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[Q] How many use Rom Manager

Just curious because I don't. I just really don't have a use for it. I do everything manually or through adb. At times, It seems more work than doing it manually.

I do. I am selective with what I use it for, but I do use it.

Absolutely not just my preference
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I use it sometimes. I prefer to use CWM cuz I like to wipe myself instead of automating it.
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I use RM mostly to flash little zip files. Touch install ROM from SD card, select the zip you wanna flash, and don't wipe anything.
Way easier than going into recovery to flash a zip.
I've been checking out lots of custom lock rings lately...
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I use it to make and manage my backups.
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Okay, I was just curious because I'm thinking about giving my nephew that option. However, I don't want their to be any issues. He has a droid incredible 2 that a fixed. LOL.

When I try to use ROM manager it says I need to install CWM, but it already is, will it break anything if I let it install over it?
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Nope. Rom manager likes to keep cwm current also.
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The only thing I use ROM Manager for is making nandroid backups, because I like to give my backups descriptive names (usually including ROM and kernel names) in addition to the date and time. AFAIK you can't give backups customized names in clockworkmod.
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Couldn't you just rename a nandroid with astro or something?
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beenz said:
Couldn't you just rename a nandroid with astro or something?
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Sure, but why would you do that knowing RM let's you name the backup?
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Because then you wouldn't have to use Rom Manager
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beenz said:
Because then you wouldn't have to use Rom Manager
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you'd have to edit the name in the md5sum file as well I do believe.
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That's very good to know. Thanks, times
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tabaxi said:
When I try to use ROM manager it says I need to install CWM, but it already is, will it break anything if I let it install over it?
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No , it will not break anything , and there is an option to override that request ( some times don't work ) . usually that request comes on first use of Rom manager
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MedleHed said:
Sure, but why would you do that knowing RM let's you name the backup?
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As i remember Rom manager name a backup without spaces . if you named it wrong . Rom Manager will not be able to use that backup .

Personally, I think RM is a very valuable tool. For backups, installing certain zips, and quick access to see what some of the latest roms and nightlies are up to.

romma1 said:
Personally, I think RM is a very valuable tool. For backups, installing certain zips, and quick access to see what some of the latest roms and nightlies are up to.
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i agree , very useful software

i guess its just preference, but i prefer to do everything via recovery. That way i have total control. Its great that so many people love ROM manager, but i guess i'm just old school.

sjpritch25 said:
i guess its just preference, but i prefer to do everything via recovery. That way i have total control. Its great that so many people love ROM manager, but i guess i'm just old school.
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Lot of ordinary users don't even know what is recovery ( for example the Not Rooted users )

[Q] Clockworkmod ROM Manager Installation

I purchased the Pro version of clockworkmod rom manager from the Playstore.
But inside, it says that the AT&T i317 is not supported yet.
The issue is that I see tons of guides on how to flash Clockworkmod through ODIN.
Can someone care to explain the difference between installing it through the Playstore and flashing the nonpro version through ODIN? Why is it supported one method but not the other, or am I mistaken?

They have not updated it in the play store version of cwm, but it does exist for our device. Eventually in time it will be publicly availible through the play store app
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Android The Greek said:
They have not updated it in the play store version of cwm, but it does exist for our device. Eventually in time it will be publicly availible through the play store app
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oh ok so if I just wait for an update, it'll happen eventually?
Thank you very much.

Yes but its not worth waiting it is available outside the play store
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OmegaNemesis28 said:
I purchased the Pro version of clockworkmod rom manager from the Playstore.
But inside, it says that the AT&T i317 is not supported yet.
The issue is that I see tons of guides on how to flash Clockworkmod through ODIN.
Can someone care to explain the difference between installing it through the Playstore and flashing the nonpro version through ODIN? Why is it supported one method but not the other, or am I mistaken?
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I think youve got the two mixed up if I'm understanding your issue correctly. Clockwork Rom Manager is notnthe same thing as clockwork mod. The latter is a recovery, the prior is a toolbox for roms/kernels/recoveries etc
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powerwagon said:
I think youve got the two mixed up if I'm understanding your issue correctly. Clockwork Rom Manager is notnthe same thing as clockwork mod. The latter is a recovery, the prior is a toolbox for roms/kernels/recoveries etc
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but the ROM manager cannot be used without the mod correct? The installation of the mod is done through the manager.

OmegaNemesis28 said:
but the ROM manager cannot be used without the mod correct? The installation of the mod is done through the manager.
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Correct, ROM manager is pretty much useless with their recovery (clockwork mod). There really is no advantage to ROM manager and twrp is probably a nicer recovery...certainly as nice and more compatible with most ROMs today.
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CWM or TWRP?

I personally prefer the interface of cwm (more of a back room of a computer type feel if that makes sense) but when I rooted my sister's phone (no CWM available) I got my first taste of TWRP. And first thing that I noticed, is that the ui makes A LOT of sense. And I especially like some features like being able to flash multiple files, and usb storage from recovery mode. So my question is, which do you use? And why?
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TWRP because it's easier to use and makes more sense to me than CWM.
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I use TWRP i find it easier and faster and the ui is very simple and clean.

I run TWRP 2.3.3.1. I'll never use CWM again. love its features. =)
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RPelham said:
I run TWRP 2.3.3.1. I'll never use CWM again. love its features. =)
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Anybody know how to mount internal storage in TWRP?

I recently switched to TWRP and I'm not looking back. The touch interface is so much easier than using volume keys to navigate.

pberge said:
I recently switched to TWRP and I'm not looking back. The touch interface is so much easier than using volume keys to navigate.
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CWM does have a touch version available, though i still prefer TWRP.

CamFlawless said:
CWM does have a touch version available, though i still prefer TWRP.
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I remember reading somewhere on here that the touch version of CWM wasn't as reliable, so I have avoided it.

pberge said:
I remember reading somewhere on here that the touch version of CWM wasn't as reliable, so I have avoided it.
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I haven't used in on my S3, but haven't had any issues with it on my Nexus 7.

I personally never used TWRP. I always used CWM. Never had any issues with it such as bad back ups or corrupt files. Been using it since the Galaxy S1 days. I'm just loyal I guess.
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How come twrp has more options for wiping your device and cwm only has cache, dalvik and factory/reset?

I have the touch version of CWM. I think I might try it out seeing as it's proffered by 4 out of 5 people on this post. I'm sure gonna miss the open DROID icon, and people thinking I'm a complete techy when I flash stuff
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Can I flash a recovery while on aosp?

Don't know of I can or not but. I wanted to be certain. Also which is more stable cwm, or twrp?
Ive always used cwm but I read that twrp fixes emulated SD card issues???.
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AW: Can I flash a recovery while on aosp?
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Don't know of I can or not but. I wanted to be certain. Also which is more stable cwm, or twrp?
Ive always used cwm but I read that twrp fixes emulated SD card issues?
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AFAIK the clockwork doesn't depend on whether you are on aosp or else.
I guess the stability is about the same but I'd prefer TWRP because it's more userfriendly and has more features.
And as I never had emulated sdcard issues, i can't tell u anything about that.
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OK. Cool.. Where did u get your download for twrp? I tried using goo manager. But it says it was going to install a att version.. All Roms in too is att. Seemed sketchy.. Am I missing something ???
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Did you flash an at&t rom? That's the main reason it'd do that to you. Check your build prop for i747 and d2att. Google how to do that if you aren't sure. Your SIG shows the use of it so I'm guessing you did.
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diazf09 said:
OK. Cool.. Where did u get your download for twrp
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I got mine in the thread for my devices, if you can't find it go there http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/, choose your device and download twrp
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mt3g said:
Did you flash an at&t rom? That's the main reason it'd do that to you. Check your build prop for i747 and d2att. Google how to do that if you aren't sure. Your SIG shows the use of it so I'm guessing you did.
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Yeah that's exactly what I did... Thanks
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I used CWM for years and started having problems with it when I started flashing 4.2. CWM had some problems flashing the roms correctly and with the multiple profile storage and TWRP was a little ahead of them when it came to fixing those problems. So I jumped to TWRP and never looked back. I prefer it for serveral reasons. The interface is more friendly, backing up and restoring roms are a bit faster and the overall fetures will keep me with TWRP.

Please lead me to the appropriate root method

Hello,
Sprint is my carrier.
Samsung Galaxy S3 SPH-L710
Older phone on build JZO54k.L710VPBMD4
V 4.1.2
I see a lot of outdated root guides on the internet. Can someone please tell me which method still works. Not sure of CF Auto Root. Previous phone was HTC Evo 4g that I rooted.
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i dont manually root anymore these days...
i odin.
i use this rom option and i use odin to flash.
[LINK][ROM][ODIN][TAR]SPH-L710 MD4 (MD4 Modem/Kernel/ROM - Stock)
i really like the self packed odin exe packages.

This is one of the best two ways to root. Easiest simplest and fail safe. Stay away from kits everything goes wrong, wifi and data can break..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34579827
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Thanks gents... i'm just a bit nervous as things have changed dramatically over the last year and a half in the rooting/rooted world.
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OB1B said:
Thanks gents... i'm just a bit nervous as things have changed dramatically over the last year and a half in the rooting/rooted world.
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Its very easy to root now.
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Good morning,
I rooted with the method that edfunkycold suggested above. Like I said things have changed dramatically since my Evo 4g on the rooting/rooted front. So I am still considering myself a noob. I flashed TWRP instead of CWM as I used CWM before and TWRP sounded interesting.
Here's my issue and I have searched the internet to no avail. I want/need to do a complete nand backup before flashing anything but wimax is not listed in TWRP backup. Am I missing something? Please help.
Also, I know I can flash within TWRP from the list of compatible roms but are those the only roms available for me since I TWRP'd?
Thanks!
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Wimax? You don't have a wimax phone anymore you have an LTE phone. just reboot into recovery click on backup and create a nandroid keep in mind a TWRP nandroid can not be restored with CWM or visa versa.
Do not download or flash any rom through an app first warning I will share with you. Do not flash from listed roms in TWRP. If you don't find the rom in the XDA Sprint S3 Development Section do not flash it. Or you risk owning a 600 dollar brick. Find the rom and download it from its source. At first I suggest you stick to TW stock based roms. Until your comfortable flashing and using your phone.
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Much appreciated. So do you use goo manager? Sorry that's the app I was referring to..
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OB1B said:
Much appreciated. So do you use goo manager? Sorry that's the app I was referring to..
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No don't use any of those apps to download roms. Your risking it. Search XDA threads Sprint S3 Development Section only.
Do it on your computer or the xda app or Tapatalk app to find the correct threads.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1707
Here stick to this area
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