I was following instructions on xda-developers to install a new ROM, then it linked to these instructions about installing CWM on Samsung GT-S5670. The problem is, there's a Warning there that says:
I take no support for RFS file system So this Recovery will not work for Stock ROM or Custom ROM that using RFS file system. Also this Recovery will not work for froyo baseband
My device matches both conditions.
I did a mount
and checked the output, both /system
and /cache
are RFS. And I'm running stock Android 2.2.1 JXKA4 baseband (And there's no official update from what I know).
Now, I searched everywhere, and found someone who ported this to support RFS filesystems. I'm not sure that's what I want though, because I will be installing an ext4 ROM.
I also read in the forums about people bricking their device with ROM Manager, as it is not currently supported... (and with the method I linked to also with android 2.2)
I guess I definitely need Odin, but can't find the right version (official or not) of CWM to flash? What do I risk trying to flash the one on xda-developers forum, most probably bricking right?
Or maybe should I use another recovery for my device?
UPDATE: I just read this thread. It seems there is not other way but to:
First of all upgrade to Gingerbread via Kies/ODIN. Then, install CWM via ODIN. Download any ROM and flash via CWM.
So, for CWM 5 on Samsung Galaxy Fit to work, you need to have Gingerbread flashed, and ad my phone has never had the Gingerbread official update, I think I will have to flash another stock ROM (another region), then flash CWM, then probably flash a custom ROM. Additionally I thought I might install that RFS based CWM to backup stock ROM, then go on flashing a custom ROM.
I'll try it, and if it works, I'll post an answer and accept it.