Trying to flash CM 11 - HTC Droid DNA

So I managed to S-OFF and root my droid dna along with getting clockwork mod installed and I wanted to get the nightlies CM 11 to get android 4.4. I was about to write a new thread because I thought I was stuck on recovery when rebooting, but I am currently restoring my phone from the backup I was told to make (thank god ) but I need to know how how to push the cm 11 file with adb into the internal storage. I need someone to help me with basic instructions on pushing the cm 11 into /sdcard so I can flash it.

You can either sideload the Rom from computer to your phone or you can download the Rom on your phone. Be sure to follow instructions. Download Rom and gapps. U can flash it through the recovery
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lucky_strike33 said:
You can either sideload the Rom from computer to your phone or you can download the Rom on your phone. Be sure to follow instructions. Download Rom and gapps. U can flash it through the recovery
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I actually tried plugging my phone into my pc and put the .zip into the internal storage of the phone and I went to clockwork mod and found that .zip, attempted to flash that, and it didnt work. It gave me an error and I forgot the error code. If you want I can retrieve it again but if you know what to do without it, what now?

lucky_strike33 said:
You can either sideload the Rom from computer to your phone or you can download the Rom on your phone. Be sure to follow instructions. Download Rom and gapps. U can flash it through the recovery
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When you say I can download the rom on my phone do you mean to download the rom from my web browser and have it saved in my downloads folder and flash?

Yes that's correct. It will automatically go to your downloads folder
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mx98station said:
When you say I can download the rom on my phone do you mean to download the rom from my web browser and have it saved in my downloads folder and flash?
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You have to use CWM 6.0.4.4 or higher to flash 4.4+ I'd say that's your issue. If you are rooted you will have to flash root after CM 11
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Ok well I believe I might have a lower version of cwm and I need to know how to update my version of cwm to the version you are talking about. How do I replace my current version of cwm?
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mx98station said:
Ok well I believe I might have a lower version of cwm and I need to know how to update my version of cwm to the version you are talking about. How do I replace my current version of cwm?
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Download the new version and flash it in fastboot.

Another few questions. One, from what I understand the highest version of cwm specifically for my droid DNA does not go up to 6.0.4.4, but rather 6.0.3.1. Is there a way to get this working or do I have to wait for a newer version. Also, how would I update my cwm to this version; what do I do to update it IF I get that 6.0.4.4 update. One more thing, you said I need to flash root after cyanogen mod 11. How do I do this?
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mx98station said:
Another few questions. One, from what I understand the highest version of cwm specifically for my droid DNA does not go up to 6.0.4.4, but rather 6.0.3.1. Is there a way to get this working or do I have to wait for a newer version. Also, how would I update my cwm to this version; what do I do to update it IF I get that 6.0.4.4 update. One more thing, you said I need to flash root after cyanogen mod 11. How do I do this?
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The 4.4 threads should have a link to a compatible version of CWM. Flash it in fastboot just as you did with the prior version. As far as superuser, you shouldn't need to flash it in recovery since its already rooted and has superuser. I believe flashing superuser was required for the new Sense 5 update until developers released prerooted ROMs.

orangechoochoo said:
The 4.4 threads should have a link to a compatible version of CWM. Flash it in fastboot just as you did with the prior version. As far as superuser, you shouldn't need to flash it in recovery since its already rooted and has superuser. I believe flashing superuser was required for the new Sense 5 update until developers released prerooted ROMs.
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Do you think maybe you could supply me a link to this compatible version of cwm 6.0.4.4 or whatever it is that works with kitkat for me so I don't screw myself over?
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There is a direct link to it in the op of the cm11 thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2558758
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[Q] Questions about recovery

1. I was in rom manager earlier and noticed it says I have both CWM and TWRP installed. I remember installing project freegee w/CWM but not TWRP. Is this an error? If so, is it an issue?
2. I'm seeing something about CWMtouch or whatever. I just installed what came with freegee. I'm not quite sure how to use adb for the updater script. Is it necessary that I install this? Is freegee using a way outdated version?
Thanks in advance.
gwarokk said:
1. I was in rom manager earlier and noticed it says I have both CWM and TWRP installed. I remember installing project freegee w/CWM but not TWRP. Is this an error? If so, is it an issue?
2. I'm seeing something about CWMtouch or whatever. I just installed what came with freegee. I'm not quite sure how to use adb for the updater script. Is it necessary that I install this? Is freegee using a way outdated version?
Thanks in advance.
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You need to upgrade to a new recovery. The one that came with free gee is broken, so any backups you made with it are no good. I personally use sk8's recoveries, but TWRP is good to go too.
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TangoXray said:
You need to upgrade to a new recovery. The one that came with free gee is broken, so any backups you made with it are no good. I personally use sk8's recoveries, but TWRP is good to go too.
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Sounds good. I will update it. Not quite sure how twrp got on there in the first place.
gwarokk said:
Sounds good. I will update it. Not quite sure how twrp got on there in the first place.
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I don't use rom manager, but I'm pretty certain you can only have one recovery. Also, the updater script isn't needed either.
Someone will jump in here with more info.
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TangoXray said:
I don't use rom manager, but I'm pretty certain you can only have one recovery. Also, the updater script isn't needed either.
Someone will jump in here with more info.
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Just flashed the updated zip, rebooted into CWM and it worked. Thanks for your help =)

[Q] Switching Recoveries.

I have a noob question. I unlocked/rooted my phone using the CASUAL method and it put twrp recovery on there. Is it possible to switch that to clockwork mod that I am more familiar with and if so, how do I do it?
Thanks in advance.
What I've been reading on here twrp works best...
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athack said:
What I've been reading on here twrp works best...
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Ah ok. From the 1-2 times I have used it it seemed fairly straight forward. I just know for things like CM10 rom it says install cwmod first then flash the rom. Is it possible to flash cm10 from twrp?
rockstarbrad04 said:
Ah ok. From the 1-2 times I have used it it seemed fairly straight forward. I just know for things like CM10 rom it says install cwmod first then flash the rom. Is it possible to flash cm10 from twrp?
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Yes it is. Just use goomanager to update it TWRP to the latest. Also I guess you could just use ROM manager to install CWM, but as stated TWRP seems to be the best for the note
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Yep, you can flash it with TWRP, just make sure you are running the latest version.
nunyazz said:
Yep, you can flash it with TWRP, just make sure you are running the latest version.
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kintwofan said:
Yes it is. Just use goomanager to update it TWRP to the latest. Also I guess you could just use ROM manager to install CWM, but as stated TWRP seems to be the best for the note
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Awesome! Thanks you gents

i got my phone rooted n i have this msg!!!

hey all,
after i got my phone rooted with superuser, it always reveals this msg "unfortunately, system ui has stopped"..i dunno wt does it mean n how can i fix this problem!!!
thnx
How did you root and what root are you using (SuperSU or Superuser)?
All you did was root? Did you install any root applications?
That happens to me sometimes too. Are you running a custom rom?
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LyricWulf said:
That happens to me sometimes too. Are you running a custom rom?
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I never had this issue after rooting... And always did it via TWRP, manually flashing SuperSU zip file.
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acejavelin said:
I never had this issue after rooting... And always did it via TWRP, manually flashing SuperSU zip file.
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I always flash using TWRP also :highfive: But it's just some ROMs for me that have these kinds of bugs.
I would just flash a new ROM if I were you, unless you plan on staying with the stock ROM? If so, you should probably pick up another one, because your UI shouldn't constantly ANR.
LyricWulf said:
I always flash using TWRP also :highfive: But it's just some ROMs for me that have these kinds of bugs.
I would just flash a new ROM if I were you, unless you plan on staying with the stock ROM? If so, you should probably pick up another one, because your UI shouldn't constantly ANR.
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use SuperSU zip as stated above....koush's superuser can cause issues on rez
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How did you root and what root are you using (SuperSU or Superuser)?
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i rooted though out recovery n it was successful but when i used my phone it kept showin me that msg..i used superuser clockworkmod.
That's koushs superuser...again use SuperSU.zip
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Or even easier if you are on the latest hboot/radios, CleanWipe and flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260154 or move into a new world with CarbonRom or something similar!

[Q] How to flash a new recovery ROM?

I recently went through the process of trying to update my recovery rom (yes, all rooted up already!).
The problem I was running into was while the tools (TWRP manager, ROM Manager, Goo Manager) all said the recovery was flashed successfully it wasn't.
During the course of my many attempts (which included some hangs, removal of the battery, etc) all of a sudden the updated recovery ROM appeared!
I have no idea what sequence of events resulted in the right behavior, either the tools are not really flashing properly, or there is some black magic (more likely) process which is restoring the recovery ROM.
What's the proper process to change/update your recovery ROM?
Sure yo are rooted but what firmware are you on, unless you're on mdk you can't flash recovery. So if your firmware says me7, mi1, or mj7 you're sol (ull find it under baseband in the about phone setting)
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reinaldistic said:
Sure yo are rooted but what firmware are you on, unless you're on mdk you can't flash recovery. So if your firmware says me7, mi1, or mj7 you're sol (ull find it under baseband in the about phone setting)
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Currently running PA custom ROM, so I am on MDK
RedBullet said:
Currently running PA custom ROM, so I am on MDK
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Then you might wanna try flashing cwm manually... Goo manager hasn't worked for me for a while... And ROM manager hasn't ever worked for me...
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http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jfltevzw
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reinaldistic said:
Then you might wanna try flashing cwm manually... Goo manager hasn't worked for me for a while... And ROM manager hasn't ever worked for me...
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Thanks, I'll give that a shot. Does one need to go through that process in general on S4 these days?
Also, what's the recommendation TWRP or CM?
RedBullet said:
Thanks, I'll give that a shot. Does one need to go through that process in general on S4 these days?
Also, what's the recommendation TWRP or CM?
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For aosp ROMs yeah, regular in app flashes will never Loki the recovery in my experience
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reinaldistic said:
For aosp ROMs yeah, regular in app flashes will never Loki the recovery in my experience
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Just tried this process to upgrade to newest CWM recovery 6.0.4.7 (currently on 6.0.4.4). COuldn't update via rom manager (again says it flashed successfully but still running old version).
When I run the install-cwm.cmd script in that loki package, I get a permission denied when it tried to run the loki.sh script on my phone.
Any more ideas??
RedBullet said:
Just tried this process to upgrade to newest CWM recovery 6.0.4.7 (currently on 6.0.4.4). COuldn't update via rom manager (again says it flashed successfully but still running old version).
When I run the install-cwm.cmd script in that loki package, I get a permission denied when it tried to run the loki.sh script on my phone.
Any more ideas??
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Have you tried flashing a reovery .IMG from clockworkmod.com...you can use flashify from play store...heard a lot have had success with that
I have not luck getting the custom recovery and I'm looking for a very explanatory guide of how to flash a custom recovery so I could give a try to ny of these two roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643031
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559335
and here is the original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674238.
Im on MDK and rooted.

How to go back to JellyBean from KitKat with working SafeStrap+Root (Not official KK)

This tutorial is for people with A2 Bootloader only. If you are already on official KK with A3 bootloader, don't use this since it will fail.
A lot of people are wondering how to go back to JB roms from Kitkat. So here's a little guide of how to do that without downgrading back to MJ5.
Assuming you are already on Kitkat rom with root and Safestrap installed.
Please download this togetsafestrap first.
DOWNLOAD ME FIRST
Extract the togetsafestrap folder somewhere you can access easily. ( Credit to Drakey for togetsafestrap method)
**** First backup all the data especially your phone internal storage since everything will be deleted. *****
1. Download the JB rom of your choice and copy it to external SD card.
Skip step 2 & 3 if you are not on SafeStrap 3.7.2
2. Uninstall the SafeStrap recovery.
3. Delete/Uninstall the SafeStrap 3.7.2 apk.
4. Install the SafeStrap 3.71 and install the recovery. (please make sure it says installed.)
5. Put your phone into download mode by either press power, restart, download mode if your rom has 4 ways reboot OR power the phone down, load into download mode by holding volume down+Power+Home buttons for few secs.
6. Connect to the pc. (Make sure all the drivers and everything is configured correctly.)
7. Open Odin from the extracted togetsafestrap folder earlier. Your phone should show up as connected.
8. Put AP and BL from togetsafestrap and press start.
9. Once everything is done successfully, the phone will reboot.
10. Now you should see the Safestrap recovery splash screen and click recovery.
11. Now make sure you wipe everything. (Dalvik cache, cache, data, system under Advance)
12. Install the JB rom of your choice from your external SD card
13. Once the rom is successfully flashed, just reboot it normally and you will be back to JellyBean rom with fully working Safestrap.
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All credit to Hash and Drakey.
Thanks to Conekiller for those who have trouble installing 3.71. Please try out the method he did and report back if it works same for you.
Conekiller2 said:
For those of you having the issue with safestrap 3.71 not installing the recovery here is the way i was able to do it.
Reinstall the 3.72 recovery
boot into safestrap recovery
wipe rom slot
flash (install) desired jb rom via safestrap
wipe cache/dalvik
go back to main menu
reboot and select download
odin files from op
reboot
setup as usual
install safestrap 3.71
it will show newer recovery
hit uninstall recovery
hit install recovery
done
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I'm going to stop this right now...
If you guys want to argue, take it to PM.
I will have a mod get involved if the hissy fits continue.
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Not flaming, not a "Hissy fit". Just making it known...
With latest version of SafeStrap this thread is pointless. Using Odin is no longer necessary.
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joe3681 said:
Not flaming, not a "Hissy fit". Just making it known...
With latest version of SafeStrap this thread is pointless. Using Odin is no longer necessary.
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So you're saying that I can use Odin to go from jellybean to KitKat and with the latest version of safestrap I can flash back to a jellybean Rom or restore a jellybean backup without the need of Odin?
Roloracer on XNote 7 Note3
roloracer said:
So you're saying that I can use Odin to go from jellybean to KitKat and with the latest version of safestrap I can flash back to a jellybean Rom or restore a jellybean backup without the need of Odin?
Roloracer on XNote 7 Note3
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You would still need the ap and bl file from jb to go from kk down to jb. So yes Odin is still needed. The guy above you is clueless lol
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majortaylor said:
You would still need the ap and bl file from jb to go from kk down to jb. So yes Odin is still needed. The guy above you is clueless lol
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Thanks , I figured as much since we don't have an unlocked bootloader we can't just go back and forth just from recovery.
Roloracer on XNote 7 Note3
Thank you @mutantblack for your post. It's a great help. Now only if I could actually download the "notefire" rom, I could do this
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Woe... What did I miss graydiggy? Haha
Glad some people found this method useful even though it's pretty easy to do so.
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Just people being people.
Anyways, OP, I suggest you change the title. This could confuse people to think you are talking about official KK.
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graydiggy said:
Just people being people.
Anyways, OP, I suggest you change the title. This could confuse people to think you are talking about official KK.
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Done. Hope that title is clear enough.
If I do this and install a jb rom will I then be able to restore from my back up with out bricking and also will I need to use Odin to flash mods or will I be back like I never installed a KK rom
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ryant100 said:
If I do this and install a jb rom will I then be able to restore from my back up with out bricking and also will I need to use Odin to flash mods or will I be back like I never installed a KK rom
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You can only do mods , flash and restore backups of the same android version, if you're in jb with safestrap then you use it to do all of those, if you're in KitKat now with the update for safestrap you can do the same, but you need the comingfromjb.zip to upgrade to KitKat, and this method to go back to jb. You can use Odin for any mods as long is the same android base.
RoloRacer on ThunderKat 4.4 Nexus 10
Ok I am on knoxraid 4.4.2 rom now just wondering if I use this to go back to jb rom that I won't have to use the Odin to flash mods
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ryant100 said:
Ok I am on knoxraid 4.4.2 rom now just wondering if I use this to go back to jb rom that I won't have to use the Odin to flash mods
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Well that depends on the mod, if is made in zip format then you use recovery in safestrap no matter what version of android you're using, I think only tar and pit files are flashed in Odin.
RoloRacer on ThunderKat 4.4 Nexus 10
Ya I know that basically what I'm asking Is if I use this to go back to jb will it be like I never installed a KK rom
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ryant100 said:
Ya I know that basically what I'm asking Is if I use this to go back to jb will it be like I never installed a KK rom
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That's right. You will be back to jb rom with SS but you won't be able to flash KK u less you use Odin again
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ryant100 said:
Ya I know that basically what I'm asking Is if I use this to go back to jb will it be like I never installed a KK rom
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Yes , the process is due to the fact that since we don't have an unlocked bootloader the different bootloader and files like modem and have to be done in Odin, that's why the two step process to go back and forth. But yes I just finally upgraded to kk, just setting up right now, to get safestrap added. I've had a bunch of previous devices and all got unlocked bootloaders so this was a learning process for myself too, but once you learn it, is easy going back and forth.
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Ok cool thanks for the info and I agree about locked bootloader first phone that doesn't have a unlock for it so just wanna sure I know everything before I do it and since knoxraid thread is closed and probably won't be updated anytime soon think it's time to go back to jb and has anyone tried this yet?
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Ok so I got up to step 11, wiped everything and then accidently rebooted. Now i cant use the steps to get into ss. what do I have to do? mj5 restore?
hipporun said:
Ok so I got up to step 11, wiped everything and then accidently rebooted. Now i cant use the steps to get into ss. what do I have to do? mj5 restore?
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you mean you rebooted and the SS doesn't even show up?
If not, then just start back from putting in download mode and odin back again. You should get back into safestrap.

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