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[Q] custom recovery problem?

http://forum.sdx-developers.com/index.php?topic=7108.0
On the original post by inxane he says to 2. Download the recovery and put it in C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86) if you are on 64 bit)\Samsung Electronics\SWUpgrade\Models\Binary. DELETE THE FILE ALREADY IN THERE OR YOU MAY PERMA-BRICK YOUR INTERCEPT...
Is the recovery just the cm01 tar file at the top because this link >http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/inxane/intercept/recoveryv14.tar can no longer be found.
sorry first time working with the intercept, i was going to try adb method but i heard the recovery goes away after you reboot.

From my experience, the CM01.tar file needs the recovery.rfs extracted. When you download SWUpgrade, you want to delete the file inside the Binary Folder and replace it with the recovery.rfs which happens to be Inxane's CM Recovery. The latest should be 2.5.1.0.
The reason it exists as a .tar file is becuse CM Recovery recognizes system files as .tar extensions. So if there was a case you wanted to reflash CM Recovery for some reason, you can do it inside CM Recovery so long as it's in the .tar container. Otherwise, you need the recovery.rfs file on the PC side.
From my experience, If you move CM01.tar to the Binary folder and run SWUpgrade, the upgrade won't start and it'll just hang.

alpha-niner64 said:
...the upgrade won't start and it'll just hang.
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THANK YOU!!! I was wondering why it was hanging/just rebooting...
[Wrong link! My bad!]
I read that the Intercept can re-install it's stock recovery after rebooting the phone.
Recovery
Read this too
Basically someone is suggesting to just flash a root kernel (SlapKernel) with SW Upgrade. I'm going to try it out right now.
[EDIT] Flashing SlapKernel worked fine (and I wasn't rooted before...), and it's way more responsive so far. I suggest you follow these instructions

help in congintion install

hiii u guys...
i really have searched about a good guid what i need to do
to put cognition 1.30 in my SGS2 but i didnt find....
i dont know what files i need to have on my comp what i need to do step by step....
plz help me....
telll me what files i need to have for install 1.30 (this is what i have on my laptop) and tell me what to do step by step clearly plz...
1000 ty ...ty guys
cya
**its cognition...my mistake

Start at the beginning by reading the instructions on the roms pages they are on post one .
You require a rooted phone with CWM as the easiest method .
But as you give no indication of current firmware all i can say is install root and CWM from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Use OXA KG2 from post 4 .
Instructions - ODIN
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure repartition is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot
FOLLOW that by the instructions from Cognition post ,
Installation Instructions:
I highly recommend flashing the full rom! (updates can be unpredictable)
(If you have problems with the update version, flash the full rom instead)
BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP!!
Download the rom zip from below (don't rename it!)
Put the downloaded zip file on your internal sdcard
Reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery (don't do this from rom manager, it won't work)
Select Install zip from sdcard
Select Browse for zip on sdcard
Select the zip file you put on your sdcard above
(Let it flash)
Reboot, WAIT Enjoy!
Ignore yellow rom warning triangle at boot .
Best to source a USB jig to remove this .
jje

That was very nice of you, JJEgan.

what do u mean by that "Reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery (don't do this from rom manager, it won't work)"?
what is it and where i do that?
ty so much for your help

Turn off the phone, hold <vol up> <power> and <home> buttons at the same time to boot into ClockworkMod Recovery.
Make sure your phone is rooted first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

plz man i'm stuck in the last step....how i install the cognition 1.31 via ClockworkMod Recovery ?

If you try and carry out a task without knowing how then all you will get is trouble . If you cannot read then you will be in even deeper trouble .
You dont seem to be able to follow the roms instructions nor the instructions i posted .
Read my post again i can do no more than tell you how i cannot do it for you .
jje

Install CWM recovery to your Galaxy Gio

First, u need Odin Multi Downloader v4.42 that u can download here
After downloaded it, u extract to a directory that u wanna.
And, Operate Odin Multi Downloader, then get Gio OPS v1.0 into Select OPS column,
Then, check list one package on left side.
And, Get CWM recovery file into one package column that u can download download here
Click start. Wait till "pass" appears.
Or update zip method.
U can download here for material.
Go to recovery mode (Home+power button, while your phone's off)
Install zip from sdcard.
And choose file u've downloaded
And here, for everyone who wanna go back to original recovery GB a.k.a xrecovery
Link : here
Do same steps like u install cwm recovery by update zip
CMIIW ^_^

Thank you, but the MD5 checksum fails.

Fixup said:
Thank you, but the MD5 checksum fails.
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Ok, I will upload an easily step install.
Wait for it

i can't download the files needed... can somebody reupload them? cause i am about to root a gio sunday and i wanna install the recovery... also i was wondering if it can be done to install a2sd without installing a new rom, just by rooting the gio and keeping the normal rom... and if it can be done, how can i do it the best way? and which version is the best on gio?

try this (tested be me)
Installing ClockworkMod Recovery
- To be able to install ClockworkMod Recovery on your Galaxy Gio, your phone must be rooted first and must be running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread or higher.
- Download the ClockworkMod Recovery update package from here. http://www.mediafire.com/?p7r2bcn9447bpc8
- Copy the ZIP file into the root of your phone’s SD card. Do not place the file inside any subfolder.
- Reboot the phone into recovery mode by holding down the Home/OK (middle) button as you turn on the phone using the Power button. In recovery mode, use the Volume buttons for navigation and the Home/OK button for selecting.
- Select “Update from SD card” from the recovery menu.
- Look for the ClockworkMod Recovery package file from the list that appears.
- Select the ClockworkMod package file to start installing CWM
- Reboot your phone.
Congratulations!
source: http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-gio-s5660-root-68206/

not work right is big font?
ANY ELSE ZIP THERE FOR GIO

Going to stock without CWM

Hey guys. This is my first post. Okay so I have a Iconia A500, running Lightspeed_4.5. I flashed this a while ago, I don't even remember how I rooted it. Here's one of the problems, I don't have any type of Recovery. I tried using the Acer Recovery app to put a recovery but that will not work. I just want to go back to STOCK with NO ROOT. Also i'm a noob at all of the stuff, so please make it simple.

arupp654 said:
Hey guys. This is my first post. Okay so I have a Iconia A500, running Lightspeed_4.5. I flashed this a while ago, I don't even remember how I rooted it. Here's one of the problems, I don't have any type of Recovery. I tried using the Acer Recovery app to put a recovery but that will not work. I just want to go back to STOCK with NO ROOT. Also i'm a noob at all of the stuff, so please make it simple.
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Head to this thread and download one of the FULL packages HC or ICS take your pick...
Unzip it and extract the "update.zip" -
Copy to your external sdcard - it must be named update.zip not update.zip.zip!!
Power Off your tab
Hold volume down button and power on again
Tab should display "erasing data, erasing cache" and then begin the update process
If you have trouble unzipping, the file will need "decrypting" see that attachment for the decrypt tool...Your antivirus will see this tool as a trojan but don't worry its fine....run the tool and add your zip as input...in a minute or two in the output box - you'll see a "......decrypted.zip" . then you're good to extract the update.
Also make sure you use a FULL package not an Update package - i know the terminology is confusing - you want an update.zip from the FULL package, not an update from the update package

[Q] How to install room ( XtreStoLite )

I just got a brand new Samsung G900F. I was able to root it successfully and now i'd like to install the XtreStoLite room.
The install instruction say
- Do a Data/Factory reset first in your recovery
- Start the installation
- Reboot
- Enjoy the Rom!
- Optionally: Flash the Aroma add-on Package, to restore some of the removed Samsung Apps/Functions that you want (You can do this anytime!)
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Besides reboot I don't know how to do any of those steps. If anyone could explain to me how to install it I'd be very grateful.
Thanks

dubstax said:
I just got a brand new Samsung G900F. I was able to root it successfully and now i'd like to install the XtreStoLite room.
The install instruction say
Besides reboot I don't know how to do any of those steps. If anyone could explain to me how to install it I'd be very grateful.
Thanks
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You must have a Custom Recovery installed (Philz Touch, TWRP...), you can find them in Android Development section, download then flash it via Odin. Then go to Recovery Mode by pressing the following combination keys: VOLUME UP + POWER + HOME BUTTON. Then follow the instructions above.
Good luck bro
Warning: If you using towelroot, you will trip knox anyway if flashing any custom recovery. If not, so just forget what I just said.

babygau said:
You must have a Custom Recovery installed (Philz Touch, TWRP...), you can find them in Android Development section, download then flash it via Odin. Then go to Recovery Mode by pressing the following combination keys: VOLUME UP + POWER + HOME BUTTON. Then follow the instructions above.
Good luck bro
Warning: If you using towelroot, you will trip knox anyway if flashing any custom recovery. If not, so just forget what I just said.
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I appreciate the quick reply but i'm not much smarter yet..
Whats the custom recovery and why do I need it before installing a custom ROM? I did "root" my phone already with Odin.
So I downloaded Philz Touch but i'm not sure what to do with the zip file and Odin.
A step-by-step would be very helpful. I really woudn't want to brick my phone. Thanks

I will explain to you some definitions first
1. Custom recovery will overwrite your phone stock recovery. It has many features that stock one does not. Such as: backup/restore your rom, install custom zip/ota update (install custom kernel, custom rom) and many more...
2. According to 1. To install a custom rom, you must have a custom memory first, right? Because custom rom mostly is packaged in a zip file. You can't use Odin to flash it as you did with a stock firmware
There is no chance you will brick your phone mate if you do the following instruction carefully. Provided that, you have your custom rom put into your internal memory or sd card.
1. Use Odin to flash Philz Touch recovery. Its steps are exactly as the same as you root
2. After flashing Philz Touch, your phone will automatically reboot, turn off your phone after that
3. Now, enter recovery mode by pressing a combination keys as I said above
4. After a few seconds, you will see recovery menu.
5. Choose wipe data/factory reset - > clean install a new rom
6. Choose install from zip - > install from sd card if you put your custom rom in internal memory OR install from sd card 1 if yours is in sd card - > choose the rom and install. Follow its instruction and reboot
THATS IT.

babygau said:
I will explain to you some definitions first
1. Custom recovery will overwrite your phone stock recovery. It has many features that stock one does not. Such as: backup/restore your rom, install custom zip/ota update (install custom kernel, custom rom) and many more...
2. According to 1. To install a custom rom, you must have a custom memory first, right? Because custom rom mostly is packaged in a zip file. You can't use Odin to flash it as you did with a stock firmware
There is no chance you will brick your phone mate if you do the following instruction carefully. Provided that, you have your custom rom put into your internal memory or sd card.
1. Use Odin to flash Philz Touch recovery. Its steps are exactly as the same as you root
2. After flashing Philz Touch, your phone will automatically reboot, turn off your phone after that
3. Now, enter recovery mode by pressing a combination keys as I said above
4. After a few seconds, you will see recovery menu.
5. Choose wipe data/factory reset - > clean install a new rom
6. Choose install from zip - > install from sd card if you put your custom rom in internal memory OR install from sd card 1 if yours is in sd card - > choose the rom and install. Follow its instruction and reboot
THATS IT.
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thanks for the clarification mate. the only thing i'm having trouble to understand now is how to load philz touch on to my phone with odin.
so i got a zip file with a recovery.img file and a folder META-INF. How do I add it to Odin?

Nope, you downloaded the wrong one. File name should be ended with tar.md5
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Link here, choose the latest one goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/klte

babygau said:
Nope, you downloaded the wrong one. File name should be ended with tar.md5
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ah, yea that sounds better.
Do i have to put the phone in to the download mode first or just connect it and install philz_touch with Odin?

Always enter download mode when you use Odin bro

babygau said:
Always enter download mode when you use Odin bro
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Good to know.
I just did everything like you said and it worked perfect! thanks a ton mate :good:

You are welcome. I'm glad it helped ?