Can anyone give me a link from where I can download the latest version of CWM which can be used for SGS II? Is CWM Manager v3.0.0.5 the latest version?
I have the latest version of ROM Manager Premium, can that help?
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I figured I could download the latest version of CWM using my Rom Manager Premium. But I'm still stuck! I figured that I had to "Flash update" using my existing CWM Manager to flash the file update.zip. Ok, done that. But after rebooting when I again open the CWM app it is still showing as version 2.0!!!! What exactly do I have to do with the update.zip file which is there on my sdcard to make me show the CWM Manager v4..0.1.5??? If only Chainfire had bundled the latest version of CWM with his CF Root kernels rather than the ancient version he has! How unthoughtful on his part!
I have been trying to get answers since yesterday and no knowledgeable developer/senior has come forward to give any proper answer. Do all of them go on a holiday on weekends? I am having to figure out everything myself by hit and trial method, using my own common sense and some well intentioned help from junior members! If this is the way this forum is going......then I'm sorry to say that this forum is going down the drain!!
ClockworkMod recovery or the app?
If you want a kernel with CWM (as in samsung land the recovery and the kernel and linked togethet) and everything else stock try cf root, most kernels come with CWM, but not all will work with rom manager.
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I already have a CF rooted kernel which came bundled with a CWM Manager v2.0. But that version seems to be a very old one. It is of no use to me in flashing modded files. Now how do I update the CWM installed in my SGS II with the latest version of CWM? I wonder why Chainfire is not putting the latest version of CWM in his root kernels.....have asked him this question on his CF Root thread also. Meanwhile, can anyone here tell me how to upgrade my current CWM Manager v2.0 to the latest version? Surely, a stand alone file of CWM Manager must also be in existence for installation into our phones? Or do we necessarily have to get it bundled in the CF Root kernels only? I am on CF Root KF3
Oh ok, never mind! I found the file with help from another member, Arhtard, on another thread. And I just figured, I can simply upgrade it by using the Rom Manager that I already have.
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I already have a CF rooted kernel which came bundled with a CWM Manager v2.0. But that version seems to be a very old one. It is of no use to me in flashing modded files. Now how do I update the CWM installed in my SGS II with the latest version of CWM? I wonder why Chainfire is not putting the latest version of CWM in his root kernels.....have asked him this question on his CF Root thread also. Meanwhile, can anyone here tell me how to upgrade my current CWM Manager v2.0 to the latest version? Surely, a stand alone file of CWM Manager must also be in existence for installation into our phones? Or do we necessarily have to get it bundled in the CF Root kernels only? I am on CF Root KF3
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CWM manager is an app like rom manager.
Chainfire includes an upto date version of ClockworkMod recovery in the newer versions of cf root.
Using rom manager to just update CWM without updating the kernel won't stick, and the version will go back down on reboot.
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veyka said:
CWM manager is an app like rom manager.
Chainfire includes an upto date version of ClockworkMod recovery in the newer versions of cf root.
Using rom manager to just update CWM without updating the kernel won't stick, and the version will go back down on reboot.
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1. KF3 is hardly one month old! And Chainfire's bundling of version 2.0 with that is just not right. He should have bundled the v4.0XX with it. Now because of that ancient version installed on my phone, I can't install any mods that I make in the UOT Kitchen.
2. I have the latest version of ROM Manager Premium. I used it to download the latest version of CWM v4.0.1.5. I have tried to update my existing CWM v2.0 by flashing the update.zip file......but after reboot I again see the version as 2.0 only! So how do I upgrade my CWM to 4.0.1.5??? And you seem to be right in saying, "Using rom manager to just update CWM without updating the kernel won't stick, and the version will go back down on reboot. "...... so does this mean I cannot get the latest version of CWM installed on my phone if I want to remain with KF3 Stock Kernel? So what is the workaround to this problem?
Do I have to flash again with a later CF Root kernel like say for example, CF Root KG3 and then flash the Stock KF3 Kernel back? I want to remain on KF3 stock kernel for a while till I get the official Firmware update in India via Kies.
3. My whole problem began when I downloaded a modded file from UOT Kitchen to change my Boot Screen, Icons, Windows, Battery Icon, Fonts etc. And while rebooting in the recovery mode of my ANCIENT CWM Manager, I get an error due to "signature verification". Now the developer of UOT Kitchen tells me to "disable signature verification" to be able to flash the UOT .zip file. But he does not tell me how to "disable signature verification". He must have assumed that I have the latest CWM installed. So now in order to use the modded file I created on the UOT Kitchen, I need to have the latest version of CWM installed. But you are telling me that I cannot install the latest version of CWM while still on KF3. So I'm back to square one!
4. And has anyone using the SGS II successfully installed the modded boot animations, fonts, icons etc. from files cooked in the UOT Kitchen??? If after wasting so much time & effort in trying to install the latest CWM Manager I find that the SGS II boot animation, fonts, icons cannot be modded, then I'm going to get really mad!
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3. My whole problem began when I downloaded a modded file from UOT Kitchen to change my Boot Screen, Icons, Windows, Battery Icon, Fonts etc. And while rebooting in the recovery mode of my ANCIENT CWM Manager, I get an error due to "signature verification". Now the developer of UOT Kitchen tells me to "disable signature verification" to be able to flash the UOT .zip file. But he does not tell me how to "disable signature verification". He must have assumed that I have the latest CWM installed. So now in order to use the modded file I created on the UOT Kitchen, I need to have the latest version of CWM installed. But you are telling me that I cannot install the latest version of CWM while still on KF3. So I'm back to square one!
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On my phone I have CWM 4.0.0.2 when in the actual recovery mode but the apk version is 2.0
According to the cf-root thread kf3 had cwm4 so have you tried rebooting into recovery then IN IT choose to install the zip and then you should see a option to toggle the signature verification that isn't in the app.
Even after having flashed the update.zip file (v4.0.1.5 downloaded via Rom Manager) through the CWM app, I get only the following options when I go in recovery mode:
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
I choose "apply update from sdcard", then I get to choose the file to install from sdcard. I choose the UOT File, and I get these two lines of errors in RED color
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: Signature verification failed
Installation aborted
Same errors show up if I choose the update.zip file instead of the UOT .zip file.
"According to the cf-root thread kf3 had cwm4 so have you tried rebooting into recovery then IN IT choose to install the zip and then you should see a option to toggle the signature verification that isn't in the app.".............
That is the reason I'm upset with Chainfire....he has written on his thread that it has CWM v4 but you find out later that it's only v2.0. And YES, I tried rebooting into recovery from the option given inside the CWM manager app only. And I DO NOT see any option to toggle the signature verification when in recovery mode, simply because the ANCIENT version of CWM does not have this option!
And as per Veyka, it is not possible to upgrade the CWM manager without upgrading the Kernel also. And he seems to be right. I have the update.zip file on my sdcard but I am still unable to effectively install it so that the upgraded CWM Manager will show as v4.0.1.5. So as per him, if I want the new CWM then I will be forced to flash a newer stock Rom. This is coercion! I do not want to flash any unoffical Roms at this point of time, I want to stay with KF3 till an official firmware update comes from Kies.
Does someone know what to do with my CWM update.zip file so that it gets installed and the CWM Manager stops showing as v2.0?? I guess no one knows. The only way out is if Chainfire makes amends and recreates a CF Root Kernel for KF3 with the latest version of 4.0.1.5
And one more thing I'd like to know, will Kies update firmware after we install the modded UOT zip file?
try "install zip from sdcard" not apply update
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try "install zip from sdcard" not apply update
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Where do I get this option "install zip from sdcard"??? I DON'T HAVE THIS OPTION ANYWHERE! There are only TWO options in the CWM Manager that I have, "flash an update.zip" and "install an APK"
That's what the whole problem is : I have an ANCIENT CWM Manager app (thanks to Chainfire) and I CANNOT UPGRADE TO THE LATEST VERSION OF CWM unless I flash a later kernel.
Don't use the manager just reboot into recovery
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Don't use the manager just reboot into recovery
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How to "just reboot into recovery"???
All done!
Ok....finally figured it all out on my own, without any/much help coming from the veterans on this board. Managed to install the CWM latest version via Odin. And got my UOT Kitchen mods to work also (well most of them worked like fonts, notification screen, windows animation, icons.....but boot animation did not work. No worries, am happy with the changes I made in the appearance of my phone.....will try some more later. Cheers!
TheMegastar said:
I have been trying to get answers since yesterday and no knowledgeable developer/senior has come forward to give any proper answer. Do all of them go on a holiday on weekends? I am having to figure out everything myself by hit and trial method, using my own common sense and some well intentioned help from junior members! If this is the way this forum is going......then I'm sorry to say that this forum is going down the drain!!
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Oddly enough, developers have families/outside interests aswell, which means they aren't sat staring at a pc screen just waiting to help you with your problem. That with a bit of reading you could easily solve.
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rom manager isn't compatible with cfroot. it's stated in the cfroot thread. also, stop blaming chainfire. afaik, the latest version of the CWM manager (THE APP) is v2.0, that's what you keep seeing. the version of the CWM (THE RECOVERY) he bundles with his kernels is, iirc, v4.0.0.2. all you need to do is read more thoroughly.
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rom manager isn't compatible with cfroot. it's stated in the cfroot thread. also, stop blaming chainfire. afaik, the latest version of the CWM manager (THE APP) is v2.0, that's what you keep seeing. the version of the CWM (THE RECOVERY) he bundles with his kernels is, iirc, v4.0.0.2. all you need to do is read more thoroughly.
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Untrue. He did not bundle v4.0.0.2 with KF3. If he had, then I wouldn't have faced so much trouble. He had bundled some ancient version which showed only 4 options, as compared to the current version which has more than double the options. All I needed to do was to disable one option of CWM Recovery, but was unable to do so because that option was NOT THERE in the version CF had bundled with KF3. As a result, I kept wondering what other people were talking about....as I didn't see those options in the version I had.
Having said that, I do appreciate all the good work CF does for getting us new root kernels everytime and have also pressed the THANK YOU button several times on his profile.
@stoney73 : I do understand and appreciate that people have a life other than sitting in front of their comps, but this is a very very large community of people living in different time zones, and at any given time there are like a 100 people logged into the site. And it was probably sheer bad luck that no one knowing about my problem came forward to help for nearly two full days.
Cheers!
Would you mind sharing, TheMegastar how you flashed the latest CWM via Odin? Perhaps you could provide a link, that would help others who would come and read this thread.
Megastar.please share I have the same issue with kf4
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Would you mind sharing, TheMegastar how you flashed the latest CWM via Odin? Perhaps you could provide a link, that would help others who would come and read this thread.
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You need to have the CWM file in .tar format to be flashed via Odin. I don't have the link, but I'm sure you will find it somewhere in this forum itself. It should be version 4+ to work. Just do a search for this version and then flash it just like flashing any root kernel, putting it in the PDA space.
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Megastar.please share I have the same issue with kf4
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Hi, xd4d3v......I hope my reply to Tonycfc also addresses your issue. If your issue is different then please be specific, so I can give a specific reply.
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Hi, I've been looking around on here because the app 'ROM Manager' told me to look on here for help. I haven't found any tutorials for my model of phone. Its a Samsung Galaxy 5. Please could somebody provide a simple tutorial/explaination of how to 'flash a Clockwork compatible kernel first' so that i can use ROM Manager to backup my stock ROM
Thanks!
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Hi, I've been looking around on here because the app 'ROM Manager' told me to look on here for help. I haven't found any tutorials for my model of phone. Its a Samsung Galaxy 5. Please could somebody provide a simple tutorial/explaination of how to 'flash a Clockwork compatible kernel first' so that i can use ROM Manager to backup my stock ROM
Thanks!
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Me also waiting for dat +1 ..... pls sum1 work on it
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I am searching dilligently..
So far I have not come across the particular thread either. There is a lot about making kernels but not the where to or how of for the samsung phone to become compatible with rom manager. Will find and post asap. Keep Moving Forward
I think I found it, hope this is the one. Have a great one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
downloaded rom manager premium..... opend it... tapped on download roms... my phone (galaxy 5) isnt listed der... plz help...
eldunari said:
downloaded rom manager premium..... opend it... tapped on download roms... my phone (galaxy 5) isnt listed der... plz help...
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our phone isnt supported with rom manager yet, there is clockworkmod for our phone though but you need to install it through odin
Download Odin 4.28 and the ClockworkMod file, and flash your phone to CWM that way, it works- thats how i got my phone running CM7.1.
Download Odin 4.28 and the ClockworkMod file, and flash your phone to CWM that way, it works- thats how i got my phone running CM7.1.
Links would be helpful, thanks
skunkwerx said:
Download Odin 4.28 and the ClockworkMod file, and flash your phone to CWM that way, it works- thats how i got my phone running CM7.1.
Links would be helpful, thanks
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No need for links. Clockworkmod Recovery is now officially available through ROM Manager.
Solved (for me)
I also have a Samsung GT I5500 (Galaxy 5, Europa)
So, as I see, Rom Manager free isn't available for Android 2.1 (that's the version I had).
Although, Clockwork recovery can be installed using Odin, but to start the phone in "recovery" mode it's needed to do it trough the console in the computer, using the developer tools (with adb) ...or, use it just after it's installed.
After installing that recovery image it's automatically started, for the first time.
But you can use it to install another newer and better ROM, that can be compatible with ROM Manager. I installed CyanogenMod 7.
First you have to "root" your phone, here is how I did it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19576527#post19576527
To install something using Odin use this post (about installing ClockworkMod Recovery and CyanogenMod 7), it's newbie-friendly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416190
But I recommend using the files from this post (are the latest 7 January 2012):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1149110&highlight=mad2sd
And, as in that last post says, be sure to install the "Baseband", without that I got a boot cycle:
http://www.madteam.co/forum/development/basebands/
So Im Rooted. Can I ? And Should I Install CWM using the rom manager program? Also is there a specific CWM version for the Fascinate ? Is installing with Odin better? Where do I find the diffrent versions of CWM avialable?
Facinate seems to need ClockWorkMod Version 2.5.1.2
Facinate seems to need ClockWorkMod Version 2.5.1.2 or it will hang, (as there are two separate language barriers and it Version 3.x.x.x at this time can't communicate with the other language. See the Link Below for more Details).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14476573#post14476573
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So Im Rooted. Can I ? And Should I Install CWM using the rom manager program? Also is there a specific CWM version for the Fascinate ? Is installing with Odin better? Where do I find the diffrent versions of CWM avialable?
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Do not use rom manager at all. It does not work for the Fascinate. Also don't use anything from the link the previous poster provided. All the CWM's in that link are for the Epic 4G not the Fascinate. Most everything for the Fascinate is now written in Edify script so you have two options for a working CWM and both are better flashed in ODIN in my opinion:
CWM from times_infinity - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36791/CWM3_Voodoo.tar.md5
CWM from nemesis2all - http://www.multiupload.com/8VDE8GX69P
So IM going to assume that Rom manager is useless on the fascinate? I should be using odin for all rom management? Thank you for All the help Im learning so much! you guys Rock!
So are there any diffrences bettween the two CWM versions that are avialable ? And where do I Find info on both of them ?
screamin4 said:
So IM going to assume that Rom manager is useless on the fascinate? I should be using odin for all rom management? Thank you for All the help Im learning so much! you guys Rock!
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You use CWM for rom management.
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So are there any diffrences bettween the two CWM versions that are avialable ? And where do I Find info on both of them ?
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Information on times_infinity's version can be found in his thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046905
The one from nemsis2all gets flashed to your phone when you flash the OTB kernel. There is no thread for nemesis2all's CWM. It is basically the same as the one from times_infinity except it includes the ability to enable and disable the 100mhz step when using an OTB kernel. If you are not using an OTB kernel from nemesis2all you may want to stick with the CWM from times_infinity.
If you are unfamiliar with using CWM here is a great guide on how to use it including screenshot visual aides:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...-clockworkmod-recovery-w-screen-captures.html
ROM Manager has been useless for many months now for the Fascinate.
I only use Odin to flash recoveries and to flash back to stock.
CWM is what you use to flash custom ROMs by using the "install zip from sdcard" option, and then navigating to the zip file of the ROM you downloaded. Just use regular USB mass storage to get the zip file on your phone or just use your phone to download the ROM.
We dont use rom manager much.but we will once we get Official CM7 support.
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I use ROM Manager to boot into CWM. the older version of CWM that is brought up when I do the 3 button boot doesn't work with CM7.. is that correct?
When trying to look for new ROMS on Rom Manager - it wants to install CWM, though I already have it, obviously.. I'd do it, but there is no option for the i500 Fascinate..
I'm so very confused.
I use rom manager to boot into recovery and I'm running CWM 4.0.1.0 (blue text) with no problems
I can vouch for not using RM on the Fascinate. I tried that, used it to flash CWM, everything seemed legit, though CWM didn't want to work right. I looked around, saw that RM is useless, and decided to use some other CWM file through Odin. Had a near-brick and had to restore everything from stock. Killed my sunday afternoon, that's for sure.
Hey everyone,
First of all, i apologize if any of what i'm asking here is stuff that has been covered before. I have been searching myself for answers for the last several days and have found plenty of good info, but i am new to android and i think i need to ask some question to help get a base level understanding of what i need to do. I am a bit nervous about bricking my phone so i maybe haven't been as adventurous trying to get everything running as god intended.
Firstly, i have used and understand Odin, using it to flash roms and such. I have rooted the phone and installed ROM Manager and clockworkmod 4.0.1.5 on the phone, but when i boot into recovery mode, it is still on the android recovery 3e and i cannot do the update.zip, I get signature verification failed. Now i KNOW this is cause of the android recovery 3e, and i have found this issue has been encountered plenty before, but my confusion is in some of the solutions i have found. Mainly the terminology and how the steps directly apply to the phone. For example, I found on another forum thread :
1- Copy the Zimage from your rooted kernel and paste it to SD card of your phone.
2- Flash the Stock kernel via Odin to get rid of Yellow triangle.
3- Flash the Zip file (Zimage) via CWM which you've already pasted in Step 1.
i don't really understand what the zimage is. Why do i need it, what IS it frankly? Where do i get it or a stock kernel for my phone. Does versioning matter much? i read that for the most part the kernels are almost identical to each other, and the fact all i really need is for the android recovery mode to be 2e or whatever it is (so it will not do the signature check on the update.zip file), that i don't really need to pay much attention to the actual kernel version.
What i really need i guess is for someone to break it down for me and either explain the steps or give me a detailed step by step on how to get clockworkmod recovery working so i can proceed with the cyanogen mod running on phone (not enjoying touchwiz at all).
Again, sorry if i am giving anyone spasms at my noobish-ness, but i have been searching for my answers for a day or two now and i haven't been able to find anything that really tells me what i need to know.
Phone : GT-I9100M
Android : 2.3.3
Kernal : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL
Build : GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Thanks
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Hey everyone,
clockworkmod 4.0.1.5 on the phone, but when i boot into recovery mode, it is still on the android recovery 3e
That means you have not installed it flash CWM and \Root from here .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Beware of following instructions from a separate rom to the one you are flashing .
1- Copy the Zimage from your rooted kernel and paste it to SD card of your phone.
2- Flash the Stock kernel via Odin to get rid of Yellow triangle.
3- Flash the Zip file (Zimage) via CWM which you've already pasted in Step 1.
i don't really understand what the zimage is.
ZImage is the kernel .
Why do i need it, what IS it frankly? Where do i get it or a stock kernel for my phone. Does versioning matter much? i read that for the most part the kernels are almost identical to each other, and the fact all i really need is for the android recovery mode to be 2e or whatever it is (so it will not do the signature check on the update.zip file), that i don't really need to pay much attention to the actual kernel version.
You are confusing yourself .
Flash correct CWM from above link .
Choose the custom rom and follow the instructions posted for that rom .
CyanogenMod as the man says
Warning : Not for new users, flash this build only if you know what you are doing !!!
#Followed by his install instructions ~~~
jje
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Thanks for the reply. I have been doing more reading and i think i am understanding the rooting process a bit better.
I looked at the link you posted (thanks for that, i saw the forum post for the i9000 but i never could find the i9100 post for some reason) and i DO have another question after reading through a good chunk of the posts on it.
There is no CF Root for my kernel, but the reply that was made to someone else with my kernel version was :
"Flash the Stock 2.3.4 ROM (XXKG5, XXKG6 or XXKG7) and root with CF-Root-XXKG6."
I understand that process and how it works but i thought you were only supposed to flash roms based on your firmware version? My KDD kernel version is running on 2.3.3
Will this cause any issues if i flash the stock 2.3.4 ROM?
Download cm7 zip for the newest nightly.
Copy it to internal sd card.
Flash any cf root kernel
Boot into recovery
Wipe data and cache, you will lose all your data on your phone, so backup sms (I recommend sms backup +), also you will lose App data so you might want to back that up first using something like titanium backup.
Wipe dalvik cache (under advanced)
Chose install zip from sd card
Select the cm7 zip
Reboot
If you get stuck at the boot screen go back into recovery and flash the zip again
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Thanks Veyka.
I think i'm ok with the CM7 install process. I am probably going to wait until i really feel like i understand the whole process from front to back before i start messing with that though.
I can't get to that point yet however since i haven't been able to get CWM recovery working yet. I have the Android Recovery 3e, which will not install from zip files that aren't digitally signed.
So i'm trying to get CF Root installed and working, however, as mentioned in my previous post there is no CF Root for my kernel. I would like it clarified if it is ok for me to flash to a 2.3.4 stock ROM (i'm running 2.3.3) and then use a CF root for a the new ROM.
I was under the impression that this was not a good idea.
If i should not be doing this, is there a recommended way to upgrade my firmware to 2.3.4 so i can use a newer CF Root?
Thanks
Pick a new stock rom, I would go for kg6, flash it via odin.
Then flash the kg6 CF root kernel via odin and you will have cwm recovery.
Don't put the pit into odin and don't tick repartition or update bootloader.
There is a good thread with all the info you need on flashing stock roms with odin and a list of all avaliable roms.
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Thanks for all the help. I was able to make sense of the process (which is actually quite simple, just needed to put it all together in my head to make sense) and get everything done.
Appreciate all the help!
veyka said:
Download cm7 zip for the newest nightly.
Copy it to internal sd card.
Flash any cf root kernel
Boot into recovery
Wipe data and cache, you will lose all your data on your phone, so backup sms (I recommend sms backup +), also you will lose App data so you might want to back that up first using something like titanium backup.
Wipe dalvik cache (under advanced)
Chose install zip from sd card
Select the cm7 zip
Reboot
If you get stuck at the boot screen go back into recovery and flash the zip again
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Hi,
I have rooted my phone using the quick root guide found here and therefore I have my stock kernel back w/ root. Do I need to install a cf root kernel?
Also, when the new ROM gets flashed how does one recover the apps and data lost?
NABNAP said:
Hi,
I have rooted my phone using the quick root guide found here and therefore I have my stock kernel back w/ root. Do I need to install a cf root kernel?
Also, when the new ROM gets flashed how does one recover the apps and data lost?
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Use Titanium Backup PRO for your app. You can backup all of them then restore on any rom.
Is there anything that Titanium Backup doesn't back up for which I need to use another application?
Thanks.
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Is there anything that Titanium Backup doesn't back up for which I need to use another application?
Thanks.
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sms.. use another app to backup your sms.. for example sms backup as mentioned before..
Hello everybody,
First I'd like to thank to community for the hard work. I v read a countless amount of pages of this forum and I can't even imagine the time people spent helping on issues or writing tutorials.
So thank you if you re up to spend few minutes on my specific case (and sorry for the bad english).
Here is my device and the different version of kernel ...
1/ Rooting my device (tutorial in french translated from xda)
http://www.cnetfrance.fr/produits/guide-rooter-son-galaxy-s2-39763841.htm
S-Root version used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Everything went pretty well when I rooted the GS2. I got the Superuser app so i figure it's ok.
I just used a modified kernel found on xda who was corresponding the my base band version (just the PDA in Odin).
2/ Installing a new ROM (Cyanogenmod by Rom Manager)
I followed : http://www.redmondpie.com/install-cm7-on-galaxy-s2-using-rom-manager-how-to-tutorial/ and http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II:_Full_Update_Guide (official guide) using Rom Manager premium.
When i tried to reboot in Recovery (manually or with Rom Manager), i can't find the "Install the zip" option, I have 4 available: "Update from the zip", the 2 wiping/delete options and the reboot.
So obviously if i try to wipe files, wipe the cache then to update with the zip I have the following Error:
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
Do you have any idea what went wrong in the process ?
Should i flash the phone withOdin and change my base band version to another one ?
For info, I did the Permission Fix option in Rom Manager too. Didnt help.
Thanks a lot.
U need clockworkmod instaled first..
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sgt_ray said:
Do you have any idea what went wrong in the process ?
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You didn't install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Thanks for theses answers but I think I installed it with Rom Manager and i flashed it to the last version.
(joined file 1 : cwm rom manager.jpg)
When i reboot in recovery mode here is the only options available (and it's the problem i pointed out) :
(joined file 2 : 20111125_13221022.jpg)
Maybe a problem with my SD card ?
sgt_ray said:
but I think I installed it with Rom Manager and i flashed it to the last version.
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As we've already said, you haven't installed CWM Recovery. You see at the top of your second photo where it says "Android system recovery (3e)"? That's stock recovery.
you can't install CWM recovery thru ROM manager.
just flash the CF Root Kernel for KI4 thru ODIN , you will have CWM recovery.
Hmm I understand about the CWM version I'm booting with, but as you can see on the first capture, my kernel version is a modified one i got after using Odin (puting this Kernel : GT-I9100_XXKI4_insecure.tar from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671).
I got the root access by S2 Root.
Ok I think I installed only the Kernel and not CF Root available here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I ll try to redo Odin and stuff and let you know if I'm still alive.
So it's not great right now. I have installed CF Root with Odin, so I had CWM on my phone (I could see the application). Then after reboot with CWM Recovery and installing Cyanogenmod, the phone doesnt want to start anymore.....
I tried to apply the insecure kernel again with Odin but still impossible to download. I'm stuck on the screen with the yellow sign and written Galaxy S2.
HALP !!
I just tried to put back the official firware version : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and put it in my phone with Odin.
Ok, I dont have the yellow sign anywore but the phone is still stuck on the boot screen (where it's written Samsung GALAXY s II)...
What should I try ?
I'm still able to boot with CWM recovery but I didn't make any backup and nothing work.
Do you think the phone is dead ?
5 posts in a row?
So, just to clarify, you've tried to install CM7, which amongst other things tells you to do a nandroid backup, and also to flash twice in succession. Did you do either of these things? The instructions are there to be followed, don't just ignore them.
Ok my bad I didn't backup anything because I had no data to backup. This was maybe a bad move...
Anyway, I tried to flash it twice yes. Right now, i'm working with a modified Kernel (with CF Root), and booting in CWM Recovery. When I want to flash again by installing from the .zip I get a Satus 7 Error.
In CWM, every advanced options are apparently available but I dont know anything about them.
And just so you know, on my SD Card i have 1 update.zip and the update-cm-7.1.0-Galaxys2.... .zip from Cyanogen.
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Ok my bad I didn't backup anything because I had no data to backup. This was maybe a bad move...
Anyway, I tried to flash it twice yes. Right now, i'm working with a modified Kernel (with CF Root), and booting in CWM Recovery. When I want to flash again by installing from the .zip I get a Satus 7 Error.
In CWM, every advanced options are apparently available but I dont know anything about them.
And just so you know, on my SD Card i have 1 update.zip and the update-cm-7.1.0-Galaxys2.... .zip from Cyanogen.
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Flash a stock rom with Odin and then root your phone again. Start reading and follow procedures when you want to flash custom roms again .See Intratechs`s thread for a stock rom
Thanks for your reply.
I did it, it didn't work, I mean i could flash with Odin but the reboot doesn't work : the start screen appeared without the yellow sign, but it's stuck on it.
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FYI, I installed Rom Manager yesterday, it way interact in a bad way with CWM Recovery.
For now i can mount USB by CWM Recovery but cannot do anything else.
If you have a method to clean completely the phone ? Maybe the bootloader is broken...
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I just tried to put back the official firware version : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and put it in my phone with Odin.
Ok, I dont have the yellow sign anywore but the phone is still stuck on the boot screen (where it's written Samsung GALAXY s II)...
What should I try ?
I'm still able to boot with CWM recovery but I didn't make any backup and nothing work.
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Wipe data and cache after flashing..
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I did it. 20 times .
Maybe I should re partition my SD card...
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I re partitionned my SD Card with Odin and tried to install a new stock ROM. Everything pass with Odin but to finalize the set up (while reboot), I got some errors and still the same problem during the boot. It's stuck !
I installed a insecure Kernel so I can access CWM Recovery but still stuck and now I can't mount anything .
Sorry to post again...
Finally I ordered a USB jig in case of...
I found this solution : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16902269&postcount=8
May try it this we.
sgt_ray said:
Sorry to post again...
Finally I ordered a USB jig in case of...
I found this solution : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16902269&postcount=8
May try it this we.
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Good luck...
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Hi All,
I'm a newbie with Android modding, sorry!
Long story short, I have a rooted Galaxy S2 with CWM 4.0.0.2 on it, friend helped me with that.
I have "Rom Manager Premium v5.0.0.6" (paid) on my phone and I also have "ClockworkMod Touch" (paid) on there. (Yes, I know you can do all this for free manually, I just figured for 5.99 + 1.99 if it's easier, it's less than 2 coffees)
When I first open ROM Manager it says
Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 4.0.1.5
Latest Recovery: ClockworkMod 4.0.1.5
ClockworkMod Touch is available!
Up the top of the program I can press "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" it asks me what phone I have. I choose the bottom one Samsung GalaxyS2 (retail purchased, in Australia - outright phone?) it then downloads says "Successfully downloaded ClockworkMod recovery!" no mention of flashing it, just downloading it?
The version numbers still say "Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 4.0.1.5"
If I re-boot and hold down the 3 buttons will result in v4.0.0.2 appearing still.
Alternatively in ROM Manager, near the bottom I can choose "Flash ClockworkMod Touch" it also downloads but doesn't prompt me what phone I have. It also says
"Successfully downloaded ClockworkMod recovery!" It also doesn't seem to flash CWM Touch, just download it.
Once this is complete up the top it now says.
Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 5.8.1.5
Latest Recovery: ClockworkMod 5.8.1.5
These numbers will now stay at the top 'locked' at 5.8.1.5 even after a re-boot. Although holding the 3 buttons will result in v4.0.0.2 booting.
Finally, if I choose "Reboot into Recovery" from within ROM manager it boots into a menu I've never seen before and says exactly the following
"Android system recover (3e)" (in blue)
<some standard menu items>
At the bottom in red it says
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted. (in yellow)
Just to make it clear, I do know that a new recovery isn't a new phone OS (ROM?) I just wanted to put the latest recovery on before fiddling.
So am I doing something wrong here?
I'm a relative newb too. But my view is leave all the fancy stuff alone. Just go with the text one that loads when you boot into recovery mode (4.0.0.2). I had a play with the graphical ones, but I found it too confusing.
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The SGSII the recovery is combined in kernel so flashing a kernel with updated CWM is way too go...
Please read the stickys/guides.
Sent from the valley of the shadows....
dmbkiwi said:
I'm a relative newb too. But my view is leave all the fancy stuff alone. Just go with the text one that loads when you boot into recovery mode (4.0.0.2). I had a play with the graphical ones, but I found it too confusing.
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Even so, my text one is behind the times also though, isn't it?
EDIT: I can't flash a new CWM Recovery from within CWM right? CWM is only for flashing OS roms, the recovery ROM is at a lower level and not so easy to flash.
Correct me if I'm wrong here, I'm still learning.
wizzbang3 said:
Even so, my text one is behind the times also though, isn't it?
No touch is an alternative and is in my view a step backwards in use .
EDIT: I can't flash a new CWM Recovery from within CWM right
You can flash a custom rom with CWM
? CWM is only for flashing OS roms, the recovery ROM is at a lower level and not so easy to flash.
Not sure what you mean recovery rom ??? OS Rom???
CWM ???? cwm manager or cwm recovery .
jje
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Many report that ROM Manager and CWM do not play nicely with each other.
JJEgan said:
wizzbang3 said:
Even so, my text one is behind the times also though, isn't it?
No touch is an alternative and is in my view a step backwards in use .
EDIT: I can't flash a new CWM Recovery from within CWM right
You can flash a custom rom with CWM
? CWM is only for flashing OS roms, the recovery ROM is at a lower level and not so easy to flash.
Not sure what you mean recovery rom ??? OS Rom???
CWM ???? cwm manager or cwm recovery .
jje
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So confusing
ROM Manager in Android OS will allow me to load another OS on the phone right? Like go from stock Samsung OS to CM7 for example, if I have the big ZIP file? it replaces the OS on the phone.
ClockworkMod recovery (bootable) is the same thing right? They both do the same thing, allow you to load a new ROM on the phone?
The question is, how do I put the latest recovery bootloader (whatever it is?) on the phone? Mine is out of date and I want a new one on there.
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wizzbang3 said:
Hi All,
I'm a newbie with Android modding, sorry!
Long story short, I have a rooted Galaxy S2 with CWM 4.0.0.2 on it, friend helped me with that.
I have "Rom Manager Premium v5.0.0.6" (paid) on my phone and I also have "ClockworkMod Touch" (paid) on there. (Yes, I know you can do all this for free manually, I just figured for 5.99 + 1.99 if it's easier, it's less than 2 coffees)
When I first open ROM Manager it says
Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 4.0.1.5
Latest Recovery: ClockworkMod 4.0.1.5
ClockworkMod Touch is available!
Up the top of the program I can press "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" it asks me what phone I have. I choose the bottom one Samsung GalaxyS2 (retail purchased, in Australia - outright phone?) it then downloads says "Successfully downloaded ClockworkMod recovery!" no mention of flashing it, just downloading it?
The version numbers still say "Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 4.0.1.5"
If I re-boot and hold down the 3 buttons will result in v4.0.0.2 appearing still.
Alternatively in ROM Manager, near the bottom I can choose "Flash ClockworkMod Touch" it also downloads but doesn't prompt me what phone I have. It also says
"Successfully downloaded ClockworkMod recovery!" It also doesn't seem to flash CWM Touch, just download it.
Once this is complete up the top it now says.
Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 5.8.1.5
Latest Recovery: ClockworkMod 5.8.1.5
These numbers will now stay at the top 'locked' at 5.8.1.5 even after a re-boot. Although holding the 3 buttons will result in v4.0.0.2 booting.
Finally, if I choose "Reboot into Recovery" from within ROM manager it boots into a menu I've never seen before and says exactly the following
"Android system recover (3e)" (in blue)
<some standard menu items>
At the bottom in red it says
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted. (in yellow)
Just to make it clear, I do know that a new recovery isn't a new phone OS (ROM?) I just wanted to put the latest recovery on before fiddling.
So am I doing something wrong here?
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Flash a kernel this should sort all your problems out. Flash this kernel with ODIN: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838
bahmonkeys said:
Flash a kernel this should sort all your problems out. Flash this kernel with ODIN: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838
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That page says "(CM9 or any other ICS based ROMs are not supported)" I want to eventually put CM9 on the phone though?
Incase this is of use.
I believe it's the stock Samsung ROM, I haven't updated it yet, didn't want to fiddle with the phone OS stuff until I had updated the recovery console.
Model number GT-I9100
Android Version 2.3.3
Baseband version I9100XXKE7
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555
[email protected] #2
Build number
GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
Help any?
Not willing to change my OS really until I'm confident I have the right recovery console and a complete backup of the phone (manually via USB / Titanium and a ROM dump, however that works) – does anything backup the cache as well? Like the whole works?
Any other tips?
Please?
stylez said:
The SGSII the recovery is combined in kernel so flashing a kernel with updated CWM is way too go...
Please read the stickys/guides.
Sent from the valley of the shadows....
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can you explained why recovery is combined in the kernel? is this how it is for most phones? I come from the Nexus S where recovery was always separate from kernel.....
Hence the confusion.
Hi. ** thoughts?
dmo580 said:
can you explained why recovery is combined in the kernel? is this how it is for most phones? I come from the Nexus S where recovery was always separate from kernel.....
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Custom kernel builder may or may not add recovery to the kernel its as simple as that .
jje
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As to the OP i am lost as to what is wanted .
Root and CWM is simply flashing via Odin backup via CWM no more effort required .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
GUIDE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
I already have root access.
I already have CWM 4.0.0.2 bootloader (recovery?) installed and it's bootable.
I have Clockwork mod the actual application in the OS
I have ROM manager the app in the OS too.
I want to upgrade my CWM recovery bootloader thing, before I fiddle with any new OS ROMs on the device. I'm just being pedantic but I'd prefer the latest loader before I flash a new OS on the device, with said loader.
I can't seem to update the bootloader / recovery from 4.0.0.2 to a newer version within the Android OS (despite ROM manager claiming it can do it)
I also can't seem to do the update from within the recovery manager either.
Do I absoloutely HAVE to use ODIN to flash a new recovery console?
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I have ROM manager the app in the OS too.
Multiple post say do not use rom manager with CWM on SGS 2 .
I want to upgrade my CWM recovery bootloader thing,
CWM or Bootloader ???
Do I absoloutely HAVE to use ODIN to flash a new recovery console?
No idea but it takes me seconds to do it that way .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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That page says "(CM9 or any other ICS based ROMs are not supported)" I want to eventually put CM9 on the phone though?
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Huh!? ICS is not officially released yet but there is some pre-relaesed custom versions with there own kernels. Siyah has no need to make it compatible with ICS as its not officially released and im sure he will make this compatible when its officially released in the future. ICS will be pretty much a standard for every Android based systems.
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wizzbang3 said:
Incase this is of use.
Help any?
Not willing to change my OS really until I'm confident I have the right recovery console and a complete backup of the phone (manually via USB / Titanium and a ROM dump, however that works) – does anything backup the cache as well? Like the whole works?
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Why would you want to change the OS?? Your running Android!! You mean you don't want to change your ROM until your confident. Do your research!!! Read threads, FAQ and Google anything you don't understand. There is plenty of threads in the Q&A just search for your answer. Read about NANDROID backups, Download mode and Recovery's. If you have an understanding of them 3 you will solve all your problems that you have posted. Don't be lazy!!
MOST OF ALL GROW A PAIR....
I know what download mode is and I know what recovery mode is, the point is on my HD2 I could re-install Android from CWM easily and simply. I could clear cache, clear data, wipe dalvik, load on any ROM I liked and it worked awesome.
I just want the latest version of the recovery software on my phone, mine is well out of date.