You've stumbled across here because you're either a noob, or a very confused person, or ran across some errors that made you choose another ROM. (Or some random lurker) I've created this thread to make it as detailed and user friendly as possible. Anyways without further ado:
I will not be responsible for anything that happens to your device. Follow my instructions carefully, and everything should work fine. This thread is here inorder to prevent the constant reporting of misleading bugs due to a dirty or unorganized way of flashing roms.
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Instructions for installing Lollipop:
Requirements:
- Bootloader unlocked Xperia L
- USB cable for the phone
- A computer with flashtool installed along with the necessary drivers.
1. Download the latest version of CM12 or any other lollipop rom along with the Gapps package. I recommend that you use this (use 5.0x for CM12). Download Thunderzap 4.1 as well. (Don't ask why, but make sure you have this in your computer.) Place the ROM and gapps zip files in your SD card or internal storage.
2. The best way to install any custom ROM is to flash them coming from a stock rom. (Skip this step if you're already on stock 1.17) So if you're not on stock, go ahead and grab an FTF from my thread. (Latest version 1.17 - recommended) Flash the stock rom. If you don't know how to do that use this guide as a reference. Do NOT exclude anything.
3. Now you need to flash a custom kernel. To do this, locate and extract the thunderzap 4.1.zip you downloaded earlier on your computer. Then pull out (or copy it somewhere else) the bootjbcwm.img file. You'll need to flash this file via fastboot. If you know how to do that, skip the next step and proceed to step 5.
4. Power off your phone. Open flashtool and select the flash icon. Now hold the volume up button and plug in your Xperia L to your computer via USB. Select fastboot mode. Under "By DoomLoRD", select the option, "select kernel to flash". Now right above the open button you should see an arrow where it says *.sin. Select that and choose *.img. Locate the bootjbcwm.img file and select it. In a matter of seconds the kernel should be successfully flashed. Now turn on your phone, and hold the volume up button when the LED lights up. You have now entered CWM recovery.
5. Enter CWM recovery if you haven't. (when turning on your phone, and hold the volume up button when the LED lights up.) Once you're here select factory reset and select yes. Then select wipe cache, and under advanced select wipe dalvik cache. Once you've done all of this go back, and select 'mounts and storage' and select wipe system. Now go back and select Install zip, and locate the CM12 (or any other lollipop ROM) zip file. Flash the CM12 zip file and allow it to be completed. Once completed flash the gapps zip file.
6. Now go back and select reboot system. If it asks you to root select no. And there ya go! this is all that you need to do for a clean installation. This method allows to reduce the existence of bugs encountered due to dirty or a disorganized way of flashing roms. Sit back and relax and allow your phone to boot.
Instructions for installing root: (CM12)
Instructions for enabling root on Lollipop:
1. Go to settings. Scroll down and select(tap) build number, 7 times to enable developer options.
2. Return to settings and select developer options. Scroll down and select Root access. From here you can select either Apps only or Apps and ADB to allow root access. For starters you can select apps, and for those who are well aware of what ADB means you can select Apps and ADB. I won't be telling you what ADB means, you can Google this yourself.
3. Exit settings and open up playstore. Search SuperSu and download it. Once it has been downloaded and installed, open it. It will display a message saying, "SuperSU binary needs to be updated." Select continue, and then it'll display a message with the options, "Normal" and "TWRP/CWM". Select Normal, and any moment a message from privacy guard should appear. Make sure you check the "remember my choice" button and select grant.
4. Once granted permission from privacy gaurd, it will ask you to reboot, so reboot your phone.
5. There you go, you got root access now quit buggin people will ya!
Reserved aswell.
Joel16 said:
Reserved aswell.
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Just a remark: For more recent versions of Thunderzap there are the files bootlp.img and bootkk.img.
saldor said:
Just a remark: For more recent versions of Thunderzap there are the files bootlp.img and bootkk.img.
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Yes I'm aware of that. I didn't say anything about thunderzap for Lollipop though haha. In the next guide (How to flash kernels) I will.
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Is it necessary to flash ThunderZap after installing CM 12 on my XPeria L?
CJoker3221 said:
Is it necessary to flash ThunderZap after installing CM 12 on my XPeria L?
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No, it isn't. Unless you want to over clock or use some of the features provided by thunderzap then yes, but for now wait till 4.14.
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No, it isn't. Unless you want to over clock or use some of the features provided by thunderzap then yes, but for now wait till 4.14.
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Alright, awesome to hear a reply
thanks for the guide, I hope it'll go well.
xperiaL said:
thanks for the guide, I hope it'll go well.
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It should, this is the cleanest way possible to install lollipop
Thank you so much for this ROM, it is pretty cool and it helps to extend the life of my Xperia.
I just have it for a couple of hours, but the keys features are working with no problem following your instructions for a clean install :good:
Thanks again for your great work
An update on how to properly install the nightlies for cm 12 would be greatly helpful..... PS- i think TWRP has been fixed by Rohan purohit
therishabh said:
An update on how to properly install the nightlies for cm 12 would be greatly helpful..... PS- i think TWRP has been fixed by Rohan purohit
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My tutorial on the first post is about installing CyanogenMod nightlies for the first time. It's always best to go from stock. I know he's fixed TWRP but still, when its your first time, that's the best way to go. However after you've flashed CM12, you can either use his recovery for dirty flashing and clean flashing (Wipe data, system and cache).
I'm busy so I'll get back to this later.
Is there any known bug at all after fleshing the ROM?
And Please can you share the link for the cyanogen 12.
Thanks in advance.
feelingx said:
Is there any known bug at all after fleshing the ROM?
And Please can you share the link for the cyanogen 12.
Thanks in advance.
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https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=taoshan
I haven't faced any bugs apart from facing a bit of lagg when recording videos. Its usually recommended to flash the latest one but beaware there can be bugs.
Pros and Con after installing Lollipop
Dear All,
I 've heard after installing lollipop on Xperia L, There are some issues like you can't use Bluetooth,USB charging and copying data via USB, Have you guys faced any such issue, do let me know, i want to install on my phone aswell,
I have already rooted the phone,
C2104, Build No: 15.3.A.1.17
SuperSU app is installed, Also would like to know how to move Games/Apps on External i.e SDcard.
I tried using GL to SD, but that doesnt help me....
Fernando James said:
Dear All,
I 've heard after installing lollipop on Xperia L, There are some issues like you can't use Bluetooth,USB charging and copying data via USB, Have you guys faced any such issue, do let me know, i want to install on my phone aswell,
I have already rooted the phone,
C2104, Build No: 15.3.A.1.17
SuperSU app is installed, Also would like to know how to move Games/Apps on External i.e SDcard.
I tried using GL to SD, but that doesnt help me....
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You can use Bluetooth and copy data via USB. I don't know about USB charging, maybe someone else here can answer that.
About moving apps to SD card, you can move certain apps to your SD card, by navigating to settings>apps. This doesn't let you move all of them, only some. Using the gapps package provided in this this you shouldn't worry too much about space unless you're gonna be installing 4+ drawers of apps lol.
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recovery issue
I use twrp recovery and I successfully install CM12 on my phone.
problem is that recovery is automatically update to CWM recovery & now when new nighty arrives I do not update via CWM recovery it show some errors. and I can not install twrp or old cwm recovery also.
so please guide me how to update to new nighty and how to install twrp recovery on cm12
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I use twrp recovery and I successfully install CM12 on my phone.
problem is that recovery is automatically update to CWM recovery & now when new nighty arrives I do not update via CWM recovery it show some errors. and I can not install twrp or old cwm recovery also.
so please guide me how to update to new nighty and how to install twrp recovery on cm12
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Are you using FOTA cwm recovery?
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Joel16 said:
Are you using FOTA cwm recovery?
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No I use TWRP recovery but when I install cm12 zip via twrp recovery it automatically install cwm recovery.
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This thread is dedicated to hacking and development of the Sharp SH7218u. This is an Android phone with a somewhat unique clamshell form-factor.
Before proceeding, please note that all of the usual warnings apply. The software and techniques described here have the potential to break your device and make it unusable. By using the software and following these techniques you run the risk of bricking your phone. I take no responsibility if this happens - proceed at your own risk.
First, some credits for the work of others:
Z4root:
Developed by xda member RyanZA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
SH7218u Clockworkmod Recovery:
Clockworkmod original developer is Koushik Dutta:
www.clockworkmod.com
Dialer2:
Original developer of now open source dialer is dnaq Productions:
http://dnaq.tumblr.com/
Initial hacking and development work:
Gigi Tse is credited for early and ongoing work for the SH7218u:
http://gigitse.com/
http://www.msharp.cn/forum/t390991/page1/
Now on the instructions....
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Rooting Your Phone, Installing Clockworkmod Recovery, and Installing Google Apps
Gather the Required Files:
1. Go to the z4root xda thread, login in and download z4root.1.3.0.apk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
2. Download SH7218u_recovery.apk:
(attached below)
3. Download the Clockworkmod recovery flashable Google Apps file from the following site:
http://goo-inside.me/gapps
In the table, you want to select the HDPI, CyanogenMod 6 version. The file that you download should be
called 'gapps-hdpi-20101114-signed.zip'
4. Place these three files on your micro-SD card and insert the card into your phone.
Root Your Phone
1. Boot up your phone and skip the system setup wizard. Go to the app drawer and run 'Settings'.
2. Select 'Applications', and enable 'Unknown sources'.
3. Select 'Development', and enable 'USB debugging'.
4. Exit back out to your home screen launcher, then go to the app drawer and run 'ES File Explorer'.
5. The file explorer should show you the contents of your sd card. Tap on the file 'z4root.1.3.0.apk'.
6. Confirm installation of z4root, and when this is complete select 'Open' to run the app.
7. From within z4root, press the 'Permanent Root' button.
8. Wait until this process is complete, and the phone will reboot by itself. It can take 30 seconds or so for this to happen, so be patient. You are now rooted.
Flash Clockworkmod Recovery Image
You must be rooted for this to work. Do this after you have successfully completed the rooting process above. Also please note that this is not the CWM recovery image developed by Gigi Tse. Her image contains CWM version 3.0.2.4. This is my recovery image and contains CWM version 5.0.2.8.
1. Open the app drawer and run 'ES File Explorer'.
2. Tap on the file 'SH7218u_recovery.apk'.
3. Confirm installation and run the application by selecting 'Open' once installation is complete.
4. On startup, the application will request Superuser privleges - press 'Accept' to allow this.
5. Press the 'Flash Clockworkmod Recovery' button.
6. Wait a few seconds until you see the confirmation message 'Recovery Flash Complete'.
7. Exit out of the application. You now have Clockworkmod as your recovery. You can uninstall the SH7218u_recovery app if you wish as you have no further use of it.
Note for users of Link2SD: This version of Clockworkmod recovery will perform backup and restore operations on the secondary SD card partition used by Link2SD. However, that partition must be formatted in the ext3 filesystem for this to work. Formatting the partition in any other filesystem (e.g. ext2, fat32, ext4, etc.), will result in failure to mount and backup the partition. An SD card can be prepared for use with Link2SD from within this version of Clockworkmod recovery by using the 'Partition SD Card' feature within the 'Advanced' menu.
Install Google Apps
1. Boot into Clockworkmod Recovery. This is done by powering down your phone, then turning it back on by pressing and holding down the number 3 and 6 buttons together, then pressing and releasing the power button. Continue to hold the number 3 and 6 buttons until you see the Clockworkmod screen.
2. Select 'install zip from sdcard' from the menu.
3. Select 'choose zip from sdcard' from the next menu.
4. The next menu will be the contents of your sdcard. Select the Google Apps file - 'gapps-hdpi-20101114-signed.zip'.
5. Confirm the installation and wait until it is complete.
6. Press the back button once to get back to the main screen and select 'reboot system now'. You now have Google Apps installed.
When you reboot the device, you will be taken through the Google account setup. Please note that in order for contacts applications to work with Google synchronization, you will need to install a modified contact editor. The stock firmware on this phone is not intended to sync with the Google servers as it was intended for Chinese users. The modified contact editor fixes this issue. It is free and available from the Market. Look for 'Contact Editor Free' by a developer named 'dmfs'.
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Thank you! Very good job!
No ideas how to get the phone to answer a call when you open?
TabletGuru said:
Thank you! Very good job!
No ideas how to get the phone to answer a call when you open?
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Hey someone read my thread!!
Sorry, no posts on this thread yet and it has been up for a while. I think most people who have this phone stick to Howard forums or other such sites that cater to the phone type and its region of origin.
As for your question, no...but I have tried. That would require a modification of the phone app or a change to the OS itself as the phone app is the active app when the phone is ringing and the device is opened. If I had the source code for the stock phone app, this would be a fairly easy thing to do. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find the source for the stock device firmware anywhere. I tried compiling a generic Froyo phone app from the Google source, but of course this did not work. This is a somewhat special app that needs to interface with several parts of the device's hardware, so a generic version just doesn't work. Unless Sharp releases the full source code for the stock firmware, I don't think this is going to be possible....at least not from someone with my somewhat limited development abilities.
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Hey xdajunkman, amazing work you are doing here.
Have you considered adding Google Play to the mix? I was able to get the latest version working just fine on my SH7218u.
How hard would it be to hack the light notifications area of the phone, to make some of the notifications last for 1-2 seconds longer?
I should also add that my phone is giving some really flaky GPS information. It is putting me somewhere in the ocean near China unless I use wifi only. Do you have any experience with this?
EDIT: I don't know why, but the dialer is not working for me with regard to the long-press of the delete key and silent (#) key. No idea why...
EDIT2: It is because I had another keyboard installed; which must do something funky... switching back to a default keyboard and then trying seemed to work!
Thanks for your guide! Do you have got new version Rom? 2.3 or 2.3.5?
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Thanks for your guide! Do you have got new version Rom? 2.3 or 2.3.5?
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Not likely to come. This would mean building something like CM7 for a new device from scratch. This kind of task takes dozens of man-hours for an expert developer, and that assumes that they have access to the original source for the release build. We do not have the original source, and there is no such developer working on this device. We will be stuck with Froyo.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a guide xdajunkman!
I received my SH7218u today and did everything. The instructions were clear and the whole process took no more than 30 minutes.
Surprisingly, my SH7218u accepts 64 microsd card (after you format it).
Is it ok to have 2 partitions?
One is a ext2, and the other I just created using clockwork mod ext3...
I'm wanting to use that custom rom..
EDIT: clockwork mod Repartitioned my ext2 to ext3 now ಠ_ಠ
and all my apps are "installed"
Going to make a backup rom now.. and then Install xdajunkman's custom rom >__<
EDIT: Ok succesfully installed the Custom rom It looks great I might say awesome work xdajunkman
Ok the question is now.. how to I get back all my previous apps and stuff?
I followed the guide and made a backup already
My 7218u stuck at Sharp logo when boot because i've uninstalled a system apps ( don't remember exactly) what i've to do now? plz help me
P/S: My english sucks, sorry for that
delpan said:
My 7218u stuck at Sharp logo when boot because i've uninstalled a system apps ( don't remember exactly) what i've to do now? plz help me
P/S: My english sucks, sorry for that
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Boot into clockwork mod by pressing 3and 6 and the power on button, (assuming you have that installed)
Reinstall the rom.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22106340#post22106340
sirjoe1 said:
EDIT: Ok succesfully installed the Custom rom It looks great I might say awesome work xdajunkman
Ok the question is now.. how to I get back all my previous apps and stuff?
I followed the guide and made a backup already
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It is usually just easier if you wait until you have the new ROM installed before you try and install your apps. There is no reliable way from within CWM to restore your installed apps.
However, because the new ROM is just a modified version of the stock ROM, it should be possible to flash the new ROM without wiping the existing user data and keeping your installed apps. Restore your backup that has all of your apps installed. Then, flash the modified ROM but skip the step in the instructions that tells you to wipe existing user data. Instead of wiping the user data, do the following:
1. In the 'mounts and storage' menu of CWM recovery, select to format both '/system' and '/cache'
2. In the 'advanced' menu of CWM, select 'Wipe Dalvik cache'
Now proceed with installing the ROM as per the instructions. This should result in the modified ROM being installed, but all of your installed apps should be protected.
If this does not work, then you will just have to re-installed the modified ROM according to the instructions (including wiping the existing user data), then re-install all of your apps. For future reference, a great app called Titanium Backup will allow you to backup your apps and restore them after changing the ROM.
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-->My 7218u stuck at Sharp logo when boot because i've uninstalled a system apps
-->( don't remember exactly) what i've to do now? plz help me
Boot into clockwork mod by pressing 3and 6 and the power on button, (assuming you have that installed)
Reinstall the rom.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22106340#post22106340
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Agree with sirjoe1. Hopefully you flashed CWM as your recovery before you did this. However, if not then booting into recovery mode as described above should trigger a factory reset from the stock recovery partition. I have not attempted this myself with the stock recovery, but usually what this will do is simply return your device to it's stock state. You can then start over using the instructions in the OP....but without deleting critical system apps this time.
Hello again, I've a question, has anyone successfully Overclocked the cpu frequency on this phone using setcpu or similar apps?
Overclocking not possible without either a custom kernel or a kernel module of some sort. As the source for the stock kernel was never released, such a thing would be a HUGE undertaking. Very unlikely to ever happen.
xdajunkman said:
Overclocking not possible without either a custom kernel or a kernel module of some sort. As the source for the stock kernel was never released, such a thing would be a HUGE undertaking. Very unlikely to ever happen.
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Oh darn, that's such a downer..
These sh7218u threads are so dead nowadays :/
I might have messed up my phone -_- (again)
I went into the /data/sdext2/dalvik-cache and deleted everything and now a few apps have gone missing, and some won't work, they just give me a force close error >___<
I also lost my go launcher ex settings..
and to make things worse.... my internal memory went to 0% free... deleted a few things to clear up 8mb..
Any Ideas how to fix this ? @[email protected]
[Can you guys play 480p videos?
I can't.. 360p runs fine though..]
I am hoping to get this device this week.
Thanks for your tutorial, and I will let you know if it runs out just fine
Cud anybody help me with the istallation procedure for the following link..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683874
Really confused here and wanna install ICS 4.0.4 for my phone :/
0. Make sure you're rooted
1. I think you also need s-off
1.5. Download the ROM file, and the Gapps file
2. Flash a custom recovery, such as ClockWorkMod. The easiest way is to download ROM Manager
3. Boot into that recovery. This can be done by using ROM Manager, or some device specific method (search it)
4. Make a backup (use the volume keys to navigate, select and back buttons are different for each phone, but should be easy to figure out)
5. Clear data/factory reset. OPTIONAL: under advanced clear dalvik cache
6. Install zip from SD card, navigate to the downloaded ROM, and select
7. Let it install, then install zip from SD card again, but this time select the google apps file
8. Reboot and enjoy! First bootup will always take longer than normal.
NOTE: since you do a factory reset, its a good idea to backup your apps with titanium backup, and various other things (like sms and mms) with mybackup root
This is the procedure for flashing any non-Sense (lol) ROM as well
Hope this helps!
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I really doubt the Wildfire S to be powerful enough to manage running ICS smoothly.
Anyway, good luck!
Rooting the phone is such a pain in the ass wid the bootloader requiring as many as 14-15 software's installed b4 it can work properly and also crashes everytime!!
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0. Make sure you're rooted
1. I think you also need s-off
1.5. Download the ROM file, and the Gapps file
2. Flash a custom recovery, such as ClockWorkMod. The easiest way is to download ROM Manager
3. Boot into that recovery. This can be done by using ROM Manager, or some device specific method (search it)
4. Make a backup (use the volume keys to navigate, select and back buttons are different for each phone, but should be easy to figure out)
5. Clear data/factory reset. OPTIONAL: under advanced clear dalvik cache
6. Install zip from SD card, navigate to the downloaded ROM, and select
7. Let it install, then install zip from SD card again, but this time select the google apps file
8. Reboot and enjoy! First bootup will always take longer than normal.
NOTE: since you do a factory reset, its a good idea to backup your apps with titanium backup, and various other things (like sms and mms) with mybackup root
This is the procedure for flashing any non-Sense (lol) ROM as well
Hope this helps!
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pavan shandilya said:
Rooting the phone is such a pain in the ass wid the bootloader requiring as many as 14-15 software's installed b4 it can work properly and also crashes everytime!!
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Yeah man, the installation of the ROM is actually the easy and fun part
But good luck and if you need any help, you can post your questions in the respective threads. I'm sure you'll get lots of answers
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This is a mostly functional CM7 build for the Motorola Defy Pro XT560. There is a little lag when recording high quality videos, but, everything else should be functional. Use the instructions below for installing. If you run into any issues you can always use one of the SBF files from this thread to recover. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520124
Use at your own risk. Please back up any important data before installing.
1. Root phone
2. Extract the attached zip and run the Bootmenu installer (BootInstall.bat) with the phone connected..
3. Reboot into stock recovery and clear cache/data (backup anything wanted first).
4. Reboot normally from recovery, this will take you into CWM.
5. In CWM select recovery/custom recovery.
6. Select install zip from sd card then choose zip from sd card and select and install the xt560_cm7.zip
7. Select choose zip and install gapps.
8. Select back and reboot system.
The rom can be downloaded from http://www.sendspace.com/file/gakl1i
The button of the volume (+) is had to me broken. It fixes so soon it, will install this ROM.
exists some way to enter boot recovery without pressing the three buttons at the same time?
Great work ! Did you compile it from source ?
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Thanks, yes I did.
chen2011521 said:
Great work ! Did you compile it from source ?
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superdave said:
Thanks, yes I did.
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Can you provide the source for me ?
I did a lot work before but failed.
Of course, I just need to get it together. I will post it as soon as I can.
chen2011521 said:
Can you provide the source for me ?
I did a lot work before but failed.
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Awesome to see this phone get some love. Any reason I should try this rom over a de-bloated, rooted stock rom? Id personally rather get a newer android version unless cm7 offers a lot of benefit over stock.
Thanks for all the hard work!
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How can i root this phone?
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Hi
I tried to install cm11
And I used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589303
When I wanted to install
I was registered installtaion aborted
And discovered that it was because that cwm I have his version does not match
So I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564767
This update cwm
Is it safe?
Anyone tried it?
Because I want to try it to install kitkat
Sorry for the english, I'm from Israel
And I used Google Translate
eran32 said:
Hi
I tried to install cm11
And I used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589303
When I wanted to install
I was registered installtaion aborted
And discovered that it was because that cwm I have his version does not match
So I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2564767
This update cwm
Is it safe?
Anyone tried it?
Because I want to try it to install kitkat
Sorry for the english, I'm from Israel
And I used Google Translate
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שלום
Not bad!
Use the Jan 16 version. As with any playing around, do a backup before flashing cm-11. If you need to do any sdcard partitioning, do it on the old version as these functions are not in this new version.
Dovidhalevi said:
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Not bad!
Use the Jan 16 version. As with any playing around, do a backup before flashing cm-11. If you need to do any sdcard partitioning, do it on the old version as these functions are not in this new version.
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so, download jan 16 version and flash the update zip in recovery?
and then install cm11?
eran32 said:
so, download jan 16 version and flash the update zip in recovery?
and then install cm11?
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Yes, you flash the new recovery with the old recovery first. Reboot to new recovery. Remember to wipe user data/factory reset along with wiping Dalvik cache and formatting system from the mounts and storage item. Then install your CM11 ROM.
shinobisoft said:
Yes, you flash the new recovery with the old recovery first. Reboot to new recovery. Remember to wipe user data/factory reset along with wiping Dalvik cache and formatting system from the mounts and storage item. Then install your CM11 ROM.
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Good
So what I gather, I need to install the update zip in cwm
And if I want to install cm11 steps I need?
eran32 said:
Good
So what I gather, I need to install the update zip in cwm
And if I want to install cm11 steps I need?
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I would hope that the update.zip you are referring to is a flashable recovery. From the link posted it is. It's the newest recovery with support for KitKat ROMs. Flash this like you would flash anything else. IE; Install zip from sdcard. Then go to 'Advanced' and choose reboot recovery. This will reboot you in to the new recovery you just flashed.
From there do "Wipe data/factory reset" and then go to "Advanced" again and select "Wipe Dalvik cache". Go back to CWM main menu and then select "Mounts and storage". From there only select "Format /system". Back to CWM main menu. Select 'Install zip from sdcard'. If the ROM is on your external SD, which it should be, then choose "install from external sd". Confirm the installation and wait for it to install. Back to CWM main menu and choose reboot system. Voila!
Now I don't wanna seem harsh, but there are countless threads that explain how to flash a ROM/zip. XDA enforces using their search function to help prevent multiple threads of roughly the same content from being created. So in the future, please use the Search function before creating a new thread.
shinobisoft said:
I would hope that the update.zip you are referring to is a flashable recovery. From the link posted it is. It's the newest recovery with support for KitKat ROMs. Flash this like you would flash anything else. IE; Install zip from sdcard. Then go to 'Advanced' and choose reboot recovery. This will reboot you in to the new recovery you just flashed.
From there do "Wipe data/factory reset" and then go to "Advanced" again and select "Wipe Dalvik cache". Go back to CWM main menu and then select "Mounts and storage". From there only select "Format /system". Back to CWM main menu. Select 'Install zip from sdcard'. If the ROM is on your external SD, which it should be, then choose "install from external sd". Confirm the installation and wait for it to install. Back to CWM main menu and choose reboot system. Voila!
Now I don't wanna seem harsh, but there are countless threads that explain how to flash a ROM/zip. XDA enforces using their search function to help prevent multiple threads of roughly the same content from being created. So in the future, please use the Search function before creating a new thread.
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Good man, I'll try it
But after that I'll update I can install the cm7 if I wanted?
Clockwork 6.0 only flash cm10~cm11. If you like to install anothrer version, like cm9 or cm7 you have to flash first rhe clockwork 5.0. And then rwboot recovery and then flash zip. So, once you have downloaded the flashable zip for clock 5.0 and the wanted rom you have to do
1- Copy clock 5 and rom to sd card.
2- Reboot recovery
3- Flash clock 5
4- Reboot recovery
5- flash wanted rom under the rom instructions.
6- Enjoy
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The cm11 support Hebrew?
and my cwm is 5.0.2.0
so i can upgrade to 6.0.4.6 cwm?
eran32 said:
The cm11 support Hebrew?
and my cwm is 5.0.2.0
so i can upgrade to 6.0.4.6 cwm?
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I cannot say if CM11 supports Hebrew or not, sorry. However, in order to install CM11 you need the newest recovery 6.0.4.6 as you've already figured out. That recovery, 6.0.4.6, will allow you to swap between CM10.2 and CM11 with no issues. To go back to older Android versions you will need to revert back to your older CWM first.
Clock 5.0 is capable of flash:
-CM7
-CM9
-CM10
-CM10.1
-CM10.2
Clock 6.0 is capable of flashing:
-CM10
-CM10.1
-CM10.2
-CM11
Hope it helps you.
chalo99 said:
Clock 5.0 is capable of flash:
-CM7
-CM9
-CM10
-CM10.1
-CM10.2
Clock 6.0 is capable of flashing:
-CM10
-CM10.1
-CM10.2
-CM11
Hope it helps you.
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thanks, but i can update from my version?
and not need to flash gapps?
And how to increase space by a partition, you can put some space want?
Because I saw that choose mb
eran32 said:
thanks, but i can update from my version?
and not need to flash gapps?
And how to increase space by a partition, you can put some space want?
Because I saw that choose mb
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CWM 5.0.2.0 can NOT flash CM11. You will get Status 7 error. You must upgrade recoveries to install CM11.
If you don't plan on having a GMail account attached to the device, have no need for the Play Store and some others, then no, don't flash GAPPs. Though I suspect you'll find that you will want/need to.
There is no safe way to increase the internal memory, as in change partition sizes, of these devices.
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CWM 5.0.2.0 can NOT flash CM11. You will get Status 7 error. You must upgrade recoveries to install CM11.
If you don't plan on having a GMail account attached to the device, have no need for the Play Store and some others, then no, don't flash GAPPs. Though I suspect you'll find that you will want/need to.
There is no safe way to increase the internal memory, as in change partition sizes, of these devices.
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thanks man, you have skype?
and if i want i can downgrade cwm after update?
eran32 said:
thanks man, you have skype?
and if i want i can downgrade cwm after update?
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Sorry, no Skype for me. Yes you can downgrade CWM but I wouldn't advise it unless you are going to go back to an older version of Android.
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Sorry, no Skype for me. Yes you can downgrade CWM but I wouldn't advise it unless you are going to go back to an older version of Android.
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thanks man, so if i want to install kitkat i'm need to :
1. Update cwm
2. Reboot Into Recovery
3. Do A Full Wipe (Wipe Data + Wipe Dalvik Cache + Wipe Cache partiton + system format)
4. Flash The Rom
5. Flash gapps
6. Reboot
thats fine to do it?
eran32 said:
thanks man, so if i want to install kitkat i'm need to :
1. Update cwm
2. Reboot Into Recovery
3. Do A Full Wipe (Wipe Data + Wipe Dalvik Cache + Wipe Cache partiton + system format)
4. Flash The Rom
5. Flash gapps
6. Reboot
thats fine to do it?
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I would make a backup of my current ROM with my current recovery before proceeding. After that it sounds like you've got the steps figured out
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I would make a backup of my current ROM with my current recovery before proceeding. After that it sounds like you've got the steps figured out
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fine, but i have cm7 install on sd card
you say that im can downgrade cwm
and if im got brick im can fix it
and to update i'm need to flash the zip?
eran32 said:
fine, but i have cm7 install on sd card
you say that im can downgrade cwm
and if im got brick im can fix it
and to update i'm need to flash the zip?
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The backup statement I made was just a precaution. It's better to be safe than sorry.
I don't understand why you want to install CM11 and then downgrade your recovery. That makes no sense to me. Any flashable zips that need installed will also need the same recovery. CM11 added some new and reworked commands to the scripting language used to install flashable zips thru recovery. That's why you need to upgrade recoveries.
shinobisoft said:
The backup statement I made was just a precaution. It's better to be safe than sorry.
I don't understand why you want to install CM11 and then downgrade your recovery. That makes no sense to me. Any flashable zips that need installed will also need the same recovery. CM11 added some new and reworked commands to the scripting language used to install flashable zips thru recovery. That's why you need to upgrade recoveries.
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im install cm11 and all working
but the Cellular Network not working
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ateeq72 said:
just tried , it works with RC 3 i forgot to flash your latest TWRP awesom3 Recovery! :highfive:
THANKS!
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Hi,
I flash this kernel with RC 3, but back and menu softkeys don't work's properly, only home.
Any solution?
Anyone with same problem?
I made a clean install, with latest TWRP awesom3 (wipe everything before and after flash), flash RC 3 and Cody Kernel.
Thanks everybody.
SOLVED: Made another clean install, works perfectly!
Fufi17 said:
Hi,
I flash this kernel with RC 3, but back and menu softkeys don't work's properly, only home.
Any solution?
Anyone with same problem?
I made a clean install, with latest TWRP awesom3 (wipe everything before and after flash), flash RC 3 and Cody Kernel.
Thanks everybody.
SOLVED: Made another clean install, works perfectly!
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I'm using latest gapps provided in Omni thread.
Unable to install apps beside only able to install Whatsapp.
Sometimes installation process doesn't start,
sometimes it again download it.
happens nothing.
or shows error that unable to install on usb /sd.
manually installation says -> failed.
or again same error unable to install on usb/sd.
bleachftl said:
I'm using latest gapps provided in Omni thread.
Unable to install apps beside only able to install Whatsapp.
Sometimes installation process doesn't start,
sometimes it again download it.
happens nothing.
or shows error that unable to install on usb /sd.
manually installation says -> failed.
or again same error unable to install on usb/sd.
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Same for me, only with "big" app ( > 20mb)
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Same for me, only with "big" app ( > 20mb)
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The same for me too! Sometimes I can install apps using .apk file, sometimes I can't. For example there's not way to install Adobe reader. I don't know why it's possible to install just some apps.
So, I make a little list of problems I'm facing:
-today because black screen I disconnected the battery and rebooted system, on starting Whatsapp has disappeared without way to install it again (a message after installing attempt (google play and apk file) said "app not installed"). I re-flashed rom, kernel and gapps to be able installing whatsapp again. It's the second time this happened in feew days.
-It's impossible to update google calendar (a message say to try later)
-I can't restore backup using titanium backup
-I can't move apps to SD card
-There are some problem to install more than some apps, I think there is some problem trying to manage sd ext partition by system and int2ext script.
On TWRP recovery, in the mount section, SD-EXT stay always unchecked, is it normal? I tryed to select it but at next reboot it's unchecked again.
i have the same problem i can't flash the kernel on rc3 or rc4 it boot back to recovery
Can i Install this kernel with "aw3som3 CM11 build"?