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[Q] Accessing Clockworkmod in /sdcard

Greetings.
I am trying to install Cyanogenmod 7.0.2 on my HTC Tattoo (still has 1.6). This is the first time I've done this.
I am following the Cyanogenmod wiki page that shows you the whole process of rooting+flashing a new rom (since this is my first post I am unable to post outside links in this thread).
In the "Installing Clockworkmod Recovery" section, I get the following error when trying to flash the image:
flash_image: not found
I listed the files in /sdcard and saw that it was completely empty.
Can anyone tell me what I missed?
I copied the Clockworkmod image file to the root directory by connecting my phone to my PC through USB (USB Debugging was on) and copying the file there.
Please let me know how to solve this.
Thank you.

I was able to solve my problem and proceed with the attempt to flash Clockworkmod. Now I'm getting another error though:
error writing recovery: No space left on device
I have plenty of space in the SD Card (~2GB), but I'm assuming the problem is with the phone's internal memory. I don't know what I can delete.
Any thoughts?
Thank you.

Hi
Ok so i see you have that kind of problems...
I done it this way.
Downloaded Rom Manager->Downloaded Superuser
Then in ROM MANAGER i clicked an option "Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery"..
After that my phone had Clockwork and i completed the procedure to Flash CM7...
Hope this will help you..

CROpipe said:
Hi
Ok so i see you have that kind of problems...
I done it this way.
Downloaded Rom Manager->Downloaded Superuser
Then in ROM MANAGER i clicked an option "Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery"..
After that my phone had Clockwork and i completed the procedure to Flash CM7...
Hope this will help you..
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
I tried to do as you said and installed both Rom Manager and Superuser. But now I have other issues...
1. On Superuser, it says there is a newer version of su and to update. I accept and get the following error:
An error occurred and su was not updated. A zip file (su-2.3.1-bin-signed.zip) has been placed on your sdcard, please reboot into recovery mode and flash it to update your binary.
2. So, I decided to ignore the update of su and just move on to Rom Manager. Here, I get an error like "su was not found in /system/bin". Well, su is in "/data/local/bin", as per the cyanogen wiki to root the phone. After this, any attempt to flash Clockworkmod fails.
3. To try to make it so Rom Manager has everything it needs, I followed the wiki again, but this time I tried to move the su file to /system/bin. I got the following error:
failed on './su' - Cross-device link
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!

Hmm, i had the same problem when i was trying to Flash CM7...
Your phone is not rooted...
I know its very frustrating but no worries!
1.Download program from this thread ->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761507... you'll see the program in attachemnts and dl the first one.
2.Paste it in your's SD card , install it (use ASTRO MANAGER, to find the program)
3.Open the program and root the phone with 1 click
4. Then Superuser will ask you to allow it and click yes, and go to ROM MANAGER.
5.You will have to allow the Superuser here too.. Do it.
6.Flash Clockwork Mod recovery, and reboot into recoverymod.
7.Flash your Rom , flash Gapps(Google applications)
8.Enjoy

Thank you CROpipe!
Your instructions worked! I now have CM7 installed on my HTC Tattoo!
Here are the issues I found though:
1. When I was trying to download the ROM using ROM Manager, the list of ROMs was empty. Maybe it's because I was not using the Premium version...? I ended up downloading the ROM from the forum, copying it to the SD card and installing it that way.
2. I tried also to install GApps through Rom Manager. I was afterwards able to set up my google account, but I still had to manually download GMail, Google Maps, ... I'm not sure if this is actually how it's supposed to go... :-/
Anyway, thanks again for the help.

Yap that is quite allright Congrats on your new ROM ))

Need To Install Facebook for Htc Sense on my HTC Desire (Bravo) gsm

Hi All,
I am a new bee in this area. I have a Htc Desire (Bravo) rooted with S-Off. I have installed "HiApk 1.1 ROM with sense" but did not found the app Facebook for Htc Sense. I love that app as it automatically sync you Fb contacts to your phone with Pictue and other details.
After searching and reading lot, I found the HtcFacebook.apk to install that app.
But, When I am trying to install that app from sdcard after a small processing it says "Can not install application".
I have no idea how to do that, Please help me..
I'll be great full..
Thanks In Advance

Why don't you just download it from the market?

stereoprologic said:
Why don't you just download it from the market?
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The "Facebook for Htc Sense" in not a market app? That's Why I facing the prob!

itsmebhupendra said:
The "Facebook for Htc Sense" in not a market app? That's Why I facing the prob!
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this is the place where u downloaded the ROM right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13622963
the developer said...
*FB & Twitter you can add from the attachment given below
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i think you need to download the attachment that the dev is referring to.
i'll give you the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=593627&d=1305172152

Hi k4spy!
Thanks for the help. Yes I have downloaded the rom from that thread only and also downloaded the social app package.
But that package only contains the .apk file nothing else, and when I just try to install those my phone through a message e.g. "Application not installed".
I want some update.zip type package, which I can update from my recovery...!

whats the difference between normal facebook and facebook for htc sense?

itsmebhupendra said:
Hi k4spy!
Thanks for the help. Yes I have downloaded the rom from that thread only and also downloaded the social app package.
But that package only contains the .apk file nothing else, and when I just try to install those my phone through a message e.g. "Application not installed".
I want some update.zip type package, which I can update from my recovery...!
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The reason it says 'application not installed' is because it is supposed to be a system app and hence, is not signed. Thus, to 'install' that app, either create an update.zip yourself and flash via recovery or use a file explorer with the ability to access root folders (eg. root explorer) and copy the apk to /system/app or /data/app (if you do not have space in the system partition) and reboot the phone.

itachi1706 said:
The reason it says 'application not installed' is because it is supposed to be a system app and hence, is not signed. Thus, to 'install' that app, either create an update.zip yourself and flash via recovery or use a file explorer with the ability to access root folders (eg. root explorer) and copy the apk to /system/app or /data/app (if you do not have space in the system partition) and reboot the phone.
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i needed that too
thank you

tarikg said:
whats the difference between normal facebook and facebook for htc sense?
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There is none to my knowledge.

Before Sense 3.5, Facebook for HTC Sense application was syncing contact photos with contacts, birthdays and events with calender and so on... Normal facebook application wasnt doing those stuff. I think, thats why he needs that application.
With Sense 3.5, phone is getting information from regular facebook application which we can download from market. It is asking for permission and than syncing all data like old times

Thnaks to All
Hi All,
Thanks for the help. Now I have installed the "Facebook for Htc Sense" and its working fine.

just out of interest how did you manage it in the end? did you make your own flashable zip? if you did can you share it?

did't work for me
jameslsmith said:
just out of interest how did you manage it in the end? did you make your own flashable zip? if you did can you share it?
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I tried downloading both signed and unsigned versions of the app (htcfacebook.apk) and pasting it into system/app and rebooting and nothing happened except for a force close message upon reboot.
I tried putting in data/app and nothing happened either.
I tried putting it in a zip file pasting it into the SD card and rebooted into recovery CWM. I chose instal zip from SD card and it showed some progress then said "installation aborted".
Any help?

tried with no avail
I tried copying the files to system/app using root explorer but nothing happened. I tried putting them in a zip file and renaming it update.zip then installed it from recovery. Still nothing. any ideas?

I tried this still nothing
I made a flash-able package with both system and META-INF folders and all that. Here it is. I tried installing it from recovery by applying sdcard/update.zip but it still says installation aborted. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!

Install This Way
zaiddagamseh said:
I made a flash-able package with both system and META-INF folders and all that. Here it is. I tried installing it from recovery by applying sdcard/update.zip but it still says installation aborted. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!
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Run these command step by step in your terminal emulator window
# put HtcFacebook.apk in your sd card @ root
# su
# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
# cat /sdcard/HtcFacebook.apk > /system/app/HtcFacebook.apk
# cat /sdcard/HtcFacebook.apk > /sd-ext/app_s/HtcFacebook.apk
# mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
reboot the phone.
This helps me on different roms.
Press thanks if this works for you.

Not working.
It says it cannot create folder on # cat /sdcard/HtcFacebook.apk > /sd-ext/app_s/HtcFacebook.apk

Palla71 said:
Not working.
It says it cannot create folder on # cat /sdcard/HtcFacebook.apk > /sd-ext/app_s/HtcFacebook.apk
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Please verify the rom's app's folder. Is it on the same path you are trying to install?
press thanks if this helped!

Hello,
I am also unable to reinstall facebook for htc sense. I have pasted htcfacebook.apk into system/app using Root explorer, then reboot. Nothing happens, still does not show facebook for htc sense in accounts & sync. Can anyone help please?
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itsmebhupendra said:
Hi All,
Thanks for the help. Now I have installed the "Facebook for Htc Sense" and its working fine.
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Some of us are still having problems. Could you please let us know how you solved the issue?

facebook only in browser

Trying to Root Nexu s I9020A on 2.3.6

Hello XDA,
So I was following a youtube guide that shows how to root nexus s. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSD92Qjt5Og). This is one click verison. So after unlocking the bootloader, when its time to select flash CWM, the CMD window would just close. I guess the file i was using were bad. So then i switched over to another youtube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA6DlAqYUeo). In this video, (using the files in video's description), I mananged to flash CWM (but i used the latest verison of CWM 5023-cyan.img). Then pretty much followed the video and got superuser installed on my nexus. Now when i tried to boot into recovery, it will not boot into CWM. it shows the android with exclamation mark and there when i press volume up and power, i am taken to the stock recovery i guess.. So now I am confused if my phone is rooted. I do have superuser installed on my phone right now (version that was included in the 2nd youtube video) but I don't have CWM. I am interested in flashing other ROMS. How and what should i do? Sorry for the long explanation. Thanks for your help

Use root explorer or similar program to rename the file "/system/etc/install-recovery.sh" to anything you like (e.g. install-recovery.sh.bak), as this script is run on boot and replaces a custom bootloader if it is installed. After this just flash CWM again and you can be free
You'll have to do this anytime you install a Google Stock ROM.

Harbb said:
Use root explorer or similar program to rename the file "/system/etc/install-recovery.sh" to anything you like (e.g. install-recovery.sh.bak), as this script is run on boot and replaces a custom bootloader if it is installed. After this just flash CWM again and you can be free
You'll have to do this anytime you install a Google Stock ROM.
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I installed ES File Explorer and I cannot locate any folder called system.. the only 3 folders I see are "android", "clockworkmod", "Lost.DIR". root explorer is paid app. do you know any other free app. I don't know if this ES File explorer allows me to see system files. Its only showing whats on SD card...

NVM... i managed to get another app.. that allowed me to change the file name as you suggested.. then i installed ROM manager.. Flashed CWM from there.. and rebooted into recovery.. and GUESS WHAT.. I GOT CWM.. .. thanks buddy..

No worries mate. BTW, for ES, you need to go to options and tick the two options all the way at the bottom (enable root, mount /system).

[Solved] Google Play Store not working

I rooted my Kindle Fire and the only thing that isn't working is the Google Play Store. I used Kindle Fire Utility to root my device. When I open up Google Play, it says:
The application Google Play Store (process.com.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
I've tried installing the apk various ways but it's the same result every time.
Any helped appreciated.

Did you move it to /system/app and chmod 755 before installing?

I had this problem for awhile myself and it took me hours to find a solution. What I did was after I rooted my kindle and flashed it over to cm9 reloaded I noticed gapps was not working. So to fix this I rebooted Into twrp and reflashed the gapps zip rebooted once more and my problem was solved. Hope this helps
Sent from my Kindle Fire using XDA

Flashing insecure stock rom 6.3 did the trick.

It was working. I could navigate through the market and look for apps but when I went to install Spotify, it went back to that error message. After that, I try opening the market and it shows the error message.

I'll be honest; I'm a little lost on what everyone said above. All I've been doing is downloading the apk's from the Internet and throwing them on my downloads folder. I open ES File Explorer and download the apk's. Is there anything simple I can try?

gclo85 said:
I'll be honest; I'm a little lost on what everyone said above. All I've been doing is downloading the apk's from the Internet and throwing them on my downloads folder. I open ES File Explorer and download the apk's. Is there anything simple I can try?
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Do you have the stock rom or a custom one?
Sent from my Kindle Fire using XDA

I'm using stock with go launcher. I just tried a suggestion from a site to make sure I'm rooted. I installed terminal manager and typed su. I got the reply permission denied. I'm thinking that means I'm not rooted?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24312196&postcount=17

@b63: I did what was in that forum and now I'm rooted. Thank you.
Only issue left is when I open the Play Store, it says:
"You must add an account to the device to continue. Do you want to add one now?"
I press yes, it closes. I press no, it closes.

gclo85 said:
@b63: I did what was in that forum and now I'm rooted. Thank you.
Only issue left is when I open the Play Store, it says:
"You must add an account to the device to continue. Do you want to add one now?"
I press yes, it closes. I press no, it closes.
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Did you flash the gapps.zip or are you just nstalling the apk..... I'd look at that thread b63 gave you again you have to install 3 apps the other 2 sync your gmail account with market that's why it's FCing.... Just set up the es file manager set as rw and drag and drop the 3 apks into the system folder and reboot the kindle
Sent from my HellfireKindle using Tapatalk 2

I believe I'm installing APK's. I've been trying to install files like these:
com.android.vending-3.5.15.apk
Vending(Mod).apk
I move the files to system/apps with Root Explorer and change the permissions but after I install it, it says "Application Not Installed."

gclo85 said:
I believe I'm installing APK's. I've been trying to install files like these:
com.android.vending-3.5.15.apk
Vending(Mod).apk
I move the files to system/apps with Root Explorer and change the permissions but after I install it, it says "Application Not Installed."
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Don't hit install download those 3 apks in the thread b63 gave you a few posts a go and simply drag them into the system folder then reboot
EDIT: Here
Sent from my HellfireKindle using Tapatalk 2

@DJLamontagneIII: It's working! Thank you so much!
Thank you to everyone else who contributed.

glad to help ...
please mark the subject of the topic (edit first post) with [Solved]

I also wanted to ask; aside from backups or maybe those 3 APK's I just moved, is it safe to delete anything, like the zip file ROM, to free up space on the internal storage?

i assume you mean the sdcard partition
yupp - it's safe - you can keep a backup on your computer if you like

How to root I9505XXUFNA5?

I have upgraded my gt-i9505 to I9505XXUFNA5. But i cant root now. I did all the steps to root but when i use the app "root checker" i receive the message "Please wait for root check to complete. System appears to br running very slow." What can i do?

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fcesario2 said:
I have upgraded my gt-i9505 to I9505XXUFNA5. But i cant root now. I did all the steps to root but when i use the app "root checker" i receive the message "Please wait for root check to complete. System appears to br running very slow." What can i do?
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Go to the play store and download the free version of Titanium backup or Rom Manager.
Titanium backup and Rom Manager both require ROOT access and they will ask you to allow it.
Forget about the "root checker" app, it's not needed and perhaps it's even faulty.
If Titanium backup or Rom Manager asks for root access and you grant it, it means that you are
fully rooted and you don't have any issues with root.
If trying the above does not show you that you do indeed have root access then download
cf-autoroot and unzip it and flash the TAR file using Odin.
CF-AutoRoot will give you full access after flashing it, but even then use Titanium backup
or Rom Manager to make sure you have root, not that "root checker" app you have.
Here is the direct download link for cf-autoroot:
http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip?retrieve_file=1
This zip file contains cf-autoroot.tar and the Odin files in case you need it.
Unzip all the files into an empty folder on your desktop.
Good luck!