yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Javi22:
Hello, I dont understand why should we delete all apps before making a backup? Anyway, my question is If we make a factory reset we wont lose CWM right?

so the way to backup is: factory reset from settings, then reboot, wipe cache and dalvik, make backup, right? sd card cant have files too?

thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
SD card is ok to have files. the only thing it backs up is your ROM and app data.

that workaround is only for people who encounters error when they try to restore from back up. see the OP for workaround.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Javi22:
sorry, what's OP? xD anyway, so is not necessary factory reset before backup? only for people who have problems restoring?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
that's right. try doing a backup first then try to restore using your back up. if it gives you problem or error, then you'll have to reset your device first using CWM, then do a back up and then try using that back up to restore. if it does not give you any error, you have a working back up, if it still gives you error, please report back and we'll see what we can do.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kaibird:
after flashing the recovery for Xperia S in OP

but It still shows v01 not v02
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
deleted
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] big_bug:
hello,

when i go to CWM and try to wipe cache partition i get:

formatting /cache...
E: format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p13
Error formatting /cache!

when i try to backup, everything goes well untill it starts to backup the cache then i get:

Error backing up /cache
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log

when i try to restore the backup it made i get:

checking MD5 sums...
MD5 mismatch!
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log

im i missing something here?

(xperia s on stock ICS rom and kernal)

thanks! :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] elvirag:
Go to mounts and storage and format cache from there. Also, let the computer fix errors when mounting the USB storage option also in mounts and storage.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
also, when restoring backup format data partition
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] big_bug:
i tried that.. i get an error:

formatting /cache...
E: format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p13
Error formatting /cache!

and sorry but i didnt understand the second part of your sentence.

sorry but im not gonna take that risk. what if the restore didn't succeed then? i dont wanna lose everything.

thanks guys :)

P.S:

the device is fully functional now, i'm just reporting a bug i guess?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
if you're restoring backup cwm formats data anyway, just fail sometimes so you have to do it manually
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Anicane:
Can someone fix the date issue please, and update CWM to v2..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hello_hello:
I found this link from the source http://blog.dream-pro.info/2012/07/08/330

http://www.mediafire.com/?z418pzg0pt8c4aa

which is different from the OP. If you are willing to try, let us know the result. The site is all in jap and I can't really understand it even after translation
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
hey all

just a piece of notice for everyone, i have recently let go of my Acro HD phone, so now i'm officially out of SE scene. i bolted back to the Samsung community where the atmosphere is more vibrant.

the SE phone i had was definitely one of the better ones out there, if only for the design. the software and community support is quite dry here, flash-a-holics like me wouldn't really thrive well.

i'm leaving this thread on the abled hands of you all. continue supporting each other.

so there goes, it has been a blast being here with you guys.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Javi22:
one simple question, I'm gonna make a backup, I see I have to make a manual reset first. Do you mean making a factory reset from settings, making a full wipe data or pressing the volume key plus power until you get three vibrates?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] del1701:
Thanks for your work on this ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] inaopul:
CWM not working in6.1.A.2.45

any test CWM in FW 6.1.A.2.45, when I install cwm, the phone can't charging shutdown.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
Install v02
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] inaopul:
where found the ver 2, in the first post not appear.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Goze91:
thanks

Thank you very much it's a god job !!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] M3nti0n:
just a little question, since this thread got some knowledge ;)

how do i reboot to recovery using adb?

adb reboot recovery does not work.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rockthenet:
Well done - works perfectly on my rooted and still locked xperia s! :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] element800:
Could somebody provide me the link of the .bat file I should use?

Thank you ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] newdon07:
where is version 2???

Update: Ok, i got the scene, everything is little messed up here. But I think m gonna install version1 and offline charging fixes for it!! because after that m also not able to understand what is what?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Tikki Pon:
Can it works for my lovely sony tablet s? If it not work,can it brick my tab?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] newdon07:
wipe data/factory reset, will this option remove all the data on SD card as well?

I know it'll not, but just want to be sure!

plz confirm!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
Once failed restoring system, the whole rom gone.

Fails to format system so it erased it! WTH.

Very unsatisfied with this cwm.

Have to reflash rom.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] javedabbasi:
Hi. Can someone help me. I installed this recovery and tried to flash MIUI rom for unlock BL on my phone. As per the instructions, I wipe each and every thing i.e. format date/system, delvik, cache etc. and when I selected the zip file to flash it just aborted and now my just stuck on SONY logo. I can not enter into recovery and flash tool also does not recognize my phone. Did I brick my phone. I am a noob and desperately need help to revive my phone. Is there anyway I flash any stock rom on my phone. I was on .453 build android ver. 4.0.4.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
If you're a noob, dont unlock BL and mod stuffs, its superiorly dangerous.

Flashtool doesnt recognize it? No respond from PC or driver cant install?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Elsydeon:
After CWM is installed, is there a way to uninstall/remove it? In case one wants to go back to a purely stock phone for selling purposes?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Pezo:
Just flash a stock firmware wiping everything.

Sent from the Delta Quadrant using a transwarp conduit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
Wow... I just read through this thread, it's possibly the most confusing thread ever! Lol.

I think maybe the OP should be updated explaining everything and what version its installing etc
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fak521:
It worked well with new .50 stock ROM

Simple step

Believe In Your Self Bro
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] guyderam:
Can we flash this zip with CWM recovery after flashing custom rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fak521:
No bro its zip for PC to unzip and run that .bat file that's and if you cwm then y u want flash same cwm in yours
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] guyderam:
Coz when i use this and flash a custom rom, cwm gets removed. And if the custom rom happens to be faulty then i cant get to recovery.. Thats y...

Thanks anyway..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fak521:
but you can find kernel or recovery to flash through fast boot and get it back and you are good to go...

dont forget to unlock your bootloader cause i was blindly thinking i have unlocked bootloader until three days before thanks to some devs who helped understand it....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mr.Krypton:
hey guys have you ever tried the offline charging ? CWM breaks the offline charging in ICS :( the same happened in ICS any solution ???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] technaudio:
still none by the looks of it, my phone went dead yesyerday, been plugged into charger all night, red led on, this morning, still dead. Been plugged into usb on pc for about 5 mins, finally its alive! :eek:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sj.wasan:
Update to V.02 https://www.box.com/s/qel8x02wx89uqs2tqgk2

Change log

Fixed a problem that could not be charged by the power-off

Original Threads http://blog.dream-pro.info/2012/07/08/330
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mousis:
If I installed, I ll loose my data?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] paskalion:
Hmm I've test this both on stock ROM and MIUI ROM. On stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM, it works perfectly. Just install and reboot then taps on SONY logo few times, it'll get into CWM. However, after I flash MIUI ROM, this recovery doesn't work anymore. You still can install it but when reboot, tapping the SONY logo does nothing. It wont bring you to CWM.

Please advice me, what should I do?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] puriketsuangel:
There is a people that maked recovery.tar of CWM （Xperia S of ICS） in

There is a people that maked recovery.tar of CWM （Xperia S of ICS） in Japan...

It can conect of adb.

It can flash electricity.

And Ｉ foget convenient function.

So in Japan Huhka maked ICS　of　SO-03D,　and uses it.

May　use　ICS　of AcroS.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mirhl:
what the ?

are you talking of this man?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mousis:
Can somebody answer me?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
You won't lose your data.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mousis:
Thanks man
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bramzzz:
Works perfect on my SXS! Thanks a bunch! :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mousis:
i have a problem, what meas this error?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tot_anusak:
Your device hasn't been rooted. It has to be rooted before installing the CWM recorvery.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mousis:
guys can we change the colour of the letter on cwm?

the yellow is very wearing

can we do it cyan (#00FFFF) or blue (#0000FF)

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i fixed.

thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jyothisthaliath:
CWM Recovery for Micromax A56

I'm jealous of you guys, you people have CWM, Customs Mods, etc. A great community of Devs. What more do you need?

Well, I own a Micromax A56, and we are devoid of any such Mods/ROMs. We don't even have a dedicated group or forum for development. Being fellow Droid fans you would know how miserable our situation is. We got close to zero support from XDA.

A56 is a wonderful device, I'm sure its piece of cake cracking it for the seasoned Devs and Modders in this group. Its my humble request to you guys to please support the development of Micromax A56. (Remember, we are Android brotherhood :) we look out for each other)

Here are the stock ROM files you may need :

Boot.img : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59089096/Micromax Stock ROM files/boot.img

Recovery.img : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59089096/Micromax Stock ROM files/recovery.img

Thanks in advance, and sorry admin if this post is not meant to be here. We are really that desperate you see :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] radheck:
is not working for me , xperia S root , lockboot loader 4.0.4 .50
[HTC Sensation] htcsens2:
I posted some of my boot animations (in true qHD) in another thread for the HTC Sensation and got a PM about how I did it. So here is my work flow:

you will need

1) Handbrake http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php/

2) ffmpeg http://ffmpeg.zeranoe.com/builds/

3) winrar http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm

1st set-up

1) download and install handbrake AND WinRar

2) make a directory c:\ffmpeg

3) download and copy the ffmpeg.exe into c:\ffmpeg

4) make this batch file and save it as c:\ffmpeg\convert.bat:

cd c:\ffmpeg
mkdir c:\ffmpeg\part0
ffmpeg -i c:\ffmpeg\in.mp4 -r 23.98 -vf transpose=1 -qscale 15 -f image2 c:\ffmpeg\part0\frame_%%05d.jpeg
ping 192.168.255.255

a guide:

qscale = 1 is highest quality jpeg setting conversion and will give you largest file size, 30 is worst quality.

transpose = 1 rotates the video so it is landscaped correctly on the screen

r = frame rate, most things are ~24 fps

5) make this batch file and save it as c:\ffmpeg\pack.bat

cd "C:\Program Files\WinRAR"
winrar.exe a -afzip -r -m0 -ep1 c:\ffmpeg\TMOUS_bootanimation.zip c:\ffmpeg\desc.txt c:\ffmpeg\part0
ping 192.168.255.255

6) make this text file and save it as c:\ffmpeg\dec.txt

540 960 24
p 1 0 part0

change the 24 to your frame rate if the source video / ffmpeg processing was at a different frame rate.

Usage:

1) Get your video and process it through handbrake....

Convert it to an .mp4 video and crop/adjust so it is true qHD, then convert.

2) play the video in (VLC) to check it is ok

3) and check that the resolution is exactly 960 horizontal x 540 vertical.

4) save/copy the video as c:\ffmpeg\in.mp4

5) run convert.bat

you should now have a directy c:\ffmpeg\part0 full of rotated jpegs 540 horizontal x 940 vertical.

At this point you can delte jpeg (sequences) you don't want and also check the length. Most boot animatisn need to be <45 seconds so 24x45 = 1080 jpegs is all your resonably shoudl leave in your part 0 directory.

6) run pack.bat

you will now have a c:\ffmpeg\TMOUS_bootanimation.zip ready to copy to the system partion of your phone. Dont forget to backup the ld one and match the correct r/w permisions.

good luck!

I have attached my working directory, including ffmpeg and the batch files etc.

Enjoy! :good:
[HTC Sensation] T-Macgnolia:
Dang I am out of thanks for today man. But thanks a bunch for this tutorial man it is awesome, I will definitely be using it. You might want to contact the OP of this thread and see if he wants to add a link to your thread here in his thread.
[HTC Sensation] imilleson:
Hey man your a genius - I do most of this in After Effects and using Adobe Media Encoder but this is a much more original and inexpensive method :) Thanks for teaching me something new about video encoding!!!!
[HTC Sensation] Rubman:
Thanks for this guide really simple and usefull only thin I have is that my video is in landscape and I want in in portrait, how do I do that?

O and I don't end up with a packed zip file (only changed the directores of ffmpeg to d: and the Ip to my own)
[HTC Sensation] winsome:
Thanks for a great guide. This is so much better than the method I know which involves VirtualDub, TheGIMP and other costly software.
[HTC Sensation] imilleson:
I would use after effects and create a new composition in the aspect ratio you need. Of course not everybody has a copy of AE lying around... If you send me the video in PM with aspect you need i can do that for you - there will likely be some cropping :)
[HTC Sensation] Shree.bhagwat:
what to do next

did every thing as u listed but i get error about IN.mp4 saying permission denied ..

i also made directory named in.mp4 in the directory u suggested but still the same error have i done somthing..

firstly i maade all the .bat file

then the text file

converted a video in mp4

but when i run the convert.bat file it give me the errorView attachment 1667207
[HTC Sensation] NeoSilky:
Thanks for this guide man! I'll definately have a go at this!
[HTC Sensation] KaiJun:
I've made a simple script for flashing boot animation. The link is in my signature. Just drop the bootanimation.zip in the zip and flash it! As easy as that
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khaledios:
hi all

i have install KingDroid Rom 4.2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1652831

but i am having the following issue

1-notification bar (where i can check the battery and check the wifi) is not showing.

2- even if apply new wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen is not changing.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dsmas:
I too using KD4.2, but the 2 issues you mentioned are not in my device, works perfect, I could not send screen shots.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yellowpad:
Don't CLICK..............Sense Task Manager Center Clock. I happened to me a couple of times as well. But this should solve it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khaledios:
YOU mean to say that i should not select Sense Task Manager Center Clock while installing the ROM
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yellowpad:
yup
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khaledios:
ok dear i am going to check this and let you know.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khaledios:
yahhhhhhhhhhh kingdroid is rooking in my note :D:D

thanks dear
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yellowpad:
It works now?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khaledios:
yes it's working now.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mR.fR34ky:
Cool :) try beat mod this sounds fr34kin great
[Motorola Photon 4G] alltellmobile:
Hi yea my phone bricked from the update, idk how but i need help to get it running again if there is even a way, please i really need it for work. thanks
[Motorola Photon 4G] swuln:
are you able to boot into rsd mode ? power and volume up together..
[Motorola Photon 4G] alltellmobile:
yes it just boot loops at the m logo and if i wipe it'll get to the now screen then reset and boot loop.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Doballa:
u need to go into recovery and restore.
[Motorola Photon 4G] alltellmobile:
yea ive tried everything i can think of but nothing is working
[Motorola Photon 4G] swuln:
I had the same problem ... what i did was i used rsd lite and flashed the photon pudding unlock file first,then the stock 196 sbf file .. for some reason if I dont do it in that order I have the same problem.. The first post in this section has some directions on getting back to stock.. hope this helps

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forgot to mention i had to close and reopen rsd lite before flashing th stock file.. anyway this process works for me every time
[Motorola Photon 4G] alltellmobile:
okay thanks ill try that, is there anywhere i can get the 196 sbf?
[Motorola Photon 4G] swuln:
https://sites.google.com/site/motosbf/photon-sbf-files

I used the 198_6 file..

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good luck, I hope this helps...
[Motorola Photon 4G] alltellmobile:
Thanks, for your help I'll keep trying but the pudding file just fails to flash i guess because of the soak test bootloader well basically everything fails to flash
[Motorola Photon 4G] swuln:
sorry to hear that... If I can find anything to help Ill post it..
[Motorola Photon 4G] Acvice:
You would probably get more help if you posted in the correct forum. Not tryin to be an ass, but seriously...

Sent from my CM9ed MoPho!
[Motorola Photon 4G] hellot1M:
Actually if its failing on the ota update then maybe your locked in with 2.3.5 now and the pudding file will not flash. That's why it keeps failing. Isn't there spf that you can simply flash of the locked 2.3.5 through rsd
[Motorola Photon 4G] Moscow Desire:
Thread Moved

Questions belong in the Q & A forum, and NOT in the Dev forum.

Please read the rules about posting.

Thread Moved to correct forum.

MD
[Motorola Photon 4G] na7q:
Your bootloader is locked if you updated to the latest soak test version so sbf's won't work. Try the fastboot work around. I'm pretty sure that works on the locked update. I don't have links handy so just search for it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] alltellmobile:
Well thanks for the suggestions.I got to where i was getting the failed to boot 2 message then reflashed RDL3 and got it to where it doesn't give me that message anymore but unfortunately both my batteries died so i had to cut a charger and I'm waiting for that to charge and i'll let y'all know what happens with fastboot
[Motorola Photon 4G] alltellmobile:
Now i get a kernel boot error and boot loader error when trying to boot into android.
[Motorola Photon 4G] peetr_:
Can you still see your phone in rsd?
[Motorola Photon 4G] alltellmobile:
Well after all that I just decided to get a new one hoping it won't have any new update.thanks for all the help though
[Motorola Photon 4G] Rainz3:
I am having the same issue here. Downloaded the update just fine on a charged battery as soon as it finished I get the failed to boot 2 staring in rsd mode and nothing after that. I tried RSD lite but it doesn't show in there and have tried other methods but I am lost to this phone. It's rooted but not unlocked. I don't really want to make another thread since this one is here so does anyone have any more advice before I take it in to best buy tomorrow?
[Motorola Photon 4G] peetr_:
There is one solution now, if you don't need 4g. If you want, PM me for links.
[Motorola Photon 4G] boss2688:
EDIT: so after many reboots it finally started idk why or how but i fixed it!

ok i have a similar issue i was rooted bootloader unlocked cwm and running stock, on gsm bands, the person using the phone clicked install on the ota from today from sprint and it tried to install in cwm and failed then rebooted and tried again then stopped in cwm, i did a battery pull and same thing, so i wiped and flashed cm7 nightly and that worked except no gsm bands anymore, so i tried this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1587770 and wiped dalvik before and after the flash then rebooted and now it wont boot up the screen wont light up and the lights dont work except the charging light goes white when i plug it in, and then it beeps on the computer like its connected and the light turns green but no picture then it tries to reboot after a few seconds cause i hear the computer beep again but it wont show up in adb devices in cmd or in rsd lite. any ideas?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] InflatedTitan:
I was going to post a quick reply in the actual thread, but since I'm a new member you know.... But I flashed Scott's cleanROM 4.1 earlier BEFORE he recommended using twrp recovery instead of cwm. Although I have no problems, would it be wise to download the zip file, and flash it using cwm? Would it just replace itself with the new recovery file? Would I need to delete anything after? I'm still new to root/flashing, so just want to be cautious. Thanks to any replies in advance.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] cojak777:
Are you wanting to switch from cwm to TWRP? I just flashed the zip for twrp using cwm and it worked fine. Go for it.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] E.Cadro:
Same here just flashed it from cwm worked fine. ;)

Sent from my Nocturnalized Beast
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] InflatedTitan:
Worked just fine! Flashed twrp, wiped everything, and installed a fresh cleanROM 4.1 and goodies... Everything works flawlessly! And I gotta day, cleanrom Dev edition along with over clock and forced dual core mod turns my one X into a damn monster lol. Thanks for the help guys, I'm impressed with such quick answers.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] kirbo20:
I did this as well and was up an running for a few hours. I plugged my phone in to transfer some files and now my SD card is wiped clean. I don't keep anything too important there but this is the second time this has happened. Once with CWM and now with TWRP.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] E.Cadro:
There's a few threads about this and it had happened to me as well both with cwm and twrp but luckily not my entire sd card just random stuff. At this time no one seems to have a definitive answer to what causes it. I personally think it has something to do with the way the mount and un-mount of the sd card is being handled but its just a guess I have no proof that this is the case

Sent from my Nocturnalized Beast
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Grnfinger:
I keep losing map data and nothing else, its very frustrating downloading a 500mb file multiple times a week. Oddly it never happened on stock rom rooted or not.

I think it has more to do with roms than anything else. I change tunes and movies out daily and never lost files on stock rom. I might return to stock for a week to test.