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How to get S =off and superuser permissions
Make sure you are on 2.2.1 software and fastboot is turned off, usb debugging is turned on and phone not connected to computer via usb cable... before u attempt this.
First make sure you have visionary(downlod link) and terminal emulator(market) installed.
http://android.modaco.com/content/software/320350/19-nov-r14-visionary-one-click-root/
Place the visionary download file into sdcard and install the apk using astro file manager.
Root.rar (all files plus a script to make things a little easier. )
http://www.mediafire.com/?flit79p2y069bb3
md5sum: 46361b0cc8652d88688c0ab66d44950b
1. Download the root.rar file and unzip it to /sdcard on your device.(it should be a folder after unzip.[place the whole folder called root directly into sdcard])
2. Run VISIONary to gain temp root. Open visionary and check "set system r/w after root" then click on "temproot"..screen will go blank..thats normal.
Now open terminal and run some commands.
Terminal Emulator Method
3a. Start terminal emulator up on your device.(I prefer this method b/c you can see the output.)
a. type "su" + enter to gain root privileges.
b. Type "cd /sdcard/root" + enter.
c. Type "sh root.sh" + enter.
d. Follow the on screen prompts.
Turn off your phone and hold vol down and power. on the top u will see s =off.
select "fastboot" then shutdown or powerdown. Power you phone back on.
Open terminal and typr "su"..it will say permission denied. Thats normal
Now open visionary again. Make sure "set system r/w after root" checked then click on "temproot"..screen will go blank.. thats normal. Now click on "Attempt Permroot now" phone is reboot and you are all set
Go back into terminal and type "su" and it will say user permissions granted.
or
Thanks to Mackster248 for makeing a youtube video on how to root. Disclaimer [This video tutorial uses visionary r11 and my guide uses visionary r14]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHrtVzlsA_s
If any one is having problem with "su" permission denied, Try using visionary r11.
download link for: visionary r11 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9278164&postcount=899
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Flash a Custom ROM----Make sure fastboot is off and usb debugging is on.
1. Before we flash anything lets flash clockwork so that you are able to get into recovery. From the market download Rom manager(free). Open rom manager and click on "flash clockworkmod recovery". Wait few min. Rom manager will download and flash clockwork. Turn your phone off and Hold vol down and power. In the hboot menu select recovery and then the phone will restart. You will get a phone with yellow triangle error. Thats normal. Don't panic. Take the battery out for couple on min. Turn the phone back on. Open Rom manager again. Now click on "flash clockworkmod recovery". It will flash the recovery second time. We are doing this to make the clockworkmod stick. Now turn the phone off and see if you can get into recovery again. It should work.
2. Make sure you are permrooted and S =off. Also make sure you are able to get into recovery before you start flashing stuff. Download rom from XDA developers and save it to your computer.
3. Once it is saved, plug in your phone via USB cable and mount the SD card so we can save files to the sd card.
4. Copy the ROM’s .zip file over to the root of the sd card (NOT in any folders on the sd card, just on the root of the card) (do NOT extract it, leave it as a .zip).
5. In the custom recovery screen, select Nandroid then Backup and backup your current ROM.
6. Then select Wipe Data and wipe caches.
7. Then select Apply ".zip from sd card" and choose the ROM you downloaded earlier.
8. Once it is done flashing, click reboot system. Once it reboots, you are all set. Enjoy!
or
Thanks to Mackster248 for makeing a youtube video on how to flash rom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah_vsW44lss
I am not responsable for damage to your device from flashing. Do this at your own risk.
Credit for these steps: http://theunlockr.com/2010/11/15/how...ryhboot-s-off/
Credit for these steps:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225
Hey devs let me know if something need to be corrected in the steps.
Looks pretty good and Thank You. Only thing I noticed is the detailed steps for Rom Manager and clockwork are missing.
bobsbbq said:
Looks pretty good and Thank You. Only thing I noticed is the detailed steps for Rom Manager and clockwork are missing.
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Sure I will it in the guide in couple of days.
Nothing missing that I can see, looks pretty good.
My MyGlacier 4G MINE!!!
Well I thought since he is going to the extent on detailing all the steps he might as well talk about the ROM Manager and recovery. Someone will say how do I get in to custom recovery if it is not mentioned that it is needed. If you are going the detail route then this should be included IMHO. I think this will help many new users.
I meant as far as the s off and rom flashing. I agree with you though that cw needs to be outlined a little better I just didn't mention it b/c he said he was going to add it later.
My MyGlacier 4G MINE!!!
Added the Rom manager and clockwork recovery steps under "flashing new rom". Plz can someone make sure this thread stay on first page bec i have see if no one responds the old threads move to second page.
Thank you very much this is my first android phone and when I followed the other root guide I didn't press perm root in visionary (last step), and a mod should sticky this so that it stays on the first page
moustafaraslan said:
Thank you very much this is my first android phone and when I followed the other root guide I didn't press perm root in visionary (last step), and a mod should sticky this so that it stays on the first page
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I am glad I can help.
I also just flashed a rom using this tutorial and I can tell you it's pretty noob friendly. I mean I have flashed softwares on other phones but never on an android, once again great guide.
i followed this method and when it rebooted after the "perm root" my phone keeps getting this error: The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
I can't really use my phone at this point.. any suggestions?
thanks.
Is there a way to force the 2.2.1 update if on the stock 2.2? I've tried all methods so fat and can't seem to get it to update....there is no ruu file around?
Sent From HTC G2
Videos!
I actually just made how to videos on these two topics!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHrtVzlsA_s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah_vsW44lss
I hope it helps some of the newcomers!
To the OP: Maybe if the vids are good enough you can put the links in the first post?
I'm still on 2.2 tho I'd love to get my my4g like yours ugh lol is there a way to force the 2.2.1 update? Or should i just wait :-(
Sent From HTC G2
poulosjr said:
I'm still on 2.2 tho I'd love to get my my4g like yours ugh lol is there a way to force the 2.2.1 update? Or should i just wait :-(
Sent From HTC G2
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Just wait, how long have you had the phone? On my first mt4g it took over a day to get my OTA update, but on my second one it only took an hour till I got mine. I've seen some people not get it till almost a week later.
peez206 said:
i followed this method and when it rebooted after the "perm root" my phone keeps getting this error: The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
I can't really use my phone at this point.. any suggestions?
thanks.
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Either Nandroid back or perform fix permissions via rom manager application.
i was never able to install the rom manager after it rebooted.. i only have maybe less than a second to do anything until the next force close pops back up.
Ive had it 3 days my g2 got the update like within 45min lol
peez206 said:
i was never able to install the rom manager after it rebooted.. i only have maybe less than a second to do anything until the next force close pops back up.
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Not really sure what went wrong. Did u make sure u were on 2.2.1 before you preformed the root method. I have tried these methods and never failed yet.
mackster248 said:
I actually just made how to videos on these two topics!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHrtVzlsA_s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah_vsW44lss
I hope it helps some of the newcomers!
To the OP: Maybe if the vids are good enough you can put the links in the first post?
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Hey Mackster248 the videos look good. The only thing is the root video by u uses visionary r11 and so visionary r14 has more options than last version so some people might get confused. what u say?
PLEASE DO NOT POST IN THIS THREAD WE ALL KNOW IDIOTS WILL NOT READ A THREAD WITH MORE THAN 2 PAGES THEY WILL JUST MAKE A NEW THREAD PM ME INSTEAD AND INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED TO THE OP!!!
First off this seems to be needed so mod move to where ever it should be if not here. Please note I am not the smartest guy in the world but I do know how to answer my own questions with the search feature. Except for my wifi tether .....
WARNING If you follow this guide your warranty will be void and its not my fault. you assume all responsibility for any damages. If you cannot follow this guide you should find someone with the knowledge to help you. PERIOD.
All of this information is available on the forum in MANY posts.
Do a few searches or look at the epic wiki for the links you need. If you cant get the files on your own STOP NOW AND ASK A FRIEND WITH AT LEAST 6 BRAIN CELLS FOR HELP!
What you need
Odin with .pit
Samsung driver for your pc (if you dont know if your x86 or x64 STOP NOW)
DK28 .tar
One Click Root with your choice of ClockWorkMod
What ever rom you want if you want a rom make sure it needs DK28 and make sure you have the proper rom for your file system (RFS or EXT4)
Connectbot from market
Your msl
How to get msl follows.
1. Open connectbot use hardware keyboard for this part.
2. See the box that says ssh? Click it and make it say local.
3. Type something in the text box (says nickname) and hit enter.
4. Type getprop hit enter.
5. Scroll up until you see the line [ril.MSL]: [******] the number are your msl write it down. ( Yep tiny letters sorry )
6. Type exit press enter, hit yes to close session close connectbot.
7. If you are now in possession of your msl , CONGRATS your not a total moron. If not do the rest of the world a favor and PLEASE DO NOT BREED!!!!
8. If you are sure you did it all right and still dont have your msl and are VERY SURE YOUR NOT AN IDIOT or just cant read the tiny letters call *2 ask for tech support and ask them for your msl.
9. Go to step 1 of How to root with working gps on DK28.
How to root with working gps on DK28 follows.
1. Install Samsung driver.
2. Open Odin.
3. Place .pit in .pit section of Odin.
4. Place DK28 .tar in PDA section of Odin.
5. Power off phone.
6. Open keyboard and hold 1 (number one) key and power key for download mode.
7. Connect usb cable to pc and phone WAIT for driver installed successfully pop up.
8. Look at top left of Odin you should see a yellow bar with connected in it.
9. If all is well hit start and wait for Odin to do its thing and phone to reboot, If not unplug and replug usb. Still no good? STOP NOW AND GET A FRIEND TO HELP.
10. You should now be running stock DK28. From homescreen hit menu , settings, about phone, and look at baseband version if it says DK28 your good for next step. If not start at step 2 or STOP NOW AND ASK A FRIEND FOR HELP.
11. Unplug usb.
12. From homescreen hit menu, settings, applications, development, check usb debugging.
13. Plug usb, WAIT for driver installed successfully pop up.
14. Find your .zip file for the OneClickRoot you chose, right click it and extract to *** folder.
15. Open the new folder.
16. Find the file called run (windows batch file if you look at type tab) NOT RUN.SH, right click and run as admin.
17. Follow on screen instructions, letting the program do its thing and wait for phone to reboot. IN CASE YOU MISS IT ON SCREEN IF THIS STEP TAKES MORE THAN 5 MINUTES WITH NO ACTIVITY START AT STEP 16. If you have issues with this step try a few more times IT DOES NOT WORK EVERY TIME.
18. Your phone should reboot.
19. If you want to keep the stock DK28 your done download gps status and toolbox from market run it and hit menu, tools, and calibrate compass because your north south is probably backwards, also calibrate your pitch and roll.
20. Want to install a rom? Place the .zip of the rom you want on your sd card somewhere easy to find.
21. Power off phone.
22. If you picked CWM3 (ClockWorkMod 3) this step will take a few minutes. Do a 3 finger reboot ( In this order press and hold volume down, camera, power hold them all until samsung screen). If on CWM3 the phone will change file system to EXT4 before you can do anything else so let it do its thing.
23. Using volume keys for up and down and camera for enter go to install .zip from sd card, hit camera, go to choose .zip, hit camera, then find the .zip file for your rom and select it with camera. The .zip should be installing now let it do its thing.
24. If it did not reboot select reboot system now, NOT REBOOT RECOVERY.
25. You should now be running your rom of choice. Check by hitting menu, settings, about phone.
26. Go to market and get gps status and toolbox.
27. Open gps status and toolbox, hit menu, calibrate compass, and calibrate pitch and roll, and all should be good.
28. If you made it to this step pat yourself on the back because your not a total idiot. You have now successfully searched the forums, (remember this before you post or people will yell at you) , downloaded files, installed those files, and followed directions.
If you end up at STOP NOW.... you may pm me and I will try my best to answer your question, you will however be ignored if your question can be answered searching the forum because you are a TOTAL WASTE OF OXYGEN. Any questions posted in this thread about this thread will be ignored because you are a MORON.
If you feel that this is incomplete in any way pm me and I will add what is necessary.
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Post One: Unlocking and Rooting
Post Two: Installing Roms / Kernels / Tweaks
Post Three: Panic Section / FAQ / Miscellaneous
Unlocking The Bootloader And Obtaining Root
*This part of the tutorial is geared towards Windows users. I have a windows machine and will post instructions only on methods I personally have tested. This guide will assist other users. Once we unlock and root your device: this guide will be relevant to everyone.*
Time required:
20-40 minutes.
Setting up ADB for our device:
Download the AndroidSDK onto your computer.
Note: Google changes their mind every other week as to if this will be distributed as a .zip or an .exe. If you get an .zip file, simply extract the contents to your C:\ drive. For an .exe install it like you would any other program, but set the path directly to the C:\ drive when the installer asks.
Or...you can use this page to download the "ADB for Dummies AIO App."
This will automatically install ADB for you to your C:\ directory. It's very very simple this way.
If your platform-tools folder doesn't have a fastboot.exe, place this fastboot.exe file in your C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools (or possibly simply called tools, if you set up ADB ages ago) folder.
Now you have ADB installed! Congratulations.
Unlocking the Bootloader:
***NOTE***
This will perform a factory reset on your device. You'll lose all applications. You'll lose everything. Even the data on your SD Card! Backup your SD to your computer BEFORE performing this. There is a method for backing your applications up, detailed HERE.
Get the drivers:
Uninstall any previously attempted drivers if they don't work and move to the next.
Samsung's website has a download here under "Manuals & Downloads > Software."
Option Two: Navigate to the "Device Manager" (Control Panel > Device Manager) in Windows and Select the android device. Open the properties and select the "Install Driver" option. Pick the driver with "Install from disk." Ignore any warnings about the driver not being signed properly.
PDAnet's drivers may work if the above options don't. Simply install PDAnet (after uninstalling any previous attempted driver installations) to get the drivers.
While that is downloading, on your Galaxy Nexus: turn USB debugging on.
This can be found in Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging
Once the drivers are installed, navigate to the C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder on your computer.
Hold shift and right click. Select "Open Command Window Here."
On your phone: turn USB Debugging On. This can be found in Settings>Developer Settings.
Plug your phone into the computer. Now in this command window type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
(Hit Enter)
Your phone should now boot into a screen with a green android with his chest exposed.
Type this:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
(Hit Enter)
If your Command Prompt displays the message "waiting for device" your driver wasn't successfully installed.
Close the Command Prompt window and open Device manager while your phone is still plugged in. (Search for it using the search option).
Right Click the "Android" option and select Update Driver. Choose to "Browse My Computer" and "Let Me Pick From A List." Pick the Samsung driver with the newest date and install it. Now retry the code above.
Your phone will ask if you want to unlock it. Select "Yes" by using the volume keys and use power to select it.
Now, navigate to "Recovery Mode" with the volume keys. Use power to select.
A screen with another Android will pop up. Press Volume Up and Power at the same time.
Select Factory Reset. This process may take a few minutes. Be patient and let it work.
Once finished, select "Reboot."
Your phone is now unlocked!
Obtaining Root Access and Custom Recovery:
Turn on USB Debugging in Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging.
Download the following:
SuperSU (CWM .zip)
CWM (Pick the version for your device [GSM/SPRINT/VERIZON])
Place the recovery-clockwork-VERSIONNUMBER-toro.img (or the recovery-clockwork-VERSIONNUMBER-toroplus.img if you're a Sprint user. Or the recovery-clockwork-VERSIONNUMBER-maguro.img if you're a GSM user) file into your C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder.
Put the SuperSU.zip on your phone.
Open another Command Prompt if it isn't still open. (Navigate to C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools and shift + right click. Select "Open Command Window Here.")
With your phone plugged in type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
(Hit Enter)
And wait for your phone to boot into the android again.
Now type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery IMAGENAME.img
(Change the file name to the correct file name and Hit Enter)
Once that is finished: select the "Recovery Mode" option again on your phone.
You should get a new recovery menu here. Select "install zip from sd card" and "choose zip from sd card."
Find the SuperSU.zip that you transferred earlier and select "Yes" to installing.
Navigate back to "Reboot" and reboot your phone.
You're now rooted!
However, ClockworkMod Recovery won't continue to load after this.
To fix this, find "Rom Manager" from the market. (The free version is fine.) Use the "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" option.
If your recovery still doesn't stick around after a reboot, you have another couple options. Find a file explorer that allows root access, such as Root Explorer. Use this program to rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to /system/etc/install-recovery.bak. You'll need to mount the system as r/w to do this. Root Explorer provides a button at the top to do so.
Or, you can do this completely manually by firing up ADB again and running a few commands:
Code:
adb shell
(Hit Enter)
Code:
su
(Hit Enter)
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
(Hit Enter)
Code:
mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.bak
(Hit Enter)
Congratulations!
Your phone is now unlocked, rooted, and has a custom recovery!
Continue reading the next posts for info on getting custom roms, kernels, tweaks, and more!
***I take no responsibility for what happens to your phone due to following this guide! That being said, not only am I sure you'll be fine...but there are an endless amount of users who would be glad to help if you need it.***
Thanks:
Google, for making Android a reality.
VanillaTbone, for the ADB AIO app.
Droid-Life, for a previous guide that I used as an outline while writing this one.
Efrant, for posting about a bootloader locking utility without USB.
ClockworkMod team, for being a part of making our phones as awesome as they are.
The assorted developers, who continue to push out amazing material for us to use.
The awesome community, for endlessly supporting both Android itself and its users.
Installing Custom Roms Kernels and Tweaks
All of the instructions below require your bootloader to be unlocked. Please follow the guide above and return here when you're done.
Backing Your Files Up:
Time required:
15-25 minutes.
Making a Nandroid
The first thing you're going to want to do is back up your phone's entire system. This is done by making a "nandroid."
To do this, boot into ClockworkMod Recovery. To accomplish this: Turn your phone off. Once it is completely off: hold both volume buttons and the power button until the Android with his chest exposed is displayed. Navigate to the "Recovery Mode" option and select "backup."
This will take some time. Be patient and let it finish. This process is important! You should always have a recent nandroid available on your device.
Backing Your Applications Up
Install Titanium Backup from the market.
Open Titanium Backup. A Superuser request should pop up. Allow it. Note: if Titanium Backup then says it failed to obtain root access; press the menu button and select more>reload application.
Press menu>batch. Select "Backup all User Apps." Select all and "Run the Batch Operation."
Let the process complete. This may take quite some time: depending on how many applications you have installed.
You can now backup your Text Messages, Bookmarks, and WiFi addresses with Titanium Backup as well.
Press Menu>Backup Data To XML to do so.
Backing Your Contacts Up
Note: This process may or not be useful to you. The Google servers should automatically import any contacts you have stored back whenever you install a new rom. Also note that Facebook/Google+/etc contacts will need to be synced again through their respective applications.
Open the Contacts application.
Press the Menu button.
Select import/export.
Export to storage.
Installing A Rom (Or Kernel/Radios/Tweaks/Themes/etc.)
Time Required:
5-10 minutes.
Note:
Follow the guide above about backing your phone up before attempting!
This guide will also work for flashing kernels/radios/themes/tweaks/etc. Simply ignore the part about wiping data and wipe whatever the thread says you should. You only need to restore data after a rom install.
Find a Rom You'd Like To Try:
Verizon Galaxy Nexus
Sprint Galaxy Nexus
GSM Galaxy Nexus
Download the rom you'd like to try on your device.
Most roms also require you to install "gapps" as well.
You can find the correct ones for the rom you're using in the rom thread.
Make sure the Rom and Gapps are on your SD card.
Now, open Google Wallet (if you have it installed) and press Options>Settings>Reset Google Wallet. This will prevent the "Secure Element" errors some users have experienced.
Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery by turning your device completely off. Hold volume up, volume down, and power until the green Android with the open chest is displayed. Navigate to "Recovery Mode" with the volume buttons and select using the power button.
Remember to have a recent nandroid before continuing!
Navigate to "wipe data/factory reset" and select it. Select "yes."
Wait for the process to complete. This may take some time. Be patient!
Once complete: Navigate to "Install Zip from SD card" and "Choose zip from SD card."
Find the rom's .zip and install it. Once that completes install any applicable gapps' .zip.
Select the "Reboot" option.
Congratulations! Your phone should now boot into the custom rom!
Follow the prompts to re-activate your phone.
Restoring Your Applications / Contacts / Nandroid
Time Required:
5-15 minutes.
Restoring Your Applicaions
Install Titanium Backup. Note: you may want the pro key. If you have it, you won't have to manually click "install" on each application. The process is completely automated. Open Titanium Backup (grant root access. If titanium says it failed to obtain root access, press menu>more>reload application). Press menu>batch>restore missing apps with data. Now, here you have a choice to make. Do you want a completely clean install? Select "app only" and run the batch operation (Deselect Google Wallet first. We don't want to risk restoring wallet in any way. Install it manually through the Play Store.). Do you want all of your application data (saved games/settings/etc)? Select "app+data" and run the batch operation (Deselect Google Wallet first. We don't want to risk restoring wallet in any way. Install it manually through the Play Store.). This MAY cause you problems or it may not. Personally, I often restore application data and seldom run into any trouble. If you do find that restoring data caused problems, follow the guide above to re-install your rom and restore without data. This process will take some time. Be patient (I'd suggest turning your screen off so the screen doesn't burn, but that's just me.) It will vibrate upon completion.
You can now restore your Text Messages, Bookmarks, and WiFi addresses if you backed them up by pressing Menu>Restore Data From XML.
Note:
Overclocking/CPU tweaking applications should never be restored with data. Simply deselect it from the list.
Facebook/Haxsync/Google+ may have problems restoring your contacts when installed through Titanium Backup. Simply uninstall and reinstall through the market (and be sure to log in and select to sync your contacts again).
Also, if you have NFC Task Launcher successfully launching Tasker tasks with your stickers: they may not immediately work.
Through my testing, it's as simple to fix as uninstalling NFC Task Launcher and Tasker. Restore Tasker first. Then restore NFC task launcher.
Restoring Your Contacts
If google fails to restore your contacts (not facebook/haxsync/google+/etc) you may import them manually if you backed them up.
Open the contacts application and press menu>import/export>import from storage.
Restoring A Nandroid
If your phone is acting funny or won't boot...restore a nandroid from a previous rom or working set-up.
You may also use a Nandroid to switch back to a previous rom if you decide you don't like the one you're on.
Do this by booting into ClockworkMod Recovery (hold volume up, volume down, and power while your phone is off and navigate to "Recovery Mode").
Simply select "restore" and find the most recent (or relevant) backup.
This process will take some time. Be patient and let it complete! Once done, select "Reboot."
Note:
Nandroids are stored in the "clockworkmod" folder on your SD card. They take up quite a bit of space. ALWAYS have at least one recent one on your SD card. However, since these are huge files: you may like to delete old ones to save space. You must delete backups by booting into CWM and navigating to Backup and Restore>Delete.
Important Notes About Restoration
I outline the method of using Titanium Backup above for a reason. Restoring system applications and data is the most common cause of problems on custom roms. For this reason, always ONLY restore "missing applications" from "user applications" that were backed up when restoring onto a new rom. Every time you restore system data or applications a narwhal sodomizes your favorite childhood cartoon. This is FACT.
Installing Alternate Custom Recoveries
If you find a custom recovery (such as the touch-recovery options) that came as a .img file:
Use these instructions to flash. Plug your phone into the computer. Open up ADB. Move the .img to the C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder.
Type the following:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
(Hit Enter)
You can also manually boot to the bootloader by powering off and holding volume down, volume up, power buttons until the green Android with his chest exposed is displayed.
Then type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery FILENAME.img
(Replace the file name with whatever the .img is called and Hit Enter).
Wait for the process to complete and reboot.
***I take no responsibility for what happens to your phone due to following this guide! That being said, not only am I sure you'll be fine...but there are an endless amount of users who would be glad to help if you need it.***
Panic Section! (Something is Wrong)
Q: My phone won't boot!
A: The easiest option is to get into recovery and restore a nandroid using the above guide (pull battery to put phone in an off-state if needed).
However, more advanced options are available if you don't have a nandroid available (You're naughty).
Do you have another rom .zip available on your SD card? If so, simply use the above guide for installing a rom to get you booting again.
If not, you can download one on your PC. Boot into fastboot (the green Android with open chest menu). Navigate to recovery and select it with the power button.
Move the .zip to the C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder.
Open ADB.
Change the NAMEOFZIP.zip below to the correct file name...and perform the action.
Code:
adb push NAMEOFZIP.zip /sdcard/NAMEOFZIP.zip
(Hit enter)
You may have to reboot recovery to get the file to show up. Now follow the guide above for flashing a rom to get you booting again.
Did you install a tweak that modified only a file or two on your phone? (Find this out by opening the .zip and looking in the folders (ignore META-INF). Good news! We MAY be able to recover you completely. If this doesn't work...you'll have to follow another method.
Get your phone into fastboot (the boot-menu that allows you to select recovery/reboot/etc). Navigate to recovery and select it. Start up ADB. Pull the files that were modified out of the stock rom's .zip (using whatever tweak you were installing as reference to find what was changed) that you're on into the C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder. Now we're going to push these files onto your phone...replacing the tweaked ones and hopefully getting you booted again. Use this code, but change the values of the file name and where it should reside. This is only an example!
Code:
adb shell
(Hit Enter)
Code:
su
(Hit Enter)
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
(Hit Enter)
This will mount your system so you can write to it.
Code:
exit
(Hit Enter)
This should exit shell and allow the use of adb commands again. You may need to type it a couple of times (until the #_ changes back to the platform_tools> prompt).
Code:
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
(Press enter after each file that you need to replace).
Note: This last option probably won't work. I'd just skip over it unless you're absolutely adamant about restoring your current setup and want to try everything possible.
Q: I want my SDcard files from my phone...but I'm in a situation where I need to flash stock images! This will erase my SD content. What can I do to save it?
A: Do you have a custom recovery installed? If not, download a custom recovery from post one in this guide and flash it using those instructions. You'll need to be in a custom recovery in order to obtain ADB access without booting your phone. Boot into recovery (With phone turned off: hold Power and Volume+ and Volume- until the bootloader pops up and navigate to "Recovery"). Run the command:
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/ /SDCARD/
(Hit Enter)
This will put all of your files into a folder called "SDCARD" in your C:\ drive. Keep in mind that this will take a LONG time. Maybe a couple of hours.
To restore once you're booting again:
Move the "SDCARD" folder you created from your C:\ drive to the platform-tools folder. Then input:
Code:
adb push SDCARD /sdcard/
(Hit Enter)
Q: How do I make an "ADB Backup?"
A: An ADB Backup will backup your phones data (applications and their settings). Follow the guide HERE about ADB Backups.
Q: My phone gets really sluggish and often turns off or reboots on its own.
A: Without knowing anything about your situation...I'd say you either have severely bad data somewhere or some bad kernel tweaks. Use the rom install guide above, paying close attention to the part about backing up and restoring if you haven't already. In the case of a kernel problem, you're likely undervolting too low. Restore the stock kernel values and see if your problems subside.
Q: My phone screen won't turn on! This requires a battery pull to fix.
A: This is called a "Black Screen of Death" or BSOD. This is generally due to using a governor such as InteractiveX or HotplugX or possibly undervolting your device too low. Change governors or up your slots a bit.
Q: My phone is doing really weird things. Regardless of kernel/rom and even if I don't restore any data at all! Either that or I simply cannot boot up! My phone is possessed no matter what I do!
A: Razorloves has made a wonderful guide on restoring your Verizon phone back to stock. You can find it Here.
Shabbypenguin made an ODIN guide for Sprint users located Here.
Evostance made one for the GSM users, found Here.
Verizon/GSM images can always be found Here in the case that the above guides aren't updated.
Change the file names in the above guides, and you'll be good to go. *At the time of writing: Sprint images not available directly from Google.*
Q: My USB port is broken. How can I return to stock and re-lock my bootloader?
Follow the instructions in THIS post.
FAQ
Roms/Kernels
Q: What is the best rom?
A: The "best" rom is a matter of opinion. Do you like a certain customization and can't live without it? Use a rom that has that option.
Q: What is the best rom for battery life?
A: Roms themselves really shouldn't impact your battery all that much. They can have an impact, but if you're really looking for better battery I'd suggest swapping kernels or tweaking yours.
Q: What is the best rom for stability?
A: All of the roms out are "stable." They may have options that don't work correctly, but generally: this is user error. If you follow my advice on installing a rom, you'll end up with MUCH fewer bugs.
Q: What is the best kernel?
A: The best kernel is a matter of opinion. Some users may love one, while others swear by another. Find one you like and tweak it accordingly.
Q: How do I tweak a kernel for better battery?
A: Generally, you'll want to either change your governor and or undervolt and or underclock your kernel. This is done either by using SetCPU or similar apps, or with an option in your rom (usually labeled "performance" or something similar). Take note: extremely high/low voltages may cause instability. Never "set at boot" until you've thoroughly tested the options you've set. Testing includes low strain (like turning your screen off for an hour) and high strain (like playing a game for an hour) scenarios. To be extra safe: run the values for a couple days before setting them at boot. Follow the users ideas in the kernel's threads for some guidelines. However, remember that not all values will play nicely with all phones.
Miscellaneous
Q: Why does my phone perform so bad on benchmarking tests?
A: This depends on what you define as "bad." Does your phone feel fine? Ignore it. If your phone is really sluggish...you're running bad kernel settings or have bad data somewhere. That being said: our phones aren't going to be FANTASTIC with these benchmark tests. Sorry, but they aren't. We have a huge screen. And huge pixel density. And our GPU isn't the greatest of greats. This isn't bashing on the nexus at all. I'd rather have a phone that performs in every day use than a phone that gets a "FANTASTIC" benchmark but feels groggy when I perform simple tasks.
Q: How can Verizon users get Google Wallet?
A: Scan this with Google Goggles. Open the link with the Play Store.
Q: Why isn't Google Wallet working at [store]?
A: I'm not sure if it's a Google Wallet problem, or a problem with the terminal. But I personally struggle to find a terminal that consistently works in my area. Something that has generally worked for me is to open wallet and go to Options>Reset Google Wallet. You must then re-add any cards you had.
Q: Does my ass look good in these shorts?
A: Yes.
Neat Ideas / How to Show Off the Galaxy Nexus
-Get some NFC stickers. Tagstand has them available.
You can use these to make your phone perform certain tasks when you touch the sticker. Use NFC Task Launcher to define the tasks. These are capable of doing simple things like muting your volume to the more complex like turning on Tasker tasks that do things like auto-reply to text messages while you're at work.
-Do you have any suggestions? Submit them below!
***I take no responsibility for what happens to your phone due to following this guide! That being said, not only am I sure you'll be fine...but there are an endless amount of users who would be glad to help if you need it.***
Thanks for the great guide!
I have a few questions. What are kernels? What do they do? Can I have a bad kernel and ROM combination? I'm currently using AOKP build 27. What are some good kernels you would suggest? Should I save my current kernel? How would I go back to my current kernel?
Are BAMF and CM9 only for the CDMA GNex? They both say Toro and isn't that the CDMA version and Maguro is the GSM?
Tks man it was easy and smooth, now i´m rooted rocking cm9 on my Galaxy Nexus!!
3bs11 said:
Thanks for the great guide!
I have a few questions. What are kernels? What do they do? Can I have a bad kernel and ROM combination? I'm currently using AOKP build 27. What are some good kernels you would suggest? Should I save my current kernel? How would I go back to my current kernel?
Are BAMF and CM9 only for the CDMA GNex? They both say Toro and isn't that the CDMA version and Maguro is the GSM?
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Kernels are the base of your phone.
They are the "engine" as far as software is concerned.
Bad Kernel/Rom combinations...kind of.
Some features may be removed from kernels. Like the ability to use the color control built into CM9. But generally, no. Other than hard-linked features built for the rom and supported by the kernel, no. I've yet to find any other than the CM9 reference I made.
Going back is as simple as re-flashing your kernel.
Remember: turn of any CPU changing apps like SetCPU or Rom-specific "performance" features before switching. You can then re-evaluate your settings.
Bamf is toro only still, I believe.
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=maguro
Maguro cm9 (gsm).
Oh...
And bump for ze sake of easy access.
Wish I could get this stickied <_<
agreed this should be stickied...an a read this 20 times should be applied before posts can be made.....Oh and thanks for this it will be a one stop shop as it progress's.....
Awesome guide. Needs to be stickied. Also, I agree, my ass does look good in these shorts...
Sent from my GSM Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium
beans_p_ said:
Awesome guide. Needs to be stickied. Also, I agree, my ass does look good in these shorts...
Sent from my GSM Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium
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Le' bump.
Huge props, this is fantastically written and very in depth. If I had never flashed before this would be brilliant. Thank you for your work mate excellent job
J
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus - AOKP M4 - Franco M1
Thanks sir!
Another bump.
And I'll continue to do this until this is stickied.
It's straight stupid to not even have ONE stickied thread about the basics...
Can't describe how fantastic this guide is; it should be stickied in both the general and the development section.
If it isn't too much trouble, it would be awesome if you could put the steps to renaming the recovery.sh so the clockwork mod sticks and perhaps to reverse it (if I remember this right).
SovereigN7 said:
Can't describe how fantastic this guide is; it should be stickied in both the general and the development section.
If it isn't too much trouble, it would be awesome if you could put the steps to renaming the recovery.sh so the clockwork mod sticks and perhaps to reverse it (if I remember this right).
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Actually, I would include that...
But flashing recovery through rom manager works as well.
And I'd rather keep it noob-friendly.
I follow a forum where they said to rename that...and there are like 15 pages of people asking the same questions as to why terminal/adb aren't working.
Fixed wording of "shift" showing as "****" lol.
And...le bump.
@Jubakuba You might want to add the link for the recovery image for maguro as well. Your instructions only have toro in there! Beginners may get stuck on that.
ankushkatari said:
@Jubakuba You might want to add the link for the recovery image for maguro as well. Your instructions only have toro in there! Beginners may get stuck on that.
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Look again, it's there.
Thanks though!
Edit:
Upon checking to make sure I wasn't wrong...
The link should have appeared next to the CDMA for simplicity.
So I updated.
This was initially a RootzWiki CDMA forum post...
Had to be edited for here a bit...and the merged CDMA/GSM forum here makes it a bit hard.
Thanks!
Awesome job on this Jubakuba, thank you for sharing it. Stickied it is.
(You can quit bumping it now )
xHausx said:
Awesome job on this Jubakuba, thank you for sharing it. Stickied it is.
(You can quit bumping it now )
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Lol, sorry
And thanks!
thanks, I had no clue about tags, wish they worked with phone off.
That is a very good guide by the way. Wish I had that when I did my phone but I had a great guy help me out. So I was lucky. Thanks for this!
[highlight]IMPORTANT! DATA LOSS![/highlight] For security purposes, this process will delete everything on your phone, including everything on the internal sd card! If you haven't backed up, do so now! Any pictures, videos, and documents not backed up will be unrecoverable...
First things first... This is mostly adapted from this guide by loveubuntu. Many Thanks!
[highlight]WARNING:[/highlight] Rooting your device probably violates your provider's acceptable use policy. It also voids your warranty. If you damage your device while following this guide, you are responsible!
That said, this process worked for me, without any problems.
[size=+2]Install the Java SDK[/size]
You may not need to do this if you're on a version before 10.7 (Lion)... I'm not sure.
You'll need an Apple Developer account, but they're free... Go to the Apple Developer Download page. The current version for Lion at the time of this writing is Java for OS X 2012-003.
Download and install.
[size=+2]Download and Setup Android SDK[/size]
Download the Android SDK. Make sure you get the one for Mac OSX.
Open the file to unzip it. For convenience, move the folder to your home directory. Open terminal and use the following command. You can leave terminal open... We'll be using it again, and again, and again...
Code:
mv Downloads/android-sdk-macosx ~
[size=+2]Get Connected[/size]
On your phone:
Open Settings | Developer Options
Turn on USB Debugging
Plug your phone into your mac.
In terminal, on your mac, run the following commands:
Code:
cd ~/android-sdk-macosx/platform-tools
adb devices
You should see your phone's serial number. If not, make sure everything is installed correctly and your phone is connected correctly.
[size=+2]Download Files[/size]
Download the latest Touch Recovery from ClockworkMod. Be sure to get the one for Google Galaxy Nexus (Verizon).
Download su.zip.
[size=+2]Unlock your Phone[/size]
Here's the part where you void your warranty and wipe your phone, so... here come the warnings again...
[highlight]IMPORTANT! DATA LOSS![/highlight] For security purposes, this process will delete everything on your phone, including everything on the internal sd card! If you haven't backed up, do so now! Any pictures, videos, and documents not backed up will be unrecoverable...
[highlight]WARNING:[/highlight] Rooting your device probably violates your provider's acceptable use policy. It also voids your warranty. If you damage your device while following this guide, you are responsible!
Turn off your phone (Are you sure you've backed up everything important on your phone???).
Hold Volume Up and Volume Down while pressing the power button to turn your phone on. Let go of the power button when the phone vibrates, but keep holding the volume buttons until you see stuff on the screen.
You should now see a big arrow and some text on your screen. The bottom line is the lock state. Congratulations, you're in the bootloader.
[highlight]Are you sure you backed everything up? Last chance...[/highlight]
If you're not plugged into your mac still, hook it up and run the following command in your terminal.
Code:
fastboot devices
You should see your phone's serial number, just like you did with adb (which doesn't work in the bootloader, of course).
[highlight]Okay, this is really your last chance. Backup any data you don't want to lose. The next command will erase everything.[/highlight]
Run the following command in terminal:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Use the volume up button on your phone to select YES and press the power button to accept.
Including the following, since I probably did it... Not sure if it is entirely necessary:
Use the volume up to change the value appearing in the arrow to recovery and press the power button to accept. You are taken to laying down android with a red triangle. This is the stock recovery. Now carefully press the volume up, volume down, and the power button to get to a menu. Choose wipe data and factory reset. 2 things: I had a hard time getting to the menu. Do it a few times and try pressing the power button JUST a fraction of a second earlier than the 2 volume buttons. Also wiping and resetting takes a few minutes, be patient.
[size=+2]Flash CWM Recovery[/size]
Well, if you made it this far, you've already voided your warranty and wiped your phone... why stop now?
Turn the phone off (pull battery if necessary). Boot back into the bootloader by holding the volume buttons and power again (see previous step, if you forgot how). Connect to your mac, if you're not still connected and run the following in terminal:
Code:
fastboot devices
See your device? Great! Now let's flash ClockworkMod Recovery. If you haven't moved it, it'll be in your downloads directory. You can run the following from terminal (the version may have changed, so double check):
Code:
fastboot flash recovery ~/Downloads/recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-toro.img
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You're still in the bootloader, right? If not, get there and use the volume keys to select recovery. Press power to open it. Yay! CWM Touch! FTW
Okay, reboot and allow Android to create the folder structure it needs. When you get to the welcome screen, pull the battery to shutdown and boot back into the bootloader (you should be a pro at this by now). Use the volume keys to select recovery and power to get there.
If you're not connected to your mac, do so and run the following:
Code:
adb push ~/Downloads/su.zip /data/media
Yep, adb works in recovery... This just transfers the file to the root of your internal sd card.
Now run:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Now use the menus to install su.zip. Choose zip from sd card, su.zip, etc... oh yea, and it's touchscreen.
Congratulations! You now have full administrator permissions on your phone.
[size=+2]Install Helpful Tools from Play Store[/size]
Boot your phone normally and go through the whole activation and getting started process.
Then install some tools that will help, now that you have a rooted phone. Just open the play store and search for rom manager. This is made by ClockworkMod and it works great with their recovery. Next you'll want to search for titanium backup. This will allow you to backup application data to help make loading new roms a little less of a hassle. There are free and paid versions of both of these apps. The paid versions give you more functionality, as well as, no ads.
Last, install solid explorer beta (or some other file manager). We need it for the last step.
Also, while you're in the play store, go ahead and update superuser if there is an update available.
[size=+2]Delete recovery.sh[/size]
Your phone may have a file called recovery.sh, which will flash the default recovery on reboot if you don't get rid of it.
Open Solid Explorer Beta.
Tap the Jump button at the bottom of the screen. Then Device and System Root.
Open the system folder, then open etc.
Scroll down and look for recovery.sh. If it doesn't exist, no worries... If it does, tap and hold on it, then either rename or delete it, whichever your more comfortable with.
That's it! Your unlocked and rooted. You can enjoy many benefits from just this process.
However, if you want a real benefit. Find a nice ROM and flash it using ROM Manager or by rebooting into the recovery if you need to install 2 zips, like most require. I'd like to recommend TeamBAMF.
Nice guide! I just did this myself like 2 days ago (with my replacement phone). It was really fun, I already had SDK set up n stuff though.
yes very nice guide, i hate switching between my pc & mac for just my phone.
i wonder if there is a way to do this w/o Java.
I'm pretty sure the platform tools are coded in Java, but we're not compiling anything... You may just need the jre. I already had the ask installed...
Wouldn't hurt to try.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
anton2009 said:
Nice guide! I just did this myself like 2 days ago (with my replacement phone). It was really fun, I already had SDK set up n stuff though.
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I already had the JDK setup too, so I'm not positive that step is necessary...
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hi all....total Android noob here...
after a lot of research and some 'should i or shouldn't i' episodes, i've successfully rooted my wonder in order to flash to cm9. along the way i've discovered that it is 'desirable' to have cwm 6 installed first.
from what i understand, there are 2(?) ways of doing this...either via stock recovery in the ADB(?) shell or via ODIN...
ODIN *seems* to be the preferred method though. but here lies my problem.....i can't get it to work...i've found several links to download odin, and several links to download cwm 6.....also several different sets of instructions as to how to actually do it.....
it would really help if i had one set of downloads for odin and cwm 6 and one set of step by step, clear, precise, tried and tested instructions....
i've also tried nandroid backup as a 'partial' alternative to cwm 6, but it's not compatible with my phone.
additional info (if needed).....
os version - gingerbread 2.3.5
carrier - 3UK
kernel version - 2.6.35.7-perf-I8150XXK18-CL604835
[email protected] #3
many thanks in advance.....
Keith
Here is the way to flash CWM6 using Odin, if you wanna flash CWM5 just use the md5&ops files for CWM5, which you may need to find them somewhere
1. Download Odin & Ancora.ops & recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5
2. Enable USB Debugging in Setting-Application- Development
3. Open Odin.
- Select the ops file, and enable one package in options
- then load the md5(recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5) file with the One Package button.
- put ur phone it into download mode, first turn off phone, then hold Volume Down + Home + Power Button for a while.
- Phone will turn on and show some screen, then you plug in usb cable (it may look for the driver through Windows Update so please enable your computer's Internet connection).
Get the files (please find Odin from somewhere else): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
Good luck and sorry for my bad English~
THESE STEPS NEEDS ROOT & BUSYBOX, DOESN'T NEED PC & ODIN..
FOR BEST RESULT, UPDATE YOUR SUPERUSER.APK, SU BINARY, AND BUSYBOX
-go here http://www.mediafire.com/?6wkwiko5gmqhuyr link by acro68 the author of W's CM9 and who made CWM possible to our device
-download and extract it..
-put the recovery.img in /mnt/sdcard
-download "Terminal Emulator" by Jack in market (FREE OF COURSE)
-open it then type "su" and click enter
-allow root access..
-then type "dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13" then click enter <~ THAT IS "0" (ZERO) not "O" word..
-then some text will show in bottom
-exit terminal.. check the recovery by turning off the device then turn on with volume up botton, home button, and power button pressed together.. until "Galaxy W" screen shows up, release the power button only.. then you will enter CWM
-navigate with up (up) n down (down) vol button and home keys (select) and power (back) and click "reboot system now" to reboot
HAPPY FLASHING
*I'm not responsible if your phone bricked*
thank you both for your responses....greatly appreciated....
i thought i'd try IvanKurnia's method first as i thought it looked the easiest
it worked first time i'm happy to report........
i can finally feel a dose of CM9 goodness coming on.....yaay..lol
keithross39 said:
thank you both for your responses....greatly appreciated....
i thought i'd try IvanKurnia's method first as i thought it looked the easiest
it worked first time i'm happy to report........
i can finally feel a dose of CM9 goodness coming on.....yaay..lol
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You are always welcome...Glad to hear that...Good luck to your CM9 ^^ Now we got more choices of CM9 since quite a number of people had ported AOKP and some other builds to it
MyDeSTiNaTe said:
2. Open Odin.
- Select the ops file, and enable one package in options
- then load the md5(recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5) file with the One Package button.
- put ur phone it into download mode, first turn off phone, then hold Volume Down + Home + Power Button for a while.
- Phone will turn on and show some screen, then you plug in usb cable (it may look for the driver through Windows Update so please enable your computer's Internet connection)
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did you forget to add -enable the "USB Debugging" on Setting-?
if you're gonna flashing stock rom with ODIN, you're not gonna need USB Debugging setting..
but if recovery, you need it..
IvanKurnia said:
did you forget to add -enable the "USB Debugging" on Setting-?
if you're gonna flashing stock rom with ODIN, you're not gonna need USB Debugging setting..
but if recovery, you need it..
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Oh yea, thanks for reminding, I always enabled it so I forgot to mention that
Hi,
how can I know if CWM6 is compatible with my kernel?
Thanks a lot.
Model code: GT-I8150
Android version: 2.3.6
Version base band: I8150XXKL3
Kernel version: [email protected] #3
Build version: GINGERBREAD.XXLA2
as far as I know, recovery has it's own kernel..
Hi all...installed CM9 last night...all went well....
Have noticed that there's no Task Manager or Media Player Apps....is it just that I'm looking right at them and not recognizing them for what they are, or are they not included in the build?....if they're not included, which 3rd party apps would you recommend for use instead?.....
Also, for information, I had ONE minor glitch occurrence when using the camera.....as follows...
Started camera app..
Changed from primary to secondary (self portrait) camera...
Changed the exposure setting to +2....
App force closed.....
Apart from that, no other issues to report.....
A big thanks to everybody involved for taking the Galaxy W and producing such a fantastic alternative to 'stock'.....
PS......will cm10 be ported to the W?....lol...(got the Modding bug now . )
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda app-developers app
Hi again....can confirm that the force close camera issue (as described above), is a continuing problem on all increments of exposure compensation setting. With that in mind, is there a 3rd party camera app available that has the same functionality as the installed app but without the gimmicks?......
As mentioned before, CM9 really is a welcome step up from the 'stock' OS, so if the camera issue is the only issue with CM9, it's still worth 'taking that leap'.....
Once again, many thanks for the work put in on this....Keith
Sent from my GT-I8150 with CM9 using xda app-developers app
better you post that on "CyanogenMod 9 bug report & discussion thread" by THE-E.. so then the bug will added to the list
CM9 very good right if there weren't any bugs..
IvanKurnia said:
THESE STEPS NEEDS ROOT & BUSYBOX, DOESN'T NEED PC & ODIN..
FOR BEST RESULT, UPDATE YOUR SUPERUSER.APK, SU BINARY, AND BUSYBOX
-go here http://www.mediafire.com/?6wkwiko5gmqhuyr link by acro68 the author of W's CM9 and who made CWM possible to our device
-download and extract it..
-put the recovery.img in /mnt/sdcard
-download "Terminal Emulator" by Jack in market (FREE OF COURSE)
-open it then type "su" and click enter
-allow root access..
-then type "dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13" then click enter <~ THAT IS "0" (ZERO) not "O" word..
-then some text will show in bottom
-exit terminal.. check the recovery by turning off the device then turn on with volume up botton, home button, and power button pressed together.. until "Galaxy W" screen shows up, release the power button only.. then you will enter CWM
-navigate with up (up) n down (down) vol button and home keys (select) and power (back) and click "reboot system now" to reboot
HAPPY FLASHING
*I'm not responsible if your phone bricked*
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It worked great, thanks a lot!
I would just suggest to add the following step BEFORE flashing CWM6, in order to have a backup of the existing recovery image:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/mybackup.img
[.::MDT::.] said:
It worked great, thanks a lot!
I would just suggest to add the following step BEFORE flashing CWM6, in order to have a backup of the existing recovery image:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/mybackup.img
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yes.. add it.. don't forget to access root first by typing "su"
IvanKurnia said:
yes.. add it.. don't forget to access root first by typing "su"
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Actually it worked for me even without typing "su" before...
[.::MDT::.] said:
Actually it worked for me even without typing "su" before...
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what?! without typing "su" you will not be able to access root..
eh, did you have your USB Debugging enabled? maybe because of it..
Moving CWM6 backups to PC
Hi guys, I have a question here. How can I move my backups I created using CWM6 to a PC so I can free up my internal sd space? I don't think those folders on clockworkmod\backup are full backups because the blob folder is much larger.
I'm using Samsung Galaxy W I8150, CWM 6.0.1.2, CM9 Alpha7.
buruguduy said:
Hi guys, I have a question here. How can I move my backups I created using CWM6 to a PC so I can free up my internal sd space? I don't think those folders on clockworkmod\backup are full backups because the blob folder is much larger.
I'm using Samsung Galaxy W I8150, CWM 6.0.1.2, CM9 Alpha7.
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just copy or cut the "clockworkmod" folder, to prevent file corrupt, rar or zip it.. if want to restore, copy or cut back to your SD..
safe backup
IvanKurnia said:
just copy or cut the "clockworkmod" folder, to prevent file corrupt, rar or zip it.. if want to restore, copy or cut back to your SD..
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did you already tried it? if i cut it manually from my phone, is there a risk CWM would be corrupted? sorry noob here..
buruguduy said:
did you already tried it? if i cut it manually from my phone, is there a risk CWM would be corrupted? sorry noob here..
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have already and safe.. BUT:
-make sure your USB Cable is still in good condition.. if you are not sure, DO NOT MOVE CABLE WHILE COPYING FILES..
-you had fast enough PC.. DO NOT COPY FILES WHILE LAGGING
-NO VIRUS ON YOUR PC..
-make sure NO SOFTWARE BLOCKING YOUR PHONE DRIVER..
-if you backup to external sd, BETTER USE CARD READER TO COPY THOSE FILES TO PC
-IF ZIPPING OR RARING FILES, DP NOT COMPRESS LIKE CRAZY (COMPRESS NORMAL OR JUST STORE -without compression-)
-always reject/unmount removeable drive TO PREVENT CORRUPT FILES ON YOUR SD, USB, OR ETC..
safe backup