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Update 05/10/2011: So, at this point I've just fallen too far behind the curve, and it doesn't look like I will be updating GladiAtrix any further. I'll still support v4.2.3 for 1.57 (which is pretty stable, and almost all the issues I've seen users have up to this point are the installation). I may at some point throw something together for myself to use and release it (as I don't care for the themes/mods of GingerBlur/GreyBlur), but at this point I'm doing all the mods manually and have no current plans to make a flashable zip out of it.
GladiAtrix 2 for 1.5.7 v4.2.3 CWMNews and Important Info - READ FIRST
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04/14/2011 @ 10:00am: Download links are fixed. Sorry all! As I stated in my last post, I will be unavailable for the next few hours. I DO see your questions and I WILL answer them. Please be patient, this isn't my full-time job and I have other things that need my attention today. Thanks!
04/13/2011 @ 11:17pm - NOTICE on theme: The THEMED version does not have reboot/recovery. I've been too busy working out the other kinks to add it in. The NOTHEME version is just like v3 and older, with the reboot/recovery options intact, as well as all the other changes up to this point. That is the only difference between the two.
All the bugs with the fingerprint scanner, wifi defaulting to on, custom keyboards not working, etc. etc. should all be resolved. Please PM me or reply to the thread if you have any issues.
Version 4.2.3 is going to be considered base from here on forward. It will create a backup of all the files it changes and copy them to the root of the internal SD card. PLEASE copy this backup to some place safe. Going forward, all updates will be released on top of 4.2.3, and will create sequential backups of any new files changed, if there's a need to back them up. It does not have any feature updates since 4.2.1, just many bug fixes.
04/13/2011 @ 11:00am(ish) - NOTICE on Reboot/Recovery power menu options: These are currently removed. I added a theme, and I haven't had time to add reboot/recovery options to it yet. If someone who knows what they're doing would like to add them and send me the updated files, it would certainly expidite the process as I'm not even sure how I got them working in the first place on v1-3. Screenshots will be in the second post as soon as I get a moment to upload some.History and SummaryCWM finally released! Sorry for taking so long with it, I'm very picky about my work and wanted to test EVERYTHING and make sure it was all working as it was supposed to. I hope the extra effort pays off and nobody has any issues with this
I've removed the script version as there's no need for it anymore. CWM is safer and does everything we need it to do with the latest version.
This is only for AT&T phones running firmware version 1.57. If you have 1.52 or 1.26 please go here first: [SCRIPT] GladRoot (Bell 0.37.4, AT&T 1.26/1.52/1.57 Supported) If you are a Bell user, DO NOT INSTALL.
If you need the drivers, they are available here: 32-bit Drivers and 64-bit Drivers
If you run into any issues, please PM me or post your /data/local/tmp/ga2.log here. This will help me diagnose what went wrong, in the very unlikely event something goes wrong.
Come chat with us!Features:
Deodexed
Creates a backup of your current /system/app and /system/framework directories (This does NOT delete anything outside specific AT&T bloatware files, however)
Custom boot logo (animated version coming soon!)
AppWidgetPicker (better widget management)
Enables sideloading
Ad blocking
Installs AT&T tethering APN
Enables desktop flash content, i.e. Hulu (You MUST install flashplayer 10.2 from market prior to installing the ROM. You must also use a browser that lets you set your user agent to Desktop, such as Dolphin Browser HD)
Clears Dalvik-cache (can cause some third party apps to behave strangely, just clear their data. Known to cause issues with Launcher Pro. Reset of LP data fixes)
Removes the AT&T bloat (see second post for list of what is removed.)
Enables HDMI mirroring
Disables background media scanning (speeds phone up a LOT)
Webtop without need for dock (through micro-hdmi cable)
Xperia Arc theme (ported to Atrix by olieebur)
Preferred install location
Various speed increase enhancements to settings
Replaces stock Gallery with Miui 3D Gallery
Full market access, no more restricted apps (Currently under testing, as it doesn't seem to be working properly)
Installation instructions:
Download and install Tenfar's latest CWM Recovery.
Download the GladiAtrix2 v4.2.3 THEME zip file here or GladiAtrix2 v4.2.3 NO THEME zip here
If you want the Hulu hack to work, install 10.2 from the market now, BEFORE installing GladiAtrix2 v4.
Put the GladiAtrix2v4.2.3 zip corresponding to the version you selected (normal or notheme) on either internal or external SD card.
Boot into recovery.
Select “Install zip from SDCARD” using the volume keys to navigate and power button to select.
Select "choose zip from sdcard" if you put it on your external SD card, or "choose zip from internal sdcard" if you put it in phone memory.
Browse to the location you put the zip.
Select GladiAtrix2v4.2.3 zip corresponding to the version you selected (normal or notheme).
Install it!
Read disclaimer below
DISCLAIMER
This script makes significant changes to the /system files on your phone.
By downloading the files you agree that you KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING and that you accept responsibility if something goes wrong.
This has been tested to the best of my ability.
We are NOT responsible if this bricks your phone. Thank you.
-ManagementDownload LinksDownload GladiAtrix2 v4.2.3 FULL here
Download GladiAtrix2 v4.2.3 FULL NOTHEME hereChangelog:* Version 4.2.3 - Released 04/13/2011
Split the theme and notheme into their own versions
Rolled all updates up to this point into a full install
New base install version is this version, all future updates will be incremental.
Cleaned up install methods to not mess with any user settings
* Version 4.2.2 - Released 04/13/2011
Permission fix update for settings.db causing a massive number of issues
* Version 4.2.1 - Released 04/13/2011
Fixed HDMI mirror errors
Changed fingerprint to allow unrestricted market access
Added Motoblur widgets/apps back in as people seem to use them (myself included). AT&T bloat still removed.
Replaced stock MediaGallery with Miui 3D Gallery
Added ability to use webtop without dock through micro-hdmi
Minor settings changes for increased battery life/performance
Fixed issues with flash hack (recompiled the lib as it was corrupt)
Added option for preferred installed locations to Settings -> Applications
Imported Xperia Arc theme (ported to Atrix by olieebur)
* Version 3 - Released 04/10/2011
Now removes some of the Motoblur/AT&T bloat
Added custom boot logo (Animated version coming soon!)
Added HDMI mirroring support (Credit to Weichel)
Turned off stagefright media scanning
Added local.prop tweaks for performance increase
Fixed issues with tethering on non-AT&T carriers
* Version 2 - Released 04/08/2011
Initial CWM release.
Added custom flash lib for desktop flash content (i.e. hulu)
Installation logged with errors to /data/local/tmp/ga2.log
* Version 1
Initial script release.
Notes/thanks:Special thanks to: kennethpenn for the base installation instructions, shawnbuck/dasmoover/cranch/thews/sogarth/brandon15811/(anyone else I missed, apologies if I did) for all their insight on the script, and Chainfire for the use of his .sh recovery output methods, olieebur for the great work on the theme, weichel for the HDMI mirroring trick, and everyone who helped test in IRC.If you see any spelling errors or have any other problems, feel free to PM me or post here.
If you have any feature requests, PM ME them. Please read post #2 for my current To Do list to make sure it's not already on there. If you know how to do anything on the to do list and would like to help out, send me a PM. I will ignore any "cn u add grhpix to the statuss bar?" in the thread.
To Do
bootanimation - Make static logo into animation
Fix reboot/recovery options - Anyone that wants to help with this is more than welcome to.
kill sound on sd mount - Possible?
Uninstall script - Coming soon!
List of Motorola/AT&T apps removed
com.telenav.app.android.cingular.apk
com.att.myWireless.apk
com.blockbuster.app.moto.apk
com.ea.nfsshift.apk
com.mobitv.client.tv.apk
com.mtag.att.codescanner.apk
com.wavemarket.waplauncher.apk
com.yellowpages.android.ypmobile.apk
com.qo.android.moto.apk
Screenshots (coming soon!)Will post screenshots of the major highlights here, but right now, I'm going to bed.
first !! thanks
Ririal, is it possible to add the option to set "Edge network only" as the stock Android would allow?
PM'd u
When I go to run this it asked too allow superuser, but superuser never asked to allow anything on the phone? Phone just sits there?
Running silky smooth. I'll report errors if they arise.
s0dhi said:
Running silky smooth. I'll report errors if they arise.
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When you run the .bat file did you have too allow superuser on the phone?
JayRolla said:
When you run the .bat file did you have too allow superuser on the phone?
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Yes. There are 3 (I think?) points at which you have to allow superuser.
The user interface for the install is really well done.
JayRolla said:
When you run the .bat file did you have too allow superuser on the phone?
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Never mind had to reboot phone a few times and then it worked.
Ririal said:
To Do
bootanimation - Anyone up to making one is welcome, I'm bad with graphics :x
preferred install location - Need to figure out how to do this.
kill sound on sd mount - Possible?
Fix typo in splash screen - Sigh.
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there are a handful of boot animations here if anyone is interested. if there's something in particular you want, i'd be happy to give it a go. i too suck at the whole graphics thing, so i wouldn't expect too much.
Please pardon my ignorance, but a few questions:
1) I'm basically on stock 1.26 right now (rooted). Would I have to first flash/ota update to 1.57 (while retaining root and whatnot) and only then be able to install this?
2) or is 1.57 packaged within this and I just have to flash a clean 1.26, retain root, etc. and then flash this, thus updating me to 1.57 via this ROM?
I know they're somewhat silly questions, it's just that a LOT of what I've been looking for in a ROM lately is (almost literally) a one click to 1.57+root.
Thanks for bearing with me...and any kind of ETA on an RC? I see you were up until 5 putting this together, so thanks for your hard work.
This is after you have done retain root and updated and the afterupdate retain root.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
xyrovice said:
Please pardon my ignorance, but a few questions:
1) I'm basically on stock 1.26 right now (rooted). Would I have to first flash/ota update to 1.57 (while retaining root and whatnot) and only then be able to install this?
2) or is 1.57 packaged within this and I just have to flash a clean 1.26, retain root, etc. and then flash this, thus updating me to 1.57 via this ROM?
I know they're somewhat silly questions, it's just that a LOT of what I've been looking for in a ROM lately is (almost literally) a one click to 1.57+root.
Thanks for bearing with me...and any kind of ETA on an RC? I see you were up until 5 putting this together, so thanks for your hard work.
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You need a 1.57 rooted to proceed with this as it says in the OP. if you are at 1.26 rooted then use the retainroot in xda to get rooted on 1.57 and then use this.
Will this work on the Atrix on Bell?
itsonlym3 said:
there are a handful of boot animations here if anyone is interested. if there's something in particular you want, i'd be happy to give it a go. i too suck at the whole graphics thing, so i wouldn't expect too much.
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I was looking for a custom one. I have a friend who's going to be whipping up some images for me, but you're welcome to take a stab at it.
xyrovice said:
Please pardon my ignorance, but a few questions:
1) I'm basically on stock 1.26 right now (rooted). Would I have to first flash/ota update to 1.57 (while retaining root and whatnot) and only then be able to install this?
2) or is 1.57 packaged within this and I just have to flash a clean 1.26, retain root, etc. and then flash this, thus updating me to 1.57 via this ROM?
I know they're somewhat silly questions, it's just that a LOT of what I've been looking for in a ROM lately is (almost literally) a one click to 1.57+root.
Thanks for bearing with me...and any kind of ETA on an RC? I see you were up until 5 putting this together, so thanks for your hard work.
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This rom does not update you to 1.57. You will need to be on 1.57 with root before this will work.
jayhammy said:
Will this work on the Atrix on Bell?
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No, it will not.
I have a 1.57 w/ root (using before/after update script). Will Deodexing my Atrix make it faster/snappier?
kpfury said:
I have a 1.57 w/ root (using before/after update script). Will Deodexing my Atrix make it faster/snappier?
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A bit, yes.
Ririal said:
To Do
kill sound on sd mount - Possible?
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If you figure this out please share how you did it.
I don't think that sound can be killed. But then again I'm no expert. Also are there any known issues with GladiAtrix?
I have it installed but can't really tell for now. Great great work man!!
Any chance of some screen shots of this theme? If we had CWM I would just flash and check it out.Thanks.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
hi, all
I got my hands on Motorola Atrix 4G 4 days earlier from one of my friend.I like it very much ！ awesome phone ! better than my dead defy! This is my first release CWM recovery for Atrix 4G.
i should work as it should be but the ums and usb adb debug functions is not working .
it's just like the defy recovery, you can install this as a normal application.but you need to get your device rooted.and it's only for Motorola Atrix 4G aka MB860.
Comments and donations are wellcome. you can donate so that i can get myself a Atrix 4G, Thanks in advance.
UPDATED 2011-0408-1720 GMT +8
update to support nandroid to internal sdcard.and restore form internal sdcard.
add a "enable adb server" in advance menu, but still not working
download latest version:
View attachment MOTOA4_Bootstrap_0408_1720-signed.apk
UPDATED 2011-0408-1105 GMT +8
small change for recovery enter method, you can now enter recovery everytime you plug your ac charger when you phone is off. and you can change modes between recovery mode or poweroff charge mode inside the app.
it seems every thing is working right now, and i am going to add other partition support such as flash "bpsw" partion or "dev" partition , when this feture is add we can flash all partitions and we dont need to flash sbf files to downgrade or upgrade! awesome?
download old version:
View attachment MOTOA4_Bootstrap_0408_1103-signed.apk
UPDATED 2011-0406-1434 GMT +8
add support for update.zip in internal sdcard from main menu
add support for mount osh partition,so we can make update package for unbutu mod! great for devs!
fixed power off charging mode.
Download the old version: FIXED! update at 17L43pm GMT+8
View attachment MOTOA4_Bootstrap_0406_1730-signed.apk
UPDATED 2011-0404-1555 GMT +8
add support for choose zip from internal sdcard
add support for power off charging as some one requested.
Downlaod old version :
View attachment MOTOA4_Bootstrap_0404_1755-signed.apk
Please uninstall the old version ,then reinstall this new version.then reclick the "install recovery" button in the System Recovery Application. the every time you need to enter the recovery , you need to connect the ac charge then click the "Recovery Boot" button to boot into recovery.
Thanks donations from:
Emmanuel $10 sprocket84 $5 ofer $5 frankiedizzle87 $5 Squeak22 $10 Matthew $5 B.coffey $10 kennethpenn $20 Robert.K $10 Austin Roberts $10
germanh $10 faisal husain $5 CaelanT $10 tomerbn $10 Kavin M $10 Simpson S $5
Thank you all for your donations!
I will keep every donations in this post updated with your paypal Name. if you feel like don't want other forum viewers know how much you donate and even you don't want them know that you donated me, you can let me know via PM or via paypal message. I will not add your name to this thread !Thank you! An Official Atrix 4G in China is about 5000 RMB(about 700USD) without dock. it's about 7000 RMB with a dock (~1000 USD), so expensive that i can't afford. so your donations will help me a lot! Thank you!
if you feels that my work helps you ,please don't hesitate to click the thank button at the end of this post. thank you!
PS: i am trying to make other way to enter the CMW recovery mode.and i am going to make the osh partiton transparent to user. so we can mod the osh partition ,any devs interested in this?
FIRST!
Nice work btw. cant wait to have a complete recovery (clockwork)
For real?
In that case... Awesome
Fist to the OP thank you for this....just thought Id add some more info from the source site
Second edited due to development success on this Awesome work though do look into adb sbf withing the search function of the development thread and learn about them before using this so you have a way to go back
Removed the apk upload from this post the OP has been working and updating his progress XD and the download speeds much better than it was before XD
Third added the apk attachment that is said to install a working recovery, seems to be the only file downloadable from the source site... There is not alot of info there.
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Fourth Added pics taken from the source posting... its all Chinese literally
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The below is the translated text via Google of the source posting
Posts by R editor masters at 2011-4-2 18:45
4 days ago I finally got this I heard a long time Atrix 4G, spent three days free time get the Recovery. And then spent one day free time a person considered to be more integration of the perfect ROM, hope you like it. The machine got my brother to feel that defy ah ~! Ha. Good. Machine performance very good, no loss is dual-core!
Haha, A4 custom Recovery Coming! No way in the use of other forums online updates, online updates will be a lot of messy problems occur. May not fully updated!
Installation:
Root for your cell phone first, root method see: http://bbs.goapk.com/thread-1667169-1-1.html
Apk installed then install the normal recovery;
Prompted the request su permission.
Then prompted to install success
Then ok. For details, please refer to the software tips.
Usage:
Switched off the phone into the AC charger, and then the phone will enter Recovery mode!
Keys Description:
Volume up and down switch, the power button to confirm
That said if this recovery even crashes you should be able to get to rsd mode and revert back to which ever base sbf you were using XD
Djazin said:
Fist to the OP thank you for this lead..just thought Id add some more info from the source site
Second This IS NOT Verified there is no release of a "flash able ROM" or kernel for that matter this posting is just for dev purposes and again its content and use is unverified
Third added the apk attachment that is said to install a working recovery, seems to be the only file downloadable from the source site... There is not alot of info there.
Fourth Added pics taken from the source posting... its all Chinese literally
The below is the translated text via Google of the source posting
Posts by R editor masters at 2011-4-2 18:45
4 days ago I finally got this I heard a long time Atrix 4G, spent three days free time get the Recovery. And then spent one day free time a person considered to be more integration of the perfect ROM, hope you like it. The machine got my brother to feel that defy ah ~! Ha. Good. Machine performance very good, no loss is dual-core!
Haha, A4 custom Recovery Coming! No way in the use of other forums online updates, online updates will be a lot of messy problems occur. May not fully updated!
Installation:
Root for your cell phone first, root method see: http://bbs.goapk.com/thread-1667169-1-1.html
Apk installed then install the normal recovery;
Prompted the request su permission.
Then prompted to install success
Then ok. For details, please refer to the software tips.
Usage:
Switched off the phone into the AC charger, and then the phone will enter Recovery mode!
Keys Description:
Volume up and down switch, the power button to confirm
Screenshot:
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Thanks for you posting and attached the apk file. the original source is post by me for china users. this recovery include two languages. English and Chinese,because i am a Chinese. you can find a flashable rom in here.
http://bbs.goapk.com/thread-1667169-1-1.html
it's also for chinese users. the recovery supports amend and edify scripts.because it's based on clockworkmod 2.5.1.8! only the usb is not working.i didnt find out how to make the usb function work .
other function including backup is work. there is one think that the system partition is mounted when you enter the recovery. you can not umount it.
i will try my best to fix those bugs. if any one would like to help me.please let me know. thanks in advance
Jesus man, dont quote all thos pictuses! lol. Edited . Good work btw.
tenfar said:
Thanks for you posting and attached the apk file. the original source is post by me for china users. this recovery include two languages. English and Chinese,because i am a Chinese. you can find a flashable rom in here.
http://bbs.goapk.com/thread-1667169-1-1.html
it's also for chinese users. the recovery supports amend and edify scripts.because it's based on clockworkmod 2.5.1.8! only the usb is not working.i didnt find out how to make the usb function work .
other function including backup is work. there is one think that the system partition is mounted when you enter the recovery. you can not umount it.
i will try my best to fix those bugs. if any one would like to help me.please let me know. thanks in advance
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Sweet okay lets get that Source for the ROM posted have you been able to test it yet? Im already going to download and mirror should have it ready in a few minutes still please confirm the RSD functionality of this recovery that is critical before we get everything posted here last we need is bricked or unrevertable Atrixs
Update RSD works XD jic
Anyone test yet?
Sent from Motorola Atrix on TELUS.
i would like to test it, but im not sure if rsd will work afterwards to reflash, since the op says usb is not working so, hmmm
crnkoj said:
i would like to test it, but im not sure if rsd will work afterwards to reflash, since the op says usb is not working so, hmmm
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Same, I'd want a way to make sure I could restore if something went wrong.
Djazin said:
Sweet okay lets get that Source for the ROM posted have you been able to test it yet? Im already going to download and mirror should have it ready in a few minutes still please confirm the RSD functionality of this recovery that is critical before we get everything posted here last we need is bricked or unrevertable Atrixs
Update RSD works XD jic
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it's a bootstrap recovery, it will not infact your phones rsd functionality. and you can use voldown + power button for more functions ,but i did figure out what those function are.
i tested it many times i cant even count it. it takes me so many flash to get a working recovery....! the last time i trying to port the clock work mod to defy , my defy is bricked~~
http://www.dangdeals.com/A4Bootstrap.rar
Just a few questions,
From what I understand this isn't a full recovery, but will it allow us to flash roms?
Thanks for all the work.
mafiaboy01 said:
Just a few questions,
From what I understand this isn't a full recovery, but will it allow us to flash roms?
Thanks for all the work.
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Yes. But only roms based on original shipped versions. Custom roms like CM are not possible with bootstrap recovery.
Do backup/restore functions work?
Just a confirmation. The installation was very easy. I had to plug in ac adapter to boot into CWM recovery. I made a successful backup through recovery. If anyone is not familiar with CWM recovery, you use vol up/down buttons to go through menus and power button to select. The backup is created in external sdcard. This looks good so far.
ZoinksS2k said:
Do backup/restore functions work?
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Haven't tried restore but backup went fine.
Trying in a bit.
If we can install packages, if only themes and the like, I'll be happy.
Nice job will test futher later on
ZoinksS2k said:
Trying in a bit.
If we can install packages, if only themes and the like, I'll be happy.
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Agree. Even if this is not a full on recovery, we can at least do away with those scripts now.
ROOT
DO IT YOURSELF
FOLLOW THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL by wagstuff13
Wanna make your own rooted software? It's quite simple, due to navossoc! Thanks for this guide and the tool.
[TOOL] Lg Extract Tool
Follow the guide, and first extract the kdz file into a cab file. Extract this cab file, then you ll get a v00y.wbd file and a LGP970.dll. 00 represents your SW version, e.g. 10 or 20 and y stands for a letter like B,N,...
So you e.g. get a file called v20N.wdb file.
Then again open the programm in cmd and extract the wdb file (see in the link above). Be sure it is in the same folder as the lgextract.exe file, or add the patch of the file. Copying it to the same folder is the easier solution
Now you ll get a new folder and in it a few bin files and one fls file.
First cd ti the new bin folder.
You need to add up all the files with this command:
copy /b "LGP970_AP
[*].bin" "LGP970_AP.bin"
Now you have a flashable bin and fls file for Smartflashtool.
If you wanna root it, you need Ubuntu or another linux distribution, which supports the dd command.
Then follow THIS
It's really easy, so dont ask for rooted software anymore, but make it on your own.
To flash and actually root the SW, you need to follow THIS guide, from Step 2 on, and it will be perfectly rooted and you can be sure, that noone patched anything else in your software, cause you made it on your own
Now you can link to this post directly, if anyone is asking for ANY rooted version
There already is an updated tool, which does the unpacking and injecting CWM automatically. I am sorry, but I dont have time, to update the post, so here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692191
Here you can get every kdz firmware, you need: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=1
More more detailed information will be found here
Catching a logcat:
Whenever you QQ (cry) around because anything doesnt work, every dev can only guess, what s your problem. If you wanna provide the necessary information to him, give him a logcat and he will be happy and fix the bug you are getting.
Ricardo Cerqueira once posted this pic about this topic
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So here is what you need to do, before you report the next bug/error to your dev.
1. Download QtADB from HERE (Find their HP here: http://qtadb.wordpress.com/)
2. Extract it to some place you wanna have it.
3. Now Open QtADB.exe
4. Connect your phone in debug mode
5. Click logcat on the left side (it's the last one)
6. Now Reproduce the problem, that you have, like force closes or other stuff.
7. Maybe reproduce it a second time
8. Push ctrl+A to mark all the lines
9. Right click it and choose, export selected to file
10. Save it to a place, where you can refind it.
11. Upload it somewhere (e.g. mediafire.com)
12. Post in the corresponding thread and give them a description of the error, so they know, what they need to look for and the link to the uploaded logcat.
This will improve a lot of ROMs around here, cause everyone uses it, but hardly anyone (including myself) can contribute to cooking/deving. So do us all the favour, that if you experiance an error and it's cause by the ROM and not a buggy installation, make a logcat and post it to the threads of the devs
Here is how it typically looks (Zeus ROM v4.02 + LG kernel without dimming light):
Code:
01:05:11.781 Error LockPatternKeyguardView 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:344:onReceive()] showAlmostAtAccountLoginDialog()
01:05:11.781 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:347:onReceive()] received broadcast android.intent.action.BATTERY_CHANGED
01:05:11.781 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:451:handleBatteryUpdate()] handleBatteryUpdate
01:05:27.203 Error LockPatternKeyguardView 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:344:onReceive()] showAlmostAtAccountLoginDialog()
01:05:27.203 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:347:onReceive()] received broadcast android.intent.action.TIME_TICK
01:05:27.203 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:441:handleTimeUpdate()] handleTimeUpdate
01:05:28.515 Warning Watchdog 1351 Watchdog Big Brother Watching : com.android.server.PowerManagerService
01:05:28.515 Warning Watchdog 1351 Watchdog Big Brother Watching : com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService
01:05:28.515 Warning Watchdog 1351 Watchdog Big Brother Watching : com.android.server.WindowManagerService
01:05:54.656 Error LockPatternKeyguardView 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:344:onReceive()] showAlmostAtAccountLoginDialog()
01:05:54.656 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:347:onReceive()] received broadcast android.intent.action.BATTERY_CHANGED
01:05:54.656 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:451:handleBatteryUpdate()] handleBatteryUpdate
01:06:04.937 Error LockPatternKeyguardView 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:344:onReceive()] showAlmostAtAccountLoginDialog()
01:06:04.937 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:347:onReceive()] received broadcast android.intent.action.BATTERY_CHANGED
01:06:04.937 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:451:handleBatteryUpdate()] handleBatteryUpdate
Added ADB package, from my PC, which is needed from QtADB... See attachments
More detailed information to come here, like governors and schedulers, ...
This is going to be a big NOOB how to, since I read the same questions OVER AND OVER again! If anyone then asks a question, that is already answered here, just redirect them here and close/delete their thread.
I am sorry for not having updated this in a long time, but there is simply stuff, that seems more important to me, than Android
Important Terms:
NooB: My own definition: A person who is new to a subject and knows hardly anything about it. And since you read this, you seem to be one of them Since I am reading and thinking this in this moment, I am, too
CWM: Clock Work Mod (Recovery Menu)
SFT: Smartflashtool
B2C: Lg Mobile Update Tool
ADB: a command prompt, which is very power- and usefull. Instead, you can also use THIS(credits to achyut)
SoD: Screen of Death, which means, that your phone is frozen, and you can't do anything at all. Often combined, with a heating up, of the device.
su/SU: Can have two meanings, either the the Superuser rights, that permit programms/apps root privileges, or superuser binaries (a part of the Superuser app).
UV: Undervolting, which means setting a lower voltage to your CPU/GPU
--> Saves battery, may cause instability.
OC: Overclocking, means setting higher speed to your CPU/GPU
-->Higher speed, but mostly also higher battery drain, or instability.
Nandroid: A backup of the whole system, made with CWM, can be restored within minutes.
OTA: Over The Air, Update via Wifi/network, I suggest you not do use it.
FC: Force Close, error with apps, which forces them to be closed.
chmod: Set permissions to a file. E.g. make it read/writeable.
Lets start with ROMs/kernels:
ROM is practicly the whole Operating System of your android device. It includes all software needed, plus a kernel.
Then there are kernels, which mostly tweak some stuff, in order to save battery, provide more speed, provide stuff like OC(overlocking) and UV(undervolting).
A modified kernel is not a whole ROM! It only is additionally to a ROM, in order to tweak it
A kernel is the HEART of a ROM. (Thanks to gabwerkz) Also see here: Kernel
AVAILABLE ROMs:
There are several ROMs:
Stock Roms:
Froyo (Android 2.2.x) (V10x)
Gingerbread (GB) (Android 2.3.x) (v20x)
Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) (Android 4.0) Not yet officially available for our device yet.
Custom ROMs
Based on Froyo:
Nova ROM
Pays ROM
Based on Gingerbread:
Zeus ROM
Noa ROM
Marvel ROM
Lemmings ROM
Optimus MAX ROM
several Versions of Suppressed ROM
Marvel v9
Stock ROM Nandroids
Marvel v B, different bases
Based on CM7:
CM7 Tant ROM
Boype's Kang (ROM+Kernel)
Blindsmoke ROM
LewaOS ROM
CICI ROM, Mokee OS
MIUI 2:
Miui 2 Flatzki
Original CM7, which is a Gingerbread ROM build from scratch.
Based on ICS:
Ultrasound ROM
My pride FOP CM9/AOKP
Tezian ROM
Blur ROM
Pandroid ROM
Paranoidandroid ROM
[4.0.4][V30B] XXX Rom
Marvel v D
[ROM+KERNEL][ICS] V30B Repack pure
[P970][ROM] SUPRESSED ROM
[ROM][REPACK] KU5900 ICS
[ROM][4.0.4] IceBOOM
MIUI 4
[ICS] Ultrasound ROM v4 v30C/A (New)
[ROM][ICS] [AROMA] [v30b] Marvel ICS
[ROM][Stock] Marvel Full ROM
[ROM] IZS v0.4 [ICS 4.0.4 V30C] by Huexxx ...
Based on Jellybean:
[ROM 4.1.2 - 4.2] JELLYBAM
[ROM][4.1/4.2][CM10/10.1] Black Jelly Bean Project
[ROM][CM10] (CAMERA,AUTOBRIGHTNESS,AGPS) Dark Mod
PARANOIDANDROID JB
[ROM 4.1.2 - 4.2] JELLYBAM
[ROM][JB:4.1.2] PACman V18.0.0 [AOKP]+[PARANOID]+[CM10] All-In-One
[JellyBean][ROM][4.1.2] Slim Bean
[ROM][CM10][MIUI 2.11.30] EMINENT ROM
[ROM] MIUI V5 Official v3.4.12 Multilanguaje
[JB 4.2.2][ROM]Mackay ROM
[CM10.1|4.2.2][Unofficial] JellyBeer
[ROM][JB 4.2.2][PA3.1.5][PAC22.1.0][AOKP-MR1][CM10.1]P.A.C. man ROM
[ROM][JB] [4.2.2] Avatar ROM for LG Optimus Black (p970)
[ROM/THEME][CM10] OPTIMUS Z ROM | XPERIENCE
[ROM][4.2.2]WizardRom
These are not all by far, so just head over to the Developer Section and check the others out on your own.
Available Kernels:
Froyo:
Nova Kernel, watch out this is not a ROM! It is a modified kernel for CM7 ONLY until now!
Gingerbread-Kernel:
Huexxx kernel, another CM custom kernel
Quasar Kernel for NOVA ROM
ICS kernels:
My blue and white LED kernels
ZeroGravityKernel
v30c Kernel Compiled with Linaro
[Kernel][3.0.8] StrongAccord Kernel for ICS based roms
Find Huexxx' Diana kernel in his blog
Jellybean kernels
Makay ROM kernel
ZeroGravityKernel
What's the best ROM for you:
If you wonder what's the best ROM for you go to: Best ROM for Optimus Black
Or go here: Best ROM for Optimus Black
I gave some information to the ROMs here, and which MIGHT fit you best, just try them.
Root:
Why would u want it?
Cause this gives you something like admin privileges in windows.
This allows you to modify/add, delete,... files, that ususally are protected.
It also allows you to install ClockWorkMod, which in turn allows you to flash custom ROMs, which we all like so much, because of their smoothness, battery saving possibilities, OCing, UVing, and so on
ROOT ON Froyo (2.2.x, v10x)
For the v10x Versions (Froyo, Android 2.2.x), BlackJack should work in most cases, find it here:
[STARTER] Upgrade Kit 3.6 | Apps 1.9 | Root, Flash, Unbrick, Tuts...
Also find a CWM installer in this package, or download ROM Manager from android market and install CWM (ClockWorkMod) from there.
CWM gives you the possibility, to boot to a special kind of OS, that allows you to delete data, mount system, data,... And most important flash .zip files.
If a version cant be rooted by using Blackjack, try SOC (SuperOneClick).
If this still doesnt work, leave a comment, of your version and a link or description, of how to root it.
You also might wanna try UnlockRoot.
ROOT FOR Gingerbread (V20x, 2.3.x)
For v20x(GB, Android 2.3.x): ROOT V20x
see v20a UAE: ROOT v20a (made by myself, hope it works)
see v20S: ROOT v20sYou can download a pre-rooted V20s here. Follow the link HERE
If you still are unable to root it, discuss it here: [Q] How to root P970 Gingerbread V20N
OR here: LGE P970 V20* GB Rooting
DO IT YOURSELF
FOLLOW THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL by wagstuff13
To flash and actually root the SW, you need to follow THIS guide, from Step 2 on, and it will be perfectly rooted and you can be sure, that noone patched anything else in your software, cause you made it on your own
There already is an updated tool, which does the unpacking and injecting CWM automatically. I am sorry, but I dont have time, to update the post, so here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692191
Here you can get every kdz firmware, you need: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=1
Root on ICS:
It's really simple. Download: THANKS TO ILKO for the clean installer.
Install, run, reboot your phone and your done
Please do not try to install CWM on ICS. You'll get a security error and will have to unbrick your device!
If you already have ICS stock on your phone, there is a simply procedure, that will allow you to get CWM again, but you'll have to install a new ROM via Smartflashtool.
1. You need a V20 ROM, that has been patched with CWM, like THIS ONE.
2. You need Smartflashtool
3. Download Superuser.zip from here: http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip and put it on your SD card.
4. Unpack the V20S patched .7z file
5. Flash the .bin file using SFT
6. Your phone will reboot to recovery
7. Do a factory reset and if you wanna stick with a rooted v20S, just flash the superuser.zip and reboot. If you already want to install a custom ROM, just put that on your sd card and flash it (see how to install a custom ROM).
8. Reboot and enjoy your new ROM
The UNROOT
If you wanna unroot your device, why so ever, the easiest way is to use Unlock Root (Link above) open it, connect your phone via USB, enable Debugging Mode and click unroot. If you wanna unroot it, e.g. to be able to send it back to LG on warranty, better use the method below, to unbrick your device with R&D tool.
Because like this, you will get back an unrooted device, which has also been hardresetted. So LG will hardly/never get a clue, that it has ever been rooted.
Dont forget to format your SD card as well
How to install Custom ROM's
First of all, you need a rooted phone already. See above, how to do it
Then you need to install CWM (Clock Work Mod), you can do this e.g. by downloading ROM Manager, install it, open it
and find Install Clockwork Mod Recovery. Hit it, wait some seconds and click LGE optimus Black. Wait again, till the file has been downloaded and installed and your all set Now you can reboot into Recovery, with the second option. It says, what it does: Reboot to recovery
Now grab the ROM you desire the most and download the zip. Plug your phone to the PC (via USB) open up the folder of your SD card, and copy the file you downloaded in there. Dont copy it into a subfolder, since it will only be harder to find.
Now go back to ROM Manager and click reboot recovery, or if you have adb installed, just type reboot recovery in a terminal on your pc.
You are in recovery menu now.
First of all do a nandroid backup (explained on top). To do so, go to Backup and Restore, then Backup and wait.
It will now make a complete backup of the whole system, settings, and so on.
If something goes wrong during the installation of the new ROM, you can simply revert back to the state you had before.
Your ready to install the new ROM now.
Now it depends, on if you only update a ROM, like CM, or if you install a completely new ROM.
If you install a new ROM, do a full wipe. This means, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, go to advanced, wipe dalvik, wipe battery stats and go back. now select install zip from SD card. Then choose zip from sdcard and then select the file you downloaded.
Wait till all is set up and enjoy your new ROM
If you only update a ROM, follow the instructions given in the thread about the ROM.
What to do if the Update failed?
Well it depends on how much you failed, what u had installed before and if Huexxx Recovery fix was applied.
First scenario:
Huexxx's patch was applied in the ROM before.
This enables to boot to recovery by repeatedly pushing a hard key, like volume- or g-key directly after you start the phone.
Push em fast, while the softkeys are flashing(turn on and off). As soon as they stop flashing, you will be in recovery and can either restore a backup, or install another zip file.
Second scenario:
CWM is still enterable via adb.
You first of all need to download and "install" ADB.
Best will be, to simply extract the files to C: and also rename the new folder to a short term like "ADB" without "".
Then open the command prompt, navigate to the folder of adb: e.g.
Code:
C:
cd ADB
cd adb
Now you should be in the adb folder, where you can find adb.exe and some other files.
If not, check out, how it is called and navigate there in another way.
"cd" means change directory, so if you didnt rename it to ADB, but e.g. ADB-sdk, type cd ADB-sdk instead.
Ok, now simply type adb reboot recovery and wait.
Now your phone should restart to Recovery Mode.
But watch out, if you do this with a working ROM, and forgot to install CWM, you will get a factory reset!
Third scenario:
None of the above worked. Then you have no chance, but to to use the unbricking method below. Then root your device, install CWM and you can have a new try
Unbricking:
Your Phone doesnt boot anmore or only shows the LG screen contantly!
If your phone is stuck in bootloop, have a look in here: SMARTFLASHTOOL
You can download the patched V20s from ABOVE or take the v10a from here
Flash with R&D Tool:
The upper is the easier and faster solution, but if you really need R&D Testtool, because Smartflash didnt help, grab R&D tool HERE(it's in the package), and then follow THIS guide
You can also use the latter method, if you wanna return your phone on warranty. But I would make a Factory reset afterwards anyway. And don't forget to remove all files from your SD card as well, since this could show them as well, that the phone might have been rooted.
Themes And Apps
Themes are modifications to the look of your UI (UserInterface). This gives your Operating System a different Look.
There are a lot of things, you need to pay attention to.
For example there are ODEXED = easier on space, tougher on tweaking and ram usage (just a short explanation)
and Deodexed = easier to tweak, lighter on ram, heavier on space
Find more information on this HERE
Now you need to know, if your ROM is odexed, or deodexed. You mostly find information on this directly in the thread of the ROM you are using (see above).
If you know what kind of ROM you are using, go to the Themes link above and choose whatever you like. There is almost always written, for which specific ROM this was made (e.g. Zeus ROM, Stock GB, stock Froyo,...) And mostly, if you need a odexed or deodexed Version of a ROM, or not.
It's pretty much like odexed files also work on deodexed Software, but not the other way around. (NOT ALWAYS)
Then you encounter bugs like missing statusbar, display bugs, glitches, ...
So check if the theme you are willing to try will REALLY work for your device.
If you wanna make your own Themes, check out UOT KITCHEN Or these two threads: HERE AND HERE Credits to gabwerkz and Huexxx.
More to come, leave comments with topics, I am supposed to add, or critics
To come
Whatever you want me to post here
Couldnt find what you were looking for? Did you already use the search in upper right corner?
If not, go to Q&A section and post your questions there pls.
Only post here, if I am supposed to add something, or explain it a better way
AND THANK ME IF IT HELPED YOU OUT!
N00BY0815 said:
A kernel is not a whole ROM! It only is additionally to a ROM, in order to tweak it
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Just a correction. Kernel is not an addition, it is the heart of a ROM. May it be stock or modified.
Insert "A modified kernel" at the beginning without modifying your sentence.
N00BY0815 said:
A modified kernel is not a whole ROM! It only is additionally to a ROM, in order to tweak it
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yup, kernel is not addition
about kernel from wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computing)
gabwerkz said:
Just a correction. Kernel is not an addition, it is the heart of a ROM. May it be stock or modified.
Insert "A modified kernel" at the beginning without modifying your sentence.
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I suppose you could always say that a "custom" kernel is an addition... the stock kernel is already there.
avcosta said:
I suppose you could always say that a "custom" kernel is an addition... the stock kernel is already there.
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No, it's not. It is overwritten. It's not an addition, but a replacement.
Hi... Thanks for the NOOB info.... just requesting HOW TO unroot V20B for NOOB...
Thanks,
NOOB from Malaysia
oato7 said:
Hi... Thanks for the NOOB info.... just requesting HOW TO unroot V20B for NOOB...
Thanks,
NOOB from Malaysia
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Can you tell me, why anyone with a rooted phone would want it? I mean, sending it back to the provider for repair or similar is a reason, I can understand, but what are other reasons? Idk if it's enough to flash it with smartflash and afterward go to hidden menu and do a factory reset, but I guess this should work fine
Any suggestions on this? Or maybe the R&D tool and workaround?
This is not a Q&A thread
Do not post questions in this thread, they will be reported and deleted.
Zaihanzainal said:
dude...... read the first post...............
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The means to unroot isn't in the first post, and the OP is discussing this issue with him so - don't post unnecessary chides, it is a legitimate question, posted before I warned that this isn't a Q&A thread. Hopefully the answer will be included in the OP, as it is something that will be asked - over and over again .
N00BY0815 said:
AND THANK ME IF IT HELPED YOU OUT!
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You have helped me out quite a few times earlier and now I thank you for the "real thing": being generous enough to go through the trouble of making things easier to everyone else. That takes patience and a really good deal of generosity. And maturity above everything else.
When I began working with IT by 1981 I was nice to my peers. Then I became more and more technical and efficient at my job, and harder and harder at my peers and everyone else.
In return (despite all my capacity) I only drew drawbacks. My career sank. I had to start it all over again, with a different drive. ;-)
Today IT is just a hobby, and it's encouraging to see that at least a few of the most gifted people are showing that gift and contempt are not always bound to each other! :-D
Attitudes like yours, although they don't warrant you (1) a $300K/Y job, they DO warrant you (2) a very, very nice feeling that is hard to describe (albeit I suspect that you already know it) and (3) raise the suspicion that there's really a God and that (4) we are really above the rest of the animal kinds. I hope you get all four.
Congratulations and just forgive me for the last kitsch words
Whammamoosha said:
You have helped me out quite a few times earlier and now I thank you for the "real thing": being generous enough to go through the trouble of making things easier to everyone else. That takes patience and a really good deal of generosity. And maturity above everything else.
When I began working with IT by 1981 I was nice to my peers. Then I became more and more technical and efficient at my job, and harder and harder at my peers and everyone else.
In return (despite all my capacity) I only drew drawbacks. My career sank. I had to start it all over again, with a different drive. ;-)
Today IT is just a hobby, and it's encouraging to see that at least a few of the most gifted people are showing that gift and contempt are not always bound to each other! :-D
Attitudes like yours, although they don't warrant you (1) a $300K/Y job, they DO warrant you (2) a very, very nice feeling that is hard to describe (albeit I suspect that you already know it) and (3) raise the suspicion that there's really a God and that (4) we are really above the rest of the animal kinds. I hope you get all four.
Congratulations and just forgive me for the last kitsch words
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Thank you very much, for such an encouraging post I like and appreciate it very much. But there is one thing, that I can't stop wondering about, how could I help you out already? I mean you should probably know more bout IT and programming and stuff than me... Just curious Anyway, I like to help ppl out a lot. I also do this in real life a lot, but the problem is, that a lot of ppl dont pay you back at all. Just using one's knowledge/money/whatever and not giving back anything, or even ignoring advices and stuff is something I hate the most! Just like some of the Noobs here. I have nothing against questions and there never will be a stupid one, so dont stop asking, it is an important part in life. But I hate the ignorant noobs, that dont even try to use the search, dont look around in the forum, are simply too lazy, to look around but simply create their own threads, with questions, or information, that can already be found here. And mostly you can't only find it once, but already several times, because of them.
So dont stop asking, but use search first, pls... I'm also still a noob, so I also gotta ask a lot of questions, and this will never stop, until I either throw away all the IT around me, a solar storm makes it impossible for us to use any kind of IT, or I am dead
So to all the others here, share your knowledge with the ones, who also would like to have it. I also know, that it is time consuming, but trust me, giving, will mostly/always be warranted in any way later. I believe in karma and who gives good, will receive good. So maybe one day, when you dont have time/dont wanna mod anymore, but still wanna use good modded software, you need someone else to do it for you and who could do this better, but a person, that learned from you? So I never will stop supporting this community as long, as I got some time.
And I also know, I was writing a lot now and better stop now
Just one last thing, keep me posted, if we need some information added, so it can be found more easily, as long as it can be explained in a way, even I will understand
N00BY0815 said:
Thank you very much, for such an encouraging post I like and appreciate it very much. But there is one thing, that I can't stop wondering about, how could I help you out already? I mean you should probably know more bout IT and programming and stuff than me... Just curious
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It depends on the time frame.
I know a lot of old-school stuff that is still valid, but when it comes to Android I'm a complete moron. Got my OB by Oct 2011 and I'm still trying to leave the craddle. BTW this OB is my first SP, and I wanted to take the most out of it.
Yes I need help, and XDA is BY FAR the best Android site I've seen in the net.
N00BY0815 said:
Anyway, I like to help ppl out a lot. I also do this in real life a lot, but the problem is, that a lot of ppl dont pay you back at all. Just using one's knowledge/money/whatever and not giving back anything, or even ignoring advices and stuff is something I hate the most! Just like some of the Noobs here. I have nothing against questions and there never will be a stupid one, so dont stop asking, it is an important part in life. But I hate the ignorant noobs, that dont even try to use the search, dont look around in the forum, are simply too lazy, to look around but simply create their own threads, with questions, or information, that can already be found here. And mostly you can't only find it once, but already several times, because of them.
So dont stop asking, but use search first, pls... I'm also still a noob, so I also gotta ask a lot of questions, and this will never stop, until I either throw away all the IT around me, a solar storm makes it impossible for us to use any kind of IT, or I am dead
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That's the spirit!
N00BY0815 said:
So to all the others here, share your knowledge with the ones, who also would like to have it. I also know, that it is time consuming, but trust me, giving, will mostly/always be warranted in any way later. I believe in karma and who gives good, will receive good. So maybe one day, when you dont have time/dont wanna mod anymore, but still wanna use good modded software, you need someone else to do it for you and who could do this better, but a person, that learned from you? So I never will stop supporting this community as long, as I got some time.
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For some time I used to post frequently at ABXZone (used to be a more populated community) under the same nickname and believed EXACTLY the same thing. I don't post so often these days, since my kids keep me busy enough. But as I said, when it comes to Android phones I'm still a complete moron, so in some way I'm being paid back here for that I did there.
N00BY0815 said:
And I also know, I was writing a lot now and better stop now
Just one last thing, keep me posted, if we need some information added, so it can be found more easily, as long as it can be explained in a way, even I will understand
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Don't need to ask!
N00BY0815 said:
Updated first post, hope you like it, if not, or if anything is still missing, tell me pls and I ll try to add it And yes it is starting to get BIG
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Updated again, pls check it out and leave feedback, if everything is fine the way it is. Or if I need to change anything
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Maybe you could include Huexx method for handling bootloop to get into cwm
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium
can you upload eRecovery for CM7. Link in original thread is unavaible.
And where do I get it from? PM the original poster of the topic pls ;-)
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Ask Huexxx either in a PM, or simply in his thread, since I am sure, he still has got it somewhere on his PC
Or anyone else might mirror it.
Firstpost Updated.
Sent from my LG-P970 using Tapatalk
Good job with the guide
I wish I had something like this back in the day when I was starting to play with Android phones
Why don't you add a small reference to how to theme? (by Gabwerkz)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469987
And how to flash/create bootanimations:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096068
It'll help some people who want to fully customize their phones in their own way
kingzain900 said:
Good job with the guide
I wish I had something like this back in the day when I was starting to play with Android phones
Why don't you add a small reference to how to theme? (by Gabwerkz)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469987
And how to flash/create bootanimations:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096068
It'll help some people who want to fully customize their phones in their own way
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Read the first post carefully and you will already find the link to gabwerkz and another theming guide and about making bootanimations, is nothing for a noob guide. This is meant to help ppl who start out with android. Not list every single topic in here I think this is a bit too advanced for noobs. And as soon, as anyone is a bit into the whole android thing, he will know, where to search for and find sources of knowledge, he/she is willing to get But thanks anyway, maybe I'll add it to the second or third post
Sorry guys, I am really busy last time and will still be for a while, but read this meanwhile http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242323
ATTENTION: THIS INFORMATION IS DEPRECATED!
I am leaving the thread up for reference, but as I no longer have the device and haven't been keeping up on the development of the I537, many of these methods may not (and probably won't) apply any longer. Please search the subforums for recent information.
Disclaimer: If you post a successful ROM to the thread, I will gladly add it to the OP. However, I can't promise how quick I can do it. I am very busy with work. I will try to keep this thread as up-to-date as I possibly can.
Purpose: The point of this thread is to make a list of ROMs that have been confirmed to work on the SGH-I537 S4 Active using SafeStrap.
Feel free to ask any question you like pertaining to this topic. Noobs are welcome. Please do not flame other members.
Please provide feedback on what works or doesn't work! This community thrives when you share your experience.
Steps for flashing a ROM
1. Download a ROM file (must be 4.2.2 based with stock kernel)
2. Create ROM slot in SafeStrap
3. Flash the ROM and three update.zips: keys fix, camera patch, and modules fix (MF1, MF2, or MF3 depending on your stock firmware).
4. Wipe cache and dalvik.
5. Boot system
6. Report on how it works if you have problems and share any success.
Confirmed Working:
S4 Google Edition ROM
Goldeneye
SHOstock
MDOB
Graviton
Omega ROM I9505
WickedROM
Alpha - I had SuperSU problems, but flashed the latest SuperSU .zip here and now everything works great.
Hyperdrive - Make sure you flash the ATT compatability .zip in order to clear up the problem with SMS on LTE.
Will Not Work:
ANYTHING WITH CUSTOM KERNEL
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LINKS:
Hardware Key Patch
SafeStrap Dev Thread (modules fix zip in third post)
NEW:
I put together a "MasterPatch" for both MF1 and MF3, each which contains: respective modules, hardware keys fix, camera patch, and an edited gps.conf file which allows for a quicker GPS-fix in the U.S.
This is just to make things easier when flashing a new ROM built for the S4. Enjoy.
MF1 MasterPatch
MF3 MasterPatch
I posted this in another thread and thought it might be useful here.
You can more or less easily flash regular S4 ROMs onto our phones. Be aware that this has only been done in SafeStrap thus far. You could possibly make your phone unusable if you flash S4 ROMs as your only ROM without using SafeStrap.
To use a regular S4 ROM in SafeStrap:
Flash your desired regular S4 ROM into a new slot in SafeStrap. Currently you can only flash 4.2.2 TouchWiz based ROMs due to a kernel limitation with SafeStrap. I believe @Hashcode is still working on this and hopefully we will eventually be able to use any kernels with SafeStrap.
Without rebooting, flash the MOD file of your stock ROM. So if your stock ROM is MF1, then flash the MF1 MOD file. MF2....flash MF2 MOD file, and MF3...flash MF3 MOD file. The MOD files can be found here.
Again without rebooting, flash the camera fix that was put together by LeJay. The camera fix can be found here.
Finally flash the Hardware Key Fix that is attached in the first post.
Make your new ROM slot the active ROM slot and reboot your phone.
If any of this information is wrong please let me know and I will update this post so people don't brick phones. Please note that this has only been reported to work in SafeStrap so far, flashing regular S4 ROMs as your stock ROM could brick your device and has not been tested yet.
Just a quick update, I've confirmed that Hyperdrive, a ROM originally intended for Verizon works on the S4Active. See the picture below. Steps to get this working:
Download the latest version of Hyperdrive from here.
This is an Aroma installer, so as you work your way through the installer options choose the AT&T kernel, not the Verizon one.
After finishing the install, DO NOT REBOOT, flash your corresponding modules file (ex. MF3).
Flash LeJay's camera fix
Flash the keyboard fix in the first post.
Finally flash the AT&T Compatibility Pack on the Hyperdrive page so that your phone will work on the AT&T network. The default configuration for the phone has it set up to work with the Verizon network, so if you don't flash the AT&T Compatibility Pack you won't be able to get a signal.
The only thing I can't get to work correctly is the camera with the stock camera app, even with LeJay's fix. I downloaded Focal and I am able to take pictures, video, and panorama however when taking a panorama picture the display is rotated 90 degrees making. The camera is fully functional, it's just not perfect. EDIT: It sounds like the Focal issue has been resolved with the latest update to the app in the Play Store.
TL;DR Hyperdrive works out of the box on the S4 Active if you flash everything properly and in the correct order.
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I'm curious to try Jedi ROM for s4 but I can't find a working link. Don't know if @ptmr3 knows it's not working.
GT-i9295(i537) running SafeStrap
Deadly Venom works same camera issues I used camera mx no 90 ° rotation https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magix.camera_mx
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Others have posted that Goldeneye and SHOstock works. And of course the S4 Google Edition ROM works.
I wonder if this works vise versa to the S4?
MDOB confirmed working!
Mdob works, very nice slim version of stock with nice flashable add ons,when flashing progress bar will show nothing, just wait!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280556
I got Hyperdrive to work and I was excited but without being able to use aqua mode it defeated the purpose of having the S4A so I revert to Stock ROM. Really looking forward to the day that Aqua can be used on anything other than stock.
i537 Roms!
Can someone either post or show how these roms exactly work on installing them? So far I only got hyperdrive and google edition to work and still have not got GoldenEye,SHOstock or MDOB to work and I do not know if I may be doing something wrong but I don't understand I got others to work and not these ones that certain people say that work and I have the s4 active i537 model. Could someone PLEASE at least put a step by step with links for each Rom it'd be very appreciated as of right now its rough for me working a lot and trying to learn new stuff as I am a noob with some of this but I use to have the galaxy s3 but seems to be huge difference, THANK YOU!!
dealwitit187 said:
Can someone either post or show how these roms exactly work on installing them? So far I only got hyperdrive and google edition to work and still have not got GoldenEye,SHOstock or MDOB to work and I do not know if I may be doing something wrong but I don't understand I got others to work and not these ones that certain people say that work and I have the s4 active i537 model. Could someone PLEASE at least put a step by step with links for each Rom it'd be very appreciated as of right now its rough for me working a lot and trying to learn new stuff as I am a noob with some of this but I use to have the galaxy s3 but seems to be huge difference, THANK YOU!!
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I've already provided these instructions in the second post of this thread. You shouldn't have to do anything different than you did for Hyperdrive of GPE, you may have just had bad downloads. Make sure you check the MD5 after you download to make sure you don't have a corrupted download.
Devo7v said:
I've already provided these instructions in the second post of this thread. You shouldn't have to do anything different than you did for Hyperdrive of GPE, you may have just had bad downloads. Make sure you check the MD5 after you download to make sure you don't have a corrupted download.
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I figured it out, it was the size of the rom I made, I would like to know the sizes to make for roms that I could use all 4 slots if wanted but as of right now I am currently testing still but thank you so much for the reply!
dealwitit187 said:
I figured it out, it was the size of the rom I made, I would like to know the sizes to make for roms that I could use all 4 slots if wanted but as of right now I am currently testing still but thank you so much for the reply!
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It would be nice if you could post the optimal slot sizes you end up with. There isn't much information in any of the SafeStrap threads on any of the S4's that say what sizes people are using.
If you feel up to it, I think it would be nice to say for example:
Code:
ROM: [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724"]Hyperdrive[/URL]
System partition size: 2800 MB
Data partition size: 2500 MB
Cache partition size: 300 MB
Free space after booting slot: [B]XXXX[/B] MB
This way people would know how much space they have for apps, music, videos, etc. after they boot into their new slot.
Devo7v said:
It would be nice if you could post the optimal slot sizes you end up with. There isn't much information in any of the SafeStrap threads on any of the S4's that say what sizes people are using.
If you feel up to it, I think it would be nice to say for example:
Code:
ROM: [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724"]Hyperdrive[/URL]
System partition size: 2800 MB
Data partition size: 2500 MB
Cache partition size: 300 MB
Free space after booting slot: [B]XXXX[/B] MB
This way people would know how much space they have for apps, music, videos, etc. after they boot into their new slot.
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I completely understand right at the moment im in a rush to work but would like to test different sizes and inform people as well but I will say I tried every rom that is confirmed working besides Hyperdrive cause I had it working before but I will reply and update later tonight.. but I do believe this is what I was trying if its wrong I will correct it later as well but it was the lowest size you could do for system and data partition I will say..
*Safestrap*
system partition size - 1000
Data partition size - 1000
Cache partition size- 300
OP updated
This is awesome!!!! I thought my wifes att active was on deathrow. For the international roms like omega which kernel patch/module do you use? Im assuming mf3?
Brought to you by my Golden Eye powered ATT S4. Modified with Jkay mod, KT Kernel, and Xposed.
my-blue-snog-box said:
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It depends on what version your stock ROM is. If you go to about phone you can see what version of firmware you're on. You then flash the corresponding MOD file. Odds are if you accepted the latest AT&T update then you're on MF3.
Just tried the new AOSP 4.3 S4 rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348272 and it seems that the display doesn't show up on boot, all I can see is the notification light flashing different colors on boot and then a black screen and then reboot. So I never got into the OS itself. Still working on this to see if I can get it to work. I've flashed all of the patches required also. If it is ported for the S4 it should work with our patches right?
uvbeenzaned said:
Just tried the new AOSP 4.3 S4 rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348272 and it seems that the display doesn't show up on boot, all I can see is the notification light flashing different colors on boot and then a black screen and then reboot. So I never got into the OS itself. Still working on this to see if I can get it to work. I've flashed all of the patches required also. If it is ported for the S4 it should work with our patches right?
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You're not going to be able to install that. It has a different kernel than the one we have on our phones. We can only install roms based off of TW or roms that use Samsungs stock kernels at the moment.
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You're not going to be able to install that. It has a different kernel than the one we have on our phones. We can only install roms based off of TW or roms that use Samsungs stock kernels at the moment.
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OK wasn't sure what kernel it ran from.
Sent from my Galaxy S4 Active.
CyanogenMod 10.1 working on the Archos 80 Cobalt!
This is oma7144's ROM, I've been able to get it running under a bit of guidace from oma and I thought I'd share it here if anyone else is interested.
The original thread is here - but this ROM is designed for Odys Genio tablet, which has basically the same specs as the 80 Cobalt. (RockChip 3066 chip)
As always, only flash if you know what you are doing, I am not responsible for anything you do or break.
New Version 1.3.4
Thanks danielo83 for putting this zip together
Oma CM10.1 v1.3.4
Battery problem fixed and ROM is now ready for daily use
- CWM 6.0.1.5 recovery
- System ext4
- Internal Storage 2,5 GB
- PhabletUI & Multiuser
- Device spoofed as Nexus
- Ethernet Support
- Init.d support
- USB-Hub enabled
- Gameloft compatible
- Gamepad (PS2, XBox, ...)
- Kernel modules (cifs, tun, lan, serial)
- latest hosts, su, su-binary, busybox
- MX Video-Player, Apollo & FX Sound
- Reboot Menue, CPU Tweaker, Pimp my Rom
- Dateimanager HD (Root)
- Trebuchet & Nova Launcher
Instructions
Before you do anything, download the file below and extract everything to your desktop, find 'Oma RK30 CM10.1 Format NAND.zip' and copy to your externalSD card
then unmount and remove the externalSD, this is very important because if you try to boot after flashing the rom, you will not have access to the internal SD - which means you can't flash files from CWM or do anything basically
Boot to bootloader
Turn off the tablet
Unplug from charger and USB
Hold the 'volume down' button and then hold the 'power button' to turn the device on and boot into bootloader, keep holding both until you see the boot screen
Connect USB and you will get "Unknown Device" message in windows
Install device drivers included in the zip below under x64 or x86 depending on your system - see gavroche's root thread if you are having trouble
Open up RKandroidTool.exe as administrator (located in RKDevelopTool_v1.35 folder)
- if you have trouble try different USB ports on your computer
You should see at the bottom of the RKAndroidTool "Found RK Android Loader Rock USB"
Click 'erase IDB' button - this will only take a few seconds
Now click 'Run' button, this will take a few minutes to install the ROM
Insert your external SD card
The device will boot into CWM, now choose install zip from sdcard (not internal), install Oma RK30 CM10.1 Format NAND.zip that you copied to your external SD earlier
Reboot, and enjoy CM10.1
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Downloads
http://www.mediafire.com/download/15wh4o4xwhec11o/OMA_4.2.2_CM10.1_Rom.zip
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What is working
Wifi
Camera
Display
Touchscreen
Battery info showing
...everything apart from mentioned below
Known Problems -
Scren flicker when rotating screen,
When battery is low the tablet wont wake up from sleep and the power button will only reboot it instead of waking it up
- Thanks to danielolsman
- To "fix" this you could install "no sleep" from the play store.
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If anyone is interested in helping get rid of these three problems please don't be shy.
I'm not a dev and I'm looking at fixing the bugs but don't really know where to start...
Credits
oma7144, gavroche
kage00,
Thanks for your effort!!! You're breathing new life into our tablets. We (I am sure there's a very big community alongwith me) who have been waiting for this.
I don't have my cobalt with me right now but will try and install at some point and feedback how it goes.
Are you also willing to work actively on issues and improvements. I am happy to help wherever I can. Perhaps, others will join in as well.
Thanks
Looking at the forum feedback from HUKD, the rom is not far from being a stable rom for day to day use. I see following general issues raised with this rom so far
1. Waking up issues after deep sleep in case when the battery is low
2. Rotation issues
3. Default language
4. Nexus port and therefore certain apps incompatibility
As mentioned earlier, I am happy to help wherever I can.
Thanks
Hey nikunj87,
Thanks for your support! I would love to be able to work on the issues with this rom but to be honest, I'm not a dev, not even close, and I wouldn't even know where to begin to start fixing the problems.
For the moment I'm looking at putting together a kernel from Archos' source and adding overclocking, I've never built a kernel before so it's a learning curve... don't hold your breath, haha!
I just thought I'd post this rom here to see if we could get some interest in the project and maybe get a dev's (or two's) attention to take a look at the problems, but for the moment it's just you and me who are interested in this..
I think the best we can do is wait for an update to this rom from Oma (the original dev), as you mentioned all the problems with this rom on the cobalt are problems that exist with the same rom on other devices. So maybe with a new update it will work a bit better.
Unless if we can get someone else who knows what they are doing to take a look at it...
kage00 said:
Hey nikunj87,
Thanks for your support! I would love to be able to work on the issues with this rom but to be honest, I'm not a dev, not even close, and I wouldn't even know where to begin to start fixing the problems.
For the moment I'm looking at putting together a kernel from Archos' source and adding overclocking, I've never built a kernel before so it's a learning curve... don't hold your breath, haha!
I just thought I'd post this rom here to see if we could get some interest in the project and maybe get a dev's (or two's) attention to take a look at the problems, but for the moment it's just you and me who are interested in this..
I think the best we can do is wait for an update to this rom from Oma (the original dev), as you mentioned all the problems with this rom on the cobalt are problems that exist with the same rom on other devices. So maybe with a new update it will work a bit better.
Unless if we can get someone else who knows what they are doing to take a look at it...
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willing to lend a hand tho I am only new to this stuff as well!
I tried this ROM, it seems that OMA posted an AKKU Fix here
I will trie it soon....
There are some problems with the camera; its inverted. The provides fix did not solve the problem, does someone know how to fix it ?
Akku fix does not work
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Cool! looks like we've got some attention from the devs!
So there is a new version of this ROM over at this thread
edit ----> please take note, if anyone tests this ROM you will need to keep the same kernel from the existing package in OP and use that to flash with new ROM, Otherwise you risk having a bricked device
Aparently the battery problem exists, but netlars has a possible fix on this thread if anyone can test it that would be great. My tablet is off getting fixed, I had some problems with the touchscreen.
Also Oma was asking if anyone could test this too
Are these paths there?
/sys/devices/platform/rk30-battery/startget
/sys/class/rk30_battery/rk30_battery_start_timer_work
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If anyone can test and reply here please, then I can tell him on the other thread.
Thanks
Battery problem is solved (see original thread)
CM10.1 is now ready for daily use.
(@Kage00: maybe its possible for you to make a new zip package with the new boot image found here?)
EDIT:
made a zip package myself : CrewRKTablets_RK30_Cobalt 80 by Oma_CM10.1_v1.3.4.zip
Thanks danielo83,
Nice one, I'll update the OP,
I got news back from Archos repair about my tablet / touchscreen problem. They decided to replace the whole unit, so I'm going to sell the brand new one and get a Nexus 7, which means I won't be able to play around with this ROM anymore becuase I won't have the tablet. I'm happy to still keep the thread open and you guys can tell me if there's anything to update in the OP
Thanks
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In the new version do you still have the screen flicker artifacts on rotate?
danielo83 said:
Battery problem is solved (see original thread)
CM10.1 is now ready for daily use.
(@Kage00: maybe its possible for you to make a new zip package with the new boot image found here?)
EDIT:
made a zip package myself : CrewRKTablets_RK30_Cobalt 80 by Oma_CM10.1_v1.3.4.zip
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Not sure if anyone will see this but I own an unrooted/untouched Archos 80 Cobalt which I haven't used for months. Decided to dig it out for my son to play with but I can hardly fit any apps on it so looking in to alternative roms.
Came across this rom which I want to flash but I'm unsure on how to start. Do I have to root and flash CWM on to the tablet before doing anything in this thread or are the instructions in this thread all that I need to do in order to flash this rom on to an unaltered tablet?
Yes you will need to be rooted first before using this ROM, please follow this thread to get root and CWM on your tablet then you can flash this ROM with the instructions in the OP
Yeah the storage space is limited for some stupid reason on the stock ROMs, that shouldn't be a problem on this ROM, also if you find you dont like this ROM there is also another custom ROM here based on stock 4.0.4 firmware with better app storage space
the new version still has the rotate "problem".
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I just wanted to say as well, that Archos have released kernel sources (downloadable from their website) that are from May or June 2013 from memory. The last stock ROM built for this device was released in February 2013. Which means if anyone wants to try their hand at compiling the kernel from Archos source, it would be a newer kernel than what you are using now and it could possibly fix any left over problems with this ROM. I don't have any spare time to do it anymore, but if anyone was interested I'm sure you could find a walkthrough on XDA to tell you how to do it easily enough.
The kernel for this ROM at the moment is still the stock kernel from the stock 4.0.4 ROM, which is working, but maybe if a newer kernel was made from the sources it may work a lot better
app space and vold.fstab
Does anyone know if this ROM exists with 6gb of app space? I currently have the supersport ROM with 6gb app space and edited the vold.fstab to swap the internal and external sd cards. I’d like to do the same with this JB ROM.
How difficult would it be to edit the ROM to change the app space?
Does this ROM use the vold.fstab to set where the internal and external sd cards are mounted? (I think this has been changed in JB 4.3 but I’m not sure about 4.2.2)
Cheers, T
To be honest I'm not sure if it is possible, but you could ask the devs who made the ROM they would probably be able to tell you if it was possible or not. Have a look over at http://www.arctablet.com
You'd need to ask oma7144 or netlars
You could try to post in this thread and see what they say
kage00 said:
Yes you will need to be rooted first before using this ROM, please follow this thread to get root and CWM on your tablet then you can flash this ROM with the instructions in the OP
Yeah the storage space is limited for some stupid reason on the stock ROMs, that shouldn't be a problem on this ROM, also if you find you dont like this ROM there is also another custom ROM here based on stock 4.0.4 firmware with better app storage space
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Can you please tell me why I'm getting this error when trying to follow the root instructions from?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066972
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I'm using Windows 8.1 64 bit
I'm doing this with USB debugging enabled and the device switched on as this is the only way I can get the 'ARCHOS' device to show in Device Manager under 'Other Devices.
If I put the tablet in to download mode (power + vol down) I get a dead Android symbol with red exclamation, is this normal? However when I insert USB cable in to the device at this point my computer doesn't bring up the 'ARCHOS' device in Device Manager...
All I get then is this:
I don't actually have this tablet anymore, but I remember mine being a bit strange when I first tried to root it too. It can be a bit temperamental... I remember reading someone saying somewhere about leaving the charger plugged in when trying to reboot into download or recovery mode, if that doesn't work try with the USB cable (or both) plugged in while you try.
I also remember with mine I had to direct windows to the specific driver folder extracted from the zip based on which drivers you need, eg, x86 or x64 etc.
You could also look at this thread http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?3244-Archos-80-Cobalt-900-supersport-rom where the might be more info on root.
I'm using windows 7 though, so I don't know exactly what differences there are with win 8.
If all else fails just keep searching and reading all/any forums you can find about rooting the thing, I'm sure you'll find that someone has had the same or similar problem
good luck
kage00 said:
I don't actually have this tablet anymore, but I remember mine being a bit strange when I first tried to root it too. It can be a bit temperamental... I remember reading someone saying somewhere about leaving the charger plugged in when trying to reboot into download or recovery mode, if that doesn't work try with the USB cable (or both) plugged in while you try.
I also remember with mine I had to direct windows to the specific driver folder extracted from the zip based on which drivers you need, eg, x86 or x64 etc.
You could also look at this thread http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?3244-Archos-80-Cobalt-900-supersport-rom where the might be more info on root.
I'm using windows 7 though, so I don't know exactly what differences there are with win 8.
If all else fails just keep searching and reading all/any forums you can find about rooting the thing, I'm sure you'll find that someone has had the same or similar problem
good luck
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Hi do you have any idea how to get XBMC working with this rom? XBMC just goes back to home screen whenever i try launching it?
For xbmc you will need an older version of it. The one from August seemed to be the one to use for most people with the same issues on the HP slate 7 so am guessing it will sort your issue too. A quick search on Google should locate the archives for you
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