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Unofficial Guide To Installing K-exec and CM9 & CM10

Unofficial K-EXEC & CM9\10 Guide
cm9 Required Files / Downloads
CM9 ROM: http://goo.im/devs/BeansTown106/SGS3vzw/cm9/cm-9-20120719-UNOFFICIAL-d2vzw.zip
K-Exec Clockwork Mod: http://goo.im/devs/BeansTown106/SGS3vzw/cm9/d2vzw_recovery.img
ICS Gapps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
cm10 Required Files / Downloads
CM10 Rom: http://goo.im/devs/BeansTown106/SGS3vzw/CM10/cm-10-20120721-UNOFFICIAL-d2vzw.zip
JB Gapps: http://goo.im/devs/BeansTown106/SGS3vzw/CM10/gapps-4.1.1-Kejar31-20120711.zip
K-Exec Clockwork Mod: http://goo.im/devs/BeansTown106/SGS3vzw/cm9/d2vzw_recovery.img
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Setup Instructions
Step 1.- Transfer the CM9 or Cm10 Rom, ICS or JB Gapps, and d2vzw_recovery.img to the root of you emmc
Step 2.- push the kexec cwm to sdcard and install
Code:
adb push d2vzw_recovery.img /sdcard/
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/d2vzw_recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 bs=256k
sync
reboot recovery
Step 3.- reboot into recovery
Step 4.- wipe data factory reset
Step 5.- Install cm9 or Cm10 zip
Step 6.- Install ICS or JB Gapps
Step 7.- Profit You Should Be Booting into CM9 or Cm10
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Credits
I take no credit for this.. its all cvpcs's work and the cyanogenmod team.. **the jb zip was also made by dhacker it is 100% stable i think better than ics ** i was just impatient and merged the data fix before it went live , Build now has kexec intergrated so all u need to do is flash this new recovery and the cm9 zip it will auto Kexec thanks to cvpcs
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DISCLAIMER
Neither me or team cyanogenmod take any responsibility if u brick your phone doing this, make a backup and read over instructions 2-3x
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Edit* just wanted to apologize for my previous post! I thought you were posting a guide in the oe development thread...when in reality your posting cm9/10 roms that you helped develop. I would suggest editing the title of the thread to reflect that its rom development and not just a guide. I do appreciate your work!!!

droidstyle said:
Sweet write up....but derp, what on earth made you determine this is original development?
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This is meant for the newest roms ie: aosp, cm, aokp source builds. no?

I'm giving this a shot. Thank you for the write...I don't think even I scan even screw this up!

I know this is early stage so not a complaint here, just having data drops on 3G. Besides those I am in heaven! lol
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

So there's data now?

EM2_Rob said:
So there's data now?
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Yeah I am as well curious, though it seems that if there are drops it would suggest that data is available... I assume this is the build that cvpcs posted about having shaky 4g? (And 3g it seems)

Please pardon the noobish question but is there a way to push these files with terminal emulator? I haven't been able to get ADB to work. I have it and the SDK installed but when i try to push something it says ADB is not a recognized command

Dcox28 said:
Please pardon the noobish question but is there a way to push these files with terminal emulator? I haven't been able to get ADB to work. I have it and the SDK installed but when i try to push something it says ADB is not a recognized command
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Sure..just skip the first two ADB commands (make sure you have the files on your EMMC/internal storage). Start with the "su" command to get root and follow the rest of the directions.

Hello data is not dropping for me at all. Actually better signal then stock touchwiz. I recommend flashing this and trying.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

papi92 said:
Hello data is not dropping for me at all. Actually better signal then stock touchwiz. I recommend flashing this and trying.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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Nice... do you live in a 4g area? My experience has been this device is shaky on 4g, so I might hold out.... but I'm definitely tempted!

Marcismo55 said:
Sure..just skip the first two ADB commands (make sure you have the files on your EMMC/internal storage). Start with the "su" command to get root and follow the rest of the directions.
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Thank you very much. I am almost scared to ask the next question but when plugging my phone in to the pc i get the window that pops up and lets me go to Card or Phone. Obviously emmc/internal storage would mean for me to copy these files to Phone but I also am rooted and have CWM installed. If I did a nandroid right now before installing CM9, would I be able to restore it if needed after installing the Kexec touch CWM?
Thanks again for all help.

Yeah, I would also like to know what the LTE situation is with this. Not really pressed, though, as it's early in development. Great to see work like this happening.

Any chance for a CM10 build?

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My 4g is solid. I haven't dropped yet.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

papi92 said:
My 4g is solid. I haven't dropped yet.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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Whoa, really?! I didn't know CM9 for the S3 now had data! That's awesome, I'm so tempted to try it out now...
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Double post, but dumb question: What is "emmc"? Is that the folder that opens when you double-click "Phone" on the Card and Phone folder, which opens when you link the phone to a PC? That's where my previous img's were located...

My data shut off after about a half hour. Now I can't get it past No Service and Roaming (No SMS/MMS, Voice, nothing); just a heads up for those who want a preemptive taste of CM9.

Dcox28 said:
Thank you very much. I am almost scared to ask the next question but when plugging my phone in to the pc i get the window that pops up and lets me go to Card or Phone. Obviously emmc/internal storage would mean for me to copy these files to Phone but I also am rooted and have CWM installed. If I did a nandroid right now before installing CM9, would I be able to restore it if needed after installing the Kexec touch CWM?
Thanks again for all help.
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I still have access to my backups using the included touch recovery so restoring nandroids should be fine.
minmongoblin said:
Whoa, really?! I didn't know CM9 for the S3 now had data! That's awesome, I'm so tempted to try it out now...
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Double post, but dumb question: What is "emmc"? Is that the folder that opens when you double-click "Phone" on the Card and Phone folder, which opens when you link the phone to a PC? That's where my previous img's were located...
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The EMMC is the internal storage. Just place the files on the root of your internal storage (not in any folders)

minmongoblin said:
[/COLOR]Double post, but dumb question: What is "emmc"? Is that the folder that opens when you double-click "Phone" on the Card and Phone folder, which opens when you link the phone to a PC? That's where my previous img's were located...
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https://www.google.com/search?sugex....,cf.osb&fp=3a50ef9c1ec22192&biw=1280&bih=623

[P5100][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
Since many requests to port it to P5100, here it is released
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:
P5100 - P5110 - P5113
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition
Dualboot edition by @ketut.kumajaya
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42012268#post42012268
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Great work bro.....thank you so much......
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

Philz you beauty! Welcome to the P5100 land! Finally something to look forward to in this otherwise zzzz P5100 forum. I was really planning to sell off this tablet due to the lack of top notch recoveries and kernels. Now I have eternal hope because Philz our saviour is here!
People, you just have to try his Kernels. He is a legend! Just check out the Note N7000 forums if you want to check out his fabulous work and fan following

About touch:
1- when you touch a menu to select: is the selection precise and working as expected
2- bottom virtual buttons: do they work as expected?
3- If it is slow, try to reduce the Scroll Sensitivity setting and reduce menu height. Play with both to find a sweet point¨
Try to describe what happens with precision. A video would even be better, so that I can get what you mean. I won't be able to help much as I do not have the device, without these

Here are the screenshots. The touch works perfect. There's no lag whatsoever. The bottom navigation buttons work as they should. Hopefully we'll be gifted with a Kernel soon

This works great on my 5113. The Aroma file manager seems really useful. I wasn't totally sure how to set it up so I'll write the steps here in case anyone else is wondering.
I downloaded the zip from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
You can "install" the zip file from recovery which really just runs the file manager. It doesn't really install anything. When you exit you go back to recovery.
However, if you want to use it from inside PhilZ's recovery do this:
Go to /sdcard/clockworkmod
Create a directory called .aromafm
Copy the zip file you downloaded into that directory
Change the name of the zip file to aromafm.zip
Now you can use the Aroma FM menu item from the recovery to launch the file manager. The first time you run it from a new location you get the "help" overlay screen. I did the above steps in the file manager itself. Pretty cool. And having a terminal from inside recovery is great when you need to fix something and aren't at home.

aashayjardosh said:
Here are the screenshots. The touch works perfect. There's no lag whatsoever. The bottom navigation buttons work as they should. Hopefully we'll be gifted with a Kernel soon
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Big thanks for the screen shots. At least I can see how the display is looking
I decided on purpose to not enlarge the bottom buttons as I thought it would be harder to use them if spread along all the width. Is it ok?
As for menu toggle options not being completely right aligned, it is a limitation in current stock CWM, and I feel no need to increase the buffer to make it right align
wd5gnr said:
This works great on my 5113. The Aroma file manager seems really useful. I wasn't totally sure how to set it up so I'll write the steps here in case anyone else is wondering.
I downloaded the zip from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
You can "install" the zip file from recovery which really just runs the file manager. It doesn't really install anything. When you exit you go back to recovery.
However, if you want to use it from inside PhilZ's recovery do this:
Go to /sdcard/clockworkmod
Create a directory called .aromafm
Copy the zip file you downloaded into that directory
Change the name of the zip file to aromafm.zip
Now you can use the Aroma FM menu item from the recovery to launch the file manager. The first time you run it from a new location you get the "help" overlay screen. I did the above steps in the file manager itself. Pretty cool. And having a terminal from inside recovery is great when you need to fix something and aren't at home.
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Yes, but you can also just double tap outside menu area, and it will launch aroma

Phil3759 said:
Yes, but you can also just double tap outside menu area, and it will launch aroma
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Forgot about that, but you still have to do the setup to put the zip file with the right name in the hidden directory, no?

wd5gnr said:
Forgot about that, but you still have to do the setup to put the zip file with the right name in the hidden directory, no?
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yes, sure
So, for p5100, you confirm that touch works as expected? Even the double tap and other shortcuts I guess

Phil3759 said:
yes, sure
So, for p5100, you confirm that touch works as expected? Even the double tap and other shortcuts I guess
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Yes, the touch works perfect. Flashed 2-3 ROM's just for fun for testing it. The double tap and other shortcuts (the ones i checked) are all cool.
And yes the bottom navigation buttons are also good at this size. Infact they're perfect for the wider screen. Cheers!

Phil3759 said:
yes, sure
So, for p5100, you confirm that touch works as expected? Even the double tap and other shortcuts I guess
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Yes, all work great.

wd5gnr said:
Yes, all work great.
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Actually, I may have found a problem related to the 5113. I have installed some kernels through this recovery but when I went to install the latest CM nightly I get an assert failure where it is looking for p5110 or p5113. I've installed many of these in the past. I may revert to old CWM and see if it works, but I feel it must be related to this recovery, perhaps because it doesn't know I have a 5113?
Update: Reverting to normal stock worked.

wd5gnr said:
Actually, I may have found a problem related to the 5113. I have installed some kernels through this recovery but when I went to install the latest CM nightly I get an assert failure where it is looking for p5110 or p5113. I've installed many of these in the past. I may revert to old CWM and see if it works, but I feel it must be related to this recovery, perhaps because it doesn't know I have a 5113?
Update: Reverting to normal stock worked.
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Just delete the assert line from your updater-script file in zip
For other variants, follow instructions and i will release for your phone
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

Phil3759 said:
Just delete the assert line from your updater-script file in zip
For other variants, follow instructions and i will release for your phone
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Yeah I have done that before for other reasons. Just thought I'd mention it.

wd5gnr said:
Yeah I have done that before for other reasons. Just thought I'd mention it.
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CM ROMs have an extra safety check which cant be avoided by deleting assert prop lines in updater script.
It's under META-INF\com\android\metadata
With N7000 it shows this - "post-build=samsung/GT-N7000/GT-N7000:4.0.3/IML74K/ZCLP6:user/release-keys
post-timestamp=1364279894
pre-device=GT-N7000

Phil3759 said:
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
Main thread + features + install instructions + dev support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
Since many requests to port it to P5100, here it is the first release, untested by me
Please give your feedback, what works, and any bug you could encounter
Read the features, and check if you are missing something
I would appreciate a screen shot from your device, mainly under GUI options or custom backup menu where you select partitions
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: Flash at your own risk, this is a first release, untested
http://www.mediafire.com/file/bj7vnfal8ca8h4q/philz_touch_4.90.8-p5100.tar.md5
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mc71ezq8eg6oqo8/philz_touch_4.90.8-p5100.zip
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Great my bro but it possible to make for Tab 2 gt-p5110 pleassssseeeeeee.
thanks for your hard work

The one for 5100 doesn't work? There are no big diff, recovery wise
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

Phil3759 said:
The one for 5100 doesn't work? There are no big diff, recovery wise
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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ok i test tonight and reply here ok philz ?
thanks
you think i can use my custom res of my note 2 with your recovery ? (with my config of your recovery for have fonts ustom background red etc etc same as your recovery note 2?)

brolee93 said:
ok i test tonight and reply here ok philz ?
thanks
you think i can use my custom res of my note 2 with your recovery ? (with my config of your recovery for have fonts ustom background red etc etc same as your recovery note 2?)
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Just ensure the resolution, since it is inverted. Let me know and eventually post a screen shot
By the way, since you have a note 2. Can you let me know your opinion about touch difference between note 2 and this one?
Also, if you post a recent recovery.img from sammobile.com, i will repack for p5110 if needed
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

ok i see

(needed) Developer willing to port custom recovery to the galaxy tab 4 8.0

Hi there are a few version of the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 that have no support for a custom recovery.
Source files have been found and are ready to be worked with.
The devices we would like to bring support to are the:
T330NU source file:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/UG28maH2ce/SM-T330NU_NA_KK_Opensource.html
T335K source file:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/9Y4qzw1zce/SM-T335K_KK_Opensource.html
T335L source file:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/nZ4xmfNgba/SM-T335L_KK_Opensource.html
T337a source file:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/21kf9dZYce/SM-T337A_NA_KK_Opensource.html
Boot.img dumped from device T330NU:
http://www.4shared.com/file/nOAtJQbCba/boot.html
Recovery.img dumped from device T330NU:
http://www.4shared.com/file/mSkFIM0Bce/recovery.html
If ANYONE is willing or knows someone who could be willing to port a custom recovery to these devices it would be greatly appreciated if you could pass on the message and spread the word. If we all do work together we should be able to get this done.
There are many people who are willing to test the final work. Thanks in advance.

Hey, I am dedicated to get a recovery for this device also. I am pretty good with computers but have never worked on a recovery project. I do have Linux and can help if needed on anything.

There should be a guide on xda

smknutson said:
There should be a guide on xda
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I tried recovery builder but had no luck. Was not able to download files after building. Says build has been queud or something like that. Was having trouble getting the stock recovery img off of the phone.

Leonidas87 said:
I tried recovery builder but had no luck. Was not able to download files after building. Says build has been queud or something like that. Was having trouble getting the stock recovery img off of the phone.
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I have my stock recovery.img if needed

pre4speed said:
I have my stock recovery.img if needed
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Which Galaxy tab version do you have?
And have did you extract your stock recovery img?

Leonidas87 said:
Which Galaxy tab version do you have?
And have did you extract your stock recovery img?
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I have the 337a and yup pulled recovery.img and boot.img

pre4speed said:
I have the 337a and yup pulled recovery.img and boot.img
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My last message had a spelling mistake sorry about that. How did you pull those files tho? I've been having trouble on this device

Leonidas87 said:
My last message had a spelling mistake sorry about that. How did you pull those files tho? I've been having trouble on this device
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In terminal, type su dd if=/dev/emmc/"boot partition" of=/sdcard/recovery.img
I think you need to enter after su. It will save it to your sd. This is assuming root. You enter your boot partition in the quotes. Use this to find your partitions.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cls.partition

pre4speed said:
In terminal, type su dd if=/dev/emmc/"boot partition" of=/sdcard/recovery.img
I think you need to enter after su. It will save it to your sd. This is assuming root. You enter your boot partition in the quotes. Use this to find your partitions.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cls.partition
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Thanks for the help I think I understand. I have terminal ready and the app installed. Just not sure which partition is the one to fill in the quotations in the terminal.
I'm attaching pictures if that helps.
Also I'm sure I do not include the actual quotes when typing in terminal just to save myself from confusion. I do have root by the way
UPDATE:
THESE PICTURE WERE FOR MY GALAXY NOTE 3 DISRAGAURD THESE PHOTOS. My mistake I was on my phone when I read the message and tried to jump right into it

THERE ARE THE PHOTOS FROM MY GALAXY TAB 4.
These would be the correct locations I need clarification so I know which ones are boot and recovery for pulling/extracting in terminal.

These two represent your recovery and boot partitions. So in the quotes you'll put the mmcblk0p15 for recovery.img.
I found that pulling the recovery is that exact code, whereas pulling the boot was a different code, but found easily on the internet. I got the recovery easy, the boot was a little more work, but did get it.

pre4speed said:
These two represent your recovery and boot partitions. So in the quotes you'll put the mmcblk0p15 for recovery.img.
I found that pulling the recovery is that exact code, whereas pulling the boot was a different code, but found easily on the internet. I got the recovery easy, the boot was a little more work, but did get it.
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Think I am not typing it exactly how it needs to be. Even tried copy and pasting. So close but yet so far lol. I really think we have all been making progress the last few days. This would help if I could get it to work. Would be useful and handy to have a backup for each device variation.

Pic did not upload for me the first time. Backup did not work yet. I must be typing or copy and pasting wrong

I'm trying to remember how I did it. I believe you open terminal, type su then press enter, then type the rest. Let me do it again and see what my steps were.
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Ok, I'm sorry. The code I gave you is actually for the boot.img not recovery. Here is the right code. Sorry again.
Type it exactly as I did and you'll find the backup on your sdcard (not external). I actually found the correct code in the 7.7" tab thread. Lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540641

pre4speed said:
I'm trying to remember how I did it. I believe you open terminal, type su then press enter, then type the rest. Let me do it again and see what my steps were.
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Ok, I'm sorry. The code I gave you is actually for the boot.img not recovery. Here is the right code. Sorry again.
Type it exactly as I did and you'll find the backup on your sdcard (not external). I actually found the correct code in the 7.7" tab thread. Lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540641
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I'm just out right now but will give it a try as soon as I get home. Thanks again much help. Will report back.

Leonidas87 said:
I'm just out right now but will give it a try as soon as I get home. Thanks again much help. Will report back.
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Ok I have got both recovery and boot.img backed up/pulled. Finally lol thanks a lot

I think we have most of the necessary files to get the job done. If you say you have got you boot.img and recovery backed up and so do I. We have source files also. All we need now is for the recovery to be compiled. For a skilled experienced developer to finish up what we started probably would not be too hard. If only we had someone to really take the time with us with some of the next key steps. I am looking up guides and resources all over the Internet but nothing concrete to get the job done ?

Leonidas87 said:
I think we have most of the necessary files to get the job done. If you say you have got you boot.img and recovery backed up and so do I. We have source files also. All we need now is for the recovery to be compiled. For a skilled experienced developer to finish up what we started probably would not be too hard. If only we had someone to really take the time with us with some of the next key steps. I am looking up guides and resources all over the Internet but nothing concrete to get the job done ?
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Yeh, I hear that. Like I said before, I've got my buddies looking at it, but these devices that they don't own aren't a priority for them. I don't feel right bugging them about it every day. I'll see if there's anything I can find. I'm not a developer and get lost with code, but guides I can help to find if you have the build environment.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/23903-how-to-compile-twrp-from-source/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943625
I am so lost with all that[emoji30]

Leonidas87 said:
Hi there are a few version of the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 that have no support for a custom recovery.
If ANYONE is willing or knows someone who could be willing to port a custom recovery to these devices it would be greatly appreciated if you could pass on the message and spread the word. If we all do work together we should be able to get this done.
There are many people who are willing to test the final work. Thanks in advance.
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if you are able to install an omnirom build environment on linux i will make you a local_manifest and show how to build.

Twrp recovery - 2.8.4.0 Rev -2 - xolo q3000

TWRP RECOVERY - 2.8.4.0 Rev 2- XOLO Q3000 with OTG support​
Procedure to follow
download the recovery.
then flash recovery using sptools /flashify /mobileuncle tool using these guides.
OR
if ur using any custom recovery from this thread then
visit this thread to get a flashable recovery which can be flashed from current recovery.
Just reboot to recovery for confirmation.
This is working recovery - tested by me.
flashed JB & KK rom.
Backup and restore without any issues.
OTG is also working properly - FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drives only.
As u all know our device has 6mb recovery partition size.
So while porting i need to trim the actual recovery.
U will not be able to partition ur sd card using this recovery.
Also u wont be able to root using this recovery.
For above issues we have better solutions.
Try and report.
​
For official change logs, see here:
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
Credits:-
needrom for base recovery.
@z31s1g for TWRP themes.

OTG working normally.

You did it finally...

aaayush_singh said:
You did it finally...
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Still doing some work on TWRP 2.8.5.0
Almost around 6.12 MB, it has at most tobe 5.99 MB.
Lets see.

avi3230 said:
Still doing some work on TWRP 2.8.5.0.....
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is twrp v2.8.4.0 rev 2 flashable zip available only in dark theme? how to get the theme shown in the attached pic? will you be releasing other themed zips for twrp v2.8.4.0 rev 2?

m0han said:
is twrp v2.8.4.0 rev 2 flashable zip available only in dark theme? how to get the theme shown in the attached pic? will you be releasing other themed zips for twrp v2.8.4.0 rev 2?
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Sir all themes working well. i just uploaded dark theme.
u can use rev 1 themes also on rev 2.
working on TWRP 2.8.5.0 so forgot to upload other themes.
u can download from here.
Eventually i increase the action message font and i forgot which ui.xml i used, still searching for it.
TWRP 2.8.5.0 booting but cant flash any ROM but recovery flash, wiping is working normally.
If u can help me with that i can try it.
Thanks.
I would love to see u pressed thanks button sometimes.

just wondering if the rev 2 recovery.img file can be placed inside your TWRP_2.8.2.0_Q3000 play.zip file replacing the twrp v2.8.2.0 recovery.img there.
will flashing that give twrp v2.8.4.0 rev 2 play theme? just a noob-guess! . btw, the ui.zip inside the dark theme zip file of twrp v2.8.4.0 rev 2 is pretty big (8,221,418 bytes).
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avi3230 said:
....all themes working well......u can download from here.
....i increase the action message font and i forgot which ui.xml i used, still searching for it......
....help me with that i can try it.....would love to see u pressed thanks button sometimes...
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xolo q3k is not with me. i posted that i've changed my device. so, i don't think i can help you much.
but, when i see some solid work, i hope to get the xolo q3k for testing for a short period.
you know that i've lent you much positive-critical support. and i owe you a lot for helping me in toubled times.
please get that ui.xml and increase the action message font for this rev 2 as well as all your future releases. :good:
p.s.: i see you're doing great. recognised contributor! keep it up! :highfive:
btw, you seem to be in a rush to get to the next level.

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....if the rev 2 recovery.img file can be placed inside your TWRP_2.8.2.0_Q3000 play.zip file replacing the twrp v2.8.2.0 recovery.img there.
will flashing that give twrp v2.8.4.0 rev 2 play theme?.... the ui.zip inside the dark theme zip file of twrp v2.8.4.0 rev 2 is ....8,221,418 bytes....
..please get that ui.xml and increase the action message font for this rev 2 as well as all your future releases......
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@avi3230, expecting you to respond. i checked out your link; but, not sure how to use the template(?). suggest you upload the themed zips.

m0han said:
@avi3230, expecting you to respond. i checked out your link; but, not sure how to use the template(?). suggest you upload the themed zips.
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Sir first flash the recovery with dark theme (flashble zip is attached so u can flash from any recovery)
Download play theme zip from above given link.
Rename this zip to ui.zip.
Now copy and replace in ur
Internal storage/twrp/theme/ folder.
Or replace in dark themed recovery.zip inside
Emmc/twrp/theme. Folder
In both cases u will find ui.zip already there u need to just replace.
I am in transit so cant upload now.
Wil upload after 9 pm only.
Thank you
Sorry for inconvinence.

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@avi3230, expecting you to respond. i checked out your link; but, not sure how to use the template(?). suggest you upload the themed zips.
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here r the flashble zips - also updated on thread of flashble zip
TWRP 2.8.4.0 Rev 2 -------2.8.4.0 rev 2 dark theme-------2.8.4.0 Rev 2 light theme-------2.8.4.0 Rev 2 Play theme

avi3230 said:
here r the flashble zips - also updated on thread of flashble zip.....2.8.4.0 Rev 2 Play theme
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tried this, and boy, was i in for some shock! think i'll let the screenshots speak for themselves....
TWRP v2.8.4.0 Rev.1 (2) brought woes.
TWRP v2.8.2.0 brought back relief! :good:
mounting usb otg in TWRP v2.8.4.0 Rev.1 (2) is cumbersome. no way to get back to the previous screen after mounting, except by clicking the back key of the device. the back arrow at the top left does not work.
and i couldn't find the usb otg drive listed anywhere (as opposed to the case of TWRP v2.8.2.0, where you see it listed everywhere). others can try this recovery and correct me if i'm wrong.
more importantly, it'd help the dev do things better/properly. (although i took a screenshot it doesn't seem to have worked.) the device is back on 'twrp v2.8.2.0 play edition by avi3230'.
not sure when i can test further, but i'll be willing to help when possible. in the meantime avi3230 can concentrate on quality rather than quantity, imho. thanks, anyway.

@m0han
Yeah u r correct sir.
First its my mistake - as i used the zip of rev 1 and i replaced the zip and not the recovery in flashble zip so u see its rev 1.
U cant see some buttons cause the theme is meant for rev 2.
In each update of TWRP there is change in backup folder (which i cant define) so it wont detect previous backups.
u need to manually move the backup to respective folder when u upgrade.
Dont worry usb otg works properly in rev 2. u need to use back button to go back. I already made a video of that but not uploaded.
This happens because no one has even tested the recovery. There are more than 70 downloads of the img file but no one even reported.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
I am also learning by mistake, hope u understand what i am saying.

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....u r correct.....no one has even tested the recovery. .....more than 70 downloads of the img file but no one even reported.....
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that's sad. but, i think i know the reason - and i've stated it before. you're dishing out stuff (even partly cooked) in such quick succession that people can't even decide what to go with. i'm sure you yourself don't get time to test your work - you don't have the device with you full-time. and, frankly, the responses to your releases show that your users are not entirely satisfied. if you're keen to do a better/proper job, you may consider my advice suggestion in the proper spirit - "concentrate on quality rather than quantity". i notice that quite a few others have also opined so.
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....As the number is more there bound to be the issue of repetitiveness and similarities.....
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also, the issue of errors/bugs.....
lastly, just want to make a subtle observation: although i was the first among 70+users to give you a detailed feedback, which you found 'correct', you haven't 'thanks'ed me. i usually press thanks for work that has benefitted me as well as the user community for any device or some post that throws light on a matter of general/popular interest. so, continue your good work and the thanks will gush forth. just don't keep looking out for it. don't thank me just 'cos i said this; you know i'm not the kind who solicits thanks.

@m0han
Thanks for trying the recovery and pointing out the mistakes.
Links are corrected with proper recovery version.
I am just trying to learn things here nothing else so mistakes will happen from my side, i apologize for it.
I am just trying my level best.
The sad part is users only replay when they are not satisfied.
Right now i cant thank u cause my today's quota of thanks is already over.

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.....Links are corrected with proper recovery version.....trying to learn things here....trying my level best.....
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just go easy on releasing and hard on learning. forget thanking me. :good:.
a couple of suggestions:
1. provide md5 checksums. (i got d9e07dfe97cc26795f1f5f374df89ed0 for the latest one.) would help distinguish the various versions, esp. if there's no change of filename
2. please provide screenshots - at least the ones of the troublesome screens, if not exactly like mine.
"in each update of TWRP there is change in backup folder" - are backup location and usb implementation hard-coded in the recovery? i ask again what i asked here: what could happen if the (rev 2) recovery.img file is placed inside your TWRP_2.8.2.0_Q3000 play.zip file replacing the img file there and flashed? will that give me Q3000 backup folder and the usb otg implementation? . these are noob thoughts, but, i await your answer.

hi @avi3230, i've just sent you a pm. please respond. thanks.. posted in (common) recovery collection thread.

md5 mismatch
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TWRP RECOVERY - 2.8.4.0 Rev 2- XOLO Q3000 with OTG support....
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the 'TWRP 2.8.4.0 rev 2.img' from this op has md5 c5d180bc6cdde26541421a220e1a37d9.
the 'recovery.img' inside the '2.8.4.0 Rev 2 Play theme' linked to here has md5 c3b809c3081cd04b4a77446fe69db590.
there is a mismatch. which one is the proper fully-working 'TWRP 2.8.4.0 Rev 2'?
@avi3230 / somebody, please confirm which file (img or zip) to use to avoid troubles. thanks.

None of the two files have any trouble.

Using this recovery, it's working fine, thanks ?

TF300T Terminal Emulator TWRP.blob HELP!

Hey guys, I need a little help getting the Custom Recovery TWRP to work with terminal emulator.
I have the Asus Transformer Pad TF300T(WIFI Only)
Android Version: 4.2.1
Build Number: 10.6.1.27.5
Bootloader: Unlocked with Asus Unlock Tool(Restart with small print in top left corner "This device is unlocked")
Root: Rooted with KingoRoot
My problem is everytime I open up the Terminal Emulator(The reason for using this method is because I dont have a USB cable to connect to the computer) I type in
SU (a little popup shows it granted superuser access)
I then type in
dd if=/removeable/microsd/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
It then tells me
/removeable/microsd/twrp.blob: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
Full Terminal Emulator DOS screen:
[email protected]: / $ SU
[email protected]: / # dd if=/removeable/microsd/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
/removeable/microsd/twrp.blob: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
I have the file renamed to TWRP.blob. I also have a TWRP.img that I've tried and its in the root of my sd card. I've even tried formatting my sd card for android because before this i never used it for anything.
Any help would be appreciated.

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a little popup shows it granted superuser access
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Download the SuperSU (Chainfire) from Playstore. Then you will get access to the Terminal Emulator.
PS: Please download Kang TWRP 2.8.7.2 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/recovery-twrp-t3046479. This is the right TWRP version you need for both KatKiss Rom N7.1.1 and MM 6.0.1. There is also an install instruction for using Terminal.

ebonit said:
Download the SuperSU (Chainfire) from Playstore. Then you will get access to the Terminal Emulator.
PS: Please download Kang TWRP 2.8.7.2 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/recovery-twrp-t3046479. This is the right TWRP version you need for both KatKiss Rom N7.1.1 and MM 6.0.1. There is also an install instruction for using Terminal.
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Trying it now will update in a second
I already had SuperSU access to the terminal emulator and Ive already tried with that TWRP but i still get the same thing No such file or directory

I used TWRP Manager app and installed twrp 3.0.2.0 recovery now all i need to do is download a custom rom and i should be set right?

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I've even tried formatting my sd card for android
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I think the communication problem might be your SD card. The format must be FAT 32. Either reformat it on your PC or use a new one.
The terminal code is "dd if=/sdcard/foo.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4", "foo" stands for "twrp_tf300t_kang_2.8.7.2_signed."
This command also expects the file "twrp_tf300t_kang_2.8.7.2_signed.image" to be on /sdcard.
Take care that the terminal can communicate with your SD card. That means the command has to be written very very correctly. No capital letters for instant.
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I used TWRP Manager app and installed twrp 3.0.2.0 recovery now all i need to do is download a custom rom and i should be set right?
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To avoid issues you need Kang TWRP 2.8.7.2. This is the right TWRP version recommended by the developer Timduru for both KatKiss Rom N7.1.1 and MM 6.0.1.

ebonit said:
I think the communication problem might be your SD card. The format must be FAT 32. Either reformat it on your PC or use a new one.
The terminal code is "dd if=/sdcard/foo.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4", "foo" stands for "twrp_tf300t_kang_2.8.7.2_signed."
This command also expects the file "twrp_tf300t_kang_2.8.7.2_signed.image" to be on /sdcard.
Take care that the terminal can communicate with your SD card. That means the command has to be written very very correctly. No capital letters for instant.
I'll have to try that cause if I'm not mistaken it formatted to NTFS.
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To avoid issues you need Kang TWRP 2.8.7.2. This is the right TWRP version recommended by the developer Timduru for both KatKiss Rom N7.1.1 and MM 6.0.1.
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Can I use the recovery to install it or TWRP manager app or am I gonna have to do the terminal emulator
It successfully installed katkis mm6.0.1

ok so i downloaded the twrp and the file it downloaded is "twrp_tf300t_kang_2.8.7.2.img" do i leave it like it is and in the terminal type foo.img or can i rename it to twrp.img and then twrp.img in the terminal?

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ok so i downloaded the twrp and the file it downloaded is "twrp_tf300t_kang_2.8.7.2.img" do i leave it like it is and in the terminal type foo.img or can i rename it to twrp.img and then twrp.img in the terminal?
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NO!!! Just stay on 3.0.2. You are fine with that version. It's the latest released for this tablet and sooner or later those still on lj's kang version will have to update anyway. ..
If amazing master wizard Tim still keeps cranking out roms this tablet was never supposed to see.
You're good, you did good, but get the heck yourself a USB cable so that you have fastboot access. I hate to watch trapeze artists working without a net!!!
It's $7 on Amazon - no excuses accepted!
https://www.amazon.com/Charging-Sync-Cable-TF101-TF201-TF300/dp/B007QUBYDY

berndblb said:
Just stay on 3.0.2. You are fine with that version. It's the latest released for this tablet and sooner or later those still on lj's kang version will have to update anyway. ..
If amazing master wizard Tim still keeps cranking out roms this tablet was never supposed to see.
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It is known that I belong to those user who swear on Tim's install instruction. This includes the advise in the first line there "You need Kang TWRP". Following that advise I have never had any TWRP issues. Are you really sure that an update on the latest TWRP won't cause any issues?
There is still the old wisdom in my mind "Never change a running system". Anyhow your advise is greatly appreciated.

ebonit said:
It is known that I belong to those user who swear on Tim's install instruction. This includes the advise in the first line there "You need Kang TWRP". Following that advise I have never had any TWRP issues. Are you really sure that an update on the latest TWRP won't cause any issues?
There is still the old wisdom in my mind "Never change a running system". Anyhow your advise is greatly appreciated.
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I am sure.
There is nothing magically different or better about the Kang TWRP. It supports the dock SD which the official TWRP never did, but that's a feature I have used maybe twice in all that time I used it. Other than that there are some additional reboot options and GUI changes if I remember correctly, but the core is just TWRP. I think at the time lj made the recovery the offical TWRP had a bug with the f2fs conversion - can't quite remember - but for a while it was the go-to recovery for both the TF300 and TF700.
Don't get me wrong - it's a perfectly fine recovery and for all I know still supports even Nougat roms. There is no reason for you to change it if you stay on the same rom. But there's also no reason for somebody who flashed a 3.+ version already to downgrade to 2.8. Documented by the fact that Bamablood94 flashed Katkiss successfully.

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I am sure.
Don't get me wrong - it's a perfectly fine recovery and for all I know still supports even Nougat roms. There is no reason for you to change it if you stay on the same rom. But there's also no reason for somebody who flashed a 3.+ version already to downgrade to 2.8. Documented by the fact that Bamablood94 flashed Katkiss successfully.
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Thanks a lot for your very instructive reply. I'm gonna to stay on Josh's TWRP until I change the rom.

berndblb said:
I am sure.
There is nothing magically different or better about the Kang TWRP. It supports the dock SD which the official TWRP never did, but that's a feature I have used maybe twice in all that time I used it. Other than that there are some additional reboot options and GUI changes if I remember correctly, but the core is just TWRP. I think at the time lj made the recovery the offical TWRP had a bug with the f2fs conversion - can't quite remember - but for a while it was the go-to recovery for both the TF300 and TF700.
Don't get me wrong - it's a perfectly fine recovery and for all I know still supports even Nougaamt roms. There is no reason for you to change it if you stay on the same rom. But there's also no reason for somebody who flashed a 3.+ version already to downgrade to 2.8. Documented by the fact that Bamablood94 flashed Katkiss successfully.
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I am now running nougat 7.1.1 from katkiss using the twrp 3.0.2.0 using the TWRP Manager app and also downloaded the mini GApps. I didnt realize that was something I also had to install until i realized there was no play stor or any other google related apps but I have invested in a 5 dollar usb data cable from ebay which should come in sometime this week. My other problem now seems to be that this thing dont like running too many apps in the background and when you first start up a program it likes to lag it a tad bit untill it runs a little smoother. I appreciate the help guys.

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Transformer, my friend. If you expect this tablet to run anywhere close to the performance of any current device, you will be disappointed.
Asus thought up a genius form factor and then ruined it by crippling it by not giving it enough ram and a cheap, slow memory chip on top of it.
You have to go easy on this baby.
Turn off automatic updates in the Play Store.
Turn off automatic updates and syncing for as many apps as you can stand.
If you don't use an app, get rid of it.
Do NOT use the Facebook app. It's a piece of cra** anyway and really hard on resources
In the 700 forum Tim posted some fine tuning tips a while back. If I find it, I'll add the link later
Develop a good backup/restore routine (e.g Titanium Backup) and then format data every 3 months or so - depending on how much you use the tablet.
If you haven't, convert /data to f2fs. That really helps on this tablet let.
Enjoy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71095273&postcount=362
There you go! Helps to organize your bookmarks. [emoji6]
The tips are in a TF700 thread, but the two tablets are almost identical. They should work for your tablet as well

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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71095273&postcount=362
There you go! Helps to organize your bookmarks. [emoji6]
The tips are in a TF700 thread, but the two tablets are almost identical. They should work for your tablet as well
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BTW, the same tips put Tim in a TF300T thread as well:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71094836&postcount=615
To my opinion the best performance with KatKiss N7 on the TF300T will be reached with a RAM use of around 65%. That means to keep the amount of apps as low as possible. In my case up to 45 apps, but mostly less. Always have an eye on piggy apps.

I appreciate the help guys I don't use the tablet much since I have an Asus phone but I install the zenui launcher and to my surprise it seemed to help the "lag" just a bit. Again I appreciate the help I don't get on xda often but when I need help this is my go to place.