Is it recommended to flash ClockworkMod recovery using ROM Manager on the AT&T SGSII?
void.pointer said:
Is it recommended to flash ClockworkMod recovery using ROM Manager on the AT&T SGSII?
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NO!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288112
It's at the very top!! Please read sticky before posting.
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Also one other unrelated question. When I do a backup in CWM Recovery, where is the backup stored on the filesystem?
void.pointer said:
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Also one other unrelated question. When I do a backup in CWM Recovery, where is the backup stored on the filesystem?
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CWM folder will be created on internal sd, thats where your backup will be
void.pointer said:
Is it recommended to flash ClockworkMod recovery using ROM Manager on the AT&T SGSII?
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NO
Good way to hose things up.
ROM Manager has been nothing but problems on every device I've used. It softbricked multiple Infuses, and it causes all sorts of problems when you try to use it on the I777.
In-kernel CWM + the three-finger salute is the way to go.
I am using Cyanogenmod 7, and they recommend using ROM Manager. They even have an option to flash CWM specific to the ATT variant. So I did that and it worked fine. I guess Cyanogenmod is a special case though. For normal ROMs you probably wouldn't use it.
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Hi. I'm running CyanogenMod on my Samsung Galaxy S II i777 (the AT&T one). I was running UnNamed ROM on it, and that had ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.7. But after I flashed CyanogenMod, the ClockworkMod Recovery downgraded to v5.0.2.3. How can I update back to the 5.0.2.7 version?
The reason I ask is because in v5.0.2.3, the backup options are limited, and it doesn't allow me to restore my old, v5.0.27 Nandroid backups in case I need to. I've done a Google search and searched the XDA forums, and the only help I found was to use the ROM Manager app. However, in this post, user creepyncrawly advises me not to use ROM Manager because it "has problems on this phone." I also found some custom kernels, but those were for different phone models.
So how can I update ClockworkMod Recovery without losing any data?
You need to install a kernel that has the newer CWM.
Your post doesn't make sense unless you installed a VERY old CM7 release, considering that the CWM 5.0.2.7 binary in my kernels was pulled FROM CyanogenMod.
I made a mistake. I meant to say that I have CWM Recovery 5.0.2.6, not 5.0.2.7. But my problem is still the same: in CWM Recovery, I don't have the option to "Advanced Restore from SD card." Even when I move my old Nandroid backups (created under CWM Recovery 5.0.2.7) to my phone, they're still not picked up by CWM Recovery 5.0.2.6.
Anyway, thanks for letting me know how to update. Any zImage from any custom ROM will work, right? I'm just trying to do this without incrementing the flash counter on my phone. So I need to choose one from this subforum, and flash with Mobile Odin?
Completely_Clueless said:
I made a mistake. I meant to say that I have CWM Recovery 5.0.2.6, not 5.0.2.7. But my problem is still the same: in CWM Recovery, I don't have the option to "Advanced Restore from SD card." Even when I move my old Nandroid backups (created under CWM Recovery 5.0.2.7) to my phone, they're still not picked up by CWM Recovery 5.0.2.6.
Anyway, thanks for letting me know how to update. Any zImage from any custom ROM will work, right? I'm just trying to do this without incrementing the flash counter on my phone. So I need to choose one from this subforum, and flash with Mobile Odin?
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Flashing in CWM won't trip the flash counter. I suggest using SiyahKernel, since I'm pretty sure Entropy's Daily Driver doesn't support CM7.
Solved!
jcracken said:
Flashing in CWM won't trip the flash counter. I suggest using SiyahKernel, since I'm pretty sure Entropy's Daily Driver doesn't support CM7.
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This worked beautifully! I now have CWM Recovery 5.0.2.7, and my phone info shows that I have SiyahKernel as well.
Thank you very much!
jcracken said:
Flashing in CWM won't trip the flash counter. I suggest using SiyahKernel, since I'm pretty sure Entropy's Daily Driver doesn't support CM7.
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It doesn't support CM7, but should be able to restore a CM7 Nandroid.
I am having a little bit of trouble trying to solve a problem with CWM. I rooted my phone earlier last year and decided to try some roms lately but I am now in a bad position as CWM is telling me I have a different kernel and I am unable to get the option to restore my previous rom backup. I keep hearing to use Odin which I previously used to root my phone, to update CWM in the kernel to the latest version. Normally when I update the kernel it is quite simple - just install from the zip on sd, but Odin is a complete mess to understand. I am probably approaching this incorrectly. What can I do to restore to my previous CWM backup?
Try using ROM Manager to flash CWM, this might solve your problem.
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okmijnlp said:
Try using ROM Manager to flash CWM, this might solve your problem.
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Thanks for the reply. Do I flash the CWM.zip (current version) as a rom in this app or do I use a different option?
Ceiltsei said:
Thanks for the reply. Do I flash the CWM.zip (current version) as a rom in this app or do I use a different option?
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ROM Manager - Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery - Samsung Galaxy S2.
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That did not seem to work. Rom Manager stops working and after awhile it asks if I want to wait or stop the program.
Is there a way to get this to work through odin? I am unable to reset to the default firmware as some files are irretrievable now.
Ceiltsei said:
That did not seem to work. Rom Manager stops working and after awhile it asks if I want to wait or stop the program.
Is there a way to get this to work through odin? I am unable to reset to the default firmware as some files are irretrievable now.
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Do not use rom manager. Flash cf root kernel with odin and you'll have cwm recovery.
Is there any CWM.zip for the galaxy s3 ??
I want to keep my stock recovery and use CWM abilities like backup
Can any one find a similar thing ??:fingers-crossed:
I mean that I want it to be like my galaxy mini GT-S5570I
I had a CWM recovery . zip
If I want to use it I go to my stock recovery and select " install update from sdcard" and choose the CWM recovery . That make me boot into CWM recovery mod
yousefageaz said:
I mean that I want it to be like my galaxy mini GT-S5570I
I had a CWM recovery . zip
If I want to use it I go to my stock recovery and select " install update from sdcard" and choose the CWM recovery . That make me boot into CWM recovery mod
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Stock recovery DOES NOT include flashing through zips so even if you in fact can flash stock recovery through CWM you CAN NOT flash CWM through stock one.
And to be honest I can't see any reason why you'd like to do so.
yousefageaz said:
Is there any CWM.zip for the galaxy s3 ??
I want to keep my stock recovery and use CWM abilities like backup
Can any one find a similar thing ??:fingers-crossed:
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i don't think that is possible! how could you enter a custom recovery through a stock ones?!
Its called fake flash and was invented by koushik Dutta and Paul O'Brien. I used it on my HTC desire for a while. You essentially flashed it into memory and was gone on a reboot. This method is pretty old hat now. Im not convinced anyone uses this anymore. It's certainly not available on the S3.
Actually earlier rooting methods of desire gave you a leaked engineering version of the recovery that had no signature verification. That's the only reason it was possible
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you could try something similiar, for example mobile odin, there you can flash update.zips and keep your stock recovery. (but it has no other cwm abilities)
or you use syah or googy-max kernel, where you can boot from stweaks into 2nd rom utilities which is a full working cwm and disappeares after reboot. there you can keep as well your stock recovery (but you have to flash a custom kernel )
Can mskip's toolbox do backups?
rootSU said:
Can mskip's toolbox do backups?
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Yes, full nandroid including efs, but needs a rooted phone -and it can provide root.
boomboomer said:
Yes, full nandroid including efs, but needs a rooted phone -and it can provide root.
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Thanks. I guess that is the OP's solution then!
maybe anpother suggestion, which i often use could be the app online nandroid backup (its on the market), which can perform nandroid backups whithout going into recovery.
So there is no need of a custom recovery as long as you do not want to restore your backup.
and in combination with mobile odin you can flash update.zips. so the basic cwm abilities are covered (as long you have root)
Hello,
Yesterday, when trying to create a backup of my current ROM (original, factory ROM) it seems that after the backup process was finished, when I tried to reboot my phone it would go directly into cwm recovery instead of starting up normally. This happens every time I try to reboot the phone. I have a Samsung Exhibit sgh-t599n (metro pcs).
Other things that may be revelant to my problem: the backup was not successful (there was a message saying something about an image not being copied). Also, in the cwm recovery menu there is a warning that says "No file_contexts".
I would appreciate any help you could give me.
Thank you
vascotto said:
Hello,
Yesterday, when trying to create a backup of my current ROM (original, factory ROM) it seems that after the backup process was finished, when I tried to reboot my phone it would go directly into cwm recovery instead of starting up normally. This happens every time I try to reboot the phone. I have a Samsung Exhibit sgh-t599n (metro pcs).
Other things that may be revelant to my problem: the backup was not successful (there was a message saying something about an image not being copied). Also, in the cwm recovery menu there is a warning that says "No file_contexts".
I would appreciate any help you could give me.
Thank you
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Can you boot into download mode? If so try using odin to reflash the recovery.
Droid Premium said:
Can you boot into download mode? If so try using odin to reflash the recovery.
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I apologize for my ignorance, but how do you do that?
vascotto said:
I apologize for my ignorance, but how do you do that?
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I don't know much about your device so tell me exactly how you rooted and installed your recovery.
Droid Premium said:
I don't know much about your device so tell me exactly how you rooted and installed your recovery.
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I rooted my phone using Impactor. The recovery (cwm) was installed by using Odin (going into download mode and using Oding to download cwm into my phone).
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vascotto said:
I rooted my phone using Impactor. The recovery (cwm) was installed by using Odin (going into download mode and using Oding to download cwm into my phone).
Thanks
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Okay so you do know how to get into Odin. Try flashing a different custom recovery. Also make sure the one you are using is made for your device. There aren't any recoveries that are universal with 1 file. Just make sure the one you are using is for your phone!
Droid Premium said:
Okay so you do know how to get into Odin. Try flashing a different custom recovery. Also make sure the one you are using is made for your device. There aren't any recoveries that are universal with 1 file. Just make sure the one you are using is for your phone!
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But in order to reflash do I have to take the same steps that I took for flashing cwm or do I have to do something different (delete cache, reformat phone, etc.). Sorry for the insistence.
vascotto said:
But in order to reflash do I have to take the same steps that I took for flashing cwm or do I have to do something different (delete cache, reformat phone, etc.). Sorry for the insistence.
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I don't do much with odin since i dont ever have any issues with my recovery but all you should have to do is install the recovery just like you did the first time. Also if you are following a guide to do this make sure you are checking the right options!
Also not all odins are compatible with all devices. Make sure the odin you are using is for your device!
Droid Premium said:
I don't do much with odin since i dont ever have any issues with my recovery but all you should have to do is install the recovery just like you did the first time. Also if you are following a guide to do this make sure you are checking the right options!
Also not all odins are compatible with all devices. Make sure the odin you are using is for your device!
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I tried reflashing cwm (one compatible with my phone) by using odin (also compatible), but the phone keeps booting to cwm recovery every time I turn it on/reboot. Any other suggestions?
vascotto said:
I tried reflashing cwm (one compatible with my phone) by using odin (also compatible), but the phone keeps booting to cwm recovery every time I turn it on/reboot. Any other suggestions?
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Use usb mass storage to mount your Sd card to your computer and transfer either a stock ROM or a custom ROM to your device. Flash it and let me know what happens.
Droid Premium said:
Use usb mass storage to mount your Sd card to your computer and transfer either a stock ROM or a custom ROM to your device. Flash it and let me know what happens.
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What do I need to mount the sd card to my pc?
Thank you for your help and apologies for bothering you so much.
-I was able to flash a custom ROM (compatible, PAC rom); however, the problem persists. Every time I boot the phone it takes me directly to cwm recovery.
I was able to find these instructions (thanks to thereal_big jake from androidarea51.com) for solving a problem very similar to mine:
1.Flash Stock Recovery in Odin Link
2. Factory Reset in Stock Recovery
3. Flash CWM in Odin
4. Now Flash your Rom or Backup
5. Reboot
Could somebody explain how to flash the stock recovery with odin in my phone (samsung exhibit sgh t599n).
Thanks
vascotto said:
I was able to find these instructions (thanks to thereal_big jake from androidarea51.com) for solving a problem very similar to mine:
1.Flash Stock Recovery in Odin Link
2. Factory Reset in Stock Recovery
3. Flash CWM in Odin
4. Now Flash your Rom or Backup
5. Reboot
Could somebody explain how to flash the stock recovery with odin in my phone (samsung exhibit sgh t599n).
Thanks
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Oh i see your complete issue now. Just grab the stock recovery .tar and flash it in odin just like you did the custom recovery. Factory reset and you should be good to go.
Droid Premium said:
Oh i see your complete issue now. Just grab the stock recovery .tar and flash it in odin just like you did the custom recovery. Factory reset and you should be good to go.
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Thanks man! You've been a really big help.
Cheers
Droid Premium said:
Oh i see your complete issue now. Just grab the stock recovery .tar and flash it in odin just like you did the custom recovery. Factory reset and you should be good to go.
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Hey,
Just wanted to let you know that it worked. Thank you for helping me (and bearing with all my questions)
Regards
vascotto said:
Hey,
Just wanted to let you know that it worked. Thank you for helping me (and bearing with all my questions)
Regards
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You're more than welcome! If you have any other questions about anything feel free to PM me or tag me in a thread post! Good luck with your phone!
I'm still on stock I'd like to flash one of 4.4.2 ROMs. However, most of them have line in instructions that latest CWM is required. Since CF-Auto-Root does not contain it, I was wondering if anything can go wrong if I use that root method? Should I proceed with any other root method instead?
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I'm still on stock I'd like to flash one of 4.4.2 ROMs. However, most of them have line in instructions that latest CWM is required. Since CF-Auto-Root does not contain it, I was wondering if anything can go wrong if I use that root method? Should I proceed with any other root method instead?
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If your planning to flash a custom rom straight away you do not need to root (custom roms are already rooted) Flash cwm with odin and well you know the rest about what to do
tallman43 said:
If your planning to flash a custom rom straight away you do not need to root (custom roms are already rooted) Flash cwm with odin and well you know the rest about what to do
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Could you please give me a link for tutorial for flashing CWM with Odin?
krneki10 said:
Could you please give me a link for tutorial for flashing CWM with Odin?
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Hi,
You can use these steps to flash CWM or a recovery of your choice via Odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39433857&postcount=4
In addition, I personally prefer [i93xx][CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch.
Hope this helps.
oreo27 said:
Hi,
You can use these steps to flash CWM or a recovery of your choice via Odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39433857&postcount=4
In addition, I personally prefer [i93xx][CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch.
Hope this helps.
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When should I backup EFS? Just after I flash CWM, so before flashing another ROM?
krneki10 said:
When should I backup EFS? Just after I flash CWM, so before flashing another ROM?
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ASAP as far the threads here stipulate. I did 2 backups of my EFS the moment i got my SGS3. I was however, only able to accomplish this by first flashing a custom recovery. Once the custom recovery was installed, (I was and still am using Philz Touch) the first thing I did was backup my EFS folder.
krneki10 said:
When should I backup EFS? Just after I flash CWM, so before flashing another ROM?
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Yep like oreo27 said before flashing any custom roms backup your EFS preferably while you are still on your original rom that your phone came with and make a couple of backups and keep copies on computer.
You will also find that some roms have options to backup your EFS before flashing that particular rom you can never have too many backups ...
krneki10 said:
When should I backup EFS? Just after I flash CWM, so before flashing another ROM?
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The ROM I installed (NeatROM S3) included the option to backup EFS during the Aroma install process, and it's ticked by default. I'm not sure if all ROMs are this good at reminding you