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[Help] What to do after rooting?

Hi all, sorry im an IT noob,
But after using alpharevx to s-off and nej's method, i've successfully rooted my phone..
Now what do i do nxt?
How to flash a rom?
IF possible someone give me a step by step guide pls thanks

You need to install clockword mod recovery first.
Then create a gold card.
You can then copy new ROM files to your SD card and then boot into recovery to install them.
This is very primitive, but let me know if u encounter any problems.
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pulz said:
You need to install clockword mod recovery first.
Then create a gold card.
You can then copy new ROM files to your SD card and then boot into recovery to install them.
This is very primitive, but let me know if u encounter any problems.
Google is your friend
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hmmm thanks!
if im not wrong i already installed the recovery when rooting? no? how to install clockwork mod recovery?
hmmmm what u mean by creating a gold card?
sorry for the over asking of questions :/

You should search things first. Otherwise u will mess up things. Ok...
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bharatgaddameedi said:
You should search things first. Otherwise u will mess up things. Ok...
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tried searching but dont understand all of them =/

eikcihc said:
tried searching but dont understand all of them =/
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Great.
Have u downloaded the custom rom.
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Yeah I downloaded the latest one... from cyanogenmod website. What to do next?
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Put that file in memory card.
Then reboot to recovery.
Then select option to do factory reset / wipe data / wipe cache / wipe dalvik cache.
Then select install zip from sdcard. Then select choose zip from sdcard. Then select ur file downloaded. That's all. Takes about 5min to install and 5min to 1st boot.
And in recovery mode, the trackpad should be used for selecting option. And power button for go back option. If u r stuck with an android picture then press power button.
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Can you get to the recovery?
Flash it

And regarding cm7 also download google apps and flash in the same way.
And that's all for cm7 AFAIK. u don't need any extra kernels if u r a simple user. OC KERNEL is also inbuilt. Check cyanogenmod settings under settings.
Bharat
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bharatgaddameedi said:
Put that file in memory card.
Then reboot to recovery.
Then select option to do factory reset / wipe data / wipe cache / wipe dalvik cache.
Then select install zip from sdcard. Then select choose zip from sdcard. Then select ur file downloaded. That's all. Takes about 5min to install and 5min to 1st boot.
And in recovery mode, the trackpad should be used for selecting option. And power button for go back option. If u r stuck with an android picture then press power button.
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Ok thanks. I'm aware of the clearing of data etc but what about titanium backup and nandroid? I dun rly get that part. Isit done before flashing the rom? And another question is will the kernal change too after I flash the rom? Would rly appreciate it!
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bharatgaddameedi said:
And regarding cm7 also download google apps and flash in the same way.
And that's all for cm7 AFAIK. u don't need any extra kernels if u r a simple user. OC KERNEL is also inbuilt. Check cyanogenmod settings under settings.
Bharat
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Oh ok so meaning I can overclock if I flash cm7 rom? Hmmm Google apps? How to download them?
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eikcihc said:
Ok thanks. I'm aware of the clearing of data etc but what about titanium backup and nandroid? I dun rly get that part. Isit done before flashing the rom? And another question is will the kernal change too after I flash the rom? Would rly appreciate it!
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Nandroid backup should be done before installing a custom rom. It is must if u ask me bcoz it clears many issues.
And titanium backup is for advanced users to be used after flashing a custom rom. Yes kernel might change depending on its presence in the custom rom. But don't worry. Custom kernels will be better than stock kernel.
Edit: Titanium backup can also be used before installing custom rom to backup contents. These contents can be restored after installing custom rom.
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eikcihc said:
Oh ok so meaning I can overclock if I flash cm7 rom? Hmmm Google apps? How to download them?
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Google apps will be present at where u downloaded the custom rom I think. But if u make a google search it is easy to find. Don't forget to download for buzz.
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Hmmm so meaning I only have to do nandroid backup? Can u guide me along how to do that? And regarding Google Apps too. Thanks!
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You can do a nandroid backup in the recovery.
Backup/Restore option if my memory is correct.
Then just click backup and wait a bit

Nandroid backup can be done from the custom recovery. Explore it and u will find it under nandroid. Takes 5 min to backup. A size if around 250MB on sdcard will be used.
And Google apps is a zip file around 10mb which can be flashed in the same way from the custom recovery as a custom rom flashing process.
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nejc121 said:
You can do a nandroid backup in the recovery.
Backup/Restore option if my memory is correct.
Then just click backup and wait a bit
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Hmmm u mean when I'm flashing the rom I choose that option when I press recovery? Or Isit now when I haven't flashed?
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bharatgaddameedi said:
Nandroid backup can be done from the custom recovery. Explore it and u will find it under nandroid. Takes 5 min to backup. A size if around 250MB on sdcard will be used.
And Google apps is a zip file around 10mb which can be flashed in the same way from the custom recovery as a custom rom flashing process.
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Oh okay thanks! Ill try. So basically that's it right? But what about contacts on my phone? Will it be transferred or must I change them all to sim card? anyway just being curious will flashing s custom rom be of a huge difference?
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You need a nandroid backup BEFORE flashing a rom, because that's like a system recovery image. If something goes wrong, you can still go back.

[Q] please help a noob I screwed up my continuum!

I originally tried to root my phone then flashed away with odin ( all this after reading through several threads of course ) now it's worse all I get on my screen is a little phone and a little computer with a triangled exclamation point. Grrr.... please help did I brick my phone? thanks for any help

I had that once. Flash test4. Zip with update. Zip to do a restore point. If u have one. (U should!)
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Thanks I'll give it a try
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jds3118 said:
please help did I brick my phone? thanks for any help
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Did you make sure that "Re-Partition" in Odin is NOT checked (!!!) before clicking the start button?
Regardless, This thread may help.

The re-partition box was not checked but thanks for the info
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Do I flash the test4.zip through the pda box or one of the others?
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jds3118 said:
Do I flash the test4.zip through the pda box or one of the others?
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yes. PDA uncheck auto reboot., then start
It shouldn't take more than a few seconds

Gonna try it now thanks
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Yes my prob now is I downloaded test4.zip but when I click the pda box in odin the files not there???? I feel like such a noob. lol
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not there? As in not on your computer? Come into IRC.
webchat.freenode.net
#samsung-continuum is the channel name

The zip file is in the comp download file but when I click the pda box in odin the files not there
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jds3118 said:
The zip file is in the comp download file but when I click the pda box in odin the files not there
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You probably need to unzip it and the file will be inside. It should gab a.tar extension
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Ok I flashed cwm_recovery_test4_adryn and was able to get recovery menu and clicked update.zip and now I have a green android dude with a white triangle with an exclamation point inside ????
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jds3118 said:
Ok I flashed cwm_recovery_test4_adryn and was able to get recovery menu and clicked update.zip and now I have a green android dude with a white triangle with an exclamation point inside ????
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OK... that's actually, a good thing.
Now, I assume that you have cwm2.5 on your sd card, and one of the roms, correct? If not, put them on there, making sure that they are not in any folder.
Once you've done this, boot into recovery, and scroll down to the second option (apply sdcard:update.zp) and tap the "menu" key firmly.
Next go to "install zip from sd card" and use the power button to select.
after that, scroll to "choose zip from sd card" and select it with the power button
Then, find the rom, and select it with power button. Then "Yes"
After it installs, use the back key to back up to the main cwm menu and go to wipe cache and select it.
Then, go to advanced, select it, then wipe dalvik cache, and select ye on it.
After you have done all this, back up to the main cwm menu again and select 'reboot system now".
Get something to drink. It'll take a while on first boot. DO NOT PULL YOUR BATTERY!!

Ok went back into recovery and did wipe cache worked fine then tried wipe data/factory reset and got E:can't mount/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 (no file or directory ) E:install_application _for_customer :can't mount H IODENSDCARD then it says your storage not prepared yet, please use Ui menu for format and reboot actions
So how do I do that ???
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jds3118 said:
Ok went back into recovery and did wipe cache worked fine then tried wipe data/factory reset and got E:can't mount/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 (no file or directory ) E:install_application _for_customer :can't mount H IODENSDCARD then it says your storage not prepared yet, please use Ui menu for format and reboot actions
So how do I do that ???
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did you do this before or after you installed the rom? If it was before, I'd imagine it's because there was no rom on there to reset. Flash the rom, then reboot normally. Once it boots, then go back into recovery and try wiping.

Ok trying it now thanks for all the help
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Before
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let me know if it works. Staying up so I can make sure you are good to go.

Will the ec07 nuckin rom work?
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rooting problem in defy+

hi all I tried rooting defy+ using superoneclick 2.3 and was successful. i then backed up user apps using titanium backup.then i tried the unrooting option in superoneclick. when unrooting was in progress superoneclick stopped responding & crashed.i tried again but its stopping in middle,a message data/local/tmp/bomh file not found at step 1 and stops responding.i checked if its still rooted but getting message you're phone is not rooted when using root explorer.now i am not able root it again too getting same file not found.
can some help me to rectify this issue.
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jackajay said:
hi all I tried rooting defy+ using superoneclick 2.3 and was successful. i then backed up user apps using titanium backup.then i tried the unrooting option in superoneclick. when unrooting was in progress superoneclick stopped responding & crashed.i tried again but its stopping in middle,a message data/local/tmp/bomh file not found at step 1 and stops responding.i checked if its still rooted but getting message you're phone is not rooted when using root explorer.now i am not able root it again too getting same file not found.
can some help me to rectify this issue.
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try rooting after data wipe from stock recovery
If not then you'll have to flash a stock sbf

thekguy said:
try rooting after data wipe from stock recovery
If not then you'll have to flash a stock sbf
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how to do data wipe,will i lose all installed app data?. i hv nandroid backup will it help in any ways.kindly brief me.
thanx,
jj
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jackajay said:
how to do data wipe,will i lose all installed app data?. i hv nandroid backup will it help in any ways.kindly brief me.
thanx,
jj
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If you have a nandroid backup, just restore it. If you were rooted when you backed up, you will be rooted again.
Factory reset - power up while holding Volume Down, then press Vol-Up and Vol-Down together when you see the little Android icon. This is stock recovery. Then select Wipe Data and cache. Yes you will lose all your data and apps.

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If you have a nandroid backup, just restore it. If you were rooted when you backed up, you will be rooted again.
Factory reset - power up while holding Volume Down, then press Vol-Up and Vol-Down together when you see the little Android icon. This is stock recovery. Then select Wipe Data and cache. Yes you will lose all your data and apps.
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thanks for the info,will restoring nandroid backup too will result in lost of apps & data?
for restoring nandroid backup boot to recovery then select back & recovery then select restore from backup option. this is the step right?
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If you have a full nandroid backup, then restoring will not lose your apps
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i selected backup(full) option when taking backup & its size is 0.98gb is it a full nandroid right?
also do i hv to do anything to more other than clicking unroot button in superoneclick?
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Ya its fine
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If you have BL7 it could be the problem. The solution here seems to work though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956

pls find the error i am getting while trying to root.
i tried to boot in recovery by pressing power button wihile holding vol key down i could see android symbol(android mascot) with exclamatory mark.how to go to cmw recovey from there i couldnt see any menu?

jackajay said:
pls find the error i am getting while trying to root.
i tried to boot in recovery by pressing power button wihile holding vol key down i could see android symbol(android mascot) with exclamatory mark.how to go to cmw recovey from there i couldnt see any menu?
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You probably can't get into CWM recovery now (you are not rooted at the moment). When you see exclamation mark just press vol - and + simultaneously. Then you will get into stock recovery. Just wipe data from here (factory reset) and try again with rooting.

i google for the issue i am getting /data/local/tmp/boomsh file not found. i could see many cases where people have reported the problem. can anyone say if there is any solution for this or only factory reset is the only option. if i do factory reset will i be able to be back on track. i dont want to lose my datas
Pls help me solve this issue also i would like to thank all of you for giving me information whenever asked.
Thanks a lot,
jj

jackajay said:
i google for the issue i am getting /data/local/tmp/boomsh file not found. i could see many cases where people have reported the problem. can anyone say if there is any solution for this or only factory reset is the only option. if i do factory reset will i be able to be back on track. i dont want to lose my datas
Pls help me solve this issue also i would like to thank all of you for giving me information whenever asked.
Thanks a lot,
jj
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Only one note: as far as you have TB of your apps + data, you will be able to get them back after successful root.
If you need your sms messages, then backup them with any SMS backup app from GooglePlay
If you have your contacts synced with google account, they will be back after new sync.
It will take some time but most important data will be safe to restore.
And for next time: make a nandroid backup before any bigger changes in the system - then you will be able to get back quite fast with all system settings.
When resetting the system do not erase your SD card.
So sorry for bad news but probably resetting the system is now probably best step to do. If it doesn't work next step would be flashing of full sbf.

i have a nandroid backup but couldn't able to get into custom recovery since my phone is not rooted now.i took nandroid back couple of days before when i managed to root my mobile.
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jackajay said:
i have a nandroid backup but couldn't able to get into custom recovery since my phone is not rooted now.i took nandroid back couple of days before when i managed to root my mobile.
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Then you loose nothing.
- Wipe data/factory reset
- try to root
- if successfull install 2nd init and restore from nandroid backup (all) - then you shall have a phone in a state that you had before
- if not successful, then give me your current kernel (settings>about phone) and I'll try to show you which sbf from a list I send in message should be the best. Then you will root it, install 2ndinit, restore nandroid backup or flash any CMxxx and restore from your TB backup.

my defy+ info,please find me a suitable SBF.
System version-45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03
model number-MB526
android version-2.3.4
Baseband version-EPU93_U_00.60.00
Kernal [email protected]#1
build number-4.5.1-134_DFP-891
Thanks,
jj

jackajay said:
my defy+ info,please find me a suitable SBF.
System version-45.0.891.MB526.AsiaRetail.en.03
model number-MB526
android version-2.3.4
Baseband version-EPU93_U_00.60.00
Kernal [email protected]#1
build number-4.5.1-134_DFP-891
Thanks,
jj
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Here's the link to all sbfs for defy and defy plus
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
Enjoy
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vedang81 said:
Here's the link to all sbfs for defy and defy plus
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
Enjoy
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I couldnt find the SBF corresponding to my stock ROM in that link you have provided.

Can someone help me find the 4.5.1-134_DFP-891 SBF since i cant find it in the list of SBF's shared by vedang81

jackajay said:
Can someone help me find the 4.5.1-134_DFP-891 SBF since i cant find it in the list of SBF's shared by vedang81
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Maybe some other forums have the file, just try any other BL6, with numbers 4.5.1-134_DFP from 125 up to 161.
Just try and give feedback.

[Q] How to take backup of stock

hi..i am new to xda ..
I am using samsung galaxy y and i would like to take backup of my stock..how can i do that..?

prsreek said:
hi..i am new to xda ..
I am using samsung galaxy y and i would like to take backup of my stock..how can i do that..?
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First download CWM.
Place it in the root your sd card
Reboot to recovery by pressing Vol.Up+Home button+Power button
Once u are in recovery mode,apply update frm sd card
Select CWM.zip
Once you are in CWM,go to backup and restore » backup and then it'll backup ur stock rom.
Note: Be sure you have atleast 500 MB free space on ur sd card.
CWM (Zip file): https://www.dropbox.com/s/nii11z9gybb2hj0/Skin1980-GT-S5360+CWM.zip
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thanks for your reply..

prsreek said:
thanks for your reply..
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Don't say it.
Just press it...
Nd next time...
Plz search before posting...
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

Passcode-password-disable.zip

Is there anyway to get this (Passcode-password-disable.zip) to open on my phone?
I have a spare Samsung Galaxy S4 that I don't remember the security info for.
I'm trying to use my other S4 to disable my pattern on my spare...
Help!

Try fastboot
get fastboot then type in
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot

Ok. I'll give it a shot. Thanks

Just enter stock recovery and wipe data, turn phone off, hold volume up, home and power buttons at same time, when phone comes on release power button but continue to hold the other 2 and phone will boot into recovery mode, wipe data and reboot!!! Back to fresh start!!!
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Lol that's the thing though, I have stuff on there that I'd like to keep. But I do appreciate the gesture thank you!
HiHoZebra... Away!!!

Use aroma file manager
Tutorial u can find in xda

Ok I'll try that. Thanks

ramz78 said:
Use aroma file manager
Tutorial u can find in xda
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You are my savior! Thank you so much

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One can also use a tool created by an xda contributor built on aroma. It is called Dr. Megan's Multitool I think. It gives u all kinds of options including flashing Rom, modem, kernel, boot loader, custom recovery, apps etc and gives u an option to disable passcode. No data loss involved.

centaur31 said:
One can also use a tool created by an xda contributor built on aroma. It is called Dr. Megan's Multitool I think. It gives u all kinds of options including flashing Rom, modem, kernel, boot loader, custom recovery, apps etc and gives u an option to disable passcode. No data loss involved.
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Ok thank you!

Does multitool requires root ?
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