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Problems adding CWM after root

Hello.
Ive been trying to root for hours and tried different methods, but no goodies. This phone was originally with 2.2 froyo. I tried 1 click roots, but unable to install CWM. I used Odin (one click download one) to downgrade to 2.1 and still I can't get CWM to work after root.
I just want a stable root method so I cant just install any recovery that lets me backup+flash roms =]
Any help will be apreciated!

What method are you using to get CWM?

apbthe3 said:
What method are you using to get CWM?
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Well, I rooted with super 1 click and tried to apply the update.zip (CWM) and still got an error.
Thanks for replying.
EDIT** I also tried this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734163, but the link provided is dead.

Download ROM Manager from the market and use that to install CWM. I've had good luck that way.

apbthe3 said:
Download ROM Manager from the market and use that to install CWM. I've had good luck that way.
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I tried that too. When I flash CWM with rom manager and reboot to stock recovery, I choose "reinstall packages", I get an error.

What's the error?

apbthe3 said:
What's the error?
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I don't have the phone with me right now, but I'm pretty sure if was something about the SDcard. That it couldn't find something. Do I have to add an update.zip to the sdcard before flashing CWM with rom manager?

You don't, ROM manager puts it on there for you. It's the same process as doing it yourself, just automated. Let us know what the error was when you get back to your phone and we'll go from there.

Does anyone read any more?
2.2 has recovery 3e. you cant just install cwm from rom manager....
if you would GOOGLE the actual error message, you would see what the problem is, and that there is a sticky that covers the issue....

And if you read the whole post, you would have read that he downgraded to 2.1.

ROM manager is poop for our phone.
Just Odin flash a kernel with cwm baked into it if you're gonna be flashing a ROM...

studacris said:
ROM manager is poop for our phone.
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I agree that it causes more problems than it fixes for ROM installation, but it does work reliably for getting CWM working.

apbthe3 said:
You don't, ROM manager puts it on there for you. It's the same process as doing it yourself, just automated. Let us know what the error was when you get back to your phone and we'll go from there.
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Ok, I finally got CWM to work. I had to flash the vibrant CWM because the captivate one never downloaded. Thanks much!! very VERY apreciated!!

studacris said:
ROM manager is poop for our phone.
Just Odin flash a kernel with cwm baked into it if you're gonna be flashing a ROM...
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what odin do you use?

HolloWX said:
what odin do you use?
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any version that is not a one click. you manually put the kernel .tar into the pda slot.
btw what card is your avatar from? that picture looks so damn familiar, but i haven't played magic in forever.

studacris said:
any version that is not a one click. you manually put the kernel .tar into the pda slot.
btw what card is your avatar from? that picture looks so damn familiar, but i haven't played magic in forever.
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There are so many versions of Odin, can you link me the one you use? I just want to be sure is a version I can thrust.
The avatar is from Diabolic Tutor (Greg Staples art). I'm a little lost in MTG too hehe. I'm a retired FNM player xD

there you go, i have attached one.
most things go in the pda slot. and unless you have a .pit in place make sure repartition remains unchecked.
RIGHT diabolic tutor!!

studacris said:
there you go, i have attached one.
most things go in the pda slot. and unless you have a .pit in place make sure repartition remains unchecked.
RIGHT diabolic tutor!!
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Yess!!! Finally!!! Installed MIUI successfully. Thanks a million man! Thumbs up to you!

[Q] What happens if you flash a kernel as something else?

Hi!
Just wondering what would happen if I accidentely flashed a kernel as, for example a csc or modem.
Would I still be able to get into download mode?
Ty!

Difusal said:
Hi!
Just wondering what would happen if I accidentely flashed a kernel as, for example a csc or modem.
Would I still be able to get into download mode?
Ty!
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It will brick your phone.. When ever i flash
I make Nandroid Backup..
Check I can get into BOTH recovery & download mode using ONLY 3 button combination..
Then I will go ahead and flash..!!
Depending your phone will get boot loops, stay stuck in download mode or computer & exclamation mark logo..
DON'T EXPERIMENT LIKE YOU HAVE STATED ABOVE

I did it already lol nothing happened cause i used the .512 pit file...
That file arranges everything to flash the fone itself correctly
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flash kernel. confused:
Can you guys help me..
I want to change my current kernel to a new one..!!
I'm on darkcore kernel (yes im on darkyrom), now how do I change kernel..??
Do i just flash kernel file using odin on top..?? (i don't need to delete/wipe old kernel)..
And what about factory reset & wipe cache..??
Yes im a new starters.. I keep thinking you must factory reset /wipe every time you flash something new.. :

very very good question about flashing the wrong file at the wrong place, so, did anyone tried it out? need more feedbacks

Rash said:
Can you guys help me..
I want to change my current kernel to a new one..!!
I'm on darkcore kernel (yes im on darkyrom), now how do I change kernel..??
Do i just flash kernel file using odin on top..?? (i don't need to delete/wipe old kernel)..
And what about factory reset & wipe cache..??
Yes im a new starters.. I keep thinking you must factory reset /wipe every time you flash something new.. :
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welcome,
to flash a kernel, you just enter into download mode, connecto to computer, open odin, browse the kernel as PDA, hit start, and let it work. after that you're done. No need to wipe or anything else. just flash

hey guys please please help me .. i have flashed a wrong kernal in my karbonn a21... i am not able to get in the recovery mode... what should i do please reply guys... big trouble... :crying::crying::crying:

UV1994 said:
hey guys please please help me .. i have flashed a wrong kernal in my karbonn a21... i am not able to get in the recovery mode... what should i do please reply guys... big trouble... :crying::crying::crying:
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Try to get into download mode to flash stock firmware.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9000

Even if you flash the kernel in the wrong section, there's no reason why you can't enter download mode to reflash everything again.

twili9ht said:
Try to get into download mode to flash stock firmware.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9000
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nothing happening dude... not able to get in download mode....

Well that's strange. Have you tried the usual tricks like pulling battery and stuff like that?
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UV1994 said:
nothing happening dude... not able to get in download mode....
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maybe pull battery before restarting into recovery or Download mode

snapper.fishes said:
Well that's strange. Have you tried the usual tricks like pulling battery and stuff like that?
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yes i have tried that too... but anyways now i have given it to service center and they will give it back in 4 days... hope they dont get to know about the rooting i had done !!!!:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

Prob:Restoring nandroid stock rom backup

Hey guys im using miracle v4 (cm7)
But now i want to revert to stock rom...
I tried to restored backup of original stock rom via nandroid (cwm) but my ace got stucked on logo
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Can someone pls give a step by step guide on how to restore it only via cwm (not odin)?
Please

If you used the search button you would have found the answer. In a nutshell, cm7 and stock use different file systems so you cannot use can to revert. Either change file system or use Odin......
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PJ147 said:
If you used the search button you would have found the answer. In a nutshell, cm7 and stock use different file systems so you cannot use can to revert. Either change file system or use Odin......
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I searched a lot dude but couldnt found an exact solution on how to change file system ..

manishpatil said:
I searched a lot dude but couldnt found an exact solution on how to change file system ..
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Did you wipe everything before restore (including /system) ?
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?

EmoBoiix3 said:
Did you wipe everything before restore (including /system) ?
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?
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Ya i did that .! Is it right ? Or i should nt have done that?

manishpatil said:
Ya i did that .! Is it right ? Or i should nt have done that?
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Then that's weird . It's impossible to make a backup of an rfs filesystem
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?

Well same problem here. "You can't restore a rfs based partition backup on ext based partition."
You have to flash with odin to go back to Stock.
Or try this, i'm not sure if it'll work:
Download "ext4 manager" app by cf-root team> then convert filesystem to rfs> Restore backup after that.
Hope it'll work

1. Flash original firmware with Odin.
2. Install CWM recovery.
3. Restore original firmware backup.
It's the easiest way and it worked for me.

abhibnl said:
Well same problem here. "You can't restore a rfs based partition backup on ext based partition."
You have to flash with odin to go back to Stock.
Or try this, i'm not sure if it'll work:
Download "ext4 manager" app by cf-root team> then convert filesystem to rfs> Restore backup after that.
Hope it'll work
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Where could i get this ext4 manager n cf root kernl... ?

epint said:
1. Flash original firmware with Odin.
2. Install CWM recovery.
3. Restore original firmware backup.
It's the easiest way and it worked for me.
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Use this method bro. Let odin change filesystem to rfs.
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Odin backup a stock ROM use cfroot, after that I can use cwm to restore it
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manishpatil said:
Where could i get this ext4 manager n cf root kernl... ?
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Google dude. Search for ext4 manager apk, download app, put in system/app, set permission and there you go

Thanks guys i sorted out my problem..

manishpatil said:
Thanks guys i sorted out my problem..
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mind elaborating how?

abhibnl said:
mind elaborating how?
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First of all i flashed sgsII v.7.2 then it has ext4manger inbuilt..
Through that i converted system into rfs .. and then tried to restore the backup of stock rom i made earlier.... it was successfull

manishpatil said:
First of all i flashed sgsII v.7.2 then it has ext4manger inbuilt..
Through that i converted system into rfs .. and then tried to restore the backup of stock rom i made earlier.... it was successfull
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Well told ya that method already. Nice to see it worked

manishpatil said:
Thanks guys i sorted out my problem..
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can u post the link for downloading ext4 manager

[Q] why is cwm recovery not working?

I have installed cwm on my friends phone (galaxy mini) via odin. When i booted into recovery it said he couldn't mount /cache/recovery. So i installed root explorer on his phone and i saw there are no files in that folder! In my phone there is a file... so i was wondering if someone has installed cwm (i believe it was 5.2.7) and knows how to solve this. Maybe i could try using this file of someone else with same recovery.
Long story short: does anybody know a solution or does anybody wants to upload this file?
Sorry for bad english if i made any mistakes
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simple way is to download file and usb to phone, the zip file. Do Not unzip it.

rickvrolings said:
I have installed cwm on my friends phone (galaxy mini) via odin. When i booted into recovery it said he couldn't mount /cache/recovery. So i installed root explorer on his phone and i saw there are no files in that folder! In my phone there is a file... so i was wondering if someone has installed cwm (i believe it was 5.2.7) and knows how to solve this. Maybe i could try using this file of someone else with same recovery.
Long story short: does anybody know a solution or does anybody wants to upload this file?
Sorry for bad english if i made any mistakes
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stock?
Dont use CWM on stock if u dont want to flash rom
It will give problem

Well... first i had tried installed cwm using a normal .zip file. Same problem. Then was when i actually installed via odin. After that i gave up and asked for help here. So i think it isnt the fould of the recovery. So could anyone upload the file in the next location, just to try : /cache/recovery
So i can put the file inside this folder and maybe it will work again.
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R.A.G.E said:
stock?
Dont use CWM on stock if u dont want to flash rom
It will give problem
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+1
rickvrolings said:
Well... first i had tried installed cwm using a normal .zip file. Same problem. Then was when i actually installed via odin. After that i gave up and asked for help here. So i think it isnt the fould of the recovery. So could anyone upload the file in the next location, just to try : /cache/recovery
So i can put the file inside this folder and maybe it will work again.
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Dont use custom recovery on stock, if you want install custom rom, just wipe data/cache and it will mount system, data

So i shouldn't use cwm to install rom? Indeed, installing a new rom is the goal
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rickvrolings said:
So i shouldn't use cwm to install rom? Indeed, installing a new rom is the goal
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If u use CWM for flashing rom then go for it:good:
Try flashing a rom and see if the problem is still there.

R.A.G.E said:
If u use CWM for flashing rom then go for it:good:
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But before i want to install a rom, i want to make backup... and as long as i have this problem i cant make backup or install anything
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rickvrolings said:
But before i want to install a rom, i want to make backup... and as long as i have this problem i cant make backup or install anything
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U cant backup stock rom AFAIK.
Edit:Just so u know i dont have \cache\recovery folder
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try flash this one with odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=654124&d=1310595425 CMW V4 by tj style

lackhoo said:
try flash this one with odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=654124&d=1310595425 CMW V4 by tj style
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never flashed single file via odin before. i think i just need to deselect one package. but what kind of thing is it.. boot, phone, pda, csc or efs?
or do i need to select one package and just chose a .ops file i use on an other recovery?

rickvrolings said:
never flashed single file via odin before. i think i just need to deselect one package. but what kind of thing is it.. boot, phone, pda, csc or efs?
or do i need to select one package and just chose a .ops file i use on an other recovery?
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Here is the guide for flash via odin v4.0.0.5
yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2011/09/installing-clock-work-mod-recovery-in.html?m=1
Then this if u want
yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2012/02/clockwork-mod-touch-for-galaxy-mini-gt.html?m=1
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rickvrolings said:
Well... first i had tried installed cwm using a normal .zip file. Same problem. Then was when i actually installed via odin. After that i gave up and asked for help here. So i think it isnt the fould of the recovery. So could anyone upload the file in the next location, just to try : /cache/recovery
So i can put the file inside this folder and maybe it will work again.
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2 question: 1. which firmware and version you have? 2. you are succeded to install the cwm from stock recovery with a flashable zip package?
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lackhoo said:
try flash this one with odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=654124&d=1310595425 CMW V4 by tj style
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EVIL THOR said:
2 question: 1. which firmware and version you have? 2. you are succeded to install the cwm from stock recovery with a flashable zip package?
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1. firmware 2.3.5
2. yes, cwm is installed but i apparently i count mount system or data (just found out about that). had this same problem now with three different versions of cwm (also tried al the version you guys sent me).... so the problem is in the phone or i am just dump...
p.s. very suprised to get so much replys within a day! amazing

R.A.G.E said:
U cant backup stock rom AFAIK.
Edit:Just so u know i dont have \cache\recovery folder
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Have any way to make cwm work with stock? The nandroid backup is useful, and dont like andro-id or emanoN
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don't worry error in mounting cache is normal, you can use it safely for installing and wiping

However also in the my stock recovery give a error in the cache partition but to me give the error of unmounting, says unmount(/cache); attempt 1 unknow error=0 rc=0, and later i must and will inform about this error.
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anyway people. nobody knows a solution for my mounting problem? as far as i know is it impossible to instal a rom if the system cant mount?!?!
well. i tried installing rom anyway, just as somebody said i should do. and now my phone soft bricked a bit. i can get in recovery and download mode. but when i boot normally i just get samsung logo and after that i get a white screen!?!?!
fast solution?

rickvrolings said:
anyway people. nobody knows a solution for my mounting problem? as far as i know is it impossible to instal a rom if the system cant mount?!?!
well. i tried installing rom anyway, just as somebody said i should do. and now my phone soft bricked a bit. i can get in recovery and download mode. but when i boot normally i just get samsung logo and after that i get a white screen!?!?!
fast solution?
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Wipe data cache?
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Great! Thanks. I tried reinstal the rom. But now i wiped cache before and after installation and now everything is working now. My friend has galaxy mini running on kang ics. Thanks for all the help guys.
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[Q] [Help]S3 mini stuck in boot after installing chainfire drivers

So i was installing some drivers from chainfire but when my phone was rebooting it just got stucked in the s3 mini logo,.. i can acces CWM recovery and download mode. i tried doing a factory data wipe, then cache wipe and dalvick wipe. After after all that it's still stucked.
Can someone help pls ._. ... btw i had CM 11 rom.
Sorry if other threads like this are already posted but i really don't have anytime to search all the forums.. i need my phone back D:

If u have a nandroid backup just flash it back and everything must be fixed hopefully

o0VIP0o said:
If u have a nandroid backup just flash it back and everything must be fixed hopefully
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Oh... thanks for the reply but i dont have a backup.. but can just flash a stock rom?

Alright... Well in ur case u should try u won't lose anything... Anyway try getting the os on the external sdcard and then flash through CWM recovery
Hope it works GOOD LUCK

johnkylem00 said:
Oh... thanks for the reply but i dont have a backup.. but can just flash a stock rom?
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Yes you have to flash a stock firmware with odin but you will lose your current ROM and root access
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