I wanted to install the newest modoaco rom. for that i wanted to maka a backup. but it says cant perform backup. backup not created. even after i wiped and reinstalling the patched recovery image it did not work. And now i guess it wont perform the update correctly as well. Im a newbie in android. so be nice. do u have any idea? plz
prophhH said:
I wanted to install the newest modoaco rom. for that i wanted to maka a backup. but it says cant perform backup. backup not created. even after i wiped and reinstalling the patched recovery image it did not work. And now i guess it wont perform the update correctly as well. Im a newbie in android. so be nice. do u have any idea? plz
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Check that you have enough space on your SD card.
Have you got debugging checked?
thank you for your quick answer. everything worked perferctly. but i kinda have another question. . how do i install a new radio. do i have to do it like i would install a new rom: So Rename the downloaded .zip to "update.zip" and copy it to my sd card. and then use the patched recovery thing to load it ?? or do i have to go another way.
prophhH said:
thank you for your quick answer. everything worked perferctly. but i kinda have another question. . how do i install a new radio. do i have to do it like i would install a new rom: So Rename the downloaded .zip to "update.zip" and copy it to my sd card. and then use the patched recovery thing to load it ?? or do i have to go another way.
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You're right, you install exactly the same way. Just follow the instructions carefully.
what instructions?
i renamed it to update.zip but it says cant find such file or smth.
for what els do i need to take care of?
now it seeemed to work out. but after installing radio and rebooting im back on the recovery screen. it says formatting cache for some minutes now. is it right?
this can take a while...
FYI, if ur flashing from SD via the recovery image you dont need to rename to update zip, just select the option from any zip file..
Full N00b here ...
I want to Flash the CM 6.1.3 V4.5.7 on my X10,
never flashed any rom before, so I want to know is there any brick proof and foolproof Guide for it ?
I read many threads, but still confused,
Can I flash it using Flash Tool 0.2.8 (thats the cool tool i found)
any Help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks.
No, only with xrecovery!
So:
1. Update with SEUS (SonyEricssonUpdateService) --> Every data on mobile gets erased except sd-card - same after xrecovery
2. Use FlashTool to root + install xrecovery
3. Follow instructions on 1st page of CM6.1.3 dev threat
already done to your 2nd instruction (xrecovery)
seems like, I am on my own ...lol
Thanks anyways ..
Are you rooted with xRecovery installed? You can flash the CM6.1.3 v4.5.7 in xRecovery after rooting.
Make sure your baseband is either 54, 55 or 58.
1. Place the CM6.1.3 v4.5, 4.5.7-update zip files on your sdcard and reboot phone.
2. When the SE creen shows up, press the back button and it shall boot in xRecovery.
3. Make a backup in xRecovery.
4. Then make a full factory wipe.
5. Then wipe cache.
6. Then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache and then wipe battery stats.
7. Then go to install custom zip and choose the CM6.1.3-V4.5.zip on your sdcard.
8. Then again go to install custom zip and choose the CMUpdate 4.5.7.zip from your sdcard.
9. Reboot in xRecovery.
I am also a noob, not even rooted yet D:
Am I right in thinking that I follow this guide (The stickied flash tool guide):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
Do everything there, then install xRecovery? (If so, is there a link or guide for this anywhere?)
I think I understand everything past that..
Just incase I make a complete balls-up of this, can I return back to what I currently have, relatively easy, provided I made a backup in xRecovery?
Thanks
You can use flashtool or superoneclick to root.
Then install xRecovery.
Here is a thread on how to root using superoneclick:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Ok, so my phone is rooted with SuperOneClick.
Trying to do the xRecovery procedure, but I don't really feel like buying the app, when I don't have 100% faith in what I'm doing is right, so I'm trying the manual method.
I also downloaded a free alternative to root explorer, so I'm using that.
When it tells me to copy the 3 files to '/system/bin' folder, where is this located? I can't find this when browsing through my phone files on my computer..
Also, the BusyBox app just searches for BusyBox and then FC's?
Soory for being a noob ):
Make sure that the busybox installer has got superuser permissions. xRecovery needs busybox to be installed.
errrrr, and how do I do that? haha
Appologies! I can't find noob-friendly info anywhere ):
EDIT: restarted phone and notification came up
Mafewww said:
errrrr, and how do I do that? haha
Appologies! I can't find noob-friendly info anywhere ):
EDIT: restarted phone and notification came up
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Got the busybox and xRecovery installed then ?
I would love to say I have, but whenever I try to copy the appropriate xRecovery files into system/bin/ I get the error message 'Not enough space'
Any ideas?
EDIT: and then I discover they are allready there.. ¬¬
DAMN I feel like such an idiot doing this haha
Why are you copying xRecovery files onto /system/bin/ ?
... Just install the xRecovery apk file
I don't know ): I was just following what this thread was saying:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
hahaha, but anyway, I've got that installed now.
So now I drop the CM 6.1.3 files into the root of my SDCard, right? Not sure what it means by 'the root' of my SDCard, Im assuming it mean's i Just put it straight on there, not in any folders or anything?
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I don't know ): I was just following what this thread was saying:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
hahaha, but anyway, I've got that installed now.
So now I drop the CM 6.1.3 files into the root of my SDCard, right? Not sure what it means by 'the root' of my SDCard, Im assuming it mean's i Just put it straight on there, not in any folders or anything?
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Yeah... or you can also put it into some folder to make it organised. Make sure to make a backup in xRecovery before flashing the CM 6.1.3 ROM.
I getcha! Thanks a bunch, man! I should be ok from here (Hopefully)
Thanks for your time! ;D
Sorry for double post, but, 2 last quick questions:
1. When 'flashing' things to my phone, is that the same process I used putting the customROM on? (Selecting a custom ZIP file from xRecovery) Or is it done in an entirely different manner? I ask because I want to install some of the extras listed on the mod page.
2. Is it pretty simple and straight-forward to restore my data from my stockphone if I need/want to?
Thanks again!
This guide has detailed steps for installing custom ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=979561
p.s. for update v4.5.7, follow the steps to install v4.5 then flash the update files after you are done.
Mafewww said:
Sorry for double post, but, 2 last quick questions:
1. When 'flashing' things to my phone, is that the same process I used putting the customROM on? (Selecting a custom ZIP file from xRecovery) Or is it done in an entirely different manner? I ask because I want to install some of the extras listed on the mod page.
2. Is it pretty simple and straight-forward to restore my data from my stockphone if I need/want to?
Thanks again!
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Yeah... flashing is done in the same way as installing the custom zips in xrecovery.
At any given time you can revert back to your old ROM whose backup you created in xrecovery. It will he exactly as it was before you flashed the new ROM.
To restore data you need to backup data using anorher software, typically 'titanium backup'. Its very easy to restore apps using this app.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Cheers guys! I think I have everything covered now!
just to be sure
If i understand correctly, u have to backup your phone with xrecovery to be able to restore to the factory reset.
It's like changing the OS of a PC.
thanks
what is the process for installing a kernal and once u install can u uninstall it???
poloboogie said:
what is the process for installing a kernal and once u install can u uninstall it???
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make a backup, once you flash, there is no going back unless you restore a backup or flash another kernel.
the process requires you download the .zip, place it on your sdcard. boot into recovery and flash the zip. I definitely recommend wiping your cache/dalvik otherwise you might get bootloops or something odd.
if you do get bootloops, just restore the backup and try again.
Assuming you have ROM manager installed, just place the .zip file of the kernel in the root folder of your memory card and select the "Install ROM from SD card" option. Then find the file in the next screen, click on it and make sure you click "Backup Existing ROM" in the next screen, that way you can always go back to your old kernel.
great thanks, any kernal suggestions??which one is best?
So many good choices out there already its hard to choose. Adrynelyne and ziggy both make very solid kernels, just do your homework and read everything you can before jumping into something like that and I'm sure you'll find a good one that meets your needs.
I want to install for my phone "XPERIA X10 Mini Pro" the latest modified version of android.
[ROM]MiniCM7 Pro - V5 Final (GingerBread 2.3.5)
What is the procedure?
Can anyone help me please...
What is the steps i have to follow?
You need to root your phone first.
Then download the Rom and place it on your SD card.
Then make sure CWM is installed, boot into it and do a NANDROID BACKUP.
Then do a factory reset full wipe and then install the downloaded Rom from your SD card.
If you search the XPERIA Forum you will find details on how to Root.
Hope this helps.
killall said:
You need to root your phone first.
Then download the Rom and place it on your SD card.
Then make sure CWM is installed, boot into it and do a NANDROID BACKUP.
Then do a factory reset full wipe and then install the downloaded Rom from your SD card.
If you search the XPERIA Forum you will find details on how to Root.
Hope this helps.
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factory reset AND wipe cache and dalvik cache or else you'll run into problems
So my phone is rooted.
I download "CWM 3.2.0.1" and make a CWM sd card, but i don't know how to boot from CWM...within my phone.
Is the CWM the correct version or something else happens.
How to install CWM and boot from it?
Thanks.
kalergman said:
So my phone is rooted.
I download "CWM 3.2.0.1" and make a CWM sd card, but i don't know how to boot from CWM...within my phone.
Is the CWM the correct version or something else happens.
How to install CWM and boot from it?
Thanks.
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1.Just download an app called rom manager and super user(it may have already installed in ur phone ,just check)
2.Then open rom manager,then u got a first option of flash clockwork mod recovery.By selecting this it will install the appropriate recovery tool in ur phone.
3.Then put the custom rom u hav downloaded in ur sd card.Then again go to rom manager and select install rom from sd card or u can also download any other rom from an option "download rom"
4.Then select the rom from ur sd card by scrolling down.It will show a menu of 3 option having back up exiting ROM,Wipe data and cache and wipe Davlik cache.Mark all three and press ok.
And done .Then phone will do its all work.Dont panic or remove battery and have enough patient for this because it will take a lot of time.Before doing this please recharge ur battery and back up ur contacts,sms and apps.Thats all and have fun
And yes it need some internet connection
I have problem with "rom manager"
My phone is "XPERIA X10 Mini Pro" it seems that is not supported...
try quick boot from the market
Thanks all, i made it...
I have just rooted my atrix(2.3.4) on my mac. What are the steps to installing or flashing a rom. Must be do able on mac. sorry for the noobyness -sincerely Nooby noob
I'm also a Mac user and I can help you with that since I've done that already.
1) Ok, you rooted, but before you flash a ROM you need to unlock the bootloader.
Here is how -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1260517
2) Install Titanium Backup and backup all your apps.
3) Install ROM Manager (Android Market)
3) Install CWM RECOVERY (ClockworkMod) and make a full backup of your cell, so that if you want to go back you can. I believe you can do this from within ROM Manager.
4) Download the ROM zip file you want and copy it to your sdcard.
5) From within ROM Manager you can install that new ROM (zip file).
More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
I hope this helps.
Thank you so much I've tried like 50 forums i was starting to lose hope, also is using a rom worth it?
Try this Ginger mod, with ics & ginger theme [lot of ics stuffs in there],
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400023