I updated to 4.0.4 last weekend with the leak. I now want to flash GummyNex to my Nexus. Must I flash back to 4.0.2 before I load GummyNex or any other custom ROM? Or can I just flash the custom ROM on top of the 4.0.4 update?
No just wipe data, dalvik, cache and flash the ROM you want to flash with gapps (if required) and kernel (if you desire to)
Thanks! I appreciate it. I've never flashed a custom ROM...just the unofficial OTA's. The kernel is a totally separate file correct?
CuppaCoffee8 said:
Thanks! I appreciate it. I've never flashed a custom ROM...just the unofficial OTA's. The kernel is a totally separate file correct?
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Yes, you can flash kernel after flashing the custom rom, but keep in mind that some kernels only work for a specified build.
CuppaCoffee8 said:
Thanks! I appreciate it. I've never flashed a custom ROM...just the unofficial OTA's. The kernel is a totally separate file correct?
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Yes kernel is a separate file. Some ROMs will include a kernel with their ROM (mostly stock kernel but it could be different).
So if you flash a ROM (or a update), flash the kernel update again because flashing the ROM zip will override your kernel.
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As per thread title, how do I return to stock google kernel?
I have tried a few custom kernals but I would like to return to stock kernel.
Thanks
Hi,
Here:http://www.mediafire.com/?eyfajhbv6efznk4
Stock for kernel 4.0.3,details would be welcome...
Here for 4.0.2:http://www.mediafire.com/?47go7lbl7tg7eaa
Attention this is just for ICS 4.0.2 and 4.0.3,choose above...
We do not know what kernel you want to actually...
Flash in CMW
Apologies, I am running Pauls ROM 4.04 , so any compact able kernel
finesse said:
As per thread title, how do I return to stock google kernel?
I have tried a few custom kernals but I would like to return to stock kernel.
Thanks
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open your current rom zip, extract boot.img, reboot device into bootloader
'fastboot flash boot boot.img'
done
Well, I foolishly flashed the stock rooted FH13 without flashing an agat kernel and i'm now stuck with the custom recovery which will not permit me to update from the internal sdcard. What is the best route to fixing this problem, so I have access to a custom recovery again?
Thanks.
savagepanda said:
Well, I foolishly flashed the stock rooted FH13 without flashing an agat kernel and i'm now stuck with the custom recovery which will not permit me to update from the internal sdcard. What is the best route to fixing this problem, so I have access to a custom recovery again?
Thanks.
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Use a One Click kernel install from the kernel repository or just Odin a kernel tar that you choose. I am using Agat's 0.5.4 source built kernel in the original dev section.
crawrj said:
Use a One Click kernel install from the kernel repository or just Odin a kernel tar that you choose. I am using Agat's 0.5.4 source built kernel in the original dev section.
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Ok, that's what I assumed, I just wanted to double check with the community. Thank you kind sir.
I have the Clockword recovery and CM 10.1 installed on my Sprint Galaxy S3 running on PagePlus
I would like to flash a Touchwiz rom. Which one can I flash using the Clockword Recovery (lightweight)?
Why is MD4 not flashable using Clockwork?
Thanks.
The official update is NOT flashable.using any custom recovery, custom meaning anything other than stock recovery.
And you can flash any Touchwiz rom with CWM recovery, as the MD4 update is not a ROM. OTAs are not full ROMs on their own, they are collection of files that patch the already existing apps to the most recent versions.
If you want to update to MD4, you simply need flash a custom ROM that is based on MD4 (check the thread titles and OPs), or you can flash freezas stock rooted MD4 ROM, not the update.
CNexus said:
The official update is NOT flashable.using any custom recovery, custom meaning anything other than stock recovery.
And you can flash any Touchwiz rom with CWM recovery, as the MD4 update is not a ROM. OTAs are not full ROMs on their own, they are collection of files that patch the already existing apps to the most recent versions.
If you want to update to MD4, you simply need flash a custom ROM that is based on MD4 (check the thread titles and OPs), or you can flash freezas stock rooted MD4 ROM, not the update.
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Thanks. That makes a few things clear.
Could you provide any suggestions on a Touchwiz ROM as close to the stock as possible, but preserves root of-course and does not require me to change my recovery. Thanks a lot. (I see you mentioned freezas and I'll try to find it, but just making sure).
kniwor said:
Thanks. That makes a few things clear.
Could you provide any suggestions on a Touchwiz ROM as close to the stock as possible, but preserves root of-course and does not require me to change my recovery. Thanks a lot. (I see you mentioned freezas and I'll try to find it, but just making sure).
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Right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910947
CNexus said:
Right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910947
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Just to be doubly sure, here is what I do:
1) Download the file "MD4_update_FULL_Odex.zip" - The first link in the thread.
2) Place it on SDCard
3) Flash zip from SDCard using the CWM Based Recovery v5.5.0.4
The post in that thread confused me. And I did not want to mess up anything. I especially don't want to update the radio and firmware etc because I've flashed the phone to PagePlus and I'm not sure what that'll do to it.
Flashing Cyanogen any number of times in the past has had no effect.
Thanks agian.
kniwor said:
Just to be doubly sure, here is what I do:
1) Download the file "MD4_update_FULL_Odex.zip" - The first link in the thread.
2) Place it on SDCard
3) Flash zip from SDCard using the CWM Based Recovery v5.5.0.4
The post in that thread confused me. And I did not want to mess up anything. I especially don't want to update the radio and firmware etc because I've flashed the phone to PagePlus and I'm not sure what that'll do to it.
Flashing Cyanogen any number of times in the past has had no effect.
Thanks agian.
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Yes, that is correct
However, I would suggest to take this opportunity to update your recovery, as you are a full revision behind
The latest CWM can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151476
Download that recovery zip, boot into recovery, flash the recovery.zip, then go to advanced > reboot recovery, wait a bit for.it to reboot, and then flash the MD4odexed.zip
CNexus said:
Yes, that is correct
However, I would suggest to take this opportunity to update your recovery, as you are a full revision behind
The latest CWM can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151476
Download that recovery zip, boot into recovery, flash the recovery.zip, then go to advanced > reboot recovery, wait a bit for.it to reboot, and then flash the MD4odexed.zip
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Git it! Done, updated and everything working perfectly!
Thanks a ton.
kniwor said:
Git it! Done, updated and everything working perfectly!
Thanks a ton.
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No problem! Dont be afraid to ask or PM me if any more questions/concerns
I just wanna know about installing CWM Recovery in my arc s with a JB rom. Because there is no supported CWM for xperia arc s for JB.
And I am new to flashing kernals..i did my arc s to JB with fusion 5.4 anyhow but if i want to change the kernal do i need to reflash the rom as well?
And also I installed CWM recovery using X-parts before unlocking bootloader. Should I continue installing like that if i Go back to ICS...or should i follow a another way since now my arc has unlocked BL.
And also when to install the kernal before or after flasing the rom.
Thank You
ruffandruff said:
I just wanna know about installing CWM Recovery in my arc s with a JB rom. Because there is no supported CWM for xperia arc s for JB.
And I am new to flashing kernals..i did my arc s to JB with fusion 5.4 anyhow but if i want to change the kernal do i need to reflash the rom as well?
And also I installed CWM recovery using X-parts before unlocking bootloader. Should I continue installing like that if i Go back to ICS...or should i follow a another way since now my arc has unlocked BL.
And also when to install the kernal before or after flasing the rom.
Thank You
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Recovery is built within the kernel, so you do not need to install any recovery by yourself.
You can change kernel at any time, no need to reflash the ROM. Just make sure the new one is compatible with your ROM (JB kernel with JB ROM, ICS kernel with ICS ROM).
If you have unlocked BL, you can just flash any custom kernel (all of them should include a recovery), no need for X-Parts.
Someguyfromhell said:
Recovery is built within the kernel, so you do not need to install any recovery by yourself.
You can change kernel at any time, no need to reflash the ROM. Just make sure the new one is compatible with your ROM (JB kernel with JB ROM, ICS kernel with ICS ROM).
If you have unlocked BL, you can just flash any custom kernel (all of them should include a recovery), no need for X-Parts.
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Thank you for your reply
So do i need to clear any caches after flashing new kernal?
And also what is the best kernal for JB based on cm 10 for my arc s that supports 720p video recording and gives a good battery life.
Thank you
ruffandruff said:
Thank you for your reply
So do i need to clear any caches after flashing new kernal?
And also what is the best kernal for JB based on cm 10 for my arc s that supports 720p video recording and gives a good battery life.
Thank you
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No need to clear any cache, if you change kernels.
There is currently only one JB kernel, that supports HD video recording. I will update this post, once I find it.
EDIT: LuPuS JB kernel, make sure you download the 720p version. Topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885559
Hey everyone,
last week I flashed my girlfriend's XMS with several custom ROMs, but none of them could really satisfy us, so I want to re-flash the stock ROM.
My question is: Can I just flash the ftf file with the flashtool if there is currently CM11 running on the device? Or do I need to erase the system before?
Will this also flash "stock recovery"? Is there a way to do this?
Thanks!
Yes, you can flash stock ROM. There is no need to format system, Flashtool will do its work. Stock recovery will not be flashed, because we don't have stock recovery on our device. But you can flash stock kernel with CWM or PhilZ Touch recovery.
if you want to leave your recovery ..check kernel
sin in exclude list in flashtool
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Farsiris said:
if you want to leave your recovery ..check kernel
sin in exclude list in flashtool
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No! Phone will not boot with custom ROM kernel (if custom ROM is not based on stock). So it is necessary to flash full stock at first and then to flash stock kernel with recovery, if you want to have recocery.
cucumber09 said:
No! Phone will not boot with custom ROM kernel (if custom ROM is not based on stock). So it is necessary to flash full stock at first and then to flash stock kernel with recovery, if you want to have recocery.
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Have you tried it ? Cuz i ve tried it many many times !
Farsiris said:
Have you tried it ? Cuz i ve tried it many many times !
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You flashed stock via Flashtool after CM11 or CM-based ROM without flashing stock kernel? It should not boot, I think, because 4.3 and 4.4 kernels are different.
Has anyone tried this? I need to do this also but I'm a little bit confused about flashing kernel. I tried to find a detailed guide somewhere but no success