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I need a spot of help.

I have been trying to flash an AOSP or CM Rom on my i747.
I need a step by step instruction. It seems no matter what recovery I flash, I get the error 7, Installation aborted.
I need to know exactly what recovery to flash.
To be honest, I would really like to flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818199

You're getting an error 7 because you may be using the wrong recovery. Download ROM manager and update the recovery through there.
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defnow said:
You're getting an error 7 because you may be using the wrong recovery. Download ROM manager and update the recovery through there.
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Excuse my ignorance but which do I flash. My model does not show up.
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I used the one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766253&highlight=recovery
Specifically the flashable zip in Post #2.

How are you trying to flash the recovery in the first place? Try it with these instructions, make sure to download the recovery for your device.
I used Terminal Emulator on my phone instead of ADB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426

Ideally I would be doing it through my existing recovery or odin. How do I flash through terminal/adb?

codyrichards said:
Ideally I would be doing it through my existing recovery or odin. How do I flash through terminal/adb?
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I don't think you can flash a recovery from recovery, if that's what you're doing than that's probably you're issue. Follow the instructions on the link I provided. In summary:
- Flash rooted stock ROM through ODIN if you're not already rooted. Boot.
- Download the recovery for your device, put on phone. Rename it something easier to type, like recovery.img
- Download Terminal Emulator from the Play Store, and enter:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
- Copy whatever ROM you want to flash to the phone.
- Reboot in recovery, flash it.
- Flash Gapps
- Boot

TheFiveDots said:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
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This is what I guess I was looking for. Appreciate It.

codyrichards said:
This is what I guess I was looking for. Appreciate It.
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No problem. Once I did it this way, I was able to see + select my device in ROM Manager for future recovery updates.

TheFiveDots said:
I don't think you can flash a recovery from recovery
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Yes you can, these are flashable through the current recvovery, have extSD support, and never give status 7 error...

[Q] Help me please!!

i have been trying to flash a custom recovery on my virgin mobile samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g touch...but i have never done this before... it has android 4.1.2 and the build is GB28.. im not sure at all how to do this so if someone could help it would be greatly appriciated. my end goal is to get CyanogenMod on my phone but like i said have never done this before. thanks in advance!

johnnyohar said:
i have been trying to flash a custom recovery on my virgin mobile samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g touch...but i have never done this before... it has android 4.1.2 and the build is GB28.. im not sure at all how to do this so if someone could help it would be greatly appriciated. my end goal is to get CyanogenMod on my phone but like i said have never done this before. thanks in advance!
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1. Download full ROM, verify MD5 checksum and copy to phone SD storage. And download GApps and do the same. Also download the FL24 Modem as you will need that as well.
2. Download and copy Jellybean X2 Format utility to SD storage: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077277
3. Install EL29 Directboot kernel. It can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295
( Look for: GB - Direct Boot CWM )
Note: .tar file is for flashing with Mobile Odin, .zip is for flashing in recovery (you probably don't have one), and .exe file is for flashing with Odin on PC.
4. Reboot into recovery, flash JB X2 Format then the ROM. You may flash the modem at this point if you like (required to run CM), but no other mods until ROM has fully booted the first time.
***Note- EL29 cannot flash modems- however, you can always flash it after the ROM boots with the built-in recovery***
5. Let ROM boot fully and settle for a couple of minutes during the initial boot. (It will take around 10 minutes)
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Set_metadata (status 7)

Was using a kitkat rom, and decided to grab a newer one and try it (mokee), I tried to flash as i always have. which is odin>directboot el29 v32> reboot flash rom. but i get a stats 7 error when flashing. So i searched and read that you need to use a newer CWM.. my question is, is there a newer bootable rom with cwm that i can odin on? also tried flashing the rom i used to use Vulimated or something.. and same error.. thanks

Icetech3 said:
Was using a kitkat rom, and decided to grab a newer one and try it (mokee), I tried to flash as i always have. which is odin>directboot el29 v32> reboot flash rom. but i get a stats 7 error when flashing. So i searched and read that you need to use a newer CWM.. my question is, is there a newer bootable rom with cwm that i can odin on? also tried flashing the rom i used to use Vulimated or something.. and same error.. thanks
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You can't flash KitKat from EL29, try using the recovery from the KK ROM you were on or flash the Blasphemy kernel
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bilgerryan said:
You can't flash KitKat from EL29, try using the recovery from the KK ROM you were on or flash the Blasphemy kernel
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Thanks.. i had read bout the blasphemy kernel.. issue i have is, since i flashed the directboot i can't go back to the rom's recovery. and i can't seem to move the blasphemy kernel to the phone.. Was gonna try adb, but was told it can't push through cwm, and the directboot kernel wont mount usb storage.. and i don't have a adapter here to hook the microsd to my pc. can do that tomorrow though if i have to wait no biggy

Got it sorted... had to redo my drivers to get adb working.. flashed blasphemy then mokee thanks much

Icetech3 said:
Got it sorted... had to redo my drivers to get adb working.. flashed blasphemy then mokee thanks much
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Glad you got it working

Wiped OS!

Title pretty much says it all. I accidentally wiped the OS while trying to set my phone back to factory with data wiped off the internal. I thought 'system' was unchecked!
Does anyone have a link to either Stock 4.1.2 or 4.3 without KNOX? I tried this one, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541900, but it won't flash because the OS is missing.
Would I need to do this with Odin or can I just use the recovery to flash the ROM?
Thanks guys!

litebright said:
Title pretty much says it all. I accidentally wiped the OS while trying to set my phone back to factory with data wiped off the internal. I thought 'system' was unchecked!
Does anyone have a link to either Stock 4.1.2 or 4.3 without KNOX? I tried this one, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541900, but it won't flash because the OS is missing.
Would I need to do this with Odin or can I just use the recovery to flash the ROM?
Thanks guys!
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What do you mean it won't flash? Does it give an error message? What recovery are you on?
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bilgerryan said:
What do you mean it won't flash? Does it give an error message? What recovery are you on?
Error message recieved is
"file_getprop: failed to stat '/system/build.prop': No such file or directory"
There is a statement above about the zip file
"10pm BUILD, NEEDS A ROM PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED"
Running TWRP 2.7.0.0
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Did you downloaded the ROM or a mod for it? Check that.
Sent from my SPH-L710

litebright said:
bilgerryan said:
What do you mean it won't flash? Does it give an error message? What recovery are you on?
Error message recieved is
"file_getprop: failed to stat '/system/build.prop': No such file or directory"
There is a statement above about the zip file
"10pm BUILD, NEEDS A ROM PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED"
Running TWRP 2.7.0.0
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I know a LOT of people were having trouble with TWRP 2.7 not flashing correctly and not backing up correctly. Try the 2.6.3 version
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Thanks, I got it finally. I needed to find a flashable 4.1.2 to use with TWRP. I think flashed the MK3 version from the link in my original post. Thankfully Titanium had just run a backup yesterday!
Thank you again for your help! :victory:

[Q] Can't download through apps

I had some issues with phone, flashed new stock ROM ...when activating, it did a factory reset...
after that I rooted with PhilZ.
Since the factory reset I haven't been able to download ringtones or anything through 3rd party apps. Also, Titanium Backup says all of my folders are not writable.
Hope someone can assist with this one

counslor said:
I had some issues with phone, flashed new stock ROM ...when activating, it did a factory reset...
after that I rooted with PhilZ.
Since the factory reset I haven't been able to download ringtones or anything through 3rd party apps. Also, Titanium Backup says all of my folders are not writable.
Hope someone can assist with this one
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Did you install SuperSU from the Play Store? Philz only adds the SU binary. You could also try flashing a custom ROM.
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My ROM: WICKED X

bilgerryan said:
Did you install SuperSU from the Play Store? Philz only adds the SU binary. You could also try flashing a custom ROM.
My ROM: WICKED X
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I did add the SuperSU app.
Do you have a suggestion on Custom ROM....have never used one....always just rooted stock

counslor said:
I did add the SuperSU app.
Do you have a suggestion on Custom ROM....have never used one....always just rooted stock
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The one in my signature[emoji6]
My ROM: WICKED X

@bilgerryan
Does it work with NDC, and can it be flashed with PhilZ?

counslor said:
@bilgerryan
Does it work with NDC, and can it be flashed with PhilZ?
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Yes and yes... Somebody just posted a guide for NDC too.
My ROM: WICKED X

bilgerryan said:
Yes and yes... Somebody just posted a guide for NDC too.
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Where is that thread, I can't seem to find it.

counslor said:
Where is that thread, I can't seem to find it.
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It's actually just a post in my thread-*here*
My ROM: WICKED X

bilgerryan said:
It's actually just a post in my thread-*here*
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Flashed and up & running. Love the ROM!!!
Great job and thanks!!!!