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[GUIDE] Revert from a 2.3 rom back to 2.2 with cwm

ever wanted to flash back to froyo but didnt want to use the almighty odin? well here is a simple solution that should let u install froyo on a gb build without any errors
1.open the 2.2 rom you want to flash on the file explorer on your computer then click into the META-INF folder then com, google, android, and u will see the file updater script, delete that file (if u have problems getting that to delete use a program like winrar)
2.put the updater script u downloaded in replace of the old one (if winrar or any other program made u unzip the file and didnt zip it back up automaticlly make sure its done then place the file back to your phone and flash away
dont forget about the thanks button
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16409955&postcount=48

could this be used via root explorer?? With no PC needed at all?
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bdubs4200 said:
could this be used via root explorer?? With no PC needed at all?
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if u can get the files in the correct place, give it a try

As long as your not on a cm7 based rom u can just flash the rom....

If anyone tried this an it worked plz let me know have broken USB port an can't risk my phone since its my connection to outside world lmao an will hit thanks button
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will this work for cm7/cm7 based rom

krackers said:
will this work for cm7/cm7 based rom
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Yea that's what he is talking about regual 2.3 roms u can just go back but not cm try it out an let me know
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Nice it should be really usefull. I would try it but im not on cm7.
But you should put that on the title and op that it is for cm7 based roms(if it is)
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es7241 said:
Nice it should be really usefull. I would try it but im not on cm7.
But you should put that on the title and op that it is for cm7 based roms(if it is)
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its pretty much based for cm7/miui possibly even jvq/jvr roms havent tried it much on those

Plz
My pc is acting up an i cant edit file so could someone make one for me an upload thanks button will be hit

This is helpful, but you have to know why first. The difference is the difference in the install scripts. In CWM versions before CWM3, we used amend scripting. Amend scripting is no longer supported in CWM3 and above, it now uses edify scripting.
Kernels that contain recovery prior to CWM3, you can flash the old scripts just fine. For example, cmenards latest JVQ based kernel supports both amend and edify scripting, and is based off CWM 2.5.x.x.
Its all in knowing what you are running, and what's compatible.
I wont get too preachy on this, but Odin is your friend, nothing to be scared or wary of, and with regular use to actually set you back to stock, will create a much better running environment for your Vibrant experience. Shortcuts around it will eventually cause all kinds of issues.
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gamikzone said:
if u can get the files in the correct place, give it a try
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I'm sensing a "go ahead and F#Ck it up see what happens and let me know" sort of vibe....??
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I can't get this to work I used astro file to place updater script in the rom an then deleted old one then tried to flash it says installing then it abort what am I doing wrong also tried win rar
Edit:did not work install aborted
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Wondering
Has this worked for anyone?

The OP missed some key points in this "guide".
If your zip file is using is using the old amend scripting, then there will be one file called update-script (not updater).
The newer scripts, edify scripting, uses two files, update-binary and updater-script, and you need both files if your kernel or recovery method is cwm3 or later, edify scripting only.
Or you could save a dev a future headache, and just use Odin.
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Br1cK'd said:
The OP missed some key points in this "guide".
If your zip file is using is using the old amend scripting, then there will be one file called update-script (not updater).
The newer scripts, edify scripting, uses two files, update-binary and updater-script, and you need both files if your kernel or recovery method is cwm3 or later, edify scripting only.
Or you could save a dev a future headache, and just use Odin.
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Well the rom i used has both of those Eugene rom which zip is edify an when i flashed it was doing kernel then it started to flashed words disapperd an came back it an then it rebooted and then it looped on flash part

I'm just going to say, if you can use ODIN, do it.

Jasonhunterx said:
Well the rom i used has both of those Eugene rom which zip is edify an when i flashed it was doing kernel then it started to flashed words disapperd an came back it an then it rebooted and then it looped on flash part
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You're talking about his last deadhorse kernel. That one, if memory serves me, even has a pre-kernel flash that you did through sgs kernel flasher, then the rom and full kernel. Coming from that one friend, I do believe Odin is your only option.
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I'm just going to say, if you can use ODIN, do it.
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And if you can't, find a friend with a pc you can use for ten minutes.
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im sorry if this hasnt worked for anyone who wants to downgrade and not use odin, i must of missed that part about updater vs update i will look in to it

Can't Odin broken USB port have warranty but phone is currently off so can't replace an I need battery life
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Modifying an existing custom rom

I'm trying to mod an existing custom rom for my own use. Im just changing some pngs.
I unzip it, use formatter to change framework res apk to rar, unpack it. Change my pngs, repack it, use formatter to change back to apk. (Do I need to sign it?) Zip up the folder with 7zip, set compression as store.( is this correct) . But when I go to install it in cwm it wont install. I'm clearly missing a step. Someone please tell me what I'm missing or doing wrong. Thanks
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Anyone know what I'm missing. Read as many tutorials as I could find. But clearly I'm doing something wrong.
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Check this out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1198035
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1192493

Sorted finally figured out how to use 7zip properly...now I can't stop changing stuff on my phone.
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Can anyone hook me up with cwm 5 tar for schi800

iv looked for it here and tried many different ways of googleing it and i get to links but the download is dead. can anyone post it or tell me how to find it please. tryin to flash cm10 or any cm lol and just incase im on the cdma ver of the galaxy tab. thanks in advace

Cwm comes with a kernel.
Why do you need to it, may I ask?
You can use cwm4, then when you flash, say cm10, you get cwm6 anyway.
So what is the goal you have in mind?
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priyana said:
Cwm comes with a kernel.
Why do you need to it, may I ask?
You can use cwm4, then when you flash, say cm10, you get cwm6 anyway.
So what is the goal you have in mind?
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whats going on youre the one who always helps me and im very thankful for that. sorry for the crazy questions i havent been on this fourm since i got my gs2 way back when. and now i put everything into my lg optiums g. i just wanna get to the most stable build of cm9 or 10. i have energy rom right now and cwm4. just came from sock. from what i read and i could be mistaking cuz i feel like i read endless thread containing different info that i need ext4 witch i have the zip and cwm5. i try and flash cm10 cuz i know the recovery lays in the zimage but it gives me a status 7 and aborted.

Maybe people expect me to reply first.
Haha.
Well, cm install takes care of the ext4.
Yes the assert error is known.
You need to edit the updater script to remove the line.
But make sure you download cm for p1c and not other.
Please see this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...ighlight=updater-script+meta-inf#post37595824
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priyana said:
Maybe people expect me to reply first.
Haha.
Well, cm install takes care of the ext4.
Yes the assert error is known.
You need to edit the updater script to remove the line.
But make sure you download cm for p1c and not other.
Please see this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...ighlight=updater-script+meta-inf#post37595824
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thank you. i havve the right files so all i have to erase is assert(getprop from, assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "galaxytab" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "galaxytab" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "GT-P1000" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "GT-P1000"); ?
i know mine may not look the same im just using yours as an example. also i just tried this and im getting and error again with tryin to edit im on windows 8

Did you do it in 7zip? You can't extract all and rezip. Windows can't handle case sensitive filename.
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priyana said:
Did you do it in 7zip? You can't extract all and rezip. Windows can't handle case sensitive filename.
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well i dont have 7zip since im on windows 8 im just using the windows one on 8.

Have you tried Galaxy Cube 3 or Energy Rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21715469
It "should" has CWM 5 in it.
I am not 100% sure.

priyana said:
Have you tried Galaxy Cube 3 or Energy Rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21715469
It "should" has CWM 5 in it.
I am not 100% sure.
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Cube3 has CWM4. Don't know about energy.
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leapinlar said:
Cube3 has CWM4. Don't know about energy.
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sorry iv ben away in killington vt for a few days. back to work lol im running energy now and that and cubed have cwm 4. i cant get cwm5 on here at all iv been read and tring to download i always end up at a dead end. any other ideas?
so after digging around on my old hard drive i found the .tar file from awhile ago before i had to revert. if anyone come across this pm me and ill get it to you. thanks to everyone who helped me with this problem

Hi there.
So what is the tar file? Stock ROM or cwm5?
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Its a .tar file containing cwm5 but i think its only for cdma tabs.
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[Q] SPH-P100 trouble installing CM10/CWM

Googled, searched, prayed, sacrificed a feature phone...no luck.
I have CWM4xxx on the Tab with RandomROM.
I want to install CM10 (p1c), but the install in CWM barfs basically saying it cant figure out that I have a SPH-P100 (error7)
I'm thinking the issue is that I need CWM5 to install CM10, but I can't find CWM5 anywhere for this tab.
yes? no? i'm an idiot?

zentex said:
Googled, searched, prayed, sacrificed a feature phone...no luck.
I have CWM4xxx on the Tab with RandomROM.
I want to install CM10 (p1c), but the install in CWM barfs basically saying it cant figure out that I have a SPH-P100 (error7)
I'm thinking the issue is that I need CWM5 to install CM10, but I can't find CWM5 anywhere for this tab.
yes? no? i'm an idiot?
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Does it say something like assert then it give u a bunch of tab models? And eventually fails after all that
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jazz995756 said:
Does it say something like assert then it give u a bunch of tab models? And eventually fails after all that
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exactly!

zentex said:
exactly!
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Ok here's what you do get a zip program on ur computer I prefer winrar. Open up the ROM zip DO NOT EXTRACT IT, navigate to /META-INF/com/Google/android and open up the updater script in notepad. Start from the beginning and delete the first line up until the first semi colon you see (delete the first semi colon too ) and save and close the the zip and flash
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jazz995756 said:
Ok here's what you do get a zip program on ur computer I prefer winrar. Open up the ROM zip DO NOT EXTRACT IT, navigate to /META-INF/com/Google/android and open up the updater script in notepad. Start from the beginning and delete the first line up until the first semi colon you see (delete the first semi colon too ) and save and close the the zip and flash
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I considered taking out the checks, but didn't know where they were and the way today is going didnt have the brain power. the farthest I got was to look at the shell script in the root.
I will give this a go, much appreciated

zentex said:
I considered taking out the checks, but didn't know where they were and the way today is going didnt have the brain power. the farthest I got was to look at the shell script in the root.
I will give this a go, much appreciated
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I had that same issue and I just deleted that and it flashed
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Did you get mobile data working in 10?
I found a sprint zip for cm9 but that kills cm10 into sitting on the bootani
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to return to CM9 from CM10 you need to restock to GB because of the incompatible MTD partitioning.

Yea...which makes it a huge PITA to do it that way. So much stuff all over the place it makes it real hard to figure it out
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what is the real issue? backup and restore?
Buy titanium backup pro.
Or is it hard to get stock ROM for CDMA tab?
The process of Odin/Heimdall restock is less than 5 minutes.
I did it many times (uncountable by now) on my P1000.
The actual step is where the pit file is loaded, making the partition "stock" again.

i am having the same problem can someone show me exactly what to delete?
i figured it out .

status 0 error

I was trying to modify the stock 244 rom using kitchen.I built the zip successfully but when flashing i always get a status 0 error.I know that the error is because of the updater script but i dont know how to modify it for my xperia z.I am new to this so someone please help me to successfully build the rom.

anyone willing to help?

Download a Rom and have a look at their updater script. Then modify yours as required.
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I tried that.It seems I have to add c6602 support in kitchen edify folder.Can you help me?I tried some links without success

Status 0 errors are usually caused by an incompatible update-binary.
Try replacing the update-binary in your zip with one from a zip you know works on your phone.
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Ticklefish said:
Status 0 errors are usually caused by an incompatible update-binary.
Try replacing the update-binary in your zip with one from a zip you know works on your phone.
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Well I have zips of a few cm based roms.But I dont think the updater scripts of those will work with my modified stock right?
I didnt do that because i fear i might brick my phone or something..

r1punjay said:
Well I have zips of a few cm based roms.But I dont think the updater scripts of those will work with my modified stock right?
I didnt do that because i fear i might brick my phone or something..
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I don't mean the update-script, I mean the update-binary. All the script does is tell the recovery what files to replace.
Bricking your phone depends on what you're trying to change. Generally you can only do it by flashing a wrong kernel.
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Ticklefish said:
I don't mean the update-script, I mean the update-binary. All the script does is tell the recovery what files to replace.
Bricking your phone depends on what you're trying to change. Generally you can only do it by flashing a wrong kernel.
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oh u mean i can use the update binary from the cm rom in my rom?

Yep. After you build with kitchen or whatever, simply substitute update binary from Meta Inf blah blah, from the Cm10 of your device to your own zip. :thumbup:
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