Is it possible? I currently do not have an SD card and was curious in trying a Rom.
Also I am backing up my phone with Titanium Backup, but where is that backup saved? Should I move the backup to my PC? If so how?
Yes.
On internal card where else could it be. See in app settings or use a file explorer.
Flashing process doesn't touch internal card but it's safer to have an external card in case of bug.
But do not put rom on sd card and then wipe sd card .
jje
JJEgan said:
But do not put rom on sd card and then wipe sd card .
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Hey guys im freaking out. Tried to follow Android Revolution installation. Used super wipe to wipe my Phone. THen said click on ANdroid REvolution zip but it says no files found and I dont know how to fix. FREAKING OUT PLEASE HELP!?
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Hey guys im freaking out. Tried to follow Android Revolution installation. Used super wipe to wipe my Phone. THen said click on ANdroid REvolution zip but it says no files found and I dont know how to fix. FREAKING OUT PLEASE HELP!?
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Useful to start by reading the basics before trying to wreck your phone .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
Boot to download mode flash stock/saved rom via Odin .
Then read and understand before flashing unless you are prepared to brick your phone .
jje
zedz123 said:
Hey guys im freaking out. Tried to follow Android Revolution installation. Used super wipe to wipe my Phone. THen said click on ANdroid REvolution zip but it says no files found and I dont know how to fix. FREAKING OUT PLEASE HELP!?
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You did the only thing that you shouldn't have done. I've never used super wipe, totally unnecessary to flash a Rom. Classic wipe data/cache/dalvick is enough.
Use Odin to flash again a Rom and download again the room.
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You did the only thing that you shouldn't have done. I've never used super wipe, totally unnecessary to flash a Rom. Classic wipe data/cache/dalvick is enough.
Use Odin to flash again a Rom and download again the room.
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Sorry for the noob question. How do I wipe data/cache/dalvick and install the rom if I do not follow the Android Rev instructions? And do I flash the rom through Odin or the virtual SD card?
zedz123 said:
Sorry for the noob question. How do I wipe data/cache/dalvick and install the rom if I do not follow the Android Rev instructions? And do I flash the rom through Odin or the virtual SD card?
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You wipe via CWM recovery you then follow the rom instructions to install .
BASICS .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
JJEgan said:
You wipe via CWM recovery you then follow the rom instructions to install .
BASICS .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
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However, I rooted my phone with autoroot which apparently doesn't come with CWM? The rom instructions of Android Rev. tell me to use superwipe which the above user said NOT to do? So then what instructions do I follow?
sometimes it doesn't trigger restart to recovery. you just jave to restart the phone into recovery to have it install cwm properly
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i myself am an AHRD user.first im confused as to how you were able to install superwipe without CWM recovery.so im assuming you might actually have it and what you mean by CWM is the app itself.now since you already wiped your phone,only way for you to get it working again is EITHER to restore your NANDROID if you made one before attempting flash OR flash stock ROM,root it and then try to flash ARHD again without using superwipe.instead go to cwm recovery(up volume+power+home) and do "wipe cache", "wipe data/factory reset" then advanced>wipe dalvik.
Flashing without SD card
Are there instructions on flashing customs roms with just Odin. I don't have an SD card. Phone is I9305 rooted and with latest CWM Touch
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Hey folks. I'm not entirely new to ROM flashing. I've been flashing numerous ROMs on my Diamond, TouchPro2, and Desire. The actual steps and tools are different but the basic principle remain the same. It's just wipe and flash.
But on the SGS2, the process is getting on my nerves. If I simply do a wipe and flash, I ALWAYS get boot loops. I always have to go through the following steps:
1. Wipe and flash stock ROM via ODIN
2. Flash CF-Root via ODIN
3. Boot the device to the setup wizard.
4. Flash "abc" ROM via CWM or ODIN
Is this actually what all you SGS2 ROM flashing veterans do? Or am I doing something wrong?
Also if I'm on a custom ROM, I can't even do a hard reset without encountering boot loops. I'd have to go through those 4 steps again. It's driving me insane...
Don't wipe through recovery. Format through settings.
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rwj5279955 said:
Don't wipe through recovery. Format through settings.
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This doesn't seem to work either. I was just on Lightning ROM and I did a hard reset by going to "Settings > Privacy". That resulted in boot loops...
As of this moment, I just can't seem to figure out how to flash ROMs or hard reset without being at my PC. Does everybody else always rely on their PC for their ROM flashing needs?
Hmm...something seems wrong here. Here is what I do and normally don't have any issues.
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Wipe data/factory reset.
3. Wipe dalvik cache.
4. Format system.
5. Install the downloaded rom from sdcard OR go to download mode and flash thru odin depending on zip file or odin file.
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For a clean phone i format phone through windows . In recovery format system data and sd card .
Should be no problems left on phone .
Install stock rom via Odin followed by cwm and root copy custom rom to sd card and flash .
jje
kirdroid said:
Hmm...something seems wrong here. Here is what I do and normally don't have any issues.
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Wipe data/factory reset.
3. Wipe dalvik cache.
4. Format system.
5. Install the downloaded rom from sdcard OR go to download mode and flash thru odin depending on zip file or odin file.
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I'll give this a shot later when I get home and recover from my bootloop...
JJEgan said:
For a clean phone i format phone through windows . In recovery format system data and sd card .
Should be no problems left on phone .
Install stock rom via Odin followed by cwm and root copy custom rom to sd card and flash .
jje
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I know how to get out of bootloops. The question is, how do I flash ROMs without the PC (ie, without having to flash back to stock rom via Odin)?
ohyeahar said:
I'll give this a shot later when I get home and recover from my bootloop...
I know how to get out of bootloops. The question is, how do I flash ROMs without the PC (ie, without having to flash back to stock rom via Odin)?
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The instructions for the rom may require you to have a stock rom or not depends upon what the rom builder decides .Some require custom through Odin other via CWM.Most are CWM flashes and do not mention stock rom at all .
jje
So, what do i do? I have access to the Recovery mode and Download mode and that, but i can't start the phone. it shows a simple white Android text on a black background. This happened when i flashed it and installed Cyanogen. I installed 2.3 before that, and 2.3 worked like a charm. I really need help ASAP, i need the phone tomorrow, i have an important meeting!
I tried to install the 2.3 ROM again, but after it's finished the white text is still there.
It would be nice to get a reply here.
Have you tried doing a full wipe of data and cache before flashing?
Theonew said:
Have you tried doing a full wipe of data and cache before flashing?
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When you say 'flash', do you mean what i do in ODIN or in recovery mode?
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When you say 'flash', do you mean what i do in ODIN or in recovery mode?
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Well, guessing that you use ODIN to flash (install the rom of your device) the rom, then there (also done in CWM Recovery). But I am saying, did you format the device before doing this?
Theonew said:
Well, guessing that you use ODIN to flash (install the rom of your device) the rom, then there (also done in CWM Recovery). But I am saying, did you format the device before doing this?
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If you're talking about formatting the sd card before flashing... no.
If you're talking about formatting the device data in Recovery before flashing... no
Do you think i should try formatting it first, and then flashing? I'm going to have a go at flashing through Odin and then through Recovery, as i originally did. This time with a format first
someone please help
voddles said:
If you're talking about formatting the sd card before flashing... no.
If you're talking about formatting the device data in Recovery before flashing... no
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Yes, I meant formatting the device data while in recovery, before flashing.
If I do a full wipe including the system partition I am given to understand that I have bricked the device if I reboot. Obviously there will be no operating system to boot into, but will I be able to get into download mode or CWM?
Thanks.
Full wipe is followed by flash firmware via Odin or via recovery if the file is on Ext SD card .
jje
Ok, that doesn't answer my question at all. If I wipe everything including the system partition and reboot will I still be able to get into download mode or recovery?
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Yes Yes
given to understand that I have bricked the
You have wiped the OS .
jje
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Yes Yes
given to understand that I have bricked the
You have wiped the OS .
jje
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Right. Sorry, it's not exactly clear what you've said.
Anyone else?
str0ppy said:
Ok, that doesn't answer my question at all. If I wipe everything including the system partition and reboot will I still be able to get into download mode or recovery?
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YES!!! if you reboot after full wipe you can still go into download/recovery mode!
But, you don't need to reboot after a full wipe, just install the new rom after the wipe and then reboot.
Was that clear?
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rumat said:
YES!!! if you reboot after full wipe you can still go into download/recovery mode!
But, you don't need to reboot after a full wipe, just install the new rom after the wipe and then reboot.
Was that clear?
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Not clear at all as above only applies to a flashable zip custom rom via CWM recovery not to a stock rom that requires booting to download mode and flashing via Odin .
Basics .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
YES!!! if you reboot after full wipe you can still go into download/recovery mode!
JJEgan said:
Not clear at all as above only applies to a flashable zip custom rom via CWM recovery not to a stock rom that requires booting to download mode and flashing via Odin .
Basics .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
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Yes, that is why I'm asking. CWM not an issue as I would already be in it after the wipe. To get into download mode requires a reboot.
Thanks.
Hi guys.
My phone is a international i9300
I've been searching for a problem like mine in the forum for three weeks now and I couldn't find a proper solution.
I just can't flash any rom via CWM anymore...
I can flash roms via ODIN, but when it comes to CWM, it gets stucked at Samsung logo after the install.
I tried:
Wipe cache / Dalvik / factory reset.
before the installation, after the installation, every combination possible.
Tried megawipe and no help.
Changed the kernel, Siyah, Googy, stock...
Changed versions of CWM, touch.
I have now the Phil'z 5.0.15.
I like very much the XXELK4 version from roalex with its MOD, for the call recording and full multiwindow support, but can't flash it anymore, nor any other custom or stock via CWM.
By now I can only have a full stock flashed via odin, or my Omega 46.1, wich I have a full backup.
Another solution could be find a .tar rooted and with the MODS flashable via Odin, but I really wanted to understand what's happening with my recovery.
Thank you all and congrats for the great work with the forum.
In cwm format..
Data
System
Cache
Then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache
Then flash the rom.
Your cwm is upto date?
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In cwm format..
Data
System
Cache
Then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache
Then flash the rom.
Your cwm is upto date?
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Sorry.
Forgot to include in the original post... I tried that too. Formatted everything
Got the 6.0.6.3
I also tried with the last Philz recovery.
And with previous versions of both too.
Have you tried to go bk to stock,root that firmware then install cwm then flash custom rom? Clean slate start.
Your problem may be a bad file download .
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Have you tried to go bk to stock,root that firmware then install cwm then flash custom rom? Clean slate start.
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Yes... didn't work...
JJEgan said:
Your problem may be a bad file download .
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I'll try to download again, although it's not likely that several files are bad. I tried with so many different roms...
I bought another micro sd of 64gb. Maybe the one I'm using is ruining the files...
There can't be a so huge bug in philz recovery
Try install from internal sdcard, a simple 'Factory Reset before New Rom' no need to mega wipe anything.
Striatum_bdr said:
There can't be a so huge bug in philz recovery
Try install from internal sdcard, a simple 'Factory Reset before New Rom' no need to mega wipe anything.
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Of course. And I tried with different versions of Philz' and also CWM. It can't be a bug in recovery.
Re-downloaded the revolution 29.0 and the Roalex XXELK4 rooted, copyed directly to internal and flashed... Same problem. Stuck at Samsung logo in boot. I'm begining to think my phone is screwed up. But this is so strange. I can restore my backup with no problems, and also can flash with Odin.
Is there a way to flash a .ZIP ROM in Odin?
Does not make any sense .
What model phone do you have ???
What model firmware are you flashing .
What about basic stock custom roms flashed via CWM ??
Have you booted to Philz recovery mounts and storage format sd card cache system and data then flash rom ??
Agree it is strange Deviating a little from your problem but have you tried flashing anything with TWRP recovery see if the problem persists with that.
JJEgan said:
Does not make any sense .
What model phone do you have ???
What model firmware are you flashing .
What about basic stock custom roms flashed via CWM ??
Have you booted to Philz recovery mounts and storage format sd card cache system and data then flash rom ??
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I know it doesn't. That's why I'm going crazy.
I uploaded the screenshots with my system specs.
The model is correct, international i9300. Tried to download from the site and also directly from rommanager.
The firmwares I'm trying to flash are stock, but rooted by Roalex. I couldn't find a pure stock .zip for testing with CWM. The firmware I'm using is UBEMH5 from sammobile, wich I flashed via Odin.
Yes... Tried and formatted everything, several times, mounted, unmounted, every possible order...
Almost giving up. :crying:
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Agree it is strange Deviating a little from your problem but have you tried flashing anything with TWRP recovery see if the problem persists with that.
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I never used TWRP. Can I flash the same ROM file .zip with it or it requires it's own rom file type?
I'm gonna be out of the country for two days. When I come back I'll give it a try.
Thank you all so far.
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I never used TWRP. Can I flash the same ROM file .zip with it or it requires it's own rom file type?
I'm gonna be out of the country for two days. When I come back I'll give it a try.
Thank you all so far.
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It's been a while since i used it last time was when I had a S2 and I used it all the time:good: You can flash any rom with it that cwm can flash (as far as I know) but it had a little trouble restoring backups made with cwm but I think that got fixed.But you can make backups and loads of other things with it I recommend people to try it at least once This won't fix your cwm problem but would be interesting to see if it works
If twrp doesn't work on stock Flash googy Max dualboot kernel and keep stock as primary rom and custom as second rom. Then you have best of both world's :thumbup: also take the pic down with your emei showing :banghead: never ever show this!
What i would do in this situation is .
In recovery format cache system sd card preload .
Flash stock rom via Odin.
Check phone works ok .
Then root / flash philz recovery .
Put custom rom on sd card boot to recovery factory reset .
Then install custom rom watching setup to spot a failure point .
Wait for rom to load 10 mins fails then remove batter replace and factory reset .
Problem solved
Hi folks.
Think I figured out what's going on.
Via TWRP it says the files were corrupted, although the file sizes were identical.
I MD5 checked the files in my computer and they're ok, but when checked already inside my phone or SD they're not.
Instead of copying the files via USB cable I removed the SD card and inserted directly in my laptop slot and copyed the files. MD5 checked and they're ok...
After I tryed again copy via USB and the files were corrupted again.
I think my desktop USB or maybe the Samsung drivers are doing that.
Well, problem solved. I hope this helps other people in future problems.
Thank you all for your help and support. Keep on with the great work.
Mark solved then for other users .
Hi,
I've had a good search round for 20 minutes and can't find any solutions to my prob..
I've tried the efs and modem update route but it doesn't seem like I have that issue.. please read on for my current issue
I have also tried returning to stock, flashing mg2 and mg4 modems...
I've a screen of my current install (ignore my signature)
I'm having the exact same symptoms on the stock as with custom rom
Problem
I'm not able to use any data, even though the data lights are up and running and indicating traffic being sent and recieved (orang and green arrows), I'm not able to do anything via data.
Calls are working and sms, but if I make a call the microphone doesn't work, but my headset mic does.
Wondered if anyone has any ideas?
Wipe phone flash stock rom via recovery but you must read the basics first .
Stock rom check correct CSC correct modem and apn settings .
JJEgan said:
Wipe phone flash stock rom via recovery but you must read the basics first .
Stock rom check correct CSC correct modem and apn settings .
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Hi JJ...
Gone into the basics sticky and refreshed myself, so I understand the principle of what your saying, however I can't find a stock rom to install by recovery only odin... I've tried EMH1 and MG4 both by odin before and there is no change to my symtoms... Am I missing something in the basics sticky?
When you say wipe phone, I asume you're meaning to wipe factory reset in recovery.
Currently my recovery is running the latest philz recovery, is that a good idea or should I revert to the stock recovery first...
Thanks for you help and guidance on this...
can't find a stock rom to install by recovery
NO you wont find .
When you say wipe phone, I asume you're meaning to wipe factory reset in recovery
NO wipe the phone as per the faqs and guides .
Currently my recovery is running the latest philz recovery, is that a good idea
YES wipe phone in recovery mounts and storage format sd card system cache and preload .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via Odin .
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can't find a stock rom to install by recovery
NO you wont find .
When you say wipe phone, I asume you're meaning to wipe factory reset in recovery
NO wipe the phone as per the faqs and guides .
Currently my recovery is running the latest philz recovery, is that a good idea
YES wipe phone in recovery mounts and storage format sd card system cache and preload .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via Odin .
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Hi ... okay thanks for pointing me in the right direction, no real need to shout though, I was only asking as above you say to flash stock rom via recovery....
Sneaker22 said:
Hi ... okay thanks for pointing me in the right direction, no real need to shout though, I was only asking as above you say to flash stock rom via recovery....
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still no joy
Followed instructions to the letter, and still same symptom...
Shout ???
suit yourself
Goodbye
JJEgan said:
Shout ???
suit yourself
Goodbye
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capital letter = shout
cheers