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ROM manager don't want to start new ROM

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Hi there got some problems with ROM manager (latest version from Market)...
I put new LeeDroid on my SD card and when start ROM manager goes to "Install rom from sd card" RM asked me for directory and I "tell" him where the ROM is...when I tap on LeeDroid (.zip) ask me for ROM Pre-installation and I tick both options - OK - press Reboot into Clockwork Recovery and continue the installation. I press OK and nothing happened then
Then tried with untick both options - same thing...
Then I try Reboot into Recovery options and nothing happened again
Then download CyanogenMod 6.1.1. from ROM manager - same thing...nothing happened
But when I Reboot into Recovery mod (Hot reboot app) reboot was successfull and I was making System backup....
What is going wrong there
Please help me
Clockwork mode is 2.5.0.7.
P.S.
Sorry if my english is poor

If the ROM Manager is giving you problems, just install your ROM from the recovery menu

Ok...I'll try now
It's going on......and finished
What now?? Nothing happened after that....I have to put the battery out or what?
I was put the battery out and then start device...i'm in AlphaRev Recovery now and when press "Reboot system now" nothing happened??

You mean you have installed Leedroid from your SD card in Recovery?
Once successfully installed, you don't need to pull out your battery, you just need to find the option in your recovery to restart OR boot up your system.

eden2812 said:
You mean you have installed Leedroid from your SD card in Recovery?
Once successfully installed, you don't need to pull out your battery, you just need to find the option in your recovery to restart OR boot up your system.
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Was but nothig happened just black empty screen is there and when i press power button show me menu for reboot...
I'll try to do it again (install from .zip)
Ok....now here's some options...
apply sdcard:update.zip
choose .zip from card
toggle signature verification
toggle script asserts
What have to do now?? I pressed APPLY UPDATE FROM SD CARD and said:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update... and below is everything the same like when was installing Ledroid..
What now?? There's no any menu....
I put back Recovery from Nand backup and press "reboot system now" but there is just black screen on device and nothin' happened..
PLEASE HELP ANYONE!
Finally
Reboot to fastbot was my option and then reboot

you should be selecting [choose .zip from card], then navigate to whatever you named your Leedroid zip.
After this installs and completes, select the option to reboot system, and you're good to go.

eden2812 said:
you should be selecting [choose .zip from card], then navigate to whatever you named your Leedroid zip.
After this installs and completes, select the option to reboot system, and you're good to go.
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I know that but after flashing LeeDroid need to go tu option Reboot to fastboot and then Reboot device
I wrote it in a post above
But thanks

Got new problem now...unbelivable...
Put LeeDriod on the device and don't like it....and want to back to my stock 2.2 backup...
But when in Recovery mod put Restore...said MD5 mismatch...and try again but now said: E: failed to seek in /cache/update.zip (invalid argument)
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted
But how?? I was recover once today successfully...what's goin' wrong?

md5 mismatch could mean that the recovery is corrupted?
try turning signature verification off in your recovery to try to fix your signature verification failed problem.
OR try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714114
But I have to ask, when you did you make that backup of that stock 2.2?

eden2812 said:
md5 mismatch could mean that the recovery is corrupted?
try turning signature verification off in your recovery to try to fix your signature verification failed problem.
OR try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714114
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Thanks for this link
eden2812 said:
But I have to ask, when you did you make that backup of that stock 2.2?
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I don't really understand what you asked me
I found on xda forum 2.2 stock ROM (rooted) and put it on my phone and fixed all my problems

I recently installed LeeDroId using CWR.
Steps i followed >
1. Download LeeDroId onto SD card.
2. Boot into Recovery
3. BACKUP EXISTING ROM
4. Wipe old rom
5. Install LeeDroId, by navigating to the zip file
6. Reboot once installed
7. WAIT. 1st boot takes about 4 mins.
Done
That worked for me.

[Guide-Updated]Update WiFi Xoom to 3.1 then 3.2 (Non US Xoom)

Firstly I would like to thank bigrushdog & the ppl for the below links i quoted
I just would like to do an add on of the bigrushdog thread. Since I was a lill bit worried when 1st I flashed my SG WiFi xoom that is running 3.0.1.
There are some additional steps missing as prerequisite before using the steps on the bigrushdog thread.
WARNING: I only flashed my xoom which is a SG WiFi only xoom. I will not be responsible for any bricking. All Data Will be ERASED
In a nutshell, There will be 3 steps
[step1] Unlock
[step 2] Flash Recovery CWM
[step 3] Flash Updates
[Step 1]
Note:In System at the USB debugging options under "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development" enabled it first (thick)
1. Make sure ur honeycomb is 3.0.1
2. U need to install Android SDK and update it using the SDK Manager
-----> make sure u have updated all the SDK Platform till 3.1 API12 rev 2
3. Inside the Android SDK folder
----->Copy all the folders & files from the Platform-tools folder & Paste it inside Tools folder
4. Download the Motorola USB driver & Install it
-----> google : Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_5.1.0_32bit.msi (if u r running win7 32bit)
5. Connect ur Xoom to ur PC using USB Cable, wait until all drivers installed
6. Open a command prompt
-----> go to the Android SDK folder (in my case in C drive)
---------> go to the Tools folder
RUN
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Xoom will enter Recovery mode
RUN
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Follow the instruction to unlock ur xoom then ur xoom will reboot to factory default (Ur xoom is unlock now)
More detail instructions
-----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967065
----------------------------
[Step 2]
1. Download ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8 Modded for Internal media
------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
------------> copy the recovery-solarnz-XXXXXX-XXXX.img to the Android SDK, Tools folder
2. On command prompt
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-XXXXXX-XXXX.img
fastboot reboot
[Step 3]
1. Insert MiniSD card
2. Download all the files needed in the thread to ur PC
----------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609
3. On command prompt
--------> adb reboot recovery (will enter CWM)
Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select.
In ClockworkMod Recovery, select "mounts and storage"
Ensure your Xoom is connected to your PC via USB, then select "mount USB storage"
On your PC, copy All Files on the thread above (STEP 3) to the root of the Xoom's SDCard ("Removable Disk" in Windows)
In ClockworkModRecovery (still on the "USB Mass Storage device" screen) select "Unmount"
In the "Mounts and Storage Menu" screen, if the option "unmount /sdcard" is present, continue to the next step; if "mount /sdcard" is present, select it then continue
Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
/Select "apply update from sdcard"
Select "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
"Install from sdcard complete." will indicate that the update is completed.
DO BELOW STEPS
Code:
Step 1: Flash new recovery
Reboot System and boot back into recovery.
Step 2: Flash HC 3.1 System Update
Step 3: IMMEDIATELY flash Bootloader Patch
Step 4: Return to main menu. Do a "wipe data/factory reset"
NOTE: Your internal storage (aka /sdcard) will be safe from this wipe.
However, all other userdata will be wiped.
Step 5: Reboot
Link for above 3 files ---> http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?uis185lh7pyv74l
Hope that above helped
Now to update to 3.2
Make sure u backup first, then make sure u r using the stock kernel not any modified kernel
1. Download stock kernel ---->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1080963
we will use the xxx.img file only ....
put the xxx.img file in the same folder of /android sdk/tools
then open cmd and navigate to ur android sdk folder
reboot ur to flashboot ---> adb recovery fastboot
then use
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
after done flashing reboot
2. Download update 3.2 zip file from this thread
----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165998
3. Follow the instruction from the above thread
1. Rename the modded Android 3.2 Update file to update.zip
2. Reboot into recovery
a. Reboot your Xoom
b. When the Motorola logo splash screen appears, press the Volume Down button to scroll through boot options and select "--> Android Recovery"
c. Press the Volume Up button to enter Android recovery
3. Perform update Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select. Note also if you are coming over from a custom ROM, users suggest doing a factory reset/full wipe (including user data) ClockworkMod Recovery prior to performing the following steps (read the thread for more info).
a. In ClockworkMod Recovery, select "mounts and storage"
b. Ensure your Xoom is connected to your PC via USB, then select "mount USB storage"
c. On your PC, copy update.zip to the root of the Xoom's SDCard ("Removable Disk" in Windows)
d. In ClockworkModRecovery (still on the "USB Mass Storage device" screen) select "Unmount"
e. In the "Mounts and Storage Menu" screen, if the option "unmount /sdcard" is present, continue to the next step; if "mount /sdcard" is present, select it then continue
f. Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
g. Select "apply update from sdcard"
h. Select "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
"Install from sdcard complete.ndicate that the update is completed. .
i. Select "reboot system"
You are done

Hi! Thanks for this guide.
In the thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093112 I asked about this same process, and was not sure if I first needed to install the US 3.0.1 ROM after unlocking the device. In one of the replies I was told I should, but in your guide you don't have that listed.
Do I need to flash the US 3.0.1 rom first, or not?

masterslacker said:
Hi! Thanks for this guide.
In the thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093112 I asked about this same process, and was not sure if I first needed to install the US 3.0.1 ROM after unlocking the device. In one of the replies I was told I should, but in your guide you don't have that listed.
Do I need to flash the US 3.0.1 rom first, or not?
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In my case i didnt flash it .... i used the current 3.0.1 that i have on my xoom and follow the steps above

cruzzmz said:
In my case i didnt flash it .... i used the current 3.0.1 that i have on my xoom and follow the steps above
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Was your xoom on a USA based 3.0.1, or an international 3.0.1?

Im on an SG Wifi Xoom also. Actually, I followed the instructions from BigRushDog's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609.
I was rooted and on Tiamat 1.4 before I tried doing the update. It went flawless. Just follow the 3 steps in that thread. In essence, your xoom will have the US firmware and you will have access to books.
The extra steps highlighted by OP may be a safer bet though. Im not sure.

masterslacker said:
Was your xoom on a USA based 3.0.1, or an international 3.0.1?
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I m on international 3.0.1 i think since my xoom is a sg set
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App

Anybody followed this guide on a UK WiFi? At the moment I am unlocked, but not rooted. This guide implies that you can update using CWM without root, which sounds logical, though it has been stated elsewhere that you need root :/

marky9074 said:
Anybody followed this guide on a UK WiFi? At the moment I am unlocked, but not rooted. This guide implies that you can update using CWM without root, which sounds logical, though it has been stated elsewhere that you need root :/
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i am uk wifi and would apreciate any advice too.

OK you don't need root to install CWM, and if you get the latest 3.2.0.0 it works on the external SD card out of the box (for installation of CWM follow the instructions above). Download the lastest CWM image here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
I followed the guide below to the letter (even step 1) to get my UK stock 3.0.1 to rooted US 3.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075260#
I did have to wipe (as I was in a bootloop), and I copied the MZ604_3.1_ROOT_update.zip file directly to the SDcard via my PC (rather than pushing or mounting the card in CWM), but apart from that it all went OK

Bonus! All my apps were restored this time (as I had to do a factory reset a few days ago d/t a 3.0.1 issue)
...also my internal SD was untouched
Edit: Only thing missing was my AutoSport app which will not let me download, so will have to sideload.

cruzzmz said:
[Step 3]
1. Insert MiniSD card
2. Download all the files needed in the thread to ur PC
----------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609
3. On command prompt
--------> adb reboot recovery (will enter CWM)
Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select.
In ClockworkMod Recovery, select "mounts and storage"
Ensure your Xoom is connected to your PC via USB, then select "mount USB storage"
On your PC, copy All Files on the thread above (STEP 3) to the root of the Xoom's SDCard ("Removable Disk" in Windows)
In ClockworkModRecovery (still on the "USB Mass Storage device" screen) select "Unmount"
In the "Mounts and Storage Menu" screen, if the option "unmount /sdcard" is present, continue to the next step; if "mount /sdcard" is present, select it then continue
Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
Select "apply update from sdcard"
Select "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
"Install from sdcard complete." will indicate that the update is completed.
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can not find update.zip on this step
i checked on the other thread you linked to there is not update.zip also

Sk8er Boi said:
can not find update.zip on this step
i checked on the other thread you linked to there is not update.zip also
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Why don't you use the guide I linked to?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075260#

anyone tried this on japan xoom?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App

Sk8er Boi said:
can not find update.zip on this step
i checked on the other thread you linked to there is not update.zip also
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there is no update.zip <--- just example only
u have to follow the steps that is in the box below it
Step 1: Flash new recovery
Reboot System and boot back into recovery.
Step 2: Flash HC 3.1 System Update
Step 3: IMMEDIATELY flash Bootloader Patch
Step 4: Return to main menu. Do a "wipe data/factory reset"
NOTE: Your internal storage (aka /sdcard) will be safe from this wipe.
However, all other userdata will be wiped.
Step 5: Reboot

cruzzmz said:
there is no update.zip <--- just example only
u have to follow the steps that is in the box below it
Step 1: Flash new recovery
Reboot System and boot back into recovery.
Step 2: Flash HC 3.1 System Update
Step 3: IMMEDIATELY flash Bootloader Patch
Step 4: Return to main menu. Do a "wipe data/factory reset"
NOTE: Your internal storage (aka /sdcard) will be safe from this wipe.
However, all other userdata will be wiped.
Step 5: Reboot
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that was about 2 weeks about i don't remember what i have done back then i think i used update.zip from another thread any way what i ended up with a 3.1 US update and now the market and everything else thinks i'm in the US witch is so wonderful no more this app is not available for your country
the only down side i have is the boot time , it used to take around 10 seconds now my boot time loops for around 3-4 minutes i don't know if it is a general problem or now

Sk8er Boi said:
that was about 2 weeks about i don't remember what i have done back then i think i used update.zip from another thread any way what i ended up with a 3.1 US update and now the market and everything else thinks i'm in the US witch is so wonderful no more this app is not available for your country
the only down side i have is the boot time , it used to take around 10 seconds now my boot time loops for around 3-4 minutes i don't know if it is a general problem or now
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i am still getting 10 sec to boot ... maybe u should reflash it again ... or now since u have CWM just flash with tiamat rom

Sk8er Boi said:
that was about 2 weeks about i don't remember what i have done back then i think i used update.zip from another thread any way what i ended up with a 3.1 US update and now the market and everything else thinks i'm in the US witch is so wonderful no more this app is not available for your country
the only down side i have is the boot time , it used to take around 10 seconds now my boot time loops for around 3-4 minutes i don't know if it is a general problem or now
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If you're getting boot loops you probably need to wipe. Did you wipe as per the instructions...?

marky9074 said:
If you're getting boot loops you probably need to wipe. Did you wipe as per the instructions...?
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yes i did , and i'm not facing a boot loops , just it takes few minutes to boot but it does in the end it doesn't stuck on the boot animation

cruzzmz;14096136
6. Open a command prompt
-----> go to the Android SDK folder (in my case in C drive)
---------> go to the Tools folder
RUN
[code said:
adb reboot bootloader
[/code]
Xoom will enter Recovery mode
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This doesn't work when you have not set the USB debugging options under "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development". FYI. It got me when I followed your guide.
It will say device not found.

skyro said:
This doesn't work when you have not set the USB debugging options under "Settings" > "Applications" > "Development". FYI. It got me when I followed your guide.
It will say device not found.
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Thank you for bringing this up ... forget to mention this

[Rooting] Galaxy Gio GT-S5660

Root your Gio With Gingerbread 2.3.3:
1. Download: Update.zip
2. Copy ZIP file to your SD-card
3. Turn off your phone
4. Now, you will have to switch ON your device in the recovery Mode which can be done by holding the Middle button and then Power ON the device by pressing the Power ON button.
5. In recovery mode, you will see the option called update from SD Card, select this option and then you will see that the list of files will come from which you will have to select the file which is named as Update.zip
6. Wait a few seconds (MAX 5 minutes!)
7. Your phone is rooted

Thanks for the info!

strunkie said:
Root your Gio With Gingerbread 2.3.3:
1. Download: Update.zip
2. Copy ZIP file to your SD-card
3. Turn off your phone
4. Now, you will have to switch ON your device in the recovery Mode which can be done by holding the Middle button and then Power ON the device by pressing the Power ON button.
5. In recovery mode, you will see the option called update from SD Card, select this option and then you will see that the list of files will come from which you will have to select the file which is named as Update.zip
6. Wait a few seconds (MAX 5 minutes!)
7. Your phone is rooted
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Great! Works without issues
Superoneclick with gingerbreak doesn't work but your guide saved my day
Thanks a lot

no problem!

I have a buddy after uploading the program superuser Uploader link 2SD and always reset your phone does not remember my fat32 and ext2 root evil

superuser installed, but doesn't seem to work.. no apps that require root works

pierresegersvard said:
superuser installed, but doesn't seem to work.. no apps that require root works
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Let's fix it.
Can you tell me more about your phone?
Phone
Android Firmware:
Download Z4Root say this app your phone is rooted ?:
How many times did you try this update
Get you update warnings?

rooting problem
strunkie said:
Root your Gio With Gingerbread 2.3.3:
1. Download: Update.zip
2. Copy ZIP file to your SD-card
3. Turn off your phone
4. Now, you will have to switch ON your device in the recovery Mode which can be done by holding the Middle button and then Power ON the device by pressing the Power ON button.
5. In recovery mode, you will see the option called update from SD Card, select this option and then you will see that the list of files will come from which you will have to select the file which is named as Update.zip
6. Wait a few seconds (MAX 5 minutes!)
7. Your phone is rooted
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Hi!
I've updated my phone to Gingerbread 2.3.3.(samsung galaxy gio GT-S5660)
My problem is when I start recovery mode I get this message:
--Appling Muti-CSC--
Can't access to '/system/csc/SER/system
I have the option "apply update from sdcard"
but when press on it I get this:
E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)
I copied earlear the update.zip to sdcard.
What is the problem ?
Please help me.
Thanks....

dziddzi said:
Hi!
I've updated my phone to Gingerbread 2.3.3.(samsung galaxy gio GT-S5660)
My problem is when I start recovery mode I get this message:
--Appling Muti-CSC--
Can't access to '/system/csc/SER/system
I have the option "apply update from sdcard"
but when press on it I get this:
E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)
I copied earlear the update.zip to sdcard.
What is the problem ?
Please help me.
Thanks....
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Download Z4Root say this app your phone is rooted ?:
How many times did you try this update

I have same problem!!
And i have download Z4Root but when i
select Temporary Root or Permanent Root
it will stuck
And I get this message every time when i start recovery mode
plz help me

dziddzi said:
Hi!
I've updated my phone to Gingerbread 2.3.3.(samsung galaxy gio GT-S5660)
My problem is when I start recovery mode I get this message:
--Appling Muti-CSC--
Can't access to '/system/csc/SER/system
I have the option "apply update from sdcard"
but when press on it I get this:
E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)
I copied earlear the update.zip to sdcard.
What is the problem ?
Please help me.
Thanks....
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I have the same problem... is there any fix to this problem?

I will try to create a fix but, i got my phone already succesfully rooted for 50 times.

Update and UNroot
Hi, I use Android 2.2.1, and updated as shown above.
1) How do I connect to upgrade firmware To Gingerbread (eg via Kies) or install apps?
2) How can I unroot
Please provide help.

strunkie,
good day
how do i unroot S5660? reverting back?
thanks

dziddzi said:
Hi!
I've updated my phone to Gingerbread 2.3.3.(samsung galaxy gio GT-S5660)
My problem is when I start recovery mode I get this message:
--Appling Muti-CSC--
Can't access to '/system/csc/SER/system
I have the option "apply update from sdcard"
but when press on it I get this:
E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)
I copied earlear the update.zip to sdcard.
What is the problem ?
Please help me.
Thanks....
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I've upadated my s5660 to gingerbread 2.3.3 with version XXKPE and have the same problem but my phone show the massage "Can't access to '/system/csc/XXV/system" instead of SER
What's the problem?
Thks.

Unroot:
Run Unroot.zip as an update like Update1.zip.
FIX; when you cant install the update run first Unroot.zip

root working fine. THX

inwith said:
I have same problem!!
And i have download Z4Root but when i
select Temporary Root or Permanent Root
it will stuck
And I get this message every time when i start recovery mode
plz help me
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Delete and recopy the Update.zip file to SD card. If still failed, just format the SD card and do as guided. It will work definitely.

Originally Posted by dziddzi View Post
Hi!
I've updated my phone to Gingerbread 2.3.3.(samsung galaxy gio GT-S5660)
My problem is when I start recovery mode I get this message:
--Appling Muti-CSC--
Can't access to '/system/csc/SER/system
I have the option "apply update from sdcard"
but when press on it I get this:
E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)
I copied earlear the update.zip to sdcard.
What is the problem ?
Please help me.
Thanks....
Delete and recopy the Update.zip file to SD card. If still failed, just format the SD card and do as guided. It will work.

gabrys76 said:
I have a buddy after uploading the program superuser Uploader link 2SD and always reset your phone does not remember my fat32 and ext2 root evil
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Superuser installed but doesn't work.Always reset my phone.Sorry for my English.

Wow need help from the experts

Im flashing my GF defy green lense. I myself have a htc hd2 and im no novice when it comes to flashing and modding but the defy really makes my head hurt. its out of warranty and its been running really crapp. I want to flash the: [ROM][05.02.2012]MS2Ginger - Android 2.3.6
Ive managed to root the device but i cant seem to get Clockwork mod on it to flash. Maybe because its late but ive been following the beginners guide but im stumped what to do next.
Any help from the experts would be superb
Thanks Baker0

Ive managed to root the device but i cant seem to get Clockwork mod on it to flash.
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Do you mean you can't install clockworkmod, or that you're having trouble using it to flash the rom? To install Clockworkmod, just use this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
Run the app and install custom recovery, then reboot the phone. The first time you reboot, the custom BootMenu will display. Use the volume buttons to navigate the menu and the power button to select an option. Select Boot > Set Default > Normal > Go Back > Reboot System. After the phone has fully booted up, power it off and reboot again. If the custom recovery installed properly, a blue LED on the phone should briefly light up each time the phone reboots (while the Motorola logo is being displayed).
To use the recovery, turn off USB debugging on the phone (Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging), then power off the phone. Press the power button to turn the phone on again, and as soon as the blue LED lights up, press the volume down button. The custom BootMenu will display. Select Recovery > Custom Recovery.

Thanks it makes more sense now i'll give it ago tonight. Very much appreciated

Glad I could help. Let me know if you need further assistance.

I do ive got further..ive done
Root your DEFY and Install BOOTMENU - CWM (2ndInit-Installer 2.0.apk - install 1.0.7) or use this SndInitDefy_2.0.apk
CM7/9 and MIUI user can start with step 2
2. REBOOT
3. run 2nd-init (voldown on blue LED)
4. Go to "Recovery"
5. Go to "Latest or Stable or Custom Recovery"
6. "wipe data and cache"
7. Go to "Backup and Restore"
8. Go to "Advance Restore"
9. Select "MS2Ginger3.0"
Once i select Ms2Ginger3.0 its coming up with :
Clockworkmod recovery v2.5.1.8
Checking MD5 sums...
MD5 Mismatch!
Then nothing else. Ive had a look on the forums but i cant find a solution. Ive formatted the SD card as fat32. Ive re-downloaded the file. Do I need to do something else before with my factory 2.2 defy?
Any help would be great
Cheers
Baker0

Did you unzip the "MS2Ginger3.0-RTM.zip" file? You have to unzip that file and put the "nandroid.md5" and "system.ext3.tar" files on your SD card in clockworkmod/backup/MS2Ginger. (The "MS2Ginger-Greenbread.zip" file should NOT be unzipped, however, and should be in the root of the SD card.)
If you did that correctly and you're still getting an MD5 mismatch error, try checking the MD5 sum yourself using an app like AFV (Android File Verifier), which is available free on the android market. (Open AFV and browse to the md5sum file, long-press it, and select “md5sum –c Type Check”.) Does AFV show a mismatch too?

ahh i didnt unzip. I dont do that with the hd2
Next step... Sorry I feel like a complete n00bie
All im getting now is system.img not found skipping restore of /system/.
Both files nandroid.md5" and "system.ext3.tar are in the folder....
Thank you

You need newer CWM, backup format changed recently. I'm typing from a phone, can't give you more directions now.

miscz said:
You need newer CWM, backup format changed recently. I'm typing from a phone, can't give you more directions now.
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Yeah, that might be the problem. Download this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=787176&d=1321653982
Don't unzip it; just put it on the root of your SD card. Then boot into custom recovery, select Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard, and install it. That will update your recovery to the latest version.

[Q] Which Clockworkmod to Install?

On the sticky thread there is a link for cwm thread, however I'm not quite sure which filesystem to choose, I'm going to install through recovery, seems safer for me. I want to install cwm for 2 purposes, first I'm planning to backup my stock rom so that I can always flash it back if I need my warranty and second I'm planning to flash cm9 to my phone. I'm not quite sure what is the diffrence between rfs and ext4 is Currently I'm on 2.2.1 stock rom.

Actually I found the proper version of CWM to install here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414173
But I can't apply it, when I enter recovery mode the options I have are:
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe chace parition
Pheraps I should rename the zip file I downloaded to update.zip? I can't select any other zip from the sd card and if I press "apply sdcard:update.zip" it searches for update.zip and fails to find it.

Try to install final cwm 5.0.7
* I'm using now cwm 5.0.6
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samgio said:
Try to install final cwm 5.0.7
* I'm using now cwm 5.0.6
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But I can't seem to be able to install any cwm through recovery, as I just don't have this option, should I rename the package?

Can anyone help me please? :\

Eden3319 said:
Can anyone help me please? :\
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''apply update from sdcard''
''apply update.zip''
something like that, and than select the cwm.

U have original recovery??!
If u have it do this steps:
Put the cwm file in (android) folder
1-go to recovery
2-apply update from sd card
3-go to android folder
4-chose the cwm file
5-flash it
6-wait while it finished
7-reboot your phone
I can't help more this is the all steps...it should works
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This is the log I get when I click apply sdcard:update.zip:
-- Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(No such file or directory)
Installation aborted.
Because the name of the zip is just not update.zip.

1.first copy the zip to the root of sdcard
rename the zip to update.zip and install as instructed
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I flashed it but I can't seem to be able to enter to recovery now, power+home buttons just keep me on the samsung logo (not the flashing one, the first one) my phone works but just can't enter to recovery. When I flashed it, it seemed to work, but I don't know why I can't enter

Mates you have to help me!!! I ordered an order to reboot into recovery from rom manager and my device doesn't start now, I know it was stupid but I'm not sure what to do now, I can get it to download mode and to the first samsung logo but not past it

Eden3319 said:
Mates you have to help me!!! I ordered an order to reboot into recovery from rom manager and my device doesn't start now, I know it was stupid but I'm not sure what to do now, I can get it to download mode and to the first samsung logo but not past it
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First you have to root and format to ext4, before installing CWM.
Download mode, remove battery, insert battery, press power, home, volume down, at the same time.

movfan said:
First you have to root and format to ext4, before installing CWM.
Download mode, remove battery, insert battery, press power, home, volume down, at the same time.
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I'm still getting into download mode, my problem is that whenever it boots now it trys to get into recovery mode and I don't have recovery mode because applying it didn't work :\ The normal os worked before I clicked that button in rom manager