Clockwork Update Necessary?

[Guest Reading1800]

I see from Steves guide:-

Newer ROM's can be installed with Clockwork 3.0.0.6 - you can install this if you want - but Clockwork 2.5.1.8 can install any of the ROMS

(this guide currently shows you how to install 2.5.1.8 - however to install 3.0.0.6 - just swap to the newer file - the instructions are the same)

I have 2.5.1.8 working with JJ, is there any benefit in updating at all or is it a case if it ain't broken don't fix it ?? Thx

Edited March 6, 2011 by Reading1800

[Guest Pelemane]

I see from Steves guide:-

Newer ROM's can be installed with Clockwork 3.0.0.6 - you can install this if you want - but Clockwork 2.5.1.8 can install any of the ROMS

(this guide currently shows you how to install 2.5.1.8 - however to install 3.0.0.6 - just swap to the newer file - the instructions are the same)

I have 2.5.1.8 working with JJ, is there any benefit in updating at all or is it a case if it ain't broken don't fix it ?? Thx

You can't install CM7 with 2.5.1.8. That's why I have 3.0.0.6.

[Guest sid3091]

You can't install CM7 with 2.5.1.8. That's why I have 3.0.0.6.

it can install cm7.

[Guest Pelemane]

it can install cm7.

Really? It couldn't install Tom Gs early alpha cm7 when I tried.

[Guest g-rasshopper]

I see from Steves guide:-

Newer ROM's can be installed with Clockwork 3.0.0.6 - you can install this if you want - but Clockwork 2.5.1.8 can install any of the ROMS

(this guide currently shows you how to install 2.5.1.8 - however to install 3.0.0.6 - just swap to the newer file - the instructions are the same)

I was also a bit confused about this comment. Why not just recommend using the latest version? Is there any downside to using version 3.0.0.6?

[Guest jonmac73]

Is there any downside to using version 3.0.0.6?

I was wondering the same thing ?

Have FBL 9b currently and not looking at moving until more stable newer is out - presume 3.0.0.6 works backward with that ?

[Guest Hello8]

I was also a bit confused about this comment. Why not just recommend using the latest version? Is there any downside to using version 3.0.0.6?

Update, now I have installed FLB Froyo, after I have signed into the market, I can't download apps, it just says "Starting download..." for a very very long time, is it going to be forever?

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Hi! I am new to Android. At the moment, I am using Orange San Francisco's stock rom. I want to upgrade it to Android 2.2 .

I am trying to install clockwork, which one should I use, Clockwork 3.0.0.6 or Clockwork 2.5.1.8 ?

I have installed clockwork 3.0.0.5 for the past few days. So far, the Recovery Manager displays:

Currently installed Recovery: Unrecognised

Currently installed Firmware: de-Oranganated vr5

now, the step: choose "Install Firmware" from Recovery Manager:

it says: "error, you need to install a custom firmware before you can install a new firmware!"

I am on Orange San Francisco (OLED)'s stock ROM.

I have even checked the MD5 , it is correct, is it correct that I just need to delete the Clockwork 3.0.0.5 img file, then replace it with Clockwork 3.0.0.6 or Clockwork 2.5.1.8? Which one is suitable, Clockwork 3.0.0.6 or Clockwork 2.5.1.8? (Also, if I install Clockwork 2.5.1.8 now, will I be able to install Clockwork 3.0.0.6 easily later on? Because Clockwork 3.0.0.6 might be useful for installing Android 2.3 etc.)

Also, I wish to know that which ROM should I install on my Orange San Francisco (OLED)? Should I install FLB-Froyo Blade r10b, Japanese Jellyfish RLS9 or another good ROM?

Lastly, I have backed up my phone using Titanium Backup root for my settings and app before installing a new ROM, is it enough?

Or do I need to use the option of "Backup Current Firmware" from Recovery Manager to make a full backup of my device before installing a new ROM? Or should I do both types of back up, just in case? After I have installed a new ROM, do I just delete either the directory called clockwork or TitaniumBackup when I restored my phone in one of the two ways.

Thanks for your help.

Edited March 9, 2011 by Hello8