Elephone P6i Modified Stock ROM (4.4.2) (Rooted) - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I see a lot of people are looking for a decent ROM for the Elephone P6i. This is the firmware that came with my device, plus a few slight modifications. The recovery included is the PhilZ touch Recovery CWM 6.0.5.1, and the SU binary is already installed, as well as busybox and SuperSU as a system app. I also installed fully customizable audio modifications, including XTREMEMusic, assembled by @androidexpert35 at xda, and Sony Atmos, which are both available for download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-beatsaudio-e-xloud-installer-t3029951
I am also posting links to both the CWM-flashable zip and the CWM backup. You pretty much have to have a custom recovery already installed to flash this zip, unless you want to go through the trouble of extracting it, then converting it to SP Flash Tool files. I might upload the files for direct flashing myself depending on the amount of requests.
Update: SP Flash Tool files have been uploaded.
Files to download
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CWM Files:
CWM Flashable Nandroid ROM zip (Install downloaded zip file from custom recovery):
Link 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7eb8pvy4s0lhqus/Modified-Factory-Flashable.zip?dl=0
Link 2: https://mega.co.nz/#!oFd2RLoI!-CVCMlYdKnQyEoFw2277SY960f2ONaTjAe1dPEq3Pyg
CWM Nandroid Backup zip (Install by extracting the zip file to the clockworkmod\backup\ folder and choosing to restore from backup in CWM custom recovery):
Link 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ol7iru7hmjeq27q/Modified-Factory-Backup.zip?dl=0
Link 2: https://mega.co.nz/#!9IlBTRiJ!25hIaMjeP-mBscdeORF4tBx7h2g_fUbP6beAphEQF-U
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SP Flash Tool Files:
MTK Droid Tools Backup:
Link 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9mpqdmkmjiubdgs/Modified-Factory-FlashTool.zip?dl=0
Link 2: https://mega.nz/#!EUtgCSYR!NaQIrDNJBIN5zvEvfeU95Roc7YaPTamstDbKPKxfpF8
UserData and Cache (Required for the Format All + Download option)
Link 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8lpl1cfesgmoi9x/userdata+cache.zip?dl=0
Link 2: https://mega.nz/#!0FklTQpD!eLGXQDIhBfyKMfm5FOLrThJ0ah7VqKoeuOYue2pBBDA
Also, for those who are unaware, after a complete format and flash, you may need to change your IMEI numbers back to their original values. If you require assistance in doing this, let me know.
Let me know how it works for you!

TechManPro said:
I see a lot of people are looking for a decent ROM for the Elephone P6i. This is the firmware that came with my device, plus a few slight modifications. The recovery included is the PhilZ touch Recovery CWM 6.0.5.1, and the SU binary is already installed, as well as busybox and SuperSU as a system app. I also installed fully customizable audio modifications, including XTREMEMusic, assembled by @androidexpert35 at xda, and Sony Atmos, which are both available for download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-beatsaudio-e-xloud-installer-t3029951
I am also posting links to both the CWM-flashable zip and the CWM backup. You pretty much have to have a custom recovery already installed to flash this zip, unless you want to go through the trouble of extracting it, then converting it to SP Flash Tool files. I might upload the files for direct flashing myself depending on the amount of requests.
Update: SP Flash Tool files have been uploaded.
Files to download
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CWM Files:
CWM Flashable Nandroid ROM zip (Install downloaded zip file from custom recovery):
Link 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7eb8pvy4s0lhqus/Modified-Factory-Flashable.zip?dl=0
Link 2: https://mega.co.nz/#!oFd2RLoI!-CVCMlYdKnQyEoFw2277SY960f2ONaTjAe1dPEq3Pyg
CWM Nandroid Backup zip (Install by extracting the zip file to the clockworkmod\backup\ folder and choosing to restore from backup in CWM custom recovery):
Link 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ol7iru7hmjeq27q/Modified-Factory-Backup.zip?dl=0
Link 2: https://mega.co.nz/#!9IlBTRiJ!25hIaMjeP-mBscdeORF4tBx7h2g_fUbP6beAphEQF-U
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SP Flash Tool Files:
MTK Droid Tools Backup:
Link 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9mpqdmkmjiubdgs/Modified-Factory-FlashTool.zip?dl=0
Link 2: https://mega.nz/#!EUtgCSYR!NaQIrDNJBIN5zvEvfeU95Roc7YaPTamstDbKPKxfpF8
UserData and Cache (Required for the Format All + Download option)
Link 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8lpl1cfesgmoi9x/userdata+cache.zip?dl=0
Link 2: https://mega.nz/#!0FklTQpD!eLGXQDIhBfyKMfm5FOLrThJ0ah7VqKoeuOYue2pBBDA
Also, for those who are unaware, after a complete format and flash, you may need to change your IMEI numbers back to their original values. If you require assistance in doing this, let me know.
Let me know how it works for you!
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Sorry but it's not the correct forum to post this

Apologies. Would you be able to direct me to the correct forum?

TechManPro said:
Apologies. Would you be able to direct me to the correct forum?
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You gotta move this to android general forum, ask the moderators to do so

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[Q] Converting a .zip ROM into .tar to flash with Odin

I was asking if there's any way to convert a .zip ROM into a .tar ROM to flash with Odin..
The reason why I'm asking this is because I'm unable to flash any ROM via CWM recovery. I can only flash ROMs via Odin. Please see this for further information to my problem.
I'm particularly fond of the MIUI ROM, but there's no Odin version of that.. and CWM doesn't work for me
Have you got usb debugging enabled on your phone?
Thaw.Bytes said:
Have you got usb debugging enabled on your phone?
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Yeah, always ._.
This is the installation instructions from adys miui rom which i usually use...not sure if you do this already but this usually works for me (wipe cache n devlik aswell)
1. Copy Zip to SDCard.k
2. Reboot to Recovery.
3. Wipe data/factory Reset.
4. Wipe /system from Mounts and Storage.
5. Install *your Rom* zip from SDCard.
6. Reboot (First boot may take time due to alot of init.d scripting)
Convert ZIP to TAR
Thaw.Bytes said:
This is the installation instructions from adys miui rom which i usually use...not sure if you do this already but this usually works for me (wipe cache n devlik aswell)
1. Copy Zip to SDCard.k
2. Reboot to Recovery.
3. Wipe data/factory Reset.
4. Wipe /system from Mounts and Storage.
5. Install *your Rom* zip from SDCard.
6. Reboot (First boot may take time due to alot of init.d scripting)
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ArcConvert is a free portable tool for Windows that allows you to convert many different types of archives to known formats.
tuesmonhero said:
ArcConvert is a free portable tool for Windows that allows you to convert many different types of archives to known formats.
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Tried it, converted a kernel .zip file to.tar for Note 2 and it blue-screened Win7 during .tar installation. No damage to PC or phone, but DAYUM!
Justin Demoude said:
Tried it, converted a kernel .zip file to.tar for Note 2 and it blue-screened Win7 during .tar installation. No damage to PC or phone, but DAYUM!
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I don't think direct conversion like that will ever work, just ask the related developer to generate a tar file for you, ask one of the most helpful devs like salesale(NeatRom creator) or the dev of RevoltRom.
Sent from my GT-P6200 using xda app-developers app
I want to convert .tar rom to .zip flashable file
tariq2kn said:
I want to convert .tar rom to .zip flashable file
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Why?
You'd need to write a script that specifies what files get flashed to where & create your own flashable zip. Or you could swap the files from the tar into an existing CWM flashable I guess; not sure if this will work tho, the script may be specific to those particular files & might not work with different ones (I'm not au fait with these scripts, hence not being sure). I personally wouldn't try this tho, just flash the tar in Odin already.
The last sentence says it all
MistahBungle said:
You'd need to write a script that specifies what files get flashed to where & create your own flashable zip. Or you could swap the files from the tar into an existing CWM flashable I guess; not sure if this will work tho, the script may be specific to those particular files & might not work with different ones (I'm not au fait with these scripts, hence not being sure). I personally wouldn't try this tho, just flash the tar in Odin already.
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Could you make a .zip(without rom) for xwlss .tar rom file so that I can flash through recovery without the pc odin.
tariq2kn said:
I want to convert .tar rom to .zip flashable file
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That's easy (well can cause catastrophe if handled without proper knowledge) just use android kitchen.
Edit :Seriously though must be very careful, I used it to deodex JB firmware for my tab 7 plus (it doesn't have any proper developer support so had to do it manually) and I had a plethora of minor bug's popping up, insignificant but annoying nonetheless, quite frankly must be ready to spend hours for proper tweaking and understanding framework to build a good flashable zip, I didn't have the patience nor the time.
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Could I make one for you ? Absolutely not.
I don't sit around all day doing nothing just waiting for n00bs to give me stuff to do for them. If you really want to make one, you'll work out how to do it for yourself. Or you won't *shrugs*
tariq2kn said:
Could you make a .zip(without rom) for xwlss .tar rom file so that I can flash through recovery without the pc odin.
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how to convert rom files from .zip to odin flashable .tar.md5
I am really in need of help to save a bootlogo stuck bricked Galaxy S5 SM G900F ...i need to flash a new rom ... I need to convert ".zip" Rom to "Odin" usable ".tar.md5" ....faaaaaast...
H E L P !!! :confused :silly:
I need that piece of info as well got to convert a zip Rom to tar to flash via Odin. Not too comfortable with flashing through zip files.
I also need to convert a flashable zip file tar file
oqaab said:
I need that piece of info as well got to convert a zip Rom to tar to flash via Odin. Not too comfortable with flashing through zip files.
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Brothers. i also need a program that converts a flashable zip file into a tar file, so that it could be installed via odin.
thanks
add me to the list that need to convert the zip to tar
Donnie Sins said:
Why?
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To build his custom stock rom ?

[HOW-TO] Updating NT Internal EMMC to CM11 from CM10.x

[Caveat emptor: adopt/follow this guide at your own risk].
[Important Note: this process is applicable for CM11 builds that still maintains two separate partitions for /data and /media – as in CM10.x and stock ROMs (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48612997#post48612997 for more info). If/when these two partitions get merged in some future CM11 builds (as being contemplated by our NT CM developers – see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560827&page=28) this "CM10 to CM11" update process will not be valid for those future builds with merged /data+media partition].
Below is the process that can be used to update your NT EMMC from CM10.x to CM11.
Download the following files to a location in your user content-media storage space on the NT:
the flashable_CWM_6.0.4.5_chrmhoffmann.zip file from https://www.mediafire.com/folder/xjwc1a482a6ll/Nook_Tablet which contains the CWM recovery v0.2 provided by Chris Hoffmann (in the first post of the XDA Official CM11 thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560827).
the zip file of CM11 ROM build of your choice from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=acclaim (see http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/cm-11-m4-post-release-items for considerations in choosing nightlies vs. snapshot/stable builds)
the zip file of the Gapps package corresponding to CM11 – e.g., from http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps
Boot into your current emmc recovery
Select install zip and install flashable CWM recovery zip file (obtained in step 1(a)).
Select reboot to boot into the new emmc recovery (flashed in the preceding step).
Select Wipe data & factory reset.
Select install zip and install CM11 zip file.
Select install zip and install Gapps zip file.
Reboot into the new CM11.
Once the NT boots up, set up the wifi connectivity and your google account info. If you had previously enabled Google backup service on your CM10.x your Google Playstore apps will be auto-downloaded (but their settings will not be auto-restored).
If the NT on occasion boots or reboots into a black screen (in lieu of CM boot animation), then you have encountered one of the "random boot crashes" – more info and potential remedies, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48941796&postcount=94 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48301259#post48301259.
A few additional points worth noting:
Flashing CM11 requires CWM version 6.0.4.5 or later, or TWRP version 2.6.3.0 or later. To create a flashable recovery zip file for TWRP, use an archive file manager such as 7-zip to delete and replace the recovery.img inside the flashable recovery zip file (obtained in step 1(a) above) with your choice of TWRP internal recovery image file from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/acclaim (e.g., openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-acclaim.img). Remember to rename the downloaded TWRP .img file to recovery.img before inserting it into the recovery zip file, and also rename the resulting new recovery zip file to some other name like flashable_TWRP_2.x.y.z.zip to avoid future mix-up.
Installing CM11 ROM and Gapps will override your NT's CM10.x boot, recovery, ROM, and Apps, so make sure that you backup all this stuff using recovery backup function, for easy in reverting to CM10.x if desired. See my post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48612997#post48612997 for more "Info and Tips for Mitigating Risks in Rooting and Flashing Custom-ROM".
I would advise against using any other functions of the recovery without first carefully researching to understand what they really do.
My thanks to all the developers who collective work created the wonderful CM11 ROM for the NT as well as the tools and info I made use of to install it.
A day before i moved from CM 10 to CM 11 , with the help of mikeataol
Anyway Thanks a lot for this guide.
Few questions
* Any good custom kernel ? I tried Bexus but its giving me "android.phone" stopped responding error and wont allow me to do anything , it just keeps on coming even after pressing "OK"
* What happend to multi touch feature ? any ROM , way to enable it ?
* Is it only me or others too feel that the screen lags a lot wrt to touch input ? Its more evident during scrolling or reaading pdf. Also anyway to resolve it ? I desperately need a fix for this.
* I used gapps from here : http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps
CM 11 20140105 , is it fine or i should use PA Gapps only ?
naveen_reloaded said:
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* What happend to multi touch feature ? any ROM , way to enable it ?
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Look for the Touch FW Flasher app on the App Drawer screens.
* Is it only me or others too feel that the screen lags a lot wrt to touch input ? Its more evident during scrolling or reaading pdf. Also anyway to resolve it ? I desperately need a fix for this.
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Did you do wipe /data and /cache in the CM11 installation process?
* I used gapps from here : http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps
CM 11 20140105 , is it fine or i should use PA Gapps only ?
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The Gapps KK package you installed is fine, the PA package just has a few more apps (such as Maps and YouTube, etc. -- all of which you can get from the Google Playstore) and is more frequently updated (-> less likelihood/need for updates for the apps in the package immediately after first installation).
digixmax said:
Look for the Touch FW Flasher app on the App Drawer screens.
Did you do wipe /data and /cache in the CM11 installation process?
The Gapps KK package you installed is fine, the PA package just has a few more apps (such as Maps and YouTube, etc. -- all of which you can get from the Google Playstore) and is more frequently updated (-> less likelihood/need for updates for the apps in the package immediately after first installation).
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Thanks , I heard that multitouch has bug which makes tablet slow at <50% battery , is it so ? also does that app work on cm 11?
Yes , i did wipe everything and installed CM 11 , still the screen is stuttering. very annoying. Is there a way to increase the fps ? or see if GPU drivers are working properly ?
The default Gapps are giving error when flashed with Bexus kernel
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aatt.fpsm&hl=en
Used this app and saw that fps varies and it varies like from 7 - 50 during reading pdf.
On slow scrolling of pdf , it only shows 11 or so fps , which is why i think shows the stuttering effect
Used the same app on my GS3 to see the difference and it holds its FPS at 60+ and not dropping below 50.
I think if i can make this tablet to render everything at 30+ fps i might not feel this stuttering effect.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15488514/nooktablet.mp4
here is the video i tried to take regarding the screen lag.
its all real time , there is no , afaik any camera lag ( taken with sg3) , its pretty much how it looks . Also i have shown the FPS . You can see when i scroll slowly , the FPS drops to 20 or so making it jerky. if i do it fast , it reaches 50+ but not stable and not very responsive to my touch feedback either.
digixmax said:
[Caveat emptor: adopt/follow this guide at your own risk].
[Important Note: this process is applicable for CM11 builds that still maintains two separate partitions for /data and /media – as in CM10.x and stock ROMs (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48612997#post48612997 for more info). If/when these two partitions get merged in some future CM11 builds (as being contemplated by our NT CM developers – see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560827&page=28) this "CM10 to CM11" update process will not be valid for those future builds with merged /data+media partition].
Below is the process that can be used to update your NT emmc from CM10.x to CM11.
Download the following files to a location in your user content-media storage space on the NT:
the flashable_CWM_6.0.4.5_chrmhoffmann.zip file from https://www.mediafire.com/#xjwc1a482a6ll which contains the CWM recovery v0.2 provided by Chris Hoffmann (in the first post of the XDA Official CM11 thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560827).
the zip file of CM11 ROM build of your choice from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=acclaim (see http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/cm-11-m4-post-release-items for considerations in choosing nightlies vs. snapshot/stable builds)
the zip file of the Gapps package corresponding to CM11 – e.g., pa_gapps-modular-mini-4.4.2-20140301-signed.zip from http://goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/gapps-mini
Boot into your current emmc recovery
Select install zip and install flashable CWM recovery zip file.
Reboot into the new emmc recovery (flashed in the preceding step).
Select Wipe data & factory reset.
Select install zip and install CM11 zip file.
Select install zip and install Gapps zip file.
Reboot into the new CM11.
Once the NT boots up, set up the wifi connectivity and your google account info. If you had previously used Google backup service your apps will be auto-downloaded (but their settings will not be auto-restored).
If the NT on occasion boots or reboots into a black screen (in lieu of CM boot animation), then you have encountered one of the "random boot crashes" – more info and potential remedies, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48941796&postcount=94 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48301259#post48301259.
A few additional points worth noting:
Flashing CM11 requires CWM version 6.0.4.5 or later, or TWRP version 2.6.3.0 or later. To create a flashable recovery zip file for TWRP, use an archive file manager such as 7-zip to delete and replace the recovery.img inside the flashable recovery zip file (obtained in step 1(a) above) with your choice of TWRP internal recovery image file from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/acclaim (e.g., openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-acclaim.img). Remember to rename the downloaded TWRP .img file to recovery.img before inserting it into the recovery zip file, and also rename the resulting new recovery zip file to some other name like flashable_TWRP_2.x.y.z.zip to avoid future mix-up.
Installing CM11 ROM and Gapps will override your NT's CM10.x boot, recovery, ROM, and Apps, so make sure that you backup all this stuff using recovery backup function, for easy in reverting to CM10.x if desired. See my post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48612997#post48612997 for more "Info and Tips for Mitigating Risks in Rooting and Flashing Custom-ROM".
I would advise against using any other functions of the recovery without first carefully researching to understand what they really do.
My thanks to all the developers who collective work created the wonderful CM11 ROM for the NT as well as the tools and info I made use of to install it.
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The mediafire link does work anymore. Could you reupload the zip file?
Hannibal2050 said:
The mediafire link does work anymore.
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Link fixed.
digixmax said:
Link fixed.
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WHen I pressed to Install zip from sd card, the screen only show the symbol of ROM Manager (a hat), and stucked.
What should I do now?
Hannibal2050 said:
WHen I pressed to Install zip from sd card, the screen only show the symbol of ROM Manager (a hat), and stucked.
What should I do now?
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What version of CWM do you currently have on emmc?
digixmax said:
What version of CWM do you currently have on emmc?
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Sorry, I handled this issue.
But now if I selected the ZIP file I downloaded from the first post, CWM reported that this file is BAD, and I cannot install.
I am using CWM 5.5.0.4.
I downloaded this file several times, but the issue does not disaapear
Hannibal2050 said:
Sorry, I handled this issue.
But now if I selected the ZIP file I downloaded from the first post, CWM reported that this file is BAD, and I cannot install.
I am using CWM 5.5.0.4.
I downloaded this file several times, but the issue does not disaapear
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You need a newer version of CWM 6.0.[1-3].x to install CM10.x.
If you have a SD card handy, try the method outlined at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51377882&postcount=163.
digixmax said:
You need a newer version of CWM 6.0.[1-3].x to install CM10.x.
If you have a SD card handy, try the method outlined at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51377882&postcount=163.
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Hi,
I did exactly like that. I tried to update CWM to 6.0.45 and the current CWM reported that the zip file of CWM 6.0.45 is BAD
Hannibal2050 said:
Hi,
I did exactly like that. I tried to update CWM to 6.0.45 and the current CWM reported that the zip file of CWM 6.0.45 is BAD
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For CM10.x you need 6.0.[1-3].x (e.g., 6.0.2.8).
6.0.4.5 and later versions are for CM11 only.
If you follow the SD-based CWM recovery method in the referenced post the CWM recovery you'd be using (to flash the new CWM, ROM, Gapps) is provided by the file recovery.img (downloaded and copied to the SD card) rather than your current 5.5.0.4 on emmc. Make sure that you boot the NT off the SD card as prescribed in step #3 (otherwise you will end up booting emmc cyanoboot and CWM).
FYI, i'm pretty sure TWRP 2.7 (official from GooManager/TWRP site) doesn't work. if you click on the console button (square with lines in it, top) it'll say "This kernel doesn't support configuring SELinux" or something like that. i tried wiping stuff and it would just do a soft reboot. i may go file a proper report to TeamWin but i have CWM on there now and i don't particularly feel like reflashing a broken recovery.
TL;DR don't use TWRP
Hello, I'm new and trying to learn so please don't be too harsh. In following the instructions I somehow overwrote the stock rom and now duel boot CM 10.1 and 11. Any clue as in what I have done wrong?
Thanks in advance.
phrozen_flame said:
Hello, I'm new and trying to learn so please don't be too harsh. In following the instructions I somehow overwrote the stock rom and now duel boot CM 10.1 and 11. Any clue as in what I have done wrong?
Thanks in advance.
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This thread OP is for updating the NT Internal Emmc to CM11 (from CM10.x), i.e., CM11 would be installed internally. If you were still running stock ROM internally, it wold be replaced by CM11.
good looking out
digixmax said:
[Caveat emptor: adopt/follow this guide at your own risk].
[Important Note: this process is applicable for CM11 builds that still maintains two separate partitions for /data and /media – as in CM10.x and stock ROMs (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48612997#post48612997 for more info). If/when these two partitions get merged in some future CM11 builds (as being contemplated by our NT CM developers – see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560827&page=28) this "CM10 to CM11" update process will not be valid for those future builds with merged /data+media partition].
Below is the process that can be used to update your NT emmc from CM10.x to CM11.
Download the following files to a location in your user content-media storage space on the NT:
the flashable_CWM_6.0.4.5_chrmhoffmann.zip file from https://www.mediafire.com/folder/xjwc1a482a6ll/Nook_Tablet which contains the CWM recovery v0.2 provided by Chris Hoffmann (in the first post of the XDA Official CM11 thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560827).
the zip file of CM11 ROM build of your choice from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=acclaim (see http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/cm-11-m4-post-release-items for considerations in choosing nightlies vs. snapshot/stable builds)
the zip file of the Gapps package corresponding to CM11 – e.g., pa_gapps-modular-mini-4.4.2-20140301-signed.zip from http://goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/gapps-mini
Boot into your current emmc recovery
Select install zip and install flashable CWM recovery zip file.
Reboot into the new emmc recovery (flashed in the preceding step).
Select Wipe data & factory reset.
Select install zip and install CM11 zip file.
Select install zip and install Gapps zip file.
Reboot into the new CM11.
Once the NT boots up, set up the wifi connectivity and your google account info. If you had previously used Google backup service your apps will be auto-downloaded (but their settings will not be auto-restored).
If the NT on occasion boots or reboots into a black screen (in lieu of CM boot animation), then you have encountered one of the "random boot crashes" – more info and potential remedies, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48941796&postcount=94 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48301259#post48301259.
A few additional points worth noting:
Flashing CM11 requires CWM version 6.0.4.5 or later, or TWRP version 2.6.3.0 or later. To create a flashable recovery zip file for TWRP, use an archive file manager such as 7-zip to delete and replace the recovery.img inside the flashable recovery zip file (obtained in step 1(a) above) with your choice of TWRP internal recovery image file from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/acclaim (e.g., openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-acclaim.img). Remember to rename the downloaded TWRP .img file to recovery.img before inserting it into the recovery zip file, and also rename the resulting new recovery zip file to some other name like flashable_TWRP_2.x.y.z.zip to avoid future mix-up.
Installing CM11 ROM and Gapps will override your NT's CM10.x boot, recovery, ROM, and Apps, so make sure that you backup all this stuff using recovery backup function, for easy in reverting to CM10.x if desired. See my post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48612997#post48612997 for more "Info and Tips for Mitigating Risks in Rooting and Flashing Custom-ROM".
I would advise against using any other functions of the recovery without first carefully researching to understand what they really do.
My thanks to all the developers who collective work created the wonderful CM11 ROM for the NT as well as the tools and info I made use of to install it.
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Ive been trying to update for a while now and i just couldn't figure it out until i came across your thread.and as right now i am running cm 11 and its all good so far.you made my day.
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digixmax said:
[Caveat emptor: adopt/follow this guide at your own risk].
[Important Note: this process is applicable for CM11 builds that still maintains two separate partitions for /data and /media – as in CM10.x and stock ROMs (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48612997#post48612997 for more info). If/when these two partitions get merged in some future CM11 builds (as being contemplated by our NT CM developers – see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560827&page=28) this "CM10 to CM11" update process will not be valid for those future builds with merged /data+media partition].
Below is the process that can be used to update your NT emmc from CM10.x to CM11.
Download the following files to a location in your user content-media storage space on the NT:
the flashable_CWM_6.0.4.5_chrmhoffmann.zip file from https://www.mediafire.com/folder/xjwc1a482a6ll/Nook_Tablet which contains the CWM recovery v0.2 provided by Chris Hoffmann (in the first post of the XDA Official CM11 thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560827).
the zip file of CM11 ROM build of your choice from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=acclaim (see http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/cm-11-m4-post-release-items for considerations in choosing nightlies vs. snapshot/stable builds)
the zip file of the Gapps package corresponding to CM11 – e.g., pa_gapps-modular-mini-4.4.2-20140301-signed.zip from http://goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/gapps-mini
Boot into your current emmc recovery
Select install zip and install flashable CWM recovery zip file.
Reboot into the new emmc recovery (flashed in the preceding step).
Select Wipe data & factory reset.
Select install zip and install CM11 zip file.
Select install zip and install Gapps zip file.
Reboot into the new CM11.
Once the NT boots up, set up the wifi connectivity and your google account info. If you had previously used Google backup service your apps will be auto-downloaded (but their settings will not be auto-restored).
If the NT on occasion boots or reboots into a black screen (in lieu of CM boot animation), then you have encountered one of the "random boot crashes" – more info and potential remedies, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48941796&postcount=94 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48301259#post48301259.
A few additional points worth noting:
Flashing CM11 requires CWM version 6.0.4.5 or later, or TWRP version 2.6.3.0 or later. To create a flashable recovery zip file for TWRP, use an archive file manager such as 7-zip to delete and replace the recovery.img inside the flashable recovery zip file (obtained in step 1(a) above) with your choice of TWRP internal recovery image file from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/acclaim (e.g., openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-acclaim.img). Remember to rename the downloaded TWRP .img file to recovery.img before inserting it into the recovery zip file, and also rename the resulting new recovery zip file to some other name like flashable_TWRP_2.x.y.z.zip to avoid future mix-up.
Installing CM11 ROM and Gapps will override your NT's CM10.x boot, recovery, ROM, and Apps, so make sure that you backup all this stuff using recovery backup function, for easy in reverting to CM10.x if desired. See my post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48612997#post48612997 for more "Info and Tips for Mitigating Risks in Rooting and Flashing Custom-ROM".
I would advise against using any other functions of the recovery without first carefully researching to understand what they really do.
My thanks to all the developers who collective work created the wonderful CM11 ROM for the NT as well as the tools and info I made use of to install it.
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So, will pa_gapps-modular-mini-4.4.2-20140608-signed.zip work with any cm11?
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So, will pa_gapps-modular-mini-4.4.2-20140608-signed.zip work with any cm11?
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Yes.
Can't seem to figure this out myself. I have Twrp 2.6.3.0 and it won't let me flash CWM or CM11. Just gives the standard flashing error. Any ideas?
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Original thread and download can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2318514
The zip file contains folders and files that will be injected to the framework-res.apk. So please make a backup before flashing the zip file. I have not tested it on Lollipop but works on my phone with original Kitkat firmware ANK3. I flashed it using CWM. This would probably work on most Samsung latest devices but not totally sure. You can test it on your device after doing a BACKUP.
HIT the THANKS button if you like my post. Have a good flashing everyone.

from Online Nandroid (CWM) to flash-able zip for Odin, need Meta-inf folder

After a failed online nandroid backup recovery I just shake my head.... not again. Don't want to flash stock rom, root, custom recovery flash path again!
So, I really like to create a flashable rom from my old backup. I just lack the meta-inf.
All these make flashable threads say get the meta-inf folder from any rom. I don't think that it is THAT easy.
(I tried a Meta-inf from a custom rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/rom-noble-rom-t3403867/page19#post69117710
, but during zipping I get an error that it could not create something....)
Where can I get a working meta-inf file for Samsung S5 G901F, that I do not need to alter or just works?
Thanks you very much.

[Help] Create flashable zip Files to install apps

Hello,
I'm not a developer at all, I would like to create a flashable zip to easily install my applications. I tried this method but it doesn't work: https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-android-apps-recovery-zip/
I'm on Android 9, isn't the method right? Or am I mistaken in the tutorial? Thank you
PS : I flash my zip in TWRP
Titanium backup have this option

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