How to boot into ClockWork Recovery? Just rooted my phone and installed CWR. How do I boot into it?
Turn your phone off. Then hold the Up Volume + Home button + Power Button. Keep holding until you see the Samsung logo, then let go. :highfive:
GatoL0c0 said:
Turn your phone off. Then hold the Up Volume + Home button + Power Button. Keep holding until you see the Samsung logo, then let go. :highfive:
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Works like a charm THANK YOU. Now, if I were going to a flash a rom. I just put it on my SD card go into CWR to flash the rom?
Then if I want to flash another rom do I just do the same thing or do I have to go to stock and then reflash to the new rom? sorry I just got my phone and im like really into this haha.
rayoubi said:
Works like a charm THANK YOU. Now, if I were going to a flash a rom. I just put it on my SD card go into CWR to flash the rom?
Then if I want to flash another rom do I just do the same thing or do I have to go to stock and then reflash to the new rom? sorry I just got my phone and im like really into this haha.
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yes, download ROM and put it in sdcard. flash through CWM..
If you want to try a new ROM ..download it to sdcard..boot into cwm>wipe data/factory reset>wipe cache partition> advanced...>wipe dalvik...> then install ROM...
I always do the wiping twice..
wipe data/factory
wipe cache
wipe dalvik
wipe data/factory
wipe cache
wipe cache....
Thats just me tho...eh.
defnow said:
yes, download ROM and put it in sdcard. flash through CWM..
If you want to try a new ROM ..download it to sdcard..boot into cwm>wipe data/factory reset>wipe cache partition> advanced...>wipe dalvik...> then install ROM...
I always do the wiping twice..
wipe data/factory
wipe cache
wipe dalvik
wipe data/factory
wipe cache
wipe cache....
Thats just me tho...eh.
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yeah i completely understand. I like to make sure everything is PERFECT, thats just how my personality is. even if it takes more work I think its worth it.
Make a backup nandroid first and foremost.
If your stock you can download an app from market to reboot into recovery if you dont feel like pressing buttons at power up.
I installed the Rom Manager from google play store. When I run it, click on "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery", it asks me to confirm the phone model, but i don't Sgh-I747 on the list, not sure which one should be the right one. Any clue ? The closest one is Samsung t-mobile Galaxy S2.
I like the quick boot app
With that app I no longer need to know anything
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I got a problem, when im in the recovery mode, and trying to install zip from sd card, for some reason cwm cant mount extsd card...anyone got any suggestions? thanks in advanced...
RiNo808 said:
I got a problem, when im in the recovery mode, and trying to install zip from sd card, for some reason cwm cant mount extsd card...anyone got any suggestions? thanks in advanced...
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i see two options - choose zip from sdcard (external) and choose zip from internal sdcard. i did a nandroid backup and it was saved to my external.
bizdady said:
Make a backup nandroid first and foremost.
If your stock you can download an app from market to reboot into recovery if you dont feel like pressing buttons at power up.
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What is a nandroid backup?
Yeah, QB is sweet!
via Galaxy S III
benzso63 said:
I installed the Rom Manager from google play store. When I run it, click on "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery", it asks me to confirm the phone model, but i don't Sgh-I747 on the list, not sure which one should be the right one. Any clue ? The closest one is Samsung t-mobile Galaxy S2.
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Just some advice, you might want to read around, I've read nothing but bad things about using ROM manager on the Galaxy s varieties.
rayoubi said:
What is a nandroid backup?
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Nandroid backup is a backup of your fully functional system as it were when you initiated the backup. This allows you to restore your device to the state it was in when you made the backup so long as you're still able to get into CWM recovery. It's always the first thing I do once I root and install CWM. Now I hope one of our talented devs can give us CWM on boot so we can get right back into recovery automatically in the event of going into a bootloop.
Rom Manager
If you have Rom Manager installed you can use the boot into recovery mode to get toe CWR. I did not flash Rom Manager, just used it to boot to recovery.
long time listener (reader), first time caller (posting). I too have heard bad things about Rom Manager, multiple devs have said "install at your own risk."
Will this work?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5zaXJpdXNhcHBsaWNhdGlvbnMucXVpY2tib290Il0.
stevessvt said:
Will this work?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5zaXJpdXNhcHBsaWNhdGlvbnMucXVpY2tib290Il0.
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Just download connectbot, connect to localhost and type:
Code:
$ su
# reboot recovery
App based Extended menus
stevessvt said:
Will this work?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5zaXJpdXNhcHBsaWNhdGlvbnMucXVpY2tib290Il0.
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Your best bet is to always first read the description for the App and then comments (and not just the first three...click the More to see all comments). This will generally give you a great idea of what other users experiences on several devices and what results were experienced were. As with anything though it is at your own peril and risk to use Apps like you were interested in. But who knows you may run into something that works great. Generally though if you are here, you are already dabbling into customizing your phone/tablets and you should be just sticking with either of the Hardware methods (Vol up/down+Home+Power) to get into Recovery/Download modes or installing a ROM that supports extended menus and features to get to the function needed. I would steer clear of the app based installs...But that is of course my own opinion, and...its worked out pretty good so far for me! :good:
hkeyman said:
Your best bet is to always first read the description for the App and then comments (and not just the first three...click the More to see all comments). This will generally give you a great idea of what other users experiences on several devices and what results were experienced were. As with anything though it is at your own peril and risk to use Apps like you were interested in. But who knows you may run into something that works great. Generally though if you are here, you are already dabbling into customizing your phone/tablets and you should be just sticking with either of the Hardware methods (Vol up/down+Home+Power) to get into Recovery/Download modes or installing a ROM that supports extended menus and features to get to the function needed. I would steer clear of the app based installs...But that is of course my own opinion, and...its worked out pretty good so far for me! :good:
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My previous phone was a GNex, and this app I linked to worked great, but I have not rooted my TMo GS3 yet because Im waiting for a bit to see if a solution to the flash counter comes, and CWM recovery seems to be a little hit or miss right now. Its still a very, very young platform. Good things are coming.
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There's all these MIUI apps in the marketplace. I'd need someone to help me with the ROM Installation, though I'd like to learn how to do it on my own. I don't know when I need to update Clockwork, or why I need to, or what commands to execute in it (like clearing stuff.)
MIUI looks great, my cousin keeps talking it up. I have a ton of questions about it, most of which can be answered if I install it and mess around. Is there anywhere I can learn about it? I've looked around http://miuiandroid.com/ but haven't found anything specific.
If anyone can help me install it, we can talk on Google Talk. As for any questions, my main one is how do I edit it? Can I put only three buttons on the bottom bar, like Stock Android?
Anyway, I'm excited to put a new ROM on my phone. Can anyone help?
your best bet is to start in the forum of your device. See of miui is available for it
Does your phone even have a MIUI rom availabe?
In case of your cellphone being supported, it's just flashing over stock or CM7.
If it's available for your phone, it should be on Miui.us
You need to check first if your phone is supproted. Look in the ROM section on miuiandroid.
Then basically what you need to do, is root your phone and install clock work recovery (there will be guides in your phones forums.
Once you have done that you want to create a nandroid backup (you do that by selecting 'backup' in clock work recovery.
Once thats done you will want to wip data, cache, dalvik and battery stats.
Then from clock work click install from zip, point it to your sd card where you have downloaded the MIUI rom) and install it!
Pretty much that simple.
bringonblink said:
You need to check first if your phone is supproted. Look in the ROM section on miuiandroid.
Then basically what you need to do, is root your phone and install clock work recovery (there will be guides in your phones forums.
Once you have done that you want to create a nandroid backup (you do that by selecting 'backup' in clock work recovery.
Once thats done you will want to wip data, cache, dalvik and battery stats.
Then from clock work click install from zip, point it to your sd card where you have downloaded the MIUI rom) and install it!
Pretty much that simple.
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How do I know if my clockwork recovery is up to date? My phone already has been rooted, and my phone is supported by MIUI.
Check out Rom Manager, it will let you know if your CWM is up to date.
fp99 said:
Check out Rom Manager, it will let you know if your CWM is up to date.
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What is Rom Manager? Is it in CWM or is it an app for the phone? Or maybe a website
Here is very detailed information on how to install MIUI (or cm or whatever) on a HTC HD2. I don't know which phone you have, so you probably won't have to do steps 1 (HSPL) and 2 (Radio rom), but the other steps should be the same. Just make sure you use the right files for your phone.
The miui website provides install information for every phone too
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What is Rom Manager? Is it in CWM or is it an app for the phone? Or maybe a website
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It's an app for the phone. Helps you install the correct CWM and latest version for your phone as well as download miui, CM7, and many other roms.
fp99 said:
It's an app for the phone. Helps you install the correct CWM and latest version for your phone as well as download miui, CM7, and many other roms.
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I always did that manually through some magic that I never understood as my friend walked me through it. So this app makes it easy? Will it install it from in the app itself?
And once CWM is updated, I just head into it and open the file, right?
thehyecircus said:
I always did that manually through some magic that I never understood as my friend walked me through it. So this app makes it easy? Will it install it from in the app itself?
And once CWM is updated, I just head into it and open the file, right?
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yes this app makes it easier. It will update your phone to the latest CWM and also you can download the rom the app.
Once, the CWM is updated. Reboot. And then reboot into recovery (CWM), nandroid (backup your current rom), and then go ahead and wipe data, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik cache, also battery stats. and flash the new rom (install from zip option in CWM).
fp99 said:
yes this app makes it easier. It will update your phone to the latest CWM and also you can download the rom the app.
Once, the CWM is updated. Reboot. And then reboot into recovery (CWM), nandroid (backup your current rom), and then go ahead and wipe data, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik cache, also battery stats. and flash the new rom (install from zip option in CWM).
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Don't wipe battery stats unless you have a full battery and plan on calibrating it properly. It will destroy your battery life.
I see people give this advice all the time, and it's not good advice. Wiping battery stats shouldn't be a part of your wiping routine unless you calibrate each time.
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plainjane said:
Don't wipe battery stats unless you have a full battery and plan on calibrating it properly. It will destroy your battery life.
I see people give this advice all the time, and it's not good advice. Wiping battery stats shouldn't be a part of your wiping routine unless you calibrate each time.
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Thanks for the info. I only mentioned it since he was coming to a new rom. I usually wipe my battery stats when I'm switching roms.
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I have an AT&T Note that I rooted using the Odin method. I was running stock ICS and I know the root worked because I was able to install Google Now and it worked fine.
So I decided I wanted to try a different ROM. I just wanted to install bigfau's cleaned up stock rom found here. I put the zip file on my phone, booted into CWM, did a wipe, found the zip, said it installed fine and then I rebooted. At boot it just sits at the Samsung screen. I let it sit for 30 minutes, still nodda.
So I grab odin and flash back to stock ICS. Use the same method to root and I try a different ROM. This time the Pure Stock ICS from bigfau, same problem.
Odin back to stock, root, and I try parandoidandroid found here - same problem.
Do it all again and try a ROM from another site called HYFR Only One, which is a SGS3 based rom. Same deal.
The only thing I can get it to do is ODIN to stock. Am I missing something?
(I have another rooted galaxy note that I do not have any issues with flashing roms but it was already rooted when I got it.)
berdo said:
I have an AT&T Note that I rooted using the Odin method. I was running stock ICS and I know the root worked because I was able to install Google Now and it worked fine.
So I decided I wanted to try a different ROM. I just wanted to install bigfau's cleaned up stock rom found here. I put the zip file on my phone, booted into CWM, did a wipe, found the zip, said it installed fine and then I rebooted. At boot it just sits at the Samsung screen. I let it sit for 30 minutes, still nodda.
So I grab odin and flash back to stock ICS. Use the same method to root and I try a different ROM. This time the Pure Stock ICS from bigfau, same problem.
Odin back to stock, root, and I try parandoidandroid found here - same problem.
Do it all again and try a ROM from another site called HYFR Only One, which is a SGS3 based rom. Same deal.
The only thing I can get it to do is ODIN to stock. Am I missing something?
(I have another rooted galaxy note that I do not have any issues with flashing roms but it was already rooted when I got it.)
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Rooted has nothing to do with flashing a ROM, having CWM or TWRP will give you the cap to flash a ROM.
I have used these Recovery types for flashing:
Touch CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584576
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647575
After you have CWM of some type ensure you are doing a clean wipe, this is how I perform my wipes:
1. Download to sdcard
2. Reboot to CWM-based Recovery
3. Wipe data/factory reset
4. Wipe Cache partition
5 Go into advanced> Wipe Dalvik Cache
6. Go into> Mounts & Storage
a. Format /data
b. Format /system
c. Format /cache
Install rom & Reboot
After the first boot up let it sit for a few min to build...then do your set ups.
btw there is a Q&A section.
bigjoe2675 said:
Rooted has nothing to do with flashing a ROM, having CWM or TWRP will give you the cap to flash a ROM.
I have used these Recovery types for flashing:
Touch CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584576
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647575
After you have CWM of some type ensure you are doing a clean wipe, this is how I perform my wipes:
1. Download to sdcard
2. Reboot to CWM-based Recovery
3. Wipe data/factory reset
4. Wipe Cache partition
5 Go into advanced> Wipe Dalvik Cache
6. Go into> Mounts & Storage
a. Format /data
b. Format /system
c. Format /cache
Install rom & Reboot
After the first boot up let it sit for a few min to build...then do your set ups.
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I apologize if I did not make this clear but I have Rom Manager installed and CWM was updated to the latest version. I would reboot into CWM, do a factory reset, wipe cache, dalvik caceh, install rom and reboot. It would just sit at the samsung screen. I did not go into mounts and storage and do that but I will now. The process I use on my AT&T note is the same process I used on my Rogers note and I am able to install any ROM i want on my rogers note.
I have flashed roms probably over 100 times since my samsung captivate. I just didn't know if the note had another step involved. Like S-Off on HTC phones for example.
I have been using the standard version of cwm but I am trying the touch version now. Will update.
Same problem. I am uploading a video to youtube now. I will post in a minute or so.
did you check if bootloader is unlocked?
berdo said:
Same problem. I am uploading a video to youtube now. I will post in a minute or so.
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U have busy box installed?
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animatechnica said:
did you check if bootloader is unlocked?
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elry567 said:
U have busy box installed?
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Animatechnica - It is my understanding that the bootloader is not locked on the Galaxy Note. I have not seen anything about unlocking the bootloader in any thread on the i717.
elry567 - do not have busy box installed - never saw anything requiring it to be installed. I will try that as well.
Well this time I got a status 7 error in CWM which can be a lot of different things. I am up to date on CWM, the rom I know works for the galaxy note (I am running it on my other one AND I have seen video of it working on an AT&T branded Note) so I don't know. I did a google search on the error and everything I found does not seem to apply. It is really starting to piss me off. Any help is appreciated.
Here is the video, sorry about my cam skills but you get the gist. I took this video with a i717r that is running the rom I want to install on the phone in the video.
Are you entering recovery with the phone off then using the buttons, or flashing from rom manager?
You should be doing it by the button method.
rangercaptain said:
Are you entering recovery with the phone off then using the buttons, or flashing from rom manager?
You should be doing it by the button method.
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Done both, doesn't seem to make a difference. I will definitely use the button method from here on out though.
Try using TWRP? It seems CWM doesn't want to work for you, so try using TWRP instead.
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Zwarx said:
Try using TWRP? It seems CWM doesn't want to work for you, so try using TWRP instead.
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HOLY F&(%*&G $&!t twrp may have worked. I had to go full back to 100% stock with 3e recovery and 0 flash counter. Use a new root method, flash twrp via goo app and so far so good.
Seriously I do not know who you are but I could kiss you. I wonder why CWM wouldn't work? I have used it to load custom roms on just about every other android phone I have had.
OH well, consider this solved.
Zwarx said:
Try using TWRP? It seems CWM doesn't want to work for you, so try using TWRP instead.
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berdo said:
HOLY F&(%*&G $&!t twrp may have worked. I had to go full back to 100% stock with 3e recovery and 0 flash counter. Use a new root method, flash twrp via goo app and so far so good.
Seriously I do not know who you are but I could kiss you. I wonder why CWM wouldn't work? I have used it to load custom roms on just about every other android phone I have had.
OH well, consider this solved.
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Sir, he is one of many, that is part of this great Community the GNote. As you can see we just provide the tools and point you to the way we went...it is up to you to get it going, and you did by the see of it....slap a thanks to all these that posted in your thread, (not me) due to the fact, I have seen threads go viewed many times that have no one replies to it, but not around here....
glad it worked out..
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Sir, he is one of many, that is part of this great Community the GNote. As you can see we just provide the tools and point you to the way we went...it is up to you to get it going, and you did by the see of it....slap a thanks to all these that posted in your thread, (not me) due to the fact, I have seen threads go viewed many times that have no one replies to it, but not around here....
glad it worked out..
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Done.
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FIrst let me apologize for being a noob!! But I need help. I bought a used Note i717 that has Cyanogenmod 9 on T-mobile
installed and I am trying to get it back to the standard Samsung/AT&T/Android os. (Either Gingerbread or Ice Cream Sandwich version)
I have been going dizzy reafing thread after thread and watching a hundred videos. I have no idea about this stuff but I know I dont want to pay the phone dr guys hundreds of dollars of I can learn myself.
I downloaded odin, and the tar file for what I believe to be ICS stock rom. What I am needing help with is what kernel file I need to download. Also, if I put theae files on the sd card and restore from it I am not sure which mode to go into?
I was hoping to find a step by step for a complete retard like me but so far my 4 days of searching have found nothing.. Can someone please please help??? Many many thanks in advance!!
Easiest way, download samsung Kies, boot into download mode, go to tools, firmware upgrade and initialization it will get you to stock ics
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android4545 said:
Easiest way, download samsung Kies, boot into download mode, go to tools, firmware upgrade and initialization it will get you to stock ics
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Awesome. Thank you so much!!!
Probably a stupid question.. but I download Kies on my laptop and connect the phone to it correct?? Also will Kies get it from T-Mobile to At&t?
Yes download to computer and plug in, I think it will get it back to ATT but im not completely sure
Why even use kies? Just download a vanilla ics Rom that doesn't have the bloatware and flash it from cwm which the phone already has since it has a cm build loaded.
Please for the love of god don't run the ota ics.
johnrippa said:
Why even use kies? Just download a vanilla ics Rom that doesn't have the bloatware and flash it from cwm which the phone already has since it has a cm build loaded.
Please for the love of god don't run the ota ics.
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Will installing just Vanilla ICS rom get rid of the Cyanogenmod9? The guy I bought it from was using the phone on T-Mobile, and I am on AT&T..
I guess vanilla is the wrong word since touchwiz is there but you get what im saying. Heres a link to a debloated stock Rom from one of our fine devs. Everything you want, nothing you don't.
http://d-h.st/Shk
1.Download to your sd card.
2.hold power button>restart>recovery
3.wait for phone to boot into recovery.
4.verify you can locate your Rom by selecting "install from internal sd card" and locating the zip file which will be located in "sd card>download".
5.if that is successful then go back to the first recovery menu and wipe system three times then wipe cache three times and then under "advanced" wipe dalvik three times.
6.Return to original menu and repeat step 4 but this time go ahead and tap the zip to install.
7.wait for install to finish and reboot.
Goodbye cm9, hello stock.
Fyi ditch samsungs keyboard asap. Biggest piece of **** I've ever seen. Its a bad joke.
Wipe and flash stock .
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johnrippa said:
I guess vanilla is the wrong word since touchwiz is there but you get what im saying. Heres a link to a debloated stock Rom from one of our fine devs. Everything you want, nothing you don't.
http://d-h.st/Shk
1.Download to your sd card.
2.hold power button>restart>recovery
3.wait for phone to boot into recovery.
4.verify you can locate your Rom by selecting "install from internal sd card" and locating the zip file which will be located in "sd card>download".
5.if that is successful then go back to the first recovery menu and wipe system three times then wipe cache three times and then under "advanced" wipe dalvik three times.
6.Return to original menu and repeat step 4 but this time go ahead and tap the zip to install.
7.wait for install to finish and reboot.
Goodbye cm9, hello stock.
Fyi ditch samsungs keyboard asap. Biggest piece of **** I've ever seen. Its a bad joke.
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Lol, I hate the Samsung keyboard too. AOSP ALL DAY!
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johnrippa said:
I guess vanilla is the wrong word since touchwiz is there but you get what im saying. Heres a link to a debloated stock Rom from one of our fine devs. Everything you want, nothing you don't.
1.Download to your sd card.
2.hold power button>restart>recovery
3.wait for phone to boot into recovery.
4.verify you can locate your Rom by selecting "install from internal sd card" and locating the zip file which will be located in "sd card>download".
5.if that is successful then go back to the first recovery menu and wipe system three times then wipe cache three times and then under "advanced" wipe dalvik three times.
6.Return to original menu and repeat step 4 but this time go ahead and tap the zip to install.
7.wait for install to finish and reboot.
Goodbye cm9, hello stock.
Fyi ditch samsungs keyboard asap. Biggest piece of **** I've ever seen. Its a bad joke.
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OK - so I followed all these instructions and it is rebooting to Cyanogenmod9 still....?? I don't see anything different but it said the install was complete. I think I just wiped my entire SD card... banging my head on the wall.
Maybe I would've been better to pay the pros the 200 bucks they wanted! lol
Is it going to brick the phone if I try it again?
Let me get this straight. You wiped the device and installed the Rom successfully and it still booted into cm9? There's no way. I don't see how that's possible. Not if the Rom installed successfully. Try again. Same procedure. The recovery is clockwork recovery right? The text should be blue
Not to be a jerk but it seems like you don't know much about this, just go back to stock, get used to the phone and then flash a rom
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Why would you go back to att stock and then flash a rom? That's nonsensical, just flash the rom I gave you and be done with it. Still waiting to hear back as to whether or not you have cwm recovery installed
johnrippa said:
Why would you go back to att stock and then flash a rom? That's nonsensical, just flash the rom I gave you and be done with it. Still waiting to hear back as to whether or not you have cwm recovery installed
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He's clearly doing something wrong.
Maybe someone should post clear, step by step directions for him to follow
Edit: I see you've already done this. Lol
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android4545 said:
Not to be a jerk but it seems like you don't know much about this, just go back to stock, get used to the phone and then flash a rom
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Yeah. I AM indeed clueless and have never done anything like this before. That's why I apologized in advance for my ignorance. I do very much appreciate your help though!
I am going to try the step by step again and hope for the best!
Is your recovery text blue? I'm trying to make sure you have the proper recovery to flash the rom
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Is your recovery text blue? I'm trying to make sure you have the proper recovery to flash the rom
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Yes the recovery text is blue. Sorry about that. Oh and I didn't wipe out my SD card thank goodness so if my calculations are correct I am only 99.8% ignorant about this stuff.
WALL.LICKER said:
Yes the recovery text is blue. Sorry about that. Oh and I didn't wipe out my SD card thank goodness so if my calculations are correct I am only 99.8% ignorant about this stuff.
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It says: ClockwordMod Recovery v5.8.4.8 at the top and bottom of the screen with all blue text.
PS: Thank you for being so helpful and patient with this SEVERE NOOB. You rock!
WALL.LICKER said:
It says: ClockwordMod Recovery v5.8.4.8 at the top and bottom of the screen with all blue text.
PS: Thank you for being so helpful and patient with this SEVERE NOOB. You rock!
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If you do the following you should have no problem putting back stock ICS:
1. Factory reset
2. Wipe cache
3. Wipe dalvik cache.
4. Install rom (i recommend putting it on external sd if you have one in)
5. Reboot. Done!
I also recommend using black star ICS, very good rom.
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Did the second try work?if not update your cwm with the rom manager app
johnrippa said:
Did the second try work?if not update your cwm with the rom manager app
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Yes and no. I think I figured out what I was doing wrong though..
I put the zip file in the internal SD instead of the external, and the file I was installing was not a complete version. (No idea what happened in the download but I am going to try again this morning and see if it's successful.)
Thank you SO much!! I'll let ya know as soon as I get through this attempt!
EDIT: I put the zip file on external SD. Did the triple wipe of data, cache and Dalvik. When in Clockworkmod - I select the zip file from the external SD and it tells me No files found. I tried remounting both SD cards and still "no files found".
Hey folks,
So the end of Q3 came with no ICS so I decided it was time to learn about modding these phones. I have modded Xboxes etc so I figured I would try to take this on.
My Phone:
AT&T MB860 bone stock with 4591 on it when I started.
I was able to unlock the phone following a tutorial on youtube. Then I tried to reflash CWM and CM7 using AUTOMATIC_UNLOCK_V4.2. Thats where things went wrong. The phone got stuck at the Dual core screen (to be honest I might not have waited 10 minutes after flashing).
So now here I am the battery is drained so I am using a cut off USB cable for power. When the phone is booting it says "unlocked" in the top left corner I can access all of the menus. When I choose recovery the phone boots into ClockWork Mod recovery. I am hoping I am half way there and the kind folks here can guide me to the finish. If not I'm open to starting from scratch whichever is going to be fastest. I'll attach a few pics for reference
Mycotopian said:
Hey folks,
So the end of Q3 came with no ICS so I decided it was time to learn about modding these phones. I have modded Xboxes etc so I figured I would try to take this on.
My Phone:
AT&T MB860 bone stock with 4591 on it when I started.
I was able to unlock the phone following a tutorial on youtube. Then I tried to reflash CWM and CM7 using AUTOMATIC_UNLOCK_V4.2. Thats where things went wrong. The phone got stuck at the Dual core screen (to be honest I might not have waited 10 minutes after flashing).
So now here I am the battery is drained so I am using a cut off USB cable for power. When the phone is booting it says "unlocked" in the top left corner I can access all of the menus. When I choose recovery the phone boots into ClockWork Mod recovery. I am hoping I am half way there and the kind folks here can guide me to the finish. If not I'm open to starting from scratch whichever is going to be fastest. I'll attach a few pics for reference
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(I went through this today, I needed to use option 6 in automatic unlock 4.2 before I could get a Rom on my phone.) this was wrong, tried so many things I got confused, go to this thread:
[Unlocked Only][RECOVERY][2011-11-14] Custom CWM-based Recovery 5.0.2.7-atrix5 in ATRIX android development
and download one of the zipped recoveries, flash through recovery to get a modified CWM that left me install a Rom. I was stuck at the same screen as you before I did this now I'm up and running with MROM.
Your recovery is too old. Get a newer version of CWM. Try flashing this. If you can't you will have to fastboot flash a newer recovery.
Flash ROMs with CWM, not automated tools. CWM is the safest way. As soon as you get a new recovery installed create a backup. Good luck!
okay guys I'm jammed up I download the file CWM_Atrix4G_5.0.2.0 and copied it to a clean microsd. Then I went through the recovery menu
Install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard>
In the next folder list I am unable to find the CWM file. Any tips on how to get the file straight onto the phones internal flash? Maybe through RSD?
Dude, you're trying to install recovery from the recovery... Doesn't really make sense, does it?
Use fastboot instead.
Avoid RSD at all costs.
ravilov said:
Dude, you're trying to install recovery from the recovery... Doesn't really make sense, does it?
Use fastboot instead.
Avoid RSD at all costs.
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You can't do a first install of recovery from recovery. But you can update (assuming recovery is functioning - even partially).
upndwn4par said:
You can't do a first install of recovery from recovery. But you can update (assuming recovery is functioning - even partially).
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Yeah, I know. You posted a flashable ZIP, the only one I am aware of.
I'd still recommend a standard fastboot flash though.
ravilov said:
Yeah, I know. You posted a flashable ZIP, the only one I am aware of.
I'd still recommend a standard fastboot flash though.
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Huh? The only one? Did you search?
upndwn4par said:
Huh? The only one? Did you search?
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No... Not really.
Hey, I said "that I'm aware of".
ravilov said:
No... Not really.
Hey, I said "that I'm aware of".
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I have flashed recovery with fastboot exactly once - when I unlocked by bootloader. Ever since it has been flashable zips.
Okay I successfully flashed the new recovery to v5.0.2. Then I chose "apply /sdcard/update.zip" I received the "Install from sdcard complete message" I then chose "+Go Back+" then "reboot". The phone rebooted and sat at the logo with "unlocked" in the corner for a few minutes. I thought maybe I needed to clear it by pulling the battery for a few seconds, which I did. then I let it sit on my desk for 20 minutes at the logo screen.
do need to go in and clear cache? is there another file I should try to flash?
Any input would be appreciated.
Mycotopian said:
Okay I successfully flashed the new recovery to v5.0.2. Then I chose "apply /sdcard/update.zip" I received the "Install from sdcard complete message" I then chose "+Go Back+" then "reboot". The phone rebooted and sat at the logo with "unlocked" in the corner for a few minutes. I thought maybe I needed to clear it by pulling the battery for a few seconds, which I did. then I let it sit on my desk for 20 minutes at the logo screen.
do need to go in and clear cache? is there another file I should try to flash?
Any input would be appreciated.
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You probably need to re-flash your ROM.
Wipe data, cache, Dalvik, then flash ROM.
upndwn4par said:
You probably need to re-flash your ROM.
Wipe data, cache, Dalvik, then flash ROM.
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I ran the wipe, cache, davlik then reran the update.zip.
I am still stuck at dual core screen with unlocked the corner.
Mycotopian said:
I ran the wipe, cache, davlik then reran the update.zip.
I am still stuck at dual core screen with unlocked the corner.
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Umm... That would just install the recovery again. You need to flash a ROM. Seems like your boot partition (aka. the kernel) is borked.
ravilov said:
Umm... That would just install the recovery again. You need to flash a ROM. Seems like your boot partition (aka. the kernel) is borked.
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Success!
Thank you to everyone that helped.
Now that its done is there a link to outline what all my new perks and features are now that I am rooted and running?
Mycotopian said:
Success!
Thank you to everyone that helped.
Now that its done is there a link to outline what all my new perks and features are now that I am rooted and running?
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I just installed CM7 on my Atrix last week. Don't forget to install gapps like I did. I had to install them as a zip from the recovery, but I think it's also possible to use the ROM Manager app.
Look for the Google Apps section on this thread: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257574 This will have the Market (now Google Play) so you can download more apps.
After that, play with all the features! I started with Menu > Settings > CyanogenMod Settings and started playing around. Don't play with the performance settings without knowing what they do.
Also, Make a backup! Make a backup! Make a backup! It may save you when little else will.
Sent from my MB860 using xda app-developers app
Mycotopian said:
Success!
Thank you to everyone that helped.
Now that its done is there a link to outline what all my new perks and features are now that I am rooted and running?
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Awesome! Enjoy!
hellOooooooooo :laugh:
I've successfully rooted my Samsung Media Player 5.0 with Superoneclick, then installed Erygit Custom-Rom V3.0 using Odin but don't see any drastic change other then the change in interface.
Maybe something has happened to my device but am unaware of it? Please, could you help me explore what actually has changed apart from the fact that now I've admin rights on my device which I don't know will help me how? :silly:
What cind off change you espected????
You can now install all apps that require root
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Odp: Rooted, Installed ROM, Now What?
why then have you rooted? .....
Send from sg wifi5.0 with mine kernel
It's pretty unusual that you installed the ROM and a unicorn didn't jump out of your device.
halomademeapc said:
It's pretty unusual that you installed the ROM and a unicorn didn't jump out of your device.
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I fell from my chair reading that.
You should have a lot more functions and control over your phone, all of the features should be listed in the roms thread.
Sent from my HTC Intruder using my brain.
DZonikg said:
What cind off change you espected????
You can now install all apps that require root
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well, don't really know
i could install all the apps before rooting as well, so....
KOala888 said:
why then have you rooted? .....
Send from sg wifi5.0 with mine kernel
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really no idea, maybe curiosity...
halomademeapc said:
It's pretty unusual that you installed the ROM and a unicorn didn't jump out of your device.
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hahaha
sifat3d said:
I fell from my chair reading that.
You should have a lot more functions and control over your phone, all of the features should be listed in the roms thread.
Sent from my HTC Intruder using my brain.
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hmm, good idea. will do!
BTW, can someone please tell me if there are other ways of flashing a ROM. I've currently done it using Odin.
My favorite thing with routing for now
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Clockworkmod recovery is pretty typical. All you have to do with those are put the .zip on your device, enter recovery, and browser to it.
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halomademeapc said:
Clockworkmod recovery is pretty typical. All you have to do with those are put the .zip on your device, enter recovery, and browser to it.
Sent from my Galaxy Player 5 using xda app-developers app
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hmm do you mean like starting the device by pressing Home+Volume up+Power button? I had done that, but it didn't work. The device did not find the zip file on the sd-card although I had put it in main folder, also tried it by putting it in a new folder as well. Any idea?
jamaljan said:
hmm do you mean like starting the device by pressing Home+Volume up+Power button? I had done that, but it didn't work. The device did not find the zip file on the sd-card although I had put it in main folder, also tried it by putting it in a new folder as well. Any idea?
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You have stock recovery, you need to Flash a custom one like clockworkmod to be able to take nandroid backups and flash roms.
If you are on cwm, then just choose the install zip from sd card option and browse for your zip..
Sent from my HTC Intruder using my brain.
sifat3d said:
You have stock recovery, you need to Flash a custom one like clockworkmod to be able to take nandroid backups and flash roms.
If you are on cwm, then just choose the install zip from sd card option and browse for your zip..
Sent from my HTC Intruder using my brain.
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Please, its all greek to me.
I'm using Erygit Custom-Rom 3.0 that i've installed using Odin and I've rooted my device with superoneclick. Apart from this I know nothing of what you are talking about.
Could you please educate me.
jamaljan said:
Please, its all greek to me.
I'm using Erygit Custom-Rom 3.0 that i've installed using Odin and I've rooted my device with superoneclick. Apart from this I know nothing of what you are talking about.
Could you please educate me.
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if you boot your device into recovery mode (power + volume up), does it say CWM recovery 5.x.x.x?
if it does, then you have a custom kernel.
if not, flash a custom kernel. use rj's kernel if you have a physical home button or entropy's kernel if you have a capacitative home button.
If you really want to see a drastic difference difference, try cm 10 or ParanoidAndroid.
cm10:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077671
PA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083052
To flash any of these roms, just copy the appropriate zip to your internal storage and reboot into recovery.
Then:
1. Wipe Data/Factory reset
2. Wipe Cache
3. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache
4. Install zip > from internal sd card
5. wait and enjoy.
Also, i would highly recommend you check out http://xda-university.com
iurnait said:
if you boot your device into recovery mode (power + volume up), does it say CWM recovery 5.x.x.x?
if it does, then you have a custom kernel.
if not, flash a custom kernel. use rj's kernel if you have a physical home button or entropy's kernel if you have a capacitative home button.
If you really want to see a drastic difference difference, try cm 10 or ParanoidAndroid.
cm10:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077671
PA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083052
To flash any of these roms, just copy the appropriate zip to your internal storage and reboot into recovery.
Then:
1. Wipe Data/Factory reset
2. Wipe Cache
3. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache
4. Install zip > from internal sd card
5. wait and enjoy.
Also, i would highly recommend you check out http://xda-university.com
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Thanks a lot. I've seen the ParanoidAndroid topic and it seems nice. I've posted a question there and would really appreciate if you could pleaseeee respond to it. Thanks again!
jamaljan said:
Thanks a lot. I've seen the ParanoidAndroid topic and it seems nice. I've posted a question there and would really appreciate if you could pleaseeee respond to it. Thanks again!
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Before you do a anything take a nandroid backup.
Always remember this diamond rule or you will perish. Mhu Hu ha ha ha
Why are SMARTphones soo... Freaking Dumb?