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[Q] Installing custom roms

Hi,
I'm trying to install custom roms on my Milestone and have hit a brick wall.
I've looked at and followed the Instructions threads (rooted & did a nandroid backup) and they refer to having to apply an "update.zip" file in Open Recovery to actually get the cutom rom. Problem is that I've downloaded both CM7 and Miui rom files but when I unzip them they don't have an update.zip file in them.
They just have the following
META-INF (folder)
system (folder)
boot.img (img file)
Question is... How do I flash these files to apply the custom rom?
(Can't ask questions in the development part of the forum as I don't have 10 posts yet)
Thanks

anyone?
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iLurk said:
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well, just know it from xrecovery (come from the x10 mini pro) and AFAIK the zip you extracted already was the update.zip - rename downloaded zipfile to update.zip, then flash it

k thanks dude.

rattenkot said:
well, just know it from xrecovery (come from the x170 mini pro) and AFAIK the zip you extracted already was the update.zip - rename downloaded zipfile to update.zip, then flash it
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the file does not need to be called update.zip. it is a generic term for the format of "update"
simply put the CM7 zip file in the openrecovery\updates folder subfolder of your sdcard.
you should then be able to see the file in the update menu of your recovery.

[Q]I9001 Battery mod

Hello everyone,
Can someone please inform and post a thread link of a battery mod that works on the i9001? By battery mod I mean small zip file that is installed from recovery and changes the stock battery meter

You can make it yourselt.
1. Use Root Explorer to get your framework-res.apk file
2. Go to http://uot.dakra.lt/ to customize it yourselt.
3. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253707 to download the Root-i9001-Signed.zip
4. Put the modified framework-res.apk in the above zip file and delete the unneeded files.
5. Update the updater-script file, resign the zip file.
6. Flash the zip file in recovery.
Do you like this one?

quest221 said:
You can make it yourselt.
1. Use Root Explorer to get your framework-res.apk file
2. Go to http://uot.dakra.lt/ to customize it yourselt.
3. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253707 to download the Root-i9001-Signed.zip
4. Put the modified framework-res.apk in the above zip file and delete the unneeded files.
5. Update the updater-script file, resign the zip file.
6. Flash the zip file in recovery.
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If you use manveru0's kernal and recovery you can now flash the update files as they come from the kitchen

quest221 said:
You can make it yourselt.
1. Use Root Explorer to get your framework-res.apk file
2. Go to http://uot.dakra.lt/ to customize it yourselt.
3. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253707 to download the Root-i9001-Signed.zip
4. Put the modified framework-res.apk in the above zip file and delete the unneeded files.
5. Update the updater-script file, resign the zip file.
6. Flash the zip file in recovery.
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Hmm... yes, nice, but I'm not in to designing things. I was looking for something that has been already created

what's the version of your Rom?

quest221 said:
what's the version of your Rom?
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Firmware version : 2.3.4
baseband version I9001XXKP4
Kernel Version : [email protected] #7
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.XXKP4
I use Go launcher (from my opinion it's the best), if you think otherwise please post the better launcher, I am opened to experiment others.
Many thanks,
Ciprian

I don't have a I9001XXKP4 Rom in my hard drive. If you can send your your framework-res.apk, I can make one for you.

quest221 said:
I don't have a I9001XXKP4 Rom in my hard drive. If you can send your your framework-res.apk, I can make one for you.
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I would like something like http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9943/smoothbatt.png if it is possible.
I have attached framework-res.apk

opps a

hey guys!
just used this. twice great kitchen, really revamped some of the more boring icons on stock roms. thanks for the tip!!

1framework-res_I9001XXKP4_signed.zip is the file that I updated the updater-script so you can flash it in the in-build recovery.
1framework-res_I9001XXKP4_original_signed.zip is your original file. If there are any issues, you can flash it back in the in-build recovery.
How to:
Copy the zip file to the internal SD card, not the external one, go to recovery, flash it.

quest221 said:
1framework-res_I9001XXKP4_signed.zip is the file that I updated the updater-script so you can flash it in the in-build recovery.
1framework-res_I9001XXKP4_original_signed.zip is your original file. If there are any issues, you can flash it back in the in-build recovery.
How to:
Copy the zip file to the internal SD card, not the external one, go to recovery, flash it.
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Thanks, exactly what I needed. I flashed it and all is ok

quest221 said:
1framework-res_I9001XXKP4_signed.zip is the file that I updated the updater-script so you can flash it in the in-build recovery.
1framework-res_I9001XXKP4_original_signed.zip is your original file. If there are any issues, you can flash it back in the in-build recovery.
How to:
Copy the zip file to the internal SD card, not the external one, go to recovery, flash it.
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can i use it on 2.3.6 rom?

nope because you will end up in a bootloop by flashing this
its only for XXKP4

urm, Ive tried to do as you told in post number 2(by cooking it according to my own preference)
but my problem starts from step number 5
5. Update the updater-script file, resign the zip file.
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I already received the cooked file
but I dont know how to change the update script and end up failing to update using the zip file.
can you please help me?
or link me to a place that really can help me to learn better on changing the update script.

try this one, I updated the updater-script, you can compare it with the one from kitchen.
PS: Forgot to update the update-binary file, now try the new one. It should work.

Thanks!!!! But I got an error that states
E:error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 2)
I wonder whats wrong.
looked in a thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194245&page=3
and from what I understand it seems to be a problem with the update binary. But Im just an end user and this is too much for me.
anyway maybe Ill try to flash the cranium ROM and try to cook again a new one and use your update script.
cheers!!

Hi,
Is there any posibility to change framework-res.apk file without CWM? I don't want to instal CWM becouse of it has a problem with front side cam and I need this cam. It's can't be overwritten when the phone works. Maybe some adb and push command is possible.
Could you help me by describing the whole procedure? Sorry for my English.

@quest221
Can you maybe make one for Android 2.3.5 like the screenshot @ page 1?
I have baseband I9001XXKPF, Build XXKPG

I update the zip file with the new update-binary file.
Is there any posibility to change framework-res.apk file without CWM?
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Yes, I just use the recovery from Samsung, not the third-party.
Check the post #2, that's the steps. Also replace the update-binary file with the one in my zip file.
Can you maybe make one for Android 2.3.5 like the screenshot @ page 1?
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Upload your framework-res.apk file.

[Q] How to install additional .zip package to MobileOdin lite?

Ok er, noob question, but MobileOdin(lite) asks me to download added zip file for the N700. i did this, but how do I get it to install? Because it is present as a .zip file in my SD card and everytime MobOdin starts it asks to download the additional file.
Renaming it to .apk doesn't work as it gives a parsing error if I try to install it & if I extract it four different folders come out. How do I go about it then?

what are them folders ?
META-INF
System
ect ect ? ?
if so its probably a CWM flashable package.

*facepalm* noob action here. Used some other file manager but then used Astro & voila! Apk extracted and installed! Done and done!

edit framwork res apk how to?

if i turn my apk file to zip file and i extract all what in and i editing a xml file into, when i wiil flash the file its will work?

i haven`t any experience with it ,but you need a tool like APK-Tool to decompile and after your adaption you have to compile it new ...
MAybe this link can help you ...hope it does ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43348990#post43348990
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if i turn my apk file to zip file and i extract all what in and i editing a xml file into, when i wiil flash the file its will work?
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Patching boot.img with Magisk SM-N9600

I'm trying to install Magisk through the patched method on my N9600. So far I have
1. Downloaded stock ROM
2. Renamed AP file to .tar
3. Extracted with WinRar
4. Located the boot.img.lz4 file
I then tried to extract that with WinRar and got a message saying file was corrupted.
Is the file really corrupted? Becaus eI have in fact flashed my Note 9 via Odin with that particular stock ROM. Can anyone advise me further?

eliotargy said:
I then tried to extract that with WinRar and got a message saying file was corrupted.
Is the file really corrupted? Can anyone advise me further?
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Usually the file is corrupted if the file comes from an incomplete download. Try downloading a new file before a retry

Snowby123 said:
Usually the file is corrupted if the file comes from an incomplete download. Try downloading a new file before a retry
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My other implied question was: Did I do everything right?

eliotargy said:
I'm trying to install Magisk through the patched method on my N9600. So far I have
1. Downloaded stock ROM
2. Renamed AP file to .tar
3. Extracted with WinRar
4. Located the boot.img.lz4 file
I then tried to extract that with WinRar and got a message saying file was corrupted.
Is the file really corrupted? Becaus eI have in fact flashed my Note 9 via Odin with that particular stock ROM. Can anyone advise me further?
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search for lz4 on either xda or google.
( you need to unpack it)

eliotargy said:
I'm trying to install Magisk through the patched method on my N9600. So far I have
1. Downloaded stock ROM
2. Renamed AP file to .tar
3. Extracted with WinRar
4. Located the boot.img.lz4 file
I then tried to extract that with WinRar and got a message saying file was corrupted.
Is the file really corrupted? Becaus eI have in fact flashed my Note 9 via Odin with that particular stock ROM. Can anyone advise me further?
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Hey friend, did you manage to accomplish this? Do you still trip the knox this way? I am just about to try it on a brand new Note 9, with no previous Samsung rooting experience.
Thanks

Why are you trying to patch? Please follow my guide for rooting the N9600.

christis said:
Hey friend, did you manage to accomplish this? Do you still trip the knox this way? I am just about to try it on a brand new Note 9, with no previous Samsung rooting experience.
Thanks
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No luck. Also no response to my post.

zxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzx said:
Why are you trying to patch? Please follow my guide for rooting the N9600.
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Where is your guide?
Again, where is your guide that you speak of?

eliotargy said:
No luck. Also no response to my post.
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I see. In the meantime I have managed to succeed. Rooted an N960F/D with patching the boot image. I know the N9600 is a different beast, but this is NOT a root guide!!!!!!!!.
For step #5, Winrar is no good. You have to use lz4, but is a pain. Personally I used a special version of 7z which includes lz4 codec and is easier and very usefull in all the steps. The link is
https://github.com/mcmilk/7-Zip-zstd/releases (choose x64 or x86 depending on your Windows version).
After this, I cannot remember the exact steps. As far as I can racall, I think I patched it with Magisk (follow the Magisk guide) first, and then I had to retrieve the patched image and compress it again (to .tar???) with the same version of 7z.
7z itself can fully replace Winrar in the whole process. In the initial firmware zip file extraction, in the extraction of the AP md5 file (no renaming necessary), in lz4 extraction of the boot file, and finally in the patched img file compression back to tar. One for all tool (use the 7zFM (file manager) shortcut and the Add or Extract buttons).
And to answer my own question: Finallly, in order to install the final patched boot image via Odin, the bootloader HAS to be unlocked, so Knox is tripped anyway. No problem for me though, since I managed to run SHealth, Gpay and Spay (the latter via the phone - watch (Gear S) connection though, not as a stand-alone). And I ensured that where I live, it is not going to affect my warranty as long as is a hardware problem.
CAUTION: That was for N960F/D and is NOT a root guide anyway.

christis said:
I see. In the meantime I have managed to succeed. Rooted an N960F/D with patching the boot image. I know the N9600 is a different beast, but this is NOT a root guide!!!!!!!!.
For step #5, Winrar is no good. You have to use lz4, but is a pain. Personally I used a special version of 7z which includes lz4 codec and is easier and very usefull in all the steps. The link is
https://github.com/mcmilk/7-Zip-zstd/releases (choose x64 or x86 depending on your Windows version).
After this, I cannot remember the exact steps. As far as I can racall, I think I patched it with Magisk (follow the Magisk guide) first, and then I had to retrieve the patched image and compress it again (to .tar???) with the same version of 7z.
7z itself can fully replace Winrar in the whole process. In the initial firmware zip file extraction, in the extraction of the AP md5 file (no renaming necessary), in lz4 extraction of the boot file, and finally in the patched img file compression back to tar. One for all tool (use the 7zFM (file manager) shortcut and the Add or Extract buttons).
And to answer my own question: Finallly, in order to install the final patched boot image via Odin, the bootloader HAS to be unlocked, so Knox is tripped anyway. No problem for me though, since I managed to run SHealth, Gpay and Spay (the latter via the phone - watch (Gear S) connection though, not as a stand-alone). And I ensured that where I live, it is not going to affect my warranty as long as is a hardware problem.
CAUTION: That was for N960F/D and is NOT a root guide anyway.
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Mine falls at patching with Magisk. N9600.