean flash. However, any issues you get are your own issues and should not be reported in the Gummy thread.

david_hume said:
Clean flashing is recommended if you don't want to have any issues.
But you're free to dirty flash over an existing nightly if you don't want to clean flash. However, any issues you get are your own issues and should not be reported in the Gummy thread.
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That kind of sucks. I'll probably just stick with the most current nightly till they come out with an official one.
Thanks for the response.

SlimSnoopOS said:
You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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Sorry for the newb ? but where do i look to see what firmware i'm running i havent flashed since synergy which im still running?
Thanks

razorr69 said:
Sorry for the newb ? but where do i look to see what firmware i'm running i havent flashed since synergy which im still running?
Thanks
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Don't apologize, we all start somewhere. Look in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Don't apologize, we all start somewhere. Look in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
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Thats what i thought but wasn't %100 sure because mine is VRLHE. Should i flash it anyway to M1 modem only will i get better speeds and is the radio better. Eventually im going to flash 4.3 or 4.4 just waiting for a daily driver.

May be a dumb question?

If I took the 4.3 update and Im on a custom unlock according to bootup, am I able to do anything as far as custom recovery's and or rom's? Im a flashing addict and I fear that taking this 4.3 update has screwed the potential I used to have lol. I know there are forums on the update and some news but I'm trying to get it narrowed down could someone be of assistance?

hendojake said:
If I took the 4.3 update and Im on a custom unlock according to bootup, am I able to do anything as far as custom recovery's and or rom's? Im a flashing addict and I fear that taking this 4.3 update has screwed the potential I used to have lol. I know there are forums on the update and some news but I'm trying to get it narrowed down could someone be of assistance?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
Everything you need is here.
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BadUsername said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
Everything you need is here.
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Okay I understand that info but not where I am in terms of what I can do.

hendojake said:
Okay I understand that info but not where I am in terms of what I can do.
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The only recovery you can use is safestrap and the only roms you can use are TouchWiz 4.3 roms.
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Yup your screwed. Everyone says you can use tw roms but u cant. Ohh you can root and put safestrap on it. And create rom slots but when u flash one it just goes to a black screen. So yes. Your flashoholic days are over my friend. Trust me. Im stock now. 4.3 JB. Yup. Randomly shuts down, freezes, battery last about an hour. Throw your phone as hard as u can at a verizon rep
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The word out we are getting ota KitKat. Hopefully Verizon don't screw us out of it.
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bradg24 said:
The word out we are getting ota KitKat. Hopefully Verizon don't screw us out of it.
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Where did you hear this? I highly doubt we're going to get the update, even if the international version is going to get it It'll be months afterwards before Verizon even thinks about pushing an update to us. They really have no incentive to push a kit-kat build to us.
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Brand New Warranty replacement S3 4.3 - Am I screwed?

So my last s3 stopped working and I got a new one sent via my extended warranty. Previously I had an unlocked bootloader and root running gummy 4.4 which was awesome! My new phone came stock with 4.3 touchwiz which I am reading might be bad news. So here are my questions:
1) Is there really no way to unlock the bootloader on 4.3?
2) What are my alternatives to installing custom roms?
3) Is safestrap a stable/safe option even though its in beta?
4) Can safestrap be reversed if a method for unlocking the bootloader is revealed?
5) Where can I find a rooting tutorial for 4.3? Can I lose root easily/ corrupt my phone if a Samsung update is applied?
6) Should I wait for a downgrade option? Slash is it supposedly possible (twitter update)?

jl2222 said:
So my last s3 stopped working and I got a new one sent via my extended warranty. Previously I had an unlocked bootloader and root running gummy 4.4 which was awesome! My new phone came stock with 4.3 touchwiz which I am reading might be bad news. So here are my questions:
1) Is there really no way to unlock the bootloader on 4.3?
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Nope.
2) What are my alternatives to installing custom roms?
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As of this minute, one option: Saferoot then Safestrap.
3) Is safestrap a stable/safe option even though its in beta?
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Yup. Read the replies in Safestrap if you need reassurance.
4) Can safestrap be reversed if a method for unlocking the bootloader is revealed?
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Yup, you could even Odin flash VRUCML1 4.3 tar and be back to "normal" again. However, don't count on the 4.3 bootloader being unlocked. There's no guarantee anyone is even utilizing their time to find an exploit and its entirely possible no one is.
5) Where can I find a rooting tutorial for 4.3? Can I lose root easily/ corrupt my phone if a Samsung update is applied?
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Read me. Use Saferoot, then SafeStrap. Yes, much worse could happen in a future update as well.
6) Should I wait for a downgrade option? Slash is it supposedly possible (twitter update)?
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That's your call. It's possible, but whether it comes to fruition is entirely different.

Will xposed module work using safestrap safe ROM? Gotta get my greenify experimental features back! And keep chat!
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jl2222 said:
Will xposed module work using safestrap safe ROM? Gotta get my greenify experimental features back! And keep chat!
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They should
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SlimSnoopOS said:
They should
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Im in the same situation as OP.. Xposed works. I'm on alliance 23.
I was wondering can we flash custom kernels then flash the dependencies or are we stuck with the safestrap kernel?
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omair2005 said:
Im in the same situation as OP.. Xposed works. I'm on alliance 23.
I was wondering can we flash custom kernels then flash the dependencies or are we stuck with the safestrap kernel?
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I think flashing a custom kernel isn't suggested with SafeStrap. I don't know the specifics, maybe @BadUsername or someone else can expand on that? I thought I read that you are still running the stock kernel even if you flash a custom kernel when using SafeStrap. Someone was discussing this before but it was not explicitly proven they were in fact running the custom kernel.

omair2005 said:
Im in the same situation as OP.. Xposed works. I'm on alliance 23.
I was wondering can we flash custom kernels then flash the dependencies or are we stuck with the safestrap kernel?
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Good deal! Glad xposed works. How you liking alliance by the way? I'm torn between that and clean rom. I'm actually not the most familiar with TW roms currently. Before this replacement phone I was all ASOP.
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jl2222 said:
Good deal! Glad xposed works. How you liking alliance by the way? I'm torn between that and clean rom. I'm actually not the most familiar with TW roms currently. Before this replacement phone I was all ASOP.
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I've come to the conclusion I want to use my partitions to the full capacity so I'm sticking with stock rom + xposed for any modifications I need..
Yeah same here, I was AOSP for awhile soon as I discovered Quantum Kernels..

omair2005 said:
I've come to the conclusion I want to use my partitions to the full capacity so I'm sticking with stock rom + xposed for any modifications I need..
Yeah same here, I was AOSP for awhile soon as I discovered Quantum Kernels..
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Quantum Kernels huh. Not familiar with those kernels. Ill have to check them out. I would use the stock rom as well Im just worried about a random automatic update that would kill root and make my replacement phone even more useless than it already is without an unlocked bootloader. Do you know if there a way to disable the Samsung update center on the stock rom using root?

jl2222 said:
Quantum Kernels huh. Not familiar with those kernels. Ill have to check them out. I would use the stock rom as well Im just worried about a random automatic update that would kill root and make my replacement phone even more useless than it already is without an unlocked bootloader. Do you know if there a way to disable the Samsung update center on the stock rom using root?
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Use TiBu and freeze SDM, FWupgrade

Updates while on custom kernel?

Ok, so I'm no stranger to modding and XDA but every phone I've always had I always flashed custom Roms immediately so I'm not sure how it works on stocks. I'm rooted with unlocked bootloader on the stock ROM with Franco's kernel. Can I install system updates or is it best to do that on stock kernel and does being rooted with unlocked boot loader affect it? Thanks for any help.
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The OTA should contain the stock kernel, so you would just need to flash the custom one afterwards. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't see why it should be different from what I said...

bradipovsky said:
The OTA should contain the stock kernel, so you would just need to flash the custom one afterwards. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't see why it should be different from what I said...
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I'm on a custom kernel now, wasn't sure if I can do an ota on a custom kernel or not.
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C-4Nati said:
I'm on a custom kernel now, wasn't sure if I can do an ota on a custom kernel or not.
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Sorry, I wasn't clear: most likely the OTA itself contains the stock kernel, therefore it installs it instead of whatever you already have. After the OTA you should just have to (re-)flash your custom one back and be good to go.

C-4Nati said:
I'm on a custom kernel now, wasn't sure if I can do an ota on a custom kernel or not.
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worse case scenario you can flash an update zip but like previously mentioned the kernel is not what generally causes the issue but the recovery. I do not think you will have an issue but hey there are some nice custom roms out there with options give one a shot. Just nandroid you current setup
Remember custom roms are running 4.4.4

playya said:
worse case scenario you can flash an update zip but like previously mentioned the kernel is not what generally causes the issue but the recovery. I do not think you will have an issue but hey there are some nice custom roms out there with options give one a shot. Just nandroid you current setup
Remember custom roms are running 4.4.4
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Yeah I know, I always use custom Roms cause I generally have phones that have some OEM ui plastered on so since this is already close to stock I'm going to ride it out and see how CM does updating for a bit. Especially since they promised L within 3 months after it's release.
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C-4Nati said:
Yeah I know, I always use custom Roms cause I generally have phones that have some OEM ui plastered on so since this is already close to stock I'm going to ride it out and see how CM does updating for a bit. Especially since they promised L within 3 months after it's release.
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I hear ya but they working on a Android L rom in development now just so you know... I ran the version for my N4 and it is a lovely OS :good: