I am new to the gtab, however I have read all the relevant post on the subject of installing roms.
Let me explain: Out of the box, I updated to 3588 as required. I rooted clockworkmod and it installed fine. I then rooted TnT lite 4.4.0 it also installed fine. got bored with that, for whatever reason I wanted to return to the stock rom. so I NVflash the gtab, thats when things went wrong. NV flash installed ok, but when I tried to reinstall clockworkmod, it would not boot into clockworkmod. after pushing the volume + and the power buttons, I noticed a extra line under the "detect a recovery key pressed" that said: "booting recovery kernel image" now that was not present the first time I installed clockworkmod.
What has happened? I would very much like to change this stock rom, and go back to something else. Is there a rom that can be installed without clockworkmod?
Please Help!
NVflash with cwm8
There are treads out there that explain how to flash and install clockworkmod 8 at the same time You will find if you search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058649
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I am trying to put Clockwork Recovery on the Vibrant and when I first boot it I need to manually select "reinstall packages". I usually have to do this two times in a row and then it boots into the cw recovery. But when I reboot into the recovery it boots back into the samsung recovery and I have to select "reinstall packages" again to get into cw. This isn't normal correct? I saw that I should only have to do this once and then it should boot into cw recovery everytime with no problems. The phone came with 2.2 stock.
In my experience with stock roms, i have to hit re-install packages twice to go to clockwork recovery.
Well what I am wondering is do you have to do that everytime you want to go into the recovery? Also could that possibly affect the phone to where I would not be able to restore it back to factory if something were to go wrong if I flashed a new ROM?
i assume you have rom manager right? You can do select reboot into recovery so that it will bring you straight to clockwork mod recovery. Also there's an app called "quick boot", that can make you go to recovery or download mode faster.
And no that won't affect anything when you want to flash another rom.
Your fine. Recovery will not effect going to back to stock because odin overrides all. Like the other guy said when your using a stock rooted rom you almost always have to hit it twice. Flash a custom rom and it will always go into recovery with out a hitch.
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Ok, thank you for your help. I didn't know if it was having a problem or something.
Sorry for the bump, but I didnt want to start a new thread.
I'm having this same problem, but reinstalling the packages isnt working. I've done it 3 or 4 times
Tbry said:
Sorry for the bump, but I didnt want to start a new thread.
I'm having this same problem, but reinstalling the packages isnt working. I've done it 3 or 4 times
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This should help you out.
Thanks for the link. I decided it is probably a better idea just to get a new kernal. My vibrant has andriod 2.1.1 right now. I read elsewhere that custom kernals come with clockwork recovery, plus that would eliminate any problems with my current kernal and the 2.2.1 ROM I am about to flash... Right?
Just need a guide for it.
Edit: I'm trying this. How long is it supposed to take?
Edit2: it failed when it trys to stop the adb server.
Hello,
I recently tried to install custom firmware for my dell streak, However, my device
is android 2.2.2, and I tried to install superboot ver 2.1 (Cuz a misleading
comment on a web site mentioned its ok to root the system by it), my dell
suddenly rebooted in an infinite loop. I tried to enter the recovery menu by
holding the volume buttons and then choosing recovery. Also, I downloaded
Streak_309_11548_00.pkg and hoped this would work, but a stupid error
had occurred, bad, just bad file at the middle of verification process.
Anyway, I cant install clockworkmod because there is no way to root the
device, besides I dont have any back-up image of the streak.
please forum help me, the phone is almost new ( 2 tweeks of use only)
and I will pay if your solution work.
Regards and dont flame me, Im a new android user.
tried an older update, new error
Status 2???!!!
You do not have to be rooted to install a custom recovery. You do have to 'catch' the phone as it reboots by holding the volume up and volume down buttons as it reboots after the fastboot reboot command. If you let it boot into a stock rom the stock recovery will overwrite the custom ROM.
Use StreakMod Recovery if you want a custom Rom.
You need to slow down and do some reading before you go any further.
Suggestions;
Streak Wiki
Universal instructions for flashing any ROM and FAQ
Making a custom recovery stick
Using StreakMod Recovery
Do you know what baseband is on your phone? If you do DL the rom from the Streak WiKi, rename it update.pkg and put in on your SD Card, do not put it into a folder. Start recovery and select to install the update.pkg. You probably got the error when you attempted to use BB 309 because the recovery and the rom you attempted to flash did not match. They need to match so keep trying until you get the correct rom for the version of the recovery that is on your phone.
You could also use fastboot to install StreakMod Recovery, use the fastboot command to rebot the Streak, As soon as the reboot process starts hold down both volume buttons to get to StreakMod. If you use StreakMod you could install SimpleStreak or StreakDroid 1.9.1.
There are links to useful references in my signature.
Good luck.
PS - your Streak is not bricked as long as you can get into recovery, fastboot or your can connect to your computer and the QDLTool will see it.
Im in recovery menu now and If I click
Software upgrade via Update.pkg
the screen goes blank and then just nothing.
K clockworkmod works now
tell me what to do next.
I tried to install streakdroid 2 and its works WOW, thanx to you.
one last question how to install the latest baseband from the following link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1091236
sadly the link isnt available.
Don't worry about the latest baseband. If it boots up for you, I would stop there for now. If you were on 2.2.2, then you have either 351-354. Any of those will work for you.
tenorntex said:
Don't worry about the latest baseband. If it boots up for you, I would stop there for now. If you were on 2.2.2, then you have either 351-354. Any of those will work for you.
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First, I would like to thank you and the forum for your help.
I have experienced a low graphical performance, and Im thinking to roll back
to the latest DJ_steave's custom firmware (2.2.2), However, I can access to
clockworkmod by pressing both volume buttons and then choose the recovery
option, thats weird since almost all tutorials mention that if you want to access
that mod, you have to press the volume up button along the power button.
For now Im waiting for a response whether to downgrade the firmware or
keeping the streakdroid 2.
Regards.
if everything is working then i suggest before trying anything else. do a nandroid backup first, (by going into recovery then advanced and then you see a nandroid backup option)
And i feel streakroid recovery package is preferred for streak as it is designed for streak only and works great.
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Hi all.
Hope everyone is having a good day!
Lets start: in simple words, it appears I've got two CWM installed. Know it sounds crazy but this is how it looks.
I run Villain 2.4.2 with nynmphetamine 2.1.3 kernel and "some" CWMs
Previously I had also Villain but on CFRoot kernel that preloads a custom CWM
What I've done:
I tried to install CM7 "easy" way so installed ROM manager and when it asked me if I wanted to flash CWM with the newest one I pressed "yes" and stupidly overwrote it. Then downloaded CM7 and when ROM manager attempted to boot into CWM android logo with an expression mark appeared and the phone hung. I rebooted into recovery and it showed me I run CWM 4.0.0.2 (i think that's the custom from CFroot) but the ROM manager says I've got 4.0.1.5.
When I tried to install CM7 via 4.0.0.2 the installation itself went fine but the phone stucked on Samsung logo during post-instalation booting.
Could you give me an advice on how to sort this out? I mean to get properly set up kernel and CWM after some serious messing up
I'd be grateful for any help.
Cheers.
chalger
I dont know if its possible to have 2 CWMs (maybe app version is different), but this happens with CM7. You should wipe dalvik, factory reset, flash cm7 and boot. Phone will get stuck, shut down long pressing power, reboot in cwm and reflash (no wipe needed). CM7 should boot now.
I took a stock GTab - 1.2 Branch (4349) and installed ClockWorkMod (CWM) v3028. CWM installed fine, and I attempted to install VEGAn-GE-7.1.0. That was not successful, so I went back to a stock ROM.
I'd like to give CWM another try, this time I am trying CWM 08, as recommended in some threads on these forums. I copied the CWM recovery folder and update.zip to the root of the GTab. However when I start the GTab by holding the power and volume up button, I get the following message at the Viewsonic screen, but nothing else happens:
Recovery key detected
Booting recovery kernel image
How do I get CWM to install?
kc27 said:
I took a stock GTab - 1.2 Branch (4349) and installed ClockWorkMod (CWM) v3028. CWM installed fine, and I attempted to install VEGAn-GE-7.1.0. That was not successful, so I went back to a stock ROM.
I'd like to give CWM another try, this time I am trying CWM 08, as recommended in some threads on these forums. I copied the CWM recovery folder and update.zip to the root of the GTab. However when I start the GTab by holding the power and volume up button, I get the following message at the Viewsonic screen, but nothing else happens:
Recovery key detected
Booting recovery kernel image
How do I get CWM to install?
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Well you don't unless you nvflash to stock rom bootloader 1.1 as 08 is only compatible with bootloader 1.1 roms. Unless you have a specific rom that is only available for b/l 1.1 then there isn't any reason to swtich bootloaders. CWM 3.0.2.8 rev 5 is compatible with all b/l 1.2 roms.
What makes you think you are having a problem with CWM?
Thanks - I worked through it some more with NVFlash and got ClockWorkMod (CWM) going. I used the "NVFlash to Stock with CWM pre-installed" file from the "viewsonic gtab for dummies" site, and was able to use CWM to install a ROM. I installed Mountain Laurel 3.1.0 after reading about it on this site. The Gtab is working great now.
Thanks again, and my apologies to the system admins. I realized (after I posted) that this post belongs in the Q&A board vs the General board.
Hi,
I have a rooted (using Indirect's method, I believe, with help from Albert W.'s video) Nook Tablet 16GB. I'd like to try a custom ROM and installed GooManger (1.2.1). I can download a recovery file (openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.1 -blaze.img), and it says it installed it, but when I try to boot into recovery ("Reboot recovery" option) it just reboots normally. If I try to browse compatible ROMs, it says "No roms were found".
Googled but could not find an answer. I would appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction!
Thanks,
Pat
miapjp said:
Hi,
I have a rooted (using Indirect's method, I believe, with help from Albert W.'s video) Nook Tablet 16GB. I'd like to try a custom ROM and installed GooManger (1.2.1). I can download a recovery file (openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.1 -blaze.img), and it says it installed it, but when I try to boot into recovery ("Reboot recovery" option) it just reboots normally. If I try to browse compatible ROMs, it says "No roms were found".
Googled but could not find an answer. I would appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction!
Thanks,
Pat
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I think you're trying to use the wrong recovery file. Try downloading CWM or TWRP from the links listed in the first post of this thread -- I've used both with no problems on my NT.
Saludos,
Steve
Removing CM9
HELP! I installed CM9 on my nook tablet 8gb and I am not happy with it. I want to take it back to stock so I can load CM7. HOWEVER I cannot find a single website with this information. I keep trying to power it off and then hold the power and n to no avail. The cyanoboot menu just loads and I cant load any of the ROMs. Its really pissing me off and I would like to just get rid of this os. Can anyone help?
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HELP! I installed CM9 on my nook tablet 8gb and I am not happy with it. I want to take it back to stock so I can load CM7. HOWEVER I cannot find a single website with this information. I keep trying to power it off and then hold the power and n to no avail. The cyanoboot menu just loads and I cant load any of the ROMs. Its really pissing me off and I would like to just get rid of this os. Can anyone help?
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You don't need to go back to stock to downgrade from CM9 to CM7. All you need to do is boot into recovery and flash the new ROM. With that being said, it would be well worth your time to start by installing Titanium Backup and backing up your system before you do anything else... That will let you restore any apps you've downloaded and want to keep (along with their settings and data), which will eliminate one headache after you flash the new ROM...
Review this thread from Lavero.Burgos about installing a customer recovery on your tablet. You've already got one installed if you're running CM9, but the thread has got lots of really good info, and if you have the Clockwork Mod 6.x recovery installed, you need to replace that with Clockwork Mod 5.x to flash CM7.
Next, check this thread from Celtic Web Solutions. The link to the internal CM7 ROM is in the first thread, along with the instructions for installing this ROM to your emmc (internal) storage.
Now, when you start you tablet, instead of holding Power + n to boot into recovery, wait for the Cyanoboot splash screen to open (the one that says CYANOBOOT, not the animated CM9 splash screen), then press and hold the n button until the boot menu appears. From here you can select to boot normally into CM9, into your internal recovery, or into a recovery.img loaded on your SD card. Select one of the recovery options, and you should be able to do a nandroid backup of your device, then install CM7. Since you're changing to a completely new ROM, I strongly recommend that you do a factory wipe/reset as well as wiping the cache partition and Dalvik cache.
NOTE: There's a big difference between an Titanium Backup backup and a Nandroid backup! You'll want to do both as you go through this. Titanium Backup will take a snapshot of your apps (including the settings and data associated with them) that you can restore after installing the new ROM. Super helpful, since you don't have to re-install everything from the Play Store, nor do you lose data like savegames, etc. Nandroid runs from recovery mode, and will do a complete image of your system, including the ROM. It protects you in case you run into a major problem while flashing a new ROM -- it's saved my life a couple of times...