Hello everyone,
I have a question about flashing themes. I am a noob at this so I apologize before hand if this ia a stupid question. I have a photon and I took the ota. I know no ics or unlocking my bootloader. I'm rooted and have bootstrap recovery.
My question is about Peetr_'s GB Hybrid theme. After making a nandroid backup could I just flash the theme by itself without flashing the ROM.
I have rooted a couple phones but never flashed anything so I'm tryna take it slow.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Edit: I found out that I have to flash the rom also
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dwaynet89 said:
Hello everyone,
I have a question about flashing themes. I am a noob at this so I apologize before hand if this ia a stupid question. I have a photon and I took the ota. I know no ics or unlocking my bootloader. I'm rooted and have bootstrap recovery.
My question is about Peetr_'s GB Hybrid theme. After making a nandroid backup could I just flash the theme by itself without flashing the ROM.
I have rooted a couple phones but never flashed anything so I'm tryna take it slow.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Edit: I found out that I have to flash the rom also
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yeah you need to flash his v20 rom for locked phones, and then flash the theme. it's worth it though. his hybrid rom is pretty badass and gives us the closest experience to ics that we can get without having an unlocked bootloader.
Okay thanks for that. If I was going to do that what exactly would I do to flash the rom. I am really new at this and I want to make sure I get it right.
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Do I wipe factory reset, wipe cache partition, wipe dal cache then flash rom or just flash rom without wiping anything?
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What roms can be flashed from bootstrap? Not sure I want to unlock my bootloader and lose 4g. Looking for a stable rom with working Bluetooth and better battery life than stock.
Thanks
Check out skinny4g.
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Do you have to be at 198_7 to use that ROM?
Yes...I believe all ofjokers roms are based on 198_7.
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What does 198_7 mean? I'm on the stock updated rom. All I have done is root. I was gonna do bootstrap and then flash a rom. Is there something else I need to do before flashing skinny4g?
198_7 is one of the current stock builds...you need to flash using rsdlite to take you to a stock ROM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
So I would have to do all of that before I can even flash a rom...is it the same if I unlock the bootloader?
You flash the unlock sbf , root your phone, flash cwm recovery thru fastboot, and then you can install a custom rom. I would recommend reading more in the development section and watching the qbking77 videos.
Also, since you want to keep 4g, you don't need to do any of that. You just need bootstrap to flash the skinny4g rom.
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So I don't have to do the 198_7 sbf first in order to get skinny4g? Sorry to ask so many questions. It wasn't this difficult on the evo4g. Just very confused and can't really find the answers.
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You flash the unlock sbf , root your phone, flash cwm recovery thru fastboot, and then you can install a custom rom. I would recommend reading more in the development section and watching the qbking77 videos.
Also, since you want to keep 4g, you don't need to do any of that. You just need bootstrap to flash the skinny4g rom.
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stricklerjosh said:
So I don't have to do the 198_7 sbf first in order to get skinny4g? Sorry to ask so many questions. It wasn't this difficult on the evo4g. Just very confused and can't really find the answers.
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You need to be on 198_7. But you don't need to unlock, install CWM, root, flash rom...all you need to do is flash the SBF, root, install bootstrap if you haven't, and then flash the skinny4g rom.
Edit: you don't need to be on 198_7 to flash skinny 4g...my bad.. I thought it was necessary as Alien was based on 154_5, and didn't work on other builds. All good though..
Ok thanks. So if I already rooted I need to sbf then root again and flash bootstrap. Then flash rom. Got it
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You need to be on 198_7. But you don't need to unlock, install CWM, root, flash rom...all you need to do is flash the SBF, root, install bootstrap if you haven't, and then flash the skinny4g rom.
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stricklerjosh said:
Ok thanks. So if I already rooted I need to sbf then root again and flash bootstrap. Then flash rom. Got it
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Yup...just install the bootstrap.apk and you'll be good to go.
Ok now the sbf file that is in that link doesn't work. Is there a different one in that thread that works?
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Yup...just install the bootstrap.apk and you'll be good to go.
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stricklerjosh said:
Ok now the sbf file that is in that link doesn't work. Is there a different one in that thread that works?
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here you go this is 198_7 hope this helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19457549&postcount=1128
I will pm you a link where to find it. I cant post links yet. (new member)
You dont have to be on 198-7 its just recommended. 198-6 will be fine
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Took the jump and I flashed skinny4g
jokersax11 said:
You dont have to be on 198-7 its just recommended. 198-6 will be fine
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And....?
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I think it worked lol
Sorry I'm kind of new to flashing. After unlocking with pudding and putting the latest cwm, i just install the zip from cwm? after wiping of course
Yes, but better backup before doing that.
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Is it possible to flash a custom recovery with the locked bootloader? I'm used to HTC and am not to familiar with Motorola's Android
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I have already successfully rooted, and attempted to flash CWM recovery from Rom Manager, but I am unable to get to recovery. I tried to unlock the bootloader with RDS Lite flashing derpunlock from the puddin forum, not the 2.3.5, but it failed
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jordan.nave said:
Is it possible to flash a custom recovery with the locked bootloader? I'm used to HTC and am not to familiar with Motorola's Android
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Need to use the boot strap recovery, MOTODX_Bootstrap_Signed.apk. Its based off Clockwork. Make sure you only try to flash locked roms though. If you try and flash anything not supported your more than likely going to be on my boat... Softbricked. I was a flashaholic with my Evo, now im a bricked bum looking for light...
Look in Lokifish Mars Sticky on all thing Mopho. It has links to everything you will need in it.
No you cannot flash a custom recovery on a locked bootloader.
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not possible for now. I tried it already and it is unsuccessful
jordan.nave said:
I have already successfully rooted, and attempted to flash CWM recovery from Rom Manager, but I am unable to get to recovery. I tried to unlock the bootloader with RDS Lite flashing derpunlock from the puddin forum, not the 2.3.5, but it failed.
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I'm in the same boat. I just got a used Photon and it already had the 2.3.5 (45.4.13 254_13) ROM on it. I got it rooted successfully at least, but get the error when trying to install the DERPUNLOCK.SFB file.
Any solutions out there yet? Can the unit be SBF-ed back to 198_7 and then the bootloader unlocked?
(I'm sorry if this is a redundant question, but I haven't found a clear answer and have searched the forums extensively!)
THANKS!
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MeanJellyBean said:
Need to use the boot strap recovery, MOTODX_Bootstrap_Signed.apk. Its based off Clockwork. Make sure you only try to flash locked roms though. If you try and flash anything not supported your more than likely going to be on my boat... Softbricked. I was a flashaholic with my Evo, now im a bricked bum looking for light...
Look in Lokifish Mars Sticky on all thing Mopho. It has links to everything you will need in it.
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Okay, I successfully flashed bootstrap recovery, what ROMS do I need to look out for and not flash?
jordan.nave said:
Okay, I successfully flashed bootstrap recovery, what ROMS do I need to look out for and not flash?
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What version you on, Android version. 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 ?
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jordan.nave said:
Okay, I successfully flashed bootstrap recovery, what ROMS do I need to look out for and not flash?
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Your only real option is mof2.3.5 unless you want to run a rom that is not supported anymore ie imperium, rocko, skinny. Mofs rom is damn good though. Give it a shot and see what you think.
If your on 2.3.4 go with mofo2.3.5ish if your on 2.3.5, don't flash any roms locked or unlocked. Just be happy your phone works!
The reason being is because will the roms are based on 2.3.4 and since 2.3.5 locked bootloader, anything 2.3.4 based will cause you to soft brick, with no sprint sbf to fall back on. Peetr and mo are actively working on a working sbf for those who are on USC electrify sbf.
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I'm on 2.3.5, and i really don't care about breaking 4G or anything CDMA... Only need GSM if that's possible...
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Signed boot.img with its modules is needed to install after each locked rom.
Don't want to sound like a n00b, but where would those be in the ROM threads? I'm so used to HTC's phones, so going to this Photon makes me feel like I'm starting from scratch...
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Actually nowhere yet. You need to wait.
Ohh okay. I'll just sit back and wait for the devs. Really wish I hadn't traded my Evo LTE for this Photon....
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Any progress on unlocking the bootloader on the OTA 253_13 build?
Still curious about being able to sbf downgrade to 254_7...
And info GREATLY appreciated.
Recently put my electrify in a bootloop using motomizer's onetouchoptimizer....
What do I do now besides cry...?
If I SBF will I still be unlocked afterwards...?
TheCrispytoast said:
Recently put my electrify in a bootloop using motomizer's onetouchoptimizer....
What do I do now besides cry...?
If I SBF will I still be unlocked afterwards...?
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If your unlocked, just boot up in cwm, wipe cache and dalvik then install your rom again.
If on stock rom, an sbf would take you to stock and lock you again. Might as well install mofs rom.
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Recently put my electrify in a bootloop using motomizer's onetouchoptimizer....
What do I do now besides cry...?
If I SBF will I still be unlocked afterwards...?
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if you're unlocked with 2.3.5 you cannot sbf unless you of course want a perma locked bootloader.
if you're bootlooping use the recovery to restore...... that's what it's there for......
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If your unlocked, just boot up in cwm, wipe cache and dalvik then install your rom again.
If on stock rom, an sbf would take you to stock and lock you again. Might as well install mofs rom.
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Can mof be install on sprint phones or is gear towards us cell brand.
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dito33 said:
Can mof be install on sprint phones or is gear towards us cell brand.
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Thank you for hijacking my thread. And Mof can be used on both - Although might be a little buggy with us cell.
And thank you guys up top for answering my question, I was a little confused, as before this electrify I had a LOCKED electrify and was used to SBFing twice a day-_-
Trying to root unlock bootloader for friend's phone...everything was going smooth had unlocked BL rooted and installed twrp which I've read isn't ideal. So tried to flash cm 11 with gaps thru twrp but like a dummy wiped everything without doing nandroid backup and flash failed...on twrp screen but I guess I've lost stock. What to do now? I found the stock firmware for telus...sorry I'm new to this phone any help would be appreciated thx
edit: is there an odin or rsd lite like tool to flash stock roms? or is hassoon's tool the only answer. really would appreciate some help...thx again
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Tool?
peladoro said:
Trying to root
...thx again
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WinDroid:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53985662&postcount=67
pbergonzi said:
WinDroid:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53985662&postcount=67
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thanks much i saw that in my frantic quick research yesterday but i can't use these tools won't see device cuz i'm stuck on either fastboot menu or twrp recovery....ahhh man i cant believe i didn't do a nandroid before flashing...what do i do next i know its annoying but i need to ask sorry lol
peladoro said:
Trying to root unlock bootloader for friend's phone...everything was going smooth had unlocked BL rooted and installed twrp which I've read isn't ideal. So tried to flash cm 11 with gaps thru twrp but like a dummy wiped everything without doing nandroid backup and flash failed...on twrp screen but I guess I've lost stock. What to do now? I found the stock firmware for telus...sorry I'm new to this phone any help would be appreciated thx
edit: is there an odin or rsd lite like tool to flash stock roms? or is hassoon's tool the only answer. really would appreciate some help...thx again
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Was the phone on GB or ICS?
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Was the phone on GB or ICS?
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ics 4.0.3 with telus...i used windroid to reflash clockwork mode recovery over twrp and worked. i just flashed the most recent cm10 from cm site and its booting as we speak. fingers crossed...lol
still booting on cyanmod...i suspect should take a while or do i have to reinstall? do a format system prior?
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ics 4.0.3 with telus...i used windroid to reflash clockwork mode recovery over twrp and worked. i just flashed the most recent cm10 from cm site and its booting as we speak. fingers crossed...lol
still booting on cyanmod...i suspect should take a while or do i have to reinstall? do a format system prior?
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I'm assuming you're not S-OFF or SuperCID.
Hmmmm... Okay here's what to do I need you to follow these exact steps.
Extract the CM10 rom to it's own folder
Take the boot.img and place it in the windroid kernel folder (assuming that there's a kernel folder)
Open the windroid tool and select "Flash Kernel" and select the boot.img from the rom.
Now follow the instructions (I think you have to be in fastboot mode, I'm not sure.)
I think this procedure is right, I'm not entirely sure. I haven't had this problem in almost a year, since I decided to get S-OFF and SuperCID.
OK...the boot animation for cm is still going 2 hrs+ probably the recovery isn't right though no? Flashed last cm official with 5.0.2.9. I'll do as u suggested the for your input. And no idea for s-off sorry this phone is foreign to me
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peladoro said:
OK...the boot animation for cm is still going 2 hrs+ probably the recovery isn't right though no? Flashed last cm official with 5.0.2.9. I'll do as u suggested the for your input. And no idea for s-off sorry this phone is foreign to me
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It won't boot, it's stuck in a bootloop because you haven't done S-OFF or SuperCID. It's what makes the custom roms work.
Please try my suggestion. And performing S-OFF is really not that hard, it's very very easy. Although most times I know that it's done on the Asian or Unbranded version of the Amaze that's stuck on GB.
Your recovery is fine, I can assure you that. Only KitKat roms require 4ext version 6 to flash properly.
Another idea just popped into my head, go into your recovery and enter the advanced settings, scroll down and you should see something called "Smartflash"
Make sure that this is enabled.
Do a full wipe (factory reset>cache>dalvik>all partitions except SD card) and then re-install your CM10.
Ok...thanks again for taking the time to help. I know it can be frustrating if the same probably basic issue comes up but phones do vary. Learned something new
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peladoro said:
Ok...thanks again for taking the time to help. I know it can be frustrating if the same probably basic issue comes up but phones do vary. Learned something new
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Well you see this isn't the same exact problem that everybody else has, ultimately it's the same cause but like you said, it varies.
You're on ICS, from Telsus. Most of the people who create posts are from the Unbranded Amaze crying about their device being stuck in a bootloop or that their phone unexpectedly blew up and killed all their hopes and dreams.
I don't think there's much posts about Telsus Amaze, hopefully someone will see your post and know more than I do and provide more information.
Flash 4ext Touch Recovery from windroid tool.. turn on smart flash in 4ext, wipe all partitions except sdcard. Flash cm10/11 again. Reboot. Let me know how it goes.
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Yesss...worked!!!! Thank you so much!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Sorry my reply was to rdar....so 4ext recovery is best for this ROM yo flash cm11 right??? Again thanks to you both for helping...I'll try this after doing a backup!!!
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Any kitkat Rom for amaze won't flash on twrp/cwm recovery since those recoveries are outdated and haven't been updated for our device. Since your device is S-ON with ICS Rom Telsus it just needs 4ext touch recovery with smart flash on. Kernel won't flash on cwm/twrp recovery with S-ON since there's no smart flash option in them that's why your phone was stuck in cm boot screen. Good thing you figured it out.
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I didn't figure it out u guys did lol....by first flashing kernel with boot image of ROM worked for me. So now running jb with cwm 5.0.2.6. So just to be sure to put kk on what's safest procedure if you could...and again thank you both phew!!!
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Read my previous posts if you need to flash a kitkat Rom, you just need 4ext recovery with smart flash turned on. That's the safest procedure. Good luck!
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peladoro said:
I didn't figure it out u guys did lol....by first flashing kernel with boot image of ROM worked for me. So now running jb with cwm 5.0.2.6. So just to be sure to put kk on what's safest procedure if you could...and again thank you both phew!!!
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If you want to flash any KitKat Rom we have for the Amaze, you need the latest version of 4ext recovery.
I'm really not sure how S-On devices are prepared for this so hopefully just having smartflash on will work. If it gets stuck in the bootloop again, you can try flashing the boot.img and see if it boots up properly
Thx again guys...kitkat installed woohoo and didn't need to flash boot worked from install zip
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