HOW TO FLASH ZIP FILE VIA CUSTOM RECOVERY
Wanna Flash any Custom Rom/Recoveries/Mods/Scripts/Patches/Addons to your Device via Custom recovery? (CWM,TWRP,CTR etc)
So I Will tell you the General procedure for flashing any zip file via custom recovery.
First of all we need a custom recovery installed on your phone...
Steps ==>
Step 1. Place the .zip file in the root directory of your memory card or internal memory.
Step 2. Boot into Custom recovery
Step 3. (Optional) make nandroid backup...if something went wrong while flashing/soft brick, so that you can restore your previous state of your phone. via restoring your nandroid backup
Step 4. (Only in the case of Flashing New Rom)Now select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" and then "Yes"
Step 5. Then select "Wipe Cache Partition" and then "Yes"
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Step 6. Now Select "Advanced" option
Now Select "Wipe Dalvik Cache and then Yes
Step 7. Now select "Install Zip From SDcard"
Step 8. Now browse for the Zip File you want to flash and select it
now it prompts for flashing it (yes or no)
You Have to select "Yes".
Now the flashing of Zip file start nd it takes some time to Flash, so have patence.
Now it shows installation successfull message.
After that we have some optional steps(for being on the safer side)
Step 8. (Optional)"Repeat Step no. 4,5 & 6"
Step 9. Now Select "Reboot now" !!!!!!!!
Done!!
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i installed CM10.1 with android 4.3 features by iH8ra!n.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248654
this one. i am not able to connect to my pc using usb cable. i dont have play store even to install any apps. pls help. how do i connect to my pc??? my mass storage using usb setting is selected. i am not able to unselect that too in the storage settings.
ramron said:
i installed CM10.1 with android 4.3 features by iH8ra!n.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248654
this one. i am not able to connect to my pc using usb cable. i dont have play store even to install any apps. pls help. how do i connect to my pc??? my mass storage using usb setting is selected. i am not able to unselect that too in the storage settings.
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Good morning. Let me see if I can help you. Did you follow the directions in the OP of that thread you linked to? If you did then you should have downloaded two zip files. Without Google Play I am guessing you didn't flash the second file, which is the Google Apps. In other words, if you flashed the ROM then your phone did see your downloads on the SD card, so I am not sure why you didn't flash the google apps (gapps) package in the same session?
Anyway, here's my advice, assuming you downloaded the two zip files:
power off the phone and boot back into recovery.
Then follow the instructions from the OP:
Download the latest CyanogenMod 10.1 build (link below) (done, yes?)
Download the latest Google Apps Package (link below) (done, yes?)
Put both .zip-files into the root-directory directory of your SD Card: /storage/sdcard/0/ (done, yes?)
Boot into your Custom Recovery
"wipe data/factory reset"
"wipe cache partition"
"advanced" > "wipe battery stats"&"wipe dalvik cache"
"mounts and storage" > format everything except sdcard
Flash the two files with the Recovery via "install zip from sdcard" > "choose zip from sdcard"
"wipe cache partition"
"advanced" > "wipe dalvik cache"
"reboot system"
When I have the time, I try to go through Q&A threads and answer the ones with zero replies... Good luck, bud... once you get this straightened out you'll enjoy it.
erikalin said:
Good morning. Let me see if I can help you. Did you follow the directions in the OP of that thread you linked to? If you did then you should have downloaded two zip files. Without Google Play I am guessing you didn't flash the second file, which is the Google Apps. In other words, if you flashed the ROM then your phone did see your downloads on the SD card, so I am not sure why you didn't flash the google apps (gapps) package in the same session?
Anyway, here's my advice, assuming you downloaded the two zip files:
power off the phone and boot back into recovery.
Then follow the instructions from the OP:
Download the latest CyanogenMod 10.1 build (link below) (done, yes?)
Download the latest Google Apps Package (link below) (done, yes?)
Put both .zip-files into the root-directory directory of your SD Card: /storage/sdcard/0/ (done, yes?)
Boot into your Custom Recovery
"wipe data/factory reset"
"wipe cache partition"
"advanced" > "wipe battery stats"&"wipe dalvik cache"
"mounts and storage" > format everything except sdcard
Flash the two files with the Recovery via "install zip from sdcard" > "choose zip from sdcard"
"wipe cache partition"
"advanced" > "wipe dalvik cache"
"reboot system"
When I have the time, I try to go through Q&A threads and answer the ones with zero replies... Good luck, bud... once you get this straightened out you'll enjoy it.
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my problem is solved!!! i just gave it some time and it came up in a new screed asking to turn on mass storage. thank you for ur help! really appreciate you taking ur time to type such a long msg! if i need any help in future i'll be sure to post again. cheers.
Hi there,
I previously had the CM9 Rom on my phone and now I try to upgrade it to the CM10 rom. Unfortunately, this is not working as expected. I've downloaded the CM10 latest nightly build from the download section on the CyanogenMod10 Website and put it under a folder on my SDCard.
Then, here's the step that i'm following;
Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery.
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Go to “advanced” and “wipe dalvik cache”.
Go to “mounts and storage” and format system and cache.
Go to “install zip from sdcard” > choose zip from sdcard” > select the ROM zip package. When prompted, select “yes” and flash it.
Wipe dalvik cache
Finally, go back to main menu and select “reboot system now”.
I might be missing something at some point, but can't tell what. Any help on the topic?
Regards,
Benkkei
Benkkei said:
Hi there,
I previously had the CM9 Rom on my phone and now I try to upgrade it to the CM10 rom. Unfortunately, this is not working as expected. I've downloaded the CM10 latest nightly build from the download section on the CyanogenMod10 Website and put it under a folder on my SDCard.
Then, here's the step that i'm following;
Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery.
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Go to “advanced” and “wipe dalvik cache”.
Go to “mounts and storage” and format system and cache.
Go to “install zip from sdcard” > choose zip from sdcard” > select the ROM zip package. When prompted, select “yes” and flash it.
Wipe dalvik cache
Finally, go back to main menu and select “reboot system now”.
I might be missing something at some point, but can't tell what. Any help on the topic?
Regards,
Benkkei
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if you are on S-ON install 4ext recovery
format all parttions except sdcard from it
enable smartflash from 4ext
flash the rom
done
rzr86 said:
if you are on S-ON install 4ext recovery
format all parttions except sdcard from it
enable smartflash from 4ext
flash the rom
done
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Used 4EXT and worked perfectly, thanks for the answer.
Regards
Hi, there! This is a little guide of how to install CyanogenMod and CyanogenMod based ROMs. I've created this thread to could add a compatible guide to our device to this other thread.
1 - If your device is in stock ROM:
1. Download your desired ROM, you can find some links here.
2. Download GApps compatibles with your ROM, you can find it here or here.
3. Put the files (ROM and GApps) on root of external storage of your device.
4. Enter in recovery mode.
5. Select and confirm the wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition.
6. Select apply update from external storage.
7. Select the ROM file and confirm the process.
8. After installed, select the GApps file and confirm the process.
9. Now select reboot system now and wait. Note that first boot takes some time, wait at least five minutes.
2 - If you are upgrading or switching CyanogenMod ROMs:
1. Download your desired ROM and put on root of external storage of your device.
2. Enter in recovery mode.
3. Select and confirm the wipe cache partition.
4. After wipe cache partition, go to advanced and choose wipe dalvik.
5. Select install zip from sdcard and choose zip from external sd;
6. Select the ROM file and confirm the process.
7 .Now select reboot system now and wait. Note that the boot can takes some time, but not that much.
PS: to install the CyanogenMod 11 by Team Canjica you have to follow these steps.
eduds said:
Hi, there! This is a little guide of how to install CyanogenMod and CyanogenMod based ROMs. I've created this thread to could add a compatible guide to our device to this other thread.
1 - If your device is in stock ROM:
1. Download your desired ROM, you can find some links here.
2. Download GApps compatibles with your ROM, you can find it here or here.
3. Put the files (ROM and GApps) on root of external storage of your device.
4. Enter in recovery mode.
5. Select and confirm the wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition.
6. Select apply update from external storage.
7. Select the ROM file and confirm the process.
8. After installed, select the GApps file and confirm the process.
9. Now select reboot system now and wait. Note that first boot takes some time, wait at least five minutes.
2 - If you are upgrading or switching CyanogenMod ROMs:
1. Download your desired ROM and put on root of external storage of your device.
2. Enter in recovery mode.
3. Select and confirm the wipe cache partition.
4. After wipe cache partition, go to advanced and choose wipe dalvik.
5. Select install zip from sdcard and choose zip from external sd;
6. Select the ROM file and confirm the process.
7 .Now select reboot system now and wait. Note that the boot can takes some time, but not that much.
PS: to install the CyanogenMod 11 by Team Canjica you have to follow these steps.
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Good tutorial for new peoples.
How to do a complete wipe before flashing a 4.2.1 rom.... (cruzermod)...
Plz tell me the steps to flash the rom step by step....
First you need to root your device and get a CWM recovery. For this youtube it. Then place the rom in the root of your sd card. Follow the points below:
1. Enter recovery mode and go to wipe data/factory reset and select yes
2. Then go to mount and storage and format system, select yes
3. Wipe cache partation, select yes
4. Install zip from sd card and select the rom and install.
5. After installation, go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache and clear cache partation again an then reboot! Done!
Click the thanks button if i helped!
Sent from my Canvas 2 working on stock jellybean 4.1.1
I read the procedure to install a custom rom,that goes like this
CWM ( EN )
1) Download the custom ROM copied to an external SD card root directory
2) Download the recovery.img ( put in your SD card )
3) Start MobileUncle Tools ( Download on Goolge play )
4) Select Update Recovery ( choose recovery.img )
5) Mobile reboot in CWM and follow the instructions( if recovery is in chinese look tutorial "CWM for MTK Platform" )
Into the recovery:
– Wipe Data / Factory Reset -> delete all user data
– Wipe Cache Partition -> Wipe cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Return to recovery main interface Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard -> Select your ROM
- Brush complete, restart the phone Patience required – first boot takes a while
So what is BRUSH COMPLETE at they last????
khanjunaid said:
I read the procedure to install a custom rom,that goes like this
CWM ( EN )
1) Download the custom ROM copied to an external SD card root directory
2) Download the recovery.img ( put in your SD card )
3) Start MobileUncle Tools ( Download on Goolge play )
4) Select Update Recovery ( choose recovery.img )
5) Mobile reboot in CWM and follow the instructions( if recovery is in chinese look tutorial "CWM for MTK Platform" )
Into the recovery:
– Wipe Data / Factory Reset -> delete all user data
– Wipe Cache Partition -> Wipe cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Return to recovery main interface Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard -> Select your ROM
- Brush complete, restart the phone Patience required – first boot takes a while
So what is BRUSH COMPLETE at they last????
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Select the ROM you want to install and wait for the recovery to finish it's work. When the recovery options will appear, select restart to system. The phone will reboot, the first reboot will be long...
Mind that, when waiting for the first reboot, you must be in the rom bootanimation not in the starting lenovo text logo. If you stuck in the starting lenovo text see the thread for that bug/error.
I think it is translated version. Brush complete = Flashing process complete.