First of all, sorry if this is the wrong place for the question. I just registered, so I'm not very familiar with this.
Okay, so I'm gonna try to make this as short as possible: I rooted my Doogee X5 with Kingo Root, then installed a wireless update(believe it's called an OTA), which ended in an error. Every time I boot up my phone, it just leads me to the recovery mode. I might send it for repairs because I still have a warranty(although I don't really think they're gonna do much when they see the root), but I'd like a different way to fix it if they don't. AKA SP Flash Tool(if there are any other ways to fix it that are less risky, please do suggest them).
Now to my questions: Are there any things I need to be careful about during flashing? If I flash the wrong ROM, do I have another chance? Also, if there is a tutorial around here that might be useful for me(as detailed as possible please, so I can see what needs and doesn't need to be done), it would be much appreciated to link it. Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Sub-question, what are the recommended images to flash to fix my problem?
SP Flash Tool is right way to go. Download latest version, and download latest ROM version for your phone.
But do not make a mistake like me. First do backup of everything. If you do not make backup and format phone, you will need to lose some time and reconfigure things manually.
SP Flash Tool can make backup for you. You will need scatter file, and option Readback in SP Flash Tool.
After that you can download latest version of ROM.
I agree with giga. Plus one question dude. How you backed up the devices rom since the sp tool hasnt this option or i cant noticed and find. I want to root install custom recovery and also back it up. What should i do ? Is there a correct order if these steps ? I dont want to brick the device, i dont use a second one. What do you suggest me ?
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Hi everyone,
I know this will make me sound like a complete noob but it doesnt matter. Any help or any pointing in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
I have a stock motorola milestone 2.2.1. I hate it and have read how stable some of the roms are and I would love to experiment with them. However, never having a windows phone or an HTC before I have no idea how to do this with minimizing the risk.
So I have rooted my phone with universalandroot and have installed rom manager and titanium backup. Unfortunately, I read that rom manager wont work with the Milestone.
All of the threads on boot recovery and other methods seem to differentiate from one another. Is there a safeR method. I know no method is safe. What programs do I need to install on my computer and or my phone for this to work?
I know this a lot and I truly appreciate any help and support from this forum.
Thanks
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Hi everyone,
I know this will make me sound like a complete noob but it doesnt matter. Any help or any pointing in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
I have a stock motorola milestone 2.2.1. I hate it and have read how stable some of the roms are and I would love to experiment with them. However, never having a windows phone or an HTC before I have no idea how to do this with minimizing the risk.
So I have rooted my phone with universalandroot and have installed rom manager and titanium backup. Unfortunately, I read that rom manager wont work with the Milestone.
All of the threads on boot recovery and other methods seem to differentiate from one another. Is there a safeR method. I know no method is safe. What programs do I need to install on my computer and or my phone for this to work?
I know this a lot and I truly appreciate any help and support from this forum.
Thanks
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First of all, ROM Manager does not work with the milestone. So please remove it and dont ever install Clockworkmod recovery on the milestone.
Second, What ROM do you want to install?
You need Androidiani Openrecovery for all your flashing needs of customs ROMS. You will need rsdlite to flash sbf files and offcourse the Moto usb drivers. Check the sticky threads in the development section. There are many tutorials.
This is easily one of the best ways to get everything done in the way of flashing a custom ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983516
Depending on which ROM you want to install, it will determine what you need to download.
After rooting the phone, you will want to flash a vulnerable recovery sbf via RSD Lite, as shown in that thread the VR you should use will depend on your bootloader version. If you are running 90.78, then you can flash this VR: http://android.doshaska.net/rootable
After that happens, you can create a backup of all of your apps using TitaniumBackup.
Once you do that you want to place OpenRecovery(AOR) on your SD Card. Follow the steps from the first link I posted to get that on. You will want to place the custom ROM that you want into OpenRecovery/updates. If you are planning on using CM7, you will also need to download google apps from the CM7 thread here.
Once that is on, you will want to boot into recovery(power+x, see the Moto M logo, then release and push camera button+volume up), apply update.zip.
From there you want to select the Nandroid menu with the d-pad. Create a nandroid backup of what you want.
Now is the crucial step. You need to wipe the caches and ALL data. Choose wipe dalvik cache, wipe cache partition and wipe data/factory reset.
Now is time to apply your custom ROM!
It is recommended to create a nandroid backup everytime you flash a custom ROM, in case of anything going wrong.
Navigate to apply update in AOR, select the ROM that you want, select yes. Once it is done installing, wipe the caches and data AGAIN.
If you are installing the google apps, you will want to wipe the caches, flash the google apps, then wipe the caches again.
You will probably have to apply the baseband for your carrier, so you will need to navigate to change baseband, and apply the baseband for your carrier.
If you followed those steps, you should have a brand spanking new custom ROM on your phone.
Hope this helps.
@skadude66
I just really want to thank you so much for helping me with that. Your tips and the link to the guide explained step by step what I had to do.
Right now I am running miui gingerbread on my phone and it runs and looks great. Thanks.
Tompaine said:
@skadude66
I just really want to thank you so much for helping me with that. Your tips and the link to the guide explained step by step what I had to do.
Right now I am running miui gingerbread on my phone and it runs and looks great. Thanks.
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Glad to hear!
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Hello Guys, I was thinking to root my phone and install JellyBlast Rom. Can you please tell me ALL the precautions I should take before rooting my phone (with tutorial link)? I heard that we have to flash a file to make a FULL backup and other things. And will it be safe to install JellyBlast Rom? Is it working?
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Hello Guys, I was thinking to root my phone and install JellyBlast Rom. Can you please tell me ALL the precautions I should take before rooting my phone (with tutorial link)? I heard that we have to flash a file to make a FULL backup and other things. And will it be safe to install JellyBlast Rom? Is it working?
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See the first post in this thread for all the instructions and files you will need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551156
If you are thinking of flashing custom ROMs then yes, I would personally make a "Full backup with CWM to ODIN format" of your firmware. This will back up everything including your IMEI number which can sometimes go missing.
If you wish you can also make a partial backup with Clockwork Mod Recovery and use the Galaxy Toolbox app, available in Play Store, to make a backup of your IMEI number. These are easier and more convenient when it comes to restoring.
Just follow the instructions carefully and the rooting will go just fine, its not that risky. Which JellyBlast Rom, there's two now? They're both quite new so you may want to wait a short while for others to give their feedback. You almost certainly won't hard-brick (unrecoverable) your phone by flashing a ROM for the correct model of phone but soft-bricks can sometimes happen.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot, Bro. I will make both backups to be safe. I didn't like the Simpilicity Jellyblast, But I liked the JellyBlast V3.0.3 one, But which firmware is better XXLI (In Simpilicty) or VJKL4 (In V3.0.3), I think XXLI is better because it is the latest firmware in my Country (India). What do you think? Can you suggest any other Rom? Is Pimp My Rom mod safe to use on our phone? It makes phone faster right?
EDIT: I made a Full backup. Now I have 6 Files on my SDCARD that CWM_BackUP_FW_ODIN.zip made:
bml15_EFS.img
PDA_S5830C.tar
CSC_S5830C.tar
BOOT_S5830C.tar
CSC_S5830C_clean.tar
PHONE_S5830C.tar
Now if I soft brick my phone can I use these files? If yes then which of these? Because ODIN Has only 4 option and here are 6 files.
No problem. I would have thought you would have been OK with either firmware but someone else might be able to give you a better answer on that. Yeah XXLI is the latest firmware available anywhere.
I'm using the AceCream v1.4 ROM at the moment, its stable, very fast and stylish but I'm not sure whether its still being actively developed. It depends what you're looking for, take at look here and follow the links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30731157&postcount=2
Yeah you can use these files to restore via Odin in Download Mode:
PDA_S5830C.tar
CSC_S5830C.tar
BOOT_S5830C.tar
PHONE_S5830C.tar
I think CSC_S5830C_clean.tar is a generic, possibly empty CSC image, not an actual backup, you can probably swap this for CSC_5830C.tar if you ever want to clear your Consumer Software Customization data.
bml15_EFS.img contains your IMEI and network/region lock info. You can't flash this with Odin, you would have to do it manually via command line but you're better using Galaxy Toolbox to be honest.
I think Pimp My Rom works but may not work straight 'out of the box', Adrenaline Engine also works and is included in some of the custom ROMs. For both of those you'll want/need the [email protected] S5830i custom kernel (search XDA).
Thank You a million times! I had so much confusion... Thanks again :laugh:
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Basically situation is as follows - I have a phone that bricked after FOTA. I can't flash any RUUs since the version inside is higher. Jtag does not help, after full erase and rebuild of literally everything the phone remains a brick and still wants a firmware version higher than I can give it.
A few things I would like to ask. How do I flash OTA update to this phone?
I can install CWM thus have adb, I do have fastboot, I can change CID (at the moment i ve made it 11111111) I can make S-OFF.
How to perform a clean install of a custom rom only?
I am sure it is a SW brick since I managed to run it after install of a custom rom. BUT I decided to flash stock after that, and I can't repeat procedure. Any help and suggestions are apreciated. Anything will be helpfull.
Download the ROM you want, go into your Recovery and wipe Cache, Data, Davlik Cache (and SDcard if you want to) and then mount the storage via recovery and simply copy the .zip to your SDcard and install it after unmounting it.
Of course know how to flash roms from CWM))).
Sv: [Q] Please help me with a brick =)
Try s-off your phone then install a ruu.exe file that fits your cid.
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I did that. It seems there is a problem since the phone once was 2.33 version but the latest ruu I can find is 2.31. I managed somehow flash it 2.31, but that is about it.
I am going to try to flash custom from your signature, and make the phone s-off, again...
Well it must be some strange HW error, since software wise I ve done literally everything.
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I did that. It seems there is a problem since the phone once was 2.33 version but the latest ruu I can find is 2.31. I managed somehow flash it 2.31, but that is about it.
I am going to try to flash custom from your signature, and make the phone s-off, again...
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The fastboot flashables stock zip files i have for 2.33 are:
Runnymede_2.33.415.1_ARA
Runnymede_2.33.707.1_Asia_WWE
Runnymede_2.33.1113.1_Thailand
If you want any of these, i can upload for u
Ty, I found everything. The phone is has some kind of hardware fault i think. Too much work at the moment, I will post result once I get to it.
e-MMC problem. Not software related, even though it looked extremely software related .
if needed do i have : RUNNYMEDE_ICS_35_S_2.37.709.1_hTC_Asia_TW
Hi everyone. Please bear with me, I did my best to search for the solution to my problem but I've run into dead ends apparently and need help!
I tried to flash an update to my stock sm-g900a, it was a while ago so I don't remember exactly what I was flashing... Basically now it says "Firmware Upgrade Encountered" and that's where I'm stuck.
All I wish to do is install a fresh ROM, whether it be stock or custom, and a recovery if needed. Every ROM and the SafeStrap that I saw seemed to require the phone be rooted, which it is not. I would prefer if it was rooted though. I simply need someone to point me in the right direction as to which ROM and recovery (if needed) to flash in Odin (I do not have an SD card) and to tell me in which order they must be flashed. I honestly thought this would have been a straight forward thing, by no matter how much I searched on here and on Google by no luck. I'm not picky as to features in the ROM etc. but would prefer root if possible.
Thank you for all your help, sometimes you just need a hand from a person with experience!
I have been searching for custom ROMs for a couple days, yet haven't come across any that are compatible with the G973W. I have noticed a few that don't specify, and just say "S10", but I would like confirmation.
I would also like to know if it is possible to create an image/ROM of my devices current state as a sort of restore point. I know it's kind of a nooby question, but I am having a hard time finding that information. Thanks!
Your phone has the same snapdragon processor as the G973U. I can't give a direct yes or no answer, but I have seen root options for that phone.
Now your task is to see if what works for G973U will work for G973W (I bet it would since it's basically the same phone).
If you can't find a definite answer, make backups and download Odin and copy of your firmware just in case you brick the phone and give it a try.
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Your phone has the same snapdragon processor as the G973U. I can't give a direct yes or no answer, but I have seen root options for that phone.
Now your task is to see if what works for G973U will work for G973W (I bet it would since it's basically the same phone).
If you can't find a definite answer, make backups and download Odin and copy of your firmware just in case you brick the phone and give it a try.
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Thanks for the reply! I was thinking the same thing. Perhaps only carrier specific software might break. I would just go ahead and try it, but I'm having a really tough time finding how to make a copy of my phone the way it currently is. It is currently rooted, with TWRP and Magisk. I also have Odin, and Android Studio with ADB. Just not sure how to pull the current firmware.
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Thanks for the reply! I was thinking the same thing. Perhaps only carrier specific software might break. I would just go ahead and try it, but I'm having a really tough time finding how to make a copy of my phone the way it currently is. It is currently rooted, with TWRP and Magisk. I also have Odin, and Android Studio with ADB. Just not sure how to pull the current firmware.
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Good you're rooted, when I wrote my reply all I had in mind was root.
However, backup is easier with TWRP. Just go into recovery and then to backup. Backup everything.
There's a bug I have read about with one version of TWRP that wouldn't backup to SD card. So if you face any issues there just backup to phone storage.
Since you're rooted, and can make a nand backup with TWRP, try the available ROMS for G973U. If anything goes south, restore in TWRP. Just make sure of the compatible versions of Android/BL/modem/TWRP between your current phone as it is, and the ROM you'll be using. Because your purpose now should be (I believe) is to test compatibility between S10 U and W versions. If all goes well, go nutz.
So I made a back-up and flashed a ROM for the U variant, but ended up in a boot loop. Wiping and restoring via TWRP also resulted in a boot loop. The only way out was to download stock firmware and flash via Odin. I had followed all of the relevant instructions to the letter, so if any one else wants to try a ROM made for U devices on a W variant, do so at your own risk and make sure you have the correct stock firmware and Odin ready. I might try again down the road just in case something went wrong on my part.