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Dabrador

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Just installed the latest CM and for the life of me I can't find out how to install the gapps.

Can someone help me?
 
Next question...

How do I use ROM Manager to install this? I'm not used to this app. I usually go into cwm through D2 bootstrap.

I've got the zip on my SD card but can't figure out how to install with ROM Manager.

Thanks!
 
Dabrador said:
Next question...

How do I use ROM Manager to install this? I'm not used to this app. I usually go into cwm through D2 bootstrap.

I've got the zip on my SD card but can't figure out how to install with ROM Manager.

Thanks!
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Just push and hold the power button; when you get the menu pop up, select "Reboot" and then select "Recovery". From there you will go in to CWR and you can flash Gapps.
 
bouchigo said:
Just push and hold the power button; when you get the menu pop up, select "Reboot" and then select "Recovery". From there you will go in to CWR and you can flash Gapps.
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Well...I just tried this and the phone stays at the screen that says Google. Nothing then happens.

Any thoughts?
 
Dabrador said:
Well...I just tried this and the phone stays at the screen that says Google. Nothing then happens.

Any thoughts?
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It's happened to me on occasion that it hangs like that. I suggest pulling the battery and then trying again, it always works for me when that happens.
 
bouchigo said:
It's happened to me on occasion that it hangs like that. I suggest pulling the battery and then trying again, it always works for me when that happens.
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I've tried that a couple times now and it hangs every time. If I open ROM Manager and select 'Reboot into Recovery', the same thing happens...it hangs on that screen.

What do you think?
 
Dabrador said:
I've tried that a couple times now and it hangs every time. If I open ROM Manager and select 'Reboot into Recovery', the same thing happens...it hangs on that screen.

What do you think?
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That's a bit strange. Try this (not sure if it will fix your problem, but it might):

1. With Root Explorer or ES File Explorer go into /preinstall/app

2. Delete the NFS Shift game file and then try again.
 
bouchigo said:
That's a bit strange. Try this (not sure if it will fix your problem, but it might):

1. With Root Explorer or ES File Explorer go into /preinstall/app

2. Delete the NFS Shift game file and then try again.
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Don't have NFS Shift game. This is strange...I just can't get into Recovery whether through ROM Manager or Reboot option.

I read somewhere that you MUST NOT install the D2 Bootstrap app while on CM7 so I can't even use that.

I really don't want to go through another SBF. Any other ideas?
 
Dabrador said:
Don't have NFS Shift game. This is strange...I just can't get into Recovery whether through ROM Manager or Reboot option.

I read somewhere that you MUST NOT install the D2 Bootstrap app while on CM7 so I can't even use that.

I really don't want to go through another SBF. Any other ideas?
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The NFS Shift file will still be there even though you don't have the game installed.

If the above doesn't work it looks like you may have to re-install the Rom and hopefully that will fix it, if not sbf time.
 
bouchigo said:
The NFS Shift file will still be there even though you don't have the game installed.

If the above doesn't work it looks like you may have to re-install the Rom and hopefully that will fix it, if not sbf time.
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Oh...ok. I don't have Root Explorer yet because I don't have the Market app yet installed so that I can get Root Explorer.

How can I get into that file to delete it?
 
Dabrador said:
Was able to install ES File Explorer. Went into the /preinstall/ folder and it says that it's empty.

Now what? I'm open to reinstalling the CM7 ROM, but how since I can't get into recovery?
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I think the easiest thing for you to do is to just sbf and start again.
 
Dabrador said:
I just realized it's been awhile since I did an SBF. The method I used was a linux disc that took me all the way back to Froyo.

What's the easiest SBF method to get me back to CM7?
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If you don't have all the drivers and RSD Lite already setup, then the cd might be the easiest.

Although there is a linux cd that will take you to .602 without having to go to Froyo and you can root .602 with a one-click through a PC.

Look at the very first sticky in this forum by SimsDelt.

http://androidforums.com/droid-x-al...ad-602-sbf-root-process-updated-9-9-11-a.html
 
Here's what I've done so far...

I went ahead and did an SBF back to stock Froyo 340. After that, I rooted using Z4 root, then installed D2 Bootstrap. After that, I attempted to get to GB 602 by using TBH's AIO 602 through their app.

The AIO zip said it installed fine so I went to reboot the phone and it stayed at the red Motorola logo screen and did nothing. I removed the battery, reinstalled and it went back into recovery. I attempted to reboot again and same thing...it stayed at the red Motorola logo screen.

So I did an SBF back to stock Froyo 340 and that's where I am. No root, no nothing until I hear from the experts.

I want to end up with CM7 for GB kernel.

My current baseband is BP_C_01.09.13P and the Kernel is 2.6.32.9-g55626e1 w30471@il93lnxdroid08 #1

My thought process was I could root Froyo, install TBH AIO 602 and then install CM7 for GB Kernel on top of that, but it's not working.

So, how do I do it? The phone is on the charger, so I'll have to re-try tomorrow.

Thanks in advance everyone!
 
Anyone? I'm not sure if my radio and kernel are preventing me from doing this. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Dabrador said:
Anyone? I'm not sure if my radio and kernel are preventing me from doing this. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Just follow the link I gave you in post #20 and you don't have to worry about being on Froyo and then using the AIO.

Side note:
You sure you have a good download of the AIO??? It maybe corrupt.
 
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