are all roms compatible with both recoveries? more specifically with TWRP.
I've been meaning to use TWRP since the UI looks nicer.
my main DD is AOKP but i do like to try out other roms also. please let me know
Follow what the ROM you intend to use recommends. I've seen some people have issues with older versions of CWM with some ROM's, others have had problems with TWRP. So best to just use what the developer recommends and has tested.
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What should I do when I want to flash a ROM that requires the new CWM3, I prefer using 2.5.0.5 personally and was wondering if theres something I can do, or have to updat recovery to flash the ROM
Honestly though, the 3.* series is almost as good as 2.5.* The only issue I've had were some wiping issues with 3.0.0.5 but it's getting better. Why go back when it's better to move forward?
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What should I do when I want to flash a ROM that requires the new CWM3, I prefer using 2.5.0.5 personally and was wondering if theres something I can do, or have to updat recovery to flash the ROM
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There's only a few "edge case" situations when a ROM would require CWM3, and in those cases there's not much you can do to get it to work on CWM2, short of hacking CWM2 with a new kernel and system tools.
That said, you should upgrade to 3.0.0.8 for many, many reasons. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970032 for those reasons and tips on upgrading.
i could help you setup dsixda's kitchen, it will give you options for roms like converting to cwm3, zipalign,signing, etc..
Thanks everyone, I jumped ship to 3.0.0.8. Appreciate everyone's help and input!
A few questions though
1) I rock SkyRaider3.5 still, will this install with this recovery on a fresh install since the ROM was built pre CWM3. AND if not how can I do a fresh install on these ROMs until they are updated, is their a way to make it CWM3 compatible or no maybe I'm way off?
2) I had skyraider running, updated CMW from 2 to 3, THEN made a backup. this should work fine right?
Thanks guys!
So tell me guys, wich is the best recovery for my Desire?
I just want to intsall the latest and greatest custom roms without having problems with mounting issues or script languages or so. what is the stablest?
So? CWM2.5.0.7 or CWM3 or even 4?
Or should i use amonra or some of the mods?
Thanks
I used CWM, but then installed AmonRA 2.0.1 - it installed everything for me (AOSP, Sense based, Miui).
But if you want to use CWM, I'd recommend 3.1.0.1.
First, check the erasesize of your device: if it is 40000, then you can only use AmonRA. If anything other, it's your choice.
i have one of the first desires with amoled screen and the smaller erasesize.
currently i am using psfmod wich is based on cwm 2.5.0.7 or so.
i know i can use any recovery on my device but i want to know wich is the best in terms of stability and usability and even the one without bugs and the abillity to install all the latest roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069285
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=958437
Check these two threads, they touch upon the same topic and there are many replies.
yeah thanks.
seems like sticking with my current recovery is the best choice till i will reach a point where i need a newer recovery for installing a new rom.
I have a AT&T samsung galaxy S3 rooted by using the samsung galaxy toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
I'm interested in flashing the following CM10 Nightly rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778270 to my phone but have a few questions before I proceed.
1) What precautions should I take before flashing a custom rom? I understand I first need to make a nandoid backup (which I have done) and verify that I have the correct rom for my specific phone model that I will be flashing to. If I were to choose the CM10 Nightly rom, the link from the post goes to http://get.cm/?device=d2att which appears to be correct for my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-1747.
2) Since I flashed with the samsung galaxy toolkit, it flashed the following recovery "CWM-Based Recovery v5.5.0.4 - Do I need to use a different recovery in order to use the CM10 Nightly roms or is this one compatible? If not, how do I go about changing to another recovery?
3) What is the steps for flashing properly? Would I need to update kernel or model or just simply download rom, save to SD card, boot to recovery, then flash the rom in zip form?
I appreciate any your responses in advance. I tend to over analyze and I feel i've read enough about the process of flashing custom roms but I want to be certain. Thank you!
It looks like you got all you ducks in a row, on behalf of the community thanks for being a smart user :good:.
1) You nailed it....make absolutely certain you are downloading the correct software for your device, flashing an incompatible ROM can leave you with a really sexy, expensive paper weight. The d2att identifier is unique to the AT&T variant of the SG3 (i747). Before you flash any new rom or kernel (or anything else for that matter in my opinion) make a nandroid or equivalent backup from your recovery. I do this even for the smallest mod, tweak, theme whatever if for nothing else incase i dont like it it an easy undo 'button'. Besides that i like to keep a fairly recent backup on something other than my phone.
2) For all intensive purposes that version of CWM will work, atleast currently. I would recommend you update it however as that version is several builds behind and there are sometimes updates in the more current ROM builds that may not play nice with older recoveries. The easiest way to do this is download Clockwork Rom Manager from the play store, on the main app screen at the very top is the option to install the latest recovery. It will download, preferably on wifi to minimize downloading errors as much as possible, and then install automatically. There is also atleast one other alternative recovery that i know of, TWRP, which is worth checking out in my opinion. Just keep in mind the backups from the different recoveries are NOT interchangeable.
3) It always best to follow any and all directions in the OP of whatever ROM you are installing as most differ. The generally accepted order for flashing goes something like this although everyone will have an opinion on this i'm sure. ROM > Gapps (if required by the rom) > Reboot > Kernel > Reboot. If you are really concerned you can always just flash one at a time allowing a full reboot in between each flash, personally i think this is overkill but thats just my opinion.
One last personal suggestion, I always keep a copy of my rom, kernel, and any required supporting software on my external sd just in case. It comes in handy if for some reason you try something that doesn't work out the way you had hoped and you are away from a computer and your phone is unable to boot into android. Some would argue that a nandroid makes this unnecessary but with 32 gigs in my current setup its not like im hurting for space. Hope this helps to clarify some things for you, good luck!
dntesinfrno, Thank you very much for your reply and kind words
A lot of the information has been posted on the boards but it can be a little confusing and too much information at once.
You mentioned that I can simply use Rom Manager then click "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery", are there any reports of there being problems in using rom manager to flash the recovery or is the S3 fully supported?
As for the kernel flashing.. I'm really only interested in flashing custom roms (CM10), is it necessary to flash the kernel as well when flashing custom roms? I didn't see anything on the other thread stating anything about flashing kernels so i'm guessing it's not needed?
I'm for sure going to take your recommendation and make a backup of current rom and kernel. Would you recommend Rom Manager to backup the current rom? I see an option that says "Backup current rom" in the application. How do you go about backing those up?
Thank you again! :fingers-crossed:
since I have the cwm-based recovery v5.5.0.4 i'm wondering if I were to use rom manager and flash the latest clockworkmod recovery, would it actually stick after the reboot?
found the following thread here and it looked almost identical to mine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801534&highlight=cwm-based+recovery
Ended up using rom manager to flash clockworkmod and after rebooting multiple times and booting into recovery, the official clockworkmod recovery is installed. (showing "ClockworkMod 6.0.1.2" now)
As for backing up kernel and everything else, will rom manager do that as well?
Thank you
I am embarrassed to have to ask this since I've had android phones for 3 years now.
But to install a new custom recovery... Is it really as easy as just flashing it with my current recovery? I ask of course because I am trying to get kitkat and I was getting error 7. Which, after research led me to believe I need to update my recovery. I've used Download mode before, but I don't know if that is necessary. I've never messed with it before because if it ain't broke, don't fix it kind of deal. Any instructions and/or recovery recommendations for me?
Yes, it is that easy. You can install zips for the newest versions of CWM, TWRP, or PHILZ from your current recovery.
Of course you may not be able to restore your old backups. But you can flash back to the old recovery to restore these too.
Most people are changing to different recoveries because of recent changes in Android that makes it trickier to flash the newer Roms.
I personally switched from TWRP to Philz. It is CWM based, but will also restore TWRP backups. Phil is very receptive to questions and had made his recovery available on a lot of devices, more being added every day.
Thank you, it's much appreciated! I am looking into Philz now!
I am using smoothest rom. The power off options for the rom just arent there any more. The tw power off options are there. Is it ok to reflash the rom?
If you're already rooted and currently on a custom ROM then yes you can wipe and flash another or even the same ROM or you can even do a ROM restore from settings. Obviously you will want to backup anything before you do anything but I would NOT make a nandroid backup at this point due to the issue you have. It will likely be found in your nandroid backup as well. I'd recommend a clean flash. Remember that ROMS that have some of the Note 3 features tend to have issues and that's why I personally prefer STS or the stock rooted MK4 ROMS from Slesh and LorJay's threads. No issues with either. Also you may want to flash a god compatible recovery such as Phil's recovery version 6.07.9. Since the Jellybean/MK$ upodate there has been compatibility issues with some custom recoveries so I thought you should look into that as well before flashing a new rom. Your issue seems to be unique.