[CWM][TWRP] For the Samsung X Cover 2 aka GT-S7710 aka skomer

flxo · Jul 5, 2013

Hi,

a few weeks ago I got a Samsung X Cover 2 after my loved Defy boke down...Thanks to the rooted image that theboegl created I examined the device and started to port CWM to the device. Some photos of CWM on the S7710 are ~~here~~. Sorry - cant post outside links before I did 10 posts....attached.:silly: Thanks to OliverG96 who worked on CM for the S3 mini that is quite similiar to the skomer it wasn't a hard job to get it running.

The source is on my github account. (no link - see above - just google: github flxo). Feel free to comment and improve....

Code:

sudo heimdall flash --pit skomer.pit --Kernel2 recovery.img

DISCLAIMER: Use this recovery image at your own risk! You are responsible to any harm that is caused to your device during the use of this software.

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CWM Changelog:

2013/07/08: Added kernel build with source from Samsung Open Source. Fixed external_sd stuff that enabled restore and backup to the sd.
2013/07/09: Fixed CWM boot loop (reboot recovery menu item or reboot syscall). Updated j4fs and param kernel modules.
2013/07/11: Added ext4 capabilities to installer (needed for otapackage). Updated fstab with reserved area at the partition end.
~~2013/07/19: Updated to version 6.0.3.3.~~ edit: weird reboot issue.
2013/07/19: Updated to version 6.0.3.6 (cm-10.1). Sideload still not functional.
2013/11/03: Updated to version 6.0.4.4 (cm-10.2).
~~2013/11/09: Fixed USB and sideload.~~ Do not use.
2013/11/14: Updated to version 6.0.4.5. Added param and j4fs modules to recovery.
2014/01/12: Updated to version 6.0.4.6. <-- USE THIS VERSION

TWRP Changelog:

2013/12/07: Initial TWRP version from Omnirom 4.3 branch
2013/12/21: Source update. Minor kernel fixes.

TheBoegl · Jul 5, 2013

Thanks for your work!

For those who want to try this beta-build:

download the newest odin-flashable build from here - thanks to @flxo
start Odin >= 3.07
select the downloaded CMW in the PDA section
unselect autoreboot if you would like to test it after flashing immediately
plug your XCover2 in
flash it
let it reboot/if you want to test cwm now:
- power off by holding the power button
- hold Volume +, Home and Power button simultaneous
- you should see cwm
done

BTW: no one should just follow me by doing a reboot recovery, though I have created an odin-flashable restore - build 12.07.2013 for getting out of the "boot to recovery" loop without loosing data.

Lum_Os · Jul 6, 2013

flxo said:
Hi,

a few weeks ago I got a Samsung X Cover 2 after my loved Defy boke down...

Thanks to the rooted image that theboegl created I examined the device and started to port CWM to the device. Some photos of CWM on the S7710 are ~~here~~. Sorry - cant post outside links before I did 10 posts....attached.:silly:

Thanks to OliverG96 who worked on CM for the S3 mini that is quite similiar to the skomer it wasn't a hard job to get it running.

The source is on my github account. (no link - see above - just google: github flxo). Feel free to comment and improve....

I did not try yet to flash a zip with the CWM port but so far the graphics look good and the SD is mounted. I attached the recovery image to this post:

Hang on.

cheers,

flxo

sorry for the short description, but it's Friday 9pm and I really shouldn't sit in front of my computer...

I'll try this out. Oh and if this works, I'll see if I can start porting any roms to this device now

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Yo, I made a flashable odin.tar! Enjoy testing guys, cheers

http://rapidshare.com/files/2716144166/recovery.tar.md5

Hagis · Jul 6, 2013

I keep my fingers crossed for it.
It will open new world for our phone.

Wysyłane z mojego Nexus 7 za pomocą Tapatalk 2

flxo · Jul 6, 2013

TheBoegl said:
BTW: no one should just follow me by doing a reboot recovery, though I have created an odin-flashable restore for getting out of the "boot to recovery" loop without loosing data.

Thanks. That fix is exactly what I need right now...

Everyone be carefull - this image is absolutely untested and may brick your device....

kolmanb · Jul 6, 2013

Lum_Os said:
I'll try this out. Oh and if this works, I'll see if I can start porting any roms to this device now

---------- Post added at 11:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:50 AM ----------

Yo, I made a flashable odin.tar! Enjoy testing guys, cheers

http://rapidshare.com/files/2716144166/recovery.tar.md5

Has anyone tried

Lum_Os · Jul 6, 2013

kolmanb said:
Has anyone tried

Tried flashing, works like a charm. Just hold volume up, home and power, let go of power when you feel vibration and keep hold volume up and home button and you're in cwm! Gonna try port first custom rom, cm10 from s2 and see if it truly works

2535 · Jul 6, 2013

Hello,

I have just tested : very good ! very good !
Thanks a lot.
:laugh:

kolmanb · Jul 6, 2013

Works perfectly super !:laugh::good:

kolmanb · Jul 6, 2013

backup: ok
restore: ok

kolmanb · Jul 6, 2013

Apology : restore works fine
install zip : from sd card; ext.sd card ok

flxo · Jul 6, 2013

kolmanb said:
Apology : restore works fine
install zip : from sd card; ext.sd card ok

Thanks!

I changed the recovery.fstab to mount the external SD on /sdcard. Storing backups on the real SD is IMHO more convenient.
The updated image is: 20130606_recovery.img

Thanks to TheBoegl for the hint.

TheBoegl · Jul 6, 2013

flxo said:
I changed the recovery.fstab to mount the external SD on /sdcard. Storing backups on the real SD is IMHO more convenient.

Thats great. For everyone who want to flash this with odin try this image - it is the packed version of @flxo.

TheBoegl · Jul 6, 2013

I have reupped the previous recoveries because they were unflashable with odin.
I really apologize for that mistake my Finnish, Slovenian and Bulgarian members

if Odin is stuck, just unplug your phone and select the new image, plug it in again and flash.

This double post is to inform the few of you who have downloaded the file already.

HeavyMoertel · Jul 6, 2013

I created an Odin flashable .tar.md5 of the 20130606_1_ version. I tried it myself, works fine.
One nitpicky question: flxo, shouldn't it be 20130706? It's July after all

HeavyMoertel · Jul 6, 2013

flxo said:
[*]reboot recovery: reboots device normally. failed.

20130606_1_ fixed that for me, the device froze for half a minute and then rebooted into recovery.

EDIT:
Bad news: Somehow, the phone exclusively reboots into recovery now. I don't know if it's due to choosing "reboot recovery" or something else...

TheBoegl · Jul 6, 2013

HeavyMoertel said:
Bad news: Somehow, the phone exclusively reboots into recovery now. I don't know if it's due to choosing "reboot recovery" or something else...

I guess you found my fix for that in the second post :good:

HeavyMoertel · Jul 6, 2013

TheBoegl said:
I guess you found my fix for that in the second post :good:

Yeah, well, I really shouldn't have followed you on that, I guess.
But many thanks for reminding me of your fix. :highfive:

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Issue: factory reset formats the whole SD card.

p.Lipov · Jul 7, 2013

I'm so sorry, can you tell me how to install CWM, I tried to Odin MOD but nothing Nest, thank you very much.

TheBoegl · Jul 7, 2013

you were faster than i thought.
I've added the description and link in the second post.
Let me know if you need more information.

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