Droid X2 Boostrap APK (here now!)
Droid X2
Hi everyone, I would like to announce that the Motorola Droid X2 recovery is now available to download!
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Finally there is some interesting news for Motorola Droid X2 owners as Droid X2 bootstrap recovery app is now available for download. The credit for this discovery goes to c21Johnson, who unearthed this gem while skimming through some Chinese forums discussing Android development; most probably GoAPK. There are certain users and developers at XDA not giving their consent to this build but there are users who have successfully installed Bootstrap recovery and also made and restored backups. There is a lot of controversy going on regarding this bootstrap build and we would like to stay away from it by just reporting what’s going on. According to some folks, this recovery was in reality written for Atrix 4G before it got modified and was made compatible with Motorola Droid X2.
For those who don’t know, installing this app will allow you to flash custom bootstrap recovery on your Droid X2. You can flash ROMs, partition SD Card, flash kernels, backup / restore your current ROM and do numerous stuff on your phone once you have a custom recovery on board. In order to install this bootstrap recovery on your Droid X2, simply download the file from here, unzip and then copy the APK to your phone. After you have copied the APK, use any file manager like Astro to install. After the installation is complete, tap to launch the app and follow onscreen instructions to detail in order to flash bootstrap custom recovery on your phone.
There is heated discussion going on regarding legitimacy and intellectual copyrights of this app, so please head to XDA thread here to get involved. We haven’t tested this app and you will be on your own after flashing it. Extreme caution is advised.
And if you are the developer of this recovery, please let us know in the comments area and we will be happy to add credits.
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Phandroid:
In the first step of many to freeing up a Motorola device, our friend Koush has released a bootstrap method compatible for the Motorola Droid X2 With that comes the ability to install and run a custom recovery. Everyone’s favorite – Clockwork – is also now available and ready to go. Things are looking up for the hacking community there. We’re still some time off from custom ROMs but be sure to follow along at XDA to be a part of all the excitement. [XDA via Droid-Life]
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If you are using your phone please do not use stock browser as it has troubles downloading files. Feel free to use your favorite browser, but I highly recommend Boat Browser, it is very light-weight, quick, and offers everything that is to be desired.
Boat Browser download:
Android Market (FREE)
You will also need a file explorer outside of stock; I highly recommend Root Explorer.
Root Explorer download:
Android Market (3.85 USD)
Background:
Initially, I had heard that p3 had announced that X2 users would be, in fact, getting some Gingerbread love. After seeing this tweet, I became inclined to believe that p3 had a leak of what he said is 2.3.4. So, I went on the search to find this leak. Knowing the ins and outs of Google search, I was determined the find this file using what I thought would be the update name in a zip file. After trying dozens of search combinations, I stumbled upon something interesting... A search that lead to nothing but Chinese websites. Then after clicking a few and finding no useful information, I found a website listed with a renown name: GOAPK. I ventured into GOAPK forums where I found what seemed to be a ROM for the Droid X2. Dumbfounded by the idea of a ROM being available, but no recovery, I then went on the search for the method of accessing recovery. Luckily, I found it quickly in the same forums. Even more blocks were soon to come though. I mustered through all the Chinese and was able to register on the forums. After I registered, I was asked to post a reply to the thread before I could download. This brought me to a halt, as when I posted, I had to enter a security code and answer a security question. The question was illegible even while using Google Translate (which did a rather poor job on the website all together). So, after copying the filenames, I began Google-ing again. Finally found the files, and found the way to successfully download... That is, after waiting about 4 hours for the download to complete. I was pretty fearless in jumping onto this and seeing if it would work, but I was ready for X2 development to begin, because, honestly, the phone as stock contains a lot of software problems, some which cannot be resolved with a simple root.
Before getting started, it is important that we have root. In order to obtain root and superuser permissions, we must use Gingerbreak. Before we begin, me must make sure we have an SD card inserted and mounted. After that, be sure to enable "Unknown sources" (settings > applications) and "USB debugging" (settings > applications > development). After this is complete, install, open, and run Gingerbreak. Your device should reboot if the installation is successful. Once the device has booted back up, be sure to check for Superuser in your applications, this will ensure you correctly have root. Note: Intallation may take a few moments, so please be patient. If your phone locks up, pull battery and try again.
Gingerbreak APK download:
Mirror 1
After obtaining root rights, you're free to install the Droid X2 Recovery.
Instructions:
Download Droid X2 Recovery. This file will most likely be in .rar format, so, unzip it using your favorite method. After the APK has been successfully installed, launch it (if you do not immediately launch it, it is titled "System Recovery" in the application drawer). It will appear to be the Atrix recovery, but this file has been modified to work with the Droid X2 device. There are on screen instructions, but I will additionally post them here. First, you want to see above for having device root. Second, install recovery by clicking the "Install Recovery" button at the top of the application. After installation, wait a few seconds to ensure it is complete. Now, hook you device to the AC CHARGER (not USB to computer). And click the "Recovery Mode" button to reboot the phone into recovery. The "Charge Mode" button will also reboot the phone, but instead of going into Android recovery, it will boot you to default charge. Many have speculated that this is an "oh **** button." This is not the case, it's just to bypass recovery and go directly to charge. The device will also charge at the recovery screen, so, no need to worry about the device becoming discharged and not being able to boot.
Droid X2 Recovery APK download:
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
Mirror 3
In the recovery menu, we will use the volume rocker to navigate up and down. The power button will be used to confirm/make a selection. The options you will be allowed to choose from are as follows:
Reboot system now
- This will reboot the device and skip recovery.
Apply SDCARD:update.zip
- This will flash an update.zip file located on your EXTERNAL SD card.
Apply SDINTERNAL:update.zip
- This will flash an update.zip file located on your internal memory.
Wipe DATA/Factory reset
- Clears the data portion of your device. As stated, is the same as a factory reset.
Wipe CACHE partition
- Simply clears the cache partition of the device as stated.
Install zip from SDCARD
- Allows a .zip file to be chosen for flash. Can be chosen from internal memory or external.
Backup & restore
- Allows creation of a nandroid backup. After backup is created, will allow restoration of said nandroid.
- This is one of the first things you should do when entering recovery. It can really save you some time and headache to have a nandroid on hand in case things do not go as planned.
Mounts & Storage
- Allows mounting of storage locations and allows wiping of those locations.
Advanced
- Miscellaneous options for your device.
+++++Go Back+++++
- Returns to the previous menu.
Also discovered was a Chinese developed ROM. Note how I said Chinese. It is fully flashable, and for the most part, functional. I don't necessarily recommend installing it as I haven't had the time to dig through it and determine what is actually included/changed.
Quens DX2 CHS ROM download:
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Mirror 2
Thanks for everything and happy developing!
*DISCLAIMER* You are at the consent of your device. If you choose to use, install, or follow any instruction obtained, it is at your will and is out of my jurisdiction of responsibility. You are responsible for your device and what you do to it.
c21johnson said:
Works great. I'm in recovery on my device right now. Unfortunately, no ROMs to install, but performs all other functions correctly.
Install APK, open it, and follow instructions listed
DOWNLOAD LINK HERE AFTER I SPAM 8 MESSAGES (sorry)
Head on over to DroidForums if you wish to download now.
If a mod could PM me, I'll provide download link and you can edit this post.
Here's to some X2 development!
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Just checked DroidForums and I don't see a thing. Exciting news. Where is it?
Here
droidforums.net/forum/droid-x2-hacks
/159304-x2-bootstrap-recovery-apk.html
I deserve no credit for developing this. I was picking through chinese websites when I stumbled upon it. It seems to be a modified Atrix 4G recovery that works on the Droid X2. Everything is in English and it works great.
Oh my goodness. Making a back up now. I just came in my pants.
And my post was deleted?!
I guess just message me for download link.
Unsure. I received no PM pertaining to an explanation why it has been removed. I'll post it here once my count allows.
1 more... Apology for spam. First post will be updated shortly with download.
EDIT: Original updated. If a mod wouldn't mind cleaning up this thread of my spam, I'd appreciate it.
c21johnson said:
Works great. I'm in recovery on my device right now. Unfortunately, no ROMs to install, but performs all other functions correctly.
Install APK, open it, and follow instructions listed
DOWNLOAD HERE!
Here's to some X2 development!
Also, could a mod edit title "Boostrap" to "Bootstrap"? Thanks.
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I'll be releasing the legit one soon...
ericerk said:
I'll be releasing the legit one soon...
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Please define the differences between what you have and what has been released here. This one works flawlessly to all of my testing. I have flashed a ROM and it worked great.
For those wondering, it got removed from DroidForums because it APPARENTLY has affiliation with p3, and they were unsure whether or not this was the most stable version in development. I say apparently because I, personally, do not believe he was involved with this APK.
I have tried using this and it does not work. You can try for yourself if you like. If you see my previous post I have linked back to the thread that it supposedly came from and Eric also confirms this isn't legit.
Seeing as it doesn't work I would define this as not being legit.
Please post screens as I am unable to get it to work. The custom recovery that was provided in the link was for the Atrix.
Thank you for posting Johnson!
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
I really don't deserve thanks, but thank you. All I did was poke through some chinese and discover the download. I am working on the screens. I assure you that this is working for me and I have successfully flashed a ROM from the same chinese website.
What kind of rom was this? Can you post it too?
So is this what gets us past the so called "locked bootloader"? Custom roms from here on?
The ROM is titled "Quens_DX2_CHS_update_signed" You should be able to find it using Google. I'd rather not post it because I don't exactly know the contents of this ROM. All I know is that it made my phone extremely chinese. It installed a few chinese APKs, replaced the original keyboard with a chinese/english alternative (that is actually extremely nice), and appeared to have changed the LCD density. I didn't do any deep digging as a few things have come up this evening that have taken me away from the computer.
I am going to SBF the phone, and do it all over again while hopefully providing screenshots, and then I'll also be able to tell the exact changes of this ROM. But do note, this ROM installed flawlessly.
If a video is what everyone is wanting, I will have one uploaded to YouTube hopefully by 10pm EST.
Works great. Did a backup successfully.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
We simply just seem to be getting mixed reviews pertaining this APK. I know most people already realize this, but you must be root.
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CyanogenMod 7.2.0-RC1 X2 BETA
See Downloads Section
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Album Here: http://imgur.com/a/c6d3l#0
Thanks to mastafunk for getting some of the hijack and 2nd-init issues worked out. Hashcode who has been a HUGE help getting the init binary users and telephony working. And definitely a huge thanks to MoonShadow-NM for being my guinea pig and helping me work out the kinks. Also a big thanks to ej1911 for pointing out the sdcard fix I missed!
Features include (but not limited to):
THE FIRST MOTOROLA DROID X2 ROM WITH ABSOLUTELY NO BLUR AT ALL! FULLY AOSP BASED
Super fast! Like BLAZING fast!
Full Theme Support For Every Aspect of Your Phone
Incognito Browser Mode
DSP Equalizer - Custom EQ settings for headset, bluetooth, and phone speaker
Lockscreen Customizations
Lockscreen Gestures
Fully Customizable Pull Down Toggles (This includes a camera LED flashlight!)
Swipe Away Notifications
Removable sdcard is named sdcard (for compatibility)
Internal memory sdcard is named emmc
And MANY MANY MORE!
How to install CM7 (Cyanogenmod) for the Motorola Droid X2.
Please note that with all ROMs, you have the possibility of bricking your phone. Use caution and ask questions! I, dragonzkiller, am NOT responsible for what you choose to do with or to your phone!
YOU MUST BE ON Gingerbread 2.3.4!!! This is the only version I will support! I have implemented a method to check for what version in the install, so you'll know. If you have ever upgraded to 2.3.5, you must SBF back to 2.3.4 as this check checks the kernel. This is the second BETA release, so that means most of the issues have been fixed, however there may still be problems! Please let me know what problems or issues you run into so I can address/fix them.
Now, onto the good stuff! It MUST be done in this order!
1. NANDROID BACKUP!
2. SBF to 2.3.4 unless you are already there. See MoonShadow-NM's guide: HowTo: Perform a SBF ("factory restore") of your Motorola Droid X2
3. Root your Motorola Droid X2. See MoonShadow-NM's guide: HowTo: Root your Motorola Droid X2 - UPDATED [14DEC2011]
4. Install the Motorola Droid X2 Bootstrap Recovery (BSR). See MoonShadow-NM's guide: HowTo: Perform a bootstrap (or nandroid) backup and recovery of your Droid X2
5. Put the Google Apps zip, the CM7 zip, and my patched BSR apk on your EXTERNAL sdcard.
6. Boot into BootStrap Recovery. (You should know how to do this... See item number 4 above as a reference.)
7. Install the CM7 zip.
8. THEN the Google Apps Zip.
10. IMPORTANT! Wipe data and cache (factory reset) and wipe dalvik cache!
11. Boot your phone into CM7. (You will probably have to activate if you didn't after you SBF'd and setup your Google account here.)
12. Install the patched Motorola Droid X2 Bootstrap Recovery (BSR). (This can be found in the download section of this post. Once you have CM7DX2 installed, you MUST install this BSR!)
13. Go into the Superuser app and update the su binary.
14. Go into the Android Market and update the apps on the phone. Keep in mind that once you update the Superuser app, you cannot update the su binary. (Looking into this, however, it might be a Superuser issue and not a CM7 issue.)
15. Sit back and enjoy CM7 on your DX2!
16. Never user RomManager! (Yes it's included, but that's a CM7 thing and won't work with the DX2.)
17. NEVER DELETE ANYTHING FROM PREINSTALL! The hijack requires files in there that are installed with the BSR. I don't know why any non-dev would be messing with those files anyway.
NOTE: If you get a hang on the M after the Google Apps Zip is flashed you didn't follow these steps. But you DON'T have to SBF! Try getting into stock recovery by having the phone off, pressing the Vol Down and Power Buttons until the "Fastboot" appears on your screen, scroll DOWN until you see the "Android Recovery" and press Vol Up. You will then see an android with an exclamation point. Press BOTH volume buttons and scroll down to "Wipe Data." Press the power button to select it and scroll down to "Yes" and select that. Then reboot and WAIT! The initial boot takes the longest. If this still doesn't work, THEN SBF and follow the directions above EXACTLY.
Using the Patched Bootstrap Recovery With CM7DX2
In order to get into recovery with CM7DX2 you ABSOLUTELY MUST download the patched BSR APK located in the download section of this post! There was a problem with the "hijack" name. It is conflicting with the CM7 hijack. NEVER install the original BSR while in CM7DX2! This is a guaranteed way to boot loop your phone! It might not boot loop the first couple of reboots, but it will... Eventually!
FIXED ISSUES!
init no longer hogs 100% of a core
Bluetooth WORKS!
DSP Manager WORKS!
Torch (flashlight) WORKS!
Google Voice WORKS!
Dock Settings Re-Added
Battery Fix (battery files from 2.3.3)
Both SD Cards work
WIFI and USB Tethering WORKS!
WIFI sleep issue MIGHT be fixed in Beta 2
Updating SU binary WORKS! (After update from Play Store)
Known Issues!
WIFI might still have some sleep issues. If this is the case, I'll look into it later.
Currently Disabled Features (Because we don't support them)
Reboot Recovery
Reboot Bootloader
HDMI - There is no native code for HDMI in CM7, so this probably won't be fixed.
FM Radio - For now. Might be a fix later.
This post will be updated as time goes on.
DOWNLOADS:
Put these on your EXTERNAL sd card.
Patched BSR APK for ALL versions of CM7DX2
Google Apps (Play Store, YouTube, etc.) MD5 Sum: 1647897d8ac3efb04723d2ad2c361a3f
REFLASH THE GAPPS AFTER UPGRADING IN CASE OF FACTORY RESTORE
Cyanogenmod 7 for the Motorola Droid X2 - BETA 2 MD5 Sum: a92b8bce58c92f6893c8c6e9881e6421
Donations are appreciated, but not required. Buy me a sandwich or gas money to visit my family by clicking the donate link by my name.
Bugs may be reported in this thread. It also would be a good idea to try to catch me in IRC at irc.freenode.net in the #cm7dx2 channel. You can also use the web IRC interface at http://webchat.freenode.net and join the #cm7dx2 channel. (Note that this is no longer #x2-aosp).
Change Log
update-cm-7.2.0-RC1-daytona-beta2
updated to RC1
included all fixes in one update
update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-daytona-beta1 tethering patch 2
fixed BT issues from bad init.rc
update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-daytona-beta1 tethering patch
added USB and WIFI tethering capabilities
also fixed CM7 BSR (should work on stock, but untested)
update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-daytona-beta1
Cyanogenmod 7 beta released!
Bluetooth is FIXED!
DSP Manager is FIXED!
Google Voice works!
update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-daytona-alpha1
Cyanogenmod 7 working on the Motorola Droid X2! - First public release
Issues with several items:
No bluetooth
DSP Manager force closes when setting more than one EQ setting
Google Voice force closes
No HDMI
No FM Radio
Right on! Thank you ever so much! Downloading now!
reserved for updates
Fantastic! Thank you for all of your hard work!!
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I have a nandroid backup of stock GB rooted 2.3.4. Can I restore that and then flash from there?
Omg my heart is pounding, your the man
from my X2 roaming the north
****.
YES.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I've been waiting for CM7 since I got off my Sprint Hero. I can't want to see how far this goes!
Romans8vs1 said:
Fantastic! Thank you for all of your hard work!!
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I have a nandroid backup of stock GB rooted 2.3.4. Can I restore that and then flash from there?
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I'd be stocked if you couldn't!!! It set everything to the way it would be if you'd done a full sbf.
Awesome! Thanks so much.
SBF'd from Tron Mod Rom X2
I think I may cry a lil bit
Lol
Thank you so much! CM7 HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
As promised in irc a month ago. Awwww skeet skeet.
Sent from my Eclipsed and ICS themed X2.
Dare I say the x2's world has just been turned inside out? Lol
cm7 aosp based kangaroo time lol
I think its safe to say this thread is gonna become a mess of celebration lol
Awesome. Completely awesome! Can't wait to get home and flash!
Sent from my Eclipsed DROID X2
Even though I'm long gone from the X2, I came in here to say congrats. I know you've been working on it for a minute!
Nice job Dragonkillaz....
this thing is running smooth so far! thank you for the hard work.
Super smooth so far I have run into no issues yet.
One question though. Where can I get the keyboard that came with the eclipse 1.3 rom?
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
Awesome work dragonzkiller! Wish I could have been there. I'll gladly test bluetooth stuff if you need. I use it and gps throughout my day every day
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
Installed just fine, giving it a run through right now.
I'm wondering, is there going to be an official bug/discussion thread?
If I remember correctly Civic, there should be an apk you can pull and install from eclipse. Maybe it'll install though.
LaserChicken: At this moment, your in it.
Hitman: Gps works
Bluetooth doesn't work atm, neither does googlevoice, It'll crash.
Default keyboard in Eclipse is Swype Beta.. you will have to remove everything Swype from the ROM and reinstall with Swype's beta apk. I wouldn't try it right now though.
Nice work dragonzkiller
ROOTING + UNROOTING INFORMATION + COMMON QUESTIONS + PROBLEMS w/ LINKS
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT OCCURS TO YOUR PHONE. THIS IS A COLLECTION OF INFORMATION I FOUND TO BE USEFUL. I ONLY ORGANIZED IT HERE TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND.
Don't forget to thank people who made the ROMs, Root Methods, etc. They put in a lot of work and take a lot of time helping people. All it takes is a click of a button. One for me too! It's a lot of work trying to keep everything updated. =P
This will and always will be a work in progress. If you feel something should be added, clarified, or corrected feel free to PM me. I'm not perfect and I can't read everything so any and all help is appreciated. (Yes of course I will credit you. Just no plagiarism!)
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Preface:
I made this guide to be a collection of information for the latest rooting methods as well as common questions and problems that arise from rooting/flashing/etc. Please read the entire guide if you are new to rooting. Also the common questions and problems are found in posts 2 and 3 of this thread. I hope you find this to be helpful. Happy and safe rooting.
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Latest News:
-CM10 PREVIEW BUILDS READY FOR AT&T, TMOBILE, & SPRINT! Go to the Original Development forum for your carrier.
-You can now reset your flash counter! Check out "Triangle Away 1.70" in the Play Store. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114 HUGE THANKS TO CHAINFIRE!
-VERIZON GALAXY S3 ROOTED!!!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756885
-Clear your Google Wallet data before you flash a ROM! Doing it in Titanium Backup does not work. Do so by opening Google Wallet, Menu > Settings > Reset Google Wallet.
-If you flashed an international ROM or root method and you were soft bricked, here is how to fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727443
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Rooting Information
What is rooting and why should/shouldn't I do it?
Rooting is a way of gaining access to the root directory of your phone enabling you to change every aspect of your phones software that the manufacturer has locked. This enables you to do many things with your device that the manufacturer did not intend. Here are some reasons why people root and why people don't.
Reasons to root:
Get the latest versions of Android on your phone before anyone else.
Try faster and more optimized versions of your phone's software.
Overclocking and underclocking your phone.
Longer battery life.
Theme your phone a lot more.
FREE Wireless Tethering.
Remove unwanted Sprint software.
Reasons to NOT Root:
Not comfortable with troubleshooting your phone and phone problems.
Do not have the time to spend going through countless forums to find solutions to problems.
Possibility to break your phone permanently causing you to go back to Sprint (IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE) to get another one or buy another if you don't have insurance.
VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY. (Can be undone)
Very time consuming and addicting.
Do not know what a "driver" is for a computer.
Have no knowledge of DOS.
So how do I root?
Warnings:
-Don't use any method just because the guide says "ROOT METHOD". Make sure its the latest root method used for your situation. Even this guide will get outdated one day (I'll try my best to keep it up to date).
-Rooting will cause all your information to be lost if you did not properly back them up. You will lose anything saved on the phone, such as contacts (not synced to Google) and applications and settings. Anything on your SD card will still be there such as music and pictures and video.
Basic terminology:
If you are new to Android or not comfortable yet, learn the terminology first! Found a great link to almost all the terms you will run into. If you don't understand something, ask! Its better than turning your phone into a paperweight!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824
The SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 QCOM TOOLKITis currently used to ROOT your device. Please read that thread carefully and follow all directions to get it started. Also before you flash ANYTHING, go to your Google Wallet app and clear data in Android. Clearing in Titanium Backup or any other app will not work. You must clear the data before flashing anything or it will not work! You have been warned!
Root Methods per Carrier (Windows)
AT&T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 - Does not trip flash counter
Sprint:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746680
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774722 - Does not trip flash counter
T-Mobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687 - Does not trip flash counter
Verizon:
GUIDE TO ROOTING: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 (Thanks droidstyle)
This might be complicated for some users. Please follow all directions CAREFULLY!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756885
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What do these methods do?
They root your device and give you the option of installing a custom recovery which is used to flash custom software on your phone! If that was in another language, go up and read through the link on Basic Terminology.
How do I know if I am rooted?
You followed the above instructions and have Superuser in your App Drawer. You can also go to the Play Store and download a root checker.
I am rooted now. What can I do?
FIRST MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP! ALWAYS DO THIS BEFORE YOU FLASH SOMETHING. THESE ARE BIG FILES SO TRANSFER THEM TO YOUR COMPUTER TO SAVE SPACE ON YOUR SD!
A nandroid backup basically takes a snapshot of your phone which you can restore. While it will fix most problems, it is not a cure all. It will fix most if not all ROM flashing blunders.
How do I make a Nandroid Backup?
#1 - Go into recovery by powering off your phone first, then holding [Volume Up], [Home Key], and [Power Key] together till you see the Samsung logo flash. Use [Volume Up or Down] to navigate the menus and [Power Key] to select.
#2 - Go to "backup and restore" and hit the [Power Key]
#3 - If you have an SD card, I recommend placing the backup there as it is quite large.
#3a - If you have an SD card, select "backup"
#3b - If you do not have an SD card or don't want to save to your SD card, select "backup to internal sdcard"
#4 - Wait for a very long time till it finishes. Once it does it will bring you back to the menus.
#5 Select "+++++Go back+++++"
#6 Do your business in recovery or "reboot system now"
OK. I made my Nandroid Backup. What can I do now?
You can now flash custom ROMs, kernels, radios, themes, etc. Go to your specific carrier's Development section on the forums. You will find ROMs, radios, kernels, etc there.
For themes and Apps, go to the Themes and Apps section of the forum.
WARNING: For the time being, you MUST flash the ROMs found in your respective carrier's forums. DO NOT FLASH A ROM FOR ANOTHER CARRIERS OR THE INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS GALAXY S3!
AT&T
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1633
Sprint
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1639
T-Mobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1645
Verizon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1672
Themes & Apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1671
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How do I flash a ROM/Kernel/Theme/etc
#-1 - READ THE THREAD FIRST FOR THE INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS! They will usually be a summarized version of this!
#0 - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AT LEAST 30% BATTERY! IF YOUR PHONE DIES, IT WILL STAY DEAD (most likely). YOU CAN NOT CHARGE WHILE DOING THIS!
#1 - Download the ROM of your choosing from your carrier's forums. It will be in a .zip file format. DO NOT UNZIP IT!
#2 - Save this file to your SD card or internal storage.
#3 - Power off your device.
#4 - Go into recovery by powering off your phone first, then holding [Volume Up], [Home Key], and [Power Key] together till you see the Samsung logo flash. Use [Volume Up or Down] to navigate the menus and [Power Key] to select.
#5 - IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE A NANDROID BACKUP, SEE ABOVE! IF YOU HAVE NOT RESET GOOGLE WALLET AND ARE ON SPRINT! STOP AND GO BACK AND RESET IT!
#6 - Use the volume keys to select "wipe data/factory reset" and hit the power key. Select "Yes -- delete all user data" and hit the power key.
#7 - In the main menu, select "advanced" and then select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and then select yes.
#8 - Go back to the main menu and use the volume keys to select "install zip from sdcard" and hit the power key.
#9 - What you select next will be based on where you saved it.
#9a - If you saved in the SD card, select "choose zip from sdcard"
#9b - If you saved in the internal storage, select "choose zip from internal sdcard"
#10 - Use the volume keys to select the .zip file you downloaded and hit the power key.
#11 - WAIT FOR IT TO FINISH!
#12 - Congrats! You just performed your first flash. Go back to the main menu and reboot your device.
#13 - Enjoy.
How do I return to stock (unroot)?
AT&T
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737848
Sprint
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737859
T-Mobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855
Verizon
GUIDE TO UNROOTING: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 (Thanks droidstyle)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755386
How do I backup my apps?
Use MyBackup. You can use this to backup and restore your apps without the need for rooting. (Thanks teh roxxorz)
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Appbrain is good if you are using market only apps. However app data won't be saved.
Titanium Backup is also good if you are rooted.
Credits:
teh roxxorz, noobnl, cypher_zero, qbking77, appdroid, & droidstyle
Common Questions
I am getting an Over the Air (OTA) update from Sprint. Should I accept it if I am rooted?
IF YOU ARE ROOTED, DO NOT ACCEPT THIS OTA.
This means that your phone's software is not up to date and it is telling you to update. You must download a ROOTED version of the update and manually flash it. Accepting this will cause you to lose root and worst case, brick your phone. SO DON'T DO IT! lol
I rooted using ABC's method. Do I need to root again using XYZ's?
No. Once you are rooted, you are good to go.
I turned my phone into a paperweight/bricked it/"borked" it/its just not working no matter what I do. What can I do?:
No information yet!
If you have Sprint's Total Equipment Protection Program, you are in luck. They changed their policy on October 23rd. Here are the details of what it covers.
http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-tepsr-changes-next-week-13303/
If the phone is beyond repair, you will have to go through Asurion and pay the $100 deductible. TEP does not cover rooted phones. You have to go through Asurion.
If you don't have TEP, everything except water/fire damage and lost phone replacements cost $35 per incident as long as the phone is not beyond repair. If it is beyond repair, you will have to buy a new phone.
What is PRL?
PRL stands for Preferred Roaming List. Its a list of roaming towers in your area. Its best to keep this updated in crappy coverage areas.
What is PRI?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751935&page=7 <- Debate on what it stands for. (REALLY?!)
In actuality it is called "Product Release Instructions" and is essentially a list of settings for the radio. It's the PRI which uses the PRL to enable data roaming by connecting it to towers/cell sites listed in the PRL and for other things such as to allow calls to interrupt an active data session (ring-through).
How do I update my PRL/PRI?
Go to Menu > Settings > System Updates > Update PRL + Update Profile.
I see "deodex" and "odex" ROMs. What are those?
Basically if you want to theme your ROM you want to use deodexed ROMs. Odexed ROM's are made to be streamlined. There is a performance difference. Deodexed ROM's will take longer to boot up because everything or almost everything is unpacked. Odexed ROM's will boot faster and be more responsive.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=What+is+deodex
Google is your friend =P
FREE Wireless Tether:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list?can=2&q=Evo
***Some builds don't work with certain ROM's. Trial and error or searching within your ROM's thread will let you know which build numbers will work for you. Also note if you enable WIFI Encryption, the password is CASE SENSITIVE! Make sure you know that as you are typing the password in due to certain keyboards auto capitalizing. ***
Launchers: (Will review once I get my phone)
ADW
LauncherPro
Apex Launcher
Nova Launcher
Widgets (Will review and add more once I get my phone)
Beautiful Widgets - Sense like clocks and weather. Make sure to download the animation package if you want animated weather.
OneSeven - A text based date widget
Tajm - A text based clock
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Battery - Common Questions and Problems
What is the best ROM + Kernel combination for battery life?
There is no right answer for this. Battery life is affected by so many factors, the only thing you can do is trial and error. Here are most of the factors that can affect battery life:
-Phone Settings (Haptic feedback, screen on duration, auto sync, radios, etc)
-ROMs
-Kernels
-Overclocking + underclocking
-Apps
-Signal strength
-Roaming
-Battery type
-Battery stats
-Calibrating the battery
-PRI
-PRL
-The water you drank the other day
-The **** you took just before
So how do I improve battery life?
No information yet.
Common Problems:
I created a bug thread check that first!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722363
Standard Troubleshooting For Many Flashing Problems:
-Try Rebooting. Most problem will be solved this way.
-Was it fine before your Nandroid Backup? If so, restore your backup.
-If you flashed something and are having issues, did you wipe your data/cache/dalvik? If not then do it and reflash.
-If you are still getting problems, the file is most likely corrupt or outdated. Try redownloading and making sure the file is updated for your ROM + Version #
-If the file is updated and NOT corrupt, SEARCH FIRST IN THE FORUMS OR GOOGLE! You will be surprised on the answers you can find in 15 seconds of searching.
-Can't find any solution or workaround? Then make a post in that thread with details of your problems, as well as ROM, error messages, etc.
I am getting random Force Closes (FCs) after flashing ****.
Did you wipe your data/cache/dalvik? Also go to Mounts and format /system. If not do a Nandroid Restore to the backup you should have done before flashing and then wipe data/cache/dalvik and then reflash. See if you still get a FC. If you do, there might be a problem with whatever it is you flashed with the ROM you are using. Check on the thread you downloaded it from for support.
I am stuck in a boot loop.
If you flashed a new ROM and you are stuck in a bootloop, you probably didn't erase your data/cache/dalvik. Try that and reflash your ROM. This will fix most boot loop issues. If it was from something else, make a post in your respective threads or in Q+A.
I am stuck in a NAND Backup!
Pull your battery and restart the backup. You might also want to erase the NAND backup that failed by going to your respective NANDROID backup folder on your SD card.
I am a MAC user and I downloaded ____'s ROM and it doesn't work.
Macs will recompress the file. Use Firefox to download and make sure it doesn't recompress the file. It should work then. Either that or use a Windows based PC.
I tried to NANDROID BACKUP and I got an error message saying "Run 'nandroid-moble.sh' via adb!"
Your SD card is full.
I am having issues with Google Wallet saying it is no longer secure. What is wrong/how do I fix it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730837
Custom ROM Reviews
This will be a section where I will do a thorough review of custom ROMs. These are based on my own usage and your mileage may vary depending on what apps/etc you use. I will take requests to do certain ROMs and I will post up a schedule to do reviews so you can send me questions ahead of time. Please also note, that I will only test Sprint ROMs because I only have a Sprint device. I will take reviews from other people on different carriers.
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Each ROM will be broken down as follows:
ROM Name:
ROM URL:
Version/Build:
ROM Type: (AOSP/TW/AOKP/ETC)
Recommended for:
Stability:
Features:
Bugs/Issues:
Final Thoughts:
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ROM Name: Sprint CM10 Preview Build
ROM URL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778266
Version/Build: 7/20 Preview Build
ROM Type: CM10 (AOSP)
Recommended for: Experienced flashaholics
Stability: This is a preview build just for the community to see what is in store for their phones on Jelly Bean with CM10. There are bugs expected with this. However for a preview build, this is surprisingly stable. This build came out today and while it is still too early to say it is fully stable, it is surprisingly smooth and as of this moment, it is stable for me. I did run into a very annoying com.android.phone FC loop in the previous build that wouldn't go away till you wipe and reflash the ROM. I'm waiting to see if it happens again on the 7/20 build.
Features: Jelly Bean and all its features. http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html
It is an AOSP ROM so it has better integration with Google products like Google Voice and no bloat. It is a CyanogenMod ROM so it is made for performance. It is very snappy and will only get faster and smoother once they integrate Project Aurora. If you want to test Jelly Bean, you can flash this. However you are warned that it may crap out on you. If you need 100% stability, then don't flash it.
Bugs/Issues: The camera will take pictures but I did get a force close (FC) on the Gallery and it will freeze. The previous builds did have a green hue over the camera but that is fixed. The widget toggle buttons are being worked in but they are not working as of this build. Facebook integration with contacts isn't good. Contact images do not get linked/joined with existing Google contacts. Bluetooth music does not work. Audio over Bluetooth is not working either. Phone calls over Bluetooth work but it is a little distorted.
Final Thoughts:
The reason why I jumped to CM10 despite knowing it is buggy is to try out Google Now with the new speech engine and Project Butter and it did not disappoint. It took a day or so to get Google Now to learn my habits but it was pretty much on point! The new speech recognition engine is AMAZING! Very quick and the most accurate I've used to date and I've used a lot. Overall, I would recommend this for anyone who wants to test the latest and greatest Android flavor but can work though bugs and issues.
Reviewed on 7/20/12 @ 1:46PM EST.
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If you want to ask me any questions, feel free to PM me or add me on GTalk @ [email protected]
Rooted Application Reviews
This will be a section where I will do reviews of rooted applications. These are based on my own usage and your mileage may vary depending on what apps/etc you use and what you use it for. I will take requests to do certain applications and I will post up a schedule to do reviews so you can send me questions ahead of time. Please also note, that I am on a Sprint device. I have bought a few paid rooted applications and utilities but I can't buy them all. I hope that I can get some donations going so I can buy more of these applications to review. If you are an application developer and would like me to review your application, please PM me and I'll toss one up.
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Each application will be broken down as follows:
Application Name:
Developer:
Developer's Site:
Version/Build:
Application Description:
Stability:
Features:
Bugs/Issues:
Final Thoughts:
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Application Name: Titanium Backup
Developer: TITANIUM TRACK
Developer's Site: http://www.matrixrewriter.com/android/
Version/Build: 5.4.1.1
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xMiwiY29tLmtlcmFtaWRhcy5UaXRhbml1bUJhY2t1cCJd
Paid/Free? Both.
Price: $6.58 USD
Application Description: You can backup, restore, freeze (with Pro) your apps + data + Market links. This includes all protected apps & system apps, plus external data on your SD card. You can do 0-click batch & scheduled backups. Backups will operate without closing any apps (with Pro). You can move any app (or app data) to/from the SD card. You can browse any app's data and even query the Market to see detailed information about the app.
Stability: Very stable. It works with all ROMs I've used across many devices.
Features: TOO MANY! Look in the Play Store for features
Bugs/Issues: Very little if any.
Final Thoughts:
Titanium Backup has been on all the phones I have used and it is VERY VERY VERY handy. I highly recommend everyone use this for backups. The pro version allows you to auto upload your backups to the cloud so you don't waste space on your device plus other features. It also helps you get rid of certain apps and freeze them which can be really handy. There are some quirks but not with the application. What I mean is if you restore the wrong application or an application that is not compatible with your ROM, it will cause FC errors. Same thing with deleting a system application.
Reviewed on 7/20/12 @ 1:46PM EST.
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If you want to ask me any questions, feel free to PM me or add me on GTalk @ [email protected]
sekigah84 said:
Hut!
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1, hut 2 hut 3 hut, Ol' Dirty Bastard live and un-cut
Can anyone confirm that this method works and what bugs there are? In other words, is it safe!!?
wramos93 said:
Can anyone confirm that this method works and what bugs there are? In other words, is it safe!!?
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Not as of yet. It's still fresh. I can't comment cause my phone isn't here yet =[
sekigah84 said:
Not as of yet. It's still fresh. I can't comment cause my phone isn't here yet =[
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Its safe; I'm rooted and using TB like a boss, before this thread was updated.
Though I would like to say that at the end where you list the chmod permissions, you can alternatively just install busybox from the market, after you have installed cwm and flashed the super user zip in recovery.
And with that, my support for this thread too begins.
teh roxxorz said:
Its safe; I'm rooted and using TB like a boss, before this thread was updated.
Though I would like to say that at the end where you list the chmod permissions, you can alternatively just install busybox from the market, after you have installed cwm and flashed the super user zip in recovery.
And with that, my support for this thread too begins.
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P.S. Your Delorean needs fueling.
sekigah84 said:
P.S. Your Delorean needs fueling.
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It does, I'll be sure to do so. Also hit me up if you need anything.
teh roxxorz said:
It does, I'll be sure to do so. Also hit me up if you need anything.
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Will do rox. Let me know about any quirks with the phone.
sekigah84 said:
Will do rox. Let me know about any quirks with the phone.
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This thing handles like I handle noobs on halo and gears of war: like. a. boss.
Handles multitasking well, played super mario 64 like butter; so far I haven't had any issues at all.
teh roxxorz said:
This thing handles like I handle noobs on halo and gears of war: like. a. boss.
Handles multitasking well, played super mario 64 like butter; so far I haven't had any issues at all.
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AHHH im jelly. SHIP MY 32GB SPRINT! ROARRRRRRR
I'm doing some self learning ATM to get devin. Hopefully I'll be getting a ROM out within the next few months lol
sekigah84 said:
I'm doing some self learning ATM to get devin. Hopefully I'll be getting a ROM out within the next few months lol
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Hey power to ya man. You know where to find me.
Noticed people having trouble getting to recovery. For me, trick was NOT holding down power, rather pressing once while holding home and volume down.
Just wondering, does the process that flashes cwm recovery through Odin, then flashes the root through the recovery, does that manipulate the kernel at all? And if it does will I have to worry about signal issues or low bars? I want to keep my phone as stock as possible, but want to remove bloat, and possibly tether. But want to maintain the integrity of the kernel by not making drastic change to it. Can someone explain to me what this root method actually does to allow access? Thank you for your time.
I will update this to combine all information across carriers soon.
wpjessie said:
Noticed people having trouble getting to recovery. For me, trick was NOT holding down power, rather pressing once while holding home and volume down.
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Basically hold down the power button, but when you see that blue flash that says recovery at the top of the screen, release the power button.
rogermhoffmanjr said:
Just wondering, does the process that flashes cwm recovery through Odin, then flashes the root through the recovery, does that manipulate the kernel at all? And if it does will I have to worry about signal issues or low bars? I want to keep my phone as stock as possible, but want to remove bloat, and possibly tether. But want to maintain the integrity of the kernel by not making drastic change to it. Can someone explain to me what this root method actually does to allow access? Thank you for your time.
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Basically flashes the CWM recovery, install su, binaries, ect. The kernel is still stock, and you'll be able to remove bloatware and use rooted apps.
Nabi 2 ROOT Installer
Use this script to install TWRP Recovery, ROOT, and Google apps to your Nabi 2 tablet. Step by step instructions are included within the installer. While there is another more complex script (by aicjofs, and which was offline when I originally needed it), this one is smaller and simpler. It is based on jmzrootpackage, and I had some inspiration from Victoria's video. I started this with the intention of only making things just a little bit smoother. I ended up adding more than I had originally intended. This installer contains information through each step to help guide you through the rooting process. Linux instructions can be found here.
NOTE: (Jan, 2015) There are newer versions of the Nabi on the market now, and I do not have any with which to test this script, only the original Nabi 2. As a result, it is unlikely that this will get any further updates. The newer models most likely will not work very well, or simply not work at all with this script. If you are capable and so inclined, I officially invite you to use this script in your own rooting project. Just give credit where credit is due.
Summary:
Helps guide you step by step
ROOT your Nabi 2
Install Google apps
Will NOT wipe your data
No Android upgrading message
No wifi issues
Install TWRP
Simple update to TWRP
Reported to fix touch screen issues in TWRP
Includes ADB files
Automatically backs up before rooting
Includes PdaNet driver installer
New Remove Wings (for Nabi 2 v2.1+)
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1. Check For Proper Drivers
Use this option to check if your computer has the PdaNet drivers communicating with your Nabi2. This is a simple check for existing connectivity. Nothing will be changed. This will also display your Nabi 2 serial number.
2. Install PdaNet Driver
In order for this installer to properly interface with the Nabi 2, you must have the PdaNet driver installed on your computer. This option will start the PdaNet driver installation process for you. Requires Windows 8/7/Vista/XP (32 or 64 bit). If you already have the drivers installed, you can skip this step.
3. Install Recovery and Root
This will install the touch enabled TWRP recovery to the tablet, as well as copy over the rooting file. Use the TWRP install button to select the rooting file and apply.
4. Install Google Apps
After your Nabi 2 is rooted, use this option to install Google apps. After it is copied over, use the TWRP install button to select the Google apps file and apply. Reboot the Nabi 2 (parent mode) and then update the Google apps to the current version of Google Play.
5. Update TWRP
Here you can choose from two experimental versions of TWRP, or drop-in your own custom version. You are given the options of testing and installing. That way you can make sure it works with your Nabi 2 before you flash it.
6. Remove Wings
This option only applies to Nabi 2 system version 2.1+. With version 2.1, Fuhu filled up the /system partition. As a result, there is not enough room to add Google Apps to the Nabi 2. Removing Wings will free up nearly 105 MB, and will allow Google Apps to be installed. You have the option of removing the files with or without backing them up first.
9. Exit
As you might expect, this closes the program window.
Misc. Notes:
Tested with US edition; With other versions you mileage will vary...
Credits:
jmztaylor - wrote the original root your nabi 2 script
aicjofs - TWRP for Nabi 2, and NabiLabs
t499user - fixed the Android is upgrading on startup bug
Dees_troy - TWRP help
Victoria - made the video that inspired me to work on this script
Update Notes:
Tweaked the install script
Updated TWRP Recovery to v2.6.0.0
Included experimental TWRP recoveries 2.6.0.0v2, 2.6.1.0
Removed old TWRP recoveries
Updated PDAnet installer to v4.12.6.0
Included fix for Nabi2 v2.1 no free space issue
Organized some internal files
Beta2 Notes:
I have regressed the updated *.zip files to the originals, and the rest should work as expected now.
Download Mirrors:
MN2RI v1.5.0 Beta2 (78.6 MB)
datafilehost.com
tbd
MN2RI v1.5.0 Beta (92.5 MB)
datafilehost.com
tbd
MN2RI v1.00 (65.9 MB)
datafilehost.com
filecloud.io
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Wow, that was easy. Now I need to figure out how to move apps to the sd card.
Thanks for this again.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
I'm getting my Daughter a Nabi 2 in the coming weeks. I'll do a video on this!
Wow...
Thanks so much for this. Starting my second one as soon as I post this. Sooo easy to use this - even for this noob. Now these are full blown tablets...
Does this method allow you to purchase and.or download apps from the Google Play store or is it just installing the Google Apps that have been known to work on the Nabi (sans purchasing apps from Play)?
Thanks
it worked!
cgendreau said:
Does this method allow you to purchase and.or download apps from the Google Play store or is it just installing the Google Apps that have been known to work on the Nabi (sans purchasing apps from Play)?
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i've used this method and worked like a charm, and yes now you have google play and can use it, instead the other crappy stores
Thanks for sharing this.
Any idea if this would work on the first nabi?
Also does this leave the parent / nabi mode intact?
This topic may be dead but I just ran this script for my niece's Nabi 2 to get some better games for her and everything worked except for the Gapps. Flashed 3 times using the script and once using the custom recovery(flashed Gapps.zip). Can someone please help?
I followed all the instructions.
SlimMan said:
Thanks for sharing this.
Any idea if this would work on the first nabi?
Also does this leave the parent / nabi mode intact?
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I do not have access to the original Nabi, so I cannot confirm whether it will work or not. Most likely it would not work. As for the parent/nabi mode, YES. The process used in this script does not in any way delete or remove your data or Nabi 2 system information. It only adds ROOT and Google apps. Once you have root you could remove whatever you want.
necromonger89 said:
This topic may be dead but I just ran this script for my niece's Nabi 2 to get some better games for her and everything worked except for the Gapps. Flashed 3 times using the script and once using the custom recovery(flashed Gapps.zip). Can someone please help?
I followed all the instructions.
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This topic is not dead, I've just been unusually busy this year.
Have you tried wiping the cache/dalvik before flashing GApps? Please post back with some information about your Nabi 2. What is your Nabi kernal #? Have you verified that root is functioning correctly? Is there enough free space available on your Nabi 2 to allow installation of GApps? Is there anything else that you have attempted but did not list above?
mehtuus said:
I do not have access to the original Nabi, so I cannot confirm whether it will work or not. Most likely it would not work. As for the parent/nabi mode, YES. The process used in this script does not in any way delete or remove your data or Nabi 2 system information. It only adds ROOT and Google apps. Once you have root you could remove whatever you want.
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Firstly thanks for the reply. Secondly the Nabi in question just received a update in the software and while I was under the impression that it was a nabi one the software clearly showed that the file was Nabi2 update. So with that being said, does this root installer still work on the latest update?
SlimMan said:
Firstly thanks for the reply. Secondly the Nabi in question just received a update in the software and while I was under the impression that it was a nabi one the software clearly showed that the file was Nabi2 update. So with that being said, does this root installer still work on the latest update?
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With the latest update (2.1), there seems to be some changes in the Nabi2 that prevent the Google apps from properly loading. Everything else seems to work fine (meaning your Nabi2 still gets rooted). There are some custom rom's in the wiki that include root and gapps.
I am looking into a fix regarding this. I have a possible work around, but it requires manually moving some files. Although, I have not tested it yet so it may not work.
mehtuus said:
With the latest update (2.1), there seems to be some changes in the Nabi2 that prevent the Google apps from properly loading. Everything else seems to work fine (meaning your Nabi2 still gets rooted). There are some custom rom's in the wiki that include root and gapps.
I am looking into a fix regarding this. I have a possible work around, but it requires manually moving some files. Although, I have not tested it yet so it may not work.
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I just bought nabi 2 for my kid, I've updsted via the tabet update and then start you software' everything went right exept I can't see google play icon, then I've installed play store from everything nabi website and from internet but it keep crashed and fc. Please can u help me even if with hard way?
Thanks a lot
majedalanni said:
I just bought nabi 2 for my kid, I've updsted via the tabet update and then start you software' everything went right exept I can't see google play icon, then I've installed play store from everything nabi website and from internet but it keep crashed and fc. Please can u help me even if with hard way?
Thanks a lot
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Are you using Nabi2 kernal 2.1.27? Please post a link to where you got your Gapps so that I can take a look.
Gapp is from your software, please check attached file for version
majedalanni said:
I just bought nabi 2 for my kid, I've updsted via the tabet update and then start you software' everything went right exept I can't see google play icon, then I've installed play store from everything nabi website and from internet but it keep crashed and fc. Please can u help me even if with hard way?
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majedalanni said:
Gapp is from your software, please check attached file for version
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Sorry, I should have been more clear. I meant the "play store" that you said that you installed from the "everything nabi" website. I need the link to there, so that I can see what it is that you installed. If they have more than one version listed there, then I need to know which one you downloaded and installed.
You have Nabi2 Product version 2.1-release-keys
I noticed from your screenshot that the Nabi2 has a new entry: Edition NABI2-NV7A-US which does not exist yet on the one that I have here (which is much older).
Have you done anything to verify that you have properly functioning root on the Nabi2?
I remember that screen cover. A little window cleaner, and those white lines come right off. I actually used that as the screen protector for a while. Until I got an actual screen protector that fit the entire screen completely.
Simple answer is the system partition is full. Gapps and full 2.1.27 don't fit. Have to delete something to have gapps fit on /system. I discuss a bit of it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45866724&postcount=1647
That solve my problem, thanks a lot for you both !
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Simple answer is the system partition is full. Gapps and full 2.1.27 don't fit. Have to delete something to have gapps fit on /system. I discuss a bit of it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45866724&postcount=1647
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A new Beta version (1.5.0) has been posted. It addresses the full partition issue with the Nabi2 v2.1+ update, and introduces updated *.zip files as the beta element. For those interested, please read the updates on the first post, test, and post back your experience with it.
More would have been included, but due to unrelated RL issues I had to save the rest for a future update.
I have the very first Nook Tablet 16GB and bought it the day it came out. I've rooted other Android devices NO PROBLEM including my Samsung Galaxy Note II. I had sideloaded apps onto my Nook Tablet for a long time and finally decided I want to completely get rid of B&N software and go complete Android 4.2.2 on it but for the past 24 hours I've been tearing out what's left of my hair.
I was stuck in a boot loop so I restored to the original stock ROM. Then I couldn't figure out how to get CMW on it. Without giving you each and every headache, I ended up following this guide to root the stock I had just flashed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31271965&postcount=240
I somehow MANAGED to get CM10.1 installed, so I see the Cyano boot when I turn the device on, but now I'm stuck on the Cyanogenmod spinning logo animation. For a SPLIT second I can see the Android interface with the lock icon but it instantly disappears and goes back to the spinning logo.
Hi.
Why can't I do anything with this piece of ****? And why can't I find a SINGLE good, working tutorial on XDA forums? You would think that TWENTY FOUR HOURS of effort would get me somewhere but I'm constantly stuck. What the HELL is with this piece of **** device?
I just want CM10.1 on the EMMC. It really shouldn't be this frustrating. There isn't even a video tutorial on installing CM10.1 because I bet so many people are blowing up their devices. I tried using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221006 but of course fastboot doesn't work at all despite using the Android SDK to compile my own versions of CSipSimple JUST FINE.
Where are the real instructions on how to get this working the way I want it to be working?
NOT B&N ROM, NOT TWRP: Just CWM and CM10.1.
Wow, imagine how different we think! I think Nook Tablet is incredibly easy to root and install ROMS on. None of my phones have been anywhere near this easy to deal with!
Severeal tutorials around! I made one some months ago. It can be done easier than what I wrote back then, but here it is anyway
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2081981
(should work for CM10.1 as well as CM10. Personally I still prefer CM10 dated 1231 from here http://iamafanof.wordpress.com/2012/11/03/cm10-0-jelly-bean-for-nook-tablet-uploading/ but that's me...)
An even easier way to do it (not the most elegant, but hey.... I like easy!) As of a couple of weeks ago I don't have a Tablet any more, so I can't check out exactly how things look, but here's an outline:
1. Download and burn the image that makes a bootable CM10 sd-card. http://iamafanof.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/cm10-0-jellybean-sdcard-img-for-nook-tablet/ Even if you don't intend to run CM10 from sd you can use this as a bootable CWM card.
2. Boot into that card holding "n" to get to boot menu in Cyanoboot
3. Choose "sd recovery". You should now be in CWM 6.x.x
4. Wipe Dalvik and cache
5. Flash (Install zip - choose zip) the ROM and appropriate gApps (make sure you really have the correct gApps for the ROM! They are not all the same!). You should be able to put the ROM and gApps on a different sd-crad than the one you wrote the previous img to and switch to that for the flashing.
Member Digixmax has meade several step by step instructions as well if you don't like the look of mine. Just to name one.
Well, I WAS able to flash it using this method: http://iamafanof.wordpress.com/2013...-2-jellybean-sdcard-img-for-nook-tablet-0416/
But of course, it's so goddamned dumb that it installed it on my SD card regardless of me wanting to install it internally. Using Cyanoboot, I can only get into CM10.1 if I use "Boot SD Card Normal" if I boot from EMMC, it just shows the CM logo spinning forever.
Why would ANYONE want to not flash permanently? Why is it that every other ROM released on XDA implies a permanent ROM flash and never a dual boot off SD card? Why is Nook different?
I need someone to make a 2013 permanent CM10.1 video tutorial because SO many people obviously have problems with this thing and the best way to get rid of all the problems and questions is by posting a competent and thorough video tutorial. Text isn't working. I followed the text and I followed the instructions: "Download Image: ** Flash this if you want your downloaded app data to be stored in EMMC (sdcard0). "
I don't JUST want my downloaded app data to be stored--I WANT MY FULL 32GB SD CARD TO NOT HAVE TO BE IN MY NOOK TABLET WHEN I TURN IT ON FOR IT TO WORK. Why is that so difficult? Why am I able to flash my Note II so easily compared to this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228881
I'll tell you why: GIVING PEOPLE OPTIONS. Stop giving us the option to dual or even quad boot and just tell us to shut the **** up and give us ONE method: INTERNAL, PERMANENT INSTALLS.
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I'll tell you why: GIVING PEOPLE OPTIONS. Stop giving us the option to dual or even quad boot and just tell us to shut the **** up and give us ONE method: INTERNAL, PERMANENT INSTALLS.
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Well, many prefer to not mess with internals. For those that do I have given instructions. In other topics there are extremely detailed instructions given by others if you prefer those. Sorry if it isn't good enough for you, but it's all I can do. It really is very easy, but of course you have to make an effort yourself.
Well, I WAS able to flash it using this method: http://iamafanof.wordpress.com/2013...-2-jellybean-sdcard-img-for-nook-tablet-0416/
But of course, it's so goddamned dumb that it installed it on my SD card regardless of me wanting to install it internally.
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And for what it's worth, the link you said you followed clearly states it's for running from sd-card, not for internal install. It's not "dumb", it does what it's supposed to do even though you are trying to make it do something else. Many, many people wants this. You don't, so it's not for you and you shouldn't have followed it. If you want internal install, don't follow an sd-install instruction!
Cool it a couple of notches and I'm sure you can get it all sorted. Including making the change to get app data saved internally once the ROM is installed.
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I'll tell you why: GIVING PEOPLE OPTIONS. Stop giving us the option ...
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Get an iPad?
asawi said:
It really is very easy, but of course you have to make an effort yourself.
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Hi. Thanks for the response. I made a video just now in response to you:
I'm considering making another one right now since a new CM10.1 nightly just came out: http://get.cm/?device=acclaim
I want to show you that it won't even work installing the new nightly through CWM. It shouldn't be this difficult. Typically, when you root one your devices, that means you have the power to do whatever you want with it, but as I just proved in my video, that isn't the case with the Nook Tablet.
Okay. I got it working using the method in this video:
NOBODY else mentioned using FACTORY WIPE. That's what seemed to fix it because Wipe Cache/Dalvik cache wasn't doing crap.
Now my only problem is how to repartition the memory because it's giving me two internal storage listings: 5.50GB and 7.45GB. And of course when I pop in my SD card, it's actually working the way I want it to and giving me the full 28GB. I find it strange that the SD card is listed as "Internal memory" in Solid Explorer, though.
I don't make videos. I rarely watch videos. I certainly don't go looking for them if there aren't proper links.
So I have no idea where you have gone wrong since some of what you write makes very little sense.,
I have tried to give you easy to follow instructions. I still think you should stick to the very stable CM10 I suggested instead of the nightlies that you apparently are not getting to work but that really shouldn't make much difference. I link to it in my reply with the instructions.
Nothing more I can do but maybe someone more patient will come along and give you what you want.
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I don't make videos. I rarely watch videos. I certainly don't go looking for them if there aren't proper links.
So I have no idea where you have gone wrong since some of what you write makes very little sense.,
I have tried to give you easy to follow instructions. I still think you should stick to the very stable CM10 I suggested instead of the nightlies that you apparently are not getting to work but that really shouldn't make much difference. I link to it in my reply with the instructions.
Nothing more I can do but maybe someone more patient will come along and give you what you want.
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I'd love to link my videos but this ****ty website prevents "new" users from posting links. VoIP is better than text anyway. Skype, Mumble, Teamspeak, Ventrilo, Tinychat, and Jitsi are ALL better than limited forum communication. I made the video showing you how screwed up it is and if you're not going to watch it and see the evidence for yourself, then you might as well say evolution is false or that the earth is flat. You said it was easy but I showed you in video that it isn't and what a shocker, you don't want to see it.
OK, I did watch the first few minutes of your first video while waiting for the vet... WHY DO YOU BOOT FROM SD????? You install in internally and then you boot from sd... Makes no sense! Once it's installed, just take the sd card out and boot from internals. Or choose internal boot from Cyanoboot.
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OK, I did watch the first few minutes of your first video while waiting for the vet... WHY DO YOU BOOT FROM SD????? You install in internally and then you boot from sd... Makes no sense! Once it's installed, just take the sd card out and boot from internals. Or choose internal boot from Cyanoboot.
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Because THIS is what happened when I booted it internally:
But like I said, I got it working via another method. It's internal now, but the only problem is my internal storage is out of whack. I have 2x internal storage listings and then my normal SD card:
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That's normal. Internal is three partitions: Around 3 GB for the OS (doesn't show up in "storage"), around 5GB for apps and then the 8GB that you can keep whatever you want in.
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That's normal. Internal is three partitions: Around 3 GB for the OS (doesn't show up in "storage"), around 5GB for apps and then the 8GB that you can keep whatever you want in.
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Okay, thanks. I just wish it wasn't such a huge pain in the ass to get to this point. CM10.1's interface is so much better than that B&N garbage. ezPDF and Mantano are really the only reasons I use my Nook Tablet. Adios I'm a ghost.
About Carbon
CarbonRom is an aftermarket firmware based on the Android Open Source Project. We are dedicated to fast, stable, and feature-filled roms, honesty and communication with our users, and openness with our code. We like frequent builds, with the very latest and greatest hardware support and fixes. We strive to not only provide you with the best rom we can build, but also to give back to the Android community and our fellow developers. For us, this is about creating something we can be proud of and hope you will enjoy.
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How-To "Safestrap" (Just copied from Hascode's blog)
It is highly recommended to install rom derived from the CyanogenMod or other AOSP based roms only on slot1
Download SafeStrap 3.11.apk here: http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/spyder/Safestrap-RAZR-D4-BIO-3.11.apk
[ New Safestrap v3.04 Video by DMX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-qK7kL0W3o&feature=youtu.be ]
WHAT IS SAFESTRAP?
Safestrap is a Bootstrap / Recovery for locked bootloader phones. The goal is to avoid touching your primary system (I’ll call this “stock” system) and only flash or make large changes to another place on your phone that Safestrap treats as a “2nd system” (in this case, it’s a series of virtual ROM slots located on the internal emmc area: “/sdcard”). Once installed, you will see a “Splashscreen” giving you the option to hit “menu” to enter recovery. The recovery portion of Safestrap is now based on TWRP 2.2.2.1 (a touch based recovery) and you can perform .zip installs, backups and restores here. The additional features I’ve added to TWRP are mostly located under the “Boot Options” menu:
Here you can create virtual ROM-slots (up to 4) for flashing ROMs. These ROM-slots allow for 3 different sizes of /data partitions: 1GB, 2GB and 3GB. NOTE: The bigger you make the /data partition the less room you will have to make other ROM-slots.
You can activate a new ROM-slot by choosing the slot you wish to make active and then selecting the “Activate” button. Once active, you will see the “rom-slot#” up in the top of the screen shown in green. If you make the “stock” ROM active, then you can see it in the top shown in red.
Once a ROM-slot is active, all actions you would normally perform using TWRP are directed to that ROM-slot. For example, “Install” to flash a .zip, backup and restore.
IF COMING FROM A PREVIOUS VERSION OF SAFESTRAP (v2.x):
You will want to move the entire “/sdcard/safestrap” directory to the external SD card (/sdcard-ext). These are your backups and in a catastrophic situation you could revert to Safestrap v2 and use them.
Go into the existing version of Safestrap and use the “Remove Recovery” button to remove the Safestrap files from the stock /system.
And lastly, remove the APK from the device as you would any other app.
HOW DO I INSTALL SAFESTRAP?
Download the Safestrap APK from here.
Find the APK using a Filemanager tool and open it on your device, then click “Install”.
(If updating from an existing Safestrap v3 you might be warned that this will over-write the existing installation. Click the “Yes” equivalent to this message.)
Once installed, open up the Safestrap application as you would any other app.
Agree to the disclaimer that you won’t try to sue me and hunt me down with a rifle if you manage to break your phone..
Then use the “Install Recovery” button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the “Status:” should say “Installed” when you’re done.
From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
That’s it for the installation! Read below for a brief overview of Safestrap Recovery v3
SAFESTRAP RECOVERY (v3):
As of version 3.0, Safestrap Recovery is now based on TWRP 2.2.2.1. For more on TWRP you can visit their website: http://www.teamw.in/
WARNING: Safestrap is heavily modified to be “Safe” for your device. Do not download TWRP from their website and expect it to work the same way. Also TWRP does not support Safestrap, tho some issues that may come up will be TWRP dependant, please try and contact myself or look on the forums for your device for answers before hunting down TWRP people. They won’t be able to help w/ Safestrap specific questions.
MAIN MENU:
Boot Options: This area is for managing your virtual ROM-slots. You create a new ROM-slot by clicking on one and if it doesn’t exist you will be prompted to create it. Follow the on-screen guides. Once a ROM-slot is created you select that slot to activate or delete it. Under each ROM slot (once created) you can:
Activate: Makes the chosen ROM-slot the “current” one, where almost all of the features of TWRP affect that slot. This will also be the ROM that is booted.
Set Nickname: For convenience you can set a small name for each ROM-slot. This is limited to 10 characters as it will eventually be added to the beginning of backup names. This name is shown on the ROM-slot button once it is set.
Fix FS (coming in the future, if needed) This could potentially be a button to perform file system checks on the ROM-slot and fix any errors found.
Delete: Delete the ROM-slot files (disabled if the ROM is active — please choose another ROM-slot to activate and then come back) USE WITH CAUTION, THERE’S NO GETTING THESE BACK UNLESS YOU HAVE BACKUPS.
Install: This is for flashing a .zip file to the currently active system. Currently, this is disabled for the stock system. In a future release I will enable flashing to the stock system.
Backup / Restore: This should be self-explanitory, but you use these options for making backups of the currently selected system. Or restoring a previously made backup to the currently selected system (regardless of where you backed it up from). DON’T RESTORE A CUSTOM ROM-SLOT BACKUP TO THE STOCK ROM. THIS WILL MOST LIKELY BRICK YOUR PHONE.
Mount: You can manually manage mounts here. NOTE: the “system”, “data” and “cache” mounts will use the currently selected ROM-slot.
Wipe: Manually erase portions of the device. NOTE: You only have 1 internal and 1 external SD card. These are not “virtual” if you erase them. They are gone. Use with caution. Wiping the “system” when “stock” ROM is selected has been disabled. You can thank me later.
Advanced:
Copy Log to SD: Experienced something odd and want to report it? DO THIS and include the log when you send me the report. Otherwise, the recovery.log will disappear when you reboot.
Fix Permissions: This can fix up ROMs which are displaying odd force close issues, etc. You will probably never need to do this.
Partition SD Card: You can add ext3 partitions to the external SD card if you want. I’m not sure we have much of a need for this on our devices.
File Manager: This works like any other file manager inside Android. You can thank the TWRP people for this, because it is quite possibly one of the best features I’ve ever seen in a recovery.
Terminal Command: Also very handy for those once in a while moments when you have to do something via terminal but don’t have adb handy. USE WITH CAUTION
Settings:
Here you can turn on and off signature verification of .zip files
Force MD5 sum checks on .zip files prior to flashing
“Use rm -rf instead of formatting” will always be checked so that Safestrap will not break partition signatures on locked devices
There are a few other checkbox options in here. Please know what you are doing.
Simulate most actions for theme testing. If you have this checked, Safestrap/TWRP will not perform most actions but show the dialog boxes so you can review theme elements. If you turn this on, it STAYS ON till you turn it off. And will show “SIMULATING ACTIONS” up top.
Set the Time Zone (use “Set Time Zone” button after choosing which time zone you want)
Restore Defaults. Use this to reset all options back to default as it came when you installed for the first time. Does not erase backups or ROM-slots, tho it might change the active slot.
Reboot: Choose from 2 options for rebooting “System” which performs a reset/reboot of the device and “Power Off” which turns the device off.
How-To "Boot Menu Manager" (Just copied from Whirleyes site)
As its name suggest, Boot Menu Manager is a Multi-ROM boot manager.
It consist of a CWM-based recovery, a boot menu & configuration app.
* Requires ROOT permission *
* Only for Motorola Razr/Droid Razr (codename spyder)
Installation:
Very easy, just install it from Play Store on any system(slot) you currently using.
No need to reboot to main system, included installer is smart enough to do it's job.
Known bugs for 0.3.4: (so you don't have to give a 4 star rating)
- Can't modify bootmenu setting by manager app
Official support/bug report/howto :
http://www.projectlense.com/BootMenuManager
1) BootMenuManager/BootMenu/Settings/BootMode
2) BootMenuManager/Porting
Recovery
1) BootMenuManager/Recovery
2) BootMenuManager/Recovery/AdvancedOptions
3) BootMenuManager/Recovery/BackupRestore
4) BootMenuManager/Recovery/FilemanagerConsole
5) BootMenuManager/Recovery/FirmwareFlashing
6) BootMenuManager/Recovery/InstallZip
7) BootMenuManager/Recovery/MountFormat
8) BootMenuManager/Recovery/RebootOptions
9) BootMenuManager/Recovery/SwitchSystem
10) BootMenuManager/Recovery/SystemKeeper
11) BootMenuManager/Recovery/WipeClean
Many thanks to Whirleyes and Hashcode for their custom recoveries, without which we couldn't boot custom roms!
Thanks to Jack'O for maintaining a thread for Carbon on the Spyder while we were busy making the actual Rom for it. Now that we got some time freed up we made this official thread for Carbon on the Spyder/UMTS-Spyder up and running. Jack'O will remain the unofficial maintainer of this thread and be happy to answer all of your questions I am sure . Thanks Jack'O!
For users interested in Carbon and coming from stock, one of our users, hrishi21007, was kind enough to make a video tutorial on how to install BMM recovery and to then flash Carbon onto your Razr. Hopefully this will help anyone new to our ROM or to BMM. Thanks hrishi21007
HOW TO INSTALL CARBON ROM via BMM on the Droid RAZR
Wait wait wait!!
Ther's something wrong in the Donate link, and your name is not among those of the team.
Do not want to hinder, but can you clarify please?
EDIT: just cheked your credentials, and seems ok, sorry if i doubted, you know the world is full of crafty people.
Jack'O said:
Wait wait wait!!
Ther's something wrong in the Donate link, and your name is not among those of the team.
Do not want to hinder, but can you clarify please?
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lol sure, my name is on the list, I am Bionic Beast, I am the PR for Carbon, so I use the CarbonDev account so the threads are all under the same account. To remain professional and consistent. Also thanks for the heads up about the paypal link, I will fix it now
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lol sure, my name is on the list, I am Bionic Beast, I am the PR for Carbon, so I use the CarbonDev account so the threads are all under the same account. To remain professional and consistent. Also thanks for the heads up about the paypal link, I will fix it now
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Yep, just figured out myself, sorry again but you know...
I had only good intentions
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Yep, just figured out myself, sorry again but you know...
I had only good intentions
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Of course, thats how I know I can trust you to maintain this thread correctly. You have shown good moral character. Thank you very much
just installed rom.looks amazing.
but i have 1 issue.home button is not working...
btw: just installed gapps via goomanager but after reboot setup wizard crashing and cant use phone.(gapps package:gapps-jb-20121011-signed)
running this as my daily driver! great rom! like it a lot!
thanks for the work!
oguzpasa said:
just installed rom.looks amazing.
but i have 1 issue.home button is not working...
btw: just installed gapps via goomanager but after reboot setup wizard crashing and cant use phone.(gapps package:gapps-jb-20121011-signed)
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Go back into safestrap, wipe cache/dalvik & reflash the ROM & gapps all in the same session. After it's done, wipe cache/dalvik again & fix permissions in safestrap & reboot.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
im using bmm. when i flash 20121011 package setup wizard and other services giving error. when i tried to flash 20130301 gapps its not even booting. tried 4 times fresh install but still the same problem
oguzpasa said:
im using bmm. when i flash 20121011 package setup wizard and other services giving error. when i tried to flash 20130301 gapps its not even booting. tried 4 times fresh install but still the same problem
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Sorry, I've never used bmm, only safestrap.
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oguzpasa said:
im using bmm. when i flash 20121011 package setup wizard and other services giving error. when i tried to flash 20130301 gapps its not even booting. tried 4 times fresh install but still the same problem
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I seems you're flashing wrong gapps.
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i flashed what goomanager downloaded. which one should i flash ?
Minzip error during flash 20130617
Do not install, wait for next release...
Ps.GSMvet
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oguzpasa said:
i flashed what goomanager downloaded. which one should i flash ?
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Right gapps for 4.2.2 roms are jb-20130301
Search on google: " goo-im browsing gapps"
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Jack'O said:
Right gapps for 4.2.2 roms are jb-20130301
Search on google: " goo-im browsing gapps"
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y i flashed them also.but after that, phone is not booting
btw im using jbx kernel 0.6b
The correct gapps to use with this rom are gapps 20130301, do not use any earlier version or you will have issues.
Slim gapps work as well, especially for the dark toggle. Consider updating the OP with install instructions? Safestrap slot one? I switched to BMM and I can't remember.
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PACman v4
how can I enable 1% battery mode? It only works from 10 to 10%
just flashed the rom using BMM slot 1 and everything seems to work well
thanks