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Flashable Recoveries In FOTA partition CWM and TWRP

After Dees_Troy post here about recovery in FOTA partition. I believe from now on every kernel develper will implement elf extract in his/her kernel then end user can choose whatever they like to use.
If you are lucky enough (your kernel already support elf extract) then choice is your!!
Make your choice, download then install zip in recovery.
TWRP 2.4.4 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?oqlyifvhql1xnx3
TWRP 2.4.3 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ughnzu67govme2v
TWRP 2.6.0 http://www.mediafire.com/download/h7kc4ued5mlnzb7/Flash_TWRP_2.6_FOTA.zip
CWM 6.0.1.9 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?m7jvsb9sszvapn2
CWM 5.?.?.? http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?3fuc3bev1vkg4te
Credit
- Dees_Troy : FOTA partition, TWRP
- lilstevie : Update script
- hei1125 : CWM v6 recovery ramdisk
- bin4ry : CWM v5

Is it for locked bootloader too?
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algates said:
Is it for locked bootloader too?
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No, you need to install a custom kernel with elf extractor supported. And you can not install custom kernel on a locked boot loader. so no chance.

Are there any ICS kernels that support this do you know?
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Sv: Flashable Recoveries In FOTA partition CWM and TWRP
I'm using latest version of the FXP CM10 so it should work on my XS, right?

what improvements will i have if i install recovery in fota partition?
Now i'm with TWRP recovery and ICS 0.55 based ROM.
I read this but i don't understand very well.
Thanks

Ben36 said:
Are there any ICS kernels that support this do you know?
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Yes, Stock+ V5.3
twk99 said:
I'm using latest version of the FXP CM10 so it should work on my XS, right?
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If your kernel support elf extract then yes.
4lex96 said:
what improvements will i have if i install recovery in fota partition?
Now i'm with TWRP recovery and ICS 0.55 based ROM.
I read this but i don't understand very well.
Thanks
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You are not tie a recovery that came with your kernel so
1. You can choose between CWM and TWRP
2. You can upgrade version of your recovery without upgrade kernel.
I saw you are using Stock+ kernel which came with TWRP 2.4.1 you could try upgrade TWRP 2.4.3 or if you like CWM you can change by flash the other

Can I flash TWRP on FXP CM10 - 209? I think that FXP ROM's have this feature merged but I'm not too sure
Edit: I noticed in the updater script for TWRP it says
Code:
ui_print("Flashing CWM to FOTA...");
Should this be?
Code:
ui_print("Flashing TWRP to FOTA...");

fareeed said:
Can I flash TWRP on FXP CM10 - 209? I think that FXP ROM's have this feature merged but I'm not too sure
Edit: I noticed in the updater script for TWRP it says
Code:
ui_print("Flashing CWM to FOTA...");
Should this be?
Code:
ui_print("Flashing TWRP to FOTA...");
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If it is implemented then yes, the recovery should work.
Thank you for your good eye :good: The recovery image is the correct one but only ui_print is wrong. If you check both zip file. It is exactly same. It ment to write recovery image to FOTA partition.
I will correct the typo an upload. Meantime you could try to flash it. DON'T forget to create a backup first.

How can I remove this from fota when needed?
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sabaatworld said:
How can I remove this from fota when needed?
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I think that happens automatically if you'd relock the bootloader.

sabaatworld said:
How can I remove this from fota when needed?
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wiping and reflashing fota kernel with flashtool from the stock FTF i think should work

Poll added
Anyone has a chance to try both recovery in FOTA partition? Which one you decide to keep?

tosa.th said:
Anyone has a chance to try both recovery in FOTA partition? Which one you decide to keep?
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Undoubtedly TWRP but alot of mods can only be flashed using CWM
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tosa.th said:
Anyone has a chance to try both recovery in FOTA partition? Which one you decide to keep?
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TWRP

saadramiz said:
Undoubtedly TWRP but alot of mods can only be flashed using CWM
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really?
make an example

tosa.th said:
Anyone has a chance to try both recovery in FOTA partition? Which one you decide to keep?
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TWRP like most of us here . Ever since you added it on Stock+ kernel it's been my number 1 recovery.
mirhl said:
really?
make an example
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Maybe some mods that use aroma-installers. I've never bothered with any of those, my preferred rom is just a flashable zip and so are all the addons.

add CWM v5 and move to general
Add CWM v5

Add TWRP 2.4.4

tosa.th said:
Add TWRP 2.4.4
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Great job my friend!Make TWRP for Acro S, many of you will say Thank you!

recovery question

i flashed the rocovery through odin so i can root. can i flash the official CWM recovery over this? would like to stay updated through rom manager if possible. thanks for any help

mike216 said:
i flashed the rocovery through odin so i can root. can i flash the official CWM recovery over this? would like to stay updated through rom manager if possible. thanks for any help
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If you're rooted you should be able to install rom manager, and then install CWM from there.

Toleraen said:
If you're rooted you should be able to install rom manager, and then install CWM from there.
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im already on CWM but i want the official through rom manager. i flashed a recoveryimg. from the odin flashable thread

If you install Rom Manager while rooted, go into the app, it should install the official CWM over your current install.
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Toleraen said:
If you install Rom Manager while rooted, go into the app, it should install the official CWM over your current install.
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thanks thats what i was waiting to hear

U should press the thanks button, just sayin.
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I still don't see why anyone would rather have CWM over TWRP.... just sayin'

TeknoGodz said:
I still don't see why anyone would rather have CWM over TWRP.... just sayin'
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I've never used it. What's the advantage of TWRP over CWM?
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TeknoGodz said:
I still don't see why anyone would rather have CWM over TWRP.... just sayin'
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I loved TWRP when I was on the S3, but on the S4 it appears to be too sensitive. When I try to install a zip file and scroll down the list of folder using my finger it will enter that folder i did not pick.

dhonzik said:
I loved TWRP when I was on the S3, but on the S4 it appears to be too sensitive. When I try to install a zip file and scroll down the list of folder using my finger it will enter that folder i did not pick.
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Great, I'll switch back when that is fixed. Right now I am using the OUDHS CWM based Recovery cause the text is readable. The text in the regular CWM is too tiny to read, I have to use a magnifying glass to read the options

Toleraen said:
I've never used it. What's the advantage of TWRP over CWM?
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Honestly, just about everything. Just look at pictures of it and you'll see.
dhonzik said:
I loved TWRP when I was on the S3, but on the S4 it appears to be too sensitive. When I try to install a zip file and scroll down the list of folder using my finger it will enter that folder i did not pick.
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Yes, there is an issue with that since the touch screen is so much more sensitive on the S4, but it will be fixed soon. Team Win is working on it.

[t0ltespr][[CWM ADV.] UNOFFICIAL Philz Touch Recovery 5.11 [9.19.13]

This is an unofficial port from the n7100 (International Note2) of PhilZ-Touch recovery.
Main thread + features + install instructions + dev support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
PhilZ Touch is a CWM Advanced Edition that adds all the features you could ever miss in CWM
It is a well proven recovery for many phones
It also adds a full touch interface a completely configurable GUI
Please give your feedback, what works, and any bug you could encounter
Read the features, and check if you are missing something
Also, do not forget to read about the powerful aroma file manager integration and double tap shortcut
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Download links
Latest versions can be found here:
t0ltespr
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=8094
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Flash the above in recovery and then do a "reboot recovery" to get into Philz Touch!
Enjoy
Screenshot attached (thanks Skunk Ape1).
Huge thanks to @Phil3759 for an awesome recovery, and @Skunk Ape1 for testing! :thumbup::thumbup:

This will be getting updated later today since Philz Touch 5.15 has been released

Thank you again for all your support :good:

I would like to thank Phil3759 for this very cool recovery and CNexus for the port for the gn2.

This is great! Considering all of the features this has I think it should be in original development forum. Thanks CNexus!
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Going to flash this baby after the update!
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Mephistonian said:
Going to flash this baby after the update!
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Something came up and it's looking like I won't be able to do it today, unfortunately

No worries, this is your playground, we just play here.
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CNexus said:
Something came up and it's looking like I won't be able to do it today, unfortunately
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No problem buddy. My thinking goes something like, if it ain't broken, why fix it.

Getting an error when trying to flash though recovery. It gives an error "failed: getprop ("ro.product.device")"

I flashed 5.11 after I ran into an issue with TWRP 2.6.3.0 not formatting my system correctly. Very impressed with the features, but I wish the category buttons were just a few pixels wider. Other than that it flashes and erases perfectly. Thank you for the port!

AlkaliV2 said:
I flashed 5.11 after I ran into an issue with TWRP 2.6.3.0 not formatting my system correctly. Very impressed with the features, but I wish the category buttons were just a few pixels wider. Other than that it flashes and erases perfectly. Thank you for the port!
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You can resize that in Philz settings > GUI Preferences > Menu Height
I'd suggest you spend some time in recovery lol....you can basically customize everything

spotopolis said:
Getting an error when trying to flash though recovery. It gives an error "failed: getprop ("ro.product.device")"
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That means that this recovery is not for your device.

All I did was fallow your link and DL the file listed on AFH. It was file name philz_5.11-d2spr_cnexus.zip
Edit: just checked again. Same file. Was listed for gnote2.
Im running whomp4.2 and saber kernel. Tried flashing in cwm and in twrp and same error in both.

Awesome. I'll check it out now. I got a little nervous when I saw brightness settings and a file explorer option that didn't respond so I stuck with what I knew I will go in and change it now though. Thanks for the tip!

spotopolis said:
All I did was fallow your link and DL the file listed on AFH. It was file name philz_5.11-d2spr_cnexus.zip
Edit: just checked again. Same file. Was listed for gnote2.
Im running whomp4.2 and saber kernel. Tried flashing in cwm and in twrp and same error in both.
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Oh shoot. Sorry I botched the updater script. Should be fixed now, please check the folder again and download the new one!

AlkaliV2 said:
Awesome. I'll check it out now. I got a little nervous when I saw brightness settings and a file explorer option that didn't respond so I stuck with what I knew I will go in and change it now though. Thanks for the tip!
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Read main thread to enable aroma file manager. It can be accessed using gestured (double tap outside menus by default)

CNexus said:
Oh shoot. Sorry I botched the updater script. Should be fixed now, please check the folder again and download the new one!
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Just downloaded and updater script still has d2spr as ro.product.device
my phone has t0ltespr as ro.product.device
Hopefully I can just edit the script. I'm going to Nandroid and try. will let you know results.
EDIT==
Changed the update-script and zip flashed with no errors, but TWRP still starts when I reboot to recovery.

Just tried to Flash this but is just "Failed"
all set..Skunk and Daniel got me squared away..thanks...are the twrp backups compatible w/this recov?

3.0VTEC23 said:
Just tried to Flash this but is just "Failed"
all set..Skunk and Daniel got me squared away..thanks...are the twrp backups compatible w/this recov?
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Yes, if you find the "custom backup and restore" menu
Sorry, I'll just remove the checks from the updater-script then, they don't seem to be working right

[ROM][d802] Recovery Flashable d802 STOCK 80220B Open EUR (rootable)

Made this from the new 80220B Open EUR XX kdz. This is the 16GB/32GB version. Works well, no Bloat, no carrier logos or splashscreens. I'm on SIM Free UK version, for interest. But this will work on any European d802. 4G is fine.
This is the complete LG KK 20B ROM - nothing missing or messed with.
If you follow the method below exactly, no Audio glitches, no Touchscreen problems.
You can flash SuperSU and get root if you wish - your choice.
I provide this assuming you have an understanding of the terminology used below and appreciate that any flashing activity has some risk.
I strongly advise against using any form of restore from previous backups, such as TB or Nandroid.
Once the process is complete, custom recovery will be lost.
Method:
Download both the ROM zip file linked below and SuperSU zip file (if you want root) and copy to your SD card.
You need to be already on Rooted JB or PURE CM11 with either TWRP 2.6.3.3 or 2.6.3.4 (nothing else).
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Wipe: System, Data, Cache. Dalvik (nothing else)
Flash the ROM zip - ignore any "FAIL" warnings.
Wipe Cache and Dalvik (nothing else)
Go to the Mount page in TWRP and select System (leave the other defaults alone)
Flash the SuperSU zip - ignore any "FAIL" warnings
Reboot
Done
Download from here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ESvfVtZzEwbXRGZXNBZTJyUW8/edit?usp=sharing
MIRROR1; http://1drv.ms/1nrq8Ca
MIRROR2: https://mega.co.nz/#!rUYlVJpL!oNFZv3iMwRSjaKSwBofgnsFt_7DYRno59otIQJOBno0
Credit to somboons and Chainfire for the means to do this!

Thanks for this when its finally uploaded
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Yep - just waiting for 1.6GB to upload to Google Drive...

Is this modified to work with savoca kernel so we can keep recovery?
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No - pure Stock
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Good for users who are still on 4.2.2 :good:
I'm on 4.4.2 and dont want to downgrade ...

whatabout the 32Gb version?

zekurosu said:
whatabout the 32Gb version?
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the rom files for 16gb and 32gb are exactly the same. so it doesn't matter so it seems. check: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51065312&postcount=4061

Download link on OP

Has anyone flashed this on a 32GB device?

Thanks for this
In guessing that if we want a fully open flashable system as before we need to install this ROM, then flash the patched Kernel, then reflash our custom recovery, all in the same recovery session. Is that right?

wes3284 said:
Has anyone flashed this on a 32GB device?
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yeah, waiting for confirmation as well.. dont wanna end up with half of the storage

I have not found one that has messed up my storage as yet. Flashed the Vodafone one and others no problems.
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ChrisM75 said:
Thanks for this
In guessing that if we want a fully open flashable system as before we need to install this ROM, then flash the patched Kernel, then reflash our custom recovery, all in the same recovery session. Is that right?
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In theory yes. Not tried it personally.
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Thanks for this zip i used it as a base to make a flashable Kitkat that works with custom recovery! Winning.

ephumuris said:
Thanks for this zip i used it as a base to make a flashable Kitkat that works with custom recovery! Winning.
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Can you share please?

ephumuris said:
Thanks for this zip i used it as a base to make a flashable Kitkat that works with custom recovery! Winning.
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can u teach us?

File is 54% uploaded. I am currently writing up how to use my files and also how i did it for anyone that wants to do it manually. ONLY TESTED ON UK D802 16GB. Can't make guarantees on anything else although i've heard there are no 16/32gb variations for Kitkat?!

ephumuris said:
Thanks for this zip i used it as a base to make a flashable Kitkat that works with custom recovery! Winning.
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Good base to use
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Here is my guide and files with thanks to LenAsh and Savoca.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51075494

[ROM][d802] Recovery Flashable STOCK 80220B Vodafone DE (+root)

Made this from the new 80220B Vodafone DE kdz.
This is the complete LG KK 20B ROM - nothing missing or messed with.
If you follow the method below exactly, no Audio glitches, no Touchscreen problems.
You can flash SuperSU and get root if you wish - your choice.
I provide this assuming you have an understanding of the terminology used below and appreciate that any flashing activity has some risk.
I strongly advise against using any form of restore from previous backups, such as TB or Nandroid.
Once the process is complete, custom recovery will be lost.
Method:
Download both the ROM zip file linked below and SuperSU zip file (if you want root) and copy to your SD card.
You need to be already on Rooted JB or PURE CM11 with either TWRP 2.6.3.3 or 2.6.3.4 or TWRP 2.7.0.0 (nothing else).
Reboot to TWRP recovery
Wipe: System, Data, Cache. Dalvik (nothing else)
Flash the ROM zip - ignore any "FAIL" warnings.
Wipe Cache and Dalvik (nothing else)
Go to the Mount page in TWRP and select System (leave the other defaults alone)
Flash the SuperSU zip - ignore any "FAIL" warnings
Reboot
Done
Don't use AutoRec to flash TWRP - you will lose Knock code.
Alternatively - if you have flashed TWRP on another KK Stock ROM (using AutoRec), you can full wipe (not SDCard) and flash this directly without going back to JB.
Download from here:
https://mega.co.nz/#!7EB0URZI!aYN6pBx9v7duPm2IaYFS0x_QEY89f0rhR66P9WP1EUc

Hey, you mentioned in this thread that you were going to upload a flashable ROM with knockcode.
Is this what you were talking about? You don't mention Knockcode in the OP. Also at the moment I'm running Stock Kitkat, rooted and with custom recovery. Do I just go into recovery and flash this? (Assuming I have the right TWRP and I wipe Cache and Davlik) You have said its okay to be on rooted JB, just wondering if being on rooted KK changes anything.

Yes this is the latest with Knock code. It would be fine to flash from any other KitKat ROM with custom recovery. Make sure you make the correct wipes.
You forgot download link!
Also PrimaryGPT.bin is partition table so may have issues with phone storage size after flash... I could be wrong and it could be fine...
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ephumuris said:
Yes this is the latest with Knock code. It would be fine to flash from any other KitKat ROM with custom recovery. Make sure you make the correct wipes.
You forgot download link!
Also PrimaryGPT.bin is partition table so may have issues with phone storage size after flash... I could be wrong and it could be fine...
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Download link on its way - uploading to G Drive this time not effing Mega.
I'm not testing this build - I don't want Voda bloat and 80220C Open is perfectly fine for me in all ways - I cannot for the life of me understand the hankering for Kock code.

Tried knock code and its awful...seems like its basically a pattern/number pin with invisible buttons...
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ephumuris said:
Tried knock code and its awful...seems like its basically a pattern/number pin with invisible buttons...
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Quite! lol
I did this on request from a couple of members.
Link now live

Thanks. Personally I like knock code. It is easier to unlock while driving. . What could those two binaries do?

If anyone has a Pioneering Spirit, or the necessary cajones to try it, please report back!

You are scaring me to try it.

PrimaryGPT.bin
is for the partition( 16gb or 32gb)
and it can be excluded from the rom

albsat said:
You are scaring me to try it.
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well... of course the 2 additional .bin files could be excluded together or one by one... or left there.
Vodafone DE have both 16GB and 32GB variants, IIRC. Which may be why those files are there. So in theory it shouldn't matter if the whole ROM is flashed.

ROM wouldn't be stock if those files were removed.
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ephumuris said:
ROM wouldn't be stock if those files were removed.
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Anyone who has flashed the kdz itself would have had the 2 files anyway, and it works.
Just need some feedback from those who have downloaded my flashable ROM and flashed in its entirety.

Hi, i have a stock 80220A and AutoRec installed. Do i need to go back to JB, or i can flash dirctly?
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hristo2000 said:
Hi, i have a stock 80220A and AutoRec installed. Do i need to go back to JB, or i can flash dirctly?
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This info is in the OP...
Wipe everything except SDCard and flash.

I will give this rom a try in the afternoon. I have a 32 gb version. Hope no bad surprises for Easter.

Hi flash this as per instruction from open. I was previously on cloudystock rom so all I did was install twrp recovery and then flash rom then flash supersu. ....Rom is running smooth on a UK d802. ... plus knock code is working as it should. But I don't particularly like it but it's working ..
Will run this rom for rest of day to see if any problems
Thanks
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Been running rom for about 5 hours

Just installed myself too. So far so good... Later on I will report for issues, if any. Installed recovery as well... Thanks for the rom.
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I think I got my first issue. Double touch to waken the screen and knock code do not respond while I am charging. Don't know why.

leegreggs said:
Hi flash this as per instruction from open. I was previously on cloudystock rom so all I did was install twrp recovery and then flash rom then flash supersu. ....Rom is running smooth on a UK d802. ... plus knock code is working as it should. But I don't particularly like it but it's working ..
Will run this rom for rest of day to see if any problems
Thanks
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Been running rom for about 5 hours
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Thanks!

albsat said:
Just installed myself too. So far so good... Later on I will report for issues, if any. Installed recovery as well... Thanks for the rom.
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I think I got my first issue. Double touch to waken the screen and knock code do not respond while I am charging. Don't know why.
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