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CWM question

Hi,
I just rooted my SIII and than installed CWM Touch Recovery and works fine
I installed the ROM Manager it says it was never installed.
My question is should I have installed CWM Recovery and than install the Touch version or it doesnt matter and something else is wrong?
Thanks.

cuat420 said:
Hi,
I just rooted my SIII and than installed CWM Touch Recovery but it wont autoboot into it and when I installed the ROM Manager it says it was never installed.
However when I use android terminal I can boot into it no problem.
My question is should I have installed CWM Recovery and than install the Touch version or it doesnt matter and something else is wrong?
Thanks.
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This thread found right below my post will be of the most importance to you involving your current situation with your recovery. If you go to the CWM team website, I have linked here and browse the list of phones you'll find that the touch recovery for the AT&T variant is at 6.0.1.4. Just right click on the version number, (Don't left click as it will come up with a page full of random symbols.) and press save as and save it to the desktop. This is the bare .img file. It will have the full file name but before saving it rename it to; (without quotes) "recovery.img". After that follow the steps in the link below in order to flash it with ADB. (Since the other recommended ways aren't working for you).
I take no credit for what is posted below all credit goes to the author. Be sure to thank him.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903913
[Howto] Install a Recovery
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jaysoblitzed said:
This thread found right below my post will be of the most importance to you involving your current situation with your recovery. If you go to the CWM team website, I have linked here and browse the list of phones you'll find that the touch recovery for the AT&T variant is at 6.0.1.4. Just right click on the version number, (Don't left click as it will come up with a page full of random symbols.) and press save as and save it to the desktop. This is the bare .img file. It will have the full file name but before saving it rename it to; (without quotes) "recovery.img". After that follow the steps in the link below in order to flash it with ADB. (Since the other recommended ways aren't working for you).
I take no credit for what is posted below all credit goes to the author. Be sure to thank him.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903913
[Howto] Install a Recovery
Sent from my T&K Blessed SGH-I747
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Thanks I already installed it the manual way however the Rom Manager doesnt recognize it.

cuat420 said:
Thanks I already installed it the manual way however the Rom Manager doesnt recognize it.
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ROM manager does not recognize the touch recovery since technically it is still considered experimental. Only the basic volume control recovery is recognized. This goes with saying with the free version of this app installed. I however, am not sure as to whether it recognizes it after upgrading to premium as it is a premium feature of ROM Manager.
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jaysoblitzed said:
ROM manager does not recognize the touch recovery since technically it is still considered experimental. Only the basic volume control recovery is recognized. This goes with saying with the free version of this app installed. I however, am not sure as to whether it recognizes it after upgrading to premium as it is a premium feature of ROM Manager.
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Thanks I will try the premium version.
EDIT: no didnt work

cuat420 said:
Thanks I will try the premium version.
EDIT: no didnt work
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Its alright if it isn't recognized by ROM Manager. As I said it is still considered "experimental" so it isn't supported by the app. I have had the premium version installed and it wouldn't let me flash the CWM-T through the app. Only when I used ADB did I get through. Still says nothing is installed. Just a little glitch on the developer's side if anything. Don't stress about it, once you can boot into your recovery your good.
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jaysoblitzed said:
Its alright if it isn't recognized by ROM Manager. As I said it is still considered "experimental" so it isn't supported by the app. I have had the premium version installed and it wouldn't let me flash the CWM-T through the app. Only when I used ADB did I get through. Still says nothing is installed. Just a little glitch on the developer's side if anything. Don't stress about it, once you can boot into your recovery your good.
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I did a so called "workaround" I installed the regular CWM with the rom manager app than updated to the touch version manually and now the program functions normally

help needed

hey ive really new to the world of android after moving from iphone and i need help. ive managed to root my phone have clockworkrecovery installed and working, but the problem comes when i try to install the liquidsmooth rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911009) i clear everything but when i go to install the first part i get a status aborted status 7, please help any advice would be useful

What version of CWM do you have?
EDIT - After looking through the development thread for the ROM (which i'm going to assume you didn't) i found several mentions of your issue. The ROM devs confirmed my suspicion that the problem lies most likely in an outdated CWM recovery. Download Clockwork Rom Manager from the market and install the latest recovery version for your device, i'm going to assume its the AT&T SG3 but this is a guess since you didn't say what device you are using. Once the recovery is installed try flashing again. I'm going to make another guess and say you probably dont have a working OS on your phone either, if this is true you have 2 choices...you can either download the recovery from here CWM 6.0.1.2: http://db.tt/QHZZqecH and copy it to an external sd card and flash it from the the existing recovery OR you will have to flash a different rom that will boot up to get you to the market.
P.S. - In the future try to provide as much information as possible to help out whoever may be trying to help you. What phone you have, what rom you are on if any, what you have attempted in effort to fix the problem. The more info you give the easier it will be for someone to help you, and improve your chances of getting it fixed quickly.

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/104
Go to this link download the recovery.img
Follow the indications. Two methods are offered to you.
Android App Install Method (Preferred):
Download the GooManager app from either location:
Market Link
Direct Download
Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will install the recovery automatically.
Download - Recovery Image
Method (using dd):
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2att.img
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
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dntesinfrno said:
What version of CWM do you have?
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CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4

Also, I know you're new around here but this kind of stuff go in Q&A. this being said, have fun flashing ROMs and kernels and be careful with what you flash. I dont think Bricking a 600$ device is so funny.
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I would have to agree with liltitiz once you get the rom going and use TWRP, the interface is much easier to use, it includes a built in file manager as well as on screen keyboard support for naming backups as you run them.

Go to this link download the recovery.img
Follow the indications. Two methods are offered to you.
Android App Install Method (Preferred):
Download the GooManager app from either location:
Market Link
Direct Download
Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will install the recovery automatically.
Download - Recovery Image
Method (using dd):
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2att.img
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
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that seems a little to advanced for me

Lets start at the top, can you boot your phone or are you stuck with no OS currently? I'm gonna be here for a while so check back often and we can get this sorted out tonight.

liltitiz said:
Also, I know you're new around here but this kind of stuff go in Q&A. this being said, have fun flashing ROMs and kernels and be careful with what you flash. I dont think Bricking a 600$ device is so funny.
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lol thnx i will remember tips from both of u

dntesinfrno said:
Lets start at the top, can you boot your phone or are you stuck with no OS currently? I'm gonna be here for a while so check back often and we can get this sorted out tonight.
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so your correct i have the samsung s3 i747 with rogers
after all the resets it still boots up back to the default system
i do the factory reset
cache reset
followed by the reset found under advanced
i proceed to install from zip and the LIQUIDSMOOTH JellyBean v2.0 RC5 (D2ATT) will begin followed by the error message that i spoke of earlier
i than go back and reboot
sorry for late responses im still new and have a 5 minute wait period

kul1 said:
so your correct i have the samsung s3 i747 with rogers
after all the resets it still boots up back to the default system
i do the factory reset
cache reset
followed by the reset found under advanced
i proceed to install from zip and the LIQUIDSMOOTH JellyBean v2.0 RC5 (D2ATT) will begin followed by the error message that i spoke of earlier
i than go back and reboot
sorry for late responses im still new and have a 5 minute wait period
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Ok, go ahead to the google play store and search for clockwork rom manager, download this and install it. Once inside the app the top button will ask you to choose your device to install the latest recovery image, of course you are looking form Samsung Galaxy S3 AT&T. Once the download is complete it will automatically install, at this point you can click the reboot into recovery button and follow the OP for installing the ROM.

ROM manager for cwm recovery. You need to pay if you want touche recovery.
Or use the first method from my other post. Using goo manager from the play store to get twrp recovery. Which I prefer over cwm touch.
Either way are easy and depends only on what recovery you want
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Yes, i'm just trying to get his ROM installed then he (or she?) can experiment

dntesinfrno said:
Yes, i'm just trying to get his ROM installed then he (or she?) can experiment
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Yup, one at a time. No offense but two sets of instructions could be confusing to a new user. Get a working phone first, then go for the tweaks and experiment....a little at a time and carefully.

Haven't heard from him (or her) in a while, hope they are too busy checking our their sweet new ROM to let me know if they got it working :laugh:

Let's hope so. One.....drawback....I guess in android is that there is usually 7 different ways to get to the same end result and that's what confuses most new users.....too many options :what:

jethro650 said:
Let's hope so. One.....drawback....I guess in android is that there is usually 7 different ways to get to the same end result and that's what confuses most new users.....too many options :what:
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Drawback or exactly the point depending on how you look at it i suppose. Thats the beauty and challenge of open source, which is why reading and understanding what you are getting into is emphasized so much....although seemingly hopelessly sometimes.

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dntesinfrno said:
Haven't heard from him (or her) in a while, hope they are too busy checking our their sweet new ROM to let me know if they got it working :laugh:
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lol sorry i had just gotten home from work and somehow knocked out..i dont have any access to play store at the moment

Most custom aosp based ROM you need to flash gapps usually found in the op of the ROM thread.

Advice Needed

right hiya,
I have a sony ericsson xperia arc s running android 4.04 and my carrier is 3 but I am locked to Tesco mobile (no modifications otherwise)
so recently I have been considering whether or not to put cyanogenmod 10 or 10.1 onto my phone, but currently do not have enough faith in my abilities and so have a few questions and stuffs :good:
so first off I haven't of yet installed any custom things onto my phone and have no experience doing so. I roughly know the processes involved and just about know how to do it but I am scared of bricking/destroying my phone.
soooo
1. how easy is it to brick your phone ( no sarcasm please) as in do you have to be a bit special to do it, or can it happen to anyone easily
2. cm10/10.1 reviews, even better is a review of that running on the arc s
3. known bugs with cm 10/10.1
4. whether or not I should go for it
5. moral counciling on the subject
6. a quick tutorial
7. response to any other questions I may have.
thanks a bunch in advance guys!
(also I am very new to the site so let me know if I am posting in the wrong place, thanks)

1. how easy is it to brick your phone ( no sarcasm please) as in do you have to be a bit special to do it, or can it happen to anyone easily
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If you can read and follow tutorials step by step then there is no way you can brick your phone. Simply if you are not sure about something then DON'T DO THIS.
2. cm10/10.1 reviews, even better is a review of that running on the arc s
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Its so good I still cant believe it. Only real downside is a camera because its really ****ty compared to stock one.
3. known bugs with cm 10/10.1
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No HDMI and wifi tethering also crappy camera. Tethering should be fixed someday because it works on CM9.
4. whether or not I should go for it
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If you are taking a lot of pictures and if you really like quality of stock camera then I think CM10 is not for you otherwise go full Cyanogen Mod ;D
5. moral counciling on the subject
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None
6. a quick tutorial
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Lrn 2 google.
Also:
"1. Enter *#*#7378423#*#* on your phone dialer to access the service menu.
2. Go to Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Check if Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes"
You you've got "No" then I don't think you can open your bootloader so only custom ROMs you can flash are stock based ones.
If "Yes" then go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and follow tutorial.
If you couldn't find something or if you don't understand some steps then please don't start another thread just ask in here or PM me but keep in mind that I wont reply instantly.

Firstly - since you're carrier locked - have you checked that your bootloader unlock status = YES? Since CM10/10.1 both require unlocked bootloader.
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If your bootloader unlocked status is NO you'll have to contact alejandrissimo (if I spelt it right) for a paid remote unlocking service.
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thanks
My bootloader is available to be unlocked and I have a few other questions.
1. Is there any way to revert back to my old Rom if I wanted.to.
2. Do you think the camera issue and the others will be fixed
3. Is this an easy process to complete ( romming ) or does it take a reasonable amount if skill because I am a complete noob

1. Yes - it's called a nandroid backup, and we recommend you back up every time before flashing anything so if you screw up you can always retire the backup (providing, of course, you can boot into recovery, failing which you've to flash a stock ftf file which will reset everything to factory settings including root.) Kernels still have to be flashed on a computer though, so you can't restore any nandroid backup, it has to be compatible with the kernel. So far, there's no way of flashing kernels on SE phones.
2. Nope don't think so.
3. Not if you read the OP, do research beforehand and especially important: read the general section. There's a lot of info there on installing ROMs/rooting/bootloader unlocking etc etc etc
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again
sorry to be so nooby :fingers-crossed:
is there any app I can use to fix the camera
does cwm just backup my boot image or does that also back up my user files
does nandroid do the same
and also if you guys have successfully installed 10 or 10.1 on your device is there definitive set up process you could send me a link to that you know for a fact works that you may have used

For cm10,1 you can use ucam from the play store to fix the camera orientation. No idea about cm10 I havent used it
cwm creates nandroid backups which backup the whole ROM but not the boot.img (kernel)
yep standard installation procedure for all ROMs:
1) flash kernel (if applicable)
2) reboot into recovery (power+vol down)
3) wipe data
4) wipe cache
5) advanced > wipe dalvik cache
6) mounts and storage > format system, this is optional but I do it just to make sure
7) install ROM
8) reboot into system
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So far, there's no way of flashing kernels on SE phones.
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What? Say that to Lupus v7 kernel on my Arc s. If its not custom then I don't know what is.
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is there any app I can use to fix the camera
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Picture quality depends on camera drivers which are part of ROM so no you cant fix it with an app. We can only hope for sony to release source for camera stuff so FXP team can port it to CM.
does cwm just backup my boot image or does that also back up my user files
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CWM is custom recovery that can flash zip files and create nandroid backups. Nandroid backup is a backup of all system and user files excluding a kernel.
and also if you guys have successfully installed 10 or 10.1 on your device is there definitive set up process you could send me a link to that you know for a fact works that you may have used
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Start by opening your bootloader then download CyanogenMod ROM file for your phone. Copy zip file on your phones sd card, flash kernel then boot into CWM wipe all and flash zip file.

Sorry - meant to say that there's no way of flashing kernels on SE phones from the phone itself! Thanks for correcting!
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what does clockwork mod recovery back up?
and
this is the tutorial I found, does this look good?
sorry cant post links but it is on droidxda under rom arc/s jb unnoficial cyanogen mod 10.1

n64gk said:
what does clockwork mod recovery back up?
and
this is the tutorial I found, does this look good?
sorry cant post links but it is on droidxda under rom arc/s jb unnoficial cyanogen mod 10.1
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I've already answered your first question. Do you even read replies? CWM backs up everything except for a kernel. CWM backup is a complete backup of all your system files and apps with all settings and stuff. You can delete everything and then restore your phone to a perfect state with this backup.
Don't look for a CM10.1 for Arc s because there is no official CM built for this version so everything you will find is unstable half baked cluster**** of unstable ****.
Start by unlocking bootloader if its already done then go to https://sites.google.com/site/projectfreexperia/download/cyanogen-mod-10 and download FXP 206 for ANZU because its a codename for arc. When done go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508585 and read about flashing custom kernels. When flashed turn on your phone and repeatedly pres volume button to enter recovery, wipe all and then choose install zip from sdcard highlight ROM file then install and you are done.

CWM backs up everything on your ROM including your apps and settings etc. So if you restore from CWM the backup would be exactly as where you'd left it - as in if you sent Ben 3 messages, those messages will still be there after a restore. If you're logged into your Twitter account, you'll still be logged into your Twitter account. All the accounts you've linked to will still be there including your Google account.
CWM does not backup kernel though. That is a different story.
As for CM10.1 yes it is an unstable nightly version but IMO it is good enough for daily use. CM10 would be more stable but it is entirely up to you - the installation procedure is still the same
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thanks!
thanks for being a great help btw.
sorry for being a stupid with the replies thing, my internet has been playing up.
and
what is a a kernel and do I need to change it for cm 10 or 10.1

n64gk said:
thanks for being a great help btw.
sorry for being a stupid with the replies thing, my internet has been playing up.
and
what is a a kernel and do I need to change it for cm 10 or 10.1
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I'm sure someone can give a more in depth explanation - A kernel is like the "heart" of the phone, if you interpret it that way. It allows the ROM to run. Without the kernel the ROM will not boot.
Yep - you need a 4.2 kernel to run 4.2 ROMs. Likewise, stock-based ROMs require stock based kernels and CM based ROMs require CM based kernels. Usually the thread title states if the kernel is stock or cm based but if it doesn't look in the OP
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right so if flash a different kernel for 10 will I need to flash another if I want to revert to my old, stock rom which if I am running ics would be 4.04 right? yes, no?

n64gk said:
right so if flash a different kernel for 10 will I need to flash another if I want to revert to my old, stock rom which if I am running ics would be 4.04 right? yes, no?
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Yup
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is flashing a kernel just as easy as anything else
most of the instructions I have found look something like this
http://droidxda.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/romarcsjb421wipunofficial-cyanogenmod_18.html
they mention fastboot for cyanogen (what is this) and nothing about a new kernel. is that because they expect you to know it or because you don't need to?

I'd recommend new users to use flashtool - its easier.
Extract kernel to place of your choice. Start flashtool, connect phone in fastboot mode (menu key+plug USB, do NOT switch phone on), press the lightning icon on flashtool and select fastboot mode.
Then select "select kernel to flash" there will be a pop up. Navigate to the directory with your kernel and click on it. It will flash automatically
And yes they did - it usually says flash boot.img or flash kernel. Boot.img=kernel
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Ok so this looks good.so what If I wanted to go back onto cwm click restore and go back to my stock ice would I have to flash a new kernel and if so where would I find it.

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[Q] Cyanogenmod 10 & One V

Hello Frnz,
I just want know if cyanogenmod 10 is suitable for One V or not?
I've been to cyanogenmod’s official website n they say it does not support however, many ppl claim to otherwise.
Help would b much appreciated

Yes it is supported and highly customisable and great for one v.

your wrong! it isnt officially support by CM, but that doesnt matter at all. its running great for the One V and i recommend it alot.

I meant its dev support is great.not official support.
Sorry for the misunderstanding

abshake said:
Hello Frnz,
I just want know if cyanogenmod 10 is suitable for One V or not?
I've been to cyanogenmod’s official website n they say it does not support however, many ppl claim to otherwise.
Help would b much appreciated
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835285
Works fine for me...

Yeah unofficial CM10 pa pac working great. U can find development section.
But I don't know why cm is lags in my one v
Sense is working fine than CM10.
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I've had good experiences with cyanogenmod 10.1 so far. PACman up to 19.3 works well but without bluetooth, I can't get anything after that to work. I haven't tried anything else for the one v
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A Video to Root One V
Guys being a Noob, can any one of you post a video of how to root the device, never done this but now im done with the useless custom ROM.

raging android said:
I've had good experiences with cyanogenmod 10.1 so far. PACman up to 19.3 works well but without bluetooth, I can't get anything after that to work. I haven't tried anything else for the one v
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Now I'm in pacman working fine
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abshake said:
Guys being a Noob, can any one of you post a video of how to root the device, never done this but now im done with the useless custom ROM.
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U have Root or have to root?
If want to install any custom ROM just unlock bootloader and flash recovery through PC adb
For easy..
Just go through HTC one v all in tool kit, found in general or development section
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I can't believe I am asking a question as stupid as this, but I'll ask it anyway ...
... where do I download CM10 for a HTC One V? I find the CM website, and can see that the One V is not an officially supported device, but which version of the CM10 software do I need to download?
Sorry to be so slow. I know it's a thick question and I must be missing something somewhere.
Oli.

Here's the download link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996761 (this is for gsm)

Fantastic - thanks very much!
I've downloaded it and installed it, and now the 'phone is in a boot-loop. I'm not quite sure what to do about it, but am sure that this isn't the right thread for it!
Thanks for your help. Off to try and find the answer ...
Oli.

You need to flash hellboy kernel, here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1954967 download the latest for cm10 and flash it

Great, thanks again. Of course, the 'phone won't boot so I can't connect it to a PC to download the kernel to the micro SD card ... good thing I have an adaptor and an SD slot in my lappie, eh!
CWM will load a ZIP from the memory card, but the kernel isn't a zip - it's an img file. Do I replace the boot.img in the zip for CM10 that I am using, replacing the existing boot.img file in there, and then move that (modified) zip to the memory card?
Oli.

No u need to use fastboot. Remember how you rooted the phone? Same thing. Put the file.img in your fastboot folder on pc, on the phone, hold power for 10 seconds, it will turn off. Then hold vol down and power, after some seconds release power but keep holding vol down. It will get to hboot. Connect to pc with cable and on the phone click fastboot, it should say fastboot usb. On the pc, open cmd, locate your fastboot folder and type fastboot flash boot nameofkernel.img, wait for it to finish and reboot the phone. It will take some minutes but then it will boot normally

Thanks, I'm just trying that and it's rebooting as I type. (Hope it's not in another boot loop!)
Out of curiosity, why can't you simply swap the *.img files within the ROM zip? (I tried this and it doesn't work.)
Oli.

OR
Y can try the all in one Toolkit where u can flash Kernel in one go!
EASY AS [email protected]! :fingers-crossed:

Thanks. I came across the all-in-one toolkit after I had unlocked the bootloader and rooted the 'phone, so assumed I had no use for it from that stage on. Perhaps I need to have another look at it.
How long should the 'phone remain at the boot screen when booting CyanogenMod for the first time? It's still there (concentric cyan coloured rings, spinning in opposite directions) and has been there for a good few minutes now. How long before I assume it's in a bootloop and go back to a previous restore point?
Oli.

5 to 10 mins max i guess

If it stays there its good, just wait, if it reboots it's not good you need to downgrade your radio using ruu. Let's see :thumbup:

How to get info off phone with broken screen?

Hey all,
I am searching furiously but I thought it might be a good idea to ask directly too.
So i smashed my phone today. Touch does not work, but I can see it. I think getting a replacement won't be difficult, but until then, I have files both in storage and app data that I would like to recover. Since I have TWRP, the recovery is touch and I can't access anything in it. I cant unlock the phone, so I can't get stuff off of the storage either. I think Droid Explorer can help with that, but do I need USB debugging? I am pretty sure I turned it off for some stupid reason. How could I use ADB to extract the app data files?
Thanks! I'll keep on searching and post an answer if I find one!

Try booting into download/bootloader mode or whatever it is called (sorry, I have had so many brands of android. They all call it something different.) And try flashing a clockworkmod based recovery. Then you can use the buttons to navigate the the storage / access ADB through recovery.
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Thank you for the help. I do already have a recovery on it, TeamWin whatever-it-is 2.6.3, it's touch based

VDub2625 said:
Thank you for the help. I do already have a recovery on it, TeamWin whatever-it-is 2.6.3, it's touch based
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You can still flash over that, if you can get into download mode, then replace it with CWM. No screen needed.
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Whiplashh said:
You can still flash over that, if you can get into download mode, then replace it with CWM. No screen needed.
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Duh! I feel stupid. I didn't think of that.
I don't think I'm familiar with the recovery via download mode? I have done a lot with the phone but can't recall if I've used download mode for that (just for installing BINs). I'll look around, thanks!

VDub2625 said:
Duh! I feel stupid. I didn't think of that.
I don't think I'm familiar with the recovery via download mode? I have done a lot with the phone but can't recall if I've used download mode for that (just for installing BINs). I'll look around, thanks!
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In case anyone's curious, I got confused myself. it isn't Download Mode you need, it's fastboot. Then use the fastboot program in the Android SDK to flash a non-touch CWM. Thanks again for the advice!
PS I can't seem to egt Droid Explorer to work (it installs, I tell it where the sdk folder is, but then when i run it it says it can't find it). I'm going to try to update my sdk and see if that helps, but I should be able to use ADB to transfer too, i think? How would I save data from the "data" partition 9app data vs. storage data)?