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Whats Rom Manager all about

Can it be used to flash any rom onto my desire ?
I can only find references to rom manager and Droid

Petesky said:
Can it be used to flash any rom onto my desire ?
I can only find references to rom manager and Droid
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Try searching "ROM Manager" on Market

shawe_ewahs said:
Try searching "ROM Manager" on Market
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It puts a custom recovery on your SD card which you can use to backup restore and flash roms, the app can be found on the market and does this all for you
The app also allows you to download roms, backup and flash right from the app so you don't have to even touch the recovery yourself
Root access is required
Would definitely recommend it works very well for me

it is a paid app...

its a free app, but theres also a premium license so you can download roms from within rom manager

darkenergy said:
its a free app, but theres also a premium license so you can download roms from within rom manager
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Why does no one research before posting
Firstly it is a free app, you can choose to get premium
And no you can download roms within the free app, you don't need to pay for that, you only need to pay for ota custom roms and scheduled back UPS

Once rooted do you still need to have your GoldCard in the phone to use this?

langers1 said:
Once rooted do you still need to have your GoldCard in the phone to use this?
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No you do not, possibly if you choose to unroot your phone it may be required again

Also you can use it to install rom, theme, zip that is stored on your sd card!

Not sure if this is correct, I was reading a few posts about Rom manager, apparently if you were to save your apps/settings using the free version of rom manager the apps would not be updateable in the market. You would have to have the paid version of rom manager if you want to be able to update your apps. Is this correct

thunderb0ltuk said:
Not sure if this is correct, I was reading a few posts about Rom manager, apparently if you were to save your apps/settings using the free version of rom manager the apps would not be updateable in the market. You would have to have the paid version of rom manager if you want to be able to update your apps. Is this correct
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No. It's a bug that happens sometimes (same goes for Titanium). Usually, downloading any app from the Market solves it.

JohnSteveDoe said:
No. It's a bug that happens sometimes (same goes for Titanium). Usually, downloading any app from the Market solves it.
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Thanks for your prompt replies here and in the general section too. I will give it a go sometime. Just looking for a decent boot animation first.

thunderb0ltuk said:
Thanks for your prompt replies here and in the general section too. I will give it a go sometime. Just looking for a decent boot animation first.
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I think this is just about the most exhaustive list of boot animations as you'll find.

Which one do you guys prefer? Flashing with Rom manager or flash manually through recovery?

So if I'm right, with the app, I can just do everything from the app which I normally have to do manually by going to fastboot and recovery? It just automates the whole process of:
turning device off
hold vol down and power up
go into recovery
do whatever you would do in recovery

pina_ said:
So if I'm right, with the app, I can just do everything from the app which I normally have to do manually by going to fastboot and recovery? It just automates the whole process of:
turning device off
hold vol down and power up
go into recovery
do whatever you would do in recovery
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Yes.
It makes my eyes water just saying that

hmm, still wondering: can ROM Manager wipe data? I couldn't find it in the app...

pina_ said:
hmm, still wondering: can ROM Manager wipe data? I couldn't find it in the app...
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When you tap to flash a rom it asks if you want to wipe. You can also manually reboot into recovery and there is a wipe option in there.

socktug said:
When you tap to flash a rom it asks if you want to wipe. You can also manually reboot into recovery and there is a wipe option in there.
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I prefer RM. Easier to switch on the go.

Sorry for bumping this old thread.
But, I have a question.
Can Rom Manager do a FULL wipe of the system? Thus also the boot en system?

Now that i'm finally rooted :D

Now that i've finally managed to root my SNS, what should i do now? :O
(What are some good roms, etc)

Look at all of the choices available and find the rom you like the most.
I'd personally recommend,
Lightweight and speed: oxygen
Cm7 is another cool rom
Miui is good as well.
Kernel: netarchys 1.3.7 with proton voltage condolences to undervolt and use voodoo functionality
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I'm a bit confused as to what I installed while I was rooting.
I installed Clockwork 3.0.2.4 but what exactly is this?

isinisterx said:
I'm a bit confused as to what I installed while I was rooting.
I installed Clockwork 3.0.2.4 but what exactly is this?
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It allows you to flash custom Roms and perform backups (restore your phone to a given point in time)
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OK, now before I rooted my phone I backed up my entire phone (copy and paste to desktop), but I still lost all my apps in the app store? any way of getting these back?

isinisterx said:
OK, now before I rooted my phone I backed up my entire phone (copy and paste to desktop), but I still lost all my apps in the app store? any way of getting these back?
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Yes, but you'd have had enabled back up to your Google account before you rooted and have to enable it on the rooted phone again, then the market will try to restore all apps.
If you didn't you got to do it manually (recommend doing it via webside market for easier accessing old apps), then get Titanium Backup and save all your apps.

isinisterx said:
OK, now before I rooted my phone I backed up my entire phone (copy and paste to desktop), but I still lost all my apps in the app store? any way of getting these back?
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No. Redownload them and back it up using a backup apply. I'd recommend tianjin backup pro. It costs $6 but its worth it. It backs up ur apps/games and data along with it.
Every rom flash involving a factory reset will wipe your apps. With titanium backup pro, you can one click restore everything
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Ok,
Final question is that how do i go about installing the rom? I downloaded it and transferred it to the memory card.
I go into fastboot and into recovery.
Then.?

isinisterx said:
Ok,
Final question is that how do i go about installing the rom? I downloaded it and transferred it to the memory card.
I go into fastboot and into recovery.
Then.?
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1. Download the ROM
2. mount the phone's USB
3. put it on the root of the /sdcard/ while mounted
4. unmount
5. go into recovery
6. wipe factory settings, data cache, dalvk cache (advanced)
P.S. i'd recommend getting clockwork 4.0.0.2 from the dev forums, its a lot better. better organization on wipes
7. flash the ROM (if you're flashing CM7, you have to flash Gapps afterwards) [flash zip from sdcard]
this flash applies to any flashable zips including kernels/roms/radios... DO NOT FLASH BOOT ANIMATIONS. you put them in /system/media/ if you choose to do so
8. reboot

how do u install teh clockwork 4.0.0.2?

isinisterx said:
how do u install teh clockwork 4.0.0.2?
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if you can please, hit the "thanks" button for all of my posts otherwise i wont help anymore because ive been posting on a timely fashion and I think I deserve something for my help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686
download respective to your phone model
put it in /sdk/tools (you need adb environment setup)
go into bootloader mode
type "fastboot flash 4002-orange.img" or whatever color you downloaded.

zephiK said:
if you can please, hit the "thanks" button for all of my posts otherwise i wont help anymore because ive been posting on a timely fashion and I think I deserve something for my help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686
download respective to your phone model
put it in /sdk/tools (you need adb environment setup)
go into bootloader mode
type "fastboot flash 4002-orange.img" or whatever color you downloaded.
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Kk I thank'd all your posts.
Do I have to install the htc sync?

isinisterx said:
Kk I thank'd all your posts.
Do I have to install the htc sync?
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No? Not sure where you get "HTC Sync" from. This is a Samsung phone, not a HTC one.

Rooting the new OTA 4.5.91 Update

I'm curious if anyone who installed the OTA update has successfully rooted their device.
I was on a fully stock unrooted phone when I applied the 4.5.91 OTA update yesterday, wondering if anyone else is in the same scenario and has rooted their device after the new update

Yes, it was fairly simple using the preinstall method in the development thread

Link is in my signature as many people don't know what the "pre-install" method is/was.

I updated using Ken's safe images and used the preinstall method. Worked like a charm. Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204

phobos512 said:
Link is in my signature as many people don't know what the "pre-install" method is/was.
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How do you clear superuser app data? Do you mean within the superuser app itself in settings that says clear logs?

I just rooted my Atrix with the preinstall method also. I updated to GB OTA from stock Froyo 2.2.2.

demandarin said:
How do you clear superuser app data? Do you mean within the superuser app itself in settings that says clear logs?
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Settings >> Applications >> Manage Applications >> scroll to Superuser >> Clear App Data button
Without doing this I was getting tons of FCs from the Superuser app and had to root again. I read about this fix on the EVO 4G forum.
Also, the Superuser apk included in the preinstall image is not current - after you install go to the Market and you'll find there's a new version. Once it installs run SU and it'll say there's an updated su binary available. Click ok, yes, whatever, give the app root permission, and you'll be updated and rooted.

phobos512 said:
Settings >> Applications >> Manage Applications >> scroll to Superuser >> Clear App Data button
Without doing this I was getting tons of FCs from the Superuser app and had to root again. I read about this fix on the EVO 4G forum.
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Thanks, really appreciate it.
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phobos512 said:
Link is in my signature as many people don't know what the "pre-install" method is/was.
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Thanks, you make my life easier with your explain.

Do you lose data/settings if you use the briefmobile method? (e.g. the old gingerbreak method wipes your internal storage)
Also just to be totally clear : does the briefmobile method works fine with 100% stock unrooted no BL-unlock OTA 2.3? (i.e. did not use any sbf, cwm , nothing pure stock with OTA gingerbread). For example I read the preinstall thread and it seems to be guys talking about flashing sbfs. Then there are a million warnings not to flash sbfs if you've gone OTA gingerbread. So confused
There's just so much info floating around and its quite daunting TBH even for someone like me who's custom ROMmed Samsungs and HTCs before.

wintermute000 said:
Do you lose data/settings if you use the briefmobile method? (e.g. the old gingerbreak method wipes your internal storage)
Also just to be totally clear : does the briefmobile method works fine with 100% stock unrooted no BL-unlock OTA 2.3? (i.e. did not use any sbf, cwm , nothing pure stock with OTA gingerbread). For example I read the preinstall thread and it seems to be guys talking about flashing sbfs. Then there are a million warnings not to flash sbfs if you've gone OTA gingerbread. So confused
There's just so much info floating around and its quite daunting TBH even for someone like me who's custom ROMmed Samsungs and HTCs before.
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No you don't lose any files from the method I've posted about. Also, Gingerbreak didn't have that effect for everyone - I didn't lose anything when I did that on 4183.
And yes, it works on stock Motorola provided Gingerbread. That's what I have.
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phobos512 said:
No you don't lose any files from the method I've posted about. Also, Gingerbreak didn't have that effect for everyone - I didn't lose anything when I did that on 4183.
And yes, it works on stock Motorola provided Gingerbread. That's what I have.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
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cheers thanks

phobos512 said:
Link is in my signature as many people don't know what the "pre-install" method is/was.
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I'm trying that method and it keeps saying "command not found"
so I tried this method here
http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-hacks/3039-root-2-3-4-using-fastboot.html
and it's telling me there is no space when I type "cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/su"
any idea?

hi guys! was the latest update of Atrix 4g is also applicable for International version?please advise...sorry for OT...

viper98 said:
I'm trying that method and it keeps saying "command not found"
so I tried this method here
http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-hacks/3039-root-2-3-4-using-fastboot.html
and it's telling me there is no space when I type "cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/su"
any idea?
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You can ignore that first command not found and just continue through the rest of the steps. Worked for me.

BigWopHH said:
You can ignore that first command not found and just continue through the rest of the steps. Worked for me.
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well I did that
and it said it was successful
and super user is installed
but it's not giving me super user access. It's not popping up and asking me whenever I try to run a root app

viper98 said:
well I did that
and it said it was successful
and super user is installed
but it's not giving me super user access. It's not popping up and asking me whenever I try to run a root app
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Were you rooted before updating?
I was rooted prior to this update and used the preinstall method to gain root again. Apps were not asking for root permissions.

ive never been rooted before. once i do the fastboot reboot and get loaded back up. I try the adb shell command and i get cant find device. What am i doing wrong?

I just uninstalled and reinstalled Superuser from the Market instead of clearing the app data.

dantes5823 said:
ive never been rooted before. once i do the fastboot reboot and get loaded back up. I try the adb shell command and i get cant find device. What am i doing wrong?
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Did you go into settings - applications - development - and check USB debugging?
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[Q] Can't Update through PC Companion?

Ok so, I want to update my Xperia Play r800i to 2.3.3, when I connect it to PC companion and start the update, the updater gets an error at the "Preparing Computer for Software Update" part, and it says that I am unable to update the phone, I reinstalled phone drivers, reinstalled PC companion and still no luck
Anyone Know how to solve this issue?

Download and use SEUS
Sony Ericsson Update Service. it is easy to use and works like a charm.
I did it, because I had the sane problem as you
Regards

Thanks! gonna try that when I get home in an hour or so

If you have the phone connected to wifi, do an OTA instead.
Settings > About Phone > Software Update > Update Now

captain67 said:
If you have the phone connected to wifi, do an OTA instead.
Settings > About Phone > Software Update > Update Now
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It says I have to use a computer, I will try seus
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Yourmama said:
It says I have to use a computer, I will try seus
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It forces people to use a computer when they've modified system apps. If you rooted and removed some, that's why. If you used titanium to back them up and remove them, restoring the bloat will allow an OTA.
Sent from my R800

captain67 said:
It forces people to use a computer when they've modified system apps. If you rooted and removed some, that's why. If you used titanium to back them up and remove them, restoring the bloat will allow an OTA.
Sent from my R800
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EDIT: Using SEUS worked for me as well. Thank you very much!

[Q] Casual doesn't recognize my phone. What to do?

So I've read and read and read and read. Put phone in USB debugging, uninstalled antivirus, uninstalled my samsung drivers and kies, and start Casual, hit Do It and I'm stuck at
Waiting for ADB device connection. When Windows 7 recognizes the device, we will continue. Don't touch anything
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I've been at this point for 15 minutes now, how long does this usually take or is there some issue why Casual doesn't recognize my galaxy?

Wittyusernametaken said:
So I've read and read and read and read. Put phone in USB debugging, uninstalled antivirus, uninstalled my samsung drivers and kies, and start Casual, hit Do It and I'm stuck at
I've been at this point for 15 minutes now, how long does this usually take or is there some issue why Casual doesn't recognize my galaxy?
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I believe casual needs the drivers for the phone so I would reinstall them and start over. And you are not on MF3 correct?
Tylorw1
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I'm MDL on ATT. I thought Casual specifically said to delete the Samsung drivers. Or I've read so many different rooting threads I've merged them together in my head.

Install the drivers provided by Samsung on their website

Wittyusernametaken said:
I'm MDL on ATT. I thought Casual specifically said to delete the Samsung drivers. Or I've read so many different rooting threads I've merged them together in my head.
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The drivers are required for Windows to access your phone properly so you need them.
Tylorw1
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Okay, that worked, now I seem to be way in over my head. When it finished it said to make sure I install Super User after I reboot into Android. I don't even know what I'm looking at on my phone tbh. Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, Settings, Advanced, Reboot? I missed the tutorial that explained all this somehow? What next? I'm lost. Sorry to sound like a dumb noob. I really did do tons of reading before I started.

Windernametaken said:
Okay, that worked, now I seem to be way in over my head. When it finished it said to make sure I install Super User after I reboot into Android. I don't even know what I'm looking at on my phone tbh. Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, Settings, Advanced, Reboot? I missed the tutorial that explained all this somehow? What next? I'm lost. Sorry to sound like a dumb noob. I really did do tons of reading before I started.
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Go ahead and install the SuperSU app from the play store and then check out this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
Read up. Understand. Enjoy.
Cheers

Wittyusernametaken said:
Okay, that worked, now I seem to be way in over my head. When it finished it said to make sure I install Super User after I reboot into Android. I don't even know what I'm looking at on my phone tbh. Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, Settings, Advanced, Reboot? I missed the tutorial that explained all this somehow? What next? I'm lost. Sorry to sound like a dumb noob. I really did do tons of reading before I started.
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Okay first go to the play store and het SuperUser or SuperS.
2 what you are looking at is twrp recovery. Install is where yoyo will install Roms/kernels and such.
Wipe will WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET.
Advanced is none menus of things to do.
Reboot will give a couple options like reboot system etc.
Sorry I am having a hardboiled right now typing with one hand/arm so hopefully the rest you can figure out
Sent From RockRatts Work Phone

Wittyusernametaken said:
Okay, that worked, now I seem to be way in over my head. When it finished it said to make sure I install Super User after I reboot into Android. I don't even know what I'm looking at on my phone tbh. Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, Settings, Advanced, Reboot? I missed the tutorial that explained all this somehow? What next? I'm lost. Sorry to sound like a dumb noob. I really did do tons of reading before I started.
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You are in TWRP which is a custom recovery. Never perform an internal wipe in twrp, it will require you to type in "yes" and will require you to Odin your phone back to stock. Also, never flash a non loki'd kernel if you have a I337. When you boot back into your ROM you will need to see if super user is installed but if not you need to download the one by ChainsDD in play store. This will be the final step to having root access. To exit twrp just go to reboot and click system. To manually enter two you hold down the power button, home button, and the volume up button at the same time. If I were you I would read more about the flashing guides in the general section. But on AMDL the phone is just about unbrickable but be careful and take your time and read read read.
Tylorw1
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Tylorw1 said:
You are in TWRP which is a custom recovery. Never perform an internal wipe in twrp, it will require you to type in "yes" and will require you to Odin your phone back to stock. Also, never flash a non loki'd kernel if you have a I337. When you boot back into your ROM you will need to see if super user is installed but if not you need to download the one by ChainsDD in play store. This will be the final step to having root access. To exit twrp just go to reboot and click system. To manually enter two you hold down the power button, home button, and the volume up button at the same time. If I were you I would read more about the flashing guides in the general section. But on AMDL the phone is just about unbrickable but be careful and take your time and read read read.
Tylorw1
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Thank you for the replies, feeling less panicky. When I hit reboot and click system I get "Fix Superuser Permissions? Root permissions apear to be lost. Fix root permissions now? (Fixes Permissions on su binary and app)" and then gives to options to Do Not Fix or Swipe to Fix Root.
Which is the right one to get me rebooted to I can download the super user thing in the Play store?
TY