Hi all, this is my first post and i hope to take advantage from it.
I've done a lot of research in the android development forums. The first thing i did to my phone was to get it rooted. So far so good, i followed the instructions and everything went ok.
Now i want to install a ROM. Thing is there is a lot of terminology i do not quite understand and i want to know for sure how this process is done correctly. In theory i know how to install a ROM but some disclaimers keeps me from doing it.
The main question here is, my phone has to meet some prerequisites in order to install a ROM? I mean, the android version of my phone, baseband version, kernel version and build number necessarily need to have the same characteristics from the ROM i will be flashing? For example, Team Kang's Juggernaut base band version is T989VKID mine is T989UVKL1, the android version is 2.3.5, mine is 2.3.6 and so on. That basically is it. I do not want to mess up my phone but at the same time i wanna enjoy those great roms.
Thanks in advance and i wish a happy valentine's day to all
Download ROM manager. Pick install from sd card. Wipe data and cache. Pick the ROM you downloaded. Just make sure you only install roms from this forum
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The answer to your question is basically no. Roms don't change your baseband. So that doesn't matter. If your on 2.36 and you install a 2.35 ROM you'll just be on 2.35. But in the case of a kickass ROM that would be just fine.
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Android_Monsters said:
The answer to your question is basically no. Roms don't change your baseband. So that doesn't matter. If your on 2.36 and you install a 2.35 ROM you'll just be on 2.35. But in the case of a kickass ROM that would be just fine.
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thanks, i appreciate the help. that info was very helpful.
Android_Monsters said:
The answer to your question is basically no. Roms don't change your baseband. So that doesn't matter. If your on 2.36 and you install a 2.35 ROM you'll just be on 2.35. But in the case of a kickass ROM that would be just fine.
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another quiestion, can i perform a nandroid backup on mmy internal sd card abd restore from there without a problem or do i really need to have an external sd?, in case that there is no problem back up to the internal sd, can i later move the back up file in case i get an external sd card? thanks
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another quiestion, can i perform a nandroid backup on mmy internal sd card abd restore from there without a problem or do i really need to have an external sd?, in case that there is no problem back up to the internal sd, can i later move the back up file in case i get an external sd card? thanks
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You can do backups from whichever source, it doesnt matter
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Thank you Dark Knight. I am in the same situation as you. The only difference is that I have yet to root my phone because I haven't gotten a microSD card yet. Would you mind me PMing you with some questions? haha, noob to noob.
DKfilms13 said:
Thank you Dark Knight. I am in the same situation as you. The only difference is that I have yet to root my phone because I haven't gotten a microSD card yet. Would you mind me PMing you with some questions? haha, noob to noob.
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greetings DKfilms, is good to know that there are some people around here wondering the same questions. And no i don't mind feel free
iLeopard said:
You can do backups from whichever source, it doesnt matter
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thank you so much for helping, ive been looking to confirm all this info. thanks
Hey i succesfully installed the juggernaut rom thanks for the info again.
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instead of using rom manager, I would suggest doing everything from the CWM recovery itself. The manual way is always better and you encounter less problems along the way..
i.e. backup/restore isn't complete. didn't wipe everything clean... etc.
Teo032 said:
instead of using rom manager, I would suggest doing everything from the CWM recovery itself. The manual way is always better and you encounter less problems along the way..
i.e. backup/restore isn't complete. didn't wipe everything clean... etc.
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Yeah that's what I do, besides I hate how rom manager saves backups on my internal memory
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I could be wrong but I think the last version of CWM wont let you make backups to the internal but you can flash from the internal. But the newest touch version that just came out a few weeks ago does have internal suppoert for backups so you have to flash the latest one. And I would listen to them when they say not to use rom manager there are far too many problems with it. Also the latest version of juggs is 4.1 and that is 2.3.6. I would use that one. Good luck
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I could be wrong but I think the last version of CWM wont let you make backups to the internal but you can flash from the internal. But the newest touch version that just came out a few weeks ago does have internal suppoert for backups so you have to flash the latest one. And I would listen to them when they say not to use rom manager there are far too many problems with it. Also the latest version of juggs is 4.1 and that is 2.3.6. I would use that one. Good luck
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I installed the rom without a problem. Im running it right now and im getting used to it. Still got to figure out some of the features but i will get there.
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DarkKnight1 said:
Hey i succesfully installed the juggernaut rom thanks for the info again.
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Just remeber, just because it says galaxy s2 doesnt mean it wont brick your phone. We see this way too often.
Only use roms here and the skyrocket forums NOT the att S2
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Just remeber, just because it says galaxy s2 doesnt mean it wont brick your phone. We see this way too often.
Only use roms here and the skyrocket forums NOT the att S2
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Im very aware of that. I once read a post where a guy flashed an I9000 rom into the T989. I only visit this part of the forums so dont worry but thank you anyways for the advice.
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Im very aware of that. I once read a post where a guy flashed an I9000 rom into the T989. I only visit this part of the forums so dont worry but thank you anyways for the advice.
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i give you props for having enough common sense to only visit this part of forums and actually reading b4 flashing...now if only everyone had same level common sense as you
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i give you props for having enough common sense to only visit this part of forums and actually reading b4 flashing...now if only everyone had same level common sense as you
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Yes i hope that newcomers take the time to read everything carefully. Hey i got a question... This is the very first rom i flashed to my phone. If i want to switch from one rom to another, i just cant flash it over the current one right? Phone might brick? What do i need to know before flashing a new rom to my phone. Thanks
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Yes i hope that newcomers take the time to read everything carefully. Hey i got a question... This is the very first rom i flashed to my phone. If i want to switch from one rom to another, i just cant flash it over the current one right? Phone might brick? What do i need to know before flashing a new rom to my phone. Thanks
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You normally have to do a full wipe b4 installing a different ROM.
Chk out this site (galaxys2root.com) it gives me a lots of EASY TO UNDERSTAND info when i started playing with ROMs.Currently i am on my fifth ROM .
Yes do full wipe, Clear caches and do a nandroid back up first thou and make sure after flashing and re booting to let it sit for 10min
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I've had Rom Manager Pro for along time now since my first Android and I was wanting to know if our phone uses it at all?
I don't see our model on the list but on one of my other phones we kinda shared one with another phone do we do that if we don't have a main one?
And what's that recovery touch? Has anyone every used that? Sounds pretty cool lolz
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Linux215 said:
I've had Rom Manager Pro for along time now since my first Android and I was wanting to know if our phone uses it at all?
I don't see our model on the list but on one of my other phones we kinda shared one with another phone do we do that if we don't have a main one?
And what's that recovery touch? Has anyone every used that? Sounds pretty cool lolz
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Yes it does. I use it all the time. Do NOT use any form of touch recovery. There is one out there that is safe but right now do NOT use touch recovery.
Touch recovery has been blamed for bricking phones best to steer clear of it altogether.
There are some issues with Rom Manager, I'm sure someone will let you know. FYI, Rom manager uses a v5.0.2.7 CWM based recovery for our phone. Do not use it with any of the ICS based roms, cwm is not compatible with them currently.
Witch ones are safe to use ?
And thank you for your last post
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Witch ones are safe to use ?
And thank you for your last post
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The gingerbread based ROMs usually come with a kernel that has recovery built-in so those are safe to use the way they are.
Can't emphasize enough though not to use recovery in ICS though.
Thanks,
but I was more asking is there a sections for our phone in the list in Rom Manager .
Also can I just click the flash recovery at the top of the App and is our phone in the list where you click download roms and it has a list of Rom updates and stuff like that?
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Thanks,
but I was more asking is there a sections for our phone in the list in Rom Manager .
Also can I just click the flash recovery at the top of the App and is our phone in the list where you click download roms and it has a list of Rom updates and stuff like that?
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Ah gotcha. First of all, I wouldn't recommend using rom manager to do anything but backups and restores. Yes, you can click Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, make sure you select the 'Samsung Epic 4G Touch'.
Lastly, I have no friggin clue what those roms/rom updates are listed there and how they get flashed or what would happen if something goes sideways so I stick with the XDA known and tried roms that you can get support for.
You cannot use Rom Manager because these need to be flashed according to the instructions posted with each rom. They are almost identical and its very easy to do.
Short version is, I recommend Rom Manager as an easy way to backup and restore your android OS from an interface. Beyond that, I think you're taking unecessary risks. There's a thread around here somewhere about how Rom Manger is very very bad.
I would recommend you read the instructions for any thread you are planning on utilizing closely and follow the directions listed in those threads. Don't assume past Android experience gives a license to skim the reading. Every phone is slightly different and has nuances that can become issues of glossed over. There are often reasons why the instructions are written the way they are.
I've had this phone for a while now, I was just re installing some apps and seen it and just wanted to know if it had a section for our phone that's its
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when I use rom manager to do a back up I have to remove the battery for it to work.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Tungsten c said:
when I use rom manager to do a back up I have to remove the battery for it to work.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
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You should not use rom manager, especially if you are on an ICS rom. It needs to install its own version of cwm and could royally mess up the phone.
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Thank you.....is there a way to get its own version of CWM?
Is there a utility that we can use instead or just better to turn of phone and volume up
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Thank you.....is there a way to get its own version of CWM?
Is there a utility that we can use instead or just better to turn of phone and volume up
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Best bet is what you said - Power Off, then power+volume up to get into a recovery. As for recovery Agat's has been great! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721065 and there are some specifically for CM9 and AOKP so if you plan on flashing any of those check those threads.
Hello all,
I have had a couple of smartphones and I've asked a couple of questions on xda about various things regarding those phones. I just recently upgraded my work phone to the ET4G and I love the phone but hate the battery life and hotspot restrictions. I have no clue how to flash roms but I'm not totally clueless, I can follow directions. Can someone tell me or point me in the right direction as to how I install a custom rom on my phone. I want to install Calk N Venums Stock Rom but I manually installed ICS 4.0.4 because Sprint took forever to roll out the update. Not sure if the process was similar to me going into bootloader and unziping the file, etc. Long story short, I need to know what I need to have preinstalled on the phone so that I don't brick it (Clockwork Recovery, etc.). The devs have done a great jump with these roms and I am very interested in trying some out given I know the proper steps. Thanks for any and all advice.
One Dumb Guy!
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Hello all,
I have had a couple of smartphones and I've asked a couple of questions on xda about various things regarding those phones. I just recently upgraded my work phone to the ET4G and I love the phone but hate the battery life and hotspot restrictions. I have no clue how to flash roms but I'm not totally clueless, I can follow directions. Can someone tell me or point me in the right direction as to how I install a custom rom on my phone. I want to install Calk N Venums Stock Rom but I manually installed ICS 4.0.4 because Sprint took forever to roll out the update. Not sure if the process was similar to me going into bootloader and unziping the file, etc. Long story short, I need to know what I need to have preinstalled on the phone so that I don't brick it (Clockwork Recovery, etc.). The devs have done a great jump with these roms and I am very interested in trying some out given I know the proper steps. Thanks for any and all advice.
One Dumb Guy!
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Really not a dumb question...at least you are approaching this with caution and there is a ton of information out there so it can be very intimidating and discouraging.
I would start here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721229
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Really not a dumb question...at least you are approaching this with caution and there is a ton of information out there so it can be very intimidating and discouraging.
I would start here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721229
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Yes. I began to read with delight about all the features and benefits than the horror of actually installing all these things correctly began to set in. Thanks for your help. At least I have a starting point.
What is the rom you want to install isit this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815212
this will help as well...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28507701
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What is the rom you want to install isit this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815212
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It is the exact one I'm taking about
dcscorpio76 said:
...I need to know what I need to have preinstalled on the phone so that I don't brick it ...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525495
Give that a read as well.
Look for stickies on the sections and be sure to read the thread of the rom that you're wanting to flash.. Then read it again.
Good luck!
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this will help as well...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28507701
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Man, you guys are awesome with the quick responses. Thank you guys so very much. I'll revert back to this thread if I run into any hiccups.
This is the most helpfull video out there will teach you how to get to el26 and cwm
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=1Biu9Ros84M
Follow the video up to the point were he reboots in cwm
The rom you wants recommends el26 cwm there are different ways to get cwm but to mee this is the easies for noobs but please read don't brick
"preferably in stock el26 cwm if possible"
Then just follow the rom recomended instruction
Flashing instructions:
Full wipe recommended, that means....
Wipe cache
Wipe data
Wipe dalvik cache
Calks format all(you can find this in any of his actual threads)
Flash rom
Enjoy
Thank all you gents again. I'll look at the threads and the videos and I'll pay with this tonight. I'll reply back with my questions. Thanks peeps.
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Two more questions for you guys. I assume CWM well allow me to back up all my data so that once i flash a new rom, I can retain all my apps and contacts?
Secondly, can I go back to my stock ROM if I don't like the custom ROM like nothing ever happened? Or will my phone be deflowered and never the same again? Just wanna make sure before I try this.
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Two more questions for you guys. I assume CWM well allow me to back up all my data so that once i flash a new rom, I can retain all my apps and contacts?
Secondly, can I go back to my stock ROM if I don't like the custom ROM like nothing ever happened? Or will my phone be deflowered and never the same again? Just wanna make sure before I try this.
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I find this to be helpful for explaining - What Is Nandroid And How To Use It - VeNuM or the original post [TUT] What Is Nandroid And How To Use It [Complete Guide] [VeNuM]
And hahah at deflowered.. Just use a one click if you don't like what you flash, or follow proper steps from going to rom to rom..
Update:
You guys at the best. I was able to stock root my phone with CWM and flash AOKP Milestone 6 to my phone and I've been tweaking ever since. Thank all of you for your help in getting me there. I'm becoming very familiar with Nandroid, wiping cache and installing mods via safe recovery. This is the most fun I've had with a mobile phone in a long time. Thanks again brethren! Good bless
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Once you get things going check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Epic_4G_Touch
Has a few things that might possibly interest you. I did a lot of browsing here
try this YouTube channel
You should take a look at the qbking77 channel on YouTube. he has 20,000 subscribers and has helped me with four different roms on the epic 4g touch. he will tell you how to root, install clockworkmod, and flash roms easily
Hey guys, I'm brand new to xda and I recently rooted my phone. I'm considering flashing the AOKP ROM, and I've got two questions at the moment.
1.) I see that it is very strongly suggested to do a nandroid backup of your current rom, and download a "custom recovery" app. I created a backup using the "Rom Manager" app by clockworkmod. My question is, is the Rom Manager considered a custom recovery, or is that something I need to download in addition? The backup I created is already on my phone, and a copy of it is on a spare micro sd card.
2.) Now that I'm rooted, should I still install the software updates from T-mobile? Or is that unnecessary?
Thanks in advance for any responses.
Btw I have a T-Mobile Galaxy S III
1. If u use rom manager to flash CWR then that is it. U can check it by click on recovery in rom manger
2. No u dont have to updated anything unless the Op stated.
3. I would suggest you to back up yoir imei. Just in case u lose it during flash. Most ppl recommed using Twrp instead of CWR . Becuse ppl report of losing imei usinh cwr. But am not sure. Hope that help
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Hey guys, I'm brand new to xda and I recently rooted my phone. I'm considering flashing the AOKP ROM, and I've got two questions at the moment.
1.) I see that it is very strongly suggested to do a nandroid backup of your current rom, and download a "custom recovery" app. I created a backup using the "Rom Manager" app by clockworkmod. My question is, is the Rom Manager considered a custom recovery, or is that something I need to download in addition? The backup I created is already on my phone, and a copy of it is on a spare micro sd card.
2.) Now that I'm rooted, should I still install the software updates from T-mobile? Or is that unnecessary?
Thanks in advance for any responses.
Btw I have a T-Mobile Galaxy S III
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ROM Manager is used to flash a custom recovery. Hit the "download Clockworkmod" button in the Rom Manager app. That's your custom recovery.
Now that you have a custom recovery, updates from T-Mobile will NOT install. You don't need them anyways.
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3. I would suggest you to back up yoir imei. Just in case u lose it during flash. Most ppl recommed using Twrp instead of CWR . Becuse ppl report of losing imei usinh cwr. But am not sure. Hope that help
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care to share how to do this? Im a noob sorry..
joshnichols189 said:
ROM Manager is used to flash a custom recovery. Hit the "download Clockworkmod" button in the Rom Manager app. That's your custom recovery.
Now that you have a custom recovery, updates from T-Mobile will NOT install. You don't need them anyways.
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This.
Ignore what the other guy said.
Once you boot into your recovery with some key combo (I don't know what it is for your device) you go into 'backup and restore' I believe its called in clockworkmod and perform a nandroid.
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care to share how to do this? Im a noob sorry..
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I used this. It is stickied in this section
I did both forms of back up to CMA.
new ion? said:
This.
Ignore what the other guy said.
Once you boot into your recovery with some key combo (I don't know what it is for your device) you go into 'backup and restore' I believe its called in clockworkmod and perform a nandroid.
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He say he already do the back up
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He say he already do the back up
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I personally have never used rom manager to do a backup... if they're the same thing, cool. I always just do it through recovery
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I used this. It is stickied in this section
I did both forms of back up to CMA.
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Thank you.. I can still do the back up even if im running custom rom right? running xquisite v50 and will do this first before upgrading to the latest v70.. and i thought a CWM backup before flashing is all i need..
what s TWRP? Is it another form backup? its an app for my phone right?
sorry for all the question :angel:
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Thank you.. I can still do the back up even if im running custom rom right? running xquisite v50 and will do this first before upgrading to the latest v70.. and i thought a CWM backup before flashing is all i need..
what s TWRP? Is it another form backup? its an app for my phone right?
sorry for all the question :angel:
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Twrp (team win recovery project) is just another recovery, it takes the place of clockworkmod (CWM/CWR)
Not an app at all... however you can get it through goo manager
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Thanks guys. I'll look over these instructions when I get home and let you know how it went.
Any other ROMS you'd suggest? I like the Milestone 6 ROM because it looks like the Galaxy Nexus.
I'm running the latest cm10 nightly
I've also run aokp, euroskank, and free gs3 on this phone
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Mike, the link I provided was to back up your IMEI and nothing else. It is totally independent of backing up your ROM.
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Mike, the link I provided was to back up your IMEI and nothing else. It is totally independent of backing up your ROM.
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I would definitely back up your IMEI just in case. There have been a lot of users that have randomly lost it and they lost data connection because of it. If you have a back up of your IMEI you can easily restore it and get your data back.
Hello to all. Quick story, looking to get the Nexus 4. Got my hands on a SII to test T mobiles network. Rooted it last night and put CWM on it. For some reason I can't flash Cyanogenmod or Liquid Jelly. They both stay on the boot animation. I've rooted my Evo LTE and my Nexus 7 so I'm not a complete noob. Thanks for any and all help. I'm at work but I will check back throughout the day.
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Could be bad download, did you check md5? Try using twrp, many have less issues with it. Make sure you full wipe as well.
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Could be bad download, did you check md5? Try using twrp, many have less issues with it. Make sure you full wipe as well.
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Thanks I prefer TWRP. I just didn't know if it was a viable option. It seems like the devs for the SII Roms prefer cwm for some reason. I did full wipe by the way. Thanks again.
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Thanks I prefer TWRP. I just didn't know if it was a viable option. It seems like the devs for the SII Roms prefer cwm for some reason. I did full wipe by the way. Thanks again.
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Just so you know it may be a preference but does not mean the alternate TWRP does not work just fine. I would suggest you going with it and you have to understand its just a recovery and honestly both should work fine and the same. Unfortunately it seems that TWRP does some things with less stress than CWM. A lil more reading up on this in the various threads and you will probably find the debates about this.
also which CWM are you using if 5.0.2.7 you have to use wipes if you are using the newer versions no wipes are needed. TWRP it does not matter
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Just so you know it may be a preference but does not mean the alternate TWRP does not work just fine. I would suggest you going with it and you have to understand its just a recovery and honestly both should work fine and the same. Unfortunately it seems that TWRP does some things with less stress than CWM. A lil more reading up on this in the various threads and you will probably find the debates about this.
also which CWM are you using if 5.0.2.7 you have to use wipes if you are using the newer versions no wipes are needed. TWRP it does not matter
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Hmm it seems this phone doesn't like TWRP for some reason. It just stays at the Teamwin splash page. This thing is becoming a headache. I was on the latest version of CWM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
Follow these steps. You should have 0 problems.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
Follow these steps. You should have 0 problems.
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Thanks but it still isn't working. Getting a error about the cache. Says cannot locate or sometimes it says read only. I just don't get it.
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I've stated this problem before downgraded to older versions of twrp and did the same with cwm and neither can get a jelly ROM to work..but you can flash I've roms easy..I'm beginning to think it's the phone not the recovery tools
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Silly question.....but you're sure its a t989?
kj2112 said:
Silly question.....but you're sure its a t989?
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Yes I looked at the sticker to make sure, as well as the about phone screen.
Hey guys quick question..
A friend brought over his SGS2 cause he wants Jellybean but he is still on Gingerbread, Im 75% sure you cant go straight to JB from GB, if thats true, do I have to flash stock ICS or any ICS rom before getting to JB?
There is no reason you can't go straight to JB. It's just flashing another ROM.
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Yep, found an older thread saying the same after some more searching right after posting this thread.
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RXDriv3r said:
Hey guys quick question..
A friend brought over his SGS2 cause he wants Jellybean but he is still on Gingerbread, Im 75% sure you cant go straight to JB from GB, if thats true, do I have to flash stock ICS or any ICS rom before getting to JB?
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Make sure you update the radio to something compatible to ics/jb first.....I do think that matters....
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RXDriv3r said:
Yep, found an older thread saying the same after some more searching right after posting this thread.
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Flash UVLE1 or UVLH1 radio first for best cell reception.
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Whenever I upgrade from GB to JB I flash an ICS AOSP-based ROM first just to be on the safe side.
android88 said:
Whenever I upgrade from GB to JB I flash an ICS AOSP-based ROM first just to be on the safe side.
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Won't doing a clean flash negate the importance of the ROM that was previously flashed? I have confidence in TWRP when I wipe data, cache and system, that in fact it does so
LoopDoGG79 said:
Won't doing a clean flash negate the importance of the ROM that was previously flashed? I have confidence in TWRP when I wipe data, cache and system, that in fact it does so
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I also use TWRP and I trust it completely. I just like upgrading one version at a time.
Sorry for the bump fellas but this saves me from making a new thread:
I currently have a GB Rom (revenge of macnut) and would like to update my phone since it is over due. I love the Rom I currently have but little glitches have been causing it to lock up.
If I wanted to go to a JB rom, would I need to go to a stock rom first or not? Wasn't sure if I needed to put on a stock Jb rom or if I can go right into a rom with a clean wipe.
Thank you for any replies!
Goliath27 said:
Sorry for the bump fellas but this saves me from making a new thread:
I currently have a GB Rom (revenge of macnut) and would like to update my phone since it is over due. I love the Rom I currently have but little glitches have been causing it to lock up.
If I wanted to go to a JB rom, would I need to go to a stock rom first or not? Wasn't sure if I needed to put on a stock Jb rom or if I can go right into a rom with a clean wipe.
Thank you for any replies!
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As long as you have the proper radio, you can flash directly to whatever you want. You MUST fully wipe of course.
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bzlik88 said:
As long as you have the proper radio, you can flash directly to whatever you want. You MUST fully wipe of course.
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Even then if you forget the radio it is easily fixed..
android88 said:
Whenever I upgrade from GB to JB I flash an ICS AOSP-based ROM first just to be on the safe side.
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seem like a waist of time..
richardlibeau said:
Flash UVLE1 or UVLH1 radio first for best cell reception.
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In your opinion..
bzlik88 said:
As long as you have the proper radio, you can flash directly to whatever you want. You MUST fully wipe of course.
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you know it's been a while when I have to ask what a radio is? I haven't found a good FAQ yet but once I find the rom I want I'm sure the proper radio is recommended as well. is it like klies or cwm?
anyone have a link to a good how to for this install with radio and rom included.