Hello,
First of all, I'm new in this forum and I don't know if it's the right place to post this question
I've been through many researches on the web but I couldn't find a clear answer to my problem,
If someone has the resources to help me I'd be glad
So my problem is:
I wanted to install KatKiss ROM - Asus TF101 from this very forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2592890
And I've started to follow the information given on the page : (if important I use ClockworkMod Recovery v3.1.0.1)
Backup everything !
Go to recovery
Make a full wipe / factory reset (you can skip this step if you're already on KatKiss-4.4, if ever you encounter a problem do the full wipe and try again before reporting )
Format /system
Flash the rom
Flash optional kernel
Flash gapps
Wipe cache/dalvik
Reboot
So I went through the first steps.
I made a factory reset (not with CWM but on the Android settings)
I didn't watched but I think it went ok.
When the Pad booted I couldn't access anymore to the real Android,
but I thought it was due to the manipulation I was doing
So to be sure the previous process wen well I made a full wipe/factory reset with CWM Recovery
I put all the zip files on a SD card that I put in the device,
I can access to the files on it
and as instructed I installed
KatKiss 4-4-2_023c.zip
KatKiss 4.4_AddOn_TF101G_Kernel_01.zip
gapps-KatKiss-4.4.2_20140221b.zip
When rebooting I couldn't acces anything but CWM.
Well I came to ask, what should I do, what should I check, what I shouldn't do?
I've tried to use the function Restore, because when I installed CWM I made a backup as instructed, but it seems to fail when I want to restore.
In need for answers, I thank you in advance for any piece of advice.
Since I got no answers I tried by myself some stuffs
I installed CyanogenMod 9.1.0-tf101 (only problem I can't connect to home wifi :good
I can access to the desktop of the tablet now (that's nice!)
But I have still some problems for which I'm looking answers.
In my reserches in found that the biggest mistake I made was to install Rom Manager (5.0.2.0) to access CWM
(Well, i'm a rookie...)
Now my best wish would be to run the tablet Katkiss 4.3 (i've seen that there were some compatible version for my TF101)
- How can I manage to get rid of Rom Manager ?
- How can I replace CMW by TWRP ? (It seems to be way better than RomManager & CWM)
- How to install
I don't understand all of the technical terms, Kernel Roms Drivers Flash Cyanogenmod Katkiss RomManager CWM TWRP what does what, i'm kind of lost, if any good samaritan read this I'd be so happy to have some advice of what I should do or just show me the path to some places where i can find specific answers i'd be glad..
System Info :
- Android 4.0.4
- Kernel 2.6.39.4-ge33a197
Related
Hi, this is my first post, however i've reading this forum from years, and I've learned a lot with it Regards!
Well, this question is related to a specific thread, but I can't post there yet , so I paste it here so you know what I'm talking.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102679
I've installed CWM following fun_ instruccions on a Woxter Nimbus 97Q tablet, with is near exactly the same tablet than Yuandao N90FHD, Cube U30GT5, and many other rk3188 tablets, I used generic recovery image in my case.
The problem I have is, after succesfully CWM installation with RKandroidTool.exe checking only "Recovery" check, is now the tablet boots always in CWM, and if I use reboot now option, again boots in CWM, only if I use advanced > Reboot in recovery, then the screen shows the android robot with a red triangle and an exclamation mark.
I am waiting to someone make a romdump to create a CWM original rom and try to install it from CWM, but I need to understand what is happening, if the CWM is defective or I lost kernel or what to know what can I try...
Woxter has not yet published the original rom to restore it with official utility...
Thanks!
the recovery build should be defective try wiping data and dalvick cache and reboot again if it doesnt work u should have been lost your kernel.
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Hi, I am completely new to android and need some help with the basics.
A few days ago I ordered a ZTE v967s phone from DX, it should arrive in a couple of weeks. I understand it is going to come preloaded with ZTE's version of android, which doesn't provide access to the Google play store. I would like to install a ROM as close to stock android as possible, with english language and access to the store.
From what I have been reading on the forum and on the net I gather that to accomplish this I need to: 1) root the phone, 2) install cwm recovery, 3) install a custom rom.
I found a root tool for mkt6589 phones like the v967s on this post, it seems pretty straightfoward to use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40624111&postcount=1&nocache=1
I found a CWM recovery for the phone on this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43124312&postcount=15&nocache=1&z=2602546603884548
Lastly, I found a suitable rom on this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43511231&postcount=46&nocache=1&z=7190561038441956
The root tool has simple instructions, so no doubts there. The CWM is a different story though, I have found guides on how to install it but they are usually specific for a particular smartphone, or they refer to a zip file (this is a .img), and from what I read it seems messing up the CWM's install might brick the phone. So if anyone can point me to a step by step on how to do this, I would be most grateful.
On how to install the custom rom, after reading a couple of guides I believe I have to boot into CWM and: 1) wipe data, 2) wipe cache, 3) wipe dalvik cache, 4) install zip from sdcard.
So, I would like to know if I got the process right or if I am missing something. I also need help with CWM's installation.
Thanks.
Hey Guys,
I'm having a bit of an issue. Currently I was running STOCK Android 4.3 JB, have been for a while, it started to get a bit slow & I was wanting to fresh install, but also try out a 5.0 lollipop ROM. I've rooted my phone in the past and installed custom ROMs before without a problem (Revolution Remix + Cyanogenmod 11), however, I decided to try Liquidsmooth 5.0 lollipop. i followed this video,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QquFDFEEKlI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-liquidsmooth-lollipop-4-0-b1-t2980477
I downloaded both files and copied them onto my MicroSD card.
I backed up my data (contacts, images, files etc..)
Booted into "Recovery Mode", wiping Cache & factory Reset
When to install from SD, located file and it started reading/installing (sorry can't remember exactly what it did), but during process it failed. I went back into Android (had to setup again), Went and made sure Developer Mode and USB Debugging was on, still didn't work.
Went to make sure CWM was installed/update, which it said it was (possibly from previous custom installs?), tried updating, failed. It said
Went and installed 'SuperSU' from Play store, but got this error.
Decided to try re-install STOCk 4.3 JB, I
made sure USB Debugging was on
loaded Odin 3.07 (or was it 3.09) and loaded 4.3 Firmware under PDA (left everything else as is)
Started and let it do its thing. It finished/PASSED and phone restarted.
i went back into the phone, installed ROM manager & SuperSU again to give it another shot... but same problem again, getting the error above.
I'm not sure what's happened and I'm not sure what "solutions" to search for... anyone have any suggestions?
At this stage I'm thinking of just going back to STOCK 4.3, then maybe try again (either with Liquidsmooth lollipop, or, Slimkat 4.4)
Thanks guys, any help would be super appreciated,
Regards,
~ Dave
Le Widget said:
Hey Guys,
I'm having a bit of an issue. Currently I was running STOCK Android 4.3 JB, have been for a while, it started to get a bit slow & I was wanting to fresh install, but also try out a 5.0 lollipop ROM. I've rooted my phone in the past and installed custom ROMs before without a problem (Revolution Remix + Cyanogenmod 11), however, I decided to try Liquidsmooth 5.0 lollipop. i followed this video,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QquFDFEEKlI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-liquidsmooth-lollipop-4-0-b1-t2980477
I downloaded both files and copied them onto my MicroSD card.
I backed up my data (contacts, images, files etc..)
Booted into "Recovery Mode", wiping Cache & factory Reset
When to install from SD, located file and it started reading/installing (sorry can't remember exactly what it did), but during process it failed. I went back into Android (had to setup again), Went and made sure Developer Mode and USB Debugging was on, still didn't work.
Went to make sure CWM was installed/update, which it said it was (possibly from previous custom installs?), tried updating, failed. It said
Went and installed 'SuperSU' from Play store, but got this error.
Decided to try re-install STOCk 4.3 JB, I
made sure USB Debugging was on
loaded Odin 3.07 (or was it 3.09) and loaded 4.3 Firmware under PDA (left everything else as is)
Started and let it do its thing. It finished/PASSED and phone restarted.
i went back into the phone, installed ROM manager & SuperSU again to give it another shot... but same problem again, getting the error above.
I'm not sure what's happened and I'm not sure what "solutions" to search for... anyone have any suggestions?
At this stage I'm thinking of just going back to STOCK 4.3, then maybe try again (either with Liquidsmooth lollipop, or, Slimkat 4.4)
Thanks guys, any help would be super appreciated,
Regards,
~ Dave
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First of all and most important don't use rom manager! it causes more problems than anything else.The best way to install custom roms is to use Cwm,PhilZ or Twrp to install anything!
Flash superSU zip in recovery from here >> http://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1 << SuperSU forum here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 << Technically you should not need to flash SuperSU because nearly all custom roms come with root built in so you could flash a custom recovery then wipe and flash your rom (but I can see you have been having problems doing that)
What you should do is
(1) Flash a custom recovery with Odin (Recommend PhilZ)
(2) Reboot to custom recovery
(3) Wipe phone
(4) Install custom rom (which is already rooted) from Ext SD card
(5) Reboot (If you get bootloop factory reset/ wipe cache
Also to note PhilZ recovery (which I think is better as more options and is based on Cwm) as a option to fix root in settings.
tallman43 said:
First of all and most important don't use rom manager! it causes more problems than anything else.The best way to install custom roms is to use Cwm,PhilZ or Twrp to install anything!
Flash superSU zip in recovery from here >> http://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1 << SuperSU forum here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 << Technically you should not need to flash SuperSU because nearly all custom roms come with root built in so you could flash a custom recovery then wipe and flash your rom (but I can see you have been having problems doing that)
What you should do is
(1) Flash a custom recovery with Odin (Recommend PhilZ)
(2) Reboot to custom recovery
(3) Wipe phone
(4) Install custom rom (which is already rooted) from Ext SD card
(5) Reboot (If you get bootloop factory reset/ wipe cache
Also to note PhilZ recovery (which I think is better as more options and is based on Cwm) as a option to fix root in settings.
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hi tallman, much appreciated for the reply
For some reason I couldnt get Philz Custom Recovery to work with odin, kept getting an error :/ . So I ended up trying TWRP, which worked, I booted into it then installed Liquidsmooth + gapps, all installed ok, but all up it was the same process you mentioned, which I greatly appreciate.
So running Liquidsmooth 5 now with TWRP recovery, though will likely give Philz recovery a shot down the track
Le Widget said:
hi tallman, much appreciated for the reply
For some reason I couldnt get Philz Custom Recovery to work with odin, kept getting an error :/ . So I ended up trying TWRP, which worked, I booted into it then installed Liquidsmooth + gapps, all installed ok, but all up it was the same process you mentioned, which I greatly appreciate.
So running Liquidsmooth 5 now with TWRP recovery, though will likely give Philz recovery a shot down the track
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Good to hear it's working Yes it's worth persevering with PhilZ it's a good recovery although Twrp is not bad either:good:
Hi guys
Apologies if this has been posted in the wrong section.
I have recently inherited a Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) running the CyanogenMod 12.1, Android Version 5.1.1
I have spent the last two day trying to and failing miserably to install Xposed Installer V3.0 Alpha 2, I have searched Google and read through numerous forums on how to resolve this, but the more I read the more confusing it becomes. I would really appreciate any help/assistance in helping me fix the problem, so that I can run the app without any issues. When I access the app's log it states:
data/data/de.robv,android,xposed.installer/log/error.logpen failed. ENOENT (No such file or directory)
Also, when I try to run Titanium Backup 6.1.0, I get an error stating:
Sorry, I could not acquire root privileges. This application will *not* work! Please very that your ROM is rooted, and try again.
This attempt was made using the "/system/xbin/su" command.
I have gone into Developer Options and set Root Access to Apps and ADB.
As I new to Android my understanding (please correct me if I am wrong) that the CyanogenMod 12.1 was actually a ROM and therefore Titanium Backup should work. FYI SD Maid not working.
Any help on both of these issues would be most appreciate, please bear in mind I am a noob where Android and Galaxy S2 are concerned.
Thanks in advance.
The forum for the i9100 is located here, but because it's so close to the i777 we can probably help a bit.
Sounds to me like your phone isn't rooted, as none of the apps you mention will work without root privileges. Install the latest SuperSU; you should be getting access prompts if you're correctly rooted.
If you are not prompted for root access when opening apps such as Titanium Backup, you'll need to install Framaroot and use the Aragorn exploit in order to easily root your device. Let us know if either of these work for you.
Hi Steve
Thanks for the reply.
I should have mentioned that I already have Super SU installed and for certain apps it does ask me to grant access. If open Super SU it displays the following apps:
Titanium Backup
Root Explorer
pops1368 said:
Hi Steve
Thanks for the reply.
I should have mentioned that I already have Super SU installed and for certain apps it does ask me to grant access. If open Super SU it displays the following apps:
Titanium Backup
Root Explorer
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Strange. In that case have you tried doing a complete wipe in recovery, then reinstalling the ROM? In your case you would boot into recovery, wipe /system and dalvik cache, then install ROM and gapps. Just make absolutely certain you're running a custom recovery before doing this, such as CWM (ClockworkMOD) or TWRP (TeamWin), or you could damage your device if you're on stock recovery. And, of course, make sure you have the ROM/gapps already on your device before wiping everything!
Because you inherited the device the best method would normally be to flash back to stock and start all over - if for nothing else it's a good learning experience. Hope this helps.
Hi Steve
Thanks for the reply and your advice/information, very informativinformativ.
I was trying to avoid a complete wipe and reinstalling the ROM again, as Android is new to me and I don't want to mess up the installation and wreck the phone, even it was free. However, I think I have no choice and will have to bite the bullet and do it.
Thanks once again.
pops1368 said:
Hi Steve
Thanks for the reply and your advice/information, very informativinformativ.
I was trying to avoid a complete wipe and reinstalling the ROM again, as Android is new to me and I don't want to mess up the installation and wreck the phone, even it was free. However, I think I have no choice and will have to bite the bullet and do it.
Thanks once again.
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As long as you have a custom recovery there's very little that can go wrong with a full wipe. I would suggest booting into recovery first (power button + both volume keys, then release at the Samsung logo) and make sure you're running either CWM or TWRP. While in recovery do a backup first, as a "just in case". You can always restore your device fully from a backup.
The next thing to remember is to make sure your ROM/gapps are compatible with one another. For instance, if you're installing a CM12 (Android 5.0+) ROM make sure your gapps are also 5.0+.
Best of luck!
When I attempt to go into Recovery Mode it does so, but opens a CyanogenMod screeb, it dies not show any options to backup/restore, it foes however have the complete wipe option. When I run ROM Manager I have done the following Recovery Setup, which now shows Recovery Already Installed:
ClockworkMod Recovery
TWRP
But I don't understand what I'm doing wrong, for neither option to be available in Recovery Mode?
pops1368 said:
When I attempt to go into Recovery Mode it does so, but opens a CyanogenMod screeb, it dies not show any options to backup/restore, it foes however have the complete wipe option. When I run ROM Manager I have done the following Recovery Setup, which now shows Recovery Already Installed:
ClockworkMod Recovery
TWRP
But I don't understand what I'm doing wrong, for neither option to be available in Recovery Mode?
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Best option for you is to go to the i9100 forum and download a kernel for your phone that is compatible with the OS version you want to install (CM12, which is 5.1. in your case). With your device (as well as our i777), the kernel and recovery are fused together, so you cannot use ROM Manager to install a recovery to a separate partition.
Once you have an i9100 5.1 kernel downloaded on your phone you can flash it through the current recovery you have, then immediately reboot back into recovery. You'll then have the correct recovery and can proceed as normal with the ROM installation.
CWM absolutely has a backup/restore option, but it's hidden in a sub menu. My personal recommendation is to use TWRP recovery, as it's still being developed and is more robust/user friendly.
So as a general rule stay away from ROM Manager for system specific changes.
Thank you so much for the information/advice, I really do appreciate all of it.
[edit: re-posting in Friendly Q & A - posted as new thread by mistake. Apologies]
Hi guys
I'm stuck on a boot screen and would love some help!
I recently got handed down an old S2 - GT i9100 - things went well for a bit!
* rooted it
* flashed kernel and Clockwork Mod Recovery (used heimdall suite)
* flashed Cyanogen Mod 12.1 (Lollipop)
All worked perfectly. Great!
After a bit I wanted to increase the system partition's size (to accomodate newer G-apps package)
So decided to follow a guide to repartition (and to flash PhilZ Touch 5 recovery at the same time). I did these using Odin. But I think the guide may have been intended for use with a stock rom and recovery phone. So now the phone gets stuck at the boot screen (with yellow triangle). I can access both Download mode and Recovery. I tried using the Advanced options in PhilZ to partition internal sdcard to fix the partition table but no luck and I guess I maybe made things worse! I've tried to wipe/format (so as to factory reset) from PhilZ but there's an error now during formatting with mounting: /emmc/.android_secure and with mounting: /sdcard/.android_secure
it says:
"skipping formatting - data wipe complete"
I downloaded some stock roms too but I didn't really know which one to choose (of the Ireland ones - I've assumed the phone's Irish) because the phone came to me unlocked from any network and without network provider software.
I decided then I'd better get some good advice here before I fully brick the phone by tinkering!!
Your help would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks very much
Dan
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mintydan said:
[edit: re-posting in Friendly Q & A - posted as new thread by mistake. Apologies]
Hi guys
I'm stuck on a boot screen and would love some help!
I recently got handed down an old S2 - GT i9100 - things went well for a bit!
* rooted it
* flashed kernel and Clockwork Mod Recovery (used heimdall suite)
* flashed Cyanogen Mod 12.1 (Lollipop)
All worked perfectly. Great!
After a bit I wanted to increase the system partition's size (to accomodate newer G-apps package)
So decided to follow a guide to repartition (and to flash PhilZ Touch 5 recovery at the same time). I did these using Odin. But I think the guide may have been intended for use with a stock rom and recovery phone. So now the phone gets stuck at the boot screen (with yellow triangle). I can access both Download mode and Recovery. I tried using the Advanced options in PhilZ to partition internal sdcard to fix the partition table but no luck and I guess I maybe made things worse! I've tried to wipe/format (so as to factory reset) from PhilZ but there's an error now during formatting with mounting: /emmc/.android_secure and with mounting: /sdcard/.android_secure
it says:
"skipping formatting - data wipe complete"
I downloaded some stock roms too but I didn't really know which one to choose (of the Ireland ones - I've assumed the phone's Irish) because the phone came to me unlocked from any network and without network provider software.
I decided then I'd better get some good advice here before I fully brick the phone by tinkering!!
Your help would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks very much
Dan
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Dont worry
Just start right from the beginning:
in Odin flash pitfile 1GB System_4GB Data and a gustavo kernel with CWM Recovery
reboot into CWM recovery and format according to instruction 10. in Thread (MOD)(GUIDE)(NOOB FRIENDLY) increas system partition size by @gsstudios
install in recovery latest cm 12.1 or cm13 (or other MM 6.0.1) plus open pico gapps and isorec-recovery twrp 3.0.2.0 by @arnab in one go
reboot system and you will be fine.
Note: it is important to flash pitfile which increases also system partition not only data partition
do not forget to format exactly according to the mentioned thread
do not forget to install isorec twrp recovery together with rom and gapps
in this thread on page 30 post 294 you get information where to find isorec recovery and gustavo kernel (CWM)
And please read this complete thread by @gsstudios carefully , it has all information you need
sorry just overlooked that your post has been moved (in case it will not reach you i will post there)
Thank you so much!
I will follow these steps tonight and then I'll post back how it went.
Really appreciate your help :good::good:
Cheers
mintydan
Sorry, took me ages to get round to it but result is good!
All working CM 13 on my S2 now.
Thank you very much indeed for your help!!