Install a custom recovery when you're messing around with custom ROMs, or if you really want powerful backup features.
Not exact matches
So, use the instructions listed in this article and you will learn how to successfully flash this Preview build of CM10 Jelly Bean 4.1.1 on your HTC One X. Note that this guide is for advanced Android users and you shouldn't attempt to
install it if you're a novice
when it comes to using CWM
Recovery and flashing
custom ROMs and kernels.
Then, after rooting the system you have to
install a
custom recovery image, like CWM or TWRP
recovery, as the stock
recovery can't be used
when trying to
install CM10.2
custom ROM.
After gaining root access,
install a
custom recovery image on your smartphone;
when flashing
custom ROMs the stock
recovery can't be used.
Good, so root access isn't required for this tutorial, which means that
installing a
custom recovery image is also unnecessarily — these are tasks that have to be performed
when dealing with
custom ROMs and not with OTA updates, like the present XXUBMI1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS.
Note that you're
installing the new update at your own risk and you shouldn't try to apply the changes if you're a beginner
when it comes to rooting Galaxy Nexus, flashing
custom recovery images or updating its firmware.
Custom ROM usually require a higher knowledge
when it comes to flashing files as you will need to have a rooted device with CWM or TWRP
Recovery installed on it.
As mentioned a
custom recovery must be used
when trying to update with beta, unofficial or
custom ROMs, or
when installing custom kernels — after that you can overclock / underclock your smartphone or tablet for improving the speeds or for upgrading the battery life.
Custom ROMs are usually acting up
when are flashed via
Recovery mode and it might not
install at the first attempt.
The stock
recovery that comes pre-installed on the Android based handsets isn't useful
when dealing with procedures like the up - mentioned ones, so you need to
install a
custom recovery on your Sony Xperia Z; and, by using this step by step guide your will flash TWRP
recovery on your phone.
When all the files
installed on your Nexus 4 you will need to get back to the main
custom Recovery menu.
Features list: Call Recording Auto call recording 4 Ways Reboot (Reboot,
Recovery, Hotboot, Download) Full Color / Transparency customization for Status bar and Notification drawer elements Secure Samsung Keyboard Option to keep «Add Call» button with Call recording menu Disable Camera shutter sound (+ Screen Capture) Skip Music with Volume buttons Save Call Logs View Enable Keyboard Symbols Enable Hangouts Calls trough cellular Enable Camera while calling Unlimited and Customizable Multi-View support Bypass Exchange Lock check Notification Panel Customization Long Home key behavior Long Back key to kill App (+ white list) Disable increasing ringtone Messaging Tweaks (raise limits and conversion) Disable Scrolling cache Enable Full rotations White / Colored Circle Battery Transparent Notifications panel Customize Clock format and size Customize Battery text helper size Customize Quick Settings buttons number per row Collapse Quick Settings after toggle 2 line formatted date on the panel header Dark themed Multi-Window Disable Boot sound Customize Two line date header format White / Black Email App background (Supported on some devices) Transparent Quick Settings buttons background Default hidden SMS logs Add Call button to Logs and Contacts list Disable Accounts icons on Contacts list Custimize Wifi AP Clients number Disable Launcher page rotation Add Exit button to browser SMS Automatic input mode Disable Call number formatting Enable unlimited Contacts joining Enable Gallery Rotation trough button Set default Browser view to Desktop Hide Wireless charging popup Hide Full Battery Notification Clock position Status bar (Hide, Left, Right, Center) NFC behaviors (UN / Locked on Screen ON / Off) Hide Headset icon and notification bar Disable TW DVFS Blacklist for Application where you want to disable DVFS
when it's default enabled Hide Smart Stay, Alarm, NFC icons on status bar Launcher: Enable Scroll wallpaper and Hide Dock labels Disable Wake Home button Use separate Address field on Contacts Add Fast PIN unlock (to be used with caution) Added SMS sent time details Enable Screen ON options on Messaging App Disable low Battery warning Add
custom carrier label on notification label Set low Camera battery level Change System Holo Dark / Light background Acces hidden Lockscreen shortcuts menu Disable SEAndroid / Knox notifications and container Disable volume control sound Disable low battery sound Auto Disable Knox notifications
when Knox Apps are
installed Set SELinux to Permissive mode on boot ScreenShot and ScreenRecord (Requires Busybox) on Power menu CM Numeric Circle battery Screen Off animation (CRT / Fade) Expand all notifications Disable Temperature check on Camera recording and Flash Enable Heads up notifications (Optional ongoing notifications and display delay customization) Support SHealth and Private mode (Disable secure storage on both Apps) Disable Battery and USB cover warning And much more to come
Starting with a rewriting of the entire framework, Xposed is now more compatible with applications, provides improved feedback
when root access fails, and now allows the installation of files with
custom recovery (CWM / TWRP) for devices that could not
install the framework through normal means, flashing the file either automatically or manually.
Finally, the bootloader environment is essential even
when talking about
custom operations such as gaining root, flashing a
custom recovery image, unlocking the bootloader or
installing a
custom kernel.
These
custom recovery environments are most useful
when you're
installing custom ROMS on your device, as they provide backup, restore, and ROM - flashing features you'll need.
Custom ROM usually require a higher knowledge
when it comes to flashing files as you will need to have a rooted device with CWM or TWRP
Recovery installed on it.
But,
when dealing with unofficial methods, such as
installing a
custom ROM or a
custom kernel, the stock
recovery is useless.
When the
install is complete you should select «reboot system» option from the main
custom recovery menu and then wait for your phone to boot normally into CM10 home screen.
When the Paranoid Android and Gapps are
installed you can return to the main
custom Recovery screen.
As mentioned a
custom recovery must be used
when trying to update with beta, unofficial or
custom ROMs, or
when installing custom kernels — after that you can overclock / underclock your smartphone or tablet for improving the speeds or for upgrading the battery life.
The stock
recovery must be entered
when you are about to complete official operations such as apply update from ADB, wipe data / factory reset, wipe cache partition and reboot system, while
custom recovery should be entered
when trying to gain root access,
install a
custom ROM firmware, flash a
custom kernel, overclock the CPU, make Nandroid backups, remove bloatware and so on.
When all the files
installed on your Nexus 4 you will need to get back to the main
custom Recovery menu.
After rooting your S3 Mini you have to
install a
custom recovery image, like CWM or TWRP
recovery because the stock
recovery can't be used
when trying to flash CM11 or any other
custom ROM firmware.
The advantages of root are numerous, but I do have to mention the following ones: on a rooted system you can access the OS and the internal system of the device for performing different operations such as removing in built programs or customize the performances; also on rooted handsets you can
install a
custom recovery image which can then be used for flashing
custom ROMs and
custom kernels; then, of course you will be able to overckock your Android device, or undervolt the same in case you need to upgrade the battery life; finally and as you may know, rooting is the first step to do
when trying to speed up and upgrade the battery life of your smartphone / tablet.
From here on out, you can take any path you choose, like rooting your device (not required),
installing a
custom recovery (a good idea at this point), or
installing an Android 8.0
custom ROM
when it comes out.