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Before you start let me make it clear that, I don't own this device or don't have any connection with it. I put this thread only because my friend from Chandigarh, India requested me to do a guide on customizing this device. So, I collected information from members related to this device & from other forums.
The Roms listed here are not my works, so it may or may not work with your device. I tried my level best to make it as simple as it can.
ROOTING
First of all, you need to Root your device.
Use Universal Androot, you can download the software here
Use Root Explorer or any file management softwares to install.
Now download the Rom Manager and install it.
RECOVERY MENU
Next you need to Install the stock Recovery Menu.
The complete procedure as well as the required files can be downloaded here.
Just downloaded & extract the file and follow the steps.
CUSTOMIZED RECOVERY
This Recovery Menu can only install update.zip files.
So, it need to be modified to install any custom rom.
You can download the custom Recovery here
Extract the file, Use Android Download Tool provided in the package to install.
Select only the Recovery option and flash the device with it.
Now reboot into recovery you can see a new recovery menu with options to install any zip file.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR DEVICE
Currently only a few customized roms are available.
Customized CyanogenMod Rom
This Rom is tested several times and 100% working. You can download it here.
Download the rom and put it to your sdcard (Please don't extract it.)
Reboot to recovery either by Rom Manager or by Pressing & Holding both power key &Home button.
Select the option to Install zip file from sdcard, now select the option to disable signature verification.
Now select the downloaded zip file, the setup will start.
When the installation finishes, Reboot.
Now you can see your new Rom with added functions.
MIUI Rom for Micromax A60
MIUI is one of the most popular customized Rom for android. You can download it here.
The installation procedure is given below
1. Download Zip file(MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) place in your root of sd card.
2. Download Busybox installer from the market and update your busybox.
3. Go to ROM Manager & select "install Rom from SD Card" and choose the zip file from sd card (MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) .
4. Select all pre-installation requirements.
5. After you are done, don’t exit, Go to advanced and choose ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’
6. Reboot your phone
Procedure to Move Apps to SD Card
This the most important part since the Micromax Andro A60 has only a limited memory.
To transfer to sdcard you need to have ext partition.
Creating ext partion
First backup all your SD Card data to your Computer.
If you followed the procedure explained above, just reboot into recovery and select Partition SD Card.
Now you can choose the required size of your secondary partition.
These is another way to achieve this. Please refer this Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883420
goto Recovery console
Reboot the device.
Install Apps to Your SD Card
I suggest to use Link2SD. This can be downloaded here
Please Remember, this not exactly installing apps on sd but making a symbolic link on the sd card to transfer data.
Also try the famous app2sd . You can download it here
There is some installation procedure. It is explained in the thread below. Try it if you are interested.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
febycv said:
This Thread will provide you with complete guide to Customize your Micromax Andro A60
Please note that this thread is for the Beginners, not for the Experts. So take it in that way.
I tried my level best to make it as simple as it can.
If you find any part confusing, Please contact me. I will be at your service.
ROOTING
First of all, you need to Root your device.
Use Universal Androot, you can download the software here
Use Root Explorer or any file management softwares to install.
Now download the Rom Manager and install it.
RECOVERY MENU
Next you need to Install the stock Recovery Menu.
The complete procedure as well as the required files can be downloaded here.
Just downloaded & extract the file and follow the steps.
CUSTOMIZED RECOVERY
This Recovery Menu can only install update.zip files.
So, it need to be modified to install any custom rom.
You can download the custom Recovery here
Extract the file, Use Android Download Tool provided in the package to install.
Select only the Recovery option and flash the device with it.
Now reboot into recovery you can see a new recovery menu with options to install any zip file.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR DEVICE
Currently only a few customized roms are available.
Customized CyanogenMod Rom
This Rom is tested several times and 100% working. You can download it here.
Download the rom and put it to your sdcard (Please don't extract it.)
Reboot to recovery either by Rom Manager or by Pressing & Holding both power key &Home button.
Select the option to Install zip file from sdcard, now select the option to disable signature verification.
Now select the downloaded zip file, the setup will start.
When the installation finishes, Reboot.
Now you can see your new Rom with added functions.
MIUI Rom for Micromax A60
MIUI is one of the most popular customized Rom for android. You can download it here.
The installation procedure is given below
1. Download Zip file(MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) place in your root of sd card.
2. Download Busybox installer from the market and update your busybox.
3. Go to ROM Manager & select "install Rom from SD Card" and choose the zip file from sd card (MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) .
4. Select all pre-installation requirements.
5. After you are done, don’t exit, Go to advanced and choose ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’
6. Reboot your phone
Procedure to Move Apps to SD Card
This the most important part since the Micromax Andro A60 has only a limited memory.
To transfer to sdcard you need to have ext partition.
Creating ext partion
First backup all your SD Card data to your Computer.
If you followed the procedure explained above, just reboot into recovery and select Partition SD Card.
Now you can choose the required size of your secondary partition.
These is another way to achieve this. Please refer this Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883420
goto Recovery console
Reboot the device.
Install Apps to Your SD Card
I suggest to use Link2SD. This can be downloaded here
Please Remember, this not exactly installing apps on sd but making a symbolic link on the sd card to transfer data.
Also try the famous app2sd . You can download it here
There is some installation procedure. It is explained in the thread below. Try it if you are interested.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
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@febycv- friend the cynanogen mod rom for a60 u hv talked about is the rom that you have created?
or
if it is from some other xda a60 forum then i want to tell you that this rom is not 100% tested and also just boots up but have no support for wireless connections and other hardware such as camera, sd ,etc,.....
so please tell whether it is original working cyanogen mod or modded eclair rom or the one that i hv talked about?
ya can u pls tell this rom working properly?
i think these roms are what amansingh is talking about.......
guys i hv earlier got the reply from febycv,
and according to him these are the roms created for our device earlier on previous posts that never worked or flashed properly and he have not created any of the rom by himself, he have just created this thread to post a flashing update procedure via recovery for as per requested by one of his friend using a60....
but still got a promise of help.....................long live A60
feby wrote this cause earlier i dont know how to install rom as i said him on fb.... he is ma frend........ and i live in chd......
febycv said:
Before you start let me make it clear that, I don't own this device or don't have any connection with it. I put this thread only because my friend from Chandigarh, India requested me to do a guide on customizing this device. So, I collected information from members related to this device & from other forums.
The Roms listed here are not my works, so it may or may not work with your device. I tried my level best to make it as simple as it can.
ROOTING
First of all, you need to Root your device.
Use Universal Androot, you can download the software here
Use Root Explorer or any file management softwares to install.
Now download the Rom Manager and install it.
RECOVERY MENU
Next you need to Install the stock Recovery Menu.
The complete procedure as well as the required files can be downloaded here.
Just downloaded & extract the file and follow the steps.
CUSTOMIZED RECOVERY
This Recovery Menu can only install update.zip files.
So, it need to be modified to install any custom rom.
You can download the custom Recovery here
Extract the file, Use Android Download Tool provided in the package to install.
Select only the Recovery option and flash the device with it.
Now reboot into recovery you can see a new recovery menu with options to install any zip file.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR DEVICE
Currently only a few customized roms are available.
Customized CyanogenMod Rom
This Rom is tested several times and 100% working. You can download it here.
Download the rom and put it to your sdcard (Please don't extract it.)
Reboot to recovery either by Rom Manager or by Pressing & Holding both power key &Home button.
Select the option to Install zip file from sdcard, now select the option to disable signature verification.
Now select the downloaded zip file, the setup will start.
When the installation finishes, Reboot.
Now you can see your new Rom with added functions.
MIUI Rom for Micromax A60
MIUI is one of the most popular customized Rom for android. You can download it here.
The installation procedure is given below
1. Download Zip file(MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) place in your root of sd card.
2. Download Busybox installer from the market and update your busybox.
3. Go to ROM Manager & select "install Rom from SD Card" and choose the zip file from sd card (MIUI.us 1.8.5 Eng Deo ZipA Signed SuperKid.zip) .
4. Select all pre-installation requirements.
5. After you are done, don’t exit, Go to advanced and choose ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’
6. Reboot your phone
Procedure to Move Apps to SD Card
This the most important part since the Micromax Andro A60 has only a limited memory.
To transfer to sdcard you need to have ext partition.
Creating ext partion
First backup all your SD Card data to your Computer.
If you followed the procedure explained above, just reboot into recovery and select Partition SD Card.
Now you can choose the required size of your secondary partition.
These is another way to achieve this. Please refer this Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883420
goto Recovery console
Reboot the device.
Install Apps to Your SD Card
I suggest to use Link2SD. This can be downloaded here
Please Remember, this not exactly installing apps on sd but making a symbolic link on the sd card to transfer data.
Also try the famous app2sd . You can download it here
There is some installation procedure. It is explained in the thread below. Try it if you are interested.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833722
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feby can u port a rom also plz?
Thread Closed!
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Help for a newbie.
I followed this procedure:
1 - Copied file to sd card and renamed to update.zip (in a windows computer)
2 - turned xoom on and wento to rom manager
3 - wiped user and dalvik cache
4 - Tried to load file from zip, but it was not possible to find the update .zip file.
I get the following message:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
Tried also without renaming and got:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update_US-Xoom-Wifi-3.2_HTJ85B-from HMJ37_stachre-solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip
After many trials rebooted.
System info showed the same 3.1 and Tiamamat 1.4.4
Opened rom manager again.
seleced install rom from sdcard
System backed up info and rebooted.
Had to reload all apps from store.
System info shows I am running 3.1 and Tiamat 1.4.4.
Also I keep receiving a message that there is a system update available.
I can't understand what I did wrong.
I g
Can anyone help?
Thank you
rogerodd said:
Help for a newbie.
I followed this procedure:
1 - Copied file to sd card and renamed to update.zip (in a windows computer)
2 - turned xoom on and wento to rom manager
3 - wiped user and dalvik cache
4 - Tried to load file from zip, but it was not possible to find the update .zip file.
I get the following message:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
Tried also without renaming and got:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update_US-Xoom-Wifi-3.2_HTJ85B-from HMJ37_stachre-solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip
After many trials rebooted.
System info showed the same 3.1 and Tiamamat 1.4.4
Opened rom manager again.
seleced install rom from sdcard
System backed up info and rebooted.
Had to reload all apps from store.
System info shows I am running 3.1 and Tiamat 1.4.4.
Also I keep receiving a message that there is a system update available.
I can't understand what I did wrong.
I g
Can anyone help?
Thank you
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You may have the wrong version of CWM recovery installed. You need Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c. If you are trying to flash thru Rom manager it may have had you update to v4.0.0.4 which is not compatible with the external sdcard. If this is the case, re-install the correct recovery version, and then redo your backup so that it is on the external sdcard where it can be safe if you need to wipe/factory reset. You can use Rom manger just to reboot into recovery, or df Quick Boot from the market and use that instead.
Good luck!
okantomi said:
You may have the wrong version of CWM recovery installed. You need Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c. If you are trying to flash thru Rom manager it may have had you update to v4.0.0.4 which is not compatible with the external sdcard. If this is the case, re-install the correct recovery version, and then redo your backup so that it is on the external sdcard where it can be safe if you need to wipe/factory reset. You can use Rom manger just to reboot into recovery, or df Quick Boot from the market and use that instead.
Good luck!
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Rom manager says it is 4.0.0.4 but when in recovery is say CWM recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm or Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c ( I don't remember exectly) and the error is the same.
Also, I tried reflash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.zip from the SD card and get an error.
I really don't have a clue of what to do.
Any help would be welcome.
rogerodd said:
Rom manager says it is 4.0.0.4 but when in recovery is say CWM recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm or Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c ( I don't remember exectly) and the error is the same.
Also, I tried reflash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.zip from the SD card and get an error.
I really don't have a clue of what to do.
Any help would be welcome.
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The problem is that you can't flash anything from the external sdcard with v4.0.0.4. In rom manager, see if you can find"all clockwork recoveries" and find 3.2.0.0. If not, find 3.0.2.8 or 3.0.2.5 and flash one of them, preferably the latest of those I have listed. I think those will at least recognize your sdcard. If you can't do that, you will need to reflash the correct recovery the same way you did when you rooted. Remember, never flash a zip file through adb.
Good luck!
I tried to flash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img via adb.
I could flash boot sector. Then I reboot into recovery and try to apply zip from card with file update_US-Xoom-WiFi-3.2-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37_stachre_solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip, but there is a NO at the end of the name of the file and I can't go on.
Trying to rename as update.zip and run apply zip from card results in same error:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
what should I do?
Thank you
possible bad download... download again... also, don't think this would be an update... leave it as originally named, just choose the option to choose which zip file to install from the sd card
rogerodd said:
I tried to flash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img via adb.
I could flash boot sector. Then I reboot into recovery and try to apply zip from card with file update_US-Xoom-WiFi-3.2-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37_stachre_solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip, but there is a NO at the end of the name of the file and I can't go on.
Trying to rename as update.zip and run apply zip from card results in same error:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
what should I do?
Thank you
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It sounds like you are flashing recovery ok, but you keep overwriting it with the stock recovery.
Here is some important information that should help a lot with making your new recovery "stick"and this was taken from the Idiot's guide to flashing...in the Development section, and originally written by publicanimal:
4. Install recovery image (CWM)
Download the recovery image file and save it to your computer
Boot into flash mode with 'adb reboot bootloader'
Install your downloaded recovery image
C:\Documents and Settings\Anders> fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
Restart the device with 'fastboot reboot'. Timing is essential here, so be alert when the device restarts, or you will have to redo this section
Enter CWM with the following procedure
Once the Motorola logotype is shown, start counting to 3. At 3, press the Volume Down button. This should result in the text 'Android Recovery' in the top left corner. If it does not work, experiment with the timing ...
When 'Android Recovery' is shown press the Volume Up button. This should invoke the CWM recovery menu. If that works, then congratulations for reaching this far .
Here is a potential pitfall. If you are unable to enter CWM *before* the device boots into Honeycomb, then the newly installed recovery image will be overwritten by the system default recovery. If that happens, or if you see "starting fastboot protocol " your timing wasn't right and you need to reflash the recovery image and try it again.
See original post,below for more information.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130996
GUIDE TO FLASHING STOCK FIRMWARE FOR ATT AND ROGERS I727 SKYROCKET PHONES WITHOUT USING ODIN OR KIES
THIS METHOD APPLYS TO:
ONLY FOR PHONES THAT CAN BOOT INTO A CUSTOM RECOVERY CWM/TWRP
USERS WHO CANT USE ODIN AND/OR KIES FOR WHATEVER REASON
PHONES WITH A BAD USB PORT
HAVE USB CONNECTIVITY ISSUES
MAC USERS WITH A CUSTOM RECOVERY ALREADY INSTALLED.
YOU ARE ON A CUSTOM ROM WITH USB PROBLEMS AND NEED TO RETURN TO STOCK FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS
NOTE: USING THIS GUIDE TO RETURN TO STOCK WILL PERMANENTLY UNROOT THE PHONE, BUT CAN BE REROOTED AFTER IF NEEDED.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for your devices, follow guide at your own risk!
READ THE WHOLE POST
HOW TO ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE, INSTRUCTIONS HERE STEP #4
GUIDE PRESUMES YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH FILES FROM RECOVERY
YOU NEED TO HAVE ONE OF THE RECOMMENDED CUSTOM RECOVERIES ALREADY INSTALLED ON THE PHONE SUCH AS CWM OR TWRP, LINKS IN THE DOWNLOAD SECTION BELOW
IN THIS GUIDE YOU WILL BE INSTALLING THE STOCK FIRMWARE ZIP FILE
OPTIONAL: INSTALLING THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE ONLY IF YOU NEED TO RETURN FOR WARRANTY, OTHERWISE NOT RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL
GETTING THE STOCK FIRMWARE TO YOUR PHONE
OPTION 1: IF YOUR ABLE TO BOOT INTO ANY ROM:
YOU HAVE A WORKING USB CONNECTION:
Download the files and transfer the files from your computer to your internal or external sdcard
YOU DONT HAVE A WORKING USB CONNECTION: USE EITHER METHOD "A" OR "B" OR "C":
METHOD A: From the phone use xda app or browser and navigate to this page and download the files directly to your device from the links provided below, then move them to the root of your internal or external sdcard, it will make it easier to find.
METHOD B: Use airdroid wirelwss appor kies air to transfer your files from your computer to your phone through your wifi connection and place them in the root of your internal or external sdcard
METHOD C: use an external sdcard reader/writer or another phone that has a micro sdcard slot and transfer files from your computer to the root of the external sdcard, then insert the sdcard back into the phone.
OPTION 2: YOUR NOT ABLE TO BOOT BUT CAN GET INTO A CUSTOM RECOVERY: USE EITHER METHOD "A" OR "B":
METHOD A: If usb port works: enable usb mount in custom recovery and transfer files to the root of your sdcard
METHOD B: If usb port doesnt work: use an external sdcard reader/writer or another phone that has a micro sdcard slot and transfer files from your computer to the root of the external sdcard, then insert the sdcard back into the phone.
FLASHING THE FILES
FIRMWARE
ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE
PERFORM A RESET AND WIPE BOTH CACHES
INSTALL THE STOCK FIRMWARE ZIP FILE
ONLY INSTALL THE STOCK FIRMWARE(NOT THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE) THEN REBOOT THE PHONE INTO ANDROID TO CHECK IF IT BOOTS PROPERLY
YOUR GOOD LIKE THIS IF YOU JUST WANTED STOCK BACK ON YOUR PHONE
STOCK RECOVERY: ONLY RECOMMENDED IF RETURNING FOR WARRANTY REPAIR AND NEED TO SHOW FULL STOCK
TO GET THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE ONTO THE SDCARD FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FIRMWARE GUIDE ABOVE
ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE
INSTALL THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE, ONCE YOU DO THIS YOU WILL LOSE THE CUSTOM RECOVERY
IF YOU CANT USE ODIN THERE IS NO WAY TO REINSTALL A CUSTOM RECOVERY ON THE SKYROCKET ONCE THE STOCK RECOVERY HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
REBOOT PHONE INTO RECOVERY TO SEE IF THE STOCK RECOVERY FLASHED PROPERLY.
DOWNLOADS
MOVED TO THE 1STOP STICKY
USE CWM/TWRP FLASHABLE FIRMWARES
This really work. Can you write one for unlocking also?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
chasama said:
This really work. Can you write one for unlocking also?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
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you have to buy unlock code, and you have to be on stock when entering code, read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28439204&postcount=10
Samsugn galaxy s2 GT-I9100 help!!
vincom said:
you have to buy unlock code, and you have to be on stock when entering code, read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28439204&postcount=10
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i am running on RR Jelly bean rom 3.0.6, suddenly my comp stopped detecting my phone nd now its not detected by any comp!!
wen i connect it only charges but the phone is not recognised!! i want to install stock ics firmware plz help me!
Hey thanks for the comprehensive list. One question. I can't boot, but I can access recovery. I can access USB, however, I don't have an external sd card. What are my options, besides buying one.
zgibbyson said:
Hey thanks for the comprehensive list. One question. I can't boot, but I can access recovery. I can access USB, however, I don't have an external sd card. What are my options, besides buying one.
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use internal if you have usb access to it
thanks
the SD card from my other phone has some folders:.android secure, data; LOST.DIR; DCIM; LGsys.....which folder should I put TWRP2.2.0 & stock firmware in ? which folder is considered A ROOT of the external SD card ? so I can boot the device.I couldn't boot it. I am newbi. please help. Thankss.
Re: [HOWTO] INSTALL STOCK ICS USING CWM/TWRP even w/a DEAD USB Port
PhoneTay11 said:
the SD card from my other phone has some folders:.android secure, data; LOST.DIR; DCIM; LGsys.....which folder should I put TWRP2.2.0 & stock firmware in ? which folder is considered A ROOT of the external SD card ? so I can boot the device.I couldn't boot it. I am newbi. please help. Thankss.
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Don't put it in any folder, just copy to the SD card.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I957 using xda app-developers app
I did copy TWRP2.2.0 and stock firmware zip in SD card and hold volume up+down + power button to get recovery mode but I only see pictures of phone & monitor with yellow
triangle at center.( including : Firmware upgrade encountered an issue . please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.)
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I upgraded my samsung s2 version 2.3.6 to 4.0.4 through the Kies. Then I tried to install TWRP 2.2.0 and Odin 1.85. I saw COM 14 ; COM 17 when I hit start button .It said
FAILED. Now it showed a yellow triangle in the middle of phone & monitor pictures. ( including : Firmware upgrade encountered an issue . please select recovery mode in Kies & try again). Please help . Thank you very much.
I just tried other laptop . I saw COM 3 but it said it couldn't open the serial (COM )port . All thread completed (success 0/ failed 1)
PhoneTay11 said:
I did copy TWRP2.2.0 and stock firmware zip in SD card and hold volume up+down + power button to get recovery mode but I only see pictures of phone & monitor with yellow
triangle at center.( including : Firmware upgrade encountered an issue . please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.)
---------- Post added at 06:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:23 AM ----------
I upgraded my samsung s2 version 2.3.6 to 4.0.4 through the Kies. Then I tried to install TWRP 2.2.0 and Odin 1.85. I saw COM 14 ; COM 17 when I hit start button .It said
FAILED. Now it showed a yellow triangle in the middle of phone & monitor pictures. ( including : Firmware upgrade encountered an issue . please select recovery mode in Kies & try again). Please help . Thank you very much.
I just tried other laptop . I saw COM 3 but it said it couldn't open the serial (COM )port . All thread completed (success 0/ failed 1)
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that screen is also odin/download mode
try flashing again
check odin troubleshooting section in the "install cwm/twrp" link in my sig
vincom said:
GUIDE TO FLASHING STOCK FIRMWARE FOR ATT AND ROGERS I727 SKYROCKET PHONES WITHOUT USING ODIN OR KIES
THIS METHOD APPLYS TO:
PHONES THAT CAN BOOT INTO A CUSTOM RECOVERY CWM/TWRP
USERS WHO CANT USE ODIN AND/OR KIES FOR WHATEVER REASON
PHONES WITH A BAD USB PORT
HAVE USB CONNECTIVITY ISSUES
MAC USERS WITH A CUSTOM RECOVERY ALREADY INSTALLED.
YOU ARE ON A CUSTOM ROM WITH USB PROBLEMS AND NEED TO RETURN TO STOCK FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS
NOTE: USING THIS GUIDE TO RETURN TO STOCK WILL PERMANENTLY UNROOT THE PHONE, BUT CAN BE REROOTED AFTER IF NEEDED.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for your devices, follow guide at your own risk!
READ THE WHOLE POST
HOW TO ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE, INSTRUCTIONS HERE STEP #4
GUIDE PRESUMES YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH FILES FROM RECOVERY
YOU NEED TO HAVE ONE OF THE RECOMMENDED CUSTOM RECOVERIES ALREADY INSTALLED ON THE PHONE SUCH AS CWM OR TWRP, LINKS IN THE DOWNLOAD SECTION BELOW
IN THIS GUIDE YOU WILL BE INSTALLING THE STOCK FIRMWARE ZIP FILE
OPTIONAL: INSTALLING THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE ONLY IF YOU NEED TO RETURN FOR WARRANTY, OTHERWISE NOT RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL
GETTING THE STOCK FIRMWARE TO YOUR PHONE
OPTION 1: IF YOUR ABLE TO BOOT INTO ANY ROM:
YOU HAVE A WORKING USB CONNECTION:
Download the files and transfer the files from your computer to your internal or external sdcard
YOU DONT HAVE A WORKING USB CONNECTION: USE EITHER METHOD "A" OR "B" OR "C":
METHOD A: From the phone use xda app or browser and navigate to this page and download the files directly to your device from the links provided below, then move them to the root of your internal or external sdcard, it will make it easier to find.
METHOD B: Use airdroid wirelwss appor kies air to transfer your files from your computer to your phone through your wifi connection and place them in the root of your internal or external sdcard
METHOD C: use an external sdcard reader/writer or another phone that has a micro sdcard slot and transfer files from your computer to the root of the external sdcard, then insert the sdcard back into the phone.
OPTION 2: YOUR NOT ABLE TO BOOT BUT CAN GET INTO A CUSTOM RECOVERY: USE EITHER METHOD "A" OR "B":
METHOD A: If usb port works: enable usb mount in custom recovery and transfer files to the root of your sdcard
METHOD B: If usb port doesnt work: use an external sdcard reader/writer or another phone that has a micro sdcard slot and transfer files from your computer to the root of the external sdcard, then insert the sdcard back into the phone.
FLASHING THE FILES
FIRMWARE
ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE
PERFORM A RESET AND WIPE BOTH CACHES
INSTALL THE STOCK FIRMWARE ZIP FILE
ONLY INSTALL THE STOCK FIRMWARE(NOT THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE) THEN REBOOT THE PHONE INTO ANDROID TO CHECK IF IT BOOTS PROPERLY
YOUR GOOD LIKE THIS IF YOU JUST WANTED STOCK BACK ON YOUR PHONE
STOCK RECOVERY: ONLY RECOMMENDED IF RETURNING FOR WARRANTY REPAIR AND NEED TO SHOW FULL STOCK
TO GET THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE ONTO THE SDCARD FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FIRMWARE GUIDE ABOVE
ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE
INSTALL THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE, ONCE YOU DO THIS YOU WILL LOSE THE CUSTOM RECOVERY
IF YOU CANT USE ODIN THERE IS NO WAY TO REINSTALL A CUSTOM RECOVERY ON THE SKYROCKET ONCE THE STOCK RECOVERY HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
REBOOT PHONE INTO RECOVERY TO SEE IF THE STOCK RECOVERY FLASHED PROPERLY.
DOWNLOADS
MOVED TO THE 1STOP STICKY
USE CWM/TWRP FLASHABLE FIRMWARES
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Do you have the Stock ROM for GB 2.3.6 (SkyRocket) which i can flash using TWRP? My PC doesn't recognize my Skyrocket. The only way for me is to flash using TWRP but I can't find the GB ROM for it. There's a lot of ROM of GB but it is for ODIN (with extension .tar.md5) instead.
ntd0626 said:
Do you have the Stock ROM for GB 2.3.6 (SkyRocket) which i can flash using TWRP? My PC doesn't recognize my Skyrocket. The only way for me is to flash using TWRP but I can't find the GB ROM for it. There's a lot of ROM of GB but it is for ODIN (with extension .tar.md5) instead.
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no, why do u need gb, just flash the ics or jb roms, or if your usb is not dead go through the odin trouble shooting section in the restore to stock sticky to try to solve the connection issue, link to restore to stock is in my sig
Stock Rom Android M.
Hi, could you help me i have TWRP Custom recovery and cm12.1 android lollipop, i want to
Flash Stock Rom Android Marshmallow using TWRP is it possible using this method ,
my Device is Galaxy Tab S 8.4 wi-fi.
invalid zip
I am a mac user without access to a PC (no odin). I have TWRP recovery installed. I used android file transfer to move the stock firmware zip in the download section to the internal SD (root folder). I wiped the system and cache, then install zip - but it fails every time with "invalid zip file format". I have tried a half dozen other versions of the stock ROM from various sources and they all fail with the same error. ZIP signature verification is disabled. Just when I thought that i was doing something completely dumb and not flashing correctly at all - I tried re-flashing the lineageOS ROM i have and that worked fine. I've read a bit about unpacking and re-zipping these zips to get them to work, but that requires 7zip (which I don't have on mac). Help! am I doing something dumb or do I not have the correct zip files? I really need to get back to stock so I can activate my cellular service.
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I am a mac user without access to a PC (no odin). I have TWRP recovery installed. I used android file transfer to move the stock firmware zip in the download section to the internal SD (root folder). I wiped the system and cache, then install zip - but it fails every time with "invalid zip file format". I have tried a half dozen other versions of the stock ROM from various sources and they all fail with the same error. ZIP signature verification is disabled. Just when I thought that i was doing something completely dumb and not flashing correctly at all - I tried re-flashing the lineageOS ROM i have and that worked fine. I've read a bit about unpacking and re-zipping these zips to get them to work, but that requires 7zip (which I don't have on mac). Help! am I doing something dumb or do I not have the correct zip files? I really need to get back to stock so I can activate my cellular service.
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AFAIK all devhosts files are bad/fake, i cant even dl my own files.
if i find them all reup to androidfilehost
Stock Rom
champagne_problems said:
I am a mac user without access to a PC (no odin). I have TWRP recovery installed. I used android file transfer to move the stock firmware zip in the download section to the internal SD (root folder). I wiped the system and cache, then install zip - but it fails every time with "invalid zip file format". I have tried a half dozen other versions of the stock ROM from various sources and they all fail with the same error. ZIP signature verification is disabled. Just when I thought that i was doing something completely dumb and not flashing correctly at all - I tried re-flashing the lineageOS ROM i have and that worked fine. I've read a bit about unpacking and re-zipping these zips to get them to work, but that requires 7zip (which I don't have on mac). Help! am I doing something dumb or do I not have the correct zip files? I really need to get back to stock so I can activate my cellular service.
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Just use "Flashfire" and do everything from your phone no need for a computer.
Using this to flash 1.7 gb file
I have a moto g5s plus (sanders) and have installed unofficial lineage 15.0 build. before installation , I didn't took backup in TWRP. Now i am downloading stock firmware zip file. can that be installed using TWRP?
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I have a moto g5s plus (sanders) and have installed unofficial lineage 15.0 build. before installation , I didn't took backup in TWRP. Now i am downloading stock firmware zip file. can that be installed using TWRP?
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you mean this zip file when you unzip it show you 5 files that you can use with Odin?
I tried and says fail , why would tarp fail to flash a stock firm ?
Hi Everyone,
I now Introduce a (Status 7 FIX) and HOW-TO FLash update.zip in Clockworkmod Recovery with the help of Mobile Odin
I am Not Responsible If your Device Bricks... (But It is 80% safe if you Follow Steps Carefully)
It is for All Device Having Root and Clockworkmod Recovery installed on there Devices
Instructions :-
Step 1 - Get Your Update.zip (If Your Device Has Autommatticaly Download the update.zip in it's CACHE)( it will be Found in (/Cache/fota/update.zip))(Place it in (Root of) SdCard.
Step 2 - Open Mobile Odin 3.57 and tap on OTA/Update.zip and select Update.zip ,it is verify the files of zip and if you get an Error about signature check Disable
Step 3 - It Will Now make A New Update.Zip Named as :- [MobileOdin_Update.zip](If you use Mobile Odin to flash this zip it will give you a installer ERROR)
Step 4 - Now Time OF Clockworkmod Recovery to come Into use..... Reboot Into Clockworkmod Recovery and Select Choose ZIP From SDCard
Step 5 - Choose Zip From Internel SDCard and Select MobileOdin_Update.zip
Further, it will now be installed......
IF You Find This Post is Helpful, Then PLz HIT THANKS
thanks my bro
You 'r' welcome....
Sorry,
where can i find Mobile Odin 3.57 version ?
Will this fix work for Htc Explorer???
Im having the worst trouble downloading cm10 through recovery on my tab 2. I come up with this status 7 as well.. i have confirmed root, supersu working, and cwm recovery 6 works.
when i downloaded the mobile odin PRO and open it it says my device is not compatible and asks if i want it to dump some sort of file to possibly make it work? i let that do its thing and after finished it still doesnt open.. What should my next step be?
Where can I get the update zip??
hello... i tried to flash my LTE US model to update 1.2.1 due to problem with cellular on lolipop..
the process have been gone smooth until fastboot flash system system.img
it says there failed.
and i cant boot my tablet, nor i could proceed with flashing update 1.2.1
could anybody help?
Credits to BlackDave from the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/help/problems-downgrading-to-kitkat-t2995892#
Fix:
1. download the full OTA from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi...k-recovery-images-ota-library-guides-t2988881
2. also download CWM recovery.
3. after thats done, copy files from step 1 into external SD card( considering u can't get into the devices internal memory). DO NOT EXTRACT
4.boot the device into fastboot mode.
5. install CWM recovery from Step 2.
6. use CWM recovery to install files from step 1.
7. disable stock recovery IF U want(optional)
8. Restart and pray that your device WORKS.