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I bought a second hand xperia play a few days ago and now looking to whizz things up a bit with a new Rom.
It's already been rooted but looks to have a stock Rom running
Here's the details
2.3.4
Kernal version [email protected]#10
Build number 4.0.2.A.0.42
Basically I'd like a properly established Rom without the bloatwear, every time I open task manager theres about 15 things open when I'm not using them
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Check the dev section out for a rom find something you like
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Check the dev section out for a rom find something you like
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From my details above what do I have installed? I'm not too familiar with with all this :$
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Jokawild 2.5. Trust me....after using it you won't switch again till final ice is released.

jaygrae said:
Jokawild 2.5. Trust me....after using it you won't switch again till final ice is released.
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Sounds good, how do I install it in simple terms? Sorry if I sound like a orange :-S
Is it just a straight install or do I need to mess with kernels etc,
How's yours set up? Rom/Kernel etc
Help is much appreciated
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mozzy said:
Sounds good, how do I install it in simple terms? Sorry if I sound like a orange :-S
Is it just a straight install or do I need to mess with kernels etc,
How's yours set up? Rom/Kernel etc
Help is much appreciated
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Since it already has doomlord's kernel on it, it is rooted and the bootloader is unlocked, so you can probably use fastboot to install most roms. If you want compatibility for all the games, stick with GB. If you go to an ICS build, you'll likely have problems with certain games crashing, graphical errors, or gamepad not working.

I have no problems with the gamepad so far using DarkForest ICS.
I tried ICS++, I prefer Darkforest still. Probably sticking with it till the real ICS.
There are so graphical issues, but its pretty nice, no bloatware either.

If you already have a kernel with recovery, all you need to do is install the .zip file for the ROM through it.
Put the zip on your sd card, reboot the phone. While it boots and the light turns blue, press the back button.

I attempted to update the kernel earlier and bricked my phone, I the fastboot method and actually completed the flash, when I powered on the mobile it was just displaying a black screen,
After looking about I got the stock rom and flashed it, and its working again!
Now my mobile is on stock rom with stock kernel,
It displays a message saying theres a system update available but when I connect to pc I get some message saying the software cannot be installed because the device has unauthorized software on it, I also got this message before I flashed to the stock firmware so it seems that they know my mobile was rooted etc and cant update through their software...
Could someone kindly walk me through what I need to do to put doomkernel v13 and jokawild rom on,
Thanks
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How does jw with doomkernal 13 compare to team stock with stock kernal?

swebosdev said:
How does jw with doomkernal 13 compare to team stock with stock kernal?
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I wish I knew
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SirRudolph said:
I have no problems with the gamepad so far using DarkForest ICS.
I tried ICS++, I prefer Darkforest still. Probably sticking with it till the real ICS.
There are so graphical issues, but its pretty nice, no bloatware either.
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have you tried Age of Zombies? and hows your battery? last time I used darkforest I'd only get 5 hours of battery life with just texting and listening to music :S

Any suggestions,
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mozzy said:
I attempted to update the kernel earlier and bricked my phone, I the fastboot method and actually completed the flash, when I powered on the mobile it was just displaying a black screen,
After looking about I got the stock rom and flashed it, and its working again!
Now my mobile is on stock rom with stock kernel,
It displays a message saying theres a system update available but when I connect to pc I get some message saying the software cannot be installed because the device has unauthorized software on it, I also got this message before I flashed to the stock firmware so it seems that they know my mobile was rooted etc and cant update through their software...
Could someone kindly walk me through what I need to do to put doomkernel v13 and jokawild rom on,
Thanks
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Flash stock ROM with flashtool, load fastboot, flash kernel image for DooMKernel, boot into recovery, clear cache, apply the update.zip for jokawild, done.
If you need more detailed instructions I'll write out a full guide later when I can use my home PC.
Actually, I was thinking of doing a full guide with pictures anyway.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away

captain67 said:
Flash stock ROM with flashtool, load fastboot, flash kernel image for DooMKernel, boot into recovery, clear cache, apply the update.zip for jokawild, done.
If you need more detailed instructions I'll write out a full guide later when I can use my home PC.
Actually, I was thinking of doing a full guide with pictures anyway.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
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Oh I have got jokawild flashed and doomkernel but having battery issues with the latest update,
I wanted to know any other Rom suggestions
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mozzy said:
Oh I have got jokawild flashed and doomkernel but having battery issues with the latest update,
I wanted to know any other Rom suggestions
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if u want to play games, better stay with gb.. for ics, darkforest is the best for me
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mozzy said:
I attempted to update the kernel earlier and bricked my phone, I the fastboot method and actually completed the flash, when I powered on the mobile it was just displaying a black screen,
After looking about I got the stock rom and flashed it, and its working again!
Now my mobile is on stock rom with stock kernel,
It displays a message saying theres a system update available but when I connect to pc I get some message saying the software cannot be installed because the device has unauthorized software on it, I also got this message before I flashed to the stock firmware so it seems that they know my mobile was rooted etc and cant update through their software...
Could someone kindly walk me through what I need to do to put doomkernel v13 and jokawild rom on,
Thanks
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u have unlock bootloader.. it cant be update using pc companion.. u need to relock it back using .ftf file via flashtool

[Q] Can't escape from boot loops.. please help..

Hi all,
I have an LT15i. Has an unlocked bootloader. No problems using fastboot or flashtool. I have the latest DoomKernel installed. The current setup is attached.
I tried 3 different GB roms. These are:
-TeamXperia SE Tweaked
-T.e.a.m Stock Rom
-Arconium 8.2
No problems installing the zip files thru CWM but then I get boot loops.. EACH TIME!
I wipe all cache.. I do factory resets.. Try again.. No go.. still get loops..
Could someone please tell me if I am missing something? Thank you.
PS: And do you happen to know why I have both 5.0.2.7 and 5.0.2.8 cwm on my phone? If I press down on the volume locker it loads 5.0.2.8 and up loads 5.0.2.7.. is this normal behavior? One is touchscreen enabled, the other is not..

Did you also format system?
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PrimaryMaster said:
Hi all,
I have an LT15i. Has an unlocked bootloader. No problems using fastboot or flashtool. I have the latest DoomKernel installed. The current setup is attached.
I tried 3 different GB roms. These are:
-TeamXperia SE Tweaked
-T.e.a.m Stock Rom
-Arconium 8.2
No problems installing the zip files thru CWM but then I get boot loops.. EACH TIME!
I wipe all cache.. I do factory resets.. Try again.. No go.. still get loops..
Could someone please tell me if I am missing something? Thank you.
PS: And do you happen to know why I have both 5.0.2.7 and 5.0.2.8 cwm on my phone? If I press down on the volume locker it loads 5.0.2.8 and up loads 5.0.2.7.. is this normal behavior? One is touchscreen enabled, the other is not..
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You must check to have the proper kernel and ROM. GB Kernel will not work with ICS ROM and vice-versa.

There is no format option in CWM.. Which one are you talking about?

Yes there is on mounts!
Edit: but like okty2k said check if you have the right ROM and kernel!
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Oh yes, sure.. I'll try formatting and let you know..
and about DoomKernel V22 and .62 GB rom.. wouldn't that work? If it won't then which kernel version should I use that has cwm?

PrimaryMaster said:
Oh yes, sure.. I'll try formatting and let you know..
and about DoomKernel V22 and .62 GB rom.. wouldn't that work? If it won't then which kernel version should I use that has cwm?
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It should. Just to double check, try another kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1453760
p.s. why you don't move to ICS?

I was running ICS Alpha.. The phone lagged, touchscreen would stop working from time to time, force closes.. Got sick of it.. I just wanted my old system back..
Though I have not yet tried the official release of ICS.. Do you have an Arc running ICS? Are you happy with it, I mean the OS?

Dude 4.0.4 kicks ass!
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Well that's good to know that it does
I guess DoomKernel V22 is intended for ICS because I did like you said and formatted system too this time. Still no joy..
Since none of the three GB roms are working, it must be a kernel-rom incompatibility thing..
I'll download ICS and give it a go.. Thanks for the help mates.. I'll let you know about the result

Cool! Let us know your feedback about 4.0.4!
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I just installed JJ's Hybrid ROM. Been using it for the past 20 minutes..
My phone has never been snappier! I love how you can browse apps and widgets with previews.. Loving it already!
Let's see it after I install Launcher Pro though

I have a similar problem but I cannot accese to the recovery mode, my arc just loops and loops... can u tell me how to access recovery mode??
I already tried Power +back and many other combinatios and no response....

If you have a kernel with cwm then you should be pressing volume down button a couple of times while booting..

i have the ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.6, while booting I press volume down and doesnt enter...
any other suggestion??

Vol up or down works for me. I would flash the cwm kernel again if I were in your shoes..

No good... volume buttons are useless... dunno the reason...
How can i flash de kernel, without being able to access recovery mode??
thxs for the replys

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Issues with Xperia S

Hi Everyone
I unlocked my bootloader a few months ago, rooted, and I flashed a version of ICS, which I think is stock. I dont have receovery installed, I tried to sort that out last night, but I got lost amongst and couldnt work out what to install and how.
Its 4.0.4 - 6.1.A.2.45 - and I am having a few issues with it. It seems to be laggy, the camera freezes when recording video and often crashes and doesn't save the video and the WIFI is just hopeless!
Does anyone know how to fix this? Is there a better .ftp for me to flash? Please leave links if possible because this issue is just driving me insane!
thanks!
Amanda

hi, try to locked your bootloader then repair via pc companion.
and also, for your other question click my signature "Read ME".

If it's unlocked the bootloader then fastboot a custom kernel. Advanced stock is great. Then flash a custom rom. May as I flash a Jellybean rom
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I just installed ROM manager and found out clockwork recovery doesn't work for us why does everything have to be so hard with this phone?
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Just have a look at the custom kernels and chose one then fast boot or use the flash tool, cwm works for us
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DevilsArc said:
I just installed ROM manager and found out clockwork recovery doesn't work for us why does everything have to be so hard with this phone?
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Cwm works fine. Just rom manager doesn't
Read this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181182#post23181182
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Ben36 said:
Cwm works fine. Just rom manager doesn't
Read this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181182#post23181182
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The only problem with this is, you need to flash the doomkernal, which requires flashing back to GB? Then you need to install a host of other apps to get it too work. Just so I can flash a custom rom, wow, nothing is easy is it,
This phone is just so damned hard to do anything with, I am considering going to the new Samsung when it comes out in a few months!

No just flash advanced stock kernel instead from development forum. It's ridiculously easy once you're unlocked and have a cwm kernel flashed
Download a custom rom to the phone (i recommend pac rom)
Download advanced stock kernel to pc. Fastboot using that guide.
Then boot into recovery and install zip from sd and pick pac rom (follow the guidelines in pac rom thread for flashing)
T
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Even that sounds complicated!
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Lol. It's not. Just read the everything you need to know thread at the top of the development forum
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Can't install any latest ROM [SOLVED]

Hi there,
I definitely can't install any latest ROMs on my ARC (Ultimate HD 3.x, Zelly Cream,...) using CWM.
The latest ROM that doesn't hang during boot or just give black screen is Ultimate HD 2.0.3 (Ultimate HD MOD works either)!
- I've tried different kernels like Lupus, Fusion, RUSH as recommended in several threads but without any chance with latest ROMs...
- I've also tried re-download ROMs and kernels... No change.
- I've also tried rebooting without SD in case it sucks... No change.
For info I'm not noob, I use custom ROMS since HTC Legend...
I obviously erase /CACHE /DATA /SYSTEM /SD-EXT also dalvik and battery stats each time I install custom roms and always do clean install. No upgrade.
- My bootloader is unlocked,
- I've got one sd-ext partition,
Did I missed any new process that 100% require to use flashtool instead of CWM to flash latest ROMs? If so it suck
I don't really understand the issue this time except hardware failure but I don't have any issue of any kind with any previous ROM. No hang, no bootloop...
Any help would be very welcome
Thanks

Have you tried flashing original Stock. tft then flashing?

SevenD2 said:
Have you tried flashing original Stock. tft then flashing?
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
Nope. Never had to do so for any ROM since the day I unlocked my bootloader. And it's a so sudden behavior...
Do you think it could work ? I mean is there any specific reason that it could solve the problem? Does the latest ROMs use some brand new drivers or something else that may require that?
I'll give a try because I've checked my baseband and I'm 70 while you're 83... Am I wrong or some ROM do change the baseband while some other don't ?
I did use flashtool but only to update the baseband. not for flashing custom rom... That may be the problem
I start feeling ashamed LOL !!!

yeah, try flashing the latest firmware / baseband first.

neo2k12 said:
yeah, try flashing the latest firmware / baseband first.
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Flashing the latest ftf should include the baseband anyway so you shouldn't need to flash separately unless flashing something different.

Yeah I'm sure it will do the trick... I'm definitely noooooob to forgot that baseband stuff... T_T LOL
I'll confirm tonight.
Thanks everyone !

nop
Hi guys,
I've flashed the latest baseband (83) and it didn't change anything!
I've flashed RUSH kernel and install Viper Xperia V4 + modules + baseband 83 libs and it still hang at the same moment. with this ROM it freeze during the boot animation (4th times xperia logo appears if this detail can be useful).
RUSH works fine. Once again if I install Ultimate HD 2.0.3 I've got no issue at all...
I definitely don't understand what's going on...

Odp: Can't install any latest ROM and no I'm not noob !)
Did you flash LT15i ftf or LT18i ftf?
All new ROMs are getting more features and they are getting bigger in size. Arc allocates less space to /system - maybe that's the reason.
When I was on CM10 on LT15i firmware I had about 1MB free space on /system after clean install.
Try flashing LT18i ftf before flashing any custom ROM.
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michel_666 said:
Did you flash LT15i ftf or LT18i ftf?
All new ROMs are getting more features and they are getting bigger in size. Arc allocates less space to /system - maybe that's the reason.
When I was on CM10 on LT15i firmware I had about 1MB free space on /system after clean install.
Try flashing LT18i ftf before flashing any custom ROM.
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I flashed LT18i one from papayayoghurt
http://goo.im/devs/papayayoghurt/anzu/Basebands

Re: Can't install any latest ROM and no I'm not noob !)
So how did it go?
You okay now?
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No I'm not
Flashing LT18i baseband 83 + libs didn't change anything...

Re: Can't install any latest ROM and no I'm not noob !)
Okay.Try doing it this way.
Flash stock 0.587 ftf.
Fast boot kernel that you want.
I presume the ROM that you need is already on your sdcard.
Go into recovery.Wipe data then go to mount/storage- format/system.Then choose the ROM zip and flash.
Tell me what happens.
For now do not choose any other baseband.Just use stock 77 which is included in the stock ROM.
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sandroidnz01 said:
Okay.Try doing it this way.
Flash stock 0.587 ftf.
Fast boot kernel that you want.
I presume the ROM that you need is already on your sdcard.
Go into recovery.Wipe data then go to mount/storage- format/system.Then choose the ROM zip and flash.
Tell me what happens.
For now do not choose any other baseband.Just use stock 77 which is included in the stock ROM.
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Ok I'll do so! But I won't be able to do it before EOD Paris time.
Thanks for helping.

No luck...
I've reflashed stock 587.ftf, boot ok on stock at this point.
Then flashed Rush kernel, wiped everything as I used to do and flashed Viper V4...
It's still hanging at the very same point during boot animation! :silly:

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im_bol2riz said:
No luck...
I've reflashed stock 587.ftf, boot ok on stock at this point.
Then flashed Rush kernel, wiped everything as I used to do and flashed Viper V4...
It's still hanging at the very same point during boot animation! :silly:
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Try AOKP m1r3 rom with ArcFusioN4.4 kernel.
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sandroidnz01 said:
Try AOKP m1r3 rom with ArcFusioN4.4 kernel.
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It boots! Does this ring the bell regarding what's happening ?
I'll don"t really mind to give a try to this ROM but I would love to understand what goes wrong
Anyway a big thanks for helping.

Re: Can't install any latest ROM and no I'm not noob !)
Always consider evry custom ROMs instruction. Like in Viper thread, did you note the procedure in flashing the stock firmware?
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Re: Can't install any latest ROM and no I'm not noob !)
I am pretty sure that there was nothing wrong in all your attempts earlier.
Sometimes flashing a new rom takes a bit too long to boot up.
I do change roms very often but when I first started I had the very same problems that you faced.
We are so eager to use the newest rom that we do not give a chance for it to read the entire stuff that we've got in our device.
Sometimes first boot takes such a very long time.This is where we make our mistake.
We presume its not working.Or there's something wrong with the rom and a host of other things runs thru our head.
I for one was a impatient guy.Not so now.I just leave the phone alone after flashing.Use my secondary,much cheaper phone, till I feel I've given my arc ample time to sync completely with latest rom.
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sandroidnz01 said:
I am pretty sure that there was nothing wrong in all your attempts earlier.
Sometimes flashing a new rom takes a bit too long to boot up.
I do change roms very often but when I first started I had the very same problems that you faced.
We are so eager to use the newest rom that we do not give a chance for it to read the entire stuff that we've got in our device.
Sometimes first boot takes such a very long time.This is where we make our mistake.
We presume its not working.Or there's something wrong with the rom and a host of other things runs thru our head.
I for one was a impatient guy.Not so now.I just leave the phone alone after flashing.Use my secondary,much cheaper phone, till I feel I've given my arc ample time to sync completely with latest rom.
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Always consider evry custom ROMs instruction. Like in Viper thread, did you note the procedure in flashing the stock firmware?
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No guys, I'm 100% sure that it sucks. No offense to you but as I've said on my first post I'm not that noob on flashing ROMS, rooting devices... Even if I've left some stuffs due to the time I didn't changed my baseband... Indeed I read each ROM instruction I know the basic rules of the forum. Anyway I either don't take any offense and I understand why you write that...
I did precise at what time the boot process hang but it definitelty goes onto boot loop whatever the recomended kernel has been flashed.
I've left my phone rebooting several times knowing that it won't stop nut just in case, I've also cleaned all caches just before first boot...
Honestly I felt ashamed enough having forget that baseband stuff to not double checked if I did something wrong
I gave another try to Viper ROM some times after successfully boot onto AOKP M1R3 and obtain the same hang and bootloop.
Thanks all :highfive:

Last status...
I managed to install "Xperia T ICS Rom V7.1.0 For Arc / Arc-S" which looks interesting therefore I think I'll keep it.
coldmoonbeam may be right regarding that stock ftf... I did retrieve one from other source and maybe it wasn't the right one compared to the one I've got from Xperia T ICS Rom thread...
I'll try to flash VIPER again now and post the result. Then close the thread.
SOLVED!
That ftf stuff was the problem. It works with the one I used to flash Xperia T ICS Rom.
Thanks all for your help :highfive::good:

[Q] Camera stopped working after rooting..help?

First of all, I'm a bit new to the whole rooting/custom ROM thing. I rooted my Galaxy s3 i747m using odin and have cwm recovery installed. I flashed a custom stock jelly bean ROM with gapps. Everything works fine except the camera crashes upon startup even using third party camera apps, and there is no default music player installed. The music player is no big deal but I really need the camera to work. I have been searching around for camera apk's and i tried installing one and moving it to samsung/app using root explorer and changing the permissions as instructed. It still doesn't work and I am currently using a mac so it's hard to work with.
Should I try to go back to stock Touchwiz or does anyone have any suggestions on what to do to fix the camera problem? The camera doesnt even show when I search under all applications but it is present in the app folder and as a shortcut.

What ROM did you flash?
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mharf said:
What ROM did you flash?
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I think it was this one..
Oh and I tried wiping the data and installing other roms but I kept getting 'status 7' error.. This is the first and only one that worked
It wont let me post the link.. but its called aokp jb build 5 custom rom posted on android . gs for att galaxy s3

k8kyt said:
I think it was this one..
Oh and I tried wiping the data and installing other roms but I kept getting 'status 7' error.. This is the first and only one that worked
It wont let me post the link.. but its called aokp jb build 5 custom rom posted on android . gs for att galaxy s3
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Update your recovery. That's wgt ROMs won't flash. Find a newer one of clock works site in .IMG form and flash I Odin or download goo manager and flash open recovery and let it reboot. Then flash a new ROM
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hednik said:
Update your recovery. That's wgt ROMs won't flash. Find a newer one of clock works site in .IMG form and flash I Odin or download goo manager and flash open recovery and let it reboot. Then flash a new ROM
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I no longer have access to a PC with odin, and I'm pretty sure my recovery is up to date as i downloaded it last night.. how do I check?

k8kyt said:
I no longer have access to a PC with odin, and I'm pretty sure my recovery is up to date as i downloaded it last night.. how do I check?
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boot into recovery and see what version it says at the top. if it's not at least 6.0.2.3 or higher, your going to get a status 7 error.
here is the link to cwm 6.0.2.3: http://d-h.st/8qP
place the zip on your sd card and flash this in recovery. reboot recovery and see if its updated. if so, flash the rom/gapps

You can also download rom manager and update your cwm recovery from there.
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Domoo said:
You can also download rom manager and update your cwm recovery from there.
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That's what I did, and now everything works perfect, thanks! The only thing that bothers me is that the apollo music player won't go to the previous song.. but that's not a big deal.