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I have read through so many different tutorials and they are all very similar, but my phone stops the time after it starts to open the new rom.zip file. I have the newest clockwork mod installed but I still get the same problem. I have tried atleast ten different roms and always get the same problem. I have made two backups of my phone that were made before I tried to flash different roms, those go just fine but I always have the freezing problem when it tries open the .zip file for the the rom. Any help will be greatly appreciated and thank you.
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So you have ROM manager installed from the market you say correct? And you are rooted as well right?
Once you open ROM mamager, I hope you're not trying to install from where it says "Install new ROM" (or something like that), cause that's not where you do it.
You have to click where it says "Flash clock work recovery" first, select your phone, then reboot into recovery, Install packages (most likely twice), then you'll be in CWR with green menu. Scroll to "Install from .zip">Choose zip> and finally "Yes" to flash your ROM.
Now, I'm just assuming this is what happened....next time try and to give more detail on what steps you took.
Thanks for your help, this what I did. Rebooted into recovery, then choose zip from sd card, choose the .zip file, it loads into the install screen, says finding packages, opening packages, installing packages. Then that's it. The status bar st the bottom does not move, avd I get nowhere until I just have to pull out the battery and reboot. I have my device rootes with the z4 app, I did that oclf install thing on that app. This phone is on stock everything I believe. What an I doing wrong?
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I'm not sure with z4 root..never used it - I've always stuck with 2e...
What ROM are you trying to install? Is that ROM known to work fine with other devices? Sounds like it's not finding certain files/packages to start the installation process. I've had the same issue happen to me in the past as well.
My suggestions:
Try uninstalling ROM manager, re-downloaded it, re-install it, and re-flash CWR again.
Or, re-download the ROM you're trying to install, and see if maybe it was a bad zip.
or go to the bottom of Rom Manager and select a version lower than the newest one and reboot into recovery. I had to do that with version 2.5.1.2. I had to step down to v 2.5.1.1 to go into recovery.
I know I am on the jdf firmware and android 2.1 update 1. I just tried both of those suggestions, once I reinstalled rom manager I went to a lower version, same problem. Should I un root my vibrant and use adifferent method? Is other methods that are.as easy to root my vibrant as the z4 app or does it not even matter as long as it is rooted? I have tried to flash many different legit roms and same thing. Is it possible that something in busybox or oclf is causing this? Thanks for your advice so far. I also have the black evo bar up top from metamorph, could this be causing the problems
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you should definately try to disable the z4 root and then root it with the one-click root program. Also, if you have oclf enabled, it would be best to disable it.
oh and how long does the bar freeze for? if its less than a minute, give it some time. It usually takes about 5 min. to flash a new rom for me, it may be longer for you.
check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894022
hopefully that helps
Hello.
I couldn't find any good information on how to safely test SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk to minimize chances brick the phone?
For instance I've soft bricked my phone by misspelling a word in layouts/status_bar.xml
Is there a safe way test it before push it to the phone?
Thank you.
U can't possibly brick your phone because of wrongly modded framework_Res.apk or systemui.apk.
Ok, maybe not exactly brick, but boot loop with lost of root - yes I can. I've done it twice already, first time when copied recourses.arcs from freshly compiled resources-res.apk to original file (because apktools doesn't support .apk from LG Nitro HD, or ICS, it creates new folder and removes others making different file tree structure from original) and second time messing up systemui file, with the later boot loop the re-root that worked the first time didn't work I had to manually root the phone to brink it back.
Just backup working one, copy modded to it's directory and if not work change it with working one via adb during boot.
Ok, that's what I've been doing, but this phone is wierd, when boot loop happens it looses root access (I still can adb shell, but su would return segment fault error), so I have to re-root. Then when all fixed and done, after first boot it forgets my google account...
It's rather time consuming to go through all this on each failure, so I hoped there is a way do it more safely...
If that's the only way, so be it, if I brick my phone I'll blame it on BHuvan goyal
j/k
CWM full backup, flash new systemui and framework-res, bootloop? then CWM advanced restore /system only, should still have root. This is what usually works for me when flashing these .apks
Good idea. Unfortunately we still waiting for CWM on LG Nitro, we got root in no time, but can't get CWM to work just yet. There are quiet a few weird issues with this phone...
I'm getting weird results. Right now I'm using modified SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk on stock rom. When I flash this same stock rom and replace these two files thrle phone gets into boot loop. How can I trace what causing it?
Thanks.
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I'm getting weird results. Right now I'm using modified SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk on stock rom. When I flash this same stock rom and replace these two files thrle phone gets into boot loop. How can I trace what causing it?
Thanks.
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Rom deodexed?
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No, it's a stock rom, not deodexed.
It's just the same method I used to push these files that do work now, don't work anymore when I try it on a "fresh" same rom...I don't recall doing anything else or different...
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No, it's a stock rom, not deodexed.
It's just the same method I used to push these files that do work now, don't work anymore when I try it on a "fresh" same rom...I don't recall doing anything else or different...
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To my knowledge rom needs to be deodexed to mod
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Yes, but somehow I managed make it work on this rom several times, now for some reason it doesn't work anymore..can't wrap my head around it, very strange.
just place your current untouched systemui and framework apks in a themers update.zip if all goes wrong just boot into recovery and flash the zip to return to working APKS
Hey guys,
I've seen some people asking for numbered battery mods for stock or StreakDroid4 2.5.0 ROMs so I put together a simple theme (thanks to UOT Kitchen) and wanted to share it with anyone who is interested.
The theme simply changes the look of status bar and the icons, battery, system menus, adds new Roboto font ( from ICS), ICS window animations and Blue Android boot animation. Also, due to Raven 2 kindly allowing us use some files from his theme, you will now get ICS-like Phone, Contacts, Gallery and Calendar apk. I'm attaching some screenshots so you can get a visual idea.
I'm running on StreakDroid4 2.5.0 but it may also work on the deodexed or stock 408 ROM.
As usual, I do not take any responsibility for any issues that the process may cause - proceed with caution
To install:
1.Download the zip file below
2. Flash via CWM
Big thanks to TheManii for his ROM and Raven 2 for letting us use his files in this theme.
Just in case you were wondering, the screen lock on the first image is Widgetlocker which isn't free, but you can download MagicLocker or MiLocker that have similar look for free. The launchers I used in the shots (just to show different looks) are Go Launcher EX (with ICS theme) and Espier Launcher both are free too. Also shown and used is another free app - Widgetsoid.
(Updated) Link: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43165183/ICStockNew.zip
Thanks!
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Also, if Raven ever comes back to the site I would like to ask him if we can use his themed Phone and Contacts apks that have an ICS look and I will include it in this theme.
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you can use my ICS LOOK Phone.apk and Contants.apk
ICS LOOK Phone.apk and Contants.apk files in SB Theme
I fix some apps icon looks like ICS
[Download]
this file has Calendar.apk Contacts.apk Gallery3D.apk Mms.apk Phone.apk Settings.apk
install way is same.
Sorry language, It is my limit.
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you can use my ICS LOOK Phone.apk and Contants.apk
ICS LOOK Phone.apk and Contants.apk files in SB Theme
I fix some apps icon looks like ICS
[Download]
this file has Calendar.apk Contacts.apk Gallery3D.apk Mms.apk Phone.apk Settings.apk
install way is same.
Sorry language, It is my limit.
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Your language is fine, no worries. Thanks for letting us use your files. I'm going to update the OP and attach the new theme file.
I'll try it out on my deoxed 408 and see how it goes. I just put TeamDRH ICS on my Viewsonic GTab (no thanks to Viewsonic - you suck) and would like a consistent interface across devices
Cool, let me know how it works/looks. It isn't the actual ICS UI but the color scheme and other mods at least remind you of one
It works great! I flashed with CWM, cleared cache & delvik, and fixed permissions for good measure. I especially like the battery icon. Now to find a way to port ICS over to this and we will be set. Maybe our new Korean friends are working on that?
michaeljwestii said:
It works great! I flashed with CWM, cleared cache & delvik, and fixed permissions for good measure. I especially like the battery icon. Now to find a way to port ICS over to this and we will be set. Maybe our new Korean friends are working on that?
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Nice, glad to hear that. Yes, I agree about ICS port or a new ROM from our Korean friends would be great. I think one of their main contributors Kukjin11 is going to upload his ROM in a couple of days, so we will see from there
Cool stuff.
Thank you.
thanks, awesome
hey guys iam having the 408 olleh gb running on my phone with ravens theam on top of it..
can i upgrade it to ics them here.. if yes do i have to rename the file that has been given here....
if possible can some one please write the steps since iam very new to this stuff...
thanks alot guys..
hey crainz,
Do you have CWM installed? Are you on deodexed stock 408 ROM created by TheManii? The theme was based on deodexed ROM files from StreakDroid4 2.5.0 (which I use) and I believe it works on the deodexed 408 stock - both of which put together by TheManii. I don't know for sure if it works with a normal odexed ROM - so let's hear from TheManii or anyone else who can verify.
If you have CWM installed, you can easily flash files, like the StreakDroid4 2.5.0 which is basically stock with tweaks and debranded (so no Olleh stuff) and then flash my theme. I recommend you install Titanium backup and back up your apps and data so when you install a new ROM you can restore (or import) you saved data like passwords, shortcuts, game levels, and so on.
Edit: Here's the XDA Wiki page that TheManii created which has the links to SD4 2.5.0 and CWM Recovery downloads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Venue/ROMs
hi crainz
Thanks a lot for the information...
Rightn now i have the Olleh rom which was given to me by raven
originally i had the stock rom
Android 2.2
Baseband Version GTOUB1A130400-AWS
kernal version : 2.6.32.9-perf
Build number : 13040
Now it shows
Android 2.3.3
Baseband Version GTOUB1A140814-AWS
kernal version 2.3.35.7-perf
build number 20707
i have installed the rom from this link that was given to me by RAVEN
http://205.196.123.33/kobdqv9ci72g/fcubk6gamvc3s65/Thunder_408_20707_14.pkg
I took all the instructions from RAVEN and did the upgrade
the details of which are listed in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1441614&page=5
Can u please check and help me to install StreakDroid4 2.5.0 so that i can install the ICS after that.. if possible....
I have CWM 5.5.0.4 installed on my phone...
just want to check if i install the StreakDroid4 2.5.0 on top of the image that i have will it cause any issues....
crainz said:
hi crainz
Thanks a lot for the information...
Rightn now i have the Olleh rom which was given to me by raven
originally i had the stock rom
Android 2.2
Baseband Version GTOUB1A130400-AWS
kernal version : 2.6.32.9-perf
Build number : 13040
Now it shows
Android 2.3.3
Baseband Version GTOUB1A140814-AWS
kernal version 2.3.35.7-perf
build number 20707
i have installed the rom from this link that was given to me by RAVEN
http://205.196.123.33/kobdqv9ci72g/fcubk6gamvc3s65/Thunder_408_20707_14.pkg
I took all the instructions from RAVEN and did the upgrade
the details of which are listed in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1441614&page=5
Can u please check and help me to install StreakDroid4 2.5.0 so that i can install the ICS after that.. if possible....
I have CWM 5.5.0.4 installed on my phone...
just want to check if i install the StreakDroid4 2.5.0 on top of the image that i have will it cause any issues....
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If you have CWM installed then you can go ahead and install StreakDroid4 2.5.0. However, you would need to do a factory reset first so back your data up using Titanium Backup (this is a free version) and then you can restore all your apps and data once you flashed SD4. After that just flash ICStock theme and you're good to go.
Thank a lot for the information streak4m3
Just 2 more question before i start the process of upgrade.
1. when i installed the CWM using this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423002
Ans started the phone i was able to get the CWM to work. But once i shut down the phone again and try
You switch mute to OFF hold both volume buttons down and power on. You will see a menu with 3 options, choose the one to upgrage SW package and choose with the camera button.
iam getting the Blue colour screen. iam not getting the CWM options.
Is this how it is suppose to work or am i doing something wrong.
2.Once i have flashed StreakDroid4 2.5.0 after renaming the file to upgrade.pkg.how do i flash the ICS theam?? IF you could kindly give me the steps that would be great..
crainz said:
Thank a lot for the information streak4m3
Just 2 more question before i start the process of upgrade.
1. when i installed the CWM using this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423002
Ans started the phone i was able to get the CWM to work. But once i shut down the phone again and try
You switch mute to OFF hold both volume buttons down and power on. You will see a menu with 3 options, choose the one to upgrage SW package and choose with the camera button.
iam getting the Blue colour screen. iam not getting the CWM options.
Is this how it is suppose to work or am i doing something wrong.
2.Once i have flashed StreakDroid4 2.5.0 after renaming the file to upgrade.pkg.how do i flash the ICS theam?? IF you could kindly give me the steps that would be great..
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OK, first of all you're not supposed to rename SD4 2.5.0 to update.pkg
Let's make sure I understand you correctly. You're saying that you have (or had) CWM installed and you verified that it works (worked), right? That means that you can (could) get to CWM recovery and see all the options, like: reboot system, install zip, wipe cache partition, advanced and so on, correct?
Are you now saying you can't get to CWM recovery? That it somehow goes to Dell stock recovery option which is blue (I think)? CWM mode has blue color text too so that's why it is a little bit confusing.
If you somehow lost CWM recovery just install it again and then simply flash SD4 2.5.0
i have seen the option that come with CWM reboot system, install zip, wipe cache partition, advanced and so on...
This comes once i have installed it using the instruction listed in the post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1423002
i even was able to create a back up the rom on my system using CWM.. which got listed in the sdcard as well.
but once i shutdown the phone and start it again i dont get that CWM again it comes up with the blue dell flash tool.(which is in blue colour again) just like CWM
Just wanted to know if this is the same that happens in you case as well or are you able to get CWM evertime.
(if i install it again Iam able to get it to work once and them again back to the dell flash screen)
Just wanted to know if there is a way by which we can get it permenantly to work without having to flast it again and again..
crainz said:
i have seen the option that come with CWM reboot system, install zip, wipe cache partition, advanced and so on...
This comes once i have installed it using the instruction listed in the post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1423002
i even was able to create a back up the rom on my system using CWM.. which got listed in the sdcard as well.
but once i shutdown the phone and start it again i dont get that CWM again it comes up with the blue dell flash tool.(which is in blue colour again) just like CWM
Just wanted to know if this is the same that happens in you case as well or are you able to get CWM evertime.
(if i install it again Iam able to get it to work once and them again back to the dell flash screen)
Just wanted to know if there is a way by which we can get it permenantly to work without having to flast it again and again..
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CWM should be there every time - it's a permanent thing. You can install it again and flash SD4 2.5.0 during that one time that you can get into CWM recovery.
hey
Here is what i did. I flashed SD4 2.5.0 on my phone using CWM.. all went well
Then i flashed your ICS theme.. and restarted the phone.. that went well as well.
But what i did after that was i reset the phone to default using the option in settings.
The phone just stoped working completly.
It got stuck at the Blue Andriod startup... I tryed to do the process all over again...
No luck.... I think i have messed up my phone completly.
But before i started doing all this what i did was i took a back up of my phone using CMW..
So when restored the system back all came back using CWM the phone was back and working again...
What did i do wrong..... and is there any better way of doing this???
crainz said:
hey
Here is what i did. I flashed SD4 2.5.0 on my phone using CWM.. all went well
Then i flashed your ICS theme.. and restarted the phone.. that went well as well.
But what i did after that was i reset the phone to default using the option in settings.
The phone just stoped working completly.
It got stuck at the Blue Andriod startup... I tryed to do the process all over again...
No luck.... I think i have messed up my phone completly.
But before i started doing all this what i did was i took a back up of my phone using CMW..
So when restored the system back all came back using CWM the phone was back and working again...
What did i do wrong..... and is there any better way of doing this???
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Not really sure what exactly may have happened in your situation. So are you up and running again? And why did you want to do a factory reset after flashing SD4 2.5.0?
If you're phone is not up and runing right now then you need to get to CWM if you can and just reflash SD4 and the theme. If you can't get to CWM, then you need to restore your phone using TheManii's steps in his thread for unbricking your phone (basically you would need to flash via fastboot options).
I tried to install a status bar mod, but forgot to make a nandroid backup. Is there any way that I can revert to the stock systemUI without having to ODIN to stock?? Is there something I could flash to revert to the stock status bar without restoring the whole phone? Thanks!!
Could someone maybe create a CWM zip with the original SystemUI? the stock one? i have the DaG kernel... i don't know if that will affect anything. But i CANNOT go back to stock... i have downloaded too much and spent too much time for a stupid status bar to screw me up. Thank you so much, guys. Hopefully i can just get that systemUI back to normal
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23433738
The 14 toggle quickpanel revert flash uses the stock AT&T systemui.apk.
I have tried to install all versions with the regular (non custom) install and I get to around 40% and I get the error.
file_getprop:failed to stat "/tmp/aroma-data/gum.prop":
No such file or directory
I'm a little bummed this isn't working so any help would be helpful!
Thanks!
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Before anyone can help you with the problems you are having. There will need a little more information.
What version and whom's Recovery are you using.
Are you coming from a Version of CM9 or Blur Rom??
and even more question, but I think you get the idea.
Thanks
I am coming from the previous version of kitchen sink with CM9.
Using the newest recovery
After repeatedly trying I have gotten MIUI to flash correctly, but that is the only one.
which version of kitchen sink do you have right now. They had indicated there was a slight error with 2.0, in which 2.1 was released. Which fixed the problem of not adjusting the build prop for CM9. I am using three latest and greatest kitchen sink 2.1 on the cm9, without any issues.
Now I did go custom with the 1.3 firmware, most other stuff followed along standard. I did do the tablet feature, no soft keys, the bravia files.
Sent from my MB855 using xda premium
Must either be stock (198_6 or 7) or another ICS build
For recovery you need either joker's cwmv3 or romracer's 5.0.2.7-photon3.zip
DO NOW WIPE BEFORE FLASH (things are needed)
From within CWM choose install from zip
In Aroma there is an option to no-wipe or full-wipe (full is for clean install). I chose full wipe.
Choose your options and install. When done, reboot system. Let it exit and reboot. First boot will freeze at the M logo. Let it freeze and wait a minute then pull battery. Important!! Make sure you note what your choices were!!
Boot second time into CWM and choose install from zip. Make the same choices as you did in the first flash. This is important.
After ghe second flash finishes, exit the installer. NOTE: It will show the M logo then it will look like it rebooted. This is normal as the install scripts are running. It will show the M logo a second time and then go on to the boot animation.
Once it finishes, you're ready to set up everything else.
That's what worked for me. I'm running CNA installed with Kitchen Sink 2.0.1
My MoPho's in the kitchen sink!!
photon 4g kitchen sink d/l?
How come I can't find the download for this? (kitchensink for photon 4g) Can someone help me? Is it on this site somewhere???? please help can someone send me where to get the files or send them themselves please? I have a Motorola photon 4g