[Q] Questions about recovery - AT&T LG Optimus G

1. I was in rom manager earlier and noticed it says I have both CWM and TWRP installed. I remember installing project freegee w/CWM but not TWRP. Is this an error? If so, is it an issue?
2. I'm seeing something about CWMtouch or whatever. I just installed what came with freegee. I'm not quite sure how to use adb for the updater script. Is it necessary that I install this? Is freegee using a way outdated version?
Thanks in advance.

gwarokk said:
1. I was in rom manager earlier and noticed it says I have both CWM and TWRP installed. I remember installing project freegee w/CWM but not TWRP. Is this an error? If so, is it an issue?
2. I'm seeing something about CWMtouch or whatever. I just installed what came with freegee. I'm not quite sure how to use adb for the updater script. Is it necessary that I install this? Is freegee using a way outdated version?
Thanks in advance.
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You need to upgrade to a new recovery. The one that came with free gee is broken, so any backups you made with it are no good. I personally use sk8's recoveries, but TWRP is good to go too.
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TangoXray said:
You need to upgrade to a new recovery. The one that came with free gee is broken, so any backups you made with it are no good. I personally use sk8's recoveries, but TWRP is good to go too.
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Sounds good. I will update it. Not quite sure how twrp got on there in the first place.

gwarokk said:
Sounds good. I will update it. Not quite sure how twrp got on there in the first place.
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I don't use rom manager, but I'm pretty certain you can only have one recovery. Also, the updater script isn't needed either.
Someone will jump in here with more info.
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TangoXray said:
I don't use rom manager, but I'm pretty certain you can only have one recovery. Also, the updater script isn't needed either.
Someone will jump in here with more info.
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Just flashed the updated zip, rebooted into CWM and it worked. Thanks for your help =)

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[Q] Is there a way to install kernels by just using the phone?

[Q] My pc broke down lastnight and am not able to use adb. Is there a way to install kernels by just using the Thunderbolt?
If you can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it sooooo much. I'm just a basic user so I don't know much about installing kernels besides using adb.
Thanks in advance....
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Install clockwork recovery after installing rom manager
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klisp said:
[Q] My pc broke down lastnight and am not able to use adb. Is there a way to install kernels by just using the Thunderbolt?
If you can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it sooooo much. I'm just a basic user so I don't know much about installing kernels besides using adb.
Thanks in advance....
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which kernel are you trying to install?
there is a new kernel, that you can flash through recovery, all the older kernels out there must be pushed through ADB.
nosympathy said:
which kernel are you trying to install?
there is a new kernel, that you can flash through recovery, all the older kernels out there must be pushed through ADB.
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I'm trying to install Adrynalyne's 2.6.32.21 [Latest Version 1.8] [Updated 3-29-2011]. I thought that all kernels had to be pushed by adb or installed threw amon_ra because of scripts. I'm glad these new kernels don't have to be pushed anymore. Thanks for help nosympathy!
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klisp said:
I'm trying to install Adrynalyne's 2.6.32.21 [Latest Version 1.8] [Updated 3-29-2011]. I thought that all kernels had to be pushed by adb or installed threw amon_ra because of scripts. I'm glad these new kernels don't have to be pushed anymore. Thanks for help nosympathy!
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adryn also packaged the old kernel as a pg05img to install via hboot
two_cents said:
adryn also packaged the old kernel as a pg05img to install via hboot
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Thanks for the information! Would we put the PG05img in the root of our SD card or in our / root directory?
Do these kernals need to wipe the data like installing a ROM did?
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azbryan3 said:
Do these kernals need to wipe the data like installing a ROM did?
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Nope. Just install and go! As a heads up: It's usually preferable to make a backup using ClockworkMod Recovery/ROM Manager before installing anything.
Well I have a backup of my stock ROM already. Should I let it back up my custom ROM as well? Will that erase the stock backup?
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azbryan3 said:
Well I have a backup of my stock ROM already. Should I let it back up my custom ROM as well? Will that erase the stock backup?
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yeah you should prob take a backup of your current setup. the whole idea is that anytime you install something, you should have a backup in case the install goes bad (rarely does though). having a backup of your stock ROM is fine in a last resort kinda way. but i'm sure you'd rather restore right back to your custom ROM should something happen.

[Recovery] CWM Recovery

If you are on honeycomb you are free to flash recovery via Rom manager.
If you are on gb I am working on a compatible recovery right now. Once I get it done you will be able to use the features in Rom manager but not flash recovery via Rom manager
confirmed working with Honeycomb htcdev unlocked hboot 1.14.
whats the difference from this one compared to the older one most of us currently run?
hasseye said:
whats the difference from this one compared to the older one most of us currently run?
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Just updated. I just don't care to use outdated stuff. So since I built it I figured I would post it
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any hope on porting a touch based recovery? I think all tabs should have a touch based recovery since the lack of HW buttons
Guessing this still does not allow to use the internal memory for anything?
truthkillszz said:
any hope on porting a touch based recovery? I think all tabs should have a touch based recovery since the lack of HW buttons
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That is next on my list. I'm hoping to get with doomlord for the touchscreen stuff as the flyer/evo view uses nonstandard calls.
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[email protected] said:
Guessing this still does not allow to use the internal memory for anything?
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Internal memory works. I didn't know it was an issue on other builds
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I removed the update zip. It doesn't actually replace recovery. Only soft boots it. Use img file via fastboot
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is there anything special we gotta do if we already have the older version? Or can we just use the fastboot command and boom?
hasseye said:
is there anything special we gotta do if we already have the older version? Or can we just use the fastboot command and boom?
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Fastboot flash and you are good to go
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jmztaylor said:
Just updated. I just don't care to use outdated stuff. So since I built it I figured I would post it
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Hey man, i have been trying to do this for weeks, but when following koushes guide to porting clockwork recovery, but it will never run "make -j4 recoveryimg" or wehatever
Whoareyou said:
Hey man, i have been trying to do this for weeks, but when following koushes guide to porting clockwork recovery, but it will never run "make -j4 recoveryimg" or wehatever
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what does the error say?
so this is the new recovery which should be installed?
Icefeldt said:
so this is the new recovery which should be installed?
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I wouldn't say SHOULD. It's all personal choice. I guess the old one didn't support internal sd but this one does
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jmztaylor said:
what does the error say?
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idk exactly, but it says it cant create a boot.img
Whoareyou said:
idk exactly, but it says it cant create a boot.img
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Well give the output and I might be able to help. If it says something about being too big that's easy to fix
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jmztaylor said:
Well give the output and I might be able to help. If it says something about being too big that's easy to fix
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well, i also had an issue extracting the boot.img, ill show you the error in a bit
Updated OP
I just rooted my view last night.. I flashed recovery once, enough to put the SU file on SD card to root. But since then, I've tried to do a backup (through ROM manager) and the white HTC screen pops up and doesn't go away. So then I tried to do it manually through hboot and when I choose recovery it does the same thing .. what do you think might be the problem? I'm very new to this so I'm hoping it is something simple that I missed... Please help

Can't confirm root.

I rooted my phone way back when using one click root and I have superuser installed but never had any custom roms. Every time I use root check it does not confirm if I am rooted or not and keeps checking for what seams like an eternity. Am I missing something? Please help, I am trying to back up my current stock rom and can't get by. Thank you in advance...
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Stray2thaB said:
I rooted my phone way back when using one click root and I have superuser installed but never had any custom roms. Every time I use root check it does not confirm if I am rooted or not and keeps checking for what seams like an eternity. Am I missing something? Please help, I am trying to back up my current stock rom and can't get by. Thank you in advance...
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Ways to get confirmed:
1. Use root checker from market.
2. Install terminal Emulator and run command su
$ su
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If SuperUser popup comes out.. you are done rooting..
3. To get rooted.. Universal Androot for 2.1 - 2.3 devices.
Sorry I dont have the above mentioned files but you can have those with a little Googling.
Also you haven't mentioned your device, on which you are performing XperiMents
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I guess, If its Photon4g, then go for Photon Torpedo method, and confirm the root with above.
Thanks for the reply. Every time I use root checker I just runs forever and never stops checking. But I used the cmd prompt su and and the cmd line changes from a $ to a # so that means I am rooted. I been trying to perform a nandroid back up with rom manager and I keep getting a Failed to Boot 2 message every time, any ideas?
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By the way my phone is running on Android 2.3.4, Kernel version is 2.6.3.2.9 and the Build is 198_6. Rooted using one click some time back but never unlocked bootloader or installed a custom rom. I've been holding out on the ota update so I can unlock my boot...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519 - Check out the link it has evry thing explained related to the MoPho and your query
Stray2thaB said:
Thanks for the reply. Every time I use root checker I just runs forever and never stops checking. But I used the cmd prompt su and and the cmd line changes from a $ to a # so that means I am rooted. I been trying to perform a nandroid back up with rom manager and I keep getting a Failed to Boot 2 message every time, any ideas?
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yeah. don't ever ever ever use rom manager. it's junk and doesn't work. do not use it or its recoveries. use jokers v3 or photon3 or another confirmed working recovery. NEVER USE ROM MANAGER.
Ok it's a lot to go through, but I'm going to see what I can get.
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na7q said:
yeah. don't ever ever ever use rom manager. it's junk and doesn't work. do not use it or its recoveries. use jokers v3 or photon3 or another confirmed working recovery. NEVER USE ROM MANAGER.
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Don't call an app junk just because it does not fully work on a particular phone. It actually does work for most things.
The recoveries that u mentioned are just modified versions of the recovery built into Rom Manager.
But of course u knew that!
Try the photon torpedo direct method it will tell you if your rooted and also can apply a proper root if your root install went bad.
na7q said:
yeah. don't ever ever ever use rom manager. it's junk and doesn't work. do not use it or its recoveries. use jokers v3 or photon3 or another confirmed working recovery. NEVER USE ROM MANAGER.
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So where do I get jokers v3 or photon3?
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bearw815 said:
Don't call an app junk just because it does not fully work on a particular phone. It actually does work for most things.
The recoveries that u mentioned are just modified versions of the recovery built into Rom Manager.
But of course u knew that!
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barely works on any phone. it's junk. never has the roms, mods, tweaks and all the good stuff updated or even available in the app for supported phones. junk i say!! :laugh:
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Stray2thaB said:
So where do I get jokers v3 or photon3?
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http://www.motosunfire.com/clockworkmod-recovery/

[Q] Switching Recoveries.

I have a noob question. I unlocked/rooted my phone using the CASUAL method and it put twrp recovery on there. Is it possible to switch that to clockwork mod that I am more familiar with and if so, how do I do it?
Thanks in advance.
What I've been reading on here twrp works best...
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athack said:
What I've been reading on here twrp works best...
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Ah ok. From the 1-2 times I have used it it seemed fairly straight forward. I just know for things like CM10 rom it says install cwmod first then flash the rom. Is it possible to flash cm10 from twrp?
rockstarbrad04 said:
Ah ok. From the 1-2 times I have used it it seemed fairly straight forward. I just know for things like CM10 rom it says install cwmod first then flash the rom. Is it possible to flash cm10 from twrp?
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Yes it is. Just use goomanager to update it TWRP to the latest. Also I guess you could just use ROM manager to install CWM, but as stated TWRP seems to be the best for the note
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Yep, you can flash it with TWRP, just make sure you are running the latest version.
nunyazz said:
Yep, you can flash it with TWRP, just make sure you are running the latest version.
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kintwofan said:
Yes it is. Just use goomanager to update it TWRP to the latest. Also I guess you could just use ROM manager to install CWM, but as stated TWRP seems to be the best for the note
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Awesome! Thanks you gents

Installing recovery on 769

I'm trying to find the easiest way to install cwm or twrp.
Anyone care to give some instructions on how to do so.
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Ogre6473 said:
I'm trying to find the easiest way to install cwm or twrp.
Anyone care to give some instructions on how to do so.
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Are you rooted with busybox installed? If so, use this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825
If you aren't rooted, please do this first. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2338816 (NOTE: If you're on Android 4.1+ you already have spritebud installed, so just download the apk and follow the instructions. No need for silly terminal checks After you've done this, download the Superuser app by Koush on the Play Store and install binaries. If they don't install, then re-do the LGPwn method until they do.)
If I've helped you in any way, hit the Thanks button
Ilxaot said:
Are you rooted with busybox installed? If so, use this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825
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Well that was easy. Any ROM recommendations?
Also, ROM installation is just the standard install zip, wipe, wipe and wipe again?
Actually...did this unlock the boot loader too, or is that another beast altogether?
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Ogre6473 said:
Actually...did this unlock the boot loader too, or is that another beast altogether?
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A beast of its own.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198114
Although carloswii5 is making a video, so hopefully that helps ushttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277639
Ogre6473 said:
Well that was easy. Any ROM recommendations?
Also, ROM installation is just the standard install zip, wipe, wipe and wipe again?
Actually...did this unlock the boot loader too, or is that another beast altogether?
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The bootloader is ridiculously tough. @carloswii5 just made a video, it's about 30 minutes long so he goes STEP BY STEP and it's awesome. Kudos to him. Only problem is that at the time of writing this there are no links for downloading the files that he used. Anyways, the only things you really can flash are tweaks in the General Android Development Section [Developers Only]. I recommend one that has a balance on entropy generations and kernel tweaks to save battery life. My phone has never been faster!
Also, if you're looking to theme, check out my page here. I have some ROM themes you can install on stock, feel free to read on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2378322

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