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[Q] Status 7 Error?

I know this has been asked hundreds of times, and i searched the forums for days for a way to fix it, but with no use.
I have a rooted AT&T Galaxy SIII with JB 4.1.1. I am trying to install the CM 10.1(4.2.2) Nightly version, but i always get the infamous "Status 7 Installation Aborted" error.
Yes i am sure im downloading the correct ROM zip file for my phone and carrier.
I have CWM 6.0.2.1, and i followed the steps correctly. (Clear data -> Clear Cache Partition -> Clear Dalvik Cache -> install ROM)
I have tried so many times, i also re-rooted my phone, reinstalled CWM, and redownloaded different nightly versions of the ROM, as well as other ROMS like JellyBam.
I also tried to delete the assert lines in the update-script file, but that also wouldnt work.
Thank you. :good:
And please dont hate on me, im new to rooting and flashing. :crying:

Improper recovery.

samelaryan said:
I know this has been asked hundreds of times, and i searched the forums for days for a way to fix it, but with no use.
I have a rooted AT&T Galaxy SIII with JB 4.1.1. I am trying to install the CM 10.1(4.2.2) Nightly version, but i always get the infamous "Status 7 Installation Aborted" error.
Yes i am sure im downloading the correct ROM zip file for my phone and carrier.
I have CWM 6.0.2.1, and i followed the steps correctly. (Clear data -> Clear Cache Partition -> Clear Dalvik Cache -> install ROM)
I have tried so many times, i also re-rooted my phone, reinstalled CWM, and redownloaded different nightly versions of the ROM, as well as other ROMS like JellyBam.
I also tried to delete the assert lines in the update-script file, but that also wouldnt work.
Thank you. :good:
And please dont hate on me, im new to rooting and flashing. :crying:
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BAM1789 said:
Improper recovery.
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if you can boot into the phone, download ROM manager and update your cwm recovery. latest version is 6.0.2.8.
CM10 and 10.1 are picky about you having the most recent version. cheers

xBeerdroiDx said:
if you can boot into the phone, download ROM manager and update your cwm recovery. latest version is 6.0.2.8.
CM10 and 10.1 are picky about you having the most recent version. cheers
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I did that and it worked thank you :good:

samelaryan said:
I did that and it worked thank you :good:
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thats what we're all here for, buddy

Status 7: installation aborted.
xBeerdroiDx said:
thats what we're all here for, buddy
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Hi guys, I'm having same issue but on N7000 international version. I'm able to go in the recovery mode and download mode but phone won't boot normally. It's stuck on Samsung logo so can you please advise something? How can I update CWM if that's the issue. I was on ICS 4.0.4 XXLRK before trying to install CM10.1 on Note.
Thanks in advance for your help.

perceptorz said:
Hi guys, I'm having same issue but on N7000 international version. I'm able to go in the recovery mode and download mode but phone won't boot normally. It's stuck on Samsung logo so can you please advise something? How can I update CWM if that's the issue. I was on ICS 4.0.4 XXLRK before trying to install CM10.1 on Note.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I would be doing my research in an N7000 forum, friend.
Also, your post seems confusing as you seem to be saying you also got a status 7 error but then you appear to have installed abroad and are stuck at the boot logo. If you successfully flashed the correct rom for your device without any errors, pull battery, replace and wipe data in recovery. Reboot

xBeerdroiDx said:
I would be doing my research in an N7000 forum, friend.
Also, your post seems confusing as you seem to be saying you also got a status 7 error but then you appear to have installed abroad and are stuck at the boot logo. If you successfully flashed the correct rom for your device without any errors, pull battery, replace and wipe data in recovery. Reboot
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Apologies for both confusion and using the S3 that to find some help. I just found the situation quite familiar so I couldn't help myself from asking the question
On the situation, I was able to install CWM and am able to go to recovery or download mode but the error displays when I try to update the zip of any rom.

perceptorz said:
Apologies for both confusion and using the S3 that to find some help. I just found the situation quite familiar so I couldn't help myself from asking the question
On the situation, I was able to install CWM and am able to go to recovery or download mode but the error displays when I try to update the zip of any rom.
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If the phone itself is functioning fine but you simply cannot flash a new rom or rom update, you need to update your recovery. Go to clockworkmods website and download version 6.0.1.2.

xBeerdroiDx said:
If the phone itself is functioning fine but you simply cannot flash a new rom or rom update, you need to update your recovery. Go to clockworkmods website and download version 6.0.1.2.
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Right now, phone doesn't get pass Samsung boot logo so will I be able to update new CWM using Odin? (Sorry, if the question appears to be basic or stupid)

perceptorz said:
Right now, phone doesn't get pass Samsung boot logo so will I be able to update new CWM using Odin? (Sorry, if the question appears to be basic or stupid)
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I would take up this situation in the correct forum. The more we discuss your device issues the more likey you are to download the wrong file or use a procedure not designed for your device software.
If you came from stock, flashed a rom and are stuck at the samsung logo, boot into recovery, wipe data and cache. Reboot to see if that helped. If not, seek advice in the N7000 forum. Cheers

Thanks for the guidance.

[Q] Problem with flashing a ROM

Hello Everyone:
I'm having a problem flashing a ROM. I'm currently on CM 11 from the N7105 forum but would like to revert back to 4.3. I'm trying to flash Skynote Air, the vanilla version. I follow the steps provided and when I try to install the zip, im being given a system 7 error and an error on the zip file. I'm using philz touch CWM by the way. Is it because im on CM11 from the N7105 or is it the zip file? When trying to download the zip file from the ROM thread, it was coming up blank and I downloaded a mirrior. Before the CM11, I was running seanzscreams Sky Note 4.3. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Jestic said:
Hello Everyone:
I'm having a problem flashing a ROM. I'm currently on CM 11 from the N7105 forum but would like to revert back to 4.3. I'm trying to flash Skynote Air, the vanilla version. I follow the steps provided and when I try to install the zip, im being given a system 7 error and an error on the zip file. I'm using philz touch CWM by the way. Is it because im on CM11 from the N7105 or is it the zip file? When trying to download the zip file from the ROM thread, it was coming up blank and I downloaded a mirrior. Before the CM11, I was running seanzscreams Sky Note 4.3. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
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Are you using 5.15 version of Philz ? If so, try updating it.

dicksteele said:
Are you using 5.15 version of Philz ? If so, try updating it.
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I'm using the 6.19.3 t0lteatt version.

Jestic said:
I'm using the 6.19.3 t0lteatt version.
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Ahhhh.. Sorry I read but didn't read. Long day.
I read it again and saw the failed downloads.
A hosed zip is probably the case.
Go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
Try getting back to just 4.3

dicksteele said:
Ahhhh.. Sorry I read but didn't read. Long day.
I read it again and saw the failed downloads.
A hosed zip is probably the case.
Go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
Try getting back to just 4.3
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I wonder if anyone has a working zip then.

Jestic said:
I wonder if anyone has a working zip then.
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Did you download from the copy.com or skynote.com?
I'm grabbing off of the Skynote.com.. Pulling Sky_Note Air Vanilla F1.zip with no problems.. Still have 5 minutes to download.
I'll know if 15 minutes if it's good.

dicksteele said:
Did you download from the copy.com or skynote.com?
I'm grabbing off of the Skynote.com.. Pulling Sky_Note Air Vanilla F1.zip with no problems.. Still have 5 minutes to download.
I'll know if 15 minutes if it's good.
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Im getting the rom from here :
http://skynote.camattin.com/)?
It downloads with no problem. The problem is when I try to install it from recovery.

Jestic said:
Im getting the rom from here :
http://skynote.camattin.com/)?
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Same place I just downloaded from.. Copying to phone, flashing in 5.
Only difference is I'm using TWRP as my custom recovery.
Only because personal preference... My fat fingers press buttons on Philz by mistake. I hit reboot 80% of the time before I even do anything.
EDIT: I had a copy of Philz on my phone, philz_touch_6.07.9-t0lteatt.zip. My download flashed fine.
I gotta hit the sack... Good luck
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407583259
Here's what I used

dicksteele said:
Same place I just downloaded from.. Copying to phone, flashing in 5.
Only difference is I'm using TWRP as my custom recovery.
Only because personal preference... My fat fingers press buttons on Philz by mistake. I hit reboot 80% of the time before I even do anything.
EDIT: I had a copy of Philz on my phone, philz_touch_6.07.9-t0lteatt.zip. My download flashed fine.
I gotta hit the sack... Good luck
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Interesting. Thanks for the help.

Jestic said:
Interesting. Thanks for the help.
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http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407583259
Here's what I used

See my post #2361 in seanZscreams SkyNoteAir thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50682717
I had same Status 7 error. In PhilZ Touch Recovery ( in version 6.19.3 which is actually 6.19.2) in Install menu, make sure you UNCHECK "Don't allow old binary update" then flash rom. You may have a corrupt data partition (I did). If so, you'll have to wipe /data/media partition. Read my post and reference links. Has to do with the change from CWM base 6045 to 6047 .

DoctorQMM said:
See my post #2361 in seanZscreams SkyNoteAir thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50682717
I had same Status 7 error. In PhilZ Touch Recovery ( in version 6.19.3 which is actually 6.19.2) in Install menu, make sure you UNCHECK "Don't allow old binary update" then flash rom. You may have a corrupt data partition (I did). If so, you'll have to wipe /data/media partition. Read my post and reference links. Has to do with the change from CWM base 6045 to 6047 .
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Thanks for the help. I just installed the latest TWRP and it flashed fine. Thanks.

Jestic said:
Thanks for the help. I just installed the latest TWRP and it flashed fine. Thanks.
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Glad you're back up and running. .. btw, PhilZ just posted an updated CWM Touch Recovery [6.25.0] for our Note2 [t0lteatt device tree] which now automatically determines if what you're flashing has older binary code embedded in its binary-script to avoid the dreaded Status7 errors.

Cant Install CWM On Samsung Note II N7100

Hello everyone .
I have problems installing CWM on my phone , i tried everything on this thread " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445480 " and it would never work for me
I keep getting pass on ODIN but it keep reboot back into normal Android not recovery mode
What do it do , and please keep in mind that i am too noob with all the hard words for rooting and flashing stuff , so please explain to me what should i do
Thanks in advance .

.Hell. said:
Hello everyone .
I have problems installing CWM on my phone , i tried everything on this thread " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445480 " and it would never work for me
I keep getting pass on ODIN but it keep reboot back into normal Android not recovery mode
What do it do , and please keep in mind that i am too noob with all the hard words for rooting and flashing stuff , so please explain to me what should i do
Thanks in advance .
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Kitkat overwrites recovery on every reboot. So here is the solution:
When you flash cwm via ODIN, untick the auto-reboot option. Let the odin flash the file and wait for pass message.
Now reboot directly to recovery (not to phone). You will be in cwm. From there you can reboot to your phone.
Now power off your phone and see if you have a cwm recovery.
Press thumps up if you found this suggestion helpful.

ceomaverick said:
Kitkat overwrites recovery on every reboot. So here is the solution:
When you flash cwm via ODIN, untick the auto-reboot option. Let the odin flash the file and wait for pass message.
Now reboot directly to recovery (not to phone). You will be in cwm. From there you can reboot to your phone.
Now power off your phone and see if you have a cwm recovery.
Press thumps up if you found this suggestion helpful.
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I have did what you just told me and still nothing happened and got back into normal ROM with no custom recovery , and i am on Android 4.3 i think that is jellybean not kitkat

.Hell. said:
I have did what you just told me and still nothing happened and got back into normal ROM with no custom recovery , and i am on Android 4.3 i think that is jellybean not kitkat
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Well that is certainly weird. Are you sure you are using correct cwm file. Can you put the link of cwm file you are using?

ceomaverick said:
Well that is certainly weird. Are you sure you are using correct cwm file. Can you put the link of cwm file you are using?
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Well i tried 3 Philz recovery files and nothing worked and here they are :
http://d-h.st/OIX
http://d-h.st/IVq
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53488494
if you have any detailed way to do it with links you can help me by posting them and i will also try your way

.Hell. said:
Well i tried 3 Philz recovery files and nothing worked and here they are :
http://d-h.st/OIX
http://d-h.st/IVq
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53488494
if you have any detailed way to do it with links you can help me by posting them and i will also try your way
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Try this one:
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/n7100/philz_touch_6.48.4-n7100.zip.md5
I hope your note is 7100 not 7105.

ceomaverick said:
Try this one:
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/n7100/philz_touch_6.48.4-n7100.zip.md5
I hope your note is 7100 not 7105.
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Hello , Yes my device is N7100 and i am currently on 4.3 Jellybean and i have tried your recovery file with no success still i don't know why D=

Hello , excuse me for a stupid question , but ... is your note 2 rooted ?

gb61 said:
Hello , excuse me for a stupid question , but ... is your note 2 rooted ?
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No its not i just got it so i was trying to install CWM for the first time then root it and maybe install a custom ROM later

.Hell. said:
No its not i just got it so i was trying to install CWM for the first time then root it and maybe install a custom ROM later
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Ok, here is the problem , you must root your phone first and after you can install a recovery like Philz or TWRP.

gb61 said:
Ok, here is the problem , you must root your phone first and after you can install a recovery like Philz or TWRP.
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I am trying to do everything here on this thread and the first thing he said is that i need to have CWM Recovery first installed before rooting or doing anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445480

.Hell. said:
I am trying to do everything here on this thread and the first thing he said is that i need to have CWM Recovery first installed before rooting or doing anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445480
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A custom recovery is necessary to install a custom rom but you can rooted your phone with Odin PC and CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.zip
For example there is an explanation here :http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/galaxy-note2-n7100-root-android43-xxuemk4-jellybean-523833.
You can find others in google with search "how to root samsung galaxy note 2" .
The most important before installing is to copy your important folder to your PC.
I hope that can help you.
Excuse me for my english
---------- Post added at 05:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:53 PM ----------
Other link in XDA it's seems more clear : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143479

Okay guys i have installed Root on my phone using these two threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143479
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618261
Now what i should do actually because my problem still remain , that i cant install CWM and it keep reboot into Android not Recovery and i have tried all the methods but nothing works for me so far still

Okay guys thank you for your help , and for anyone who have my problem i used mobile odin to flash CWM

[Q] Unable to Install ViperX JB ROM

Hi All,
Right now I am with the below ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...nofficial-htc-one-x-cyanogenmod-12-0-t2976389
I want to go back to ViperX where when I gave a try, this ROM is not getting installed.
Please help me out.
Regards,
Vineel.

popcee.p said:
Hi All,
Right now I am with the below ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...nofficial-htc-one-x-cyanogenmod-12-0-t2976389
I want to go back to ViperX where when I gave a try, this ROM is not getting installed.
Please help me out.
Regards,
Vineel.
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new layout or old lyout. If you are on the NL just flash Viper for the NL if you are on the OL flash the old one

Thant said:
new layout or old lyout. If you are on the NL just flash Viper for the NL if you are on the OL flash the old one
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I did this earlier. This time what I did is -
1. Installed Recovery tool.
2. Flashed ViperX but this is not getting flashed.
Dont know the problem.
How to achieve this.
Right now I am on New Layout. Shall I use this new Layout to flash ViperX?

popcee.p said:
I did this earlier. This time what I did is -
1. Installed Recovery tool.
2. Flashed ViperX but this is not getting flashed.
Dont know the problem.
How to achieve this.
Right now I am on New Layout. Shall I use this new Layout to flash ViperX?
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yes use New Layout viperx rom and follow these steps
1. wipe cache , dalvik cache and clear data
2.flash the viperxNL.zip using twrp
3.and then go to fastboot mode and flash the boot.img using fastboot flash boot boot.img
4.and then restart the phone

onex master said:
yes use New Layout viperx rom and follow these steps
1. wipe cache , dalvik cache and clear data
2.flash the viperxNL.zip using twrp
3.and then go to fastboot mode and flash the boot.img using fastboot flash boot boot.img
4.and then restart the phone
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Thanks for the message mate.
Would you please help me out with the Links to download ViperXNL.zip and twrp for this....
Regards,
Vineel.

popcee.p said:
Thanks for the message mate.
Would you please help me out with the Links to download ViperXNL.zip and twrp for this....
Regards,
Vineel.
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I got this Link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59994171&postcount=306
Do you want me to follow the above mentioned steps to do this after downloading all necessary files?
Regards,
Vineel.

popcee.p said:
I got this Link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59994171&postcount=306
Do you want me to follow the above mentioned steps to do this after downloading all necessary files?
Regards,
Vineel.
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Yep
And hit the thanks button if help

onex master said:
Yep
And hit the thanks button if help
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I downloaded Viperx-NL and twrp v2.8.5.3. Big.
Flashed TWRP.
Found 2 drivers of HOX and filled it with zip files of ROM and Gapps.
Then I tried flashing ROM. It asked me some steps to followed and I did and suddenly phone got Switched Off and got ON and Hanged on HTC logo.
Again I performed this and ROM installation was successful and it asked me to reboot. I said yes. Mobile again hanged on HTC Logo. So I tried to flash Boot image file given by you separately. It didnt worked out.
Again I tried flashing ROM. It asked me some steps to followed and I did and suddenly phone got Switched Off and got ON and Hanged on HTC logo.
The Zip files got disappeared totally and my system is not able to detect the mobile 2 drivers.
Please help me.

popcee.p said:
I downloaded Viperx-NL and twrp v2.8.5.3. Big.
Flashed TWRP.
Found 2 drivers of HOX and filled it with zip files of ROM and Gapps.
Then I tried flashing ROM. It asked me some steps to followed and I did and suddenly phone got Switched Off and got ON and Hanged on HTC logo.
Again I performed this and ROM installation was successful and it asked me to reboot. I said yes. Mobile again hanged on HTC Logo. So I tried to flash Boot image file given by you separately. It didnt worked out.
Again I tried flashing ROM. It asked me some steps to followed and I did and suddenly phone got Switched Off and got ON and Hanged on HTC logo.
The Zip files got disappeared totally and my system is not able to detect the mobile 2 drivers.
Please help me.
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follow the steps you followed to change to new layout i.e flashing twrp again and a factory reset..blah..blah
then download ARHD NL .zip and flash it or skydragon.zip .. and dont forget to flash the boot.img in fastboot
Maybe there is some problem in the viperNL.zip ...

onex master said:
follow the steps you followed to change to new layout i.e flashing twrp again and a factory reset..blah..blah
then download ARHD NL .zip and flash it or skydragon.zip .. and dont forget to flash the boot.img in fastboot
Maybe there is some problem in the viperNL.zip ...
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I love ViperX.
I want to use Old layout. I have TWRP 2.4.4.0 recovery. I flashed this but this is not functioning properly.
So I could not flash ViperX.
Suggest me the best way mate.

popcee.p said:
I love ViperX.
I want to use Old layout. I have TWRP 2.4.4.0 recovery. I flashed this but this is not functioning properly.
So I could not flash ViperX.
Suggest me the best way mate.
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i would suggest you to stay on the new layout and flash arhd or other sense rom .
coz there are many benefits of new layout
as for viper rom the problem may be because of the aroma installer
could you tell me what all options you selected in aroma installer??

onex master said:
i would suggest you to stay on the new layout and flash arhd or other sense rom .
coz there are many benefits of new layout
as for viper rom the problem may be because of the aroma installer
could you tell me what all options you selected in aroma installer??
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Aroma Installer???
I am not that techie mate. I don't even understood this question.

popcee.p said:
Aroma Installer???
I am not that techie mate. I don't even understood this question.
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i am too not a techine i am just 17
when you flash viperNL.zip there will be a popup of aroma installer where it will ask you do a full wipe or continue without wiping
then it will ask you to de-sense the rom or not then which mods you want to install beats ..etc...the in the next screen it will ask if you want to remove any apk ...then at last it will flash the rom with the % increase in flashing the rom and after that do you want the logcat ..then the phone comes out of aroma installer back in the twrp menu ...
and for the viperNL i just found the trick ..here is the link to how to flash without any error
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc.../storage-layout-hox-endeavoru-t3022358/page38 (post no 374)

onex master said:
i am too not a techine i am just 17
when you flash viperNL.zip there will be a popup of aroma installer where it will ask you do a full wipe or continue without wiping
then it will ask you to de-sense the rom or not then which mods you want to install beats ..etc...the in the next screen it will ask if you want to remove any apk ...then at last it will flash the rom with the % increase in flashing the rom and after that do you want the logcat ..then the phone comes out of aroma installer back in the twrp menu ...
and for the viperNL i just found the trick ..here is the link to how to flash without any error
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc.../storage-layout-hox-endeavoru-t3022358/page38 (post no 374)
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Yes. This I have seen. I did not selected anything. I just moved forward clicking Next. Suddenly phone got switched Off.
What do u suggest mate??
Thanks for the Info. Now I understood what Aroma Installer is.

popcee.p said:
Yes. This I have seen. I did not selected anything. I just moved forward clicking Next. Suddenly phone got switched Off.
What do u suggest mate??
Thanks for the Info. Now I understood what Aroma Installer is.
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carefully read the link i have posted ..i know you will succeed flashing VIPERNL.ZIP
Happy flashing
Hit the thanks button if helped

onex master said:
carefully read the link i have posted ..i know you will succeed flashing VIPERNL.ZIP
Happy flashing
Hit the thanks button if helped
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I am still trying but my system is not opening the two drives of HOX.

popcee.p said:
I am still trying but my system is not opening the two drives of HOX.
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then you will have to go back to old layout and then again flash the new layout twrp
just follow the guide given by teemo to go back to old layout and then follow the new layout guide

onex master said:
then you will have to go back to old layout and then again flash the new layout twrp
just follow the guide given by teemo to go back to old layout and then follow the new layout guide
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Will give a try right away...

popcee.p said:
Will give a try right away...
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Trying to Install TWRP 2.8.1.0
Failed

The Problem is with ViperX- NL Zip file.
Does anyone help me with perfect ViperX-NL ROM file please...

Installing TWRP over CWM?

Hello,
I am wondering if it is possible to install TWRP over top of CWM? When I initially rooted my phone CWM was installed, however to install a new rom I need TWRP. Is this possible?
Thanks,

Skyty said:
Hello,
I am wondering if it is possible to install TWRP over top of CWM? When I initially rooted my phone CWM was installed, however to install a new rom I need TWRP. Is this possible?
Thanks,
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Yes. It's been a loong time. Best I can recall, I did the following:
1. Flash'd a ZIP of an old TWRP (couldn't find latest in ZIP file)
2. Rebooted into Recovery
3. Used old TWRP to flash IMG file of new TWRP

Just to make sure I understand (as it's been a while since I rooted a phone or done anything like this).
1.) When you say flashed, do you mean in the TWRP app on the screen where you select your phone model?
2.) So if I flash TWRP (in the manner I described above assuming that's what you meant) and reboot into recovery it will overwrite Clockworkmod and then I'll be in TWRP recovery?
3.) If I do this with the most recent TWRP version I'm assuming this step will be unecessary?
My apologies if I misunderstood what you were trying to say! Thanks for taking the time to respond!

Skyty said:
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1.) When you say flashed, do you mean in the TWRP app on the screen where you select your phone model?
2.) So if I flash TWRP (in the manner I described above assuming that's what you meant) and reboot into recovery it will overwrite Clockworkmod and then I'll be in TWRP recovery?
3.) If I do this with the most recent TWRP version I'm assuming this step will be unecessary?...
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Quick answers: No, no, and maybe.
It appears that you may be confusing the TWRP app (which is basically useless bloat) with the actual TWRP recovery. You need to find and download the latest TWRP recovery for your device model. If you can find a ZIP of it, great; because CWM can then install TWRP recovery for you (so that when you reboot into recovery, you'll see TWRP instead of CWM). In my case, there was no ZIP available for the latest TWRP; it was available only as an IMG file. An old version of TWRP recovery, however, was and likely still is available in a ZIP file. So use CWM to install that ZIP of older TWRP, which can then install newer TWRP as an IMG file. I'm just a struggling noob myself, but I'm pretty sure CWM is not able to install an IMG file. Good luck!

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Quick answers: No, no, and maybe.
It appears that you may be confusing the TWRP app (which is basically useless bloat) with the actual TWRP recovery. You need to find and download the latest TWRP recovery for your device model. If you can find a ZIP of it, great; because CWM can then install TWRP recovery for you (so that when you reboot into recovery, you'll see TWRP instead of CWM). In my case, there was no ZIP available for the latest TWRP; it was available only as an IMG file. An old version of TWRP recovery, however, was and likely still is available in a ZIP file. So use CWM to install that ZIP of older TWRP, which can then install newer TWRP as an IMG file. I'm just a struggling noob myself, but I'm pretty sure CWM is not able to install an IMG file. Good luck!
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Ahhhh, okay that makes sense. I think I follow. Now in another thread you mentioned that if I need to go back and restore I'd use TWRP to flash CWM, hen I can use CWM to recover my old nandroid backups.
A couple final questions. Will I need to do a wipe when I flash the old TWRP zip (side note, do you know a good place to find those)? If I need to go back to CWM is there any place I can find it to flash with TWRP?
Thanks for all your help!

Skyty said:
... if I need to go back and restore I'd use TWRP to flash CWM, hen I can use CWM to recover my old nandroid backups ...
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Correct. That is IF you can find TWRP and CWM as ZIP files. I used to switch back and forth frequently, but that was years ago. TWRP is so much more useful, I no longer have anything CWM related nor the ZIPs; and can't even find where I got them. I'm pretty sure they were here on XDA. Spent some time searching, no luck. Then I tried Google. The first snippit nail'd it, here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-mini/development/recovery-cwm-twrp-philz-t3182207
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.... Will I need to do a wipe when I flash the old TWRP zip...
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I never wiped. I seem to recall that when installing to the recovery partition, one of the steps I saw in the log was a wipe or maybe even a reformatting of that partition taking place along the way.
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.... (side note, do you know a good place to find those)? If I need to go back to CWM is there any place I can find it to flash with TWRP?
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They're both in the link (above).
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.... Thanks for all your help!
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That's what the [Thanks] button is for, here on xda.

MrGoodtunes said:
Correct. That is IF you can find TWRP and CWM as ZIP files. I used to switch back and forth frequently, but that was years ago. TWRP is so much more useful, I no longer have anything CWM related nor the ZIPs; and can't even find where I got them. I'm pretty sure they were here on XDA. Spent some time searching, no luck. Then I tried Google. The first snippit nail'd it, here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-mini/development/recovery-cwm-twrp-philz-t3182207
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I appreciate the link, however, I think those zips are for a different model of phone than mine. However, I think I possibly found versions that will work for me... Is there any real way to confirm?
The serranoltexx CWM Zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980&page=99
The serranoltexx TWRP Zip
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347768468
However, I'm not 100% certain either of these will work, and I'm not sure how I'd figure that out.
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That's what the [Thanks] button is for, here on xda.
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Done!

Skyty said:
... those zips are for a different model of phone ...
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OMG! You're right, those are for the Value Edition. I completely miss'd the "ve" in them. Sorry.
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... I think I possibly found versions that will work for me..
The serranoltexx CWM Zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980&page=99
The serranoltexx TWRP Zip
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347768468 ...
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I remember using that very CWM zip version 6.0.5.1, so it should work okay. Good find.
I'm not familliar with that particular TWRP zip. It does clearly indicate being for the i9195 model; I'm just not sure about what "open" means at beginning of zip's filename. Still, worth a try. (If it fails, you can more easily find a TAR file of the most recent TWRP and use Odin to install it.)

MrGoodtunes said:
OMG! You're right, those are for the Value Edition. I completely miss'd the "ve" in them. Sorry.
I remember using that very CWM zip version 6.0.5.1, so it should work okay. Good find.
I'm not familliar with that particular TWRP zip. It does clearly indicate being for the i9195 model; I'm just not sure about what "open" means at beginning of zip's filename. Still, worth a try. (If it fails, you can more easily find a TAR file of the most recent TWRP and use Odin to install it.)
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So, just thought I'd let you know that I'm up and running with LineageOS and I tested reverting back and forth to CWM and TWRP. Eveything seems in working order! I appreciate you help and have clicked the thanks button on your messages! All the best!

Skyty said:
... I tested reverting back and forth to CWM and TWRP. Eveything seems in working order!
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That's excellent. It's really amazing how much we can do with this little S4mini device; thanks to the work of devs, several of whom are still providing updates. After all there's never been a more powerful device (other than S4mini VE) that weighs under 4 oz.

MrGoodtunes said:
That's excellent. It's really amazing how much we can do with this little S4mini device; thanks to the work of devs, several of whom are still providing updates. After all there's never been a more powerful device (other than S4mini VE) that weighs under 4 oz.
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Yeah, its amazing! I've been able to breath new life into my old phone, I'm shocked at how well it runs on the S4; not as well as my newer phones, but better than before. Funnily enough, its actually running a newer version of Android than my S8 and S10e haha. Now onto those phones... been trying to get them both rooted but it's looking like a no go haha.