Hey guys. Can someone point me to the right direction for this. If possible an easier way. It seems i can't find anything.
I have rooted V20b stock rom. I want to change the battery indicator in the notificaiton bar. It is a very useless icon. I have to replace it! But i dont wanna flash a whole rom just for that.
Pondera said:
Hey guys. Can someone point me to the right direction for this. If possible an easier way. It seems i can't find anything.
I have rooted V20b stock rom. I want to change the battery indicator in the notificaiton bar. It is a very useless icon. I have to replace it! But i dont wanna flash a whole rom just for that.
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Thanks. I looked at the website. So how will this work. I am gonna install CWM. Will rebooting into recovery make me lose all my data? Do i need to do anything before that? I've never used CWM. I just flashed the new rom and don't wanna re-install everything again.
Don't mind the question. I figured it out myself. Therad can be closed/deleted.
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So i finally decided to root (hurray), but i'd like to remain on stock. All i really want to change is the notification bar using a metamorph. Will this work? All the metamorphs say they will work with CM or Modaco or whatever but none say stock? I'm new to rooting (i've been perfectly content with stock up until now) and just had this question thanks.
Oh one more question while im at it. I've heard the term nandroid alot, but all i seem to find on that is the Rom Manager app? Can anyone shed some light on this? I know its a backup but i don't know how to make one or what to use to restore them.
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I think morph only works with deodexed rom, I'm still searching this as well. I'm in the same boat as yours, still in stock rom, stock recovery but rooted.
Nandroid backup accessible from custom recovery
nandroid is a nand (memory) backup tool that works from recovery. It essentially takes a snapshot of your system that you can restore at a later date.
To theme/morph your phone you will need a deodexed rom... there are few around, including mine (Kang-o-rama 0.9). My later rom (v1.0) is based on CM6 so be aware of the differences.
well i was looking at doing that simple kinda one click root app, then do the rom manager. but how do you resotre a backup from rom manager if your rom breaks or everything FC's?
Blueman101 said:
well i was looking at doing that simple kinda one click root app, then do the rom manager. but how do you resotre a backup from rom manager if your rom breaks or everything FC's?
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you bot into recovery and restore your nand backup if for some reason you totally trash your working ROM, whcih i just did 2 days ago! but if you having a working ROM and just want to flash another ROM, using ROM manager is a gift from god. its very easy to use it
to answer your question, yes you have to be using a deodexed ROM. and there is a stock froyo ROM that is deodexed, there's a thread dedicated to it somewhere around here. just flash that ROM and theme away. the first thing i always do is switch to a black status bar with meta morph. i finally have a theme zip file with things exactly how i want, my fav circle battery icons, fav wifi icons, pure black status bar. it sits on my sd card and i always flash it immediately.
RogerPodacter said:
you bot into recovery and restore your nand backup if for some reason you totally trash your working ROM, whcih i just did 2 days ago! but if you having a working ROM and just want to flash another ROM, using ROM manager is a gift from god. its very easy to use it
to answer your question, yes you have to be using a deodexed ROM. and there is a stock froyo ROM that is deodexed, there's a thread dedicated to it somewhere around here. just flash that ROM and theme away. the first thing i always do is switch to a black status bar with meta morph. i finally have a theme zip file with things exactly how i want, my fav circle battery icons, fav wifi icons, pure black status bar. it sits on my sd card and i always flash it immediately.
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but does rom manager use nandroid? im a bit lost on this. When i make a backup in rom manager is that a nandroid? do i boot into recovery and restore that backup from rom manager?
Thanks for helping, you wouldnt happen to know which rom that is, that looks stock?
Yes ROM manager uses nand backup. It just automates it for you. I don't have the link to the ROM but it is stock with busy box, deodexed, etc. You'll have to browse the threads, its near the first few pages.
The thread I was thinking about is titled:
Re: [ROM] FRF91 Stock, Deodexed, rooted, busybox, battery %, TB alert/wake/unlock 8/4/10
RogerPodacter said:
Yes ROM manager uses nand backup. It just automates it for you. I don't have the link to the ROM but it is stock with busy box, deodexed, etc. You'll have to browse the threads, its near the first few pages.
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thanks man, do i just boot to clockwork recovery once ive made a backup and restore a backup if anything goes wrong during flashing?
I updated to froyo 2.2 (leaked version) on my samsung captivate, and I was wondering if there was a possible way to downgrade back to 2.1.
*The only reason im not liking froyo 2.2 at the moment i cant seem to learn our find out how to root it...
Wanted to root to rom a custom rom?
"noobie question"--> if i was to downgrade to 2.2 back to stock 2.1 and root it to have super user, i could then be able to install a custom rom? OR what would other people suggest doing?
Could someone point me in the right way with a link or two maybe, or some suggestions?
bummmpppp! this is all so new to me!
Here's a link to the SuperOneClick to root and enable non-market apps.
And here's a thread for new captivate users.
You might have an easier time finding answers in the Captivate forum.
DiGi760 said:
Here's a link to the SuperOneClick to root and enable non-market apps.
And here's a thread for new captivate users.
You might have an easier time finding answers in the Captivate forum.
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Thanks so much for these thinks, I can use this SuperOneClick user on my Captivate with froyo 2.2 correct?
I like the froyo 2.2 just couldnt figure out how to get superuser, im trying to install a custom rom on it, never done it before just wanted to try one out and see! New to all this so probably have more questions haha !
Also another noobie question(s).
What does "flashing" mean?
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You have to be rooted to have superuser privileges.
Flashing a phone rom is like installing a new OS on a PC. Be careful on doing so and watch some videos and read up on it if you get brave to try flashing custom roms onto your device. Usually ppl use a windows app called Odin to do so. Make sure phone always charged 100% before flashing any new rom also. It could mess up battery stats otherwise and could risk brick if its almost dead then dies LOL. Assuming that's the context of flashing you meant.
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try bookmark this page 1st if anything wrong u can recover to original rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
Go to this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
It has everything you need to know about installing a custom ROM. Started like you all, found this post and now I have flashed like a 100 times Enjoy!
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Also another noobie question(s).
What does "flashing" mean?
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Flashing in simple terms means to install a new OS version/Updates/Themes etc on the phone. The most common method found here in XDA is to use something called as Clockwork Recovery Mod.
Seriously, go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364 you will know what you need to do to flash a custom ROM. And may I suggest Firefly 2.1 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914284 as your first ROM. It is a good ROM. You will enjoy it. There are some other ROMs, if you ask which is the best, clearly there is none, it is purely on preference. Once you have flashed one ROM, and then a few, you will know which one you like.
1. installing a custom rom does not require a rooted phone, you can copy the update.zip to your sdcard and get into recovery, select the custom rom zip file and flash from there.
2. have you flashed a bios on a computer? flash a phone's rom is very similar to that.
hi.
im newbie to flashing and android ,and nowdays got a optimus black and wanted to flash and also updrage it.maybe this thread is repeated but i do apologize cuz the previous thread is completely missed up and i didnt find my answer.
well, my android version is : 2.2.2
and software version : V10F
i would like to have android 2.3 and V20N (germany) but im confused of so much searching and really dont know wot to do...
if u help me the best,simplest, and also the most harmless way to do so ,i'll be so grateful guys...
thanks in advanced
There is now a way to install CWN in any ROM you want but, since you asked the best and "simplest" way... Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22304591&postcount=91
Pondera said:
There is now a way to install CWN in any ROM you want but, since you asked the best and "simplest" way... Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22304591&postcount=91
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how can i install CWN in my ROM?
any need to root before installing CWN?
which way is better to use if we put away the word "simple" ?
Look in here a bit down the page you'll read, how to root and you will find MANY links there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105 Decide for yourself, what s easiest for you. Either you flash back to froyo, root it easily and then flash an already rooted ROM. Or you flash one of the V20x files, which will probably delete all your data as well (didnt try it myself). Or you try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1519674 BUT THIS IS EXPERIMENTAL... I guess nothing that will harm your phone, but i cant guarantee, if it works properly. Hope this helps a bit
kevin_nn said:
how can i install CWN in my ROM?
any need to root before installing CWN?
which way is better to use if we put away the word "simple" ?
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Here is how : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1512203
since you want V20N i recommend the first method i gave you. Don't forget to backup your apps.
Pondera said:
Here is how : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1512203
since you want V20N i recommend the first method i gave you. Don't forget to backup your apps.
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thanks for all ur answer buddy...
just one more question...
i didnt understand these step in the link u mentioned :
>>>13. Wipe all data/factiry reset
>>>14. flash Superuser.zip
would u explain it plz?
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by the way wot's the last germany version for gingerbread 2.3 optimus black ? V20N or V20B ?
do u have direct link from LG that i can download them?
thx
kevin_nn said:
thanks for all ur answer buddy...
just one more question...
i didnt understand these step in the link u mentioned :
>>>13. Wipe all data/factiry reset
>>>14. flash Superuser.zip
would u explain it plz?
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by the way wot's the last germany version for gingerbread 2.3 optimus black ? V20N or V20B ?
do u have direct link from LG that i can download them?
thx
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Easy. Before those step you have to reboot in recovery. When you do that after boot CWM kicks in. For more information look at the ClockworkMod thread. A factory reset is a process deleting every stuff you installed, changed after you but don't forget to backup your apps.)
Flashing superuser.zip can be done in CWM. There is an option i believe it was "update from zip" select it. then select "from sdcard", locate the superuser.zip. press ok. After reboot you'll have root".
I may have forget or confused in steps" it's been a month since i've done it. Check out the thread the read the relevant things carefully before you proceed. But most importantly always remember to backup your apps. So that if you make a mistake you can install them back. ( i didn't mention nandrid backup , coss don't wanna confuse you more)
Latest version is V20. The letter changes form region to region, country to country. For Germany its V20n. Choose from here:
http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=1
this might be of some help....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22934739&postcount=6
Pondera said:
Here is how : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1512203
since you want V20N i recommend the first method i gave you. Don't forget to backup your apps.
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hey buddy i really really thank you for the first method u mentioned cuz i did it without any problem but i forgot to flash superuser...
i installed the v20n and if u tell me how can i access the CWM menu ,i'll be so grateful.
can i now access the CWM and flash superuser?
by the way how can i install new theme after rooting?
have i got to reflash each time to boot into CWM each time for each theme?
how can i identify that the theme is compatible with my ROM?
what is the most beautiful and the best theme for V20N(sorry for asking lots of question,i know that u're gone all these steps and i wanna use ur experience)
best regards
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hey buddy i really really thank you for the first method u mentioned cuz i did it without any problem but i forgot to flash superuser...
i installed the v20n and if u tell me how can i access the CWM menu ,i'll be so grateful.
can i now access the CWM and flash superuser?
by the way how can i install new theme after rooting?
have i got to reflash each time to boot into CWM each time for each theme?
how can i identify that the theme is compatible with my ROM?
what is the most beautiful and the best theme for V20N(sorry for asking lots of question,i know that u're gone all these steps and i wanna use ur experience)
best regards
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NP man. I try to help as much as i can. For CWM i recommend you to install ROM Manager. You can access it from that program. Also can make nandroid backup and everything. Anyway i don't know if you can install superuser after you complete the flashing process. If you wanna give it a try. Install ROM Manager. Go to recovery reboot. Try to install from CWM. Doubt it will work, so if it doesn't you have to go through the steps again unfortunately. Flash the ROM again. This time don't forget superuser.
I don't know about themes, sorry. I change icons, bootanimation manually and use GO Launcher EX for the looks. No standalone themes, no custom ROMs. That question should be for some other person to answer.
Hi hopefully someone could maybe help me and point me in the right direction as im still very new to android and cant quite grasp what i need to do? and scared ill brick my shiney new phone!!
ok so i have put rowmow ics 4.0.3v1 on my phone but last night i wanted to try and put another rom on but every time i go into cwm it starts to install rom but will not pass setting permissions i am unsure as to what i need to do next
i have cf kernel 3.0.15-19220zclp1-cl131270
superuser and root checker says im rooted?
driving me mad as to what i have done or i am doing wrong
ive read different things here and there and some saying to flash to a kl3 but unsure what that is or if it even right ?
sorry 4 the noobish questions but i guess we have all had to start some where and this is me starting and hopefully soon grasp what i need to do?
many thanks 4 reading this and hopefully pointing me to what i need to do next!!
Looks like you do not have full root.
If you are Noob then you should read all the instructions properly otherwise you would brick your phone.
It is not a good idea to mess with ICS chinese leak, be careful.
i did read all instructions properly and as stated in op thread is was supposed to have full root
now your answer was not what i was really looking for some help or advice would be better rather than stating be careful!!
how can i rectify the problem to get full root back? so i can try different rom
i appreciate that you took time out to read my post but you was not very helpful
you need to provide more info..
if you're trying to go from a ICS rom to a GB ROM then you first need to flash a gingerbread kernel and then reboot recovery and flash the GB ROM from there.
its sorted i worked it out i was going to another ics rom i installed abys 3.9 installed new rom and flashed cf kernel and new rom working fine
probably an easier way to do it but that was the only way i could get past the permission problem
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i did read all instructions properly and as stated in op thread is was supposed to have full root
now your answer was not what i was really looking for some help or advice would be better rather than stating be careful!!
how can i rectify the problem to get full root back? so i can try different rom
i appreciate that you took time out to read my post but you was not very helpful
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I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.
You just said "another ICS rom" and mentioned you are a noob, so with so much of unclear things I just wanted to let you know that something like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526852 could happen.
anyway, I am glad you could sort it out.
cheers
my phone isnt rooted but that part i can do alone. the thing is that these processes scare me u know , losing all your data and all that .
can someone please explain to me what will exactly happen and how to flash a rom because my phone isnt compatable with the easy methods such as using clockwork mod
or rom manager. i guess that im gonna need to flash a custom recovery image which i still dont get .
please help
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. The first time you flash a Rom can be scary. The best thing you can do is do your homework before flashing and make sure you know how to return to stock in case something goes wrong. The best place to get help is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/help and I'm going to ask a moderator to move your question there
Good luck and happy flashing
Basilabujazar said:
my phone isnt rooted but that part i can do alone. the thing is that these processes scare me u know , losing all your data and all that .
can someone please explain to me what will exactly happen and how to flash a rom because my phone isnt compatable with the easy methods such as using clockwork mod
or rom manager. i guess that im gonna need to flash a custom recovery image which i still dont get .
please help
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Like the other guy said, the first time flashing a rom does sound scary, but mostly anything you do can be reverted and you can get back to stock safetly
as long as you do know how to get back to stock before you flash you should be good
Also you should get to know the key's to get to certain modes I.E: flashmode, fastboot and a hard restart