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Can anyone tell me how to use Cyanogens latest CM6 for the Evo? I have my phone rooted via unrevoked and I have rom manager. Do I just use rom manager with Cyanogens file he released? I have posted in the 135 page thread with no help so I figured this would be the best place. Also what about gapps?
I'd like to know as well. I have never put a custom Rom on a phone before and am waiting for Cyanogen's release before trying it out for the first time.
My EVO is rooted with Unrevoked 3 which uses ClockworkMod recovery. I have rom manager as well.
Any step by step instructions for us newbies would be great. I don't like bricks.
thanks
gapps is a basket of applications that the phone uses for basic google integration, including the market. you'll need it for accessing several things, including the market.
gapps = google apps
right now the only cm build is a nightly, which means it isn't perfect, and may not have all of the functionality you want.
timothydonohue said:
gapps is a basket of applications that the phone uses for basic google integration, including the market. you'll need it for accessing several things, including the market.
gapps = google apps
right now the only cm build is a nightly, which means it isn't perfect, and may not have all of the functionality you want.
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I'm really not that worried. He has all the basic things I NEED. Can I just get a how to or something here?
Eric-1987 said:
Can anyone tell me how to use Cyanogens latest CM6 for the Evo? I have my phone rooted via unrevoked and I have rom manager. Do I just use rom manager with Cyanogens file he released? I have posted in the 135 page thread with no help so I figured this would be the best place. Also what about gapps?
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Doesn't take much to read through the Dev. threads (most of the guides there consists of ROM flashing tutorials).
Regardless, nobody is going to answer your question if you posted in the CM6 thread since it is about the ROM...not about how to install it.
Anyways..dumbed down, drag/drop ROM into sd card root, "install rom from sd card" in rom manager, find rom, backup current rom if you want, clear/wipe cache/data, flash gapps (same way as rom).
I tried that but it gave me error 7 when I tried to do that. Then it asked me for update.zip. Gave some weird error then.
Eric-1987 said:
I tried that but it gave me error 7 when I tried to do that. Then it asked me for update.zip. Gave some weird error then.
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Are you fully rooted? I'm not aware if Unrevoked unlocks nandroid.
I dont know if it gives me full root. Probably not if im having that problem. How do I unlock nand?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701004
Have fun.
Might be a easier way now, but you'll have to search if there is one.
Main Version Older! Error. Dunno what that is.
hello, i just got my first android phone so I'm new to this sort of stuff, though I love being able to unlock hidden potential of different devices, so naturally I discovered the ability to root smart phones and all that good stuff.
The model I have is the Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660M. It's running 2.3.4. Gingerbread version.
I've been reading a lot of guides and for the most part rooting and adding additional utilities like flash, etc. seems pretty simple. However, I have not yet been able to find out how to create a back of up of my stock firmware when I bought the phone in case I end up bricking it, or decide I want to return to stock.
I've read many guides that claim to show how to create back ups and recovery points, but I'm still having trouble understanding it.
To be more specific, I would like to create as opposed to download, a back up of the phone in it's current state which is, as I said earlier, stock. I did a factory reset since I had some stuff installed while I was fiddling with it for the first time.
thx
You have to root it before you can back up stock rom so, firstly you root it (you can find guides here on xda)
Then install clockworkmod recovery: warning: DON'T EVER USE ROM MANAGER TO INSTALL CLOCKWORKMOD ON YOUR GIO, IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!! use one of the recoveries found in xda, you will also find guides to install them there.
Then third; backup in clockworkmod using "backup and restore"
Sent from my GT-S5660
iok1 said:
You have to root it before you can back up stock rom so, firstly you root it (you can find guides here on xda)
Then install clockworkmod recovery: warning: DON'T EVER USE ROM MANAGER TO INSTALL CLOCKWORKMOD ON YOUR GIO, IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!! use one of the recoveries found in xda, you will also find guides to install them there.
Then third; backup in clockworkmod using "backup and restore"
Sent from my GT-S5660
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so first of all, what I'm looking for is called a ROM right?
what I don't get though is how come I need to modify the device before creating the backup. Isn't the phone modified at that point? Or is the stock configuration being stored somewhere on the phone that I can't see without clockwork?
You cannot create a backup without the recovery mod CWM Clockwork Recovery Mod. But to install this you need your device rooted (modified so you can modify and view system files)
gfyrdr said:
so first of all, what I'm looking for is called a ROM right?
what I don't get though is how come I need to modify the device before creating the backup. Isn't the phone modified at that point? Or is the stock configuration being stored somewhere on the phone that I can't see without clockwork?
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1 - you don't need to search for a rom to backup your stock rom
2 - you need to root your phone in order to be able to backup your rom
3 - you need to install a more advanced recovery (program "similar" to pc BIOS) in order to do a nandroid backup
4 - after you flash that more advanced recovery (aka CWM -> ClockWorkMod), you backup your rom in "backup and restore" menu, backup. It will then store your rom in a folder.
5 - you should strongly consider after that, to install a custom rom made by many of the devs here on XDA in order to have a better experience with your phone...
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1 - you don't need to search for a rom to backup your stock rom
2 - you need to root your phone in order to be able to backup your rom
3 - you need to install a more advanced recovery (program "similar" to pc BIOS) in order to do a nandroid backup
4 - after you flash that more advanced recovery (aka CWM -> ClockWorkMod), you backup your rom in "backup and restore" menu, backup. It will then store your rom in a folder.
5 - you should strongly consider after that, to install a custom rom made by many of the devs here on XDA in order to have a better experience with your phone...
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+1 That was what I wanted to say
I've already uploaded a stock ROM backup last fall of the same Gingerbread ROM you're running, along with instructions on how to make one yourself or flash mine.
The best advice I can give you is: research, research, and more research.
Good luck,
Darkshado
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA
What software do you recommend to clockworkmod Gio with?
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What software do you recommend to clockworkmod Gio with?
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I use px-cwm-v2.zip recovery.
You flash it using stock recovery.
thx for the replies. I will give it a try.
Darkshadow, whats the thread's name where you posted the ROM and instructions? I'd like to check that out too.
Also, whats a good rom to consider upgrading to? Something that has the ability to play flash videos.
EDIT:
If I understand correctly, roms are basically whole operating systems that have been customized by the developer. So a rom can be already rooted and have clockwork as well as other custom stuff, and I just need to flash it. The alternative to this is to do everything manualy... root the current OS, add clockwork and whatever else. Correct?
Also, I'm not sure yet if a rooted phone has any extra options on it's own, or if it's only a set up that's sole purpose is to allow other applications to be installed who then will give the user better control over his device.
I've run into a little problem.
I'm following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16963172&postcount=1
I've got Odin and the tar downloaded, but when I go into download mode with my phone and connect it to the PC, it says that the device driver was not successfuly installed, and I get no confirmation in Odin that a connection has been made between the phone and the program.
What am I missing?
Thx.
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Nevermind, I needed to install Kies. Don't even need to run it. Apparently it has the driver that's needed.
Okay, I've rooted my phone successfully. Now the next step is to install Clockwork and create a back up.
Now that I understand a little bit the way Odin and flashing ROM works, I think it would be better to just download a stock ROM and in case something goes wrong, I can just flash it the way I flashed the rooted one.
(I think I saw a completely stock ROM somewhere for my model but I don't remember where. A link would be appreciated if it exists.)
Correct me if I'm wrong pls.
Also, if I do that, then is there any reason to install Clockwork since I've read that many ppl have issues with installing it and it's riskier than rooting or installing other software.
Right now I think what I'm most interested in is installing Adobe Flash Player 11 or something of the sort that can play flash videos and streams.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19623732&postcount=1
taken from the sticky
i'm also thinking of installing cwm
looking at the sticky, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20397988&postcount=8
how outdated is this cwm?
I'm using Opera as my browser so from what I've learned, flash doesn't work with it period. Is skyfire a good alternative?
Also, like I said, I don't think I need the clockwork if I can get a clean stock ROM that I can just flash if something goes wrong. As I don't intend to download many apps or add many phone numbers (memorized instead), a backup isn't really needed.
nvmd, i just went ahead and installed the cwm in that link, there's a 5.0.2.7 though if that is even the newest one
now, i cant seem to backup my phone
it says it cannot mount /system
try dolphin browser
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nvmd, i just went ahead and installed the cwm in that link, there's a 5.0.2.7 though if that is even the newest one
now, i cant seem to backup my phone
it says it cannot mount /system
try dolphin browser
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Did you pick the ext4 + rfs version?
Sent from my GT-S5660
Clockwork is not riskier than other things you do. Just follow steps and you see no problems.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19623732&postcount=1
i'm also thinking of installing cwm
looking at the sticky, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20397988&postcount=8
how outdated is this cwm?
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its an older version, its 5.0.2.7, theres also 5.0.2.8 but these give some problems after installing/wiping, so some people still use the older version.
Hello guys,
I'm new here. I have the same problem as anonxlg. It says can't mount system. I also used the version from the big thread for new users. Can anyone enlighten me on what to do? I've been searching the forum and google, but can't make it work. I feel like a compleet noob now, and I don't feel special about it.
RJ88
Edit: I kept searching, and finally found a working 5.0.2.7 version. First I had another 5.0.2.7 version, but when I tried to install it didn't work. I finally found "signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4+rfs.zip (Flash from Recovery)" on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421650 (through google actually. I have to get used to this site), and I'm making my backup now.
thanks RJA88, backup worked
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i used the cwm linked and backup worked, i tried installing cm9 beta8 (galaxyics), and it would get stuck after samsung bootscreen (it flashes a white pick or soemthing before full back screen)
i tried restoring backup i made, and it didnt work, some mount error again
i reverted back to 5.0.2.6 and did the restore backup again, and this time it goes up the the galaxy gio gt5660m screen and just stop..
note that i do not know what the rfs/ext4 is for for the gio if that is what is causing problems
Has anyone else with a Telus S2X been successful with ClockworkMod and CM.
I have these instructions:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_(T-Mobile):_Full_Update_Guide
A few months back their wiki said the T(*(D was not supported but now it is...apparntly?
Anyone else try?
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Has anyone else with a Telus S2X been successful with ClockworkMod and CM.
I have these instructions:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_(T-Mobile):_Full_Update_Guide
A few months back their wiki said the T(*(D was not supported but now it is...apparntly?
Anyone else try?
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Hey im using the S2X right now. Just follow instructions on THIS forum for installing Clockworm Mod or TWRP, and then flash the latest CM10 nightly.
Basically what i did was
I used Odin to Install Clockwork Mod, then used clockwork to install a custom rom(Like a CM nightly..which works GREAT for me but have a few bugs still).
Id suggest finding forum posts on installing clockwork, and reading a bit on using cache wipes and so on.
I personally run the S2X using TWRP recovery instead of clockwork, and the latest CM10 nightly. I cache wipe(theres a thread by thederekjay in the dev section) on every update as well to ensure its clean.
Just read guides and youll figure it out.
Thanks. I've used Odin to install Clockwork before. Which version is a good one?
Also when I goto Cyanogenmod's page I don't see specific S2 builds. Would this one work? http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/samsung-galaxy-s2
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Thanks. I've used Odin to install Clockwork before. Which version is a good one?
Also when I goto Cyanogenmod's page I don't see specific S2 builds. Would this one work? http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/samsung-galaxy-s2
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That will brick your phone as thats or the international version.
http://get.cm/?device=hercules
We go by Hercules(Tmobiles hardware equivalent to the S2X)
As for CWM, i dont use it. I use the latest TWRP which i installed using Goo Manager. I think you need a rooted rom preinstalled to use goo manager. I believe 5.0.2.7 of CWM is what i used or something like that.
The dev section should have a threat just for CWM and read through it to see if anyone has issues. Also reading through the CM10 threads will be helpful for seeing if theres issues.
Id also suggest looking for the 'Discontinued' Darkside cache wipe script. You 'install' it like a ram in CWM, and it wipes the cache's and its helpful.
In TWRP i usually Que up my flashes. I flash my CM updates daily, and i queue the cache wipe script right after. You can also manually wipe dalvik/cache partitions but the script does it for you faster.
Im not sure what you're running right now. But you will also want to go to the modem thread thats stickied in the dev section and keep the Telus LLE4 modem ready to flash as well. You only need to do it once, but if youre currently on Gingerbread still youll need that for ICS or JB roms. Your 'about phone' screen will tell you what modem your currently running. Should end with LLE4.
I have a AT&T samsung galaxy S3 rooted by using the samsung galaxy toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
I'm interested in flashing the following CM10 Nightly rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778270 to my phone but have a few questions before I proceed.
1) What precautions should I take before flashing a custom rom? I understand I first need to make a nandoid backup (which I have done) and verify that I have the correct rom for my specific phone model that I will be flashing to. If I were to choose the CM10 Nightly rom, the link from the post goes to http://get.cm/?device=d2att which appears to be correct for my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-1747.
2) Since I flashed with the samsung galaxy toolkit, it flashed the following recovery "CWM-Based Recovery v5.5.0.4 - Do I need to use a different recovery in order to use the CM10 Nightly roms or is this one compatible? If not, how do I go about changing to another recovery?
3) What is the steps for flashing properly? Would I need to update kernel or model or just simply download rom, save to SD card, boot to recovery, then flash the rom in zip form?
I appreciate any your responses in advance. I tend to over analyze and I feel i've read enough about the process of flashing custom roms but I want to be certain. Thank you!
It looks like you got all you ducks in a row, on behalf of the community thanks for being a smart user :good:.
1) You nailed it....make absolutely certain you are downloading the correct software for your device, flashing an incompatible ROM can leave you with a really sexy, expensive paper weight. The d2att identifier is unique to the AT&T variant of the SG3 (i747). Before you flash any new rom or kernel (or anything else for that matter in my opinion) make a nandroid or equivalent backup from your recovery. I do this even for the smallest mod, tweak, theme whatever if for nothing else incase i dont like it it an easy undo 'button'. Besides that i like to keep a fairly recent backup on something other than my phone.
2) For all intensive purposes that version of CWM will work, atleast currently. I would recommend you update it however as that version is several builds behind and there are sometimes updates in the more current ROM builds that may not play nice with older recoveries. The easiest way to do this is download Clockwork Rom Manager from the play store, on the main app screen at the very top is the option to install the latest recovery. It will download, preferably on wifi to minimize downloading errors as much as possible, and then install automatically. There is also atleast one other alternative recovery that i know of, TWRP, which is worth checking out in my opinion. Just keep in mind the backups from the different recoveries are NOT interchangeable.
3) It always best to follow any and all directions in the OP of whatever ROM you are installing as most differ. The generally accepted order for flashing goes something like this although everyone will have an opinion on this i'm sure. ROM > Gapps (if required by the rom) > Reboot > Kernel > Reboot. If you are really concerned you can always just flash one at a time allowing a full reboot in between each flash, personally i think this is overkill but thats just my opinion.
One last personal suggestion, I always keep a copy of my rom, kernel, and any required supporting software on my external sd just in case. It comes in handy if for some reason you try something that doesn't work out the way you had hoped and you are away from a computer and your phone is unable to boot into android. Some would argue that a nandroid makes this unnecessary but with 32 gigs in my current setup its not like im hurting for space. Hope this helps to clarify some things for you, good luck!
dntesinfrno, Thank you very much for your reply and kind words
A lot of the information has been posted on the boards but it can be a little confusing and too much information at once.
You mentioned that I can simply use Rom Manager then click "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery", are there any reports of there being problems in using rom manager to flash the recovery or is the S3 fully supported?
As for the kernel flashing.. I'm really only interested in flashing custom roms (CM10), is it necessary to flash the kernel as well when flashing custom roms? I didn't see anything on the other thread stating anything about flashing kernels so i'm guessing it's not needed?
I'm for sure going to take your recommendation and make a backup of current rom and kernel. Would you recommend Rom Manager to backup the current rom? I see an option that says "Backup current rom" in the application. How do you go about backing those up?
Thank you again! :fingers-crossed:
since I have the cwm-based recovery v5.5.0.4 i'm wondering if I were to use rom manager and flash the latest clockworkmod recovery, would it actually stick after the reboot?
found the following thread here and it looked almost identical to mine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801534&highlight=cwm-based+recovery
Ended up using rom manager to flash clockworkmod and after rebooting multiple times and booting into recovery, the official clockworkmod recovery is installed. (showing "ClockworkMod 6.0.1.2" now)
As for backing up kernel and everything else, will rom manager do that as well?
Thank you
So I've spent the past two hours trying to flash a custom recovery onto my phone so I can root and debloat.
I first tried to root following some instructions on this site and Odin, but that method failed. Then I tried to use towelroot and that method failed. I then googled the problem to find that it had to do with knox and a recent security update released by ATT. Then I flashed a custom recovery onto my phone so I could manually root and that triggered an auto stock recovery. After that I attempted to install cm11. It installed then before the rom could load, it asked me about disabling auto stock recovery and also rooting. I choose to disable it and then root. Then my phone reverted back to stock touchwiz.
How do I get rid of knox so I can root my phone?
Do you want to have a custom ROM on your phone? Root is not required to load a custom ROM.
I originally wanted to get rid of the bloatware on my phone since I don't mind some of the Touchwiz features, but if I can't gain root access due to the phones security features then I'll install something else if I have to. Right now I'm attempting to CM11 install again since I was able to install custom recovery( I had to pull the battery before Touchwiz rebooted though I superSU said it did not have binaries).
If you want TW features, flash a custom ROM based on TW.
Will doing so also give me root access?
I've rooted two devices in the past and they were never this hard so I want to be careful so I don't end up bricking my device.
UPDATE: Just tried to reinstall CM11 just to see what would happen and the same happened: it booted straight into stock touchwiz.
I've been at this for about 5 hours now and I'm at my wits end. Has anyone successfully rooted their phone from 4.4.2 over the past month?
What custom recovery is on your phone?
I had clockwork flashed.
Make sure you have the latest cwm and format the system before installing a ROM.
Before installing a custom ROM, make a nandroid backup of your current tw ROM.
I used the cyanogen installer on the website. I've installed CM before on previous devices so I'm familiar with installing roms. The CM installer is supposed to do that for me so I'm not sure if it's due to Knox and the latest ATT security update that's making it difficult to gain root access to do such as install custom mods. I've gone a google search and people seem to be having the same trouble and I don't know if a fix has been found since the last update that ATT pushed out last week.
Did you try installing a custom using the custom recovery? I have never used the installer so I can't comment, using the cm installer may not allow you to install non-cm roms.
I didn't.
Before I flashed CM11, I checked the Q/A from Cyanogen about the installer:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/CyanogenMod_Installer
In it, they state that all you need to do is have your stock rom and software will do the rest for you. Keep in mind, that flashing CM11 was my backup option. My original intent was to simply root my device so I can remove some Samsung and ATT apps.
Here's the article from Android Central about the ATT update. Apparently I'm not the only one who is having issues trying to root:
http://www.androidcentral.com/att-brings-android-os-enhancements-galaxy-note-2-galaxy-s3-galaxy-mega
I might just have to wait out for the S6.
I have never used a CM installer even though I have used CM11 on an s3, Note2, Note3, and a Nexus 4.
I don't trust the installer and always did it the old-fashioned way with a custom recovery.
I'm going to try today since I have some time. Can you give me a link to a custom recovery? I'm going to install using odin and then try it.
Are there no stable builds for CM11?
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=d2att
You should be looking for d2lte builds, not d2att.
I also did that earlier since they're universal and all I see are nightlies and experimentals.
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=d2lte
The unified msm8960 ROMs have been out for a while and even though they are nightlies, they are at the stage where I would consider them stable.
Thank you.
I tried flashing another rom earlier today and it didn't install. I reloaded a backup I made before flashing and now the backup is stuck in a com.google. process. gapps loop.
What are my options?
I recommend flashing the latest Philz Touch tar.md5 recovery from here: https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte/
Try re-flashing the latest CM11.