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deleting/changing names of phone.apk: after wiping, can i boot into CWM?

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dongimin2 said:
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Don't see why not, as they're not dependent on each other. One way to find out though

kjy2010 said:
Don't see why not, as they're not dependent on each other. One way to find out though
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How do I not have my own thread in my sig and you do? :/ only one way to fix this. . . . .
REMOVE IT NOW OR I KILL YOU!!! lol jk

um if u delete the apk's and you do a system wipe, it bricks your device. still, could u boot into CWM even if the main OS (android) is bricked?

dongimin2 said:
um if u delete the apk's and you do a system wipe, it bricks your device. still, could u boot into CWM even if the main OS (android) is bricked?
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Yes you can in fact, back up in cwm before you delete system stuff and you can respite your system from there.our if you didn't back up, you can still bit in to cwm and flash a clean rom

Isn't the only way to brick it by deleting the boot partition in recovery without an operational system partition installed? Or does cwm not have an option to self terminate? Ie "I cannot self terminate" ( Said in ahnold shwatzenhagga voice)
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android01 said:
Isn't the only way to brick it by deleting the boot partition in recovery without an operational system partition installed? Or does cwm not have an option to self terminate? Ie "I cannot self terminate" ( Said in ahnold shwatzenhagga voice)
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Nah.. that's just going to wipe your kernel and OS side boot image out. You'll still have CWM and the ability to install a new rom. In fact, the device will likely boot into recovery without a valid boot image though i wouldn't test it!
On the amon recovery app used on the evo 4g phones, you normally would wipe both system and boot before a new rom is installed.. CWM just doesn't get that in depth with wiping options as it should.
Check this out for some very good reference...
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...plained-boot-system-recovery-data-cache-misc/

Arc S Locked Bootloader+format /system+reboot CWM recovery

Small warning for newbies as me, just in case.
I have Xperia Arc S, rooted, locked BL.
I changed rom and during this operation I pressed wrong key .
The sequence was as here:
- I wipped all to factory reset
- then in Mounts and Storage I wiped \system and \boot partitions
- then in Advanced I wipped Dalvik Cache
- then my fingers pressed wrong key when I was on Reboot Recovery option but it was too late.
Phone trying to reboot but there was no CWM recovery as it is installed on \system and I just wipped all to factory reset .
Of course such situation can be simply fixed by Flashtool, but I haven't my PC with me .
My advice is: do not press Reboot Recovery option in CMW recovery when you already delete all from your phone .
And rather change rom when your PC is available and ready to work. Just in case

jkjacek said:
My advice is: do not press Reboot Recovery option in CMW recovery when you already delete all from your phone .
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That should be common sense, but I guess it's true what they say about common sense eh. This is why it's recommended to just unlock the bootloader, if you want to root to install custom kernels, ROMs etc then you might as well just go all out and unlock it in the first place.
In all my time here at XDA having owned an X10 and the Arc I've only ever seen one instance of a Phone being well and truly bricked so with those kind of stats I don't grasp why People don't just unlock their bootloader from the off.

XperienceD said:
That should be common sense, but I guess it's true what they say about common sense eh. This is why it's recommended to just unlock the bootloader, if you want to root to install custom kernels, ROMs etc then you might as well just go all out and unlock it in the first place.
In all my time here at XDA having owned an X10 and the Arc I've only ever seen one instance of a Phone being well and truly bricked so with those kind of stats I don't grasp why People don't just unlock their bootloader from the off.
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Your right to a degree, but you have to remember its other things like hardware that can be damaged due to overclocking etc..
So it isn't just bricking you have to worry about.
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XperienceD said:
This is why it's recommended to just unlock the bootloader, if you want to root to install custom kernels, ROMs etc then you might as well just go all out and unlock it in the first place.
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In my country Xperia Arc S is rather expensive ;-(
The only reason why my phone still has locked bootloader is warranty/guarantee.
According to my little knowledge it is impossible to lock bootloader again with all settings as in hm... 'original', not modified phone?

so the main point is what? i don't really understand, so you did brick the phone/send it to phantom zone while doing those you mention above?

asderth8000 said:
so the main point is what? i don't really understand, so you did brick the phone/send it to phantom zone while doing those you mention above?
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I brick my phone temporaly then I was able to restore it using Flashtool.
I send first post as kind of warning for new users to be careful.

thanks for warning
jkjacek said:
I brick my phone temporaly then I was able to restore it using Flashtool.
I send first post as kind of warning for new users to be careful.
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ok thanks for warning
I still hesitate whether to unlock bootloader tho

which one do first
asderth8000 said:
ok thanks for warning
I still hesitate whether to unlock bootloader tho
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whether custom rom to do in a state of lock bootloader?
im a new superuser. and i confuse to cwm recovery? i do not get to run it..... after root im instal Xpart form the market (google Play) and plug USB cable in my computer thent REbbot to recovery and reboot to fastboot and I did not feel the change...:silly:

arc_n_krizt said:
whether custom rom to do in a state of lock bootloader?
im a new superuser. and i confuse to cwm recovery? i do not get to run it..... after root im instal Xpart form the market (google Play) and plug USB cable in my computer thent REbbot to recovery and reboot to fastboot and I did not feel the change...:silly:
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i think theres an option there to install it first according to what OS your using (Gb or ICS)

asderth8000 said:
i think theres an option there to install it first according to what OS your using (Gb or ICS)
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No. No option when first i'm plug in in usg cable or im install CMW in the market.... Please give me a detail OS im using is ICS

Thanks for warning

jkjacek said:
Small warning for newbies as me, just in case.
I have Xperia Arc S, rooted, locked BL.
I changed rom and during this operation I pressed wrong key .
The sequence was as here:
- I wipped all to factory reset
- then in Mounts and Storage I wiped \system and \boot partitions
- then in Advanced I wipped Dalvik Cache
- then my fingers pressed wrong key when I was on Reboot Recovery option but it was too late.
Phone trying to reboot but there was no CWM recovery as it is installed on \system and I just wipped all to factory reset .
Of course such situation can be simply fixed by Flashtool, but I haven't my PC with me .
My advice is: do not press Reboot Recovery option in CMW recovery when you already delete all from your phone .
And rather change rom when your PC is available and ready to work. Just in case
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hehehe exactly this hapend to me once!but not any more

As I know fasboot was need unlock bootloader,,,
Sent from my LT18 using xda premium

jkjacek said:
The sequence was as here:
- I wipped all to factory reset
- then in Mounts and Storage I wiped \system and \boot partitions
- then in Advanced I wipped Dalvik Cache
- then my fingers pressed wrong key when I was on Reboot Recovery option but it was too late.
Phone trying to reboot but there was no CWM recovery as it is installed on \system and I just wipped all to factory reset .
Of course such situation can be simply fixed by Flashtool, but I haven't my PC with me
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now also tell here how to fix it with flash tool ??
i just really want to know that....

jimmysmart83 said:
now also tell here how to fix it with flash tool ??
i just really want to know that....
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flashing a official (ics) ttf firmware with flash tool !

boxgot said:
flashing a official (ics) ttf firmware with flash tool !
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where i get it ? i just want it

jimmysmart83 said:
where i get it ? i just want it
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i dont know if it's here but i know that google is your friend!

Check this link it has all what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905295

Please help me..
I did something wrong with the custom rom and now the arc is stuck in the "SONY" logo..... I tried to use Ice Beam rom but i had the stock kernel and i maybe did something wrong in the procession .....What can i do now ??? Please answer me...!!!!

NickPreveza said:
I did something wrong with the custom rom and now the arc is stuck in the "SONY" logo..... I tried to use Ice Beam rom but i had the stock kernel and i maybe did something wrong in the procession .....What can i do now ??? Please answer me...!!!!
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Everything you need to fix it in here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
You can use the ICS you find under "If you can't get it to work (stuck on Sony logo), then flash this in flash tool " in section 2.

Help Flashing Split View by Bigfau

I am wanting to install the LG G Flex Split View mod by Bigfau on my rooted LG G2 but I do not know how to "Flash in recovery and reboot."
Can anyone help me through this process? I was reading up on the flash guide here on the forum and saw that I needed a custom recovery installed before flashing. Is this really needed to just add the split view feature? If so, how can I go about doing this?
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hiphiphooray said:
I am wanting to install the LG G Flex Split View mod by Bigfau on my rooted LG G2 but I do not know how to "Flash in recovery and reboot."
Can anyone help me through this process? I was reading up on the flash guide here on the forum and saw that I needed a custom recovery installed before flashing. Is this really needed to just add the split view feature? If so, how can I go about doing this?
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yea, unfortunately, a custom recovery is needed to flash any mods or zips. It does not work with stock recovery. The only thing you can flash with stock recovery is a rom, but since you need gapps and so on for the rom to work properly, you need a custom recovery.
I find TWRP the easiest recovery to work with, here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449679

There is no need for custom recovery... Use the Flash Gordon app from play store. All you need is root and busybox. You can flash zips but not ROMS..
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Hmmm, two different answers. Thanks for the quick replies though.
I don't think I need any roms, I am just trying to take the zip file mod in the link and get it working on my stock LG G2. I know it will work on the stock Verizon phone, but I have no idea how to do the flashing.
If I use an app from the play store, I read that it may, "lack the ability to wipe the Dalvik cache (affecting the JIT compiler)." Will this be a problem for me?

hiphiphooray said:
Hmmm, two different answers. Thanks for the quick replies though.
I don't think I need any roms, I am just trying to take the zip file mod in the link and get it working on my stock LG G2. I know it will work on the stock Verizon phone, but I have no idea how to do the flashing.
If I use an app from the play store, I read that it may, "lack the ability to wipe the Dalvik cache (affecting the JIT compiler)." Will this be a problem for me?
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Please listen to him then, but my experience is not the same.

vPro97 said:
Please listen to him then, but my experience is not the same.
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I'll go ahead and try it out later today. I am not against installing a custom recovery if it is useful later. But I don't plan on installing any custom roms ever. Is there any use for a custom recovery outside of custom roms that cannot be accomplished by Flash Gordon App?

hiphiphooray said:
I'll go ahead and try it out later today. I am not against installing a custom recovery if it is useful later. But I don't plan on installing any custom roms ever. Is there any use for a custom recovery outside of custom roms that cannot be accomplished by Flash Gordon App?
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The ability to backup your device (make a NANDROID, as it is called). If you have a rooted device and intend to mess with it, I would say that a nandroid backup is a must . The good thing about a nandroid, something which Titanium Backup can't is to restore the whole system and boot. On the other hand, you might find some apps missing, so it's best to back up apps though Titanium Backup and your system/boot etc through Custom Recovery.
Oh and by the way, please tell me how the split-view thingy works once you have done it

vPro97 said:
The ability to backup your device (make a NANDROID, as it is called). If you have a rooted device and intend to mess with it, I would say that a nandroid backup is a must . The good thing about a nandroid, something which Titanium Backup can't is to restore the whole system and boot. On the other hand, you might find some apps missing, so it's best to back up apps though Titanium Backup and your system/boot etc through Custom Recovery.
Oh and by the way, please tell me how the split-view thingy works once you have done it
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I have busybox installed and flash gordon ready to go. About to try it out now. Hopefully it works... /crossfingers

hiphiphooray said:
I have busybox installed and flash gordon ready to go. About to try it out now. Hopefully it works... /crossfingers
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I wish you a smooth, error-free process

Did not work with busybox + flash gordon. Seems the .zip contains some system files which are not able to be edited through flash gordon. I'll try to install a custom rom then I guess.

Will installing a custom recovery via this method work?

hiphiphooray said:
Did not work with busybox + flash gordon. Seems the .zip contains some system files which are not able to be edited through flash gordon. I'll try to install a custom rom then I guess.
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Before you do that try flashify its works very good just make sure you know how to edit long press

tbishop91 said:
Before you do that try flashify its works very good just make sure you know how to edit long press
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that link is for flashify What do you mean edit long press?

hiphiphooray said:
that link is for flashify What do you mean edit long press?
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To set split view whiich works wonders wen modding phones ? you have to set one of your nave bars to open it mine is set as the back button. Long press is why you just press the front nav bar in stead off tapping it. Correct me if im erong but i think you must also be running xposed installer with one of the g2 settings apps found in the playstore. I flashed split view using flashify and it works fine munis not being able to use the knock feature wen engaged.

tbishop91 said:
To set split view whiich works wonders wen modding phones ? you have to set one of your nave bars to open it mine is set as the back button. Long press is why you just press the front nav bar in stead off tapping it. Correct me if im erong but i think you must also be running xposed installer with one of the g2 settings apps found in the playstore. I flashed split view using flashify and it works fine munis not being able to use the knock feature wen engaged.
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I do not have xposed and holding down the back button launches the program for me.
The program works after installing it from recovery in TWRP, but after installation, I pressed wipe cache and it was in the process when my phone screen turned off. I couldn't get it to turn back on, and eventually just held down the power button for 10 seconds to get it to boot normally. It works now, but what can I do to avoid that happening again?

That im not too sure about wen i wipe my chace and dalvik it completes the action and just romdomly cuts the phone off. When ever your wiping i say the best thing to do is just too make sure you have a back in cases something goes wrong

Help with restart menu

Anyone able to create a restart menu that can restart to recovery? Have tried to do a few instructions but run into areas that do not match and it gets quite confusing for me. So anyone can assist would be great. I have a SM-T550

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Anyone able to create a restart menu that can restart to recovery? Have tried to do a few instructions but run into areas that do not match and it gets quite confusing for me. So anyone can assist would be great. I have a SM-T550
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Did you get any PMs or figure anything out, other than Xposed and Gravitybox. That's how I get an extended reboot menus like you get in CM builds.

glockman4519 said:
Did you get any PMs or figure anything out, other than Xposed and Gravitybox. That's how I get an extended reboot menus like you get in CM builds.
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Haven't received any information at all. I did attempt to do it from this Post but failed for some reason and my tablet wouldn't boot, just stuck on logo. Not thought of xposed module at all because I would think it would act as a third party app. Those do not get along well with the TWRP 3.0.2-1 recovery by @ashyx. If you use 3rd party app to reboot to recovery with that version, you'll be stuck in recovery and not be able to boot to system until you reinstall the recovery with same instructions as first time you install it.

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Haven't received any information at all. I did attempt to do it from this Post but failed for some reason and my tablet wouldn't boot, just stuck on logo. Not thought of xposed module at all because I would think it would act as a third party app. Those do not get along well with the TWRP 3.0.2-1 recovery by @ashyx. If you use 3rd party app to reboot to recovery with that version, you'll be stuck in recovery and not be able to boot to system until you reinstall the recovery with same instructions as first time you install it.
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I'm using TWRP 2.8.7.0 by @ashyx and I use the reboot function in Gravitybox and it is working just fine for me with no bootloops. I will look into how to add the reboot function into the rom and see if I come up with anything and if I do, I will be sure to let you know.

I tried @ashyx 2.8.7 twrp but touches were way out of line so had to go back to 3.0.2 recovery. I think it has to do with the MM 6.0.1 firmware.
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glockman4519 said:
I'm using TWRP 2.8.7.0 by @ashyx and I use the reboot function in Gravitybox and it is working just fine for me with no bootloops. I will look into how to add the reboot function into the rom and see if I come up with anything and if I do, I will be sure to let you know.
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By the wy what tab you have? What firmware also?
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bobfrantic said:
By the wy what tab you have? What firmware also?
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I have the t350 and am on my rom 6.0.1 latest firmware release. I forgot that yours is a different dsvice and may not function ghe same as mine.

glockman4519 said:
I have the t350 and am on my rom 6.0.1 latest firmware release. I forgot that yours is a different dsvice and may not function ghe same as mine.
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yea that may be the reason the 2.8.7 doesn't like my tab being it's T550. you should make your rom work on the 550 hehehe

bobfrantic said:
yea that may be the reason the 2.8.7 doesn't like my tab being it's T550. you should make your rom work on the 550 hehehe
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If I had that device for testing I would. I would hate to make something that would screw up someone's device. If its mine, I dont care but not on someone else's.

If it is rooted, give this a try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=simple.reboot.com

hectorbls said:
If it is rooted, give this a try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=simple.reboot.com
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I use Simple Reboot for now. Still holding out hope someone can make a restart menu. :cyclops:

A+ for simple reboot, been using it on a few different androids and no problems.

Remove Encryption

Hi all,
Fairly new to this phone (9t) and am currently on Titanium is. Was wondering if there's a way to disable encryption as I tend to find if things go wrong you potentially lose all data and I tend to mess about with mods etc so don't want to run that risk!
Cheers!

Anyone?

twist3d0n3 said:
Anyone?
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Idk if its the right answer but u need to backup ur files on ur pc first (i suggest u mixplorer to copy them by wifi, usb is kinda slow for me) than u need to format data and flash DFE everytime when u flash a rom to boot

twist3d0n3 said:
Hi all,
Fairly new to this phone (9t) and am currently on Titanium is. Was wondering if there's a way to disable encryption as I tend to find if things go wrong you potentially lose all data and I tend to mess about with mods etc so don't want to run that risk!
Cheers!
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You need to format Data to remove encryption ONlLY if you want to install custom ROMs
For Magisk and any modding you plan to do with Magisk/root, you don't need.
Also, for the official TWRP or OrangeFox you don't need to decrypt (unless you go for custom ROMs)

I'm currently on a custom ROM but when I first went through the setup process everything was decrypted, then when I booted up and went in settings, it said encrypted and going by to twrp asked for my pattern to decrypt. I'm not sure what I've missed through doing all that but as a consequence, whenever I flash an update to the ROM, I have to reflash vendor + fw just to be able to boot again... I'm worried that at some point this will **** up and screw my data up.
So say for example if I set everything up from scratch again, what process should I follow? I'm using the Italian guys' twrp atm (sorry forget his username!) So is there a different twrp I should use instead or is there anything else I need to flash/do to avoid encryption happening on first boot?

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Idk if its the right answer but u need to backup ur files on ur pc first (i suggest u mixplorer to copy them by wifi, usb is kinda slow for me) than u need to format data and flash DFE everytime when u flash a rom to boot
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Sorry what's dfe?

twist3d0n3 said:
Sorry what's dfe?
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DFE = Disable Forced Encryption
So it will remove ROM encryption...

Micdu70 said:
DFE = Disable Forced Encryption
So it will remove ROM encryption...
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Is there a zip to flash to do this? If so have you got a link?

twist3d0n3 said:
Is there a zip to flash to do this? If so have you got a link?
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Yes it's a zip to flash but I don't know where to get it... (if not already in TWRP options/advanced maybe?... I never flashed this).

Micdu70 said:
Yes it's a zip to flash but I don't know where to get it... (if not already in TWRP options/advanced maybe?... I never flashed this).
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Nah I've looked in twrp as I've seen an option mentioned previously. Thanks for the help tho man