Good evening,
I am stuck and don't know what I should do next. I've tried reading through the topics on here, and also talking with people in IRC but no one can give me product specific help on the Droid 2. I was rooted, but hadn't updated to 2.3.20 yet, and was getting bugged daily about it. So I decided to try to flash my phone back to stock, so that I could do the OTA and update. Well, I did all of that (I think), and then did the OTA and rooted, and installing roms didn't work. So I then flashed with the most recent stock .SBF 2.3.20. I think it worked, my System Ver is "Version.2.3.20.A955.Verizon.en.US". I installed Rom Manager, and installed ClockworkMod. I have the ROM .zip file on my SD, but when I go to recovery mode, and click apply sd:update.zip. I get verification errors. I have version <e3> recovery. I was told I need <e2> recovery, so that it wouldn't verify and I would get pass that part.
I am honestly stuck. I don't know what to do. I don't know if I have the wrong version on my phone, or what?
Could someone please point me in the right direction?
What rom are you trying to install? And what clockworkmod app are you using? You want d2 bootstrap. You will not use the "install update.zip" option to install your rom. You select "select zip from sd card" and browse to find your rom file. All this info is in here, mostly in the stickies. There are probably good directions in the thread for the rom you are trying to install as well.
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juliend said:
What rom are you trying to install? And what clockworkmod app are you using? You want d2 bootstrap. You will not use the "install update.zip" option to install your rom. You select "select zip from sd card" and browse to find your rom file. All this info is in here, mostly in the stickies. There are probably good directions in the thread for the rom you are trying to install as well.
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Thanks for the reply man, I am sitting here pulling my hair out.
I'd like to install GummyJAR. I am using Rom Manager app to install ClockwordMod Recovery. When I select the option "Install Rom from SD Card" in Rom Manager app, it just reboots the phone, and nothing happens. I have looked through the stickies, and looked in the thread of the Rom and still have troubles. I don't know what I am doing wrong, lol.
You need to run koush's bootstrap in order for clockwork to actually work. Right now your clockwork doesn't have the workaround needed on the D2.
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You need to run koush's bootstrap in order for clockwork to actually work. Right now your clockwork doesn't have the workaround needed on the D2.
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Thanks newk8600. I figured it out finally, that was my main problem. But Koush booted me in the right Recovery Mode and I was able to install the ROM successfully.
Thanks again!
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So I got gingerbread, updated from rubix 2.01. Question is would z4root would to root it. Or do I absolutely have to sbf to 2.2 and get rooted gingerbread file? Thanks
the rageagainstthecage exploit doesn't work on 2.3 (z4root) so right now you will have to sbf and flash the prerooted one.
tried running sbf app and it didnt like me.. clicked start nothing happened... had all drivers as well.. i dont know
Droid2kev said:
tried running sbf app and it didnt like me.. clicked start nothing happened... had all drivers as well.. i dont know
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the gb file is flashable through clcokwork recovery
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And you don't have to wipe. It's signed as an update so all your apps and settings will be the same.
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so i can grab the sbf and stick it through recovery as if i would with any other file update and put it on root of the sd card?
Droid2kev said:
so i can grab the sbf and stick it through recovery as if i would with any other file update and put it on root of the sd card?
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Yes. What they did was they took the .sbf file, and converted it into an update.zip format so we can flash it in recovery.
So just get the file in sbf format and stick it on sd card and go from there correct... thanks
Is Clockwork ROM Manager the same as Recovery? I looked in the Market, but it only brings up Clockwork ROM Manager in the search.
I would install ROM Manager on my phone, put the update.zip file in the root directory of the SD card and then run it with ROM Manager?
silverfang77 said:
Is Clockwork ROM Manager the same as Recovery? I looked in the Market, but it only brings up Clockwork ROM Manager in the search.
I would install ROM Manager on my phone, put the update.zip file in the root directory of the SD card and then run it with ROM Manager?
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Yes clockworkmod is the same as the custom recovery. You need to get Droid 2 bootrstrap recovery app from the market. The droid 2 bootloader is locked, preventing us from completely flashing a custom recovery. the bootstrapper is the only way to get to clockwork.
hey OR, i got the bootstrap recovery unfortunately its not working. i got the correct one for the droid 2 but it keeps saying error running exec(). command and it list a lot of other writing as well. i also tried rom manager to reboot into recovery with the result of it saying error while trying to run privileged command.. what shall i do
Droid2kev said:
hey OR, i got the bootstrap recovery unfortunately its not working. i got the correct one for the droid 2 but it keeps saying error running exec(). command and it list a lot of other writing as well. i also tried rom manager to reboot into recovery with the result of it saying error while trying to run privileged command.. what shall i do
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Uninstall bootstrap and reinstall, be sure to give it su permission.
how do i assign it superuser again?
Is your phone rooted?
no i cant root it, cause it has the 2.3 leaked update on it... i put super user on it and it wont give me access to bootstrap until i install an update it said it put on my sd card but i cant reboot into recovery to even alow the superuser update... frustrating
Download SuperOneClick to computer, link to phone with USB debug on, click "root".
Voila!
Edit: Flash back to Froyo, root with SuperOneClick, bootstrap clockwork recovery, then install .zip file with rooted Gingerbread.
hey man i cannot ind a link to it, u got one? and it will work on 2.3 droid 2? thanks
figured it out
I have the rom I want to use, have my phone rooted, I go into rom manager do the whole install clockwork mod, then go to boot into recovery try to install new packages but it will not boot into clockwork mod, any ideas?
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sbweber said:
I have the rom I want to use, have my phone rooted, I go into rom manager do the whole install clockwork mod, then go to boot into recovery try to install new packages but it will not boot into clockwork mod, any ideas?
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Are you on stock ka6?
If yes, you won't be able to reinstall packages without modding the recovery first. Or the method I prefer is flashing another kernal.
If you're not on ka6, sometimes you have to reinstall packages twice in a row for it to work.
yeah, stock froyo came with the 3e recovery, which needs to be modified to install the CWR zip. There is a link in my noob guide for this on rooting stock froyo... or you could try searching the dev section..... or you could use the ALT METHOD in the noob guide. lots of choices.
went to the dev section and it was already on the first page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423
Yea I have tried that method and I am running into the same problem that the last person posted. It says it is booting into cwr then reloads just to come back to the stock recovery
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then use my ALT METHOD in the noob guide.
Just flash ka6 stock + voodoo with odin.
Sounds scary, but trust me it's the easiest way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480
You need to learn to use odin anyways if you want cm7
Thanks for all the ideas, somehow after just messing around I got it to work, no clue how lol
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I'm trying to root my Continuum, but I'm having a ridiculous amount of trouble.
I'm new to the android scene, and this is my first smartphone.
I was researching how to root it, and I decided I want to flash CMW on it.
I was using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057072 for help, as well as http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-samsung-continuum/
I downloaded Odin, PDA'd the tar.md5 recovery, flashed it, and then put the update-i400.zip on my sdcard. I restarted my phone in recovery mode, and I was trying to install the update-i400.zip, and it won't let me. I've done both the tar.md5 and adryn's test4.tar, as well as renaming the .zip just 'update'
I'm lost, and need some help, please. I would've posted this in the development section, but being a noob, it won't let me. If anyone can help, that'd just be great.
Are you rooted? You have to have root access before you can do that stuff I believe, I could be wrong though.
No, i'm attempting to root, but I'm so dang lost.
Here you go sir
http://youtu.be/J1MD7GX7Pyw
i hope this helps.
video is about how to use superoneclick
by the way i used superoneclick 1.7 just because it worked with me and its the only one i trust. but thats just me.
good luck
bye the way you can check if you are rooted using terminal emulator from the android market
yes super one click worked for me select universal mode then rage against the cage and then hit root it might hang for a minute but it should reboot then check to see if theres an app called super user. once you see that your rooted.
Use the files found in my last post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057072&page=4
Those are confirmed working.
jaizero said:
Use the files found in my last post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057072&page=4
Those are confirmed working.
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I tried those, but to no avail. I'm gonna try SOC.
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I used SOC and after phone rebooted no SU app so did again (as per instr. on xda) rebooted and SU installed. Also for CwM Ive had best luck using odin3 1.3, adryns test4 tar, cwm 2.5 update zip, but I still had to use menu softkey to apply zip. Right now I can use rom manager app to boot into cwm, it says 2.5.1 but it has red text?
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You can flash the Odin ROM without root. That will root and install the proper kernel for you... then use CWM to flash whatever ROM you want to use.
Or you can flash the complete odin package for 2.2 thats on the Continuum Development section.
Which will also make your device rooted
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I'm trying to root my Continuum, but I'm having a ridiculous amount of trouble.
I'm new to the android scene, and this is my first smartphone.
I was researching how to root it, and I decided I want to flash CMW on it.
I was using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057072 for help, as well as http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-samsung-continuum/
I downloaded Odin, PDA'd the tar.md5 recovery, flashed it, and then put the update-i400.zip on my sdcard. I restarted my phone in recovery mode, and I was trying to install the update-i400.zip, and it won't let me. I've done both the tar.md5 and adryn's test4.tar, as well as renaming the .zip just 'update'
I'm lost, and need some help, please. I would've posted this in the development section, but being a noob, it won't let me. If anyone can help, that'd just be great.
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You don't want to rename the rom zip. You have to use the Cyan CWM update.zip, which is here: http://www.4shared.com/file/cLdwKNsU/update.html
I don't know if the other links posted are for the same file, but that's the one that works with Froyo.
You must have the cwm update.zip on your flash card. When you start up in recovery, you'll need to select apply update.zip. Use the volume rocker to highlight update.zip, and tap the menu soft-key to select. Once in CWM, the power button is select, and the back soft-key is back. You'll want to select the menu option to install zip from sd card, select zip to install, and browse to where you saved the rom file.
If all else fails, I'll be uploading a super-clean debinged ROM in the next few days. Once it's up, just flash via Odin as you did with adrynalyn's cwm recovery image.
hi all,
I have recently got a samsung galaxy s GT-I9000.
firmware version is 2.2 stock.
now here's what i did.
1. i rooted the phone.
2. downloaded rom manager.
3. via rom manager, i flashed clockworkmod recovery.
now, when i restart in recovery mode, it starts in stock recovery, i.e.. does not enter the CWM recovery menu. i selected the option, install update.zip from internal memory, i get error.
i want to flash a custom rom but cant get CWM on my phone. can someone point out what am i missing. any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.
Read an educate yourself.
Try search.. it's really easy!
As to the why:
The original recovery won't allow the use of unsigned zips in recovery..
The very quick how..
Copied from another thread on this page:
use Odin to flash this Speedmod kernel if you are on Froyo. If you are on Gingerbread flash the TalonDev kernel using the v2.2 tar
(Thanks @rschenk)
How to use Odin???
Trust me, if you don't know, you should really educate yourself a bit. You can find many tutorials in q&a.. most of the time as sticky post. (As 10000 or so have asked the exact same question.)
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That looks promising.
Thanks a lot.
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Hello, first time poster. I recently tried rooting my phone using CWM method. I'm running sph-l720 with software version vpaumf9 and android version 4.2.2. I installed CWM (this version SPH-L720 OUDHS Recovery) with odin with success. Then flashed SuperUser v.099. Everything went smooth until I opened up super user and tried to install binaries and it says "Install failed". I'm wondering if I didnt have the wrong beginning firmware and i needed to (but didnt) install that pre-kernel. I'm also wondering if I have to download the original firmware and have to flash to stock in order to "unroot" even though I didnt finish the SuperUser process, or is their a way to delete the super user app and try to install it again using the same CWM i have already on the phone. I hope this isn't confusing. I'm not a complete novice to rooting, but no expert. I rooted my galaxy s2 but went to Iphone for a while, but now I'm back and a little dissapointed with myself at this fail. Any suggestions? Do i have to go to stock first? Was I using the wrong files for my initial firm ware and need the pre kernel? Am I blabbering on? (yes) Thanks in advance.
jonraymond21 said:
Hello, first time poster. I recently tried rooting my phone using CWM method. I'm running sph-l720 with software version vpaumf9 and android version 4.2.2. I installed CWM (this version SPH-L720 OUDHS Recovery) with odin with success. Then flashed SuperUser v.099. Everything went smooth until I opened up super user and tried to install binaries and it says "Install failed". I'm wondering if I didnt have the wrong beginning firmware and i needed to (but didnt) install that pre-kernel. I'm also wondering if I have to download the original firmware and have to flash to stock in order to "unroot" even though I didnt finish the SuperUser process, or is their a way to delete the super user app and try to install it again using the same CWM i have already on the phone. I hope this isn't confusing. I'm not a complete novice to rooting, but no expert. I rooted my galaxy s2 but went to Iphone for a while, but now I'm back and a little dissapointed with myself at this fail. Any suggestions? Do i have to go to stock first? Was I using the wrong files for my initial firm ware and need the pre kernel? Am I blabbering on? (yes) Thanks in advance.
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Grap CF-Autoroot from here
Follow the instructions here:
Boot back to phone. Open up SU and update binaries.
Then
Go to Playstore and download/install GooManager
Open GooManager and then press the 'menu' button (capicitive button next to Home Button) and choose to install recovery (I like TWRP).
Then let it do it's thing.
If you'd like a real easy way to get 'into recovery mode' from the phone I use the Quickboot app
Also make sure that if you are going to flash ANY ROMs you follow the instructions the developer suggests - many suggest specific recoveries be used
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Grap CF-Autoroot from here
Follow the instructions here:
Boot back to phone. Open up SU and update binaries.
Then
Go to Playstore and download/install GooManager
Open GooManager and then press the 'menu' button (capicitive button next to Home Button) and choose to install recovery (I like TWRP).
Then let it do it's thing.
If you'd like a real easy way to get 'into recovery mode' from the phone I use the Quickboot app
Also make sure that if you are going to flash ANY ROMs you follow the instructions the developer suggests - many suggest specific recoveries be used
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thank you! do i need to do anything before i do this? (Like using odin to revert back to stock?)
i ask because i already have CWM installed
I did the auto root, and open SuperSU and it doesnt ask to update binaries...does that mean it is already done. I didnt find the option in the settings.
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thank you! do i need to do anything before i do this? (Like using odin to revert back to stock?)
i ask because i already have CWM installed
I did the auto root, and open SuperSU and it doesnt ask to update binaries...does that mean it is already done. I didnt find the option in the settings.
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As long as your on some kind of TW/Stock based ROM you should be Okay.
However if you want to go back to straight (AND ROOTED) stock you can use one of rwhilco12's 'one-click' restores.
The one click downloads as a zip. decompress and then run the one -click. If you've never run a oneclick read here
It will give you a stock ROM, rooted, MF9 Modem, Stock recovedry, and Stock kernel. You'll then have to use GooManger method to get custom recovery.
leaderbuilder said:
As long as your on some kind of TW/Stock based ROM you should be Okay.
However if you want to go back to straight (AND ROOTED) stock you can use one of rwhilco12's 'one-click' restores.
The one click downloads as a zip. decompress and then run the one -click. If you've never run a oneclick read here
It will give you a stock ROM, rooted, MF9 Modem, Stock recovedry, and Stock kernel. You'll then have to use GooManger method to get custom recovery.
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man thanks so much. so i definitly got super user access. I'm about to do the goo manager. since you suggested the twrp i think i'm going to try that. since i have CWM recovery installed, do u think that will create any issues if I go to install TWRP from goo manager
actually i googled and it seems that goo manager will seamlessly overwrite cwm. sorry for the questions before searching. appreciate the help. i almost didn't come on here, which would of lead me to reverting to stock, doing cwm again, then being upset that i needed twrm for most roms lmao. I owe u one. If u ever need to learn how to make bad decisions, just shoot me a pm. I got u covered.
No it will just replace it.
I actually (and many around here too) prefer TWRP 2.5.0.2.
You can download the zip for that here, boot to recovery you have now (CWM) and then install that. Or use Goo to install lates TWRP and boot to recovery and then install zip and choose the 2.5.02 you downloaded and then save to your sd card
scratch what i posted here. I ended up having to download ROMmanager and update CWM, then used CWM to install the zip you provided me. thanks so much man. Do you have a favorite stable ROM you recommend using TWRP. I value your advice
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scratch what i posted here. I ended up having to download ROMmanager and update CWM, then used CWM to install the zip you provided me. thanks so much man. Do you have a favorite stable ROM you recommend using TWRP. I value your advice
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Glad you got it.
As for ROMs you really have to try them out for yourself. There are some really great TW ROMs ; Sacs, negalite, triforce and others. For CM/AOSP there are a whole bunch to choose from. I mess with just about all of them. But my daily driver has to be one hundred percent working and reliable so for that I'm usually on a stock debloated and modified TW ROM. Take some time to read through the OPs of the devs and just as importantly through the follow up posts to see what works what doesn't ahs how to fix or get what you need.
Good luck
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leaderbuilder said:
Glad you got it.
As for ROMs you really have to try them out for yourself. There are some really great TW ROMs ; Sacs, negalite, triforce and others. For CM/AOSP there are a whole bunch to choose from. I mess with just about all of them. But my daily driver has to be one hundred percent working and reliable so for that I'm usually on a stock debloated and modified TW ROM. Take some time to read through the OPs of the devs and just as importantly through the follow up posts to see what works what doesn't ahs how to fix or get what you need.
Good luck
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Try this Rom!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327692&page=43
works great!