I'm trying to find the easiest way to install cwm or twrp.
Anyone care to give some instructions on how to do so.
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Ogre6473 said:
I'm trying to find the easiest way to install cwm or twrp.
Anyone care to give some instructions on how to do so.
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Are you rooted with busybox installed? If so, use this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825
If you aren't rooted, please do this first. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2338816 (NOTE: If you're on Android 4.1+ you already have spritebud installed, so just download the apk and follow the instructions. No need for silly terminal checks After you've done this, download the Superuser app by Koush on the Play Store and install binaries. If they don't install, then re-do the LGPwn method until they do.)
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Ilxaot said:
Are you rooted with busybox installed? If so, use this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825
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Well that was easy. Any ROM recommendations?
Also, ROM installation is just the standard install zip, wipe, wipe and wipe again?
Actually...did this unlock the boot loader too, or is that another beast altogether?
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Ogre6473 said:
Actually...did this unlock the boot loader too, or is that another beast altogether?
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A beast of its own.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198114
Although carloswii5 is making a video, so hopefully that helps ushttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277639
Ogre6473 said:
Well that was easy. Any ROM recommendations?
Also, ROM installation is just the standard install zip, wipe, wipe and wipe again?
Actually...did this unlock the boot loader too, or is that another beast altogether?
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The bootloader is ridiculously tough. @carloswii5 just made a video, it's about 30 minutes long so he goes STEP BY STEP and it's awesome. Kudos to him. Only problem is that at the time of writing this there are no links for downloading the files that he used. Anyways, the only things you really can flash are tweaks in the General Android Development Section [Developers Only]. I recommend one that has a balance on entropy generations and kernel tweaks to save battery life. My phone has never been faster!
Also, if you're looking to theme, check out my page here. I have some ROM themes you can install on stock, feel free to read on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2378322
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I was going through threads on rooting, ROMs, kernels and bricking. Before reading threads about bricking I wanted to root my phone but after reading I got scared of bricking my phone which I think is difficult to debrick (unbrick).
Is it really the case that we cannot debrick the phone at home? Is it ok to root with such a consequence?
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All I can say is if you're that worried about it, don't root your phone or flash anything. Leave it on stock & enjoy it.
Is it possible to change ROM without rooting the phone?
And what are the chances of bricking the phone while rooting? And if bricked what is procedure to make it as earlier
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use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
aviral1990 said:
use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
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I read it, but I didn't not find anything written as it won't brick the phone. So just wanted to confirm even if I made any mistake, it won't brick my phone, right?
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Please refer to this quote...
MistahBungle said:
All I can say is if you're that worried about it, don't root your phone or flash anything. Leave it on stock & enjoy it.
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if you don't wanna brick your phone, then don't screw up in following the instructions
Look at method 1 in the link from my signature
It will not brick your phone as I now include cwm4
Phil3759 said:
Look at method 1 in the link from my signature
It will not brick your phone as I now include cwm4
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Thanks. I'll try to do it with that method. Just a last question, will it wipe my phone?
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shantanuparadkar said:
Thanks. I'll try to do it with that method. Just a last question, will it wipe my phone?
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No it won't, all it will do is root, your data will not be touched.
shantanuparadkar said:
I read it, but I didn't not find anything written as it won't brick the phone. So just wanted to confirm even if I made any mistake, it won't brick my phone, right?
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The thing is u are just installing CWM and busybox that gives you root by that method mentioned. Believe me i was also afraid and i rooted using that method..took hardly 30s lol
And it wont wipe anything..
Just go ahead..u aint flashing any inseure kernel or any rom..so there is no chance of bricking..Go ahead
aviral1990 said:
The thing is u are just installing CWM and busybox that gives you root by that method mentioned. Believe me i was also afraid and i rooted using that method..took hardly 30s lol
And it wont wipe anything..
Just go ahead..u aint flashing any inseure kernel or any rom..so there is no chance of bricking..Go ahead
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Thanks mate.
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aviral1990 said:
use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
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i was trying to root my SGS2 using this method but i never found file CWM.zip file in the "apply updates from external storage" options. i tried to moving it to sdcard (main folder), creating a folder in sdcard and by moving it to folder android under sdcard (which is visible in those options) but couldn't find CWM.zip file. i use volume up + home key + power button to go to recovery mode.
plz help me regarding that why i couldn't find that file
Done with rooting.
Thanks all for the help
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Hi everyone,
I just reset my phone through LGPNST, cuz I accidentally deleted the Rom trying to flash new Rom . I learned it the hard way cuz I had my phone stuck in recovery mode for a week.
Long story short I just wanna backup my stock Rom before I try to flash other roms. Can anybody suggest best way how to do it ?
Every reply is appreciated and thanks in advance,.
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I'm rooted and have unlocked bootloader with freegee and tarp since it was recommended . Thanks.
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kishanyonzan said:
I'm rooted and have unlocked bootloader with freegee and tarp since it was recommended . Thanks.
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Do you mean TWRP? Just back it up in recovery (TWRP). However, if you are using the recovery that freegee installed, I'd download and flash a newer one from the development section. They create much more reliable backups.
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Yes it's twrp which I downloaded from freegee . I tried to backup from the system but it said failed for some reason which I dont remember. As I told I'm kinda new to all this stuff .this is my first android device . So could you please send the link that you're talking about . Thank you for your reply .
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kishanyonzan said:
Yes it's twrp which I downloaded from freegee . I tried to backup from the system but it said failed for some reason which I dont remember. As I told I'm kinda new to all this stuff .this is my first android device . So could you please send the link that you're talking about . Thank you for your reply .
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Here's the link for the TWRP that has been developed for the OG: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019662. I was able to flash this to my phone via the instructions within this thread. I'm a noob as well to flashing, so can't give advice beyond pointing you here.
Here's a link for Clockwork Mod for the OG, another recovery program: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010984
There seems to be a bit more development being done for the Clockwork Mod...
1. I was in rom manager earlier and noticed it says I have both CWM and TWRP installed. I remember installing project freegee w/CWM but not TWRP. Is this an error? If so, is it an issue?
2. I'm seeing something about CWMtouch or whatever. I just installed what came with freegee. I'm not quite sure how to use adb for the updater script. Is it necessary that I install this? Is freegee using a way outdated version?
Thanks in advance.
gwarokk said:
1. I was in rom manager earlier and noticed it says I have both CWM and TWRP installed. I remember installing project freegee w/CWM but not TWRP. Is this an error? If so, is it an issue?
2. I'm seeing something about CWMtouch or whatever. I just installed what came with freegee. I'm not quite sure how to use adb for the updater script. Is it necessary that I install this? Is freegee using a way outdated version?
Thanks in advance.
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You need to upgrade to a new recovery. The one that came with free gee is broken, so any backups you made with it are no good. I personally use sk8's recoveries, but TWRP is good to go too.
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TangoXray said:
You need to upgrade to a new recovery. The one that came with free gee is broken, so any backups you made with it are no good. I personally use sk8's recoveries, but TWRP is good to go too.
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Sounds good. I will update it. Not quite sure how twrp got on there in the first place.
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Sounds good. I will update it. Not quite sure how twrp got on there in the first place.
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I don't use rom manager, but I'm pretty certain you can only have one recovery. Also, the updater script isn't needed either.
Someone will jump in here with more info.
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TangoXray said:
I don't use rom manager, but I'm pretty certain you can only have one recovery. Also, the updater script isn't needed either.
Someone will jump in here with more info.
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Just flashed the updated zip, rebooted into CWM and it worked. Thanks for your help =)
I am about to install the Jellybean rom and have a quick question. When reading the install instructions, it states that Loki recovery must be installed. I rooted the phone and have Odin installed. Will this be sufficient or will this cause a conflict?
Thanks
Rob
dabootsan said:
I am about to install the Jellybean rom and have a quick question. When reading the install instructions, it states that Loki recovery must be installed. I rooted the phone and have Odin installed. Will this be sufficient or will this cause a conflict?
Thanks
Rob
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Did you install a custom recovery like cwm or twrp?
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It must have been done when I rooted with Odin as it is there. (TeamWin). I have the ROM flashed, just not sure why all of the bloat is still present. Guessing Bean didn't create a "theme" as of yet.
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Did you install a custom recovery like cwm or twrp?
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dabootsan said:
It must have been done when I rooted with Odin as it is there. (TeamWin). I have the ROM flashed, just not sure why all of the bloat is still present. Guessing Bean didn't create a "theme" as of yet.
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I dont think beans removes a lot of bloat. If you want basically bloat free try clean rom. :thumbup:
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Will do. Thanks for taking the time.
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I dont think beans removes a lot of bloat. If you want basically bloat free try clean rom. :thumbup:
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I've got a SGP311 which I've rooted before but have problems with after a while. The rooting is successful and I can do stuff for a while. Then the boot loops start and don't stop until I do a full restore. I've searched for a way to fix this but not come up with anything useful so far. What should I be doing after rooting to stop these boot loops? Which su should I be using?
All help appreciated.
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guhvanoh said:
I've got a SGP311 which I've rooted before but have problems with after a while. The rooting is successful and I can do stuff for a while. Then the boot loops start and don't stop until I do a full restore. I've searched for a way to fix this but not come up with anything useful so far. What should I be doing after rooting to stop these boot loops? Which su should I be using?
All help appreciated.
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Any one? I'm at wits end here.
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guhvanoh said:
I've got a SGP311 which I've rooted before but have problems with after a while. The rooting is successful and I can do stuff for a while. Then the boot loops start and don't stop until I do a full restore. I've searched for a way to fix this but not come up with anything useful so far. What should I be doing after rooting to stop these boot loops? Which su should I be using?
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Use Sony Mobile's Update Service to re-install stock firmware.
Use DooMLoRD's XTZ Easy Rooting Toolkit to gain root access.
I use and recommend Chainfire's SuperSU Pro.
Cat McGowan said:
Use Sony Mobile's Update Service to re-install stock firmware.
Use DooMLoRD's XTZ Easy Rooting Toolkit to gain root access.
I use and recommend Chainfire's SuperSU Pro.
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Thanks for that. Do you recommend getting rid of the other su apps then?
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guhvanoh said:
Thanks for that. Do you recommend getting rid of the other su apps then?
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You should only have one SU installed at a time otherwise you may get conflicts.
I've done the first two steps as mentioned in Cat's reply and had no problems.
GretaLewd said:
You should only have one SU installed at a time otherwise you may get conflicts.
I've done the first two steps as mentioned in Cat's reply and had no problems.
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Thanks. Will try when I get home tonight (if I'm not inebriated. The UK has luvly ale drinking weather, I can't let that go to waste).
Edit: Things seem to be working fine now, fingers crossed. Thanks to all who helped. Next stop recovery.
Edit 2: XZDualRecovery installed tho CWM not working. Will trawl thru the correct thread for solution. TWRP seems fine. Will play with it more later.
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It bootloops because the whole Rom is odexed. Im rooted stock, and I forgot that you need to be deodexed in order to not bootloop.
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ndwgs said:
It bootloops because the whole Rom is odexed. Im rooted stock, and I forgot that you need to be deodexed in order to not bootloop.
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Well touch wood, I haven't had any problems so far this time. Just need to get CWM recovery working...
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