Hello guys,
I'm sorry to bother you, apparently with some more newbie questions. I just got an SGS2 GT-I9100. Finding the right kernel, flashing it and rooting the phone was actually easier than rooting my HTC Desire. I also installed CWM Recovery through Rom Manager and flashed a custom ROM (CheckROM RevoHD) just to practice.
However, with my old HTC Desire, I have the option to boot into Booltloader by pressing volume down + power button. From there I can go to recovery, or reboot the phone or whatever (in case I have problems or want to perform nandroid backup/restore).
I was wondering if the same applies to SGS2? I've tried all combinations (vol up + vol down + power or vol up + home + power) but I can only go to download mode. I also flashed through Odin GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER.tar.md5 but nothing changed. Is there a bootloader mode at all for SGS2 like there is for my HTC.
If I mess things up flashing ROMs lets say, how am I supposed to get into recovery by using a combination of buttons?
Also I downloaded from the official website the clockwork touch recovery... a zip file named "recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.5-galaxys2".
Can anybody please explain me very shortly how am I supposed to flash this file?
It is a zip file so Odin would not flash it. I tried to install it from clockwork recovery as zip file. It said "successful" but when i entered recovery again, its still the old non touch version.
Thanks in advance for your time and help... much appreciated.
Adrian.K said:
Hello guys,
I'm sorry to bother you, apparently with some more newbie questions. I just got an SGS2 GT-I9100. Finding the right kernel, flashing it and rooting the phone was actually easier than rooting my HTC Desire. I also installed CWM Recovery through Rom Manager and flashed a custom ROM (CheckROM RevoHD) just to practice.
However, with my old HTC Desire, I have the option to boot into Booltloader by pressing volume down + power button. From there I can go to recovery, or reboot the phone or whatever (in case I have problems or want to perform nandroid backup/restore).
I was wondering if the same applies to SGS2? I've tried all combinations (vol up + vol down + power or vol up + home + power) but I can only go to download mode. I also flashed through Odin GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER.tar.md5 but nothing changed. Is there a bootloader mode at all for SGS2 like there is for my HTC.
If I mess things up flashing ROMs lets say, how am I supposed to get into recovery by using a combination of buttons?
Also I downloaded from the official website the clockwork touch recovery... a zip file named "recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.5-galaxys2".
Can anybody please explain me very shortly how am I supposed to flash this file?
It is a zip file so Odin would not flash it. I tried to install it from clockwork recovery as zip file. It said "successful" but when i entered recovery again, its still the old non touch version.
Thanks in advance for your time and help... much appreciated.
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Your "boot into bootloader" is something similar to "boot into recovery" for the SGS2.
To boot into recovery mode, just press Volume UP + Home + Power buttons as long as recovery menu appears.
There you will find the options for normal reboot, backup and restore, wiping, fixing things, etc.
The bootloader itself in "open" for the SGS2. So no need to flash another bootloader.
Only if your are on Gingerbread (GB) and have a USB Jig to reset the flash counter, you have to flash the old GB bootloader.
If you want another ClockWorkMode (CWM) recovery, e.g. with touch recovery, then you need to flash a kernel containing this recovery.
For the SGS2, the recovery mode is build/contained in the kernel.
As long as you are on a custom ROM, you have to find a kernel, which is compatible with your ROM and containing the recovery mode you want to have.
Try SiyahKernel, as it is compatible for nearly all available ROMs and the latest (ICS) versions do have touch recovery.
Good luck !
It_ler said:
If you want another ClockWorkMode (CWM) recovery, e.g. with touch recovery, then you need to flash a kernel containing this recovery.
For the SGS2, the recovery mode is build/contained in the kernel.
As long as you are on a custom ROM, you have to find a kernel, which is compatible with your ROM and containing the recovery mode you want to have.
Try SiyahKernel, as it is compatible for nearly all available ROMs and the latest (ICS) versions do have touch recovery.
Good luck !
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Dear It_ler,
Thank you so much for your explanations. Now everything is clear. Thanks.
By the way... I hope you guys really win the Euro2012 Best team around no doubts...
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hello all,
Just flashed this ROM using clockwork, only problem I ran into was clockwork will not reboot into recovery. Instead it reboots into samsung recovery.I would like to re-flash ROM. I am new to this, I was an iPhone user and it was pretty simple to reinstall operating system.
I use a macbook with snow leopard, what is going to be my best option to re-flash with the macbook. I have read about Odin, and ADB. But not really sure which to use or how to use them for just flashing a custom ROM.
Any help would be great!!!!1
RAMROD
Search "boot into recovery"....using buttons.
Power off
Hold vol+/vol- (keep holding)
Hold power (keep holding all three buttons)
Wait vibrant screen...wait for black...wait for second vibrant screen and release power button ONLY.
Should be set.
OR
Search for OS X...you can use Terminal to manually flash/reboot/etc. through utilities. Be careful though, the commands are slightly different.
I'm running OS X 10.4 (tiger) and never have to use the computer (outside of TGA_Gunman's one click root program)...everything can be done through the phone in most cases.
I have no problem getting it in this mode. I am trying to get it to boot into clockwork recovery, and the only thing that is loading is the stock kernal recovery menu.. So I am looking for a method that I can do it with my macbook. I have searched in google, and found other tutorials for other phones, but not the vibrant. If you know of one please let me know..
thanks
in sammy recovery hit 'reinstall packages' (may need to do this more than once) and it will reboot you to clockwork. then flash through clockwork like normal. this is why you need to leave the update.zip file on your sdcard after installing clockwork.
funeralthirst said:
in sammy recovery hit 'reinstall packages' (may need to do this more than once) and it will reboot you to clockwork. then flash through clockwork like normal. this is why you need to leave the update.zip file on your sdcard after installing clockwork.
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I never removed the zip file from sd card, in fact while looking at the files contained in clockwork mod file. It contains the same files as my other Vibrant that is running fine. Just doesn't have Bionics Obsidian 2.2 running on it..
I tried what you said about clicking on re-install and did that 5-6 times. That didn't improve the problem.
thanks for the idea,
Back to the original Question, what is the easiest way to load different rom on my phone with my macbook?
Does the phone still boot up normally? If so, open Rom Manager and select "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery". Then select your device. Reboot into recovery and if you are still in the stock recovery, hit "Reinstall Packages". If that doesn't work, then I have no idea...
Hello, I need some help trying to install the 1.9 ROM. I just purchased a Dell streak coming from an Iphone. Because of a deteriorating eye condition the big screen is a blessing. I bought it used on ebay. It originally had stock 1.6 which i upgraded to stock 2.2 (340) by downloading and running the pkg file. It was very easy to do. Im an att customer this is the relevant information regarding my version of 2.2 .
Version 2.2
Baseband GAUSB1A134031-US
Kernel 2.6.32.9
Build 14844
I have read through these forums extensively particularly the "how to" forums for days. After reading all the various variations for upgrading the rom (my phone lags and i want to see if the rom upgrade will fix this) I developed what I though was the proper procedure for installing 1.9. These are the steps i followed:
1. Install Android Drivers
2. Enter Fastboot mode
3. Installed Clockword Mod Recvery
4. Loaded the install txt file and 1.9 zip file on root of sd card.
5. Flashed the Clockword Mode Recovery IMG using fastboot. Fastboot said recovery was "done"
6. Rebooted.
7. Went into recovery mode by pressing Volume UP and Down and power button
8. Chose option 2 upgrade from SD card.
now its my understanding that doing so was supposed to take me to the clockmod recovery screen which would then give me the option of upgrading from the zip file. Instead I get a message in light blue which says in part
"Android System recovery utility GAUSb1a134031
To perform emergency software recovery you will need to insert SD card"
I then pull the battery and reboot and it boots up fine into the stock 2.2.
Now the question is what am i doing wrong. Im thinking that maybe its the baseband? and that I need to flash a new baseband. If anyone can help it with some guidance it would be much appreciated.
3.
Once you flash Clockwork you cannot let it boot. The OS will over-rite Clockwork. As soon as you flash Clockwork, hold both volume buttons down while it is rebooting. Selet option 2 and you should get the Clockwork menu.
Thank you i will give that a try
Didnt work. I do the fastboot recovery flash which it indicates is done. I then give the flashboot reboot command As soon as it starts rebooting i hit the volume up and down and power buttons but it still reboots into stock 2.2. I don't even get the recovery screen
Fuigured it out i only needed tto hold the volume buttons. Now im there thanks again
Hmm, you should be getting a recovery menu either way. The only thing I can think of is to try and hold both volume and power buttons down at the same time. This is how I normally access the recovery menu when not flashing the reboot comand. If thats not it, may be an issue with the recovery image. Have you considered StreakMod Recovery?
mdb4403 said:
Fuigured it out i only needed tto hold the volume buttons. Now im there thanks again
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Ok, Cool!
Hi,
I finally unlocked the BL on my Atrix (4.5.91 from AT&T)
I downloaded ROM Manager and installed CWM Recovery. I managed to boot into recovery from ROM Manager once but now it's not working.
I get the Motorola Logo and then it switches to the android logo with an exclamation mark
I was thinking of flashing the touch recovery, found information here:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/install-clockworkmod-recovery-touch-on-motorola-atrix-4g-how-to/
Is there a newer version? Are these instructions accurate? Do I need to be in fastboot to do this?
Also, I never flashed a ROM before
I really need a clear NOOB guide for doing this and would appreciate recommendations for ROM (if possible, ones that have Hebrew)
Thanks!!!
before you start digging an even bigger hole... STOP
you've already installed cwm so I don't know why you would need to install another version? Right now you need to get your phone up and running again.
Try these steps... power up phone holding the volume down button to get into recovery. Did that work? If so you should see the recovery menu - select data/facory reset and press power to select and then try and reboot system... does that work?
If not I think you'll need to flash the sbf file using rsd lite. Instructions are easy to find on here. Good luck.
I think I didn't explain myself properly.
The phone works 100%, I simply cannot boot into CWM recovery
when I power up holding the volume down button I get to what I think is the phone's default recovery. I get Fastboot as the first option and I can browse through with the volume down button
Anyways, what I would like to learn how to do is safely flash CWM Recover Touch (just because it's easier to use) and Flash ROMs
Thanks!!
Insure that rom manager is up to date, then reflash cwm recovery & try booting into recovery again.
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OK, I re-flashed CWM recovery and it's working now
Before I proceed, I would like to backup my current AT&T ROM.
1) do I do this through th Backup and Restore in the recovery?
2) is this called NANDROID backup?
3) is it safe to restore from it?
I created a backup and again it does not boot into recovery. same issue
Will I always need to reflash it after each time?
OK, it only boots into recovery once after I flash it. Even if I don't do anything
ROM Manager is the most recent version (5.0.0.7)
Recovery is the most recent version according to ROM Manager (5.0.2.0)
Anyone? please help
mickeycohen said:
OK, I re-flashed CWM recovery and it's working now
Before I proceed, I would like to backup my current AT&T ROM.
1) do I do this through th Backup and Restore in the recovery?
2) is this called NANDROID backup?
3) is it safe to restore from it?
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1) yes
2) yes
3) yes
mickeycohen said:
I created a backup and again it does not boot into recovery. same issue
Will I always need to reflash it after each time?
OK, it only boots into recovery once after I flash it. Even if I don't do anything
ROM Manager is the most recent version (5.0.0.7)
Recovery is the most recent version according to ROM Manager (5.0.2.0)
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Flash the recovery through ROM Manager one more time, boot to recovery, and flash the latest version from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475444
See if that one stays working.
hello every one, I have a galaxy s vibrant sgh-t959, im trying to upgrade to icecream sandwhich, but i cant get the CWM recovery to work,
my phone has
FROYO.UVKB5
T959UVKB5 FIRMWARE
AND ALTHOUGH I INSTALL CWM RECOVERY THE RECOVERY THAT COMES UP IS SAMSUNG RECOVERY E3.
I WOULD APPRECIATE THE HELP ON HOW TO INSTALL THIS, BECAUSE EVERYWHERE I LOOK THEY ASSUME CWM RECOVERY IS WORKING.
THANKS!
Hi,
You can get the Clockwork Recovery (Update.zip) and place it on the root of the internal SD.
Push the Volume-Down + Power until you see the Vibrant come up and let go of the Power but keep ahold of the Volume-Down button. This will boot you into recovery. (If you are on Froyo Bootloaders, then it is Volume Up AND Down + Power) Can be tricky, so try it a couple of times if it doesn't work the first try.
Tab down to Reinstall Packages and click it. Let it run. If it gets back to the Blue Recovery, you might have to do it again. This will install the CWR that you put on your internal SD that you downloaded earlier. The recovery will go from Blue (stock) to Green (CWR).
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And also this is a thread for you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464423
Thanks goes to Woodrube for the links
tc
Happy Flashing !!!
Actually you're on Froyo so you need to install the patch for the 3e recovery for it to be able to properly boot into CWM.
Install the patch from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423
Then put the update.zip in your internal storage. Boot into recovery, perform "reinstall package" twice, you will see the CWM, which is only temporal until you reboot.
Hello,
I got a little problem with my lg g5.. I've unrooted my phone for a couple weeks ago to try and update to the latests version of android but I'm stuck at the part of updating.
Currently my phone is running android version 6.0.1 but I've seen that there is a newer version and I would love to install it on my phone but the notification that is popping up every day is nog working.
Hope somebody can help me.. Im really bad at this kinda things.
Do you have TWRP installed as a custom recovery? If so I understand your need to flash the default recovery img or updating from the phone will fail on reboot.
Check our autoprime's all in one guide that might help you troubleshoot and restore your phone to MM or N
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Do you have TWRP installed as a custom recovery? If so I understand your need to flash the default recovery img or updating from the phone will fail on reboot.
Check our autoprime's all in one guide that might help you troubleshoot and restore your phone to MM or N
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Is there a way to check what custom recovery I've installed? It's been a while since I rooted my phone..
Turn off the phone or remove the battery. Then, hold down the volume down button and then the power button. Keep them both held till you see the LG logo, then release the power button and briefly press and hold the power button again. If successful you should see a white, factory restore menu. Use the volume keys to navigate and the power button to select yes on both the two screens. NB if you do not have a custom recovery this will factory restore your phone-so make a backup. If you do have a custom recovery, it should boot up e.g TWRP
From here you can flash the default boot loader img and then update ota
megatron_lives said:
Turn off the phone or remove the battery. Then, hold down the volume down button and then the power button. Keep them both held till you see the LG logo, then release the power button and briefly press and hold the power button again. If successful you should see a white, factory restore menu. Use the volume keys to navigate and the power button to select yes on both the two screens. NB if you do not have a custom recovery this will factory restore your phone-so make a backup. If you do have a custom recovery, it should boot up e.g TWRP
From here you can flash the default boot loader img and then update ota
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When I restart my phone and use those keys my phone is booting into the white screen where I can go into factory restore.. Do I need to install a custom recovery first?
Once in the white screen, to see if you do have a custom recovery installed, you need to select yes on both screens to enter the custom recovery. As I said before, if you do not have a custom recovery (such as TWRP) you will factory reset your phone and lose all settings so make backups first.
Before all that though, how did you root and into it your phone- that will give me an idea as to if you have a custom recovery installed
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Once in the white screen, to see if you do have a custom recovery installed, you need to select yes on both screens to enter the custom recovery. As I said before, if you do not have a custom recovery (such as TWRP) you will factory reset your phone and lose all settings so make backups first.
Before all that though, how did you root and into it your phone- that will give me an idea as to if you have a custom recovery installed
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I've been using the bootloader unlock from this link
So you most likely flashed TWRP if you followed the instructions verbatim. How did in root?
megatron_lives said:
So you most likely flashed TWRP if you followed the instructions verbatim. How did in root?
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Flashed the SuperSU with TWRP, it's down below at the tutorial page.
Now I only need to know what I need for the stock recovery and how I can update my phone
For the stock recovery, I have 6.01 10E stock recovery here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3j5Gs11w3EqVzNwa0h3b2tVWmc/view?usp=drivesdk
Hopefully that should work. If not, you can extract the recovery image from the full zips on autoprime's all in one LG g5 post.
Good luck
Hope I will get it working xD Thanks for your help!