I do not see myself having access to a computer anytime in the near future. I had no problem rooting my fascinate from my phone using the framaroot method but I am having no luck flashing a new rom. I want to flash hellybean to get rid of this froyo crap but I just can't seem to do it. If anyone has a way to do this without a computer your advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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CyanogenMod installer is coming out soon, and apparently it's going to be compatible with this phone right out of the gate (since it uses download mode and already has an unlocked bootloader)
I did try to use ROM Manager but my install of CM10.1 was pretty much borked after using it. Results may vary, but if you really can't use a computer, download ROM Manager and get the newest CM10.1 build for your phone from get.cm. Flash it through there. It is strongly recommended to use a computer though, since ROM Manager uses an outdated version of ClockworkMod Recovery that may or may not work.
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CyanogenMod installer is coming out soon, and apparently it's going to be compatible with this phone right out of the gate (since it uses download mode and already has an unlocked bootloader)
I did try to use ROM Manager but my install of CM10.1 was pretty much borked after using it. Results may vary, but if you really can't use a computer, download ROM Manager and get the newest CM10.1 build for your phone from get.cm. Flash it through there. It is strongly recommended to use a computer though, since ROM Manager uses an outdated version of ClockworkMod Recovery that may or may not work.
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See that's my problem, I can't get cwm recovery or twrp recovery to flash, I used Ron manager to flash the recovery and I got a successful confirmation but when I boot into recovery its always android and not the custom.
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Tried again with the cm 10.1 and I get the same problem I get booted into stock recovery and I get "can't verify whole file signature" error
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i don't mean to be rude but what is your situation where you absolutely can not use a computer?
Don't have one and don't have any friends or family close by to use one
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Don't have one and don't have any friends or family close by to use one
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well unless you can get to like an internet cafe or something i'd say stick to what you have now and wait for CM installer to come out
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I wanna use the download feature on the rom manager app, but whenever I select "download rom" from within the rom maager app, it says I must install the cwm recovery. The thing is, I'm already using it, I guess the app just doesn't recognize that. Is it safe for me to continue and install the recovery (considering I'm already running it) or should I not, and forget about the app and the download feature altogether?
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I wanna use the download feature on the rom manager app, but whenever I select "download rom" from within the rom maager app, it says I must install the cwm recovery. The thing is, I'm already using it, I guess the app just doesn't recognize that. Is it safe for me to continue and install the recovery (considering I'm already running it) or should I not, and forget about the app and the download feature altogether?
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From what I understand and read, don't use rom manager with the Samsung Galaxy.
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I wanna use the download feature on the rom manager app, but whenever I select "download rom" from within the rom maager app, it says I must install the cwm recovery. The thing is, I'm already using it, I guess the app just doesn't recognize that. Is it safe for me to continue and install the recovery (considering I'm already running it) or should I not, and forget about the app and the download feature altogether?
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I'm pretty sure you still have to flash clockworkmod recovery from within RM first before you use it to flash ROMs. But.. I don't think any ROMs are available in ROM Manager other than CM7
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Sledutah said:
From what I understand and read, don't use rom manager with the Samsung Galaxy.
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Not true at all. In fact some Devs are recommending RM as an easier way to install their ROM.
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Coreym said:
Not true at all. In fact some Devs are recommending RM as an easier way to install their ROM.
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Which devs? Not the ones on the SGS2 forums here. I believe every single one of them has advised AGAINST using Rom Manager to install anything. Use CWM recovery directly on the phone. Many people have reported problems trying to use RM. And since you are having a problem with it yourself....
Only very recently over the past day or so has ROM Manager become usable. CM7 is one of the ones that the dev is recommending to use it but up until just recently, it's been highly suggested to avoid using it at all costs.
I believe you can -download- roms off of RomManager. However, installing CWM from RomManager is not recommended, because it will cause an invalid signature error. Still flash CWM using the kernel found in the dev section.
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Which devs? Not the ones on the SGS2 forums here. I believe every single one of them has advised AGAINST using Rom Manager to install anything. Use CWM recovery directly on the phone. Many people have reported problems trying to use RM. And since you are having a problem with it yourself....
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Kadin said:
Only very recently over the past day or so has ROM Manager become usable. CM7 is one of the ones that the dev is recommending to use it but up until just recently, it's been highly suggested to avoid using it at all costs.
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atinm said:
- First time flashing CM 7 to your Galaxy S2 (or coming from another ROM)?
Make sure you're running a rooted device.
Root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693)
Do a Nandroid backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition) - do it for real.
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon (through ROMManager is easiest)
- Upgrading from earlier CM7?
ROM Manager method:
Install ROMManager Premium.
Flash ClockworkMod Recovery. Pick Samsung AT&T Galaxy S2.
Choose Download ROMs.
Pick the CyanogenMod Nightlies.
Check the Google Apps addon.
Check Backup current ROM!
Check wipe cache, dalvik cache.
Let ROMManager finish the installation.
Q: How do I go back to a Samsung stock ROM?
A: Just use ClockworkMod or ROM Manager backup/restore facility to go back and forth between stock (or any other ROM) and CM7.
Q: Can I use ROM Manager to install or back up this ROM?
A: Yes.
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Phonic, not sure who your refering to when ypu say "every single dev".. there are only a couple.for SGSII- designgears for Cog and Atin for CM, and he already recommended RM so that leaves designgears as "every single dev" and I never said I was having an problem. I also mentioned in my post that CM7 was the only ROM that was available in RM for SGSII. As far as the other comment saying RM shouldn't be used for Galaxy s I guess I dont understand why. I've used it a lot before for CM7 and MiUi.. and now there are more ROMs available (SGSI)
Guys I wouldn't have posted this unless I knew for sure ROM Manager worked and has been used and also mentioned as a method to flashing. Its not fair to the developer for users to go around saying something doesn't work or is highly advised against using when that's not the case at all.
..just saying
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From what I understand and read, don't use rom manager with the Samsung Galaxy.
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I agree with what he said. I used rom manager to flash cwm after rooting and messed up my cwm. I had to reinstall stock rom and root again to fix it. since then I've read the development section not to use the rom manager.
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I agree with what he said. I used rom manager to flash cwm after rooting and messed up my cwm. I had to reinstall stock rom and root again to fix it. since then I've read the development section not to use the rom manager.
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It may have something to do with the recovery verification. This was posted above:
Blaze9 said:
I believe you can -download- roms off of RomManager. However, installing CWM from RomManager is not recommended, because it will cause an invalid signature error. Still flash CWM using the kernel found in the dev section.
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I was just making a point that RM can be used and IS recommended as an easier method for flashing a ROM. It seems there is an issue with flashing recovery with RM... hmm looking in to it.
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This was my experience. I just rooted my s2 and installed CWM through rom manager and I received the invalid signature error . . . what is the best way to fix this?
Jsorvik said:
This was my experience. I just rooted my s2 and installed CWM through rom manager and I received the invalid signature error . . . what is the best way to fix this?
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Right now it looks like the best way to get CWM on your phone is by flashing a kernel with it. Check the Development section. Should be near the top!
Edit** here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693
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Hi
I have searched but could not locate...
Can someone send me the link for the latest CWM version for sgs2 I9100....
Do you try searching their official site???
Well, here it is: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
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Do you try searching their official site???
Well, here it is: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
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I did...tried to download the latest CWM from there...and flash it using ROM manager, but it seems to give some sort of error .....
opening package....
then...file not found or something....
BTW just having ROM manager setup to use recovery enough? I do have the normal reboot into recovery options etc (long press of power button)...
Also when I open the ROM manager, i get a message saying there is an update available for clockworkmod recovery...i press ok and nothing happens...dont know how to update it....
Maybe a bad download. Did you try downloading it a second time and trying?
As far as possible, stick to using the long-press power method to get into recovery. And do you have a custom kernel? Even most ROMs now give you the option to install a kernel which comes with an inbuilt version of CWM recovery. So unless you're using a really outdated version of CWM, don't worry about upgrading it.
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Maybe a bad download. Did you try downloading it a second time and trying?
As far as possible, stick to using the long-press power method to get into recovery. And do you have a custom kernel? Even most ROMs now give you the option to install a kernel which comes with an inbuilt version of CWM recovery. So unless you're using a really outdated version of CWM, don't worry about upgrading it.
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Am using the the supernexus JB build 4 along with its custom kernel which doesnt have CWM recovery...
Was earlier on AOKP JB with Siyah kernel which had the CWM built in like you said....
But i guess i am losing no functionality by not upgrading so its fine I guess like you said....as long as I can make back-ups and restore them and flash new stuff....
BTW I did download more than once (tried both touch version and non touch versions...so guess not an issue with the download)....
Are there any custom recoveries that I can flash directly to stock recovery?
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GT-i9100 Android 2.3.3
Youd need to flash a temp cwm then a custom kernel which contains permanent cwm.
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Youd need to flash a temp cwm then a custom kernel which contains permanent cwm.
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great! so here's what I'm planning to do:
1. I'll flash this temporary cwm: http://www.mobilephonetalk.com/showthread.php?141995-CWM-Recovery-v6-0-1-1-For-SGS-2-Root-Method
2. then I'll install CM 10.1.
am I right?
I never read your 1st post properly,was thinking you didnt want to use a pc,and your on GB.
If your using a pc,you can flash siyah2.6.14 using odin which will give you root and CWM.
Youll need to see what the install instructions are for the rom you want in your other posr,whether you need ICS 1st or straight from GB.
Oh yeah I forgot to include that to my post. Yup. I don't want to use my pc. So, will it work?
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What does the rom install instructions say;do you have to be on ICS or GB or what.
And I wouldnt recommend not using a pc.If you get a bootloop or cant boot,you can lose recovery/cwm and the only way out of that is using a pc.
Its best to get a pc setup so you can hook your phone up to it in case of emergency.
You can use mobile odin later if you dont want to use a pc(once your rooted) and/or cwm.
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What does the rom install instructions say;do you have to be on ICS or GB or what.
And I wouldnt recommend not using a pc.If you get a bootloop or cant boot,you can lose recovery/cwm and the only way out of that is using a pc.
Its best to get a pc setup so you can hook your phone up to it in case of emergency.
You can use mobile odin later if you dont want to use a pc(once your rooted) and/or cwm.
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The only requirement for cm10.1 is to have cwm. And I say a post saying cm10.1 can be flashed directly to gb provided that it should have a cwm because cm don't need an ics bootloader.
Ps: my phone is not yet rooted.
And yeah, thanks a lot!
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Believe it or not,Ive never seen anyone or anything saying that an s2 running GB can be rooted/get cwm without using a pc.
All the advice says to use a pc or update to ICS then use recovery.
Can you not access a pc for this and the reasons I mentioned earlier.And Im away to chuck out an xp laptop that works ok with Odin.
I had some issues with various roms for unknown reasons, so I kept trying out new roms. Well the problem persisted, and as I was attempting to flash a new Rom, recovery just kind of failed. Whenever I attempt to enter recovery, a titled triangle with and exclamation mark and a droid figure pop up and I have to do a battery wipe. My phone still starts and runs, but I'm currently stuck on a problematic rom with no way of getting to recovery. I'm fairly new to all of this so I have no idea what's happening and I'm ultimately scared of attempting anything and messing up more. So any and all suggestions are beyond welcome.
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I had some issues with various roms for unknown reasons, so I kept trying out new roms. Well the problem persisted, and as I was attempting to flash a new Rom, recovery just kind of failed. Whenever I attempt to enter recovery, a titled triangle with and exclamation mark and a droid figure pop up and I have to do a battery wipe. My phone still starts and runs, but I'm currently stuck on a problematic rom with no way of getting to recovery. I'm fairly new to all of this so I have no idea what's happening and I'm ultimately scared of attempting anything and messing up more. So any and all suggestions are beyond welcome.
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Have you tried reinstalling CWM?? Or maybe using another recovery....
I had that to after updating to 236 first time had to install recovery couple times to get it to work.
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Complication in my situation : I don't have a computer. I can get to one with the needed programs on it, but are you sure this will fix it?
I had that to after updating to 236 first time had to install recovery couple times to get it to work.<br />
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So just install cwm multiple times..? Like install it, turn phone on, then install again if problem persists or isn't fixed immediately?
You're looking for some magical recipe that will 100% surely fix your phone. There isn't one. You will just have to play and be creative. You can report back here for more advice if needed.
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So just install cwm multiple times..? Like install it, turn phone on, then install again if problem persists or isn't fixed immediately?
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Like what ravilov mentioned, its more of a trial and error process and not a 100% quick fix. Not having a computer will make things much more difficult.
I'm not looking for a magic easy route, (though it'd be nice if there was one), I'm just asking for literally any advice on the situation.
Use the android sdk 'fastboot' command to push recovery to the device via USB. This should solve your issue with a borked recovery partition.
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Try ROM manager and install cwm with it free on market install it a few times it will work
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markwoo said:
Try ROM manager and install cwm with it free on market install it a few times it will work
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How do I install cwm on it? I have an idea but I don't want to mess up anymore than I already have
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How do I install cwm on it? I have an idea but I don't want to mess up anymore than I already have
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In rom manager just follow the prompts.
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In rom manager just follow the prompts.
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Should I do Clockwork Mod Touch, or just cwm recovery?
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Should I do Clockwork Mod Touch, or just cwm recovery?
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No need for touch. If you ever damage your screen, touch recovery will make it impossible to use. Once you've flashed it with rom manager, you can download th3bill's recovery for Atrix and install over the top of it.
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Thanks man, I got it all fixed yesterday and everything is running fine. Thanks for all your help
Currently have TWR recovery I flashed using goomanager but have been hearing bad thing about it. Can I just download Rom Manager from the play store and use it to flash clockwork or do I need to us another way to flash it ? Thanks !
If TWRP works fine for you then who cares what other people say or think about. I only run TWRP and have no issues with it.
Don't just go by what other people say, check out some videos on YouTube of ClockworkMod and see if it's for you. Very recently, an official CWM build appears to have become available so if you want to use that, it should be as simple as downloading ROM Manager and doing recovery setup.
I havent used TWR to flash anything yet just used it to to a backup of my stock rooted rom. Thanks for the replys.
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If TWRP works fine for you then who cares what other people say or think about. I only run TWRP and have no issues with it.
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I've ran both on multiple devices and i also prefer twrp. It's laid out nicer. Being able to wipe cache and dalvik in one shot or at least in one menu screen is way more convenient than them being separate options on separate screens.
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