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Hi all, this is my first post and i hope to take advantage from it.
I've done a lot of research in the android development forums. The first thing i did to my phone was to get it rooted. So far so good, i followed the instructions and everything went ok.
Now i want to install a ROM. Thing is there is a lot of terminology i do not quite understand and i want to know for sure how this process is done correctly. In theory i know how to install a ROM but some disclaimers keeps me from doing it.
The main question here is, my phone has to meet some prerequisites in order to install a ROM? I mean, the android version of my phone, baseband version, kernel version and build number necessarily need to have the same characteristics from the ROM i will be flashing? For example, Team Kang's Juggernaut base band version is T989VKID mine is T989UVKL1, the android version is 2.3.5, mine is 2.3.6 and so on. That basically is it. I do not want to mess up my phone but at the same time i wanna enjoy those great roms.
Thanks in advance and i wish a happy valentine's day to all
Download ROM manager. Pick install from sd card. Wipe data and cache. Pick the ROM you downloaded. Just make sure you only install roms from this forum
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The answer to your question is basically no. Roms don't change your baseband. So that doesn't matter. If your on 2.36 and you install a 2.35 ROM you'll just be on 2.35. But in the case of a kickass ROM that would be just fine.
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Android_Monsters said:
The answer to your question is basically no. Roms don't change your baseband. So that doesn't matter. If your on 2.36 and you install a 2.35 ROM you'll just be on 2.35. But in the case of a kickass ROM that would be just fine.
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thanks, i appreciate the help. that info was very helpful.
Android_Monsters said:
The answer to your question is basically no. Roms don't change your baseband. So that doesn't matter. If your on 2.36 and you install a 2.35 ROM you'll just be on 2.35. But in the case of a kickass ROM that would be just fine.
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another quiestion, can i perform a nandroid backup on mmy internal sd card abd restore from there without a problem or do i really need to have an external sd?, in case that there is no problem back up to the internal sd, can i later move the back up file in case i get an external sd card? thanks
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another quiestion, can i perform a nandroid backup on mmy internal sd card abd restore from there without a problem or do i really need to have an external sd?, in case that there is no problem back up to the internal sd, can i later move the back up file in case i get an external sd card? thanks
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You can do backups from whichever source, it doesnt matter
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Thank you Dark Knight. I am in the same situation as you. The only difference is that I have yet to root my phone because I haven't gotten a microSD card yet. Would you mind me PMing you with some questions? haha, noob to noob.
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Thank you Dark Knight. I am in the same situation as you. The only difference is that I have yet to root my phone because I haven't gotten a microSD card yet. Would you mind me PMing you with some questions? haha, noob to noob.
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greetings DKfilms, is good to know that there are some people around here wondering the same questions. And no i don't mind feel free
iLeopard said:
You can do backups from whichever source, it doesnt matter
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thank you so much for helping, ive been looking to confirm all this info. thanks
Hey i succesfully installed the juggernaut rom thanks for the info again.
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instead of using rom manager, I would suggest doing everything from the CWM recovery itself. The manual way is always better and you encounter less problems along the way..
i.e. backup/restore isn't complete. didn't wipe everything clean... etc.
Teo032 said:
instead of using rom manager, I would suggest doing everything from the CWM recovery itself. The manual way is always better and you encounter less problems along the way..
i.e. backup/restore isn't complete. didn't wipe everything clean... etc.
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Yeah that's what I do, besides I hate how rom manager saves backups on my internal memory
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I could be wrong but I think the last version of CWM wont let you make backups to the internal but you can flash from the internal. But the newest touch version that just came out a few weeks ago does have internal suppoert for backups so you have to flash the latest one. And I would listen to them when they say not to use rom manager there are far too many problems with it. Also the latest version of juggs is 4.1 and that is 2.3.6. I would use that one. Good luck
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I could be wrong but I think the last version of CWM wont let you make backups to the internal but you can flash from the internal. But the newest touch version that just came out a few weeks ago does have internal suppoert for backups so you have to flash the latest one. And I would listen to them when they say not to use rom manager there are far too many problems with it. Also the latest version of juggs is 4.1 and that is 2.3.6. I would use that one. Good luck
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I installed the rom without a problem. Im running it right now and im getting used to it. Still got to figure out some of the features but i will get there.
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DarkKnight1 said:
Hey i succesfully installed the juggernaut rom thanks for the info again.
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Just remeber, just because it says galaxy s2 doesnt mean it wont brick your phone. We see this way too often.
Only use roms here and the skyrocket forums NOT the att S2
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avarize said:
Just remeber, just because it says galaxy s2 doesnt mean it wont brick your phone. We see this way too often.
Only use roms here and the skyrocket forums NOT the att S2
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Im very aware of that. I once read a post where a guy flashed an I9000 rom into the T989. I only visit this part of the forums so dont worry but thank you anyways for the advice.
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Im very aware of that. I once read a post where a guy flashed an I9000 rom into the T989. I only visit this part of the forums so dont worry but thank you anyways for the advice.
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i give you props for having enough common sense to only visit this part of forums and actually reading b4 flashing...now if only everyone had same level common sense as you
bobby3306 said:
i give you props for having enough common sense to only visit this part of forums and actually reading b4 flashing...now if only everyone had same level common sense as you
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Yes i hope that newcomers take the time to read everything carefully. Hey i got a question... This is the very first rom i flashed to my phone. If i want to switch from one rom to another, i just cant flash it over the current one right? Phone might brick? What do i need to know before flashing a new rom to my phone. Thanks
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DarkKnight1 said:
Yes i hope that newcomers take the time to read everything carefully. Hey i got a question... This is the very first rom i flashed to my phone. If i want to switch from one rom to another, i just cant flash it over the current one right? Phone might brick? What do i need to know before flashing a new rom to my phone. Thanks
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You normally have to do a full wipe b4 installing a different ROM.
Chk out this site (galaxys2root.com) it gives me a lots of EASY TO UNDERSTAND info when i started playing with ROMs.Currently i am on my fifth ROM .
Yes do full wipe, Clear caches and do a nandroid back up first thou and make sure after flashing and re booting to let it sit for 10min
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I have heard that there is a new CWM recovery fr the Samsung Epic, is this true? could it be?
Right now I'm on 5.0.0.7 and as far as I know its the latest and greatest. Am I right or am I a total dummy?
Yes there is version 6
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wolfen1086 said:
I have heard that there is a new CWM recovery fr the Samsung Epic, is this true? could it be?
Right now I'm on 5.0.0.7 and as far as I know its the latest and greatest. Am I right or am I a total dummy?
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The greatest CWM is CWM 5
but the newest CWM is CWM 6
CWM 6 can't make a nandroid backup
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The greatest CWM is CWM 5
but the newest CWM is CWM 6
CWM 6 can't make a nandroid backup
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CWM 6 allows Nandroid on mine so not sure why your having problems.
But TWRP 2.2 Is better IMO not sure if its available for the Epic but on the NS4G its really good has on board keyboard control while in TWRP.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
CWM 6 allows Nandroid on mine so not sure why your having problems.
But TWRP 2.2 Is better IMO not sure if its available for the Epic but on the NS4G its really good has on board keyboard control while in TWRP.
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when i want to back up my phone with CWM 6, it stuck on "backing up system"
i must pull the battery to quit from recovery mode
yes TWRP 2.2.1 is better than CWM 5 and 6 for me
Dropple said:
when i want to back up my phone with CWM 6, it stuck on "backing up system"
i must pull the battery to quit from recovery mode
yes TWRP 2.2.1 is better than CWM 5 and 6 for me
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Lots of people are having problems with cwm6 making backups... don't mind lostsoul.... he posts before checking his facts... I have the same problem with cwm6.....
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Lots of people are having problems with cwm6 making backups... don't mind lostsoul.... he posts before checking his facts... I have the same problem with cwm6.....
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heres mine working does a full complete backup i do now what i'm talking about, just because you, and others may have the issue doesn't meen some dont I.E like me.
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heres mine working does a full complete backup i do now what i'm talking about, just because you, and others may have the issue doesn't meen some dont I.E like me.
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Yes but of course you made it sound like because yours is working. You could have no idea why his isn't working... probably because a lot of peoples isn't working.... dude really, just don't reply to me, ever, cuz you honestly usually don't know what you are talking about and its quite annoying... have a great day....
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Yes but of course you made it sound like because yours is working. You could have no idea why his isn't working... probably because a lot of peoples isn't working.... dude really, just don't reply to me, ever, cuz you honestly usually don't know what you are talking about and its quite annoying... have a great day....
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Ever thought of possibly reinstall start from fresh. I said it to you because you made it seem like I don't know what I'm talking about. There are somethings yes. But don't doubt me just because I have a working version. I never dirty flash not since ICS.
Sorry that I was just showing how mine was working when most aren't.
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Ever thought of possibly reinstall start from fresh. I said it to you because you made it seem like I don't know what I'm talking about. There are somethings yes. But don't doubt me just because I have a working version. I never dirty flash not since ICS.
Sorry that I was just showing how mine was working when most aren't.
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I have never dirty flashed... that's a bad habit to have... and I've redownloaded and reflashed many times.... I just flash marcusants cwm restore zip and work with 5.x.x.x. whatever the version number is.... don't be sorry... just don't say you don't see how others aren't working when yours is... (which you did, read back, you'll find it.....)
Sorry i guess I worded it wrong my bad but I understand your point are you completely stock because I didn't use his return CWM. I just wiped and installed CM9. So it uses the baked in version of CWM recovery.
I don't use custom kernels anymore on my Epic coming from a Voodoo Color Lover lol.
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CWM6? Yes, i've used that as well on CM9 & 10. As for the Epic(my daily), i'd like to know if anyone knows where I can find a later version than v5.0.2.7 ?
I've seen v5.5.0.4, but I believe that isn't for the Epic.
What I like about the newer versions of CWM is auto-scroll. (when you just hold down/up on the volume button and away you go, VS "click-click-click-click. UGH" )
Also, Im currently on (my fav) The People's Rom (TPR). I am hoping any newer version of CWM will work with the Epic and the rom.
Feedback will be awarded with thank you's nd smileys
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Isn't CWM 6 exclusive to AOSP based roms, like CM or MIUI?
5.0.2.7 is a work of art, many many thanks, DRockstar (wherever you are!)
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Heck yeah 5.0.2.7 is the latest and greatest. TWRP recovery is pretty good too, but I think that is only exclusive to some newer Roms. CWM 5.0.2.7 is about your best bet, unless you like CWM's older recovery versions but I would not recommend that.
And just another Thank you to DRockstar, awesome job! I've been using it for all different kinds of things and I haven't had one problem.
Thanks for all the input. But just in case where can I get v6 from
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You can try CWM touch it Is in the dev forum just flash it like any zip
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wolfen1086 said:
Thanks for all the input. But just in case where can I get v6 from
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Link is in op of TPR thread to V6 thread.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)?
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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.
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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.
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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.
Rom fails during flash any suggestions?
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Could be a bad DL, what recovery are u using, sometimes cmw runs into errors flashing newer Roms, try the newest twrp, but don't use goo to get it, there have been issues with goo manager lately, Odin is the way to go, if all that fails idk, maybe bad link?
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Could be a bad DL, what recovery are u using, sometimes cmw runs into errors flashing newer Roms, try the newest twrp, but don't use goo to get it, there have been issues with goo manager lately, Odin is the way to go, if all that fails idk, maybe bad link?
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That's what I thought, I'm downloading it again. I'm using the latest twrp, this is the first time that this has every happened. I am pretty much a novice but have flash many roms before, quick question, can I brick my phone this way. I got scared a backed out of it a just did a restore.
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Rak^on*tur' said:
soupysoup said:
That's what I thought, I'm downloading it again. I'm using the latest twrp, this is the first time that this has every happened. I am pretty much a novice but have flash many roms before, quick question, can I brick my phone this way. I got scared a backed out of it a just did a restore.
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The only way to brick your phone, truly brick it would be to flash a non t989 rom or kernel, anything else (such as bootloops, stuck at splash screen, ect.) Those are just soft bricks which can be fixed easily, short answer no u can not brick your phone by a bad flash, hence the reason every op tells u to make a backup, TWRP will only flash a valid file, ive gotten multiple failed flash attempts and no never ran into a brick, so dont worry try a new DL and if that doesnt work pm me an ill give u the working version of slim, I have a updated one
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soupysoup said:
Rak^on*tur' said:
The only way to brick your phone, truly brick it would be to flash a non t989 rom or kernel, anything else (such as bootloops, stuck at splash screen, ect.) Those are just soft bricks which can be fixed easily, short answer no u can not brick your phone by a bad flash, hence the reason every op tells u to make a backup, TWRP will only flash a valid file, ive gotten multiple failed flash attempts and no never ran into a brick, so dont worry try a new DL and if that doesnt work pm me an ill give u the working version of slim, I have a updated one
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
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I'm going to try that, thanks for all your help.
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Rak^on*tur' said:
soupysoup said:
I'm going to try that, thanks for all your help.
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Anytime I can help
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