With Samsungs stock bootloader for the S3, you have the option of applying updates from Cache partition, external storage, and ADB, would it be possible to flash a custom rom (ex. Cyangenmod) by renaming it Update.zip and moving it to SD card and flashing it?
Cant's use stock recovery to flash any custom ROMs.
audit13 said:
Cant's use stock recovery to flash any custom ROMs.
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But if it can flash updates couldn't I trick it into thinking a custom rom Is an update?
The recovery is for flashing ROM updates, not a brand new ROM.
audit13 said:
The recovery is for flashing ROM updates, not a brand new ROM.
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Well thanks anyways.
To install a custom ROM, it is usually necessary to erase the existing ROM before installing a new ROM and stock recovery can't do that.
illusion_insanity said:
With Samsungs stock bootloader for the S3, you have the option of applying updates from Cache partition, external storage, and ADB, would it be possible to flash a custom rom (ex. Cyangenmod) by renaming it Update.zip and moving it to SD card and flashing it?
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No, but you can use FlashFire on a rooted ROM to install ROMs or ZIPs
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I want to flash a custom rom on my sgs2 .....
want someone to help me choose a custom rom and a detailed method to flash that rom(coz maybe different roms have different method).....I'd like to have a nice theme different from the official firmware.....and can i flash an ICS based custom rom to my gingerbread running phone wtih a full wipe or do i have to flash an ICS firmware and then flash a custom rom???
My phone is running with gingerbread 2.3.6 xwkl1 (rooted) !!!!!
Thank you in advance !!!
1) Try a bunch of roms until you find one you like. Not doing so is laziness on your part. Have a look at the development section of the forum, there are heaps of roms there for you to read up on the features & try out.
2) Follow whatever flashing instructions the particular rom you want to try has to the letter.
Resurrection Remix ics is great choice...
Adhaar pahuja said:
I want to flash a custom rom on my sgs2 .....
want someone to help me choose a custom rom and a detailed method to flash that rom(coz maybe different roms have different method).....I'd like to have a nice theme different from the official firmware.....and can i flash an ICS based custom rom to my gingerbread running phone wtih a full wipe or do i have to flash an ICS firmware and then flash a custom rom???
My phone is running with gingerbread 2.3.6 xwkl1 (rooted) !!!!!
Thank you in advance !!!
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most of the roms are in zip format, you just put the downloaded file into you sgs2's internal sd, reboot to cwm.
with the tar format, you need odin to do the job.
i'm new to rooting but i think its pretty much the same way for most devices, for .tar files you need to use odin and if they're .zip you can connect your phone to computer and copy the .zip file onto the root of your internal SD card which basically means don't place it in any folders. disconnect your phone, reboot to recovery, if your coming from another ROM you need to wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache partition, dalvik cache should also be wiped. after that select install zip from sd card or it might say from internal sd card select internal if it does, click select you ROM package (.zip file), the installation will begin, after completion go back to recovery menu and click on reboot system. hopefully it should boot with no problems.
I'm actually using Omega v11.1 ICS with Speedmod K3-16, and it's the best rom I've tried. It's perfectly smooth and stable, and this is the most ICS themed rom. To install it, simply make a full wipe and install with CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197
Hi, I have a Galaxy S2 with stock ROM 4.0.3 and stock Recovery. I wanted to know if there is a way of flashing Custom Rom without rooting the phone or ADB. Would this method work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 I would just proceed till the step "Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear." Would this work? i need custom recovery so i can flash a custom ROM.
Thanks again
No you cant flash a Custom ROM from stock recovery, you need a custom recovery and root access on your phone for flashing custom roms
the method you linked is only for rooting, the recovery appearing is only a temporory one from which you can only install SU-Busybox-Installer.zip.
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Hi, I have a Galaxy S2 with stock ROM 4.0.3 and stock Recovery. I wanted to know if there is a way of flashing Custom Rom without rooting the phone or ADB. Would this method work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 I would just proceed till the step "Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear." Would this work? i need custom recovery so i can flash a custom ROM.
Thanks again
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hey u have 2 root ur phone 2 install custom rom's and that method in the link is ok
after that u downld latest CWM recovery.zip by searching the same on the thread and install 2 get the CWM in ur app drawer
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Hi, I have a Galaxy S2 with stock ROM 4.0.3 and stock Recovery. I wanted to know if there is a way of flashing Custom Rom without rooting the phone or ADB. Would this method work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 I would just proceed till the step "Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear." Would this work? i need custom recovery so i can flash a custom ROM.
Thanks again
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I didn't test it myself, but I think that it will work.
If the custom ROM is provided as Odin-flashable tar file, you don't need a CWM recovery to flash it. Just put the ROm tar file into PDA section of Odin and flash it to your phone.
Only if the custom ROM is available as CWM-flashable zip file, you need to flash a kernel containing CWM recovery first.
I prefer to flash CF-Root kernel from Chainfire with Odin. It contains CWM Manager app and CWM recovery of cause.
When you are in doubt, stick to the flashing instructions of the ROM developer - usually in the corresponding ROM thread.
P.S.:
As soon as you have CWM recovery, create a nandroid/system backup.
So you will be able to go back to your current system, if something goes wrong with the new ROM.
Good luck !
Oh cool, lemme try it
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Hi, I have a Galaxy S2 with stock ROM 4.0.3 and stock Recovery. I wanted to know if there is a way of flashing Custom Rom without rooting the phone or ADB. Would this method work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 I would just proceed till the step "Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear." Would this work? i need custom recovery so i can flash a custom ROM.
Thanks again
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All you need to do is download cwm recovery from here http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager in your SD card and flash the Dowloaded zip from stock recovery .
Once you flash, your stock recovery will be converted to cwm recovery
After that flash any custom rom of your choice. Simple and short
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ZACQ8 said:
No you cant flash a Custom ROM from stock recovery, you need a custom recovery and root access on your phone for flashing custom roms
the method you linked is only for rooting, the recovery appearing is only a temporory one from which you can only install SU-Busybox-Installer.zip.
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No you can flash any ROM you want, just like any other cwm.
I have used it multiple times, but the Queston is can you do it the first time, before you choose that busy box installer.
Edit: yes you can flash any rom just fine
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All you need to do is download cwm recovery from here http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager in your SD card and flash the Dowloaded zip from stock recovery .
Once you flash, your stock recovery will be converted to cwm recovery
After that flash any custom rom of your choice. Simple and short
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Oh okay, so if i flash the ZIP file my Stock recovery will change to CWM recovery, sweet..thats simple caz i just wanted custom recovery so i can flash custom rom....Thanks again Will follow your method..
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No you cant flash a Custom ROM from stock recovery, you need a custom recovery and root access on your phone for flashing custom roms
the method you linked is only for rooting, the recovery appearing is only a temporory one from which you can only install SU-Busybox-Installer.zip.
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Thanks for that info, i thought this would work...gracias..
masantula said:
Oh okay, so if i flash the ZIP file my Stock recovery will change to CWM recovery, sweet..thats simple caz i just wanted custom recovery so i can flash custom rom....Thanks again Will follow your method..
Thanks for that info, i thought this would work...gracias..
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2 different statements quoted above ....
please let me know if you flashed a custom rom successfully without rooting (flashing busybox installer zip) the phone.
goodluck...
ZACQ8 said:
2 different statements quoted above ....
please let me know if you flashed a custom rom successfully without rooting (flashing busybox installer zip) the phone.
goodluck...
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I'm not following the step i had asked about, i am going to follow the steps that safepacket told me about. seems simple and direct..
masantula said:
I'm not following the step i had asked about, i am going to follow the steps that safepacket told me about. seems simple and direct..
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exactly that is the step you asked about, will not work.....
I can confirm it works.....
Flashed new dx9 after full wipe.
From recovery choose the cwm zip
From that touch cwm flashed aosp rom.
So it works just fine.
atifsh said:
I can confirm it works.....
Flashed new dx9 after full wipe.
From recovery choose the cwm zip
From that touch cwm flashed aosp rom.
So it works just fine.
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Oh cool, that's good to know, gracias...now i have plan B if the first doesn't work for me. Gracias
Hi today i bring you fix for root problem on some rom
(1) Download the files from this thread and put them in your phone memory
(2) Flash the rom and uncheck reboot option at the end so the phone does not reboot it stays in recovery flash the files i have provided CWM.zip and superuser3.1.1.zip then reboot your phone you should have CWM and full root now
CWM http://www.mediafire.com/?nm4txl531uqtapy
superuser 3.1.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?22zetxlmoh2hgj2
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Noob question
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Hi today i bring you fix for root problem on some rom
(1) Download the files from this thread and put them in your phone memory
(2) Flash the rom and uncheck reboot option at the end so the phone does not reboot it stays in recovery flash the files i have provided CWM.zip and superuser3.1.1.zip then reboot your phone you should have CWM and full root now
CWM http://www.mediafire.com/?nm4txl531uqtapy
superuser 3.1.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?22zetxlmoh2hgj2
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Sorry for this question but I do not have any customization on my XS. I have copied the CWM.ZIP and ROM.ZIP files on SD card. Could you please suggest how can I flash ROM.ZIP as I do not have any custom recovery installed.
p.s. The bootlocker is also locked.
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Sorry for this question but I do not have any customization on my XS. I have copied the CWM.ZIP and ROM.ZIP files on SD card. Could you please suggest how can I flash ROM.ZIP as I do not have any custom recovery installed.
p.s. The bootlocker is also locked.
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This is a fix only for who is installing custom ROMs without custom kernel. To install recovery, search for it.
I have had a problem, after flashing Rom, before flashing your zips I wiped cache, and started this problem in recovery:
Can't mount CACHE/recovery/log
then after flashing your zips phone stuck reboting at logo sony, so I have to start from zero, do you know why have that ocurred, is it because wiping cache?
Can i use this method to flash cm10 without custom kernel?
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Can i use this method to flash cm10 without custom kernel?
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No, CM10 requires the CM10 kernel, no work arounds, sorry.
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No, CM10 requires the CM10 kernel, no work arounds, sorry.
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for the xperia sspeed rom for example, you can also use the stock kernel, but why can't i use it for cm10?
That's a stock based rom so you can use the stock kernel. Whereas CM10 is AOSP based so many things in the Kernel are different for example Wi-Fi modules as well as other things
Sharaz22 said:
Hi today i bring you fix for root problem on some rom
(1) Download the files from this thread and put them in your phone memory
(2) Flash the rom and uncheck reboot option at the end so the phone does not reboot it stays in recovery flash the files i have provided CWM.zip and superuser3.1.1.zip then reboot your phone you should have CWM and full root now
CWM http://www.mediafire.com/?nm4txl531uqtapy
superuser 3.1.1 http://www.mediafire.com/?22zetxlmoh2hgj2
Don't forget to hit Thanks if this has helped you
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HaiI am using Miui 2.9.14 rom in my Xperia S, I dont see CWM, I have installed rom manager and searched to install CWM but rom manager says Unsupported device ( LT26i does not have an officially supported CWN yet.)
What should I do to install CWN...?
dhanasekar_83 said:
HaiI am using Miui 2.9.14 rom in my Xperia S, I dont see CWM, I have installed rom manager and searched to install CWM but rom manager says Unsupported device ( LT26i does not have an officially supported CWN yet.)
What should I do to install CWN...?
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Back to stock, install CWM again, install MIUI and before reboot, install CWM.
my phone is not booting.I have to install a custom rom.how can I install it from external SD.the system recovery isn' reading it.
Aditya3 said:
my phone is not booting.I have to install a custom rom.how can I install it from external SD.the system recovery isn' reading it.
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There are infinite posts regarding how to install a custom rom. Firstly you have to root ur phone then install a custom recovery like cwm or twrp and then you have to flash a new rom. system recovery can be used to install recovery like cwm. google it.
santhosh502 said:
There are infinite posts regarding how to install a custom rom. Firstly you have to root ur phone then install a custom recovery like cwm or twrp and then you have to flash a new rom. system recovery can be used to install recovery like cwm. google it.
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You don`t have to have root before flashing a rom as most custom roms are prerooted allready, you just need a custom recovery
gee2012 said:
You don`t have to have root before flashing a rom as most custom roms are prerooted allready, you just need a custom recovery
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Oops.. My bad. I thought the device is to be rooted for custom recovery to be installed. :good:
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Oops.. My bad. I thought the device is to be rooted for custom recovery to be installed. :good:
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No biggie, we keep learning
Instructions For Installing Pie Roms
Please Note This Is Not A Root Method For Oreo Or Pie. As Of Now There Is Still No Root Method For Oreo Or Pie. This Takes Some Patience To InstallS8 SM-G950U/U1/W Install Instructions And Files
If you didnt upgrade to V8 bootloaders using odin. I recommend flashing full stock firmware with V8 bootloaders even if you are already on V8 bootloader via OTA update. I feel that maybe something in the OTA from V7 bootloaders to V8 may have corrupted a bootloader file and some people have experienced bricks with trying to update to V8 bootloaders from V7 using the below method so I recommend flashing full stock V8 firmware in Odin before trying this method and just understand there has been a risk of bricking device. Full stock can be found on Sammobile or updato or any other service you can find it. You will have to reroot of course. If you Updated to V8 bootloaders using odin method already then no need to do so again
Download
G950USQU8DUJ1_SAFESTRAP.7z
Google_Pixel_Experience_Pie_8_Seriers.zip
Flash after you flash the system image above with a data wipe
After setup you need to set google dialer as default call app
Install Instructions Safestrap Method New Install Or Base Update
Make Sure The Latest Samsung Drivers Are Installed. They Can Be Found Here
You Must have safestrap installed to get safestrap follow the guide located below
Root And Safestrap For S8 Up To V7 Bootloaders
1. If on V7 or lower bootloaders before starting the process. If on V7 or lower Pie rom reboot to download and flash the BL_G950USQU8DTI3_LEAVE_SAFESTRAP.tar.md5 then reboot this will put you on V8 bootloaders before starting
2. Copy ****_SYSTEM.img to your internal sdcard. Reboot to safestrap In Safestrap choose install then choose select storage and select internal storage click ok then at bottom choose install image and choose ****_SYSTEM.img then select flash to system image then swipe to flash. You can flash any mod zips at this time after you flash system image. Then in wipe tab chose wipe then advance wipe then wipe data
3. To leave safestrap reboot to bootloader or download from reboot tab.
4. In odin load BL_G950USQS7DTA6.tar.md5 in BL slot and HOME_CSC_OYN_G950U_CACHE.tar.md5 in CSC slot flash phone will reboot to recovery and wipe cache then reboot
Instructions To Enter And Exit Safestrap After Initial Install. To Flash A Zip And Etc.
1. To enter safetrap flash the BL_ENTER_SAFESTRAP_G950UDTA6_V7.tar.md5 in BL Slot in odin phone will boot too safestrap sometimes it may take a minute to do so
2. To leave safestrap reboot to download from safestrap reboot menu
3. Use modded Odin and load BL_LEAVE_SAFESTRAP_G950UDTA6_V7.tar.md5 In BL Slot
Stock Rom Feature:
Debloated
SafeStrap Recovery PreLoaded
Safetynet Passes
Samsung Pay,Pass,Secure Folder Working
Native Hotspot Enabled
Multi User Support
CSC Files Decrypted
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S8 SM-G955U/U1/W Install Instructions And Files Found
HERE
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Safestrap Flashable Mod Zips
SM_950_Mods_Safestrap_PIE.zip
View attachment Adaway_Blocking_No_Root_Pie.zip
Install zip in safestrap
boot phone back up to system
you will have 2 apps in your apps drawer Host Adblocking and Stock Adblocking
too enable adblocking run the Host Adblocking app it may require rebooting phone to work
too disable adblocking run Stock Adblocking this probably will not require a reboot
what this does is move the system/etc/hosts file to the internal storage of your phone then I symliink the one in the internal storage to the system/etc/host file this way the file can be changed back and forth . If you would wipe data in stock recovery however you would need to reflash the zip in safetrap as a data wipe would delete the host file since it is now located on internal storage
Looks cool cant wait for a pie root
MrPigbot said:
Looks cool cant wait for a pie root
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Pie root is never gonna happen the kernel we use to achieve root is a nougat based kernel only.
What is this method for axactly?
PUMPU said:
What is this method for axactly?
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Even though system cannot be rooted you still have safestrap recovery which is basically twrp recovery for locked bootloaders. So with safestrap you can still flash zips. Make backups delete or modify system apps or data and good thing is Samsung apps still work as well as safetynet passes
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Even though system cannot be rooted you still have safestrap recovery which is basically twrp recovery for locked bootloaders. So with safestrap you can still flash zips. Make backups delete or modify system apps or data and good thing is Samsung apps still work as well as safetynet passes
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And for fixing a corrupted efs partition. Thank you for bringing my S8 back to life!
It is possible to go to safestrap recovery without PC, just with phone?
euzada said:
It is possible to go to safestrap recovery without PC, just with phone?
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No because of no root.
Does this method limit the battery charge to 80%?
Bucky_ said:
Does this method limit the battery charge to 80%?
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Not on pie rom only on rooted nougat rom
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Do i need a sdcard or will it work without it
FaiqSaeed15 said:
Do i need a sdcard or will it work without it
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You don’t need an sdcard
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Hi @jrkruse, do you know if there is an Android 10 rom work on S8 with this method (Safestrap)
euzada said:
Hi @jrkruse, do you know if there is an Android 10 rom work on S8 with this method (Safestrap)
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Nope
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Can I flash UPGRADE_TO_BL_G950_NOUGAT_V7.tar.md5 if I'm on V5 bootloader with SafeStrap (G950USQS5DSE5)?
scottay said:
Can I flash UPGRADE_TO_BL_G950_NOUGAT_V7.tar.md5 if I'm on V5 bootloader with SafeStrap (G950USQS5DSE5)?
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If you want to upgrade to v7 bootloaders but you will have to update rom as well to v7 rom
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Hi. So I apologize for any questions that may seem glaringly obvious to y'all but I have been away from the Android world of rooting for a number of years and A LOT has changed. Instead of doing one massive post, I'm going to ask one question at a time because I'm assuming that the answer to one question will also fill in the blanks to other questions....
How do I determine what version of bootloader my S8+ (DTA6 build) is running?
My ultimate goal is to get root. I do not care if I have to use an outdated ROM (in this case, Nougat, from what I can gather).
Thanks in advance.
If im on bootloader v7 do i need to do anyof this?
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If im on bootloader v7 do i need to do anyof this?
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Do any of what?
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