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ROM Manager Won't Doesn't Work

I have an N1 that I unlocked and rooted and was running CM7 RC1 when I decided to try the stock Gingerbread. This switch went perfectly, but now I don't think I want to stay on the stock GB but I can't seem to get ROM Manager to boot into recovery to allow me to flash another ROM. Do I have to do something differently now? BTW, I do not have root on the 'new' GB.
Thanks.

Unless you flashed a pre-rooted version of Gingerbread, you will have lost root and your custom recovery...
If this is the case, you have two options:
1 - Flash a custom recovery through an unlocked bootloader.
2 - passimg back to an older version of Android and root again...
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

tsprks said:
BTW, I do not have root on the 'new' GB.
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This is your problem. ROM Manager installs a custom recovery, but only when your phone is rooted. You need to re-root GB.

Can I ask them how people flash custom recoveries without having root? I see threads all over the place that say that you don't have to root your phone to run these custom ROM's.

tsprks said:
Can I ask them how people flash custom recoveries without having root? I see threads all over the place that say that you don't have to root your phone to run these custom ROM's.
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You have to root, but you don't have to unlock your bootloader.

You have to do one of the things:
1) Root.
2) Unlock the bootloader.
Rooting allows you to bypass security mechanisms from within the OS, and flash the custom recovery from there.
Unlocking the bootloader turns off the security mechanisms, and you can flash whatever you want directly from bootloader.
Both achieve the same thing, but in different ways.
Root privileges in OS are lost upon official upgrades.
Unlocked bootloader is never lost.
Unlocked bootloader allows for an easy way to gain root in the first place, regardless of the ROM.

How does an unlocked bootloader allow me to flash whatever ROM I want? ROM Manager won't run without root? Am I missing something? I've read the wiki's and threads about rooting an N1 and they all just seem to stop at unlocking the bootloader, well, my bootloader is unlocked but I can't get it to boot into CWM so that I can select another ROM. Is there another way to do this?

ROM Manager is only one, and not the most successful nor most powerful, way to flash ROMs or recovery. ROM Manager was made for non-understanding people to make the process look and feel easier. The most powerful way is directly from bootloader - which needs to be unlocked to allow it.
If you read all the threads, you'll see that unlocking the bootloader is just a first step - you can look carefully at "installing custom ROM" guide in Wiki. Or, for example, here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
Read the Wiki, look for recovery installation instructions using unlocked bootloader, execute. I suggest Amon_Ra's.

SE Extreme Tweaker for ALL 2011 Models (incl. CWM for stock rom)

Original place (I don't understand the language):
http://se-cafe.net/forum/showthread.php?t=64038
XDA forum link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190
Download link (version 1.8):
http://www.mediafire.com/?o224l3kfzlz45
Install:
- CWM for stock rom
- Apk
- BassBoost
- Mobile Bravia Engine
- more some feature
I tested it and working with xperia arc 2.3.4 (.42) fw!

I suggest you changed the title something like "cmw recovery on locked bl and more". I think many want recovery with but hesitant to unlock bootloader. Thanks for posting.

works perfect on rooted stock arc locked bootloader

sounds wonderful. I shall try on mine too

Can I install ROM now from the dev section in the forum?

can confirm that this does not work on the Xperia acro IS11S

so does this allow a recovery menu for devices with locked bootloaders, does that mean we can flash custom firmware on these devices. if not what are the benefits of locked bootloaders having a recovery menu

george1983c said:
so does this allow a recovery menu for devices with locked bootloaders, does that mean we can flash custom firmware on these devices. if not what are the benefits of locked bootloaders having a recovery menu
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Now we are able to make a full backup.

what happens if we flash the cyanogen .zip on locked bootloader?

mrloltime said:
what happens if we flash the cyanogen .zip on locked bootloader?
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Try it! lol

If we install CWM using this method, is there a way to remove it if we need to claim the phone on warranty or anything?
Also can more people confirm this definitely works with stock fw, locked bootloader

jtc42 said:
If we install CWM using this method, is there a way to remove it if we need to claim the phone on warranty or anything?
Also can more people confirm this definitely works with stock fw, locked bootloader
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i got rogers and its locked and it boots to recovery. I did a backup and it worked
m tempted to flash cm-7 or cm-9

mrloltime said:
i got rogers and its locked and it boots to recovery. I did a backup and it worked
m tempted to flash cm-7 or cm-9
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Are you sure that'll work? You still have a locked bootloader so custom ROMs probably still won't work. I think it more for backing up stock ROMs and installing mods etc.

ah ok i guessss your right....can we flash themes?

I have no idea. I'd like to know actually. Would make it a lot easier to test things that may cause a boot loop and be able to just flash back to stock without a full reset.
Sent from my LT15i

You can't upload the CM7 because CM7 need another Kernel. CM7 don't working with the stock kernel! If you make change kernel you need the unlocked bootloader phone.
I think that this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640

you are right,
Now we have to wait for developers to make some good rom whit stock kernel to, i'll love some miui rom

tomatos said:
You can't upload the CM7 because CM7 need another Kernel. CM7 don't working with the stock kernel! If you make change kernel you need the unlocked bootloader phone.
I think that this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
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It says it requires an unlocked bootloader though....

jtc42 said:
It says it requires an unlocked bootloader though....
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Yes, but this is just a rom in ZIP file, just flash with CWM over the original stock rom. Test it if you have time!?

How about adding a (second) post / sticky in this Topic, with Roms, Tweaks etc. that work by CWM flashing... (locked bootloaders)

Upgrading to v20a question

So seeing as to how the jellybean discussion thread exploded over the last few days it's been very hard to follow what's been going on. Also, I know I'm not the only one with this question so he goes.
1) How do I upgrade from regular stock ics to jellybean v20a? I have v10d and I have cwm installed+ root if that matters. My phone firmware is from Taiwan as well.
2) After installing jellybean, how do I unlock the bootloader and root my 4x?

juanacevedo said:
So seeing as to how the jellybean discussion thread exploded over the last few days it's been very hard to follow what's been going on. Also, I know I'm not the only one with this question so he goes.
1) How do I upgrade from regular stock ics to jellybean v20a? I have v10d and I have cwm installed+ root if that matters. My phone firmware is from Taiwan as well.
2) After installing jellybean, how do I unlock the bootloader and root my 4x?
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Get Kdz file from MEGA
https://mega.co.nz/#!eUFRwZTR!Q1nYdzjWM2WklQWVK2ih8mzqvhkZ-clA9raSZnDZgWQ
Use this method to install kdz from LG PC SUITE *Much better and faster than flashing IMO*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134192
Use this method for rooting. Easiest so far. THough you need to install BusyBox Yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180688
For unlocking and CWM *for EUR-XXX only*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180138

anGel_pLayer said:
Get Kdz file from MEGA
https://mega.co.nz/#!eUFRwZTR!Q1nYdzjWM2WklQWVK2ih8mzqvhkZ-clA9raSZnDZgWQ
Use this method to install kdz from LG PC SUITE *Much better and faster than flashing IMO*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134192
Use this method for rooting. Easiest so far. THough you need to install BusyBox Yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180688
For unlocking and CWM *for EUR-XXX only*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180138
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Thanks! Followed your guide and am now on jellybean with root and unlocked bootloader!
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app

[Q] questions about ...unlock bootloader, root, update rom

hello, I am a software developer but not Android, I'm sorry I can not give no contribution for now. I have a razr_i (Retail GB) with stock ICS 4.0.4 and I'm pretty good especially with the consumption of battery. I could install Jelly Been with OTA. but first I want to be sure I can, however, at a later time to install a cooked rom any optimized. I have read several threads interesting of which I can do after you've installed the root Been jelly with OTA. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2123369
what is the procedure? example install jelly stock then root the phone. Then later I want to install a cooked rom. and to do this I have to unlock the bootloader and install a better recovery CWM or TWRP.
I am not clear what are all the steps after installing Jelly Been stock or whether they should take some steps to ICS Stock.

luisdev said:
hello, I am a software developer but not Android, I'm sorry I can not give no contribution for now. I have a razr_i (Retail GB) with stock ICS 4.0.4 and I'm pretty good especially with the consumption of battery. I could install Jelly Been with OTA. but first I want to be sure I can, however, at a later time to install a cooked rom any optimized. I have read several threads interesting of which I can do after you've installed the root Been jelly with OTA. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2123369
what is the procedure? example install jelly stock then root the phone. Then later I want to install a cooked rom. and to do this I have to unlock the bootloader and install a better recovery CWM or TWRP.
I am not clear what are all the steps after installing Jelly Been stock or whether they should take some steps to ICS Stock.
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If you are still on Ics i reccomend you to first unlock the bootloadet for prevend future bricks
Second, i prefer upgrade to jellybean with the homemade versions, cause are fully stock but are rooted
And after that, instal cwm or twrp
Intel device - Razr i Owner
Hit thanks if i help you or you like my style

sequence:
1) first I have to unblock the bootloader (ICS)
A) then install a new CWM recovery or TWRP (I prefer the latter)
B) then the root
2) Install jelly Been stock initially or later if possible a cooked rom JB
the second (2) step is not clear how I implement it. you can always do the upgrade with OTA after the first step without any problems or special measures are required, and then the fastboot must be compatible with jelly Been stock? there is something not clear to me. thank you for your answer. the devil is in the details

luisdev said:
sequence:
1) first I have to unblock the bootloader (ICS)
A) then install a new CWM recovery or TWRP (I prefer the latter)
B) then the root
2) Install jelly Been stock initially or later if possible a cooked rom JB
the second (2) step is not clear how I implement it. you can always do the upgrade with OTA after the first step without any problems or special measures are required, and then the fastboot must be compatible with jelly Been stock? there is something not clear to me. thank you for your answer. the devil is in the details
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Well the steps are correct but first install the ota update before root, cause if you root on Ics its gonna lose it when you upgrade so
1- Unlock bootloader
2-Install ota update before cwm (cause the ota update needs the original recovery)
A- You are now on stock jb with unlocked bootloader
3- Install Cwm or twrp
4- Root it whit the root pack for jb on development section
Intel device - Razr i Owner
Hit thanks if i help you or you like my style

Rooting

I have latest official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
Now i want to root it.
Is there any way.
Thanks

Yes there is. However you need to unlock your bootloader for this.
Tutorial for Bootloader unlocking: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
Tutorial for Rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
However for unlocking bootloader you need to create a backup of the TA partition and this requires root.
So there is an loop in this issue.......
What some users do:
- Downgrade back to 4.1.2 (see my tutorial about Flashing with Flashtool)
- Root it
- Backup TA
- Unlock bootloader/Install CWM
- Install custom 4.3 rom with root

Sushrut52 said:
I have latest official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
Now i want to root it.
Is there any way.
Thanks
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Those who do not want to unlock bootloader are waiting for @DooMLoRD to release an exploit for official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
I am one of them.

Yes
sourabhp said:
Those who do not want to unlock bootloader are waiting for @DooMLoRD to release an exploit for official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
I am one of them.
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I am one of them too.
I have rooted earlier via doomlord.

Question
Im not sure if im in the right thread bout this.
Ive tried rooting my Xperia SP using DoomLord procedure i was able to do everything correctly
But when i was in the part for using rooting toolkit there was a message that it cant pust SuperUser.apk and the phone restart after that i wasnt able to find the Super user app
Got USB DEBUGGING ON
Able to flashed the old version before rooting but it was still the same
can you guide me with this or if not Please kindly point me where to ask this question Thanks