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Hi guys,
I used this method to root my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Everything seems to work fine, and i just installed my first rom (ginger mod), i would like to ask you:
1. Every time i install a new rom, i'll do a wipe for secerity reasons, but by doing this, how come everything i had on the phone doesn't dissapear, like pictures? Doesn't wipe mean factory reset = remove everything on the phone?
2. Every time i install a new rom, does the older one get removed automatic or do they stay left on the phone, if so how do i remove the old stuff?
3. I know this may sound stupid, but do i have the same root every time i install new rom? Because i noticed when i install new rom and i went i to recovery mode i see new color on the Meny, that's normal?
4. Which app is good for beginners to start with, like Rom's and doing backup, which of these should i purchase: titanium backup, rom manager P, rom toolbox P.
thanks guys,
1. Internal SD card data remains. Can't tell you why it just does.
2. Old Rom is replaced. No need to remove it.
3. Each Rom has its own kernel. That kernel may or may not be rooted.
4. Titanium backup. Also do backup via CWM.
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aceofclubs said:
1. Internal SD card data remains. Can't tell you why it just does.
2. Old Rom is replaced. No need to remove it.
3. Each Rom has its own kernel. That kernel may or may not be rooted.
4. Titanium backup. Also do backup via CWM.
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Thank you for the quic answers,
1. when you're talking about the CWN, do you mean the one in the Rom manager?
2. So each rome, has their own root theme if i understood this correctly, so i don't need to worrie about re-rooting the device or something like that, because each rom has their own theme and meny?
3. which rom do you use and why, do you think that ginger-mod is good?
thanks again.
Darwichee said:
Thank you for the quic answers,
1. when you're talking about the CWN, do you mean the one in the Rom manager?
CWM not rom manager CWM is the modified recovery menu or CWM app .
2. So each rome, has their own root theme
No not all custom roms are rooted
jje
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3. which rom do you use and why, do you think that ginger-mod is good?
thanks again.
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One you did a backup with your ClockWorkMod recovery, you can experiment as much as you wish. You can go with various TouchWiz-based roms. You can try CyanogenMod or MIUI, which are completely different. And if you don't like them, just restore the backup.
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One you did a backup with your ClockWorkMod recovery, you can experiment as much as you wish. You can go with various TouchWiz-based roms. You can try CyanogenMod or MIUI, which are completely different. And if you don't like them, just restore the backup.
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1.Ok guys, i soon understand everything. I never did a backup on any roms. Here's the deal. When i first rooted the device, i used this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
2.I also got the CWM app with this root, and superuser( which i dont know what this do), but now when i installed Ginger-mod, suddenly i don't have the CWM app anymore, which i guess is normal?
3.So please can you explain this for me. Lets say i have ginger-mod now, but i decide i want to install CM7 now, but before i do this, i'll have to do a backup of the ginger-mod if something goes wrong with the CM7, am i right so far?
So i'll have to install this CWM app (where i find it?) and make a backup, and then try a new rom. But if i make a wipe before installing new rom, wont the CWM app dissapear or something like that? Or if i install new rom again, will the CWM app be gone again?
I know my English grammer isn't that great, but i'll hope you understood me anyway.
thanks again
Darwichee said:
2.I also got the CWM app with this root, and superuser( which i dont know what this do), but now when i installed Ginger-mod, suddenly i don't have the CWM app anymore, which i guess is normal?
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The CWM app is a manager for the ClockWorkMod-recovery. The ClockWorkMod-recovery is a replacement for the stock Android-recovery. You enter the recovery by shutting your device down, holding volume-up and home and then pressing the power-button until you see the galaxy s2 logo. The CWM-app does not give you root-rights, in fact, it requires root-rights to work properly.
The SuperUser app gives you the root-rights. On OS' like Linux (and of course Android) there is one user called "root" (or superuser). He is basically what the Administrator was for Windows before Vista, having full access to everything.
The superuser-app manages what apps get root-permissions. You'll notice when it happens, because whenever an app wants to gain root-permissions, you'll see the superuser-app popping up and asking you if this is OK.
The fact that you don't have the CWM-App is no problem, as it just manages the recovery. The recovery itself does not need additional apps to be installed.
Darwichee said:
3.So please can you explain this for me. Lets say i have ginger-mod now, but i decide i want to install CM7 now, but before i do this, i'll have to do a backup of the ginger-mod if something goes wrong with the CM7, am i right so far?
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Enter the cwm-recovery (already said how you do this). You'll find various menus. One of them is the "Backup and Restore"-menu. You'll just create a backup to your internal or external sdcard (as you wish). When it is completed (without errors), you can safely flash any other rom. If you want to come back, you just enter cwm again and restore the backup.
You don't have to create a backup, but it's always good to have one of a working system.
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So i'll have to install this CWM app (where i find it?) and make a backup, and then try a new rom. But if i make a wipe before installing new rom, wont the CWM app dissapear or something like that? Or if i install new rom again, will the CWM app be gone again?
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As I already said, you don't need the app. If your kernel does not provide it (it's just not there from the start), live with it. Everything you do in this app will just start the cwm-recovery anyway.
The ClockWorkMod-recovery is the "standard" for custom-roms. You can be sure that, if you flash another rom, it will have it too. And if your Rom does not come with CWM (like a stock-rom), you can just flash a kernel with cwm again (like Siyah).
Hope this clears things up for you. If you have any more questions (even if you think they're stupid) ask us here. It's better to ask twice, than to break something.
Happy new year!
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The CWM app is a manager for the ClockWorkMod-recovery. The ClockWorkMod-recovery is a replacement for the stock Android-recovery. You enter the recovery by shutting your device down, holding volume-up and home and then pressing the power-button until you see the galaxy s2 logo. The CWM-app does not give you root-rights, in fact, it requires root-rights to work properly.
The SuperUser app gives you the root-rights. On OS' like Linux (and of course Android) there is one user called "root" (or superuser). He is basically what the Administrator was for Windows before Vista, having full access to everything.
The superuser-app manages what apps get root-permissions. You'll notice when it happens, because whenever an app wants to gain root-permissions, you'll see the superuser-app popping up and asking you if this is OK.
The fact that you don't have the CWM-App is no problem, as it just manages the recovery. The recovery itself does not need additional apps to be installed.
Enter the cwm-recovery (already said how you do this). You'll find various menus. One of them is the "Backup and Restore"-menu. You'll just create a backup to your internal or external sdcard (as you wish). When it is completed (without errors), you can safely flash any other rom. If you want to come back, you just enter cwm again and restore the backup.
You don't have to create a backup, but it's always good to have one of a working system.
As I already said, you don't need the app. If your kernel does not provide it (it's just not there from the start), live with it. Everything you do in this app will just start the cwm-recovery anyway.
The ClockWorkMod-recovery is the "standard" for custom-roms. You can be sure that, if you flash another rom, it will have it too. And if your Rom does not come with CWM (like a stock-rom), you can just flash a kernel with cwm again (like Siyah).
Hope this clears things up for you. If you have any more questions (even if you think they're stupid) ask us here. It's better to ask twice, than to break something.
Happy new year!
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thank you, you explained everything perfect. I think i can manage figure out the rest by my self. Just one last question:
I noticed to good programs, and where you also could do a backup for your rom's and much more:
# Rom manager (Premium)
# Root toolbox (Pro)
Which one of these would you suggest for a beginner friendly UI and settings, do you use one of these?
thanks, and happy new year.
You don't need them. The ROM-manager is just an app like the cwm-app. It handles your ClockWorkMod-recovery. It does nothing itself. Once you click create backup, your phone will reboot into the ClockWorkMod-recovery, which will do the job.
However for the ROM-manager to work, you need to install the ClockWorkMod-recovery that shops with it. Just stick with the version of your kernel. This avoids confusion.
Besides that the ClockWorkMod-recovery is beginner-friendly. Just don't touch any options, you don't know what they do.
I recommend you to get a kernel with the latest recovery. The Siyah-kernel. It is compatible to practically every ROM out there. Just reflash the kernel after you flash a ROM.
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You don't need them. The ROM-manager is just an app like the cwm-app. It handles your ClockWorkMod-recovery. It does nothing itself. Once you click create backup, your phone will reboot into the ClockWorkMod-recovery, which will do the job.
However for the ROM-manager to work, you need to install the ClockWorkMod-recovery that shops with it. Just stick with the version of your kernel. This avoids confusion.
Besides that the ClockWorkMod-recovery is beginner-friendly. Just don't touch any options, you don't know what they do.
I recommend you to get a kernel with the latest recovery. The Siyah-kernel. It is compatible to practically every ROM out there. Just reflash the kernel after you flash a ROM.
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You have been veryhelpful, i've learned a few things now thanks to you. Just some last questions then i'm fine.
1. I've downloaded Siyahkernal from his website http://www.gokhanmoral.com/ and as you see, i can choose between TAR, and Zip (download), which one of them is it that i put under the PDA in Odin? Or it doesn't matter which i download?
2. So after every Rom install i make, i install Siyah-kernal, let's say i installed Ginger-Mod, and this mod has Darkknight kernal, and now i install Siyah, will Siyah replace the other kernal, or will those 2 stick with eachother?
3. Just so i don't make any misstakes, installing kernal, is like installing root for the first time right? Meaning = 1, Put phone into download mode. 2.Put the kernal file in PDA 3. Press start?
4. I've noticed that there's a new version av Siyah 2.6.4, is this stable, and have he released it for download yet, because i couldn't find it?
Thanks for every answer you giving me. I feel much safer allready =).
Darwichee said:
You have been veryhelpful, i've learned a few things now thanks to you. Just some last questions then i'm fine.
1. I've downloaded Siyahkernal from his website http://www.gokhanmoral.com/ and as you see, i can choose between TAR, and Zip (download), which one of them is it that i put under the PDA in Odin? Or it doesn't matter which i download?
ODIN is TAR CWM is ZIP .
2. So after every Rom install i make, i install Siyah-kernal, let's say i installed Ginger-Mod, and this mod has Darkknight kernal, and now i install Siyah, will Siyah replace the other kernal, or will those 2 stick with eachother?
REPLACE
3. Just so i don't make any misstakes, installing kernal, is like installing root for the first time right? Meaning = 1, Put phone into download mode. 2.Put the kernal file in PDA 3. Press start?
YES
4. I've noticed that there's a new version av Siyah 2.6.4, is this stable, and have he released it for download yet, because i couldn't find it?
No idea read the siyah thread .
No point asking is anything stable its development forum and as 2.6.3 was only released two days ago i guess not .
Stable = stock .
Once you start you have to be prepared for problems though 90% do not have a problem some do .
Rooting or Custom rom voids warranty .
jje
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As JJEgan said.
4. You can see what the developer is working on while he is doing it. Therefore the changelog for the latest release is what to expect for the next version.
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As JJEgan said.
4. You can see what the developer is working on while he is doing it. Therefore the changelog for the latest release is what to expect for the next version.
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Ah ok, i see. But do you think i should use the 2.6.3 version( since it's new), or is there any older version that's more stable?
Answer to Jjegan:
Yes i know, but there's allways something els you can say to the store, because they can't proof my phone got destroyed by rootinng,or can they?
Thanks guys.
Go with the latest one and, if you experience any problems, look for an update or downgrade, if there is none available yet.
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Go with the latest one and, if you experience any problems, look for an update or downgrade, if there is none available yet.
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I started to notice another problem.
Sometimes CWM wont recognize my external SD, example: I have put kernal, and roms in it, and when i want to flash these, i only get "no files found". And sometimes it work, but often it wont.
What can i do about this?
Sometimes cwm mistakes the internal for the external. Just take the other option.
Besides that, better update to Siyah 2.6.4. The ClockWorkMod there is more reliable.
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Ugh, frustrating. Sorry if there is a post on this, I did search but couldn't find anything.
Ok, so was looking to flash the CM10, feeling relatively comfortable with rooting and flashing roms on my Evo 3d GSM I figured I'd do the same with my TF201. I'm running Build 9.4.2.28-20120525 so I downloaded the Asus Unlocker. Ran it. Everything appeared fine. Then went to instal ROM Manager. I got a message saying that SU Access had been denied. Ok. Looked at my SuperUser app, everything looked fine, I set permissons to automatically allow rather than ask. Attempted to flash ClockworkMod Recovery through ROM Manager and had ROM Manager freeze. Had to force close it.
So I worried that something was up with either the unlock process (It said everything unlocked properly, even restarted the system first before doing any of this stuff) or the SU. So I uninstalled the SuperUser App and installed the SuperSU app to see if that made any difference. When I start up SuperSU I get a message that says "The SU binary needs to be updated. Continue?" I said yes and all I get is "Installation Failed!"
I'm really worried I've screwed my system right over. I am not sure what to do next.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Oh I forgot to mention that attempting to boot into recovery gets me the sad little dead android with the ! coming out of his chest... Ominous!
I believe the ASUS unlocking tool only unlocks the bootloader. It doesn't install root or a custom recovery. When I unlocked my Prime, I installed a custom recovery through fastboot, then installed a custom ROM through that recovery. There are various threads that explains the procedures to install custom recoveries and ROMs, and if you need further assistance, I'm sure many here will be glad to help.
~Azrael's Kiss~
Yeah looks like we're good now. Had to reinstall SU but it worked out fine int he end. Flashing CM10 now.
Wouldn't recommend Rom Manager for the prime, people have experience problems, use TWRP (i think thats right) from GooManager instead.
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Wouldn't recommend Rom Manager for the prime, people have experience problems, use TWRP (i think thats right) from GooManager instead.
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Seems to works OK. But soon as I have gapps installed I'll switch it over just to be safe
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Its just from what i've heard - if it works ok for you then you might be fine with it - might be worth reading up on it.
I had problems with it then read up about other people having same issues to moved to the TWRP and have had no issues since.
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Its just from what i've heard - if it works ok for you then you might be fine with it - might be worth reading up on it.
I had problems with it then read up about other people having same issues to moved to the TWRP and have had no issues since.
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Yeah, thanks for that. Seeing as the JB roms are still very much in development, it's likely best if I update the recovery manager to whatever is the most up to date so as to (hopefully) minimize any risk.
Man, things have come a long way from when I rooted my SE Xperia X10 on Eclaire!
Thanks for the advice guys.
Roach2010 posted he uses TWRP which I think is a pretty good endorsement.
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Roach, is it okay to use twrp with this rom or should I go back to your CWM mod version?
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I use TWRP. I love it.
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Trwp is a great recovery. never had any issues using it. makes flashing roms easy n seamless. I use it on my prime & nexus 7. plus the ability to compress the nandroids to save space is great. also allows batch flashing which it'll flash the zips in the order you choose.
Hi, I have been trying to figure this out for hours.
I flashed cyanogen mod 9 using rom manager from my stock rooted 19300. All went smoothly but now with cyanogenmod 9 Rom manager is really temperamental and keeps not responding when I try to use it.
Anyone any help? Please go easy with the tech terms I am a total beginner.
I also noted cyanogen mod 9 has no file explorer but I found root manager seems to do the trick. Took me a while to figure that out aswell.
Cool ROM though!:good:
Hope someone can help me out.
don't use rom manager, allegedly it's buggy. also, why ICS? we now live in a JB world
Glebun said:
don't use rom manager, allegedly it's buggy. also, why ICS? we now live in a JB world
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It was my first flash. I thought it was fairly new? How do I get JB? Where can I find the ROM file?
Thanks for the reply
So clockwork rom Manager seems to be ok now.
But another issue thats really bugging me is that CW rom manager won't recognise my ext sd card.!
Anyone any ideas
same answer, don't use it. find roms in the roms section
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same answer, don't use it. find roms in the roms section
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Ok cheers, So what would you recommend I use instead for backing up ROM's etc. CWM just makes things so easy for installing ROM's from the phone. Is there another app that will do this.
On cyanogemod 9 CWM seems to be a system app also. So cant really go delete it.
schooner said:
Ok cheers, So what would you recommend I use instead for backing up ROM's etc. CWM just makes things so easy for installing ROM's from the phone. Is there another app that will do this.
On cyanogemod 9 CWM seems to be a system app also. So cant really go delete it.
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Use the recovery menu. What you are doing is not ment to be easy. You have to understand what you are doing or you will end up in an unhappy place now that your warranty is voided.
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Use the recovery menu. What you are doing is not ment to be easy. You have to understand what you are doing or you will end up in an unhappy place now that your warranty is voided.
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Never had warranty in the first place. Have to learn somehow so no point being afraid of it. So what your saying is use cwm manually so to speak instead of backing up roms and flashing new rom through the app?
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Never had warranty in the first place. Have to learn somehow so no point being afraid of it. So what your saying is use cwm manually so to speak instead of backing up roms and flashing new rom through the app?
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Yes. Rom manager has caused issues as long as i can remember, to the point that even some devs advice not to use it at all.
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Never had warranty in the first place. Have to learn somehow so no point being afraid of it. So what your saying is use cwm manually so to speak instead of backing up roms and flashing new rom through the app?
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Yep CWM recovery as it states on the tin CWM Manager is no longer updated or supported .
jje
Im kind of confused. Is cwm recovery not rom manager? Do i have rom manager or cwm recovery
Im going to attach screen shots.
So is this what i should use? Or is it recommended to use something else.
If i shouldnt use it, what will happen if i delete it seen as it's a system app and what's a good replacement?
schooner said:
Im kind of confused. Is cwm recovery not rom manager? Do i have rom manager or cwm recovery
Im going to attach screen shots.
So is this what i should use? Or is it recommended to use something else.
If i shouldnt use it, what will happen if i delete it seen as it's a system app and what's a good replacement?
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No Rom manager is not CWM recovery. It is an app that is supposed to work with the cwm recovery.
All the options you need are in recovery when you boot directly to recovery from the reboot menu.
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No Rom manager is not CWM recovery. It is an app that is supposed to work with the cwm recovery.
All the options you need are in recovery when you boot directly to recovery from the reboot menu.
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Got it:good: Thanks
I noticed that the clock in TWRP 2.5.0.2 is reporting the incorrect time. Is anyone else seeing this? Any work around? For now I am entering the file names manually.
I would also love a way to kick off a NANDROID from an Android application that could launch TWRP. I used to do this with ROM Manager and CWM. Anyone know if this is possible with TWRP?
I moved to TWRP because CWM did not support my 64 GB SD card unless I formatted it to EXT4.
Thanks,
Scott
EDIT: I just checked my phone while it is backing up. TWRP is reporting the time as 7:51 pm. Its 11:37 am in Boston!
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I noticed that the clock in TWRP 2.5.0.2 is reporting the incorrect time. Is anyone else seeing this? Any work around? For now I am entering the file names manually.
I would also love a way to kick off a NANDROID from an Android application that could launch TWRP. I used to do this with ROM Manager and CWM. Anyone know if this is possible with TWRP?
I moved to TWRP because CWM did not support my 64 GB SD card unless I formatted it to EXT4.
Thanks,
Scott
EDIT: I just checked my phone while it is backing up. TWRP is reporting the time as 7:51 pm. Its 11:37 am in Boston!
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I too have noticed this. It also says the year is 1970 on my phone! Now if we only had something as sweet as the S4 in 1970.......I'm entering it manually too.
Reinstall TWRP using GooManager. It'll work itself out eventually. I always install TWRP, boot into recovery, reboot system, reinstall TWRP again and let it be. Corrects itself by the next ROM flash. Always worked for me anyway.
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Reinstall TWRP using GooManager. It'll work itself out eventually. I always install TWRP, boot into recovery, reboot system, reinstall TWRP again and let it be. Corrects itself by the next ROM flash. Always worked for me anyway.
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I have GooManager 2.12 installed, but am not that familiar with using it. I Looked in Setting and Browse all files for anything related to TWRP and could not find it. Can you provide me a bit more guidance on using GooManager to reinstall TWRP such as where to look?
thanks
Scott
EDIT: Never mind I found a tutorial, http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-install-twrp-on-rooted-galaxy-s4-using-goo-manager/
Do I get to pick what version of TWRP gets installed. I am okay with 2.5.0.2
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I have GooManager 2.12 installed, but am not that familiar with using it. I Looked in Setting and Browse all files for anything related to TWRP and could not find it. Can you provide me a bit more guidance on using GooManager to reinstall TWRP such as where to look?
thanks
Scott
EDIT: Never mind I found a tutorial, http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-install-twrp-on-rooted-galaxy-s4-using-goo-manager/
Do I get to pick what version of TWRP gets installed. I am okay with 2.5.0.2
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Last I checked 2.6.0.0 is out and that's what I have installed as of 10 minutes ago. I have yet to have any issues with it. There are places you can look to find the older versions and flash those but I don't remember where those are located exactly. I know it's affiliated with the TWRP website.
I installed TWRP 2.6.0. 0 via GooManager and the date and time are still incorrect.
I have tried backing up multiple NANDROIDs and the date/times are all wrong.
Now what?
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swieder711 said:
I installed TWRP 2.6.0. 0 via GooManager and the date and time are still incorrect.
I have tried backing up multiple NANDROIDs and the date/times are all wrong.
Now what?
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Whenever I install twrp I install it twice in a row and if works out fine for me...
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Whenever I install twrp I install it twice in a row and if works out fine for me...
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I just reinstalled TWRP 2.6 twice in a row via GooManager. Upon a reboot to recovery the time is still incorrect. Do you reboot in between the double install of TWRP? How are you installing TWRP?
I would really like to fine a way for TWRP to report the correct date and time. All suggestion are welcome.
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Whenever I install twrp I install it twice in a row and if works out fine for me...
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I found a work around which is to install the application ROM toolbox. This lets me create a NANDROID from an Android application. It picks up the correct date and time and feeds that information to TWRP! Yeah.
EDIT: ROM Toolbox picks up the correct date and time for the NANDROID file name. The date and time stamp on the file itself is still wrong.
did anyone found solution for this?
Goomanager, reboot in to recovery, setting, and change the time zone. Every time when I do a nandroid back I rename the backup like HDRLS 14 2-20-14. This is the way I rename the backup...
Hello, i know that post is pretty old, but to fix that : boot in TWRP, settings, time zone, select your time zone and it fixed
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did anyone found solution for this?
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I had the same problem, but I guess it starts when flashing TWRP on a device that has not the right date/time set before flashing TWRP. (I was too eager to change ROM on my device, so I never bothered to set time/date on the device's initial system before flashing TWRP - That's why many other users do not have any problem at all with time/date of TWRP, they simply used their device already with the right time set before flashing TWRP).
So after flashing TWRP I noticed that the time was wrong (and when making a backup I saw that even the date was wrong). It showed that it was the 1st January of 2014 (default date when not seting date on this specific device).
So, after some time I found out, that you have to FISRT SET TIME/DATE on your device's system and THEN flash TWRP. TWRP will then get the (right) time/date of the system on your device.
Another thing that was interesting though, is that TWRP's wrong date/time would even show in the system of the device, if the device was set to get time/date from the network but couldn't connect to it.
So it seems that TWRP get's its time/date setting from the device's system when it's initially flashed, but then the system of the device takes the date/time from TWRP, as it is like a layer "before" the system.
So to cut things short, if you have TWRP flashed and it shows wrong time, try flashing another recovery (CWM) or a stock ROM (over Odin), set the right time on your device and then finally flash TWRP again. (TWRP is much smoother than CWM in my opinion and worth the hussle).
All the above were executed on a Galaxy S5 SM-900F and by system I mean the android version installed on the device.
Good luck!
As listed above in twrp settings and change timezone. Profit.
Travisdroidx2 said:
As listed above in twrp settings and change timezone. Profit.
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And how many time-zones are required to change the year from 1971 to 2015? I don't think that option exists on TWRP menu...
jaibar said:
And how many time-zones are required to change the year from 1971 to 2015? I don't think that option exists on TWRP menu...
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Sorry thread title says clock is wrong. That is what I answered.The 70's I hear was good times. 2015 is so overrated lol
Just download the Offical TWRP App, find the Next older version of TWRP Recovery Image you have and Install that version, of course make sure time is correct and date first! Profit!!
Than you could re-flash next version as you had it
Pretty sure you can change it TWRP's settings. I think there's an option for "Time Daemon"
Travisdroidx2 said:
Sorry thread title says clock is wrong. That is what I answered.The 70's I hear was good times. 2015 is so overrated lol
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If you think 2015 is overrated, try 2021 lol.
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Turns out CMW 6.0.4.7 will not flash to this device - solution was to use the app "Flashify" from the play store which simply and easily installed TWRP
Thanks joshm.1219!
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I am at a complete loss for a fix. Short story is: I wasn't receiving any MMS, so I finally decided to ODIN back to stock and used this method so I could keep my data. Here's what happened next:
- ODIN passed but I couldn't get past the Verizon logo
- Tried several suggested fixes but the last resort one worked; I wiped data & factory reset (thus defeating the purpose of the no-wipe ODIN... w/e)
- Everything loads fine, TouchWiz works but I get a Factory Mode popup and can't lock my screen. (still can't lock my phone even now but will use this method if I think I'm stuck with TouchWiz)
- I use this method to unlock bootloader and root - root confirmed.
- Try to install CWM recovery or TWRP (btw, where the hell did GooManager go and why is it so hard to find now) and they say successful but I simply can't boot into them, just keep getting the factory recovery screen which won't let me flash any roms or any non-signed .zips
- MMS Still doesn't work!
- I call VZW in desperation and somehow they magically reset my account services and MMS works again! (I probably could have done this in the first place and not lost my ROM/Data and sanity if I'd known)
I have looked high and low for a solution but have found none. I also have been unable to find a REGULAR stock MDK file to flash on this phone - I can only find the NO-WIPE version which doesn't even allow you to keep your data. I'm confused and frustrated and would love some active help, I just can't find the right threads/posts/ect.
Thank you kindly for any advice.. I love my S4 and have been using PA, PAC, CM and other ROMS since the day I got it - I need that back! TouchWiz is just... I just don't like it.
Try this one.
http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...Galaxy S4 (Verizon) (SCH-I545)/Stock ROMs/TAR
FernBch said:
Try this one.
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Thanks for the original stock.. sadly I am still ending up with the Android System Recovery and despite installing CWM Recovery, I just can't get to it. I also still get the ridiculous Factory Mode popup.
Any ideas? I'm so sad :'(
From off it's either home+volume down+power or home+volume up+power. One boots into stock recovery the other will boot into CWM.
Hold all three until you see some small blue text in the upper left of the screen.
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From off it's either home+volume down+power or home+volume up+power. One boots into stock recovery the other will boot into CWM.
Hold all three until you see some small blue text in the upper left of the screen.
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Thanks for the effort but I'm well aware of that. As I said in the OP, I've been using custom ROMs on this since day one - the issue is that I cannot boot into CMW Recover, despite having a successful install via the app.
Dumb question, which app are you using? I use RomManager to install CWM (up to 6.0.4.7) and I have a flashable zip of 6.0.5.0.
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FernBch said:
Dumb question, which app are you using? I use RomManager to install CWM (up to 6.0.4.7) and I have a flashable zip of 6.0.5.0.
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I'm using ROM Manager but it won't work. I'd love to try ODIN flashing the CWM Recovery if you have the file for my MDK build.
I may have it on my PC at home. When I get there (60-90 min) I'll look. If I do I'll post up to Dropbox and give you a link.
Ok, I've searched my HDD and I don't have the CWM file. What I do have is the MDK all-in-one root+recovery tool for the I545. I can put it up and upload it if the file isn't too large but I don't know if that'll help you.
CWM 6.0.5.0 flashable zip is in the CM11 thread but I don't know if the recovery image in the file is good for you, either
Just use Flashify to get TWRP
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Just use Flashify to get TWRP
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I was about to complain about your assumption that I knew what that was.. then I found it on the play store and it actually worked! Thank you so much - now here's to hoping I can find a nice stable 4.4.4 ROM to put back on here!
I'm still at a loss for why ROM Manager was unable to flash CWMR but I guess I don't _need_ to know, I am so happy this is a big step after 3 days of touchwiz hell!
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I was about to complain about your assumption that I knew what that was.. then I found it on the play store and it actually worked! Thank you so much - now here's to hoping I can find a nice stable 4.4.4 ROM to put back on here!
I'm still at a loss for why ROM Manager was unable to flash CWMR but I guess I don't _need_ to know, I am so happy this is a big step after 3 days of touchwiz hell!
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As far as I know, the latest CWM doesn't work on our devices.
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As far as I know, the latest CWM doesn't work on our devices.
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Well, that explains it - Thank you so much!
voice.lex said:
Well, that explains it - Thank you so much!
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No problem :thumb:
This thread might be dead, but rather than starting a new one for what is probably a stupid question, I'll ask it here and see what happens. I've been having major trouble flashing any 5.0 rom on my MDK VZW S4....Seems like every ROM fails when flashing. I have a feeling my issue is an outdated version of TWRP (2.5.0.2), but I am very hesitant to update because it seems like everyone has been having issues with 2.8.1.0. With this being said, are you guys currently running the most current version of TWRP and would you mind advising which .img file worked via Flashify? Not sure whether to use the jfltexxx or jfltevzw...or if it even matters.
I'm sure I've left out pertinent information, but let me know what I'm missing and I'll update accordingly.
I've been using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.1.0 and running Euroskank Lollerpop with zero issues. Coincidentally, TWRP just got updated today to 2.8.3.0 which i have yet to flash but will do so shortly. I would recommend JFLTEVZW based on my usage. Not sure if the other variant works or not but it appears you have a verizon device so stick with JFLTEVZW.
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I've been using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.1.0 and running Euroskank Lollerpop with zero issues. Coincidentally, TWRP just got updated today to 2.8.3.0 which i have yet to flash but will do so shortly. I would recommend JFLTEVZW based on my usage. Not sure if the other variant works or not but it appears you have a verizon device so stick with JFLTEVZW.
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Thank you very much for getting back to me. When you flashed 2.8.3.0, was it a .zip file from recovery or a .IMG through flashify or another app? Thanks again for your help!
swh969 said:
Thank you very much for getting back to me. When you flashed 2.8.3.0, was it a .zip file from recovery or a .IMG through flashify or another app? Thanks again for your help!
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.IMG file, flashify is so simple!
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760hacker said:
.IMG file, flashify is so simple!
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I'm going to give it a shot! Thanks again for your help.
Worked like a charm. Thanks @760hacker