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Ok I dont get what I am doing wrong when I flash a custom rom. Its seems the only rom I can flash is the original one toast had with the Super user permission. When i try to flash other roms they just loop on the boot screen. I dont know what I am doing wrong I wipe the cache like it says to do.
Am I missing a step or what someone anyone let me know.
this happens to alot of people. you are not alone!
Wiped cache and user data?
I have tried that I have wiped the first three options on the wipe screen and still loops with every rom but one
Clockwork recovery doesn't wipe dalvik properly from what I hear and that would cause a loo.
I have tried clockwork and and just rebooted my phone into recovery the manual way and that still doesn't do it.
Please put the topic of the thread in the Title. That's what it is for.
Question, you said the Rom that toast first supplied. Have you done nand unlock? Most roms now require the second part to obtain full root. Fresh, damage, etc all require both steps of toasts root.
Wipe cache and data...i use tom manager to get in recovery mode then I wipe everything from there..i don't use rom recovery to wipe...just to get in recovery...
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elegantai said:
Question, you said the Rom that toast first supplied. Have you done nand unlock? Most roms now require the second part to obtain full root. Fresh, damage, etc all require both steps of toasts root.
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Yeah did all that too. idk what to do maybe blow up and start over.
Starting fresh does work wonders sometimes. Do you have a custom recovery flashed to the partition? And have you also double checked to make sure you can successfully remount the system? (just to ensure your name is unlocked, not entirely sure what the problem could be)
So, how do I start from stratch??
Hmmm. Well you could flash a stock Rom with no root and start back at toast's part 1 of rooting..... but I am quite sure you could just repeat part 2 of toasts rooting method. thats what i'd do. Start at part two and redo all of that. Keep that recovery flashed, then do all the wiping and just drop a Rom on your card and install it through reboot recovery command.
Just an update I did the rootinng over this time i used the Simple Root .2. Thats the 1 2 3 click method and that worked for me so now i can flash roms thanks guys
Congratis if you need Rom help let me know. I'm not a dev but I'm a advance user since mytouch 3g came out
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Thanks I am just looking for a good Rom to install. Is there anyway to save apps you download from the market place when switching to a new Rom? Tired of re installing all my apps when I switch roms.
titanium backup
Thanks, do you guys recommend any roms?
thats like asking someone what kind of pants they like
lol. best bet is to go to the dev forum and see which ones you like. Try one try em all
True I am stuck on one for now I really like the Fresh 0.5.3. Its trimmed down and seems fast. There where a couple out there that seemed to bogged down with all the graphics and apps they left on there.
OK, the CM7 ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S i9000 has now hit the CM7 Mainstream and has matured in leaps and bounds over the last few weeks. The installation method has therefore ALSO matured by leaps and bounds.
However, there has been a downside to all that advancement...namely that there are lots and lots of incorrect install procedures floating around out there and even more misunderstandings as to what/how/when/why you install CM7 on your SGS i9000.
Therefore, this is intended to be the definitive guide about how to install CyanogenMod 7 (or CyanogenMod 7.1 if you are a stickler for such things since that is the most recent stable version but for the purposes of this guide it is STILL CM7) on the i9000 right here, right NOW. As things change, the first post of this thread will be updated.
If you have any questions/comments about the CM7 install procedure, post them here.
If you have any questions/comments about CM7's features, capabilities, battery life or anything OTHER THAN installing it...look HERE or HERE.
Before we do anything....make sure of the following:
* Your phone is fully charged.
* You have confirmed you can get into download/recovery with the three button method.
* You have used Titanium Backup to backup your apps (yes, there may be some factory defaulting happening soon).
* You have taken a Nandroid backup via Clockwork Mod, just in case the early steps go south.
* You have used a third party program to back up your SMS messages (if so desired)
* You have made your peace with your loved ones and said all your goodbyes...maybe left a nice note or something.
Remember, this will be one of the most harrowing, horrific experiences of your life. Grown men have been known to gnaw off their own legs during this procedure, unable to face the deepening horror their feeble minds cannot hope to comprehend.
Are you SURE you want to install CM7?
Very, VERY SURE?
OK, its your funeral, I am just here for the open bar.
OK, here we go....
FIRST STEP!!!!! THE PRE-INSTALLATION TANGO!!!!
Boy are you lucky to be doing this now. Recently CM7 was improved so that it works just fine with either Froyo or Gingerbread Bootloaders. It used to be that when you installed CM7 with Gingerbread bootloaders, a puppy died in agony. Now, the cuddly little puppies are safe thanks to the hard work of the CM7 Devs.
However, if for some strange reason you have still have Eclair installed currently, smash your head repeatedly against a wall for being such a stinking Luddite. Once you wake up, update to Froyo or Gingerbread and then come back and start this again. Plenty of threads on XDA will help you do that. Go read one and flash froyo or gingerbread via ODIN, we'll wait right here with the car running.
Don't know how to use ODIN? Not sure about all those little checkboxes? Befuddled by those driver thingies? Unsure how to click on the links above while using a Commodore64? Well, we won't wait in the car THAT long. If this is the case then you absolutely shouldn't be flashing CM7 yet my poor lost child, educate yourself for awhile and then come back, or just buy a used iPhone.
OK, still with me? ONWARDS.
SECOND STEP!!!!! THE NITTY GRITTY DETAILS, AKA THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM!!!!!
Here is the point where you need to do all sorts of things that you may have already done.
If you have already done them, GOOD, you are very, very clever and ahead of the game. Give yourself a gold star.
If you don't know how to do any of these things, then you shouldn't be here yet. Go search for things you don't understand in the general and Q&A forums for the i9000 and when you feel you are better grounded in the arcane mysteries of flashing custom ROMS, come back and we will have a joyous reunion and try this again.
OK, so what do you do in STEP TWO?
* Doublecheck that you can indeed get into Download Mode using Vol Down+PWR+Home, and into Recovery with Vol Up+PWR+Home. If not, go away and search XDA for a way to fix that.
* Root your phone.
* Confirm you have Clockwork Mod recovery running. If not, use Odin to flash this Speedmod kernel if you are on Froyo. If you are on Gingerbread flash the TalonDev kernel using the v2.2 tar (yes I know the TalonDev kernel has lagfix automatically enabled, but as your file system will be grabbed and ripped out still beating and then replaced with a better one by the CM7 Installer, it really doesn't matter). There are two different versions of the v2.2 tar available but don't panic. Use TalonDEV-0.2.2R2-I9000-1200-JVP.tar first...if that doesn't work for you, try TalonDEV-0.2.2R2-I9000-JVP.tar. One of the two should work for you. (Thanks to chan1628 for testing them the hard way)
* Install ROM Manager (I STRONGLY suggest you buy the Premium version if possible to make flashing Nightlies easier. It is quite cheap with a lot of great features and is one of the core apps you will use on your phone from here on in...plus Koush deserves your support).
* Take another nandroid backup (even if you took one already) and confirm your Titanium Backup is up to date (and includes a backup of ROM Manager).
* Confirm that you are rooted.
* Backup your contacts to either Exchange, Gmail or your SIM card.
* Write down your correct APNs and your IMEI, just in case.
* Take a backup of your efs folder and save it somewhere.
* Post a note on your monitor reminding yourself to breathe.
* Say goodbye to your Samsung apps like Snap2Go and Daily Briefing, they won't work with CM7.
* Pour yourself a stiff drink
Confused? Not sure how to root your phone or worried about voiding your warranty? Really curious about what these APN things and where can you find them? Hoping to sync your phone with iTunes once CM7 is installed? Then go away, do some searching, get up to speed and I will see you later. I mean it...avaunt ye. Scram. Exeunt with all due alacrity. Happy reading.
Also, if you are getting errors concerning CWM, or cannot get into CWM3 Recovery, then search XDA (or the comments to this thread) for a solution. I cannot help you. I am not an expert on Clockwork Mod, I am just here to get CM7 running for you, or kill you and steal your girlfriend in the attempt. Clockwork Mod is YOUR lookout.
Still here? Did all that? CWM Recovery working properly? Crossed all your i's and dotted your t's? Forward then. Things get REALLY BAD from here on in. Whatever happens next, I am truly, truly sorry.
THIRD STEP!!!!!! THE COMPLEX, AGONIZING EXPERIENCE OF FLASHING THE ROM ITSELF!!!
Are you sure you are ready for this? Are you quite, QUITE sure?
It is not too late to turn back....and if you do no one will think less of you. I promise.
Positive you are where you want to be?
Brave, brave darling. Take my hand and lets do this then....there are two possible methods to use now that you are at the Third Step..Method the First uses the ROM Manager and is by far the simpler of the two. However if the ROM Manager doesn't work for you or if you have a sudden premonition of flaming disaster about it....don't cry. Man up and go to the manual method listed after Method the First, known quite coincidentally as Method the Second.
Method the First!
Open ROM Manager from your App Drawer.
Select Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.
When it asks you what phone you are using, scroll down until you find Galaxy S MTD and select it (Galaxy S is what CM7 calls the i9000 series...CM7 is weird that way).
When it asks what version to use, select CMW3.
By the way, if ROM Manager tries to argue with you during this process, or tells you your phone may not be supported, ignore it and click OK or Continue or whatever it takes. It just worries over what you may be about to do to yourself.
Confirm that under Flash ClockworkMod Recovery it now reads Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 3.x.x.x. This means that now you should be able to see CyanogenMod zips and nightlies (if you have ROM Manager Premium) in ROM Manager. Hoorah!
Now, the moment of truth arrives...select Download ROM.
Next close your little eyes tightly and select CyanogenMod or CyanogenMod Nightlies (if you see that one). Either one will do.
Down the road, you will use the CyanogenMod Nightlies files to update...assuming you survive the next 15 minutes. However when installing you can use the single file in the CyanogenMod folder (there for Free users) or the latest Nightly in the CyanogenMod Nightlies folder...same difference.
So click the file of your choice and stand back...well, not too far back because there is more stuff you have to do.
If/when you are asked if you wish to reinstall Google Apps, it is highly recommended that you do so, so check the little box. This saves many headaches and potential fc's down the line.
When you are asked what you wish to do to prepare for the new ROM, you can choose to do another Nandroid Backup, Clear Data and Cache (wiping the device) and/or Clear the Data Cache. No need for another Nandroid backup, but select the other two and hit OK.
Now let the ROM Manager make some magic. It will take a couple minutes but likely not nearly as long as you expect, so go out and make tea or paint the Sistine Chapel or something.
While you are gone your device will do all the wiping and installing, back up your efs folder and apply the new file system you will need. You will NOT need to apply any lagfix or mess about with tweaks or whatnot....CM7 does it all for you and no other options are possible....so don't ask.
Method the Second!
If for whatever reason you are having trouble working with ROM Manager in the previous method and are therefore stuck, you can do the following to flash CM7 manually.....but if you have a weak heart or tend to get squeamish...I implore you to look away.
Download this most recent version of CM7 from http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=nightly&device=galaxysmtd
Then download the most recent set of Google Apps from http://goo-inside.me/gapps
Place both on your SD card.
Go into Recovery using the handy-dandy Three Button Skidoo (NOT by using the command "Reboot to Recovery" found in ROM Manager...you have been warned).
Do a Factory Reset (wiping data so if you forgot to backup your apps before....whoops)
Wipe the Dalvik and Cache (just in case).
Select Install Zip from SD Card and flash first the CM7 zip, and then the gapps zip. No need to reboot in between. Finally fix permissions.
NOTE: If you are one of those people who have done some research and have also downloaded one of the CM7 custom kernels which you wish to flash as part of your install (if you haven't don't worry about it, I don't recommend using a custom kernel before you have spent some time with the stock kernel, but some people think they are 1337)...make certain you flash the Nightly BEFORE the custom kernel, otherwise you will totally confuse the installer and very bad things will happen which will require you to flash back to a Samsung ROM using ODIN and start all over again.
Once everything has completed, THEN reboot into CM7 (HOO-RAH) and continue to the Fourth Step. Hurry, hurry, scroll back up....
GO!!!
Oh, WAIT A MINUTE....When you have done all the stuff in the Fourth Step, do this too...go to ROM Manager, and select Flash ClockworkMod Recovery. ID your phone as Galaxy S MTD when it asks and select CWM3...it will tell you that your phone is not supported or some such but have it install it anyway. What the heck does it know. Doing so will ensure you can find your the Nightly updates using ROM Manager Premium in the future.
OK, now go on to the Fourth Step...really this time...
GO! GO!
FOURTH STEP!!!!! STEP OUT INTO THE LIGHT AND BREATHE THE FREE AIR
That's it, you are done. Throw back that drink now...or if you don't want it, I'll take it.
Your phone will show the CM7 SGS splash screen for a bit, then the CM7 boot animation for a while longer (spin, spin, spin)...and then you will be in CyanogenMod 7.
If you find that the boot animation never seems to end, or keeps restarting...DON'T PANIC. This happens to some people when flashing CM7 for the first time. Just go to recovery and flash the Nightly again, you should be fine. If you used ROM Manager the first time, the nightly will be in the ROM Manager folder on your SD card.
Where is all the pain, the agony, the brain bending complexity reducing scholars to madness that I warned you about?
OK, I lied...but I had to make sure you were serious.
Now restore your apps (remember that is best to do fresh from the Market, but if you use TB then be sure to reinstall just the APP, not APP + DATA, and NO SYSTEM APPS) and put all your contacts and email addresses back and so on.
Also, remember that your external SD card is now located in the /emmc directory. Why? Because that is how it is in CM7, so cope. It really is NOT that tough to get used to. However, if you want to have some kicks, go into the CM7 Dev thread and ask where your external_sd card has gone a few times to watch people go berzerk yelling at you. Fun, fun, fun.
From here on in, you can install nightly updates to stay on the bleeding edge of CyanogenMod, as well as to allow yourself to experience the terror of waiting for that boot animation to stop again and again and again. You can look at the Nightly Wiki for instructions on different flashing strategies.
You may also install custom kernels and alternate modems via Recovery if you wish, but be sure that they are CM7 compatible. The ones you used back on Samsung ROMs won't work for you any more.
Carry on, and enjoy your new ROM.
As always, if this procedure bricked anything or gave your dog syphilis, it isn't my fault. By God, I WARNED you. If you liked it, or it worked out well for you, feel free to click Thanks and heap praise in the comments.
Finally, all due honour and thanks to the incredible Devs and Maintainers of TeamHacksung and the SGSTEAM listed below. Find their profiles and donate to them, they have earned it.
* codeworkx - http://twitter.com/codeworkx
* atinm - http://twitter.com/atinm
* coolya - http://twitter.com/coolya
Great guide, just want to make a quick addition...
rschenck said:
OK, so what do you do in STEP TWO?
* Root your phone.
* Confirm you have Clockwork Mod recovery running. If not, flash the Speedmod kernel.
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I couldn't complete this step during my exciting first install of CM7
If anyone has trouble getting Clockworkmod Recovery running, and you can't manage to flash a new kernel using Odin/heimdall please read:
[RECOVERY] 3e Recovery Modded w/ No Verification
I just skimmed through it but wouldn't this require you to buy rom manager premium?
runedrune said:
I just skimmed through it but wouldn't this require you to buy rom manager premium?
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No. The premium version is only required to download nightlies directly through the app. Download them manually, then point rom manager at the zip on your sdcard & install.
Yay! First thanker! Nice guide too.
runedrune said:
I just skimmed through it but wouldn't this require you to buy rom manager premium?
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Not the install, that is free as far as I know. Installing nightlies via ROM Manager needs Premium. Plus I suggested people buy Premium anyway.
sambwel said:
No. The premium version is only required to download nightlies directly through the app. Download them manually, then point rom manager at the zip on your sdcard & install.
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Exactly. The instructions tell you to use rom manager to download CM7. Just thinking that http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=galaxysmtd should be included too for those that can't buy rom manager.
But anyway great guide rschenck. Hopefully it'll save us from unnecessary questions.
runedrune said:
I just skimmed through it but wouldn't this require you to buy rom manager premium?
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Yepp true story!
IF you want to download roms and stuff from Rom manager you do have to have premium.
I have no plans to install yet (still waiting for the stable release) but really this guide has no boring part. Very informative and easy to follow. Just wanna say thanks for this guide. KUDOS!
Nice tutorial man. I want to instal cm7 and this tutorial is very helpfull. Hope this topic get sticky :d
upgrading to latest
just to clarify, I'm (thanks to you!) on v11 due to some people suggesting me that version over v14. After reading some I would like to flash the new experimental build (v15?) in order to do so I:
1) charge it up
2) do a nandroid backup /done
3) wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache in CMW /not sure about this, I've read some diferent post about what to wipe. Some said that when upgrading only cache + dalvik will do just fine. This is the main issue.
4) flash the v15 (update-cm-7-05282011-NIGHTLY-GalaxyS-signed.zip) through CMW
+ all that other stuff like preparing myself for long agonizing experience and stuff
thanks in advance!
James.q said:
just to clarify, I'm (thanks to you!) on v11 due to some people suggesting me that version over v14. After reading some I would like to flash the new experimental build (v15?) in order to do so I:
1) charge it up
2) do a nandroid backup /done
3) wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache in CMW /not sure about this, I've read some diferent post about what to wipe. Some said that when upgrading only cache + dalvik will do just fine. This is the main issue.
4) flash the v15 (update-cm-7-05282011-NIGHTLY-GalaxyS-signed.zip) through CMW
+ all that other stuff like preparing myself for long agonizing experience and stuff
thanks in advance!
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You are quite correct...when upgrading all you need to do is wipe dalvik cache. You can also take a nandroid backup if you wish to be extra careful but there is no need to wipe data for an upgrade.
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rschenck said:
You are quite correct...when upgrading all you need to do is wipe dalvik cache. You can also take a nandroid backup if you wish to be extra careful but there is no need to wipe data for an upgrade.
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thanks! .. so is it just wipe cache or both wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache in advanced menu? I get confused with that
James.q said:
thanks! .. so is it just wipe cache or both wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache in advanced menu? I get confused with that
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Wipe cache is in the main cwm menu, wipe dalvik is in advanced...and you can wipe them both.
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Thanks mate, you made my day! I haven't laughed so hard in a while ...
James.q said:
thanks! .. so is it just wipe cache or both wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache in advanced menu? I get confused with that
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Yes, you should do both
A few small edits and clarifications added...
Good job on this guide.
You kids gave it easy. Back in my day, we had to flash our phones in Morse code.
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bump...and if anyone who has used this guide has feedback or suggestions, please comment with them.
How come when i go to download rom i cannot see cyanogen mod there?
I did buy the rom manager
I have CM installed on my Nexus 4, but it lags a lot and has a bunch of issues, so I want to go back to stock, but I forgot to make a stock recovery with CWM.
Can I just flash the stock ROM using CWM? If so can someone link me to the .zip file?
nmunro said:
I have CM installed on my Nexus 4, but it lags a lot and has a bunch of issues, so I want to go back to stock, but I forgot to make a stock recovery with CWM.
Can I just flash the stock ROM using CWM? If so can someone link me to the .zip file?
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You forgot to mention which stock rom you need.
To make things simpler, I'll give you a couple of links to flash deodexed stock roms via recovery.
If you need the 4.2.1 stock rom, you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019243
If you need 4.2.2 stock rom, you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147281
All you need to do is download whichever version you need and copy it onto the phone's storage, boot to recovery mode and flash the .zip.
You don't need to wipe but to avoid unforeseen issues, you can just wipe system, cache and dalvik cache.
I advise you to try different custom roms and not stock..
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You forgot to mention which stock rom you need.
To make things simpler, I'll give you a couple of links to flash deodexed stock roms via recovery.
If you need the 4.2.1 stock rom, you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019243
If you need 4.2.2 stock rom, you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147281
All you need to do is download whichever version you need and copy it onto the phone's storage, boot to recovery mode and flash the .zip.
You don't need to wipe but to avoid unforeseen issues, you can just wipe system, cache and dalvik cache.
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If I flash 4.2.1 will I be able to update using system update to 4.2.2? And it will still be rooted?
I am using the Cyaniogen-Nightly of 21. Feb.
I am happy with this ROM, but my battery drains 5% per hour. Is this normal?
Bluetooth is always visible, Exchange is syncing every 10min and data is on. But there is "no action" or wakeup during the day.
Would this be better with the original ROM?
So I restored to stock and I'm still having issues.
The problem in both stock and CM is that when on the lock screen, if you swipe left to right twice, the second swipe causes a short lag. Also occasionally the lock screen will just freeze.
Any help?
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So I restored to stock and I'm still having issues.
The problem in both stock and CM is that when on the lock screen, if you swipe left to right twice, the second swipe causes a short lag. Also occasionally the lock screen will just freeze.
Any help?
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A little late...Did you figure it out nmunro? I too am trying to find the best, easiest method to go back to stock, but keep root.
Best and easiest can be subjective. IMHO, if your looking to go back to stock due to some HW issues you can't figure out, try pulling some logcats first and review. Or....
Flash the stock image from developers dot Google dot com. I think I've even seen a forum with instructions on how to do it (flashing everything from fastboot).
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Hi All,
I am using PA Rom, but for some reason, the colors are not exact the same. But I'd like to know now if the Stock ROM also showing these wrong colors. Now I'd like to flash back to Stock, particularly Stock kernel.. How can i do that?
senthilrameshjv said:
Hi All,
I am using PA Rom, but for some reason, the colors are not exact the same. But I'd like to know now if the Stock ROM also showing these wrong colors. Now I'd like to flash back to Stock, particularly Stock kernel.. How can i do that?
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Here is a tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312.
Im not rich or I would have got a newer version tablet by now, but if anyone who helps has a donate button I have no issue donating a couple dollars to the person who helps me get this done, Thanks. Or just a couple dollar PP gift. better than nothing I guess.
I just want to be sure I dont mess anything up here. I have a nexus 7 wifi model.
I used NRT to unlock and root and all seems fine. Am I correct in this:
I use nandroid backup to backup first
Put ROM file on device (where do I put it?)
Wipe (is this done via nexus root toolkit or is ok do do in the custom recovery?)
Then what, boot into recovery and find the ROM and install it via recovery install button?
Then do I do the same with a kernal? Where do I put it?
Then done?
I know there are guides around but for a complete newbie I need to be sure cause I dont always see a complete fully explained step by step. Just like when I was stock not getting SU to work after rooting via nrt, I did read to flash SuperSU.zip, but had no idea how, then when I found the file and thought maybe install from recovery meant same as flash, I didnt know the message about messing the device up was normal so I was afraid at first.
THANKS to any replies,
Been unsure for days now trying to make sure my ducks are in a row before i commit to a ROM/Kernal. I want to CPU control for both under and overclocking etc. Mainly overclock just a little. I must say I love root already, got stuff to work I couldn't before
1. Create nandroid- there's a free app called something like nandroid on line - very simple to use
1a. I'd also recommend backing up with titanium backup app. It means you can keep your app data (e.g. game progress) when switching between ROMs, unlike a nandroid which is just a backup of your device as a restorable image
2. Put ROM file on device - ROM will be a .zip file, out it wherever you want, as long as you remember where it is
3. Put kernel anywhere on device - easiest to find a kernel with .zip format (recommend M-kernel)
4. Wipe - from custom recovery
5. Hit install in your custom recovery, I always flash kernel and then ROM, but I don't think it really matters
Install from recovery and flash are the same thing.
I'd recommend only flashing ROM or kernel and sticking with that set up for a few days, then flashing the other desired element. That way, if anything goes wrong then it's easier to pinpoint.
Good luck!!
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THANKS! Don't see a donate button, did you want anything?
No, of course not! God luck!
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butler0607 said:
5. Hit install in your custom recovery, I always flash kernel and then ROM, but I don't think it really matters
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Actually that completely matters. Flashing a kernel before rom is worthless because the rom contains a kernel that will replace whatever you have just flashed.
If you want to run a custom kernel on a rom it is recommended to boot into the rom first before flashing the kernel.
Pirateghost said:
Actually that completely matters. Flashing a kernel before rom is worthless because the rom contains a kernel that will replace whatever you have just flashed.
If you want to run a custom kernel on a rom it is recommended to boot into the rom first before flashing the kernel.
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If I just want root access and overclock should i just flash kernal and forget a rom?
can i revert back to stock kernal if need to? ask cause need to find a kernal that has V4L enabled for a usb camera app i use currently to use an inspection camera via usb on my tablet. I guess i need to read what various roms and kernals add. do i need to do both. Hard to know what to pick out of them, lol.
Thanks for advice.
Anyone know of a list to show ROMs with V4L enabled? None seem to mention it?
I have read and see different suggestions around on various sites. What all do I wipe? I have read cache, dalvik cache, plus other stuff. What all must I wipe before flashing a rom or kernel? I did a nandroid backup already.
PirateGhost, Ill donate a couple dollars if you help, thanks.
Thanks.
When going from one rom to a different one all you need to do in custom recovery is select factory reset.
This wipes out your currently installed apps, their settings, but doesn't touch your 'sdcard'
Wiping dalvik is pointless as it's automatically handled in the rom process, and cache is wiped in factory reset.
When switching kernels follow the instructions provided by the dev. If no instructions are provided, it's safe to assume you just flash without wiping anything.
When doing this, I'd recommend titanium backup too. When you do a factory reset, all apps are lost, but some data is kept (not sure on the details). Basically Titanium allows you to restore all your apps with data when you change ROMs.
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Pirateghost said:
When going from one rom to a different one all you need to do in custom recovery is select factory reset.
This wipes out your currently installed apps, their settings, but doesn't touch your 'sdcard'
Wiping dalvik is pointless as it's automatically handled in the rom process, and cache is wiped in factory reset.
When switching kernels follow the instructions provided by the dev. If no instructions are provided, it's safe to assume you just flash without wiping anything.
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Thanks! Ill donate a couple dollars later today when I get back from the doctor.
I have not put any customs ROM(s) on yet, so is it the same still? All I have done so far is unlock/root with custom recovery and nandroid backup....
butler0607 said:
When doing this, I'd recommend titanium backup too.
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Yeah I backed up the one app I needed to via TB, I just recently unlocked and rooted so lost most app data anyway and have only added one back so far. Thanks.
butler0607 said:
When doing this, I'd recommend titanium backup too. When you do a factory reset, all apps are lost, but some data is kept (not sure on the details). Basically Titanium allows you to restore all your apps with data when you change ROMs.
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No data is kept except what's on the sdcard. Mostly only game saves and some basic stuff. Apps databases are wiped during factory reset.
Pirateghost said:
No data is kept except what's on the sdcard. Mostly only game saves and some basic stuff. Apps databases are wiped during factory reset.
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Thanks, Ill donate a couple bucks. had bad day yesterday so wasn't on much.
Is it normal for the donate link to be missing the regular PayPal security info on the browser?
eBandit078 said:
Is it normal for the donate link to be missing the regular PayPal security info on the browser?
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I have no idea what this means.
Pirateghost said:
I have no idea what this means.
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Maybe Ill just do it and change my password when finished. Thanks. Sorry not replied yet have been in a lot of pain Only a couple dollars but better than nothing I guess. Thanks for your help. Ill be back online tonight to do it.
eBandit078 said:
Maybe Ill just do it and change my password when finished. Thanks. Sorry not replied yet have been in a lot of pain Only a couple dollars but better than nothing I guess. Thanks for your help. Ill be back online tonight to do it.
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Not forgot about you, had family issues, holiday etc, well did forget but I'll look into why it does that and figure it out. Sorry for delay.
Debranded, Debloated, Deodexed H901-10c ROM for T-Mobile LG V10 (LG-H901) - Clean & Stable
Thanks go to @Rydah805 for deodexing the stock ROM and being my guinea pig while I was fixing all the broken features.
Thanks also go to @KOLIOXDA for being my guinea pig while troubleshooting installation issues.
Features:
WiFi Calling works with Xposed (even in Airplane Mode)
Second screen works with Xposed (no more force-closes during calls)
No spyware (Adapt Client and Carrier IQ removed)
No T-Mobile apps
No Google apps (except Play Store, Search, Text-to-Speech, and Google Play Services)
Stock LG boot and shutdown animations
No boot sound (boots silently)
No Chrome customizations (Chrome homepage no longer forced to t-mobile.com)
Stock recovery restore disabled (does not overwrite TWRP on reboot)
External storage permissions fix (all apps can write to MicroSD card)
WiFi connectivity fix by @ZDeuce2
AOSP Emoji font
Over 100 additional alarm, ringtone, and notification sounds from Nexus and Samsung phones
Busybox 1.24.1
SuperSU v2.65 stable
Stock 10c kernel and boot image
Download (built Feb. 08, 2016): https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=FE4478E2ABDFD5FC!1082&authkey=!AMAKMBsK8gCEhH0&ithint=file,zip
Changes in this build: Updated SuperSU to 2.65 stable.
Before you install, read below:
Safe to install over stock ROM (odexed or deodexed), no need to factory-reset, unless you're compelled to do so by your inner demons.
Compatible with Xposed v79-sdk22-arm64 and later (sdk22-arm64 ONLY). Do NOT install any earlier versions or other variants of the Framework. You must use Xposed Installer 3.0 alpha 4.
Compatible with P_Toti's G4TweaksBox.
Compatible with the LG Apps Theme Engine.
The T-Mobile Device Unlock app does not work on this ROM and is not included. The Play Store version does not work, either. To SIM-unlock your phone, flash the stock ROM, unlock (SIM-unlock is forever and not ROM-dependent), then flash my ROM.
To get back Google and T-Mobile (except Device Unlock) apps, install them from the Play Store. They all work. They were removed because system apps are not Greenifiable, plus they were causing problems when deodexed.
If you use an ad blocker that modifies your hosts file (such as AdAway), you must reapply your ad-blocking filters as this ROM overwrites your customized hosts file with a stock hosts file.
Do NOT install the "Second Screen Fix" ZIP, second screen works fine in this ROM with and without Xposed. The "Second Screen Fix" is only for odexed ROMs and will break the second screen in this ROM.
This ROM removes any mods you have installed. If you want to reinstall them, they MUST be made for a deodexed stock ROM. Mods for odexed or non-stock ROMs may cause force-closes or a bootloop (flash them at your own risk).
If you're still seeing My T-Mobile, Lookout, or the other apps in your app drawer after installing my ROM, those are updates that have been installed from the Play Store - uninstall them manually like any other user app.
DO NOT USE "FIX PERMISSIONS" IN TWRP. TWRP has no idea what permissions are correct for your phone and will screw them up, resulting in random force-closes in various apps. If you did it, you will need to wipe the entire /data partition (not just factory reset) and reflash the ROM.
If Hangouts crashes when you receive a message or call, it's because it can't find one or more notification or ringtone audio files. Go into your phone's Sound settings and re-select your notification and ringtone sounds, then go into Hangouts settings and re-select the ringtone and notification sound for each type of notification (Hangouts call, Hangouts message, Google Voice call, Google Voice message, and so on).
DO NOT INSTALL PowerNap/WakeLockManager. You will get random reboots and corrupt internal storage, since WakeLockManager randomly hard-crashes the entire ART virtual machine.
To disable the OTA notification: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66304926&postcount=1002
Installation:
WARNING: Do NOT install over a custom ROM. You will get a bootloop/force-close loop.
Copy ZIP file to phone.
Boot into TWRP.
If clean-installing, factory-reset the phone. The installer wipes the system partition automatically.
Install the ZIP.
If you want Xposed, install it now (use only v79-sdk22-arm64 or later).
Reboot.
WARNING: Do NOT install mods for other ROMs on this ROM. You will get a bootloop/force-close loop.
Do not reuse this ROM without my permission - ask first and give credit where it's due!
Enjoy!
PS. I will begin work on the Marshmallow version of my ROM once we have an official way of flashing TWRP on the Marshmallow bootloader. I want the upgrade process to be "Flash the MM KDZ, install TWRP, flash my ROM." Until then, sit tight!
So we don't factory reset or wipe anything? What if we have mods flashed as well?
baySF said:
So we don't factory reset or wipe anything? What if we have mods flashed as well?
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No Factory Reset OR Wipe,just flash over what you have ATM.
Make a backup of your present set-up before flashing though,just in case something else pops up.
EDIT:
Removed my previous statement regarding mods/add-ons,they'll need to be re-flashed & only de-odexed mods will work per siraltus (ROM OP)
baySF said:
So we don't factory reset or wipe anything? What if we have mods flashed as well?
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If you have mods flashed, this will remove them, so you will have to reflash them - but only if they're made for a deodexed stock ROM. If they're made for an odexed or custom ROM, they will likely not work, so flash at your own risk.
KOLIOXDA said:
No Factory Reset OR Wipe,just flash over what you have ATM.
Make a backup of your present set-up before flashing though,just in case something else pops up.
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A flash over a factory reset would probably work,I don't see why it wouldn't,but,it's probably not necessary.
I didn't reset or wipe anything & I'm doing just fine.
I don't have Xposed or any sound mods installed,but,my bet is you shouldn't have any problem flashing over a set-up with Xposed or any other mods.
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The ZIP wipes the /system partition automatically so there is no need to wipe it manually.
In fact, if you wipe it manually, the ZIP will fail because TWRP will lock the /system partition for an unspecified amount of time and you will need to reboot TWRP before installing the ZIP.
If you want to clean-install this, then do a factory reset, reboot TWRP, then install this ZIP. I updated instructions in OP to reflect this.
Thanks!! I'll be checking this out shortly!! :highfive:
so we need to flash a stock rom first?
Just making sure, because I'm currently on black hole... Sorry, replied earlier, but son got sick again so I didn't see the other replies...
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ZDeuce2 said:
so we need to flash a stock rom first?
Just making sure, because I'm currently on black hole...
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No, read the instructions under "To clean-flash".
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No, read the instructions under "To clean-flash".
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Sorry, first read it right after you posted op... Then my son got sick again, so I didn't hit send for a while... Lol.
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ZDeuce2 said:
Sorry, first read it right after you posted op... Then my son got sick again, so I didn't hit send for a while... Lol.
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Oh, sorry, yeah I rewrote most of OP in the past hour, LOL
Is it possible to change the DPI of the ROM without all the stock apps going crazy? I'm not sure of the status of xposed so I'm assuming thats outta the picture right now
_-..zKiLLA..-_ said:
Is it possible to change the DPI of the ROM without all the stock apps going crazy? I'm not sure of the status of xposed so I'm assuming thats outta the picture right now
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The ROM is fully compatible with Xposed v79 SDK22 arm64.
No idea about changing the DPI. I don't recommend it as it seems to break things on this phone.
Dear Sir. Altus,
Thank you for the clean upload, and directions. Currently I am running Rydah805's deodexed rom that you were kind enough to work on fixing wifi calling, etc.
My question is: Is this rom different from Rydah805's V. 1.2.2 as stability and features goes? Would you recommend dirty flashing it over his rom?
Thank you all for your hard work and Happy Holidays
Best,
Bob
bobobobicsek said:
Dear Sir. Altus,
Thank you for the clean upload, and directions. Currently I am running Rydah805's deodexed rom that you were kind enough to work on fixing wifi calling, etc.
My question is: Is this rom different from Rydah805's V. 1.2.2 as stability and features goes? Would you recommend dirty flashing it over his rom?
Thank you all for your hard work and Happy Holidays
Best,
Bob
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You're welcome. Yes, you should flash this over his ROM. I took his deodexed base and fixed everything that was broken in it (WiFi, Hotspot, power management, other stuff), and rather than cluttering the old thread, I started a new thread with a 100% tested build and clear instructions. I debloated and debranded it, added a few useful modifications, plus I made about 30ish corrections to broken permissions and SELinux contexts that were likely causing problems in his ROM that we had yet not discovered (the power management stuff was likely not functioning properly due to being denied proper privileges). Read the OP for a list of features and modifications.
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You're welcome. Yes, you should flash this over his ROM. I took his deodexed base and fixed everything that was broken in it (WiFi, Hotspot, power management, other stuff), and rather than cluttering the old thread, I and started a new thread with a 100% tested build and clear instructions. I debloated and debranded it, added a few useful modifications, plus I made about 30ish corrections to broken permissions and SELinux contexts that were likely causing problems in his ROM that we had yet not discovered (the power management stuff was likely not functioning properly due to being denied proper privileges). Read the OP for a list of features and modifications.
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Thank you again! Dirty Flashing now
Xposed
Will this Rom have the second screen fix once I install Xposed?
Thanks for your hard work.
mkrunk12 said:
Will this Rom have the second screen fix once I install Xposed?
Thanks for your hard work.
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You're welcome. There is no need for that, second screen works fine in this ROM with Xposed and without. The "second screen fix" is only required on odexed ROMs. Updated OP to reflect this.
I'm having this weird issue where the screen will become tinted, almost like there's a pop-up or the notification bar is pulled down. It'll usually go away after a second or if I tap somewhere on the screen, but it's kinda frustrating.
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TheJesus said:
I'm having this weird issue where the screen will become tinted, almost like there's a pop-up or the notification bar is pulled down. It'll usually go away after a second or if I tap somewhere on the screen, but it's kinda frustrating.
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I think you posted in the wrong thread. You want to post in the Troubleshooting forum.
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I think you posted in the wrong thread. You want to post in the Troubleshooting forum.
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No, I was the second one to install it over in the original thread and I didn't have the issue with the actual stock ROM.