[Q] Flashing Rom without trackball! - Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I was able to flash to GSB 2.4 without a trackball using Rom Manager. After the reboot I flashed gapps and installed the google apps.. all seems fine. Question: was I just lucky that GSB 2.4 had Rom Manager or did Rom Manager stick around from the flash before? My trackball finally went and rolling on white paper doesnt work. Gapps worked fine even after the reboot of the rom - Rom Manager only lets you flash one at a time, then a reboot because I dont have a working trackball. Why does GSB say you need to flash Gapps before the first reboot?

You probably want the version of Amon_RA that doesn't require the trackball. See http://androidforums.com/eris-all-t...2-custom-recovery-trackball-not-required.html - use Scenario 3 in the first post.
You need to flash the google apps because CyanogenMod ROMs are not distributed with Google's proprietary applications, especially the market. If you want the market, you need to flash the gapps package.

blacksmithjim said:
I was able to flash to GSB 2.4 without a trackball using Rom Manager. After the reboot I flashed gapps and installed the google apps.. all seems fine. Question: was I just lucky that GSB 2.4 had Rom Manager or did Rom Manager stick around from the flash before? My trackball finally went and rolling on white paper doesnt work. Gapps worked fine even after the reboot of the rom - Rom Manager only lets you flash one at a time, then a reboot because I dont have a working trackball. Why does GSB say you need to flash Gapps before the first reboot?
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Also, it is quite commonly recommended with any ROM to flash the GAPPs before rebooting. I seem to recall a long time ago that a ROM I flashed didn't even work right if I waited to flash GAPPs until after rebooting and then going into recovery again, which is probably why they just all say to flash it before rebooting.
FYI you can still download ROM Manager free off the market.

If you were inclined you could just add YOUR *wink wink* gapps package into the GSB zip. You would need to have some basic upgrade-script knowledge though.

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[Q] CM7...Problems..

The CM7 on my Vibrant can't flash any ROMs... I tried to flash Google Apps about 4 times but it wouldn't install. I also tried with other mods for CM7 but it still didn't work.
My ClockworkMod Recovery is 2.X.X.X
Should I just reflash CM7?
I have the same exact problem. I think its because the Google Apps are for 2.3.3 and we are on 2.3.4 for the nightlies. I am also seeking a solution...
It is because you are on CWM 2.5, all the CM7 flashables are meant for CWM 3 and they cannot be flashed from CWM 2.5.
there may be an asseration error, cwr 2 can flash edify scripting, try turning off signature verification and the asseration check
What ali1276 said - You need CWM 3 not 2.xx
Open ROM manager (think you need premium?) and select "Flash ClockworkMod" then Vibrant MTD, then yes, and finally ClockworkMod 3.x
I had the same problem but the answer was much simpler.
I simply didn't flash from Rom manager. I shutdown the phone normally and entered recovery via three button recovery method and then flashed the GingerBread Gapps version (obviously download it to your sd first).
Worked fine from then on.
I installed the CM7 and lacking google app pack. Where can i download the google app pack
If you have ROM manager you can find it in the download ROM section.
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I had to DL the gapps.zip from the web, then push to SD card and open from there.
Here is the file that worked for me:

[Q] MIUI Install?

I've seen many different people say to install it different ways:
-Just install the rom
-Install CM7, THEN install MIUI
-Install OTB kernel before, install it after.
To be honest, I am completely confused. I would love to run MIUI but can't due to not knowing how.
I am currently running UKB 2.1 with Clockwork 3.0.2 (Red) and EB04.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Generally people try to use the first method. If they get an error 7 they then try to install 7/4 build of cm7, and wipe data& caches, and then install miui.
Remember, once you get cm7 or miui installed ONLY use the recovery you get through the reboot menu. Do not use three button method.
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Thanks! I took a nandroid just in case obviously but I'm not sure how useful that will be since I'm currently voodoo. Do I need to unvoodoo then nandroid, then flash? Or can I flash MIUI even though I am running voodoo?
Whatever state you are in when you make your nandroid, you need to be in when you restore. You definatley need to turn voodoo off before you try to install MIUI.
Disable it, boot normally, then reboot to recovery and start from there.
Alright, thank you. Here goes nothing. I'm about to try it and see what happens!
Do I just need to install the rom? Or do I install GAPPS after (say the one from the CM7 thread)?
GAPPS is included in MIUI rom, unlike CM7. I did not have to install GAPPS.

CM7 Help

I flashed JTs nightly CM7 build number 14 yesterday, first time flashing CM7 and so I am just wondering if I did something wrong because I cannot get the android market. I followed the steps in the wiki found here but when I flash the cm_fascinatemtd_full-14.zip it powers the phone on directly, as in I go straight to my home screen and I never have gotten to flash GAPPS. So I have tried rebooting into CWM and then flashing GAPPS, installing it from ROM Manager and also reflashing CM7 from ROM Manager now I know there is a method in ROM manager but I need ROM manager PRemium to download CM7 nightlies. Is the easiest way to get the market and all subsequent GAPPS by going back to stock (ODIN to DL09 to ED05) then rooting and then buying ROM manager or did I miss something?
I have also tried sideloading the market but it never opens up, it shows a white screen then jumps to the most recent thing I had open
You should have setup screen (google sign in with android logo) when booting from CWM after flashing CM7 and gapps.
I would flash CM7 and gapp on CWM not on rom manager.(Wiping data/dalvik/cache)
Once you sign in for google account, you will be asked what google apps must be installed, and then market will be opened for installing the selected one.
I don't know exactly why, but once I missed that sign in chance (just skip), I haven't had any second chance anymore for installing gapps although I reflashed it again. Same as you've seen.
Download this
http://www.mediafire.com/?67t2077vf4q3zd6
Boot into recovery via power button menu and select the gapps.zip and install and reboot
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kproton said:
You should have setup screen (google sign in with android logo) when booting from CWM after flashing CM7 and gapps.
I would flash CM7 and gapp on CWM not on rom manager.(Wiping data/dalvik/cache)
Once you sign in for google account, you will be asked what google apps must be installed, and then market will be opened for installing the selected one.
I don't know exactly why, but once I missed that sign in chance (just skip), I haven't had any second chance anymore for installing gapps although I reflashed it again. Same as you've seen.
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I am confused as to what your saying.
As to above I have done that and it doesn't work still, anyone else?
cking122 said:
I am confused as to what your saying.
As to above I have done that and it doesn't work still, anyone else?
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Are you sure you are booting into CWM via the Power Menu in CM7 and NOT by the 3 finger method??
This is very important, in order to get to the "right" CWM... Remember, once you are on CM7 or Vanilla GB, ONLY use the Power Menu option to go to CWM. (Or you can use ADB Reboot recovery too.)
Are you flashing CM7 AFTER you flash gapps? You should only flash gapps after you flash cm7, not the other way around. I second Neozen on making sure you're using the 'good' cwm.
neozen21 said:
Are you sure you are booting into CWM via the Power Menu in CM7 and NOT by the 3 finger method??
This is very important, in order to get to the "right" CWM... Remember, once you are on CM7 or Vanilla GB, ONLY use the Power Menu option to go to CWM. (Or you can use ADB Reboot recovery too.)
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Alright then, that worked. My apologies for misunderstanding you.thank you

[Q] not going in cwm recovery after miui rom instalation

I have installed [ROM] MIUI V5 v 3.9.6 [06/09][Update: Full ROM ]!! from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2401232 in samsung galaxy s2 i9100g by Temp CWM6 . But now holding down (volumeup+power+home) not taking me in recovery mod. Now who to go in recovery mod to install GAPPS(for same rom) or to install any other other ROM. Also Now it is showing "only emergency calls" not registered on network.
Does the ROM boot normally? Did you complete the initial setup (as per the ROM isntructions)?
thanks for reply
immortalneo said:
Does the ROM boot normally? Did you complete the initial setup (as per the ROM isntructions)?
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Yes i have completed all set up completely without skipping any step. Rom is working fine now. After one reboot call functioning is also working fine. And I have installed now play store apk file(downloaded from internet somewhere). Now i have play store so I installed many gapps and other apps from store. But I cant go in recovery mod/download mod with any hardware button combination.Is flashing GAPPS from given zip file is necessary. If not, then only thing is-- Is there any other way to get recovery mod again.
My last rom was [ROM] [ROM][i9100G] X-TremExD JB ROM V9 [AOSP|GS4|XZ] by ICS_XD which is AOKP rom. BUT i did all wipes data/facetory reset, dalvik, format data, format system every thing. I have already installed many times other rom. So i think i have not made any installation mistake.
I have one other issue with this phone that any music app(music players or video players, stock or third party) not working properly. Sometime they all work smoothly and sometime all are getting some disturbance while running. They are not getting fc but sometime audio and video not comes smoothly i.e., zigzag type. I have tried 3-4 roms and getting same issue in all roms. I think it is some hardware problem. Remaining everything is fine. Now i an stuck with this MIUI rom.
I have tried holding down (volumeup+volumedown+power), but nothing happening there also. Any suggestions please.
latest ota update solved the issue
latest miui3.9.27 update soved the issue. Now holding down(volumeup+power+home) takes it to Philz touch 5 cwm base version 6.0.3.3.
Should I flash GAPPS now as said in rom installation instructions? But i have installed play store .apk and many other apps from internet. I mean Are Gapps necessary for rom functioning.
Can I install other rom from Philz touch 5 recovery.
siwach said:
latest miui3.9.27 update soved the issue. Now holding down(volumeup+power+home) takes it to Philz touch 5 cwm base version 6.0.3.3.
Should I flash GAPPS now as said in rom installation instructions? But i have installed play store .apk and many other apps from internet. I mean Are Gapps necessary for rom functioning.
Can I install other rom from Philz touch 5 recovery.
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Yes, you can install other ROMs as long as you follow the instructions given by that ROM's dev. And you can avoid flashing gapps as long as you have no issues using any Google apps. :0
Thanks
immortalneo said:
Yes, you can install other ROMs as long as you follow the instructions given by that ROM's dev. And you can avoid flashing gapps as long as you have no issues using any Google apps. :0
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Thanks a lot.:good:

[Q] CWM/Previous ROM wont let me install any new Roms

I installed JellySnap about a week ago just to try it out and decided that I didnt like it. Alot of force closing of apps going on and that was just annoying. Also couldnt view any pictures in the messenger app or a third party messenger app without the apps force closing. "Google search has unfortuantely stopped." I got around that by installing a new launcher.
Anyway, whenever I go to install a new ROM the installations always abort immediately after the installation begins. I got a status 7 error with one of the roms. A thread I viewed a little earlier advised me to edit one of the scripts to remove the cert verification, alas, that did not help either. So I am at a loss as to what to do. I could have sworn that when I first installed JellySnap it actually went through and overwrote my CWM with an older version it had in its zip package. I could have sworn that I had an earlier version of CWM. The touch version. Now I have to use the volume and home buttons. Version 6.0.1.2-siyah.
Any ideas on how I can fix this and start installing some new roms? Ive tried the latest updates of cyanogenmod, revolution, omega and resurrectionremix so far.
Thanks
What kernel are you on? Try installing philz kernel and reboot recovery. I think that worked for me when I had similar problem a while ago.
Edit. You probably have Apolo kernel, if jellysnap has the option for Dori you could reinstall your ROM and choose Dori in aroma. Good luck.
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Try flashing Stock room with odin (sammobile.com) and then flash the room you want
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flash a new recovery . and reboot recovery ..you are done . happens with many custom ( kitkat in particular ) as these roms are still in development . flash a new recovery ( 6.0.4.5) reboot recovery and flash the new rom . no need to flash stock via odin or anything else . simple as that .
here's to help you - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/cwm-kit-kat-compatible-t2546597

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