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[Q] Help! How do I flash a rom?

Ok, so I just got an Rogers Xperia Play (r800a) a couple days ago and my bootloader is locked but I want to use the stock based roms. How do I flash a rom? So far I've rooted my phone and I have uninstalled/frozen a lot of stuff so my phone is running pretty fast right now.
To summarize what I said, I have a rooted phone with a locked bootloader, can someone just tell me how to get that clockworkmod thing and what to do to flash a rom?

Here is a link for CWM so that it'll get you started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771
I suggest going here first, most ROM developers will have instructions on how to install their ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129

n0_face said:
Here is a link for CWM so that it'll get you started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771
I suggest going here first, most ROM developers will have instructions on how to install their ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129
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Thanks. I now have recovery installed. And the guide thing sad that it's possible to brick my phone so can someone give detailed instructions on the nandroid back up thing which lets you restore your phone to the way it is? My phone is in functioning good condition right now and I don't wanna freeze all the bloat again after the rom.

Potato13 said:
Thanks. I now have recovery installed. And the guide thing sad that it's possible to brick my phone so can someone give detailed instructions on the nandroid back up thing which lets you restore your phone to the way it is? My phone is in functioning good condition right now and I don't wanna freeze all the bloat again after the rom.
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Boot into recovery, select backup and restore, backup

Hey guys, sorry to hi-jack the thread but it saves making a new one.
I bought a R800i a few weeks ago, and the bootloader says unlock allowed: yes
and was wondering where I could go to install ROMS and how I'd do it? Would I need Clockwork Mod aswell (the same one as above or a different one? )
Thanks!

[S-On][Guide]CMW+CM7.2 Installation Guide.

Hi all,
I just purchased a HTC Wildfire S and was playing around with it.
- I unlocked the bootloader via HTC Dev
I read all over the forum that its not possible to install custom roms on [S-On]??
**NOTE THAT IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE!! DO NOT HOLD ME RESPONSIBLE!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!**
But I found this post that a user successfully installed CMW and rom on [S-On]
Thanks to shaarky's for his Fastboot method, I was able to install CMW and flash custom rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21104317&postcount=76
CM7.2 booted up and seemed to kept root as well!
Not 100% sure if this is truly 100% working.. but will be testing it out in the next few days.
-CMW 5.0.2.6 Installed
-ROM Manager Installed
-CM 7.2.0-RC0-marvel-KANG (2.3.7) / 7.1.0 Stable ROM Installed
I will be writing a guide soon, stay tuned.
P.S. If a Guide already exist, I will gladly delete this thread!.
For Those impatient to wait.. here's a quick steps to what I did to acheive this:
**NOTE THAT IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE!! DO NOT HOLD ME RESPONSIBLE!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!**
-Unlock bootloader using HTC tool
-used "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" to flash recovery
-rebooted
-installed ROM Manager
-Get Temp Root via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342288
-Reboot to Recovery using ROM Manager
-Nandroid Backup
-Flash Rom
-Boot to Fastboot
-Factory Reset
-Reboot
-Volia!! [S-ON] Custom Rom and Rooted!
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EDIT: Installed CMW v5.0.2.8 ( Fastboot Method )

unlocked bootloader is already well known and many guides and tutorials are here, just look around. that's no news

theq86 said:
unlocked bootloader is already well known and many guides and tutorials are here, just look around. that's no news
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Yes, but installing CMW and Custom rom on [S-On]?
Unless i'm blind and totally missing it!! ><
EDIT: I found it.. dug deep in this thread:
[S-OFF CAMPAIGN][WFSDEV] Kernal developers needed - advice is greatly appreciated!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374926&page=108

vampirexhunter said:
Yes, but installing CMW and Custom rom on [S-On]?
Unless i'm blind and totally missing it!! ><
EDIT: I found it.. dug deep in this thread:
[S-OFF CAMPAIGN][WFSDEV] Kernal developers needed - advice is greatly appreciated!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374926&page=108
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As mentioned in the earlier post - old news! S-off and unlocked means you can install custom roms and recovery.
BTW there are cm7 nightlys as well. These seem stable. I'm on nightly from 15feb
Scott

vampirexhunter said:
Yes, but installing CMW and Custom rom on [S-On]?
Unless i'm blind and totally missing it!! ><
EDIT: I found it.. dug deep in this thread:
[S-OFF CAMPAIGN][WFSDEV] Kernal developers needed - advice is greatly appreciated!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374926&page=108
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Yes, even installing custom roms/recoveries/kernels.
there are also tutorials for unlocking bootloader, rooting the device, autoinstallers for clockworkmod etc.
just take a look around.

Thank you all, I was totally confused and now I get it.
Thanks!
And sorry for being a newb

Whats a Kernal? Whats the best rom?

Not computer illterate but a 7yr blackberry convert to android. I use my phone lots for work so I like it fast. So I want the newest best software. Can someone steer me in the direction to a guide to what I need to do to root my phone and flash with the newest rom/kernel?
thx

Not trying to be an ass here, but if you haven't Google searched or searched within XDA about these things, you should not even worry about them. The S3 is plenty fast on stock.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium

I need to root it for certain apps.
pretty much im asking. what is a kernel and a rom exactly, and what exactly do I need to do to have my phone completely unlocked/rooted/su

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798695
This thread has a good explanation of ROM/kernel difference. As for "best"ROM, that's subjective. It's like what's the best restaurant. Everyone's opinion is different.

mrhaley30705 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798695
This thread has a good explanation of ROM/kernel difference. As for "best"ROM, that's subjective. It's like what's the best restaurant. Everyone's opinion is different.
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awesome thank you very much
are there any good guides for installing a rom? Im downloading Diets, but he has minimal info in his thread. I read I need to run nanroid and what not but cant find a good howto
thx

je61 said:
awesome thank you very much
are there any good guides for installing a rom? Im downloading Diets, but he has minimal info in his thread. I read I need to run nanroid and what not but cant find a good howto
thx
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Best advice for installing a ROM is to follow the instructions in the first post of that thread. A nandroid is performed in cwm recovery. It's simply a backup of where your phone is right now. It is performed under backup and restore (not actually called a nandroid).

thank you. well his first post is fairly confusing. from my understanding i run CWM, backup,flash,recover?
do i then need to root it?

ROM should be rooted already.

Bit of a newb as well, best way to install a ROM;
Root using the no trip method stickied at the top of the dev forum.
Download and install goo manager and use this to install twrp, a great alternative to cwm.
Download and place the ROM of choice on the sdcard, and boot into recovery (home+vol up+power)
Perform a back up, then wipe and install!!

hapticxchaos said:
Bit of a newb as well, best way to install a ROM;
Root using the no trip method stickied at the top of the dev forum.
Download and install goo manager and use this to install twrp, a great alternative to cwm.
Download and place the ROM of choice on the sdcard, and boot into recovery (home+vol up+power)
Perform a back up, then wipe and install!!
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thank you very much
but if the rom is rooted, whhy did u root first?

je61 said:
thank you very much
but if the rom is rooted, whhy did u root first?
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You need to root your stock ROM to be able to install twrp. Any ROM you flash will come prerooted ;p

[Q] i747 Root or not

Hi guys,
My beloved S3 is is > 1 year old now.
I was always afraid\skeptical of rooting it as it lead to void warranty
Since it is already > 1 year old and warranty does not come into picture now, I thought why not give it a try now..
I see many S3 users are more than efficient after root.
Should I go for it ?

praddz said:
Hi guys,
My beloved S3 is is > 1 year old now.
I was always afraid\skeptical of rooting it as it lead to void warranty
Since it is already > 1 year old and warranty does not come into picture now, I thought why not give it a try now..
I see many S3 users are more than efficient after root.
Should I go for it ?
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Yes, unleash your device!! It's easy, and opens up a whole new way to interact with your phone
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda premium

Yes, root to experience the full capabilities of your phone.
Please be sure to read all guides and FAQs and be familiar with GS3 terminology.
Read tons....i mean TONS!!
Search and reading will be your besfriends.
Root, experiment, enjoy greatness

Root and unleash the chains that bind you.
Take it from a noob, read, read and re-read.
Easier to read about potential problems before they arise than after.:good:

i can has root?

Rooting is a must. I went for root the day i got the phone and went reading up on rooting the S3, roms, etc. before i even got the phone.

first thing i did when i got my s3 in april was root it. and my dad has the same phone i have, and i have to say having mine rooted vs his stock, mine gets so much better battery life. and is just one of the perks of rooting other than overclock and underclock and custom roms and stuff.

...and Sammy phones are fairly fool proof when it comes to rooting and flashing

Yes, it seems like we have many 1 click tools to do this.
I just want to go slow, I want to unlock the boot loader first & then uninstall all the att crap..
that should free up some space n RAM..
Later on I can install custom ROM's and Kernels if need be..
This can be done right...

First thing you should do is make a backup of your stock unmodified system before you remove or erase anything or install roms. And also make a copy of the backup to a second location like a computer.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747

praddz said:
Yes, it seems like we have many 1 click tools to do this.
I just want to go slow, I want to unlock the boot loader first & then uninstall all the att crap..
that should free up some space n RAM..
Later on I can install custom ROM's and Kernels if need be..
This can be done right...
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S3 doesn't have a locked bootloader. Reality just have to flash a rooted stock firmware in Odin and you are good to go.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda premium

stelv said:
First thing you should do is make a backup of your stock unmodified system before you remove or erase anything or install roms. And also make a copy of the backup to a second location like a computer.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747
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yes,,
1) unlock boot loader
2) take backup of everything using titanium
3) then uninstall all the useless apps which came along with att
4) if required i will flash custom rom and kernel else i will stick with everything stock..
The reason I want to stop at unlocked boot loader is that as of now I already have 4.1.1, and I have read everywhere that 4.1.2 isn't much of a revolution so why flash a custom ROM. People might not agree with this but I tend to think so...
Obviously any suggestions are appreciated....:fingers-crossed:

praddz said:
yes,,
1) unlock boot loader
Obviously any suggestions are appreciated....:fingers-crossed:
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No
Don't even think about touching anything dealing with bootloaders.
The i747 comes with an unlocked boot loader, the only one that is locked is the Verizon S3.
There have been various bricked S3 by trying to "unlock" something that isnt locked.
Read read read and search and research.
Before you wind up with a paperweight
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

praddz said:
yes,,
1) unlock boot loader
2) take backup of everything using titanium
3) then uninstall all the useless apps which came along with att
4) if required i will flash custom rom and kernel else i will stick with everything stock..
The reason I want to stop at unlocked boot loader is that as of now I already have 4.1.1, and I have read everywhere that 4.1.2 isn't much of a revolution so why flash a custom ROM. People might not agree with this but I tend to think so...
Obviously any suggestions are appreciated....:fingers-crossed:
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No I am not talking about just backing everything up with titanium backup. I am talking about backing up your stock untouched system with a custom recovery like twrp or clockwork recovery. After root you will most likely have a custom recovery installed like twrp. You can boot into this custom recovery and backup the entire system in its current state, because sometimes when certain system apps are removed you will get force closes and bootloops and the only way to restore your phone is by restoring a backup, flashing a rom or pushing a system to your phone via odin.
Removing stock apps that came with your phone can be risky at times because they are often tied to other systems. Search to see what apps are safe to remove and a system backup is probably good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665

Do not attempt to unlock the bootloader! It is unlocked already. Your proper plan of action should be:
Backup everything possible (MyBackup is what I used)
Root phone (several methods available, choose one)
Install custom recovery. Rom Manager can install CWM for you, while goo manager can install TWRP (I prefer twrp)
Follow instructions for installation off any Rom you download (found in the first post of that Roms thread, usually before you get to the dl link)
Before flashing or attempting any mod, make a back up of everything. And read the directions

Mine is still under warranty and its rooted. Open its can of whoop a**
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

The cool thing for you will be all the awesome tweaks and mods that have out in the last few months because you device is a little elderly. Check out the definitive mod thread in the T-Mobile S3 forum. I forget which thread its in. You can atleast double battery and speed and 20x the customization options. Once you flash a new rom it becomes a habit called flashaholism so be aware. My name is Bubba Fett and I'm a flasaholic.

Finally I did it,, My Galaxy S3 is rooted successfully..
Thanks to you guys & online sources..
-Root is done
-Backup using CWM is taken, a copy is there on Internal Memory, External Memory Card and My Computer
Next step-
-Remove bloatware and free some storage..
-Any idea which is the best stable ROM as of now for 4.2.2

praddz said:
-Any idea which is the best stable ROM as of now for 4.2.2
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There is no best ROM it all depends on the user. Feel free to try any of them. Just make a Nandroid backup each time before you flash a new one and follow the devs installation instructions. Good luck and have fun!

praddz said:
-Any idea which is the best stable ROM as of now for 4.2.2
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I've tried Cyanogenmod, PAC, and AOKP in the past week. All three are butter smooth and stable. You will have to cycle the battery a couple of times for it to fit in (I noticed upon initial flash, battery life was terrible).

[Q] ROM Suggestions

Hello There,
I have a HTC One m8 and I'm considering Rooting it and installing a custom ROM.
Since I tried rooting once, and it somehow stopped me from getting OTA updates.
I'm a noob when it comes to that kind of stuff, I read lots of articles on how to do it, but I still couldn't manage. So I'll probably need a step by step guide
My phone is a Canadian unlocked Bell phone (From Canada) and running android lollipop 5.0.1.
Any suggestions?
Thanks a Million!
Cancelprocess

to install a ROM you don't need to be rooted, you just need to have your bootloader unlocked and then install a custom recovery such as TWRP that will allow you to flash a ROM.

xs101 said:
to install a ROM you don't need to be rooted, you just need to have your bootloader unlocked and then install a custom recovery such as TWRP that will allow you to flash a ROM.
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Yes, but any mods or tweaks available in that ROM will probably need root access. As long as it is a near stock ROM there shouldn't be any problems.

Thanks Guys!
But if I install a custom recovery, will I still be able to install OTA updates?

Cancelprocess said:
Thanks Guys!
But if I install a custom recovery, will I still be able to install OTA updates?
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No. But you can always flash the stock recovery back to get OTAs when your carrier updates.
Or you could just flash the firmware manually of course.

Any idea where i can find those?
I'm using a Bell HTC one m8, I never found a stock recovery for my phone.
Thanks again!

Cancelprocess said:
Any idea where i can find those?
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By looking at the "sticky" threads at the top of the General M8 forum section. For that matter, start reading up on the threads linked in the Index thread (found in the same place) as well as the FAQ sticky at the top of this Q&A forum section.
Read read read, learn and understand. That will be much more benefit to you than someone leading you by the hand step-by-step.