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Hello guys, I have two questions about clockwork mod.
I have lg gt540 and cwm 5.0.2.3.
1. Does CWM backup everything? I ask, because I'm thinking about installing android 4.0.x and I want to know if simply backing up my current system will enable me to switch back to it later.
2. I downloaded ROM Manager app from market, but it doesn't have my device on it's list. I can choose an option to manually flash recovery (since I already have it installed) and to choose which device and version I have. Which should I choose, to make app work with my recovery?
marmelada said:
Hello guys, I have two questions about clockwork mod.
I have lg gt540 and cwm 5.0.2.3.
1. Does CWM backup everything? I ask, because I'm thinking about installing android 4.0.x and I want to know if simply backing up my current system will enable me to switch back to it later.
2. I downloaded ROM Manager app from market, but it doesn't have my device on it's list. I can choose an option to manually flash recovery (since I already have it installed) and to choose which device and version I have. Which should I choose, to make app work with my recovery?
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1. Yes, clockwork mod will back up EVERYTHING. If you make a backup right now, when you resore it, your phone will be in the exact same state it is in right now...down to call and text logs, apps installed...everything.
2. I don't have a definite answer on which one to choose. I honestly wouldn't even use ROM Manager. You already have CWM installed so why mess with it? You don't need ROM manager to flash.
Thanks for such a quick answer.
Hay. I plan on unrooting my phone and re-rooting my phone then installing a custom Rom, but I have a few questions along the way.
Why unroot and reroot?
- My copy+paste is messed up (phone freezes and crashes when trying to copy a text)
- Looked online and was told to change the clipboard permission under data
- Used a root browser and it showed "data" folder as empty and told me that I did not have root access
- downloaded a root checker program and said that My root was messed up
- noticed a few other programs that requires root, no longer recogonizes that I have root access.
- Yes I am up to date with Superuser app.
So that is why I am going to unroot and reroot my phone.
So here are my questions
1. Do I have to reset the flash counter if I am going to reroot my phone?
2. I have Titanium Backup and I dont want to lose my game data, or data on my "notes" app. Would I do a user app + system data batch backup? or would backing up my system data and restoring it mess up the settings on my phone?
3. Is this the correct process? "unroot phone > root phone and flash stock rom (route66 is the title of rooted stock rom) > flash custom rom?
Sorry, on my first smartphone and dont want to mess anything up (like it seems I already had)
Schism169 said:
1. Do I have to reset the flash counter if I am going to reroot my phone?
2. I have Titanium Backup and I dont want to lose my game data, or data on my "notes" app. Would I do a user app + system data batch backup? or would backing up my system data and restoring it mess up the settings on my phone?
3. Is this the correct process? "unroot phone > root phone and flash stock rom (route66 is the title of rooted stock rom) > flash custom rom?
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1. No - the only way the flash counter is tripped if you flash custom software in odin.
2. It's ok to backup user app + system data But do NOT restore system data. Safest option is to let Playstore restore first. From TB, choose “Restore missing apps with data” and do "app only" then do it again “Restore missing apps with data” and do "data only." More detail here.
3. I don't see why you would need to flash to route66 to return to stock rom - just Wipe data/factory reset, then wipe cache partition and then wipe dalvik cache (under advanced menu).
Sorry my understanding was that when you flash a rom with root access then your phone is rooted.
So is the process, root your phone > and flash custom rom?
Flashing the custom rom is the only flashing I have to do?
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Schism169 said:
Sorry my understanding was that when you flash a rom with root access then your phone is rooted.
So is the process, root your phone > and flash custom rom?
Flashing the custom rom is the only flashing I have to do?
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The Process
1) Full TB Backup (recommended)
2) Root
3) Unlock Bootloader ** Update ** I used EZ Unlock 1.2 found here.
4) Flash Recovery (see below)
5) Do a Nandroid Backup and save to your external SD card and optionally your pc
5b) ** Update ** Back up IMEI. The how-to is here.
6) Factory Reset & Clear Cashes (see previous post)
7) Flash new rom
Other flashes
You will need to flash a custom recovery - it is from this interface that you flash your new rom. The easiest way to do this is to download the Playstore App EZ Recovery and choose one of the options and Flash. Not essential, but if you want to get the most current cwm touch for the gs3 you can to go to the romManager site here and download for the Verizon SG3 (EZ Recovery can use a custom recovery not included in their package).
michael* said:
The Process
1) Full TB Backup (recommended)
2) Root
3) Unlock Bootloader (I used Playstore's EZ-Unlock (looks like the 1.3 bug is fixed)
4) Flash Recovery (see below)
5) Do a Nandroid Backup and save to you external SD card and optionally your pc
6) Factory Reset & Clear Cashes (see previous post)
7) Flash new rom
Other flashes
You will need to flash a custom recovery - it is from this interface that you flash your new rom. The easiest way to do this is to download the Playstore App EZ Recovery and choose one of the options and Flash. Not essential, but if you want to get the most current cwm touch for the gs3 you can to go to the romManager site here and download for the Verizon SG3 (EZ Recovery can use a custom recovery not included in their package).
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I wouldnt use the ez-unlock for the app store as 1.4 doesnt show if the bootloader is locked or unlocked (he hasnt corrected that yet). I would use 1.2, there is a post around here with a rootzwiki download link for it.
x714x said:
I wouldnt use the ez-unlock for the app store as 1.4 doesnt show if the bootloader is locked or unlocked (he hasnt corrected that yet). I would use 1.2, there is a post around here with a rootzwiki download link for it.
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Thanks for correcting me - I'm glad to know it's not fixed yet - I'll hold off my update on it.
The link to 1.2 can be found in this thread: here.
I left out one step - I backed up IMEI before flashing a new rom. The how-to is here.
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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Joel16 said:
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
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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.
With a lot of help from dottat, Dees Troy, and Darth, both in existing posts and in my process, here's a compiled tip guide to how I upgraded my Verizon HTC One M8 from S-off, rooted, KK 4.4.4 with TWRP installed to stock LP 5.0.1, reinstalled the new TWRP, regained root, and reset my preferences for battery life without losing my data, reinstalling apps, etc. It's essentially a workaround to reverting to stock KK 4.4.4 with stock restore before taking the OTA patches. Instead, this method upgrades the firmware and replaces the system, rather than patching.
1. If you haven't already fixed access to your external SD card, please do that. HERE
2. Load the latest TWRP by your method of choice (I recommend fastboot) and make a full nandroid backup to your external SD. HERE (Also, set aside the right copy to install on the upgraded unit)
3. Download dotatt's DOTTAT_VZWM8_S_ON_5.0.1_RUU.exe pack (I know it says S-on. It won't change your S-off status) from this thread. HERE
4. Download dotatt's "Tweaks zip to unlock tether/disable max password wipe/enable music channel" (optional, but recommended) from the bottom of OP. HERE (Also note the instructions toward the top for flashing the L hboot to get out of hangs; I didn't need it, but I was glad it was there.)
5. Download SuperSU per the instructions HERE.
NOW YOU'RE READY TO START THE UPGRADE.
6. Install the S-on 5.0.1 RUU by whatever method you chose from the link above. I used the EXE version and it did a great job upgrading the hboot/firmware, then upgrading the stystem. Most importantly, it did NOT wipe my data. I also use the htc_fastboot.exe in it's extraction directory for all of my subsequent fastboot operations. It will reboot and take at least 5 minutes to update all of your applications. At first, it looks like it hangs on the Verizon splash for a minute or three, then it shows you the upgrade of your applications with a count up. How long it takes depends on how many applications you have and how large they are.
7. Follow this guide to install TWRP and reinstall SuperSU for root. (step 5) I went to the new TWRP page (step 2) and loaded mine by fastboot, then used the new TWRP to flash SuperSU as described. (AND, fix your SD card access again - see Step 1)
8. Optional - Review your battery usage. There has been a lot of chatter about lower battery life on LP, and I experienced it myself in the first several hours. This guide was helpful in reminding me of things I had done to tweak my phone before. HERE (I know it's a Nexus forum. It's applicable) - It appears that new Google services were turned on in the accounts-sync categories. I recommend looking through Settings-accounts-Google and adjusting your sync preferences on EACH account to the way, or back to the way, you prefer them.
That's the guide. I hope it helps shorten your reading and searching by an hour or two.
For the few people that asked about apps closing when trying to input text after this update path, please see this thread for the fix. HERE
Hello guys, I open a Question and Answer Thread for all SuperMan Rom users, so even users under 10 posts can ask their questions here.
Below I added some basic Q&A stuff which can also be found at the main thread, if you have any question, read through them before posting, thanks!
Q: How to get into Download Mode?
A: Power off your phone, than hold: home + volume down + power on button until you see the download mode.
Q: How to get into Recovery Mode?
A: Power off your phone, than hold: home + volume up + power on button until you see the recovery mode.
Q: My Phone is stuck at boot and doesn't start, what to do??
A: Update your bootloader and modem. Also make sure you have made a fresh install of the rom. Bootloader and Modem can be found in the OP
Q: Do I need to update bootloader and modem after every update?
A: It's recommend to update your bootloader and modem everytime there is a new base yes.
Q: Do I have to do a full wipe for the new version?
A: It is always the best option to make a clean install, otherwise please don't come and report bugs!
Q: What steps should I do to update to a new version with a full wipe but keep all data?
A: There are some different ways. One way is to make a backup with Titanium Backup, you can backup all Apps and Preferences there. Make sure to store this backup on external SD card (if you have one). The second solution is to make a /data backup in TWRP. So boot into TWRP, click on backup and than select data. After installing the rom, restore the data backup.
Q: I got FC's and other Problems with the rom, what to do?
A: Take a logcat for me, developers use to say: without a log, it never happened . A logcat can be grapped with a PC and ADB installed, simply type: adb logcat > log.txt while your phone is connected and the error is happening.
Q: I want to change something in my rom setup, how can I do that?
A: Simply reflash the same rom version without any wipe and than choose the correct things you want.
Q: Which devices are supported at the moment?
A: Current supported devices are: SM-G930F/FD/W8
Q: Is this rom working on Snapdragon 820 variants?
A: No, sadly not.
Q: Some features are not present, but they are on stock rom, so where are they?
A: In aroma installer you have the option to select bloat you want to install or not, you probably didn't select all package, this is why it's missing now.
Q: My battery life is so bad and performance is very poor, you made so a bad rom!?!?
A: This comes actually not form the rom itself, I assume you installed Xposed than, some modules can cause batterydrain and performance problems. So try to make a clean install of the rom WITHOUT xposed installed..
Q: You said you fixed SD card RW but Titanium Backup can't write to external SD card, why???
A: This is because of googles changes concerning SD card, to fix this open Titanium Backup, Menu, Preferences, Backup Folder Location, Storage provider and than hig DocumentProvider Storage and select your SD card. Problem solved
Q: I like to go back to stock rom, how is this possible?
A: I can provide you here all steps which are needed to go back to a full stock rom.
0. Make a backup and than wipe all partitions in TWRP
1. Go to Sammobile and choose your country
2. Download the file and the attached Odin on sammobile
3. After downloading, put your phone into download mode
4. Make sure drivers are installed and your pc can detect your phone in odin
5. If the box in odin turns blue, add the AP file to AP tab, BL file to BL tab, CP file to CP tab and CSC_HOME to CSC tab
6. Hit start and wait until it is finished.
7. Reboot and you have a stock rom again
Q: Will you add X or Y feature?
A: You can kindly ask in the thread for that, but when I haven't added it until now, most likely it won't be added.
Q: Help, I never had a code and now after installing the rom my phone asks for a password??
A: Your device is still encrypted, on step 0 it tells you to be sure you're not. So, what do you need to to in case you are still encrypted:
1. Install full stock rom, including stock recovery
2. Boot into stock recovery and wipe data (stock recovery can wipe that, twrp not as it doesn't support samsungs encryption)
3. After wiping in stock recovery, boot right into download mode (without booting up!)
4. Install twrp
5. Boot into TWRP (also without booting up)
6. Install the rom
Q: On TWRP there is an error about /data mount, what to do?
A: Your device is encrpyted, follow the above steps to get rid of your encryption.
Q: Where has the CSC selection gone?
A: To include all csc files, the rom get way to big, so it got it's own thread now, take a look here: CSC installer
Q: I have a weak cellular signal, what can I do against it?
A: Two things: first, install your providers CSC using CSC installer and flash in TWRP or flashing stock CSC with Odin. Second Thing: You can install the modem from your provider, also find your modem on Sammobile and install it with Odin in CP tab.
Q: I selected xposed but now I don't see an app for it?
A: Maybe there went something wrong with installing the app to /data/app, xposed is installed but only the app is missing, so head over to the download page of xposed app: Material Xposed Thread
Q: I got random reboots, heeelp!
A: This is most likely from a custom kernel, if you face random reboots please check if you have the latest kernel installed or switch back to the stock kernel included in the rom.
Q: My screen is kind of yellow/orange and the touchscreen doesn't work at all!
A: You have choosen the wrong kernel in aroma selection. Reflash the rom without any wipe selecting the right kernel version.
Q: I can't save any photos to my external storage?
A: This happens if you install another kernel than superkernel or stock kernel. I made some changes in ramdisk to get the saving to external storage working. Maybe you can kindly ask your kernel developer to include this fix as well in his ramdisk
Q: I want to have my external storage like an internal as well. Google introduced it with android Marshmallow, but I can't see this option?
A: Just follow this Guide here and you can setup your SD card as normal storage
Thanks for your ROM
Already sent it via PM but wanted to publish my thanks ...
Thanks for your ROM. I love it so much that I flashed it really many times. But then 2 weeks ago it was time to use it I moved all my stuff from the old S4 (CM13) to the new S7 (using Titanium Backup) which was not that big issue as I thought before (did it the first time).
So far no issues that I could not solve reading this Q&A and the developer thread. Only for one (Secure Settings root mode) I needed further help. But this one is not related to this ROM but to the systemless SuperSU mode.
Now 2 weeks later I’m 2.5 releases in the past and it is time to move to the newest release and first time to the corresponding ROM. It is downloading at the moment …
In the meantime I flashed it (1.8.1 with kernel 1.3.1) and there is a little issue: Xposed isn't working anymore. Error message "Error loading Xposed ZIP frameworks". Last time (1.6.5, stock kernel) it worked without doing anything else. I did a clean flash and restored data. Not a big issue for me because till now I don't use any module.