I am new to rooting. I have rooted my razr m from the official 4.1.2 update. I want to install roms.
I have installed the safestrap 3.12 and every time i reboot my device it says "safestrap:disabled" and just normally boots my device.
Help!
oox102 said:
I am new to rooting. I have rooted my razr m from the official 4.1.2 update. I want to install roms.
I have installed the safestrap 3.12 and every time i reboot my device it says "safestrap:disabled" and just normally boots my device.
Help!
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You'll have to press the button that says "click here to enter recovery"
If it's not there, you flashed the wrong safestrap. Most ROMs are going to CWM/TWRP tho, so it may not be a bad idea to unlock and install one of those
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sloosecannon said:
You'll have to press the button that says "click here to enter recovery"
If it's not there, you flashed the wrong safestrap. Most ROMs are going to CWM/TWRP tho, so it may not be a bad idea to unlock and install one of those
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Cannon
I also have SS 3.12 out of habit I guess. I know there are other choices now like TWRP 2xx or 3xx. I'm still a little confused tho maybe you can clarify for me:
When Hashcode developed SS, didn't he base it of off TWRP? So why would (should) I switch if its technically the same program?
The only reason I was reluctant to move over to the newer TWRP recover WA because I have a few safe strap recoveries that I'm afraid would work with TWRP. Do you know if they are compatible? If they are then I'll switch.
And you did mention CWM, but I was under the impression that CWM was dated and considered an older (inferior) recovery option compared to SS our TWRP? Is there a new CWM now with a similar interface to TWRP?
the only issue I have with SS is when I try to create a new ROM slot it only uses the internal storage (which if very limited on my phone) but I have tons if free space on my ext SD card. If the new TWRP or CWM have an option to utilize the external space for the creation of ROM slots that would be great!
Thanks
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OK so SS is not actually a recovery. It's a hack to get something like a recovery (and a very good hack at that) but it's not actually recovery. With twrp or cwm, if you happen to flash /system, you can still access recovery.
Twrp has more features than cwm, but cwm isn't outdated. Either works fine, I prefer cwm tbh.
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sloosecannon said:
OK so SS is not actually a recovery. It's a hack to get something like a recovery (and a very good hack at that) but it's not actually recovery. With twrp or cwm, if you happen to flash /system, you can still access recovery.
Twrp has more features than cwm, but cwm isn't outdated. Either works fine, I prefer cwm tbh.
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Thanks for the info. I knew there was more to it than I realized.
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Hello. I have successfully rooted my acer a 500, i have used root checker to confirm this and also have app for superuser. I have successfully installed cwm via acer recovery app. I was able to backup the current rom, but am having issues flashing a new rom. Im dlashing from extenal sd card. But when i run cwm i notice that when i backup or attempt to flash cwm says "no sd-ext found" any thoughts?
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Update to RA Recovery or the latest WM.
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If i use ra recovery, do i need to remove cwm?
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Htcuser8740 said:
If i use ra recovery, do i need to remove cwm?
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Try to format the card in a phone
Shaun thanks for the reply. I did that and then did it on pc. Seems to be okay. Its fat32
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Idk, maybe i was just tired. I was able to successfully flash flexreaper ics. I guess my only concern now is my backed up roms dont show up in rom manager, running v 5.0.0.6. Any idea why? (cwm is version 5.5.0.4, if it matters)
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Htcuser8740 said:
Idk, maybe i was just tired. I was able to successfully flash flexreaper ics. I guess my only concern now is my backed up roms dont show up in rom manager, running v 5.0.0.6. Any idea why? (cwm is version 5.5.0.4, if it matters)
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Rom Manager is a phone app. I'd advise not using it for the 500/501. Unless they changed something in the past month, you could really wonk up your tab.
Check your Ext SD card. You should have a folder called Clockwork, which contains your recovery backups. (unless you already formatted your SD card)
When you make a recovery (either CWM or RA), you should boot to the recovery, and do your recovery backup/nand backup from there. NOT through Rom Manager.
Hi,
What is the difference between FireFireFire and TWRP? Which one should I install for backups and recovery?
Thanks!
Both. FireFireFire is the way to get to twrp.
FireFireFire is the custom bootloader that allows one click function to get into recovery.
TWRP is the actual recovery. I recommend using CWM Recovery as TWRP has no support from the developers and is still buggy.
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dw9906 said:
FireFireFire is the custom bootloader that allows one click function to get into recovery.
TWRP is the actual recovery. I recommend using CWM Recovery as TWRP has no support from the developers and is still buggy.
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Thanks, I wasn't sure which one was the recommended recovery. I know that TeamWin did a great job with TWRP but stopped work on it. Anyway, I just installed smirkis' Gscript with the custom bootloader with new logo along with CWM Touch and it works great.
Mike T
webdroidmt said:
Thanks, I wasn't sure which one was the recommended recovery. I know that TeamWin did a great job with TWRP but stopped work on it. Anyway, I just installed smirkis' Gscript with the custom bootloader with new logo along with CWM Touch and it works great.
Mike T
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Glad you got it.
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personally I prefer twrp. It's rather simple to get into, just hold the power button for a second or two when booting. I like the interface as well, it's very basic and I mean that in a good way. It's straightforward as well, easy to use.
chris_m128 said:
personally I prefer twrp. It's rather simple to get into, just hold the power button for a second or two when booting. I like the interface as well, it's very basic and I mean that in a good way. It's straightforward as well, easy to use.
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not to start a war, but tthat ease of getting in has nothing to do with twrp. that's purely fff bootloader.
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am using TWRP with no issues at all
I used TWRP for months and just stayed with it when CWM touch came out. Then it failed to give full backups three times. The restore would get halfway through system, and then revert to TWRP. When I compared size, the failed backup was much smaller. I keep two or three just for repetitive redundancy. So, went to DoomLord's CWM thanks to smirkis and his g-script, now I like it and the interface and program even better than TWRP. YMMV.
dw9906 said:
FireFireFire is the custom bootloader that allows one click function to get into recovery.
TWRP is the actual recovery. I recommend using CWM Recovery as TWRP has no support from the developers and is still buggy.
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Haven't had one single bug with TWRP.
I have a retail XT907 on 4.1.2 that I got rooted, unlocked and twrp installed
I want to try the Energy rom and have it downloaded.
Where do I place the zip on the phone to install it in recovery?
I have backed up my system to the sd
Do I need to partition my phone? How to do it?
Can I instal the rom on my phone running 4.1.2?
Thanks
khalilcr said:
I have a retail XT907 on 4.1.2 that I got rooted, unlocked and twrp installed
I want to try the Energy rom and have it downloaded.
Where do I place the zip on the phone to install it in recovery?
I have backed up my system to the sd
Do I need to partition my phone? How to do it?
Can I instal the rom on my phone running 4.1.2?
Thanks
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Energy is 4.1.1 and right now can only be installed via safe strap.
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jco23 said:
Energy is 4.1.1 and right now can only be installed via safe strap.
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How do I flash safestrap? I currently have TWRP.
I downloaded safestrap.md5 but do I flash it through TWRP or rename .apk?
khalilcr said:
How do I flash safestrap? I currently have TWRP.
I downloaded safestrap.md5 but do I flash it through TWRP or rename .apk?
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see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979383
and then this:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/11600-installing-custom-rom-to-stock-using-ss-312/
safestrap.md5 is NOT the flashable/installable file. You want the .apk file.
And why can you not install Eclipse on CWM or TWRP?
I got energy Rom to flash just fine on twrp
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TWRP would not allow me to create a partition.
I renamed the md5 to apk and installed it just fine, but now I have 2 recoveries
Installed the Energy ROM and its awesome but camera app fc every time :crying:
I want to try the PAC rom next.
To do so I assume I need to delete the current partition where I have the Energy ROM installed?
Can I install the PAC rom on the stock ROM slot?
If so how do I get rid of safestrap and keep only TWRP?
Thanks to the Razr M community for all the help, I only had Sammy experience before getting the Razr M and been trying to learn it all over again
khalilcr said:
TWRP would not allow me to create a partition.
I renamed the md5 to apk and installed it just fine, but now I have 2 recoveries
Installed the Energy ROM and its awesome but camera app fc every time :crying:
I want to try the PAC rom next.
To do so I assume I need to delete the current partition where I have the Energy ROM installed?
Can I install the PAC rom on the stock ROM slot?
If so how do I get rid of safestrap and keep only TWRP?
Thanks to the Razr M community for all the help, I only had Sammy experience before getting the Razr M and been trying to learn it all over again
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Camera will not work on energy if you install it on top of a 4.1.2 ROM.
SS can been cleanly uninstalled without impacting twrp.
I'm now on pacman, and it is great except for camcorder not working.
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So if I erase system on twrp, restore to stock backup, all the changes made on ss and energy will be gone? Than just click flash and choose PAC.zip and gapps?
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khalilcr said:
So if I erase system on twrp, restore to stock backup, all the changes made on ss and energy will be gone? Than just click flash and choose PAC.zip and gapps?
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I'm not sure if wiping system/factory reset will undo the partitions made via SS - but otherwise, I think you are correct. you don't need both SS and TWRP going forward. however, the only reason to have SS is to install the awesome Energy ROM (although Brandon claims to get Energy installed via TWRP just fine - so you might want to check with him). however, that ROM is based on 4.1.1. all ROMs going forward will be flashable via TWRP.
if you don't mind camcorder not working, then go with PACman.
i would recommend once you download the 5/24 PACman ROm and GApps, go into TWRP, mount everything, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, factory reset, system wipe, mount everything again, install PACman ROM, install GApps, then reboot.
if you cannot deal with camcorder not working, then you can install the base 4.1.2 component, posted on droid-hive:
http://droid-hive.com/index.php?/topic/1767-98161-base-components/
go into TWRP, mount everything, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, factory reset, system wipe, mount everything again, install 4.1.2, then reboot
once you are at a good spot, then you can uninstall SS
Thanks, finally got PAC flashed and am loving it. Camcorder not a big deal for me as long as camera works.
Thanks again for the help
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Hello!
Ok so i have a galaxy s4 for at&t. I want to install the 4.2 google edition rom on it. First time im doing this! For some reason it keeps failing. This is what Im doing:
1. Root the phone with motochopper ( i confirmed its rooted by DLing root checker app)
2. Transfer the ROM file onto the micro sd card
3. I boot in recovery by holding volume up.
4. Wipe
5. Update from sd card and select the rom file
6. It seems to be working and restarts the phone with touchwiz!
WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? Please Help.
Sounds to me like you're in stock recovery. Did you install a custom recovery after rooting?
You need to install twrp or cwm recovery
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jamess0621 said:
You need to install twrp or cwm recovery
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Agreed. After you install a custom recovery, OP, ya better make a backup before continuing. Cheers
i tried installing cwm and twrp using fastboot.
everything is successful, but when i reboot to recovery it is still stock??
you must root your phone before installing custom recovery
None of the other methods work?
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Coreym said:
None of the other methods work?
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Sorry, it's just that some tutorials are not complete at all.
To my understanding is that the device will recover the original recovery every reboot
ironlady said:
Sorry, it's just that some tutorials are not complete at all.
To my understanding is that the device will recover the original recovery every reboot
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I'm pretty sure TWRP has an option to keep it. I'm using cwm and I can reboot fine. Its when flashing new firmware it will replace your custom recovery. CWM asks if you would like to disable recovery flash and selecting Yes let's you keep your custom recovery!
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Coreym said:
I'm pretty sure TWRP has an option to keep it. I'm using cwm and I can reboot fine. Its when flashing new firmware it will replace your custom recovery. CWM asks if you would like to disable recovery flash and selecting Yes let's you keep your custom recovery!
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the missing line in the script from your post was this
fastboot.exe boot cwm.img
edit: i haven't tried twrp yet
edit2: works for twrp too but don't need that line if coming from custom recovery already