Updating from CheckROM EvoHD v3.5 - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys,
Quick question. I'm currently running CheckROM EvoHD v3.5 on my SGS3 which is amazing, however I thought I'd check what updates are available, and it appears that CheckROM v5.5 seems to be the new thing with improved speeds, jellybean, etc etc
I've been off the radar for a while so can't remember exactly what needs to be done to update, but the Checkrom website tells me this:
Flashing Instruction:
You need to have CWM5
You need to do a full wipe manually
Download ROM
Put in your SD Card
Reboot to Recovery and do a /data wipe and and a /Cache Wipe
Then Flash the ROM via Recovery
After the process is over Phone Should Reboot takes 10~15min
And you will on JB 4.1.1
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My CWM Manager is v3.60 (Current recovery CF-CWM-v1.5). Does this mean I have to update CWM somehow first, and then download the ROM, wipe /data and /cache and then flash the ROM?
I assume I will also have to back up messages and contacts etc etc before I do all this?
Cheers
John

Hi John!
My CWM Manager is v3.60 (Current recovery CF-CWM-v1.5). Does this mean I have to update CWM somehow first, and then download the ROM, wipe /data and /cache and then flash the ROM?
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^ Yes, it was stated in the instructions that you have to update your CWM.. it is up to you if you want to make back-up of your messages
I hope this helps!
Cheers

How do I update my CWM?
Cheers

Hi!
You can follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791706&page=2
They are talking about updating CWM
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Great, I just used ROM Manager for a quick and easy update! Thanks for the help, much appreciated. Enjoy your weekend

jonno92 said:
Great, I just used ROM Manager for a quick and easy update! Thanks for the help, much appreciated. Enjoy your weekend
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No problem man always glad to help
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hmm I have a new problem...
I just updated from CheckROM 3.5 to 5.5 by doing the following:
format / system
format / data
format / cache
install CheckROM 5.5 from zip
Reboot device
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However, I don't have any mobile data (3G or GSM). I have full reception, WiFi works fine etc but no 3G or GSM available.
I've tried:
- reinstalling CheckROM using the above method (incl. full wipe)
- toggling mobile data on and off
- choosing network operator manually, and automatically
- remove and reinstall SIM card twice
- tried changing network mode to GSM only, WCDMA only and Auto mode
Any ideas why this would be happening? I always get full 3G reception at home.
Cheers

slind said:
Enter correct APN Settings.
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Thanks mate. Not sure why I had to do this but this definitely did the trick. The guide is here for anyone wondering:
http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/01/20/apn-settings-for-android-to-enable-internet-mms/#Telstra AU

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Galaxy S2 Wifi not working

First i had miui 4 and wifi worked well. 3 days ago wifi stopped working.So I flashed a new ics rom and kernel. Still my wifi is now working. Help me please.
Thank You.
mrbadguy5 said:
First i had miui 4 and wifi worked well. 3 days ago wifi stopped working.So I flashed a new ics rom and kernel. Still my wifi is now working. Help me please.
Thank You.
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do a full wipe. wipe cache,data,dalvik and after do a fresh install,wipe again cache ,dalvik and fix permissions.
Sorry but if you just say Wifi not working you will most like get answers like wipe and reflash firmware
Please be a little bit more specific about what is not working and what you already did to track down the problem. This will help people help you.
fxrb said:
Sorry but if you just say Wifi not working you will most like get answers like wipe and reflash firmware
Please be a little bit more specific about what is not working and what you already did to track down the problem. This will help people help you.
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What i did to fix it
1. Installed diff roms and kernels still doesnt work
2. Wiped completely and doesnt work yet
Symptoms :
1. Reboots every now and then (not while charging or connected to dock speakers but reboots most frequently when i call someone or receive a call)
2. Wifi not working
mrbadguy5 said:
2. Wifi not working
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1. Can you turn on Wifi (Settings -> Wlan) ?
2. Does your phone connect to other APs?
3. Do other devices connect to your AP without problem?
4. Check the log of your AP while connecting.
mrbadguy5 said:
What i did to fix it
1. Installed diff roms and kernels still doesnt work
2. Wiped completely and doesnt work yet
Symptoms :
1. Reboots every now and then (not while charging or connected to dock speakers but reboots most frequently when i call someone or receive a call)
2. Wifi not working
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What kernel are you running?
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1. Can you turn on Wifi (Settings -> Wlan) ?
A. No the button kindof looks disabled.
2. Does your phone connect to other APs?
A. No.
3. Do other devices connect to your AP without problem?
A. Yes.
4. Check the log of your AP while connecting.
A. Im unable to trigger wifi button on and off so i cannot check log or even select wifi connection.
5. Which kernel do You use?
A. If i am right it is "fluxi-kernel-sgs2-XX.02-beta5.zip".
mrbadguy5 said:
1. Can you turn on Wifi (Settings -> Wlan) ?
A. No the button kindof looks disabled.
2. Does your phone connect to other APs?
A. No.
3. Do other devices connect to your AP without problem?
A. Yes.
4. Check the log of your AP while connecting.
A. Im unable to trigger wifi button on and off so i cannot check log or even select wifi connection.
5. Which kernel do You use?
A. If i am right it is "fluxi-kernel-sgs2-XX.02-beta5.zip".
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Try updating to beta 10 over the ota. Wifi is related to the kernel.
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If post #8 does not help I would restart from scratch:
1. Do a Nandroid backup
2. Install latest stock firmware
If Wifi is still not working you might have a hardware problem.
If Wifi is working you have good starting point for further investigations
fxrb said:
If post #8 does not help I would restart from scratch:
1. Do a Nandroid backup
2. Install latest stock firmware
If Wifi is still not working you might have a hardware problem.
If Wifi is working you have good starting point for further investigations
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Can anyone link me to where i can get stock firmware?
mrbadguy5 said:
Can anyone link me to where i can get stock firmware?
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Use CheckFus to download the latest firmware or check Intratech's thread.
mrbadguy5 said:
Can anyone link me to where i can get stock firmware?
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Www.sammobile.com
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Ok i have managed to put on stock firmware and it still doesnt seem to work. I am unable to findout the cause
Looks like this issue is present everywhere..
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you could to use solution posted on other forums try googling this string
SOLUTION: Galaxy S2 ICS 4.0.3 IP Address: Unavailable / WiFi Connection Problem
i'm unable to post link as only new user
but good luck any way
RomanKK said:
you could to use solution posted on other forums try googling this string
SOLUTION: Galaxy S2 ICS 4.0.3 IP Address: Unavailable / WiFi Connection Problem
i'm unable to post link as only new user
but good luck any way
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Thanx for the help..unfortunately my wifi wont even turn on..not a problem with ip address.
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ok I had the same problem, as in when I go to the settings and I click the turn on wifi button, It just says Turning on wifi in the middle of the screen and wifi never turns on. Here is what I did to fix that.
keep in mind that I have the Revolt ICS v.0.9.2 rom installed
1.boot into download mode(i think that's what it is called) press power+volumeup+home
2.navigate to reset/clear factory data
3.wipe cache
4.go to advance and wipe delvik cache
5.re-install rom
6.wipe cache
7.wipe delvik cache
8.reboot
This fixed the problem for me. Hope this helps
Cheers.
huntr83 said:
ok I had the same problem, as in when I go to the settings and I click the turn on wifi button, It just says Turning on wifi in the middle of the screen and wifi never turns on. Here is what I did to fix that.
keep in mind that I have the Revolt ICS v.0.9.2 rom installed
1.boot into download mode(i think that's what it is called) press power+volumeup+home
2.navigate to reset/clear factory data
3.wipe cache
4.go to advance and wipe delvik cache
5.re-install rom
6.wipe cache
7.wipe delvik cache
8.reboot
This fixed the problem for me. Hope this helps
Cheers.
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Previously when you were having the problem did your wifi work after a reboot?
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http://www.stampede-design.com/blog/2012/07/samsung-galaxy-s2-wifi-issue/
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Do you mean Recovery or Download?
I always thought Power+Home+Volume Up were recovery.
Just saying, it doesn't really matter.

Help Galaxy S2 won't boot after updating to CM9 R2

Hi I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. Android v4.0.4 LQ7
I am a noob so sorry if my question is stupid.
I have rooted using method 1 in that thread and it worked great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Then I downloaded the app ROM Manager and downloaded CM9 RC2 since it appeared to be a stable.
I used ROM manager to download the file cm-9.0.0-RC2-galaxys2.zip
Once downloaded I saved that file in the external SD Card and used ROM Manager to reboot in recovery mode and install the ROM.
The installation progress fine and complete. I then reboot my phone.
When rebooting the phone displays the Samsung galaxy S2 screen and then switched to Cyanogen (mod) 9 screen. From there nothing happens. The phone won't boot. I tried to removed the battery which is the only way to turn the phone off and reboot in recovery and reinstall the file but the same thing happens.
Please help!
You've probably installed wrong zip for your device/variation.
Specifically which GS2 have you got?
Did you wipe date/factory reset?
Try wiping before and after flashing?
Get the CM9 nightly and flash that instead or try flashing Siyah kernel over the one that is on your device now. I personally use Goo Manager from market as you can download/update/notifications and browse compatible roms via that.
TheATHEiST said:
You've probably installed wrong zip for your device/variation.
Specifically which GS2 have you got?
Did you wipe date/factory reset?
Try wiping before and after flashing?
Get the CM9 nightly and flash that instead or try flashing Siyah kernel over the one that is on your device now. I personally use Goo Manager from market as you can download/update/notifications and browse compatible roms via that.
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I have a GT i9100 Galaxy S2.
what would happen If I did a factory reset/data?
All I did was installing from external SD card nothing else.
Thanks
adrien84 said:
I have a GT i9100 Galaxy S2.
what would happen If I did a factory reset/data?
All I did was installing from external SD card nothing else.
Thanks
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If you do a wipe/reset it will clean all your installed apps/app data and restore settings to clean install.
Its advisable to do this whenever you are flashing a different rom. Its easy to backup and then restore all your apps automatically and silently (without intervention) in a few clicks after installing new rom with titanium backup (pro).
Reboot into recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
Install CM9 Nightly from internal or external card.
Install latest CM9 gapps
Reboot system.
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[*]Install latest CM9 gapps[/LIST]
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what is CM9gapps
I just downloaded the latest CM9 nightly will follow your steps As I said earlier I am a noob sorry.
Thanks
Gapps is basically Google apps it gives you the play store and sometimes face unlock. Did you wipe cache and dalvik cache before updating to CM9? That's one of the main reasons why ROMs don't boot up. Also first time boots do take a while about 10-15mins...
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UltimateAnas said:
Gapps is basically Google apps it gives you the play store and sometimes face unlock. Did you wipe cache and dalvik cache before updating to CM9? That's one of the main reasons why ROMs don't boot up. Also first time boots do take a while about 10-15mins...
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If I helped you press thanks!
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Hey yeah it did help thanks. I have now a working phone again. I am getting used to CM9 it is such a smooth OS. By the way on ICS 4.0.4 i was able to get the battery percent number displayed on the top near the battery icon. I can't find that on CM9? it used to be in the settings/display on ICS
Thanks guys
adrien84 said:
Hey yeah it did help thanks. I have now a working phone again. I am getting used to CM9 it is such a smooth OS. By the way on ICS 4.0.4 i was able to get the battery percent number displayed on the top near the battery icon. I can't find that on CM9? it used to be in the settings/display on ICS
Thanks guys
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Options –> System –> Status Bar –> Battery Style Status –> Percentage
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nicholas1520 said:
Options –> System –> Status Bar –> Battery Style Status –> Percentage
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Thanks. for that. Do you guys know of a shortcut button to turn the mobile data on or off, like the power button does on ICS?
Also I would like to raise an issue with the ROM Manager App. I cannot do a backup of my current ROM. Every time I try to do so the App freezes. It did the same when I first rooted my phone and I was on the Stock ROM I was unable to do a backup then.
Is this something that happen often with Rom manager?
Thanks
adrien84 said:
Thanks. for that. Do you guys know of a shortcut button to turn the mobile data on or off, like the power button does on ICS?
Also I would like to raise an issue with the ROM Manager App. I cannot do a backup of my current ROM. Every time I try to do so the App freezes. It did the same when I first rooted my phone and I was on the Stock ROM I was unable to do a backup then.
Is this something that happen often with Rom manager?
Thanks
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Don't use ROM Manager, due to its incompatibility with most kernels and the S2.
Here's what to do about the short cut for mobile data:
Options –> System –> Notification Drawer –> Widget Buttons –> Toggle Mobile Data
It'll be there at the top when you pull down the drawer, if it's not immediately visible just slide the icons to the side and you'll see it.
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nicholas1520 said:
Don't use ROM Manager, due to its incompatibility with most kernels and the S2.
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So how do I back up my Rom? Do I have to do it in the Recovery mode?
adrien84 said:
So how do I back up my Rom? Do I have to do it in the Recovery mode?
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Yep, it's called nandroid. There's a backup and restore function in ClockworkMod Recovery.
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adrien84 said:
So how do I back up my Rom? Do I have to do it in the Recovery mode?
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You always do backups in recovery mode, Rom Manager (if compatible kernel) simply automates teh process of rebooting into recovery and starting backup.
Depending on your rom/version you can do this via power menu anyway (reboot into recovery).
STOP USING ROM MANAGER!
It can & most likely will fuc& your fone up. If u want to learn I suggest u read all of chainfires posts, then check out the SGSII Bible in the GS2 section. Then get urself the correct tar file for the Cf root kernel specific to ur country or region. That will get u outta the ****e if this ever happens again. Read up on all things root etc. u could do with learning what Odin is too!
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blade30p said:
STOP USING ROM MANAGER!
It can & most likely will fuc& your fone up. If u want to learn I suggest u read all of chainfires posts, then check out the SGSII Bible in the GS2 section. Then get urself the correct tar file for the Cf root kernel specific to ur country or region. That will get u outta the ****e if this ever happens again. Read up on all things root etc. u could do with learning what Odin is too!
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Thanks for that. I think I know what Odin is. Thank you so much for that post. You have opened a whole new world! I have opened the SG2 bible I wish I have done that before. I am about to do a back up now. but I have not been able to do a back up of my original stock ROM since I was trying to do it with ROM Manager and it would freeze all the time. I think it is the worse that I could have done I have changed my ROM and didn't not do a back up before. i guess I will never be able to revert back to my stock ROM. Thanks again for you precious advises they have been very helpful!
Naa m8, u can always go back to a stock, u just need to tell me your country & the modem & ROM version, mine was stock Uk 4.0.3 & once you have that you can flash it with Odin then flash the Cf root kernel. you would then be on a totally stock ICS ROM but with root & CWM recovery so you can then flash anything you like. If you give me the country & which ROM (ICS or GB) you would like I can give you the necessary files for Odin.
Do not, I repeat DO NOT flash a stock ROM & stock unrooted kernel as if u do a full wipe it will hardbrick ur fone!
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There's an even easier way....
Go here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1608071
then simply download the stock unbranded firmware for your country. it doesn't have to be your specific country but it helps as it has the csc etc that you need. Once you have downloaded it simply flash it with Odin & you will be running stock ICS 4.0.3 but with root so you can then flash CM9, but seriously I would highly recommended Omega v15. It's close to stock but sooooo much more. Im in all day if u need help
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Hey thanks for that. I was thinking of doing a back up of my stock ROM in case I wanted to revert back to it one day. I will have a look at that thread and let you know of my phone details too. I really appreciate your help. As far as using Odin goes I am not very familiar with it so I'll need to read a Guide on how to use it.
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Oh by the way any idea why I can only connect to the play store via wifi? Using data it won't work even though Web browsing, FB, emails, etc all work fine. I am running CM9 nightly build.
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adrien84 said:
Oh by the way any idea why I can only connect to the play store via wifi? Using data it won't work even though Web browsing, FB, emails, etc all work fine. I am running CM9 nightly build.
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In that case you will need to flash an appropriate modem file for your device or possibly check APN details.
You can get modem via dev section (use search) and APN settings from your carrier or google.

[Q] error installing ROM option CM10-10.31

PHP:
Hello newbie here. I am trying to flash ROM option on the latest CM10 release. CM10 rom install successfully but ROM option fails to install on aroma installer (status 0).
wanted to paste error log but the forum prevent it so please refer attachment
Tried to wiped partiions (data, cache, dalvik), checked MD5, but no luck. If someone can advice, I'd be very appreciated. Thanks for reading
beerippon said:
PHP:
Hello newbie here. I am trying to flash ROM option on the latest CM10 release. CM10 rom install successfully but ROM option fails to install on aroma installer (status 0).
wanted to paste error log but the forum prevent it so please refer attachment
Tried to wiped partiions (data, cache, dalvik), checked MD5, but no luck. If someone can advice, I'd be very appreciated. Thanks for reading
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Make sure to use the correct recovery. Do not use ROM manager whatsoever. What are you using?
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na7q said:
Make sure to use the correct recovery. Do not use ROM manager whatsoever. What are you using?
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Hi, thanks or replying.
I'm using cwm 5.5.0.4. I installed all the previous roms byt this without any problem but when I came to this romoption, it did not install the gsm/ storage option correctly.
Just tried out the latest cm10 11.2 rom, this rom includes all options and is in one go. Install went ok and now having correct gsm setting. Maybe there were some steps missing when I install 10.30 rom?
Try doing all the steps over again and make sure your not missing anything. Also make sure you have the correct rom for the phone you're trying to use. (ie. Don't use a rom made for a nexus s if you have an evo)
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beerippon said:
Hi, thanks or replying.
I'm using cwm 5.5.0.4. I installed all the previous roms byt this without any problem but when I came to this romoption, it did not install the gsm/ storage option correctly.
Just tried out the latest cm10 11.2 rom, this rom includes all options and is in one go. Install went ok and now having correct gsm setting. Maybe there were some steps missing when I install 10.30 rom?
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tried updating cwm by th3bill uploaded as well, but still no luck. some of the roms works though...
Not sure what factors are contributing installing tweaks.
tiltospe said:
Try doing all the steps over again and make sure your not missing anything. Also make sure you have the correct rom for the phone you're trying to use. (ie. Don't use a rom made for a nexus s if you have an evo)
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I wiped cache, data, system, dalvik, then put factory wipe (I think factory wipe is not required but just incase), Then rom flash. (for aroma installer, I choose full wipe in here too, so effectively wiping at least twice)
I use photon ROMs for my Photon, though my photon is from KDDI while nearly all of forum member use either from sprint or USSC. This might be the reason I am stuck.
The problem persist in CM10 11/04.

[Q] After installing Kernel, its freezing and restarting

Hey guys, last week I installed MROM (http://www.montuori.net/android-mrom/atrix-mrom/) and had been using it without having any problem, I loved it. Yesterday, I heard a kernel that can be good for battery life so I wanted to install it. (http://www.montuori.net/android-mrom/atrix-kernels/ sv build) I installed it and first boot took about 10+ mins. but after first reboot it was normal. And I started having problems like it freezes and the phone shut down itself. sometimes restarts itself. and when using an application (like facebook, dolphin browser, games etc.), it suddenly closes the application.
I also tried to install other kernels but it gives me an error when I try to install it (installation aborted error) . how can I go back to my first MROM times? but I don't want to lose any data in my phone like my applications and settings. How can I do it? Can anybody give me some advice?
Also, what's that MROM update.zip? Is there anybody who knows it? If I install it, does it solve the problem that I'm having?
If I install MROM again, does it delete the apps in my phone? Its an emergency guys, I can't use my phone normally. Thanks in advance.
Happy new year!!
Wipe cache & dalvik cache, then reinstall mrom. Your apps, etc should be unaffected.
LāvLab / HostileSlothRecords
LavLab said:
Wipe cache & dalvik cache, then reinstall mrom. Your apps, etc should be unaffected.
LāvLab / HostileSlothRecords
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I still can't install even MROM. gives an error, exactly like;
--Installing: /sdcard/atrix-MROM-20121111.zip
Finding update package...
Openin update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/atrix-MROM-20121111.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.--
I'm about to lose my mind. :/
you could try to re-install MROM and see where this gets you - do not wipe any data/system when installing and you should have everything still on your phone.
IF that fails to solve problem you could try and use Titanium back up to save YOUR apps (not system apps) and then do a full wipe of your phone and re-install MROM
I'm around for a bit so will check on how you're doing
good luck
when i try to reinstall, it gives me the same error. now im going to back up my all apps and after that factory reset and finally will try to reinstall mrom. I'll write when I do this. thanks
I did everything right, wiped all data cache and tried to reinstall mrom but it gives me the same error :/
koline said:
I did everything right, wiped all data cache and tried to reinstall mrom but it gives me the same error :/
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what happens when you turn on phone?
are you able to install another rom?
It might be an idea to download a fresh copy of MROM and see if that helps?
also, after putting the new rom on the phone but before installing go to 'mounts and storage' (in the CWM menu list) and format the following 'pre-install, system, osh, data and cache'
I hope that helps.
barry_ said:
what happens when you turn on phone?
are you able to install another rom?
It might be an idea to download a fresh copy of MROM and see if that helps?
also, after putting the new rom on the phone but before installing go to 'mounts and storage' (in the CWM menu list) and format the following 'pre-install, system, osh, data and cache'
I hope that helps.
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really thank you for your advices. I did everyting you said step by step. I tried to install other ROM (CM7.2) after formatting the parts that you said, and it was succesfull. after that i tried to install google apps but it's giving me the same error. anyway, I tried to install MROM again but still the same, same error, unfortunately. I'm out of my mind. :/
koline said:
really thank you for your advices. I did everyting you said step by step. I tried to install other ROM (CM7.2) after formatting the parts that you said, and it was succesfull. after that i tried to install google apps but it's giving me the same error. anyway, I tried to install MROM again but still the same, same error, unfortunately. I'm out of my mind. :/
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glad that you got somewhere, If i were you I might try and repeat the steps you used with success (install cm 7.2) and then just add what google apps you need separately and see where that takes you.
Happy new Year!!
barry_ said:
glad that you got somewhere, If i were you I might try and repeat the steps you used with success (install cm 7.2) and then just add what google apps you need separately and see where that takes you.
Happy new Year!!
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I thought, If I try all these steps from the begining, maybe it'd be successful (from stock rom!!) so that I installed back my stock rom with RSD Lite. and rooted, unlocked, installed CWM Recovery. and I have just tried to install MROM but it's still giving me the same error. I really can't understand why... It was like my first day of my phone, I did every single step from the begining, but still the same error. omg
Have you tried re-downloading mrom?
LāvLab / HostileSlothRecords
LavLab said:
Have you tried re-downloading mrom?
LāvLab / HostileSlothRecords
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yes, still the same...
Guys I have solved the problem by installing goo manager and touch recovery. Now I'm using MROM! YES! really thank u all for ur advices
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koline said:
Guys I have solved the problem by installing goo manager and touch recovery. Now I'm using MROM! YES! really thank u all for ur advices
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strange.. what made the difference?
toyota86 said:
strange.. what made the difference?
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I really didn't understand how. Although I went back my stock rom and reinstalled everything(unlock, root, cwm etc), it didn't work but after installing that goo app it did
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[Q] Need help reverting back to pure stock

Hi guys, I've owned this tab (p4wifi) for a few years now and for sure loads of junk has been building up in it. I've used dozens of ROMs in the past and it seems to be slowing down. Now the slowness isn't the issue, I just want to revert it back to full, pure stock as in Unrooted stock ROM from sammobile with no user data whatsoever. Exactly like the first day I got the tab, no pics videos or anything that I took.
I live in Malaysia so I'll be using this: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=5982
So now the problem is how to exactly go about doing this? I'm currently running CM10.2 with CWM installed and I want all my user apps, photos and videos gone too, like everything. I understand that i have to boot in Download Mode and use ODIN to flash that ROM image, but hat are the steps before or after that I have to take to remove all my user data? Would really appreciate it if I could have a step by step procedure.
Thanks alot guys
BenSow said:
Hi guys, I've owned this tab (p4wifi) for a few years now and for sure loads of junk has been building up in it. I've used dozens of ROMs in the past and it seems to be slowing down. Now the slowness isn't the issue, I just want to revert it back to full, pure stock as in Unrooted stock ROM from sammobile with no user data whatsoever. Exactly like the first day I got the tab, no pics videos or anything that I took.
I live in Malaysia so I'll be using this: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=5982
So now the problem is how to exactly go about doing this? I'm currently running CM10.2 with CWM installed and I want all my user apps, photos and videos gone too, like everything. I understand that i have to boot in Download Mode and use ODIN to flash that ROM image, but hat are the steps before or after that I have to take to remove all my user data? Would really appreciate it if I could have a step by step procedure.
Thanks alot guys
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well before flashing the KERNEL image....
it is not quite necessary to totally wipe the phone..
bt to ensure a clean install it can be done...
while.... since u want to return to pure stock.... it is better to first restore your first cwm backup which u made just after rooting.....
coz flashing a kernel wont remove the custom scripts bt only disable it.....
so wat i say is... first restore ur just-after-root cwm bakup.... after that flash your kernel which u will download from sammobile. com.
and then u will have a pure stock unrooted phone like in the beginning
singhshantanu1996 said:
well before flashing the KERNEL image....
it is not quite necessary to totally wipe the phone..
bt to ensure a clean install it can be done...
while.... since u want to return to pure stock.... it is better to first restore your first cwm backup which u made just after rooting.....
coz flashing a kernel wont remove the custom scripts bt only disable it.....
so wat i say is... first restore ur just-after-root cwm bakup.... after that flash your kernel which u will download from sammobile. com.
and then u will have a pure stock unrooted phone like in the beginning
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Oh dear but I don't have that backup Sammobile only offers kernel? I thought it was the whole firmware?
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BenSow said:
Oh dear but I don't have that backup Sammobile only offers kernel? I thought it was the whole firmware?
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since you dont have a backup.....
and you are ok to loosing your all data(pic apps and stuff)
so first FACTORY RESET your device....
and then after that you can flash the KERNEL....
singhshantanu1996 said:
since you dont have a backup.....
and you are ok to loosing your all data(pic apps and stuff)
so first FACTORY RESET your device....
and then after that you can flash the KERNEL....
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OK I will try. I'm running CM10.2 a custom ROM so can I use the factory reset option in system settings? Because CWM wipe data doesn't wipe a lot of things :/
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BenSow said:
OK I will try. I'm running CM10.2 a custom ROM so can I use the factory reset option in system settings? Because CWM wipe data doesn't wipe a lot of things :/
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yes you can use the factory reset and it will wipe everything.... from cache to dalvik cache to data..
the system folder and some other folders will only be intact as they contain the rom related files....
BenSow said:
OK I will try. I'm running CM10.2 a custom ROM so can I use the factory reset option in system settings? Because CWM wipe data doesn't wipe a lot of things :/
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Do this:
1. Wipe data/factory reset in cwm
2. Wipe system
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Wipe internal memory or sdcard or /data/media (I forgot what its called in cwm)
Then boot into download mode and Odin flash the stock ROM.
FYI, the other guy was wrong, sammobile offers ROMs and not kernels. And, HEY, I'M FROM MALAYSIA TOO!
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singhshantanu1996 said:
yes you can use the factory reset and it will wipe everything.... from cache to dalvik cache to data..
the system folder and some other folders will only be intact as they contain the rom related files....
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eushaun99 said:
Do this:
1. Wipe data/factory reset in cwm
2. Wipe system
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Wipe internal memory or sdcard or /data/media (I forgot what its called in cwm)
Then boot into download mode and Odin flash the stock ROM.
FYI, the other guy was wrong, sammobile offers ROMs and not kernels. And, HEY, I'M FROM MALAYSIA TOO!
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Thanks both of you Woohoo fellow Malaysian on this legacy tab. Sweet thanks for the detailed procedure, I'm guessing step 5 is the one that wipes all photos and videos? Because normally 1-4 just wipes user apps. Will try it after having my stuff backed up How is the UI smoothness for you on this tab? Just wondering if I'm the only one who feels that mine is very sluggish.
actually, Toldo's stock rooted ICS rom and Omni Kitkat rom are both smooth.
BenSow said:
Thanks both of you Woohoo fellow Malaysian on this legacy tab. Sweet thanks for the detailed procedure, I'm guessing step 5 is the one that wipes all photos and videos? Because normally 1-4 just wipes user apps. Will try it after having my stuff backed up How is the UI smoothness for you on this tab? Just wondering if I'm the only one who feels that mine is very sluggish.
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Yup that's the one that wipes everything. Sometimes the tab feels sluggish, depending on what i use it for, like heavy multitasking and such, but overall its pretty smooth. BTW, I'm running SlimSaber 4.3 on my tab. I feel that 4.3 gives the best performance for our tab and 4.1(pershoot's cm10) is the most stable.
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eushaun99 said:
Do this:
1. Wipe data/factory reset in cwm
2. Wipe system
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Wipe internal memory or sdcard or /data/media (I forgot what its called in cwm)
Then boot into download mode and Odin flash the stock ROM.
FYI, the other guy was wrong, sammobile offers ROMs and not kernels. And, HEY, I'M FROM MALAYSIA TOO!
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BenSow said:
Thanks both of you Woohoo fellow Malaysian on this legacy tab. Sweet thanks for the detailed procedure, I'm guessing step 5 is the one that wipes all photos and videos? Because normally 1-4 just wipes user apps. Will try it after having my stuff backed up How is the UI smoothness for you on this tab? Just wondering if I'm the only one who feels that mine is very sluggish.
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If you're going to revert to pure stock, just flash official firmware via ODIN. Boot into stock recovery and factory reset. It will also wipe the contents for internal sdcard.
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just use odin
eushaun99 said:
Yup that's the one that wipes everything. Sometimes the tab feels sluggish, depending on what i use it for, like heavy multitasking and such, but overall its pretty smooth. BTW, I'm running SlimSaber 4.3 on my tab. I feel that 4.3 gives the best performance for our tab and 4.1(pershoot's cm10) is the most stable.
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as a matter of fact.... sammobile does offer KERNEL...for i have used it for my GT-S7562
singhshantanu1996 said:
as a matter of fact.... sammobile does offer KERNEL...for i have used it for my GT-S7562
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Uh OK, but now he's trying to flash the ROM, not kernel.
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eushaun99 said:
Uh OK, but now he's trying to flash the ROM, not kernel.
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Yeah hahaha.
How about kernel wise? Which is the best kernel out there for this tab? Would prefer a ekrnel that allows "powersave" and "performance" mode in trickster mod :3
BenSow said:
Yeah hahaha.
How about kernel wise? Which is the best kernel out there for this tab? Would prefer a ekrnel that allows "powersave" and "performance" mode in trickster mod :3
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On stock ROM? I'd recommend A1 kernel or Yoda kernel. Yoda kernel is quite outdated and doesn't contain the l2_hsic wakelock fix if you have the 3g version, but its pretty good. A1 on the other hand, is a fan favourite. Both have performance governors and if I'm not mistaken also powersave governor, but honestly I've never tried trickster mod so I can't tell you that.
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eushaun99 said:
On stock ROM? I'd recommend A1 kernel or Yoda kernel. Yoda kernel is quite outdated and doesn't contain the l2_hsic wakelock fix if you have the 3g version, but its pretty good. A1 on the other hand, is a fan favourite. Both have performance governors and if I'm not mistaken also powersave governor, but honestly I've never tried trickster mod so I can't tell you that.
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Thank you sir, great help so far heh. I ended up flashing the rooted deodexed stock ROM i found in the forum but after flashing I chose to disable stock recovery flash, does that change anything? My first boot wasn't successful so I went to reflash the ROM again in CWM and it got stuck in "Opening update package". I restarted the tab and it booted up normally. Is the stock ROM interfering with the custom recovery? :3
BenSow said:
Thank you sir, great help so far heh. I ended up flashing the rooted deodexed stock ROM i found in the forum but after flashing I chose to disable stock recovery flash, does that change anything? My first boot wasn't successful so I went to reflash the ROM again in CWM and it got stuck in "Opening update package". I restarted the tab and it booted up normally. Is the stock ROM interfering with the custom recovery? :3
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Did you do the usual wipe before flashing? And also what version of cwm are you using? Try using this version of TWRP by kasper_h.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39931861
To answer your question, I don't think it changes anything, but saying no to stock recovery flash seems to be the right way to go. And no, stock ROM does not interfere with the custom recovery.
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eushaun99 said:
Did you do the usual wipe before flashing? And also what version of cwm are you using? Try using this version of TWRP by kasper_h.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39931861
To answer your question, I don't think it changes anything, but saying no to stock recovery flash seems to be the right way to go. And no, stock ROM does not interfere with the custom recovery.
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It's alright everything's working now Now another problem popped out I wiped my internal memory which means all my photos and everything non system related, and it did, my tab was practically empty buttt the tab doesn't register it as that ._. The storage part in settings shows that I have used up like 12GB of space even though I have wiped everything clean, I did an SD card folder analysis with ES file explorer and although it showed the same 12GB used, the folders shown do not add up to that, could it be the indexes are not updated? Because I don't see anything that could be eating up all that space
BenSow said:
It's alright everything's working now Now another problem popped out I wiped my internal memory which means all my photos and everything non system related, and it did, my tab was practically empty buttt the tab doesn't register it as that ._. The storage part in settings shows that I have used up like 12GB of space even though I have wiped everything clean, I did an SD card folder analysis with ES file explorer and although it showed the same 12GB used, the folders shown do not add up to that, could it be the indexes are not updated? Because I don't see anything that could be eating up all that space
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If the sdcard is empty, that means something is hogging your space somewhere in /data. What version of Android were you on before and now?
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