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I just got an INC and it was 2.2 out of the box. I have a ton of questions. I did look around for the answers. If I ask something that has already been answered, I apologize.
1. How do I know if I have an LCD or Amoled Screen
1a. Do I need to know this for a recovery image (Dont you have to have one?)
2. I have not done anything yet but download titanium-What do I need to do with this?
3. I keep hearing about a nandroid backup? How do I do this?
I am sure I forgot something but I will edit if so. I have been trying to figure this out but I am finding a lot of conflicting answers when it comes to doing things with the INC. I just want to make sure I have everything in order to flash a vanilla rom.
Thanks
I cant post any links cuz im a noob on this site but I used the Root guide and remove bloat guide from jonamerica
just rooted mine a couple of days ago! I have not added a custom rom yet but my Hydra kernel is sick and I removed all my bloat with Titanium. Have fun! I sure am loving the results.
rllong1 said:
I just got an INC and it was 2.2 out of the box. I have a ton of questions. I did look around for the answers. If I ask something that has already been answered, I apologize.
1. How do I know if I have an LCD or Amoled Screen
1a. Do I need to know this for a recovery image (Dont you have to have one?)
2. I have not done anything yet but download titanium-What do I need to do with this?
3. I keep hearing about a nandroid backup? How do I do this?
I am sure I forgot something but I will edit if so. I have been trying to figure this out but I am finding a lot of conflicting answers when it comes to doing things with the INC. I just want to make sure I have everything in order to flash a vanilla rom.
Thanks
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I can't post links either, but here is some information to help you get started. There are guides to rooting in these forums and on other sites; google "root incredible slcd".
1. Check the SKU on the box your Incredible came in. If it ends in W3 you've got an SLCD screen. Apparently all (or nearly all) of the new units (that is, those sold in the last few months) are SLCD.
1a. Yes, it makes a difference. Carefully read the instructions before you root to make sure you've got a recovery image for an SLCD screen.
2. Titanium won't work until you're rooted.
3. After you're rooted you'll be able to do a full backup through the recovery console.
I googled it and found this guide. Awesome tool t
TokedUp said:
I cant post any links cuz im a noob on this site but I used the Root guide and remove bloat guide from jonamerica
just rooted mine a couple of days ago! I have not added a custom rom yet but my Hydra kernel is sick and I removed all my bloat with Titanium. Have fun! I sure am loving the results.
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My sku ends in 3m? Pretty sure its the sku. Also what does that mean for a recovery image and where do I get one? I have titanium installed but what option do I use to do the nandroid thing.
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I am in no way saying this in a mean way so please don't take offense but I think you should do a little more research before you pursue this. Just clicking a different subforum this pops up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=744807
use the search feature here, read all you can about rooting, clockwork, berzerkers recovery, and especially unrevoked. know the risks you are taking doing this. know that you WILL void your warranty. i'm not trying to scare you, i just don't think this is something to be rushed into.
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I am in no way saying this in a mean way so please don't take offense but I think you should do a little more research before you pursue this. Just clicking a different subforum this pops up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=744807
use the search feature here, read all you can about rooting, clockwork, berzerkers recovery, and especially unrevoked. know the risks you are taking doing this. know that you WILL void your warranty. i'm not trying to scare you, i just don't think this is something to be rushed into.
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It's totally cool. I appreciate the info. I did try searching but maybe not deep enough. I'll check out the info. Thanks
Ok so I have been reading from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739428
I think I understand the clockwork thing. I read this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725744
I have the drivers installed on my pc and rooted. After reading from the above links, does that mean I should run this file.
http://koush.tandtgaming.com/recover....5.0.5-inc.img
I'm asking because I do not want to do anything without making sure...anymore lol
After doing that. I will have clockwork installed, correct? Except I have no clue what version of unrevoked I ran. I am rooted though. I know I am rooted and everything. I did this so I could install a vanilla rom. But I have to say, I am honestly lost. I have rooted other devices but am realizing that I literally know nothing about this stuff. So, sorry about all the questions and I'm trying to learn.
Ok, I realize I am like the dumbest person on this forum but. I have root. I have BAmod Recovery installed. I did the backup from recovery and did a batch recovery in titanium of all system data+apps. Am I good to go as far as backups go? And I have flashed roms before, just not on this phone. Once I have done these two things. Am I ok to flash a rom?
I try and keep it as simple as possible-
1. Root (to open up your phone's system)
2. Backup (just in case u mistake- u have to be rooted to even make a backup. Just rooted is not really much by itself, it just opens the doors so-to-speak)
3. Rom (apply all the different goodies previously unavailabe to you on your non rooted phone- someone else created these for all of us losers to enjoy for free-just make sure the rom you use is specific to your phone and android version)
Use these
1. Z4
2. Titanium
3. Rom manager clockwork
Also, bootloader/ bootstrap recovery- after u dload a rom to sd, use this to boot into recovery and select it from sd and reboot with
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Ok well I did read the guide above. There is also a super huge Droid Inc root topic at jonamerica. I have the drivers. I am rooted with the BAmod recovery and using the gingerbread rom. Thanks for the info.
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CubeTroll said:
I try and keep it as simple as possible-
1. Root (to open up your phone's system)
2. Backup (just in case u mistake- u have to be rooted to even make a backup. Just rooted is not really much by itself, it just opens the doors so-to-speak)
3. Rom (apply all the different goodies previously unavailabe to you on your non rooted phone- someone else created these for all of us losers to enjoy for free-just make sure the rom you use is specific to your phone and android version)
Use these
1. Z4
2. Titanium
3. Rom manager clockwork
Also, bootloader/ bootstrap recovery- after u dload a rom to sd, use this to boot into recovery and select it from sd and reboot with
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If the guy has an Incredible, are you saying he needs to use bootstrap? I have that on my Droid X because of Motorola's *lovely* gift to us, but NOT on my Dinc. Just curious...
-Mike
Good point-
the rom manager should work for this on the inc.
I have better luck with the bootloader on the x, as you said since we have the nice kernel on lockdown with the x. Ha
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...and htc is much more root friendly
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...and htc is much more root friendly
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OH, I agree about HTC. The Droid Incredible is a really cool phone, and actually my favorite of the three that I have.
-Mike
I have not done anything with bootstrap or bootloader. What are those?
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The bootstrap will make a backup and also reboot your phone into the bootloader where u can pick the rom to boot into from your sd. There a few programs, at least, that do this -verify your phone compatibilty.
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I think this will be my last real "noob" question. I've done some searching, but no real clear answer.
Just how exactly do I install a ROM? I'm thinking of trying both Virtuous and Cyanogen, just want to test them first. And do I still need to use / have the goldcard I initially made to downgrade the firmware, or can I turn that into a "regular" SD card again?
PS - With Virtuous, will using something like LauncherPro slow it down? Or will it not matter?
Thanks again in advance.
EDIT: I also kinda need to update the radio, I have no mobile data on the stock 1.34 radio...lol.
I bet you could of figured this out by googling "how to flash rom on g2/dz" faster than typing this question lol. Get rom manager, flash recovery with rom manager, download rom you want from rom manager, click okay...pretty easy stuff.
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However sometimes this does not work. A manual install of whatever comes down to downloading and dropping the .zip file of the ROM and whatever Google App pack into your root SD mount. Boot into recovery by Pwr+Vol Down, do a full wipe of both cache and the phone. Then Install Zip from SD card, flash the rom, then the gapps. Reboot.
Yes your back key will function in root.
Edit: When mounting your sd card onto the computer make sure USB debugging is on.
Thanks guys, I did end up figuring it out, now I'm just trying to flash my radio...there's 1 thread with goo dinstructions, but they're still not clear... eugh.
I feel more and more noob with this haha.
Well do a lot of reading before you go and install just any radio.... Make sure they are compatible. I don't want to see your next noob question be "I bricked my phone please help"
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you will learn by your mistake.
That's how i learn it.
No, I made sure to read everything I could. I just couldn't find any noob friendly radio instructions. I installed Virtuous, just trying to update to the recommended radio. lol
Rmk40 actually just released a program all about radios. Go check it out.
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SERIOUSLY, careful. No offense, but if you're not sure on the details of how to flash a ROM, chances are you don't have the knowledge to safely flash your radio.
I feel competent flashing roms, pushing files with adb, and radios still freak me out. If you mess up, there's not turning back =/
puravida82 said:
SERIOUSLY, careful. No offense, but if you're not sure on the details of how to flash a ROM, chances are you don't have the knowledge to safely flash your radio.
I feel competent flashing roms, pushing files with adb, and radios still freak me out. If you mess up, there's not turning back =/
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I have a ROM flashed now. Just haven't found any real concise instructions on how to flash a radio.
The problem I find with most of these guides is that they say "If you don't know this blah blah google it", rather than explaining the method and how to do it / why it is important.
Bloodlvst said:
I have a ROM flashed now. Just haven't found any real concise instructions on how to flash a radio.
The problem I find with most of these guides is that they say "If you don't know this blah blah google it", rather than explaining the method and how to do it / why it is important.
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I think you should get clockwork mod premium and check out the options on there, it will basically download the rom for you and complete all the necessary steps to have a working install. I've been flashing roms since the G1 in 2008 and I still have some small issues here and there when doing it manually but if you want a safe bet, go with the clockwork mod app :]
dietotherhythm said:
I think you should get clockwork mod premium and check out the options on there, it will basically download the rom for you and complete all the necessary steps to have a working install. I've been flashing roms since the G1 in 2008 and I still have some small issues here and there when doing it manually but if you want a safe bet, go with the clockwork mod app :]
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I used it already to isntall roms, but can you flash radios with it?
Radio flashed...still can't use browser though...bleh.
why flash your radio though? I'm using CM7 RC4 with Pershoot kernel en stock radio... reaching up to 30 hours of uptime (with average usage) and good connectivity.
Spastic909 said:
I bet you could of figured this out by googling "how to flash rom on g2/dz" faster than typing this question lol.
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Good advice. I usually search on youtube for walk throughs. Done that since my G1 days. I also go to theunlockr.com to view their tutorials.
SnowOokami said:
why flash your radio though? I'm using CM7 RC4 with Pershoot kernel en stock radio... reaching up to 30 hours of uptime (with average usage) and good connectivity.
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When I run Cyanogen internet is fine. But on Virtuous the Internet will not work. That is why lol.
Ok so after a few unsucesfull attempts to root with one click. I tried the gingerbreak no pc method. Root went fine it seemed and I have super user and root access. Ok so I installed rom manager and tried to flash clockwork 2.5.1.0 so I go to rom manager, choose flash rom, go to clockmod 2.5.1.0.zip hit ok and all that eventually it reboots into clockwork. But the only options are: reboot, flash update.zip, factory reset, and clear partition. So I chose the update zip one. It failed said it couldn't find updaten.zip so I tried that a few times no luck reboted and tried again..no luck so I went through 3 b utton push thing on a reset and clockwork doesn't open. I have to go through rom manager and when I do those are the only 3 options. Also when in clockwork. The camera button is not the ok/enter button as it should be I have to hit the home key for ok. So I tried to flash the fix for 5the home screen. Same issues. Where di I go wrong? How do I get going again? The phone works fine, wifi teather is working now. Just can't seem to get clockwork working or flash anything
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svcbadass said:
Ok so after a few unsucesfull attempts to root with one click. I tried the gingerbreak no pc method. Root went fine it seemed and I have super user and root access. Ok so I installed rom manager and tried to flash clockwork 2.5.1.0 so I go to rom manager, choose flash rom, go to clockmod 2.5.1.0.zip hit ok and all that eventually it reboots into clockwork. But the only options are: reboot, flash update.zip, factory reset, and clear partition. So I chose the update zip one. It failed said it couldn't find updaten.zip so I tried that a few times no luck reboted and tried again..no luck so I went through 3 b utton push thing on a reset and clockwork doesn't open. I have to go through rom manager and when I do those are the only 3 options. Also when in clockwork. The camera button is not the ok/enter button as it should be I have to hit the home key for ok. So I tried to flash the fix for 5the home screen. Same issues. Where di I go wrong? How do I get going again? The phone works fine, wifi teather is working now. Just can't seem to get clockwork working or flash anything
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Okay, a few things first:
1. Narrow down your problem, your description is far from clear and concise
2. If you're having problems with ClockWorkMod, search their threads for your answers, or post your question there
3. Why are you using Gingerbreak? That's for, Gingerbread. You shouldn't be messing with a leaked and buggy Rom if you don't know what you're doing.
My suggestion is to go to the Clockworkmod thread. Check out version 3 in my signature. All your problems are likely answered there. But I can't answer them for you, regardless, because you neglected to mention why you resorted to this frazzled method. If you want to pursue this method, you'll have to go back to the forum you got it from for your answers, but I recommend starting over.
GOOGLE any question you have with "XDA" in the search bar and I promise that your question has already been answered.
Well I tried to do one click 4 times and could never root. I fund this gingerbreak method in the samsung epic 4g dev area. I ran it and I have root. I had no other idea what to do at the time to gain root. I have rea through the clockwork area but none of the help answerd seemed to have the same issues as me. Sorry. Ill keep reading. I been tryin. At thi since Friday afternoon n just getting frutrated
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The reason the One Click didn't work is because you didn't turn off your AV and it kept deleting the single most important part of it.
svcbadass said:
Well I tried to do one click 4 times and could never root. I fund this gingerbreak method in the samsung epic 4g dev area. I ran it and I have root. I had no other idea what to do at the time to gain root. I have rea through the clockwork area but none of the help answerd seemed to have the same issues as me. Sorry. Ill keep reading. I been tryin. At thi since Friday afternoon n just getting frutrated
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A couple dumb questions:
1. Is your computer detecting your phone?
You may have a cable problem.
2. Is your phone properly recognized?
You likely haven't installed the drivers listed on the OneClick page for 32 bit and 64 bit computers.
3. Have you attempted to Odin back to stock?
In the first line of my signature you will see a link to Syndicate Rom Frozen and CWM Odin. Download that rom to your phone. Then follow the other link and download the EB13 pre-rooted with CWM 3.0.0.6. Odin the necessary files as the page tells you to, then boot into CWM, and flash Syndicate Rom Frozen. Follow all directions where applicable. When your phone is happy, shutdown properly. Three finger boot into CWM. Backup your phone, and then RESTORE that backup immediately. Journaling will be on. You will be happy. Any future problems from there will have been answered in the Syndicate thread.
Edit: I see k0nane beat me to the punch! I still recommend following the directions as I laid out above, this should be an easier fool-proof process for you. Otherwise, I yield to k0nane's expertise.
Don't use ROM manager. It is very buggy with the Epic.
Do you BONSAI?
kennyglass123 said:
Don't use ROM manager. It is very buggy with the Epic.
Do you BONSAI?
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Very true, but the directions for Gingerbreak actually told him to use it for this computer-less root method.
Thanks for all the help so far. So what's better than rom manager?
Is there a way to just install clockwork right now? I am not wanting a custom rom or anything else. The only reason I am rooting at all is to fix the lock screen date.
If I could just install clockwork from where I am at now that would be helpfull.
Id like to keep all my settings and apps n such just as they are I finaly have this thing kinda doing what I want I really don't wana mess with it too much more.
Thanks for all the help so far.
My biggest issue with rooting so far has been my lack of access to a computer that I can use to do the roting. I get pc access but getting access to one I can download to doesn't happen often
Thanks again
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RandomKing said:
Very true, but the directions for Gingerbreak actually told him to use it for this computer-less root method.
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Yeah, there is very little choice for computerless rooting.
Do you BONSAI?
svcbadass said:
Thanks for all the help so far. So what's better than rom manager?
Is there a way to just install clockwork right now? I am not wanting a custom rom or anything else. The only reason I am rooting at all is to fix the lock screen date.
If I could just install clockwork from where I am at now that would be helpfull.
Id like to keep all my settings and apps n such just as they are I finaly have this thing kinda doing what I want I really don't wana mess with it too much more.
Thanks for all the help so far.
My biggest issue with rooting so far has been my lack of access to a computer that I can use to do the roting. I get pc access but getting access to one I can download to doesn't happen often
Thanks again
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I have the same issue, I actually downloaded CWM, Roms, and everything to my phone and then loaded them to my work computer. Use dolphin mini if the default browser gives you issues downloading.
Syndicate has a flash-able fix for the date, is that what you want to apply? I just put it on for the hell of it, but I have to tell you, after May, you won't see a problem with any other month. If that's your only reason for rooting, you may just want to stick it out for this month, just saying.
Yeah that's really the only reason I'm rooting.
Thanks for all the help!
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I picked up an Epic today, and for the life of me, I cant seem to get things to flash right. I'm no stranger to this sort of thing (G1, MTS, HD2, NS4G)... but this phone is just giving me trouble.
First time I tried things, I followed everything here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1091680
The oneclick worked without a problem, the rom appeared to flash fine in clockwork, but would not boot. I'd get the samsung logo, then a black screen, and there i'd sit. Couldn't get past it. After several wipes and reflashes, I decided to start over and Odin back to stock.
So now, on round two, I followed this instead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076967. Same idea, just, as I understand, a newer version of clockwork? Again, root and clockwork installed fine. I followed the instructions to convert to EXT4 to the letter, which all went without error. I then flashed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873347. I made sure to get the EXT4 version. Flashed, rebooted, and it gets stuck at the Samsung logo.
So, odin back to stock again. Can anyone help me try to figure out what I am missing here? I've followed all instructions completely to the letter, and the best I can tell I'm using the correct roms. Any ideas?
Maybe simple, but I know in the clockwork menu when you are flashing the rom there are two choices that look similar. One is update and one update from zip. Make sure you are choosing the right one.
Atlienzz said:
Maybe simple, but I know in the clockwork menu when you are flashing the rom there are two choices that look similar. One is update and one update from zip. Make sure you are choosing the right one.
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I'm choosing the right one. I've got plenty of experience finding my way around clockwork, which is why i'm so baffled as to why this isn't working. I'm no stranger to the steps involved here. Either I'm not understanding something, or i'm flashing the wrong roms. Just trying to figure out where i'm going wrong.
What ROMS have you tried?
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What ROMS have you tried?
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Just two two linked in the first post.
So, I got the RFS version of Supernova to flash (but without root?). My problem seems to be lying within EXT4. Any ideas?
Viper87227 said:
So, I got the RFS version of Supernova to flash (but without root?). My problem seems to be lying within EXT4. Any ideas?
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If you used CWM 3.0.2.5 it does not convert to EXT4. You have to run another script to convert before flashing an EXT4 ROM. You have to flash the ROM before booting right after the conversion.
Try running this script from CWM just make sure you have the ext4 room you want to use on the card LOL yes I have made that mistake DOH!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2099ptlhb6wacs5/RFS2EXT4.zip
Try using clockworkmod 3.1.0.1 and flash sfr 1.1.1 again.... On sfr 1.1.1 do NOT wipe anything before you flash
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tazfanatic said:
Try running this script from CWM just make sure you have the ext4 room you want to use on the card LOL yes I have made that mistake DOH!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2099ptlhb6wacs5/RFS2EXT4.zip
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Do this ^^^
Root with one click root CWM 3.0.2.5, then flash the above through clockwork. Then let it convert and after its done converting flash Syndicate Rom 1.1.1 right after
qbking77 said:
Do this ^^^
Root with one click root CWM 3.0.2.5, then flash the above through clockwork. Then let it convert and after its done converting flash Syndicate Rom 1.1.1 right after
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Appears to have worked this time, its booting now. Thanks for the help guys!
Well... I broke it. I'm rather confused by how things work with this phone.
I did what ya'll said, and as told, did not wipe (despite reaaaally wanting to.) The rom booted and such, but I had lots of problems. I attributed this to lack of wiping. I really wanted a fresh go.
So, I decided to try again. I wiped and reflashed this rom. Now... won't boot again, just sits on a black screen. I don't get it. Why am I not allowed to wipe data when using this rom?
qbking77 said:
Do this ^^^
Root with one click root CWM 3.0.2.5, then flash the above through clockwork. Then let it convert and after its done converting flash Syndicate Rom 1.1.1 right after
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+1 what he said also after u flash you might want to enable journaling
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ix6vr18uid3q4uh/JournalingOn.zip
Where your phone seems to be a little temperamental I would recommend it for the best experience.
It says on the rom page not to wipe... I didnt wipe coming from midnight rom and acs script took care of everything while flashing... I havent had one fc and no problems yet.... I wonder what the issue is
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Decided to just completely start from scratch. I did exactly this:
Odin back to stock
One-click 3.0.2.5
RFS2EXT4
Flash SFR-1.1.1
Didn't wipe anything, this is ALL I did. This worked. I still don't understand why I had all this trouble in the first place? Is it the phone, or am I doing something I shouldn't? It seems like the issue is with wiping before flashing. So, what happens if I want to try a different ROM? I can't imagine I need to Odin back to stock every time...
tazfanatic said:
+1 what he said also after u flash you might want to enable journaling
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ix6vr18uid3q4uh/JournalingOn.zip
Where your phone seems to be a little temperamental I would recommend it for the best experience.
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What does this do? Doing a google search gave me instructions on how to enable/disable journaling, but it's not a term i'm familiar with and nothing actually explained why I'd want to do this.
This issue is with stock EC05. It has something weird going on especially the OTA that requires wiping. Same for the new Bonsai release, wipes only needed colming from stock EC05.
Do you BONSAI?
Viper87227 said:
What does this do? Doing a google search gave me instructions on how to enable/disable journaling, but it's not a term i'm familiar with and nothing actually explained why I'd want to do this.
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Journaling allows for the extra write to the phone so there is no corruption if you have to pull the battery or you drop it and the battery falls out. If it is not enabled then you might get a lot of FC's after replacing battery and booting up. Also FYI with this phone when you shut it off and the screen is black and the home lights are out it is NOT truly OFF until you fell the quick VIBRATION then it is truly off.
You shouldn't have to go back to stock each time but it seems that you might be having some other issue. You using the stock USB cable? Might want to get a good one from a store other then Sprint. Just a suggestion I have seen a ton of issue's related to the stock cable.
tazfanatic said:
Journaling allows for the extra write to the phone so there is no corruption if you have to pull the battery or you drop it and the battery falls out. If it is not enabled then you might get a lot of FC's after replacing battery and booting up. Also FYI with this phone when you shut it off and the screen is black and the home lights are out it is NOT truly OFF until you fell the quick VIBRATION then it is truly off.
You shouldn't have to go back to stock each time but it seems that you might be having some other issue. You using the stock USB cable? Might want to get a good one from a store other then Sprint. Just a suggestion I have seen a ton of issue's related to the stock cable.
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No. I am using the cable from a Nook.
Viper87227 said:
No. I am using the cable from a Nook.
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Ok as long as it is better than the stock one LOL
so basically on my CWM i dont have the option to toggle verification signature nor do i have the option to install from zip.
these are the options i have on my CWM
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from ext. storage
wipe date/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update cache
this is not my first time rooting, i had a tmobile G2X it was simple to install CWM and root it, no troubles, was able to toggle signature verification but this samsung s3 is giving me problems
Looks to me more like you have stock recovery, not cwm.
Look for /system/install-recovery.sh and delete/ rename it. Then reinstall cwm.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Looks to me more like you have stock recovery, not cwm.
Look for /system/install-recovery.sh and delete/ rename it. Then reinstall cwm.
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K THX i will try that
oh and where can i get non stock CWM?
kookoomang said:
K THX i will try that
oh and where can i get non stock CWM?
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Links In my sig.
DocHoliday77 said:
Links In my sig.
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i downloaded the IMG file and when i open up ODIN -> PDA i dont see the file.....i know it suppose to be a tar file how do i convert it?
Sorry. Could've sworn I uploaded the tar format too.
Just archive it into a .tar format, no compression (choose "store").
7zip should do this.
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I've tried that before and it never worked because of incorrect permissions.
If it doesn't work, check my signature.
azamataz buckshank said:
OP...
There is a much easier way to flash recoveries. Pay attention.
Download recovery img. Image file... Not tar.
Movie file to the root of your SD card internal.
Name file "buckshank.img"
Download terminal emulator from market.
Open terminal emulator.
Type this:
su
dd if=/sdcard/buckshank.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 (hit enter... You'll get an output)
Then type:
reboot recovery (enter again)
Profit
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I recommend to never use this method. Because typo = brick. It's just not a good idea. It's actually slower to type all that out than it is to drop into recovery or use Mobile ODIN.
It is a simple command, but remember a lot of people who ask for help with this stuff don't even know what terminal emulator is.
It's just best to keep it as simple as possible and continue using things the way they are used to using them.
And don't forget about those who might think they want to experiment with this new command, or try to recommend it to others and get it wrong.
I've seen all sorts!
Also, when a question has been answered already, be careful telling someone to stop and do it your way. It can confuse the person seeking help and depending on how you say it, can easily offend the person who already posted a solution.
(No.I didn't take any offence)
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A lot of people who come here wanting to help others started out the same way. You try to help people learn not just the what to do, but the how and why. Unfortunately many don't have any interest in any of that and you can start to feel like your time is wasted. Which leads to no longer enjoying what you came here to do.
That's a big reason why I sometimes to give the shortest and simplest answers I can, and leave it at that. Another is simply due to how much time I have. But if someone wants to know more I am more than happy to share.
Obviously there are a lot of folks here who do not fit this description, and you can sometimes judge by their first or follow up posts if they are interested in more info. Most of them you will start to recognize as regulars and get to know them after a while.
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can someone give me a CWM converted to tar because i tried it w/ 7 zip successfully converted IMG to tar but when i run ODIN and flash the CWM it, ODIN crashes on me....
FINALLY AFTER searching around this guy
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/09/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on.html
has the correct files etc....now i have the correct CWM where i can toggle signature verification. I don't have to convert any files.
kookoomang said:
FINALLY AFTER searching around this guy
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/09/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on.html
has the correct files etc....now i have the correct CWM where i can toggle signature verification. I don't have to convert any files.
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You were not on CWM before. That was stock recovery.
The CWM you flashed is old. Link in my signature to the newest one.
kookoomang said:
can someone give me a CWM converted to tar because i tried it w/ 7 zip successfully converted IMG to tar but when i run ODIN and flash the CWM it, ODIN crashes on me....
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Sorry about that. I hadn't actually done it that way myself, but thought it would be a quicker easier way. Didn't consider that it might not work! My bad on that one.
Use the one from Aerowinders sig. You'll want the up to date version.
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