[Q] Installing ROM from sd fails - Motorola Droid and Milestone Q&A, Help & Troublesh

I just rooted my froyo Droid with easy root. I downloaded a rom from my pc to sd card. Used rom manager to install. Fails everytime. Help?

I don't know anything about this 'easy root' I keep hearing about. But if you have the superuser icon and have flashed either SPRecovery or ClockWorkRecovery you might have gotten a bad link. Whichever ROM you wanna put on there download another one from another source and give it another shot. Or rename the ROM to update.zip leave it on the root of your sdcard and 'allow update.zip installation' then install update.zip
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Thx 4 the feedback. Ill try finding a better link in the morning
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Sw1storm said:
Thx 4 the feedback. Ill try finding a better link in the morning
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Rom Manager is full of sick roms. Why look for external roms?

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For some reason i get an error when trying to install CWM through the manager.
Any clues as to what i do to make it work?
Got the same issue. Error during the flash of the recovery.
I'm using a custom rom with root and modaco clockworkrecovery
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Synehan said:
Got the same issue. Error during the flash of the recovery.
I'm using a custom rom with root and modaco clockworkrecovery
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Same here. It also took me forever just to get the premium Rom manager. I hope this is only a temp bug because if not then I want my money back.
running stock ROM + kernel and rooted.

Update

Hi guys I got moto milestone running 2.1 any ideas on how to get custom ROM on the phone and whenever I check my software update on my phone out says ' unable to connect to the server ' , tired of seeing this pop up everytime . PLZ help
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If you want to upgrade to stock 2.2.1, you can flash them using rsdlite. List of stock 2.2.1 rom's is available below.
http://and-developers.com/sbf:milestone221
You can also use Motorola software update to upgrade.
For custom roms, you will need to flash VR first and then use AOR to flash the rom.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983516
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Well I bought this phone in india so I don know to version it belongs to and I think there is app on market rom manager which says it can download cyanogenmod , can I consider that app seriously ?
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Well I have rooted my phone through z4 root is that okay ?
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Abr392 said:
Well I bought this phone in india so I don know to version it belongs to and I think there is app on market rom manager which says it can download cyanogenmod , can I consider that app seriously ?
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If you are referring to ROM Manager by Koush, don't use it. It is for the droid, not the milestone.
Abr392 said:
Well I have rooted my phone through z4 root is that okay ?
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No problem. You can use any app to root your phone.
Its by clockworkmod
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Abr392 said:
Its by clockworkmod
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That's not for the milestone. Its a recovery for droid just like openrecovery for milestone.
Is there any from where I can this stuff done looks very complicated ?
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Is there any place from where I can this stuff done looks very complicated
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Abr392 said:
Is there any place from where I can this stuff done looks very complicated
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Development forum, there's a sticky for Milestone Custom ROMs, AOR, etc.
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Check post 3. I already gave you the link to the thread that has answers to all your needs.
everything worked , i got stuck with the caution sign , please help
The caution sign appears but it doesn go further please help
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You have to press Volume Up and then the camera button
... or the other way around
Then you'll get a menu, use the volume buttons to select "Apply update.zip"
But this will only work if you've already copied the AOR update.zip to your SD card.
Which is available here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796679
And here's a tutorial i used on my Milestone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698059
i followed the steps but it aient working
what is meant by " Now we need to put the open recovery on your SD card, so extract all the content from Androidiani OpenRecovery 3.3 on your SD card. The archive contains an update.zip + an OpenRecovery folder, they both need to be at the root of your SD card " how do i put those files in the root , please help
Abr392 said:
what is meant by " Now we need to put the open recovery on your SD card, so extract all the content from Androidiani OpenRecovery 3.3 on your SD card. The archive contains an update.zip + an OpenRecovery folder, they both need to be at the root of your SD card " how do i put those files in the root , please help
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They have to be on your SD Card, but not in an folder. So when you plug the card into the computer, you copy AOR to "Removable Disk" (the one that is your SD card) and that's it.
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i did the same but it gets stuck with the caution sign and doesn go further , i also redid it but i can't find a way to do it
please give me the link to download AOR

[Q] Please someone help me with SMS app problem

i guys, today i am using ICS 4.0.3(Claro BR) on my Note, the official firmware, rooted but never flashed any ROM(Don't wanna wipe) and this morning i was trying to install some modded SMS apps(I was really angry with automatic conversion to MMS on long texts). I used CWM and flashed an app without backing up the old one, the app doesn't work and i can't get the original back. Can someone please help me? (I am travelling and without acess to my computer at the moment)
I would be very grateful if someone with the stock ROM post their MMS.apk so i can try to i install it.
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Unfortunately I don't have that saved...
You have a few options while on the road.
1. Download a third party MMS app from play store.
2. Reflash your ROM using mobile Odin
3. Download the 4.0.3 ROM. Extract the necessary file using root explorer. Place it in /system/app and set proper permissions.
Other things you can do too...but sounds like those would be easiest for you
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Thanks bro, at the moment i am using an thirdy part app from PlayStore.
I will get home next week and try to download the 4.0.3 firmware and extract with ES File Explorer, i only need to download the .zip(?) to my External SD and search for the apk on my Note, right?
Sorry guys, brought my first Android one month ago, still a noob getting used to the SO.
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Quimerinha said:
Thanks bro, at the moment i am using an thirdy part app from PlayStore.
I will get home next week and try to download the 4.0.3 firmware and extract with ES File Explorer, i only need to download the .zip(?) to my External SD and search for the apk on my Note, right?
Sorry guys, brought my first Android one month ago, still a noob getting used to the SO.
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Maybe you want to heed the following advice: Always make a Nand backup before you alter system apps/ files. If you have a Nand backup you can always restore your rom like it was before you did the modifications.
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Quimerinha said:
Thanks bro, at the moment i am using an thirdy part app from PlayStore.
I will get home next week and try to download the 4.0.3 firmware and extract with ES File Explorer, i only need to download the .zip(?) to my External SD and search for the apk on my Note, right?
Sorry guys, brought my first Android one month ago, still a noob getting used to the SO.
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Yeah in es, you can locate the /system/app folder in the tar file.
Locate the appropriate file.
Copy it to your /system/app.
Next step is crucial- set proper permissions. Just do it the same as all other other files.
If you have problems you can always dirty flash the ROM
NOTE TO YOU AS A NEW USER. KNOW THAT STOCK ICS 4.0 KERNELS ARE UNSAFE AND IF YOU DO A FACTORY RESET YOU MAY KILL YOUR NEW PHONE. Please read the stickies on brick bug and you can install philz kernel to avoid issues.
And like other guy said...do nandroid backups...
Please hit thanks to me and other guy if we helped.
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Thanks guys, i have a friend that downloaded the firmware and uploaded the file to Dropbox for me, e everything is working perfectly for me.
And i am not thinking about changing my kernel at the moment, and the only ROM i think i will install is the official JB release.(Not the leaks)
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Then don't do any factory resets...
Hit thanks button... we spend a lot of time to try to help...
Take care
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Rom installation

I've tried twice to install cm 10 on my galaxy by direct download to my SD card from get cm,I've always done it this way with my nook and razr with no problem.my question is do I have to use my computer to download then copy to SD, is this typical with Samsung tabs
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djerk said:
I've tried twice to install cm 10 on my galaxy by direct download to my SD card from get cm,I've always done it this way with my nook and razr with no problem.my question is do I have to use my computer to download then copy to SD, is this typical with Samsung tabs
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What did you do after downloading it to your sd card?
Which rom are you currently using?
Pls help me to help you.
I used rom manager to install, I'm on the stock rom started to load then failed
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Update, I installed by copying the zips from my computer to my external sd all is going well so far, maybe direct install went to internal storage?
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djerk said:
Update, I installed by copying the zips from my computer to my external sd all is going well so far, maybe direct install went to internal storage?
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I really don't think it matters if it goes to internal or external. could be your signal was a little wonky and you got a bad download. always a good idea to check the md5 against the source before you install it. easy enough to do through root explorer.
In relation to this thread i just want to ask how can i update into JB coming from Overcome rom, what is the best custom ROM so far for the P1000
Any success, djerk?
My Tab2 7.0 is a GT-P3113 also, (rooted) and I would like to install Jelly Bean. Hoping to find someone who installed a stable JB version on same. Were you attempting JB? Did you find a way?

Rooting tab 8.9

Hi, I have been trying to root my P7310 tab using the instructions and root files I found in several threads. My problem is that when I boot in recovery mode I don't get in the list of options the one that says 'apply update from SD card', I only get the option of updating from external storage or cache.
Anyone could help me with this?
Thank you,
C
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cacciucco said:
Hi, I have been trying to root my P7310 tab using the instructions and root files I found in several threads. My problem is that when I boot in recovery mode I don't get in the list of options the one that says 'apply update from SD card', I only get the option of updating from external storage or cache.
Anyone could help me with this?
Thank you,
C
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Use the guide from here by nirogu325 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406137
It has all that you need. And when in recovery, it's not necessarily 'apply update from SD card'. Just choose the zip file that you have to flash to gain root. I suggest that you use TWRP recovery on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602188
Thanks for your help, I will try the instructions although they look a bit complicated for a near novice like me. My problem with the zip file is that when I am in recovery mode I cannot select any path leading to the SD Card root folder where the zip has been uploaded. It drives me nuts, it seems to work for everyone else but me!
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cacciucco said:
Thanks for your help, I will try the instructions although they look a bit complicated for a near novice like me. My problem with the zip file is that when I am in recovery mode I cannot select any path leading to the SD Card root folder where the zip has been uploaded. It drives me nuts, it seems to work for everyone else but me!
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The original gingerbread recovery had an option to flash zips. The ICS recovery did not. Rooting was way easier on GB because of this. The only way to root ICS is to install a custom recovery to flash a root.zip file.
Make sense, something to keep me busy next weekend...
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upconvert said:
The original gingerbread recovery had an option to flash zips. The ICS recovery did not. Rooting was way easier on GB because of this. The only way to root ICS is to install a custom recovery to flash a root.zip file.
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Didn't know that. Never touched the original firmware that came with my tab. It was only when I upgraded to ICS via odin that I started tinkering with it.
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Make sense, something to keep me busy next weekend...
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Instructions from the guide are relatively easy to follow. Just read the whole lot. I think it would be better if you upgrade to ICS first if your still in Honeycomb.
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Make sense, something to keep me busy next weekend...
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Right, honeycomb, not gingerbread. I got my sweets mixed up. I don't think this tab ever had GB.
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iZLeeP said:
Didn't know that. Never touched the original firmware that came with my tab. It was only when I upgraded to ICS via odin that I started tinkering with it.
Instructions from the guide are relatively easy to follow. Just read the whole lot. I think it would be better if you upgrade to ICS first if your still in Honeycomb.
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I am on ICS, I think this is why I cannot simply use the zip file with the standard recovery options. Will try the instructions and report.
Thanks all,
C
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cacciucco said:
I am on ICS, I think this is why I cannot simply use the zip file with the standard recovery options. Will try the instructions and report.
Thanks all,
C
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You need to install a custom recovery with odin. Then you flash the zip file in the custom recovery.
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cacciucco said:
I am on ICS, I think this is why I cannot simply use the zip file with the standard recovery options. Will try the instructions and report.
Thanks all,
C
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Yes, the guide tells you that you need to flash custom recovery before you could flash any zip file.
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You need to install a custom recovery with odin. Then you flash the zip file in the custom recovery.
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Ok, I think I need some help. I cannot flash zip drives from the standard ICS recovery as I do not get the option of accessing the SD card (see photo attached) so I can't either root or flash CWMR zip. As suggested I have tried Odin but there are no instructions on how to flash a CWMR zip in the tread, only how to flash ROMs. I have tried to search with the PDA or BOOTLOADER buttons but I cannot load a zip file in Odin. I am really not sure what to do now?
can you help?
Thanks very much,
C
You need to flash a .tar.md5 file in Odin. See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602188
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jd1639 said:
You need to flash a .tar.md5 file in Odin. See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602188
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Success!!! Now I am off to try to install CyanigenMod...
Thank you,
C
cacciucco said:
Success!!! Now I am off to try to install CyanigenMod...
Thank you,
C
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CyanogenMod instaled and unusable, I have installed GoogleApps separately but they do not show up anywhere. The browser does not work so I cannot try to access gooleplay. The PC does not recognise the tablet any more and I cannot transfer files. Well done me!
I suppose I could go back installing a stock ROM with Odiin, the problem is that the only post I have found with stock ROMs has links to Hotfiles.com which is no longer in service. Can anyone direct me to any other link where I could download a stock ROM for P7310?
Thank you.
C
cacciucco said:
CyanogenMod instaled and unusable, I have installed GoogleApps separately but they do not show up anywhere. The browser does not work so I cannot try to access gooleplay. The PC does not recognise the tablet any more and I cannot transfer files. Well done me!
I suppose I could go back installing a stock ROM with Odiin, the problem is that the only post I have found with stock ROMs has links to Hotfiles.com which is no longer in service. Can anyone direct me to any other link where I could download a stock ROM for P7310?
Thank you.
C
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Have you tried sammobile.com for the firmware?
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cacciucco said:
CyanogenMod instaled and unusable, I have installed GoogleApps separately but they do not show up anywhere. The browser does not work so I cannot try to access gooleplay. The PC does not recognise the tablet any more and I cannot transfer files. Well done me!
I suppose I could go back installing a stock ROM with Odiin, the problem is that the only post I have found with stock ROMs has links to Hotfiles.com which is no longer in service. Can anyone direct me to any other link where I could download a stock ROM for P7310?
Thank you.
C
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here is a mirror for the latest official samsung framework (only can be flashed by odin) for P7310:
SAMMobile.com-GT-P7310-TPH-P7310XXLPV-P7310OXXLP5.zip
Inl said:
here is a mirror for the latest official samsung framework (only can be flashed by odin) for P7310:
SAMMobile.com-GT-P7310-TPH-P7310XXLPV-P7310OXXLP5.zip
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Done! Not without drama... At first the system would not reboot, had to flash custom recovery, wipe everything and flash the ROM again and then it restarted. Not sure I am going to mess up with my tab again! Stuck to ICS forever it seems...
C
cacciucco said:
Done! Not without drama... At first the system would not reboot, had to flash custom recovery, wipe everything and flash the ROM again and then it restarted. Not sure I am going to mess up with my tab again! Stuck to ICS forever it seems...
C
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Well yeah I didn't mention that you should do a full wipe first because I thought you already knew that
anyway, hopefully messing up with your tab won't be necessary, cuz stock ICS is the best, personally I use this tweaked one:
[ROM][ICS][STOCK][P7300/P7310][LQJ/LPV][Deodexed/Odexed] Final Build [14/1/14]
It is the best!!!:victory:
Cheers, what are the differences with the tweaked ROM you have?
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Inl said:
Well yeah I didn't mention that you should do a full wipe first because I thought you already knew that
anyway, hopefully messing up with your tab won't be necessary, cuz stock ICS is the best, personally I use this tweaked one:
[ROM][ICS][STOCK][P7300/P7310][LQJ/LPV][Deodexed/Odexed] Final Build [14/1/14]
It is the best!!!:victory:
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Agree, I've tried the 10.1.3 and 10.2 CM versions before. But IMHO, overall performance is not on par with stock ICS.
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Cheers, what are the differences with the tweaked ROM you have?
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It's a matter of preference, actually. In my case, I used the original firmware on the thread and tweaked it to my liking.

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