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[Q] Installing Arpeggiomod on new 5660m

Sorry if this is a n00b question that has been answered before but I have been reading a lot about rooting/flashing this phone and I am feeling very intimidated. There is a lot of info out there and almost all of it is different in the details.
I will be purchasing a 5660m tomorrow and want to install arpeggiomod and then unlock.
1. Do I have to root the phone before flashing with arpeggiomod? If so can I root with superoneclick?
2. Do I just follow the V0.9 instructions posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263025 to install arpeggiomod? I flash the zip file using odin right? Do I need to restore factory defaults before flashing?
3. I need to unlock the phone since I want to use it with Rogers. Do I just use the bml5 unlock method?
Thanks a lot.

1. No. Arpeggiomod Rom comes with Root
2. You flash using a Recovery. Backup your Data. You do need to wipe factory defaults before flashing.
3. Yes you can use BML5 Method. Guide Here
Either click on:
EDIT 7 nov 2011: BML5 method guide
or
EDIT 31 aug 2011: Now Supersafe (BML5) method
Both guide works fine.
If this helped please click Thanks!

Peteragent5 said:
1. No. Arpeggiomod Rom comes with Root
2. You flash using a Recovery. Backup your Data. You do need to wipe factory defaults before flashing.
3. Yes you can use BML5 Method. Guide Here
Either click on:
EDIT 7 nov 2011: BML5 method guide
or
EDIT 31 aug 2011: Now Supersafe (BML5) method
Both guide works fine.
If this helped please click Thanks!
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Should I flash arpeggiomod first and then unlock? If not what order of operations do you propose?

Flash first then unlock. But if your phone does not say it's locked
then don't try to unlock it!

Peteragent5 said:
2. You flash using a Recovery. Backup your Data. You do need to wipe factory defaults before flashing.
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Still a bit confused about this step.
So is the following process correct:
1. Format sd card from RFS to ext4 using the ext4 converter on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263025
2. No need to run the v0.9 Backup and Restore User Data Scripts since I will have no data on the phone.
3. Install px-CWM-v2.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493932 on this page in recovery mode. Should I use ClockWorkMod 5.0.2.7 ext+rfs (Phiexz) instead since arpeggiomod uses phiexz kernel?
4. Wipe factory defaults
5. Use the 0.9 ROM on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263025 and flash using the cwm recovery tool.
6. Do i need to wipe factory defaults again after arpeggiomod rom is flashed?

1.correct
2.correct
3.Use ClockWorkMod 5.0.2.7 ext+rfs (Phiexz)
4.Correct
5.Yes
6.Yes

Peteragent5 said:
1.correct
2.correct
3.Use ClockWorkMod 5.0.2.7 ext+rfs (Phiexz)
4.Correct
5.Yes
6.Yes
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Thank you very much.
Can I also say that you are doing a great job and that you should keep up the good work. I know that this compliment may not carry much weight since I am new around here but I come across your helpful posts a lot in other threads and you are doing a bang up job.

Thanks man!

FusiveR said:
Still a bit confused about this step.
So is the following process correct:
1. Format sd card from RFS to ext4 using the ext4 converter on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263025
2. No need to run the v0.9 Backup and Restore User Data Scripts since I will have no data on the phone.
3. Install px-CWM-v2.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493932 on this page in recovery mode. Should I use ClockWorkMod 5.0.2.7 ext+rfs (Phiexz) instead since arpeggiomod uses phiexz kernel?
4. Wipe factory defaults
5. Use the 0.9 ROM on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263025 and flash using the cwm recovery tool.
6. Do i need to wipe factory defaults again after arpeggiomod rom is flashed?
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Welcome on the board, you'll start getting the hang of things in due time. You're researching a good deal, which is an excellent way to do things.
Let me correct some things from Peteragent5's reply though:
1. Flash the CWM linked from the ArpegGioMod first post with Odin. The one modified by Peteragent5.
The ext4 converter does not touch your MicroSD card at all. It formats the internal /data, /system and /cache partitions to ext4.
If you want an additional ext4 partition on your SD card (often referred to as /sd-ext) to use scripts such as Darktremor Apps2SD or S2E, the Phiexz kernel included with ArpegGioMod 0.9 supports those.
SIM-unlocking requires root to read the BML5 partition. Since ArpegGioMod is already rooted, you might as well do it after you've installed the ROM, this will save you from having to root only to wipe that ROM immediately afterwards. (Or do it from CWM, which is also rooted.)
2. Correct
You only need to wipe once in CWM, either before or after flashing the ROM. In the specific case of a new ArpegGioMod 0.9, CM7 or CM9 installation, the formatting of the user data partitions to ext4 wipes them at the same time. To be honest I don't really know where this whole "wipe twice" thing comes from nor what its based on.

Darkshado said:
Welcome on the board, you'll start getting the hang of things in due time. You're researching a good deal, which is an excellent way to do things.
Let me correct some things from Peteragent5's reply though:
1. Flash the CWM linked from the ArpegGioMod first post with Odin. The one modified by Peteragent5.
The ext4 converter does not touch your MicroSD card at all. It formats the internal /data, /system and /cache partitions to ext4.
If you want an additional ext4 partition on your SD card (often referred to as /sd-ext) to use scripts such as Darktremor Apps2SD or S2E, the Phiexz kernel included with ArpegGioMod 0.9 supports those.
SIM-unlocking requires root to read the BML5 partition. Since ArpegGioMod is already rooted, you might as well do it after you've installed the ROM, this will save you from having to root only to wipe that ROM immediately afterwards. (Or do it from CWM, which is also rooted.)
2. Correct
You only need to wipe once in CWM, either before or after flashing the ROM. In the specific case of a new ArpegGioMod 0.9, CM7 or CM9 installation, the formatting of the user data partitions to ext4 wipes them at the same time. To be honest I don't really know where this whole "wipe twice" thing comes from nor what its based on.
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Thanks a lot for the details.
I see that you have posted detailed instructions for the n00bs in your master arpeggiomod post. Should I follow these? It seems like it because what you wrote above complies with your instructions.

Either. I answered your questions more directly here and figured the first thread post could use some clearer instructions, which I did afterwards.

Complete noobie here. This thread saved my life LOL thanks Shado and Furious. I DID brick my phone, trying to Odin flash a ZIP file (smart one...), but got unbricked just as quickly... it wasnt like this in the PSP Homebrew and CFW days LOL
Just another question for the Droid Gurus: How do I get a2sd up and working on ArpegGio? It seems like a very useful and simple app but I'm having trouble finding specifics... I read somewhere you can only use upto 1gb for apps, not to mention I have Windows 7 so I don't know if I am able to format in ext4... Thanks in advance for anyone who points me in the right direction!!

db416 said:
Complete noobie here. This thread saved my life LOL thanks Shado and Furious. I DID brick my phone, trying to Odin flash a ZIP file (smart one...), but got unbricked just as quickly... it wasnt like this in the PSP Homebrew and CFW days LOL
Just another question for the Droid Gurus: How do I get a2sd up and working on ArpegGio? It seems like a very useful and simple app but I'm having trouble finding specifics... I read somewhere you can only use upto 1gb for apps, not to mention I have Windows 7 so I don't know if I am able to format in ext4... Thanks in advance for anyone who points me in the right direction!!
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Oh. It seems like you can just install DT's A2SD right away cause of the kernel right? So just download Dt's A2SD from his Facebook page or somewhere in XDA Forums if you find the latest... Then put in root of SDCard and install from Recovery

I just about asked "where's the thanks button" ... why did it take me so long to convert from Blackberry? I'll never miss BBM... XDA rules and can't wait to stay tuned for future progress

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1. Flash the CWM linked from the ArpegGioMod first post with Odin. The one modified by Peteragent5.
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Hello all.
I've been lurking on the forums for over a week now, reading tons of stuff, and learning all I can about my new Android phone. I'm a "Windows guru" but new to the 'droid scene. I think I'm ready to flash my phone and really start delving into the custom goodness available to us.
I've read almost every post by Darkshado and Peteragent5 about the Gio S5660M, and would like to try out ArpeggioMod until a version of CM is out of development.
My big question is which CWM Recovery do I flash and how. Instructions say to use Peteragent5's modded CWM, but there are 4 versions in this thread. I have a rooted stock phone on the Solo network. Do I use the Odin version, or one of the other ones via Download/Recovery mode? I'm a little paranoid about bricking my phone.
Thank you in advance for any info provided. A huge thank you to Darkshadow and Peteragent5 for their ongoing work for the Canadian Gio!

Usually you're gonna have to start with the Odin version.
A more "unorthodox" method that should also work would involve flashing the recovery.img file directly to bml9 with the dd command on a rooted phone.
I did not include an assert line to check the model of phone reported in my updater scripts, so it shouldn't matter which version you flash. As long as that recovery supports etx4 properly. (Not all do, such as the older builds by Hyriand, which were configured for RFS only.)
In the case of Peteragent's ROMs, his scripts check for the presence of a 5660M and not just a 5660 from the build.prop included in the recovery ramdisk. Hence the need for the modified build prop compared to Phiexz's original builds which report as 5660.

Maelmord said:
My big question is which CWM Recovery do I flash and how. Instructions say to use Peteragent5's modded CWM, but there are 4 versions in this thread. I have a rooted stock phone on the Solo network. Do I use the Odin version, or one of the other ones via Download/Recovery mode? I'm a little paranoid about bricking my phone.
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Use the "My ROMS" ODIN version. It should be the same as this link http://www.mediafire.com/?uxzesrnfswxxwes but don't use this link forever because if the file gets updated you will be using a deprecated version.

FusiveR said:
Use the "My ROMS" ODIN version. It should be the same as this link (cut due to posting restrictions...) but don't use this link forever because if the file gets updated you will be using a deprecated version.
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Thank you. I have spent most of this day playing with flashing and formatting.
This is the file I used to get CWM installed. From there I used Darkshado's directions from Arpeggiomod. I found that if I run the re-odex script, several apps force close on boot (like the CPU clocker and samsung.singin(?) ) so as long as I don't run that, everything works great.
I then installed darktremor's a2sd after partitioning and formatting my sdcard. When I load dt's A2SDGUI it shows 24MB sd-ext (even though i formatted it to 1GB). When I load Titanium Backup it shows the 1GB /sd-ext but none of my apps got installed there. I'm not done playing with this part yet, lol.
I'm wandering how to remove ADW Launcher, since I prefer GO Launcher, but that's just a preference.

Maelmord said:
I'm wandering how to remove ADW Launcher, since I prefer GO Launcher, but that's just a preference.
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1. Install Root Explorer.
2. Go to /system/app
3. Mount filesystem as r/w (in the upper right corner)
4. Delete ADW Launcher (Make sure you still have TouchWizLauncher)
5. Reboot and test.

Maelmord said:
Thank you. I have spent most of this day playing with flashing and formatting.
This is the file I used to get CWM installed. From there I used Darkshado's directions from Arpeggiomod. I found that if I run the re-odex script, several apps force close on boot (like the CPU clocker and samsung.singin(?) ) so as long as I don't run that, everything works great.
I then installed darktremor's a2sd after partitioning and formatting my sdcard. When I load dt's A2SDGUI it shows 24MB sd-ext (even though i formatted it to 1GB). When I load Titanium Backup it shows the 1GB /sd-ext but none of my apps got installed there. I'm not done playing with this part yet, lol.
I'm wandering how to remove ADW Launcher, since I prefer GO Launcher, but that's just a preference.
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Would you mind clearing Dalvik cache and then running the re-odexing script? See if that still causes force closes?

[Q] Stuck in bootloop

What happened: Samsung Galaxy S2 tmobile SGH-T989 (more info at the bottom)
Ok so I installed the usb drivers through kies and got the latest firmware from kies. Installed Odin 3.07. Backed up my stuff. Flashed recovery-cmw-hercules using Odin. Then I rooted my phone using tmobilegalaxys2rootICS (flashing with CWM recovery) and installed CWM-SuperSU v0.87. Updated root and CWM on the next boot using SuperSU app and Rom Manager to the current version (non touch for CWM). I then got cyanogenmod9.1.0-hercules (stable) and gapps-ics-20120317-signed. I wiped the internal SD card and external SD card. Went into recovery manager. Did a factory reset, cache wipe, dalvik wipe, battery stat wipe. Flashed cyanogen9, flashed gapps, fixed permissions and rebooted. Now i'm stuck in a bootloop just looking at the start up screen of cyanogenmod. I have access to the recovery menu and the odin screen so i'm not bricked as far as i know, just bootloop'd. I read somewhere of a super wipe by JDT or someone along those lines but i can't find those scrips to flash them. Any help would be great. Thanks!
Info:
Computer OS: Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)
Firmware Version: PDA:LH1 /PHONE:LH1 / CSC:LH1 (TMB) - (Ver. 12.07.20.02) (current)
Binary: Samsung Offical (Kernal 3.08 ICS)
Build Number: IMM76D.UVLH1
ROM: Stock T-mobile Android 4.0.4 (before i flashed cyanogenmod9)
Baseband Version: T989UVLH1
Brand: Samsung
Model: SGH-T989 (hercules)
Type: Galaxy S2 X
Carrier: T-Mobile, USA
Country Code: 1 (USA)
Access Point: epc.tmobile.com
Odin3: v3.07
Clockwork Recovery: v5.0.2.7
Root: tmobilegalaxys2rootICS -> CWM-SuperSU-v0.87 (updated can't view newer version right now)
Cyanogenmod9: cm-9.1.0-hercules
Google Apps: gapps-ics-20120317-signed

spikeguy4 said:
What happened: Samsung Galaxy S2 tmobile SGH-T989 (more info at the bottom)
Ok so I installed the usb drivers through kies and got the latest firmware from kies. Installed Odin 3.07. Backed up my stuff. Flashed recovery-cmw-hercules using Odin. Then I rooted my phone using tmobilegalaxys2rootICS (flashing with CWM recovery) and installed CWM-SuperSU v0.87. Updated root and CWM on the next boot using SuperSU app and Rom Manager to the current version (non touch for CWM). I then got cyanogenmod9.1.0-hercules (stable) and gapps-ics-20120317-signed. I wiped the internal SD card and external SD card. Went into recovery manager. Did a factory reset, cache wipe, dalvik wipe, battery stat wipe. Flashed cyanogen9, flashed gapps, fixed permissions and rebooted. Now i'm stuck in a bootloop just looking at the start up screen of cyanogenmod. I have access to the recovery menu and the odin screen so i'm not bricked as far as i know, just bootloop'd. I read somewhere of a super wipe by JDT or someone along those lines but i can't find those scrips to flash them. Any help would be great. Thanks!
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Hey! As of I know, you are not using a TOUCH recovery. Sad to say but a lot of ROMs will only work on TOUCH recovery, because they changed something in the Cache wiping that ain't screwing up with device or something (as I understood digging up a little bit).
Here is my advice, go with this for now:
MIRROR
It's v13.1 of Sk8er's recovery. Though I want to tell you, if you try to hardboot into it (what I mean is: hold +/- volume and plug in USB) it probably won't work since it doesn't work for me for a weird reason (I'm on v13.0 so I couldn't say for v13.1).
In EXTRAS you got the cache.wipe and the super.wipe of TDJ.
And another thing I think you should know about this device is HOW TO FLASH CORRECTLY.
Here is the way:
Make a backup (optional)
SUPER WIPE (using TDJ tools)
Factory Reset (wipes data/cache/.....)
Install your rom (without GApps)
Reboot phone.
Wait for let's say 10 minutes (optional as well I don't do it but it's recommended... Just reboot, and when you see no bootloop, go back to recovery for next)
Wipe cache/dalvik (without using TDJ but only from recovery touch)
Install gapps.
Reboot.
if you just update your rom, like going from a nightly to another nightly, no need to follow this. Just wipe cache and dalvik using recovery touch, and you are good going.
Cheers!

I'll try it!
Thanks switchfoot! I'll try this today. I'll grab the cache wipe and super wipe as well as upgrade to touch-cwm however i'm a little worried when you say skaters mod made you unable to hard boot, seems risky as that's your last resort if you brick the device (as far as i know). Thank you so much for the steps on flashing, I read so many different ways I was very confused on the proper procedure. I have class today so I probably won't report back till later today but i'll let you know what happens!

spikeguy4 said:
Thanks switchfoot! I'll try this today. I'll grab the cache wipe and super wipe as well as upgrade to touch-cwm however i'm a little worried when you say skaters mod made you unable to hard boot, seems risky as that's your last resort if you brick the device (as far as i know). Thank you so much for the steps on flashing, I read so many different ways I was very confused on the proper procedure. I have class today so I probably won't report back till later today but i'll let you know what happens!
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My friend here is a flawless recovery with 0 issues if you are worried about the one above TWRP 2.2. Also stay on one site for everything and may I suggest xda only. Do not venture off not that the other sites are issues just that you will confuse yourself although rootzwiki is just as good.
There is plenty of How To's here in xda that you do not need to be confused, confusion comes when you start asking others there opinions and take bits and pieces from all of them... Good luck and feel free to pm me if you need any further help... Just please read up before you do anything
These are the exact instructions from CM on how to install their rom: did you follow these instructions
Installing
How to INSTALL from another ROM (DO NOT SKIP ANY STEPS!):
Be sure to back up your current ROM!
Update your radio to the above recommended version if you have not already done so. (See the list below)
Wipe data/factory reset.
Format /system (mounts and storage->format /system).
Install the CM9 zip from SD card.
Install the gapps zip from SD card.
ONLY IF YOU ARE ON NON-TOUCH CWM RECOVERY: Install darkside-wipe-cache-only.zip (which fixes bootloop due to bad /cache format)
ONLY IF YOU ARE ON TOUCH CWM RECOVERY: Format /cache (mounts and storage->format /cache)
Reboot. Let it sit for a few minutes after the first boot. Be patient.\
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Awesome!
Wow that's exactly what i was looking for! Thank you! I just flashed a stock rom to go back to the start. I'll begin the process over again following these steps. The only issue is that the radio update section in the guild no longer exists. Is it ok to go on without the radio update? Or will this cause issues? If so is there a mirror for them?

SOLVED!
OK! I'm all set now. I had to use the full wipe as well as the cache wipe after install and the bootloop was resolved. The bigger headache was when kies failed at updating the firmware so i had to do an emergency firmware flash. Any way i have clockwork, root with SuperSU, cyanogenmod9.1.0, and the latest google apps! Plus its backed up now! YAY! Now i just have to configure it to how i like and we'll be in business! Thanks for all your help guys! I really appericate it!

Last thing
I still need the radio update since the file no longer exists in your link. Everything is good but I don't have any wifi calling or features of that order. Which are important in keeping my usages down and getting coverage in my house and otherwise bad areas. Where do I get this and would I just install it via CWM? Thanks again!

Hey guys, I was playing around on my phone, and I downloaded something off of 4shared (just a game) and it crashed and made my phone freeze. I then held my power button and waited for it to boot but now im stuck in a bootloop with the stock telus rom... is there anything I can do that wont wipe everything on my phone? Oh and I can get into both CWM recovery and download mode.
I gave it some more time to startup and it pretty much factory reseted my phone. I get that thing to setup my phone after startup. Everytime I turn my phone off it goes back to this screen and my phone restarts. If I surf through the files of my phone, it shows I still have everything but It doesnt show any of my apps or anything.

[Q] Help with installing custom rom

Hey guys,
I'm new to the Xperia Arc development and need some help with installing a custom rom. I've done quite a bit of reading but still can't figure out what is wrong and why it's simply not working.
So from what I gathered the steps to ensure a successful flash are:
Firstly flash a stock rom via flashtool ie LT18i_4.1.B.0.587.ftf
flash LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel > root the device > flash back to LT15a_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel
Then now that the device is rooted, I need to install a recovery such as CWM via RecoverX
So, so far so good as I can access CWM, stock rom works fine as well
So then next step is to unlock the bootloader
pretty sure this worked, as when i tried to unlock it again, it said it failed as it was already unlocked
Now flash a custom kernel, in this case i flashed the 146 FXP CM kernel
This also seemed successful as I was presented with a custom splash screen
So then after custom kernel is installed I enter recovery, wipe the cache and reset factory settings, format the data system and cache as well as wiping the dalvik and battery stats.
After, I installed the custom rom zip file, in this case it was aokp_anzu-ota-eng.kxp_build5 and then google apps and then reboot.
So my problems begin here.
My phone seems to be stuck in the boot process (sometimes), on the "initiating swagger" splash screen and it goes crazy. I've tried flashing this rom with other kernels (fusion 3.9) and sometimes it actually loads up into the rom. But the rom is extremely laggy, applications freeze and close and the wifi never works
So my question is, is there any steps or procedures that I am missing, not doing right or in the correct order?
I don't think it's any hardware issues as wifi works in the stock rom, and it's fairly smooth and fluid.
Also, is there a better way to flash roms so that I don't need to do this entire process of flashing a stock rom, rooting, unlocking bootloader, installing recovery every time I want to flash a new rom? And when I flash a custom kernel first, then flash a custom rom that has a kernel inbuilt (cm10) does the custom rom's kernel replace the one i just flashed, reason for asking is that the instructions say to flash the custom kernels and then the roms, but yeh just hasn't been working for me so not really sure how to do what.
I'd really appreciated any help or insight!
Thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18445331#post18445331

XperienceD said:
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Thanks! I've read your guide (what I based my flashing on) and it seems consistent with what I have done, on the surface of it anyway. If you think I missed or overlooked something, would it be possible to point it out?

If your boot loader is unlocked it's as simple as this...
1. Flash kernel
2. Wipe cache etc
3. Install ROM
...I always reboot before installing anything else as I've found it can break the installation of the ROM.

XperienceD said:
If your boot loader is unlocked it's as simple as this...
1. Flash kernel
2. Wipe cache etc
3. Install ROM
...I always reboot before installing anything else as I've found it can break the installation of the ROM.
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As ExpirienceD says,just one more thing flash kernel modules if you need to.
So:
1.Flash kernel
2.Full wipe data/cach...etc...
3.Flash ROM
4.Flash kernel modules
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[Q] Samsung Galaxy W Custom Rom Help..

I'm totally new to this and i want to flash this rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990795
i just wanna knw to flash this rom step by step. so far i did rooted my device through stock recovery and flash ClockworkMod v6.0.2.9 through odin.
what are the steps should i do next? pls hep.

First paste the ROM and GAPPS into your SDCard.
Then go into Recovery. (The procedure is the same like with stock Recovery. See here.)
Then as Arco described already.
arco68 said:
Install
Use CWM5 or CWM6.
Warning: Only use this recovery to flash CM10. Otherwise, you risk bricking your phone!
Wipe data and cache.
Flash update*.zip.
Flash gapps*.zip. You must flash gapps after every upgrade to CM10 since /system is formatted, wiping your previous add-ons.
Reboot phone.
After you setup your Google account, reinstall the three apps from Market in order to restore most of your apps, call log and SMS history.
Warning: Do not restore backup data of system apps!
If you restore a bad backup with cached settings in telephony.db in data/data/com.*.*.telephony it can break MMS.
It seems that restoring backups can also break Calendar sync.
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OR flash the ROM via Odin like you flashed the Recovery. Afterwards you will have to reflash CWM Recovery

tiestorweb said:
I'm totally new to this and i want to flash this rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990795
i just wanna knw to flash this rom step by step. so far i did rooted my device through stock recovery and flash ClockworkMod v6.0.2.9 through odin.
what are the steps should i do next? pls hep.
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The step is totally explained above me.
But if you want fresh ROM installed on yous SGW, I suggest you for doing pristine way.
If you confused how to pristine way you can see the thread in general section. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044861
Other way, you can do full wipe
-wipe data
-wipe cache
-format /system
-go to advance and /format dalvik cache
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honeyx said:
First paste the ROM and GAPPS into your SDCard.
Then go into Recovery. (The procedure is the same like with stock Recovery. See here.)
Then as Arco described already.
OR flash the ROM via Odin like you flashed the Recovery. Afterwards you will have to reflash CWM Recovery
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Thanks a lot bro.. another thing, which gapps version should i use? there are two of em.

tiestorweb said:
Thanks a lot bro.. another thing, which gapps version should i use? there are two of em.
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Better use the one without Picassa, exept you want to use Googles Picassa to store your pictures online. For me it´s more annoying than useful. I use the one without it and even disabled Picassa in my Google Account but nevertheless the Gallery in my Phone is always moaning it couldn´t sync my pics with it when I´m not online.

honeyx said:
Better use the one without Picassa, exept you want to use Googles Picassa to store your pictures online. For me it´s more annoying than useful. I use the one without it and even disabled Picassa in my Google Account but nevertheless the Gallery in my Phone is always moaning it couldn´t sync my pics with it when I´m not online.
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Boot into CWM5 recovery. Make a full backup. You will need this backup later if you decide to go back to your previous ROM and data.
Is this necessary? what will happen if i dnt make a full bacup?

tiestorweb said:
Boot into CWM5 recovery. Make a full backup. You will need this backup later if you decide to go back to your previous ROM and data.
Is this necessary? what will happen if i dnt make a full bacup?
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It is not necessary to do a full backup, but if you encounter problems with your new rom and if you had a backup, it is much more easier to restore a backup with all your files, apps, contacts, sms etc. So it is not necessary but it is highly recommended !!!
You can do a back up with your version of the recovery (CWM6). You do not need CWM5...

tiestorweb said:
I'm totally new to this and i want to flash this rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990795
i just wanna knw to flash this rom step by step. so far i did rooted my device through stock recovery and flash ClockworkMod v6.0.2.9 through odin.
what are the steps should i do next? pls hep.
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I've actually made a pretty complete step-by-step guide when I first flashed my rom, as a guide for my friend. Though some of the links in there might not work anymore, the steps are still pretty clearly shown. If you are interested you can give me your email and I'll forward it to you?

Newbie lost among tons of information.

Hi XDAians,
I'm extremely lost after reading up about rooting, flashing, ROMS, radios/modems etc.
Just need some guidance and clarification regarding my current situation so as to give me a better understanding.
Definitely not seeking to be spoon-fed.
Currently using this as a spare phone after upgrading. Would love to give a new lease of life to my Note 2.
Plans:
1. Change from i317 AT&T (Currently) to N7105 Intl variation
2. To root device ( After changing to N7105)
3. Flash CM/stock touchwiz with latest possible updated Android version+features+UI
- Update to latest version of Android, say 5.X (Lollipop) /ROMs that gives newer features like DN4 which I came across in the forum.
- Play around with different ROMs after more understanding.
4. How to return to stock ( N7105 )
Questions:
1. Do I root then flash ROMs first or the other way round?
2. How do I root? ( Please help me by pointing to me a simple/newbie friendly one)
3. How do I flash? ( Please help me by pointing to me a simple/newbie friendly one)
4. How do I check if my device is unlocked?
5. Is recovery necessary even after i factory reset my phone?
6. What else do I have to know? ( Please help me by pointing to me somewhere I can read up myself)
7. ROMs recommendation.
8. Tips & tricks/experiences in flashing or rooting
9. Checklist before rooting/flashing
10. What is Odin
Thanks in advance!

Are you replacing the i317 with an n7100 or just changing the motherboard to an n7100 motherboard?

audit13 said:
Are you replacing the i317 with an n7100 or just changing the motherboard to an n7100 motherboard?
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I'm replacing the i317 with a N7105.

1. Do I root then flash ROMs first or the other way round?
There is no need to root if you intend to install a custom ROM. If you want to install a custom ROM, the easiest way in my opinion would be to flash TWRP for the n7100 using Odin.
2. How do I root? ( Please help me by pointing to me a simple/newbie friendly one)
If you want to root a stock Samsung ROM, install TWRP via Odin and then flash supersu from TWRP.
3. How do I flash? ( Please help me by pointing to me a simple/newbie friendly one)
Copy the custom ROM you want to a micro SD card and place it in the phone or copy the ROM to the phone's internal memory. Boot into TWRP, wipe the system, data, cache, and flash the custom ROM.
4. How do I check if my device is unlocked?
The phone does not have a locked bootloader; however, it may be sim locked.
5. Is recovery necessary even after i factory reset my phone?
You need recovery to factory reset the phone. A recovery program should always be present on the phone.
6. What else do I have to know? ( Please help me by pointing to me somewhere I can read up myself)
7. ROMs recommendation.
Search the Android development thread and try out a few ROMs to see what you like.
8. Tips & tricks/experiences in flashing or rooting
Read, read, and read. Also, be ready for potential problems. I highly recommend having a USB jig on hand.
9. Checklist before rooting/flashing
Make sure you are flashing files that are meant for your phone.
I only root phones using supersu and TWRP.
10. What is Odin
Odin is used to flash stock Samsung ROMs to a Samsung phone. Odin is not used to flash anything other than a Samsung.

audit13 said:
1. Do I root then flash ROMs first or the other way round?
There is no need to root if you intend to install a custom ROM. If you want to install a custom ROM, the easiest way in my opinion would be to flash TWRP for the n7100 using Odin.
2. How do I root? ( Please help me by pointing to me a simple/newbie friendly one)
If you want to root a stock Samsung ROM, install TWRP via Odin and then flash supersu from TWRP.
3. How do I flash? ( Please help me by pointing to me a simple/newbie friendly one)
Copy the custom ROM you want to a micro SD card and place it in the phone or copy the ROM to the phone's internal memory. Boot into TWRP, wipe the system, data, cache, and flash the custom ROM.
4. How do I check if my device is unlocked?
The phone does not have a locked bootloader; however, it may be sim locked.
5. Is recovery necessary even after i factory reset my phone?
You need recovery to factory reset the phone. A recovery program should always be present on the phone.
6. What else do I have to know? ( Please help me by pointing to me somewhere I can read up myself)
7. ROMs recommendation.
Search the Android development thread and try out a few ROMs to see what you like.
8. Tips & tricks/experiences in flashing or rooting
Read, read, and read. Also, be ready for potential problems. I highly recommend having a USB jig on hand.
9. Checklist before rooting/flashing
Make sure you are flashing files that are meant for your phone.
I only root phones using supersu and TWRP.
10. What is Odin
Odin is used to flash stock Samsung ROMs to a Samsung phone. Odin is not used to flash anything other than a Samsung.
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1. So just be downloading Odin from this website ( "odindownload. com" is this tie official website? My chrome extension shows it as malware though ) and flashing TWRP, I can installl ROM?
2. So basically TWRP is an interface which I can flash ROM, root etc.?
3. Alright, in TWRP I can do all these -> "wipe the system, data, cache, and flash the custom ROM" ?
4. I can use my local SIM card though. It shows up 4G, I can make calls and send messages.
5. I see, and this recovery is included in TWRP or is it a separate thing I have to do?
8. What's a USB jig?

I have always used Odin 3.07 for my phones (s2, s3, s4, Note 2, Note 3): http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421
TWRP is custom recovery. It replaces the stock recovery.
TWRP can wipe the system, data, cache, and flash a custom ROM.
Yes, you can still use your sim card. Some custom ROMs, by their nature, may contain small bugs and one of these bugs may affect your ability to get 4g/LTE.
A USB jog is used to force a Samsung phone into download mode: http://www.xda-developers.com/need-a-samsung-usb-jig-build-your-own/

froztheart said:
1. So just be downloading Odin from this website ( "odindownload. com" is this tie official website? My chrome extension shows it as malware though ) and flashing TWRP, I can installl ROM?
2. So basically TWRP is an interface which I can flash ROM, root etc.?
3. Alright, in TWRP I can do all these -> "wipe the system, data, cache, and flash the custom ROM" ?
4. I can use my local SIM card though. It shows up 4G, I can make calls and send messages.
5. I see, and this recovery is included in TWRP or is it a separate thing I have to do?
8. What's a USB jig?
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It calls Odin "malware" because Odin is a tool that can be used to push things to the device regardless of any security measures other than the stock anti-flashing protocols of the device itself.
It calls it malware and virus because it has the power to alter system, "crack" it basically.

Droidriven said:
It calls Odin "malware" because Odin is a tool that can be used to push things to the device regardless of any security measures other than the stock anti-flashing protocols of the device itself.
It calls it malware and virus because it has the power to alter system, "crack" it basically.
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I see, thank you so much for the clarification!

audit13 said:
I have always used Odin 3.07 for my phones (s2, s3, s4, Note 2, Note 3): http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421
TWRP is custom recovery. It replaces the stock recovery.
TWRP can wipe the system, data, cache, and flash a custom ROM.
Yes, you can still use your sim card. Some custom ROMs, by their nature, may contain small bugs and one of these bugs may affect your ability to get 4g/LTE.
A USB jog is used to force a Samsung phone into download mode: http://www.xda-developers.com/need-a-samsung-usb-jig-build-your-own/
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I see, alright! Will give it a go~

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Why the ... ??
Did ya get it flashed ???
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