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Modding a downloaded ROM

Im new to the whole ROM thing for Android and has just flashed a few different ROM's to my Rooted Incredible S.
So my question is, if this is OK:
1) Download a custom ROM
2) Extract it to my PC
3) Remove e.g. "HtcTwitter.apk" or "HtcFacebook.apk" from \system\app\
4) Zip it back together and put it on my SD Card
5) Flash the ROM
Will that work?

jkolner said:
Im new to the whole ROM thing for Android and has just flashed a few different ROM's to my Rooted Incredible S.
So my question is, if this is OK:
1) Download a custom ROM
2) Extract it to my PC
3) Remove e.g. "HtcTwitter.apk" or "HtcFacebook.apk" from \system\app\
4) Zip it back together and put it on my SD Card
5) Flash the ROM
Will that work?
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I think you will have to resign the zip for you to be able to flash it... hopefully someone else can tell you how... kind of hard to research that on my phone
Sent from my G2X

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If you use ClockworkMOD Recovery (I don't know if AMON-RA can) you can turn off sig check.
SO this would work.

DanWilson said:
If you use ClockworkMOD Recovery (I don't know if AMON-RA can) you can turn off sig check.
SO this would work.
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Thanks, il'l try that ;-)

I suppose that some ROMs are signed in the same manner as an .APK, but so far I haven't had any issues with opening a ROM zip file in 7-Zip and deleting what I don't want in there and dragging and dropping in what I do (apps, ringtones, etc.)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538020
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537937
search function can be useful sometimes

Installing REMICS ROM

Hi guys,
I'm a complete newbie in this world. I just want to install ICS or an ICS-like Rom on my SGS scl i9003.
I've learned with some tutorials how to flash a rom using Odin, but they always say I'd only have three files in the downloaded rom, a PDA one, a PHONE one and a CSC one.
However, I downloaded this rom and the .zip is full of folders and files. So I absolutely don't know what to do with that.
Please somebody help me
Thanks!

Minimas said:
Hi guys,
I'm a complete newbie in this world. I just want to install ICS or an ICS-like Rom on my SGS scl i9003.
I've learned with some tutorials how to flash a rom using Odin, but they always say I'd only have three files in the downloaded rom, a PDA one, a PHONE one and a CSC one.
However, I downloaded this rom and the .zip is full of folders and files. So I absolutely don't know what to do with that.
Please somebody help me
Thanks!
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Here are the steps in brief :-
1)Download CF root for your stock rom (Check it by dialing *#1234)
For Gingerbread its here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201062
2)Flash it using Odin
3)Copy the RemICS zip file to your sdcard and rename it as update.zip
4)Using clockword recovery application go to recovery mode
5)Wipe cache,dalvic cache n fix permissions
6)Now install /sdcard/update.zip
7) Reboot in recovery again wipe cache,dalvic cache again
You're done

Minimas said:
Hi guys,
I'm a complete newbie in this world. I just want to install ICS or an ICS-like Rom on my SGS scl i9003.
I've learned with some tutorials how to flash a rom using Odin, but they always say I'd only have three files in the downloaded rom, a PDA one, a PHONE one and a CSC one.
However, I downloaded this rom and the .zip is full of folders and files. So I absolutely don't know what to do with that.
Please somebody help me
Thanks!
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Did u extract the zip..don't extract n follow above steps..put the zip in as card directly
Swyped from my RemICS powered sl

I am actually on Froyo (2.2.1), is it mandatory that I update to Gingerbread before rooting my phone ?
Because every CF Root for i9003 is said to work on Gingerbread-based Roms, like this one or the one you linked me.
And when you say "copy it to your sdcard", is it the external sdcard I have or the internal one ? And where exactly do I have to copy the file in it ?

Minimas said:
I am actually on Froyo (2.2.1), is it mandatory that I update to Gingerbread before rooting my phone ?
Because every CF Root for i9003 is said to work on Gingerbread-based Roms, like this one or the one you linked me.
And when you say "copy itj to your sdcard", is it the external sdcard I have or the internal one ? And where exactly do I have to copy the file in it ?
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Yep put the zip in external sd put it outside n not in any folder so it's easy to find in recovery mode.n yes u have to upgrade to gb
Swyped from my RemICS powered sl

Thanks for the help.
I successfully rooted my phone (I think so :silly, I copied my .zip file to my external sdcard and renamed it update.zip, but now I'm looking for a clockword recovery application on the market and I can't find one. I tried ROM Manager, but whenever I open it, my phone reboot..

Minimas said:
Thanks for the help.
I successfully rooted my phone (I think so :silly, I copied my .zip file to my external sdcard and renamed it update.zip, but now I'm looking for a clockword recovery application on the market and I can't find one. I tried ROM Manager, but whenever I open it, my phone reboot..
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If you rooted your phone you already have cwm installed. Just shutdown your phone and boot into recovery by pressing volume-up + home + power button.

Guys, it works perfectly. I can't thank you enough. :victory:

problem with flashing
hi all,
please help me out.
am tried to flash with remics to my i9003.
so i downloaded remics zip and followed the instructions,
but it failed and showing error "assert failed :getprop....... " and installation aborted.
please help me to resolve this..

Hi all,
I trying to install this RemICS version, but i can't.
we use Cwm 5.0.2.8 (Credit Amit Bagaria http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056 ) but, app said the Remics-JB v3-GalaxySL-JZO54K-Alpha3.zip is bad files and cannot be opened.
I trying in PC the files is good can be open ...
Anyone can resolving this problem ?
If i'm use the DXKP9-CFROOT-10112011.tar to flash in Odin ... the device is loop restart .. and never get the home screen.
Thanks.

hariharasuthan said:
hi all,
please help me out.
am tried to flash with remics to my i9003.
so i downloaded remics zip and followed the instructions,
but it failed and showing error "assert failed :getprop....... " and installation aborted.
please help me to resolve this..
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try flashing first xxkpe gingerbread rom and then flash the proper cfroot. after that, you can go to recovery mode and then flash the remics zip.
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ManzTiara said:
Hi all,
I trying to install this RemICS version, but i can't.
we use Cwm 5.0.2.8 (Credit Amit Bagaria http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056 ) but, app said the Remics-JB v3-GalaxySL-JZO54K-Alpha3.zip is bad files and cannot be opened.
I trying in PC the files is good can be open ...
Anyone can resolving this problem ?
If i'm use the DXKP9-CFROOT-10112011.tar to flash in Odin ... the device is loop restart .. and never get the home screen.
Thanks.
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I suggest that you redownload the remics zip file. your download might be corrupted that during the flashing, it cannot be opened.
i have also tried flashing the dxkp9 cfroot and it's always going into bootloop. it comes with the tun.ko file and i don't know how to use it.
so as an alternative, try flashing the xxkpe rom and then flash the proper cfroot. and after that you can flash the remics zip.

ManzTiara said:
Hi all,
I trying to install this RemICS version, but i can't.
we use Cwm 5.0.2.8 (Credit Amit Bagaria http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056 ) but, app said the Remics-JB v3-GalaxySL-JZO54K-Alpha3.zip is bad files and cannot be opened.
I trying in PC the files is good can be open ...
Anyone can resolving this problem ?
If i'm use the DXKP9-CFROOT-10112011.tar to flash in Odin ... the device is loop restart .. and never get the home screen.
Thanks.
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Try to flash XXKPE+Pit it will solve your problem and then download DDLF2 firmware flash it,and then your root phone with cf-root,go to rocevery flash your custom rom
Sent from my GT-I9300 in my house

Sir after renaming zip file when I go into recovery mod and start installing zip from sd it says e/:sdcard not mounted
Pls help

Go to mount and storage
And tap on Mount sd card
Check if all are mounted
Sorry for my English

Where to place MobileOdinLite.apk and MobileOdinFlashKernel.zip for Samsung P6

i've rooted my P6210 Samsung Tab and am trying to install the CWM. i saw there was a "free" version of Odin and d/l the .apk. They also mentioned that i needed to d/l the KernelFlash as well, which i have.
Does anyone know where i need to place these files on my Tab so that i can run Odin and install CWM?
Thank you for any help you might be able to provide and have a great evening!
Edit: This post was originally posted in the wrong forum, but i've been set straight. Hopefully this is the right place.

Just install both apks (mobile odin + flash kernel). Unzip the flash kernel.zip first
Sent from my GT-P6210

Thanks, miksumortti, for replying!
The question is "install" in which directory?
Have a great morning!

Just tap the both apk in file explorer, it will open pop-up to install.
Sent from my GT-P6210

miksumortti,, thanks for the info. i may need it since i broke down and bought the "Pro" version, but it doesn't "see" any of my. zip or. img files! So i don't know what's going on with this thing.
Have a wonderful afternoon and thanks again for hh helping.

It should open a file browser when you click the partition you want to flash and show only files that are right for the selected partition. For example if you want to flash whole stock firmware you should tap the "open file" and then browse the .tar or .tar.md5 file and it sets up the right partitions for flashing, corresponding on what the chosen file contains.
Make sure to select right partition if you want to flash for example only kernel or data etc., because you won't see "wrong" files for the selected partition, like you can't flash kernel if you have selected data partition.
Sent from my GT-P6210

frazelle09 said:
miksumortti,, thanks for the info. i may need it since i broke down and bought the "Pro" version, but it doesn't "see" any of my. zip or. img files! So i don't know what's going on with this thing.
Have a wonderful afternoon and thanks again for hh helping.
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Rename the CWM IMG file to recovery.img. Tap the "Open file..." option to find and select the recovery.img file. Mobile odin should associate the IMG file with the proper partition automatically. So, after you've selected the IMG file, yould would see it under the listing for Recovery. Then tap "Flash firmware."

Hey, guys, thanks a lot! That last one - rename to recovery.img - did it. Yea, one happy camper! Now we have CWM.
i see that you are using the CM 10 Unofficial. Is it working alright? If so, do i need to erase/format cache/davlik before flashing? i've forgotten. i've got the most recent on my G2 and very happy with it. Just got a G2 for our daughter and will be trying to root and flash it as well but it needs to be charged first.
Again, thanks a million - i had a hunch that renaming was what was required.
Have a wonderful evening!
Never mind / just found this: " Flash from ClockworkMod Recovery. Make sure to wipe data/factory reset. Back up apps using Titanium Backup or GoBackup, and do a nandroid before flashing!" That should do it. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30813335&postcount=216)

frazelle09 said:
Hey, guys, thanks a lot! That last one - rename to recovery.img - did it. Yea, one happy camper! Now we have CWM.
i see that you are using the CM 10 Unofficial. Is it working alright? If so, do i need to erase/format cache/davlik before flashing? i've forgotten. i've got the most recent on my G2 and very happy with it. Just got a G2 for our daughter and will be trying to root and flash it as well but it needs to be charged first.
Again, thanks a million - i had a hunch that renaming was what was required.
Have a wonderful evening!
Never mind / just found this: " Flash from ClockworkMod Recovery. Make sure to wipe data/factory reset. Back up apps using Titanium Backup or GoBackup, and do a nandroid before flashing!" That should do it. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30813335&postcount=216)
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CM10 is working alright, but there still are issues to be worked out. In my experience, CM9 is a bit more stable and usuable, but I don't think it's being further developed.

Help needed asap to reinstall orignal stock rom on my htc one sv

HI Im a noob. I was able to root my phone successfully and everything I was downloading rooted apps so I download pimp my beats and Dolby mobile well some how it messed up all my audio I couldn't hear a thing so I tried factory reset and then tired uninstalling them and that didn't work so then I went online and downloaded the original boot and recovery.img I tired flashing the but then when I do it comes to the clockworksmod like if it needs a rom or something then when I try installing a ROM it ends up aborting. it ends up getting stuck on the start up with red lettered warning I need someone to help me please get it back to the original state like when first get it out of the box. I want to install the original kernel the original rom and get my sound back on. Or at least so I can fix it to get my warranty valid again so I can get a new one. I need help asap if additional info is needed let me know. do you have any idea why I cant hear phone calls coming in or outgoing, my music or youtube all sounds i can't hear. I am on K2_PLC_CL I am LTE on CricketWireless Thanks

Hi. You just need to restore your cwm backup, that's it.

I know but it won't work
Matlevo12 said:
Hi. You just need to restore your cwm backup, that's it.
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I know that. I moved the backup on the computer and when I put it on my sd so I could restore it. It didn't work it says no file found do you know where I can download the Original Stock Rom and when i try starting it up it go's to a black screen with a green arrow pointing towards the found then it goes to the phone with a red triangle with a red exclamation point. What is that?

If your backup is not recognised you have put it in the wrong folder i think. So tell us, where the files are on your sd card.

old.splatterhand said:
If your backup is not recognised you have put it in the wrong folder i think. So tell us, where the files are on your sd card.
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+1 on that, if you have one it'll be recognized as long as it is in the right folder, and made with the same recovery.

what do i do
Matlevo12 said:
+1 on that, if you have one it'll be recognized as long as it is in the right folder, and made with the same recovery.
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So i put the backup in the CWM folder but it tells me no file found so what do I do? Can I go to some website to download the original stock Rom and kernel I need to fix my phone asap so can you please tell me exactly what I need to do. Plus what are those symbols i describe in my last reply. Thanks so much for assisting me I appreciate it.

The files must be in folder: clockworkmod/backup/2013-04-01.18.46.58
The last folder is the date it was created.
The symbols mean, your flash has failed.

What if that doesn't work
old.splatterhand said:
The files must be in folder: clockworkmod/backup/2013-04-01.18.46.58
The last folder is the date it was created.
The symbols mean, your flash has failed.
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So as long as I put it in that file on my SD and open it up in CWM then it should work right?
I already did that once and it didn't work so what do I do then?
what are my other options I really need help thanks for everything you've done so far.

If your backup don't work, i know there is a Stock cricket jb back here in One SV Forum. Others flashed this successfully.
Otherwise i'm running out of ideas.

old.splatterhand said:
If your backup don't work, i know there is a Stock cricket jb back here in One SV Forum. Others flashed this successfully.
Otherwise i'm running out of ideas.
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Okay well can you do me a favor and locate it for me please I'll probably do something wrong like not knowing where to find it. And
Will it work with my phone? And then when you find it can you give me the exact commands I need in order to flash that Stock properly so I know that I didn't mess up I know im asking for a lot but can you please do that. I'd appreciate it thanks.

Noob17_Me said:
Okay well can you do me a favor and locate it for me please I'll probably do something wrong like not knowing where to find it. And
Will it work with my phone? And then when you find it can you give me the exact commands I need in order to flash that Stock properly so I know that I didn't mess up I know im asking for a lot but can you please do that. I'd appreciate it thanks.
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There are no commands, this is a cwm backup:
Clean Cricket Htc One SV Nandroid (2.04.1050.3)

Thanks
old.splatterhand said:
There are no commands, this is a cwm backup:
Clean Cricket Htc One SV Nandroid (2.04.1050.3)
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Okay so what do I do. Do i just move the Nanadroid file and where on my Sd. I leave it in zip form right ?
Then using fastboot I go ahead and open up CWM? Will it work on any version of CWD? Thanks so much for getting that file for me and what do I do after its flashed? Like as from being to end what are the steps sorry for all the questions but thanks for everything.

Unzip it. Go into Clean JB Crkt 2.04.1050.3 folder and copy the clockworkmod to your external sd.
Then boot into cwm and choose restore and choose the backup.

old.splatterhand said:
Unzip it. Go into Clean JB Crkt 2.04.1050.3 folder and copy the clockworkmod to your external sd.
Then boot into cwm and choose restore and choose the backup.
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Thanks I'll try that and will let you know what happens.

error
Noob17_Me said:
Thanks I'll try that and will let you know what happens.
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Hey man I download that file but its not in zip its in Rar. so I just move the file on to my external sd out in the open not in a folder and I opened up my CWM from the install zip from sd card and that didn't work then I went to restore and it could find the file both times so how do I install it? Do I have to put it in a certain folder or something? It keeps saying no file found. Thanks

Don't copy the zip directly.
What you could do is make a backup, see where it is on your sd, replace it with the one from the zip and then restore that one.

So Noob17_Me, flash this rom from here.

old.splatterhand said:
So Noob17_Me, flash this rom from here.
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Thanks for that. But I have a question is it exactly like the original one because I want it to be with the original stock so that i can re-lock my Bootloader and stuff? Is there some way to get that Rar. file to install on my phone? Sorry if im getting you angry or upset. Thanks for all your help

Yea but...
Matlevo12 said:
Don't copy the zip directly.
What you could do is make a backup, see where it is on your sd, replace it with the one from the zip and then restore that one.
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Yea but what im trying to say is that the file I downloaded isn't in zip form. So how am I supposed to install it on CWM?

Sorry but what is so difficult to understand? The rar is not for flashing, its a cwm backup and if you unrar it you have a folder Clean JB Crkt 2.04.1050.3, inside you find a folder clockworkmod.
This clockworkmod folder you have to copy to SD, like it is and and boot into recovery and choose "restore".
And my zip is made from this backup, so it are the same files!

How do I install this carbon rom on my P6200?

Hi All,
I've downloaded the carbon rom form xda developer's site but it does not see to install with odin.
Can you please tell me if there is other flashing software that I need to have to use this rom?
I'm attaching a screen shot of what the rom file looks like when extracted.

IonKilla said:
Hi All,
I've downloaded the carbon rom form xda developer's site but it does not see to install with odin.
Can you please tell me if there is other flashing software that I need to have to use this rom?
I'm attaching a screen shot of what the rom file looks like when extracted.
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Yeah you don't want to extract the zip file, but copy the .zip to an sd card and install it from custom recovery.
If you don't have custom recovery you would go here https://goo.im/devs/daniel_hk/recovery/TWRP/p6200/ and download and flash in Odin (its the 2.8.0.0 that ends in .tar, you put that in the PDA box)

skurys said:
Yeah you don't want to extract the zip file, but copy the .zip to an sd card and install it from custom recovery.
If you don't have custom recovery you would go here
Hi and thank you very much for the reply.
I've installed Custom recovery to my Tab through Odin.
Can you please tell me how to use Custom Recovery?
Can't find it on the phone...
Kind regards
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You need recovery. In the development version has twrp2.8.0.0, you can use odin written

It's very easy.put the zip in sdcard.go to recovery mode.chose install zip from sdcard.chose install from external sd.some how u need to wipe data factorry reset..but on my device.no wipe and i don't see any problem.