Title says most of it but will give whole back story.
On EL29 Rooted using the EL29 Odin flash then used the e4gtauto-sfx and flashed EL29+CWM. Used CWM did a backup and then installed Blazer Rom tried it for a few days and then wanted to try something else to see what else there is. So not thinking I used Odin and used the flash back to EL29 rooted and then lost CWM.
I am now trying to use the e4gtauto-sfx to flash back to EL29+CWM but it gets to waiting for device to be connected and will go no further. I have checked and unchecked usb debugging, installed and uninstalled drivers again and again and no matter what I do the e4gtauto-sfx will not connect to my phone again. I can use Odin fine and I can see it in my device manager the same as before other programs like CDMA Workshop recognize it fine but not the e4gtauto-sfx.
Out of ideas of how to fix it so here asking for any help to try to figure this out.
Get the EG30 Odin or get a kernel with CWM built in in Odin form. EL29 has a different bootloader that's why the auto root does not work on it. I always just flash EG30 and go at it from there fast and simple.
cidica said:
Get the EG30 Odin or get a kernel with CWM built in in Odin form. EL29 has a different bootloader that's why the auto root does not work on it. I always just flash EG30 and go at it from there fast and simple.
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So I can use the "same" EG30 root flash for Odin just like I did the EL29 or some other steps required to flash different modems?
Yes just find a kernel with CWM already built in in Odin tar format. Use Odin to flash it and it will give you CWM back and you are fine.
My rule of thumb I just always keep EG30 tar around if I need it but that's me.
Carfanatic said:
So I can use the "same" EG30 root flash for Odin just like I did the EL29 or some other steps required to flash different modems?
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odin does not require a rooted phone to flash.
you can flash any rom/kernel/modem you wish providing it is a .tar file.
Carfanatic said:
Out of ideas of how to fix it so here asking for any help to try to figure this out.
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If Auto Root doesn't recognize your phone, basically "adb" doesn't recognize your phone. That is pretty basic functionality if you are on xda. You should go over FAQ #E3 in the 2nd post of the Auto Root thread, which is the troubleshooting checklist. I would reboot your PC also (or kill the adb server using Option E)
You don't actually need a PC to install CWM. Just copy the files in copy2sd\000root and copy2sd-img\000root to your /sdcard on your phone and follow the manual install directions in the 2nd post of the Auto Root thread.
I know to install the modem I just pulled the .bin file out of zip and put in phone slot of Odin to install it. Can I do the same with zip of rom and kernel or what parts do I put and where in Odin instead of doing the whole Odin back to gingerbread base CWM and flashing it that way?
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I know to install the modem I just pulled the .bin file out of zip and put in phone slot of Odin to install it. Can I do the same with zip of rom and kernel or what parts do I put and where in Odin instead of doing the whole Odin back to gingerbread base CWM and flashing it that way?
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No way to do that ....only custom ROM i have seen as a Odin tar was a cm9 for international galaxy s2
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Thanks for the info..... was just hoping!
I am on stock root right now and want to unroot to tke the OTA firmwre update. Whats my best way to unroot. Looks like the CM team method is not applicable for firmware above LF9. Is there an updated or alternative method?
Thanks,
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Sorry, forgot to add that I do not want to D/L a new stock ROM, I want to stay on the current ROM I have, just unroot.
Thanks,
Answered my own question after some research.
1. Flash stock recovery with Odin or mobile odin
2. Copy update file to Extsd
3. Boot into stock recovery
4. Flash Update.zip
5. Odin CWM recovery.zip
6. Flash "root from recovery.zip" with CWM
Good to go.
Thanks,
I'm trying to flash Clockwork Mod onto a friend's TMO S3 with Odin. I was able to do this successfully with my TMO S3, both are running UVALH2.
Odin says the flash was successful, I restart the phone and try to boot into the custom recovery but it keeps taking me to the stock recovery. I tried a few more times with the same results.
Am I missing something?
Try the no tripping the flash counter method found in the stickies found in the dev section.
You should be able to get around your problem with this method.
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kpizzle said:
I'm trying to flash Clockwork Mod onto a friend's TMO S3 with Odin. I was able to do this successfully with my TMO S3, both are running UVALH2.
Odin says the flash was successful, I restart the phone and try to boot into the custom recovery but it keeps taking me to the stock recovery. I tried a few more times with the same results.
Am I missing something?
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The UVALH2 update includes two files that will overwrite recovery every reboot
You can fix this issue by renaming the following files using root explorer
Rename:
/system/recovery-from-boot.p to /system/recovery-from-boot.p.bak
and
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh to /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
Once you've done that, reflash CWM through ROM Manager and recovery will stick
ingenious247 said:
The UVALH2 update includes two files that will overwrite recovery every reboot
You can fix this issue by renaming the following files using root explorer
Rename:
/system/recovery-from-boot.p to /system/recovery-from-boot.p.bak
and
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh to /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
Once you've done that, reflash CWM through ROM Manager and recovery will stick
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You are the man!!!
there's a little "thanks" button on my post.. feel free to click it
and no problem, glad to help!
ingenious247 said:
The UVALH2 update includes two files that will overwrite recovery every reboot
You can fix this issue by renaming the following files using root explorer
Rename:
/system/recovery-from-boot.p to /system/recovery-from-boot.p.bak
and
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh to /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
Once you've done that, reflash CWM through ROM Manager and recovery will stick
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So I just realized something. I can't even attain root access, how can I edit these files?
Can flash mrRobinson's LH2 w/root and you will have full LH2 stock with root. It is an Odin package and only flashes /system partition so no /data loss.
kpizzle said:
So I just realized something. I can't even attain root access, how can I edit these files?
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Flash CWM through Odin, but turn off the auto reboot in Odin
That way it won't overwrite it
Then power down when it's done, and boot into recovery, Flash Superuser
Will i still be able to receive JB OTA update when the time comes, if i rename these two files and flash CWM through ROM manager?
arthaz28 said:
Will i still be able to receive JB OTA update when the time comes, if i rename these two files and flash CWM through ROM manager?
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No, you cannot receive OTA updates unless you are on stock recovery.
So you would have to Odin back to stock before accepting the update, which is simple enough.
Or just wait for someone to take the update and make a flashable zip file which will happen pretty quickly once the OTA comes out
ingenious247 said:
No, you cannot receive OTA updates unless you are on stock recovery.
So you would have to Odin back to stock before accepting the update, which is simple enough.
Or just wait for someone to take the update and make a flashable zip file which will happen pretty quickly once the OTA comes out
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You don't need stock recovery for any reason at all. Not anymore.
I never said you needed it. I was answering the question that was asked.
And if you don't want to flash a modified version of a stock ROM, then yes, you do need stock recovery. Some of us don't like deodexed ROMs and care to choose what we debloat.
ingenious247 said:
I never said you needed it. I was answering the question that was asked.
And if you don't want to flash a modified version of a stock ROM, then yes, you do need stock recovery. Some of us don't like deodexed ROMs and care to choose what we debloat.
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Thank you sir!
After I was rooted, I created a backup using CWM. So, if the update comes out, I can just flash my backup stock ROM again using CWM rand I should be able to receive the OTA update, right?
(sorry I am a noob and still learning about this whole rooting, custom ROM, etc stuff)
arthaz28 said:
Thank you sir!
After I was rooted, I created a backup using CWM. So, if the update comes out, I can just flash my backup stock ROM again using CWM rand I should be able to receive the OTA update, right?
(sorry I am a noob and still learning about this whole rooting, custom ROM, etc stuff)
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No, you would have to Odin back to stock which would overwrite CWM with stock recovery. If you're not familiar with Odin read up on it, it's really easy to use. Just make sure you get it from the correct thread for your phone model and you'll be fine.
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I'm trying to flash the latest FI25 for my phone according to posting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1906966
I've always flashed through ODIN or one click.
I downloaded deodexed version. After unzipping the file, found out it simply is 2 file folders, can anyone teach me how to flash this to my phone?
Also, op mentioned don't flash if using Agat's repacks, how do I know if current build in my phone is Agat's repack?
You have to have a custom recovery installed. You can use Odin to install one if you don't have it. Copy the zip to your phone and install from recovery.
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thank you for the quick reply. As I'm not super knowledgeable with all this, I'll probably wait for a odin-one-click version to be released. When it comes to flashing my daily used phone, I get nervous if something goes wrong.
crawrj said:
You have to have a custom recovery installed. You can use Odin to install one if you don't have it. Copy the zip to your phone and install from recovery.
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