I want to know when you say "install ROM' exactlty what do you mean? I have rooted the phone, installed all the drivers, installed ROM manager, done a factory wipe, opened the recovery programme. the phone cannot see the file no matter where I put the ROM. Can you inform me as mentioned earlier exactly where and how do you install the Optimus G3 ROM?
The ROM has been downloaded to my desktop, extracted and ready to go, but go where that is the question.
I have entered the recovery mode and that goes nowhere unless I want to wipe/factory reset again, it would be nice if I knew where the ROM was to be placed in order that my phone can see it and install it.
Thank you.
Is there an actual step-by-step set of instructions, various sites give differing instructions and most of them are incomplete?
nexroom said:
I want to know when you say "install ROM' exactlty what do you mean?.
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It means that you need to install the rom.
You can compare it with this instruction:
When said Install Rom:
1. Wipe data/cache (if needed)
2. Format System partition (if needed)
3. Wipe dalvik cache (if needed)
a few steps later...
?. Install zip file from sd card.
If it's needed it's explained in the instructions or description about the room.
Regards,
Rico_515
Following Instructions
Again not very helpful as when you do a wipe, the phone reboots and that is that, no more instructions nothing. What does [I} a few steps later...[/I] mean very vague answer. Upgraded many Samsung phones using Odin, this is the first time I have tried to install a ROM and I am now using LG phone and it is not the easiest model out there, although I do prefer LG to Samsung.
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I have attempted to install with rsd lite version 5.3.1 and it gives me two options at first. Decompress, or decompress and start flashing. Of course I said install, however it said the "no supported files in zip file"
What am I doing wrong? I have been searching for instructions on how to install but havent found any, which is the only reason I am posting. Pleas help!
You must use BSR (system recovery) app to install eclipse. RSD lite is used to SBF your phone back to stock. In the X2 DEV Forum's [REF] post you can find most of the links. If you can't find instructions on flashing eclipse, instructions for flashing one of the other roms available should give you the idea how it is done. heres a link to the above mentioned post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110389
hope this helps
This should do it for you.
Install Instructions:
[1] Place CorteX2_vXX-signed.zip at the root of your SDCard
[2] Boot into recovery
[3] Wipe Data & Cache
[4] Wipe Data & Cache (Yes do it again)
[5] Wipe Dalvik Cache
[6] Install zip from SD
[7] Reboot
I decided to install it as an update and see what happened and it worked. Thank you guys!
debolt said:
I decided to install it as an update and see what happened and it worked. Thank you guys!
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Just FYI. Flashing a rom is like what you did to get prerooted gingerbread if that's how u got rooted gb. Just choose the rom.zip you want and flash it. But be certain you are not flashing a rom designed for 2.2.2 when you have a 2.3.3 rom base. Could mess up/brick ur phone.
and I don't recommend trying to many "let's see what happens if I do...." its just asking for trouble. Research is vital.
so i searched the boards and all i found were people having trouble with CM7... not CM9...
so it seemed like i flashed CM9 and gapps on it seemlessly... i rebooted excited that i was going to see ics... but it's just stuck there... the red M, dual core with unlocked at the top of the screen..... no matter how many times i remove the battery and how long i wait there.. it's just sits there...
Any help? I'm a major noob when it comes to flashing and stuff... like i learned all this today and decided to try it out...
phone is atrix 4g with att.... used clockwordmod and basically followed directions off this site
www . stuff4android . com/2012/02/10/upgrade-motorola-atrix-4g-to-android-4-0-3-ics-via-cyanogenmod-9/
any help would be appreciated!
Titaneers said:
so i searched the boards and all i found were people having trouble with CM7... not CM9...
so it seemed like i flashed CM9 and gapps on it seemlessly... i rebooted excited that i was going to see ics... but it's just stuck there... the red M, dual core with unlocked at the top of the screen..... no matter how many times i remove the battery and how long i wait there.. it's just sits there...
Any help? I'm a major noob when it comes to flashing and stuff... like i learned all this today and decided to try it out...
phone is atrix 4g with att.... used clockwordmod and basically followed directions off this site
www . stuff4android . com/2012/02/10/upgrade-motorola-atrix-4g-to-android-4-0-3-ics-via-cyanogenmod-9/
any help would be appreciated!
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You need to flash CM9, let the phone boot completely, let the phone sit for 10 minutes to build system files, then reboot and flash GAPPS. You can't/shouldn't flash a CM ROM and GAPPS together. Always flash the ROM, reboot, then flash GAPPS.
Also, did you perform a full fastboot wipe prior to flashing?
I don't think it is necessarily required to boot once before flashing Gapps. I have always flashed Gapps right after flashing the ROM (without booting in between) and it also instructs on the CM Wiki page (for the Atrix) to flash Gapps after flashing the ROM:
7. Select Install zip from sdcard.
8. Select Choose zip from sdcard.
9. Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.
Optional: Install the Google Apps by performing steps 7 - 9 again and choosing the Google Apps update.zip.
10. Once the installation has finished, select +++++Go Back+++++ to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The Motorola Atrix 4G should now boot into CyanogenMod.
Source:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
Last updated 2/8/12
Also, when using Rom Manager it gives the option to flash Gapps in the same recovery session as well.
Note: Of course, I speaking solely on CM7 and not CM9. And I'm not trying to say your method is wrong either. I have noticed that there are CM-based ROMs that do recommend separate recovery sessions for flashing additional packages so I don't disagree with you.
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You need to flash CM9, let the phone boot completely, let the phone sit for 10 minutes to build system files, then reboot and flash GAPPS. You can't/shouldn't flash a CM ROM and GAPPS together. Always flash the ROM, reboot, then flash GAPPS.
Also, did you perform a full fastboot wipe prior to flashing?
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I don't think it is necessarily required to boot once before flashing Gapps. I have always flashed Gapps right after flashing the ROM (without booting in between) and it also instructs on the CM Wiki page (for the Atrix) to flash Gapps after flashing the ROM:
7. Select Install zip from sdcard.
8. Select Choose zip from sdcard.
9. Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.
Optional: Install the Google Apps by performing steps 7 - 9 again and choosing the Google Apps update.zip.
10. Once the installation has finished, select +++++Go Back+++++ to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The Motorola Atrix 4G should now boot into CyanogenMod.
Source:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
Last updated 2/8/12
Also, when using Rom Manager it gives the option to flash Gapps in the same recovery session as well.
Note: Of course, I speaking solely on CM7 and not CM9. And I'm not trying to say your method is wrong either. I have noticed that there are CM-based ROMs that do recommend separate recovery sessions for flashing additional packages so I don't disagree with you.
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While I would agree that it is possible to flash any number of files at the same time before rebooting, I would argue at the same time that it is not good practice to do so. I would also argue that because a wiki, or even Cyanogen himself says this is fine, nobody can know for sure if doing this can in fact cause issues. It's something I run into at work all the time. "Just because something is done using a particular method, this does not mean it is the only or best method". Things happen which you cannot foresee such as file versions overwriting other different file versions which could have undesirable results after booting. Some of these results may not be seen on the surface, but could be the root cause of such things as, lets say for example, high battery usage at idle.
So, while I agree with you in part, we shall have to agree to disagree. My usual method for any ROM would be the following:
FULL fastboot wipe
Reboot to recovery
Flash ROM
Reboot and let phone sit for 10 minutes after full boot up
Reboot to recovery
Wipe Dalvik and cache
Flash GAPPS (if ROM requires it)
Reboot and set up accounts
Reboot to recovery
Wipe Dalvik and cache
Flash chosen kernel
Reboot and set CPU clock, voltage, etc.
Done.
Actually, I do agree with you. The only part I didn't agree with was the part where you said "can't" in regards to flashing CM and Gapps together. I probably wouldn't have said anything if you left it at "shouldn't". I agree that, for the most part, there is no single way to do things, which is why I mentioned it was possible and can work.
Please don't take my comment as an attempt to undermine you. You have provided great advice numerous times and is much appreciated. I actually bookmarked a post that you made awhile back detailing "fastboot wipes" that I now use every time I flash a new ROM. (I actually have the instructions mesmerized now but I still have the bookmark)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17656035&postcount=5
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While I would agree that it is possible to flash any number of files at the same time before rebooting, I would argue at the same time that it is not good practice to do so. I would also argue that because a wiki, or even Cyanogen himself says this is fine, nobody can know for sure if doing this can in fact cause issues. It's something I run into at work all the time. "Just because something is done using a particular method, this does not mean it is the only or best method". Things happen which you cannot foresee such as file versions overwriting other different file versions which could have undesirable results after booting. Some of these results may not be seen on the surface, but could be the root cause of such things as, lets say for example, high battery usage at idle.
So, while I agree with you in part, we shall have to agree to disagree. My usual method for any ROM would be the following:
FULL fastboot wipe
Reboot to recovery
Flash ROM
Reboot and let phone sit for 10 minutes after full boot up
Reboot to recovery
Wipe Dalvik and cache
Flash GAPPS (if ROM requires it)
Reboot and set up accounts
Reboot to recovery
Wipe Dalvik and cache
Flash chosen kernel
Reboot and set CPU clock, voltage, etc.
Done.
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Actually, I do agree with you. The only part I didn't agree with was the part where you said "can't" in regards to flashing CM and Gapps together. I probably wouldn't have said anything if you left it at "shouldn't". I agree that, for the most part, there is no single way to do things, which is why I mentioned it was possible and can work.
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I didn't take your comments as anything but constructive, so please don't get the wrong impression. I was simply continuing the discussion. When I used the word "can't" I also added the "/shouldn't" because the "can't" was more of a metaphor than a literal statement!
Hello XDA,
I own a SGS II GT-I9100.
It has been running on CM7.1.0 , Android version 2.3.7 since I got my phone and I'd like to update it.
I have PARANOIDANDROID 2.54 in mind to update into.
I am wondering what steps do I have to take as I do not understand the instructions stated in the rom's thread.
The instructions state:
RECOVERY: FACTORY RESET IF YOU WERE USING ANOTHER ROM!
RECOVERY: Install Rom: Download
RECOVERY: Install Gapps, ALWAYS-EVEN FOR UPDATES: Download (find the latest one that carries the "jb" tag)
RECOVERY: Wipe Cache Partition
RECOVERY: Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot and enjoy.
Specifically at the part after doing a factory reset. How do I install rom/gapps after I do a factory reset?
Do I use "ROM Manager v4.5.0.1"? And also, will it still stay after doing a factory reset?
JustGotAnSGSII said:
Hello XDA,
I own a SGS II GT-I9100.
It has been running on CM7.1.0 , Android version 2.3.7 since I got my phone and I'd like to update it.
I have PARANOIDANDROID 2.54 in mind to update into.
I am wondering what steps do I have to take as I do not understand the instructions stated in the rom's thread.
The instructions state:
RECOVERY: FACTORY RESET IF YOU WERE USING ANOTHER ROM!
RECOVERY: Install Rom: Download
RECOVERY: Install Gapps, ALWAYS-EVEN FOR UPDATES: Download (find the latest one that carries the "jb" tag)
RECOVERY: Wipe Cache Partition
RECOVERY: Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot and enjoy.
Specifically at the part after doing a factory reset. How do I install rom/gapps after I do a factory reset?
Do I use "ROM Manager v4.5.0.1"? And also, will it still stay after doing a factory reset?
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after doing a factory reset copy the rom and gapps zip files to your internal or external sdcard.
Paranoidandroid does not come with google apps (gapps) as part of the rom it is a seperate zip file.
reboot in to recovery.
scroll down to install a zip from sdcard. install rom. reboot.
reboot into recovery again install gapps.
reboot.
No rom manger will not stay but paranoid does not use it. It is only recommend for use with cm roms only.
avoid using ROM manager on this particular device, it is known for beign the cause of lots of problems and malfunctions
Thanks for the reply guys.
Let me confirm the steps I have to take:
1) Factory reset my phone.
2) Copy the rom+gapps into internal/external sd.
3) Reboot phone into recovery.
4) Scroll down to install zip from sd card -> install rom -> reboot.
5) reboot into recovery and install gapps
6) Reboot.
Is that correct?
Also, I read this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990102 about dong a factory reset on a custom rom.
Is there a chance that I would encounter the same problem as I'm running on CM7?
I apologise for having so many questions. It is my only phone and I'm afraid that I'd brick it.
Thanks again for the help, really appreciate it.
Got another question.
For kernels, is there anything I have to take note of?
Like will my current one affect anything like it not being compatitble with paranoidandroid?
Read the ParanoidAndroid thread (first page in particular; but as much of it as you need to in order to get an answer), normally compatible kernels in those threads.
Learning is fun.
MistahBungle said:
Read the ParanoidAndroid thread (first page in particular; but as much of it as you need to in order to get an answer), normally compatible kernels in those threads.
Learning is fun.
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Thank you for your reply.
If my kernel is not compatible (kernel automatically changed when I flashed CM7.1.0), what do I have to do?
I have read the first page of the thread and also ran a search on my kernel (2.6.35.7-g1e46077 [email protected] #1) in that thread.
Sadly, there were no answers as to whether my kernel was compatible.
Hmm, just wondering, if cm7.1 came with a compatible kernel, would flashing into ParanoidAndroid actually come with a compatible kernel as well?
Find the ParanoidAndroid discussion thread (not the development thread; You'll quite rightly get baked if you post a question like this there), and post asking if the kernel you want to use is compatible with the rom.
Or you could always read the thread. XDA search is complete/utter poorly coded rubbish (and I'm being very kind in saying this), I'm not surprised you didn't get meaningful results from a search.
Edit - Yes, I think you'll find the rom will come with its own kernel which is (obviously) compatible. But lots of people change kernels for all kinds of reasons. Up to you.
I tried finding their SGS II discussion thread but was unable to find it. (Only managed to find one for LG Optimus One)
From what I understand so far after reading around, is it true that my current Android version (2.3.7), Kernel and Mod version will not affect the process of flashing into a new rom?
Like will everything change after flashing into a new rom? In this case would be the Android, Kernel and Mod versions will change according to what the ParanoidAndroid rom is of?
If my understanding is correct, can I proceed with these steps:
RECOVERY: FACTORY RESET IF YOU WERE USING ANOTHER ROM!
RECOVERY: Install Rom: Download
RECOVERY: Install Gapps, ALWAYS-EVEN FOR UPDATES: Download (find the latest one that carries the "jb" tag)
RECOVERY: Wipe Cache Partition
RECOVERY: Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot and enjoy.
hello to all
well i have tested a few ROM´s but the Custom Stock Rom (Codenam: ETERNITY) is one of the best in my opinion.
I have flashed this Rom, and it worked realy fine, my first mistake was that i did not make a backup, and my second mistake was that i have tried to flash some Mod´s.
After flashing a few Mod the Rom does not working correctly, anway i though i reflash it again, but that was not so easy as i thought.
After four time flashing, it did not work, so i thought, i flash the Original Samsung Firmware (i downloaded from Sammobile) so after flashing i rooted my S2 again and the Rom Eternity download it again, and save it in my mobile, in CWM window, i have follow this instructions.
Installation Pocedures:
If you're coming from ICS Roms, Stock Roms, AOKP/AOSP Roms or Custom Roms:
Download the zip file.
Put it in either internal or external SDCard.
Reboot in recovery, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik cache.
Go to Mount and storage, format preload.
*If you do not have fromat preload in recovery (Except Philz and Jeboo kernels), Please go to Other Links section on 1st post to get the GS2ROMWipe. Then, run this in recovery*
Install the ROM.
After installation finish, reboot your device.
The first boot will take several minutes.
Please allow 5-10mins to let the media scanner to finish after configuring the Setup Wizard.
Then, open up SuperSU App and update it.
But it did not worked, later i have follow the instructions from the Video, the same problem.
I see only on Screen : " Samsung Brilliantly Stock Custom Stock ROM"
Please allow 5-10mins to let the media scanner to finish after configuring the Setup Wizard.
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Well i have waited over 20 minutes but nothing happend.
I have ad a pic that you can see the information about my S2, and please sorry for my poor english.
I hope you guys have a idea how can i slove this problem.
Thank you all very much in advance and i hope one of you have a great solution
greets
vijay
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I would like to hard reset my phone, and flash it with the latest CM13.
But every other time in the past i did a factory reset a bunch of junk folders were still left on the internal SD card, so I would like to know if there is a way to do a full clean wipe?
And once that is done, I know I am going to need the latest CM13 nightly zip for i9300, so I was gonna put that on my external sd card and put that in once the hard reset is complete. I also know I am going to need GoogleApps, but I don't know which one I should download from http://opengapps.org/?api=6.0&variant=nano
But that's all I know, it's been a long time and I am very out of touch with this, so full disclosure, I am hoping someone here could give me like 10 steps to follow.. I don't need detailed instructions like where in Odin to click, but just general how to do the hard reset, what to download, and in what order to install it would really help me a ton.. Or just point to like 3 similar questions where I can follow the instructions even..
I really appreciate anyone giving me a hand with this. Thank you.
warriotox said:
I would like to hard reset my phone, and flash it with the latest CM13.
But every other time in the past i did a factory reset a bunch of junk folders were still left on the internal SD card, so I would like to know if there is a way to do a full clean wipe?
And once that is done, I know I am going to need the latest CM13 nightly zip for i9300, so I was gonna put that on my external sd card and put that in once the hard reset is complete. I also know I am going to need GoogleApps, but I don't know which one I should download from http://opengapps.org/?api=6.0&variant=nano
But that's all I know, it's been a long time and I am very out of touch with this, so full disclosure, I am hoping someone here could give me like 10 steps to follow.. I don't need detailed instructions like where in Odin to click, but just general how to do the hard reset, what to download, and in what order to install it would really help me a ton.. Or just point to like 3 similar questions where I can follow the instructions even..
I really appreciate anyone giving me a hand with this. Thank you.
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here you should find everything you need
if you are only looking at wiping the sdcard additionally, then using the recovery, wipe the sdcard as well...
download arm version of the gapps
srv.abhishek said:
here you should find everything you need
if you are only looking at wiping the sdcard additionally, then using the recovery, wipe the sdcard as well...
download arm version of the gapps
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Ok, so I should download stock firmware from Sammobile.com, flash it on my phone with Odin,
then root it, flash a recovery, flash a CM13 rom and then install the gapps (ARM, 6.0, NANO) ?
warriotox said:
Ok, so I should download stock firmware from Sammobile.com, flash it on my phone with Odin,
then root it, flash a recovery, flash a CM13 rom and then install the gapps (ARM, 6.0, NANO) ?
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Umm.. why do you want to do that? your phone is already rooted, isn't it? you just want a clean wipe so while wiping caches and data, wipe internal sdcard too..
Usually we flash stock firmware and then go for the steps you mentioned when there is some issues with filesystem or imei, etc
so
1. wipe inc sdcard
2. install ROM from extSDCard. Incase you are using TWRP 3.x, you can access sdcard on your pc even from the recovery mode
3. flash gapps and you are done