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[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] woodytrain:
Installed CWM 6.03.6-datamedia recovery to install CM11 (Milaq) 12/24 CM11 ROM build. And then did a nandroid backup and backed up apps and system data with TiBU.

Now I wish to install several other new Kit Kat experimental ROMs (Evervolv and invisiblek) to test how the updated Kernel upgrades are coming along.

To prepare for the Evervolv ROM I installed open-recovery TWRP 2.6.3.0 (Sep12-2013). Was very easy to install TWRP by renaming as uImage.TWRP and copying to /boot. (thanks for the info from nevertells)

But not sure how to install Invisiblek CWM update which supports SE Linux as required by invisiblek ROM.

cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage

I renamed the new recovery as "uImage.cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_dm" and moved to /boot. And indeed it appears in the moboot menu. But when I select it I observe the following error:

Loading '/boot/uImage.cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_dm' ... OK

Checking uImage... Invalid Size

I've re-downloaded and re-installed twice and the issue repeats itself.

I do not wish to destroy my existing CWM 6.0.3.6 (non selinux) recovery install.

So is it possible to install the newer CWM recovery so both CWM recovery tools can coexist and be accessible via the moboot menu at the same time?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goog888:
Your /boot partition does not have enough space for cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.ulmage, and you will need to clean up your /boot partition to make room for it.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goog888:
I tried "cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage", but it does not work with uImage.CyanogenMod. It caused this error "Checking uImage. Invalid Size", and I had to restore the backup to fix the issue.

However, I found out that Flemmard's "openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-tenderloin-selinux.zip" can work very well with Invisblek's "cm-11-20131227-UNOFFICIAL-tenderloin.zip".

1. You should be able to flash Invisbleh's ROM over Milag's build to get 3.4 kernel.

2. The known black box issue has been fixed.

3. Playing video on YouTube could cause system reboot occasionally.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goog888:
I have decided to go back to 10.2.

I am waiting for a cm11 release which includes a more stable 3.4 kernel.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goog888:
Actually "cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage" is functional, after I cleaned up my /boot folder.

And because it supports datamedia, it can restore my cm10.2 backup without any issue.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moody66:
How did u clean it up?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goog888:
My /boot folder didn't have enough space for two different CWM.

You will need to download the free application "Rom Toolbox Lite" from the Store.

First I backed up and removed the original uImage.ClockworkMod (rev 6.0.3.6) from the /boot folder to save 5.8MB.

Then Invisiblek's "cwm_selinux_6.0.5.4_datamedia.uImage" (7.1MB) is renamed to uImage.ClockworkMod and "moved" to /boot folder.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moody66:
Thanks. Recovery is driving me nuts. So many roms. Each wanting a different recovery. I try to help by testing rooms but I guess I will just stick to one as its to difficult to keep up with them all. Had to Webos doctor several times this week. Back to mom data media for me. Thanks again!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Ron_89:
Hello all!

I've got an unofficial version of a custom ROM installed on my phone and I want to migrate to an official nightly version of the ROM. Can I flash the official version over the top of the unofficial version, or do I have to do the full memory wipe process and treat it as a completely new ROM?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emmabellachristian:
i guess my phone auto updated because i postponed it 3 times. and it updated to d80010o am i able to unroot still ?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vikramnote:
after cyanogen mod 11 installation (nightly rom), i have only about 4 gb of available space left. I thought if I did a clean installation it would delete all the previous data on the internal card and then do a fresh and clean installation. I deleted Both the cache, wiped system, wiped data ... But still the old junk from the stock ROM is on there. Kindly help.

PS : I have a 16 gigs D802.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Makrilli:
If you're using twrp just format internal sd, otherwise just delete everything by hand.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vikramnote:
Thanks. Formatting internal SD form twrp will not delete the ROM or the gapps correct?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Makrilli:
Your system, cache, dalvik cache and data partitions will be untouched ;)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vikramnote:
Looking at your reputation in the forum , you may not have done it deliberately. Well.. When I deleted the internal card , that's when it started going for a toss. My problems :

1) the phone stopped at the lg logo.

2) twrp wasn't mounting the system.

3) the computer wasn't detecting the phone.

4) ADB interface stopped working

5) the phone stopped charging

6) and i was on my way to bricking the phone permanently..

It took a lot of research for me to find out how to fix this problem. And finally i was able to do it. Thanks to my battery which was 95 percent. Posting a snapshot for the same. And now i have only the custom rom running not the bloat ware.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] laurencee:
I would just like to know what in your humble opinion are the essential apps to install on the device, the version, where to download/and of course why its so great!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] nmonger:
try this post

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=33716&highlight=
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] laurencee:
Thank you Nmonger

Thank you Nmonger
[HTC Rezound] civicsr2cool:
I am curious what phones y'all think could replace your rezound!

As of now there isn't much better on the one handed market than the Rezound, I specifically to Verizon for it and its a two year old device!

I am a one handed/one thumbed user and hate these huge 5+ inch screen flagship phones, and all of the current smaller phones are watered down and/or have no external storage.

edit: just found a 32gb version of the moto x. although thats not enough space for me I could make it work once the device gets cheaper.
[HTC Rezound] Uzephi:
I got my DNA given to me. It is right at 5" though. I do use one hand on it. It is thinner than my Rezzy. Downside is no SD slot, but you can always use the OTG capabilities of the phone.

Size out of the mix, the newer phones are way snappier and have extremely longer battery life. I would be lucky to have 2.5hrs screen time with my Rez, the DNA gets between 3.5-4.5hrs screen time. The phones that came out this year I have seen some get over 5-6hrs.

Sent from my DNA using my mind.
[HTC Rezound] jax187:
I moved to the HTC one and couldn't be happier. 4.7" screen seems to be perfect for me. After the bionic I wrote Motorola off.
[HTC Rezound] ghostt021:
Ordered my moto x on 12/24 thru moto maker. After playing with it in the store and the $150.00 discount thru the today show. Winning...:):):)
[HTC Rezound] tmanschuette:
My G2 will be here next Saturday at the latest :).
[HTC Rezound] Bensky91:
Replaced my Rez with a Nexus 5 and switched to T-Mobile. No regrets so far, its an amazing phone with much better...everything. Especially battery life.
[HTC Rezound] scy1192:
TBH I want to go to a phablet next, but for smaller phones I think the Moto G or Moto X would be pretty good. They're extremely close in physical size if you compare the numbers.

Moto G:

h: 129.9mm

w: 65.9mm

d: 11.6mm

wt: 143g

Rezound:

h: 129mm

w: 65.5mm

d: 13.7mm

wt: 170.1g
[HTC Rezound] sockaplaya14:
I went with the HTC One and I am loving it so far. But I'm very enticed by the Moto X as well. Those are the top two for me right now on the market for Verizon
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
Personally, I would go with the LG G2...

h: 138.5

w: 70.9

d: 8.9

wt: 143g

It is a bit taller, slightly wider, and yet thinner and lighter with amazing battery life. Again the best bet it is to go to a store and play with the various models, that would always be your best bet.
[HTC Rezound] memckimmy:
I tried out the Samsung GS4 for a while but found it just a bit too large. I ended up deciding that size and usability trumped the removable battery and SD card, so I bought a Moto X Dev Edition and have been really happy with it.
[HTC Rezound] el Filou:
I actually prefer smaller phones. My perfect size is around 60x120 mm, whatever the screen diagonal the manufacturer can get inside that (my Desire Z had the perfect form factor).

If my Rezound died I would buy an Xperia Z1 Compact. It has top-notch specs and the size is still acceptable. The lack of removable battery isn't that much of an issue now that big external battery packs are available.

The only other phone that fits the compact form factor + correct specs is this one by Kyocera: http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=4911&view=1 They beat the seemingly impossible task of putting a 4.3" screen inside a 60x122 mm body, this is pretty incredible. But sadly it's a Verizon phone and I'd like to have european 4G on my future phone, also the SoC inside is a bit dated.
[HTC Rezound] bacon612:
+1 xperia compact ftw. Something tells me Verizon won't get it tho. I think Sony has a real winner of a phone here.
[HTC Rezound] undeadking:
Replaced my rezound with a DROID RAZR maxx HD and then bought another rooted rezound off eBay...
[HTC Rezound] civicsr2cool:
yup, I have been following the z1 compact for months now. I will be switching to att for it come next month! It is THE phone to get! external memory, 4.3 inch screen for one thumb use, quad core, ips screen, camera button, waterproof, and huge following!
[HTC Rezound] RKight:
I got my LG G2 yesterday and love it. I can operate most things one handed, and I have relatively small hands for a man. It does include options, though, to set it up for one handed use. It allows a smaller keyboard that you can slide to the left or right of the screen, and you can do the same with the phone dialer. I had seen the great features it had that were listed, but I've discovered many more that weren't. I absolutely love this phone. If all future LG phones are like this one, in the future, I'll likely never consider another HTC or Samsung again.
[HTC Rezound] sdsubball23:
I've been thinking about the new GS5 and maybe HTC m8 or LG G3 if they come out in the next few months. Currently I'm still using the rezound.
[HTC Rezound] scy1192:
Same, I don't see anything more compelling than the GS5 coming out in April/May when my contract is up. I'd rather have a Note or Nexus, but I'm not sure if I can wait until November.
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
After seeing how Samsung is trying to stop all third-party accessories and have there own "app store", they are getting more and more Apple-like, not sure I would want to deal with Samsung ever again unless they change their tune.

The LG G2 is an amazing phone, my son got one when his Casio Commando bit the dust a couple weeks ago... I was more than just slightly impressed, and my normal personal phone is a Nexus 4, and this is rediculously faster and better battery life ((6+ hours screen time on WiFi, 5+ hours on Verizon LTE, and with Auto Brightness turned on!!!)) beyond my N4, much less the Rezound. If I had to get a phone today on Verizon, I don't think I would even consider anything else right now.
[HTC Rezound] Fastbird:
Well, considering my Rezound I've had since November 2011 is finally giving up the ghost on me (random persistent reboots, funky power connector connection, bluetooth quit working earlier this week, wifi quit working on me today, etc.), I ave reserached and decided my next will be the LG G2. Love what I'm seeing with that phone.
[HTC Rezound] dejahboi:
My contract ended back last October lol. Waiting on the gs5 , but I almost did pick up the g2.
[HTC Rezound] zac41189:
I switched over to the gs4 several months ago and haven't been happier.
[HTC Rezound] tmanschuette:
You wouldn't have regretted it. Lightning fast and with minimal to moderate use I get 2-3 days on a charge.
[HTC Rezound] civicsr2cool:
have never even heard of that kyocera, I love how closely matched it is to the rezound. ive alaways dismissed kyocera phones but this could be a fun little phone it looks like!
[HTC Rezound] Proz00:
4.3" is great for the hand but now with on-the-back buttons or smaller bazel making the phone smaller

its better try bigger screen

im with Gpro with 5.5" its quite big im must say. i think LG G2 is perfect for my hand

N5, moto x ,a bit bigger then rezound but give more screen space

i dont see any reason to go still with 4.3" phones :)
[HTC Rezound] Cerealkillah:
I picked up a G2 on Wednesday and Hole E. Cow! This phone is amazing.

Excellent screen, crazy battery life, knock-on/off... I could not be happier with my choice.
[HTC Rezound] pdolo5784:
my contracts ends at the end of feb, im getting the g2 but i kinda wanna wait till for htc 2....debating on jumping to t mobile...or stick with verizon...verizon is expensive but great service
[HTC Rezound] Nappyloxs:
I picked up the note 3 on Monday. I had an issue with the eq and Google music but a factory reset fixed it. I found out that Scott of clean rom also on the Verizon note 3 so I may have to root soon. So far it runs good. It is big but I wanted the phablet and I like a lot of the touch wiz.
[HTC Rezound] Fastbird:
Thought I'd throw an update. I did indeed get the G2. It's unreal how much these things have advanced since the Rez came out. But the best part.......I've been on battery for just over two days now and still have 35% battery life left over. Coming from the Rez were I'd be lucky to get 8 hours out of a battery with the same usage.........there's no looking back.
[HTC Rezound] RKight:
Thought I'd post again since I've had my G2 for a while. I've rooted and installed G2 Xposed (paid version) and am so in love with this phone. And the battery life...omg. Here's with moderate usage and almost 2 1/2 hours of screen on time.
[HTC Rezound] tholmes8291:
I'd love to have one but they're gonna have to pry my unlimited from my cold dead fingers. And can't bring myself to pay full price for anything.
[HTC Rezound] Mindrocket:
I ended up getting the G2 and I'm totally in love. No regrets at all.
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
FWIW... I replaced my Rezound with the LG G2 on Friday. I couldn't be happier, I was originally concerned with the size at first, that it might be just a little too big, but after using it for several days now I have had no issues using anything in it one handed, if it was any bigger at all, I am pretty sure it would be in the realm of not usable with only one hand.

I forgot how much crap VZW throws into these devices, since I haven't been on a stock subsidized device for some time... Haven't rooted yet, but sure have disabled a bunch of junk.

So basically I am saying, one more vote for the G2 being a good Rezound replacement, it is a REALLY nice phone... And now that [MENTION=3419683]Snuzzo[/MENTION] has one and has started some deving on that platform, I am even more glad I went this way.
[HTC Rezound] Snuzzo:
[MENTION=2001582]acejavelin[/MENTION]

Yeah the size was my concern too but for using the extended battery I'll take the longer and wider vs thicker. I really really enjoy this platform. Coming from the Rezound is like a no brainer really, its like 3x a jump in everything. Last night I looked at my screen on stats and here I had 1hr 30mins screen on with 90% battery left. That's near a full stock battery on the Rez for my use.
[HTC Rezound] tmanschuette:
I can get 2 days with pretty high use. Max I have hit was 4 days, but I didn't use it much. The LGG2 is great.

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I had to fork out $400 for mine. I regret nothing.
[HTC Rezound] mjones73:
How did you get one for $400?
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
Couldn't you get ANY Verizon smartphone for $350~$400? Just activate a new service contract and terminate it, pay the ETF, and keep the device?
[HTC Rezound] kcipopnevets:
I was actually striving for a larger device myself... I went for the Motorola Droid Maxx and I've had it for about a month now. The battery life is absolutely stunning, as I can get about 9 hours screen on time before it starts limping along in terms of power. I love having AOSP out of the box as well; If I was buying something else, probably the LG G2 or the HTC One, I'd have to root and ROM it out of the box which is crazy. Motorola has gotten stock right this time! :)
[HTC Rezound] tmanschuette:
EBay lol. Had to buy off contract or I could have gotten it for $50.

Not for me. I don't have credit, and my parents wouldn't risk theirs.
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
Gotcha... but for future reference, contrary to popular belief that canceling your contract will have a negative effect on your credit rating, this will not hurt your credit score provided you handle it right. http://budgeting.thenest.com/cancelling-cell-phone-plan-hurt-credit-score-20233.html

But you do need that initial credit to get the phone, and I understand that isn't possible for everyone.
[HTC Rezound] tmanschuette:
Hey, I'm working on it. Lol. I just don't have credit, its not bad credit. I pulled out my first loan, and I have a sudo credit card (charging me to use my own money, and reporting it to the agencies). I guess you are right with that, but I'm sure it makes Big Red unhappy lol.
[HTC Rezound] lg-sony-htc-samsung-apple:
got the gpro only thing i miss about the rez it the two flash leds
[HTC Rezound] Sloth:
Moved to Q&A :)
[HTC Rezound] jasonmerc:
After my Rezound I'm probably going to start experimenting with Chinese or other foreign-based-company phones. I would probably start with a Goophone iphone clone of some sort because as far as I've seen, they seem pretty popular among ROM-makers and such compared to other Goophones or other chinese phones in general. Yes, I know there is the OPPO brand of phones, but they are a little too pricy for me right now.
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
Careful with the Chinese phones... Many do not support the same frequencies used in the US, especially the T-Mobile 1700Mhz AWS bands or the standard US GSM frequencies of 850/1900MHz, in China they use 900MHz & 2100MHz. Many of the "Quad band" phones that support the correct frequencies still do not support HSPA+ either, only standard HSPA.

For the money and performance, the Moto G is amazing, it out performs the Rez on all aspects except camera... My son has gotten 6-7 hours screen time on a single charge too on multiple occasions. He has the 16GB GPE version bone stock, not even rooted. It out does my work LG G2 in battery life, quite easily in fact.
[HTC Rezound] jasonmerc:
I was severely thinking of the Moto G, but with it lacking an SD card slot that killed it for me.

And as far as those chinese phones, I get some places telling me that they will work with 3G (I'm not worried about 4G) as long as they have a 1900 in the frequency list and some telling me that they won't work at all. I read somewhere that Tmobile recently was adding the 1900 frequency to their list of supported 3g/4g bands along with 1700 and 2100 so that has to be the reason my ATT Rugby Smart gets 4g. The Rugby Smart has the frequencies for 850/1900 on HSDPA, so that means in my area Tmobile has to be working with the 1900 frequency.

However, I do appreciate your warning and if anything I am saying up there is false, let me know. Like I said, I've seen Yes's and No's on various forums with the question of chinese phones working with 3G in the USA and on our bands for 3G, so I'm still not 100% sure what to believe.
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
Cool... Having actually bought some Chinese phones, I can tell you your missing part of the ”1900Mhz rule", make sure it supports 3G 1900Mhz, as HSPA/HSDPA, many Chinese phones support US frequencies but only basic GSM (2G/Edge) in the 850/1900 range.

I'm not saying you can't get a good deal on an amazing phone from China, because you can, just do your research and make sure you get detailed specifications of the phone and that you know what your doing.
[HTC Rezound] jasonmerc:
Thank you for the advice. Yes, I do understand that I need to look carefully to make sure they don't just list GSM as a feature. The thing that confuses me is the WCDMA part of it. I get some answers saying WCDMA will not work in the USA (even with 1900 frequency) while others say it will work as long as it has the right frequency, in this case 1900. I use T-Mobile, so can someone out there who is an expert at this confirm that T-Mobile does in fact work with WCDMA (which other websites I believe say is also UMTS) as long ad the frequency (1900) is present?
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
UMTS uses WCDMA as the standard, they are commonly interchangeable as "3G"

I am not an expert, and there is no T-Mobile service where I live, so I can't tell you what frequency/compatibility issues with that specifically.
[HTC Rezound] jasonmerc:
Thanks for clearing up that UMTS and WCDMA are actually interchangeable terms for "3G".

I just looked up Tmobile's compatible frequencies online and one of them listed is UMTS 1900, so now all I would have to do is find a chinese android that lists WCDMA 1900 as a compatible frequency and I would be good.

Thanks for all the advice, acejavelin! :)
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
Remember that WCDMA, HSPA, and HSPA+ are not the same...

Just 3G/WCDMA (UMTS) is basic GSM, about 180-360 kbps in real usage speeds. This is the compatibility of most "Global" or quad-band phones.

HSPA is an enhancement to to UTMS, that gives real world speeds of 2-10Mbps. Commonplace in the US.

HSPA+ is an enhancement to HSPA that gives real world speeds of up to 22Mbps. There are also enhancements to this and channel bonding that can allow for speeds up to 82Mbps, although in the US only HSPA+21 and HSPA+42 are commonplace among the big carriers.

LTE is an entirely different animal and would be a separate discussion.

http://3gadda.blogspot.com/p/wcdma-vs-hsdpahspa.html?m=1

If at all possible, look for a phone that supports HSPA or HSPA+, not just WCDMA. Most Chinese manufactured phones are based on Mediatek chipsets, many of those only support WCDMA, but some do HSPA and even HSPA+. I would highly recommend finding an HSPA compatible phone. Again, just make sure you do your research.

If you need help deciphering this stuff when buying a phone, let me know, I'd be glad to help.
[HTC Rezound] xmoox:
So I currently moved on to the HTC m8 mostly because it has s off but I've been considering moving to the galaxy s5 because the camera in the HTC M8 is not very good
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
The LG G2 is amazing... Highly recommend it.
[HTC Rezound] xmoox:
One big draw the m8 and s5 have was expandable storage and the s5 has a removable battery which would be nice. How's the camera on the LG g2
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
Pretty good actually, it takes much better pictures than my Rezound... The expanded storage thing hasn't been an issue for me either, the battery can easily be replaced in the G2 in about 10 minutes.
[HTC Rezound] xmoox:
Hmm I might do that I really like everything about the m8 but man HTC really messed up with the camera there is no detail or sharpness in any of the pics. Dare I say it I might get a gs5 and give up on customising my phone. Sense 6 is awesome though. Huge step up and is making me want to keep this phone. I might try and wait it out for the g3

Sent from my HTC one m8