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[Q] Flash bootics.img on Xperia Play

Start by saying I'm very new about Android and smartphone in general.
Four days ago I got my first smartphone, a Xperia Play model R800i and some friends suggested me to install ICS. I searched on the internet and I have found the Xperia Play Development forum. There, I found a really interesting ROM called "New Express ICS".
I downloaded all the files and I started to follow the guide. I'm stuck at the second point (I believe this is ridiculous): I can't get into the Recovery Mode and I didn't get if I can flash the custom kernel (bootics.img) on flash tool.
I haven't rooted my phone, it's 100% virgin, yet.
Can someone explain me what to do? I'm searching answer here and on google for three days and I'm getting even more confused.
Sorry if my english is not perfect, it isn't my first language.

You need to unlock bootloader before fastboot a kernel (bootics.img)
WARNING: THIS VOIDS WARRANTY. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

jeff7424 said:
You need to unlock bootloader before fastboot a kernel (bootics.img)
WARNING: THIS VOIDS WARRANTY. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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Thank you very much, I'm going to do this. Is this a good guide?
After that what I have to do? How I will flash the rom? Sorry for all these newbie questions.

You should read all his guides.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836530
First read root, then unlock bootloader, then install custom roms.
Sent from my R800i

eksasol said:
You should read all his guides.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836530
First read root, then unlock bootloader, then install custom roms.
Sent from my R800i
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Thanks for the link, it's very useful! Just a question: what do you mean with "read the root"? I have to root the phone?

I rooted my phone and I found the superuser app on this. Then, I unlocked the bootloader and the superuser app disappered, is it normal?
One more thing, how I flash the custom kernel and the ROM, now?
EDIT: Fail, Superuser is installed, yet, I didn't notice that
EDIT2: Why I can't get into the recovery mode?

unlock bootloader here http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/unlock-the-bootloader-ramge.html
im not responsible for any damage:good:

Gianmark said:
I rooted my phone and I found the superuser app on this. Then, I unlocked the bootloader and the superuser app disappered, is it normal?
One more thing, how I flash the custom kernel and the ROM, now?
EDIT: Fail, Superuser is installed, yet, I didn't notice that
EDIT2: Why I can't get into the recovery mode?
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I see you unlock your bootloader, good job! Place the ROM zip into your SD card first. Next, to get into recovery mode, just fastboot the kernel you want.
-Power off phone.
-Hold search button while connecting to PC via USB
-Open flashtool, click the thunderbolt icon, select fastboot
-Select kernel to flash (select your kernel bootics.img)
-Wait for 2 seconds and voila!
After that, power on your phone, when blue LED lights up with a vibration, spam volume button / back button (depends on kernel) then you'll be able to enter recovery

Gianmark said:
One more thing, how I flash the custom kernel and the ROM, now?
EDIT: Fail, Superuser is installed, yet, I didn't notice that
EDIT2: Why I can't get into the recovery mode?
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Again, read his guide on flashing kernel and roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054512
Which kernel you flash is depended on the rom you want to use it with, you need to flash a GB kernel if you want to use GB rom, ICS kernel for ICS, etc, although some kernel are compatible with both ICS and JB. Search the development section for kernels and roms. If you flash a rom and it fail to boot, it mean the kernel currently installed is not compatible with that rom.
About ClockworkMod Recovery:
If you flash a custom kernel, it will likely have ClockworkMod Recovery included. Or if you are using stock Sony firmware, use the "CWM installer version 5" from this link to install CWM. Sometimes you will get a status 7 error when you try flashing a rom, it might mean you have to use a different version of ClockworkMod to flash that rom successfully.

First of all, thank you both!
Can I flash bootics.img in the Flashtool? The fma965's tutorial speaks about a "*.zip" file besides a "*.img" file.
Also, he says to use fastboot package that I have already used to unlock the bootloader.
EDIT: I need Busybox? What is it? I didn't get it.

Gianmark said:
First of all, thank you both!
Can I flash bootics.img in the Flashtool? The fma965's tutorial speaks about a "*.zip" file besides a "*.img" file.
Also, he says to use fastboot package that I have already used to unlock the bootloader.
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Flash boot.img in Flashtool/Fastboot as instructions above from jeff7424:good:Zip files are what you put on your sd card and flash with cwm recovery, these can be either roms, updates to roms,zip files to change appearance, performance tweaks, too many to mention.
So .img and .ftf files use in Flashtool/Fastboot and zip files use on SD card to flash with CWM recovery.
Not to complicate it too much sometimes the boot.img comes in a .zip file you need to extract this to use in flashtool/fastboot with winra/7z unzip programs
Edit; Busybox download it with Superuser app on your phone or download a app from store to update your busybox
What is it?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BusyBox

But I don't need busybox to flash kernel and ROM, right?

You can get busybox from Play Store, just search Busybox installer, install it, open the app and install busybox.

jeff7424 said:
You can get busybox from Play Store, just search Busybox installer, install it, open the app and install busybox.
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I didn't get if I need it to flash kernel and ROM.

Root your phone with zergrush, that will give you busybox too.

jeff7424 said:
Root your phone with zergrush, that will give you busybox too.
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http://puu.sh/1VV8Q
In that case, I've already installed it.
EDIT: What I have to click? http://puu.sh/1VVgK
"Select Kernel to flash"?
EDIT2: I don't need a custom firmware?

Yeah select kernel to flash. Nope you just need an unlocked bootloader.

I DID IT.
But I'm a bit disappointed because Crash Bandicoot disappered...
Thanks everyone, by the way.
For the future update, the phone will format again?

WARNING: Do not use SEUS to update or repair your phone since you have an unlocked bootloader, if not you'll brick your phone.

jeff7424 said:
WARNING: Do not use SEUS to update or repair your phone since you have an unlocked bootloader, if not you'll brick your phone.
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SEUS?

Main questions of TWRP or CWM / CW / Flashtool / Kernel / Bootloader

Hi all,
Before anything, let me tell that I m a very noob.
Is twrp and cwm the same thing? I mean, 2 different apps with the same function? If does, which one is better? Both can be installed in locked bootloader? I have to install it in my pc or device?
What do you mean with: Do not keep phone plugged in while rebooting into CWM, phone may loose the ability to boot into cwm, reinstalling the root and CWM does not fix it. Also xparts does not boot inot CWM. full wipe is needed. (I saw that in the cwm tópic)
Other thing, what is CW? Cw10 and cw10.1
What is kernel used for? I read the most part of the people use doomkernel. Whats the benefits and cons? Do I have to unlock the bootloader to change the stock kernel for that? If not, how can I install it? How can I save a backup with all the factory settings, fw, kernel...??
For example, if I want to install a customized mod or even rom, is there anyway to do it with lock bootloader? Just rooting, using twrp/cwm and flashtool?
What are the main functions of the apps flashtool, twrp, cwm? Both must be installed in my pc or device?
Thanks previously for your help
Regards

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Migliano said:
Hi all,
Before anything, let me tell that I m a very noob.
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So am I.
Is twrp and cwm the same thing? I mean, 2 different apps with the same function? If does, which one is better? Both can be installed in locked bootloader? I have to install it in my pc or device?
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They are both recoveries to flash custom roms/kernels. "TWRP=Team Win Recovery" is touch screen, while "CWM=Clockwork Mod Recovery" is not. The do have the same functions, just different ways of accessing each function. Better is relative, because developers may suggest one or the other. Yes both can be installed on a locked bootloader on your device, but installed through your PC.
What do you mean with: Do not keep phone plugged in while rebooting into CWM, phone may loose the ability to boot into cwm, reinstalling the root and CWM does not fix it. Also xparts does not boot inot CWM. full wipe is needed. (I saw that in the cwm tópic)
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There seems to be a bug with the CWM recovery for the ZL.
Other thing, what is CW? Cw10 and cw10.1
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Not sure about this one, but my guess is you mean CM10/CM10.1. If so it is a Custom rom "Clockwork Mod" by developers who started in the Early days of android, since that was the only custom rom available most users tend to prefer that to other. So developers now let the users know if it has a similar feel to it.
What is kernel used for? I read the most part of the people use doomkernel. Whats the benefits and cons? Do I have to unlock the bootloader to change the stock kernel for that? If not, how can I install it? How can I save a backup with all the factory settings, fw, kernel...??
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Kernel is what lets you tweak certain aspects of your phone which are not allowed. Custom kernels give added functionality as well as controlling some behavior of the phone. (Not 100% sure about this one.)
For example, if I want to install a customized mod or even rom, is there anyway to do it with lock bootloader? Just rooting, using twrp/cwm and flashtool?
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You will have to install flashtool on your PC, Locked bootloader or not. This is the only program that can transfer and install firmware files on you device. To root, there a multiple methods to so, but require a specific firmware version to be on the device, which is where flashtool comes in. TWRP/CWM will then be installed on your device to allow you to install custom roms.
What are the main functions of the apps flashtool, twrp, cwm? Both must be installed in my pc or device?
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Flashtool is the only program that can transfer and install firmware files on you device, and must be installed on PC. TWRP/CWM are recoveries used to add mods, install roms, create backups of all files and settings (incase of issues with roms) and must be installed on Device.
Thanks previously for your help
Regards
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Hope this helps.

How to install pre-rooted Jelly Bean 4.1.2 from doomLord on Xperia S

I have recently flashed my Xperia S to a Global official release of Jelly bean 4.1.2 using flash tool.
However, there is one software much needed for me, called "proxyDroid".
The wifi Network in my campus is proxy protected and this app is necessary to allow all apps to use general proxy settings.
However, this app wants my phone to be rooted before installing it.
i googled about "How to root Xperia S with JB 4.1.2" and found doomLord's page with prerooted version of JB,
But the instructions were too complex for a first timer like me.
Here's the page:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
Kindly simplify it for me, or please let me know if there's a simpler way to root my phone. I do not want to brick my phone so I am not taking any chance on things I don't understand.
Please, provide necessary guidance.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42155306
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk

It says I need ICS installed. :/ While I already flashed by phone to JB 4.1.2

i do not find hose turtorial simple enough :/
Ben36 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42155306
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk
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What is exactly rooting of phone? Do I void my warranty if I root my phone? If yes, can I un-root it to restore warranty later?
Is there chance of bricking the phone?
In your tutorial your first lines are,
Root jb for locked bootloader
Sooo many people just asking the same question. Its simple!
(this is currently the only way for LB)
You need ics installed, rooted with cwm
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Unlocking bootloader on my phone is allowed. Do I still need to follow the same tutorial?
What is LB? (locked bootloader?)
I don't have ics installed, I have official JB 4.1.2. What is cwm? How I root with it?

I have this idea
Can I still factory format to stock OS from settings?
I can follow doomLord's guide here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631 if yes.
Also, what does he mean by "make sure that the /system partition is unmounted, i have noticed that in some kernels the /system partition remains mounted"? How do I check it?
Also how do I reboot my device in recovery mode?
Thanks

All of those. Either Google or Search here.

FenrirMX said:
All of those. Either Google or Search here.
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I understand that I might be asking too much. But I have flashed my phone recently. Just tell me if doing factory reset is safe for me or not? I'll take it up from there.

akatsukiaashish said:
I understand that I might be asking too much. But I have flashed my phone recently. Just tell me if doing factory reset is safe for me or not? I'll take it up from there.
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All the steps in the DooMLoRD pre-rooted ROM thread are safe if you follow them. I know because I followed them and my phone is fine, dandy and, best of all, rooted.

Thanks
FenrirMX said:
All the steps in the DooMLoRD pre-rooted ROM thread are safe if you follow them. I know because I followed them and my phone is fine, dandy and, best of all, rooted.
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But, I already have generic JB 4.1.2. i just want to root it, should I still go for it?
Also, what doomLord he mean by "make sure that the /system partition is unmounted, i have noticed that in some kernels the /system partition remains mounted"? How do I check it?
I am posting here because I still have less than 10 posts. :/

Why do you give him root way with unblocking BL? Are you crazy? To author of questions : DO NOT OPEN BL! You are to amateur to do that. Root isn't void your guaranty. Check out posts how to flash ICS again, and then install JB PREROOTed
Tap Tap Tapatalk - Xperia S / Stock 4.1.2 /

ThaweK said:
Why do you give him root way with unblocking BL? Are you crazy? To author of questions : DO NOT OPEN BL! You are to amateur to do that. Root isn't void your guaranty. Check out posts how to flash ICS again, and then install JB PREROOTed
Tap Tap Tapatalk - Xperia S / Stock 4.1.2 /
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haha. Alright, thanks will look into that right away

ThaweK said:
Why do you give him root way with unblocking BL? Are you crazy? To author of questions : DO NOT OPEN BL! You are to amateur to do that. Root isn't void your guaranty. Check out posts how to flash ICS again, and then install JB PREROOTed
Tap Tap Tapatalk - Xperia S / Stock 4.1.2 /
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Maybe before spouting off personal attacks you should learn to read. I never even once mentioned unlocking bootloader.

Todays OTA security update on rooted stock 4.1.2 w DPI Mod

Hey there,
today my N7100 surprised me by anouncing that there is a firmware update available. Must be that 4.2(.2). [edit: no, unfortunately it's just a security update] In all my years with my i9000 I never OTA updated because I was always on custom ROMs and like lightyears ahead of the official update cycle, but now I'm uncertain.
Of cause I want to keep root / reroot at least for AFWall and especially the 240dpi is very important to me... will OTA override those settings, going along with those as well the Xposed settings? Any experiences yet?
And if, will rooting and Triangle away work like before on the new version as well? I am as the title says on the stock 4.12 with root and counter reset according to this manual: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
On my SGS I'd just give it a shot, but the Note is just like a month old (so me still a bit nooby) and at the moment I don't need&want to mess around with it too much - Especially because all this counter stuff is bugging me ^^
Any advices? I know that's probably not really helpful, but probably someone has the same concerns too and just wants to share his thoughts too
Guess unrooting before OTA updating would be the safest way anyway.. wouldn't it be? ... Kinda have a lack of motivation here ^^

I think that is just a security update. There is still no word on 4.2.2 yet
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hendog4385 said:
I think that is just a security update. There is still no word on 4.2.2 yet
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Good point, found this: http://www.sammobile.com/2013/06/18...ty-update-galaxy-note-ii-still-android-4-1-2/
Questions still persist though..
Adjusted the thread title and initial post to reduce confusion.

Yeah previous 4.1.2 rooting method will work latest too.
OR simply flash prerooted ROM, no need to reset counter/Root.
Read Prerooted ROM in my signature, i have just posted latest XXDMF2

dr.ketan said:
Yeah previous 4.1.2 rooting method will work latest too.
OR simply flash prerooted ROM, no need to reset counter/Root.
Read Prerooted ROM in my signature, i have just posted latest XXDMF2
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Awesome! Thanks! (will give it a shot as soon as I have a bit mroe time and want to reboot into WIndows. A shame that there's no proper - as easy to use as ODIN - alternative for Ubuntu)
Is this usual, that flashing stock with some extra apks like the su stuff doesn't increase the counter? Or is it that just flashing PDA doesn't affect it? Am curious..

Samsung bootloader only check custom recovery /kernel for flash counter setting. So it can't detect these applications. On prerooted rom everything remains as it is except pushing su +super user +busybox.
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XXDMF2 is probably the same as XXDME2 except they could only be bothered to work on/release that geographic variation last?

dr.ketan said:
Samsung bootloader only check custom recovery /kernel for flash counter setting. So it can't detect these applications. On prerooted rom everything remains as it is except pushing su +super user +busybox.
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That's great thanks. So basically I could as well push some more apps with my installation by following your, how I find very clear and nice to follow, Tutorial in your Pre-Rooted-Thread and varying the step where the superuser.apk is being added from:
Code:
cp Superuser.apk temp/app/Superuser.apk
chmod 0644 temp/app/Superuser.apk
to
Code:
cp Superuser.apk temp/app/Superuser.apk
chmod 0644 temp/app/Superuser.apk
cp myFavoriteApp.apk temp/app/myFavoriteApp.apk
chmod 0644 temp/app/myFavoriteApp.apk
Right? So this way I could have a Stock ROM that comes with my usual App Setups by default when flashing and still leaves my Counter untouched..That's just wonderful, spares a lot of time after wiping..since in this case there is no wipe that's not needed here I know, but having a clean phone without having to install everything manually again would be nice anyway.
Wondering what weird things would happen if I tried to install apk's that are already installed.. will they be skipped..guess so, I mean, superSU is installed as well here already.. ?
Thanks for teaching me A pleasure to learn

When you push applications to rom that install to system rom of your device and that is limited space, so no good idea to push multiple applications.
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dr.ketan said:
When you push applications to rom that install to system rom of your device and that is limited space, so no good idea to push multiple applications.
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Ah I see, sounds reasonable... thanks for clearing that up!

Hey guys, im on the same state like the op.
i have stock rom, but rooted with odin and on TWRP recovery, busybox, superuser and triangleaway.
can i easily run this update without issues or should i completely go back to stock?
thanks, greetz, hope for a fast answer :|

Done! Without problems. but iam lose root, busybox and su

I updated yesterday, rooted stock 4.1.2 with xposed. Flashed new non-rooted (original) ROM from SAM mobile.
upon flashing, I had to
1) root agiain
2) install SU again from apk,
3) run SU and it updated binary
4) run Triangle away and reset counter
5) run Xposed framework and press "install", reboot
6) run busybox and let it auto-install
Then I was able to manualy change sounds for keypress/press and bootanimation.
All well.
D,

Just flashing stock prerooted ROM, you can skip first 4 steps

How to unlock bootloader of Galaxy note 2?

So my sister has an Attt Galaxy note 2. I want to format her phone and install aokp or cyanogenmod on it cause they are smoother and faster roms. I searched on how to unlock and root the Galaxy note 2 but i've only found a bunch of guides showing how to root the phone, i haven't found one telling how to unlock the bootloader?
does anyone know how to unlock the GN2 bootloader, or is it already unlocked?

jinjin12 said:
So my sister has an Attt Galaxy note 2. I want to format her phone and install aokp or cyanogenmod on it cause they are smoother and faster roms. I searched on how to unlock and root the Galaxy note 2 but i've only found a bunch of guides showing how to root the phone, i haven't found one telling how to unlock the bootloader?
does anyone know how to unlock the GN2 bootloader, or is it already unlocked?
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Surprise no one has answered. You can't, and you don't need to.
What firmware is the phone on now?

dicksteele said:
Surprise no one has answered. You can't, and you don't need to.
What firmware is the phone on now?
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what do you mean you can't? Are samsung phones different somehow? I can unlock bootloader on my Nexus 4, my bro's Moto g, and my other Bro's Lg Optimus G, so why can't i unlock bootloader on Samsung Galaxy note 2?
i've never used a samsung phone before so i'm not sure if they differ somehow.
So i don't need to unlock bootloader to install aokp or cyangamod? i only need to root and install custom recovery? I think her phone is on android 4.1.2 or 4.2 i forgot which one.

jinjin12 said:
what do you mean you can't? Are samsung phones different somehow? I can unlock bootloader on my Nexus 4, my bro's Moto g, and my other Bro's Lg Optimus G, so why can't i unlock bootloader on Samsung Galaxy note 2?
i've never used a samsung phone before so i'm not sure if they differ somehow.
So i don't need to unlock bootloader to install aokp or cyangamod? i only need to root and install custom recovery? I think her phone is on android 4.1.2 or 4.2 i forgot which one.
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Samsung does not consider your phone yours as these other manufacturers.
If she has not done the most recent Over the Air update to 4.3, it's probably on 4.1.2. The latest OTA installs Knox security. You dont want that.
There are some good choices in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att/development
You don't need to root either. If you do install, it will get overwritten since it's installed in the /system directory. ROMs replace the /system directory.
Just install custom recovery, follow ROMs install instructions. Verify with the thread OP if it requires the 4.3 leaked bootloader.
Located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502464
Oh and Samsung has help from AT&T
http://androidandme.com/2013/08/car...upport-unlocked-bootloaders-once-and-for-all/

dicksteele said:
Samsung does not consider your phone yours as these other manufacturers.
If she has not done the most recent Over the Air update to 4.3, it's probably on 4.1.2. The latest OTA installs Knox security. You dont want that.
There are some good choices in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att/development
You don't need to root either. If you do install, it will get overwritten since it's installed in the /system directory. ROMs replace the /system directory.
Just install custom recovery, follow ROMs install instructions. Verify with the thread OP if it requires the 4.3 leaked bootloader.
Located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502464
Oh and Samsung has help from AT&T
http://androidandme.com/2013/08/car...upport-unlocked-bootloaders-once-and-for-all/
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I really appreciate the help . i posted on android central and this forum but no help until you posted so thanks. I guess samsung phones are different. I was also told that you only need to back up EFS files on samsungs phones only and NOT on Nexus 4, or Moto G right?
Also, you said you can just install custom recovery but don't you need to root phone to do that? and the most roms like aokp comes rooted by default right?

jinjin12 said:
I really appreciate the help . i posted on android central and this forum but no help until you posted so thanks. I guess samsung phones are different. I was also told that you only need to back up EFS files on samsungs phones only and NOT on Nexus 4, or Moto G right?
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But of course.
EFS holds IMEI info, carrier info, a backup is definitely a good idea. You never know when an OH SH*T will pop up.
Here's some info. OH SH*T examples too.
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-ba...imei-on-samsung-galaxy-devices-did-you-do-it/
Here's a couple to try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.boris.efsbackup&hl=en
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/tool-samsung-tool-1-0-t2602325
And always back up your external sdcard to PC.
Top 5 OH SH*T's, accidentally formatted external sdcard. Helpful when upgrading to a bigger sdcard, also.
I just put in a 64MB samsung card. Fricking screams.
Good luck

dicksteele said:
But of course.
EFS holds IMEI info, carrier info, a backup is definitely a good idea. You never know when an OH SH*T will pop up.
Here's some info. OH SH*T examples too.
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-ba...imei-on-samsung-galaxy-devices-did-you-do-it/
Here's a couple to try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.boris.efsbackup&hl=en
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/tool-samsung-tool-1-0-t2602325
And always back up your external sdcard to PC.
Top 5 OH SH*T's, accidentally formatted external sdcard. Helpful when upgrading to a bigger sdcard, also.
I just put in a 64MB samsung card. Fricking screams.
Good luck
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Also, you said you can just install custom recovery but don't you need to root phone to do that? and the most roms like aokp comes rooted by default right? Odin roots the phone? i saw a guide by technobuffalo and the dude used odin to root the phone before installing TWRP

jinjin12 said:
Also, you said you can just install custom recovery but don't you need to root phone to do that? and the most roms like aokp comes rooted by default right? Odin roots the phone? i saw a guide by technobuffalo and the dude used odin to root the phone before installing TWRP
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Sorry, started replying back last night and got sidetracked.
Yes no need to root, pre-custom recovery. They are totally different. Root (superuser) is a file and app.
Custom recovery replaces the phones built-in Android recovery.Two "versions" TWRP and Clockworkmod. Both work well. Some ROM installs will suggest using a certain one.
ODIN will root the phone.
That file is here.
http://download.chainfire.eu/280/CF...t-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip?retrieve_file=1
Most ROMs do have root incorporated.

dicksteele said:
Sorry, started replying back last night and got sidetracked.
Yes no need to root, pre-custom recovery. They are totally different. Root (superuser) is a file and app.
Custom recovery replaces the phones built-in Android recovery.Two "versions" TWRP and Clockworkmod. Both work well. Some ROM installs will suggest using a certain one.
ODIN will root the phone.
That file is here.
http://download.chainfire.eu/280/CF...t-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip?retrieve_file=1
Most ROMs do have root incorporated.
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odin can also flash roms and install custom recovery images right? i can just flash roms and recoveries using adb on the GN2 to flash roms also?
The technobufallo guide kind of made no sense since the guy used odin to root the phone, then used odin to flash custom recovery, then used it to flash cyanogenmod, which is pointless since like you say above, custom roms comes with root preloaded.
also my sister asked att to unlock her phone and now she's using tmobile with the phone. Would flashing any roms also lock the phone and prevent using tmobile sim?

jinjin12 said:
odin can also flash roms and install custom recovery images right? i can just flash roms and recoveries using adb on the GN2 to flash roms also?
The technobufallo guide kind of made no sense since the guy used odin to root the phone, then used odin to flash custom recovery, then used it to flash cyanogenmod, which is pointless since like you say above, custom roms comes with root preloaded.
also my sister asked att to unlock her phone and now she's using tmobile with the phone. Would flashing any roms also lock the phone and prevent using tmobile sim?
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Yes. that does not make sense. So stop reading that guide.
You will need to flash a custom recovery. I'm detailing a TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) install
Here is an explanation of TWRP and how to use it.
http://www.addictivetips.com/android/what-is-twrp-how-to-install-use-it-on-android-devices-guide/
by Haroon Q Raja
Here are other ways to install a custom recovery on your Android phone
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
Also by Haroon Q Raja
INSTALLING TWRP 2.6.3.1
Download
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
- Run Odin3 v3.07.exe
Download Link http://www.mediafire.com/download/772dlmuaxfgm0x2/Odin307.zip
- Put your Note 2 in Download Mode
Entering download mode is very simple. First you will need to turn off your device. Once it’s off, you need to press this button combination: volume down, power button and home button. Keep them pressed until the download mode shows up. Once you’re there, you will be required to press volume up to enter the download mode or volume down to cancel and reboot the device.
Plug into a RELIABLE usb port and a RELIABLE usb cable (preferably the white Samsung cable) and wait for it to show up in Odin (COM5 or something like that)
- Click the PDA slot in Odin and locate the openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar that you downloaded.
The filename that goes into the PDA Slot is openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
MAKE SURE IN THE OPTION AREA ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECKED!!!
- Click START and wait. It will complete and reboot.
Just install this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568537
It's multicarrier so TMO is supported. It's rooted already.
Right above the Vipers Audio banner, on the left is a click here to show content. It lists all the features. I don;t think she's going to need more than this ROM right now.

dicksteele said:
Yes. that does not make sense. So stop reading that guide.
You will need to flash a custom recovery. I'm detailing a TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) install
Here is an explanation of TWRP and how to use it.
http://www.addictivetips.com/android/what-is-twrp-how-to-install-use-it-on-android-devices-guide/
by Haroon Q Raja
Here are other ways to install a custom recovery on your Android phone
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
Also by Haroon Q Raja
INSTALLING TWRP 2.6.3.1
Download
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
- Run Odin3 v3.07.exe
Download Link http://www.mediafire.com/download/772dlmuaxfgm0x2/Odin307.zip
- Put your Note 2 in Download Mode
Entering download mode is very simple. First you will need to turn off your device. Once it’s off, you need to press this button combination: volume down, power button and home button. Keep them pressed until the download mode shows up. Once you’re there, you will be required to press volume up to enter the download mode or volume down to cancel and reboot the device.
Plug into a RELIABLE usb port and a RELIABLE usb cable (preferably the white Samsung cable) and wait for it to show up in Odin (COM5 or something like that)
- Click the PDA slot in Odin and locate the openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar that you downloaded.
The filename that goes into the PDA Slot is openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
MAKE SURE IN THE OPTION AREA ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECKED!!!
- Click START and wait. It will complete and reboot.
Just install this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568537
It's multicarrier so TMO is supported. It's rooted already.
Right above the Vipers Audio banner, on the left is a click here to show content. It lists all the features. I don;t think she's going to need more than this ROM right now.
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OK thanks alot man and thanks for taking the time to write all of that to help me :victory:
I was going to install aokp or cyanogenmod since she' been complaining about her phone being slow and stock touchwiz 4.1.2 is already reptty slow in itself. BUt she said she wanted to use s-pen features and especially multi window for her work, so those aokp and cyan roms were out of the the question. I still think if she wants speed, she needs aokp or cyanogenmod though, but i guess a lot of people those the touchwiz features

jinjin12 said:
OK thanks alot man and thanks for taking the time to write all of that to help me :victory:
I was going to install aokp or cyanogenmod since she' been complaining about her phone being slow and stock touchwiz 4.1.2 is already reptty slow in itself. BUt she said she wanted to use s-pen features and especially multi window for her work, so those aokp and cyan roms were out of the the question. I still think if she wants speed, she needs aokp or cyanogenmod though, but i guess a lot of people those the touchwiz features
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No prob. That's why I pointed you to the Jedi Master X. It'll work on T Mobile, It has the speed. Check out the builder, ptmr3, stats. Fricking insane.
20000+ thanks, 8000+ posts.