I have recently installed Darky Rom and am very happy with it however once flashed my recovery was also flashed to the latest 6.0.1.2 touch recovery. Now my question is is this recovery safe to use or should I flash an older version?
I have read several threads for different samsung devices across XDA and it seems a lot of people are bricking their phones using this recovery?
Eg: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874389
Any advice would be much appriciated before I attempt ot use this recovery to flash a new rom or back up or wipe.
well, it can be some bug related to other devices and not s3, but i can't tell for sure. All i can say is that it works for me and i haven't had any problems with it yet
It would be safer if you stay with cwm5 until cmw6 is stable and bug free
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@carrd
I don't think the SGS3 has one of those faulty emmc chips.
But if you're worried, download Chainfire's bugtest.
For more info, read this
I have read several threads for different samsung devices across XDA and it seems a lot of people are bricking their phones using this recovery?
None reported for SGS3 .
jje
JJEgan said:
I have read several threads for different samsung devices across XDA and it seems a lot of people are bricking their phones using this recovery?
None reported for SGS3 .
jje
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Before reading this I decided to downgrade to cwm 5.5 as this has been out and stable for a while. Just hearing several people albeit not S3 users have bricked their devices just worries me
carrd said:
I have recently installed Darky Rom and am very happy with it however once flashed my recovery was also flashed to the latest 6.0.1.2 touch recovery. Now my question is is this recovery safe to use or should I flash an older version?
I have read several threads for different samsung devices across XDA and it seems a lot of people are bricking their phones using this recovery?
Eg: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874389
Any advice would be much appriciated before I attempt ot use this recovery to flash a new rom or back up or wipe.
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I use CWM you mentioned and no issues so far. I flashed about 20 rom already and used this recovery to backup data and no problem.
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Hey XDA-Developers,
I'm not a very active poster on the XDA forums, so you will probably not know me, but I read this forums every day more then once
I always had a HTC Device since i got Android until now. I just ordered a Samsung Galaxy SII and have a question about this phone for Custom Roms.
On the HTC phones the Custom Roms are flashed through Recovery, so i think you can guess the question:
Is the only way to flash Custom Roms on the SGSII with Odin, or is this also possible through Recovery?
I'm hoping for a nice and helpful response, because when i receive my SGSII, I'm immediately rooting my SGSII and wanna try some Custom Roms
With Kind Regards,
Patrick
It can be flashed only through odin because it also flashes kernels and bootloader files with rom..
You can flash kernels or mods with cwm recovery(once you get it)..but roms are flashed only through odin..
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Ok nice and clear answer
Thx for that!
Now the only thing is to wait for my SGSII
patpeewee said:
Ok nice and clear answer
Thx for that!
Now the only thing is to wait for my SGSII
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Early days yet but custom full roms flashed via CWM will be available in time probably .Just as in other phones and Docs Rom Kitchen is working on SGS2 .
jje
Okay, so I come from the world of 1.5 years of Motorola MIlestone and dealing with locked bootloaders and then about 9 months on my Nexus S.
What I've noticed is that ROMs always come as just ROMs (esp with the Milestone because of its locked bootloader). The Nexus S would have custom kernels and stuff, but recovery was always separately flashed.
I've recently been helping my friend mod her Captivate and I just got an SGS2 yesterday. How come ROMs in SGS2 and Captivate world are bundled with the recovery? This definitely confused me when I did CF-Root because it gave me CWM 4, but I wanted a newer one obviously. People suggested that I just flash some other ROM and I'll get a newer recovery. I'd just like to know how come recoveries are bundled with ROMs and what not.
Man try this link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
umarian said:
Man try this link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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I know how to root, and I have achieved Root already. I'm just wondering why these phones bundle CWM and other recoveries with ROMs, while on my Nexus S, it's always separate? ROMs are just ROMs without CWM...
Really its because CWM is the method used for flashing most custom roms and as many users are not able to read the guides i guess devs just add CWM .
That saves posters saying help i flashed xxx rom and have lost CWM .
Standard method of updating CWM is to flash a later CWM and root Kernel not a custom rom .
jje
I have a samsung galaxy s2 rooted now, and I need to know if flashing CWM for Nandroid backups will trigger my flash counter or bork my phone
Virus1x said:
I have a samsung galaxy s2 rooted now, and I need to know if flashing CWM for Nandroid backups will trigger my flash counter or bork my phone
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No your fine and if it does mess with your flash counter download triangleaway from the market and that will reset it...
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Ok thanks
Do I flash att samsung galaxy s2. Or samsung SGH - I777
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Do I flash att samsung galaxy s2. Or samsung SGH - I777
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neither.
you read the stickies and learn how to put CWM on your phone properly.... FFS
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neither.
you read the stickies and learn how to put CWM on your phone properly.... FFS
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You douchebag do you ever turn of asshole mode. you need to flash clockwork recovery into the system when you click CWM it prompt you to INSTALL CWM recovery version either SGH-I777 or ATT Samsung Galaxy S2, First off I know plenty of CWM because I used it on my, mytouch however if you didn't notice..
SGH-I777 is the ATT Samsung galaxy s2 which is why I am asking..
that's two of my options when I started cwm it said pick recovery stop being such an asshole
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You douchebag you need to flash clockwork recovery into the system that's two of my options when I started cwm it said pick recovery
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you expletive, learn to read the warnings about ROM manager.
expletive you have a complete lack of common sense dont you?
I cant wait to read your next thread. I can guess the title:
My phone is stuck in a boot loop because I used ROM manager to flash CWM!
I have a good question for you.
WHY THE expletive DO YOU CONTINUE TO POST QUESTIONS IN THE expletive GENERAL SECTION WHEN THEY OBVIOUSLY BELONG IN THE Q&A SECTION?
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you expletive, learn to read the warnings about ROM manager.
expletive you have a complete lack of common sense dont you?
I cant wait to read your next thread. I can guess the title:
My phone is stuck in a boot loop because I used ROM manager to flash CWM!
I have a good question for you.
WHY THE expletive DO YOU CONTINUE TO POST QUESTIONS IN THE expletive GENERAL SECTION WHEN THEY OBVIOUSLY BELONG IN THE Q&A SECTION?
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So you don't use CWM Rom to flash Cwm Recovery?
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So you don't use CWM Rom to flash Cwm Recovery?
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I dont know what CWM Rom is, but you don't use ROM manager to flash your first recovery.....you flash a KERNEL with CWM built in......its like that for ALL Samsung Galaxy S devices....always has been.
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I dont know what CWM Rom is, but you don't use ROM manager to flash your first recovery.....you flash a KERNEL with CWM built in......its like that for ALL Samsung Galaxy S devices....always has been.
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Okay I think we are failing to communicate I flashed entropys root with pc odin then I turned on rom manager to flash cwm recovery which is exactly what I asked in this thread I see no stickies or threads saying otherwise if there is I don't see it and if this is going to cause a problem what is the possible remedies
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Okay I think we are failing to communicate I flashed entropys root with pc odin then I turned on rom manager to flash cwm recovery which is exactly what I asked in this thread I see no stickies or threads saying otherwise if there is I don't see it and if this is going to cause a problem what is the possible remedies
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covered in the stickies.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288112
FAQs are a marvelous thing....you should probably read the info before jumping in...
BTW, you never actually stated you wanted to use ROM MANAGER....you asked about CWM and nandroids....all the info given was correct
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covered in the stickies.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288112
FAQs are a marvelous thing....you should probably read the info before jumping in...
BTW, you never actually stated you wanted to use ROM MANAGER....you asked about CWM and nandroids....all the info given was correct
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ok so flashing CWM Recovery via ROM Manager what happens?
anyway to undo it? or is damage perm?
Wait if I'm correct after some in-depth reading..
flashing this.
Entropy's Kernel's with SU/ROOT enabled via PDA in Odin 1.85 on PC
should resolve the damage I did
I'm a noob, I flashed my first ROM last weekend, and even I can see that you haven't done enough reading.
If you must know without going through the trouble of reading, flashing ANYTHING that's not stock will TRIP YOUR COUNTER. Also, using ROM manager is a NO NO.
To avoid tripping your flash counter and also to avoid bootloops, install Mobile Odin Lite or Pro (attached to the OP of this thread). I suggest you thoroughly read that thread a couple times before doing anything. Use Mobile Odin to flash any kernel that is compatible with your current ROM and includes CWM; if you're running GB, second post here gives you two such kernels, and if you're on ICS, use this. Now you can load any CWM flashable roms/kernels/modems/what have you onto the phone, boot into CWM recovery and install from there.
If you've already tried using ROM manager, I have no idea how to help you or fix your phone. Try searching around, I'm sure there's a thread that covers that.
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karate104 said:
I'm a noob, I flashed my first ROM last weekend, and even I can see that you haven't done enough reading.
If you must know without going through the trouble of reading, flashing ANYTHING that's not stock will TRIP YOUR COUNTER. Also, using ROM manager is a NO NO.
To avoid tripping your flash counter and also to avoid bootloops, install Mobile Odin Lite or Pro (attached to the OP of this thread). I suggest you thoroughly read that thread a couple times before doing anything. Use Mobile Odin to flash any kernel that is compatible with your current ROM and includes CWM; if you're running GB, second post here gives you two such kernels, and if you're on ICS, use this. Now you can load any CWM flashable roms/kernels/modems/what have you onto the phone, boot into CWM recovery and install from there.
If you've already tried using ROM manager, I have no idea how to help you or fix your phone. Try searching around, I'm sure there's a thread that covers that.
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I have odin pro
first thing I did and I flashed..
a version of Codeworkx's kernels and solved my CWM issues..
However now.. I have a question to put in Q&A.
So mods can close this
Virus.. you continue to make these threads, and we continue to close them for a reason. Do not, i repeat.. DO NOT continue making these threads.
READ THE STICKIES. Your questions have been answered there several times over. If you do not feel comfortable reading them, you should not be flashing things at all.
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?
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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.
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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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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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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!
Hi All,
in need a bit of help here, am planning on getting a new S3 I9300 tomorrow, as i currently own
a galaxy note N7000 and a bit of a flashaholic.
1st thing i'll be doing is rooting which seems quite straightforward. Now when it comes to flashing roms on the GN1
i flash a kernel (which includes recovery), but with the S3 im a bit un-sure, from what ive read you have to flash seperatly
am i right?
I also like to switch between touchwizz and cm/aosp, (currently using HellyBean 4.3 rom) on the note.
Currently on the note if i want a cm rom i flash a cm kernel (do the wipes) and flash the rom. If i want a touchwizz rom
i flash Philz kernel (do the wipes) and flash the rom.
On the S3 does it matter which kernel/recovery i use to flash either or does it have to be specific to the rom im going to flash?
Been reading a lot on here but most roms say be on a working CWM recovery but not sure which.
cheers in advance
Basics read first its all here .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts really really critical regarding EFS .
Preference for Philz recovery .
JJEgan said:
Basics read first its all here .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts really really critical regarding EFS .
Preference for Philz recovery .
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Yeah, cheers mate i've already read that and its the 1st thing i did on my GN1, its just im a bit confused about
which kernel & recovery its safe to flash cm on and which i can use to flash touchwizz. Nowhere makes it clear
Like i said earlier i used Philz kernel/recovery for touchwizz on my note and cm kernel/recovery for aosp roms.
But here it seems you have seperate. So basically can i use philz recovery to flash either cm or touchwizz?
cheers
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Yeah, cheers mate i've already read that and its the 1st thing i did on my GN1, its just im a bit confused about
which kernel & recovery its safe to flash cm on and which i can use to flash touchwizz. Nowhere makes it clear
Like i said earlier i used Philz kernel/recovery for touchwizz on my note and cm kernel/recovery for aosp roms.
But here it seems you have seperate. So basically can i use philz recovery to flash either cm or touchwizz?
cheers
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Yes u can use philz recovery if u want to flash any custom rom including cm too
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Yes u can use philz recovery if u want to flash any custom rom including cm too
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Thanks for that. I think ive just got my head around this, the kernel wont really matter cos the new rom will flash its own kernel, am i correct?
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Thanks for that. I think ive just got my head around this, the kernel wont really matter cos the new rom will flash its own kernel, am i correct?
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Unlike older galaxy / note devices, the s3 has a recovery partition, similar to other android phones. The s2 and note did not, so recovery had to be built in to the kernel.
Every rom comes with a kernel (can't work without one). Its completely independent of recovery. You can use whatever recovery or kernel you like without impacting the other. This is all covered in the "understanding the basics before rooting" thread linked earlier
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