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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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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:

[I577][CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch

Main thread + features + install instructions + dev support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
PhilZ Touch is a CWM Advanced Edition that adds all the features you could ever miss in CWM
It is a well proven recovery for many phones
It also adds a full touch interface a completely configurable GUI
Please give your feedback, what works, and any bug you could encounter
Read the features, and check if you are missing something
To take a screen shot, just slide left
Also, do not forget to read about the powerful aroma file manager integration and double tap shortcut
Download links
Last version can be found here:
Samsung Exhilarate - SGH-I577 (i577)
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition
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Thanks @Somcom3X and @Unjustified Dev

Thanks phil
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Man your awesome touch cwm with all the goodies from twrp thanks for doing this for us
sent through the worm hole from a galaxy far far away!!!!

Hey Phil, Any way to update this for 4.4? I see the t769 guys have an updated one ..Just wanted to check..Thanks man..:fingers-crossed:

InkSlinger420 said:
Hey Phil, Any way to update this for 4.4? I see the t769 guys have an updated one ..Just wanted to check..Thanks man..:fingers-crossed:
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I found on git a cm11 device tree
However, if you do not have any kitkat rom, it could be the updates brings you more headache than advantages

Phil3759 said:
I found on git a cm11 device tree
However, if you do not have any kitkat rom, it could be the updates brings you more headache than advantages
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We have a few...there is a official cm nightly and I have a slimrom I update regularly...I was just curious if ya wanted to put one out..its up to you..
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InkSlinger420 said:
We have a few...there is a official cm nightly and I have a slimrom I update regularly...I was just curious if ya wanted to put one out..its up to you..
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Any link to your cm11 nightly thread?
Or better, the github with cm11 device tree. Officially, your phone is still on cm-10.2

Phil3759 said:
Any link to your cm11 nightly thread?
Or better, the github with cm11 device tree. Officially, your phone is still on cm-10.2
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521335
And the device name has changed to exhilarate from i577 with CM
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=exhilarate
Github
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_samsung_exhilarate/tree/cm-11.0
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InkSlinger420 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521335
And the device name has changed to exhilarate from i577 with CM
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=exhilarate
Github
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_samsung_exhilarate/tree/cm-11.0
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Ah, they renamed it from i577, that's why I lost it
I will add it

Updated to kitkat build version 6.08.8

Man Phil you rock my man
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Thanks Phil..its REALLY appreciated..I love your shtuff..
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Thanks for the 1-30 build man..Keeping us updated..Appreciated..

The goo.im download fails.
Have to wait to download (which is fine), then, after the wait, gets stuck on connecting to:
http://108.166.171.35/goodata/devs/...ar.md5?st=3_yPggrbRDK5XplLDAxzXA&e=1399948802
Wazzup?

cwwilson721 said:
The goo.im download fails.
Have to wait to download (which is fine), then, after the wait, gets stuck on connecting to:
http://108.166.171.35/goodata/devs/...ar.md5?st=3_yPggrbRDK5XplLDAxzXA&e=1399948802
Wazzup?
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Goo.Im is probably down
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Can I still restore backup after 'MD5 mismatch'?
I recently got a new i577 that came with Android v4.0.4 loaded. I installed 'Philz 6' and did a backup before trying a couple custom ROMs. I just went to restore my backup and it failed, showing 'MD5 mismatch'. I'm wondering if my backup is now useless/lost. Any way I can fix this and get my v4.0.4 back?
Any thoughts or help? THANK YOU!

Somewhere on this site is a zip file of stock ice cream sandwich. Just do some searching and you'll find it And if you want the stock recovery image that's on here to

Found a stock ROM for 4.0.4 and loaded it. Works fine BUT, I still have to reload all my stuff from scratch. A real PITA. Why did the RESTORE fail. Doesn't make me trust 'Philz' very much. Looks like I'll have to find another backup tool and ONLY use Philz for loading ROMs. Maybe Ill switch over to TWRP if it does reliable backups.

@mem5449
There is a fairly recent TWRP for the Exhilarate out here somewhere on XDA. I'll try to find the link.

[Q] stuck at bootscreen

after rom update i am stuck at bootscreen. i can get into twrp recoery but i have no backup. win 7 will not see phon. please please help

What ROM update?
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Did you do a clean install, wipe data?
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carbon rom. i did all above mentioned. no OS on phone

Georgiazen said:
carbon rom. i did all above mentioned. no OS on phone
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No, os. So you wiped the entire device? You'll have to use adb to put a rom on or side load it.
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jd1639 said:
No, os. So you wiped the entire device? You'll have to use adb to put a rom on or side load it.
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how do i side load it. my data is intact just no OS

Georgiazen said:
how do i side load it. my data is intact just no OS
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See rootSU's signature above. He has fine guides linked there. But how do you know you have no os if your data is intact? Do you have a rom zip on your device you can flash in twrp? I assume you don't have a nandroid or you would have tried that already.
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jd1639 said:
See rootSU's signature above. He has fine guides linked there. But how do you know you have no os if your data is intact? Do you have a rom zip on your device you can flash in twrp? I assume you don't have a nandroid or you would have tried that already.
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i know because it tells me i dont. i can see my data in the twrp file manager.if i had a rom zip installed i wouldnt have posted this topic. thanks for your help

So then download a ROM and push it to your phone so you can then flash it via recovery.
Please try to keep your help requests limited to 1 thread. When you start cross posting , things can get messy
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How can I flash cm 11s in twrp?

I would like to be able to go back to cm 11s but can't find any downloads
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I'm runng PA 4.44 now
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MiPaDo said:
I'm runng PA 4.44 now
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I'm pretty sure I've seen builds of the latest CM11S that you can download and flash, but I'm not sure if they support custom recoveries. Also, I think in the Toolkit for the OnePlus One there is an option to flash CM11S. I do not know how it will affect your device if you do it that way, but maybe consider that as an option.

flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/rom-xnph25r-cm11s-zip-t2820008 in twrp
dont forget to wipe.

zephiK said:
flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/rom-xnph25r-cm11s-zip-t2820008 in twrp
dont forget to wipe.
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Funny thing about this is I flashed it last night in TWRP and it would fail everytime I wiped first.
I saw someone else with the same issue and they dirty flashed it and it worked. I ended up trying to dirty flash it over (Not sure which ROM, I've tried them all) and it flashed fine. As soon as it booted I had some FC so I went back into TWRP and wiped and all has been fine.

[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?

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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.
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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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