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hello all,
relatively new to the forum.
last couple of days i've been looking for a guide to installing CM7 on my O2X.
I failed! I can't find even one guide with a-z instructions.
please, can anyone point me to a guide?
I did read quite a lot and got 2 conclusions:
1. It scares the **** out of me
2. It needs rooting which i've already done day-1 using SuperOneClick 1.8
plz help me,
Eitan
1. Download ROM manager from market
2. Open ROM manager, install ClockworkMod Recovery
3. In ROM manager, Download ROM -> CyanogenMod -> pick your ROM
4. When your download are finished, choose "Backup" and "Wipe Dalvik-cache", press install
5. Thats it
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Thank you, a thousand times. I had no idea it could be this simple.
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Be sure to be rooted first
Don't forget in this method
1. You will loose EVERYTHING on the phone including the internal partition where mediabis located...
2. You cannot download Tom using the above meantioned way unless you've have premium rom manager
If you don't have premium version just download the update.zip and do install from SD
Hope I helped I am also playing around with this latelly I got the phone 2 weeks ago
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Wow i didn't realise it was this easy either!
Couple of qs
If i do a backup before doing this through cwm can i just restore to that at any point?
Also if i download and place on my sd can i use this method for the modaco vanilla rom?
Will this also update the bb as well?
Have to say love having an android phone because of you guys here!
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doncoop said:
Wow i didn't realise it was this easy either!
Couple of qs
If i do a backup before doing this through cwm can i just restore to that at any point?
Also if i download and place on my sd can i use this method for the modaco vanilla rom?
Will this also update the bb as well?
Have to say love having an android phone because of you guys here!
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Yes, the whole ide of cvm are just that
Yep, works with almost all .zip roms and patches (if you store them on extrenal SD, there is an other cvm for internal sd)
No, your bb will not be updated
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Warranty question
I'm aware that rooting voids your warranty. However, does anyone know if unrooting will make your phone look normal, and thus, applicable for the warranty?
can always install original rom at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041 using smartflash.
Note: all data in internal SD will be erased. Hence unroot phone.
shpapy said:
Don't forget in this method
1. You will loose EVERYTHING on the phone including the internal partition where mediabis located...
2. You cannot download Tom using the above meantioned way unless you've have premium rom manager
If you don't have premium version just download the update.zip and do install from SD
Hope I helped I am also playing around with this latelly I got the phone 2 weeks ago
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I'm sorry but what's 'Tom'? and where do i find the update.zip?
HerrKuk said:
1. Download ROM manager from market
2. Open ROM manager, install ClockworkMod Recovery
3. In ROM manager, Download ROM -> CyanogenMod -> pick your ROM
4. When your download are finished, choose "Backup" and "Wipe Dalvik-cache", press install
5. Thats it
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question:
- on step 4: where do i choose 'backup' and 'wipe dal..' (is it through the clockwork..?)
- before posting i download latest nightly from cm website. how do i use that file in this process you mention?
eshvartz said:
question:
- on step 4: where do i choose 'backup' and 'wipe dal..' (is it through the clockwork..?)
- before posting i download latest nightly from cm website. how do i use that file in this process you mention?
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Backup and wipe in Rom manager after you picked your downloaded rom.
So open rom manager, select "install ROM from sd card", find your downloaded zip file (on external sd), select backup and wipe from the popup menu, install.
Your phone are going to reboot into recovery and install your zip automaticly. When its finished, it going to reboot again but this time you should see Cm7 bootscreen
DONE!
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Can I ask two (potentially) stupid questions?
Say I want to use vorkkernel with the ext4 option:
1. Is ext4 considered stable enough for every day use?
2. How would I go about this? Format my internal storage to ext4, flash CM7 on, and then flash vorkkernel on with the appropriate flags?
Thanks.
Just flash the kernel, it will convert /system & /data to EXT4.
There is no going back to EXT3 afterwards though, you have to wipe everything to do that.
~HELP~ i followed the steps in beginning of post. CWM did its stuff ending with a CM7 installation. First boot of CM7 started and repeats endlessly.
How can I proceed?
eshvartz said:
~HELP~ i followed the steps in beginning of post. CWM did its stuff ending with a CM7 installation. First boot of CM7 started and repeats endlessly.
How can I proceed?
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[FIXED] ok, if this happens to any of you what I did to fix is:
1. shut the phone off by removing battery.
2. boot into recovery by pressing volume down and then while holding pressing power up.
3. in recovery: wipe dalvik cache, wipe cache & wipe data
4. in recovery: install from zip on sd card i chose the cm7 installation again.
(it can be found in clockworkrecovery foleder and inside in cyanogenmod folder
hope this helps.
Just one more thing... if, say, you install CM7 do I understand correctly that all apps bought before wiping everything will be lost and would have to buy tumor again??
Thanks for the help
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Not true, once paid for you can download from the Market for no extra charge.
Rusty! said:
Not true, once paid for you can download from the Market for no extra charge.
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Ok.. Thanks...
I have a problem... I downloaded rom manager, I did everything, wiped all the data but when it rebboted to install the latest cm7 nighlties it booted all right, and it supposedly installed the rom ok but when it starts it uses the LG rom on 2.2 froyo... and no signs of the cm7... plus it erased everything from my apps to my contacts but it didnt erase the images of the gallery in the internal memory and internal sd...
Weird, but I an having problems installing any cm7 rom... besides, I still have everything from the stock rom, all stock apps and all junk apps from vodafone still... and I want it all cleaned out...
any pointers??? Help!!! Thanks...
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Hello,
I can't flash any ROM. I have the ClockWorkMod recovery. When Flashing a ROM, for example Cyanogenmod, it flashes it in 10 secons, and when I reboot it gets stuck on the lg splash. When trying to restore my anandroid backup witch I made with the same CWM 4.0.0.5, I get an error: Can't mount /system!
What can i do? Do I need making partitions? Are there HBOOTS in lg optimus 2x?
Thanks
update cmw version to 5... that should fix your problem
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Really thanks for your reply, but my problem is that i can't even flash a ROM or restoring my own backup I made. How can i update it?? Thanks very very much!
Flash ext4 converter from the recovery, and then flash the rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037751
And I am assuming the backup you are trying to restore is from a stock rom, then flash backtoext3 from recovery and then restore.
Both files are available from the same thread.
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And also don't forget to update CWM to v5, install rom manager from market and flash the latest recovery
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hisham027 said:
Flash ext4 converter from the recovery, and then flash the rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037751
And I am assuming the backup you are trying to restore is from a stock rom, then flash backtoext3 from recovery and then restore.
Both files are available from the same thread.
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hisham027 said:
And also don't forget to update CWM to v5, install rom manager from market and flash the latest recovery
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Ok, so really really thanks for your answer. the backup is from the original LG ROM...does that change something??
Thanks!
Yup, the stock rom is ext3 while cm7 is ext4. Its just two different filesystems.
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So, the steps I have to follow are:
1. Flash ext4 converter
2. Flash a new ROM
3. Flash CWM 5.x.x.x with Rom Manager
And, whenever I want to restore my backup, I need to flash before the backtoext3 patch.
Is that right? Sorry for being so stupid!
rferrerca said:
So, the steps I have to follow are:
1. Flash ext4 converter
2. Flash a new ROM
3. Flash CWM 5.x.x.x with Rom Manager
And, whenever I want to restore my backup, I need to flash before the backtoext3 patch.
Is that right? Sorry for being so stupid!
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You need to first wipe data, cache & go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache.
You need to flash backtoext3 only if the backup you are trying restore is from a stock rom or a rom which is using ext3 filesystem.
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Ok, so finally I have successfully restored my backup. I flashed the ext3 patch and done. Now I have installed CWM 5.0.1.6 Is this recovery ok?
Now, before doing anything, I want to know what steps do I have to follow to install a ROM.
Even having this new recovery, do I have to flash the 4ext flasheable to install roms like Cyanogen, Thanatos, Miui...?
Thanks!
rferrerca said:
Ok, so finally I have successfully restored my backup. I flashed the ext3 patch and done. Now I have installed CWM 5.0.1.6 Is this recovery ok?
Now, before doing anything, I want to know what steps do I have to follow to install a ROM.
Even having this new recovery, do I have to flash the 4ext flasheable to install roms like Cyanogen, Thanatos, Miui...?
Thanks!
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I am having v5.0.2.0, Check the rom manager if there is an update if not than that recovery should be fine.
To install a rom you need to wipe data, cache and dalvik cache. After that just flash the rom.
You don't need to flash ext4 zip, because ext4 based roms will automatically convert the system to ext4.
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Thanks, normally, how long does it take to flash a Cyanogenmod nightly? It took me 20s...is that normal??
Just flashed CyanogenMod...AND WORKING!!! So good...Now...The best ROM for you? Thanks!
rferrerca said:
Thanks, normally, how long does it take to flash a Cyanogenmod nightly? It took me 20s...is that normal??
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That's normal. For me the best rom is CM.
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I think this thread should help you. An all in on place.
- Make sure that you read and understand complete instruction on the particular ROM developer's thread. Pay attention to the possible problems and solutions.
- Nandroid backup. Backup other user data and applications
- Make sure that you wipe/format the /system partition before flashing a ROM. I was not doing this untill recently. Ever since I started formatting /system partion, not getting SODs and BSODs like before
- The CWM you are using now is bit outdated. Look for the latest version - I think it is cwm-5.0.2.7-R2. Check out this link.
Divyan said:
I think this thread should help you. An all in on place.
- Make sure that you read and understand complete instruction on the particular ROM developer's thread. Pay attention to the possible problems and solutions.
- Nandroid backup. Backup other user data and applications
- Make sure that you wipe/format the /system partition before flashing a ROM. I was not doing this untill recently. Ever since I started formatting /system partion, not getting SODs and BSODs like before
- The CWM you are using now is bit outdated. Look for the latest version - I think it is cwm-5.0.2.7-R2. Check out this link.
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Thanks divyan, but all problems I had are already solved. Whenever I need some help I will check that thread. Thank you
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Hi guys!
I wanted to flash ics on my phone ..but everytime i flash a ics ROM i got a bootloop. AT the bootanimation tried. Selfkang 0 1 2 from rc and. Nova hd .. no one works ...
Thanks for ur help :/
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Timo135 said:
Hi guys!
I wanted to flash ics on my phone ..but everytime i flash a ics ROM i got a bootloop. AT the bootanimation tried. Selfkang 0 1 2 from rc and. Nova hd .. no one works ...
Thanks for ur help :/
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What version of CMW do you have? Did you do a Full Wipe?
And for better compatibility be sure to come back to ext3 with backtoext3.
Im using chucknorris custom ROM..
I already tried backtoext3
And im using fullwipe
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Timo135 said:
Im using chucknorris custom ROM..
I already tried backtoext3
And im using fullwipe
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Yes, what version is your recovery? Where you flashes ROMs?
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Do not use CWM touch recovery and you should be fine!
Maybe you could try to re-root your phone. I had the same problem and I figured it was because it wasn't rooted properly. What program did you use to root your phone?
Im using 5.0.2.0 without Touch.
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Timo135 said:
Im using 5.0.2.0 without Touch.
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Then try Fenkosmo's tips.. Re-root your phone, full wipe in cmw (data, cache and dalvik) then try to flash it again
I already tried This... i even Reset Tor Stock via nvflash...
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Timo135 said:
I already tried This... i even Reset Tor Stock via nvflash...
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I don't know what "Tor stock" is..
But when you try to flash Nova, what settings do you install? (In Aroma installer) And what rc version?
Latest rc
Aroma installer on default
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As far as I know Nova HD had some issues with flashing with full wipe. You can try to flash it 2 ways:
1. Flash NovaHD with full wipe and then flash it once again WITHOUT wipe. This should do the job.
2. Make a full wipe in CWM and then flash NovaHD WITHOUT wipe.
Hope it helps.
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So much smattering out here
formatting /sytem before flashing?
useless... nearly every rom-package runs its own format command for /system, so its bullsh* to do it manually before.
if you want to get sure that /data is ext formatted, just use the format or datawipe option of cwm.
rooting makes problems?
cmon! the "rooting" is just for being able to install cwm, not for using it.
cwm will always have root when its flashed once.
the missing root part in stock roms is missing in the stock kernel, not in the phone itself.
do your wiping/formatting before you flash any rom, if you wanna clear all system relevant partitions.
some rom-flashables are writing into /data and when you do the data wipe after that, it will delete those stuff again.
if you have any bootloop problems after flashing its a kernel or /data problem.
try to mount /data in cwm, if it fails you know what the the problem is.
remove battery, hold vol-down, power keys when you put the battery back in, to get back into cwm and try to format /data until your data partition is fine again.
if the bootloop is still there try another kernel.
Hi all, i have this problem, when i try to flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887876 i've got error message.
Code:
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Installing update...
symlink: some symlinks failed
E:Error in /sdcard/_Roms/2012_9_99_AOKP_JB_Build_2_version/aokp_p970_Beta_1.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
I've tried everything, wipe all, erased all what i can, i've also tried format and install original ROM for OB with SmartFlash Tool.
Notthing helped, know everyone what am i doing wrong, cause no one had this problem in original thread.
Please help, thanx and have god day
(My english is not perfect, so please excuse possible errors...)
Don't use officiall touch cwm.
Try stock cwm or tantrums latest touch cwm.
Ooor try downloading the zip again.
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Full wipe, latest tantrums cwm, yip redownloaded. Status 7 again...
RomWiz said:
Don't use officiall touch cwm.
Try stock cwm or tantrums latest touch cwm.
Ooor try downloading the zip again.
Sent from my Jelly Bean phone.
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Well, i tried, tantrums touch cwm, classic cwm, and also the latest Tantrums CWM (v3 for boys ) ...
and it did not helped, so ill try download the zip again, but it was not corrupted or damaged.
Downloaded, and...
...nope, even this does not helped.
This is my walkthrue:
Make full wipe (data/factory reset; cache partition; dalvik)
Fix permissions.
Install zip -> and here i've got the error.
amotio said:
Well, i tried, tantrums touch cwm, classic cwm, and also the latest Tantrums CWM (v3 for boys ) ...
and it did not helped, so ill try download the zip again, but it was not corrupted or damaged.
Downloaded, and...
...nope, even this does not helped.
This is my walkthrue:
Make full wipe (data/factory reset; cache partition; dalvik)
Fix permissions.
Install zip -> and here i've got the error.
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Noneed to fix permissions unless it says you need to in the thread..
Try without fixing permissions.
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RomWiz said:
Noneed to fix permissions unless it says you need to in the thread..
Try without fixing permissions.
Sent from my Jelly Bean phone.
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Notthing ... i dont know what am i toing wrong. I've tried everything and still Status 7 ... some symlinks failed.
But other JB roms can be installed normally, with full wipes, in classic CMW and touch CWM [both tantrums] also in stock recovery.
I'm out of ideas ... :/
But anyway, thanx for helping.
When I had this issue I flashed again stock rom, using Smart Flash Tool. After that, the problem has gone.
It works!
nhanzes said:
When I had this issue I flashed again stock rom, using Smart Flash Tool. After that, the problem has gone.
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Doh! ... I know what was the mistake. The wipes after installing via SmartFlash tool. Now, without wipes it works.
Fixed
amotio said:
Doh! ... I know what was the mistake. The wipes after installing via SmartFlash tool. Now, without wipes it works.
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I had same issue and for me the fix was this:
In Recovery (ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0) go to Mounts and Storage and Mount /sdcard and then Mount /sd-ext. Then I went back and installed zip from sdcard.
RDanutz said:
I had same issue and for me the fix was this:
In Recovery (ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0) go to Mounts and Storage and Mount /sdcard and then Mount /sd-ext. Then I went back and installed zip from sdcard.
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Error mounting sd-ext!
So same errror...No fix till now.
In my opinion you're putting a lot of effort in trying to install this rom on your phone but why even bother with a rom that has bugs and is not being developed any further?
It won't get any better anyway.
Just my 2 cents.....
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Hello,
I had this problem and i only resolved it by reinstalling CWM (tantrums).
By the way, I could install Gingerbread and ICS ROM's but none CM10x.
Hope this help...
RDanutz said:
I had same issue and for me the fix was this:
In Recovery (ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0) go to Mounts and Storage and Mount /sdcard and then Mount /sd-ext. Then I went back and installed zip from sdcard.
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This solution works. Please try unmounting usb storage a couple of times.:good:
Hello,
I recently rooted my phone and flashed it with "PhilZ-cwm6 v5.00.4 with CWM 6.0.3.1 based recovery" and then flashed "Avatar ROM 3.0"
Before flashing ROM, i followed these steps:
1. Select ‘wipe data/factory reset’
2. Subsequently ‘wipe cache partition’
3. wipe dalvick
The installation completed succesfully and after reboot i face following problems:
1. Can't open gallery, camera, theme chooser etc as it says no external memory found.
I have a micro sd card of 2 GB and the internal phone memory is 8GB.
But in the storage i find this:
Internal storage
Total Space: 1.97GB
Available: 1.88GB
Internal Storage
SD Card
Total Space: 1.90 GB
Available: 149MB [As i have songs and other files in the card]
USB Storage
MOUNT SD Card
Insert an SD card for mounting [Cannot click on this option]
Please help as it was my first time that i flashed a ROM.
Flashed new ROM but still the same problem with memory
I tried flashing ParanoidAndroid ROM and then CM ROM but still the phone memory is not detected and hence cannot open gallery, camera....
Please help!!!!
After flashing these roms did you flash gapps?
Cm based roms do not include any Google apps such as play store, or anything, gapps includes these. You need to flash that first, then deal with your memory issue which I don't think you have.
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yes i have installed gapps
SpyderTracks said:
After flashing these roms did you flash gapps?
Cm based roms do not include any Google apps such as play store, or anything, gapps includes these. You need to flash that first, then deal with your memory issue which I don't think you have.
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Yes I have installed the compatible version of gapps and I can access these.
But my problem still lies with internal SD card (phone memory)
pratik069 said:
Yes I have installed the compatible version of gapps and I can access these.
But my problem still lies with internal SD card (phone memory)
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Are you able to see your SD card and internal memory in a root explorer? Sometimes permissions can get messed up.
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SD Card data not visible by ROOT Explorer
SpyderTracks said:
Are you able to see your SD card and internal memory in a root explorer? Sometimes permissions can get messed up.
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Hello SpyderTracks,
I tried to access sd card using Root browser as well as ES file explorer but the folder is empty. I can view the data of extsdCard.
One more thing i have noticed is when i'm in recovery mode and try to install new zip from sd card, I can see all the folders which my phone memory has. Why is it visible at that time?
Please Help its really urgent!!!
-Flash stock recovery
Check if it is fine
If Not
-Wipe cahce and data (Factory reset)on safe kernel
still as it is
-Flash ROM with 'PIT'
Hope after that there shouldn't have issue.
Edit :sorry op, i have just found it is for n7000, actually i have responded to your pm so couldn't make it is for note1. As now a days not visiting q/a section of note1.
Don't wipe on stock kernel.
dr.ketan said:
-Flash stock recovery
Check if it is fine
If Not
-Wipe cahce and data (Factory reset) with STOCK recovery
still as it is
-Flash ROM with 'PIT'
Hope after that there shouldn't have issue.
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Dr. K, good to see ya
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Dr. K, good to see ya
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Thank you
Your msg reminded me it is note1 thread.
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dr.ketan said:
Thank you
Your msg reminded me it is note1 thread.
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Lol, are you note 2 now?
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Solved on flashing factory firmware
Thank you SpyderTracks and Dr. ketan. I got my phone working after flashing factory firmware. Thanks a ton.
pratik069 said:
Thank you SpyderTracks and Dr. ketan. I got my phone working after flashing factory firmware. Thanks a ton.
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Good news, glad it's sorted.
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Need your help please please
Dear Sir,
I have installed custom ROM SuperNexus 2.0 milestone 1 at my gt-n7000.. I have rooted my cellphone using Philtz 5.0 version with CWM 6.0.3 version..After successful completion of custom Rom, my cellphone is not showing file manager, or my internal and external memory is not detected.
After going to Storage option, it shows Mount your external card, but it not highlighted so unable to click it.
Other thing I want to tell you that before installing above custom ROM, I took the backup of my jelly bean 4.1.2 ( I had installed it using odin to upgrade from ICS) using Philtz 5.0.. and when I used to restore to 4.1.2 JB from SuperNexus due to facing above mentioned problem, gallery is missing and setting option is also missing..
Please please guide me..
I will be grateful to you.
Warm Regards
Please help.. I have same problwm
dr.ketan said:
-Flash stock recovery
Check if it is fine
If Not
-Wipe cahce and data (Factory reset)on safe kernel
still as it is
-Flash ROM with 'PIT'
Hope after that there shouldn't have issue.
Edit :sorry op, i have just found it is for n7000, actually i have responded to your pm so couldn't make it is for note1. As now a days not visiting q/a section of note1.
Don't wipe on stock kernel.
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I have same problem.. But.. I dont understand thd flash aith PIT part and I dont have my stock recovery.. But im in latest philz recovery.. Any helps?
I recently rooted my phone and flashed with a custom ROM. Now my phn memory is disappeared. How can I sovle it?pls help me