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[Q] How to install custom recovery after root?

first things first. I'm a noob. HAHA. but i'm willing to learn.
I recently rooted my phone by using chainfire's CF-AUTO-ROOT and it has stock recovery on it. Now, I want to install a custom recovery, specifically cwm recovery. How will be able to do this? Do I have to unroot then root again? a step by step info will be appreciated. thanks

First of all find a cwm file for ur device specific to the model u have on google. Flash it with Odin n u will have the recovery.
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vehvariya said:
First of all find a cwm file for ur device specific to the model u have on google. Flash it with Odin n u will have the recovery.
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done finding cwm file that's compatible with my tab
Flashing? not really that well with android terms yet. after clicking "pda" then selecting the cwm file, should I click start? is that what you meant by flashing?
I appreciate your help.

Yeah first go to download mode holding power and volume down button and select the file in the PDA section n just click on start. And wait till pass. appears on the Odin screen. That's it.
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Or could just download rom manager and do it from there. Mush easier for a noob
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vehvariya said:
Yeah first go to download mode holding power and volume down button and select the file in the PDA section n just click on start. And wait till pass. appears on the Odin screen. That's it.
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Got that! followed exactly what you said and poof - custom recovery. may i ask if you installed a custom rom in your tab 2? and if so, what rom is it?

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mymeatb18 said:
Or could just download rom manager and do it from there. Mush easier for a noob
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just saw it... at least i know that i can do that and at the same time i want to be famillaw with odin any suggestion on custom roms?

My using the cm 10.2 recent build. Works very well.
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rom?
vehvariya said:
My using the cm 10.2 recent build. Works very well.
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I also would like to install cm 10.2. is it stable? I tried searching and I found pac rom and if i'm not mistaken 3 custom roms are installed into 1 rom.
I also would like to ask if it is really necessary to wipe all data before installing a new rom? and if so, would apps like titanium backup pro would be able to backup every single app or information that is in my tab/

Yeah u have to wipe cache and dalvik cache. 10.2 nighties r stable. No issues with me.
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i use cm10.1.3rc2, it's good!
just release at 2013-9-5

cm10.1
impliu said:
i use cm10.1.3rc2, it's good!
just release at 2013-9-5
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I would like to give that a try. do you have any links on where I can find instructions on how to install that? also links on the files that are needed. thanks.

cm10.2
vehvariya said:
Yeah u have to wipe cache and dalvik cache. 10.2 nighties r stable. No issues with me.
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can you post a link on how to install cm10.2 along with the files that are needed to be downloaded. thanks.

Hey there.. Here is the procedure to install cm 10.2
First get into the recovery mode and follow the steps.
1. First do a factory reset.
2. Go to advanced menu not clear dalvik cache.
3. Wipe cache partition.
4. Get the latest nightly for ur device from here http://get.cm and flash it.
5. Download the Google apps for 4.3 from here http://goo.im/devs/BaNkS/GApps 4.3 (choose the first link) and flash it.
6. Reboot device.
U will have cm 10.2.
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superSUnoob said:
just saw it... at least i know that i can do that and at the same time i want to be famillaw with odin any suggestion on custom roms?
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Your thread is changing direction but I can't resist commenting anyway. If your tablet is rooted, stock I don't think you will see big benefits to a custom ROM. For other tablets I use like the Kindle, Nook and N7 custom roms can make a huge difference. I'm running CM 10.? Or variants of that on those devices. My most used tablet is this 2.7 with stock ROM. If you must try another ROM, I'd suggest a sick based ROM that is deodexed with sound or visual enhancements. Also, changing to a noon, Touchwiz launcher will make big differences. GOOD LUCK!
P.S. quess what a ROMaholic might be.

ROMaholic
king200 said:
Your thread is changing direction but I can't resist commenting anyway. If your tablet is rooted, stock I don't think you will see big benefits to a custom ROM. For other tablets I use like the Kindle, Nook and N7 custom roms can make a huge difference. I'm running CM 10.? Or variants of that on those devices. My most used tablet is this 2.7 with stock ROM. If you must try another ROM, I'd suggest a sick based ROM that is deodexed with sound or visual enhancements. Also, changing to a noon, Touchwiz launcher will make big differences. GOOD LUCK!
P.S. quess what a ROMaholic might be.
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just noticed that my thread is changing direction
I would like to give that "sicked based ROM" a try. any links to those ROMs? and if im not contented, I can revert back to stock rom right? or can I try the "sicked based ROM" and stock ROM thru dual booting?

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vehvariya said:
Hey there.. Here is the procedure to install cm 10.2
First get into the recovery mode and follow the steps.
1. First do a factory reset.
2. Go to advanced menu not clear dalvik cache.
3. Wipe cache partition.
4. Get the latest nightly for ur device from here http://get.cm and flash it.
5. Download the Google apps for 4.3 from here http://goo.im/devs/BaNkS/GApps 4.3 (choose the first link) and flash it.
6. Reboot device.
U will have cm 10.2.
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thanks for this info. I will try this before I try the "sicked based ROM" (evil laugh) :laugh:

[Q] has anyone found a solution for this BT and WIFi collision?

https://github.com/TeamApexQ/apexq/issues/40
it seems to be an ongoing issue which defenitely prevents me from moving to cynogen mod.

emaayan said:
https://github.com/TeamApexQ/apexq/issues/40
it seems to be an ongoing issue which defenitely prevents me from moving to cynogen mod.
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This has been resolved in CyanogenMod 11.

So I have to wait til cm 11 becomes available for relay?
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emaayan said:
So I have to wait til cm 11 becomes available for relay?
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It is available. Nightlies are being built every day. I believe the fix has also been rolled into the CM 10.2 codebase, and will hit in the next stable release. Though @Nardholio will have to confirm that.

Nightlies aren't stable question has it bee introduced to 10.2 stable release from December
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See my previous post. It will come in the next stable 10.2 release.

Oh sorry my bad,the original rom is driving me insane
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emaayan said:
Oh sorry my bad,the original rom is driving me insane
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I believe it!
Also, CM 11 M2 is available for the Relay now. The nightlies are generally quite stable, we're actually well upon our way toward a release.

No
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Okay then, emaayan. Go with CM-11.0 M2. It's a superiour product to CM 10.2.0 in every way anyway.

well i'm getting an error in cwm install
Magamo said:
Okay then, emaayan. Go with CM-11.0 M2. It's a superiour product to CM 10.2.0 in every way anyway.
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it's: set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed error in cm-11-20-140104-snapthot-m2-apexqtmo.zip status 7.

emaayan said:
it's: set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed error in cm-11-20-140104-snapthot-m2-apexqtmo.zip status 7.
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Which recovery are you using? Are you using the one linked to in the installation directions on the Wiki? If not, do so. It should work.

I'm using 6.0.2.8 but could it Because I'm already rooted?
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emaayan said:
I'm using 6.0.2.8 but could it Because I'm already rooted?
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That recovery is far too old. Use the one linked in the CyanogenMod wiki for the apexqtmo. It's also the one linked in the CM-11 preview thread here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47498087&postcount=1

well i tried, that (well i tried the zip recovery) i have no idea how to use heimdail recovery.img, but as others reported, this recovery doesn't get booted into .
but,is this till true?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47665833&postcount=34

i tried updating the recovery...
well i tried, that (well i tried the zip recovery) i have no idea how to use heimdail recovery.img, but as others reported, this recovery doesn't get booted into .
but,is this till true?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47665833&postcount=34
update;
i finally manged to install a cwm (6.0.3.7) that not only can be booted into, but also installs cm 11 , i HIGHLY recommend you modify the OP to include (or at least add) this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48217566&postcount=162

emaayan said:
well i tried, that (well i tried the zip recovery) i have no idea how to use heimdail recovery.img, but as others reported, this recovery doesn't get booted into .
but,is this till true?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47665833&postcount=34
update;
i finally manged to install a cwm (6.0.3.7) that not only can be booted into, but also installs cm 11 , i HIGHLY recommend you modify the OP to include (or at least add) this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48217566&postcount=162
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The recovery I posted is the only recovery image that TeamApexQ supports. I also posted a recovery zip later in the thread that I can assure you works as well. Any other recoveries that you can get to work, excellent, but we are not supporting it. The OP will not be changed. As for the question of BTC, as I already stated, we've fixed it in CM-11. We found new firmware that works with it and the Relay.

[Q] CWM and Flashing KitKat... how do I get the correct version of CWM?

From what I understand you need CWM 6.0.4.3+ to flash a KitKat ROM. However, it appears on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 that the latest version is 6.0.2.3.
How are people flashing KitKat ROMs then? I must have been out of the loop for too long.

Rumball said:
This is encouraging news...sounds like Rogers is now admitting the problem is with their network. Thanks for all your efforts!
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Find Android-Andi, in his signature are the links to all the correct recoveries.
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njstein said:
Find Android-Andi, in his signature are the links to all the correct recoveries.
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Thanks for the reply. I actually ended up stumbling across his signature last night. I've been meaning to switch over to TWRP for some time now and this was a good reason. I got the link from his signature (links below as well for anyone looking for the answer).
End result... I flashed the ROM and KitKat is amazing!
LINKS!
TWRP 2.6.3.3 & CWM / CWM based Recoverys P31XX and P51XX

CWM will get an update later or tomorrow to 6.0.4.7
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P5110
Flashable ZIP: GT-P5110_CWM_6.0.4.7-Swipe-Edition.zip
Odin-Flashable: GT-P5110_CWM_6.0.4.7-Swipe-Edition.tar.md5
For P5100 later
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Swipe to the right for enter.
Swipe to the left for back.
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I installed KitKat on my p3100 using latest twrp, and it boots!

[Q] problem going from 4.3 to 4.4

I have tried a few different 4.4.x builds (kitkat) and all the flashes failed so i had to go back to a 4.3 build. Any idea what i am doing wrong? Never had a flash fail until i went to 4.4.x.
Thank you!

rrkpitt15 said:
I have tried a few different 4.4.x builds (kitkat) and all the flashes failed so i had to go back to a 4.3 build. Any idea what i am doing wrong? Never had a flash fail until i went to 4.4.x.
Thank you!
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Update your recovery, old ones can't flash 4.4 roms.
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BadUsername said:
Update your recovery, old ones can't flash 4.4 roms.
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Sorry man, but i am new to this stuff, bare with me. Recovery? Is that the program i use to flash ROMS and other things to my phone? I have the Team Win Recovery Project and i hate it. I read that i need to update this before i flash so i did and it still happened. I want to delete the Team Win Recovery Project and go back to Clockwork Mod (i think its called). Any idea how to do this?

Download flashify from play store and use it. It will let you download and flash either recovery. There's a variety of other apps and ways as well. In all honesty though, if you're using the latest version of twrp then you shouldn't have a problem flashing if you're trying the appropriate roms for your phone.
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dpeeps74 said:
Download flashify from play store and use it. It will let you download and flash either recovery. There's a variety of other apps and ways as well. In all honesty though, if you're using the latest version of twrp then you shouldn't have a problem flashing if you're trying the appropriate roms for your phone.
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Can i delete TWRP with this app? I'd like to delete TWRP and go back to CWM. I have been using the appropriate roms from this forum.

They just flash over each other
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[Q&A] [ROM] XenonHD-5.0.2 Beta 5 (26.01.15) *Truly Stable, Fast & Buttery Smooth*

[Q&A] [ROM] XenonHD-5.0.2 Beta 5 (26.01.15) *Truly Stable, Fast & Buttery Smooth*
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Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [ROM] XenonHD-5.0.2 Beta 5 (26.01.15) *Truly Stable, Fast & Buttery Smooth*. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

Battery life confirm please
How about battery life of this ROM..
Compare to cm11s is it any significant change.

kbalthom said:
How about battery life of this ROM..
Compare to cm11s is it any significant change.
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It's a little better, but you will find the real improvement in performance and battery life by flashing a custom kernel.
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I am getting a "error executing updater binary" message when I try to flash the rom. Any fix?

bill1clinton said:
I am getting a "error executing updater binary" message when I try to flash the rom. Any fix?
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Me too :/ I'm now trying to sideload it but I don't think it will change something...

What recovery are you using?
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pcarenza said:
What recovery are you using?
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TWRP v2.8.4.1 for me
p.s. sideload failed....it is a problem with the zip I think...

WhiteWashed said:
TWRP v2.8.4.1 for me
p.s. sideload failed....it is a problem with the zip I think...
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Try downloading it to your device and using install, not sideload.
Also, others have successfully flashed the zip - see the comments in the main thread. I'll check it out myself.

I am using the unofficial TWRP 2.8.4.1. Would it be because I am still on CM11 and need to flash the CM12 firmware update first?

pcarenza said:
Try downloading it to your device and using install, not sideload.
Also, others have successfully flashed the zip - see the comments in the main thread. I'll check it out myself.
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Error still persists "error executing updater binary in zip 'sdcard/update-XenonHD-02-09-15-signed-bacon.zip'
I don't know what is causing this...I can flash other ROMs just fine.
I'm coming from stock rooted cm11s xnph05q, maybe I should flash CM12 ROM first ?

WhiteWashed said:
Error still persists "error executing updater binary in zip 'sdcard/update-XenonHD-02-09-15-signed-bacon.zip'
I don't know what is causing this...I can flash other ROMs just fine.
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Then there's something wrong with the download possibly? Check the MD5SUM.
I just flashed a new build. I'll upload this one so you can try again with a fresh build.

pcarenza said:
Then there's something wrong with the download possibly? Check the MD5SUM.
I just flashed a new build. I'll upload this one so you can try again with a fresh build.
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The download is OK...I'll wait the new fresh build Thank you.
EDIT: SOLVED ! I've just flashed a CM12 nightly ROM and then re-flash again the XenonHD and everything worked just fine.

WhiteWashed said:
The download is OK...I'll wait the new fresh build Thank you.
EDIT: SOLVED ! I've just flashed a CM12 nightly ROM and then re-flash again the XenonHD and everything worked just fine.
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I updated the 5.1 link so you can try again.

bill1clinton said:
I am using the unofficial TWRP 2.8.4.1. Would it be because I am still on CM11 and need to flash the CM12 firmware update first?
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It worked when I flashed the bacon firmware update before I flash the rom.

Reporting back:
Your ROM is exactly what I was looking for. However, it looks like it suffers the same issues with micro-lag/stutter like the other Lollipop ROMs. Below are the steps that I took.
- full wipe
- firmware update
- rom flash
- gapp flash
- supersu flash

XenonHD
Hello I recently flash XenonHD into my OnePlus but it appears to be stuck on the XenonHD boot animation. Any suggestions? This is comming from a fresh Lilipop CM 12 nightly with 5.0 gaps.

royalmonky said:
Hello I recently flash XenonHD into my OnePlus but it appears to be stuck on the XenonHD boot animation. Any suggestions? This is comming from a fresh Lilipop CM 12 nightly with 5.0 gaps.
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Full wipe? What build date was the CM12?
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Setting.Out said:
Full wipe? What build date was the CM12?
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Yes well im kind of new so I just pressed "Factory reset" on TWRP also it was the newest nightly 14/02/15

royalmonky said:
Yes well im kind of new so I just pressed "Factory reset" on TWRP also it was the newest nightly 14/02/15
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Manually wipe (dalvik/cache/system/data) DON'T select SD storage.. Reflash rom/gapps and reboot.. It does take a bit longer to boot than some ROMs but less than 5 minutes..
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First boot does take several minutes to optimize.
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