[Q] Help with flashing roms! - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

Okay so my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 is not letting me install roms. I have android version 4.0.3. My phone is rooted and I have Super User running but I cannot flash a rom! I open up Clockwork Mod ROM Manager and I have the latest Recovery 6.0.3.6. I choose to Install ROM from SD Card and check off wipe, but when I am in the recovery it does nothing (on the bottom it says "Warning:No FIle Context"), so I attempt at doing it manually (wipe data/reset, wipe dalvik) and then install the zip Cyanogenmod 10.1.2 but I keep getting the message "installation aborted" I attempted this several times and no luck. I finally decided to restore a backup of another rom i had but even then Clockwork Mod wouldn't let me, it took me to the Recovery menu but no action. I feel like I'm missing something simple. Please help! I've been trying to resolve this issue for over a week now and I'm fed up with it. This is my last resort. Please Help! Thank You!!

Flash twrp recovery from the development thread.

cricketAC said:
Flash twrp recovery from the development thread.
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This^
Then follow rom flashing instructions to the letter. Exactly. If you are unsure what a certain step means....ask...or Google it.
No reason why it wouldn't go smoothly. The majority of flashing problems stem from users not following or understanding the step by step instructions.
Good luck!
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cricketAC said:
Flash twrp recovery from the development thread.
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I've tried the TWRP Recovery through Clockword Mod wouldn't that be the same?

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[Q] error installing cyanogenmod

Hi guys. Before you bash me saying I did not search, trust me I did.
Goal:
I am trying to install cyanogenmod 10 M2 following this guide: oh well, I guess I can't post URL's. But the guide is a wiki from cyanogenmod and is called "Galaxy Nexus (GSM): Full Update Guide"
wiki.cyanogenmodDOTCOM/wiki/Galaxy_Nexus_%28GSM%29:_Full_Update_Guide
When I get to the second command which is to enter the CW menu: fastboot boot boot.img
Problem: My phone gets stuck at the Google logo and my PC says that the driver failed to install.
Here's what I have tried doing and what I installed:
Android SDK + Google USB driver are installed
Universal Naked Driver is installed
I tried re downloading all the files and restarting
I tried changing computers
I even tried FORMATTING my computer and installing a fresh copy of Windows 7 64 bit.
My phone is showing bootloader in the device manager like it should. Everything is FINE and working except for that part. All my drivers are correctly installed on my PC. I have been trying to solve this for exactly 5 hours.
So my question is: how do I solve this ?
Thanks in advance
cheers
You don't have to manually flash the boot.img, just flash the ROM through CWM
Redownload the ROM, check md5 hash, flash away.
Restore the nandroid of your previous working state btw.
cyanogenmod's thread, FIRST POST
Instructions:
First time flashing CyanogenMod 10 your device, or coming from another ROM?
Root the device and install ClockworkMod Recovery. Instructions are available here.
Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM.
Format the system, data & cache partitions of your device.
Perform a factory reset.
Flash CyanogenMod.
Optional: Install the Google Apps addon package.
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EddyOS said:
You don't have to manually flash the boot.img, just flash the ROM through CWM
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OK but I'm trying to get in the CWM menu. That's not working. How do I enter that menu on my phone ?
Also I don't want to root my phone.
Installing CM10 WILL root the phone as it's a custom ROM
Super n00b...
EddyOS said:
Installing CM10 WILL root the phone as it's a custom ROM
Super n00b...
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lmao
Yep. I am a noob. My first android phone....
So I really need your help guys ..
I just learned that I need to root my phone.
Instructions:
First time flashing CyanogenMod 10 your device, or coming from another ROM?
Root the device and install ClockworkMod Recovery. Instructions are available here.
Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM.
Format the system, data & cache partitions of your device.
Perform a factory reset.
Flash CyanogenMod.
Optional: Install the Google Apps addon package.
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Ok so, I need the "instructions are available here" please Or I guess a guide to root my phone and be able to get in the CWM menu....
Ok. EDIT: I understood how it works. I'm doing it now... I'll let you know if something goes wrong. Thanks guys.
Just Google how to flash a new ROM on the Galaxy Nexus - they are plenty of how to guides and videos
ekoloud said:
Yep. I am a noob. My first android phone....
So I really need your help guys ..
I just learned that I need to root my phone.
Ok so, I need the "instructions are available here" please Or I guess a guide to root my phone and be able to get in the CWM menu....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
Yeah. Thanks guys. I did it. I guess we all start by being noobs
Np, but you need to refine your search skillz.
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Do you lose LTE or other functionality with CM10 on the CDMA GNex?
shizat63 said:
Do you lose LTE or other functionality with CM10 on the CDMA GNex?
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Dont hijack the thread. It has completed its purpose, and it should be closed.
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[Q] How to go from 4.0.3 Jedi Mind Trick to Cyanogenmod 10.0.0 Stable Release

Hello all just bought a new Samsung Galaxy SII from craigslist already rooted with 4.0.3 Jedi Mind Trick. After reading for what seems 4-5 hours i have been trying to put together how to properly without bricking switching it to 10.0.0 Stable as i use to use Cyanogenmod 2-3 years ago on my devices. Seem alot of things have changed and there is a cluster**** of stuff out there now. If you could direct me to a how to or show me how to do it i would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks all!
Assuming you have nothing personal to back up that you can't just download from google play or your google account again: download cyanogen 10 and it's gapps. reboot into recovery mode. factory reset, wipe data, wipe system, wipe cache, wipe dalvik. pick the install zip from sd card or so option, browse to cyanogen, then install gapps the same way. wipe dalvik again and reboot.
I was thinking of doing this myself JMT to CM10. I didn't think there was anything special to do same as flashing from any other ROM to CM10. If there is a special requirement I would think they'd post in in with the ROM post information.
Alawishis said:
I was thinking of doing this myself JMT to CM10. I didn't think there was anything special to do same as flashing from any other ROM to CM10. If there is a special requirement I would think they'd post in in with the ROM post information.
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so I attempted to install it and got stuck on the boot logo for 20 minutes or so. So I bricked it lol... Anyway I just flashed it with Odin to 2.3.5 but the link to download file for root capabilities is broken. What can i do? Do i have to go to ics first before i reattempt to go to 10.0.0?
melvinator said:
so I attempted to install it and got stuck on the boot logo for 20 minutes or so. So I bricked it lol... Anyway I just flashed it with Odin to 2.3.5 but the link to download file for root capabilities is broken. What can i do? Do i have to go to ics first before i reattempt to go to 10.0.0?
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honestly - i backed up everything to my external and then formatted the internal when i went from TW to AOSP for the last time. well worth it. nice folder clean up and then you can just manually take all the stuff you want back.
and you should just be able to odin on cwm or twrp - then flash the rom of your choice.
new ion? said:
honestly - i backed up everything to my external and then formatted the internal when i went from TW to AOSP for the last time. well worth it. nice folder clean up and then you can just manually take all the stuff you want back.
and you should just be able to odin on cwm or twrp - then flash the rom of your choice.
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trying to look up how to do that now .... Searching the forum now... Might you be able to tell me real quick how? I already Downloaded the 5.2 file they suggest to use but can't find a working toturial that is just for flashing the cwm.
melvinator said:
so I attempted to install it and got stuck on the boot logo for 20 minutes or so. So I bricked it lol... Anyway I just flashed it with Odin to 2.3.5 but the link to download file for root capabilities is broken. What can i do? Do i have to go to ics first before i reattempt to go to 10.0.0?
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If you get stuck at the boot logo, it's called a soft brick. You don't have to use ODIN or go back to ICS. Just make sure the ROM zip you downloaded isn't corrupt (check the size/m5d if possible), wipe everything, and reboot into recovery to try installing again.
arcsine said:
If you get stuck at the boot logo, it's called a soft brick. You don't have to use ODIN or go back to ICS. Just make sure the ROM zip you downloaded isn't corrupt (check the size/m5d if possible), wipe everything, and reboot into recovery to try installing again.
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I already used Odin to go back to 2.3.5
Btw I appreciate the help
My woman's is waiting that I fail to say I told you so -_-
melvinator said:
I already used Odin to go back to 2.3.5
Btw I appreciate the help
My woman's is waiting that I fail to say I told you so -_-
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You won't fail. Follow the guidelines step by step. Print it out, make notes. Anything. Read. The step by step guide works... that'll get you with cwm. Then, you can flash the zip you will put on your phone... either a SU zip or just a rooted ROM. Follow flashing instructions.
Just realized - you'll be way better off if, once you have cwm on, just format the internal ONCE YOU HAVE A ROM ON AN EXTERNAL SD CARD. then flash CM10. THEN you'll have a fresh AOSP install.
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new ion? said:
You won't fail. Follow the guidelines step by step. Print it out, make notes. Anything. Read. The step by step guide works... that'll get you with cwm. Then, you can flash the zip you will put on your phone... either a SU zip or just a rooted ROM. Follow flashing instructions.
Just realized - you'll be way better off if, once you have cwm on, just format the internal ONCE YOU HAVE A ROM ON AN EXTERNAL SD CARD. then flash CM10. THEN you'll have a fresh AOSP install.
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how long does the boot logo stay on for?
Had 2.3.5 - rooted via odin and have recovery 5.2.6 - did everything in proper order and wiping properly.
what am i skipping here? Still spinning taunting me, wish there was a way it would tell me if i did something wrong.
melvinator said:
how long does the boot logo stay on for?
Had 2.3.5 - rooted via odin and have recovery 5.2.6 - did everything in proper order and wiping properly.
what am i skipping here? Still spinning taunting me, wish there was a way it would tell me if i did something wrong.
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Go back, format system, and then reinstall.
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Update your recovery to twrp or cwm 6+ and don't use dark side scripts
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Please excuse my harshness but this is not as hard as many make it seem. I would say if it takes you more than a couple attempts maybe it is just not for you. I only say this because I would hate to see you mess up your phone. Now if you think a bootloop is a brick then we need to do things at a slower pace with you.
If you already have your phone rooted then
1.download goomanager from the playstore and then
2.open it up and allow it to grant permission from CM
3.hit menu button while goo manager is open
4.click on install OpenRecoveryScript
5.let it do its thing
6.reboot into your new TWRP recovery
7.Wipe/Data Factory Reset
8.Flash Rom
9.Flash Gapps
10.Reboot
You can throw in a backup of files somewhere in there if you like.... Your choice
melvinator said:
how long does the boot logo stay on for?
Had 2.3.5 - rooted via odin and have recovery 5.2.6 - did everything in proper order and wiping properly.
what am i skipping here? Still spinning taunting me, wish there was a way it would tell me if i did something wrong.
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I had a bootloop when using CWM v6.0.1.5. So a friend of mine told me he had success with CWM v6.0.1.5 Touch. So I switched to the touch recovery and... SUCCESS.
Here's the link to CWM touch and non-touch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893464
A boot loop could mean a bad download or bad flash but it is most definitely NOT a bricked device. All you needed to do was get a fresh download and move it to your SD card by mounting it in recovery. Then, wipe EVERYTHING but the SD. EVERYTHING. Then flash the ROM, Gapps and whatever radio. I go from CM to AOKP to other random TW roms all the time and never have issues.
The 2 best recoveries are twrp or my favorite because I'm used to it is cwm 6.0.1.5. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1844637
Also if your phone boot loops don't freak out' just either reboot to see if that works out first and if not reboot into recovery. Also with these new recoveries do not use dark side scripts.
Factory reset
Format system
Format cache
Format data
Flash ROM
Flash gapps
Reboot and enjoy
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This did it!
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Sorry for the necro on the thread, but I didn't want it to be stated I didn't look around some either.
I am going from JMT to CM and want to make sure it's as seamless as possible. I use CWM and usually usually use darkside complete wipes, but I read in a previous post not to use darkside. Is there a reason for this? I can't see why this wouldn't work as it's just a wipe.
Also I use Titanium Backup. Is it possible to backup my apps and data and restore them since its not TW any longer? I want to be able to restore as much of my data as possible and make sure I don't lose it.
P.S. - If thread necroing is not appreciated, I apologize.

[Q] Need help with Recovery

Hi all,
I need some expert advice to fix my phone
I would like to flash a custom ROM on my N7105T.
For those who don't know, the 'T' means that I bought my phone through my carrier, which is Telstra in Australia. Telstra seem to bring out their own variations of mobiles; when I bought my Galaxy Nexus it had a 'T' at the end of the model number too, and when I rooted and flashed custom ROMs on that I just always kept the radio coz the radio was supposed to be optimised for their network. So other than that I did the same as everyone else
So I was thinking the same with my Note2. I would like to flash a custom N7105 ROM.
What I have done so far is this:
* I was running that APK that roots and patches the exploit, but I have since deactivated that and uninstalled.
* I then followed step 2, in the 2nd post from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032849
The procedure completed, but when I try to boot into recovery, I get the usual boot logo for a second but then the screen goes all crazy and then nothing.
I thought the issue could have been the fact that from the thread above the directions say to flash CWM that is for the N7100, so I downloaded Rom Manager and tried it that way. So it flashed CWM again but I have the same issue.
I did a little searching and found people talking about TWRP, so I tried that, but again have the exact same issue.
I have no idea what I have done wrong... I am a little on the noob side, and even though I flashed custom ROMs on my SGN and my Galaxy S2(a very long time ago) I just can't remember what I did in the past, and can't work out what I need to do to fix my problem.
In case it helps, here is some more info on my phone:
* Currently running stock ROM - 4.1.1
* Stock Kernel
* Build # JRO03C.N7105TDVALK4
* Status says it is modified
Please let me know if more info is needed.
thanks
dean
Download and flash this philz recovery with Odin
http://www.mediafire.com/file/usj6wefv6liy4ll/philz_touch_3.99-n7105.tar.md5
if you have bootloop , wipe cache and data from recovery
If nothing work then flash stock ROM for your device.
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Download and flash this philz recovery with Odin
http://www.mediafire.com/file/usj6wefv6liy4ll/philz_touch_3.99-n7105.tar.md5
if you have bootloop , wipe cache and data from recovery
If nothing work then flash stock ROM for your device.
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Thank you Dr! If my memory serves me correct, it was a guide you wrote that I followed to flash a custom ROM on my old GS2! :good:
I am downloading right now... Am I right in assuming that when I follow your guide, I just replace the CWM file with the one I am downloading now?
yeah it is just recovery and nothing else, it won't replace anything other than recovery.
I have read somewhere Cf auto root also should work, you may need to wipe. but anyway you need CWM so i gave you link for CWM recovery.
otherwise re flash CF auto root then wipe cache and data.
dr.ketan said:
yeah it is just recovery and nothing else, it won't replace anything other than recovery.
I have read somewhere Cf auto root also should work, you may need to wipe. but anyway you need CWM so i gave you link for CWM recovery.
otherwise re flash CF auto root then wipe cache and data.
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YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!
Thanks so much for your help! I am currently looking at my phone in recovery! Now I gotta find a good custom ROM to try
Another quick question though... The bottom half of the screen lists what looks like two issues; They are to do with failing to mount, and both report the issue to be failing to mount exfat /dev/block/mmcblklpl /external_sd
Would you know if this is going to be a real issue?
I think you can forget the last question about failing to mount.... I remembered that I don't have an external SD card so I think it would be safe to say that that is why it can't mount it!

Jedi Mind trick JB 1.1 boot loop

all,
I am using TWRP 2.5.0.0 yet i keep getting the boot loop. tried wiping multiple times. any ideas how to resolve this?
go into the thread TWRP and there they will explain how to get out of that problem the newest version had a bug with it so they made a flashable zip that will get you out the boot loop hope that helped http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768742 go there and start from like page 70 or so and you will get it
krazierokz said:
go into the thread TWRP and there they will explain how to get out of that problem the newest version had a bug with it so they made a flashable zip that will get you out the boot loop hope that helped http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768742 go there and start from like page 70 or so and you will get it
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before updating i also tried 2.4.3.0. and had the same issue
technojinn said:
before updating i also tried 2.4.3.0. and had the same issue
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i will try again
sometimes older recoveries behave different than others but i dont use TWRP so im not to familiar with it i stick with the tried and true if it aint broke dont fix it type of guy lol but when flashing that rom what rom was you on and how many times have you flashed before ? was you already rooted when you flashed that or did you do it through odin what were youre steps
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all,
I am using TWRP 2.5.0.0 yet i keep getting the boot loop. tried wiping multiple times. any ideas how to resolve this?
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i'm using twrp 2.2.2.0, which is an older version, but it works just fine. i installed JMT JB 1.1 yesterday. didn't have any problem.
boot loop
ntdatter said:
i'm using twrp 2.2.2.0, which is an older version, but it works just fine. i installed JMT JB 1.1 yesterday. didn't have any problem.
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i used clockwork mod to install Jedi Mind Trick Jelly Bean ROM and I'm in a boot loop. Can someone help please?
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rvmehta said:
i used clockwork mod to install Jedi Mind Trick Jelly Bean ROM and I'm in a boot loop. Can someone help please?
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nevermind - fixed it by installing a newest version of clockwork mod and redoing the install.
Please remember with the newest TMo 4.1.2 base there is a preload partition that is wiped when you wipe cache/dalvik. You WILL bootloop without preload. Jamison has modified the old TDJ wipe scripts to add preload back in and I recommend using those instead of wiping from recovery. They can be found in his Infamous 4.1.2 ROM thread in development.
Can't enter recovery after restore, following bootloop
Hi Everyone,
I was running CM 10.1.2 and wanted to flash Jedi Mind Trick v6. Followed instructions to flash Darkside Super Wipe, then ROM, then Darkside cache wipe. Phone began to bootloop after showing the Deviant Developer boot image. I tried to do a full wipe with CWM recovery but it kept freezing on the cache wipe. When that failed I successfully restored a backup (AOKP JB-mr1_build-6) but was still experiencing a freeze with CWM anytime I tried to wipe. I thought that it might help to install TWRP so I installed goomanager and successfully installed the recovery from there but now I can't get into recovery at all (neither from CWM nor from TWRP). The AOKP is still working as well as it ever did but I'd like to reboot into recovery somehow and maybe even finish flashing Jedi Mind Trick v6. Does anyone have any idea what I may have done wrong here? I'm a relative noob and this is my first post so your patience is much appreciated. Thank you very much for any insight you might provide!
sleepingcrow123 said:
Hi Everyone,
I was running CM 10.1.2 and wanted to flash Jedi Mind Trick v6. Followed instructions to flash Darkside Super Wipe, then ROM, then Darkside cache wipe. Phone began to bootloop after showing the Deviant Developer boot image. I tried to do a full wipe with CWM recovery but it kept freezing on the cache wipe. When that failed I successfully restored a backup (AOKP JB-mr1_build-6) but was still experiencing a freeze with CWM anytime I tried to wipe. I thought that it might help to install TWRP so I installed goomanager and successfully installed the recovery from there but now I can't get into recovery at all (neither from CWM nor from TWRP). The AOKP is still working as well as it ever did but I'd like to reboot into recovery somehow and maybe even finish flashing Jedi Mind Trick v6. Does anyone have any idea what I may have done wrong here? I'm a relative noob and this is my first post so your patience is much appreciated. Thank you very much for any insight you might provide!
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1) You used Darkside wipe with a version of CWM other than 5.xx.
2) You used Goo Manager.
Those are your problems. You need to Odin a recovery to fix it.
You can find a TWRP tar file here:
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hercules
Get rid of Goo and Darkside.

How to install Custom Roms after S-Off?

I am wondering what's next after S Off to install Custom Roms, How do I go about doing that?
I am rooted with beaups s-off method.
thank you
JonrossMaddox said:
I am wondering what's next after S Off to install Custom Roms, How do I go about doing that?
I am rooted with beaups s-off method.
thank you
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Flash a custom recovery,and then flash the ROM
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nexusisneecesary said:
Flash a custom recovery,and then flash the ROM
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How do I go about flashing a custom recovery?
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How do I go about flashing a custom recovery?
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Go into the original android development section find twrp touch recovery and follow those instructions there.
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Since you are a new user I will help you with a little more depth, I hate seeing new users mess up their device. Give me a second to get it together and I will edit this post with some helpful info.
(EDIT)
OK so Follow the instructions on this page ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2416431 ) to get a custom recovery. It's TWRP, and I like it a lot. I love that it's touch, because I remember using amon ra on the HTC Evo and you had to use the volume up & down + power button to navigate the menus and it was sometimes very easy to make a mistake. This touch recovery eliminates that.
Next, go to either the original android development OR the android development section of the Verizon HTC One and choose either an AOSP rom or sense based rom. So far I've used the Google Play Edition rom and now I'm on andy's bonestock and have really liked them both. Make sure any rom you ever flash is compatible with your phone, very, very important. if you don't know, just ask. MOST users on here are friendly and will say yes or no and not give you a hard time.
Roms are very easy to install. Just download the .zip, I download it straight from my phone, but you can also download on your computer and then transfer it to your phones storage. (thanks to andybones advice, I have started checking the MD5 of the rom. Devs include it in thread of the info of the rom here on xda, and once you have the .zip on your phone, use a file manager to view the MD5 and compare it to what the dev has put in their thread. If it matches, you're good. Then boot into recovery and DO A BACKUP OF YOUR STOCK AND KEEP IT!! Everything you need to backup is already checked with TWRP so that's helpful. Once you're done with the backup, then do a wipe. I wipe SYSTEM, DATA, CACHE, & DALVIK CACHE. Then, go back to the TWRP main screen and select install. Find the .zip you want to install and flash it. Some roms have aroma installer so it will bring you to a special screen that allows you to select options you want to have in the rom. check the boxes of the apps/options you want in the rom and follow the 'next' prompts until the rom installs. After you're done, reboot, set up your new rom and enjoy it!
If anyone more experienced than me has any info to add to this, feel free.
Okay so I am kind of stuck, I have tried on Ubuntu, Windows, and Mac, but I cannot get my device to show up under fastboot command. Why wont it? I rebooted into fastboot from the bootloader.
EDIT: Nevermind fixed, I didn't realize it couldn't be booted into the OS.
josh995 said:
Since you are a new user I will help you with a little more depth, I hate seeing new users mess up their device. Give me a second to get it together and I will edit this post with some helpful info.
(EDIT)
OK so Follow the instructions on this page ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2416431 ) to get a custom recovery. It's TWRP, and I like it a lot. I love that it's touch, because I remember using amon ra on the HTC Evo and you had to use the volume up & down + power button to navigate the menus and it was sometimes very easy to make a mistake. This touch recovery eliminates that.
Next, go to either the original android development OR the android development section of the Verizon HTC One and choose either an AOSP rom or sense based rom. So far I've used the Google Play Edition rom and now I'm on andy's bonestock and have really liked them both. Make sure any rom you ever flash is compatible with your phone, very, very important. if you don't know, just ask. MOST users on here are friendly and will say yes or no and not give you a hard time.
Roms are very easy to install. Just download the .zip, I download it straight from my phone, but you can also download on your computer and then transfer it to your phones storage. (thanks to andybones advice, I have started checking the MD5 of the rom. Devs include it in thread of the info of the rom here on xda, and once you have the .zip on your phone, use a file manager to view the MD5 and compare it to what the dev has put in their thread. If it matches, you're good. Then boot into recovery and DO A BACKUP OF YOUR STOCK AND KEEP IT!! Everything you need to backup is already checked with TWRP so that's helpful. Once you're done with the backup, then do a wipe. I wipe SYSTEM, DATA, CACHE, & DALVIK CACHE. Then, go back to the TWRP main screen and select install. Find the .zip you want to install and flash it. Some roms have aroma installer so it will bring you to a special screen that allows you to select options you want to have in the rom. check the boxes of the apps/options you want in the rom and follow the 'next' prompts until the rom installs. After you're done, reboot, set up your new rom and enjoy it!
If anyone more experienced than me has any info to add to this, feel free.
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Just to make sure I have the steps correct:
1) S-Off the phone
2) Unlock bootloader via htcdev or other methods posted on this forum
3) ???
4) Flash a recovery
5) Flash a rom
Are we supposed to do anything between unlocking and flashing a recovery?
WhiteAsIce said:
Just to make sure I have the steps correct:
1) S-Off the phone
2) Unlock bootloader via htcdev or other methods posted on this forum
3) ???
4) Flash a recovery
5) Flash a rom
Are we supposed to do anything between unlocking and flashing a recovery?
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Before flashing any rom, you should make a backup, so that you can revert to a prior iworking state, in case the rom doesn't run or doesn't please you.
Can Someone Sticky This, or Create a Thread to Stick This? Then people can be pointed to it.
jpradley said:
Before flashing any rom, you should make a backup, so that you can revert to a prior iworking state, in case the rom doesn't run or doesn't please you.
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just went s-off
I just successfully ran Rumrunner on my HTC One GSM and now I am leery about flashing Roms on my device. I'm currently using Twrp 2.6.3.3, and is wiping SYSTEM, DATA, CACHE, & DALVIK CACHE really safe? Cause before I would do a advance wipe for every new install..
And, is there a way to revert back S-on without locking bootloader? Cause every method I've looked up restores to stock..
Thanks in advance!

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