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Phone won't boot into ClockworkMod Recovery

Hi,
I currently have ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.2.3 installed and am using ROM Manager Premium 5.5.1.5 to attempt to install CyanogenMod.
I have the correct rom downloaded for the Verizon version, but every time I try to boot into the ClockworkMod recovery, the standard Android Recovery screen comes up instead.
I have followed about 3 different tutorials, and each ended in the same result.
Any idea what could be going on?
Thanks!

Sounds like user error. If you're rooted, you can use EZ Recovery from the play store to flash your recovery of choice.

Edgehood said:
Sounds like user error. If you're rooted, you can use EZ Recovery from the play store to flash your recovery of choice.
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Thanks! That worked and got me into ClockworkMod Recovery. Now, the install of CyanogenMod failed. Now to figure out why that happened..

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CAKELIE said:
Thanks! That worked and got me into ClockworkMod Recovery. Now, the install of CyanogenMod failed. Now to figure out why that happened..
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How did it fail?
Sent from my LG spectrum (that's right) blazing fast on cm10!

I am having almost the same problem. I rooted my phone using this:
<< 03.06.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery >>
DDLSC - DXLSE - JPLSB - XXLT6 - ZSLO2 Fixed for bootloop
ZCLSF (no bootloop fix, proper default.prop)
http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=16061#files
taken from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31911620#post31911620
as it matches my phone make, build, kernel's date, model, etc. The trouble is when I go to recovery mode from ROM Manager it just stops on its way showing me this green little robot and a progress bar in the middle and it could stay like this for hours without moving anywhere. I have to press my power button and then it moves on and reboots into CWM. I have tried a whole lot of different rootings methods but ROM Manager v5.5.3.7 simply refuses to work with PHILZ-CWM6-DDLSC-ODD-5.06.1-SIGND.ZIP... I am completely lost...
Could anybody suggest / advise anything please? I would highly appreciate it Many thanks in advance!
I am on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, Samsung Galaxy Note GT N7000, build number is JZ054K.N7000DDLSC, baseband version is N7000DDLS6, kernel version is 3.0.31 – 906407 March 6, 2013.

[GUIDE] Root Your Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 [GB and JB]

AFTER ROOTING, YOUR WARRANTY IS NOW VOID​
Hello, I'm ddikodroid. I'll tell you how to root Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160. It's for Gingerbread and Jelly Bean.
FOR GINGERBREAD
What's you need:
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 with Gingerbread
Custom Kernel with CWM or TWRP such as EX Kernel.
SuperSU Flashable Zip Download HERE.
A Sharp Eyes.
Smart Brain.
Steps:
First, Put the SuperSU Flashable Zip to your SD Card.
Boot into Recovery Mode (Volume Up + Home + Power)
Flash the SuperSU Flashable Zip from recovery.
Wait
Choose "Reboot System Now"
Tadaa, now you have a rooted phone.
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FOR JELLY BEAN
What's you need:
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 with Jelly Bean
Custom Kernel with CWM or TWRP such as D- Kernel. (Optional)
Stock Kernel. But you need CWM 6 by Shaaan. Download HERE.
SuperSU Flashable Zip Download HERE.
A Sharp Eyes.
Smart Brain.
Steps (Jelly Bean with Custom Kernel):
First, Put the SuperSU Flashable Zip to your SD Card.
Boot into Recovery Mode (Volume Up + Home + Power)
Flash the SuperSU Flashable Zip from recovery.
Wait
Choose "Reboot System Now"
Tadaa, now you have a rooted phone.
Steps (Jelly Bean with Stock Kernel):
First, Put the SuperSU Flashable Zip to your SD Card.
Boot into Recovery Mode (Volume Up + Home + Power)
Flash the CWM from stock recovery.
Flash the SuperSU Flashable Zip from CWM recovery.
Wait.
Choose "Reboot System Now"
Tadaa, now you have a rooted phone.
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:good: Fell Free To Press/Hit The "THANKS" Button :good:

R: [GUIDE] Root Your Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 [GB and JB]
But why!!! There is already GB root thread and JB one...
If people cant find it just use search

Please, do and "How to swap memory data?"

asdfzz said:
But why!!! There is already GB root thread and JB one...
If people cant find it just use search
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I make tutorial in another ways

Do you have tutorial how to install cwm recovery on ace 2? Couse i want to backup my curent rom before instaling JB, and do i need to root it first, before instaling cwm recovery? thanks

Thanks !!!

Hi can anyome yelp me with my problem regards to gt-i8160 samsung galaxy ace2.Problem : low memory unable to install large apps above 1gb. I have search and followed threads but none have help me so fsr. Tried to chamge vold.fstab on system/etc directory reboot phome and nothing happens. Please help me thanks
Ss atached. After following process for vold.fstab

need help
Hi guy!
I need help! Iam in the recovery menu, but I can't choose the file. It seems I have to change bios or something ? Do you know someone how can I get recall this option?
Thanks for in advance!

@thirdz you are still on mb2 that was the first leak for ace II maybe it's not working because you need to update to a newer firmware

Difference between custom and stock.
Hi all,
I'm new here on XDA-Developers, and have a question about the different types of kernels.
Here the phone can be adjusted with a stock or a custom kernel.
I would really like to know the difference between the two, so i can pick up one to root my Galaxy Ace 2.
When i bought mine Gingerbread came with it, but half year later i upgraded to Jelly Bean with Samsung Kies.
My phone became very slow 2 days later, and i'am unable to reach my gallery, cannot make photo's and Whatsapp incoming media cannot be downloaded.
However i deleted some unused apps at that time, but the worked for a day and the system memory became full again.
Could anyone help me out with this problem?
My external sd card has 32 GB of memory, 3 GB is used 29 GB unused.
Regards,
n0rt0x

Hi guys! im trying to root my ace 2 with jb stock rom installed but that .zip files doesn't work for me...
i put that update.zip, root.zip or however they are named, boot into stock recovery, choose install from external storage and no files get found.
sd card works fine and stock rom can mount it but files cannot be found...
looks like i need custom recovery for root and root for custom recovery.... -.-

Choose from sdcard.
No you dont need root for custom recovery. Btw you can flash root.zip directly from stock recovery
Sent from my GT-I8160 using Tapatalk

is there away to do this with STOCK kernel on GB?
This is a little confusing as it would suggest I could flash a custom kernel with our root...Is that correct?
"
FOR GINGERBREAD
What's you need:
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 with Gingerbread
Custom Kernel with CWM or TWRP such as EX Kernel.
SuperSU Flashable Zip Download HERE.
A Sharp Eyes.
Smart Brain.
Steps:
First, Put the SuperSU Flashable Zip to your SD Card.
Boot into Recovery Mode (Volume Up + Home + Power)
Flash the SuperSU Flashable Zip from recovery.
Wait
Choose "Reboot System Now"
Tadaa, now you have a rooted phone.
"
If so could some one suggest which kernel so can get started?
PS don't forget the phone is not seen via pc as usb port damaged so flashing would be done via stock recovery

i updated my hh from gb to jb via kies. and i lost my root acces.
when i tried to root my hh again, its said that error/tmp/sideload/package.zip status 255.
i've tried to use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47570428&postcount=3 but when i check my playstore there is no SuperSU
can anyone help me? sorry for a bad grammar

ONLY for JB!
Install CWM Rec. via Android System Recovery (Apply update from ext storge- > ZIP file)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141395
Install SuperSU ZIP via CWM Recovery (Install ZIP)
http://download.chainfire.eu/365/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.69.zip?retrieve_file=1
No need to re-install SuperSU via playstore - Don't know why this was said by someone...

fluffi444 said:
ONLY for JB!
Install CWM Rec. via Android System Recovery (Apply update from ext storge- > ZIP file)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141395
Install SuperSU ZIP via CWM Recovery (Install ZIP)
http://download.chainfire.eu/365/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.69.zip?retrieve_file=1
No need to re-install SuperSU via playstore - Don't know why this was said by someone...
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it works
Thankyou very muuuchhh

Need to know
if this is a stock kernel or not. Been googling but can't find the answer I'm looking for. Can't decide which method to choose.
Samsung Galaxy Ace2
Model
GT-i8160
Version
4.1.2 (updated via kies)
Baseband
I8160XXNB1
Kernel Ver - 3.0.31 - 1106830
[email protected] #2
SMP PREEMPT Mon Feb 10 14:34:57
KST 2014
Build number
JZO54K.I8160XXNB1

Use mine and be happy...

I was unable to flash CWM using this method. (on my GT-I8160 running Android 4.1.2)
It gave me the "signature verification failed" error.
However this method was very quick and worked perfectly fine for me.
ok, due to not having privileges of posting outside links(min 10 posts required) go to androidxda.com and search for "root samsung galaxy ace 2 i8160"
No CWM required (but I think i'll install that anyway).

Thanks for the TUT
Hi i followed your method the TUT is great, and i wouldnt call myself a noob but im really having troubles. I flash the md5 file through odin i get a PASS all threads completed succesfully however when i reboot into recovery and look inside the extSD to flash SuperSU its empty.... so i rebooted the phone and installed through the playstore and it gives me the ,device does not have the binaries installed and SU cannot install them 'this is a problem', speach, any ideas?

[Q] How to install CyanogenMod 10.1 on my Samsung Galaxy S Plus

hi folks,
Need information on how to load CM 10.1 Android 4.2.2 on my Samsung Galaxy S Plus.
Currently i have the CM 10 Beta 4 (JB 4.1.2) installed. Current recovery is Recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ariesve.
I've downloaded these files.
cm-10.1-20130622-dev_connection_team-release2-ariesve.zip
DevCon-gapps-jb-20130622-signed.zip
cwm6032-Build2-ariesve-alireza7991.zip
Kernel_JB-4.2.2_3.4_20130622_Google-4.6_Stock_Signed.zip
When i checked the AriesDevCon team's link and XDA Wiki Samsung SGS+ link there was some confusion.
The Wiki link doesn't say anything about the recovery installation. Should i use Odin to install the CWM6032 or just put it in the SD card and reboot into recovery? I'd used Odin for the 5.5.0.4 recovery.
From the XDA forums on recovery (alireza7991's) saw that i could use Odin to install the recovery first.
Also, what do i do with the 3.4 kernel ? Should i load that too in the SD card before recovery mode for the installation?
My current kernel is 3.0.70.
Could someone with the proper knowledge please guide ? And please provide the exact steps and the files needed.
I've done the CM 10.1 already and it worked pretty well, but was not able to do any upgrade later (to release 2.5 etc). Had my phone soft-bricked two times and had to install the stock Gingerbread ROM to come back to JB 4.1.2 ROM.
regards,
Anoop

The files you got are .ZIP files.
It should be possible to flash these using the recovery. I have To check back for further instructions cause i'm not familiar with the s+ but cwm should be installed automatically when the kernel has be installed.
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Did it work?
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Hey dude...u must wipe data,dalvik....maybe it can help u...
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lil.masoud said:
Hey dude...u must wipe data,dalvik....maybe it can help u...
Sent from my HTC ChaCha A810e using xda app-developers app
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You have to wipe data and cache, wiping dalvik cache is useless.

anoopgkris said:
hi folks,
Need information on how to load CM 10.1 Android 4.2.2 on my Samsung Galaxy S Plus.
Currently i have the CM 10 Beta 4 (JB 4.1.2) installed. Current recovery is Recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ariesve.
I've downloaded these files.
cm-10.1-20130622-dev_connection_team-release2-ariesve.zip
DevCon-gapps-jb-20130622-signed.zip
cwm6032-Build2-ariesve-alireza7991.zip
Kernel_JB-4.2.2_3.4_20130622_Google-4.6_Stock_Signed.zip
When i checked the AriesDevCon team's link and XDA Wiki Samsung SGS+ link there was some confusion.
The Wiki link doesn't say anything about the recovery installation. Should i use Odin to install the CWM6032 or just put it in the SD card and reboot into recovery? I'd used Odin for the 5.5.0.4 recovery.
From the XDA forums on recovery (alireza7991's) saw that i could use Odin to install the recovery first.
Also, what do i do with the 3.4 kernel ? Should i load that too in the SD card before recovery mode for the installation?
My current kernel is 3.0.70.
Could someone with the proper knowledge please guide ? And please provide the exact steps and the files needed.
I've done the CM 10.1 already and it worked pretty well, but was not able to do any upgrade later (to release 2.5 etc). Had my phone soft-bricked two times and had to install the stock Gingerbread ROM to come back to JB 4.1.2 ROM.
regards,
Anoop
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It is not necessary to install recovery before every ROM installation. CWM 5.5.0.4 is a stable and safe recovery for our device.
According to the kernel i recommend you to use K^Kernal 3.4.x. It is more battery friendly with good performance.
The procedure is as explained in there
1. Boot in to recovery and
2. flash CWM 6.0.3.2 (if you want to, otherwise skip this) and reboot in to recovery.
3.Wipe data(not necessary when you are coming from a previous build of the same ROM, but recommended), wipe cache, and wipe dalvic cache
4. Flash ROM, Flash Gapps and flash kernel and reboot,
You are done.!

[SOLVED] How to install CyanogenMod 10.1 on my Samsung Galaxy S Plus
Hey folks,
Thanks to all of you for the kind advises!
In fact, i checked for any reply one hour after posting my question and only H3llwar's one reply was visible.
Was too impatient and thought to go ahead with the Modding.
First tried to flash the latest recovery cwm-emmcbrickedpatch-ariesve-6.0.3.2-alireza7991.img using Odin.
This one stuck at one stage (<1> recovery.img download) and didn't move further. So disconnected the USB and removed the battery (I forgot though in what sequence). I expected this to happen since it had happened two times before when trying to flash a non-tar recovery. Also I expected my phone to be soft-bricked, but luckily it did'nt. :good:
Then went through some more info on XDA and other forums and found a WORKED.rar solution.
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30015714&postcount=22
Used that AriesVE.ops version and the recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.0-ariesve.tar.md5 and was able to flash the new recovery.
The reason i flashed the new recovery is that because i always used to find on these forums to use a specific recovery for a specific ROM.
Anyway, then i loaded the CM 10.1 and Gapps into the SD card, set debugging mode on and restarted in Recovery mode.
Then backed up data (Nandroid). Then wiped data/factory reset and wiped cache partition.
Then asked recovery to install from zip card selecting the CM10.1 ROM followed by Gapps. These processes happened very fast this time.
Then rebooted and there it was, a new magenta Cyanogen footer logo along with with the Samsung logo.
Skipped the initial parts and went to the About Phone section with the Android 4.2.2 indication.
Was very happy to also see my Kernel updated to 3.4.49. Three days now on the new ROM and loving it, battery life improved by at least 5% (from the 4.1.2). But missing the 4.1.2 fonts for the clock etc. Although the other internal fonts are smoother and easier on the eye.
Pasting the info screenshot here.

anoopgkris said:
Hey folks,
Thanks to all of you for the kind advises!
In fact, i checked for any reply one hour after posting my question and only H3llwar's one reply was visible.
Was too impatient and thought to go ahead with the Modding.
First tried to flash the latest recovery cwm-emmcbrickedpatch-ariesve-6.0.3.2-alireza7991.img using Odin.
This one stuck at one stage (<1> recovery.img download) and didn't move further. So disconnected the USB and removed the battery (I forgot though in what sequence). I expected this to happen since it had happened two times before when trying to flash a non-tar recovery. Also I expected my phone to be soft-bricked, but luckily it did'nt. :good:
Then went through some more info on XDA and other forums and found a WORKED.rar solution.
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30015714&postcount=22
Used that AriesVE.ops version and the recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.0-ariesve.tar.md5 and was able to flash the new recovery.
The reason i flashed the new recovery is that because i always used to find on these forums to use a specific recovery for a specific ROM.
Anyway, then i loaded the CM 10.1 and Gapps into the SD card, set debugging mode on and restarted in Recovery mode.
Then backed up data (Nandroid). Then wiped data/factory reset and wiped cache partition.
Then asked recovery to install from zip card selecting the CM10.1 ROM followed by Gapps. These processes happened very fast this time.
Then rebooted and there it was, a new magenta Cyanogen footer logo along with with the Samsung logo.
Skipped the initial parts and went to the About Phone section with the Android 4.2.2 indication.
Was very happy to also see my Kernel updated to 3.4.49. Three days now on the new ROM and loving it, battery life improved by at least 5% (from the 4.1.2). But missing the 4.1.2 fonts for the clock etc. Although the other internal fonts are smoother and easier on the eye.
Pasting the info screenshot here.
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You tried to flash .IMG recovery file via Odin. That won't work.! You need a .tar or .tar.md5 file to flash via odin.
Sent from my GT-I9001 using xda premium

Good battery life - CM 10.1
Hey Jabrief, thanks for the advise, I'll note it.
Until now, CM10.1 - 4.2.2 is running very smooth on my SGS+. Getting a very good battery life too. GPS is somewhat slow but maybe it's because odd the cloudy weather all the month.
Attaching a battery stats pic.
Got 32 hours and 40 mins on single charge.
About 16 mins of call, 45 mins of browsing in all.
thanks,
Anoop

I9003 Flash ICS

Hi. Can anyone help me flash a ics rom on i9003.
I dont have a clue how its done.I understand ICS is the most fastest.I dont need games or fancy apps.It has gingerbread but it lags a little.
Thanks.

Kuro1942 said:
Hi. Can anyone help me flash a ics rom on i9003.
I dont have a clue how its done.I understand ICS is the most fastest.I dont need games or fancy apps.It has gingerbread but it lags a little.
Thanks.
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In my opinion, Jellybean is better than ICS bro.
Try this bro >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2431402
That is Cyanogenmod 10.2 Alpha 4 for our device Galaxy SL i9003 ported by dhiru1602 (Running Android Jellybean 4.3)
If it helped you out, don't forget to hit thanks :')

mactolorix said:
In my opinion, Jellybean is better than ICS bro.
Try this bro >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2431402
That is Cyanogenmod 10.2 Alpha 4 for our device Galaxy SL i9003 ported by dhiru1602 (Running Android Jellybean 4.3)
If it helped you out, don't forget to hit thanks :')
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Stock ROM
1. Flash CWM Compatible Kernel (CF ROOT)
2. Reboot to Recovery.
3. Wipe Data / Factory Reset.
4. Select the ROM zip from your SD Card and flash.
5. The device will reboot and finish flashing.
6. Reboot to Recovery Again.
7. Flash Google Apps.
8. Reboot
So what?I am total noob at flashing android.
where can i find cf root? and how to flash?

Kuro1942 said:
Stock ROM
1. Flash CWM Compatible Kernel (CF ROOT)
2. Reboot to Recovery.
3. Wipe Data / Factory Reset.
4. Select the ROM zip from your SD Card and flash.
5. The device will reboot and finish flashing.
6. Reboot to Recovery Again.
7. Flash Google Apps.
8. Reboot
So what?I am total noob at flashing android.
where can i find cf root? and how to flash?
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for flashing clean stock rom DDLF2 for i9003, it includes CF-root for DDLF2 too
Go here bro >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329200
This will help you bro, read and understand the instruction carefully )

mactolorix said:
for flashing clean stock rom DDLF2 for i9003, it includes CF-root for DDLF2 too
Go here bro >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329200
This will help you bro, read and understand the instruction carefully )
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i think i just bricked my phone (
Its a black screen.i cant go in download mode or anything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1498482
I folloed this to repartion the cache because after the rom update it cannot format cache.
Any help anyone?
Edit. After removing the battery it goes in recovery mode.Now i install the rom again.

OK.I just download this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624488
Everything works nice but i cannot see sim contacts, but i can import the from sim to phone.
I search the forum for S3 look alike but RemICS V6 gives me a Status 6 error.
Can anyone know any custom rom like S3.I like the way you swipe to the right and you call and swipe to the left to SMS.

Perhaps if you have an older device that is running gingerbread as it is, maybe it is better to use ICS over gingerbread. The triple buffering in jelly bean, although pretty, is quite CPU intensive on an older phone relative to ICS. Or GPU intensive if you decide to run your UI acceleration through the GPU.
Sent from my ST18i using xda app-developers app

Kuro1942 said:
OK.I just download this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624488
Everything works nice but i cannot see sim contacts, but i can import the from sim to phone.
I search the forum for S3 look alike but RemICS V6 gives me a Status 6 error.
Can anyone know any custom rom like S3.I like the way you swipe to the right and you call and swipe to the left to SMS.
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many rom based on cyanogene no includ gapps
3. Flash ROM followed by Gapps
flash gapps now bro for 4.4 kitkat > http://goo.im/devs/BaNkS/GApps/4.4.2/1-16_GApps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip
contacts come from google after login google play

LoLaTiOn said:
flash gapps bro
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if you are talking about BLUE LIGHTNING! then i did it.And i did a new install and the same.
pa_gapps-mini-4.4.2-20131230-galaxysl.zip

no need new instal you can reboot recovery for flash gapps bro
for your next flash
wipe data factory reset
mount and storage > format system
flash rom and gapps
enjoy...

LoLaTiOn said:
no need new instal you can reboot recovery for flash gapps bro
for your next flash
wipe data factory reset
mount and storage > format system
flash rom and gapps
enjoy...
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There you go, Lolation replied now, my Idol The king of porter

LoLaTiOn said:
no need new instal you can reboot recovery for flash gapps bro
for your next flash
wipe data factory reset
mount and storage > format system
flash rom and gapps
enjoy...
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Ok. thanks.
But 4.4 is bit heavy for my dad.My dad likes something simple with a big dialer.Any recomedation for a rom?
Thanks.

Helo Kuro.
I know its been a year since you made the question about a Fast Rom (you asked for ICS).
My advice is to stick to Gingerbread Roms. I safely recommend:
- " Full DDLF2 Rom".
- Deodex the Rom
- Flash CF Root
- Remove Bloatware
- Install good Apps only
- Remove the 90% of the Advertising
ICS; Jelly Bean and Kit Kat Roms may brick your device and it requires advanced knowledge when something goes wrong.
Let me know if you want to do this.
Ill be glad to provide files and teach you howto do it properly.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA Free mobile app

rgxHost said:
Helo Kuro.
I know its been a year since you made the question about a Fast Rom (you asked for ICS).
My advice is to stick to Gingerbread Roms. I safely recommend:
- " Full DDLF2 Rom".
- Deodex the Rom
- Flash CF Root
- Remove Bloatware
- Install good Apps only
- Remove the 90% of the Advertising
ICS; Jelly Bean and Kit Kat Roms may brick your device and it requires advanced knowledge when something goes wrong.
Let me know if you want to do this.
Ill be glad to provide files and teach you howto do it properly.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA Free mobile app
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i already found out how to install ics but it does not matter now because i sold the phone.
thanks anyway for replying.

Need Tester.........

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Ultimate goal -to switch between JB and KK rom of one's choice
with a universal recovery -
with everything working normally in each OS, but without having to flash each OS via SP Flash Tools.​====================================================================================================
Our beloved XOLO Q3000 basically comes in two varieties
1. with jelly bean 4.2.1 out of the box -
@avi3230 @rufus.reynolds @m0han @Aftab Memon @luke.rockstar
2. with kitkat 4.4.2 out of the box -
@chinasa @allan.vaz
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The above goal is achieved with philz recovery on devices that came with jelly bean out of the box.
- tested by me & Aftab Memon
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Those with kitkat out of the box facing issues with JB roms - camera not working.
My request to all the users specially those with kitkat out of the box
1. Please reply here so I will come to know which Os came with ur phone. I will add ur name to list.
2. Try following method so that we can find out solution to achieve ultimate goal.
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Things required-
USB cable
PC/Laptop running windows Os
usb , vcom drivers for windows
SP flash tools v5.1420.00 or SP Flash Tool v 3.1420
Some knowledge about installing drivers and using SP flash tools
Kitkat S007_27052014 official firmware flash files.
[CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch recovery - 6.56.2 or 6.576.9 version
my backup app - to backup ur current data and apps+data.
Any jellybean based rom from here.
Any kitkat based rom from here.
Some patience and little thought process.
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NOTE
This procedure has some risk of soft bricking ur device which can be easily cured.
Some knowledge of using SP flash tools is must.
Ur device's internal memory will be wiped while flashing - so please make sure u have backed up everything before doing anything.
A two-pronged approach is recommended - use "my backup app" and also do a full backup (the latter through recovery or mtkdroidtools).
No body is forcing u to do anything. If ur not confident then please don't try this. Stop right now and get on with life.
You alone will be responsible for any damage caused by ur impatience, ignorance, over smartness!!!!!
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If u have read above notes carefully and ur agree with it please keep reading
Procedure to do-
1. Backup ur current data with my backup app
2. Also backup ur current working rom with current working recovery - in any case if any issue occur u can revert back to normal working state.
3. Install drivers (skip if already installed)
4. start sptools and load scatter file from S007 kitkat firmware folder. select everything (all boxes ticked)
5. switched off phone, pull out battery, reinsert after about 5 secs
6. connect micro usb connector of usb cable to phone. do not connect mini usb connector to computer yet.
7. in sp flash tools, press download and connect ur switched off phone with usb cable.
8. if sptools shows any error use firmware upgrade mode. this especially applies when you go from jb to kk.
9. wait patiently. firmware upgrade mode could take about 2 min 15 secs to complete. wait till the green circle confirms success.
10. reboot device and check all working fine - camera, sd card, audio
11. next step is to flash custom recovery. repeat steps 4 to 7 and 9. 8 won't be necessary. take care to select philz recovery alone (only recovery box ticked).
note: extract downloaded philz recovery in a folder. Select scatter file provided with it. In sptools only select recovery.
12. flash philz recovery with sptools
13. reboot in recovery and backup ur current rom
14. wipe data, format system in recovery.
15. flash any JB rom u downloaded.
16. boot in rom - check all working fine - camera, sd card, audio
17. reboot in recovery - backup this jb rom
18. wipe data, format system - install any kk rom
19. boot in rom - check all working fine - camera, sd card, audio
20. goto recovery and try restoring the roms one by one and check if all things working.
21. report any issue u got with mentioning step no. :good:
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I want atleast 2-3 people with kk out of box to try this.
I cant test all this as i dont have such device.
If no one ready to try please dont complain about camera issue after flashing JB rom.
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My device came with jb4.2.1 out of the box...if I came with kk I will definitely do that but unfortunately I have done kk via spflash tool and I'm happy using custom ROM via [email protected]

luke.rockstar said:
My device came with jb4.2.1 out of the box...if I came with kk I will definitely do that but unfortunately I have done kk via spflash tool and I'm happy using custom ROM via [email protected]
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So r u using philz?
Have u tested JB & KK rom switching via recovery???
Thanks for the first reply.:good:

Yes im using philzz recovery but after doing kk offical via spflash tool nd i hav not tested jb & kk rom switching via recovery bcoz im not on ib anymore..im on official kk but righnow im using android L gidgat plus2.0rom

avi3230 said:
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7. in sp flash tools, press download (f9 on computer keyboard) and connect ur switched off phone with usb cable.
8. if sptools shows any error use firmware upgrade mode (press f8 on computer keyboard). this especially applies when you go from jb to kk
......I want atleast 2-3 people with kk out of box to try this. I cant test all this as i dont have such device......
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inadvertent error in step 8 - computer keyboard function key is f8, pl. note. this applies to spft v3.1328.0.
in newer versions download is ctrl+d and firmware upgrade (?) or format is f9. suggest you just click on the correct icon.
'kk out of the box' owners, please lend support to the dev in this venture. he's doing it for the good of the community.

Avi,
Tell me something.. I currently run carliv touch recovery. With this, I'm able to with between jb and kk roms without having to sp flash every time I need to switch. Doesn't this cover your scenario?
I believe the last sp flash I did was kk ROM 27052014. Post that I'm just using CTR to switch between jb and kk Roms.
Please clarify if I'm missing something.
on a side note, if you can consider sp flash of kk ROM as a kk phone, I'm ready to test the process you've mentioned

baystallion said:
.....if you can consider sp flash of kk ROM as a kk phone, I'm ready to test the process you've mentioned
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thanks. please clarify the following:
1) what os your device came with 'out of the box' - build no.
2) which os you flashed your currently installed recovery from
3) which version of ctr
4) download link of the same
5) how you flashed the recovery - flashify/mobileuncletools/sp flash tool
6) does everything work as expected in all jb roms and kk roms you've tried - including camera?

baystallion said:
Avi,
Tell me something.. I currently run carliv touch recovery. With this, I'm able to with between jb and kk roms without having to sp flash every time I need to switch. Doesn't this cover your scenario?
I believe the last sp flash I did was kk ROM 27052014. Post that I'm just using CTR to switch between jb and kk Roms.
Please clarify if I'm missing something.
on a side note, if you can consider sp flash of kk ROM as a kk phone, I'm ready to test the process you've mentioned
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Yeah dude,
can u confirm this
flashed any jb rom
backup in recovery
then wipe data, factory reset
flashed any kk rom
backup in recovery
now can u restore any rom from the backup taken
insuring all things work properly.

Will try and let you know

U can try this procedure with ctr also, as u hav it now.
We just need to know a recovery which can b a universal for both kk and jb