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[QUICK AND EASY GUIDE] Go From ANY ROM to CM9

I had a few questions on how to do this. I eventually figured it out and since I didn't see an exact "Guide" on how to do this besides a few posts from the CM9 Discussion thread I decided to post the steps I did here.
Hope this helps somebody!
WARNING: FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE WILL CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR DATA (SDCARD will be fine though).
These are the exact steps I did.
1- Auto Restore Using ODIN via sfhub's TAR file to EL29; here (I used the SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED-oc-sfx.exe)
2- To install CWM, I used the Auto Root package (Option C) then (Option L); here
3- I then downloaded CM7 and GAPPS here and placed them on my microSD card
4- Booted into recovery and wiped data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, and go back to "Mounts and Storage" and clicked on format /system. I then flashed CM7 and GAPPS (Directions on how to flash here here)
5- Go back to the main menu of recovery and reboot system
6- I verified I was able to boot into CM7 without any issues (Wait until it completely loads and did another reboot).
(Optional) I went back into recovery and made a backup
7- I then downloaded the CM9 zip file and GAPPS file (Download here scroll down for Alpha4 and GApps v7.1) and placed both of these on the microSD card
8-I then booted into recovery and flashed the CM9 zip file, flashed GApps v7.1 file, and wiped data/factory reset; (how to video here)
9- Reboot system
10- Enjoy CM9!
(Optional) You won't have a custom recovery after you flash CM9. If you want a custom recovery, I recommend you use this one here. I flashed it through Mobile ODIN and had no problems. I used the "Rogue Stock FB21 rev2 (Odin Tar)". Read this post if you want to flash through regular Odin here

Thank you very much. I was looking for something just like this
EDIT: Why can't you flash straight to CM9?

Korey_Nicholson said:
Thank you very much. I was looking for something just like this
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Not a problem! Happy to share this stuff for everyone

Vandam500 said:
Not a problem! Happy to share this stuff for everyone
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Why can't you flash straight to CM9?

Korey_Nicholson said:
Why can't you flash straight to CM9?
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Honestly I'm not sure. I've seen several posts of people having issues when trying to go from any of the leaked ICS ROMs to CM9 (Some of them semi-bricking their devices). This is apparently the safest way to do it.

Korey_Nicholson said:
Why can't you flash straight to CM9?
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You can but you keep hearing people saying "iz brickz my fone" all the time because they tried to install CM9 with a kernal or rom that doesnt play very nice. So this is in a way the safest way to do it if you dont want to have any trouble. Ive been doing it like this since thats what someone posted on the cm9 thread when it first came out.
Edit: lo0l you beat me to the reply

Sounds good. Doesn't CM9 come with a kernel though?
If not, which kernel do you recommend using with CM9?

Korey_Nicholson said:
Sounds good. Doesn't CM9 come with a kernel though?
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Ya it does since its an AOSP kernal.

Sephirothvfc said:
Ya it does since its an AOSP kernal.
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Which kernel do you recommend using with CM9? What comes with it?

Korey_Nicholson said:
Which kernel do you recommend using with CM9? What comes with it?
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At the moment thats the only kernal you can use with it. no other AOSP kernal out there that is available to download. Atleast this is from what i understand. First time rooting phones after i got this phone. Still getting the hang of all this.

Vandam500 said:
I had a few questions on how to do this. I eventually figured it out and since I didn't see an exact "Guide" on how to do this besides a few posts from the CM9 Discussion thread I decided to post the steps I did here.
Hope this helps somebody!
WARNING: FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE WILL CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR DATA (SDCARD will be fine though).
These are the exact steps I did.
1- Auto Restore Using ODIN via sfhub's TAR file to EL29; here (I used the SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED-oc-sfx.exe)
2- To install CWM, I used the Auto Root package (Option C) then (Option L); here
3- I then downloaded CM7 and GAPPS here and placed them on my microSD card
4- Booted into recovery and wiped data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, and go back to "Mounts and Storage" and clicked on format /system. I then flashed CM7 and GAPPS (Directions on how to flash here here)
5- Go back to the main menu of recovery and reboot system
6- I verified I was able to boot into CM7 without any issues (Wait until it completely loads and did another reboot).
(Optional) I went back into recovery and made a backup
7- I then downloaded the CM9 zip file and GAPPS file (Download here scroll down for Alpha4 and GApps v7.1) and placed both of these on the microSD card
8-I then booted into recovery and flashed the CM9 zip file, flashed GApps v7.1 file, and wiped data/factory reset; (how to video here)
9- Reboot system
10- Enjoy CM9!
(Optional) You won't have a custom recovery after you flash CM9. If you want a custom recovery, I recommend you use this one here. I flashed it through Mobile ODIN and had no problems. I used the "Rogue Stock FB21 rev2 (Odin Tar)". Read this post if you want to flash through regular Odin here
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I flashed the Rogue Stock FB21 kernel like you said. Is it suppose to give me the yellow triangle on the splash screen?

Korey_Nicholson said:
I flashed the Rogue Stock FB21 kernel like you said. Is it suppose to give me the yellow triangle on the splash screen?
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If you odin a kernal into your phone even if its stock, yes it will give you the yellow triangle

Sephirothvfc said:
If you odin a kernal into your phone even if its stock, yes it will give you the yellow triangle
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NoOoOoOo! I was such a good boy lol

Korey_Nicholson said:
NoOoOoOo! I was such a good boy lol
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You can always redo step 1 and 2 and it will remove it. Then just restore your last backup of the El29 rom not CM9 lol

You can always just use this on ics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Works great on cm9
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Epix4G said:
You can always just use this on ics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Works great on cm9
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA App
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+1 to this Got rid of mine after I Odin'd in the FB21 kernel as well. It's now forever on my sdcard from here on out for ICS related stuff.

Korey_Nicholson said:
I flashed the Rogue Stock FB21 kernel like you said. Is it suppose to give me the yellow triangle on the splash screen?
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I saw the yellow triangle on the screen but it always went past it and booted right into the ROM. Is that what you mean't?

I just flash stock CWM, wipe everything including system, and then flash CM9. Perfect all the way
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I was on the leaked ICS ROM and want to go back to a different ROM. My phone is kinda soft bricked now. I downloaded the EL29 auto restore and it's running now but it's stuck at the last percentage (data.img) part.
It's been sitting here for 30+ minutes and last night I let it sit for about 1.5 hours.
My phone won't boot up but I can get into download mode but it won't auto restore to the EL29. I don't know what I'm missing. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Android300ZX said:
I was on the leaked ICS ROM and want to go back to a different ROM. My phone is kinda soft bricked now. I downloaded the EL29 auto restore and it's running now but it's stuck at the last percentage (data.img) part.
It's been sitting here for 30+ minutes and last night I let it sit for about 1.5 hours.
My phone won't boot up but I can get into download mode but it won't auto restore to the EL29. I don't know what I'm missing. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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sorry my friend but its time to exercise your Insurance. Look in general as there is a specific thread for your issue. Did you use the Hitman recovery from Steady Hawkin?
Your phone is bricked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504808 - You may want to look at this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1509795
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516868
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524463
There's more just did not want to clutter the thread up anymore

How to re-install CWM after new ROM install

Been running Blend from Team Noc for a bit and having a lot of core crashes, as well as some issues with notifications, etc. So I installed Blend 6.0 this morning and still had problems so wanted to try something else while those issues get fixed.
I went into recovery and this is a new recov I have never seen. It simply shows the android, then the following;
Android System Recovery <3e>
I was going to wipe using Caulk's and install another ICS ROM, so went to apply update from external storage (since that was the only option that made sense). Went to the folder they were, selected the format all and it took me back to the android guy on his back with a triangle!
So I am kinda stuck with this ROM unless I can get cqm back on (I guess). There are just so many threads that are out there, some old, some new, the sg2 has 5 flavors it seems based on the carrier (I am on sprint) so from what I can tell, it's the 4G touch.
Thanks to all read/replies.

use odin, instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609255

Just use mobile odin and select the tar file w/recovery. You tried to boot into recovery without a recovery installed which is why it looked funny.

Thanks guys. I followed the 1st post (as I didn't see the 2nd) and ran the step's using a windows machine. Odin saw the device, flashed it, all green, success, and restarted.
Followed up with the quick root/CWM app and worked like a charm. I am back to square one now, did install Venum Ice RC3.1.1 which looked pretty clean, but 1st thing I noticed was anything that uses the media card doesn't work (camera for example). You hit it, returns you to the app drawer.
So, with what's out there right now, what seems to be the most stable with the basic's, (phone, data, camera, etc.)
Thanks again, was well worth the wait to do it correctly!

I've been using CM9A3 as my everyday from. Solid as a rock. I have 0 issue.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA

I'd say it was official if I did not know any better.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA

I am also on Team Noc's The Goodness Version 6 without a custom recovery, and have a similar question. In that thread they were discussing using Odin to flash a kernel with CM, and they posted two kernals one that is the FD02 (ICS) and the other is EL29 (GB). I am currently on an ICS rom that works with the newly flashed FD02 kernal. However, my question is while on ICS can I odin to the GB recovery kernal so that I can flash a different GB rom? I am nervous to try because I have heard of people bricking going from ICS to GB, but if this works it would make my life easier as a flashaholic

Mastershake725 said:
I am also on Team Noc's The Goodness Version 6 without a custom recovery, and have a similar question. In that thread they were discussing using Odin to flash a kernel with CM, and they posted two kernals one that is the FD02 (ICS) and the other is EL29 (GB). I am currently on an ICS rom that works with the newly flashed FD02 kernal. However, my question is while on ICS can I odin to the GB recovery kernal so that I can flash a different GB rom? I am nervous to try because I have heard of people bricking going from ICS to GB, but if this works it would make my life easier as a flashaholic
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Use Mobile Odin to flash EL26+cwm kernel( http://db.tt/0QJkleJR ), hold volume^+power to boot into cwm wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvick, flash rom, flash gapps, and reboot. People brick from using a ICS recovery to go back from certain ROMs. EL26+cwm is always the safest choice to flash with.
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Mastershake725 said:
I am also on Team Noc's The Goodness Version 6 without a custom recovery, and have a similar question. In that thread they were discussing using Odin to flash a kernel with CM, and they posted two kernals one that is the FD02 (ICS) and the other is EL29 (GB). I am currently on an ICS rom that works with the newly flashed FD02 kernal. However, my question is while on ICS can I odin to the GB recovery kernal so that I can flash a different GB rom? I am nervous to try because I have heard of people bricking going from ICS to GB, but if this works it would make my life easier as a flashaholic
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Yes you can mobile odin the el26 repack with cwm (not the rogue one) I believe its still at the top of the Nocturnal Venum rom thread. Flash in cwm and as it boots hold down the volume and power buttons. It should boot into the blue cwm. Flash whatever you want. Or mobile odin the el26 repack cwm and as it reboots hold the same buttons down to boot into recovery and flash away. El29 doesnt have a cwm repack (its rogue and not what you need). Keep in mind that mobile odin WILL NOT flash modem so dont try it.
Edit: The post above says basically the same thing. DO NOT use el29 kernel. Just reminding you...

VeNuM said:
Yes you can mobile odin the el26 repack with cwm (not the rogue one) I believe its still at the top of the Nocturnal Venum rom thread. Flash in cwm and as it boots hold down the volume and power buttons. It should boot into the blue cwm. Flash whatever you want. Or mobile odin the el26 repack cwm and as it reboots hold the same buttons down to boot into recovery and flash away. El29 doesnt have a cwm repack (its rogue and not what you need). Keep in mind that mobile odin WILL NOT flash modem so dont try it.
Edit: The post above says basically the same thing. DO NOT use el29 kernel. Just reminding you...
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Thanks for the quick response! Just a clarification, I do have the el26+CWM (el29 was a typo). Lets say I want to leave ICS for another rom, and a use mobile odin to go back to el26 and accidentally boot into my ICS sandwich rom. Is there any potential risk of bricking there? Also, what is the significance of flashing a modem? I already have an EL29 modem and I am happy with the current setup, do most roms/kernals have baked in modems? And if so should I avoid them when using odin?

Mastershake725 said:
Thanks for the quick response! Just a clarification, I do have the el26+CWM (el29 was a typo). Lets say I want to leave ICS for another rom, and a use mobile odin to go back to el26 and accidentally boot into my ICS sandwich rom. Is there any potential risk of bricking there? Also, what is the significance of flashing a modem? I already have an EL29 modem and I am happy with the current setup, do most roms/kernals have baked in modems? And if so should I avoid them when using odin?
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You can't boot into a ICS ROM on el26 it is a GB kernel. Every ROM I have used has baked in kernel but no modem. Any modem for e4gt will work with any ROM. Kernels are GB and ICS specific.
Edit:el26+cwm is juts safer to flash ICS ROMs/kernels. When you flash a ROM it will replace the kernel. Just use mobile odin to flash back to el26+cwm to flash new ROMs/modems(wiping like usuall). If changing modem just flash el26+cwm, wipe cache/dalvik, flash modem of choice, and flash ICS kernel of choice. Reboot.
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killaphatboy said:
You can't boot into a ICS ROM on el26 it is a GB kernel. Every ROM I have used has baked in kernel but no modem. Any modem for e4gt will work with any ROM. Kernels are GB and ICS specific.
Edit:el26+cwm is juts safer to flash ICS ROMs/kernels. When you flash a ROM it will replace the kernel. Just use mobile odin to flash back to el26+cwm to flash new ROMs/modems(wiping like usuall). If changing modem just flash el26+cwm, wipe cache/dalvik, flash modem of choice, and flash ICS kernel of choice. Reboot.
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Thanks for the tips that makes a lot of sense! I am gaining confidence of going between ICS & GB. Now is it the same process for roms like AOKP, MIUI, and CM7/9? I have heard they also need specific recoveries to operate correctly.

Yes, el26cwm only and they only use aosp kernels. I believe T.C.P. has them on one of his threads.
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[UPDATE][KERNEL] FE16/FE21/FE22/tFE22 Repack with ACS recovery. ZIP/TAR 5/26/12

THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT I WANTED TO DO FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW.
NEITHER ME NOR ANYONE FROM ACS TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGED AND/OR BRICKED PHONE
With great help from Shabbypenguin, Chris41g, interloper over at IRC channel I was able to repack ICS FE16 kernel with ACS recovery.
We used to have that recovery in our GB kernels but it never been repacked into ICS kernels.
Recovery has been tested and everything works fine. Back up, restore, restore files backed up with CWM recovery, flash zip files etc.
This repack has not been tested to flash AOSP/AOKP/CM or to do wipe/factory resed in recovery.
Most of brick stories with repacked CWM recovery were somehow connected to one of those attempt.
Do not attempt to use it for tasks named above.
If you do, do not blame anyone but yourself.
FE16 kernel is modded to support init.d and custom bootanimation.
Repack updated. init.d support confirmed working.
FE16 kernel:
FE16_repack_ACS.zip Flash in recovery
FE16_repack_ACS.tar Flash with ODIN.
FE21 kernel:
FE21_Repack_ACS.tar Flash with ODIN
FE21_Repack_ACS.zip Flash in recovery.
FE22 kernel:
FE22_Repack_ACS.tar Flash with ODIN.
FE22_Repack_ACS.zip Flash in recovery.
tFE22 repack kernel:
With huge help from Chris41g I did recompile ACS recovery from source with few changes.
1. Added "Go Back" option to menu.
2. Changed text color so it's easy to read (blue on black was hard for my old eyes).
3. Took menu option "Wipe data/Factory reset" out. Now no one can use it. Not even by accident.
1.tFE22_Repack_ACS.tar Flash with ODIN.
2.tFE22_Repack_ACS.zip Flash in recovery.
Things tested in new recovery:
1. Flash zip files
2. Nand back up.
3. Restore back up
4. Restore back up made with early recovery.
5. Advanced restore.
With Chris41g's help I hope to implement Calk's format all script as wipe script and if successful I'll put wipe menu option back.
Download file.
Copy to sd card.
Flash in any unlocked or CWM recovery.
I have tried both.
Boot to system.
Enjoy.

Reserved.

Oooo, nice.

Woohoo! Way to go agat! This is the best news I've seen all day.You just brough t me back to ICS!! You the man. Oh and did That other accidental upload from you earlier on the stock rooted have regular CWM? rogue? Cause I downloaded around 5 pm so I think I may have gotten it. This is great. ought to be a sticky for non noobs. Seasoned vets if you will. Oh and ..FIRST PAGE!! That never happens to me lol.
You can down load kick ACE boot animations for Agat's great kernel HERE

Your the man agat.....keep up the good work.....

timmetal6669 said:
Woohoo! Way to go agat! This is the best news I've seen all day.You just brough t me back to ICS!! You the man. Oh and did That other accidental upload from you earlier on the stock rooted have regular CWM? rogue? Cause I downloaded around 5 pm so I think I may have gotten it. This is great. ought to be a sticky for noon noobs
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5 pm new upload wasn't up yet so I would guess you would have CWM repacked zImage

agat63 said:
5 pm new upload wasn't up yet so I would guess you would have CWM repacked zImage
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That's even better . No offense, but I'm so glad you flubbed up on that one I've been waiting for a real recovery since FD02

Glad to see this worked out for you.

It took quite some time but it did.
I'm very patient and very persistent.

agat63 said:
It took quite some time but it did.
I'm very patient and very persistent.
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I told you Chris is a great guy.

JSnively said:
I told you Chris is a great guy.
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I didn't talk to him today. But couple of days ago he gave me some ideas.
With 2 new leaks I didn't have time to try them.
He brought me closer to finish.
After I tried what he said everything was working except wifi.
I finished it today and voila.

agat63 said:
It took quite some time but it did.
I'm very patient and very persistent.
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Thank you agat for being the one Dev with the Balls to get a good kernel together. No dev is responsible for what other people do to their own phones. We're not babies. If someone doesn't read up and goes in blind its really thier own fault. Let the rest of us adults make our own decisions with caution of course. Congrats Agat. New fav. dev

Hey. Up for one more. Challenge this weekend? How about a tar version flashable in Odin?

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Hey. Up for one more. Challenge this weekend? How about a target version flashable in Odin?
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You mean a tar file instead of zip?
I can have it up in few min.
But the whole reason of recovery is to use zip files and not to go back to PC
Edit: and besides. This weekend I have visitors from Chicago. Won't be able to do much. It's party time.

agat63 said:
You mean a tar file instead of zip?
I can have it up in few min.
But the whole reason of recovery is to use zip files and not to go back to PC
Edit: and besides. This weekend I have visitors from Chicago. Won't be able to do much. It's party time.
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Tar is to also flash a kernel in mobile Odin if you run a stock kernel at all. I do this if I flash an SFhub rom while I am waiting for you to them one.

I'll upload it tomorrow.
I'm away from my PC now.

JSnively said:
Tar is to also flash a kernel in mobile Odin if you run a stock kernel at all. I do this if I flash an SFhub rom while I am waiting for you to them one.
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I second that. Its useful

agat63 said:
I'll upload it tomorrow.
I'm away from my PC now.
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Cool Thanks.

please upload the tar soon. i want . lost my recovery doing a fe16 stock rooted upgrade lol

Download Agat's FE16 kernel with ACS RECOVERYeek: what?!) int.d and boot animation support and some new kick ACE boot animations HERE

[Q] Frankenstein Ego 4.5 / CWM?

I have combed through the entire thread (☼[ROM] Frankenstein's Ego 4.5 (FE16 ICS)(S Voice Patch)☼ 5/21/2012) and i did NOT find my answer, in fact, i saw two posts discussing something similar, but it didn't seem to help my situation at all.
Anywho. I am LOVING this ROM, but I seem to have lost CWM? I rooted, flashed CWM, then i bought Mobile Odin to flash the EL26_StockCWM Kernel, did that successfully. I then watched QBKing77's video to install Ego (PS - i watch his videos EVERY TIME i'm doing something to my phone, they are AMAZING.) And ta da! I'm running the rom
But then I wanted to put the Rapps on and the S_Voice_Patch_v4, and I couldn't find anywhere in that thread on WHEN i'm supposed to do this (yes, as i said, i combed through the thread) so I thought, well let's flash through CWM. But I don't HAVE CWM anymore. Now I have Android system recovery? When I try to install zip from there, it errors out because of signatures. So what should I do? Should I flash back the EL26 Stock Kernel, flash the two patches, and then flash the FE16 kernel?
I'm so lost, please be kind!

I'm pretty syre I put this in the thread before but no worries we're here to help.
1. ODIN/mobile ODIN el26 w/CWM
2. Flash ROM in CWM
3. Flash Rapps
4. Flash S-voice Patch
5. Reboot and enjoy
All you have to do now though since you flashed the ROM is:
1. DL the FE16 + Kernel (Or whatever kernel you prefer)
2. ODIN/mobil ODIN el26 CWM
3. Flash Rapps
4. Flash s-voice patch
5. Flash kernel
6. Reboot and enjoy
You will always lose CWM on all ICS Kernels as I do not know of any that contain CWM. I know there is an ACS kernel out there with there recovery but that's it, no CWM. I hope this helps

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I have combed through the entire thread (☼[ROM] Frankenstein's Ego 4.5 (FE16 ICS)(S Voice Patch)☼ 5/21/2012) and i did NOT find my answer, in fact, i saw two posts discussing something similar, but it didn't seem to help my situation at all.
Anywho. I am LOVING this ROM, but I seem to have lost CWM? I rooted, flashed CWM, then i bought Mobile Odin to flash the EL26_StockCWM Kernel, did that successfully. I then watched QBKing77's video to install Ego (PS - i watch his videos EVERY TIME i'm doing something to my phone, they are AMAZING.) And ta da! I'm running the rom
But then I wanted to put the Rapps on and the S_Voice_Patch_v4, and I couldn't find anywhere in that thread on WHEN i'm supposed to do this (yes, as i said, i combed through the thread) so I thought, well let's flash through CWM. But I don't HAVE CWM anymore. Now I have Android system recovery? When I try to install zip from there, it errors out because of signatures. So what should I do? Should I flash back the EL26 Stock Kernel, flash the two patches, and then flash the FE16 kernel?
I'm so lost, please be kind!
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Yea, you have to re-flash EL26 kernel then flash what you want then reflash the FE16 or 20 kernel and then reboot
CWM won't work most proper till we have kernel source

stormglove said:
I'm pretty syre I put this in the thread before but no worries we're here to help.
1. ODIN/mobile ODIN el26 w/CWM
2. Flash ROM in CWM
3. Flash Rapps
4. Flash S-voice Patch
5. Reboot and enjoy
All you have to do now though since you flashed the ROM is:
1. DL the FE16 + Kernel (Or whatever kernel you prefer)
2. ODIN/mobil ODIN el26 CWM
3. Flash Rapps
4. Flash s-voice patch
5. Flash kernel
6. Reboot and enjoy
You will always lose CWM on all ICS Kernels as I do not know of any that contain CWM. I know there is an ACS kernel out there with there recovery but that's it, no CWM. I hope this helps
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Yea, you have to re-flash EL26 kernel then flash what you want then reflash the FE16 or 20 kernel and then reboot
CWM won't work most proper till we have kernel source
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Thank you guys so much for replying so quickly! I kind of thought that's what I might have to do, but i didn't wanna go around flashing kernels without knowing for sure that's what i was supposed to do. I really appreciate your help!!!!

danidiva said:
Thank you guys so much for replying so quickly! I kind of thought that's what I might have to do, but i didn't wanna go around flashing kernels without knowing for sure that's what i was supposed to do. I really appreciate your help!!!!
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Just don't shoot yer eye out and you'll b good

ok one more question - the repacked kernel on the Frankenstein post is a .zip file, so Mobile Odin doesn't pull it. Is there something I should do with that file or should I just pull a kernel from this thread? [KERNELS][CWM][ODIN] Kernel Repository - Download Them All Here
And if so, which one?

AJC9000 said:
Just don't shoot yer eye out and you'll b good
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it's so tempting tho!

danidiva said:
ok one more question - the repacked kernel on the Frankenstein post is a .zip file, so Mobile Odin doesn't pull it. Is there something I should do with that file or should I just pull a kernel from this thread? [KERNELS][CWM][ODIN] Kernel Repository - Download Them All Here
And if so, which one?
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he repacked kernels are all zips, you Odin the el26 CWM kernels and flash all other kernels after.

stormglove said:
he repacked kernels are all zips, you Odin the el26 CWM kernels and flash all other kernels after.
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Okay, thanks. sorry, just never want to assume!
EDIT: and now I see that you said "FLASH kernel" *sigh* sorry!!

danidiva said:
ok one more question - the repacked kernel on the Frankenstein post is a .zip file, so Mobile Odin doesn't pull it. Is there something I should do with that file or should I just pull a kernel from this thread? [KERNELS][CWM][ODIN] Kernel Repository - Download Them All Here
And if so, which one?
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the FE16 repack zip?
Flash that after you patch up everything in CWM then reboot don't worry about unzipping it

Okay, so I tried to Mobile Odin the EL26 Stock CWM and it said it flashed, but then it didn't reboot. I was going through the Odin thread where someone else had this problem, so they force stopped the app and rebooted manually, and it worked. Well, i did that, and now I'm stuck on the Samsung Galaxy boot up screen. I pulled the battery, and put it into recovery mode, and there was CWM, but it wouldn't install the files (said they were bad). tried to restart the phone again, and back to the Samsung Galaxy screen.
Did i f*** it all up?!

danidiva said:
Okay, so I tried to Mobile Odin the EL26 Stock CWM and it said it flashed, but then it didn't reboot. I was going through the Odin thread where someone else had this problem, so they force stopped the app and rebooted manually, and it worked. Well, i did that, and now I'm stuck on the Samsung Galaxy boot up screen. I pulled the battery, and put it into recovery mode, and there was CWM, but it wouldn't install the files (said they were bad). tried to restart the phone again, and back to the Samsung Galaxy screen.
Did i f*** it all up?!
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your probably either going to have to odin from pc, or redownload the rom/kernel files to your sd card and flash from sd thru cwm if it says the files are bad. What is the exact error cwm is giving you? as long as you make sure you are using el26 cwm to flash ics roms you will be fine and wont brick.

Success100 said:
your probably either going to have to odin from pc, or redownload the rom/kernel files to your sd card and flash from sd thru cwm if it says the files are bad. What is the exact error cwm is giving you? as long as you make sure you are using el26 cwm to flash ics roms you will be fine and wont brick.
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Well I'm already on the ICS rom. i was trying to load the patches (S Voice and Rapps). it says:
E:Can't open /sdcard/Rapps_RemovedAppsV4.zip (bad)
But the other issue is that my phone is stuck in the bootloop of the Samsung Galaxy screen. So even tho I'm on CWM right now, nothing else is working.

Sounds like bad downloads of the files getting that error in CWM. For some reason FE16 does not reboot when Mobile odin is run so for future reference just flash it and manually reboot into CWM. If both of you have CWM you are still good, just flash the FE16 Kernel and should boot back to ROM and you can retry after redownloading the files. If you cannot get to CWM you might have to PC Odin. Sorry this didn't work for you guys. hopefully we can get you up and running.

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Sounds like bad downloads of the files getting that error in CWM. For some reason FE16 does not reboot when Mobile odin is run so for future reference just flash it and manually reboot into CWM. If both of you have CWM you are still good, just flash the FE16 Kernel and should boot back to ROM and you can retry after redownloading the files. If you cannot get to CWM you might have to PC Odin. Sorry this didn't work for you guys. hopefully we can get you both up and running.
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Okay PHEW! I flashed the FE16 Kernel and it booted back up, so I'm gonna do what you suggested and re-download the files and whatnot.
(PS - i'm the same user as the OP, i just added a pic, sorry for the confusion LOL)

yeah I realized that after i posted, haha.

WOOOOOO! Okay, I'm good! Thank you everyone! I've got the patches, the FE16 and i'm flying through this rom!

I love when people help people, thanks guys :beer:
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA

heres anorher way to do it. extract the zimage inside the zip of the kernel. now use mobile odin to flash rhe zimage and all is well. i recommend calkulins fe22 kernel becuzz it has rogue recovery which basically is cwm recovery
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Problems after installing Goodness Rom

Ok so I decided to flash the jellybean based Goodness rom on my epic 4g touch. Before I flashed the rom everything on my phone was working great but now I have 2 issues. First my data on my phone is not working unless I have 4g which I rarely have. So I decided to restore my phone from a previous backup but when I went to reboot into recovery CWM recovery was gone. Does anyone know why first my data on my phone is gone and how I can get CWM back on my phone? I am on FI27 and if you need any other info let me know.

First you need to make sure that you have a jellybean modem installed with goodness rom fk09 thru fl16 recent. Second after flashing jellybean leak there isnt a custom recovery as of yet we use el26 or el29 direct boot one click to flash add ons or what not. So I would suggest el26 direct boot then flash goodness again and get a copy of the fl16 modem and kernel before you flash and flash all together then you should be good. Some have reported that they had to flash the stock leak then el26 then flash rom modem kernel.
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If you can still boot Goodness, use Mobile Odin and flash their suggested kernel and later the modem. I think Goodness was fk23. I did that same thing too many times and forgot to odin my CWM before I decided I'd install a couple zips and found I was at a stock CWM.
FK23 Recovery Kernel - http://rwilco12.androidfilehost.com...B/Agats Recovery/TAR/tFK23_Agats_Recovery.tar
FJ10 Recovery Kernel - http://rwilco12.androidfilehost.com...B/Agats Recovery/TAR/tFJ10_Agats_Recovery.tar
JB Stock/Touchwiz Kernels - http://rwilco12.androidfilehost.com/?dir=Kernels/Stock (TW) Kernels/JB/TAR

Aryhwa out
Wow guys thanks for your help but its likebu guys are talking another language. First of all I have been on other jellybean roms before this like CM10 and have had no issues so would that mean I am on yhe correct modem? Would it be possible for u to tell me what to do step by step? If u need any info let me know

jbarresi19 said:
Wow guys thanks for your help but its likebu guys are talking another language. First of all I have been on other jellybean roms before this like CM10 and have had no issues so would that mean I am on yhe correct modem? Would it be possible for u to tell me what to do step by step? If u need any info let me know
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You can still boot your phone with "Goodness" rom correct? I may be spanked because there is other ways, i'm sure but I would download one of the tar files in my last post and probably the FK23 tar (first link).
Download FK23 Modem here NOW!! http://rwilco12.androidfilehost.com/ModemSite/MODEMS/JB/ZIP/FK23.zip Zip is for flashing in CWM..
If you don't have Mobile Odin, I would download it and keep it in your arsenal for when you're away from your PC and Purchase Pro later.
Download the tar, open Mobile Odin and click Kernel. Find the tar file which should be in your Download directory then scroll to the bottom and flash. Always let Odin check the MD5.
Reboot and you'll have your CWM and FK23 Kernel, While in CWM install the modem zip you should have downloaded in the link above.
See how that works and with CWM of course you'll be able to try the other modems and see what works best. My mobile Odin does flash modems (could be because of it being the Pro version) and not sure why I've seen others say it doesnt. Must like me!!
Bluesrulez did make me aware that, if your market hangs while downloading, then it is more than likely due to the repack kernel you will be flashing. May have to try another kernel afterwards but just in case.

Yes u must b on job modem. There r other safe custom recoveries like Christy 41gs v6 ics. I backed up and flashed everything with agats fk23 repacked kernal. Worked fine 4 me. U can't use an ics modem to flash stock job ROMs and such. The aosp 4.2.1 ROM is the only 1 I know that uses a ics fi27modem.

Worked for me...
Worked like a charm for me once I got the Pro version Mobile Odin....thanks.