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How to flash rom for noobs! steps

Flash a Custom ROM
1. Make sure you are permrooted and S =off. Also make sure you are able to get into recovery before you start flashing stuff. Download rom from XDA developers and save it to your computer.
2. Once it is saved, plug in your phone via USB cable and mount the SD card so we can save files to the sd card.
3. Copy the ROM’s .zip file over to the root of the sd card (NOT in any folders on the sd card, just on the root of the card) (do NOT extract it, leave it as a .zip).
4. In the custom recovery screen, select Nandroid then Backup and backup your current ROM.
5. Then select Wipe Data and wipe caches.
6. Then select Apply ".zip from sd card" and choose the ROM you downloaded earlier.
7. Once it is done flashing, click reboot system. Once it reboots, you are all set. Enjoy!
I am not responsable for damage to your device from flashing. Do this at your own risk.
Credit for these steps: http://theunlockr.com/2010/11/15/ho...-on-a-phone-after-using-visionaryhboot-s-off/
Hey devs let me know if something need to be corrected in the steps.

Must be perm rooted and s off to flash roms.
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I am not sure if i should post this under MT4G android development section. Let me know.

topgun303 said:
I am not sure if i should post this under MT4G android development section. Let me know.
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I would say general because this is certainly not a question..
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that was nice of you to put that together... I'm sure it'll come in usefully for a lot of people that are still new with flashing and a lot of people who are sick of answering questions on how to flash lol both sides win with this one

mftek said:
I would say general because this is certainly not a question..
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I look at it as answer to a question. Just my opinion.

topgun303 said:
I look at it as answer to a question. Just my opinion.
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thats true I gotta agree with that one... this is the Q&A forum after all

Accidently deleted Update.zip file.

I accidentally formatted my sd card. Right now I'm running black hole 3.0 with a voodoo kernel. I was wondering how can I get back the Update.zip file.
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You probably mean the CWR (clockwork recovery) update.zip.
Every now and then you can find someone hosting it, but the easiest way to get it is to just 'Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery' in Rom Manager. The command is named somewhat misleadingly, but the net effect is it downloads and copies a current update.zip to your sd card. Also of note, RM keeps its own copy named "recovery-update.zip" in the /sdcard/clockworkmod folder.
Also for whatever it is worth, this question has been asked several times already, and I have even answered it a few times myself. I find google to be more effective than searching directly on XDA. Hopefully this post proves more effective than the prior ones. Cheers
Swyped w/ XDA App. When in doubt, mumble.

Thanks, work like a charm.
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If you are using a voodoo kernel younshould have the red CWM, which doesn't require the update.zip anyways

Cant get into recovery!!??

I have rom mgr premium installed and i have tried flashing from there although it says it has successfully when I get into bootloader its another story. I have tried terminal emulater, putting the pc36img.zip on my sd card and nothing seems to work. when in bootloader and it tries to install the pc36 zip it says wrong file or no image. I need some help here. Im running cm7.0.3.1 and it runs very smooth. But this recovery issue is on my last nerve! Help please......

OK, you just need a pc36img.zip recovery file. I say use Amon Ra.
Make sure it;s named PC36IMG.ZIP just like I wrote it.
Put it on the root of your SDCard, boot up, holding volume down and power button at the same time.
NOW it will find the pc36img file and flash your recovery.

It doesnt recognize the zip file! I have tried that several times and I keep getting the same response. No image or wrong image!!! I dont understand why!!!

Hey guy,,is your bootloader S-off?
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Yes.... S-off

Try this,,,place your PC36IMG,zip on root of SD,,not in any folders,,then see if it will flash in hboot,,make sure it is named exactly as stated,,if using a Windows pc,,leave off the ,zip ext,,
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root of sd?
I just want to be sure here.. I have root explorer on my phone. This is what I have been doing with the pc36img.zip file. I download from media fire with my phone, then I go into root explorer, click on SD card, download folder then I look for the zip I just downloaded. Then I copy the zip and paste it in a folder called root. Does that sound correct? Here is a screen shot(I hope)

Don't place in any folders,,,that's the mistake,,root explorer,download folder,copy pc36ing,hit back button 1 time,then paste,,boot into bootloader,hboot will find it,just follow onscreen instructions,,hope this helps,,
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I'm not seeing the boot folder??????

I see a folder called bootanims?? Is that it?

Dude, by ROOT FOLDER, that means not in ANY folders on your SDCard. Just put it on the card itself. The path needs to be /sdcard/PC36IMG.zip and the way I have it capitalized is how it MUST be.
Also, make sure with root explorer that it doesn't say PC36IMG.zip.zip

No,,go to the pc36img,,the one you downloaded,,copy,now hit back once,paste pc36img here,.now back out of root explorer,,,power phone off,,,hold volume down and hold power button till bootloader screen turns on,,it will find ing file and ask if you want to update,,volume up for yes,,let it flash,,then it will ask for reboot,,volume down for no,,press volume down 1 time,,then press power,,will now load into recovery
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Hipkat,,been trying to help him for hours now,,he's close to me,,about ready to see if he'll meet up and I'll to it for him,,
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Roldham,,,check your PM,,I sent you one,,
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Alright! I figured it out! I'm a bit of a noob but I definetly appreciate all the help. Thanks!

roldham71 said:
Alright! I figured it out! I'm a bit of a noob but I definetly appreciate all the help. Thanks!
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No problem guy,,very glad you got it,,look in your messages,,
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Minimod recovery for xt720

Thanks go to fufu he developed it for milestone and I have moded for the xt720.
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I did this on my phone labtop down the link is my Facebook .
Name mike benner profile picture is a hung over woody woodpecker any body can view my wall I hope to have link on this page by Tues.
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Minimod zip has open recovery and update zip.
1.move current open recovery.2.unzip minimod.3.put the new open recovery main sdcard. You need know to reinstall open recovery not apk but from your program menue. Then go into open recovery and do an update. This update is already in the updates so you don't need the update I sent I forgot I had put it in open recovery.
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This can do so many things its nuts just a threw 1.remove system apps. 2.you change basebands. 3.you can root. 4.it really makes a real boot and system backup. I have link but I can't post it keeps failing go to my Facebook. Very important you will go into regular open recovery then run script run mod it can be difficult to go into new recovery but never failed yet.
Let know if you have any problems.
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zip has been download no good.

Okay finally got it download zip and download link inside any issues let me know.
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i will take a look to make MiniMod OR compatible to XT720
some features may not work right on xt720, cause i never test... but i think most features will be work...
the overclock feature may not work right, but if you want special xt720 features, may i can make a xt720 addonpack for MiniMod
but it will take some time ^^ at the moment i'm very busy

these are screen shots I hope.

directions on installing minimod. 1) download zip inside contains download address just click on it.2) move oringal open recovery I would save it some where.3) unzip minimod zip their is also an update include and one I forgot I had put one in open recovery already so out one really not needed 4) put new open recovery on main part sdcard.5) install uupdated I included. 6) reinstall open recovery not apk but in your menue of your programs.7) boot in to recovery when it boots up you will see are old recovery this is normal run all three scripts and then go back you should see minmod then.

Your ZIP-archive from 4Shared doesn't contain anything.

this new link will sorry for mix up

This is only for 2.2.1.
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If you download use opera mobile.
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I download it on my PC and yes, I have 2.2.1 khalpowers MIUI.
There's nothing in it.

Try opening the zip with 7zip

Ok went to check on download everything is working just redownload it. Keep in mind thisfrist download is only link to download.
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If you have trouble downloading send me by message email address and I will send it to you.
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mchlbenner, why dont dont you just post link to the project page. http://code.google.com/p/minimod/ . im sure just replacing the open recovery folder on the sdcard with the one from this zip will work, just like androidiani. i dont have have my phone to try it out but im sure its the same.
P.S. there is an edit post button so dont have to keep creating new posts

Sorry but my English is very bad and I'm not getting what you're trying to say.
mchlbenner said:
directions on installing minimod. 1) download zip inside contains download address just click on it.2) move oringal open recovery I would save it some where.3) unzip minimod zip their is also an update include and one I forgot I had put one in open recovery already so out one really not needed 4) put new open recovery on main part sdcard.5) install uupdated I included. 6) reinstall open recovery not apk but in your menue of your programs.7) boot in to recovery when it boots up you will see are old recovery this is normal run all three scripts and then go back you should see minmod then.
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No hard feeling but from this tutorial it's hard for me to understand what exaclly should I do. As far as I understand you I must:
1. Download Minimod for XT720
2. Backup my OR Folder from SD to PC
3. Extract Minimod.zip and Copy it to SD Root
4. Go to OR and apply updates
5. Go to System Recovery and hit "Install Recovery System"
6. Reboot to OR
7. Install some scripts that should be there
Am I getting you right, and did I missed something?
Thanks!
P.S. At the moment I'm using nandroindani mod. What are the extra this one and features on is there a way to use/switch both.(I guess not, but must ask at less).

easye420 said:
mchlbenner, why dont dont you just post link to the project page. http://code.google.com/p/minimod/ . im sure just replacing the open recovery folder on the sdcard with the one from this zip will work, just like androidiani. i dont have have my phone to try it out but im sure its the same.
P.S. there is an edit post button so dont have to keep creating new posts
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Exaclly what I was thinking...

Roms not found on sd

After successfully rooting my glacier (gfree method), I attempted to flash RoyalGinger & CM7 (obviously at separate times)... When I try to 'choose zip from sd', I see the files, choose them & then clockwork says 'No files found'... Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Are u checking the md5sum? Are u placing the file on the root of the sd card? Never seen that issue before...
Mytouch 4g-white
Permrooted s-off
Root Method-gfree
CWR-3.0.2.4
Rom-Royalginger v2.1

It shows up in my dowloads folder as a folder titled 'RoyalGinger_v2'. I drop that into my sd & safely eject.
[edit: after choosing 'choose zip from sd- I see RoyalGinger, choose it, but rather than flashing, two options of 'system' or 'META-INF' appear.]
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cbutt said:
It shows up in my dowloads folder as a folder titled 'RoyalGinger_v2'. I drop that into my sd & safely eject.
[edit: after choosing 'choose zip from sd- I see RoyalGinger, choose it, but rather than flashing, two options of 'system' or 'META-INF' appear.]
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Are you checking the MD5SUM?
please check
___ Yes
___ No
It sounds as if you have a bad download. When you go
Code:
flash .zip from SD card > let me pick > the file you want
It shouldn't give you any choices. It should just flash it right away.
If you do not know how to check the MD5SUM it's really simple
Code:
adb shell md5sum /[location]/<file.zip>
and match it to the MD5SUM posted from where you downloaded the ROM.

Md5 says 'no such file or directory'.
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Do you have it saved as a zip file? From what your saying it doesn't sound like it..
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From the xda forum-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978643
I click on the download link next RoyalGinger 2.1... It goes to a page with 'RoyalGinger_v2.1_N.zip' . There's 7 different download buttons... Is there a specific one?
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cbutt said:
From the xda forum-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978643
I click on the download link next RoyalGinger 2.1... It goes to a page with 'RoyalGinger_v2.1_N.zip' . There's 7 different download buttons... Is there a specific one?
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When i see the MutliUpload site i use the one for MegaUpload.
And make sure to not unzip the package.

Thank you. Changed settings not to automatically unzip. Running RoyalGinger 2.1. THANK YOU!
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Not to be mean but this entire thread could have been avoided if someone [OP] would have not rooted before knowing what they were doing. Anyone with any working knowledge of their device would have known that the file does not get unzipped.
There are way too many people rooting their devices and thus clogging up XDA with threads that could have been avoided just by simply learning their device and reading, reading, reading and re-reading before attempting to do something just because they thought it was cool to do.
JMHO though

CBConsultation said:
Not to be mean but this entire thread could have been avoided if someone [OP] would have not rooted before knowing what they were doing. Anyone with any working knowledge of their device would have known that the file does not get unzipped.
There are way too many people rooting their devices and thus clogging up XDA with threads that could have been avoided just by simply learning their device and reading, reading, reading and re-reading before attempting to do something just because they thought it was cool to do.
JMHO though
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I will agree with you, however ....
1) Everyone starts somewhere. You were once a n3wb getting p3wnd once as well.
2) This person is doing the correct thing. They are asking more experienced users, what they are doing. And how to correct the issue. Nothing wrong with asking questions.
3) XDA is known as the "GOTO PLACE" for all things hackery/slashery/and modified phones. It's easy for them to find this place when it shows up on nearly EVERY google search done regarding Android or WinMo phones.
To the [OP]. At this point in time i would recommend stepping back, after you get your phone up and running, and take some time to read up and study. IF you want to get into hacking your phone i'm all for it. Just don't go in with blinders on. It can get pretty deep pretty quick.