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I have read that some people prefer to use Mobile Odin Pro to flash roms, kernels and such in place of CWM. I know how to use it when the files are in the tar format but I am wondering if there is a way to flash roms that are in the zip format and made for CWM? Am I missing something or did I misunderstand what I read?
Thanks in advance.
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unfortunately if its in zip I believe its only through cwm. just like regular odin.
OK, so the roms have to be in the tar format. Is there a way to repack the zip into a tar that can be flashed via Mobile Odin Pro?
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Not really sure about this but if you use root explorer and press and hold on a file it will give you an option to convert to tar file or something like that. Idk if that would work or not but just happened to notice it last night.
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although rootexplorer does format it into tar it won't flash via odin or mobile odin. the only way I know of is to have a linux partition on your computer. other than having linux it won't work. it may be in tar format but it needs to know where to put those file in which place. and just converting it to tar doesn't work. I have even tried putting a pit file in with the files in a tar and it didn't work.
OK, that's what I thought but I figured I'd ask. Thanks for your answers.
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no worries man. anytime. I don't know everything but what I do know I'll gladly share
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unfortunately if its in zip I believe its only through cwm. just like regular odin.
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lol thats not true.. yes .zips are made for cwm, but if you notice in mobile odin pro it can actually open certain types of files and extract the different parts of it to flash such as kernel, modem, etc. etc. this is how i flashed a zip through mobile odin pro, however for whatever reason gave me issues with the modem.. on ICS, I had to flash rogue fb17 kernel to get cwm back, then flashed the fb21 modem through cwm. either way, there is a way to extract the files from the .zip to be flashed in mobile odin.. there is a setting in the app that says open and extract the files.. have a look see! besides all that, I love mobile odin and prefer to use it when possible over using cwm anyday..
well I do not doubt that you used it. however I have many roms in. zip format. when I try to use the extract feature the only ones I can extract from are the. tar and tar.md5 files. maybe I'm messing up or something.
I have tried to open zip files using the method you suggested and it's like it doesn't see the zip file in the directory I put it in.
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when I do it I look in the directory and it only sees the tar files I have of the stock tars I have in the same directory. I have looked into it on chainfires thread and it makes no mention from what I have seen of flashing rom zips.
Check out the video on this page
http://www.madteam.co/2012/02/11/mobile-odin-now-supports-galaxy5/
I think he's flashing a full rom.
mgd76 said:
Check out the video on this page
http://www.madteam.co/2012/02/11/mobile-odin-now-supports-galaxy5/
I think he's flashing a full rom.
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ya it is a full rom. but its in tar format. I was under the impression from the other poster in here zip were flashable too. I realize that what cwm is for. I have used mobile odin many times. and I'm almost positive it does not flash zips. just figured if he did it he might want to share.
hmmm
My plan was to only use m.o. to flash, (after root via 2c) so I'll have to figure this out...
patrao_n said:
although rootexplorer does format it into tar it won't flash via odin or mobile odin. the only way I know of is to have a linux partition on your computer. other than having linux it won't work. it may be in tar format but it needs to know where to put those file in which place. and just converting it to tar doesn't work. I have even tried putting a pit file in with the files in a tar and it didn't work.
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could you explain how to do this in linux?
Thanks!
i dont know how to do it in linux. i just know when i googled gow to do it all tge tutorials said linux was needed. sorry man
firemedic624 said:
I have read that some people prefer to use Mobile Odin Pro to flash roms, kernels and such in place of CWM. I know how to use it when the files are in the tar format but I am wondering if there is a way to flash roms that are in the zip format and made for CWM? Am I missing something or did I misunderstand what I read?
Thanks in advance.
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I could flash my kernel using 'zImage' file using Mobile ODIN.
TLR Version. Don't. If it was meant for CWM use it in CWM.
I don't think you guys are going to have any luck with that. When (Mobile) odin flashes a tar file it is flashing a factoryfs.img. When CWM flashes a zip it copies the files over.
You could, in theory*, convert the flash-able zip into a flash-able tar by moving the files in the zip into a proper factoryfs.img or a system.img... but its not really an easy task and you're VERY likely to end up with a (almost**) permanent brick and or paperweight.
So just don't. You can flash Kernels and full system restores tars with it, but other than that, I wouldn't play with it.
* I say in theory because I'm not gonna test it. I don't see why I wouldn't, but there is no reason to risk anything.
**You could probably unbrick it with a JTAG, but that is a whole different mess.
Clearing cache before flashing
I'm a beginner. My last cell phone was very old and could only make calls, and I jumped into the s3 because I heard it's a good phone.
I've figured out how to root it and unlock it, and I have installed mobile odin pro. I copy the zipped rom directly to my phone and start mobile odin pro, which asks me if I want to unzip the rom and install it. Well, yes, I do. So it goes about doing its thing, reboots, and fails. I have tried installing three different roms with the same result each time.
My question is this: will mobile odin pro automatically clear the cache, the darvik cache and so on? Or should I do this manually from within the mobile odin pro app before flashing the rom?
Any help will be much appreciated
If you have an s2 this is not the forum for you. Just a heads up. Anything flashable from this s2 forum will wreck your phone
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The micro USB port on my phone is jacked up and I need to flash back to stock ROM,unroot and stock Android recovery so I can get a replacement . Is there a way to do it? My PC dosent recognize the phone when its plugged in. currently im running
EL 26 modem
EK02 kernel
Build Number Gingerbread EK02
Cwm recovery
Maybe MobileODIN?
(sorry, @ work, can't take the time to search n link here for you)
I would guess off the top of my head that M-odin and something from sfhub would do this?
Seeing as I've never used it, I am sure someone could clarify and/or say I'm full of ****e. ;-)
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Yeah downloading the stock.tar to your phone and using Mobile Odin works great, just make sure that you don't have inject superuser clicked if you want to return it.
it looks everything needs to be done with CWM (rogue) or mobile odin.
Search the forum first to find the unrooted stock rom, modem and kernel.
Also, remove the odin count if it's non zero (if don't know, search 'triangle away').
If everything is downloaded on your phone or pc (you can connect your pc using es file explorer and move the file to your phone), be sure that kernel is applied at the very last moment.
The steps would be,
1. install zip file from sdcard - if you have a zip file which everything is on one zip, then you are just good to go.
2. Separate zip file - rom or modem first and kernel last within the same recovery session (without reboot)
If you use the mobile odin, everything should be done at the same time but I do not recommend this method because sometimes, the mobile odin misses some component and it could be a reason of phone bricked.
kobridge said:
it looks everything needs to be done with CWM (rogue) or mobile odin.
Search the forum first to find the unrooted stock rom, modem and kernel.
Also, remove the odin count if it's non zero (if don't know, search 'triangle away').
If everything is downloaded on your phone or pc (you can connect your pc using es file explorer and move the file to your phone), be sure that kernel is applied at the very last moment.
The steps would be,
1. install zip file from sdcard - if you have a zip file which everything is on one zip, then you are just good to go.
2. Separate zip file - rom or modem first and kernel last within the same recovery session (without reboot)
If you use the mobile odin, everything should be done at the same time but I do not recommend this method because sometimes, the mobile odin misses some component and
it could be a reason of phone bricked.
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So should I just try the method in step1 ? im concerned about getting the yellow triangle be ause my USB port is messed up and am afraid that a jig wont be recognized
ihateu said:
So should I just try the method in step1 ? im concerned about getting the yellow triangle be ause my USB port is messed up and am afraid that a jig wont be recognized
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That's the reason why I'm recommending the 'triangle away'. This works without usb jig. If you odin count is bigger than zero, only use it. Flashing thru zip file does not increase the odin count.
kobridge said:
That's the reason why I'm recommending the 'triangle away'. This works without usb jig. If you odin count is bigger than zero, only use it. Flashing thru zip file does not increase the odin count.
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So I can just flash this in cwm?
SPH-D710.EK02_CL704398-oc-sfx.exe
I thought this is the file that has stock ROM and stock recovery
ihateu said:
So I can just flash this in cwm?
SPH-D710.EK02_CL704398-oc-sfx.exe
I thought this is the file that has stock ROM and stock recovery
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Nope! That's the one-click self extract package being used for odin thru usb cable.
Don't even think about that.
kobridge said:
Nope! That's the one-click self extract package being used for odin thru usb cable.
Don't even think about that.
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Trying to find it ...theres so much roms . If your not to busy anyway u could post a link to point me in the right direction?
ihateu said:
Trying to find it ...theres so much roms . If your not to busy anyway u could post a link to point me in the right direction?
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Ya. I also spent about an hour to find the zip or tar file but no luck yet.
I remember that I downloaded original stock rom one time -SPH-D710_SPR_D710USEG30 and it has the home.tar file in it.
Keeping checking...
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?4894-Stock-EL29-Tar-How-to-Return-to-stock-here
(download file and unzip. Use mobile odin to flash the .tar file)
I tried to find zip file but only rooted zip files exist. So, only one way would be using mobile odin.
Ok im downloading that now .So let me get this right,I unzip that file then open mobile Odin .scroll down a bit hit open Open file...select that file that is now unziped . Does that soind right so far??
Sorry for bugging just not familiar woth this and dont want to screw up since I cant use USB port ya know..
ihateu said:
Ok im downloading that now .So let me get this right,I unzip that file then open mobile Odin .scroll down a bit hit open Open file...select that file that is now unziped . Does that soind right so far??
Sorry for bugging just not familiar woth this and dont want to screw up since I cant use USB port ya know..
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Sounds right:
This is below is all from sfhub he wrote instructions on his latest oneclick for using mobile odin:
Get the Full restore for EL29 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
FC15 here:
To install One-Clicks from the PHONE with out PC using Mobile Odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551901
"Android - Install ZArchiver, then use it to unpack the ODIN OneClick 7zip self-extractor file in this section (long press *-oc-sfx.exe, Open as archive, Odin-OC, select *-OneClick.exe, Extract). Use Mobile ODIN to Open File the resulting *-OneClick.exe file. Mobile ODIN issue - modem might not flash consistently. Skip the remaining instructions that are windows ODIN specific (steps 3, 4, 5, 6)."
Ok so theese are one click files and I can use then with mobile Odin corrrect? Then the file that I asked you about earlier should work am I correct?
( SPH-D710.EK02_CL704398-oc-sfx)
I'm getting a bit confused , sorry. I could use the above file that I already downloaded instead of waiting for the download u sent me a link for right? (the one from ACS)
ihateu said:
Ok so theese are one click files and I can use then with mobile Odin corrrect? Then the file that I asked you about earlier should work am I correct?
( SPH-D710.EK02_CL704398-oc-sfx)
I'm getting a bit confused , sorry. I could use the above file that I already downloaded instead of waiting for the download u sent me a link for right? (the one from ACS)
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I don't know, I think you'd be fine with the EL29 too. I make sure I use the links from sfhub to get to stock. I can vouch for those - Bone Stock, Odin Count to Zero and no Triangle. That guys deserves loads of thanks for saving many an ass, mine included. And his instructions are dead simple and right on. Just take some time and read, read and then read again before you do anything. Then you should be OK.
ihateu said:
Ok so theese are one click files and I can use then with mobile Odin corrrect? Then the file that I asked you about earlier should work am I correct?
( SPH-D710.EK02_CL704398-oc-sfx)
I'm getting a bit confused , sorry. I could use the above file that I already downloaded instead of waiting for the download u sent me a link for right? (the one from ACS)
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The oc-sfx.exe files are actually 7zip self-extractors. When you double-click on them, they decompress the actual OneClick.exe file. Think of oc-sfx.exe as a zip file. You wouldn't feed a zip file directly to Mobile ODIN. You would unpack the zip file first, then give the file to Mobile ODIN. You can either unpack the oc-sfx.exe file on windows by double-clicking on it, or on your phone by using ZArchiver from the market.
Once you have extracted/decompressed the OneClick.exe file, feed that to Mobile ODIN.
Sorry for any confusion, but if I left these uncompressed, the files (and downloads) would be twice what they are now.
leaderbuilder said:
I don't know, I think you'd be fine with the EL29 too. I make sure I use the links from sfhub to get to stock. I can vouch for those - Bone Stock, Odin Count to Zero and no Triangle. That guys deserves loads of thanks for saving many an ass, mine included. And his instructions are dead simple and right on. Just take some time and read, read and then read again before you do anything. Then you should be OK.
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Yeah , I was really confused because I didnt know his oneclick.exe files can be used also with mobile odin,AND lol mostly cause for some reason I STILL tried opening it from mobile Odin but it wouldnt accept the file ,but thats because I unzipped it with Androzip. its what I already had on my phone and I thought it would do the job. Once I used Zarchive to unzip the one click.exe it DOES recognize the file! Now im just waiting for it to charge a lil
The man is pretty awesome n so helpful ! Its funny cause when I used his one click method months ago it was so easy. Just this time I cant do it thru a USB with PC
ihateu said:
The man is pretty awesome n so helpful ! Its funny cause when I used his one click method months ago it was so easy. Just this time I cant do it thru a USB with PC
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Even I'm so impressed to you guys! It's not been a long time since I joined this forum, but all you guys are awesome! Just want to express my thanks each of you +1
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Another Ass Saved !!!!! (mines)
i just root my phone but not sure what happen, i need to flash a new rom to make my phone work but i dont have a sd card to put the zip file in it, i can't connect to my phone and put the zip file it in and flash it through, i'm on the recovery screen, how do i get my phone to connect to my computer and put the file it in. Need help asap, thank you
You could try getting it into download mode and using Odin to get it back in working order
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papi5120 said:
You could try getting it into download mode and using Odin to get it back in working order
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more detail please too many option on odin
when i power on the phone sound come on for a while and i'm just at a blank scree, seen like i mess, i need a new rom but i dont have a sd card with a zip on file and i can't connect my phone to my computer to transfer that zip file to my phone so i can flash it..what to do..this is a bad feeling
This thread should help asking as u can get into download mode just follow the directions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28740768
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papi5120 said:
This thread should help asking as u can get into download mode just follow the directions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28740768
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how do i flash a zip file rom on download mode?? lost
Do you not have a cable to connect the phone to the computer ?
If not, perhaps you should buy one (they are cheap) before continuing on. I know you can transfer files without one, but it's really invaluable and I wouldn't start messing around in my phone without it in case something like this happened.
Do you have an SD card in the phone now ? Do you have an adapter or something ?
Pennycake said:
Do you not have a cable to connect the phone to the computer ?
If not, perhaps you should buy one (they are cheap) before continuing on. I know you can transfer files without one, but it's really invaluable and I wouldn't start messing around in my phone without it in case something like this happened.
Do you have an SD card in the phone now ? Do you have an adapter or something ?
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i have no sd card, but i do have a cable to connect the phone to the computer, i just root it and my system is total wipe out and i need to flash a rom into my phone but my phone doesn't connect to my computer and it wont allowed me to put the zip file in, i'm also at the recovery where i press power button plus home button and up volume button
You don't flash zips in odin. Flash the fw .tar.md5 file.
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DocHoliday77 said:
You don't flash zips in odin. Flash the fw .tar.md5 file.
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fw. ta. md5 can they flash my phone so i can used it like stock?
Yes. Use Odin to install root66 from docs sticky thread in android development.
brokensmile209 said:
fw. ta. md5 can they flash my phone so i can used it like stock?
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Yes just follow the directions step-by-step using the root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.7z file for T-mobile. Do NOT SKIP any steps. Also to note, after you flash, you will be on a completely stock rom but WITH root (rooted).
brokensmile209 said:
fw. ta. md5 can they flash my phone so i can used it like stock?
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Well, the fw is just short for firmware. Not part of the file name.
Basically you download the version you want, UVDLJA for jb, UVALJ4 is the latest ics.
If you want pure stock, get the regular firmware. If you want root, use the root66 version. (Root66 is identical to stock fw but is pre-rooted).
Flash whichever one you choose and you will be fully stock.
If you go to the firmware thread in my sig you will find all available firmwares, regular and root66 (ignore the ota files).
In post 2 of the thread you will find Odin, Drivers and instructions. Look for the Odin Instructions, not Mobile Odin.
If you alreadyhave kies or drivrrs installed, don't reinstall them unless you're having problems.
Good luck! Ill try to keep popping in to see if you have any more questions.
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Or use mrRobonsons thread. Whichever is easier.
Some get confused, but use 7zip to extract the root66 firmware.
Tbe file you flash in odin will have the extension: .tar.md5
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@OP, make sure that you are reading and listening to what people are telling you. Everyone that posted in this thread has been in the same place as you and has recovered from it. Maybe gove a little bit more info. We all know Panic Mode when we see it, so just try to be clear and concise as you can.
Hi,
I have been trying to get CMW5 safe TW installed on my rooted samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g FL24. I tried getting the .tar file and the odin that can run it and it didnt work. I also tried getting the mobileOdin and the SXPT-AGAT file to run it on my phone but it did not work also.
The main problem is that my computer seem to not recognize the .tar files. I am running a Windows 7 ultimate 64 bits. Does anybody can provide me with a link to a .tar file that I will be able to use on my computer? either CMW5-safe-tw or the AGAT, I really don't mind.
Thank you.
mstrmj said:
Hi,
I have been trying to get CMW5 safe TW installed on my rooted samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g FL24. I tried getting the .tar file and the odin that can run it and it didnt work. I also tried getting the mobileOdin and the SXPT-AGAT file to run it on my phone but it did not work also.
The main problem is that my computer seem to not recognize the .tar files. I am running a Windows 7 ultimate 64 bits. Does anybody can provide me with a link to a .tar file that I will be able to use on my computer? either CMW5-safe-tw or the AGAT, I really don't mind.
Thank you.
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Wrong forum. Use the correct forum for your phone when asking questions.
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Use the cwm-directboot-EL26 in mobile odin. Use this if you only need to flash something temporarily, if you want agats recovery then search for the proper .zip and flash it here
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drunk0Nwater said:
Use the cwm-directboot-EL26 in mobile odin. Use this if you only need to flash something temporarily, if you want agats recovery then search for the proper .zip and flash it here
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There is no directboot EL26CWM.
Either use EL26+CWM and boot to recovery by holding power and volume+, or use the EL29 directboot. Be advised that the EL29 directboot does not flash modems properly.
But you are correct in that this kernel should only be used for flashing, you will need to flash a new kernel with recovery that matches the TW rom you want to run.
Or, you can run an AOSP variant and avoid the kernel issue altogether. I recommend CM10.1 Wild For The Night or PAC-man
so basically on my CWM i dont have the option to toggle verification signature nor do i have the option to install from zip.
these are the options i have on my CWM
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from ext. storage
wipe date/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update cache
this is not my first time rooting, i had a tmobile G2X it was simple to install CWM and root it, no troubles, was able to toggle signature verification but this samsung s3 is giving me problems
Looks to me more like you have stock recovery, not cwm.
Look for /system/install-recovery.sh and delete/ rename it. Then reinstall cwm.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Looks to me more like you have stock recovery, not cwm.
Look for /system/install-recovery.sh and delete/ rename it. Then reinstall cwm.
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K THX i will try that
oh and where can i get non stock CWM?
kookoomang said:
K THX i will try that
oh and where can i get non stock CWM?
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Links In my sig.
DocHoliday77 said:
Links In my sig.
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i downloaded the IMG file and when i open up ODIN -> PDA i dont see the file.....i know it suppose to be a tar file how do i convert it?
Sorry. Could've sworn I uploaded the tar format too.
Just archive it into a .tar format, no compression (choose "store").
7zip should do this.
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I've tried that before and it never worked because of incorrect permissions.
If it doesn't work, check my signature.
azamataz buckshank said:
OP...
There is a much easier way to flash recoveries. Pay attention.
Download recovery img. Image file... Not tar.
Movie file to the root of your SD card internal.
Name file "buckshank.img"
Download terminal emulator from market.
Open terminal emulator.
Type this:
su
dd if=/sdcard/buckshank.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 (hit enter... You'll get an output)
Then type:
reboot recovery (enter again)
Profit
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I recommend to never use this method. Because typo = brick. It's just not a good idea. It's actually slower to type all that out than it is to drop into recovery or use Mobile ODIN.
It is a simple command, but remember a lot of people who ask for help with this stuff don't even know what terminal emulator is.
It's just best to keep it as simple as possible and continue using things the way they are used to using them.
And don't forget about those who might think they want to experiment with this new command, or try to recommend it to others and get it wrong.
I've seen all sorts!
Also, when a question has been answered already, be careful telling someone to stop and do it your way. It can confuse the person seeking help and depending on how you say it, can easily offend the person who already posted a solution.
(No.I didn't take any offence)
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A lot of people who come here wanting to help others started out the same way. You try to help people learn not just the what to do, but the how and why. Unfortunately many don't have any interest in any of that and you can start to feel like your time is wasted. Which leads to no longer enjoying what you came here to do.
That's a big reason why I sometimes to give the shortest and simplest answers I can, and leave it at that. Another is simply due to how much time I have. But if someone wants to know more I am more than happy to share.
Obviously there are a lot of folks here who do not fit this description, and you can sometimes judge by their first or follow up posts if they are interested in more info. Most of them you will start to recognize as regulars and get to know them after a while.
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can someone give me a CWM converted to tar because i tried it w/ 7 zip successfully converted IMG to tar but when i run ODIN and flash the CWM it, ODIN crashes on me....
FINALLY AFTER searching around this guy
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/09/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on.html
has the correct files etc....now i have the correct CWM where i can toggle signature verification. I don't have to convert any files.
kookoomang said:
FINALLY AFTER searching around this guy
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/09/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on.html
has the correct files etc....now i have the correct CWM where i can toggle signature verification. I don't have to convert any files.
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You were not on CWM before. That was stock recovery.
The CWM you flashed is old. Link in my signature to the newest one.
kookoomang said:
can someone give me a CWM converted to tar because i tried it w/ 7 zip successfully converted IMG to tar but when i run ODIN and flash the CWM it, ODIN crashes on me....
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Sorry about that. I hadn't actually done it that way myself, but thought it would be a quicker easier way. Didn't consider that it might not work! My bad on that one.
Use the one from Aerowinders sig. You'll want the up to date version.
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