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[Q] Trying to understand what changed in rooting/rom flashing steps

Hello everyone
I just got a I9505, and I'm coming from the first Note. Before I had rooted my Note only once, I dont remember how I got Custom Recovery (CWM) into the phone, but I used it for every rom flash, I have never used Odin before.
So far What I have seen here is that the guide for flashing appears to not include Custom Recovery (CWM I guess, there appears to be one other variation now), but in every ROM thread all I see are download links to flash with odin, looks like nobody is using CWM to flash roms anymore.
The main advantage of CWM is that for me it appeared to be safer (My friend who likes to use Odin he has difficulties flashing most of the time), and it does not increase the counter.
Also, I'm not sure if to obtain ROOT I can just flash a pre-rooted rom from Odin while not being rooted. Does it work?
Thanks in advance

sniperbr0 said:
Hello everyone
I just got a I9505, and I'm coming from the first Note. Before I had rooted my Note only once, I dont remember how I got Custom Recovery (CWM) into the phone, but I used it for every rom flash, I have never used Odin before.
So far What I have seen here is that the guide for flashing appears to not include Custom Recovery (CWM I guess, there appears to be one other variation now), but in every ROM thread all I see are download links to flash with odin, looks like nobody is using CWM to flash roms anymore.
The main advantage of CWM is that for me it appeared to be safer (My friend who likes to use Odin he has difficulties flashing most of the time), and it does not increase the counter.
Also, I'm not sure if to obtain ROOT I can just flash a pre-rooted rom from Odin while not being rooted. Does it work?
Thanks in advance
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We use CWM to Flash only Custom ROMs/Kernels.
We use ODIN to flash Stock ROMs/Kernels.
The easiest way to have Root and CWM is HERE
Or you can Flash a Pre-rooted Stock ROM
Good luck

[Q] From stock to custom. how to?

I can't seem to find a thread where there are steps from how to get custom rom when you begin with stock without root.
I had an s2 and I could flash philz recovery (temporary recovery) and install custom rom from there, but I don't know how to do it on the S4.
Is there any tutorial from how to get the custom rom installed on the s4?
(this is the hardest part, the rest is simple)
ps: yes, I know how to recover and fix broken phone, I always use a AOSP rom, but I can't seem to understand how to get a custom rom installed on a phone that is 100% stock without root.

Nevermind, I know how to do it.

(Help) Flash Custom ROM

hi guyz,
i've trouble to flash custom rom, i cme from SM-N9005 4.3 with Build Number JSS15J.N9005XXUBMJ3 and Baseband Version N9005XXUBMJ1.
can u guyz tell me step by step from root to Flashing ROM?
ive tried before but stuck on bootloop and nothing.
thanks guyz.

an u guyz tell me step by step from root to Flashing ROM?
What rom ???
You really should learn the basics before flashing and bricking your phone .
Back up EFS folder first with EFS Pro .
Root rom.
Install CWM/ TRWP recovery.
Download custom rom place on ext sd card .
Boot to recovery factory restore wiping data .
From recovery install zip and locate your custom rom Install wait reboot wait .

JJEgan said:
an u guyz tell me step by step from root to Flashing ROM?
What rom ???
You really should learn the basics before flashing and bricking your phone .
Back up EFS folder first with EFS Pro .
Root rom.
Install CWM/ TRWP recovery.
Download custom rom place on ext sd card .
Boot to recovery factory restore wiping data .
From recovery install zip and locate your custom rom Install wait reboot wait .
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because when i flash the ROM , it shown 'KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING, SET Warranty BIT : KERNEL'
i planning to get ROM 4.4.2 like HAWKISH ELITE/OMEGA ROM.
wat is diff between CWM and TRWP bro?
i installed CWM only, not for TRWP.
before i installed ROM from recovery, i did all wipe, not only wipe the data, dalvik also and another 1 i forgot. total of 3 wipes.
can u give me link for root, CWM/TWRP that compatible to my Device pls?
i get confused due to so many link.
thanks bro

because when i flash the ROM , it shown 'KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING, SET Warranty BIT : KERNEL'
As i said you need to read
wat is diff between CWM and TRWP bro?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494245
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439633

m30nly04 said:
hi guyz,
i've trouble to flash custom rom, i cme from SM-N9005 4.3 with Build Number JSS15J.N9005XXUBMJ3 and Baseband Version N9005XXUBMJ1.
can u guyz tell me step by step from root to Flashing ROM?
ive tried before but stuck on bootloop and nothing.
thanks guyz.
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What JJ is saying is that you need to know more before doing any of this. You want to upgrade and that's fine, but if you first get root then try to upgrade the chances are you're going to have problems. Better to upgrade first to the stock version you want and THEN do Custom Recovery, Root and flash the ROM you want.
BUT... and it is a big but... this is XDA Developers forum. You are asking questions that show not much understanding of what you are trying to do. So put aside your upgrade for now and go read and learn what you need to know.
If your phone is currently NOT working, then ask that instead. Tell us Model (which you did) What you tried and what the screen says. Once your phone is back working THEN go read and learn and ask when you have problems.
There is Search at top of page - use it to search 'How to root' and read the posts. Some are people also asking your questions and there are answers there. Some are tutorial threads where you can learn how to do what you are asking.
Good luck - it's a journey but a good one to walk along.

Search for Factory Recovery MTCD MX 2.40

Hi
Sorry if this post isn't in the right section, but i cannot post anywhere...
So, i recently bought an android autoradio, MTCd_MX_V2.40_1
And i searching a stock recovery (or custom working recovery, like twrp or cwm), because i accidentaly flash a wrong recovery.
And i cannot flash new firmware or specifick aps (lire xposed...)
Thank you in advance

What kind of processor does your device mount? You could flash a custom rom with a pre-installed recovery, but it depends on your hardware...

I have a rk3188. but i can't flash any rom... because recovery is not good...

Possible to revert to stock recovery?

Hi,
I am currently trying to get into Andriod Development. I have an old Note 4 that I can play with and want to try some things. Haven't done so yet.
So, I understood that it is necessary to move to a custom recovery to be able to root the phone or to flash custom ROMs. I think I also understood to go back to the stock ROM.
However, an information I haven't found yet is: If I flash a custom Recovery, e.g. CWM or TWRP, is it possible to revert to the stock recovery in any way?
thanks in advance.
Lars

califax2k said:
Hi,
I am currently trying to get into Andriod Development. I have an old Note 4 that I can play with and want to try some things. Haven't done so yet.
So, I understood that it is necessary to move to a custom recovery to be able to root the phone or to flash custom ROMs. I think I also understood to go back to the stock ROM.
However, an information I haven't found yet is: If I flash a custom Recovery, e.g. CWM or TWRP, is it possible to revert to the stock recovery in any way?
thanks in advance.
Lars
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Yes, you flash via Odin the firmware for your phone model - https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Yes, you can use the repair 4 files firmware for your phone model (example here is 910C) - https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=1268
Yes, use Samsung Smart Switch for PC - like here