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{STOCK ROM} UPDATED-->Stock 4.0.4 IMM26 Deodexed *Flashable Zips*

IMM26 Un-Official Stock Nexus S 4G 4.0.4
Thanks to all XDA members involved in the Leak:
Bexton, mrxkills
This is from the leaked Stock Images going around on the forum.<---Only Boot and System. Put together as a zip for easy install. Can be used as a base Rom also. Nothing modified or added except :
Superuser-Rooted w/Busybox
Fully deodexed
etc/init.d enabled for scripts (directory needs to be created)
To avoid USER error: Flash This----> http://min.us/mbpU4gq0mU BEFORE you flash any ROM
Instructions:
1. Download zip
2. Reboot into recovery and flash WIPE ALL zip FIRST
3. Flash ROM
4. Before rebooting into OS Wipe Cache via recovery menu
5. Reboot
Downloads:
*2 Zips available: One is Ondemand governor by default and one is Interactive governor by default*
Unofficial-IMM26-deodexed-ondemand.zip:
http://min.us/mYYJewi9r (Flash in custom recovery)
Unofficial-IMM26-deodexed-interactive.zip:
http://min.us/mbg73tMdXj (Flash in custom recovery)
(OPTIONAL) New KL2 Radio:
http://min.us/mFpaR0RFl (Flash in custom recovery)

Can anyone confirm ics sounds lol
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joebarkho said:
Can anyone confirm ics sounds lol
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<___< you!
the sounds in AOKP aren't enough for you?
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Edit: OP thanks for the radio zip btw!
And does anyone know whether 404 fixes the battery stat "Android OS -> Keep awake" time calculation error?

joebarkho said:
Can anyone confirm ics sounds lol
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The sounds that we had on earlier builds of ics are different than the official OTA I know because my brother has is on T-Mobile stick never rooted I like the sounds we had the official sounds a mix of gingerbread & ics
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joebarkho said:
Can anyone confirm ics sounds lol
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There are double sounds showing when choosing ringtone, etc. Strange for a official build no? Also I notice the screen touch sound is the older GB one i think.
Anyone know of a hack to get integrated tether to work?

Killasmoke said:
The sounds that we had on earlier builds of ics are different than the official OTA I know because my brother has is on T-Mobile stick never rooted I like the sounds we had the official sounds a mix of gingerbread & ics
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Just go download them from the T-Mobile ROM then. Put them on your sdcard. It's not terribly difficult.

Thanks for the write up.
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kyouko said:
<___< you!
the sounds in AOKP aren't enough for you?
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Edit: OP thanks for the radio zip btw!
And does anyone know whether 404 fixes the battery stat "Android OS -> Keep awake" time calculation error?
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Yeah its gone, But I think Its only cosmetic and never an actual bug. People have OS super high and get 4-6 hours of screen time. I dont think it has anything to do battery.

So does this mean an actual ota is in the near future? And if so can we update to it and get root back? Or am I getting ahead of myself? Lol
idk how I got here...

Does this leak have SMS split
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joebarkho said:
Yeah its gone, But I think Its only cosmetic and never an actual bug. People have OS super high and get 4-6 hours of screen time. I dont think it has anything to do battery.
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Yeah freaking right! I wish! I only get 2 hours screen on time at most. Even GB but I think it's because Sprint just sucks. I dunno but it's depressing. I know I got better battery life before but mo matter what I flash, full wipes and all I still get bad battery life lately.

MrDrumngun said:
Yeah freaking right! I wish! I only get 2 hours screen on time at most. Even GB but I think it's because Sprint just sucks. I dunno but it's depressing. I know I got better battery life before but mo matter what I flash, full wipes and all I still get bad battery life lately.
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That's because that's what most everybody gets, and that number is really pretty good. nobody will get 6 hours of screen on time with a stock battery...probably not even with an extended battery. I think the Android OS bug is real, at least I've noticed pretty big decrease since going to these ics alphas. Since I've tried the leaked official...battery has been tons better.
From Degobah

treezy26 said:
So does this mean an actual ota is in the near future? And if so can we update to it and get root back? Or am I getting ahead of myself? Lol
idk how I got here...
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Just wait (couple hours) til one of the awesome developers make a stock flashable zip.

toddlmr said:
Just wait (couple hours) til one of the awesome developers make a stock flashable zip.
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These are stock flashable

hey i was wondering if i flashed this rom and then one of the new radios above this post if thats going to do anything with my root and cwm recovery? Or is it just like flashing any other random rom?

jsonger121 said:
hey i was wondering if i flashed this rom and then one of the new radios above this post if thats going to do anything with my root and cwm recovery? Or is it just like flashing any other random rom?
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Your root and recovery will be good. It just like flashing another ROM.
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jsonger121 said:
hey i was wondering if i flashed this rom and then one of the new radios above this post if thats going to do anything with my root and cwm recovery? Or is it just like flashing any other random rom?
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This will NOT mess with custom recovery
This will have root pre-installed.
....so
Your good to flash

hey I was wondering if I flashed this and then the radio if it is going to take me back to being unrooted?? and if i would lose my root, SU and cwm recovery?! only reason im asking is that I saw someone say something like this on another forum??>

jsonger121 said:
hey I was wondering if I flashed this and then the radio if it is going to take me back to being unrooted?? and if i would lose my root, SU and cwm recovery?! only reason im asking is that I saw someone say something like this on another forum??>
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Read the message right above yours.

yea i acidentally sent it twice.

Freaking Clockworkmod: got me again.

Oh, CWM, how MUCH I can't stand thee:
Anyway, here's a long version:
I can't stand using CWM for recovery.
(I initially had an OG Evo, and it was nothing but a headache, so I always used AmonRa, successfully, and use that or TWRP on my ALL my other devices, where I can...
I'very made other posts about its issues, and have gotten into it with Koush online before about all the problems with it, and how he just let's so many versions out into the wild that aren't working for different phones...
With the ET4G, I kinda had to use it, and was able to flash a working version thru Odin.
Whatever, I was able to use it.
Lately, Koush releases a touchscreen version, there are stories about it all over the web: so I go into Rom Manager to check it out:
It tells me that it's not yet compatible with the ET4G, but that my version of CWM is outdated, so I should flash a newer CWM....
LIKE AN IDIOT, I agreed.
Now, just when I finally have a chance to flash CM9 on my ET4G, after waiting SOOOOO long?
I can't.
Because now, my recovery's totally borked.
I can't even get my phone to do anything but bootloop the CM7 animation, and download mode is the only thing I can get into.
Now, I'm gonna have to spend all this time today fixing what shouldn't be messed up in the first place instead of enjoying CM9 like I should be doing.
(BTW: Koush, if you're listening: this will be the last time for sure I ever fall for that again.)
Yeah, I'm mad, Bro.
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I never use ROM manager but doesn't cwm have to be packaged with a kernel in order for it to work? ie. we can't just flash a recovery like we could in the evo 4G days. Methinks if you just use odin to flash a kernel+cwm package you'll be back up and running in no time.

_MetalHead_ said:
Methinks if you just use odin to flash a kernel+cwm package you'll be back up and running in no time.
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Methinks you are a wise and gracious man with your help......

_MetalHead_ said:
I never use ROM manager but doesn't cwm have to be packaged with a kernel in order for it to work? ie. we can't just flash a recovery like we could in the evo 4G days. Methinks if you just use odin to flash a kernel+cwm package you'll be back up and running in no time.
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Oh, yeah: I can fix it, but my wife has my laptop till like 7pm, and I really don't wanna mess with drivers, Odin, all, that stuff on my desktop. I keep all my Android stuff on one PC (laptop) and I like having ADB, drivers, all that stuff, in one place...Just kinda threw a rock into my chain, on today of all days...
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Edit: And, yeah, I knew that used to be the case with CWM (needed kernel flash), but when a known high-level dev is telling me basically, that "this updated version will work for that very specific Android device that you have", and that "I can use his app to flash it", I guess I wanted to believe him...
Eff that guy: He needs to spend less time stacking his money, and more time having some accountability for what he releases to the public.
/End rant.

So, this has nothing to do with Clockworkmod, you are really pissed that samsung requires recovery and kernels on the same partition.
Koush can only do so much magic.

Bielinsk said:
So, this has nothing to do with Clockworkmod, you are really pissed that samsung requires recovery and kernels on the same partition.
Koush can only do so much magic.
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?
How much magic does it take to remove the ET4G from Rom Manager's compatability list?
I'd bet not too much: In fact, I'd bet I could learn that trick in one short weekend.
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If you're still rooted Mobil odin

Nandroid hardly ever works for me, it usually fails during the restore.

just uninstall rom manager its about worthless for our phone.

drksilenc said:
just uninstall rom manager its about worthless for our phone.
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I know it sux but I have to agree the real problem and question is if you know your way around your phone then honestly why in the hell would you use Rom Manager, Not getting on you but I too hated CWM on OG Evo, I used Amon but the one thing we all learned early is do it yourself so you dont need Rom Manager...

I love the new clockwork mod touch recovery. I actually like it better than twrp2.0. Only thing I like about twrp is you can compress the backups. The new cwm touch was just released for the ns4g.
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I agree ROM manager is useless in the galaxy s4g forums its ROM Mangler.
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playya said:
I know it sux but I have to agree the real problem and question is if you know your way around your phone then honestly why in the hell would you use Rom Manager, Not getting on you but I too hated CWM on OG Evo, I used Amon but the one thing we all learned early is do it yourself so you dont need Rom Manager...
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I know, I know...
(And I'm back up with CM9 on my ET4G: used my desktop, couldn't wait all day), and believe me: there's probably no one who's more outspoken about their anti-cwm/rommanagerness than I am: I'm just mad at myself for believing that the new update would work..
Oh well, lesson (re)learned....
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This is why i no longer use that pos rom manager. When i first started out with android that biatch messed up my og epic a few times. I learned my lesson after a few odins
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eao1991 said:
This is why i no longer use that pos rom manager. When i first started out with android that biatch messed up my og epic a few times. I learned my lesson after a few odins
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I use it all the time to boot into recovery and that is it
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Originally Posted by eao1991
This is why i no longer use that pos rom manager. When i first started out with android that biatch messed up my og epic a few times. I learned my lesson after a few odins
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I use it all the time to boot into recovery and that is it
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I use the extended power options for that...but obviously the rom needs to include it which most do now. I'm still kicking myself in the ass for ever buying rom manager but I guess it was the noob in me.
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Same thing happened to me when I first rooted my phone. I rooted the stock rom then installed rom manager and installed the recovery that way. Then when I booted into recovery, the only option I had was to reboot.
Don't ever use Rom Manager. Ever.

CBowley said:
Same thing happened to me when I first rooted my phone. I rooted the stock rom then installed rom manager and installed the recovery that way. Then when I booted into recovery, the only option I had was to reboot.
Don't ever use Rom Manager. Ever.
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For our phone.

There's definitely nothing wrong with CWM. Blame rom manager if you must place the blame anywhere besides yourself.

I bought rom manager to support clockworkmod and have access to the latest clockworkmod versions. I think they have provided a wonderful tool. Anyway, I actually never used it except to check for roms and latest clockworkmod.
I've flashed the touch version of clockworkmod (downloaded the .img file from the clockrkmod web site) on my ns4g using adb and fastboot (thanks to Paul627 for the tutorial).
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[Q] Which Recovery

Which Recovey Do You Guys Think is Best CWM or TWRP?

I'm using TWRP because it's what I've used on my prior HTC devices and I'm familiar with it. I've read that 4EXT recovery might be available for our phones soon, and I'll switch to that if it becomes available.
Keep calm and flash on...

mike.r.olson said:
I'm using TWRP because it's what I've used on my prior HTC devices and I'm familiar with it. I've read that 4EXT recovery might be available for our phones soon, and I'll switch to that if it becomes available.
Keep calm and flash on...
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i have always used cwm and wanted to try twrp on my sgs2 but didnt. so thats why i wanted any1 oppion

i have been on TWRP for the past 6 months and never looked back, plus its themabel which is a nice bonus, givie it a try
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mike.r.olson said:
I'm using TWRP because it's what I've used on my prior HTC devices and I'm familiar with it. I've read that 4EXT recovery might be available for our phones soon, and I'll switch to that if it becomes available.
Keep calm and flash on...
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+1 on 4EXT, That's by far my favorite recovery:good:
Where did you hear that it was coming to the sgs3?
I emailed madmaxx on it and he said he was really busy with allot of other models and he would look into our sgs3's since it's a popular device.
Hopefully we will see it soon:fingers-crossed:

CWM is great, but TWRP is just awesome.
For me, TWRP has these little things that just make sense, like a link to wipe dalvik/cache right after you flash something, option to queue up multiple zips to flash in a certain order, option to compress your backups (because they do end up taking quite a bit of space if you have multiple backups), etc.

sswb27 said:
Where did you hear that it was coming to the sgs3?
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I believe I read on their site that they may begin working in it at a future date. I'm satisfied with TWRP, but I'm hopeful that 4EXT is "in the cards" so to speak.
Edit: it appears like they want to start working on the international version of the SGS3. Hopefully we might me able to sway them towards working on the stateside version first.
Keep calm and flash on...

Sorry for the noob question.... but i just got the s3 and its already rooted but how do i enter recovery?? Or can somebody guide me for like a what are the steps to take idk... take in advance
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beyako said:
Sorry for the noob question.... but i just got the s3 and its already rooted but how do i enter recovery?? Or can somebody guide me for like a what are the steps to take idk... take in advance
Sent From My Galaxia with ICS
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Press and hold Volume Up+Home+Power buttons at the same time for about 5 seconds
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31890422
Should probably read the whole thread before you do anything else...
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Tried TWRP once upon a time and couldn't adjust.
Ended up reverting to CWM Touch.
It just works for me.

Sorry i was just too excited.... lol
Thanks......
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I like twrp personally. Layouts better and easier to use. Plus it has a built in file manager.
Cwm has the ability to prevent itself from being overwritten after ota update but there's other ways around this.
They are both good recoveries imo, just personal preference.
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Agree 100% with Doc

I always used cwm since it came out but switched to twrp since I got my s3 and I'd never go back.
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mike.r.olson said:
I'm using TWRP because it's what I've used on my prior HTC devices and I'm familiar with it. I've read that 4EXT recovery might be available for our phones soon, and I'll switch to that if it becomes available.
Keep calm and flash on...
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I prefer twrp (only when 4ext isn't available). I talked to madmaxx82 and he was in middle of a complete redesign/overhaul on the UI of 4ext when started having computer issues. Then he did say we r on the list. I was his beta tester for the HTC Amaze. He prefers the HTC devices so I assume will be doing those first.
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If I wanted to switch from CWM touch to TWRP, can I just flash the twrp using goomanager? Also, if I do change do the backups from CWM work fine for TWRP?

kingston73 said:
If I wanted to switch from CWM touch to TWRP, can I just flash the twrp using goomanager? Also, if I do change do the backups from CWM work fine for TWRP?
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Yes, install goo manager from the playstore and install recovery from there. No you will not be able to restore any backup made with CWM in TWRP.

Thanks for the quick answer. I think I'll just stick with CWM for now. I'd love to see EXT for us, I had that for the sensation and loved it and was a bit disappointed to find there wasn't a version here.

kingston73 said:
Thanks for the quick answer. I think I'll just stick with CWM for now. I'd love to see EXT for us, I had that for the sensation and loved it and was a bit disappointed to find there wasn't a version here.
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I have been a loyal CWM user since MT3g days, then I tried TWRP on my SGS3 and have not looked backed. I love the UI better, everything just seems a lot faster in TWRP to me.

kingston73 said:
If I wanted to switch from CWM touch to TWRP, can I just flash the twrp using goomanager? Also, if I do change do the backups from CWM work fine for TWRP?
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When u open goo manager app... push the menu soft key on your phone and click the install openrecovery script. Then you are good. :thumbup:
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Problems

Hello to all. Quick story, looking to get the Nexus 4. Got my hands on a SII to test T mobiles network. Rooted it last night and put CWM on it. For some reason I can't flash Cyanogenmod or Liquid Jelly. They both stay on the boot animation. I've rooted my Evo LTE and my Nexus 7 so I'm not a complete noob. Thanks for any and all help. I'm at work but I will check back throughout the day.
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Could be bad download, did you check md5? Try using twrp, many have less issues with it. Make sure you full wipe as well.
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how_weird said:
Could be bad download, did you check md5? Try using twrp, many have less issues with it. Make sure you full wipe as well.
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Thanks I prefer TWRP. I just didn't know if it was a viable option. It seems like the devs for the SII Roms prefer cwm for some reason. I did full wipe by the way. Thanks again.
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uknowwhoiam76 said:
Thanks I prefer TWRP. I just didn't know if it was a viable option. It seems like the devs for the SII Roms prefer cwm for some reason. I did full wipe by the way. Thanks again.
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Just so you know it may be a preference but does not mean the alternate TWRP does not work just fine. I would suggest you going with it and you have to understand its just a recovery and honestly both should work fine and the same. Unfortunately it seems that TWRP does some things with less stress than CWM. A lil more reading up on this in the various threads and you will probably find the debates about this.
also which CWM are you using if 5.0.2.7 you have to use wipes if you are using the newer versions no wipes are needed. TWRP it does not matter

playya said:
Just so you know it may be a preference but does not mean the alternate TWRP does not work just fine. I would suggest you going with it and you have to understand its just a recovery and honestly both should work fine and the same. Unfortunately it seems that TWRP does some things with less stress than CWM. A lil more reading up on this in the various threads and you will probably find the debates about this.
also which CWM are you using if 5.0.2.7 you have to use wipes if you are using the newer versions no wipes are needed. TWRP it does not matter
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Hmm it seems this phone doesn't like TWRP for some reason. It just stays at the Teamwin splash page. This thing is becoming a headache. I was on the latest version of CWM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
Follow these steps. You should have 0 problems.
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RushAOZ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
Follow these steps. You should have 0 problems.
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Thanks but it still isn't working. Getting a error about the cache. Says cannot locate or sometimes it says read only. I just don't get it.
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I've stated this problem before downgraded to older versions of twrp and did the same with cwm and neither can get a jelly ROM to work..but you can flash I've roms easy..I'm beginning to think it's the phone not the recovery tools
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Silly question.....but you're sure its a t989?

kj2112 said:
Silly question.....but you're sure its a t989?
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Yes I looked at the sticker to make sure, as well as the about phone screen.

CWM or TWRP

So i just wanted to know which people prefer and why. personally i prefer CWM because it was the first recovery i used and it is just easier to navigate in my opinion.

I've tried both on the SGS3. IMO CWM is better on the SGS3, than TWRP.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

I started with cwm touch, and really liked it. Switched to twrp when I installed a custom rom (at their suggestion). Now I really don't have a preference. I keep both zips on my extsd, so I can switch to whatever I want to use...
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Shortly after I installed TWRP on my Epic, it hard bricked when installing a ROM. I cannot say for sure it was because of TWRP, but when that happened I've never tried TWRP again, and I haven't had another bricked phone. Coincidence?? Possibly.

TWRP FTW
IBTW it had it issues with The Epic 4G Touch but not anymore that a thing of the past.
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I'm very new to this phone although not to rooting. Neither CWM or TWRP were good on the EVO 4G. As a matter of fact if someone asked for help or had trouble flashing the 1st order of business was to ditch either of those recoveries and install amon_ra.
Consequently I've wanted to ask this question too and I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread.

TWRP. It's the obvious choice. :good:

Cnexus built a recovery switcher that allows you to switch between cwm/cwm touch/twrp. I say install it, and try em all out
I know the first time I used twrp, I had an issue because if you have it set to check mdsum, it will fail if it can't find one. Simple, but it did kinda freak me out.
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eisawi99 said:
So i just wanted to know which people prefer and why. personally i prefer CWM because it was the first recovery i used and it is just easier to navigate in my opinion.
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I thought the same thing for a bit. Then I used TWRP 2.4.40 PR 2.4.2.0 or whatever that one was called, and I am loving it. Works perfectly fine for me. Used a flash able zip too.
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Sprint Galaxy S3 "Supernexus"
Whiplashh Rom
Look it up.

CWM doesn't let you queue multiple zips as far as I can tell, so I've been using TWRP.

TWRP all the way, plus you can theme it! The one and only thing that annoys me about TWRP is that the clock is always off -__-

Both are great and different roms need either to work right. But in my experience trwp backs up and restores without error. Clockwork never restored properly on any of my phones from og evo, evo lte or my sgs3. But clockwork flashes radio updates better, at least my reception bar level or data connectivity.
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socos25 said:
Shortly after I installed TWRP on my Epic, it hard bricked when installing a ROM. I cannot say for sure it was because of TWRP, but when that happened I've never tried TWRP again, and I haven't had another bricked phone. Coincidence?? Possibly.
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Coincidence, the epic 4G has a bug that caused it to hardbrick when flashing certain roms (memory fault in the kernel or something like that). There was a workaround for this though.

Might as well put my 2 cents in. I have used both recoveries on my devices. I have no personal choice as to one is better than te other issue. I can tell that once cwm was actually fixed and built for the Epic it worked perfectly prior to that when it was first ported over to the OG Epic it was hit or miss, the orange cwm. Oh well my Epic did just fine on both. My Galaxy Nexus works better with TWRP for whatever reason it just does and my S3 prefers CWM again never had an issue with either on those devices but when I use the other recovery on each of those devices they become temperamental and start acting up. I know it's funny but that's what I know of my devices. They are both very good recoveries and they have come a long way since the early days.
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edfunkycold said:
Might as well put my 2 cents in....
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So let me ask this: when a rom dev suggests a recovery, is that just because that's what the rom was tested with? Have you had an instance where you've *had* to use a specific recovery (other then one kind working better on a specific phone)?
Thanks
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I'm not sure how themeing a recovery is useful? It's not like I'm showing my friends, hey look at this cool recovery. But which ever is fine.
Joe0113 said:
TWRP all the way, plus you can theme it! The one and only thing that annoys me about TWRP is that the clock is always off -__-
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I flashed a lot of Roms on my epic, yes it could be coincidence, but like I said, shortly after flashing TWRP I was warranting my phone because it didn't make it through a flash. I tried everything including once when odining my epic my daughter yanked the plug out. I recovered from that even by removing my battery and plugging it into the computer. After TWRP, I couldn't even do that. And really I have no idea if it was the recovery, but yeah, I chose CWM.
CNexus said:
Coincidence, the epic 4G has a bug that caused it to hardbrick when flashing certain roms (memory fault in the kernel or something like that). There was a workaround for this though.
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g_money said:
So let me ask this: when a rom dev suggests a recovery, is that just because that's what the rom was tested with? Have you had an instance where you've *had* to use a specific recovery (other then one kind working better on a specific phone)?
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No makes no difference, that's because that person has a personal liking for that recovery or like I said his device just responded better to that recovery. Makes no difference roms are not built for specific recoveries. Well not always there was an instance on the OG Epic where in order to flash cm9 the phone had to be re partitioned and a special recovery was necessary and the cm team built the recovery flash into the rom. That's another story for a different thread.
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g_money said:
So let me ask this: when a rom dev suggests a recovery, is that just because that's what the rom was tested with? Have you had an instance where you've *had* to use a specific recovery (other then one kind working better on a specific phone)?
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Sometimes recoveries don't like certain roms...doesn't happen often, but it can
I know on my EVO Shift, Sense roms could be flashed ONLY with CWM for some reason, as TWRP wouldn't flash it properly.

CNexus said:
Sometimes recoveries don't like certain roms...doesn't happen often, but it can
I know on my EVO Shift, Sense roms could be flashed ONLY with CWM for some reason, as TWRP wouldn't flash it properly.
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So betweem you and ed, I should be able to flash a rom with either recovery unless posts show problems flashing with a specific one. And, if I *were* to have problems flashing, I may want to attempt to flash using a different recovery....
If that's the case, I just might pick one recovery, and stick with it!
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I started out using CWM but lately I've been using TWRP instead and I like the large buttons and touch interface of it. I'm sticking with it I think.