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Recovery after firmware upgrade?

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

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.....

From unrooted Gingerbread Arc to Ultimate HD rom

Hello,
I'm new to rooting/modding/roms, and I wanna install the awesome Ultimate HD rom on my locked, unrooted Xperia Arc LT15i:
Gingerbread
Android Version: 2.3.4
Build: 4.0.2
I don't know where to start.
The page of the Ultimate HD rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207) says:
- For Unlocked Bootloaders: Flash the Recomnend Kernels; Adv. Stock Kernel
- For Locked Bootloaders: Root your phone using this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
I don't think I gotta start with this page ^
I wanna unlock the bootloader, that's step 1 I think (via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087)
But what's the best way to root and make my Arc ready to install the Ultimate HD rom?
I saw some pages like this about rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650 & http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
But I don't know which one is good and which Kernel I gotta use to go from:
Xperia Arc unrooted 2.3.4, 4.0.2
to
rooted, unlocked with the Adv. Stock kernel Ultimate HD rom.
Do I have to install the official ICS update first on my Arc?

first off all you got to unlock the boot loader
follow instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794800
generally when you unlock the boot loader and install a custom rom, it comes with root so rooting is not required.
when your done reply back to me

Thanks for the info. I was going to unlock the bootloader via the link, but I was wondering:
If I unlock the bootloader, will it delete all my SD data/format SD? I really don't want to lose my SD data

Rpg22 said:
Thanks for the info. I was going to unlock the bootloader via the link, but I was wondering:
If I unlock the bootloader, will it delete all my SD data/format SD? I really don't want to lose my SD data
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sorry but when you unlock the bootloader, the sd card must be wiped not matter how you do it.
You can take out the sd card when you unlock the bootloader, that might work.
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cs098 said:
sorry but when you unlock the bootloader, the sd card must be wiped not matter how you do it.
You can take out the sd card when you unlock the bootloader, that might work.
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I just unlocked my Arc bootloader without the sd card and it worked!
Now I'm wondering what the next step is before I can install the Ultimate rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207)
Is it possible to go straight from unlocked Gingerbread to an ICS based rom? Can I now just put the rom zip on my sd and install via CWM?
Or do I need to do something with a Kernel or something first?

Rpg22 said:
I just unlocked my Arc bootloader without the sd card and it worked!
Now I'm wondering what the next step is before I can install the Ultimate rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207)
Is it possible to go straight from unlocked Gingerbread to an ICS based rom? Can I now just put the rom zip on my sd and install via CWM?
Or do I need to do something with a Kernel or something first?
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nope you need a ics based kernel, usually the rom includes the kernel, but not always, I don't have an arc so I can't recommend what kernel you should use. Anyway, it seems that there is kernel included. You will need this flash tool if you don't have it already
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1359317663000
here are the instructions
click the lightning icon,
plug in you device into fastboot mode
click fastboot mode and okay
click select kernel to flash
choose you img file
and reboot
some points to remember.
flashing will wipe your all your app data but won't touch any pictures or movie files; always make a nandriod backup
remember to wipe data/ factory reset before flashing
wiping cache and davik cache won't hurt either
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cs098 said:
nope you need a ics based kernel, usually the rom includes the kernel, but not always, I don't have an arc so I can't recommend what kernel you should use. Anyway, it seems that there is kernel included.
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The Ultimate HD topic ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207) said:
Flash the kernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32375524&postcount=4
But there is no downloadlink or how can I flash that kernel?
Could you link me a good ICS kernel to use?

Rpg22 said:
The Ultimate HD topic ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207) said:
Flash the kernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32375524&postcount=4
But there is no downloadlink or how can I flash that kernel?
Could you link me a good ICS kernel to use?
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try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838916

cs098 said:
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838916
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Looks good, I might try it. Can I also use Arcknight instead of this one or is it different? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597771)
I heard Arcknight 4.1 works very good with Ultimate HD rom but I'm not sure if I can flash Arcknight direct from Gingerbread

Rpg22 said:
Looks good, I might try it. Can I also use Arcknight instead of this one or is it different? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597771)
I heard Arcknight 4.1 works very good with Ultimate HD rom but I'm not sure if I can flash Arcknight direct from Gingerbread
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yes you can flash any kernel even if your rom is not compatible with it, you just won't be able to boot up if you have a ics kernel and a gingerbread rom, however you will just need to flash the ics rom to get it working.
oh and remember that many kernels require you to flash modules in order to get things like wifi

cs098 said:
yes you can flash any kernel even if your rom is not compatible with it, you just won't be able to boot up if you have a ics kernel and a gingerbread rom, however you will just need to flash the ics rom to get it working.
oh and remember that many kernels require you to flash modules in order to get things like wifi
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So If I flash an ICS kernel first, from my unlocked GB, I can't boot the phone? But how can I install the rom then?
and what are the steps for flashing the wifi modules?

Rpg22 said:
So If I flash an ICS kernel first, from my unlocked GB, I can't boot the phone? But how can I install the rom then?
and what are the steps for flashing the wifi modules?
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you can boot the phone normally but you will be able to boot to recovery, press volume down and the power button.
for wifi modlues, just flash it like a rom, but remember to flash it after flashing the rom.

cs098 said:
you can boot the phone normally but you will be able to boot to recovery, press volume down and the power button.
for wifi modlues, just flash it like a rom, but remember to flash it after flashing the rom.
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Oh okay. Does the (Arcknight) kernel already incluid CWM? Or do I have to install CWM before flashing? Because when I flash the kernel, it's a factory reset so CWM will be deleted, right?
Also, can I take out the sd card before flashing the kernel to make 100% sure my data wont be lost?

Rpg22 said:
Oh okay. Does the (Arcknight) kernel already incluid CWM? Or do I have to install CWM before flashing? Because when I flash the kernel, it's a factory reset so CWM will be deleted, right?
Also, can I take out the sd card before flashing the kernel to make 100% sure my data wont be lost?
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nope the cwm (or twrp) is part of the kernel so doing a factory reset will not delete it.
In fact do you the wiping with cwm.
And yes the kernel already has the cwm.

cs098 said:
nope the cwm (or twrp) is part of the kernel so doing a factory reset will not delete it.
In fact do you the wiping with cwm.
And yes the kernel already has the cwm.
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Nice. I'm ready to install everything. By the way, do you know if the Ultimate rom or other roms have different languages to choose? I can't find info about it, and I want Dutch language on a rom

Rpg22 said:
Nice. I'm ready to install everything. By the way, do you know if the Ultimate rom or other roms have different languages to choose? I can't find info about it, and I want Dutch language on a rom
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if its based on asop it should have the language
happy flashing

[Q] need help on flashing inspiremod, clockworkmod and Aospx ROM

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

[Q] How can I install CM10 when CleanRom is installed?

I bought an S3 today that was already rooted with CleanRom 5.5.1 installed. I am wanting to install CM10. What are the steps I need in order to do so?

Harikiri13 said:
I bought an S3 today that was already rooted with CleanRom 5.5.1 installed. I am wanting to install CM10. What are the steps I need in order to do so?
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Download latest cm10,gapps, go to recovery, wipe data/system/cache/dalvic, flash Rom then gapps. Make sure you have the latest recovery whether it's twrp or cwm.
Also if your going to flash a kernel, make sure it's aosp and and 3.4 if you're going to flash the latest cm10. I usually set up my phone and then go back to recovery and flash a kernel.
Also,I would backup your imei. There's a few threads around about why to do so and how to back it up. Sorry, can't post any links at the moment
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Don't forget to backup your current ROM if it isn't already and
Go over to rootzwiki there is a stickied thread there about making a special backup for your nv items (imei meid n stuff)

SGS4G Android 2.2 rec 3e. Do I have to flash kernel and modem before flashing custom?

Phone is rooted, CWM installed latest, recovery e3 does not check signatures.
Can I just create nandroid backup, wipe phone and install this one rom for example?

AjvarXX said:
Phone is rooted, CWM installed latest, recovery e3 does not check signatures.
Can I just create nandroid backup, wipe phone and install this one rom for example?
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Yep.. You take a backup, wipe cache,data and dalvik cache. You are ready to flash your custom rom.. But while changing kernels you gotta flash your stock rom+stock kernel then root then flash new kernel then the custom rom.

haridevil99 said:
Yep.. You take a backup, wipe cache,data and dalvik cache. You are ready to flash your custom rom.. But while changing kernels you gotta flash your stock rom+stock kernel then root then flash new kernel then the custom rom.
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Appreciate. So I now will backup and wipe everything and then update it with kies mini. And then will ask more about custom stuff, am I doing right?
The problem about SGS4G is that it is WAY TOO MUCH information about it as well as kernels, mods, articles and you are lost because some of them conflicts with other.
P.S. I spent a week for going into Android stuff and Galaxy S.

AjvarXX said:
Appreciate. So I now will backup and wipe everything and then update it with kies mini. And then will ask more about custom stuff, am I doing right?
The problem about SGS4G is that it is WAY TOO MUCH information about it as well as kernels, mods, articles and you are lost because some of them conflicts with other.
P.S. I spent a week for going into Android stuff and Galaxy S.
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Well.. If you were talking bout updating your stock rom using kies... I dont see any use of that if you are going to flash a custom rom. Its just mere waste of time.

haridevil99 said:
Well.. If you were talking bout updating your stock rom using kies... I dont see any use of that if you are going to flash a custom rom. Its just mere waste of time.
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it's because 2.2 version is so hard for modding that I didn't risk to update from it.
Now I have modded kernel on stock 2.3.6. And thinking about what ROM to use.
Here is a link I found recently and it is so very helpful! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716

AjvarXX said:
it's because 2.2 version is so hard for modding that I didn't risk to update from it.
Now I have modded kernel on stock 2.3.6. And thinking about what ROM to use.
Here is a link I found recently and it is so very helpful! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
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The guide seems good enough but a bit more complicated that it should be. Anyway here are two tips or info for you. First, whatever you do, have Odin and Stock Firmware ready to flash coz when everything else fails, Odin to the rescue and also flash stock firmware (Rom+kernel) whenever you change kernel as changing kernels without doing so removes root access and you cant apply root update on a custom kernel unless it has pre root access. Second, you dont need any kind of manager to flash firmwares and updates. CWM is a replacement to all. But its all your choice.