Guys,
I have a rooted HTC Hero gsm currently on villain rom, I needed to change the rom now, but cant find any link on how can i install a rom like Cyanogenmod_9-UNNOFICIAL [V3.0] on an already rooted phone.
Help would be immensely appreciated.
Thanks!
adnkhq said:
Guys,
I have a rooted HTC Hero gsm currently on villain rom, I needed to change the rom now, but cant find any link on how can i install a rom like Cyanogenmod_9-UNNOFICIAL [V3.0] on an already rooted phone.
Help would be immensely appreciated.
Thanks!
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simply look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620617
Re: [Q] Need help installing this --> Cyanogenmod_9-UNNOFICIAL [V3.0]
I've looked at this thread but couldn't find any info on how to install it on an already rooted phone. I tried to flash it by using flashrec but it failed then tried by wiping it and placing the rom on sd card and then running the flash zip, it again failed!
What am I doing wrong here?
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Re: [Q] Need help installing this --> Cyanogenmod_9-UNNOFICIAL [V3.0]
All you have to do is flash it the same way you would flash any other Rom
I presume your using clockworkmod recovery?? Although I'm fairly certain the steps are the same on other recoveries
Put the Rom on your sd card. Boot into recovery. Then make sure to wipe data, then wipe cache partition, then wipe dalvik cache. After you've done those three steps click on install zip from sdcard, then choose zip from sdcard. Then just find the Rom you want to use and flash it
I'm sorry if the above is what you've already tried
Also before you flash the rom. In the "install zip from sdcard" section there is something called "toggle signature verification". Click on that. Sometimes when a Rom doesn't flash I click that and then it works
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BeatsByMessi said:
All you have to do is flash it the same way you would flash any other Rom
I presume your using clockworkmod recovery?? Although I'm fairly certain the steps are the same on other recoveries
Put the Rom on your sd card. Boot into recovery. Then make sure to wipe data, then wipe cache partition, then wipe dalvik cache. After you've done those three steps click on install zip from sdcard, then choose zip from sdcard. Then just find the Rom you want to use and flash it
I'm sorry if the above is what you've already tried
Also before you flash the rom. In the "install zip from sdcard" section there is something called "toggle signature verification". Click on that. Sometimes when a Rom doesn't flash I click that and then it works
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no, i dont know about clockwork mod recovery, can you tell me please how this thing works?
BeatsByMessi said:
All you have to do is flash it the same way you would flash any other Rom
I presume your using clockworkmod recovery?? Although I'm fairly certain the steps are the same on other recoveries
Put the Rom on your sd card. Boot into recovery. Then make sure to wipe data, then wipe cache partition, then wipe dalvik cache. After you've done those three steps click on install zip from sdcard, then choose zip from sdcard. Then just find the Rom you want to use and flash it
I'm sorry if the above is what you've already tried
Also before you flash the rom. In the "install zip from sdcard" section there is something called "toggle signature verification". Click on that. Sometimes when a Rom doesn't flash I click that and then it works
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adnkhq said:
no, i dont know about clockwork mod recovery, can you tell me please how this thing works?
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another guy told me to use clockword mod recovery, so if you then please share
Re: [Q] Need help installing this --> Cyanogenmod_9-UNNOFICIAL [V3.0]
If you've already got it installed then whilst your phone is turned off hold down the home and power button. This should boot you into recovery. Then just follow the steps in my previous post
If you haven't got it and need to install it then the easiest way I found was to download an app called Rom Manager. Inside the app there should be an option to flash clockworkmod recovery
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BeatsByMessi said:
If you've already got it installed then whilst your phone is turned off hold down the home and power button. This should boot you into recovery. Then just follow the steps in my previous post
If you haven't got it and need to install it then the easiest way I found was to download an app called Rom Manager. Inside the app there should be an option to flash clockworkmod recovery
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One more thing, since rooted my phone proior to installing villain rom, do I again have to root it , and the flashrec thing, is used for rooting the phone??
adnkhq said:
One more thing, since rooted my phone proior to installing villain rom, do I again have to root it , and the flashrec thing, is used for rooting the phone??
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ive also tried this:
adb-windows shell reboot bootloader (wait for device to reboot into bootloader)
fastboot-windows boot recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img (wait for device to boot into recovery)
install-recovery-gsm-windows.bat
but get stuck on the second step, it says remote: not allowed or something...
flashrec's download recovery image button turns grey when i type: sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img
nothing seems to be working....
adnkhq said:
ive also tried this:
adb-windows shell reboot bootloader (wait for device to reboot into bootloader)
fastboot-windows boot recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img (wait for device to boot into recovery)
install-recovery-gsm-windows.bat
but get stuck on the second step, it says remote: not allowed or something...
flashrec's download recovery image button turns grey when i type: sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img
nothing seems to be working....
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It says remote not allowed because your bootloader is not unlocked, go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader, then it will work. Or for gods sake follow this: http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/HTC_Hero_(GSM):_Full_Update_Guide
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kemoba said:
It says remote not allowed because your bootloader is not unlocked, go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader, then it will work. Or for gods sake follow this: http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/HTC_Hero_(GSM):_Full_Update_Guide
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I'll give this a go, thank you for your input!
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kemoba said:
It says remote not allowed because your bootloader is not unlocked, go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader, then it will work. Or for gods sake follow this: http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/HTC_Hero_(GSM):_Full_Update_Guide
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now i have the latest version of sdk installed on my system, trying to unlock the bootloader as suggested, but the procedure described in htcdev.com for my device does not match with my hero,
Step 3
Use the Volume buttons to select up or down. Highlight Fastboot and press the Power button.
when I press the power and volume down, i get the options:
<back>fastboot mode
<send> sim lock
if i press back and goto fastboot mode it gives the options:
<vol down> hboot mode
<menu> reset device
and as suggested in the step 3 when i press the power button, nothing happens , what should i do here??
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Maybe try using the trackball instead
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kemoba said:
It says remote not allowed because your bootloader is not unlocked, go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader, then it will work. Or for gods sake follow this: http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/HTC_Hero_(GSM):_Full_Update_Guide
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BeatsByMessi said:
Maybe try using the trackball instead
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Trackball is not working bro, there must be some way but I dont know , ive tried millions of things til now but nothing working!
adnkhq said:
Trackball is not working bro, there must be some way but I dont know , ive tried millions of things til now but nothing working!
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I think you can follow this guide to unlock your bootloader
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I have a HTC Evo 3D and i have rooted my phone using HTC's method and yes i am a noob to android. I have Android 2.3.4 (installed the update before i rooted). I have Rom manager on my phone and have already flashed clockwork mod recovery and downloaded viper rom 1.3. Now when i try to install it from the SD card all my phone does is give me 3 Pre installation choices:
1.Backup Existing Rom
2.Wipe Data and Cache
3.Wipe Dalvik Cache
and the 3rd option is aleady checked and i click ok and another screen pops up it says Press ok to reboot into Clockwork recovery mode and continue installation.
And all my phone does is restart and nothing happens can someone please tell me if im doing something wrong or am i missing something?
What recovery are you using?
A backup is always recommended.
Wipe Data means you clean up your personl settings and stuff.
Also Recommended when flashing a custom rom.
Just go ahead
Blade92 said:
I have a HTC Evo 3D and i have rooted my phone using HTC's method and yes i am a noob to android. I have Android 2.3.4 (installed the update before i rooted). I have Rom manager on my phone and have already flashed clockwork mod recovery and downloaded viper rom 1.3. Now when i try to install it from the SD card all my phone does is give me 3 Pre installation choices:
1.Backup Existing Rom
2.Wipe Data and Cache
3.Wipe Dalvik Cache
and the 3rd option is aleady checked and i click ok and another screen pops up it says Press ok to reboot into Clockwork recovery mode and continue installation.
And all my phone does is restart and nothing happens can someone please tell me if im doing something wrong or am i missing something?
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Suggestion: Don't use ROM Manager to try and flash a ROM. Boot straight into recovery mode (Volume Down and Power button) and do it from there. You will have more control over the process.
Blade92 said:
I have a HTC Evo 3D and i have rooted my phone using HTC's method and yes i am a noob to android. I have Android 2.3.4 (installed the update before i rooted). I have Rom manager on my phone and have already flashed clockwork mod recovery and downloaded viper rom 1.3. Now when i try to install it from the SD card all my phone does is give me 3 Pre installation choices:
1.Backup Existing Rom
2.Wipe Data and Cache
3.Wipe Dalvik Cache
and the 3rd option is aleady checked and i click ok and another screen pops up it says Press ok to reboot into Clockwork recovery mode and continue installation.
And all my phone does is restart and nothing happens can someone please tell me if im doing something wrong or am i missing something?
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I can't believe nobody has been in here to tell you this yet:
If you used HTC's method, unfortunately you are sol as far as flashing any kind of ROM that tries to reload even a stock kernel as part of the process.
Their method was/is a total sham, as far as most custom rom users are concerned.
Sorry, but you're gonna just have to wait for a brand new exploit.
Once again,
Never, ever, ever accept an OTA.
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mazook98 said:
I can't believe nobody has been in here to tell you this yet:
If you used HTC's method, unfortunately you are sol as far as flashing any kind of ROM that tries to reload even a stock kernel as part of the process.
Their method was/is a total sham, as far as most custom rom users are concerned.
Sorry, but you're gonna just have to wait for a brand new exploit.
Once again,
Never, ever, ever accept an OTA.
Sent from my Evo³d
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so is there anyway i can unroot my phone? Do i have to if i should wait for a new exploit. Or downgrade my android software? and thanks for helping a noob.
tpbklake said:
Suggestion: Don't use ROM Manager to try and flash a ROM. Boot straight into recovery mode (Volume Down and Power button) and do it from there. You will have more control over the process.
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I tried getting back into clockwork recovery after i rooted but i couldnt get back in.
No way to downgrade. Htc new stuff prohibits it. From all accounts, you have to wait for a new exploit.
Blade92 said:
I tried getting back into clockwork recovery after i rooted but i couldnt get back in.
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From what I've read in radom XDA posts, the HTC unlock method provides write access to only the recovery and system partitions of the device but deso not provide write access to the boot partition (where only the kernel is stored). Unfortunately, modifying only the system partition w/o access to the kernel/boot partition can be very limiting.
You should be able to boot into the bootloader by using the volume down + power, mentioned above. Once on the white bootloader screen, you should be able to select Recovery. This should load the clockworkmod recovery as you indicated in a previous post you loaded.
If it doesn't load the clockworkmod recovery but instead loads the stock recovery, the custom recovery wasn't flashed (loaded) properly. Will probably need to flash it again. ROM manager *should* properly flash the cwm custom recovery even on an HTC unlocked device, but this HTC method is very new and we're finding out more and more about its limitations.
Welcome to the Android world! Hope that helps!
Hello there!
This question might have appeared alot but I'll try to be as short and accurate as possible on the following:
About two weeks ago, I decided to root my Sony Live With Walkman (4.0.4 Ice cream sandwich) and now I'm thinking of installing Cyanogenmod 9 stable release. But I'll leave this mod for the last part and let us focus on the rooting process I've done.
I've used the following tutorial: talk.sonymobileDOTcom/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0
At first, I was unsuccesful but in the second try I had managed to root my device (Unlocked bootloader).
Being a bit tired over the official Sony ICS, I thought of putting Cyanogen to my device. This is where the things get confusing for me:
I've spotted multiple tutorials and each one is different and unclear to me. These two are the ones I'm thinking of as the most reliable sources:
- wiki.cyanogenmodDOTorg/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Live_with_Walkman:_Full_Update_Guide
- technologic101.wordpressDOTcom/2012/03/12/tutorial-how-to-install-cyanogenmod-9-0-ics-on-your-se-xperia-2011-device/
So, I have Cyanogen9 coconut, drivers, fastboot, google apps and proper FTF file downloaded.
But what now? Which tutorial is better and accurate for my state of device? Am I risking a brick by doing this? What are the current downsides of Cyanogenmod9 for this device?
Please, write your opinions, explain or link me to the proper guides for my case. I am grateful for any kind of information you give me!
Thanks!
First and foremost have you unlocked your bootloader?
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andogeek10 said:
First and foremost have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Yup, I did.
Flash the cm kernel. Flash cm rom in recovery. Done.
Cm comes pre rooted.
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xhanafix said:
Flash the cm kernel. Flash cm rom in recovery. Done.
Cm comes pre rooted.
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Is kernel the TFT file or the Cyanogenmod zip file (about 125MB)? And how do I flash this with Flashtool?
Boot.img inside the zip is the kernel. Extract and flash that file using fastboot. After flashing the kernel, start your phone and enter recovery. From recovery flash the zip files
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Okay then you have done have of the work.
Now backup all your contacts, apps, sms's etc. Then power off your device and boot into fastboot mode. Then take the kernel from the CM9 zip and flash it. After that start your phone and just when the logo gets brighter press the volume down button with which you will boot into the CWM recovery. After that navigate to backup and restore and backup your rom. Then do a wipe data/factory reset ,then wipe chache and after that go to advanced and then wipe the Dalvik Cache. After that go to install zip from sd card and then choose from sd card. then navigate to your rom and flash it. After the flashing is done flash gapps and then reboot.
Note: To navigate in CWM use your volume keys and use the home button to select.
To enter Fastboot: Plug the usb cable side into the phone and while you are plugging it into the computer keep
your volume up key pressed.
To flash a kernel: Put the kernel you extracted from the zip into your fastboot folder.Then open a command
prompt in that particular directory ( in Windows 7 press shift in a blank place and right click).
Then enter this command fastboot flash boot boot.img(Your phone must be in fastboot
mode for this.)
In my signature, there's a guide how to install a custom rom/custom kernels, maybe this could help you!
I would use the cyanogenmod full update guide :good:
You don't need any ftf, you flash a custom rom with clockworkmod (cwm), but this should be explained in the guide
andogeek10 said:
Okay then you have done have of the work.
Now backup all your contacts, apps, sms's etc. Then power off your device and boot into fastboot mode. Then take the kernel from the CM9 zip and flash it. After that start your phone and just when the logo gets brighter press the volume down button with which you will boot into the CWM recovery. After that navigate to backup and restore and backup your rom. Then do a wipe data/factory reset ,then wipe chache and after that go to advanced and then wipe the Dalvik Cache. After that go to install zip from sd card and then choose from sd card. then navigate to your rom and flash it. After the flashing is done flash gapps and then reboot.
Note: To navigate in CWM use your volume keys and use the home button to select.
To enter Fastboot: Plug the usb cable side into the phone and while you are plugging it into the computer keep
your volume up key pressed.
To flash a kernel: Put the kernel you extracted from the zip into your fastboot folder.Then open a command
prompt in that particular directory ( in Windows 7 press shift in a blank place and right click).
Then enter this command fastboot flash boot boot.img(Your phone must be in fastboot
mode for this.)
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Thank you, you've cleared alot of things up for me.
I hope I'll get some time to try the whole thing out and write about it here.
aljazeek said:
Thank you, you've cleared alot of things up for me.
I hope I'll get some time to try the whole thing out and write about it here.
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Welcome.
Oh, before I get myselft into this, am I free of installing any drivers? Since I've installed some drivers for rooting purposes, I'm not sure if I need to install these drivers I've downloaded for CM9
aljazeek said:
Oh, before I get myselft into this, am I free of installing any drivers? Since I've installed some drivers for rooting purposes, I'm not sure if I need to install these drivers I've downloaded for CM9
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No, just the fastboot drivers to flash the kernel. Go to flashtool installation folder > drivers and install all of them for all devices, that should be all :good:
Ran into a problem with ROM Manager :/ It's supposed to offer me recovery mode by rocking the volume up or down while device is rebooting, but none of these work (device boots normally).
Any idea on how to solve this?
aljazeek said:
Ran into a problem with ROM Manager :/ It's supposed to offer me recovery mode by rocking the volume up or down while device is rebooting, but none of these work (device boots normally).
Any idea on how to solve this?
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Have you flashed a custom kernel?
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andogeek10 said:
Have you flashed a custom kernel?
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I'm not sure about that... all I know is that my phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked.
So how and which custom kernel should I flash then?
aljazeek said:
I'm not sure about that... all I know is that my phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked.
So how and which custom kernel should I flash then?
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It depends. If you wanna flash any CM or AOKP roms you have to flash thier respective kernels. If you want to flash any stock based roms you can flash any ICS or GB kernel you want like Mesa, Panic kernel etc.
As for how to flash a kernel refer to my post on the page before.
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andogeek10 said:
It depends. If you wanna flash any CM or AOKP roms you have to flash thier respective kernels. If you want to flash any stock based roms you can flash any ICS or GB kernel you want like Mesa, Panic kernel etc.
As for how to flash a kernel refer to my post on the page before.
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Ah, all these processes are confusing me so I apologize for forgetting about that! Reminded now.
So, to enter Clockwork recovery mode, my phone has to be connected to the PC with usb debugging on?
aljazeek said:
Ah, all these processes are confusing me so I apologize for forgetting about that! Reminded now.
So, to enter Clockwork recovery mode, my phone has to be connected to the PC with usb debugging on?
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No. For entering the CWMR you have to press the volune down button when the bootup logo gets brighter. For this either you must have CWMR install or else you must have a custom kernel
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andogeek10 said:
No. For entering the CWMR you have to press the volune down button when the bootup logo gets brighter. For this either you must have CWMR install or else you must have a custom kernel
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That didn't work. When the Sony logo gets brighter, a blue LED lights up for that moment.
In cwm, selecting 'Flash ClockworkMod Recovery' opens up a box where my phone model is displayed. After that, it says it's unsupported and I can manually select either 2.x or 3.x+. I've selected the 3.x+ one and in the menu it says 'Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 5.X.X.X
Shall I try with 2.x? I have no clue here.
System setting>about phone
Mind telling us your kernel version? From there we would know your current kernel
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Ive gotten a Vz DNA and cant figure out how to root it and get customs ROMs, Im coming from an Galaxy Note 2 which was so EASY. I dont understand this, im sorry i bought this POS. Does anyone have an easy step by step for an EXTREME noob. I cant figure out how to get to the bootloader my phone says it is locked any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
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This might help. Take a breath and relax!
Yes simmer donna
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pos really? if this is not a spoof...just no way to even start to help without you first checking out the very extensive step by step guides and posts others worked very hard to make. it is not easy but is rewarding and there are a ton of people who will help so keep trying and good luck
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pos really? if this is not a spoof...just no way to even start to help without you first checking out the very extensive step by step guides and posts others worked very hard to make. it is not easy but is rewarding and there are a ton of people who will help so keep trying and good luck
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It isn't even hard to root at this point. You just install an app and follow HTC's instructions.
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Thank You All !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
got it rooted and unlock installed Viper DNA nice but my Wifi does not work at all,
joewspot said:
got it rooted and unlock installed Viper DNA nice but my Wifi does not work at all,
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You didn't install the kernel properly.
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joewspot said:
got it rooted and unlock installed Viper DNA nice but my Wifi does not work at all,
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There is a boot.img file that goes with Viper (see the site). You must install with ADB (fastboot flash boot boot.img) or flash with "Flash Image GUI" that you can download from the market. Failure of wifi after installing a rom or kernel must be >99% due to wrong boot.img file for the kernel modules packaged in the rom or kernel you're installing.
Help extreme noob at it again
yearn2burn said:
There is a boot.img file that goes with Viper (see the site). You must install with ADB (fastboot flash boot boot.img) or flash with "Flash Image GUI" that you can download from the market. Failure of wifi after installing a rom or kernel must be >99% due to wrong boot.img file for the kernel modules packaged in the rom or kernel you're installing.
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I have bricked my phone good with the cubed kernal, i also accidently erased all the file with the system wipe in TWRP. I tried to sideload ??? a rom so i could get the phone back up, but i dont know how to get it there, i downloaded a rom and a cubed kernel but dont know how to get from pc to phone. i found sideload in TWRP but how the heck do you get it in there. I have a toolkit Droid all in one, ? but i dont understand the commands. my mother just went into the hospital and i need the phone, someone please tell me in clear and concise NOOB directions, iam at a loss.
PLEASE HELP
joewspot said:
I have bricked my phone good with the cubed kernal, i also accidently erased all the file with the system wipe in TWRP. I tried to sideload ??? a rom so i could get the phone back up, but i dont know how to get it there, i downloaded a rom and a cubed kernel but dont know how to get from pc to phone. i found sideload in TWRP but how the heck do you get it in there. I have a toolkit Droid all in one, ? but i dont understand the commands. my mother just went into the hospital and i need the phone, someone please tell me in clear and concise NOOB directions, iam at a loss.
PLEASE HELP
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Wow, that's tough. Well it's hard to delete all the "sd card" data. If you have TWRP, go to advanced -> file manager and see if you have files. Most likely the viper download is still there in the download folder. If so, do the following:
1. In TWRP press wipe -> factory reset.
2. TWRP -> install -> download/viper zip file -> follow instructions.
3. You probably won't have wifi after install initially, but everything else should work.
4. After you do the ROM setup:
a. Go to the viper thread and download the boot.img file under the viper download link
b. Install flash image gui from the market. Use it to install the boot.img file. Ignore the caution potential issue warning. Flash the file and reboot. All should be well.
5. Be careful!:good:
Well go to your computer and then if do you have the sd tools from HTC, then cppy there the roms files and the boot .img,
Then go to dos command prompt in windos and find the files
Run the recovery and type in sideload
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Then go to recovery again and flash the rom and thats it
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If do you need help i could gidue you by phone too, you know or watch some youtube videos maybe help
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NOOB
yearn2burn said:
Wow, that's tough. Well it's hard to delete all the "sd card" data. If you have TWRP, go to advanced -> file manager and see if you have files. Most likely the viper download is still there in the download folder. If so, do the following:
1. In TWRP press wipe -> factory reset.
2. TWRP -> install -> download/viper zip file -> follow instructions.
3. You probably won't have wifi after install initially, but everything else should work.
4. After you do the ROM setup:
a. Go to the viper thread and download the boot.img file under the viper download link
b. Install flash image gui from the market. Use it to install the boot.img file. Ignore the caution potential issue warning. Flash the file and reboot. All should be well.
5. Be careful!:good:
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I know what erased, i went back to TWRP and found what i did it says format data, this wipes all internal storage including backups & removes encryption, thats the one i hit by mistake. How do i fix that?? went into file manager and there is no download folder, looked all over. :crying:
joewspot said:
I know what erased, i went back to TWRP and found what i did it says format data, this wipes all internal storage including backups & removes encryption, thats the one i hit by mistake. How do i fix that?? went into file manager and there is no download folder, looked all over. :crying:
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OK, so you do need adb then. Assuming you have it installed rather than just a all-in-one kit, here's a good description of procedure: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
If you don't have adb installed, you need to install it.
Right, I have a rooted Xperia Sola and I want to flash the eXperience ROM, and I don't know how to do that.
The problem is that I can't understand most of the instructions of flashing the ROM, so you guys can help me, please?
Ok, here it goes...
Flash any Stock .54 FTF (use flashtool). Ok, got it...
Let it boot properly. Ok, got it...
Download eXperience.zip and transfer to internal memory. Right.
Flash boot.img from Munjenis v5 CWM kernel.zip (use flashtool). Ok, I can do that...
Now boot to CWM recovery. CWM? WTF?
Flash the eXperience.zip via CWM. What?
You will be entered in AROMA Uh?
Now follow the instructions(Select your device carefully.) select the apps you want to install and remove. Ok.
Again boot to CWM recovery. DAMN CWM...
Do a wipe data/factory reset. What the hell is that?
Wipe Dalvik Cache I don't know...
Turn the phone on and wait for POWER OFF button, when it appears hit the button.Ok.
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It's just that, I can't understand these words, please, i'll thank if you help me. (I know how to use that button)
Thank in advance.
Man you need get in CWM....!!! Than instal that rom
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Encang_Rojali said:
Man you need get in CWM....!!! Than instal that rom
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Thank you, but, what is CWM?
manudo said:
Thank you, but, what is CWM?
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Mannn zzzzzz try read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273748
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CWM stands for Clockwork Mod recovery. You need a recovery installed to install any roms or mods....
CWM is a recovery where you could perform several operations like accessing the system files, system partitions etc, for us and as of now it is needed to install custom ROMs.
So as the first step says, you need to flash .54 version of ICS (ftf file) by flashmode (volume down key and plug in USB at the same time, led will light up green) you need to install flashtools (flashing is done by flash tools) in your pc first
Then there is kernel, that is basically the bridge or interface between the phones hardware and ROM, kernel decides the hardware limits and accessibility to the ROM,
In order to replace stock sony kernels you need an unlocked boot loader (boot loader is locked default by Sony) there are few steps to unlock the boot loader, once you do that you can flash custom kernels (kernel files are like "boot.img" .elf files etc)
To flash them you need to enter fast boot mode ( volume up key and plug in USB, led will light up blue) or there will be flash able zip version which can be flashed by CWM (again recovery, which can be accessed by repeated pressing of volume down at the booting Sony logo), custom kernels have pre installed CWM.
After kernal that is boot.img switch on, on Sony logo press repeatedly volume down lets you enter CWM, you have to perform some wipes, that is data (factory reset, cache, and dalvik cache) after that choose "install zip from SD card" install the ROM.zip file, (assuming you have already put the ROM.zip in your sdcard, ROM = name of the ROM here it is experiencev2) you are done after the installation is complete, reboot and you enter AROMA, its an installer again, follow on screen instructions.
And you have that ROM.
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If you don't read the Guides listed in the General Section, then u won't be able to do stuffs that you want.
Reading helps a lot rather than asking questions.
What i meant, if u read the guides you will get the answers more quickly.
mrmbk said:
CWM is a recovery where you could perform several operations like accessing the system files, system partitions etc, for us and as of now it is needed to install custom ROMs.
So as the first step says, you need to flash .54 version of ICS (ftf file) by flashmode (volume down key and plug in USB at the same time, led will light up green) you need to install flashtools (flashing is done by flash tools) in your pc first
Then there is kernel, that is basically the bridge or interface between the phones hardware and ROM, kernel decides the hardware limits and accessibility to the ROM,
In order to replace stock sony kernels you need an unlocked boot loader (boot loader is locked default by Sony) there are few steps to unlock the boot loader, once you do that you can flash custom kernels (kernel files are like "boot.img" .elf files etc)
To flash them you need to enter fast boot mode ( volume up key and plug in USB, led will light up blue) or there will be flash able zip version which can be flashed by CWM (again recovery, which can be accessed by repeated pressing of volume down at the booting Sony logo), custom kernels have pre installed CWM.
After kernal that is boot.img switch on, on Sony logo press repeatedly volume down lets you enter CWM, you have to perform some wipes, that is data (factory reset, cache, and dalvik cache) after that choose "install zip from SD card" install the ROM.zip file, (assuming you have already put the ROM.zip in your sdcard, ROM = name of the ROM here it is experiencev2) you are done after the installation is complete, reboot and you enter AROMA, its an installer again, follow on screen instructions.
And you have that ROM.
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Really thanks, man. That helped me a lot! I will flash my phone soon. Thank you.
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manudo said:
Really thanks, man. That helped me a lot! I will flash my phone soon. Thank you.
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That's why we have Q&A section, spread what you know
:thumbup: happy flashing
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That's why we have Q&A section, spread what you know
:thumbup: happy flashing
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Do I really need SD Card for flashing a custom ROM?
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Hi,
better to get one do', not expensive and useful loll or buy an xperia P then u don t need an sd card...
When u gonna flash there will be an option select zip from sd card in CWM; or u flash rom with flashtool with the ftf file of your rom, its up to you, or its gonna be actually up to the file you gonna download.
I read a lot before flashing a rom! you better to read some more before doing it, just an advice!
First flash for me a week ago and today im on xperia P
nemesis 5.1 kernel enigma rom 4.4 cwm 6.0.1.2 and bootloadder unlocked be sure i spend hours in front of that screen :laugh:
take it easy
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Do I really need SD Card for flashing a custom ROM?
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Yeah, the ROM.zip file to flash has to be either in the media internal storage or SD card (copy it before flashing the kernel) only then CWM recovery can access the package for installation.
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Yeah, the ROM.zip file to flash has to be either in the media internal storage or SD card (copy it before flashing the kernel) only then CWM recovery can access the package for installation.
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I've asked in the ROM's thread and they say that an external SD card is not needed. I don't know what to do now...
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manudo said:
Right, I have a rooted Xperia Sola and I want to flash the eXperience ROM, and I don't know how to do that.
The problem is that I can't understand most of the instructions of flashing the ROM, so you guys can help me, please?
Ok, here it goes...
It's just that, I can't understand these words, please, i'll thank if you help me. (I know how to use that button)
Thank in advance.
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Once again mate, what you want is to flash a custom ROM.
download the ROM, it may consist of the kernel file “boot.img” inside the ROM.zip or separate links would be there for the kernel.
[These custom kernels have CWM preinstalled]
so here it goes
1. could be as you said, flash .54 ICS firmware, hope you know that.
2. Switch on the device, let it boot. Copy the ROM.zip file in the SD card or internal storage.
3. Switch off, enter fastboot mode (assuming you have an unlocked bootloader)
3. Download the above said kernel, if its in boot.img, use flashtools in fastboot mode (fastboot mode>select kernel to flash) to flash the kernel (so after kernel flashing you have the kernel installed with CWM in it)
4. Switch on, on seeing sony logo, repeatedly press the volume down key, you enter CWM.
5. Perform wipes (for clearing or deleting user data /cache to make it a clean install)
-wipe data
-wipe cache
-advanced>wipe dalvikcache
6. Now on the main menu find “install zip file” access the location where you have stored the ROM.zip file, whether in internal storage or external SD card.
7. Click install, done !
8. Again wipe data and wipe cache
9. Reboot, let it boot
you have new ROM.
try reading more tutorials in the general section if this didnt help you.
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try reading more tutorials in the general section if this didnt help you.
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Lmao you re right!
Manudo you really need to read some more tutorials before flashing if you don t understand what you doing that gonna become dangerous for your mobile...
and actually hope you know that the bootloader once unlocked void your warranty... don t mess it up with flashes, read a week more then flash a custom rom!
Anyways we are here if something goes wrong :laugh:
Sorry for being a noob, but I understand, finally...
The boot.ini file is always at the root directory of the zip file, right?
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Nope that boot.img or kernel.elf or kernel.sin has to be at the root of the sd card that means in no any folders u drag it n drop it directly on the name of
the drive in windows. Then u flash but before doing it u have to put the rom.zip at the sd card root too...
Got it?
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Nope that boot.img or kernel.elf or kernel.sin has to be at the root of the sd card that means in no any folders u drag it n drop it directly on the name of
the drive in windows. Then u flash but before doing it u have to put the rom.zip at the sd card root too...
Got it?
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Yeah, but... The CWM part, I read that it's necessary to have the unlocked bootloader to flash the CWM Kernel, I tried but flashtool gave me an error that says that I don't have root access. At the beginning the log says "Root Access Allowed", I can't understand...
Thank you in advance.
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Kernel and cwm its two different things clockwork recovery mode its like a small soft that gonna be useful for you to set up the kernel. The first thing to load on the mobile its the bootloader then kernel then firmware (rom)
A rom that u gonna flash HAS to be compatible with kernel u want to flash
If you want to get your rom rooted i don t think (unless theres a way to do it on ure phone) you can do it with flashtool most of the time you have to downgrade to an older version of your rom cuz root is voluntary blocked by sony to deny u access to it but developpers found weakness in systems but it takes time and sony by updating systems find those weaknesses and fix it.
Then i m not sure u have to get unlocked bootloader to enter flash mode but once again to do it void warranty and to unlock it permit u to flash a custom kernel
So at the end....what u wanted to do? Flash a custom rom?
then if its yes
FIRST OF ALL You unlock bootloader,then put a custom kernel,then a custom rom and for this u look below mrmbk told u how to do it
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Right, I have to unlock it...
But, I have that fear to brick the phone, you know?
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I've got my boot loader unlocked. I'm rooted on v10g. I have cwm and I was wondering if I could just flash the zip file with cwm.
I think you have to make sure you have the right recovery to flash with. If I'm not mistaken I did flash with the cmw for locked bootloaders but to be safe I'll say to find the right one that is for unlocked bootloaders. I'm using CMW touch for unlocked bootloaders. Make sure you do a factory reset. It might not be necessary but I run a factory reset, I wipe cache and dalvik cache before flashing a ROM. Also, make sure you backup your stock ROM before flashing another.
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Is there anywhere I can get the files for cwm touch? I wasn't able to install that when I unlocked my bootloader. Thanks for the reply.
jgc86 said:
Is there anywhere I can get the files for cwm touch? I wasn't able to install that when I unlocked my bootloader. Thanks for the reply.
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Here is the recovery file, just install it using fastboot as cmahendra describes in his awesome guide
Everytime I issue the unlock command to try and get in fastboot mode it just restarts my phone.
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Everytime I issue the unlock command to try and get in fastboot mode it just restarts my phone.
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That is weird, try using this method instead.
I'm using a p769. Think that last link is for p760
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jgc86 said:
I'm using a p769. Think that last link is for p760
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Oh, I didn't know you had a P769.
Look at the bottom most paragraph of the first post of this guide by carloswii5.
He explains it very nicely.
So to get this straight. I download the recovery image & put that on the root of the sd card. Then flash it. Then I'll boot to recovery & flash cm 10.1
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So to get this straight. I download the recovery image & put that on the root of the sd card. Then flash it. Then I'll boot to recovery & flash cm 10.1
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Yes, exactly, but use the "Nandroid Manager ROOT" to flash recovery and then do a full wipe + format system before flashing CM10.1
You can of course then flash Gapps as well.
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If you want to install the cm10 rom the optimus L9 has as of right now you
have to do the following
1) Go to the app store and search for the app called "Nandroid Manager ROOT"
download the app and open it then go to flash recovery you must first put the recovery from the downloaded file to the
root of you external sd card and then go to the app and search for the recovery and flash it.
After you flash it you will have a recovery on your phone
(just to let you know it will be mirrored) but to boot to recovery you must turn off the phone
and then hold the "Volume UP + Home Button + Power Button"
now go download the cm10 rom from here " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216542 " put the file to the root of your sd card and then reboot to recovery and then to flash you will need to "wipe system, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache then flash" after you flash the zip reboot and you will have CM10 Hope This helped
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I got twrp to flash & work. I guess the next thing I need is gapps & I'll be ready to flash cm 10.1. Thanks for all the help so far.
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I've successfully installed cm 10.1 Thanks for the help. Love this ROM already :]
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