ultimate ascend customization guide. - Page 4

MoneyHoarder87 · May 17th, 2011, 03:19 PM

I think people are not keeping up with the builds and are basing their idea of the rom off older builds. That is why i bookmark the wiki.

PlayfulGod · May 17th, 2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MoneyHoarder87

I think people are not keeping up with the builds and are basing their idea of the rom off older builds. That is why i bookmark the wiki.

Thats why I never directly link to the downloads. I link em to the wiki home page n make em read to find the links.

Everyone needs to take into consideration that happy campers usually dont make a peep. And with the number of downloads CM6/7 get per build, the number of ppl complaining of stuff not working, mysterious bugs, only happening to them issues, oh this rom sucks, I know wtf I am doing its gotta be the roms fault, amount to about 1 - 10%of the number of downloads.

Jahmekyah · May 18th, 2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokenpoke

make sure usb debugging is turned on (menu button, settings, applications, development, usb debugging)

boot your phone into debug mode (fastboot) press, in order, VOLUME ROCKER DOWN+END (HANG UP)+ POWER. your phone will stay at the huawei screen. attach to pc using usb cord.

open the cwm.zip and extract the files
open the cwm folder
open the following files (you may see the dos box open briefly, this shows it worked all file are labeled according to os, choose for your os)

adb
fastboot
install recovery

unplug your phone from the pc and remove the battery for ten seconds.

boot to cwm VOLUME ROCKER UP+CALL BUTTON+POWER

you should see a black screen with green text. you now have cwm

Greetings android family...im new to this so plz bare with me...ive just rooted my Ascend (metro) and am in the process of getting CWM...even though Token has graciously laid it out step by step (much appreciated) i cant seem to 1. get my phone in debug mode...jus goes completely black instead of to huawei screen and...2. even when i assume thats the 'debug mode' and continue to open the adb-windows, fastboot-windows and install recovery files-windows files (dos box appearing briefly as described) I still cant boot to CWM....no black screen with green txt...PLZ HELP!!!...i really wanna try ICARUS...MUCH RESPECT!

MoneyHoarder87 · May 18th, 2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jahmekyah

Greetings android family...im new to this so plz bare with me...ive just rooted my Ascend (metro) and am in the process of getting CWM...even though Token has graciously laid it out step by step (much appreciated) i cant seem to 1. get my phone in debug mode...jus goes completely black instead of to huawei screen and...2. even when i assume thats the 'debug mode' and continue to open the adb-windows, fastboot-windows and install recovery files-windows files (dos box appearing briefly as described) I still cant boot to CWM....no black screen with green txt...PLZ HELP!!!...i really wanna try ICARUS...MUCH RESPECT!

What button combination are you using?(Volume down, End button, Power) Boot Loader. (Volume up, Call button, Power) Recovery.

Codawg · May 19th, 2011, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MoneyHoarder87

May i ask what bugs you are referring to. The last few builds have been bugless, to my knowledge.

When I had it installed, the bugs I found were as follows.
- the camera caused lag after use (was a known issue)
- google navi was very slow and same lag issue after use.
- performing the "erase SD card" function would sometimes erase everything and give me the blank SD card warning forcing me to format it again using my computer.
- alarm clock would force close and not work at all sometimes.

After all this and different attempts to uninstall and reinstall, fix permissions, etc, I moved back to Icarus.
I did not have the latest version, but it was the latest at the time.
This is the version I tried --> CM7-Ascend-04162011-signed

Should I give the newest version a go? I was thinking I would wait another month...

nuttmeg · May 19th, 2011, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Codawg

When I had it installed, the bugs I found were as follows.
- the camera caused lag after use (was a known issue)
- google navi was very slow and same lag issue after use.
- performing the "erase SD card" function would sometimes erase everything and give me the blank SD card warning forcing me to format it again using my computer.
- alarm clock would force close and not work at all sometimes.

After all this and different attempts to uninstall and reinstall, fix permissions, etc, I moved back to Icarus.
I did not have the latest version, but it was the latest at the time.
This is the version I tried --> CM7-Ascend-04162011-signed

Should I give the newest version a go? I was thinking I would wait another month...

0416? you was way behind, the latest is 05142011, give it a go, and about formatting the sdcard, its recommended to use cwm recovery to format sdcard, also everything works in cm7 also, its even overclock to 710,729,748 depending on if your phone can support it.

Codawg · May 19th, 2011, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jahmekyah

Greetings android family...im new to this so plz bare with me...ive just rooted my Ascend (metro) and am in the process of getting CWM...even though Token has graciously laid it out step by step (much appreciated) i cant seem to 1. get my phone in debug mode...jus goes completely black instead of to huawei screen and...2. even when i assume thats the 'debug mode' and continue to open the adb-windows, fastboot-windows and install recovery files-windows files (dos box appearing briefly as described) I still cant boot to CWM....no black screen with green txt...PLZ HELP!!!...i really wanna try ICARUS...MUCH RESPECT!

Dont forget to EXTRACT(unzip) the cwm.zip files! I left them zipped the first time I tried it and thought it worked only to see the stock recovery after it all and had to start all over.

nuttmeg · May 19th, 2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Codawg

Dont forget to EXTRACT(unzip) the cwm.zip files! I left them zipped the first time I tried it and thought it worked only to see the stock recovery after it all and had to start all over.

you can download rom manager and it will install cwm for you and also you can download the roms straight to your phone.

Codawg · May 19th, 2011, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nuttmeg

0416? you was way behind, the latest is 05142011, give it a go, and about formatting the sdcard, its recommended to use cwm recovery to format sdcard, also everything works in cm7 also, its even overclock to 710,729,748 depending on if your phone can support it.

Thanks Nuttmeg. I read up on all the versions and fixes that have happened and I've decided to do it again. I'm about to flash it now so I'll post back soon.

nuttmeg · May 19th, 2011, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Codawg

Thanks Nuttmeg. I read up on all the versions and fixes that have happened and I've decided to do it again. I'm about to flash it now so I'll post back soon.

word...keep us updated, btw dont forget to flash metro off v1.3 if you have metro, and make sure you wipe everything not including the sdcard.

Codawg · May 19th, 2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nuttmeg

word...keep us updated, btw dont forget to flash metro off v1.3 if you have metro, and make sure you wipe everything not including the sdcard.

Ok flash went smooth as usual and been playing and tweaking. It is alot better now!! I am super impressed. What is the MetrOFF for? I have not flashed it yet...

Update: I read about it and I just created the apn as listed on this guide. Is there a difference?

papaherb64 · May 19th, 2011, 08:12 AM

What does w/adw and w/zeam mean?

MoneyHoarder87 · May 19th, 2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by papaherb64

What does w/adw and w/zeam mean?

They are different launchers (home replacements).

papaherb64 · May 19th, 2011, 08:32 AM

I'm not clear on which to choose (w/adw or w/zeam ) ...I'm on Metro and thinking of flashing to CM6, since there seems to be issues w/ CM7 I flashed to

MoneyHoarder87 · May 19th, 2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by papaherb64

I'm not clear on which to choose (w/adw or w/zeam ) ...I'm on Metro and thinking of flashing to CM6, since there seems to be issues w/ CM7 I flashed to

It really does not matter, if you flash either one, if you don't like it get the other one off the market. All of the launchers are on the market, pip was trying to give people options so they would not have to have a stock launcher that they did not use. It is totally personal preference.

papaherb64 · May 19th, 2011, 08:37 AM

gotcha thanks

another query: the main issues w/ CM7 are no usb mount on mac and funky camera

how are these on CM6?

MoneyHoarder87 · May 19th, 2011, 08:40 AM

Can't help there. I don't have a mac, so no clue. Also, i have not noticed anything wrong with the CM7 camera. Everything works on the last build of CM6, only thing i can't verify is the mac situation.

papaherb64 · May 19th, 2011, 08:41 AM

ok big thanks money

nuttmeg · May 19th, 2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Codawg

Ok flash went smooth as usual and been playing and tweaking. It is alot better now!! I am super impressed. What is the MetrOFF for? I have not flashed it yet...

Update: I read about it and I just created the apn as listed on this guide. Is there a difference?

if you flash the metro off v1.3 you dont have to do anything with the apn, unless your not able to send/receive.

travioso · May 19th, 2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by papaherb64

What does w/adw and w/zeam mean?

They are different launchers pre installed

Codawg · May 19th, 2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nuttmeg

if you flash the metro off v1.3 you dont have to do anything with the apn, unless your not able to send/receive.

Ok tried to send test pic today no go. Going to flash the fix tonight. So by wipe everything you just mean cache and dalvik cache, right?

HYPN0 · May 19th, 2011, 10:33 PM

HELPPPP Plz...I rooted my phone, and installed rom manager and the cyanogen mod6 rom. Booted into recovery mode,
did the backup. I did the compelete wipe on data factory cache partition and wipe dalvik
. format boot system and data was done. I never put the cm6 rom on my sd card
so I decided to disconnect the phone to put it on. I put it on and tried to boot back to the menu
but all my phone does is hang at that white logo screen...HELPPPP

Tokenpoke · May 20th, 2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HYPN0

HELPPPP Plz...I rooted my phone, and installed rom manager and the cyanogen mod6 rom. Booted into recovery mode,
did the backup. I did the compelete wipe on data factory cache partition and wipe dalvik
. format boot system and data was done. I never put the cm6 rom on my sd card
so I decided to disconnect the phone to put it on. I put it on and tried to boot back to the menu
but all my phone does is hang at that white logo screen...HELPPPP

flash to stock and try again using this guide. cut rommanager out unless you want to pay for access to the roms.

Tokenpoke · May 20th, 2011, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HYPN0

HELPPPP Plz...I rooted my phone, and installed rom manager and the cyanogen mod6 rom. Booted into recovery mode,
did the backup. I did the compelete wipe on data factory cache partition and wipe dalvik
. format boot system and data was done. I never put the cm6 rom on my sd card
so I decided to disconnect the phone to put it on. I put it on and tried to boot back to the menu
but all my phone does is hang at that white logo screen...HELPPPP

flash to stock and try again using this guide. cut rommanager out unless you want to pay for access to the roms.

Gmash · May 20th, 2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokenpoke

flash to stock and try again using this guide. cut rommanager out unless you want to pay for access to the roms.

From what I've read, you can use the free version to get the ROMs from Monday through Friday, you need the paid version to get them on the weekends. I could be wrong, though.

Tokenpoke · May 20th, 2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gmash

From what I've read, you can use the free version to get the ROMs from Monday through Friday, you need the paid version to get them on the weekends. I could be wrong, though.

i tried on tuesday. it told me to pay for the service. i will try later though9 i pulled rommanager off my phone after that sneaky trick.

papaherb64 · May 21st, 2011, 05:33 PM

Anybody working on fixing the no-USB-mount-on-mac issue?

papaherb64 · May 21st, 2011, 05:39 PM

Wanted to give a big thanks to everyone who helps out here, and all the folks who do development work

Awesome info and CM7 is rockin' my Ascend

Scur · May 21st, 2011, 06:46 PM

This is the (freaking awesome) thread I keep having to find (though I finally made an "Android" folder in my bookmarks and put it there this time.) It should definitely be stickied.

Android_Ascend · May 22nd, 2011, 04:39 PM

Ok so I follow everything typed in the guide to install cm7 but once I reboot my ascend it stays on the Boot Screen ive been trying for the last couple of days to get it working im using the CWMod from icarus but still nothing can anyone give me some help idk if anyone has had this happen but I havent found anyone saying they have... Anyone have ideas?

Taterhater88er · May 23rd, 2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tokenpoke

INSTALLING CLOCKWORKMOD (CWM)

Download the cwm.zip---------> CWM Recovery.zip (Thanks to Jazzette for this from her icarus 1.1 guide)

make sure usb debugging is turned on (menu button, settings, applications, development, usb debugging)

boot your phone into debug mode (fastboot) press, in order, VOLUME ROCKER DOWN+END (HANG UP)+ POWER. your phone will stay at the huawei screen. attach to pc using usb cord.

open the cwm.zip and extract the files
open the cwm folder
open the following files (you may see the dos box open briefly, this shows it worked all file are labeled according to os, choose for your os)

adb
fastboot
install recovery

unplug your phone from the pc and remove the battery for ten seconds.

boot to cwm VOLUME ROCKER UP+CALL BUTTON+POWER

you should see a black screen with green text. you now have cwm

What exactly are we supposed to extract cwm to? The phone? I booted it as instructed, and connected to my computer, but the computer can't install drivers with it in dubug mode, so it doesn't recognize the device as being connected. I'm stuck. Please help.

Taterhater88er · May 23rd, 2011, 02:41 PM

Wait nevermind. I think I just read it wrong, now I feel dumb. x.x

PlayfulGod · May 23rd, 2011, 03:00 PM

If you are installing CM6/7 there is no need to do the fastboot method for CWM. Just download Rom Manager from the market and install CWM from it.

Taterhater88er · May 23rd, 2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Taterhater88er

Wait nevermind. I think I just read it wrong, now I feel dumb. x.x

Okay.. stuck again... I ran the programs from cwm and the dos screen for install recovery came up and just sits at "waiting for device".. what do I do now?

PlayfulGod · May 23rd, 2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Taterhater88er

Okay.. stuck again... I ran the programs from cwm and the dos screen for install recovery came up and just sits at "waiting for device".. what do I do now?

its not seeing your device. try dbl clicking all the .exe's in the recovery dir n try again.

Taterhater88er · May 23rd, 2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PlayfulGod

its not seeing your device. try dbl clicking all the .exe's in the recovery dir n try again.

Still nothing.

Taterhater88er · May 23rd, 2011, 03:40 PM

For some reason my computer won't install driver software for my phone. I'll see if I can get it to.

Taterhater88er · May 23rd, 2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PlayfulGod

If you are installing CM6/7 there is no need to do the fastboot method for CWM. Just download Rom Manager from the market and install CWM from it.

Are you sure it works? A lot of the sources I've read from recommend the way Toke described, specifically saying NOT to use the one on ROM manager.

MoneyHoarder87 · May 23rd, 2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Taterhater88er

Are you sure it works? A lot of the sources I've read from recommend the way Toke described, specifically saying NOT to use the one on ROM manager.

That is in regards to Icarus 1.1. CWM 3.0.0.5 will flash CM6/CM7. I have CM7 and flashed straight from rom manager.

Taterhater88er · May 23rd, 2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MoneyHoarder87

That is in regards to Icarus 1.1. CWM 3.0.0.5 will flash CM6/CM7. I have CM7 and flashed straight from rom manager.

Sounds like I need to get the pro version.. Now for the money. xD

isaacj87 · May 23rd, 2011, 06:33 PM

This is a really good collection of guides. The only thing I suggest is removing the instructions to fix permissions after installing CM7. That'll only screw things up and there's no point.

Thanks for the guides.

spdy23 · May 24th, 2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokenpoke

I can walk you through on Skype. Tonight around 6 your 7Im3

hey im having trouble with my phone i got a UIM sign and i tried to do a hard reset and it just kept my phone at the huawei screen

Taterhater88er · May 24th, 2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MoneyHoarder87

That is in regards to Icarus 1.1. CWM 3.0.0.5 will flash CM6/CM7. I have CM7 and flashed straight from rom manager.

I tried.. anytime I try to make a backup my phone restarts and just stays on the huawei screen. I suck at this stuff. xD

MoneyHoarder87 · May 24th, 2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Taterhater88er

I tried.. anytime I try to make a backup my phone restarts and just stays on the huawei screen. I suck at this stuff. xD

So you downloaded rom manager and installed the cwm (3.0.0.5) through the app? Which rom are you attempting to install?

MoneyHoarder87 · May 24th, 2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by spdy23

hey im having trouble with my phone i got a UIM sign and i tried to do a hard reset and it just kept my phone at the huawei screen

You got a UIM error on CM7??? (Going off the info under your name) If this somehow happened, you need to flash the stock rom and start from scratch.

travioso · May 24th, 2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MoneyHoarder87

You got a UIM error on CM7??? (Going off the info under your name) If this somehow happened, you need to flash the stock rom and start from scratch.

I aint even heard of uim off of cm7.. just TOEjam lol.. and the only word of advice i have is learn how to fastboot... go to stock.. its three buttons and a batch file lol (.bat) its easy.. just read a bit before you do it.. and yes i know i quoted the wrong person lol

Taterhater88er · May 24th, 2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MoneyHoarder87

So you downloaded rom manager and installed the cwm (3.0.0.5) through the app? Which rom are you attempting to install?

I want to install cm7, but like I said, I can't create a backup or even boot into cwm even though rom manager says I have it flashed.

MoneyHoarder87 · May 24th, 2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Taterhater88er

I want to install cm7, but like I said, I can't create a backup or even boot into cwm even though rom manager says I have it flashed.

Have you tried reinstalling cwm? Someone else had a similar problem and they reinstalled cwm and it worked.

Taterhater88er · May 24th, 2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MoneyHoarder87

Have you tried reinstalling cwm? Someone else had a similar problem and they reinstalled cwm and it worked.

How should I do that? I tried wiping the cache and memory and reflashing it, but I don't think it did anything.

MoneyHoarder87 · May 24th, 2011, 01:54 PM

You have rom manager correct? That is how you initially flashed it right? If so, go back into it and flash clockworkmod recovery again, first tab.