update...added section for flashing kernels/performance tweaks/themes/boot animations.
[GUIDE] Installing a Rom/CWM recovery/Root or going back to Stock
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red recovery after reboot
Just recieved this phone yesterday (used). Previous owner gave me a clean wipe with the verizon bloatware.
Followed all of section 1. Everything goes successful.
phone tells me it is Done! partitions will be converted to ext4 upon next boot if Vodoo conversion has not been done.
Install from sdcard complete.
However, after my reboots the phone just boots back into red recovery (CwM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v2.5.1.x)
any ideas?
I've attached the log files that Voodoo created on the sdcard
Just recieved this phone yesterday (used). Previous owner gave me a clean wipe with the verizon bloatware.
Followed all of section 1. Everything goes successful.
phone tells me it is Done! partitions will be converted to ext4 upon next boot if Vodoo conversion has not been done.
Install from sdcard complete.
However, after my reboots the phone just boots back into red recovery (CwM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v2.5.1.x)
any ideas?
I've attached the log files that Voodoo created on the sdcard
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make sure your getting back to reboot system now in cwm, not reboot recovery.
Being this thread got moved, alot of the links got broken...ill get them fixed asap...bare with me. now I know why a few are having trouble flashing off this guide suddenly.
sorry, i didn't see you used recursive links in the original post. i just found this in the Q&A section and as a guide, it belongs into general discussion.
I disagree, when most new people come here looking for help they go to the Q&A sections. That's on all forums.
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that's what I thought also...anyway no biggie, ill get the links fixed asap.
Edit* Links are now working!
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I installed froyo on my phone a while ago...do I need to flash back to stock before I install gingerbread?
You can just wiping data, cache, dalvik in cwm and you should be fine. I strongly suggest following the guides instructions tho.
Hi, I'm new to all of this, but I just got this phone and I need help! the instructions
you are giving is for froyo! I have the 2.1 before froyo, is it the same or not!
and also if you can find my post I just put up there user name is bluedog9924
about downloading the drives how to! in my post I got two other things
I need help with thank's will.
you are giving is for froyo! I have the 2.1 before froyo, is it the same or not!
and also if you can find my post I just put up there user name is bluedog9924
about downloading the drives how to! in my post I got two other things
I need help with thank's will.
you can use this guide to upgrade from 2.1 eclair easily.
the link under MTD roms, for the DL09 package doesnt seem to be working. thanks
edit* every link I have posted works fine from all of my computers..so the problem must be on your end srry.
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Where's the sticky for this thread? Lol
"better to be safe than to be odining" -me
"better to be safe than to be odining" -me
Speaking of Questions....
Might be a stupid question(s) but do I have to root my phone before using this guide or does this guide root it as well? If I do have to root first, what method is usually recommended? Thanks for the help guys and awesome guide!
Might be a stupid question(s) but do I have to root my phone before using this guide or does this guide root it as well? If I do have to root first, what method is usually recommended? Thanks for the help guys and awesome guide!
op updated with a section 5: rooting guide for stock roms and updated section 3.
That was confusing to me too as my phone is a Droid Incredible and you have to gain root with s-off on the HTC's. I guess the difference is that the Fascinate doesn't have a locked bootloader? Is that why we can just flash a new Rom without gaining additional security on the file system?
Yea for the most part... the only reason to root is if your staying on the stock rom and want to remove bloat and run rooted apps... all current custom roms for the fascinate will root the phone when flashing...so that step is no longer needed. If the device needed to be rooted before flashing, I would of mentioned it in the op of the guide. Follow the directions in the appropiate section for the rom your trying to flash and all will be good.
Sorry for the million noobish questions, but looking at the instructions it is just putting a Rooted Rom right on top of the current system. I'd like to be able to do a Nandroid before flashing any Rom's.Yea for the most part... the only reason to root is if your staying on the stock rom and want to remove bloat and run rooted apps... all current custom roms for the fascinate will root the phone when flashing...so that step is no longer needed. If the device needed to be rooted before flashing, I would of mentioned it in the op of the guide. Follow the directions in the appropiate section for the rom your trying to flash and all will be good.
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