Flashing to mimicry? "gapps"? - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm running CM7 right now and hoping to get my wifi calling back. I've read the mimicry posts. It doesn't really explain what "gapps" is but says you need it.
I have 4ext I've downloaded both gapps and mimicry files.
Do I flash gapps like a rom using "install from SD" on 4ext then flash mimicry the same way? or vise versa?

Full wipe then ROM then gapps then reboot
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demkantor said:
Full wipe then ROM then gapps then reboot
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Thank you!

Crap I thought it would update my radio but aroma said I have to have the right one

You'll find info here on how to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43195539
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demkantor said:
You'll find info here on how to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43195539
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Thanks again

Nevermind I figured it out, It has been a while since I rooted
Thank you

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why do i keep getting an error 7 when flashing a different rom?

I am running AOKP JB and using CWM. Flashing updated roms of AOKP is fine but when i try to flash a different rom, (I've tried CM9 and 10, KyanRom, and paranoid android) i keep getting the same error.
i factory reset and wipe cache and dalvik but still no go.
any ideas of what i might be doing wrong or how to fix this?
Use Odin flash stock rom then boot into recovery wipe data and reboot done
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tonyph33r said:
Use Odin flash stock rom then boot into recovery wipe data and reboot done
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do i have to do this every time i want to flash a different rom? or will doing this one time fix this issue?
What recovery are you running?
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defnow said:
What recovery are you running?
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CWM recovery v5.5.0.4
metalhawj said:
CWM recovery v5.5.0.4
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That's an older version. You need the newest one, which is 5.8.4.7. Download the img file from the website and flash through android emulator.
Downloads: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
How to install through Android Emulator on the device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
scroll down to the "Third, alternate if unfamiliar with adb commands" option and follow directions.
Beware that once you install this version of CWM, your previous nandroid backups will not work, as they will get md5 mismatch. If you want to go back to the older version of CWM, simply use the method you used when you first flashed CWM (via Odin). I experienced the same thing, so I had to do some research before I flashed CM10. Hope that helped!
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amgpower63 said:
That's an older version. You need the newest one, which is 5.8.4.7. Download the img file from the website and flash through android emulator.
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Or update through ROM manager...
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defnow said:
Or update through ROM manager...
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That works too. But for some reason, my device wasn't listed in the app so I had to go through the other process ):

Best custom recovery !

Guys i am newbie for GNEX so i need a help of you guys could you tell me which custom recovery is best so far for GNEX ?
And how can i get it ? My phone already rooted so there is no such kind of issue of rooting
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and now we have recoveries to the "best" threads... awesome
you have 2 choices, TWRP and CWM. go pick.
Zepius said:
and now we have recoveries to the "best" threads... awesome
you have 2 choices, TWRP and CWM. go pick.
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I am or so good to choose that why i am here dude to get a help from you guys !
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This is like Best ROM or kernel threads. There is no BEST. Just try them both and see which one you like it. However, I did do a TWRP and CWM comparison thread. If you're interested, PM me.
kyokeun1234 said:
This is like Best ROM or kernel threads. There is no BEST. Just try them both and see which one you like it. However, I did do a TWRP and CWM comparison thread. If you're interested, PM me.
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I know i cant say best becoz there is lot of kernel and rom which is something good than other ! So i am just searching good thing in recovery
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CWM- old faithful
TWRP- extra ranch dressing
..but as stated, there is no real best. Both are freakin sweet.
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Coreym said:
CWM- old faithful
TWRP- extra ranch dressing
..but as stated, there is no real best. Both are freakin sweet.
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Which one u r using ?
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amit.meena05 said:
Which one u r using ?
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Old faithful on my phones and TWRP on my tablet.
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Coreym said:
Old faithful on my phones and TWRP on my tablet.
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Can i flash TWRP img from CWM recovery ? To replace recovery ?
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Use Goomanager to install TWRP.
Lesicnik1 said:
Use Goomanager to install TWRP.
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What i want to know that is i can flash TWRP img file through CWM recovery ?
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amit.meena05 said:
What i want to know that is i can flash TWRP img file through CWM recovery ?
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No.
Easiest method is to use Goo Manager, as stated.
Or you can find the .img and fastboot flash it.
Jubakuba said:
No.
Easiest method is to use Goo Manager, as stated.
Or you can find the .img and fastboot flash it.
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Could you tell me in brief that how can i flash TWRP recovery over CWM recovery through goo manager ?
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amit.meena05 said:
Could you tell me in brief that how can i flash TWRP recovery over CWM recovery through goo manager ?
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Get goo manager.. and in the menu select "install open recovery" .. bam. Too easy.
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Get goo manager.. and in the menu select "install open recovery" .. bam. Too easy.
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Pressed thanks before when i was on default android recovery then it showing me android laying down and with red caution icon what it mean by ?
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amit.meena05 said:
Pressed thanks before when i was on default android recovery then it showing me android laying down and with red caution icon what it mean by ?
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Not entirely sure.. but its probably not seeing a recovery. Did you install CWM or TWRP?
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Stock! Oh wait...
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Your are rooted and have unlocked the bootloader, correct?
AmericanCon said:
Your are rooted and have unlocked the bootloader, correct?
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Me? Yes.
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Coreym said:
Not entirely sure.. but its probably not seeing a recovery. Did you install CWM or TWRP?
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Install TWRP through goo manager
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[Q] flash kernel without pc

how to flash custom kernel without connect to pc?
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via custom recovery, I believe it's the only way.
chickentuna said:
via custom recovery, I believe it's the only way.
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That's how 99% of users flash kernels anyways. I usually do as that gives me a zip on my phone to flash back to a different kernel in case of emergency.
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and why is this on general?
seriously if u needed to start a thread for this question u shouldnt be flashing
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arrish4 said:
how to flash custom kernel without connect to pc?
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While I agree with why this is here LOL, just find a kernel using the XDA App from the market, go to the beginning of the thread to find download link, then reboot recovery and flash new kernel you just downloaded. Make sure you wipe cache and davlik before flashing. Good Luck.

W.I.P. Rom(port) miracle whiz. Rooted, deodexed. Multiwindow

This rom is a port from the note 2 ota update. It is a stock touchwiz based rom that is a work in progress. I need testers who will give positive feedback and ideas for updates. This rom has not yet been debloated. As this rom gets tested and I figure out which apps is and which apps is not used in multiwindow I will start to debloat on future updates. This is my first rom and as of right now it is working on my AT&T galaxy s3. If you are with another carrier and try this rom and it works please leave comments saying what carrier you are with. This is a test version so im sure we will find things that dont work if so let me know and ill work on a patch or update to fix any problems. I dont mind answering any questions but please read the thread all the way thru. Its a waste of time to keep answering the same questions over and over...
Flash at your own risk. I am not responsible for bricked phones, damaged phones, thermo neuclear melt down, inner planetary war, the economy, or a melt down of society....
Install instructions.... please read and follow step by step. If you do not follow directions to the letter then do not complain to me if your phone explodes, acts funny, or becomes a paperweight..
1. Download and copy the rom to your sd card.
2. Boot into recovery. I strongly recommend using TWRP especially if your sd card is in exfat format. Here is the link to the thread on XDA for the only version of TWRP to support exfat. The official TWRP on goo im will NOT support exfat on this version will. No version of CWM for the S3 will support exfat. I have read cases where both CWM and the official TWRP have recognized exfat cards but really screwed the flash up when attempted. So if you have exfat sd card and do not use the version below and end up with a bricked phone do not cry to me. It only takes a few minutes to download and flash the zip file in the thread below. Also the work in the thread below I take no credit for so go hit up
Eaglerazor123's thanks button for his fine work with this great recovery. ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36095505
3. Dont be foolish or in a hurry. Take time to make a backup while you in recovery anyway. It only takes a couple of minutes and could really save you a great big headache later...
4.Format system, wipe data, (factory reset) wipe cache, then dalvick cache.. never ever dirty flash a phone. If you do not wipe everything do not cry to me when your phone dont work..
5. Flash the file you downloaded to your sd card.
6. Reboot. First boot will take some time so dont panic. Mine first boot took 5 minutes.
7. Enjoy...
Features..... this list will change as I update the rom..
1. Port from the note 2 ota update.
2. Rooted.
3. Deodexed.
4. Multiwindow
5. Touchwiz base.
Coming soon...
1. Themes
2. Debloating
3. Battery mods
4. Build prop edits
5. Audio mod
And much more...
Downloads......
New link coming soon
WORK IN PROGRESS
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Reserved.....
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Reserved again just in case I need it
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Downloading report latter thnx!!!!!just what i was waitting
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Error06 instalation aborted!!! Downloaded twice!
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marcos600rr said:
Error06 instalation aborted!!! Downloaded twice!
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Ok ill do some checking when I get home and see whats up. What recovery did you from twrp or cwm?
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Please update download link.
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bidi1985 said:
Please update download link.
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I will when I get back home. Dropbox was acting funny last night when I was uploading the rom. It first said it failed then it said upload successful. So I bet I got a bad upload....
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garydv2002 said:
Ok ill do some checking when I get home and see whats up. What recovery did you from twrp or cwm?
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Cwm 6xxxx
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Do you need a place to host it?
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marcos600rr said:
Cwm 6xxxx
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From the search I just did this is a common problem with cwm on the s3. Error 6 means something is going on with your sd card. Did you download to external or internal sd? And is your external sd card formatted in exfat? If so cwm does not handle exfat. There is a version of twrp that can handle exfat and it is what I used to flash this. I hope someone using twrp tries this that way ill know if I got an upload problem or if its a cwm thing. Oh is your version of cwm the latest version and is it touch? I really feel this is a cwm problem or a bad upload. Did you happen to check the md5?
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Do you need a place to host it?
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I might if dropbox keeps giving me trouble. You have built roms before what would cause error 6? From what ive read its mostly a cwm problem
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garydv2002 said:
I might if dropbox keeps giving me trouble. You have built roms before what would cause error 6? From what ive read its mostly a cwm problem
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PM me and we'll get it up on my goo. I have never encountered it but M0D said it could be a bad signature or bad update-binary. So check the updater script for syntax errors.
Yeah drop box craped out. Too much traffic. Can't wait to try this out! Thank you!!!
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Ok guys I think I figured out what happened. My bad I put the wrong updater script in so update coming in about 2 hours
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Thank you Gary!
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Uploading now. Will post new link when it gets uploaded. It will be back on dropbox for now but by the next update I will found another host. Bacon ill get with you sometime before the next update about gooim. These free file hosting sites suck. Im gonna apply at gooim and see if they will except me....
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garydv2002 said:
Uploading now. Will post new link when it gets uploaded. It will be back on dropbox for now but by the next update I will found another host. Bacon ill get with you sometime before the next update about gooim. These free file hosting sites suck. Im gonna apply at gooim and see if they will except me....
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yeah they will accept you.
BaconStep said:
yeah they will accept you.
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I hope because I just signed up.
If accepted all future updates will be hosted there.
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garydv2002 said:
Uploading now. Will post new link when it gets uploaded. It will be back on dropbox for now but by the next update I will found another host. Bacon ill get with you sometime before the next update about gooim. These free file hosting sites suck. Im gonna apply at gooim and see if they will except me....
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I'll try this out as well and get back to you. The more stock the better.. I'll keep a close eye on this one.

[Q] Trouble installing PAC MAN ROM

model number SGH-T999 Rooted
android version 4.2.2
baseband version T999UVDLJC
kernel version 3.0.67-aokp-00038-g5a02406
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Tue Mar 5 17:17:01 CET 2013
AOKP version: aokp_d2tmo_jb-mr1_build-5
Build number aokp_d2tmo-userdebug 4.2.2 JDQ39
eng.sethyx.20130305.165528 test-keys
With the Newest CWM 10.1
I am trying to install d2tmo_PAC_JB_4.2.2-v22.0.0_20130321-222514 i have tried it about 10 times doing all the proper ways. i got the file from here and other sites and when i try to flash it i get "install aborted". But i can flash everything else just fine just not this rom. please help me. thank you.
Full error message please? Probably outdated recovery.
Aerowinder said:
Full error message please? Probably outdated recovery.
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ok i will have to try to install it later and get the full message.
SamsungGui said:
ok i will have to try to install it later and get the full message.
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the recovery i have is cwm 10.1
cwm-Recovery-LTE-SGS3-v5.tar.md5
Use twrp
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+Did ya boy help? Gimmie a "thanks"! It's fast -one click- and!! It's free!!
cwm 10.1?? Think you may be confused with the CM 10.1 rom. There is no such version for CWM recovery but if you still face issues there even on the latest version then try moving to the latest TWRP and it should run through fine.
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LuigiBull23 said:
cwm 10.1?? Think you may be confused with the CM 10.1 rom. There is no such version for CWM recovery but if you still face issues there even on the latest version then try moving to the latest TWRP and it should run through fine.
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ok i got pac man to work i used TWRP to flash. thank you everyone for the help. also I have 4g back.
Where do i get twrp?
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Install Goomanager from the Play Store then tap menu and select "Install OpenScriptRecovery".
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LuigiBull23 said:
Install Goomanager from the Play Store then tap menu and select "Install OpenScriptRecovery".
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Do i keep cwm on my phone?
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Guntert said:
Do i keep cwm on my phone?
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CWM and TWRP are separate recoveries man.. Flashing one will overwrite the other. Just choose which one you want.
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Ok which is better?
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Guntert said:
Ok which is better?
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TWRP is always recommended but it's all about personal preference. If you want my opinion I think TWRP is indeed better. It's got a much better UI and a lot easier to navigate, not to mention it's all touchscreen based.
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Ok well this will be for my Samsung galaxy s3, so I just uninstall cwm and the install twrp?
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TWRP is always recommended but it's all about personal preference. If you want my opinion I think TWRP is indeed better. It's got a much better UI and a lot easier to navigate, not to mention it's all touchscreen based.
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Keep in mind that nandroids are recovery dependant so your current CWM backups will not be compatible with TWRP and same vice versa. If you're worried abput losing your backups what you could do is restore any CWM backup then flash TWRP and backup that ROM you had restored over to TWRP. You can do the same to all your CWM backups if you have any more but that'll take you quite a bit of time to do lol.
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Ok well this will be for my Samsung galaxy s3, so I just uninstall cwm and the install twrp?
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No need to uninstall. Like I said, just flash TWRP through Goomanager and it'll overwrite your current recovery.
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Tried to install a rom but it said it faild
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Guntert said:
Tried to install a rom but it said it faild
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Something on your end. can't really help without any info on your entire setup on what you did.
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I have the same issue
Hi I also tried to install PACMan rom in Galaxy R through TWRP latest version. It says
1. No cheksum files found.
2. Assert failed.
Then some conditions are being checked to identify the device name. That's why the assertion failed.

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