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[Q] Flashed CM9 Alpha - Lost my Recovery - Please Help

Last night I flashed CM9 Alpha 1 onto my Epic4G Touch using QBKing's video's and everything went perfect. I backed up my Stock Rom and then flashed the Alpha build and now I wanted to back it up, but my CWM Recovery is now gone. If anyone could give me advice on how to bring it back up or install it again, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you in advance!
Matt

There is a reason a cwm is not in the kernel with cm9 so people don't use it and brick their phones ....I would advise against using any ics kernel with cwm ....Odin a GB kernel like el26 " your ics ROM won't boot with the GB kernel" download a ics kernel before you do all this ... Odin the kernel el26 boot into cwm backup cm9 & then flash the ics kernel back and clear cache and dalvik and it will be backed up but remember it will be backed up with the GB installed so it wont boot u will have to remember if you go to the backup to flash that ics kernel or it will never boot
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Epix4G said:
There is a reason a cwm is not in the kernel with cm9 so people don't use it and brick their phones ....I would advise against using any ics kernel with cwm ....Odin a GB kernel like el26 " your ics ROM won't boot with the GB kernel" download a ics kernel before you do all this ... Odin the kernel el26 boot into cwm backup cm9 & then flash the ics kernel back and clear cache and dalvik and it will be backed up but remember it will be backed up with the GB installed so it wont boot u will have to remember if you go to the backup to flash that ics kernel or it will never boot
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Epix4G, I am sorry, but that is very confusing. I have no idea what you're talking about.

mgianni19 said:
Epix4G, I am sorry, but that is very confusing. I have no idea what you're talking about.
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Then truthfully maybe you should not be messing with it you have a good chance of bricking and if you don't know what I am talking about you may not have the ability to flash this right now...it's easy to brick with these ics roms
I told you step by step how to do it
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Epix4G said:
Then truthfully maybe you should not be messing with it you have a good chance of bricking and if you don't know what I am talking about you may not have the ability to flash this right now...it's easy to brick with these ics roms
I told you step by step how to do it
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I understand what you were saying, but it made no sense the way you wrote it, lol. Do you have a link with this information that is clearer?

1 download a ics kernel ie.. Fc22 etc
2 download GB kernel el26 this is a strait cwm not rouge or acs..
3 use Odin to install el26 kernel your cm9 will not boot with this kernel but it's no problem.
4 reboot into cwm it's blue ...make your nandroid ...
5 if you want to stay on your cm9 then use the cwm to flash the ics kernel you downloaded in #1 ...
6 if you want to flash anything else go ahead and do it ...
7 when you want to go back to your cm9 use Odin to flash the el26 again " you can use mobile Odin to do all this also "
8 when going from ics to anything Odin to stock or the el26 kernel and go from there ..
That is the safest way
Sorry I am on my phone or I would find all the links for you
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How do i get cwr on miui 2.4.13_4.0.4

When i flash this rom an i try to go into recovery its not there..so when i install it from the e4gtauto it wont boot back into the rom..what do i do..in the e4gtauto what am i suppose to choose

You need to odin a recovery with it baked in. You only need to do this if you are wanting to leave MIUI. For now the kernel that comes bundled in the ROM doesn't have the recovery you want.
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CWM is not included in the rom for your protection. If you need to do any flashing you can use autoroot to flash el26cwm. When it reboots besure to hold the volume up and power keys to get into recovery as flashing the gingerbread kernel will cause your phone not to boot back into the rom since it's an ICS ROM. At the moment using any type of custom recovery in ICS is not recommended thus why the developers have taken it out due to all the bricking issues.

COOL COOL i just like to back up my roms..im on xplod mini 2.0 using rougue_ET-1.4.0-GUNSLINGER and its works an this is a ics rom...just a heads up

Please what ever you do I would avoid to do any wiping or restoring while in an ICS recovery/kernel. Please note also even the the gunslinger thread, its advised not to do any type of flashing *on ICS builds* Backing up might be ok, but nonetheless take your time and try to read as much as possible, there's numerous thread posted by others who have asked a similar question and has been answered.

kingcaliyone said:
When i flash this rom an i try to go into recovery its not there..so when i install it from the e4gtauto it wont boot back into the rom..what do i do..in the e4gtauto what am i suppose to choose
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Clear cut reason why more reading of threads in xda is.needed. please please please take so.e time and read the brick threads. Also everyone in here has given you some good advice
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i do read clearly .....if i didn't i wouldn't know how to do this stuff i just wanted to know was there a recovery to use with tha Rom gggeessshhh
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you can mobile Odin el26. then reboot right into recovery.
easiest and safest way.
but you will have to reflash a kernel or rom in order to boot back up after you done in recovery.

kingcaliyone said:
i do read clearly .....if i didn't i wouldn't know how to do this stuff i just wanted to know was there a recovery to use with tha Rom gggeessshhh
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"Be sure" when you flash el26 cwm 5.0.2.7 that just after boot, when first Samsung screen appears, start to hold power and volume up.. Otherwise you will have issues.. This is a gingerbread kernel and isn't made to run on ics, but does work as long as you follow those exact instructions.. I always just keep a copy of the el26 cwm tar on my sdcard and use mobile odin to flash it when I leave a rom.... It's fastest way to do this... Here is cwm el26 tar. Use either pc odin 1.85 or mobile odin to flash..
http://db.tt/rIxjBIk8
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kingcaliyone said:
i do read clearly .....if i didn't i wouldn't know how to do this stuff i just wanted to know was there a recovery to use with tha Rom gggeessshhh
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Chill..... that's Playya you're talking to
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Rooting Build FH13

I am trying to root build FH13 . Do I need to upgrade it to a different build to root or no . Are there any specific steps I need to follow for this build !!

smartguy10 said:
I am trying to root build FH13 . Do I need to upgrade it to a different build to root or no . Are there any specific steps I need to follow for this build !!
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link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835033
Follow step by step. easy.
Then flash Agat's kenel in odin or mobile odin for a safe recovery. (.tar file)
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767421

How do I flash clock mod recovery ?

smartguy10 said:
How do I flash clock mod recovery ?
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Is there a goal you have in mind?
You wanted to root and g_ding answered that. And pointed you to a custom recovery.
If you state your goals, this conversation would go a lot faster.
Not trying to be rude, just if you have a target, it's a lot easier to answer.
And there's always this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24570230
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Thank you his instructions helped for rooting . Do I have to flash the kernel posted above as I want to flash AOSP ROMS and agat's kernel doesn't seem to work with AOSP ROMS ?. As what I am thinking is once the phone is rooted I can just flash the ROM I like and it should come with the kernel or I can swap the one I like .

smartguy10 said:
Thank you his instructions helped for rooting . Do I have to flash the kernel posted above as I want to flash AOSP ROMS and agat's kernel doesn't seem to work with AOSP ROMS ?. As what I am thinking is once the phone is rooted I can just flash the ROM I like and it should come with the kernel or I can swap the one I like .
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In that case, i would suggest to Odin el26 cwm once you're rooted.
Be sure to read the entire thread of the ROM you'd like to flash. The op should have updated info if any flashing issues are noted but still take the time to read the thread.
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I downloaded Odin el26 cwm but whats needed to flash it . Can I use rom manager to flash this or no ?. Rooting this phone seems to be different then stock Andriod Phone

If u have a custom recovery just get su and binary zip and flash in recovery
If not go and root your phone by Odin king your phone to fh13 with root
Qbking has a great video just YouTube search root epic 4g touch fh13 root and look for qbking
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smartguy10 said:
I downloaded Odin el26 cwm but whats needed to flash it . Can I use rom manager to flash this or no ?. Rooting this phone seems to be different then stock Andriod Phone
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If you followed what g_ding linked you to, and you applied the fh13 one click rooted, you can use Odin to apply the tar file. Just search for Odin or mobile odin.
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smartguy10 said:
I downloaded Odin el26 cwm but whats needed to flash it . Can I use rom manager to flash this or no ?. Rooting this phone seems to be different then stock Andriod Phone
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Dont use ROM manager. Download any aosp/aokp/cm ROM you want. Follow the OP directions. Odin or mobile odin the el26 kernel/recovery. Wipe everything in recovery, cache, data, delvik cache and system. Then flash rom.
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I'm using stock rooted fh13. For whatever reason, my battery lasts over 20 hrs with that and my 4g works. My phone doesn't like any other rom. Aosp jb was super smooth but broke my 4g and yielded 3 hr battery drain
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[Q] Switching Roms.

I'm coming from Universe 2.3 FI03 and want to move to Jellyverse 0.4 FL16. The only reason I was able to flash to Universe before was because of QBKing77's video. Anyway, I'm not completely sure what to do to flash to Jellyverse. The instructions go like this:
Installation:
1. Odin to EL26 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1662295) or EL29 DirectBoot http://e4gtcm.blogspot.com/p/tools.html?m=1
2. Wipe Cache
3. Flash JB Modem (Found above) (If not already on a JB Modem)
4. Flash Jellybean Format All Zip (Found Above) or (Wipe Cache, Davik, and System)
5. Flash ROM (And nothing else) and then Reboot
So do I do EL29 through MobileODIN, reboot into recovery, and then do steps 2-5 by flashing? Since this rom doesn't come with a recovery, can I just flash one through ROM Manager?

Do NOT flash a recovery through rom manager!
And yes, mobile Odin will be fine but I personally use el26 cwm.
Mobile Odin will not flash modems so you'll have to flash modem by zip in custom recovery but I think you understand that.
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MoHoGalore said:
Do NOT flash a recovery through rom manager!
And yes, mobile Odin will be fine but I personally use el26 cwm.
Mobile Odin will not flash modems so you'll have to flash modem by zip in custom recovery but I think you understand that.
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Ok, I won't, but why not use rom manager? Will EL26 CWM work with Jellyverse?
These are the instructions for flashing zips:
You would have to mobile odin el26
Boot into recovery
Flash what ever you wanna flash
Flash stock jb kernel
Reboot
Will it be the same with EL29 in the first step?
And none of any of these steps take place on the computer, right?

blacmack said:
Ok, I won't, but why not use rom manager? Will EL26 CWM work with Jellyverse?
These are the instructions for flashing zips:
You would have to mobile odin el26
Boot into recovery
Flash what ever you wanna flash
Flash stock jb kernel
Reboot
Will it be the same with EL29 in the first step?
And none of any of these steps take place on the computer, right?
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Check the instructions you copied and posted in your op. Yes, el26 cwm will work.
This phone + rom manager + flashing recoveries = possible brick. Been known to happen.
Those aren't the only instructions that you need to do. Just brushed up on the JV thread and wipe is also needed.
Read that threads op and read it as many times until you feel comfortable.
Good luck. :beer:
:edit: And if you're already rooted and have mobile Odin, then yes, you can accomplish everything with it.
And use the instructions you copied as per the op of that thread. Not sure why you changed them up in your last post..
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MoHoGalore said:
Check the instructions you copied and posted in your op. Yes, el26 cwm will work.
This phone + rom manager + flashing recoveries = possible brick. Been known to happen.
Those aren't the only instructions that you need to do. Just brushed up on the JV thread and wipe is also needed.
Read that threads op and read it as many times until you feel comfortable.
Good luck. :beer:
:edit: And if you're already rooted and have mobile Odin, then yes, you can accomplish everything with it.
And use the instructions you copied as per the op of that thread. Not sure why you changed them up in your last post..
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The second set of instructions are for flashing mods. I pulled that from searching the thread.
I'm gonna use EL29 because I feel a lot safer that it boots into recovery.

blacmack said:
The second set of instructions are for flashing mods. I pulled that from searching the thread.
I'm gonna use EL29 because I feel a lot safer that it boots into recovery.
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I knew that but I thought we were talking about getting you to JV.. tryin' to trick me up. :beer:
:edit: And for the sake of the second topic ya snuck in there, I use el26 cwm to flash most anything of if I'm not using Odin. Habit for me.
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MoHoGalore said:
I knew that but I thought we were talking about getting you to JV.. tryin' to trick me up. :beer:
:edit: And for the sake of the second topic ya snuck in there, I use el26 cwm to flash most anything of if I'm not using Odin. Habit for me.
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El26 is much safer since there are at least 2 el29 repacks and one of them is iffy. When I had my et4g I used el26 religiously, as in if I needed to do ANYTHING in recovery I used el26 and only el26
I like to break stuff!

-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
El26 is much safer since there are at least 2 el29 repacks and one of them is iffy. When I had my et4g I used el26 religiously, as in if I needed to do ANYTHING in recovery I used el26 and only el26
I like to break stuff!
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If I use EL26, do I have to wait for it to reboot, then go into recovery? Or can it just take me there?
Do I use the EL26 CWM there?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26122172&postcount=4

We el26/el29 wont boot on any ics/jb roms when the reboot begins automatically press and hold vol + and power if you're too slow just yank the battery and replace it then boot holding vol+ and power to get to recovery. Yanking the battery wont hurt anything I did it everytime I used el26 cuz I was too slow to get vol+ before it started the boot cycle
Edit: yes use chris41g's stock el26+cwm5 repack
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[Q] Flashing custom ROM help

Hello all, I have a question for you. I have a sprint epic 4g touch with the GB27 kernal. I want to flash a custom ROM though. I am rooted, with only the stock recovery. my question is how can i flas ha custom rom on the gb27 kernal. and which rom should I flash?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953783
If you scroll down a little bit to post 2 you'll see
Q. Now I am rooted, how do I install clockwork mod...
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This will explain the process and as for a custom rom, I'd suggest that you look at a few and pick one that looks interesting to try; there are several excellent roms available for the E4GT.

mobile odin...in playstore or there is a free apk floating around on xda..once this is installed go grab a gb27 kernal withagats recovery from repository..and grab the el 29 direct boot kernal...el29 is safe to flash any rom from...download rom of choice..make sure this is all on ur root of sdcard...open mobile odin.click on kernal.go to ur el29 kernal and pick it and flash..odin will check md5,but u should too..once in recovery hit volume down , volume up , volume down..now ur power button is enabled as ur enter button..wipe data,wipe cache,wipe dalvik cache,in advanced....do anything specif from rom op that the dev says...read,read,read....lol..rom should have a kernal with it...u might have to flash gapps zip....reboot....if this is ur first time on jb...i suggest getting a one-click restore so ur system partition is right for jb...there r great guides in repository for all of this...dont forget to thank ur rom dev and rwillco and any others that helped....good luck and as always...im not responsible if ur phone blows up or ur microwave runs away...lol

I found an install method for cm 10.1 and ClockworkMod recovery. I need to be on ICS. I am on rooted GB27. How do I flash down?

It will still work, are you using mobile Odin to flash CWM
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eddytheyeti2 said:
I found an install method for cm 10.1 and ClockworkMod recovery. I need to be on ICS. I am on rooted GB27. How do I flash down?
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You need to be on ICS modem, which can be flashed in cwm after you flash your ROM.
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jdsingle76 said:
You need to be on ICS modem, which can be flashed in cwm after you flash your ROM.
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Now, where do I find an ICS modem? And after I flash the safe kernal should I flash the ICS Modem with CWM and then CM 10.1 Or does it not matter?

eddytheyeti2 said:
Now, where do I find an ICS modem? And after I flash the safe kernal should I flash the ICS Modem with CWM and then CM 10.1 Or does it not matter?
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Google is your friend . Here's all modems for the E4GT. And flash the ROM first, then the modem, then reboot, and profit!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764210&page=2
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Thank you to all that helped out. I figured it all out, and am running FB27 modem.