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Hello everyone,
Please Help !!
i have installed android version 4.0.4 on my GT-19103
the base band version is 19103DDLP3
kernel version is 3.1.10-1169726
i tried every way to root my device but completely failed
i installed CWMR 4.0.0.2 using odin
my problem starts from here when i put the .Zip file in internal or external SD card (not in a folder)
and when i choose select zip file from SD
its not there
any other file is there
but any .zip file is not there (can't find .zip or .apk)
even i cant upgrade CWMR because higher version is .zip which i cant find either when i choose select zip file from SD
i tried all instructions and googling for days
i tried one click root
but the only thing i didn't try is
can i root my device using odin and old rooting package for android version 2.3.4 gingerbread although i am running android version 4.0.4 now??
regards;

First welcome to Galaxy R forum ..
From next time please don't create new thread for each every small thing, I didn't get you have you flashed CWM using ODIN if yes just flash Ardatdat's kernel you can download it from Dev Section....

armada_2004 said:
Hello everyone,
Please Help !!
i have installed android version 4.0.4 on my GT-19103
the base band version is 19103DDLP3
kernel version is 3.1.10-1169726
i tried every way to root my device but completely failed
i installed CWMR 4.0.0.2 using odin
my problem starts from here when i put the .Zip file in internal or external SD card (not in a folder)
and when i choose select zip file from SD
its not there
any other file is there
but any .zip file is not there (can't find .zip or .apk)
even i cant upgrade CWMR because higher version is .zip which i cant find either when i choose select zip file from SD
i tried all instructions and googling for days
i tried one click root
but the only thing i didn't try is
can i root my device using odin and old rooting package for android version 2.3.4 gingerbread although i am running android version 4.0.4 now??
regards;
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buddy, there is Q/A thread for the same. I think you must use it first. But if you have made it so here is the solution for rooting:
Q. 4) How Can I flash CMW & Root my Galaxy R.?
A. 4) This is something Critical. Just Joking. Its so easy. If you are over GB then flash Superuser zip file(attached) & if you are over ICS then just flash Ardatdat's Kernel V4 or higher. it will automatically Root your Galaxy R. Link for Ardatdat's kernels in dropbox: → Dropbox ←
Also, one can follow this tutorial for Rooting ICS - > {Guide} Rooting Galaxy R on version 4.0.4 & for flashing CMW please follow this tut -> [Guide] How to flash stock FW and CWW and Root i9103
Also there is Q/A thread for your all questions(most probably) here → http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983262
Edit: Great, MJ used Hammer first.

mj.vikram said:
First welcome to Galaxy R forum ..
From next time please don't create new thread for each every small thing, I didn't get you have you flashed CWM using ODIN if yes just flash Ardatdat's kernel you can download it from Dev Section....
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WOW what a reply ! i like this part "each every small thing"
regardless it is a HUGE issue to me at least
you didn't understand the problem !
i can't flash any kernel because it is a ZIP file
CWR is not recognizing ZIP files
CWR can't see ZIP files
my problem with CWR and ZIP files

Hello, You can try one of these:
1. Try reflashing CWM v4.0.0.2 via ODIN and check if its recognizing the said zips.
2. Place the zips in a folder inside the internal sdcard and try.

The-Droidster said:
Hello, You can try one of these:
1. Try reflashing CWM v4.0.0.2 via ODIN and check if its recognizing the said zips.
2. Place the zips in a folder inside the internal sdcard and try.
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thank you for your reply
i already tried that many times but still no luck
i wonder if i can use TWRP instead of CWR if i can flash TWRP using odin

armada_2004 said:
WOW what a reply ! i like this part "each every small thing"
regardless it is a HUGE issue to me at least
you didn't understand the problem !
i can't flash any kernel because it is a ZIP file
CWR is not recognizing ZIP files
CWR can't see ZIP files
my problem with CWR and ZIP files
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CWR is not able to detect the zip file, which version of CWM you have flashed and how you have flashed it, Can you please explain in detail....
I was just trying to help you only buddy and i guess you took me wrong...

mj.vikram said:
CWR is not able to detect the zip file, which version of CWM you have flashed and how you have flashed it, Can you please explain in detail....
I was just trying to help you only buddy and i guess you took me wrong...
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no problem bro, thank you for your reply
version of CWM is 4.0.0.2 .tar file and i flashed it using odin

armada_2004 said:
Hello everyone,
Please Help !!
i have installed android version 4.0.4 on my GT-19103
the base band version is 19103DDLP3
kernel version is 3.1.10-1169726
i tried every way to root my device but completely failed
i installed CWMR 4.0.0.2 using odin
my problem starts from here when i put the .Zip file in internal or external SD card (not in a folder)
and when i choose select zip file from SD
its not there
any other file is there
but any .zip file is not there (can't find .zip or .apk)
even i cant upgrade CWMR because higher version is .zip which i cant find either when i choose select zip file from SD
i tried all instructions and googling for days
i tried one click root
but the only thing i didn't try is
can i root my device using odin and old rooting package for android version 2.3.4 gingerbread although i am running android version 4.0.4 now??
regards;
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Duplicate thread.
Check. here
Flash ardatdats kernel v4 or higher (download it from here) and youll be done.
And if CWM Recovery is not recognizing zip files..
Dont put it in a FOLDER like
/sdcard/xyz folder/abcd.zip
Put it like
sdcard/abcd.zip
i.e. Directly in the basic folder of sdcard..
NOT in any folder like bluetooth,clockworkmod,android,DCIM etc.
This might solve your issue mate
Sent from my GT-I9103 using xda premium

DeepankarS said:
Duplicate thread.
Check. here
Flash ardatdats kernel v4 or higher (download it from here) and youll be done.
And if CWM Recovery is not recognizing zip files..
Dont put it in a FOLDER like
/sdcard/xyz folder/abcd.zip
Put it like
sdcard/abcd.zip
i.e. Directly in the basic folder of sdcard..
NOT in any folder like bluetooth,clockworkmod,android,DCIM etc.
This might solve your issue mate
Sent from my GT-I9103 using xda premium
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thanks for reply
if you read my post carefully
i put the zip file directly into sd card not inside any folder
problem still exist

armada_2004 said:
thanks for reply
if you read my post carefully
i put the zip file directly into sd card not inside any folder
problem still exist
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UPDATE
finally problem solved
thanks to everybody replied
the solution was to rename the zip file to update.zip
and choose option from CWR install.zip not the option to choose zip from sd card
now it is rooted !
thank you all

armada_2004 said:
thanks for reply
if you read my post carefully
i put the zip file directly into sd card not inside any folder
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What option do you chose while.chosing the zip in CWM?
---------- Post added at 05:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:13 AM ----------
armada_2004 said:
UPDATE
finally problem solved
thanks to everybody replied
the solution was to rename the zip file to update.zip
and choose option from CWR install.zip not the option to choose zip from sd card
now it is rooted !
thank you all
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Good..
Sent from my GT-I9103 using xda app-developers app

armada_2004 said:
UPDATE
finally problem solved
thanks to everybody replied
the solution was to rename the zip file to update.zip
and choose option from CWR install.zip not the option to choose zip from sd card
now it is rooted !
thank you all
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Prefix [Solved] in subject..

Failure to install CWM zip

I searched for a thread with a similar thread but i couldn't find one.
SO here is my problem.
I am using CWM 5 and it refuses to install CWM zips for some reason. It gives status error 0 installation failed. I have no idea how to fix this problem. Will be grateful for your help.

Aniket.t20 said:
I searched for a thread with a similar thread but i couldn't find one.
SO here is my problem.
I am using CWM 5 and it refuses to install CWM zips for some reason. It gives status error 0 installation failed. I have no idea how to fix this problem. Will be grateful for your help.
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status 0 error comes due to bad binaries file. Just update binaries of that zip or give a shot from CWM 6.0.1.1.

kataria.vikesh said:
status 0 error comes due to bad binaries file. Just update binaries of that zip or give a shot from CWM 6.0.1.1.
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I'm at a loss here. How do i update binaries and could u explain this to me in a bit of detail( what are binaries? - Sorry for the newbie questions but Im only trying to learn)

Aniket.t20 said:
I'm at a loss here. How do i update binaries and could u explain this to me in a bit of detail( what are binaries? - Sorry for the newbie questions but Im only trying to learn)
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For updation of binaries->Just extract any CWM File of Galaxy R at your PC/mobile. It will show 2-3 folders. Go to Meta-info folder->In the end of Folders you will see 2 files. one is Update script & second is Update-binaries. These Wrong update binaries become problem of Status 0.
For flashing CWM 6.0.1.1-> Flash This file using CWM
Just click "Show Content" if you think you are Newbie.

kataria.vikesh said:
For updation of binaries->Just extract any CWM File of Galaxy R at your PC/mobile. It will show 2-3 folders. Go to Meta-info folder->In the end of Folders you will see 2 files. one is Update script & second is Update-binaries. These Wrong update binaries become problem of Status 0.
For flashing CWM 6.0.1.1-> Flash This file using CWM
Just click "Show Content" if you think you are Newbie.
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So CWM 6.0.1.1 will flash the zips irrespective of their binaries? And should i choose to update the binaries, How do i do it?

Aniket.t20 said:
So CWM 6.0.1.1 will flash the zips irrespective of their binaries? And should i choose to update the binaries, How do i do it?
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Hope you have CWM Flashed in your mobile, then Just Flash the file which is given by vikesh using CWM buddy everything will be fine....

mj.vikram said:
Hope you have CWM Flashed in your mobile, then Just Flash the file which is given by vikesh using CWM buddy everything will be fine....
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kataria.vikesh said:
For updation of binaries->Just extract any CWM File of Galaxy R at your PC/mobile. It will show 2-3 folders. Go to Meta-info folder->In the end of Folders you will see 2 files. one is Update script & second is Update-binaries. These Wrong update binaries become problem of Status 0.
For flashing CWM 6.0.1.1-> Flash This file using CWM
Just click "Show Content" if you think you are Newbie.
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Tried flashing via CWM 6.0.1.1 and it didnt work. Same status error 0

Aniket.t20 said:
Tried flashing via CWM 6.0.1.1 and it didnt work. Same status error 0
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Buddy, I have given then CWM 6.0.1.1. extract the inside files. Just follow the above process ( Copy paste of Update-binary file).
MJ buddy, I think we must create the Status error thread with solution coz its so hard to make understand "HOW TO" for the same.

kataria.vikesh said:
Buddy, I have given then CWM 6.0.1.1. extract the inside files. Just follow the above process ( Copy paste of Update-binary file).
MJ buddy, I think we must create the Status error thread with solution coz its so hard to make understand "HOW TO" for the same.
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Mj asked me to flash the CWM zip that u gave me so thats exactly what i did. I flashed the zip via CWM and then tried flashing the other zip files(which had failed earlier) and it didnt work. So to be clear - u want me to extract the zip u provided and replace the binaries in the zips(whose flashing failed) with the one from CWM 6.0.1.1 ? and then compress it into zip format (via winzip or winrar). Am i right ?

Aniket.t20 said:
Mj asked me to flash the CWM zip that u gave me so thats exactly what i did. I flashed the zip via CWM and then tried flashing the other zip files(which had failed earlier) and it didnt work. So to be clear - u want me to extract the zip u provided and replace the binaries in the zips(whose flashing failed) with the one from CWM 6.0.1.1 ? and then compress it into zip format (via winzip or winrar). Am i right ?
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Aniket can you please confirm one thing are you using Stock Recovery or CWM recovery presently if you are not sure please post the Picks... Have you ever flashed CWM on your device in some thread i have see that you are using Stock ROM so i am asking this...

Aniket.t20 said:
Mj asked me to flash the CWM zip that u gave me so thats exactly what i did. I flashed the zip via CWM and then tried flashing the other zip files(which had failed earlier) and it didnt work. So to be clear - u want me to extract the zip u provided and replace the binaries in the zips(whose flashing failed) with the one from CWM 6.0.1.1 ? and then compress it into zip format (via winzip or winrar). Am i right ?
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mj.vikram said:
Aniket can you please confirm one thing are you using Stock Recovery or CWM recovery presently if you are not sure please post the Picks... Have you ever flashed CWM on your device in some thread i have see that you are using Stock ROM so i am asking this...
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Yes buddy, so instead of compressing it, just use Winrar. open both files (i.e. error one & CMW)-> Delete update binaries file from Error one-> extract File (update binaries) from CWM.-> Just Drag & drop using mouse the extracted file to Error Ziped file-> Just press ok whatever Winrar says(it will add it in the file)-> Flash that error file now & report.
@MJ, i think you have made a thread regarding CWM errors..??

mj.vikram said:
Aniket can you please confirm one thing are you using Stock Recovery or CWM recovery presently if you are not sure please post the Picks... Have you ever flashed CWM on your device in some thread i have see that you are using Stock ROM so i am asking this...
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Stock ROM yes but i use CWM recovery for all practical purposes. As all zips are given in CWM flashable formats including ones as basic as Superuser.zip . Currently I am on X-perience ROM and im using CWM 6.0.1.1. before which i was using CWM 5.5.x

Flashble zip Applications__

Now here i provide some Flashble.zip Applicatins and games,Flashble zip is easy to install in recovery n in some ROMs there is no file Manager(AOKP) so may be it is useful for some users.
for now only i provide only 4 Apps in flashble zip format.
1.Go BACKUP
2.File Manager.
3.CWM
4.Adobe flash player
LINK-package-1
Instructions:-
^ Download any put in SD card.
^ Switch to recovery.
^ Flash the .zip
^Done.
if you want more Apps in zip format than tell me i will make for you.
If its working for you please HIT THANX BUTTON

Scratches head
Sent from my EVO using xda premium

abhay050 said:
Now here i provide some Flashble.zip Applicatins and games,Flashble zip is easy to install in recovery n in some ROMs there is no file Manager(AOKP) so may be it is useful for some users.
for now only i provide only 4 Apps in flashble zip format.
1.Go BACKUP
2.File Manager.
3.CWM
4.Adobe flash player
LINK-package-1
Instructions:-
^ Download any put in SD card.
^ Switch to recovery.
^ Flash the .zip
^Done.
if you want more Apps in zip format than tell me i will make for you.
If its working for you please HIT THANX BUTTON
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So all you did is add a few apps to a flashable zip and what apps exactly did you add or is this a request thread?Appreciate the contribution though.

{j}{mod}{SWAP MEMORY external to internal}

Hello guys just tried xperia L mod on my friend's xperia J. And it works. So I am posting this thread.
Now I don't have pc so I am posting this thread from my mobile.
Requirements :
1) You need to have root access
2)unlock bootloader
3)CWM RECOVERY
Now process :
1) Downland the pdf file attached below
2) Put this file to /data and give permission (rw-r--r--)
3)Now download Smanager from play store
4)Open Smanager and select browse as root then choose the script Select SU(bones) and then RUN
after that u will not see any changes
5)Now reboot your phone and go into recovery
factory reset wipe all data and format system
6)NOW Install alien ? rom. Let boot the rom and check storage and ya it's done........
Credits goes to KARKAND
AND PLEASE........................ HIT THANKS

Hi if I am from CM ROM How to install alien ROM??? Because I install end up all fail.

Does anyone how to cook zucchini with bacon? I forgot the recipe, please help I'm on stock CM10

lozohcum said:
Does anyone how to cook zucchini with bacon? I forgot the recipe, please help I'm on stock CM10
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delete this.

DickyOhYK said:
Hi if I am from CM ROM How to install alien ROM??? Because I install end up all fail.
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here is the link of alien rom. And all installation instructions are there.... .
hit thanks if I helped you..........

Rom Builder

Rom Builder​ Hi guys this is me a small utility for creating flashable zip custom firmware for recovery I think will help many​how to use​unzip the contents of a folder on your computer
connect your phone via usb and enable USB debug
run the program and press enter
Click OK on your phone
We are waiting for the completion
So almost all ready, we go on a memory card and look for the folder "ROM" and see there copy 4 files to your computer
almost finished
Now we take update.zip to move all the files
That's just what we've created custom firmware for recovery
Download RomBuilder​
Automaticaly Version​
thanks Symbuzzer ​
XDA:DevDB Information
[dev tools] Rom Builder, Tool/Utility for the Nokia X2
Contributors
y-bee4pda
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2015-08-01
Last Updated 2015-08-01

Thanks, will try on Monday.
I have 2 questions:
-Which partitions are created?
-Can we modify updater-binary vs without resigning?
Thanks again.
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yes
symbuzzer said:
Thanks, will try on Monday.
I have 2 questions:
-Which partitions are created?
-Can we modify updater-binary vs without resigning?
Thanks again.
Sent from my NokiaX2DS using XDA Free mobile app
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-partitions
recovery.img
boot.img
system.img
custom.img
You can easily modify the file update script in Notepad ++ and update binary can take on any of the other newer firmware example of CM

nice ,the recovery build also

@ybee4pda
I enhanced your code a bit and make it fully automatic. How can I send you new codes?
Sent from my NokiaX2DS using XDA Free mobile app

thanks
symbuzzer said:
@ybee4pda
I enhanced your code a bit and make it fully automatic. How can I send you new codes?
Sent from my NokiaX2DS using XDA Free mobile app
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Thank you, you can submit it here

y-bee4pda said:
Thank you, you can submit it here
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Thanks
It can:
-back up boot, system and custom partitions as img file to sdcard (recovery partition not supported for now)
-move these 3 img files from sdcard to PC
-make flashable zip (update.zip)
-clean img files from sdcard and PC
Note: When you start build_Rom.bat again, it deletes update zip. So you should backup your update.zip for every process.
All credits to go this topics creator. I only modified a bit to automate process.

I have flash the update.zip with 2 partitrions inside and i get NokiaVariantManager has stopped message when boot up the phone...how can i fix it

kaotd99 said:
I have flash the update.zip with 2 partitrions inside and i get NokiaVariantManager has stopped message when boot up the phone...how can i fix it
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it wipes 3 partitions. so you probably lost your custom partition. try to reflash it.

@y-bee4pda , thanks for your work. One thing, why the rom zip size is always 600mb+ ?

Nokia variant manager has stopped
symbuzzer said:
it wipes 3 partitions. so you probably lost your custom partition. try to reflash it.
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Hi.I installed one Rom and I get this problem when I want restore my back up. I try any thing but I can't find any things for this.cm roms work correct ly but I want restored my stock Rom .please help.....:crying: