Hello,
I am rather new at all this stuff, but after searching for dfferent tutorials, I am trying to install ClockWorkMod Recovery on my ATT Galaxy S 2 based on the instructions below:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_(AT&T):_Full_Update_Guide
The problem I am having is on
Step 5. Untar codeworkx's kernel into the Heimdall directory.
When I do this, it gives me an error saying the firmware.xml is missing from the package.,
I was wondering if anyone knew the reason and a work aaround.
Thank you
Why don't you take a walk around the forums and view the forums?
I'm sure you'll find something of use. (wink, wink)
This sticky: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511838
It will show you all that you need to know.
You're gonna get shut down (shot down?), but start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511838
You'll be happy you did
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Red5 said:
This sticky: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511838
It will show you all that you need to know.
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Man, that's what I get for not refreshing before I post. Curse you, evil master moderator! (shakes tiny fist)
alacrify said:
You're gonna get shut down (shot down?), but start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511838
You'll be happy you did
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Man, that's what I get for not refreshing before I post. Curse you, evil master moderator! (shakes tiny fist)
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Since I AM going to get shot down, might as well go all out.
I was just wondering for my information, What is the difference between a binary and a ROM??
Use this link, I asked the same a few days ago and got a great answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542567
jjack0310 said:
Hello,
I am rather new at all this stuff, but after searching for dfferent tutorials, I am trying to install ClockWorkMod Recovery on my ATT Galaxy S 2 based on the instructions below:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_(AT&T):_Full_Update_Guide
The problem I am having is on
Step 5. Untar codeworkx's kernel into the Heimdall directory.
When I do this, it gives me an error saying the firmware.xml is missing from the package.,
I was wondering if anyone knew the reason and a work aaround.
Thank you
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Try re-downloading.
I just did, untar w/o any problem.
The "zImage" file is 6,561KB.
Also, try to download and untar on different computers
I thought this topic was covered in a sticky? ..Just wondering why this thread is still open and if it is already covered why are we encouraging others to start new threads about topics already discussed left and right?
..just curious
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Coreym said:
I thought this topic was covered in a sticky? ..Just wondering why this thread is still open and if it is already covered why are we encouraging others to start new threads about topics already discussed left and right?
..just curious
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To Coreym and others who thought this thread should be closed due to the "have been covered in Sticky" and Mod Red.
Firstly, I personally do not think this question has been covered in Sticky.
The OP asking about how to install CwM Recovery onto his phone retaining stock kernels, NOT custom kernel. Yes, I did ask the question and creepy has provided answer b4. Yes, ramos did ask the same question and got the answer, I'm sure there were one or two more in the room. Yes, it has been answered but NOT covered in the Sticky.
Secondly, I don't believe the OP should get any flame because he did do the search and did his homework, he just ran into some errors, that's why he asked for help. This is way different than others who not even do homework, haven't even tried on their system, but just asked for direction.
I believe in this case, the OP did do his best and asked for help, that's why I provided a suggestion to him, rather than flame.
My $.02
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To Coreym and others who thought this thread should be closed due to the "have been covered in Sticky" and Mod Red.
Firstly, I personally do not think this question has been covered in Sticky.
The OP asking about how to install CwM Recovery onto his phone retaining stock kernels, NOT custom kernel. Yes, I did ask the question and creepy has provided answer b4. Yes, ramos did ask the same question and got the answer, I'm sure there were one or two more in the room. Yes, it has been answered but NOT covered in the Sticky.
Secondly, I don't believe the OP should get any flame because he did do the search and did his homework, he just ran into some errors, that's why he asked for help. This is way different than others who not even do homework, haven't even tried on their system, but just asked for direction.
I believe in this case, the OP did do his best and asked for help, that's why I provided a suggestion to him, rather than flame.
My $.02
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There was no flame in my post..
I hope the OP or you don't take it that way.
Also maybe I read it wrong but it looks like he's trying to install CWM using codeworkx kernel.. which is a custom kernel, not stock. Even the instructions in the link he provided go back to installing a custom kernel.
Okay I just went back and don't see ANYWHERE where the OP is trying to install CWM while retaining stock kernel.. I guess I must be blind
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votinh said:
Try re-downloading.
I just did, untar w/o any problem.
The "zImage" file is 6,561KB.
Also, try to download and untar on different computers
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I'm at my wits end. I've been using this method: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_(AT&T):_Full_Update_Guide
I can not get recovery to work. The menu displays and when I pick a item from the menu I just get the top-hat screen and nothing. It can't find the sig.
I have searched this forum extensively..but I haven't found the answer.
I've put CM on my N1, Att Inspire and my short lived Skyrocket without any problems. But this time I am stumped, I can't get recovery to work.
I rooted the SGII using the Odin One Click..worked great.
And yes, I've checked: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511838
Any suggestions?
Smokeaire said:
I can not get recovery to work. The menu displays and when I pick a item from the menu I just get the top-hat screen and nothing.
Any suggestions?
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this used to be covered in the sticky....and probably is somewhere, since its a known 'issue'
use the HOME key to select, not the power button, on the version of CWM you are on
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this used to be covered in the sticky....and probably is somewhere, since its a known 'issue'
use the HOME key to select, not the power button, on the version of CWM you are on
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Well I'll be. Major thanks Pirateghost. I'm not going say what # my flash counter is up to, along with all the Command prompt syntax I had to relearn.
Yea, that needs to be a sticky somewhere, not exactly self evident.
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this used to be covered in the sticky....and probably is somewhere, since its a known 'issue'
use the HOME key to select, not the power button, on the version of CWM you are on
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I think thats in the binary yellow triangle thread or the other CWM thread... both linked from the sticky.
Red5 whats the deal with this thread? I was under the impression that this was already covered. After getting my post quoted and being told that the OP was trying to install CWM with his existing kernel, I went back and read the OP and followed his link. It seems to me that he is just trying to install CWM like we all have, using codeworkx kernel and not his existing kernel.
If that is the case, I guess I don't know why this thread hasn't been closed. Seems a little confusing to me (and probably others) as to what threads are allowed to stay and which ones aren't ... if we are talking about multiple threads with the same topic (installing CWM)..?
Not questioning your authority, just would like a little clarification.
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Red5 whats the deal with this thread? I was under the impression that this was already covered. After getting my post quoted and being told that the OP was trying to install CWM with his existing kernel, I went back and read the OP and followed his link. It seems to me that he is just trying to install CWM like we all have, using codeworkx kernel and not his existing kernel.
If that is the case, I guess I don't know why this thread hasn't been closed. Seems a little confusing to me (and probably others) as to what threads are allowed to stay and which ones aren't ... if we are talking about multiple threads with the same topic (installing CWM)..?
Not questioning your authority, just would like a little clarification.
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Well, there was a decent conversation going on, until someone had to crap on it. Threads that just ask "how to install this?"are shut down because 99% is covered in the stickys or are linked in the stickys.
This thread had a decent conversation and I was waiting to make sure the user got the info he needed and was successful. Its called helping out. Once that takes place, the thread can be closed because there is no longer any need for any more discussion.
Its not beneficial to just automatically close every thread that pops up in the General or Q&A section. Even Devs started out as noobs at one point, so we need to be somewhat courteous in the offchance that the next noob might turn out to be a great dev in the future. The OP didnt seem like your ordinary noob that just wanted to be spoonfed, so I gave him the benefit of a doubt and left this open.
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I think thats in the binary yellow triangle thread or the other CWM thread... both linked from the sticky.
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yep...took me a few seconds to locate it after clicking the links in the sticky...
from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
3a.) How to Install a customized kernel containing ClockworkMod Recovery onto your Rooted phone from your phone, using Mobile Odin Lite or Mobile Odin Pro
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The 5.0.2.3 version of ClockworkMod Recovery has a different button configuration. Home = select, Back = back, Power = back from submenu or toggle logo/main menu. The 5.0.2.7 version of ClockworkMod Recovery retains this button configuration but changes it to Power = select.
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Red5 said:
Well, there was a decent conversation going on, until someone had to crap on it. Threads that just ask "how to install this?"are shut down because 99% is covered in the stickys or are linked in the stickys.
This thread had a decent conversation and I was waiting to make sure the user got the info he needed and was successful. Its called helping out. Once that takes place, the thread can be closed because there is no longer any need for any more discussion.
Its not beneficial to just automatically close every thread that pops up in the General or Q&A section. Even Devs started out as noobs at one point, so we need to be somewhat courteous in the offchance that the next noob might turn out to be a great dev in the future. The OP didnt seem like your ordinary noob that just wanted to be spoonfed, so I gave him the benefit of a doubt and left this open.
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hey man, sorry if I crapped on this thread. It really wasn't my intention. The OP doesn't seem like your ordinary noob wanting to be spoonfed, but I was just taking notice at what he was trying to do is pretty basic and is more than covered. When I got my phone i rooted and installed CWM using the same threads here on XDA. Superoneclick rooted and followed codeworkx instructions to install his kernel for CWM. Granted I didn't have any poroblems, I get it that some people will.
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Its called helping out.
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i asked an honest question and you give me sarcasm... come on man, I'm trying to be cool and just ask why.. that was all.
still unclear about what is ok and what is not..lol sorry man, but going back and reading the OP.. I'm not all too convinced he couldn't of figured this out without reading maybe a little bit more than he is admitting to. but whatever..
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i asked an honest question and you give me sarcasm... come on man, I'm trying to be cool and just ask why.. that was all.
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There was no sarcasm, that was the reason why. I gave you an honest answer. I dont think every thread should be closed and as I said, this thread had a decent conversation in it. With that, I took a look at the sticky and realized that I can modify it to better point out the issue that the OP had. Had I just closed the thread I never would have stumbled onto that.
Again, there was no sarcasm in my comment. I just wanted to help out a newer member and left this open for him.
lol.. you can honestly say that you weren't being sarcastic when you told me "its called helping out"
..normally anytime you put "it's called.." in front of ANYTHING other than a question asking what something is, it's being sarcastic.. just sayin.
Related
So I'm getting my Amaze tomorrow =) and want to mod it as soon as i turn it on =)
I prob want to get this in:
Amazing QuikSense v2.1.2
Rooted
Faux123 HTC Stock v0.0.7 ( can only find the link for 0.0.6 =( share if u have it)
My question is in which order should i do this??
is this correct:
1. Root it (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310115)
2. Install Amazing Quick Sense (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322474)
2.1 Install FAux123 Kernel (using the tool inside the folder) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359951) (Step 5 from under)
For step 2 xboarder says:
1. Boot into recovery
2. Backup
3. boot in recovery -> delete date/ factory settings
4. Flash ROM
5. Flash kernel if needed
6. Boot phone and setup
How do i get recovery is he talking about clockwork mod? or his own tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414274)
also anything else i should look into?
SuperMiguel said:
So I'm getting my Amaze tomorrow =) and want to mod it as soon as i turn it on =)
I prob want to get this in:
Amazing QuikSense v2.1.2
Rooted
Faux123 HTC Stock v0.0.7 ( can only find the link for 0.0.6 =( share if u have it)
My question is in which order should i do this??
is this correct:
1. Root it (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310115)
2. Install Amazing Quick Sense (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322474)
2.1 Install FAux123 Kernel (using the tool inside the folder) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359951) (Step 5 from under)
For step 2 xboarder says:
1. Boot into recovery
2. Backup
3. boot in recovery -> delete date/ factory settings
4. Flash ROM
5. Flash kernel if needed
6. Boot phone and setup
How do i get recovery is he talking about clockwork mod? or his own tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414274)
also anything else i should look into?
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There are over 20threads explaining in detail what you are asking+there is always google to get familiar with the terms. You guys are lucky binary is the mod and is so patient cuz normally these posts should be considered spamming.
Sent from my HTC Amaze 4G using xda premium
Felinos11 said:
There are over 20threads explaining in detail what you are asking+there is always google to get familiar with the terms. You guys are lucky binary is the mod and is so patient cuz normally these posts should be considered spamming.
Sent from my HTC Amaze 4G using xda premium
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i did look under general and did find much for the pass 2-3 days
edit: nvm i did find this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324177
The fact that Miguel did some research and spelled out his interpretation of how to flash a custom ron/kernel shows. Far more effort than the typical noob. I appreciate those that do some reading and ask for validation of the process.
Felinos11 said:
There are over 20threads explaining in detail what you are asking+there is always google to get familiar with the terms. You guys are lucky binary is the mod and is so patient cuz normally these posts should be considered spamming.
Sent from my HTC Amaze 4G using xda premium
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agreed
remember unlock bootloader>root>flash cwm (x's version in development section)> flash rom/kernel you're good to go
I thought I answered this for you by PM???
I don't understand why even after receiving my answer you felt it necessary to post this.
Other than the rom it doesn't actually matter what order you install these.
In fact, you can do this in ANY order because what you are wanting to do consists of THREE DIFFERENT partitions.
Boot
Recovery
System
Boot is the kernel
Recovery is recovery
System is rom.
Dude just do it and learn something for yourself instead of asking for permission first. Really you'll be fine. And if your not... it's a learning experience.
Really, I take back my prior post. Bad form OP.
Binary100100 said:
I thought I answered this for you by PM???
I don't understand why even after receiving my answer you felt it necessary to post this.
Other than the rom it doesn't actually matter what order you install these.
In fact, you can do this in ANY order because what you are wanting to do consists of THREE DIFFERENT partitions.
Boot
Recovery
System
Boot is the kernel
Recovery is recovery
System is rom.
Dude just do it and learn something for yourself instead of asking for permission first. Really you'll be fine. And if your not... it's a learning experience.
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No doubt. I'm impressed. But.... No need to post after a mod answered you.
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA App
sorry but i pm the mod and got the answer after i created this... i kinda wanted to make a post just in case i ran into problems multiple ppl will know what i was doing and get a faster solution to my problems
SuperMiguel said:
sorry but i pm the mod and got the answer after i created this... i kinda wanted to make a post just in case i ran into problems multiple ppl will know what i was doing and get a faster solution to my problems
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Problem?
A phone not booting is a problem.
A phone freezing at the boot screen is a problem.
A phone bootlooping is a problem.
A phone not able to dial 9-1-1 is a problem.
A phone that doesn't have a touch screen is a problem.
A phone that never has signal is a problem.
Those are good examples of problems.
What problem did you have again?
I'll be honest with you. I'm a bit irritated by this thread. You sent me a PM to which I replied.
At 0032 hours I received your PM.
At 0047 you posted this thread (only fifteen minutes later).
At 0137 hours I replied to your PM not knowing you already posted this thread.
So here's the deal. Don't PM me again for your "problems" because you can clearly get your answers like everyone. You just wasted my time. You would be irritated too if it happened to you. Only in my case I get flooded by messages with people that have real "problems" and I'm sorry if I have to prioritize. Clearly yours should have been the lowest of priority. Again... don't PM me anymore.
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Problem?
A phone not booting is a problem.
A phone freezing at the boot screen is a problem.
A phone bootlooping is a problem.
A phone not able to dial 9-1-1 is a problem.
A phone that doesn't have a touch screen is a problem.
A phone that never has signal is a problem.
Those are good examples of problems.
What problem did you have again?
I'll be honest with you. I'm a bit irritated by this thread. You sent me a PM to which I replied.
At 0032 hours I received your PM.
At 0047 you posted this thread (only fifteen minutes later).
At 0137 hours I replied to your PM not knowing you already posted this thread.
So here's the deal. Don't PM me again for your "problems" because you can clearly get your answers like everyone. You just wasted my time. You would be irritated too if it happened to you. Only in my case I get flooded by messages with people that have real "problems" and I'm sorry if I have to prioritize. Clearly yours should have been the lowest of priority. Again... don't PM me anymore.
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im sorry didnt mean to piss u off =( was just trying to get some help..
Is all good just don't burn bridges. People on here don't tolerate much nonsense.
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA App
SuperMiguel said:
im sorry didnt mean to piss u off =( was just trying to get some help..
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I'm sure you meant nothing by it but I can understand where he's coming from.
One thing here is just to post and be patient.
I've had someone PM me about an issue with their phone and then I spent 10 minutes looking up information to resolve it for them just to hop on the General Forum to see they had started a thread about it too.
So why then did they waste my time PMing me if they were just going to start a thread?
So my suggestion is just pick one route next time.
PM and wait, or open a thread and wait.
And BY THE WAY...search first before anything else.
And try looking for keywords related to your problem as opposed to typing in your exact question and then saying you couldn't find anything using search.
I've seen a lot of questions get repeated because they didn't realize their question was already asked simply because they worded it differently. (I've done this too.)
Anyways good luck.
SuperMiguel said:
im sorry didnt mean to piss u off =( was just trying to get some help..
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Look man, I'm over it already. Just please realize how frustrating it is for me.
I have 1,683 messages in my inbox. Do you know how many I get on a daily basis? Dozens! I try to respond to them as quickly and promptly as possible. But I am not some tech support employee that is required to answer any of them. I don't need to answer them. But I do anyway because I like to help. But when I saw this thread it did upset me... obviously. Would you blame me for my reaction? Perhaps I did over-react and for that I apologize. You obviously got your answer so that's all that counts.
The picture explains it all. What the hell am I supposed to do?
http://i.imgur.com/DVQ4r.jpg
monkey hung said:
The picture explains it all. What the hell am I supposed to do?
http://i.imgur.com/DVQ4r.jpg
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You should try using the search button and this thing called reading. There are these things called stickies that have info in them. Mindblowing I know.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777
Thanks for nothing, that doesn't help. I've already searched, but I don't know exactly what to search for. A finger in the right direction would help me better than your worthless sarcastic response.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288112
A start atleast.
God I wish rom manager was hidden in the market for our phones
No CWM right? Hmm, cant you just ODIN a different kernel and then have CWM? Are you rooted? Try the Mobile Odin app, put a differnt kernel on the root of your SD card and try flashing that way.
Or perhaps the worst case scenario is you have to ODIN back to stock to wipe the damages that Rom Manager did.
I hate Rom Manager so much...
Red5 said:
No CWM right? Hmm, cant you just ODIN a different kernel and then have CWM? Are you rooted? Try the Mobile Odin app, put a differnt kernel on the root of your SD card and try flashing that way.
Or perhaps the worst case scenario is you have to ODIN back to stock to wipe the damages that Rom Manager did.
I hate Rom Manager so much...
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Yes I am rooted. I will give it a try
monkey hung said:
A finger in the right direction would help me better than your worthless sarcastic response.
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I have a finger pointed in your direction. Guess which one.
monkey hung said:
Thanks for nothing, that doesn't help. I've already searched, but I don't know exactly what to search for. A finger in the right direction would help me better than your worthless sarcastic response.
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you're right. i shouldnt have pointed out that we have stickies that cover this type of thing. i should have stuck the answer on the end of a silver spoon and shoved it down your throat so you could gag on the answer that was right in front of you the whole time. i would hate for you to have actually learned something, or even followed the goddamn rules of the forum for which you so eagerly signed up for.
its a shame that someone couldnt just do the work for you.
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you're right. i shouldnt have pointed out that we have stickies that cover this type of thing. i should have stuck the answer on the end of a silver spoon and shoved it down your throat so you could gag on the answer that was right in front of you the whole time. i would hate for you to have actually learned something, or even followed the goddamn rules of the forum for which you so eagerly signed up for.
its a shame that someone couldnt just do the work for you.
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Damn PG, that brought a tear to my eye.
my apologies to the OP.
in my line of work, i know all too well that common sense aint so common and that people hate having to learn stuff to get where they want. so much easier to gimme.
i understand reading and comprehension are hard, so i apologize for being a complete A-Hole
monkey hung said:
Thanks for nothing, that doesn't help. I've already searched, but I don't know exactly what to search for. A finger in the right direction would help me better than your worthless sarcastic response.
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You were pointed in the right direction. You were told to read the stickies, which you SHOULD have done before posting in the first place.
You clearly did NOT do this, because, without you even stating what you did, it was obvious to at least three people who read your post what you did wrong, despite the stickies having instructions to NOT DO WHAT YOU DID in the DAMNED THREAD TITLE.
Edit: Oh yeah, and one of the posts here gives you a damn good hint too...
I'm not new to XDA. I couldn't find exactly what I needed to find and was lost. Didn't know which stickies to look at and where. Whatever, its my fault, you're right, but it doesn't give anyone a reason to be harsh to me. This is a Q&A and i asked one. You didn't have to respond. I guess you guys find some joy in giving snide remarks to those who are lost.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
monkey hung said:
I guess you guys find some joy in giving snide remarks to those who are lost.
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Actually, we'd find much more joy in people just reading the stickies, posting to an existing relevant thread and doing a search before posting. But yeah, we do like our snide remarks, too.
Believe me, I dont find any joy in having to respond to 40+ reported posts on the same OP/thread and then having to close them or move them.
I do find joy in reading humorous, snide and condescending comments though. Those can be really clever sometimes.
Red5 said:
I do find joy in reading humorous, snide and condescending comments though. Those can be really clever sometimes.
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Yeah, and we appreciate it. IIRC, you even got nipped by one of your fellow mods for leaving a thread open so we could enjoy the humor.
creepyncrawly said:
Yeah, and we appreciate it. IIRC, you even got nipped by one of your fellow mods for leaving a thread open so we could enjoy the humor.
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Ya, the Christmas Special. Good times...
monkey hung said:
I'm not new to XDA. I couldn't find exactly what I needed to find and was lost. Didn't know which stickies to look at and where. Whatever, its my fault, you're right, but it doesn't give anyone a reason to be harsh to me. This is a Q&A and i asked one. You didn't have to respond. I guess you guys find some joy in giving snide remarks to those who are lost.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Seriously - there's a total of only 13 stickies over 3 I777 subforums.
One of them is marked as a FAQ. You should always read FAQs.
One of them says in the thread title, in capital letters, NOT TO DO SOMETHING. Based on your description of the issue, it is clear to all of us THAT YOU DID IT ANYWAY.
And despite blatant multiple hints (no we're not going to hold your hand and spoonfeed you when you are going to be this lazy or dense), you still haven't figured it out.
Yes, Red, thanks for occasionally leaving a thread open so we can vent.
Actually... wait... I looked more closely at your picture... You didn't use ROM Manager (which often causes the problems you've described) - you're still on stock recovery!
The concept that someone could still be using stock recovery and not understand that stock recovery won't work for anything but wiping... well, seriously, that's so incomprehensible that we'd assumed that at the very least, you'd ****ed up by using ROM Manager to get to CWM recovery.
Edit: That said, the answer to your question IS in the FAQ. Of the only 13 stickies here, at the VERY LEAST you should have read the FAQ. Seriously, FAQ posts are there for a damn good reason.
Just seen this browsing threw the web and was wondering since stated amaze wanted to know what you guys think about this anyone willing to try?
http://www.androidauthority.com/roo...pire-incredible-with-htc-super-tool-v3-41701/
HigherSensation said:
Just seen this browsing threw the web and was wondering since stated amaze wanted to know what you guys think about this anyone willing to try?
http://www.androidauthority.com/roo...pire-incredible-with-htc-super-tool-v3-41701/
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search, it's been discussed already.
Rule numero uno, search, search and then search some more.
I wish u gave me a useful answer other than the usual flaming....i didnt see any thread other than mikes and it only got one reply maybe something new came of it..
HTC tool unlocks the phone, however does not provide S-off for us. From my understanding there are developer versions of the Amaze running around and the only person I have seen with one is Xboarder. Not really that big of a deal I guess because Xboarder has a kernel flashing tool you can find in the development section.
Im aware of X's kernel flashing tool but S-off will make all our lives a lil easier...
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Im aware of X's kernel flashing tool but S-off will make all our lives a lil easier...
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Yeah, it would. But at least we have something until someone figures it out. I got my Linux for Dummies book ready to go!
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I got my Linux for Dummies book ready to go!
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i need one of those lol
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I wish u gave me a useful answer other than the usual flaming....i didnt see any thread other than mikes and it only got one reply maybe something new came of it..
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Wow, your a sensitive one aren't ya. I was not flaming you, the info was relevant. If you had used the search function you would have found the thread discussing this bit of software your asking about.
I found on the first try using, wait for it......"htc super tool" in the search function.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413787&highlight=htc+super+tool
There is your useful information, have a nice day!
zPacKRat said:
I found on the first try using, wait for it......"htc super tool" in the search function.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413787&highlight=htc+super+tool
There is your useful information, have a nice day!
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I'm fully aware of using the search function and mike's thread but since he's not active in this forum I was wondering if anything new came of it..Thanks for pointing out the obvious tho..p.s i did see the link in mike's thread also but who wants to read threw 104 page's when a simple answer is all we needed.
Binary please close thread.
what was the point of this thread?
teflon252 said:
what was the point of this thread?
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no point at all, all the information the OP is seeking is already available elsewhere.
HigherSensation said:
I wish u gave me a useful answer other than the usual flaming....i didnt see any thread other than mikes and it only got one reply maybe something new came of it..
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Seriously? You didn't see the thread that said
Everything S-OFF - Think tank, General information, Q&A
So I am guessing you didn't see the part where it says:
There is no way to get S-OFF on a normal S-ON phone now.
You don't actually need to search. It's a sticky at the top of the Development section.
That includes the HTC Supertool.
It took me literally ten seconds to find the post you were referring to.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413787
And the post #2 looks very familiar. Guess what? Nothing has changed or else we wouldn't have the other posts asking for s-off. Would we? I'm not trying to be harsh but this is why people get flamed. I'm not flaming you but instead I'm educating you. If I already posted an answer in that thread... did you really feel that need to start another exact same thread? And did you honestly expect a different answer??? Think about how frustrating that is for me that has been spending hundreds of hours trying to get us s-off. Just take it into consideration next time.
However if you had searched for the term "Amaze s-off" you would have been presented with the following:
[Q] HTC.com dev unlock vs. S-Off in Amaze
[TOOL] Easy Perm Root One Click for 1.36 or earlier devices only (granted that it's not very helpful)
[Q] How to S=off on U.S version T-mobile
Everything S-OFF - Think tank, General information, Q&A
Any progress on S-off?
But you just stated "i didnt see any thread other than mikes"
How is that even possible??? What did you search for to NOT get any of the posts above??? I'm puzzled as to how you couldn't find them.
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Binary please close thread.
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Not yet... I want to get an answer from the OP.
You know, if the first response had been "no it wont work" this whole thread would have over in 2 posts.
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You know, if the first response had been "no it wont work" this whole thread would have over in 2 posts.
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Where is the fun in that
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marleyfan61 said:
You know, if the first response had been "no it wont work" this whole thread would have over in 2 posts.
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It's never going to be that easy because there will be another one exactly like this next week. It has to be a couple pages long to look serious enough for some one to read the first post.
Binary i researched all the other links after posted the thread i was just curious if anything ever came of it.Obviously it didn't because we would of all have s-off by now that's a mistake on my behalf everyone's always so hostile on this forum all it took was a positive answer which i thanked BobbyRon for.I'm sorry and will use this for future experience..
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Binary i researched all the other links after posted the thread i was just curious if anything ever came of it.Obviously it didn't because we would of all have s-off by now that's a mistake on my behalf everyone's always so hostile on this forum all it took was a positive answer which i thanked BobbyRon for.I'm sorry and will use this for future experience..
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And knowing is half the battle.
Binary100100 said:
It's never going to be that easy because there will be another one exactly like this next week. It has to be a couple pages long to look serious enough for some one to read the first post.
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Binary I respect your insight and your efforts here in this forum. There have been numerous posts recently speaking to the hostility and lack of basic decency here in the Amaze forum. I never experienced anything like this in the Hero forum. All I'm saying is that if people simply answer a question rather than "flame the noob" then this forum would be a whole lot better for it. It also would result in more useful hits coming up for people actually using the search button since the answers would be more plentiful. Flaming and rickrolling helps nobody.
HigherSensation said:
Binary i researched all the other links after posted the thread i was just curious if anything ever came of it.Obviously it didn't because we would of all have s-off by now that's a mistake on my behalf everyone's always so hostile on this forum all it took was a positive answer which i thanked BobbyRon for.I'm sorry and will use this for future experience..
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Look at it this way: If everyone, noobs and non-noobs alike read from the top down, 95% of all question would be answered within the sticky before a new thread is ever created.
I agree that flamimg is counter productive, but the frustrations of the mod is well warranted. He's the one who has to clean up the mess.....
I have the AT&T model and I want a ICS stock root without all the garbage apps and shenanigans AT&T forces on your phone.
I already looked around in the ROM directory and I did find this thread which seems to match what I'm looking for: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752232
Is the ROM in this link a pre-rooted ROM?
But I need to be careful to keep my phone rooted as I don't live in America anymore and I don't want my phone to get locked or I cannot receive calls.
I am currently using a stock gingerbread ROM rooted.
I recommend Task's ASOP rom I have been using it for months through many updates and it just keeps getting better.
hd779 said:
I recommend Task's ASOP rom I have been using it for months through many updates and it just keeps getting better.
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Could you post a link? I could not find it.
You wanted a ICS stock? Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
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You wanted a ICS stock? Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
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Nice thank you.
Also would you happen to have a link that would have instructions and download links to flashing a ROM. Its been a while since I last did this and I don't wanna brick my phone.
This is the closest I could find but I remember there being a better one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285894
Why not look in development?????
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Why not look in development?????
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I am and I'm getting a bit confused. If I remember correctly when I last did this all the ROMS i tried were .tar files, now they are all .zip files and when I extract the file I cannot find a .tar in any folders.
T.T
Search for creepyncrawly's guide to flashing. No offense, but you've got a lot to learn, buddy. And uh, I wouldn't post asking questions like "I want this kind of ROM" or "help me learn how to flash again" until you've read a lot, since people around here highly discourage that kind of thing. Just warning you in advance.
Fair enough,
In my defense though I did not ask for explanations in the thread, but links for me to read and figure it out myself : /
EDIT: I tried searching for creepyncrawly's guide and came out empty handed. These forum search functions never work properly, can someone just link me there?
Useful links are here. It includes creepyncrawly's guide, but I've linked that one too, just for you. Good luck!
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Useful links are here. It includes creepyncrawly's guide, but I've linked that one too, just for you. Good luck!
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Thank you very much! Also one more thing if you would be so kind to answer. My phone is already rooted (Gingerbread stock root) so can I skip to the section detailing flashing ROMs?
Sky` said:
Thank you very much! Also one more thing if you would be so kind to answer. My phone is already rooted (Gingerbread stock root) so can I skip to the section detailing flashing ROMs?
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If you're rooted you can skip to installing a custom kernel, yes. Make sure to read the flash counter though, it's important that you know how to do that.
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Sky` said:
Thank you very much! Also one more thing if you would be so kind to answer. My phone is already rooted (Gingerbread stock root) so can I skip to the section detailing flashing ROMs?
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Make sure you have clockwork mod installed, if you did not flash a custom kernel you may not have it. If you don't you may need to flash a custom kernel and then go from there. If you know how to get in recovery try to and see if clockwork mod shows up. If its the default recovery you will need to flash a custom kernel from there you can flash whatever rom you want.
Sky` said:
Fair enough,
In my defense though I did not ask for explanations in the thread, but links for me to read and figure it out myself : /
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This is a self-service forum. Asking people to provide links is just as bad as asking them to do the research for you. There are FAQs and Stickies that cover much of the basics and the search function to fill in the gaps. Even Google searches often return results that end up here. I'm glad you can read for yourself, so start finding things on your own and you'll get/cause a lot less grief in here.
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This is a self-service forum. Asking people to provide links is just as bad as asking them to do the research for you. There are FAQs and Stickies that cover much of the basics and the search function to fill in the gaps. Even Google searches often return results that end up here. I'm glad you can read for yourself, so start finding things on your own and you'll get/cause a lot less grief in here.
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^^^this. Now let me ask u, did he flame him? No. Did he curse? No. He just simply told him the truth and how to help himself in a straight forward manner. These kinds of responses are perfectly fine and should be the norm for anyone looking to get spoon fed. If u can't take the time (I took over a week of reading before I even flashed anything on my phone) to read and search, its not fair to ask someone else to do it for you.
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^^^this. Now let me ask u, did he flame him? No. Did he curse? No. He just simply told him the truth and how to help himself in a straight forward manner. These kinds of responses are perfectly fine and should be the norm for anyone looking to get spoon fed. If u can't take the time (I took over a week of reading before I even flashed anything on my phone) to read and search, its not fair to ask someone else to do it for you.
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Same here bro, even coming from OG Galaxy S (Captivate), i read everything there was on i777 forums (stickies in general and development) before i even tried to flash anything... if only everyone did some reading... I mean I've been running custom roms since September '11, I don't think I've ever asked how to do something so simple, really tho? Which ics rom? Just read the first few pages of each thread that interests you, Itll help you and XDA as A whole. I've yet to brick my phone, I've gone thru numerous roms. Not trying to be a *****, but what you're asking XDA members to do for you is remedial...
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I'm sort of in the same boat, I'm on UnNamed and now with official ICS out I'm looking at development and reading up again and it's getting confusing because I see AJs rom and it seems nice but I don't seem to see (correct me if I'm wrong) Entropy as active on kernel development and UnNamed has sort of been "abandoned" other than Ryudes project. I guess what a lot of people are hoping for is an "UnNamed" style ICS with a very stable stock based kernel, all stock flame aside, that's 100% daily driver capable. I like 2.3.4, does everything I need my phone to do daily, I rely heavily on gps and bluetooth for driving which are some of the issues I read about with the ported kernels, as well as various mic swap stuff which is intimidating to be completely honest. Does anyone know if there is work on something stock based with a DD style kernel? I know this is fairly new ground so I'm not wanting to come off as ungrateful for the work that is going on and that has been done.
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I respect everyone's answers and tolerance. Please keep in mind though while this may be seem trivial to the advanced users this can be very confusing/overwhelming for noobs. I am grateful for the guidance provided thus far and can say I am making a solid effort to figure this out on my own.
I have successfully flashed the ICS ROM/Kernel provided by creepy with the help of the forum members. I did make a few mistakes though, I did not wipe the Dalvik cache or data, and did not bother performing a factory reset before hand. Either way, the phone is running fine aside from my wallpaper image not panning through desktop windows, apparently this has been discussed before; but searching the forums, google, and few pages of threads has been fruitless.
Sky` said:
I respect everyone's answers and tolerance. Please keep in mind though while this may be seem trivial to the advanced users this can be very confusing/overwhelming for noobs. I am grateful for the guidance provided thus far and can say I am making a solid effort to figure this out on my own.
I have successfully flashed the ICS ROM/Kernel provided by creepy with the help of the forum members. I did make a few mistakes though, I did not wipe the Dalvik cache or data, and did not bother performing a factory reset before hand. Either way, the phone is running fine aside from my wallpaper image not panning through desktop windows, apparently this has been discussed before; but searching the forums, google, and few pages of threads has been fruitless.
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Yes, I agree that preparing to flash something on your phone when you start with no knowledge can be confusing, and overwhelming for some. There are clearly differences in how the mind works from one person to another. Some pick up technical issues fairly quickly, others (my wife, who is a musician with creative temprament, for instance) have difficulty even retaining the technical information they have already learned.
However, you flashed UCLE5 stock plus root from the OP of my thread in the development forum without first doing a wipe data/factory reset. So did you read through the text of the OP of that thread and fail to understand what was written there, or did you just not read it? If you are the type of person that doesn't grasp technical issues easily or at all, then you should not be messing with your phone. This is a ~$500.00 device which you could easily destroy if you do the wrong thing.
Or... you should take as long as you need to fully understand what you are doing, even if it takes weeks or months before you flash anything. Let go of instant gratification for once.
I sure hope you followed the OP of the thread and flashed a custom kernel. If you haven't, then whatever you do, Do Not Do A Wipe Data/Factory Reset while the UCLE5 kernel is still installed.
Further, you have started several different threads and posted in others, all about the same issue, which is very close to spamming the forums. Please make yourself aware of the rules of this place, and conform to them.
As far as the wallpaper issue, I find it hard to believe that you could search and find absolutely nothing on this. All the ICS leaks contain this bug, or feature. The new SGS III also has the exact same issue. You can set a portrait wallpaper but not a scrolling one. There are a multitude of wallpaper programs on the Google Play Store that will fix the issue. You can also install another launcher, such as Apex, to fix the issue.
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^^^this. Now let me ask u, did he flame him? No. Did he curse? No. He just simply told him the truth and how to help himself in a straight forward manner. These kinds of responses are perfectly fine and should be the norm for anyone looking to get spoon fed. If u can't take the time (I took over a week of reading before I even flashed anything on my phone) to read and search, its not fair to ask someone else to do it for you.
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Yeah, but someone will STILL get offended. lol
And I'm going to +1 to all who suggested Task650's AOKP Rom's. I've been running them for quite a while and they're one of the best around.
I've been google searching and looking through forums for 3 hours and I'm not finding a good answer or answers close but I'm afraid to mess with it further without at least seeing if someone has a good idea for an easier fix.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 AT&T (SGH-i777) that was running ICS. I used odin3 v1.85 on my pc with Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777 to give me superuser. Phone worked fine for a day. Later I downloaded rommanager. I was wanting to make a backup of my rom but it asked me to install ClockworkMod. I went through and picked it and it downloaded/installed. Then I went to run the backup but rommanager hung and it wouldn't finish. I chose to "wait" for two times but then the third I force closed. When I tried to load rommanager up again it froze my phone. I pulled my battery out and tried to boot. I think I got the start screen with the yellow triangle and then black screen. I tried to power it on again and nothing. Then my screen did a very faint power on and off every 10 seconds until I pulled the battery out. I was able to get into the "odin mode" using the volume up/down + power. I tried to run the Siyah again just to see if it did anything but no dice
My fear was that I selected the wrong clockworkmod? I've tried finding finding the right clockworkmod that I can use with odin. I found recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-galaxys2att.zip but I'm afraid it isn't the right thing (isn't a tar file) and so I've not done anything as a result. Does this sound like i f'ed up in loading the wrong clockworkmod? Is there a tar file I can use with Odin to fix the mistake so the phone will boot/load? I assume if nothing else I can just load a custom rom or start fresh but, if possible, I would really like to repair my mistake so I can save some files and backup apps. Thanks for any help or ideas!
Wrong forum. Report your OP & ask mods to move your thread here.
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Wrong forum. Report your OP & ask mods to move your thread here.
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My apologies...that's what happens when I'm looking at different places before posting.
And there just happens to be a sticky explaining why this happened. I suggest you look at it.
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Like this sticky here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824419
Or this one that tells people to read all the stickies before doing anything?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587151
WOW! You have been a member here long enough (since 2009), now I understand some of us do not post as much. But you should have seen the stickies at the top of the forum with a big WARNING SIGN on it. I guess you choose to ignor the warning... :silly:
Why did you even think of using ROM Manager when all you had to do is reboot into recovery and do it from there?
Wow...
Wow...first off thanks for being absolutely not helpful. You mean the sticky that tells me not to do what I already did? You mean the sticky that in none of the five pages of posts has an answer to my question or issue (really just a long rant about people who make a mistake)? You mean the sticky I didn't read because I was using a different (I know now in retrospect not so great) website? And I get berated because I visited this website three years ago to make one comment on a post about a windows mobile topic? Did you all get so many posts by antagonizing others asking for help and not posting much useful to the actual request? Unless I am wrong I posted in the "Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" section of this website but from what I get so far I think it might be the "Place for snarky comments & unhelpful responses without reading a question".
In the hopes that someone wants to be helpful, I would really like to know if there is a way to fix the issue by using Odin to put the right clockworkmod recovery on the device. If so I appreciate any help on locating where I might find the right file. If this is an issue that can't be fixed and my only choice is to flash a new rom then that is helpful too. Thanks.
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Wow...first off thanks for being absolutely not helpful. You mean the sticky that tells me not to do what I already did? You mean the sticky that in none of the five pages of posts has an answer to my question or issue (really just a long rant about people who make a mistake)? You mean the sticky I didn't read because I was using a different (I know now in retrospect not so great) website? And I get berated because I visited this website three years ago to make one comment on a post about a windows mobile topic? Did you all get so many posts by antagonizing others asking for help and not posting much useful to the actual request? Unless I am wrong I posted in the "Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" section of this website but from what I get so far I think it might be the "Place for snarky comments & unhelpful responses without reading a question".
In the hopes that someone wants to be helpful, I would really like to know if there is a way to fix the issue by using Odin to put the right clockworkmod recovery on the device. If so I appreciate any help on locating where I might find the right file. If this is an issue that can't be fixed and my only choice is to flash a new rom then that is helpful too. Thanks.
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You can use Odin to flash stock which is in the general or development section
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enderaggie said:
Wow...first off thanks for being absolutely not helpful. You mean the sticky that tells me not to do what I already did? You mean the sticky that in none of the five pages of posts has an answer to my question or issue (really just a long rant about people who make a mistake)? You mean the sticky I didn't read because I was using a different (I know now in retrospect not so great) website? And I get berated because I visited this website three years ago to make one comment on a post about a windows mobile topic? Did you all get so many posts by antagonizing others asking for help and not posting much useful to the actual request? Unless I am wrong I posted in the "Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" section of this website but from what I get so far I think it might be the "Place for snarky comments & unhelpful responses without reading a question".
In the hopes that someone wants to be helpful, I would really like to know if there is a way to fix the issue by using Odin to put the right clockworkmod recovery on the device. If so I appreciate any help on locating where I might find the right file. If this is an issue that can't be fixed and my only choice is to flash a new rom then that is helpful too. Thanks.
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It's called you should research your problem before posting it. And the fact that you're trying to put cwm on there without flashing a kernel tells me that you need to do some reading up on this device before you so any kind of modding. Otherwise you'll end up with a paperweight.
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+1 to nick comments. As everyone already stated. Read those links. And all you need to do is flash the kernel. It has the CWM recovery builded into it. Use AJ's siyah kernel.
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Exactly. The fact that he's still saying he wants the"right"version of cwm means he still hasn't read the stickies or read enough about this device to make informed decisions. Just do some reading, and take your time. Not every device is the same. Don't want to end up messing yourself up. Which, as previously stated, could've been avoided . Good luck.
Thread Closed per OP request.