Please help - need advice ! - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I am fairly Android saavy, DEFINETELY enough to know you don't wanna format your sdcard in recovery`, by pure accident ....
CAN I USE ODIN TO RECOVER A STOCK ROM IMG FOR MY VZW GNEX THAT NOW HAS NO FILES/BLANK SDCARD - sweeet move , huh ?!?! AM I SOL & JUST TELL BIG RED THAT I AM ALWAYS LOSING THINGS, I NEED A REPLACEMENT DEVICE ASAP PLEASE ?!!?!
***** ANY POSSIBLE HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED - THANKS *****

C.Hatfield said:
I am fairly Android saavy, DEFINETELY enough to know you don't wanna format your sdcard in recovery`, by pure accident ....
CAN I USE ODIN TO RECOVER A STOCK ROM IMG FOR MY VZW GNEX THAT NOW HAS NO FILES/BLANK SDCARD - sweeet move , huh ?!?! AM I SOL & JUST TELL BIG RED THAT I AM ALWAYS LOSING THINGS, I NEED A REPLACEMENT DEVICE ASAP PLEASE ?!!?!
***** ANY POSSIBLE HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED - THANKS *****
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If you're in a custom recovery you can adb push namOfRom.zip /sdcard/
If you want to fastbootflash to stock look at the stickies in the general thread

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[Q] there is noobs here we r not all devs !!! so take it easy on us

oh people come on i really appreciate all the work your doing here but your talking about flashing custom roms and unlooking boot loader !!! and stuff like that but the thing is i don't even know how to install a cutom roms and i'm sure there r many guys like me out there so please be easy on us so here what i want to know and i'm sure if you answered this topic it's gonna be a useful one
1-do we need to backup out things from phone memory and sd card before unlocking our phones using the new htc dev thing ? and if yes so how to make a full back up ?
2- we will do the unlock boot loader thing and there is a good tutorials out there
3- after unlocking the boot loader i think we have to do a complete wipe or some thing like that and then flash a cutom rom right ? so please tell us how to do that wipe thing and install a rom and which rom is the most stable one out there
4- can i go back to the old rom which is htc 2.3.5 if i didn't like that boot thing
5- with custom roms is it posible to install apps from the market ? and what are the deferences in general between the 2.3.5 official and any rom i will install after rooting ?
thank you for reading this post all, i'm asking for is an easy 1 2 3 .... complete guide for noobs
Well, problem is not you guys are new. Neither your lack of knowledge about the topics.
Mostly the problem is that people do not read and open new threads for topics already existing. I wrote 2 tutorials and I think I wrote them a way new users can understand.
Using a searching machine or forums search is no advanced topic. When I was new to it all, I spend like 2-3 days of reading and finding out myself.
So, look at our point of view: we write tutorials that are detailed and answer questions all about in the respective threads. We can't write a whole tutorial again for everyone not willing to read.
And to almost all questions, there already is an answer. And I think if you want to do stuff with your phone you should search and read. then you still can ask questions. But often people come here this way: Hi, I'm new, now tell me exactly what I have to do.
theq86 first of all i appreciate your time
but you can't judge me !!!! i spent 2 days reading and searching all i could find was people talking about new roms and stuff like that and expressions that i don't understand
and i tried to the search tool btw if u type noob you will find tons of suggestions with no match topics
so i'm not taking the easy way or any thing
and rather than complaining from my post you can point me to those threads your talking about for new comers it would have been nice of u
I don't blame you in particular, I just give examples. So sorry if you understood it that way.
Well, here we go:
1-do we need to backup out things from phone memory and sd card before unlocking our phones using the new htc dev thing ? and if yes so how to make a full back up ?
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Yes, I'd recommend that. You can backup all your PIM data (calendar, cntacts, messages) with MyPhoneExplorer. If you have synced everything with google you can restore it afterwards with a full sync. But I'd recommend MyPhoneExplorer, because you have your data on pc then.
During the process of unlocking the phone and all of it's data will be reset!
2- we will do the unlock boot loader thing and there is a good tutorials out there
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Here is my tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432199
Every step is explained. And also read the textx on htcdev to each step for getting detailed information.
3- after unlocking the boot loader i think we have to do a complete wipe or some thing like that and then flash a cutom rom right ? so please tell us how to do that wipe thing and install a rom and which rom is the most stable one out there
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When you flash a custom rom, be sure to wipe the cache partition, the dalvik-cache and the data partition. otherwise bootloops or malfunctions could appear. Wiping all these is very easy once you have a custom recovery tool.
4- can i go back to the old rom which is htc 2.3.5 if i didn't like that boot thing
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You can go back to stock rom. But this will not recover your warranty. You can even lock the bootloader again if you really wish. How to do so is stated in my bootloader unlock tutorial, too.
5- with custom roms is it posible to install apps from the market ? and what are the deferences in general between the 2.3.5 official and any rom i will install after rooting ?
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Yes, in case you use the cyanogenmod rom you will have to insall the google apps manually, but market is available on every rom.
The differences between stock rom are manifold:
themes and designs can differ
custom roms often include fixes and tweaks to improve device speed, stability and battery life.
Most roms are debloated. So never used apps are removed.
theq86 said:
I don't blame you in particular, I just give examples. So sorry if you understood it that way.
Well, here we go:
Yes, I'd recommend that. You can backup all your PIM data (calendar, cntacts, messages) with MyPhoneExplorer. If you have synced everything with google you can restore it afterwards with a full sync. But I'd recommend MyPhoneExplorer, because you have your data on pc then.
During the process of unlocking the phone and all of it's data will be reset!
Here is my tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432199
Every step is explained. And also read the textx on htcdev to each step for getting detailed information.
When you flash a custom rom, be sure to wipe the cache partition, the dalvik-cache and the data partition. otherwise bootloops or malfunctions could appear. Wiping all these is very easy once you have a custom recovery tool.
You can go back to stock rom. But this will not recover your warranty. You can even lock the bootloader again if you really wish. How to do so is stated in my bootloader unlock tutorial, too.
Yes, in case you use the cyanogenmod rom you will have to insall the google apps manually, but market is available on every rom.
The differences between stock rom are manifold:
themes and designs can differ
custom roms often include fixes and tweaks to improve device speed, stability and battery life.
Most roms are debloated. So never used apps are removed.
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thank you very much for your time i really appriciate it , but i still have some more questions
1- after unlocking my bootloader do i have to install a custom rom or can i keep using my current 2.3.5 i understand that it will be like starting from scratch
2- what is the clock recovery mod and where to find it and how to use it " in this question i'm using the easy way beacuse i know i'll find info about this thing if i searched the fourm but who want's to take the hard way thank's to you "
3- i've read some thing about adding an sd card partition to the phone memory or some thing like that please give me a full description about this thing and can i add this partition to my current stock rom after unlocking the bootloader with out installing a custom rom if it's possible ?
oh sorry i forgot 1 more question
people are saying that cyeanogen rom is the best but i keep reading that it's not an official realese and the radio and wirless and camera etc ... is not worknig but there is the 7.2 version i saw recntly on the dev section which is said to work perfectly so is it stable ? it it fast ? do you recomend me to use it ? i'm asking this question beacuse i noticed you r a cyanogen mod fan
and to install any rom of course i'll have to do these steps
1- flash the clock recovery mod which you will point me to how to use it
2- flash the custom rom and that's every thing
and to flash these things i but them on the root folder on my sd and disable the fasy boot option then turn of the phone and power t up holding the volume down button and it will do the magic am i right ?
Search on marketplace for clockwork mod - use it to boot to recovery mode - then, if you have a flashable zip rom stored in the root folder of your phone you can just flash the rom from there - best to backup and wipe first
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Scrapster said:
Search on marketplace for clockwork mod - use it to boot to recovery mode - then, if you have a flashable zip rom stored in the root folder of your phone you can just flash the rom from there - best to backup and wipe first
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Doesn't work without a little trickery on the Wildfire S
Let's not confuse the helpless who can type a lot better than he can read. Not short of words anyways...
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theq86 said:
I don't blame you in particular, I just give examples. So sorry if you understood it that way.
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Don't apologize to rude and demanding people.
I do blame him/her in particular. He/She (Probably a He-She) is rude and aggressive as a first method of asking what they need to know.
You know the old catching more flies with honey than vinegar thing...
Just a thought for your future correspondence.
Oops - must read better myself before rushing to help!
Thanks for pointing that out
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
d33ps1x said:
Doesn't work without a little trickery on the Wildfire S
Let's not confuse the helpless who can type a lot better than he can read. Not short of words anyways...
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Don't apologize to rude and demanding people.
I do blame him/her in particular. He/She (Probably a He-She) is rude and aggressive as a first method of asking what they need to know.
You know the old catching more flies with honey than vinegar thing...
Just a thought for your future correspondence.
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Scrapster thank you very much
but still same question here who to wipe before flashing a custom rom ?
d33ps1x
you are the rude one here , you cant blame a decent guy as theq86 for not being as rude as you, and you can't blame a new comer like me for his lack of information
so if You Haven't Got Anything Good to Say, Please Shut Up
After reading through this thread and chuckling a little bit, I came to the conclusion that rooting may not be for you, iximedaixi. Not to be mean or anything. But the guides here are excellent. I'm just saying that it might be something for you to consider because the WFS makes an expensive paperweight.
Theq86, you are too kind.
CafeKampuchia said:
After reading through this thread and chuckling a little bit, I came to the conclusion that rooting may not be for you, iximedaixi. Not to be mean or anything. But the guides here are excellent. I'm just saying that it might be something for you to consider because the WFS makes an expensive paperweight.
Theq86, you are too kind.
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omg you people don't know how to be useful sooo my wfs is a beatiful paperwight " which is the dumpest expression i ever heard "
but i love my wfs
so same as your mate if you've got no thing useful to add please shut up
@iximedaixi I think you should to shut up
.... i really appreciate all the work your doing here.... or i spent 2 days looking for ...
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you wrote (or mayby I'm bad reader)
that's kind of funny, cause in my opinion you don't spent a minute to find what you're looking for and that's RUDE !!!
I've bought my WFS last friday, next day I've find out about Unlock, then quick visit here and since last weekend I've unlocked, rooted and OC phone
Just a little bit of good will
iximedaixi said:
omg you people don't know how to be useful sooo my wfs is a beatiful paperwight " which is the dumpest expression i ever heard "
but i love my wfs
so same as your mate if you've got no thing useful to add please shut up
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you are too arrogant and selfish, take a note that alreade few people in the few posts here said that to you.
Be kind and don't spam. Try to understand when you are false and "shut up"... that was not kind at all.
anyway - I hope your willingness not to gain knowledge will change!
almost everybody does when grow up
Regards
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one more thing, please read the forum rules:
3. Post only using a clear subject and message.
You're most likely to receive a helpful answer to your question if you use a short subject title that describes your problem and a message that explains in detail what your problem is and what you've tried to solve it.
for example
MindBurn010 said:
you are too arrogant and selfish, take a note that alreade few people in the few posts here said that to you.
Be kind and don't spam. Try to understand when you are false and "shut up"... that was not kind at all.
anyway - I hope your willingness not to gain knowledge will change!
almost everybody does when grow up
Regards
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one more thing, please read the forum rules:
3. Post only using a clear subject and message.
You're most likely to receive a helpful answer to your question if you use a short subject title that describes your problem and a message that explains in detail what your problem is and what you've tried to solve it.
for example
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Thank you guys for pointing me out to the right direction
though i still don't get it whether i'm wrong for being mean or not searching enough but trust me i'm not that bad i spent many time searching for a complete view for this rooting thing but i didn't find what i'm searching for so i started this post
but as i see every one is against me here so my sincere apologies goes to every one and my thanks too
iximedaixi said:
Thank you guys for pointing me out to the right direction
though i still don't get it whether i'm wrong for being mean or not searching enough but trust me i'm not that bad i spent many time searching for a complete view for this rooting thing but i didn't find what i'm searching for so i started this post
but as i see every one is against me here so my sincere apologies goes to every one and my thanks too
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My point is just do not be rude or arrogant and there are tons of people here willing to help. I cannot help you at this time cause i am out of time collecting the proper links for you but when you ask right as i said i am sure a lot of ppl will help.
also try to understand even a little our manner because of the spam threads here.
no bad feelings
MindBurn010 said:
My point is just do not be rude or arrogant and there are tons of people here willing to help. I cannot help you at this time cause i am out of time collecting the proper links for you but when you ask right as i said i am sure a lot of ppl will help.
also try to understand even a little our manner because of the spam threads here.
no bad feelings
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Yah and uh...sorry for calling you a He-She even though if you are that's totally cool and all. We're born who we are.
d33ps1x said:
Yah and uh...sorry for calling you a He-She even though if you are that's totally cool and all. We're born who we are.
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d33ps1x you are so funny
i like how this post is ending in dramatic way
iximedaixi said:
d33ps1x you are so funny
i like how this post is ending in dramatic way
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So, what happened with the rooting? Need more help?
MindBurn010 said:
So, what happened with the rooting? Need more help?
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actually it's the exams season here in my country so i don't have much time to search the forum i guess i'll wait till the end of the exams and do it the hard way
but thank you anyway

Pls help.....Trying to install .rar file on phone

Downloaded a .rar file to my phone and was hoping sum1 could help me figure how to install it. Whether there's an app that can help me do so or if I have to redownload it on my computer, extract and then transfer.....Pls any info sum1 can help me with would be greatly appreciated.....
You can use 7zipper to extract the .rar file using the phone..
Play store link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...tm_medium=organic&utm_term=7zipper+play+store
Swyped from my GT-i9100
AndroZip is the best application to extract ".rar" ".zip" ".7z"....etc
Search in the Playstore.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Jimm84 said:
Downloaded a .rar file to my phone and was hoping sum1 could help me figure how to install it. Whether there's an app that can help me do so or if I have to redownload it on my computer, extract and then transfer.....Pls any info sum1 can help me with would be greatly appreciated.....
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Best app for all kinds of compressed files is : X-PLORE
link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5sb25lbHljYXRnYW1lcy5YcGxvcmUiXQ.. :good:
Thanx every1, all your replys are greatly appreciated......
Another question I have that prob shouldnt b in this thread but since I opened it anyways......I have a rooted Galaxy S2 I guess or for my phone dont kno which forum I should be in its from sprint so its called a Samsung Galaxy SII, Epic 4G Touch so Im really confused on options I have, think im running gingerbread b are wen it comes to Roms and kernelst not sure what my options and wen we speak of roms for the phone is that the samue thing as Roms of classic games u can play with an emulator as u can tell im new to all of this......but my real interest is kernels and roms......I had a hard time putting a new kernel on my phone cause id download it and wen booting to recovery mode couldnt find the file to flash it, I've read about it and not sure whether it should b a .tar file or .zip......
If any1 can help me, or somehow guide me with some info I'd appreciate it, I've scanned and gone thro beginners guides but think I learn better with action.........There's alot Ive just rambled on about but mayb sum1 will stop again to help, didnt expect it last time I posted that any1 would get back to me.....Thx so much for your help in advance, its much appreciated.....
Jimm84 said:
Downloaded a .rar file to my phone and was hoping sum1 could help me figure how to install it. Whether there's an app that can help me do so or if I have to redownload it on my computer, extract and then transfer.....Pls any info sum1 can help me with would be greatly appreciated.....
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Hello there.. U can only install .zip files in yr phone through CWM recovery mode. For apps in the .rar files, simply extract it to yr phone and install it like any normal .apk file...
This app supports even password protected far files..its a paid app but really useful as I found no other app supporting password protected rar files
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newzdroid.unrarpro
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
Jimm84 said:
Thanx every1, all your replys are greatly appreciated......
Another question I have that prob shouldnt b in this thread but since I opened it anyways......I have a rooted Galaxy S2 I guess or for my phone dont kno which forum I should be in its from sprint so its called a Samsung Galaxy SII, Epic 4G Touch so Im really confused on options I have, think im running gingerbread b are wen it comes to Roms and kernelst not sure what my options and wen we speak of roms for the phone is that the samue thing as Roms of classic games u can play with an emulator as u can tell im new to all of this......but my real interest is kernels and roms......I had a hard time putting a new kernel on my phone cause id download it and wen booting to recovery mode couldnt find the file to flash it, I've read about it and not sure whether it should b a .tar file or .zip......
If any1 can help me, or somehow guide me with some info I'd appreciate it, I've scanned and gone thro beginners guides but think I learn better with action.........There's alot Ive just rambled on about but mayb sum1 will stop again to help, didnt expect it last time I posted that any1 would get back to me.....Thx so much for your help in advance, its much appreciated.....
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You're in the wrong section. You have an epic 4g touch. Find that section and they can help you out.
transmitted from the Dark Obelisk
Jimm84 said:
Thanx every1, all your replys are greatly appreciated......
Another question I have that prob shouldnt b in this thread but since I opened it anyways......I have a rooted Galaxy S2 I guess or for my phone dont kno which forum I should be in its from sprint so its called a Samsung Galaxy SII, Epic 4G Touch so Im really confused on options I have, think im running gingerbread b are wen it comes to Roms and kernelst not sure what my options and wen we speak of roms for the phone is that the samue thing as Roms of classic games u can play with an emulator as u can tell im new to all of this......but my real interest is kernels and roms......I had a hard time putting a new kernel on my phone cause id download it and wen booting to recovery mode couldnt find the file to flash it, I've read about it and not sure whether it should b a .tar file or .zip......
If any1 can help me, or somehow guide me with some info I'd appreciate it, I've scanned and gone thro beginners guides but think I learn better with action.........There's alot Ive just rambled on about but mayb sum1 will stop again to help, didnt expect it last time I posted that any1 would get back to me.....Thx so much for your help in advance, its much appreciated.....
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if u flash kernels or roms in recovery mode, it should be in .zip file.. u should be able to find the .zip file u transferred either in external memory(sd card) or internal memory(phone memory) in ''install .zip files in sdcard'' option in recovery mode.. hope that helps..
Jimm84 said:
Thanx every1, all your replys are greatly appreciated......
Another question I have that prob shouldnt b in this thread but since I opened it anyways......I have a rooted Galaxy S2 I guess or for my phone dont kno which forum I should be in its from sprint so its called a Samsung Galaxy SII, Epic 4G Touch so Im really confused on options I have, think im running gingerbread b are wen it comes to Roms and kernelst not sure what my options and wen we speak of roms for the phone is that the samue thing as Roms of classic games u can play with an emulator as u can tell im new to all of this......but my real interest is kernels and roms......I had a hard time putting a new kernel on my phone cause id download it and wen booting to recovery mode couldnt find the file to flash it, I've read about it and not sure whether it should b a .tar file or .zip......
If any1 can help me, or somehow guide me with some info I'd appreciate it, I've scanned and gone thro beginners guides but think I learn better with action.........There's alot Ive just rambled on about but mayb sum1 will stop again to help, didnt expect it last time I posted that any1 would get back to me.....Thx so much for your help in advance, its much appreciated.....
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Check your phone model in settings>about phone>Model number if its GT-I9100 then its international SGS2 or else head to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II (under variants section) . You can find PDA and modem versions by tying *#1234# . Hope this helps!:good:

Please welcome me?

Hi guys, first off im a user of Samsung Galaxy SL i9003 and swapped it to a 2nd hand HTC Desire HD. To make it short, i want to learn every single thing about this device as how i knew my beloved SGSL. I've read almost all guides for newbies and it helps me alot.
Just want to clarify these questions of mine.
1. What is RUU?
2. A little confused about hboot/fastboot. Cause in my past device there is only Recovery and Download mode wherein in Recovery you wipe cache/dalvikflash custom rom through zip and Download mode is needed when flashing stock rom using ODIN.
3. We use Odin in my SGSL in flashing stock roms. How about here?
4. Is there an internal to external SD swap here? So datas of games will go to external sd card?
5. I want my HTC HD in stock AGAIN. What should i check first before doing anything? After checking whats next?
6. Cant find a list of stock roms here? What do you guys use? the codename like DDLF2 XXKPQ like that.
I'm really sorry. I know you how i feel now, im feeling excited while making this thread at the same time nervous of negative comments and a feeling of unwelcomed in this community. Please bare with me, not a SO NOOB in android and i am a fast learner. Thanks and Godbless to everyone!
Anyone? Please held a hand?
Have you read the Ace Think Tank thread OP? If not, I advise that you do so. Come back if you still have questions.
EDIT: please also only bump once every 24 hours under XDA rules.
Yes ive understand though still have quesions unanswered there. I now understand that RUU is the app used to go back to stock firmware right. So, should i use that first sir? coz i want to start from gingerbread stock and learn everything up ahead. Im from Philippines so maybe i should use latest WWE RUU? Is there no pre requisites in doing this? Thanks for the response. Appreciated.

[Q] NOOb, Please Help (Regarding Flashing ROM's)

Hi XDA Community
Well i just need your help. I bought a Samsung Captivate Glide phone more than a year ago and now i think its time for flashing some ROM's since ICS is getting too old for me plus it is really battery and ram hungry. My phone really needs updating and i dont want to mess it through some wrong steps or process.
As i stated i am a noob and my only experience is Rooting my device with the help of XDA threads only.
I was hoping if there are people willing to help me in suggesting and flashing a good ROM (whether 4.2, 4.3 or 4.4 if any) because i was reading all the threads related to flashing and seemed kinda lost. Please can anyone help in explaining and directing me in steps (from backup to full flashing of ROM). For now i cannot afford to buy a new phone so keeping up with my buddy i927 glide.
Please Please Please, any help will be appreciated.
Simple step will be Good enough.
Thanks in advance to the XDA community.
Dante1990 said:
Hi XDA Community
Well i just need your help. I bought a Samsung Captivate Glide phone more than a year ago and now i think its time for flashing some ROM's since ICS is getting too old for me plus it is really battery and ram hungry. My phone really needs updating and i dont want to mess it through some wrong steps or process.
As i stated i am a noob and my only experience is Rooting my device with the help of XDA threads only.
I was hoping if there are people willing to help me in suggesting and flashing a good ROM (whether 4.2, 4.3 or 4.4 if any) because i was reading all the threads related to flashing and seemed kinda lost. Please can anyone help in explaining and directing me in steps (from backup to full flashing of ROM). For now i cannot afford to buy a new phone so keeping up with my buddy i927 glide.
Please Please Please, any help will be appreciated.
Simple step will be Good enough.
Thanks in advance to the XDA community.
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The first thing you will want to do is get a custom recovery like TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) or CWMR (Clockwork Mod Recovery).
You can find TWRP here. It includes all of the information you need to get started using a custom recovery, and its a touch based recovery program.
If you'd prefer CWMR, you can find it here.
Now, you will need access to a computer (and ODIN) to install the first custom recovery you want to use.
Download the (newest) ODIN version (onto your computer) of TWRP or CWMR from their respective download sites, and place your phone into download mode by restarting it, and then holding the [UP] volume button when its rebooting.
Now, assuming you rooted your phone already, you should know how to use ODIN.
After ODIN completes, reboot your phone into recovery mode, and you should see that you are in the recovery that you wanted!
The next step is to get Nandroid Backup and make a backup of your phone.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE REQUIRED TO BACKUP YOUR DEVICE, OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTORE YOUR PHONE!!!
Now, you should be able to download and install a ROM, and install it via recovery.
Note: You must wipe your phone! All of it! Otherwise the ROM may not work!
For TWRP, just place the Custom ROM you want to use in either the root of your sdcard or in your ext-sdcard, and select that file in TWRP. Flash the file. If the ROM comes with custom gApps (Google Apps) as well, you need to flash them after you flash the ROM.
I have to go now, and will edit this later.
This is why I made my guide check it out in my signature!
Sent from my Kitkatified I927 running CM 11
Dante1990 said:
Hi XDA Community
Well i just need your help. I bought a Samsung Captivate Glide phone more than a year ago and now i think its time for flashing some ROM's since ICS is getting too old for me plus it is really battery and ram hungry. My phone really needs updating and i dont want to mess it through some wrong steps or process.
As i stated i am a noob and my only experience is Rooting my device with the help of XDA threads only.
I was hoping if there are people willing to help me in suggesting and flashing a good ROM (whether 4.2, 4.3 or 4.4 if any) because i was reading all the threads related to flashing and seemed kinda lost. Please can anyone help in explaining and directing me in steps (from backup to full flashing of ROM). For now i cannot afford to buy a new phone so keeping up with my buddy i927 glide.
Please Please Please, any help will be appreciated.
Simple step will be Good enough.
Thanks in advance to the XDA community.
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I just checked out @stormdude124's guide, it seems pretty comprehensive. good: Nice work, bro!)
Just follow it.
(<--Remember to Thank @stormdude124 and ME if this helps! :good
Thank you all for your replies, it really means something to me.
Well i found the guide you all are talking about after a few days and my phone is now loaded with Android KitKat 4.4.2.
Thanks again to each and every one who replied and all the Xda community for such impressive work.

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I need Help flashing back to stock from odin... I dont have the file I need, because I dont know what I need nor do any of these links provided work anymore... I was running 4.2.1 before i bootlooped..................... So what fille do I need and how would I flash it in odin TO have a working phone again?
IF SOMEONE CAN HELP ME>> I WILL RETURN THE FAVOR 10 fold AND HELP ANYONE WITH BRICKED PHONE.. PLEASE OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF YOUR HEART PLEASE HELP ME I NEED MY PHONE WORKING TO MAKE CALLS AGAIN IN CASE OF A EMERGENCY
Thanks
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stunna946 said:
I need Help flashing back to stock from odin... I dont have the file I need, because I dont know what I need nor do any of these links provided work anymore... I was running 4.2.1 before i bootlooped..................... So what fille do I need and how would I flash it in odin TO have a working phone again?
IF SOMEONE CAN HELP ME>> I WILL RETURN THE FAVOR 10 fold AND HELP ANYONE WITH BRICKED PHONE.. PLEASE OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF YOUR HEART PLEASE HELP ME I NEED MY PHONE WORKING TO MAKE CALLS AGAIN IN CASE OF A EMERGENCY
Thanks
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Hello I can't provide much but I know this site I use an found a like for stock download etc
http://galaxys3root.com/att-galaxy-...-for-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-stock-rooted-rom/ I hope that can help out
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Hello I can't provide much but I know this site I use an found a like for stock download etc
http://galaxys3root.com/att-galaxy-...-for-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-stock-rooted-rom/ I hope that can help out
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Thnaks alot I need all the help I can get... SO if I was runing 4.4.2 I cant flash back to 4.1.1 correct guys? otherwise I will brick
If you can tell me what file I need to grab that will help me out alot.. Currently im downloading the original firmware to flash 4.1.1 Hopefully it is O.p. an Will bring my phone back to life again
Well I'm not a wiz
stunna946 said:
Thnaks alot I need all the help I can get... SO if I was runing 4.4.2 I cant flash back to 4.1.1 correct guys? otherwise I will brick
If you can tell me what file I need to grab that will help me out alot.. Currently im downloading the original firmware to flash 4.1.1 Hopefully it is O.p. an Will bring my phone back to life again
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Well I'm pretty sure if flashed a new an then a old it will brick but I can't be sure honestly cause I usually don't have problems but I don't know sorry I cant help much
ITS fine I find it quite Chilling That this forum is dead. This phone is not even that old and runs like a chap you wold think people would still be using this an stuff. Like go on the Atrix 2 forum you will be unbricked in 5 min thiss3 **** is terrible..
dsil i suggest you do research for yourself you might need this one day an you will be screwed
Its just sad I've lost faith in this forum after today
God Forbid If I or Someone was Hard Bricked LMAO good luck with that. It would be like finding the cure for cancer

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