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Guys I am interested to share this, the easiest way to install Merruk Kernel 2.5 #206.
I don't know anybody have shared like this or not.
At first Thanks To mai77. The developer of Merruk Kernel.
I have done it on JellyBlast rom.
At first Download this 4 files .
1. Kernel Update.ziphttp://mediafire.com/?6ack2sk84y2qgy9
2. Merruk technology2.0.tar (include boot.img)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1053569&d=1336694938
3. Elite modules.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1383754&d=1349642823
4. Ext4-Converter-signed.zip
http://mediafire.com/?c5nl1cf4cye6px4
LET'S GET STARTED.
1-AT FIRST COPY THE ABOVE FILES TO SDCARD'S ROOT
2. EXTRACT boot.img FILE FROM Merruk Technology 2.0.tar To sd card Root
3. CLEAN UP SD PARTITION USING Link2sd
NOW ALL IS READY TO FLASH
THIS WAY
1. GO TO RECOVERY MODE THEN GO CMW RECOVERY
2. IN CMW CHOOSE install zip from SdCard SELECT kernel update.zip AND FLASH IT. (it will search boot.img and flashes it automatically)
3. BACKUP YOUR ROM IN CMW
4. YOU CAN REBOOT PHONE (NOT REQUIRED)
5. IN CMW FLASH Elite-modules.zip
6.IN CMW GO TO ADVANCED
AND DO REPORT ERROR
7. NOW FLASH Ext4-Converter-signed.zip in CMW.(this is the merruk2.5)
8. In Cmw GO TO backup/restore
»Select Advance Restore
» Restore System , data & cache
Do Not Restore boot img and sd-ext.
9. Now Reboot system .
10. Check About Phone.
11. ENJOY AND HIT THANKS.
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my way...
flash ext4 conv.
reboot recovery
flash rom
flash modules+2.5 kernel...
The_animaToR said:
my way...
flash ext4 conv.
reboot recovery
flash rom
flash modules+2.5 kernel...
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mine too :good:
i'm sorry,
i find your work awesome,
but this does not belong to the android development section,
for the following reasons to writ:
-this is not a android development, modification, hacking, derivate work of any android field,
-this is clearly a guide,
-we already have guides on this on the original merruk kernel thread, alongside with troubleshooting and the like,
don't double post in a thread in 2 sections,
keep the one in general section,
i'll request a mod to remove this from android development
can i do same procedure with others kernel?
encik_racun said:
can i do same procedure with others kernel?
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Please follow the method given in other kernel threads to install other kernel..
Or read my guide in sign which also has general instructions for other kernels..
@op.. same thread in every section?
Wow you just made a new record.. I think no body has a thread at all sections!
You u know like duos section?
General section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981672
Themes section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981649
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S4
The_animaToR said:
my way...
1. flash ext4 conv.
2. reboot recovery
3. flash rom
4. flash modules and 2.5 kernel...
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but the MT2.5 kernel is already flashed in step 1. !
what do you do in step 4. ?
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Please refer to OP's other thread.
I have the Galaxy S III SGH-i747m model on stock Jelly Bean 4.1.1 ROM on the Canadian Rogers network. (I live in BC)
I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to install a custom ROM. I have rooted and installed Super User, and have flashed the TWRP Recovery ROM v2.4.1.0 I still have the stock kernel and haven't mucked around in the permissions besides installing SuperUser SU app from Google Play store. Right now, I have managed to wipe out my entire internal storage. I have everything backed up on the google server, so I'm not too worried, but I have no OS right now. Regardless, I have tried many times with many different custom ROMs, and everytime I get a Status 7 error and a failed ROM flash. I have been trying for weeks to find out what I'm doing wrong, but can't seem to find anything that works. Can anyone please help me out with a step by step guide to install a custom rom? Heck, even to re-install my stock ROM would be better than nothing at this point. The last guide I tried to follow was Cyanogenmod 10.1. The file was called Liquid Smooth.
I currently have the ROM file and the gapps pakage on my external SD card, but, everytime I try to install it I get that Status 7 error.
Thanks in advance.
AuricPaulin said:
I have the Galaxy S III SGH-i747m model on stock Jelly Bean 4.1.1 ROM on the Canadian Rogers network. (I live in BC)
I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to install a custom ROM. I have rooted and installed Super User, and have flashed the TWRP Recovery ROM v2.4.1.0 I still have the stock kernel and haven't mucked around in the permissions besides installing SuperUser SU app from Google Play store. Right now, I have managed to wipe out my entire internal storage. I have everything backed up on the google server, so I'm not too worried, but I have no OS right now. Regardless, I have tried many times with many different custom ROMs, and everytime I get a Status 7 error and a failed ROM flash. I have been trying for weeks to find out what I'm doing wrong, but can't seem to find anything that works. Can anyone please help me out with a step by step guide to install a custom rom? Heck, even to re-install my stock ROM would be better than nothing at this point. The last guide I tried to follow was Cyanogenmod 10.1. The file was called Liquid Smooth.
I currently have the ROM file and the gapps pakage on my external SD card, but, everytime I try to install it I get that Status 7 error.
Thanks in advance.
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did you just wipe data/factory reset or did you also format /system?
you're getting the status 7 error because you arent using the latest recovery version. hit me back
xBeerdroiDx said:
did you just wipe data/factory reset or did you also format /system?
you're getting the status 7 error because you arent using the latest recovery version. hit me back
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Yes...stupidly... I formatted as well, thinking that that might solve the problem. Where can I get the latest recovery version? And, sorry, I'm new, so, not sure what you mean by "hit me back". But thanks for the reply.
AuricPaulin said:
Yes...stupidly... I formatted as well, thinking that that might solve the problem. Where can I get the latest recovery version? And, sorry, I'm new, so, not sure what you mean by "hit me back". But thanks for the reply.
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in twrp, when you select "reboot" or "advanced", does it give you the option to reboot into recovery? i'm asking as i use CWM, not TWRP
thirty oniesl
xBeerdroiDx said:
in twrp, when you select "reboot" or "advanced", does it give you the option to reboot into recovery? i'm asking as i use CWM, not TWRP
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Yes, I can reboot into recovery.
AuricPaulin said:
Yes, I can reboot into recovery.
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make sure you have the correct ROM and gapps (compatible with your model). then i would try a different recovery.
you could download this flashable clockworkmod recovery zip and place it on your external sd card: http://d-h.st/8qP
it's not a touch version. you'll have to use the vol up and vol down buttons to navigate and the power button the select.
in twrp, mount external sd and then flash the CWM recovery like you would a rom. reboot into recovery.
make sure the external sd is still mounted and flash ROM & gapps twice. reboot
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hit me back is American for "reply back"
I can't seem to do anything now. Did I brick my phone?
Can you not get into recovery any more? If you can why dont you post the links for the rom you are trying to install and we can tell you if its the right one. Also do you have a external SD card to put the ROM and Gapps on
AuricPaulin said:
I can't seem to do anything now. Did I brick my phone?
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Pbwizkid said:
Can you not get into recovery any more? If you can why dont you post the links for the rom you are trying to install and we can tell you if its the right one. Also do you have a external SD card to put the ROM and Gapps on
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he has the rom and gapps on the external already.
if you can get into download mode, i'd try restoring via odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968625&highlight=stock+firmware
1. Extract contents of the zip/rar archives
2. Wipe data-factory reset/cache/dalvik-cache
3. Plug phone into PC
4. Place the phone in Download Mode (vol dwn + home + power). Press volume up when prompted
5. Open Odin and ensure the COM box is highlighted, detecting your device
6. Uncheck the Auto Reboot option
7. In the PDA box, select the .tar.md5 file you downloaded
8. Flash the file by hitting Start
9. Once you get a Success message, pull the battery and then replace. Immediately go into recovery (vol up + home + power. release power button at Galaxy S3 logo and/or vibrate).
10. Select Wipe data/factory reset, then wipe cache. Reboot
you can then do some research and decide what files/procedures you want to try if you wish to root again and flash custom firmware
Thanks for the help guys. I am attempting to restore my phone right now. Will let you know how it went.
OK! Up and running! And I have it rooted with the latest TWRP recovery image installed. Now I just need to find a good custom ROM. Thanks againg guys!
Hey guys, wondering if somebody could help me. I rooted my galaxy tab 3 8.0 t310 and installed CWM using a guide (that i can't show you because i'm not allowed to post links).
And when I booted in recovery, it was in a funny resolution and looked different. When I pressed to volume buttons to navigate the menu, each time I were to press the button the menu would disappear entirely and then re appear when I pressed it again and moved onto the next selection on the menu.
My question is, is this fine, or should I use TWRP instead? And how would I go about changing? (I'm used to rooting and flashing roms but I've never flashed a new recovery on its own) - there is a download for TWRP on the page.
that_guy20 said:
Hey guys, wondering if somebody could help me. I rooted my galaxy tab 3 8.0 t310 and installed CWM using a guide (that i can't show you because i'm not allowed to post links).
And when I booted in recovery, it was in a funny resolution and looked different. When I pressed to volume buttons to navigate the menu, each time I were to press the button the menu would disappear entirely and then re appear when I pressed it again and moved onto the next selection on the menu.
My question is, is this fine, or should I use TWRP instead? And how would I go about changing? (I'm used to rooting and flashing roms but I've never flashed a new recovery on its own) - there is a download for TWRP on the page.
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Go to THIS post.
Scroll to the bottom of the post to where the links for philz_touch_6.00.8 are located. If you want to flash the KitKat builds, then choose philz_touch_6.00.8-t310-blackhawk-next-selinux.zip, if you don't want KitKat, then choose philz_touch_6.00.8-t310-blackhawk-next.zip.
You can flash these zips in your current CWM and then reboot recovery. You will like Philz Touch recovery better than CWM. It is actually based on CWM 6.0.4.5, but has touch interface and more features.
gr8nole said:
Go to THIS post.
Scroll to the bottom of the post to where the links for philz_touch_6.00.8 are located. If you want to flash the KitKat builds, then choose philz_touch_6.00.8-t310-blackhawk-next-selinux.zip, if you don't want KitKat, then choose philz_touch_6.00.8-t310-blackhawk-next.zip.
You can flash these zips in your current CWM and then reboot recovery. You will like Philz Touch recovery better than CWM. It is actually based on CWM 6.0.4.5, but has touch interface and more features.
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Hi, don't have recovery (everything stock) on my tablet and want to install CM 11. My problem is that don't want to use hamidall software because on windows 8.1 don't work as readme file (i want to do with minimum risk). So my question is: Can I install some other version of recovery via odin and then re-flash with it philz_touch_6.00.8-t310-blackhawk-next.zip recovery. If I can, can you recommend which recovery to use to do that.
igy_tab said:
Hi, don't have recovery (everything stock) on my tablet and want to install CM 11. My problem is that don't want to use hamidall software because on windows 8.1 don't work as readme file (i want to do with minimum risk). So my question is: Can I install some other version of recovery via odin and then re-flash with it philz_touch_6.00.8-t310-blackhawk-next.zip recovery. If I can, can you recommend which recovery to use to do that.
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Download the utility in THIS thread. It will turn any recovery.img into an Odin flashable tar.md5 file.
Download the correct Philz recovery for your tablet.
Extract the recovery.img from the zip.
Use the utility linked above to make the recovery.img into recovery.tar.md5.
Flash it with Odin. Select it in the PDA slot.
Make sure you uncheck auto-reboot in Odin, hit START; then boot directly to recovery when Odin shows the "RES OK" message.
gr8nole said:
Download the utility in THIS thread. It will turn any recovery.img into an Odin flashable tar.md5 file.
Download the correct Philz recovery for your tablet.
Extract the recovery.img from the zip.
Use the utility linked above to make the recovery.img into recovery.tar.md5.
Flash it with Odin. Select it in the PDA slot.
Make sure you uncheck auto-reboot in Odin, hit START; then boot directly to recovery when Odin shows the "RES OK" message.
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Thank you! Do I need to use next kernel if i don't want dual boot for CM11?
EDIT: unfortunately this tool do not work. I unzip both, put recovery.img in tool folder but don't do anything when I run Runme.
But thank you if there is another way please post me. Thank you for help and development.
igy_tab said:
Thank you! Do I need to use next kernel if i don't want dual boot for CM11?
EDIT: unfortunately this tool do not work. I unzip both, put recovery.img in tool folder but don't do anything when I run Runme.
But thank you if there is another way please post me. Thank you for help and development.
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Here is the T310 selinux version that will allow you to flash CM11. Unzip it and you will have the recovery.tar.md5. Let me know if you need the T311 or T315.
gr8nole said:
Here is the T310 selinux version that will allow you to flash CM11. Unzip it and you will have the recovery.tar.md5. Let me know if you need the T311 or T315.
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I have T310. Thank you very much again, then I will do everything tomorrow, I am tired for now.
I have Tab 2 and installed cody's CM11 without any question but for Tab 3 I am such noob.
Hello
I have a GT-P5220 (ie. Galaxy Tab 3 LTE). I have rooted the tab using this procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642796
After that everytihng seemed ok. I flashed via TWRP tihs deodexed rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624466. The tab boots up but i only get lots of FC messages and can't continue to use the tab. I tryed reflashing other roms, but with the same results all the time.
Can anyone help?
Thank you!
imprz said:
Hello
I have a GT-P5220 (ie. Galaxy Tab 3 LTE). I have rooted the tab using this procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642796
After that everytihng seemed ok. I flashed via TWRP tihs deodexed rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624466. The tab boots up but i only get lots of FC messages and can't continue to use the tab. I tryed reflashing other roms, but with the same results all the time.
Can anyone help?
Thank you!
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Download your stockversion from sammobile. and flash it with Odin.
Download CWM and the root.zip flash it with odin,so your tab are rooted.
Make an nandroid backup with the recovery.
so is sure that you can go back when you have probs.
bierma32 said:
Download your stockversion from sammobile. and flash it with Odin.
Download CWM and the root.zip flash it with odin,so your tab are rooted.
Make an nandroid backup with the recovery.
so is sure that you can go back when you have probs.
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Thank you for your quick reply. I will try this asap. I allready flashed cwm before, but i can't see the zip files I copy too root. That's why I switched to TWRP. Any ideas how to see the .zip files in cwm?
imprz said:
Thank you for your quick reply. I will try this asap. I allready flashed cwm before, but i can't see the zip files I copy too root. That's why I switched to TWRP. Any ideas how to see the .zip files in cwm?
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root the is wrong folder.
from recovery you can only go to your int. sdcard or ext, sdcard
bierma32 said:
root the is wrong folder.
from recovery you can only go to your int. sdcard or ext, sdcard
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Sorry my bad. I meant in internal SD, but when I try to mount it in CWM says: E: Cant mount intsd or something similar.
Any ideas?
imprz said:
Sorry my bad. I meant in internal SD, but when I try to mount it in CWM says: E: Cant mount intsd or something similar.
Any ideas?
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Please post a picture from your recovery.
This message mine are you have stockrecovery.
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which recovery you have flashed?
bierma32 said:
Please post a picture from your recovery.
This message mine are you have stockrecovery.
edit:
which recovery you have flashed?
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OK I'm back. Just flashed the stock firmware from sammobile, as you suggested. The tab is working now? Can you tell me wich version of cwm should i flash and where do I find the root.zip for my tab?
imprz said:
OK I'm back. Just flashed the stock firmware from sammobile, as you suggested. The tab is working now? Can you tell me wich version of cwm should i flash and where do I find the root.zip for my tab?
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I'm not sure ,you have got the lte tab.
here are the link to the CWM thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432467&page=13
Important uncheck autoreboot by odin. After flash boot with the button combo into recovery snd flash the root.zip
Than make an backup of your rom.
bierma32 said:
I'm not sure ,you have got the lte tab.
here are the link to the CWM thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432467&page=13
Important uncheck autoreboot by odin. After flash boot with the button combo into recovery snd flash the root.zip
Than make an backup of your rom.
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OK. I have flashed CWM and i can get into recovery. When i go to: choose zip from sdcard i get the following message: E: Can't mount /sdcard/
I have CWM-based recovery v6.0.2.8
Any clues on how to acces the root.zip from here?
imprz said:
OK. I have flashed CWM and i can get into recovery. When i go to: choose zip from sdcard i get the following message: E: Can't mount /sdcard/
I have CWM-based recovery v6.0.2.8
Any clues on how to acces the root.zip from here?
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please post a picture ,so i can see the recovery
can you load it from ext. Sdcard ?
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imprz said:
OK. I have flashed CWM and i can get into recovery. When i go to: choose zip from sdcard i get the following message: E: Can't mount /sdcard/
I have CWM-based recovery v6.0.2.8
Any clues on how to acces the root.zip from here?
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please post a picture ,so i can see the recovery , looks your recovery so ?
http://www.android-hilfe.de/attachm...t-accounts-uploadfromtaptalk1380439869871.jpg
bierma32 said:
please post a picture ,so i can see the recovery
can you load it from ext. Sdcard ?
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please post a picture ,so i can see the recovery , looks your recovery so ?
http://www.android-hilfe.de/attachm...t-accounts-uploadfromtaptalk1380439869871.jpg
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No. My recovery is CWM now. But it says it can't mount sdcard.
I will later try using sideload and adb. Having a look into this now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559200
imprz said:
No. My recovery is CWM now. But it says it can't mount sdcard.
I will later try using sideload and adb. Having a look into this now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559200
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Also comes this error,when your format of the ext.sdcard than other than fat32 and the size is more than 32gb
Format a sdcard to fat32 with size less 32gb, i found some post at CWM thread.
bierma32 said:
Also comes this error,when your format of the ext.sdcard than other than fat32 and the size is more than 32gb
Format a sdcard to fat32 with size less 32gb, i found some post at CWM thread.
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I have no external sdcard inserted in the tab. I hoped i would be able to flash the files i copied on the tab.
I kinda have the same problem, Im going to follow this thread...
I may be late for dinner but here is how I flash roms on my 5210. If the rom is the OEM Stock Rom, I flash it from ODIN. This HAS to be done this way. There is no other way to flash OEM Stock Rom.
If I am going to flash something like Grievous or Pimpdroid or BinDroid, I will load the rom on to my internal memory Download folder. Then from TWRP I select install and it goes straight to the download folder. However, before I install any of these roms I will wipe the cache and dalvik cache. Is this wise? I don't know, I just do it because most of what I have read has indicated it should be done.
So if you are still having issues, reload from fresh the OEM Stock Rom for you device. Then reload your favorite Recovery (CWM or TWRP). Set up your device for the minimal way you want to use it. Now, from either CWM or TWRP (or whatever backup app you have) backup your device and save it to your PC. This way you can always go back to standard/stock.
From here you would load the Root.zip AND the rom you want to load on the internal download folder (note - if the rom is already rooted there is no need to load root.zip). Now go into recovery and install the root. Restart then shutdown. Note - you may have to update the SuperSU or Superuser app. Go back into recovery and install the rom.
This is how I have done it and it has worked for me. I am sure I have loaded and reloaded several times different roms. However, I always come back to the Stock ROM via backup restore. I haven't found a rom worth using.
This is how I do it. Your device may not react in the same way mine does. So I advise you on the side of caution that you could damage your device if you follow what I do. Not saying what I do is wrong, but it is how I go about loading and unloading different roms. The key for me is I use the backup/restore from TWRP. I find it to be very fast.
Good luck!
ps... if you have already done this and it did not work, my apologies for coming to party too late.
Thank you for your help. I allready tried this procedure. It all works well, the problem starts with the custom roms i try to install, They install fine but when they boot up I get various forceclose messages. Unusable.
I suspect the isue is with the roms. I have not yet found a working rom for GT-P5220.
Has anyone found some working rom for this specific device?
Hi.
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader on Xperia S in order to flash CM11 ROM.
I followed this website: unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and I'm stuck at #9.
Download and unzip this file. This is the standard android_winusb.inf-file, with a few lines of code added to enable Fastboot to support Sony and Sony Ericsson devices. Make sure you are running Google USB Driver package revision 4 or higher in your Android SDK. You can see current Google USB Driver package revision in the SDK Manager.
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As I'm using MAC, I don't have Google USB Driver and website doesn't mention anything for MAC users.
I can't fastboot my phone. :crying:
Please help.
Thanks.
eros101 said:
Hi.
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader on Xperia S in order to flash CM11 ROM.
I followed this website: unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and I'm stuck at #9.
As I'm using MAC, I don't have Google USB Driver and website doesn't mention anything for MAC users.
I can't fastboot my phone. :crying:
Please help.
Thanks.
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Did you download android sdk? and in sdk manager did you download everything you need?
Pablosch23 said:
Did you download android sdk? and in sdk manager did you download everything you need?
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Yes, I managed to download android SDK and everything except the Google USB Driver, because it doesn't exist on MAC.
Anyway, I managed to solve my own problem using a FlashTool here: flashtool.net/download.php
Now my problem is solved. The bootloader is finally unlocked!! :victory:
My next problem: I would like to flash CM11 KitKat. Is there a step-by-step guide?
I found some threads in the development section on what to download etc etc, but it doesn't tell me how to install or run it.
I'm an absolute noob at this.
eros101 said:
Yes, I managed to download android SDK and everything except the Google USB Driver, because it doesn't exist on MAC.
Anyway, I managed to solve my own problem using a FlashTool here: flashtool.net/download.php
Now my problem is solved. The bootloader is finally unlocked!! :victory:
My next problem: I would like to flash CM11 KitKat. Is there a step-by-step guide?
I found some threads in the development section on what to download etc etc, but it doesn't tell me how to install or run it.
I'm an absolute noob in this.
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Install a recovery and wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache, flash the ROM and then the google apps "gapps"
Pablosch23 said:
Install a recovery and wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache, flash the ROM and then the google apps "gapps"
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Thanks for your reply.
I'm afraid that's a bit too advanced for me. Do you have a link to a step-by-step guide (preferably for MAC)?
Do I still need to install a recovery, since my phone data is already gone while unlocking the bootloader?
How do I flash the ROM on Xperia S? Is there a guide for this?
edit: I wanted to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243 but I don't know how. I downloaded the .zip file. What's next?
eros101 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I'm afraid that's a bit too advanced for me. Do you have a link to a step-by-step guide (preferably for MAC)?
Do I still need to install a recovery, since my phone data is already gone while unlocking the bootloader?
How do I flash the ROM on Xperia S? Is there a guide for this?
edit: I wanted to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243 but I don't know how. I downloaded the .zip file. What's next?
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Yes you need a recovery to flash the zip you downloaded, I've never used Mac to root/install recovery.., but here you have some guides that you can follow to install a recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493&highlight=unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393 good luck
Pablosch23 said:
Yes you need a recovery to flash the zip you downloaded, I've never used Mac to root/install recovery.., but here you have some guides that you can follow to install a recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493&highlight=unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393 good luck
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Thanks again for your reply. Please bear with me. I'm done with recovery using the RecoveryX Tool, and I managed to root my phone!! Yay!! :good:
Now, how do I flash the .zip file that I downloaded here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243
Do I use the FlashTool to flash this .zip?
another problem, I can't get into the recovery mode.
I tried rebooting the phone while pressing the volume button, also tried pressing the back key, and tried tapping the screen. Didn't work.
edit: I've read many sources that say wait until purple LED light blinks or wait until android logo shows etc etc, but my phone doesn't show any LED blinks at startup, nor does it have any android logo. Only the words Xperia and Sony appear.
eros101 said:
another problem, I can't get into the recovery mode.
I tried rebooting the phone while pressing the volume button, also tried pressing the back key, and tried tapping the screen. Didn't work.
edit: I've read many sources that say wait until purple LED light blinks or wait until android logo shows etc etc, but my phone doesn't show any LED blinks at startup, nor does it have any android logo. Only the words Xperia and Sony appear.
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Try reinstalling the recovery, don't know I would recommend you to use doomlord's guides bro U can't fail
To flash the rom, go to recovery / install zip/ install zip from sdcard0 , select and flash it , don't forget to do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache which is in advanced option in recovery
Pablosch23 said:
Try reinstalling the recovery, don't know I would recommend you to use doomlord's guides bro U can't fail
To flash the rom, go to recovery / install zip/ install zip from sdcard0 , select and flash it , don't forget to do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache which is in advanced option in recovery
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Mate, I'm stuck. For recovery, I refer to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594828 and he said,
The recovery in integrated into the kernel! so when u flash the kernel it will contain the recovery!
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so a kernal is needed. I think he directed the downloads to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557452
which he said,
[ how to install my kernel ] (v02 onwards) {NEW}
1. download the kernel package update.zip (it contain the updated wifi modules)
2. save the package update.zip to sdcard (on phone)
3. reboot phone and enter recovery
4. flash the kernel package update.zip
5. reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
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Step 3 says enter recovery. How do I enter recovery? Just paste the .zip file into the SDcard and it will work??
eros101 said:
Mate, I'm stuck. For recovery, I refer to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594828 and he said,
so a kernal is needed. I think he directed the downloads to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557452
which he said,
Step 3 says enter recovery. How do I enter recovery? Just paste the .zip file into the SDcard and it will work??
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You can't enter to recovery if you don't have one whoa, You need to install the kernel which contains the recovery via fastboot(you need fasboot binaries you can find them in Sdk/platform-tools). Give me your hangouts if you need more help
I managed to flash the kernel using the FlashTool, managed to get CM11 KitKat on my phone!! Yay! First time ever!! :good::good:
How do I restore the data I had before? I can't find the backup app.