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I click check for ROM updates but then it tells me it wants to install cwm? I already have it installed...
Sent from E.T.
There is a way to tell it you already have cwm installed and for it to use your version instead.
DakotaS96 said:
There is a way to tell it you already have cwm installed and for it to use your version instead.
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And how do you tell it that?
If i remember correctly it will say "could not detect cwm" and then you have to confirm which one you have and you select 3.X if you are running VGB/CM7/ or MUI
then it shouldn't ask you anymore
My phone is running 2.3.4 and it is rooted. I tried to install Cyanogenmod and it didn't work.
It says Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 5.8.1.8 (I assume that's the right one?)
Already made backups using Titanium. Went to download ROM and only found the Cyanogenmod 7.1.0 (Stable Release). In other peoople's video it shows different kinds of Cyanogenmod but on mine only that was there.
I checked those three boxes, downloaded, and the phone restarted and it shows error sign and small Android robot. Waited and nothing happened so I just reboot my phone and it went to the ClockwordMod Recovery mode and I restored.
Any idea why this is happening? Did I do something wrong? What should I do?
Are you using Rom Manager? Do not use it. Read, read and read some more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511838
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288112
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568848
gsrrr said:
Are you using Rom Manager? Do not use it. Read, read and read some more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511838
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288112
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568848
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Unfortunately yes I used ROM Manager.
Since I already have Clockwordmod Recovery installed from ROM Manager, how can I undo it?
I'll use this tutorial now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693
And then this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18060324&postcount=2
Edit.
Followed this tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18608050&postcount=6
and it's done. It worked.
Yesterday I updated my S2 i777 to KitKat with OmniRom, but I did something really dumb. Omni rom does not come with root so i tried to install root and used a kernel from jellybean. While I was mucking around with CWM i also turned on signature verification. The result was my phone was bricked, which i fixed, but now i am stuck on ginger bread (rooted) and when I try to launch CWM it says it failed to verify the whole-file signature and stays in stock recovery mode. When I try to install CWM or any other package in stock recovery I also get the signature error. Because it is in stock recovery and not CWM I am not able to change the setting either. Does anyone know how I fix this or get around it? Maybe by somehow manually changing the setting in a file?
Thanks.
Stock recovery will not install any unsigned firmware. You will need to follow one of many guides available here, that will walk you through the process of going from stock to custom firmware.
Your shortest path to omni is using the "mobile Odin method" listed in the notes of the omni OP. But I seriously suggest familiarizing yourself with the process -othermark has an up to date guide in the "General" section.
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Stock recovery will not install any unsigned firmware. You will need to follow one of many guides available here, that will walk you through the process of going from stock to custom firmware.
Your shortest path to omni is using the "mobile Odin method" listed in the notes of the omni OP. But I seriously suggest familiarizing yourself with the process -othermark has an up to date guide in the "General" section.
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The problem with mobile odin is that it costs money, which i would rather not pay. On top of that, I am using the same steps on the same firmware that i used to have to upgrade my phone. I am allready rooted too, and have clockwork mod, but when I try and boot into clockwork it also gives me that error and goes to stock recovery. For somereason launching clockwork mod is installing a package on stock recovery. I am launching clockwork mod from rom manager btw.
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The problem with mobile odin is that it costs money, which i would rather not pay
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There is a free version that gets the job done just as well as the paid version. That free version is available here on XDA.
I am using the same steps on the same firmware that i used to have to upgrade my phone.
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You haven't described those steps, so I cannot say whether they are useful or not. I suggest trying a different method, as the one you are following doesn't seem to be achieving the desired result.
I am already rooted too, and have clockwork mod, but when I try and boot into clockwork it also gives me that error and goes to stock recovery. For somereason launching clockwork mod is installing a package on stock recovery. I am launching clockwork mod from rom manager btw.
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ROM MANAGER is known to cause issues with these phones. You should avoid using it from here on.
Whenever you are ready, the advice in my first response will get you where you want to be (free of charge)
Happy flashing
-Cyril
@ConnorBP,
I don't think cyril279's warning about Rom Manager is strong enough. Rom Manager is not only known to cause problems, it has in some cases caused damage to the low level firmware which is very difficult to recover from. There is a sticky right at the top of this forum.
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@ConnorBP,
I don't think cyril279's warning about Rom Manager is strong enough. Rom Manager is not only known to cause problems, it has in some cases caused damage to the low level firmware which is very difficult to recover from. There is a sticky right at the top of this forum.
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I saw that sticky, but it has worked for me so far, and I only use it to boot into clockwork mod and sometimes install clockwork. I can't seem to get into clockwork by doing the key combinations so i use that.
cyril279 said:
There is a free version that gets the job done just as well as the paid version. That free version is available here on XDA.
You haven't described those steps, so I cannot say whether they are useful or not. I suggest trying a different method, as the one you are following doesn't seem to be achieving the desired result.
ROM MANAGER is known to cause issues with these phones. You should avoid using it from here on.
Whenever you are ready, the advice in my first response will get you where you want to be (free of charge)
Happy flashing
-Cyril
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I got the free mobile odin, but it does not let me do anything except flash the kernel. What I need to do is update to a new version :/ (I can allready flash kernels with heimdall or odin)
Once you decide to follow the instructions provided, you'll be a happy camper. If you do it your own way, or take short cuts, then this session may continue for much longer than it needs to.
MobileOdin Install:
(procedure verified working from stock rooted AT&T firmware by @cyril279):
With your phone on fully booted into (whatever ROM)
1) Gather all necessary flash files onto internal sdcard before performing these steps.
---a) Boot.IMG (extracted from omni-4.4.x-latesti777-nightly.zip)
---b) MrCook's ROM wipe.zip
---c) Omni-nightly.zip
---d) PA GApps (optional)
---e) SuperSU (optional)
2)Mobile-odin flash Omni's boot.img
>>the phone will try to reboot, but will likely fail. Three-finger salute (with the USB cable UNPLUGGED), until you are in TWRP recovery<<
3) [install] > [COOK'S ROM WIPE.zip] > [add more zips] > [omni-4.4.x-latesti777-nightly.zip] > [add more zips as desired] >>swipe to confirm flash>> [reboot system]
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ConnorBP said:
I got the free mobile odin, but it does not let me do anything except flash the kernel. What I need to do is update to a new version :/ (I can allready flash kernels with heimdall or odin)
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Once you decide to follow the instructions provided, you'll be a happy camper. If you do it your own way, or take short cuts, then this session may continue for much longer than it needs to.
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I ended up finding a kernel with CWM installed and using odin to flash it, and I used it to flash a new version of clockwork mod and then install the latest omni rom. So all is resolved. Thanks for your help! :good::laugh:
Hello XDA members,
I was hoping somebody would help me out, I'm fairly new when it comes to installing custom roms so I require your patience. I don't know how to install a custom rom onto my Bell Atrix HD MB886, everytime I try it says abortion failed, what can I do to fix this. I have wiped data and all that probably 5 times in the past week alone. I would like to know how to successfully install roms without errors. Both the times that I have done this I had my bootloader unlocked, and I had clockword recovery mod latest version 6.0.4.4. I bought an SD card today to help install the roms because otherwise I can't do it from my internal storage. I really hope somebody can help me out.
Regards,
Roger
riekkir said:
Hello XDA members,
I was hoping somebody would help me out, I'm fairly new when it comes to installing custom roms so I require your patience. I don't know how to install a custom rom onto my Bell Atrix HD MB886, everytime I try it says abortion failed, what can I do to fix this. I have wiped data and all that probably 5 times in the past week alone. I would like to know how to successfully install roms without errors. Both the times that I have done this I had my bootloader unlocked, and I had clockword recovery mod latest version 6.0.4.4. I bought an SD card today to help install the roms because otherwise I can't do it from my internal storage. I really hope somebody can help me out.
Regards,
Roger
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Hi there. A failed abortion certainly seems like an issue... I guess I am not totally clear on the status here. You say that you had CWM. Do you still have it? Bootloader is still unlocked? What rom are you trying to install? Are you certain it's for the Bell version and not like the AT&T one? What is the exact error message?
es0tericcha0s said:
Hi there. A failed abortion certainly seems like an issue... I guess I am not totally clear on the status here. You say that you had CWM. Do you still have it? Bootloader is still unlocked? What rom are you trying to install? Are you certain it's for the Bell version and not like the AT&T one? What is the exact error message?
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No I don't have it atm as I just wiped the data/cache last night but will I already have CWM, I just need to unlock the bootloader and try again...I'm trying to install this one:
Android 4.4.2 KitKat Mokee Rom, and it says the version is a nightly. Yes I'm positive it's the Bell Version as I purchased it at a Bell Store and my carrier is Bell. The error message is "Installation Aborted." It begins installing, and then halfway through I get that error message. How do I fix this?
I figured you knew what phone you had. I was wondering if you had a rom built for the Bell version vs an ATT one. But since you are using a CM based rom, it obviously doesn't matter. Curious as to why you are bothering with relocking the bootloader? But I suggest to either try a different version of the rom, or to change your recovery to one of the Philz Touch versions as that's what some of the other users in that thread for the rom for your phone were using. You can find them here:
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/moto_msm8960
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I figured you knew what phone you had. I was wondering if you had a rom built for the Bell version vs an ATT one. But since you are using a CM based rom, it obviously doesn't matter. Curious as to why you are bothering with relocking the bootloader? But I suggest to either try a different version of the rom, or to change your recovery to one of the Philz Touch versions as that's what some of the other users in that thread for the rom for your phone were using. You can find them here:
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No I was bothering to unlock it again, not lock it. Where can I find different versions for the 4.4.2 Mokee Rom? I've tried using the Philz Touch version: Motorola Atrix HD One Click Philz recovery installer and when I tried it a couple of times it said it failed to install although I'm not sure why. I came across these images the other day but how do I use the .img files on my device, as I'm not sure to proceed from here once I have them downloaded.
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No I was bothering to unlock it again, not lock it. Where can I find different versions for the 4.4.2 Mokee Rom? I've tried using the Philz Touch version: Motorola Atrix HD One Click Philz recovery installer and when I tried it a couple of times it said it failed to install although I'm not sure why. I came across these images the other day but how do I use the .img files on my device, as I'm not sure to proceed from here once I have them downloaded.
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I was curious as why you relocked it in the first place.
Where are you getting Mokee from that doesn't have a link to their Downloads?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2619489
For installing recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262726
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I was curious as why you relocked it in the first place.
Where are you getting Mokee from that doesn't have a link to their Downloads?
For installing recovery:
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thanks will try this out and let you know later how it works! I download the custom rom from true android blogspot.ca (can't post links just yet, annoying).
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thanks will try this out and let you know later how it works! I download the custom rom from true android blogspot.ca (can't post links just yet, annoying).
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Right on. Well, you should bookmark the thread here on XDA because that's typically where the action happens.
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Right on. Well, you should bookmark the thread here on XDA because that's typically where the action happens.
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Okay so I'm trying it now and the program won't even open :/
Odd. I just downloaded it to test and I didn't have any issues. If you can't get the actual application / exe file to open, then just use the Main-Skip.bat. Does the same thing.
If it doesn't open still, make sure that you have your anti-virus off as sometimes those interfere with programs like this. Might also try as admin.
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Odd. I just downloaded it to test and I didn't have any issues. If you can't get the actual application / exe file to open, then just use the Main-Skip.bat. Does the same thing.
If it doesn't open still, make sure that you have your anti-virus off as sometimes those interfere with programs like this. Might also try as admin.
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Okay I wasn't looking at the actual .exe sorry, I got it to work and all I installed the Philz One Touch Recovery from that program, just downloaded a different rom and all and then I select the apply update from external storage and when it gets to the verifying update package, it gave me the same error message as yesterday, Installation Aborted.
So again, how do I fix this, am I doing something wrong? Why won't my custom rom install?
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Okay I wasn't looking at the actual .exe sorry, I got it to work and all I installed the Philz One Touch Recovery from that program, just downloaded a different rom and all and then I select the apply update from external storage and when it gets to the verifying update package, it gave me the same error message as yesterday, Installation Aborted.
So again, how do I fix this, am I doing something wrong? Why won't my custom rom install?
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I don't think that is the most updated version. What's the version number of the recovery that was installed? It should be listed on the main page of it when you boot there. I was suggesting to use one of the new ones. It might have something to do with the SELinux support that KK roms need. You just have to put the img file in the tools folder and rename the new one the same. But here's no other error that shows up other than Installation Aborted? I was thinking usually it would have an error code or some other message.Have you checked the md5 of the rom zip to make sure it's not corrupted (if the dev provided it)?
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I don't think that is the most updated version. What's the version number of the recovery that was installed? It should be listed on the main page of it when you boot there. I was suggesting to use one of the new ones. It might have something to do with the SELinux support that KK roms need. You just have to put the img file in the tools folder and rename the new one the same. But here's no other error that shows up other than Installation Aborted? I was thinking usually it would have an error code or some other message.Have you checked the md5 of the rom zip to make sure it's not corrupted (if the dev provided it)?
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Use one of the new versions of that program or to use the latest CWM which I have been. Okay I really don't know how to do that and where to move it to, how do I do such a thing? No it just says Installation Aborted... How would I do that? And yes I downloaded the new rom directly from his site.
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Use one of the new versions of that program or to use the latest CWM which I have been. Okay I really don't know how to do that and where to move it to, how do I do such a thing? No it just says Installation Aborted... How would I do that? And yes I downloaded the new rom directly from his site.
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Look in the tools folder of the zip you downloaded. Download the newest Philz Touch img from the other link from earlier. Rename it to replace the one in the tools folder. Redo the recovery install. But you didn't say what version you already have.
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Look in the tools folder of the zip you downloaded. Download the newest Philz Touch img from the other link from earlier. Rename it to replace the one in the tools folder. Redo the recovery install. But you didn't say what version you already have.
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Okay that did the trick, properly got philz recovery installed, did the install again, this time it worked, clicked reboot and now it's stuck at the Dual Core bootlogo screen
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Okay that did the trick, properly got philz recovery installed, did the install again, this time it worked, clicked reboot and now it's stuck at the Dual Core bootlogo screen
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Did you do a full wipe, including wiping /system?
If you didn't, it should be under Mounts and Storage > Format /system of something of that sort.
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Did you do a full wipe, including wiping /system?
If you didn't, it should be under Mounts and Storage > Format /system of something of that sort.
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No I forgot to do that dammit, can't get into recovery mode and my computer doesn't recognize my phone now, think I bricked it.
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No I forgot to do that dammit, can't get into recovery mode and my computer doesn't recognize my phone now, think I bricked it.
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Pop the battery out for a bit, then pop it back in and hold Volume Down while powering up. Should get you into fastboot where you can skip to the recovery.
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Pop the battery out for a bit, then pop it back in and hold Volume Down while powering up. Should get you into fastboot where you can skip to the recovery.
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The battery doesn't come out of my phone as you can't take the back off. I got into fast boot easily them selected recovery and nothing happened, I think my phone is screwed
riekkir said:
The battery doesn't come out of my phone as you can't take the back off. I got into fast boot easily them selected recovery and nothing happened, I think my phone is screwed
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Oh yea, forgot you have to undo the screws on the bottom. So you scroll down to hit recovery and use the Power button to select and it doesn't do anything? That's odd.. Try and reflash the recovery since you can still get to fastboot. If that doesn't work, you're not totally screwed since you can still get to fastboot, that means you should be able to restore it to stock and start over.
Alternatively, if you have fastboot set up, you could make sure that philz touch is in the fastboot folder and use this command:
fastboot boot recovery nameofphilztouchfile.img
If you don't have fastboot, then just grab this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 , drop the recovery img in that folder and open the CMD prompt on your computer and change directories to it and run the command.
[SOLVED]
Turns out CMW 6.0.4.7 will not flash to this device - solution was to use the app "Flashify" from the play store which simply and easily installed TWRP
Thanks joshm.1219!
[SOLVED]
I am at a complete loss for a fix. Short story is: I wasn't receiving any MMS, so I finally decided to ODIN back to stock and used this method so I could keep my data. Here's what happened next:
- ODIN passed but I couldn't get past the Verizon logo
- Tried several suggested fixes but the last resort one worked; I wiped data & factory reset (thus defeating the purpose of the no-wipe ODIN... w/e)
- Everything loads fine, TouchWiz works but I get a Factory Mode popup and can't lock my screen. (still can't lock my phone even now but will use this method if I think I'm stuck with TouchWiz)
- I use this method to unlock bootloader and root - root confirmed.
- Try to install CWM recovery or TWRP (btw, where the hell did GooManager go and why is it so hard to find now) and they say successful but I simply can't boot into them, just keep getting the factory recovery screen which won't let me flash any roms or any non-signed .zips
- MMS Still doesn't work!
- I call VZW in desperation and somehow they magically reset my account services and MMS works again! (I probably could have done this in the first place and not lost my ROM/Data and sanity if I'd known)
I have looked high and low for a solution but have found none. I also have been unable to find a REGULAR stock MDK file to flash on this phone - I can only find the NO-WIPE version which doesn't even allow you to keep your data. I'm confused and frustrated and would love some active help, I just can't find the right threads/posts/ect.
Thank you kindly for any advice.. I love my S4 and have been using PA, PAC, CM and other ROMS since the day I got it - I need that back! TouchWiz is just... I just don't like it.
Try this one.
http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...Galaxy S4 (Verizon) (SCH-I545)/Stock ROMs/TAR
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Try this one.
link
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Thanks for the original stock.. sadly I am still ending up with the Android System Recovery and despite installing CWM Recovery, I just can't get to it. I also still get the ridiculous Factory Mode popup.
Any ideas? I'm so sad :'(
From off it's either home+volume down+power or home+volume up+power. One boots into stock recovery the other will boot into CWM.
Hold all three until you see some small blue text in the upper left of the screen.
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From off it's either home+volume down+power or home+volume up+power. One boots into stock recovery the other will boot into CWM.
Hold all three until you see some small blue text in the upper left of the screen.
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Thanks for the effort but I'm well aware of that. As I said in the OP, I've been using custom ROMs on this since day one - the issue is that I cannot boot into CMW Recover, despite having a successful install via the app.
Dumb question, which app are you using? I use RomManager to install CWM (up to 6.0.4.7) and I have a flashable zip of 6.0.5.0.
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Dumb question, which app are you using? I use RomManager to install CWM (up to 6.0.4.7) and I have a flashable zip of 6.0.5.0.
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I'm using ROM Manager but it won't work. I'd love to try ODIN flashing the CWM Recovery if you have the file for my MDK build.
I may have it on my PC at home. When I get there (60-90 min) I'll look. If I do I'll post up to Dropbox and give you a link.
Ok, I've searched my HDD and I don't have the CWM file. What I do have is the MDK all-in-one root+recovery tool for the I545. I can put it up and upload it if the file isn't too large but I don't know if that'll help you.
CWM 6.0.5.0 flashable zip is in the CM11 thread but I don't know if the recovery image in the file is good for you, either
Just use Flashify to get TWRP
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Just use Flashify to get TWRP
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I was about to complain about your assumption that I knew what that was.. then I found it on the play store and it actually worked! Thank you so much - now here's to hoping I can find a nice stable 4.4.4 ROM to put back on here!
I'm still at a loss for why ROM Manager was unable to flash CWMR but I guess I don't _need_ to know, I am so happy this is a big step after 3 days of touchwiz hell!
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I was about to complain about your assumption that I knew what that was.. then I found it on the play store and it actually worked! Thank you so much - now here's to hoping I can find a nice stable 4.4.4 ROM to put back on here!
I'm still at a loss for why ROM Manager was unable to flash CWMR but I guess I don't _need_ to know, I am so happy this is a big step after 3 days of touchwiz hell!
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As far as I know, the latest CWM doesn't work on our devices.
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As far as I know, the latest CWM doesn't work on our devices.
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Well, that explains it - Thank you so much!
voice.lex said:
Well, that explains it - Thank you so much!
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No problem :thumb:
This thread might be dead, but rather than starting a new one for what is probably a stupid question, I'll ask it here and see what happens. I've been having major trouble flashing any 5.0 rom on my MDK VZW S4....Seems like every ROM fails when flashing. I have a feeling my issue is an outdated version of TWRP (2.5.0.2), but I am very hesitant to update because it seems like everyone has been having issues with 2.8.1.0. With this being said, are you guys currently running the most current version of TWRP and would you mind advising which .img file worked via Flashify? Not sure whether to use the jfltexxx or jfltevzw...or if it even matters.
I'm sure I've left out pertinent information, but let me know what I'm missing and I'll update accordingly.
I've been using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.1.0 and running Euroskank Lollerpop with zero issues. Coincidentally, TWRP just got updated today to 2.8.3.0 which i have yet to flash but will do so shortly. I would recommend JFLTEVZW based on my usage. Not sure if the other variant works or not but it appears you have a verizon device so stick with JFLTEVZW.
760hacker said:
I've been using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.1.0 and running Euroskank Lollerpop with zero issues. Coincidentally, TWRP just got updated today to 2.8.3.0 which i have yet to flash but will do so shortly. I would recommend JFLTEVZW based on my usage. Not sure if the other variant works or not but it appears you have a verizon device so stick with JFLTEVZW.
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Thank you very much for getting back to me. When you flashed 2.8.3.0, was it a .zip file from recovery or a .IMG through flashify or another app? Thanks again for your help!
swh969 said:
Thank you very much for getting back to me. When you flashed 2.8.3.0, was it a .zip file from recovery or a .IMG through flashify or another app? Thanks again for your help!
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.IMG file, flashify is so simple!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
760hacker said:
.IMG file, flashify is so simple!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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I'm going to give it a shot! Thanks again for your help.
Worked like a charm. Thanks @760hacker