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Can anyone tell me how to use Cyanogens latest CM6 for the Evo? I have my phone rooted via unrevoked and I have rom manager. Do I just use rom manager with Cyanogens file he released? I have posted in the 135 page thread with no help so I figured this would be the best place. Also what about gapps?
I'd like to know as well. I have never put a custom Rom on a phone before and am waiting for Cyanogen's release before trying it out for the first time.
My EVO is rooted with Unrevoked 3 which uses ClockworkMod recovery. I have rom manager as well.
Any step by step instructions for us newbies would be great. I don't like bricks.
thanks
gapps is a basket of applications that the phone uses for basic google integration, including the market. you'll need it for accessing several things, including the market.
gapps = google apps
right now the only cm build is a nightly, which means it isn't perfect, and may not have all of the functionality you want.
timothydonohue said:
gapps is a basket of applications that the phone uses for basic google integration, including the market. you'll need it for accessing several things, including the market.
gapps = google apps
right now the only cm build is a nightly, which means it isn't perfect, and may not have all of the functionality you want.
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I'm really not that worried. He has all the basic things I NEED. Can I just get a how to or something here?
Eric-1987 said:
Can anyone tell me how to use Cyanogens latest CM6 for the Evo? I have my phone rooted via unrevoked and I have rom manager. Do I just use rom manager with Cyanogens file he released? I have posted in the 135 page thread with no help so I figured this would be the best place. Also what about gapps?
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Doesn't take much to read through the Dev. threads (most of the guides there consists of ROM flashing tutorials).
Regardless, nobody is going to answer your question if you posted in the CM6 thread since it is about the ROM...not about how to install it.
Anyways..dumbed down, drag/drop ROM into sd card root, "install rom from sd card" in rom manager, find rom, backup current rom if you want, clear/wipe cache/data, flash gapps (same way as rom).
I tried that but it gave me error 7 when I tried to do that. Then it asked me for update.zip. Gave some weird error then.
Eric-1987 said:
I tried that but it gave me error 7 when I tried to do that. Then it asked me for update.zip. Gave some weird error then.
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Are you fully rooted? I'm not aware if Unrevoked unlocks nandroid.
I dont know if it gives me full root. Probably not if im having that problem. How do I unlock nand?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701004
Have fun.
Might be a easier way now, but you'll have to search if there is one.
Main Version Older! Error. Dunno what that is.
I used unrevoked to root my EVO-4G and put the nightly mod on the sdisk and tried updating in recovery by selecting flash update from sdcard. why didn't it work? Basically it started up the phone and would stay at the splash screen. I fixed it, but I would really like to flash some custom ROMs. I am now running 3.07 with radio 2.15 etc. is there something I am missing? I am somewhat new to this and all the info you can give me would really help.
ps: when I boot in hboot mode it says "Supersonic EVT3 ship s-off, HBOOT 2.02" on the top
You need to wipe your /data and /cache partitions before flashing. The easiest thing to do is download and flash the FORMAT_ALL.zip (search for it on here, I've attached it a few times) and then flash CM.
Here is a link to Calkulin's mods, the Format all zip is in the OP (origianl post).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785271
Also, if formatting doesn't work, try redownloading the ROM, perhaps you got a corrupt downlaod...
mlin said:
Here is a link to Calkulin's mods, the Format all zip is in the OP (origianl post).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785271
Also, if formatting doesn't work, try redownloading the ROM, perhaps you got a corrupt downlaod...
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Quite right! An MD5sum can verify this. Just run the md5sum command from the command line, or if you're on Windows, use this:
http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/
Thank you guys, I will certainly try the suggestions above. I did wipe all data/cache before flashing the first time. I thought that maybe the latest nightly ROM didn't have the propper radio version for my phone. Is this a possibility?
Alright, so I flashed the regular CyanogenMod the one that says "stable" because the nightly was just too experimental for me... lol. anyways, it looks the same as the Nightly did, I haven't noticed any problems yet, but how do I dl apps? I do not see a market
camokillin said:
Alright, so I flashed the regular CyanogenMod the one that says "stable" because the nightly was just too experimental for me... lol. anyways, it looks the same as the Nightly did, I haven't noticed any problems yet, but how do I dl apps? I do not see a market
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You need to flash google apps, which is not included in CM.
edit: here's the link from Doc's signature ... http://goo-inside.me/
Thanks guys, I am on my way... Just a few more questions
On the stock ROM they have a sweet VM app that allows you to listen to them without dialing. how would I do that with CyanogenMod? If there is a way...
camokillin said:
Thanks guys, I am on my way... Just a few more questions
On the stock ROM they have a sweet VM app that allows you to listen to them without dialing. how would I do that with CyanogenMod? If there is a way...
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If you're talking about the Sprint Visual VoiceMail, if you search in the Themes & Apps section, you can find a download. Otherwise, the most popular voicemail solution is Google Voice, which is what I use.
I dl it from on of the forums THIS ONE and it works great, but I now get a text msg every time I get a vm. is there a better place for me to dl it where this will not happen. I am not satisfied with just blocking that text number like they suggest
edit: and how do I remove this one to add the other one if you CAN help me find a new one that will not text me
Also, i cannot adb to my phone now that it is cyanogen, i uninstalled the drivers and reinstalled the adb/bootloader interface drivers with no success
Hi. I am planning to flash CM7 for a try. but i notice in some threads they mentioned installing GAPPS. what is this actually? an app available in market?
GAPPS stands for Google Apps... That includes stuff like the gmail app, google maps, google goggles, etc.
you can find some of these apps on the market, but not necessarily all of them. (I couldn't download gmail from the market)
Without GAPPS you have no Market, as Market is included in GAPPS.
Ic. so its apps related to Google's own app. Alright, thanks alot. x)
thanx so much for d info
Thank you for asking the question and all the answers. It helps.
And here's a link to all the GAPPS you'll ever need:
http://goo.im/gapps
:angel: (At least I hope that's all you'll ever need!) :silly:
Use archiver program (such as 7zip, WinRar... etc) to open, delete all unneeded and flash
hardsoft said:
Use archiver program (such as 7zip, WinRar... etc) to open, delete all unneeded and flash
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What's unneeded?
I happen to have a problem installing gapps, if you would be so kind as to have a look at it here, I'd be most appreciative.
superstick1 said:
Hi. I am planning to flash CM7 for a try. but i notice in some threads they mentioned installing GAPPS. what is this actually? an app available in market?
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I don't ever recall having to flash gapps with cm7. Please correct me if I'm wrong. However I've had to flash gapps with ICS and jellybean.
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superstick1 said:
Hi. I am planning to flash CM7 for a try. but i notice in some threads they mentioned installing GAPPS. what is this actually? an app available in market?
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there are many unnoficial CM ROMs out there and each ROM reccommends a different set of GAPPS.
GAPSS are just a compiled list of apps and some might have calendar, some might not, every package is different.
They were made to reduce flashing time and reduce bloat, plus some regions of the world cannot use some apk's and need a localized GAPPS package (as some regions like Germany cannot download gmail and calendar fro the market)
brandub said:
there are many unnoficial CM ROMs out there and each ROM reccommends a different set of GAPPS.
GAPSS are just a compiled list of apps and some might have calendar, some might not, every package is different.
They were made to reduce flashing time and reduce bloat, plus some regions of the world cannot use some apk's and need a localized GAPPS package (as some regions like Germany cannot download gmail and calendar fro the market)
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GAPPS are not included in Cyanogen Mod because they include proprietary software developed by Google...
See Wikipedia - CyanogenMod for the whole History:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanogenMod
here's a cutout:
"Following a statement from Google clarifying its position[56] and a subsequent negotiation between Google and Cyanogen, it was resolved that the CyanogenMod project would continue, in a form that did not directly bundle in the proprietary "Google Experience" components.[57][58] It was determined that the proprietary Google apps may be backed-up from the Google-supplied firmware on the phone and then re-installed onto CyanogenMod releases without infringing copyright."
GAPPS per Android Version
In the AOSP ROMs, most famously CyanogenMod and AOKP the GAPPS are not included in the ROM.
Here you can find some info about the Recommended Package of GAPPS per Android Version:
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps
The primary mirrors for the Google Apps packages are here: http://goo.im/gapps
I hope this will help.
brandub said:
there are many unnoficial CM ROMs out there and each ROM reccommends a different set of GAPPS.
GAPSS are just a compiled list of apps and some might have calendar, some might not, every package is different.
They were made to reduce flashing time and reduce bloat, plus some regions of the world cannot use some apk's and need a localized GAPPS package (as some regions like Germany cannot download gmail and calendar fro the market)
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galiato said:
In the AOSP ROMs, most famously CyanogenMod and AOKP the GAPPS are not included in the ROM.
Here you can find some info about the Recommended Package of GAPPS per Android Version:
The primary mirrors for the Google Apps packages are here:
I hope this will help.
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So I'm attempting to get the latest Cyanogen Mod for my HTC Vivid.
This is all the instructions I see and this doesnt do enough for a noob like me.
Installation Instructions
Requirements
* Rooted (obviously) -- Check
* A brain -- debatable
Installation
1: If you are coming from another ROM do a full wipe -- Did that
1a: if this is just an update to THIS ROM BASE you can simply wipe cache and dalvik cache
2: Flash gapps (download below) -- Does the Gapp have the ROM in it? I think not from reading this thread
3: Reboot --- But I havent installed the ROM yet.
4: Enjoy CyanogenMod 10.1
I've looked everywhere on this site for a HOW-to-Install a ROM guide and I cant find one anywhere in the HTC Vivid boards.
Any links would be most helpful.
ddunleavy2 said:
So I'm attempting to get the latest Cyanogen Mod for my HTC Vivid.
This is all the instructions I see and this doesnt do enough for a noob like me.
Installation Instructions
Requirements
* Rooted (obviously) -- Check
* A brain -- debatable
Installation
1: If you are coming from another ROM do a full wipe -- Did that
1a: if this is just an update to THIS ROM BASE you can simply wipe cache and dalvik cache
2: Flash gapps (download below) -- Does the Gapp have the ROM in it? I think not from reading this thread
3: Reboot --- But I havent installed the ROM yet.
4: Enjoy CyanogenMod 10.1
I've looked everywhere on this site for a HOW-to-Install a ROM guide and I cant find one anywhere in the HTC Vivid boards.
Any links would be most helpful.
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Ok, so you just don't have the 2nd thing (a brain)...
Just kidding
Ok. The way you install the rom is
You have to have a custom recovery
You download the rom.zip and put that on your SD card
You go to your recovery, and do a full wipe (search what that is)
Then you install the rom.zip and boot the phone
If you are not S-OFF then you have to extract the boot.img from the rom.zip and flash that separately (search how to flash a rom when S-ON).
When you've installed the rom boot the phone.
IF you want GAPPS then go to the recovery again and install GAPPS.zip
GAPPS are just APKs and are not the whole ROM.
Now just boot the phone again.
And that's it, you're done.
ilans93 said:
Ok, so you just don't have the 2nd thing (a brain)...
Just kidding
Ok. The way you install the rom is
You have to have a custom recovery
You download the rom.zip and put that on your SD card
You go to your recovery, and do a full wipe (search what that is)
Then you install the rom.zip and boot the phone
If you are not S-OFF then you have to extract the boot.img from the rom.zip and flash that separately (search how to flash a rom when S-ON).
When you've installed the rom boot the phone.
IF you want GAPPS then go to the recovery again and install GAPPS.zip
GAPPS are just APKs and are not the whole ROM.
Now just boot the phone again.
And that's it, you're done.
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Is it too late to change my name to FUBAR?
So made a TWRP back-up of my phone.
I did the wipe
I loaded Cyanogen 10.1 but it just cycled at the Cyanogen splash screen for about 15 minutes.
I pulled the battery and tried it all again.
This time I did it via the ROM Manager.
I did a backup to Clockwork Mod recovery
I wiped
But now NADA -- Just the White HTC screen.
I can get to the Bootloader screen but when I do fastboot it comes up saying No image found.
Methinks I backed up something non-existent and then flashed back to that non-existent or empty ClockWork Mod.
Is the white HTC screen symptomatic of a hard brick or soft brick?
Thanks for your response.
As the saying goes "Experience is the best teacher because it costs to much."
By hook or by crook I will NOT be a noob forever
Thanks again all - Be Well
Are you S-On or S-Off? If you are S-On, did you fastboot flash the boot.img?
bananagranola said:
Are you S-On or S-Off? If you are S-On, did you fastboot flash the boot.img?
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I dont what S-On/S-Off is.
When I fastboot it says no img found.
I can't find my card reader but I'm pretty sure, nay hopeful, that all the images I need are on the SD card. So at this point I believe that I just need to find a way to bootload off my sd card. But I can't do that just using the phone alone because my phone has no OS on it at this point. It's just a device.
The more I write about this, the more dumb I feel
Thanks again all
ddunleavy2 said:
I dont what S-On/S-Off is.
When I fastboot it says no img found.
I can't find my card reader but I'm pretty sure, nay hopeful, that all the images I need are on the SD card. So at this point I believe that I just need to find a way to bootload off my sd card. But I can't do that just using the phone alone because my phone has no OS on it at this point. It's just a device.
The more I write about this, the more dumb I feel
Thanks again all
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So you are S-OFF, right?
TWRP has some problems flashing some ROMs... I recommend you to flash 4EXT recovery and try flashing the ROM once again.
Yeah, you haven't bricked anything
TWRP should be able to flash the stock rooted RUU. From there install 4ext recovery and from then on install what ever you want
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So you are S-OFF, right?
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Don't know what S-On/S-Off is. Don't know how I know if I am or not.
ilans93 said:
I recommend you to flash 4EXT recovery and try flashing the ROM once again.
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Havent figured out how to flash anything because my phone is just a device and no OS. All I get is the HTC white screen. When I go to flashboot it complains that there is no image. Everything I've tried from just the device has come up nil. Not restore factory settings, not anything from the bootloader menu. The device not connected to anything is poo-poo platter.
Assuming I need to find out how bootload from an image loaded on my computer with the device attached via my cord.
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Yeah, you haven't bricked anything
TWRP should be able to flash the stock rooted RUU. From there install 4ext recovery and from then on install what ever you want
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Again, once I can get the phone to boot off an image from my computer connected via the cord I'll be good to go.
Thanks again for the replies. Be Well
I have tried updating my rom through Rom manager and I keep getting an error. it says unknown volume path and cant mount backup path. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Posted in the wrong section this should be in Q&A. But I would advice not to use ROM manager and use another form of recovery like CWM.
Sorry about wrong section. What is CWM and where can I get it?
Pm me primedef lest they lock this thread
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primedef said:
Sorry about wrong section. What is CWM and where can I get it?
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CWM is clockwork mod recovery.
Custom recovery used to flash ROMs.
Although I don't remember if there's different versions of it for each Nexus.
If this doesn't get automatically moved to Q&A, repost it there.
Agreed, and worst comes to worst, ROM Manager installs a version (possibly outdated) of cwm automatically, so you can always use that. Personally, I'd suggest flashing cwm 6.0.x and using that to manually flash everything from now on. Doing so (and understanding what you're doing) will vastly improve your Android experience, and knowledge, and may help you get out of a tight spot in the future, if something goes wrong with your phone. A little knowledge can go a looong way in the flash game.
Galaxy Nexus - Slim Bean 1.0
GooManager and TWRP is a superior replacement for koush's stuff. Just go with that and you'll never look back. They integrate well together and it actually works just like cwm and rom manager used to when it was 1st released a couple of years ago. Can't recommend it enough. I haven't used a properly working cwm/RM since the moto OG. But if you insist on cwm then I would find a version that has been been modified to function properly. Seems someone released a working touch version but I don't know if it integrates with the RM app.
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primedef said:
I have tried updating my rom through Rom manager and I keep getting an error. it says unknown volume path and cant mount backup path. Any assistance would be appreciated.
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Most likely failed if you don't have custom recovery installed as stated above
. Can't install custom ROM without custom recovery.
Travisdroidx2 said:
Posted in the wrong section this should be in Q&A. But I would advice not to use ROM manager and use another form of recovery like CWM.
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Good call
primedef said:
Sorry about wrong section. What is CWM and where can I get it?
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You can get it via ROM manager, choose install custom recovery. or you can flash it via fastboot.
jjhiza said:
Agreed, and worst comes to worst, ROM Manager installs a version (possibly outdated) of cwm automatically, so you can always use that. Personally, I'd suggest flashing cwm 6.0.x and using that to manually flash everything from now on. Doing so (and understanding what you're doing) will vastly improve your Android experience, and knowledge, and may help you get out of a tight spot in the future, if something goes wrong with your phone. A little knowledge can go a looong way in the flash game.
Galaxy Nexus - Slim Bean 1.0
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I don't think it installs "automatically". It WILL choose the correct one for your device but you need to actually choose to install it. (sorry not trying to say you are wrong, just wanted to clarify for the guy
But like someone else said, you might want to download app called goo manager beta. Then open app, press menu, choose install openrecovery script. Say yes. Let it finish installing. Then reboot into recovery via the option in the app. That will give you TWRP2.2.0 as your custom recovery, i used to use cwmr for the longest time, one day i tried TWRP(and goo manager app) and i haven't looked back.
Just one MAJOR tip for you:
After installing a custom recovery, the VERY FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP.(choose option "backup" and let it do its thing) you won't regret making a backup. 75% of time before i flash/install something new or different i make a backup, this way if i don't like what i changed i can just restore and be back where i was. Plus, if anything ever goes wrong it's nice to have a couple nandroid backup files to choose from to recover your device to working condition.
ashclepdia said:
Most likely failed if you don't have custom recovery installed as stated above
. Can't install custom ROM without custom recovery.
Good call
You can get it via ROM manager, choose install custom recovery. or you can flash it via fastboot.
I don't think it installs "automatically". It WILL choose the correct one for your device but you need to actually choose to install it. (sorry not trying to say you are wrong, just wanted to clarify for the guy
But like someone else said, you might want to download app called goo manager beta. Then open app, press menu, choose install openrecovery script. Say yes. Let it finish installing. Then reboot into recovery via the option in the app. That will give you TWRP2.2.0 as your custom recovery, i used to use cwmr for the longest time, one day i tried TWRP(and goo manager app) and i haven't looked back.
Just one MAJOR tip for you:
After installing a custom recovery, the VERY FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP.(choose option "backup" and let it do its thing) you won't regret making a backup. 75% of time before i flash/install something new or different i make a backup, this way if i don't like what i changed i can just restore and be back where i was. Plus, if anything ever goes wrong it's nice to have a couple nandroid backup files to choose from to recover your device to working condition.
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You're right...my explanation was a bit too simplified, I think. I meant that the process of installing cwm is automated when you choose to install it, versus having to manually flash it to the device. And you're 100% correct about immediately making a Nandroid after installing a recovery...having a stock, rooted system is always a prudent fallback. As for Too Manager; I actually just downloaded it the other day, because it gives me quick access to new Gapps whenever I need them, and it's a quicker solution than going to the site. I haven't used it for anything else at all, so I'm unaware of it's full capabilities... I would assume that anything that's hosted on Goo, is relatively easy to find via the app. Unfortunately, most of the JB ROMs I've flashed aren't hosted there. Yet and still, it's a very useful tool, even if you only use it to stay current with Gapp packages.
Galaxy Nexus - Slim Bean 1.0
jjhiza said:
You're right...my explanation was a bit too simplified, I think. I meant that the process of installing cwm is automated when you choose to install it, versus having to manually flash it to the device. And you're 100% correct about immediately making a Nandroid after installing a recovery...having a stock, rooted system is always a prudent fallback. As for Too Manager; I actually just downloaded it the other day, because it gives me quick access to new Gapps whenever I need them, and it's a quicker solution than going to the site. I haven't used it for anything else at all, so I'm unaware of it's full capabilities... I would assume that anything that's hosted on Goo, is relatively easy to find via the app. Unfortunately, most of the JB ROMs I've flashed aren't hosted there. Yet and still, it's a very useful tool, even if you only use it to stay current with Gapp packages.
Galaxy Nexus - Slim Bean 1.0
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I fell in love with goo manager and TWRP as soon as i installed them, they are great. Was even able to find the beta versions of twrp2.2 on there. Tons of things are available on goo.you can usually find IMOSEYON lean kernel RC's on there as well. I even donated to not have to wait the 10seconds before download and help them get done new server equipment, hopefully they can get to their goal and we can get very speedy downloads.
(again sorry, i wasn't trying to step on ya toes or make ya look bad, i hate that i always want to clarify things further lol, makes me feel like a douche sometimes.)
Since this has not been closed or moved yet I just wanted to add that goo.im is great! I love that app for my getting downloads and gapps. I do have to say I tried twrp and it was faster but I never got the hang of it. Seemed you could only flash what was in your download folder? Or else I would have to move the file over to download folder to get it to flash. I guess on the dinc2 I got spoiled with touch ext4 recovery. It was a great recovery. I did notice the speed of twrp but decided to go back to my touch cwm since I already was familiar with the controls. Was probably user error on twrp since I see so many people love it on his forum.
ashclepdia said:
I fell in love with goo manager and TWRP as soon as i installed them, they are great. Was even able to find the beta versions of twrp2.2 on there. Tons of things are available on goo.you can usually find IMOSEYON lean kernel RC's on there as well. I even donated to not have to wait the 10seconds before download and help them get done new server equipment, hopefully they can get to their goal and we can get very speedy downloads.
(again sorry, i wasn't trying to step on ya toes or make ya look bad, i hate that i always want to clarify things further lol, makes me feel like a douche sometimes.)
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No harm, no foul man. We all need correcting once in a while. I rarely get mad at anything in forums, other than people flaming devs or not following rules the devs have outlined (like asking a CM team member for an ETA, lol). You've actually me a reason to delve into the Goo app a bit deeper, to see what's there.
Galaxy Nexus - Slim Bean 1.0
So I've watched some videos online for how to upgrade to the rom, but they seem to be for everything but GB27.
For example this link http://www.thefortressofnerditude.c...b-7132013-to-epic-4g-touch-samsung-galaxy-s2/
Anyways, I wanted to upgrade to Revolt Rom 4+ here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238252
I have my phone already rooted with my GB27. Do I need to downgrade or upgrade to something else first? Do I do that after? Are there any videos for specifically a d710 with GB27?
I've seen the directions on the revolt rom page here however I have questions.
]If coming from anything other than ReVolt ROM:
1-Wipe Data
2-Wipe Cache
3-Wipe Dalvik-Cache
4-Flash ReVolt JB ROM
5-Wipe Cache
6-Wipe Dalvik-Cache
7-Flash Latest Android 4.2.2 Google Apps
8-Reboot & Enjoy !
4- How do I flash with that rom? I have Odin mobile installed, but what file do I select? Do I copy over the still zipped folder?
7- What does this even mean? Does installing the revolt rom not already flash the phone with the latest android system?
I am sorry for the probably very simple and noob like questions. I have been building computers for a decade and am used to being in the 'advanced user pool', but this is all BRAND new and I have no idea what I am doing. Example: I had to watch a video just to root my phone.
Can someone please help? I'm sick to death of my phone but can't really afford a new one at the moment, so I figured a new OS would be pretty spankin' awesome.
To flash ReVolt or any AOSP ROMs you need clockworkmod or Team Win Recovery.
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tubzlar said:
So I've watched some videos online for how to upgrade to the rom, but they seem to be for everything but GB27.
For example this link http://www.thefortressofnerditude.c...b-7132013-to-epic-4g-touch-samsung-galaxy-s2/
Anyways, I wanted to upgrade to Revolt Rom 4+ here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238252
I have my phone already rooted with my GB27. Do I need to downgrade or upgrade to something else first? Do I do that after? Are there any videos for specifically a d710 with GB27?
I've seen the directions on the revolt rom page here however I have questions.
]If coming from anything other than ReVolt ROM:
1-Wipe Data
2-Wipe Cache
3-Wipe Dalvik-Cache
4-Flash ReVolt JB ROM
5-Wipe Cache
6-Wipe Dalvik-Cache
7-Flash Latest Android 4.2.2 Google Apps
8-Reboot & Enjoy !
4- How do I flash with that rom? I have Odin mobile installed, but what file do I select? Do I copy over the still zipped folder?
7- What does this even mean? Does installing the revolt rom not already flash the phone with the latest android system?
I am sorry for the probably very simple and noob like questions. I have been building computers for a decade and am used to being in the 'advanced user pool', but this is all BRAND new and I have no idea what I am doing. Example: I had to watch a video just to root my phone.
Can someone please help? I'm sick to death of my phone but can't really afford a new one at the moment, so I figured a new OS would be pretty spankin' awesome.
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What kernel does your phone have currently, this is important. You say you are rooted, so it shouldn't be stock and probably has a custom recovery. NEVER unzip the rom just drag it to your external sd. #7 is nothing to do with the rom per say, it lets you use google play store. This phone the D710 is easily bricked, if you don't flash the right rom. Read and re-read instructions, the search function is your friend, and so is patience. I could walk you thru doing this but you need to know the terminology to understand the steps......Let me know when you are ready.
The instructions on the rom page take for granted you have done this before, so some stuff is left out!
tubzlar said:
So I've watched some videos online for how to upgrade to the rom, but they seem to be for everything but GB27.
For example this link http://www.thefortressofnerditude.c...b-7132013-to-epic-4g-touch-samsung-galaxy-s2/
Anyways, I wanted to upgrade to Revolt Rom 4+ here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238252
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Hey bud, Following the steps on that external site you linked to will work. Only two things missing: (1) you need an ICS modem. Search Epic 4G Touch Android development thread stickies for how to get that. You can do this before or after flashing the ROM, but you won't have data (i.e. 3G) until you do it. Not a typo - ICS modem even though it's a JB ROM. (2) You need to check the md5 checksum before flashing the ROM zip. Do a search for how to check that. This is because a bad download can ruin your day and this verifies in advance that you have a good download.
You always have to flash GApps (Google Apps) because AOKP cannot include any of them due to licensing issues. Revolt is an AOKP ROM. You'll want those Google apps. Good luck. You'll get it figured out.
Dypraxxx said:
To flash ReVolt or any AOSP ROMs you need clockworkmod or Team Win Recovery.
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Clockworkmod? is that something that goes on my pc? what does aosp stand for? I'm sorry, I am extremely new to all this. Being a newby sucks :/
godzilla61 said:
What kernel does your phone have currently, this is important. You say you are rooted, so it shouldn't be stock and probably has a custom recovery. NEVER unzip the rom just drag it to your external sd. #7 is nothing to do with the rom per say, it lets you use google play store. This phone the D710 is easily bricked, if you don't flash the right rom. Read and re-read instructions, the search function is your friend, and so is patience. I could walk you thru doing this but you need to know the terminology to understand the steps......Let me know when you are ready.
The instructions on the rom page take for granted you have done this before, so some stuff is left out!
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Kernel version : 3.0.31-1014481 Is that the correct bit of information? I think it is still stock, I mean it still has all those stupid bloatware applications. Don't unzip, got it. I would definitely want to use the google play store.
I'm trying to take this slow and eventually through in the towel and posted here because of how confused I was. That was after like 4 or 5 hours of reading, le' sigh.
I would love to get a walkthru, that is extremely generous of you! I'm ready whenever! (I desperately want a new os on my phone)
erikalin said:
Hey bud, Following the steps on that external site you linked to will work. Only two things missing: (1) you need an ICS modem. Search Epic 4G Touch Android development thread stickies for how to get that. You can do this before or after flashing the ROM, but you won't have data (i.e. 3G) until you do it. Not a typo - ICS modem even though it's a JB ROM. (2) You need to check the md5 checksum before flashing the ROM zip. Do a search for how to check that. This is because a bad download can ruin your day and this verifies in advance that you have a good download.
You always have to flash GApps (Google Apps) because AOKP cannot include any of them due to licensing issues. Revolt is an AOKP ROM. You'll want those Google apps. Good luck. You'll get it figured out.
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Thank you! I had no idea what all that talk about modems was. Will I still be able to use 4g and all that jazz once I....do something with that modem? How do you flash google apps? Will google apps be able to update itself in the future or will I always have to check online for new flashes?
And for that matter, will my OS update itself or will I have to keep reflashing my phone all the time?
tubzlar said:
Thank you! I had no idea what all that talk about modems was. Will I still be able to use 4g and all that jazz once I....do something with that modem? How do you flash google apps? Will google apps be able to update itself in the future or will I always have to check online for new flashes?
And for that matter, will my OS update itself or will I have to keep reflashing my phone all the time?
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I could search and copy links for you but you can also search. I told you where to find the ICS modem in my previous post. Go there. There are basic instructions for how to flash a modem in the same place. Revolt is AOKP (not AOSP, not TouchWiz). You flash GApps after you flash the ROM (follow guide for the ROM). It's one package. You can then update like normal through Play Store. ROMs do not update themselves (lol) but there's nothing to say you have to update it after you're satisfied with whatever you land on.
Like I said, the page you listed to begin with has all of the steps, even links to the files, and so you can just do what that says to do. Add to that list the two things I said were missing (flash an ICS modem, and learn how to verify MD5 check sum for a good download) and you'll be good to go... Okay?:good:
Just to update everyone I just recently updated to revolt rom with the extensive help of godzilla61!
I had been reading a lot and searching for what I could, but it was absolutely critical that this work perfectly, and the first time. I only have one phone for personal use AND work. Not only that but I am camping in Glacier National Park in a couple weeks and needed a good emergency phone just in case.
Anyways, Revolt Rom 4+ is working PERFECTLY. Data is just fine, gps works, and everything went extremely smoothly!
For anybody else who needs help and stumbled upon this forum post I used the following things.
This was revolt rom page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238252
This was my revolt rom download link: ReVolt-JB-d710-Official-20130713.zip - 167.15 MB (I used Official-20130713.zip)
Here is the clockwork mod I used: shabbypenguin.com/k0/ecm/E4GT-EL29-directbootCWM-v3.tar.md5
Here is my modem: www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devices/Samsung Galaxy S2 (Sprint) (SPH-D710)/Modems/ICS/ZIP/FL24.zip
And finally here is my Gapps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip
Glad u enjoy the ROM.
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Glad to hear it all works!
hazedabeast said:
Glad u enjoy the ROM.
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Thanks for all your hard work!
godzilla61 said:
Glad to hear it all works!
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Thanks again for all your help! Without it I would still be sitting here with sprint music ID constantly crashing on my phone, haha