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flashing CM7.1 official

Hi guys, i have a small question.
I have installed back in august in gf's X8 kuya droid and i want to replace it with CM7.1 official. i am kinda lost with unlocked bootloaders and the rest, phone is now rooted with latest kuyadroid xrecovery and CWM 3.XX in it.
As i have it in my mind, the process is to install the new CWM 4.XX in xrecovery and then boot into CWM and flash CM7.1 as normal (wipe data/cache/dalvik and then install zip from sdcard).
Or do i have to do something else ? i also have a backup of the original rom, do i need to restore this and then flash CM?
thank you for your time

Invicta said:
Hi guys, i have a small question.
I have installed back in august in gf's X8 kuya droid and i want to replace it with CM7.1 official. i am kinda lost with unlocked bootloaders and the rest, phone is now rooted with latest kuyadroid xrecovery and CWM 3.XX in it.
As i have it in my mind, the process is to install the new CWM 4.XX in xrecovery and then boot into CWM and flash CM7.1 as normal (wipe data/cache/dalvik and then install zip from sdcard).
Or do i have to do something else ? i also have a backup of the original rom, do i need to restore this and then flash CM?
thank you for your time
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OK, you need to first unlock your bootloader by following the guide linked below (It is a lot easier than it lookas at first glance, so dont be too scared about it);
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Unlocking the bootloader is the hard part, once you're past this you're laughing.
Now jumping ahead a bit....
Once the phone has an unlocked bootloader, all that is left to do is flash a custom kernel and loader (loader and bootloader being different things as the guide explains). Note that all the the custom kernels have CWM already built in as part of the kernel so you wont need to worry too much about that. Once done, flash the rom and GApps Enjoy super fast Android OS.
NOTE: I had problems using the FlashTool provided by the guide, instead I used the most recent version of FLashTool which is easily found via google.
Good luck!
If you need any further help either reply here or PM me!
Good luck!

Invicta said:
i want to replace it with CM7.1 official.
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If by "CM7.1 official" you mean the Shakira ROM by the FreeXperia project that's for download on the CyanogenMod website I strongly advise you against it.
The ROM is buggy as hell, feature incomplete AND the "too low volume on calls" hasn't ever been fixed.
If you want to take the trouble to install a custom ROM that needs a custom Kernel I'd rather recommend you nAa's MiniCM7 2.1.9 ROM and nAa v11 Kernel.
Take my word that the FXP CM7 Shakira ROM isn't worth the time and effort.

B.Jay said:
If by "CM7.1 official" you mean the Shakira ROM by the FreeXperia project that's for download on the CyanogenMod website I strongly advise you against it.
The ROM is buggy as hell, feature incomplete AND the "too low volume on calls" hasn't ever been fixed.
If you want to take the trouble to install a custom ROM that needs a custom Kernel I'd rather recommend you nAa's MiniCM7 2.1.9 ROM and nAa v11 Kernel.
Take my word that the FXP CM7 Shakira ROM isn't worth the time and effort.
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Agreed. I'm running the latest MiniCM7 build with nAa Kernel; It's amazingly stable... B.Jay you're so efficient and helpful.... thumbs up! You've already helped me today and I see you're back helping others!

yeah, i did some research and found that cm7.2 official sucks big time.
I have decided to install kuya's latest 4.5.4 rom, thing is that when i flashed 3.2.175 it installed xrecovery and cwm 3.XX simultaneously, i mean if you choose to reboot it gives you two options
-boot into xrecovery
-boot into CWM
i dont know if 4.5.4 version can be flashed with CWM 3 version or xrecovery, dev. wont mention.
I can even find CWM 4.xx version for this phone, damn....
I have never upgraded CWM version 3 to 4, any guides on how to do it?

Invicta said:
yeah, i did some research and found that cm7.2 official sucks big time.
I have decided to install kuya's latest 4.5.4 rom, thing is that when i flashed 3.2.175 it installed xrecovery and cwm 3.XX simultaneously, i mean if you choose to reboot it gives you two options
-boot into xrecovery
-boot into CWM
i dont know if 4.5.4 version can be flashed with CWM 3 version or xrecovery, dev. wont mention.
I can even find CWM 4.xx version for this phone, damn....
I have never upgraded CWM version 3 to 4, any guides on how to do it?
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You can flash kuyaDROID 4.5.4 with either version of the recoveries, though using CWM is recommended.
About "CWM and xRecovery": Be glad that you have both as CWM version 3.x.x.x has a bug that creates defective backups. Meaning: you can restore a backup you created, but chances are that your device won't boot. Creating a backup through xRecovery is the safe fall-back here.
At any rate - puppet13th, creator of the "x8Toolbox" and "ODEX (on any ROM)", is currently attempting to make CWM 5 work. I already gave a beta-test version a try, but it locked up at the Sony Ericsson logo.
In short: See the dual recovery installation as a welcome gift, not something that "gives you two reboot options you don't want to have".

How to flash AOSP-based ROMs

Hey guys, judging from the number of users between Slimkat, CM, and Mokee that are having trouble installing, here is a guide to install any AOSP-based ROM for the Xiaomi Mi3
Installation Guide:
Be on a KitKat ROM before flashing
You must have a custom recovery installed that allows SELinux.
Download the Xiaomi Mi3 build .
Download the gapps
Disable True Dual Boot
Fully wipe your device from Recovery if you are not coming from the ROM you're flashing already.
Install ROM on System 1
Wipe Dalvik and Cache
Reboot
Enjoy, hit the thanks button

Would be rather helpful if you explain it in a bit more detail. People who don't know some of the things written above will be left even more confused.

Agreed, some newbies do not know all the acronyms and versions... I know KitKat is Android 4.4.x , but what custom recovery? TWRP (TeamWin Recovery Project)? Clockword Mod? The Mi3 W (Snapdragon 800 chipset?). Anyone else want to expand / pitch in?
Thanks.

get the latest recovery from either twrp or cwm. It'll work. just be sure you get the correct build.
CANCRO is the international version (snapdragon)
and most of the roms are for cancro only

pandasa123 said:
Hey guys, judging from the number of users between Slimkat, CM, and Mokee that are having trouble installing, here is a guide to install any AOSP-based ROM for the Xiaomi Mi3
Installation Guide:
Be on a KitKat ROM before flashing
You must have a custom recovery installed that allows SELinux.
Download the Xiaomi Mi3 build .
Download the gapps
Disable True Dual Boot
Fully wipe your device from Recovery if you are not coming from the ROM you're flashing already.
Install Slim on System 1
Wipe Dalvik and Cache
Reboot
Enjoy, hit the thanks button
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Hi Bro, I am a newbie here, don't know anything at all. Can you help a bit here?
1. Kitkat rom:-> any of the miui rom will work? just the number > 4.4x ?
2. How to install custom recovery, can you give a link for mi3?
3. You meant download from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-3/general/aosp-rom-leaked-t2876646/ ?
4. Install Slim on System 1 :- Can you give a link?

Is it just me or does formatting cache with CWM take forever on this device? I'm wating for at least fifteen minutes now and it used to take just seconds on my old device. I know the MIUI revocery had that annoying 98% bug but CWM shouldn't be affected by the same thing right?

kapilgpt said:
Hi Bro, I am a newbie here, don't know anything at all. Can you help a bit here?
1. Kitkat rom:-> any of the miui rom will work? just the number > 4.4x ?
2. How to install custom recovery, can you give a link for mi3?
3. You meant download from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-3/general/aosp-rom-leaked-t2876646/ ?
4. Install Slim on System 1 :- Can you give a link?
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Hey...check out the link below. There are instructions to follow and you'll be there in no time
http://en.miui.com/thread-19405-1-1.html

Help with installation of custom ROM Xperia SP

Hi!, now that we have been abandoned officially by sony, i want to instal this one: [ROM][4.4.4][L/U BL ] Broken OS 1.4 [Huashan]
I tried once with CWM,
1. Download the ROM and latest Gapps package :good: and already on my sdcard
2. Reboot to recovery(only TWRP/CWM Touch/PhilZ is supported) :good:
3. Format /system, wipe data :good:
4.With CWM Flash ROM,, when i did these step an error happened and i was stuck in sony screen so i had to repair the phone with pc companion
My current state is :
Stock rom .205, rooted with superSU, and installed the CWM 4.4.1.
Plz this is going to be the first time i try to install a custom rom so i will greatly thankfull if you use deep deails about the process.
Thanks a lot for you help!

johancamo1 said:
My current state is :
Stock rom .205, rooted with superSU, and installed the CWM 4.4.1.
Plz this is going to be the first time i try to install a custom rom so i will greatly thankfull if you use deep deails about the process.
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Forgot to say that my bootloader is locked!! and looks like cannot be unlocked :s

johancamo1 said:
Hi!, now that we have been abandoned officially by sony, i want to instal this one: [ROM][4.4.4][L/U BL ] Broken OS 1.4 [Huashan]
I tried once with CWM,
1. Download the ROM and latest Gapps package :good: and already on my sdcard
2. Reboot to recovery(only TWRP/CWM Touch/PhilZ is supported) :good:
3. Format /system, wipe data :good:
4.With CWM Flash ROM,, when i did these step an error happened and i was stuck in sony screen so i had to repair the phone with pc companion
My current state is :
Stock rom .205, rooted with superSU, and installed the CWM 4.4.1.
Plz this is going to be the first time i try to install a custom rom so i will greatly thankfull if you use deep deails about the process.
Thanks a lot for you help!
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Hello, I have seen, it is the first time you are installing a rom. So please be careful!
You must read exactly the Instruktions from the OP.
Hello,
2. Reboot to recovery(only TWRP/CWM Touch/PhilZ is supported)
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
CWR you have used does not work for flashing the rom :angel:
Btw, when you are flashing a rom for the first time, and you have less experience with roms you should to consider, if you take another rom. For the rom you choosed is still in Beta status!
Take a stable or nightly rom. Anyway you have at least to install CWR from the above Link.
Good luck!

reinipic said:
Hello, I have seen, it is the first time you are installing a rom. So please be careful!
You must read exactly the Instruktions from the OP.
Hello,
2. Reboot to recovery(only TWRP/CWM Touch/PhilZ is supported)
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
CWR you have used does not work for flashing the rom :angel:
Btw, when you are flashing a rom for the first time, and you have less experience with roms you should to consider, if you take another rom. For the rom you choosed is still in Beta status!
Take a stable or nightly rom. Anyway you have at least to install CWR from the above Link.
Good luck!
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I used an old version of CWM maybe thats why :crying:
YES!! I have the ones you recommended installed already!, :laugh:
So can i just install the latest nighly ??? (for me instaling is doing the installation from the recovery is the same as flashing?)
Im in stock rom so can't really understand about the kernel, if I install the nightly or these one, have the kernel included?, or do i have to install the kernel? (and how??? these step is done with flashtool right?)

johancamo1 said:
I used an old version of CWM maybe thats why :crying:
YES!! I have the ones you recommended installed already!, :laugh:
So can i just install the latest nighly ??? (for me instaling is doing the installation from the recovery is the same as flashing?)
Im in stock rom so can't really understand about the kernel, if I install the nightly or these one, have the kernel included?, or do i have to install the kernel? (and how??? these step is done with flashtool right?)
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Yes hou have had the wrong CWM. Herewith you can install (Flash=same) every rom you want (build for LOCKED BOOTLOADER)! Forget it with the kernel. On locked bootloader you cannot install any other kernel. The kernel you need for a rom is included in the rom!
And again: When you flash a new rom - read the instructions from the OP :fingers-crossed:
Cheers.

[Q] Newbie Questions Part 2

Hi I am back with new questions.
I was able to unlock and root my M7 using the video guide here.
These are the things I have done so far with the help of this great forum.
1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Flash CWM Recovery
My next question is, what is the best (in your opinion) Custom ROM available with Sense 7? By best I mean to say less or no bugs at all or no issues.
Can I flash all kinds of ROMS using CWM Recovery?
Is it easy to flash new ROMS? Please share your knowledge or link me to a good guide on how I go about with flashing new ROM using CWM.
Thanks in advance!

jaypeeb0917 said:
Hi I am back with new questions.
I was able to unlock and root my M7 using the video guide here.
These are the things I have done so far with the help of this great forum.
1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Flash CWM Recovery
My next question is, what is the best (in your opinion) Custom ROM available with Sense 7? By best I mean to say less or no bugs at all or no issues.
Can I flash all kinds of ROMS using CWM Recovery?
Is it easy to flash new ROMS? Please share your knowledge or link me to a good guide on how I go about with flashing new ROM using CWM.
Thanks in advance!
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First of all, rom recommendations are against the rules, so have a look through each sense 7 rom that your interested in and see what features it comes with and which to try to best suit your needs, each op has instructions on how to flash etc.
sense roms will require the latest twrp recovery not cwm, that's something you'll have to change, you'll have all sorts of problems, like boot loops flashing with cwm.
a backup in recovery of your current rom is highly recommended first incase you need to revert.
flashing a custom rom is as easy as downloading the rom.zip, copy to your internal storage, reboot to recovery, factory reset and / or wipe, except internal storage, and then install the rom, follow the on screen instructions during the installer, and don't forget, first boot can take upto 10 to 15 mins.

Seanie280672 said:
First of all, rom recommendations are against the rules, so have a look through each sense 7 rom that your interested in and see what features it comes with and which to try to best suit your needs, each op has instructions on how to flash etc.
sense roms will require the latest twrp recovery not cwm, that's something you'll have to change, you'll have all sorts of problems, like boot loops flashing with cwm.
a backup in recovery of your current rom is highly recommended first incase you need to revert.
flashing a custom rom is as easy as downloading the rom.zip, copy to your internal storage, reboot to recovery, factory reset and / or wipe, except internal storage, and then install the rom, follow the on screen instructions during the installer, and don't forget, first boot can take upto 10 to 15 mins.
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I apologize if I asked for any recommendations here. Can you pm me instead?
Btw, on the topic with changing the recovery, do I just flash it directly? Please enlighten me so I can install TWRP instead of CWM.

Also, just to add, I usually read the last few pages of any rom I'm interested in to see what problems user's are currently experiencing with the latest version of that rom.

Seanie280672 said:
Also, just to add, I usually read the last few pages of any rom I'm interested in to see what problems user's are currently experiencing with the latest version of that rom.
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Alrighty. I will check on flashing TWRP and I will post my results here. Thanks

jaypeeb0917 said:
I apologize if I asked for any recommendations here. Can you pm me instead?
Btw, on the topic with changing the recovery, do I just flash it directly? Please enlighten me so I can install TWRP instead of CWM.
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To flash twrp recovery, you'll need to know how to use adb and fastboot commands, then just download the latest version from here http://dl.twrp.me/m7/ this is assuming you have the normal GSM HTC One M7_UL
Put it in the same folder as adb and fastboot files on your computer and then reboot your phone to the bootloader.
Plug your phone into the computer and then issue the commands.
fastboot flash recovery name-of-recovery-file.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-boootloader
You now have twrp recovery.

Flashing other roms than Andro X doesn't work

I just updated my bootloader and whenever i try to flash a rom, the booting process takes forever until i wipe my phone myself. But when i flash Andro X rom than it takes max. 3min to boot and then it works.
But i want another rom, how do i fix this?

Do you mean that when u flash lollipop based rom it gets bootloop? if yes then first flash stock lollipop firmware and then try flashing other rom. I mostly wipe my internal storage when going from Kitkat to lollipop it works for me.

Well Firstly Explain your problem clearly (I didnt quite understand it)
OK so here's my solution from what I understood..
1. Restore your stock rom Backup from recovery. Boot it once.
2. Now clean flash (Wipe System, Data , Cache, Dalvik cache) a lollipop based Rom (preferably try to clean flash cm 12.1 build)
3. Dont flash Gapps. First see if your phone boots up properly.
4. Configure data and reboot to recovery and flash Gapps.
If you dont have a Stock backup, Then download Stock Firmware images from gregor's thread and install via fastboot. Then follow from step2.
Hope this helps you.

Haroun16 said:
I just updated my bootloader and whenever i try to flash a rom, the booting process takes forever until i wipe my phone myself. But when i flash Andro X rom than it takes max. 3min to boot and then it works.
But i want another rom, how do i fix this?
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Use easy installer first and get stock lollipop then u can simply root and install recovery then try roms?

sagar846 said:
Well Firstly Explain your problem clearly (I didnt quite understand it)
OK so here's my solution from what I understood..
1. Restore your stock rom Backup from recovery. Boot it once.
2. Now clean flash (Wipe System, Data , Cache, Dalvik cache) a lollipop based Rom (preferably try to clean flash cm 12.1 build)
3. Dont flash Gapps. First see if your phone boots up properly.
4. Configure data and reboot to recovery and flash Gapps.
If you dont have a Stock backup, Then download Stock Firmware images from gregor's thread and install via fastboot. Then follow from step2.
Hope this helps you.
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My problem is that when i try to flash roms like CM12, Blisspop it doesn't stop booting, it was taking more than an hour so i shutdown my phone and when i flashed Andro X the booting took around 3mins.
So can anyone explain in easy steps how to fix this?

OK now I understand what your problem is. Give me your full specs (like which Model and and stuff). But if you follow what I said above it might fix your problem.

sagar846 said:
OK now I understand what your problem is. Give me your full specs (like which Model and and stuff). But if you follow what I said above it might fix your problem.
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I got the XT1068

Haroun16 said:
I got the XT1068
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are you fully wiping cache and userdata (factory reset) because this is most common problem moving between Roms that causes bootloops and why I include factory reset in my easy installer.
you can only dirty flash when going up (upgrading) the same rom - changing roms or downgrading nearly always causes bootloop / hang.