When I change my stock rom 2.1 to gingerdx v19 I use CWM to do this. To start out with I have version 4.0.1.5 of CWM but after installing gdx it gives me version 3.2. So GDX override my original CWM version. Is this normal? Can I prevent this kind of downgrade? SO where is my newer version - does it get wiped over?
It usually happens. Since Ginger dx has a preinstalled cwm. Gdx must have lower version
.IV got cwm that is your CURRENT version (3.). Hope you understand more bout it now. (We were all noobs at one stage )
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hey i have the same problem....i used naA kemel which quotes it has cwm 5.x.x but when i installeed gdx v20 it opens up with cwm 3.2.x
i am all ears as to how we can correct this situation
I hate to have my CWM downgraded for no good reason
First install gingerDX then flash the alfs kernel v05 it over rides the stock kernel with a new one and it is including CWM 5.x.x
Hope i helped
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so what you are saying is install the one with latest CWM last so it will override the previous, which brings to yet another question - is it OK to flash the rom first before the kernel? So you are suggestion this sequence:
flash stock rom-> unlock bootloader -> flash gingerdx -> flash custom kernel
Precisely like that
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Hi guys, i have a small question.
I have installed back in august in gf's X8 kuya droid and i want to replace it with CM7.1 official. i am kinda lost with unlocked bootloaders and the rest, phone is now rooted with latest kuyadroid xrecovery and CWM 3.XX in it.
As i have it in my mind, the process is to install the new CWM 4.XX in xrecovery and then boot into CWM and flash CM7.1 as normal (wipe data/cache/dalvik and then install zip from sdcard).
Or do i have to do something else ? i also have a backup of the original rom, do i need to restore this and then flash CM?
thank you for your time
Invicta said:
Hi guys, i have a small question.
I have installed back in august in gf's X8 kuya droid and i want to replace it with CM7.1 official. i am kinda lost with unlocked bootloaders and the rest, phone is now rooted with latest kuyadroid xrecovery and CWM 3.XX in it.
As i have it in my mind, the process is to install the new CWM 4.XX in xrecovery and then boot into CWM and flash CM7.1 as normal (wipe data/cache/dalvik and then install zip from sdcard).
Or do i have to do something else ? i also have a backup of the original rom, do i need to restore this and then flash CM?
thank you for your time
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OK, you need to first unlock your bootloader by following the guide linked below (It is a lot easier than it lookas at first glance, so dont be too scared about it);
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Unlocking the bootloader is the hard part, once you're past this you're laughing.
Now jumping ahead a bit....
Once the phone has an unlocked bootloader, all that is left to do is flash a custom kernel and loader (loader and bootloader being different things as the guide explains). Note that all the the custom kernels have CWM already built in as part of the kernel so you wont need to worry too much about that. Once done, flash the rom and GApps Enjoy super fast Android OS.
NOTE: I had problems using the FlashTool provided by the guide, instead I used the most recent version of FLashTool which is easily found via google.
Good luck!
If you need any further help either reply here or PM me!
Good luck!
Invicta said:
i want to replace it with CM7.1 official.
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If by "CM7.1 official" you mean the Shakira ROM by the FreeXperia project that's for download on the CyanogenMod website I strongly advise you against it.
The ROM is buggy as hell, feature incomplete AND the "too low volume on calls" hasn't ever been fixed.
If you want to take the trouble to install a custom ROM that needs a custom Kernel I'd rather recommend you nAa's MiniCM7 2.1.9 ROM and nAa v11 Kernel.
Take my word that the FXP CM7 Shakira ROM isn't worth the time and effort.
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If by "CM7.1 official" you mean the Shakira ROM by the FreeXperia project that's for download on the CyanogenMod website I strongly advise you against it.
The ROM is buggy as hell, feature incomplete AND the "too low volume on calls" hasn't ever been fixed.
If you want to take the trouble to install a custom ROM that needs a custom Kernel I'd rather recommend you nAa's MiniCM7 2.1.9 ROM and nAa v11 Kernel.
Take my word that the FXP CM7 Shakira ROM isn't worth the time and effort.
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Agreed. I'm running the latest MiniCM7 build with nAa Kernel; It's amazingly stable... B.Jay you're so efficient and helpful.... thumbs up! You've already helped me today and I see you're back helping others!
yeah, i did some research and found that cm7.2 official sucks big time.
I have decided to install kuya's latest 4.5.4 rom, thing is that when i flashed 3.2.175 it installed xrecovery and cwm 3.XX simultaneously, i mean if you choose to reboot it gives you two options
-boot into xrecovery
-boot into CWM
i dont know if 4.5.4 version can be flashed with CWM 3 version or xrecovery, dev. wont mention.
I can even find CWM 4.xx version for this phone, damn....
I have never upgraded CWM version 3 to 4, any guides on how to do it?
Invicta said:
yeah, i did some research and found that cm7.2 official sucks big time.
I have decided to install kuya's latest 4.5.4 rom, thing is that when i flashed 3.2.175 it installed xrecovery and cwm 3.XX simultaneously, i mean if you choose to reboot it gives you two options
-boot into xrecovery
-boot into CWM
i dont know if 4.5.4 version can be flashed with CWM 3 version or xrecovery, dev. wont mention.
I can even find CWM 4.xx version for this phone, damn....
I have never upgraded CWM version 3 to 4, any guides on how to do it?
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You can flash kuyaDROID 4.5.4 with either version of the recoveries, though using CWM is recommended.
About "CWM and xRecovery": Be glad that you have both as CWM version 3.x.x.x has a bug that creates defective backups. Meaning: you can restore a backup you created, but chances are that your device won't boot. Creating a backup through xRecovery is the safe fall-back here.
At any rate - puppet13th, creator of the "x8Toolbox" and "ODEX (on any ROM)", is currently attempting to make CWM 5 work. I already gave a beta-test version a try, but it locked up at the Sony Ericsson logo.
In short: See the dual recovery installation as a welcome gift, not something that "gives you two reboot options you don't want to have".
I previously had GingerDx V022 and it was working perfect.
Today I tried to Flash GingerDx V023 Using Xrecovery V0.1
I even initiated a full wipe and also wiped dalvik cache etc etc
But every time I flash , I get stuck at the SE Logo , unable to go back to xrecovery. Then I have to use PCC And re-root all over again.
I tried to find CWM V014 , although Xrecovery always worked for GingerDx (all previous versions)
But couldn't find it.
I havent even customized GingerDx V023. Just tried to directly flash it after downloading.
Doesnt work
What is going wrong ?
Help Please I really want to upgrade to this ROM
Xperia X8 E15i
GingerDx V022
Stock Kernel
it's same problems with me. Just waiting for helping by another peoples
Use ClockworkMod - it's absolutely necessary. You could use toolbox http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100 to obtain double recovery. Then just tap the screen (dual recovery) or buck button to access CWM.
Mayank77 said:
I previously had GingerDx V022 and it was working perfect.
Today I tried to Flash GingerDx V023 Using Xrecovery V0.1
I even initiated a full wipe and also wiped dalvik cache etc etc
But every time I flash , I get stuck at the SE Logo , unable to go back to xrecovery. Then I have to use PCC And re-root all over again.
I tried to find CWM V014 , although Xrecovery always worked for GingerDx (all previous versions)
But couldn't find it.
I havent even customized GingerDx V023. Just tried to directly flash it after downloading.
Doesnt work
What is going wrong ?
Help Please I really want to upgrade to this ROM
Xperia X8 E15i
GingerDx V022
Stock Kernel
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gingerdx v13 and above needs to be flashed with cwm
kirmada said:
gingerdx v13 and above needs to be flashed with cwm
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I flashed GingerDx V020,V021,V022 All with XRecovery
And
Using
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1117100 did not work for me... I tried all combinations.
what is your kernel?
Did you flash the fixed version of v23 for stock kernel ?
kenel
install the update immediately after installation and check the'' rom addons for stock kernel''
reginned land
There is a version v023b.
Try this
same problem with v23a.
i have reflashed with version b and it works
(stock kernel)
Thanks to the developers it works
gingerdx 023b
I have problem with my auto rotation after I use the camera. Rest is perjust perfect.
Currently using v.022 (stock kernel)
has v023 fix this?
Hi,
I am using the stock gingerbread rom from CSL running the utterchaos kernel by doomlord & Napster.
I tried changing rom's to CM7 found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333503
I did everything as described, wiped data/factory reset and then flashed the rom.
It said success but when I rebooted phone it shows
"booting UtterChaos Kernel by Doomlord & Napster" screen and nothing happens further. The screen goes dark and again the same boot screen shows.
I guess its going into bootloop.
How do I fix this?????
Thanks
U should root ur device...flash clockwork mod and then flash rom
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda premium
How do you think I flashed the rom in the first place?
Device rooted, latest version of CWM.
innocuous76 said:
Hi,
I am using the stock gingerbread rom from CSL running the utterchaos kernel by doomlord & Napster.
I tried changing rom's to CM7 found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333503
I did everything as described, wiped data/factory reset and then flashed the rom.
It said success but when I rebooted phone it shows
"booting UtterChaos Kernel by Doomlord & Napster" screen and nothing happens further. The screen goes dark and again the same boot screen shows.
I guess its going into bootloop.
How do I fix this?????
Thanks
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hi
use SUTL and flash stock rom then get the CWM and install the CM7 via CWM it should work
this CM7 is on .35 based kernel and utterchaos kernel is .32 , that is creating the problem .....
So, if you want to try this rom, first install TJ's RC3 rom than install this rom .....
if u dontt want to try this now (as u have bricked ur phone once ) ....
just install stock GB rom via SUT ....
innocuous76 said:
Hi,
I am using the stock gingerbread rom from CSL running the utterchaos kernel by doomlord & Napster.
I tried changing rom's to CM7 found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333503
I did everything as described, wiped data/factory reset and then flashed the rom.
It said success but when I rebooted phone it shows
"booting UtterChaos Kernel by Doomlord & Napster" screen and nothing happens further. The screen goes dark and again the same boot screen shows.
I guess its going into bootloop.
How do I fix this?????
Thanks
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dude since edowar's latest cm7 is Based on a new kernel 2.6.35.7, u have to flash stock sharp rom through SUT. then use tj's cwm recovery for latest kernal and flash cm7 27-3-2012
else you can flash UPDATE ROM 31-12 directly it is also good rom
So basically I have to flash 2 roms!
Can't I just flash a .35 kernel instead of the .32 one and then flash the CM7 rom?
innocuous76 said:
So basically I have to flash 2 roms!
Can't I just flash a .35 kernel instead of the .32 one and then flash the CM7 rom?
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No u cant. But if you're from stock GB you could flash older CM7 based on the. 32 kernel instead
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Hi all!
I got one X8. It has Floyo by Racht v.0.30 (Android 2.2.9), stock kernel 2.6.29 ([email protected] #1) and xrecovery mini-alpha.
I want to upgrade its ROM to GingerDX. I have read that GDX versions newer than 0.13 have to be installed with CWM.
I have read the forums across but no answer to this specific problem.
My question is: can I install x-parts and not brick the phone?
I do not know the exact version of xrecovery - it says just mini-alpha.
What is the safest way of upgrading to GDX on stock kernel and (rather old) xrecovery?
Thanks all!
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quazy99 said:
Hi all!
I got one X8. It has Floyo by Racht v.0.30 (Android 2.2.9), stock kernel 2.6.29 ([email protected] #1) and xrecovery mini-alpha.
I want to upgrade its ROM to GingerDX. I have read that GDX versions newer than 0.13 have to be installed with CWM.
I have read the forums across but no answer to this specific problem.
My question is: can I install x-parts and not brick the phone?
I do not know the exact version of xrecovery - it says just mini-alpha.
What is the safest way of upgrading to GDX on stock kernel and (rather old) xrecovery?
Thanks all!
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install CWM and flash GDX :good:
It would be best if you unlock your bootloader, flash Custom kernel with CWM preinstalled and then flash latest (or whatever) version of GDX
Godra said:
It would be best if you unlock your bootloader, flash Custom kernel with CWM preinstalled and then flash latest (or whatever) version of GDX
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Is there a way without unlocking the bootloader?
This X8 is newer than 11w29!
Tnx
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quazy99 said:
Is there a way without unlocking the bootloader?
This X8 is newer than 11w29!
Tnx
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some older versions of gdx can be flashed by xrecov, and they also have cwm. or you can use x8toolbox to install cwm on your device.
Sent from my rooted tomato using tapatalk
Here is how I did it:
1. Downloaded CWM-recovery-4.0.1.5-e15-Amend.zip to SD card
2. Rebooted to xrecovery
3. Install custom zip and chose CWM-recovery-4.0.1.5-e15-Amend.zip
4. Rebooted - Floyo was unusable
5. Downloaded GingerDX 029
6. Rebooted to CWM
7. Cleared cache, dalvik and battery cache
8. Installed GDX custom zip
Works nice!
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Hello, i have the following problem. Two days ago i installed the jb naa kernel and litecm rom, then changed into slimbean. Before that i used alfs 8.0a and the latest gingerdx version. When i flashed back to alfs 8.0a, i was stuck in a bootloop right after the alfs logo. Same with alfs 9.0 and the gingerbread naa kernel. I just flashed to jb naa, and there is no problem i can properly boot to slimbean, so it seems like a gingerbread kernel fault. How do i revert back to alfs now?
nAa jb has other partittions. If you want to flash gb kernel go to cwm, format system, data, cache and then flash gb kernel. If still doesn't work flash stock 2.1 through flashtool and then gb kernel.
Thanks a lot mate! I formatted system, data, cache and flashed alfs and it worked! Thanks again!
But one question: does this happen with all jb kernels? cause i have used one more (can't remember which) and never had this problem.
I think all, I haven't seen jb kernel with old partitions.