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I'm have the original ION phone with Ion Rom...
But from what i search from wiki to forum's here, mostly I see is reflashing the whole rom to get root access..
is it possible to get the root access on the rom I have now rather than reflashing it?
This is what I have right now in my phone:
HBoot-1.33.3004 (SAPP30000)
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.22.19.261
Yes this is possible.
1. Download a rooted recovery image (recovery.img) with nandroid support.
2. Switch your ion to fastboot mode.
3. Execute "Fastboot boot recovery.img" (this will not flash the recovery to your Ion, it will just load it).
4. perform a nandroid backup.
5. unpack the boot.img you find in the nandroid directory on your sdcard.
6. change the ro.secure property and repack the boot.img.
7. flash the rooted boot.img image to your ion.
So the instruction mention is the same as the one posted on wiki?
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
Many thanks!
Mike
Amon_RA said:
Yes this is possible.
1. Download a rooted recovery image (recovery.img) with nandroid support.
2. Switch your ion to fastboot mode.
3. Execute "Fastboot boot recovery.img" (this will not flash the recovery to your Ion, it will just load it).
4. perform a nandroid backup.
5. unpack the boot.img you find in the nandroid directory on your sdcard.
6. change the ro.secure property and repack the boot.img.
7. flash the rooted boot.img image to your ion.
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No, it's not the same, with the instructions on the wiki your are overwriting your ROM with a different one... so you basically undo the ion rom.
Im very new to this, do you mind bring me throught the how process?
I have just went ahead to try that process..(as i thought its just bascially rooting the magic with the recovery rom and ended up on a boot loop)
Amon_RA said:
No, it's not the same, with the instructions on the wiki your are overwriting your ROM with a different one... so you basically undo the ion rom.
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5. unpack the boot.img you find in the nandroid directory on your sdcard.
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How do you do that?
ultraMX said:
How do you do that?
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http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images
Thank you Amon_RA!
Hello,
Just got a google ion. Originally followed the instructions in the link above about rooting an htc magic... which allowed me to put haykuro's rootme on. Everything works fine now, I have root (I was able to add new fonts as su). However I do not have a superuser app--- and I am a bit confused about who I receive updates from now. I have read that jf1.5 does not work on this phone.
I did not need to unpack any .img files.
I have a recovery where I can flash new update.zip files, do nandroid backups, etc.
Can anyone fill me in on where I can get a superuser app, who should I receive updated update.zip fles from, etc?
The ion rom that is floating around installs but wifi doesn't work, so I'm back at rootme.zip.
Amon_RA said:
No, it's not the same, with the instructions on the wiki your are overwriting your ROM with a different one... so you basically undo the ion rom.
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no you don't
I followed the wiki and had ROOT and Hard SPL but the rom was unchanged
When you had root, were you able to install the superuser app or a rom with it?
yochaigal said:
When you had root, were you able to install the superuser app or a rom with it?
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haven't tried yet
root works fine when plugged into a PC
I have the original Ion as well. The way I rooted my phone was by followed an excellent written tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w_Iyv7wctA (in the upper right hand corner click more details. Then after step step 17 or so continue from the guide on http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
Great for noobs like me, wouldn'nt have known the commands to put into prompt up to that point and from other guides was not clear if I was supposed to input from phone terminal or prompt on PC but the combination of these two guides helped me get my phone rooted and now I have been trying out the french ROMS 1.8/1.9 and Nok2's V4 full, which is great.
Amon_RA said:
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images
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Could anyone complete this process succesfully? Can post step by step instructions? the webpage has a lot of information and can be a little confusing...
image - ination
Amon_RA said:
1. Download a rooted recovery image (recovery.img) with nandroid support.
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Where could I get an image as mentioned here?
Second question: Once rooted, will my phone auto-update the system anymore?
thanks for all the thoughtful answers,
m0j0
mojotexas said:
Where could I get an image as mentioned here?
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Look at the threads in this same forum...
hankit said:
Im very new to this, do you mind bring me throught the how process?
I have just went ahead to try that process..(as i thought its just bascially rooting the magic with the recovery rom and ended up on a boot loop)
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I had the same problem and had to restore from nandroid backup... did you solve this issue?
mojotexas said:
Where could I get an image as mentioned here?
Second question: Once rooted, will my phone auto-update the system anymore?
thanks for all the thoughtful answers,
m0j0
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Mojo, if the root process is done by unpacking and repacking the boot.img you won't alter the original rom so all the features will be untouched.
I've complete the root process on my original ION, if you need any help... post in this threath...
The manual total-geek method on N1?
Yes, I am aware of superboot. downloaded it. Looked at it, and noticed it was an image.
I am one of the weird ones that would rather do this process with the least disruption of the stock bits as possible, or at least know exactly what this image modifies. And while I could be totally blind, I didn't see this listed in my Googling.
I tried the procedure for the ION in this thread and it appears that the Nexus One does something different (maybe an extra checksum check??). Note: I also do have an ION and this procedure worked - so it appears that the procedure is known.
Any further information either about how to modify the appropriate images manually or a description of what the superboot image actually plays with?
Thanks!
I too have a ION and if 2.1 doesn't hit soon I want to root. I am confused. Can someone just post the instructions in order with out having to got a billion links to get the next step.
Hi guys, I have a huge problem.
I install Ginger Snap v2.2 and this MOD. I first install the MOD and after that I wipe everything and flash the Rom. And after first boot I want to update the internal apps and the image has been crashed and I heard the start up sound. I removed the battery and I start again to update the apps, same problem. I try to install facebook and he give me an error about package.
What can I do ??
Thanks guys
Dude... first rom, then mod
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thatnextdoorboy said:
Dude... first rom, then mod
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
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Did you read the Mod installation guide ? I did what the guy said, but anyway thx for the reply, I solved the problem by wiping everything (including SD-EXT) and installed rom without Mod. I think that Mod is not compatible with this ROM
I'm using this combination now. Make sure that you flash the rom first. Then, before you boot, install the mod. Boot phone and then reboot to recovery. Flash the other script.It should work, then. Read DavisNT's instructions carefully and follow exactly. Watch the output of the flashing and make sure it says success. If it doesn't, it won't work.
Good luck.
mrcorey said:
I'm using this combination now. Make sure that you flash the rom first. Then, before you boot, install the mod. Boot phone and then reboot to recovery. Flash the other script.It should work, then. Read DavisNT's instructions carefully and follow exactly. Watch the output of the flashing and make sure it says success. If it doesn't, it won't work.
Good luck.
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Now I'm using this rom, can I flash the mod ?? And what is the other script and DavisNT ?? I'm a beginner and not very skilled. Thx for help/
axelbunicu said:
Now I'm using this rom, can I flash the mod ?? And what is the other script and DavisNT ?? I'm a beginner and not very skilled. Thx for help/
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DavisNT is the guy who made that mod. Read the first post very carefully again -- he gives very detailed instructions on how to install this mod. Anyway, now that you have the ROM installed, do the following instructions (to quote from his thread):
1. Flash sd-ext_patch-signed-vXX.zip via Recovery.
2. Flash to_sd-ext_patch-signed-vXX.zip via Recovery.
Do it in exactly the order listed above, and nothing else. DavisNT's mod works perfectly fine with Ginger Snap -- I've used it before.
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DavisNT is the guy who made that mod. Read the first post very carefully again -- he gives very detailed instructions on how to install this mod. Anyway, now that you have the ROM installed, do the following instructions (to quote from his thread):
1. Flash sd-ext_patch-signed-vXX.zip via Recovery.
2. Flash to_sd-ext_patch-signed-vXX.zip via Recovery.
Do it in exactly the order listed above, and nothing else. DavisNT's mod works perfectly fine with Ginger Snap -- I've used it before.
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Is that all ?? Ok, thx dude, I will flash now and i will come with a reply
Oh, and I guess I forgot to mention (though I suppose it should be obvious) that you need to have 2nd partition on your SD card that's formatted to EXT3/EXT4.
onepinksheep said:
Oh, and I guess I forgot to mention (though I suppose it should be obvious) that you need to have 2nd partition on your SD card that's formatted to EXT3/EXT4.
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I flash the mod and it's working great. I have 2nd partition on sd card, but is EXT2
axelbunicu said:
I flash the mod and it's working great. I have 2nd partition on sd card, but is EXT2
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Ext2 is fine. Most people use ext3/4 since those are the newer filesystems (and have better protection against data corruption), but ext2 works just as well.
Need tool to access my phone via PC
I have accidentally installed a theme that is probably of higher resolution than my phone screen. Now in locked mode the unlocking option/pattern/graphics is not visible as it is 'spilling out of screen'. Android debugging is on in my device (thankfully). Please suggest me a tool/method using which i can control the phone using PC(or atleast unlock the phone). I (obviously) cannot install anything on my phone, i found some such apps that need installation on phone.
Last option is to flash my phone in recovery with a ROM, but i dont want to do that if other ways possible. my phone is on MIUI ROM developed on 26/9/12
Hey guys. I have a Sony Xperia L C2105
Build Number: 15.3.A.1.17
I am really confused about how to start. Whether should I root the phone first or unlock the boot loader or install any cwm or whatever it is.
I need to know the whole process in detailed instruction that what steps should I do to upgrade my phone to KitKat. I know that it will void my warranty but its okay with me. :silly: Thank you. I will appreciate if someone help me with detailed step by step.
Mustafa Jafri said:
Hey guys. I have a Sony Xperia L C2105
Build Number: 15.3.A.1.17
I am really confused about how to start. Whether should I root the phone first or unlock the boot loader or install any cwm or whatever it is.
I need to know the whole process in detailed instruction that what steps should I do to upgrade my phone to KitKat. I know that it will void my warranty but its okay with me. :silly: Thank you. I will appreciate if someone help me with detailed step by step.
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1. root device use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/rootkit-xperia-l-15-3-1-17-1-click-root-t2591290
2. back up TA partition
3. unlock bootloader
4. flash CWM or TWRP
5. back up ur current ROM and ur done
mizukage said:
1. root device use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/rootkit-xperia-l-15-3-1-17-1-click-root-t2591290
2. back up TA partition
3. unlock bootloader
4. flash CWM or TWRP
5. back up ur current ROM and ur done
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Can you link me to a tutorial on how to flash CWM ? I am done till the bootloader
Mustafa Jafri said:
Can you link me to a tutorial on how to flash CWM ? I am done till the bootloader
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here u go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/orig-development/cwm-recovery-installer-t2589320
The above thread is for locked bootloaders only and you really can't install kitkat on a locked bootloader.
After unlocking your bootloader, you should download any kitkat rom and flash the kernel inside it.
Here are the steps :
1. Open the zip file you download. (The zip that contains the rom).
2. Copy the boot.img to the root folder of your adb installed directory. Like if your adb is at C:\adb then it should look like C:\adb\boot.img.
3.Power off your phone, press and hold the volume up key and connect the usb. A blue led should glow on your phone.
4.Right click on the empty space in the adb folder while holding down shift key. Then select 'Open command prompt here'.
5. You must have adb drivers installed properly. Now in the command prompt window, type fastboot flash boot boot.img.
6.If everything done as told, you will have a new kernel with recovery.
7.Now power on the phone and press volume down repeatedly when led glows.
You will enter recovery. Now you can flash zips.
abhi007.john said:
The above thread is for locked bootloaders only and you really can't install kitkat on a locked bootloader.
After unlocking your bootloader, you should download any kitkat rom and flash the kernel inside it.
Here are the steps :
1. Open the zip file you download. (The zip that contains the rom).
2. Copy the boot.img to the root folder of your adb installed directory. Like if your adb is at C:\adb then it should look like C:\adb\boot.img.
3.Power off your phone, press and hold the volume up key and connect the usb. A blue led should glow on your phone.
4.Right click on the empty space in the adb folder while holding down shift key. Then select 'Open command prompt here'.
5. You must have adb drivers installed properly. Now in the command prompt window, type fastboot flash boot boot.img.
6.If everything done as told, you will have a new kernel with recovery.
7.Now power on the phone and press volume down repeatedly when led glows.
You will enter recovery. Now you can flash zips.
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dude re-read his title, his only asking for the process on how to root, install CWM or TWRP, he never mentioned to customize his phone or install/flash custom ROM, for he is a noob.
mizukage said:
dude re-read his title, his only asking for the process on how to root, install CWM or TWRP, he never mentioned to customize his phone or install/flash custom ROM, for he is a noob.
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My friend I read the post too and not just the title. Nowhere it is mentioned that he ONLY wants to root or install CWM. He wants to try kitkat and did ask for step by step procedure. Please read the full post again if you want. I agree he's a noob thus asking how to start.
abhi007.john said:
My friend I read the post too and not just the title. Nowhere it is mentioned that he ONLY wants to root or install CWM. He wants to try kitkat and did ask for step by step procedure. Please read the full post again if you want. I agree he's a noob thus asking how to start.
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Yeah I want to try KitKat on my phone. But confused at this point. Right now I have unlocked bootloader so now should I install CWM recovery or just directly flash Kitkat ROM ? and I want to backup my Original firmware 4.2.2 also.
Mustafa Jafri said:
Yeah I want to try KitKat on my phone. But confused at this point. Right now I have unlocked bootloader so now should I install CWM recovery or just directly flash Kitkat ROM ? and I want to backup my Original firmware 4.2.2 also.
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You can find all kernel/recoveries and roms here, yet not updated..maybe..but it will help you..
Yes..I agreed with backup stock rom before proceed to kitkat..:good:
faizalotai said:
You can find all kernel/recoveries and roms here, yet not updated..maybe..but it will help you..
Yes..I agreed with backup stock rom before proceed to kitkat..:good:
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Post increasers^
You didn't helped me in any way. Read what I asked and then see your answer :/
Mustafa Jafri said:
Post increasers^
You didn't helped me in any way. Read what I asked and then see your answer :/
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LOL,see my post..
faizalotai said:
LOL,see my post..
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Bro I asked what should I do after unlocking bootloader. Whether should I install cwm recovery first or should I directly upgrade to kitkat.
Mustafa Jafri said:
Bro I asked what should I do after unlocking bootloader. Whether should I install cwm recovery first or should I directly upgrade to kitkat.
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In order to backup your stock JB 4.2.2,you'll need a recovery 1st and its come with JB's kernel..after that then you can go with kitkat by flashing boot.img inside kitkat roms via fastboot with flashtool..
You can see the method in mostly kitkat rom 1st page..
mizukage said:
1. root device use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/rootkit-xperia-l-15-3-1-17-1-click-root-t2591290
2. back up TA partition
3. unlock bootloader
4. flash CWM or TWRP
5. back up ur current ROM and ur done
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"flash CWM or TWRP"
Hi, What's the difference? What's changing?
Tx
Mustafa Jafri said:
Bro I asked what should I do after unlocking bootloader. Whether should I install cwm recovery first or should I directly upgrade to kitkat.
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How could you upgrade to kikat without flashing???
In order to flash you need recovery. I don't think the stock recovery allows flashing zips.
First root your device BEFORE unlocking your bootloader.
Then backup your TA Partition using DevShaft's tool.
After that unlock your bootloader. and flash any JB kernel. I would recommend Phantom v7. Then reboot your phone and enter recovery.
Backup your current rom
I hope you got the answer. In order to flash a rom (Kitkat in your case) you need recovery. And that is why you need to flash a custom kernel. Remember there's a difference b/w kernel and rom.
abhi007.john said:
How could you upgrade to kikat without flashing???
In order to flash you need recovery. I don't think the stock recovery allows flashing zips.
First root your device BEFORE unlocking your bootloader.
Then backup your TA Partition using DevShaft's tool.
After that unlock your bootloader. and flash any JB kernel. I would recommend Phantom v7. Then reboot your phone and enter recovery.
Backup your current rom
I hope you got the answer. In order to flash a rom (Kitkat in your case) you need recovery. And that is why you need to flash a custom kernel. Remember there's a difference b/w kernel and rom.
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Oh now I got it. These guys were confusing me. You made it clear. Thanks
Okay guys, I have unlocked bootloader and I have flashed Civic Kernel (Phantom Kernel and Thunder was not working for me I don't know why). So how should I backup my stock rom and how to flash custom rom I know how to go into cwm recovery.
There must be an option to backup.. Unfortunately I haven't used civic kernel so can't tell which recovery is it. Look for some option which says backup, or nandroid backup etc.
And if possible post screenshot.(or photo)
Okay I have backup the old one and now I am at Resurrections ROM. And it works perfect.
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So, this is my first time flashing an Android device. I've been reading and searching for two days and I think I have most things in order. Let me check this is what I need to do and in the correct order to flash Cyanogenomod Marshmallow.
Unlock bootloader. (Haven't found a guide for this yet)
Flash latest TWRP (I'm guessing this will be done with Odin?)
Then I can proceed to copy my images and wipe/install them as per the guide.
This place is extremely confusing. There are guides left and right for everything under the sun and figuring out which I'm supposed to be using is a minefield. I just wanted to check I'm on the right path here as my head is getting a little cabbaged with it all.
Thanks!
PerryDigital said:
So, this is my first time flashing an Android device. I've been reading and searching for two days and I think I have most things in order. Let me check this is what I need to do and in the correct order to flash Cyanogenomod Marshmallow.
Unlock bootloader. (Haven't found a guide for this yet)
Flash latest TWRP (I'm guessing this will be done with Odin?)
Then I can proceed to copy my images and wipe/install them as per the guide.
This place is extremely confusing. There are guides left and right for everything under the sun and figuring out which I'm supposed to be using is a minefield. I just wanted to check I'm on the right path here as my head is getting a little cabbaged with it all.
Thanks!
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Device Model?
Ah, sorry. I'm using a GT-P1300.
Thanks
PerryDigital said:
Ah, sorry. I'm using a GT-P1300.
Thanks
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You mean gt-p3100?
You won't need to unlock the bootloader, just update the bootloader or the firmware to Jellybean
choose any one of the above method.
2. Download respective recovery from android andi webpage espresso3g means files meant for GT-P3100 device model.
3. take Nandroid Backup from the custom recovery.
4. follow the Respective Rom Instructions mentioned
billysam said:
You mean gt-p3100?
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Yes! Sorry. Typo!
billysam said:
You mean gt-p3100?
You won't need to unlock the bootloader, just update the bootloader or the firmware to Jellybean
choose any one of the above method.
2. Download respective recovery from android andi webpage espresso3g means files meant for GT-P3100 device model.
3. take Nandroid Backup from the custom recovery.
4. follow the Respective Rom Instructions mentioned
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You're a star pal. I'm already on Jellybean so I assume I can skip that part? And that recovery is exactly the file I downloaded earlier, so it's good to know I was on the right track! I'm struggling for how I actually install the recovery though?
Your assistance has been very appreciated mate.
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You're a star pal. I'm already on Jellybean so I assume I can skip that part? And that recovery is exactly the file I downloaded earlier, so it's good to know I was on the right track! I'm struggling for how I actually install the recovery though?
Your assistance has been very appreciated mate.
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Detailed step by step instructions here that should be the same way, just put the newer recovery .md5 file :good:
this is one of my very detailed guide that has all my knowledge compiled about our device that you may find useful. it's a bit lengthy but should be a good read.
Absolutely throwing me here. Installing the latest TWRP doesn't seen to alter anything at all. Everything goes through fine. The only thing I can wonder is in the guide you linked it says "Make sure Re-Partition & F. Reset Time are unchecked" but the images with the guide always have F.Reset ticket. Should it be ticked?
I am right in thinking TWRP should show a new custom menu when I boot to recovery aren't I?
Your guide is an excellent reference point btw. This is great for me starting out, thank you.
Hello, I'm a noob at this so please be kind. I followed the below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tra...inners-guide-unlock-custom-rom-tf300-t3061648
I successfully:
Unlocked my TF300T's Bootloader
Installed custom recovery using fastboot
Rooted my tablet
Debloated the Tablet (Titanium Backup)
Backup up my current (OEM) SYSTEM ROM to microSD
So now I'm onto attempting a custom ROM. I'm a bit bored with 4.2.1 and would like to go to the same version of ROM my Note 7 has which is 6.0.1 Marshmallow or even try the new 7.0 Nougat.
I'm a little confused as to what ROM will or will not work. I see a few ROMS worth trying, but there install instructions reference a different Bootloader multiple flashes such as SuperSU or gapps.
Whats the best fool proof method to flash a new ROM with what I have and are there any simple one file ROM/ZIP/ Blob etc.. file that would do what I want?
Thank you.
broderp said:
Hello, I'm a noob at this so please be kind. I followed the below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tra...inners-guide-unlock-custom-rom-tf300-t3061648
I successfully:
Unlocked my TF300T's Bootloader
Installed custom recovery using fastboot
Rooted my tablet
Debloated the Tablet (Titanium Backup)
Backup up my current (OEM) SYSTEM ROM to microSD
So now I'm onto attempting a custom ROM. I'm a bit bored with 4.2.1 and would like to go to the same version of ROM my Note 7 has which is 6.0.1 Marshmallow or even try the new 7.0 Nougat.
I'm a little confused as to what ROM will or will not work. I see a few ROMS worth trying, but there install instructions reference a different Bootloader multiple flashes such as SuperSU or gapps.
Whats the best fool proof method to flash a new ROM with what I have and are there any simple one file ROM/ZIP/ Blob etc.. file that would do what I want?
Thank you.
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Congratulations! Everything you did looks fine. So you are ready to install a custom rom. I would like to suggest one of the best: http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/rom-t3453702 (You may follow up the tread and report there!)
Please take care very exactly on the installation instruction in post #1 given by Timduru. And don't forget that you need Kang TWRP [email protected] Download here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/recovery-twrp-t3046479. That's mandatory!
Good luck!
ebonit said:
Congratulations! Everything you did looks fine. So you are ready to install a custom rom. I would like to suggest one of the best: http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/rom-t3453702 (You may follow up the tread and report there!)
Please take care very exactly on the installation instruction in post #1 given by Timduru. And don't forget that you need Kang TWRP [email protected] Download here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/recovery-twrp-t3046479. That's mandatory!
Good luck!
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Thanks. As simple as the process was, as a noob (first time attempting this) I was really concerned about screwing this up and bricking my tablet.
The one you linked to was one of the ones I was considering and hence my question regarding what works with what I have already done. The noob mind (mine anyways) finds a dozen questions at every turn. In this case I would ask the following:
Q-Do I have to use Kang TWRP?
Q-How is it different than the TWRP I used on my Tablet?
Q-Will I need to constantly change TWRP versions depending on what ROM I want to use?
Q-Is there a danger to switching TWRPs?
Q-Doesn't flashing SuperSU after I flash Gapps overright and erase SuperSU or is there some unique way to flash (push?) both at the same time?
Q-Many more I'm sure!
To the noob, almost all the instructions I read appear to be written for someone who as done this many times. The level of detail needed for the novice is just not there or lost between the jargon used, with many steps not fleshed out because the author assumes a certain level of expertise.
I will definitely read these threads as best I can, but in the interim, is there any ROM that are known to be able to be flashed via the TWRP I currently have? The author of the version I used certainly made it seem like it was that simple, load the ROM/ zip file onto the MicroSD card and when in Custom recovery simply use the INSTALL feature to navigate to the file and press a button to flash and ..."BAM!!" you are running a new ROM.
ebonit said:
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Please take care very exactly on the installation instruction in post #1 given by Timduru. And don't forget that you need Kang TWRP [email protected] Download here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/recovery-twrp-t3046479. That's mandatory!
Good luck!
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That version of KANG appears to be dead, as the thread has been closed and abondoned by the OP. So no new questions or help there....
Can I install that version over the top of my current version of TWRP the same way I did the first time? (change file to TWRP.blob etc.)
broderp said:
That version of KANG appears to be dead, as the thread has been closed and abondoned by the OP. So no new questions or help there....
Can I install that version over the top of my current version of TWRP the same way I did the first time? (change file to TWRP.blob etc.)
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Please don't brick your tablet. First download Kang TWRP. It isn't dead. Try this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347781183.
broderp said:
Can I install that version over the top of my current version of TWRP the same way I did the first time? (change file to TWRP.blob etc.)
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Yes you can.
However Kang TWRP is a xxx.img file. You also can use your current TWRP and flash the image file. Attached you will find an image and a zip version.
ebonit said:
Please don't brick your tablet. First download Kang TWRP. It isn't dead. Try this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347781183.
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Sorry, bad choice of words on my part. By dead I meant that the thread was closed and I'm concerned getting answers would be harder as the OP was no longer actively looking there for questions.
ebonit said:
Yes you can.
However Kang TWRP is a xxx.img file. You also can use your current TWRP and flash the image file. Attached you will find an image and a zip version.
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Ok, so if I read your comment correctly, I can copy the .img file to an SD card, boot into recovery and flash it from there OR I can fire up fastboot and the same steps I originally did to install custom recovery from my PC to accomplish the same thing... either way I should still have custom recovery, but with the KANG version. Right?
THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU FOR RESPONDING TO MY PREVIOUS POST. I appreciate the support.
Oh no....
Well crap. I put the .img file on my SD card and boot the tablet into recovery, I flashed the .img file to the rovery not boot partition. All appeared well....but when I go back to see if I have KANG recovery, it hangs anbd says Booting Failure Unrecoverable bootloader error (0x000000000)
EDIT: After I cleaned my pants, I used abd and fastboot to flash the original Blob file using my PC. This restored the custom recovery. I was freaking out for a few minutes.
I didn't change the file name of the kang .img file. Should I have done something different?
EDIT: Successful recovery to Kang2.8.7.2 !! :good::good: I used adb and my PC to send the .img file (renamed "twrpkang.img" for simplicity) and it worked great. I'm a pro..:silly:
broderp said:
Well crap. I put the .img file on my SD card and boot the tablet into recovery, I flashed the .img file to the rovery not boot partition. All appeared well....but when I go back to see if I have KANG recovery, it hangs anbd says Booting Failure Unrecoverable bootloader error (0x000000000)
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Bad luck! Could you please describe what does it mean? : "I flashed the .img file to the rovery not boot partition."
ebonit said:
Bad luck! Could you please describe what does it mean? : "I flashed the .img file to the rovery not boot partition."
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Not sure what I did wrong. I tried to do it within the old recovery menu and it hosed it. It found the file and mounted it successfully, but it seemed weird to be within the partition I was overwriting and writing to it. Kind of like you cant install windows while your using Windows...
The new version is much smoother.... Thanks, not to learn about this gapps super SU and how to flash all of these and in what order along with the ROM..as well as this wipe vs format thing...so confusing...