As we move forward with cm10, Is it better to use TWRP or CWM ? Any advantages to either ? Can one go back and forth ?
sailerph said:
As we move forward with cm10, Is it better to use TWRP or CWM ? Any advantages to either ? Can one go back and forth ?
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I've been bouncing back and forth (CWM 6.x, TWRP 2.1.4 and 2.2.2). Not sure if that's recommended or not, but its been working for me. YMMV though.
sailerph said:
As we move forward with cm10, Is it better to use TWRP or CWM ? Any advantages to either ? Can one go back and forth ?
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TWRP has been bullet-proof for me since I installed it. No problems flashing CM7, CM9, or CM10 ROMs, nor other ROMs based on those.
I'm am currently using TWRP to flash Linaro CM10 SGT7 Port For Nook Tablet, but when it reboots i get kicked back to TWRP even tho it was successful
Any ideas? I have had no issues with CWM
CWM it not good for flashing CM10...Surely
The cm9 5.1 cwm can flash all roms those you listen can't flash cm7 roms
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shawner47 said:
I've been bouncing back and forth (CWM 6.x, TWRP 2.1.4 and 2.2.2). Not sure if that's recommended or not, but its been working for me. YMMV though.
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Where did you get CWM 6.x? I thought 5.5.x was the latest. Please link if you have it available.
As far as the OP, I have been flashing everything across the board for my NT with CWM 5.5, it has worked fine for all three CM builds.
DavDoc said:
Where did you get CWM 6.x? I thought 5.5.x was the latest. Please link if you have it available.
As far as the OP, I have been flashing everything across the board for my NT with CWM 5.5, it has worked fine for all three CM builds.
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have a look here mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640958
Ya, I haven't checked in on that thread for a couple months.
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megaghostgamer said:
The cm9 5.1 cwm can flash all roms those you listen can't flash cm7 roms
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TWRP 2.1.4 can flash CM7 ROMs without any problems. I haven't updated to TWRP 2.2, yet...
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Dear reader,
I've currently been using Cyanomod for 2.3.7 Gingerbread.
My phone is rooted and everything (which took a little while )
Everything is running perfectly fine, but i would like to update my phone to android 4.0+ (whatever the lastest compatible version might be)
How should i go about this?
Do i basically uninstall everything and start from scratch or is there an easy method to quickly update my phone to android 4.
Kind Regards and Thank you for your time!
I believe the answer us first to backup your apps with titanium backup if you need them. Then go to recovery and backup your current Rom. (always be sure to do this). from recovery wipe factory reset and dalvik cache. Then install your new Rom from zip.
You cannot install an android 4.0 + over another version. Always backup and wipe.
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TJ007 said:
I believe the answer us first to backup your apps with titanium backup if you need them. Then go to recovery and backup your current Rom. (always be sure to do this). from recovery wipe factory reset and dalvik cache. Then install your new Rom from zip.
You cannot install an android 4.0 + over another version. Always backup and wipe.
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Do i need to re-root my phone when i install a new Rom? Or should i just install it through recovery?
Rom's are pre rooted (expect stock, stock BASED roms ARE pre-rooted), once you've installed the rom through cwm, it will be rooted and ready.
cashtecz said:
Dear reader,
Do i basically uninstall everything and start from scratch or is there an easy method to quickly update my phone to android 4.
Kind Regards and Thank you for your time!
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If your bootloader is unlocked, you can easily flash a custom kernel (Based on ics, so it'll be compatible with ics rom) And boot into recovery, and flash a custom rom based on ics.
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
Since you're using CyanogenMod 7 I would recommend you to use CyanogenMod 9.1 i.e. FXP 138 is the best in my experience.
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mikii100297 said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, you can easily flash a custom kernel (Based on ics, so it'll be compatible with ics rom) And boot into recovery, and flash a custom rom based on ics.
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One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
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If your finding trouble with compatible roms are you saying your getting bootloops when trying them?, because a different Android Version requires a different kernel, So if you haven't or forget to flash the kernel recommended or provided then that would possibly be where your compatibility issues lye as you will get bootloops if you don't and you are changing version. As Mikii suggested earlier.
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If your finding trouble with compatible roms are you saying your getting bootloops when trying them?, because a different Android Version requires a different kernel, So if you haven't or forget to flash the kernel recommended or provided then that would possibly be where your compatibility issues lye as you will get bootloops if you don't and you are changing version. As Mikii suggested earlier.
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Ahhh that must be it then.. I've been using the same kernel for quite some time now because it was quite a hassle to flash it. Different roms come with different kernels (at times). I'll have to figure out how to flash kernels again. Gonna check around the forums to see if i can find a suitable thread.
Thanks so much
sarangkunte05 said:
Since you're using CyanogenMod 7 I would recommend you to use CyanogenMod 9.1 i.e. FXP 138 is the best in my experience.
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When i look up Cyano 9.1 FXP 138, i get a list of downloads. FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-haida.zip , FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip
What exactly are they and which one should i go for?
cashtecz said:
Ahhh that must be it then.. I've been using the same kernel for quite some time now because it was quite a hassle to flash it. Different roms come with different kernels (at times). I'll have to figure out how to flash kernels again. Gonna check around the forums to see if i can find a suitable thread.
Thanks so much
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The fastest way to flash a kernel is to use the program called flashtool, click on the lightening bolt, select Fastboot mode, then select kernel to flash find the kernel you want to flash and it should be done within literally 2 seconds. once Flashtool gives you the all clear, disconnect your phone from usb, restart phone, and there you go, the old kernel will be overwritten, and so will that kernel's cwm version, with the one from the new kernel.
Try FXP138
cashtecz said:
One last question, since i'm having trouble finding compatible roms.
Which one would any of you, recommend for me to use ?
I have a ST18i and i'd like the lastest compatible rom.
Thanks so much for the fast reponses and ofcourse the help.
Kind Regards,
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i would also suggest you to try FXP138 which is CM9.1 Android 4.0.4, Its pretty smooth and the brightness bug seems to be resolved:laugh: in FXP138 here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409053
Also here is a link for ROM comparison - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843741
Hope this helps!
FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi
cashtecz said:
When i look up Cyano 9.1 FXP 138, i get a list of downloads. FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-haida.zip , FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-mango.zip
What exactly are they and which one should i go for?
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1. http://ul.to/f/zwx5le
2. choose and download FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi.zip
3. Flash the kernal inside above archive.(using fastboot mode.)
4. Enjoy.....:good:
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urushi is the modder for Xperia ray(ST18i)
ramakrishnanjk said:
1. http://ul.to/f/zwx5le
2. choose and download FXP138-cm-9-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-urushi.zip
3. Flash the kernal inside above archive.(using fastboot mode.)
4. Enjoy.....:good:
Note:
urushi is the modder for Xperia ray(ST18i)
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Nevermind, i figured it out!
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Nevermind, i figured it out!
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Hey,
Everything is installed and running, however i am wondering about just one thing.
Whenever i reboot my phone i get, right after imputting my sim code, a Unlock Network SIM message.
What is this and how can i solve it?
Regards,
(oops just realized i made a double post, apologies!)
So I keep seeing people posting "flash with CWM" CWM is what I have always used on my devices and when we unlocked the N2 it had TWRP on it. So my question is, does it make a difference one or the other? I was thinking of flashing over to CWM but have been enjoying what has been there since I unlocked.
Thanks guys!
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Imo cwm is way more reliable, I've never had issues in the 5 years I've been on android and used cwm. I've heard of problems with twrp from time to time, it's up to you though. Some roms can only be flashed through cwm though.
tappin from a paranoid Note II
In the past I had serious issues with CWM and/or Rom Manager. Rom Manager often would not really load CWM when it said it did and CWM would not install roms/kernels. However, that was a few years ago and I've not used it since. I've never had an issue with TWRP and I believe that since their update a few days ago it will flash the AOSP roms too.
They will both do the job.
CWM Now..
I always used TWRP on my Thunderbolt. But now I'm back to CWM on the Note 2 so I can flash ROM's that TWRP doesn't play well with.
Is TWRP, Titanium?
exmeaguy said:
Is TWRP, Titanium?
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Team Win Recovery Project.
And OP: its a matter of preference ASWELL AS some roms do not play well one. If you are a new user to the overall custom rom scene, I suggest sticking to TWRP. Otherwise if there is a rom that piques your interest use CWM.
I believe you also have the option of swapping between the 2 on the fly, because both are available in zips.
Cwm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35396518
Just flash from your current recovery and you will be able to use it upon next reboot into recovery. Be it known that CWM doesnt play with exFat SD cards so that is a known issue.
And if you decide you like TWRP better and wany to go back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35402954
That thread should link you to twrp website to get the zip to flash back to twrp.
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I think it's all personal preference, I used to use twrp religiously until cwm touch.... I could have the reliability of cwm but with the touch functions of twrp.. No Brainer.
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nnnnr14 said:
I think it's all personal preference, I used to use twrp religiously until cwm touch.... I could have the reliability of cwm but with the touch functions of twrp.. No Brainer.
Sent from my rooted, and unlocked Vzw note 2 running beans Rom! U mad?
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So even when people say flash with CWM like on some of the AOSP ROMs TWRP will work the same?
brodypie said:
So even when people say flash with CWM like on some of the AOSP ROMs TWRP will work the same?
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Idk haven't tried but people have said either it will fail or soft brick your phone.
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brodypie said:
So even when people say flash with CWM like on some of the AOSP ROMs TWRP will work the same?
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Some times it will. Sometimes it won't. Don't want to be too reductionist and say its 50/50 but its usually better to stick to what the instructions say unless someone in th3 thread can confirm it works for the other
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So even when people say flash with CWM like on some of the AOSP ROMs TWRP will work the same?
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twrp has assert issues with aosp roms. use cwm to flash anything cm10/aosp based...also might want to check the op of sbrissens cm10 thread!
I was just curious if anyone was planning on building TRWP 2.4 for the fassy since its not yet supported by their team.? Or does it still not play nice with the fassy?
BDogg718 said:
I was just curious if anyone was planning on building TRWP 2.4 for the fassy since its not yet supported by their team.? Or does it still not play nice with the fassy?
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I'd love to see it on the fascinate! I'm rolling with it on my a500 and its freaking awesome
I am going to be receiving a fascinate tomorrow and have plans to install cm10.1 via odin. From my understanding I can then install twrp and goo to install updates from that point on. I presume I have to still use odin to unlock the phone and get CM10.1 working, but goo/twrp should work for updating it from the nightlys after that point, correct?
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/40
Xceptiona1noob said:
I am going to be receiving a fascinate tomorrow and have plans to install cm10.1 via odin. From my understanding I can then install twrp and goo to install updates from that point on. I presume I have to still use odin to unlock the phone and get CM10.1 working, but goo/twrp should work for updating it from the nightlys after that point, correct?
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You don't have to unlock the fascinate its all open just put cwm on it and flash cm10.1 twrp won't work on cm10 and above so you have to use cwm use this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
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Xceptiona1noob said:
I am going to be receiving a fascinate tomorrow and have plans to install cm10.1 via odin. From my understanding I can then install twrp and goo to install updates from that point on. I presume I have to still use odin to unlock the phone and get CM10.1 working, but goo/twrp should work for updating it from the nightlys after that point, correct?
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/40
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cm10 includes it's own "cmupdater" app. Checks for new builds on your schedule (or manually), notifies of new builds, displays change logs, and installs the updates. Works well. It's visible on the "about phone" settings menu. Also available in the app drawer...
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I've fixed twrp to work with cm10.1. Works pretty well. Too bad injection doesn't work any more.
jt1134 said:
I've fixed twrp to work with cm10.1. Works pretty well. Too bad injection doesn't work any more.
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Nice I've never used twrp so I may have to try it
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Linked below is a kernel bundled with the latest version of TWRP modified to work with the fascinate. I've only tested it with my personal cm10.1 build, it should work with other 4.2.2 ROMs, may work with 4.2.1 ROMs. Due to the way the bootloader handles the kernel/recovery partitions, it (currently) has to be bundled with the kernel. If I come up with a way to make it stick across different builds I'll submit the changes to the appropriate upstream repositories, etc.
I haven't tested much other than flashing zip files, backup/restore may break your device into a million pieces. That might be kinda funny.
Updated source code is here:
https://github.com/jt1134/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/commits/twrp2.4
https://github.com/jt1134/android_device_samsung_fascinatemtd/commits/myjb-next
http://www.mediafire.com/?ul4n2gc1ba044sb
jt1134 said:
Linked below is a kernel bundled with the latest version of TWRP modified to work with the fascinate. I've only tested it with my personal cm10.1 build, it should work with other 4.2.2 ROMs, may work with 4.2.1 ROMs. Due to the way the bootloader handles the kernel/recovery partitions, it (currently) has to be bundled with the kernel. If I come up with a way to make it stick across different builds I'll submit the changes to the appropriate upstream repositories, etc.
I haven't tested much other than flashing zip files, backup/restore may break your device into a million pieces. That might be kinda funny.
Updated source code is here:
https://github.com/jt1134/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/commits/twrp2.4
https://github.com/jt1134/android_device_samsung_fascinatemtd/commits/myjb-next
http://www.mediafire.com/?ul4n2gc1ba044sb
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Thanx JT! Back-up and restore work just fine! Great work as always!
BDogg718 said:
Thanx JT! Back-up and restore work just fine! Great work as always!
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Good to know. Thanks for testing it
jt1134 said:
Linked below is a kernel bundled with the latest version of TWRP modified to work with the fascinate. I've only tested it with my personal cm10.1 build, it should work with other 4.2.2 ROMs, may work with 4.2.1 ROMs. Due to the way the bootloader handles the kernel/recovery partitions, it (currently) has to be bundled with the kernel. If I come up with a way to make it stick across different builds I'll submit the changes to the appropriate upstream repositories, etc.
I haven't tested much other than flashing zip files, backup/restore may break your device into a million pieces. That might be kinda funny.
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And it does work on the latest hellybean as long as you 1st flash your cm kernel to it :thumbup:
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hhp_211 said:
And it does work on the latest hellybean as long as you 1st flash your cm kernel to it :thumbup:
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I'd love to see this incorporated into the devil kernel
Seems my changes have been merged in the main TWRP repository
I still can't seem to come up with a decent way to replace the recovery permanently from kernel to kernel, but I've fixed fakeflash to work with the current version of TWRP. Fakeflash allows you to temporarily flash a different recovery by flashing a zip file in your current recovery. This allows it to work regardless of what kernel/recovery you are currently using.
A test version is linked below. Flash it in your current recovery and it will reboot into TWRP. Subsequent reboots will run your previous recovery, the zip needs to be flashed each time to use TWRP. Anyone who has had the fascinate for more than a year and a half should know all about fakeflash it's the original way we used recovery (**** you samsung).
http://www.mediafire.com/?tq0uq2uo24lofcl
Thanks jt. It`s a step forward. You da man that's all I can say. :thumbup::beer:
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if you are on fassy, notta posted a pa twp recovery flashable test as of now
LasVegasRomeo said:
if you are on fassy, notta posted a pa twp recovery flashable test as of now
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does that kernel notta posted kill your WiFi?
kill type ?my wifi is workin I havent had any issues as far as i know. ran wifi a lil bit earlier and no issues. My wifi has is always crappy for me though here at home. Seems spotty a lil but like i said thats normal for me.
jt1134 said:
Seems my changes have been merged in the main TWRP repository
I still can't seem to come up with a decent way to replace the recovery permanently from kernel to kernel, but I've fixed fakeflash to work with the current version of TWRP. Fakeflash allows you to temporarily flash a different recovery by flashing a zip file in your current recovery. This allows it to work regardless of what kernel/recovery you are currently using.
A test version is linked below. Flash it in your current recovery and it will reboot into TWRP. Subsequent reboots will run your previous recovery, the zip needs to be flashed each time to use TWRP. Anyone who has had the fascinate for more than a year and a half should know all about fakeflash it's the original way we used recovery (**** you samsung).
http://www.mediafire.com/?tq0uq2uo24lofcl
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is there a way to modify the source to use the prebuilt bootimage.Also when compiling it fails to create the utilities folder.
I have been trying to flash Imonseyon leankernel v5.1 for awhile now and I'm having issues... I don't know if the link doesn't work or what the deal is. I want the 184v undervolt bc I have been having crazy battery drain.. Everytime I flash it I get a status 2 in TWRP. Any suggestions..
lacoursiere18 said:
I have been trying to flash Imonseyon leankernel v5.1 for awhile now and I'm having issues... I don't know if the link doesn't work or what the deal is. I want the 184v undervolt bc I have been having crazy battery drain.. Everytime I flash it I get a status 2 in TWRP. Any suggestions..
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What rom are you using?
If it's a Sense based GB rom, did you grab the Sense kernel?
If it's an AOSP GB rom, did you grab the Aosp kernel?
If it's an ICS rom, it won't work.
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Via TWRP website:
Since TWRP 2.3 is based on AOSP jelly bean sources, TWRP now uses recovery API 3 instead of 2. Some zips may no longer work if the developer is using an out-of-date update-binary.
This API change should not be a problem on newer devices, but older devices will probably encounter several zips that need to be updated.
If needed, you can try using this update-binary that was compiled with current sources.
It goes in your zip file in the META-INF/com/google/android folder. If you're getting a status error 2 during zip install, then an outdated update binary is almost certainly to blame.
santod040 said:
What rom are you using?
If it's a Sense based GB rom, did you grab the Sense kernel?
If it's an AOSP GB rom, did you grab the Aosp kernel?
If it's an ICS rom, it won't work.
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Via TWRP website:
Since TWRP 2.3 is based on AOSP jelly bean sources, TWRP now uses recovery API 3 instead of 2. Some zips may no longer work if the developer is using an out-of-date update-binary.
This API change should not be a problem on newer devices, but older devices will probably encounter several zips that need to be updated.
If needed, you can try using this update-binary that was compiled with current sources.
It goes in your zip file in the META-INF/com/google/android folder. If you're getting a status error 2 during zip install, then an outdated update binary is almost certainly to blame.
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Ok thank you so much! FAST response lol. Would there be another recovery that is better to use or it doesn't matter?? Currently I am using your, I believe, ICS rooted debloated ROM stock/rooted. I was on liquidsmooth aosp and cm7 thundershed switching between them to get a feel for them... But for some reason I tried to do a full wipe and then reinstall from my restore of those two roms and try the leankernal, it's saying failed after I updated to TWRP 2.4.3
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Where is that zip you are talking about located.. In /system or somewhere else bc I can't seem to find it?
There is a backup bug in the latest release of Twrp. Switch to 4ext and your backups may work again. Someone posted on the n7 he could restore backups in Twrp from the previous version with the version he made them with but restoring backups on the latest version couldn't restore those
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disconnecktie said:
There is a backup bug in the latest release of Twrp. Switch to 4ext and your backups may work again. Someone posted on the n7 he could restore backups in Twrp from the previous version with the version he made them with but restoring backups on the latest version couldn't restore those
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Thank you!
4ext is definitely the way to go on the Thunderbolt. Best recovery ever, wish the Gnex had it.
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The zip I was referring to, was the kernel zip you were trying to flash.
And if you have run my rom, you should know I suggest using 4ext recovery.
It's mentioned in all my rom OP's.
santod040 said:
The zip I was referring to, was the kernel zip you were trying to flash.
And if you have run my rom, you should know I suggest using 4ext recovery.
It's mentioned in all my rom OP's.
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Ok thank you! I have switched to 4ext thank you for the refferal
Do you backups work now?
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disconnecktie said:
Do you backups work now?
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No actually.. It's ok though. I don't mind starting over.. Thank you for your help! I am running leankernal now at 184mhz unlocked to see what kind of battery improvements it brings, if any.. With JellyBlur ROM.. Any sugesstion on a ROM?
lacoursiere18 said:
No actually.. It's ok though. I don't mind starting over.. Thank you for your help! I am running leankernal now at 184mhz unlocked to see what kind of battery improvements it brings, if any.. With JellyBlur ROM.. Any sugesstion on a ROM?
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Good luck with the 184mhz, I can not use that on my phone, always does the deep sleep of death.... thats not a good thing.
As for a ROM, I always suggest one of Santod's ... really any of them lol
Milimbar said:
Good luck with the 184mhz, I can not use that on my phone, always does the deep sleep of death.... thats not a good thing.
As for a ROM, I always suggest one of Santod's ... really any of them lol
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Dude so far no problems with 184mhz.. Speed is no issue, no lag, no reboots, but I'll have to put it through the 24hr test to fully see how it does. And I charge my battery to 100% when installed it, approx. 4hr 41mins with pretty much none stop usage.. at 72% now. On the old kernal I would have been dead..
Once I get it rooted and got recovery installed I should be able to use AOSP roms right? Thanks in advance.
AngryManMLS said:
Once I get it rooted and got recovery installed I should be able to use AOSP roms right? Thanks in advance.
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Yes, you have to revert out to 10b via kdz method, root and install twrp, then you can install an aosp Rom
That being said, the 2/1 build of cm12 is one of the most stable right now from my experience. Smooth as butter. You can pm me if you need any advice
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Perfect. I'm very excited to have a device that can run AOSP roms once again. I might try a few of the other roms along with CM12 to see which one I like.
I'm also assuming this method will let me use custom kernels too right?