I am unlocked and rooted. I checked with a root check app and it says i am...
Not sure if this has already been posted, but whenever i flash Romracer's cmw5 I can only boot into CWM Recovery under one condition. And that is:
Right after I type "fastboot reboot" and hold the volume down button right as it's rebooting. From here, when I select Android recovery, i can boot into CWM. Any other times, I.E. If i let the phone boot up to the point where I can make phone calls.and other stuff and power down afterwards and try to boot into CWM via Android recovery, the android with the exclamation pops up. At which point, I have to re-flash CWM every time.
Also, I finally found recovery-install.sh, however whenever i try to select it with astro file manager, it says "activity not found" or something like that and won't let me delete it. Does this have any effect on not being able to boot into CWM Recovery?
Thanks for the help, having to reflash CWM is annoying.
PS: I downloaded the file "Blue 5.0.2.7-atrix5 / ZIP version" from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500 and the file name saved as
"recovery-blue-atrix5.img". So when I type it into the command prompt, I would actually type the exact command of
"fastboot flash recovery recovery-blue-atrix5.img". I know the directions say that the command is "fastboot flash recovery recovery-atrix5.img" Is there any chance that my problem is resulting from this discrepancy in the file name?
Update: I found the CWM boot method inside CM7 itself and it works. Does this mean i'm scott free? Or should i continue to try and delete
"recovery-install.sh"?
If you have that file in /etc, it should be deleted. You don't need to use a file manager for that, a terminal or adb will do.
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Hi everyone
I am having this weird issue with my T-Mobile G2... I am still on clockworkmod recovery 2.5.1.3 I don't know why and it is preventing me from doing everything! In the beginning I didn't notice I was on this version because in Rom Manager it appears to be in 3.0.? but when I reboot in CWM recovery I still have the green letters and the older version... The thing is that I am using right now CM7 and I am having problems with file formats, mounting system, etc. I have tried to S-Off my phone with a tut here with no luck.
About the root method, I don't even remember which one I used to root my phone because I was new when I did it and I just followed tuts around the web. Only thing I remember is that I used the first perma root method available by the time and it wasn't S-Off or carrier unlock.
The point is, I need to update to clockworkmod 3.0 or 5.0 in order to solve all the issues with my phone! I can't even do a nand at the moment because of this. What do you recommend?
Appreciate any help.
Solution in a post below.
If your having trouble getting ROM Manager to flash your recovery, this is how to do it manually through ADB.
1. Download this file here.
2. Rename the file to recovery.img
3. open a command prompt/terminal window and navigate to the location that you saved the file to. c:\path\to\recovery.img
4. type adb reboot bootloader
5. once booted into fast boot, back in the cmd prompt/terminal type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
when its done reboot and then back in cmd prompt/terminal type fastboot reboot.
after reboot type adb reboot recovery and you should boot into clockwork. Make a nandroid and go find a custom rom.
I followed step by step but still showing version 2.5.1.3 and still having green letters.
Ok got it solved. Here is what I did:
The problem was that I had the wrong hboot installed which left my cellphone with S-ON and furthermore blocked me from doing anything. What you have to do if you have the same issue is to follow first this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912 to downgrade to stock rom, and then you have to re root the system following this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_G2
That's it! Good luck
bought a atrix 4g today off craigslist today. phone is rooted/unlocked with CWM installed. i downloaded the files for CM9 beta and pushed them to my internal sdcard. booted into recovery, wiped data, wiped cache, wiped /system, then installed the ROM and then the gapps file. tried to reboot and now my phone is stuck on the boot screen (motorola icon and it says unlocked above). i've been waiting 20 minutes and there's still no change so I think someone might've gone wrong. ended up battery pulling and reflashing with no change.
didn't make a nandroid (i know silly me) but I can still boot into fastboot.
any ideas on what to do next?
nvm figured it out! installed RomRacer's CMW instead of the previously installed one and now everything works! w00t!
as in the name...completely newb
i'm sorry, but could you possibly go into more depth...
ie. a detailed description of how you did the romracer cwm install...
i used the automatic root/unlock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 provided by mramirezusa
(whom i would like to extend a very well deserved "thank you" at this time) and i ran the Tenfar CWM auto root, so i am not exactly sure how i would change it manually.
newbdroyd said:
i'm sorry, but could you possibly go into more depth...
ie. a detailed description of how you did the romracer cwm install...
i used the automatic root/unlock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 provided by mramirezusa
(whom i would like to extend a very well deserved "thank you" at this time) and i ran the Tenfar CWM auto root, so i am not exactly sure how i would change it manually.
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Find the romracer cwm flashable zip file...go into recovery and flash file.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA
newbdroyd said:
i'm sorry, but could you possibly go into more depth...
ie. a detailed description of how you did the romracer cwm install...
i used the automatic root/unlock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 provided by mramirezusa
(whom i would like to extend a very well deserved "thank you" at this time) and i ran the Tenfar CWM auto root, so i am not exactly sure how i would change it manually.
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if you need a bit more instructions on how to flash a recovery,
tayshun12 said:
Proper Recovery:
1. After your bootloader unlocked go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
2. Scroll down to where it says "ALL USERS" and download your favourite colour. (NOT THE ZIP VERSION) Place it in the motounlock folder that you have on your desktop.
3. Press the windows key + R on your computer, type cmd and press enter
4. A Command prompt will open. type cd C:\users\YOURNAME\desktop\motounlock press 'enter'
5. type "fastboot devices" Press Enter.
5b. type "fastboot erase recovery" Press Enter.
5c. type "fastboot flash recovery recovery-atrix5.img" Press Enter.
Wait for the command prompt to say : "writing 'recovery'... OKAY ['The amount of seconds it took here']"
5d.type "fastboot reboot"
DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS PART: After the install of RomRacers recovery boot up your phone. Open up your favourite file browser (I used Astro file manager to do this ) and navigate to /system/etc/ and delete the file called 'install-recovery.sh'
You will be set 100% !
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if u need more details on it, here is the original post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
Okay, here we go. I am new to rooting and I have already unlocked the bootloader on my device (HTC Evo 4G LTE). It still has S-on. After I unlocked my bootloader, I continued on to flash TWRP Recvovery onto my phone using fastboot. My phone does not have an SD card. However, no matter how many times I download the newest version of TWRP or rename the file or change the directory in the command prompt...it says "error: cannot load recovery image". When I attempt to restart in recovery mode, I get this red triangle with an explanation point! I have tried over and over again, but since I cant flash this recovery, i have an unlocked bootloader for practically no reason. I need to get past this step in order to start flashing custom ROM's. I even used RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter. After i click "Root Me" it puts my device into fastboot and attempts to submit the unlock token to HTCDev.com even though I already did that! I am stuck :crying:
Go here and download the recovery to your ADB tools folder.
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/jewel/openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-jewel.img
You can rename the file "twrp" without the quotation marks. Make sure the file doesn't have an extra img extension or it won't work. Once you do this reboot your phone to the bootloader. Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable. You should see the word Fastboot in red highlights change to Fastboot USB. Open up ADB and type "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" (without quotation marks) then press enter. At this point TWRP recovery should be installed on your phone.
If these are the steps you have followed, disregard.
The advice is free....the bandwidth, not so much
Thank You for Replying Good Sir!
1)when i download any twrp file and try to open it on my computer, it says "the disc image file is corrupted"
2)when i attempt to open ADB , it flashes up then off. I cant read what it says
3)i entered the command in the command prompt and it just says waiting for device
gratealex8 said:
1)when i download any twrp file and try to open it on my computer, it says "the disc image file is corrupted"
2)when i attempt to open ADB , it flashes up then off. I cant read what it says
3)i entered the command in the command prompt and it just says waiting for device
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Download this extract it to your desktop and run your commands from that folder by pressing shift and right clicking on an empty spot inside the folder and choose open cmd window here.
There is a readme.txt inside follow the instructions on how to fastboot flash twrp (Copy and paste is the easiest way to do this that way there are no typo's)
Use v2.4.1.0 if you are on the latest OTA
Use v2.3.1.0 otherwise
idk whats wrong!!
I did exactly as you said, yet the command prompt just says waiting for device. I'm not sure what to do anymore because regardless of following these instructions, I CANT FLASH TWRP RECOVERY TO MY PHONE. I believe the problem is with my phone but Im running out of options. its beginning to look like I unlocked my bootloader for nothing :/
gratealex8 said:
I did exactly as you said, yet the command prompt just says waiting for device. I'm not sure what to do anymore because regardless of following these instructions, I CANT FLASH TWRP RECOVERY TO MY PHONE. I believe the problem is with my phone but Im running out of options. its beginning to look like I unlocked my bootloader for nothing :/
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Try these drivers.Install them and reboot your PC once rebooted go to add/remove programs and delete HTC Sync
Getting frustrated
bigdaddy619 said:
I did this and again all I get in the command prompt is waiting for device. No more ideas huh?
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Sorry, this is likely a noob question. I am working to flash a new rom on my ATT HTC One (cant stand all the ATT BS). I was trying to get the Android_Revolution_HD-One_12.0 working. I have unlocked the phone, and flashed a custom recovery image (stock image linked here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224752) The boot loader now shows unlocked and tampered. Next I attempted to enter the recovery mode, when I select it the phone appears to reboot then shows me a pic of a phone with the green circle of arrows on it for a few secs then pic of a phone with a red exclamation mark. After a few minutes the phone will then reboot and run normally.
I have tried:
1) 'fastboot erase cache' prior to entering recovery
2) adb reboot recovery command
3) GooManager to load TWRP, which it did, but it will not load a rom (says its starting then nothing happens) or reboot into recovery (nothing happens)
All of these result in nothing happening or the same phone with green circle, then phone with red exclamation... I have not been able to access the recovery menu... any other ideas, or am I missing something
Thanks
T
bluecoller33 said:
Sorry, this is likely a noob question. I am working to flash a new rom on my ATT HTC One (cant stand all the ATT BS). I was trying to get the Android_Revolution_HD-One_12.0 working. I have unlocked the phone, and flashed a custom recovery image (stock image linked here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224752) The boot loader now shows unlocked and tampered. Next I attempted to enter the recovery mode, when I select it the phone appears to reboot then shows me a pic of a phone with the green circle of arrows on it for a few secs then pic of a phone with a red exclamation mark. After a few minutes the phone will then reboot and run normally.
I have tried:
1) 'fastboot erase cache' prior to entering recovery
2) adb reboot recovery command
3) GooManager to load TWRP, which it did, but it will not load a rom (says its starting then nothing happens) or reboot into recovery (nothing happens)
All of these result in nothing happening or the same phone with green circle, then phone with red exclamation... I have not been able to access the recovery menu... any other ideas, or am I missing something
Thanks
T
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I think your trying to flash the stock recovery image. You need to flash either TWRP or CWM custom recoveries. GO to this link and at the bottom it will show the commands to install TWRP from fastboot. It will also give you the link for the newest version of twrp, which is 2.6.0.0 i believe,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42556698&postcount=24958
Hope it helps
Jmarv said:
I think your trying to flash the stock recovery image. You need to flash either TWRP or CWM custom recoveries. GO to this link and at the bottom it will show the commands to install TWRP from fastboot. It will also give you the link for the newest version of twrp, which is 2.6.0.0 i believe,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42556698&postcount=24958
Hope it helps
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Exactly as he said above. Download twrp (I stuck with 2.3.3.1 bc 2.5 was having problems flashing ROMs)
Put the twrp file in your folder that has fastbootand launch a CMD window (hold shift and right click, there will be an option to launch a CMD window)
Boot into the bootloader and then fastboot (be sure your phone says Fastboot USB)
on the command terminal type:
fastboot devices -- to make sure your device is being recognized (should say HTXXXXXXXXXXXXXX)
fastboot erase cache -- clears cache
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (recovery.img is the name of the twrp file you downloaded EXACTLY)
Worked like a Champ, thanks for the help. I loaded twrp and the rom installed without a hitch. This phone us definitely faster now that all of the att crappie is gone.
Hi all. Before i start i want to say, i read a lot of threaths and comments before i started to booting recovery and i followed Tutorial that you can find somewhere here on XDA for MotoE.
I unlocked Bootloader correctly and everything was right. Then i downloaded latest version of TWRP and CWM if something will be wrong.
So i booted into bootloader, connected to PC (windows 8.1) and using adb i installed TWRP (by command window). After instalation was complete, i used comand: "fastboot reboot" to get my mobile start normally. Everything worked fine so i started last step. Turned off mobile, booted into bootloader(or maybe fastboot? idk...) and by volumebuttons i choosed "Recovery" . Then a black screen for a minute. After that mobile stuck on screen that i attached down below. So i tried this but with CWM (same process way). But nothing new... Someone said me i had to try "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" but again, nothing happend.
Can you help me guys?
The recovery isn't installed! Reinstall the recovery and follow correct steps!
I tried it one more time. I´m attaching image that is from command window showing that .img was booted ... Strange is, immediately after booting was completed, mobile restarted... and after i turned off mobile again, still i can´t reach recovery. Isn´t that problem in .img file? maybe it´s broken, isn´t it?
Tried once again
Ok last try didnt worked. So i complettly followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/guide-one-moto-e-beginners-guide-t2807891 STEP-BY STEP!
Command window screen attached, Fastboot screen attached.
After reboot, turn off i tried to open recovery and again that image that i posted in first coment. (android figure with words: no command)
By that guide i downloaded recovery from here: https://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/condor/
and i downloaded just "openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-condor.img" as i have to do it (written in guide)
Well, your recovery is flashing fine from cmd but its not detected by your phone.
Try re-downloading the recovery and check md5 before flashing.
I'll look into it and see if the issue can be pinpointed.
Btw, you might need the flash the stock ROM back if nothing works.
Tapatalk with RAZR HD
neo.ank said:
Well, your recovery is flashing fine from cmd but its not detected by your phone.
Try re-downloading the recovery and check md5 before flashing.
I'll look into it and see if the issue can be pinpointed.
Btw, you might need the flash the stock ROM back if nothing works.
Tapatalk with RAZR HD
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Ok i will re-download recovery, is that file that i downloaded ok? i mean should i dowload same file as before?
+ sorry for that but i completly dont know what the "md5" is. can you send me link from where i can learn what it is? you can explain that too but i dont want take your free time.
Mondop said:
Ok i will re-download recovery, is that file that i downloaded ok? i mean should i dowload same file as before?
+ sorry for that but i completly dont know what the "md5" is. can you send me link from where i can learn what it is? you can explain that too but i dont want take your free time.
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Okay try this.
Flash CWM
If flashing fails or you get any error, then try booting into recovery.
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
If you boot into recovery, flash the SuperSU package.
Reboot and then flash the recovery.
See if it works.
neo.ank said:
Okay try this.
Flash CWM
If flashing fails or you get any error, then try booting into recovery.
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
If you boot into recovery, flash the SuperSU package.
Reboot and then flash the recovery.
See if it works.
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no
flashed CWM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793625
concretly from here http://www.mediafire.com/download/6odyyqgodw15f1b/recovery.img
then i flashed it, then i rebooted phone then i shuted it off (to boot into fastboot) in fastboot i selected recovery and again, that screen with android figure (no command) so i pressed power button for long. mobile rebooted. again i went into fastboot to write command you said me to boot into recovery. but i stucked at starting screen (that blue big M in "water" cycle)
this all means, files i downloaded was OK but my phone isnt :/
any idea :/
Mondop said:
no
flashed CWM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793625
concretly from here http://www.mediafire.com/download/6odyyqgodw15f1b/recovery.img
then i flashed it, then i rebooted phone then i shuted it off (to boot into fastboot) in fastboot i selected recovery and again, that screen with android figure (no command) so i pressed power button for long. mobile rebooted. again i went into fastboot to write command you said me to boot into recovery. but i stucked at starting screen (that blue big M in "water" cycle)
this all means, files i downloaded was OK but my phone isnt :/
any idea :/
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Do not flash CWM, just boot into it by the command I posted above.
Then try and flash SuperSU, (if you get a root prompt from CWM, select NO.)
Reboot device.
Then again boot into fastboot and now flash recovery (twrp).
neo.ank said:
Do not flash CWM, just boot into it by the command I posted above.
Then try and flash SuperSU, (if you get a root prompt from CWM, select NO.)
Reboot device.
Then again boot into fastboot and now flash recovery (twrp).
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so now what if i flashed that CWM before?
Now i tried go to fastboot and used just command that you said(to boot into recovery) and as i said, i stucked on motorola starting logo
+ you said i have to flash cwm
Mondop said:
so now what if i flashed that CWM before?
Now i tried go to fastboot and used just command that you said(to boot into recovery) and as i said, i stucked on motorola starting logo
+ you said i have to flash cwm
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I said if flash is not successful, then boot into it. So you can't boot into recovery either.
Here's last resort, extract the stock recovery from stock ROM and flash it. Then we'll try flashing TWRP again.
If you don't have stock ROM, download it. as you might need it to recover.
neo.ank said:
I said if flash is not successful, then boot into it. So you can't boot into recovery either.
Here's last resort, extract the stock recovery from stock ROM and flash it. Then we'll try flashing TWRP again.
If you don't have stock ROM, download it. as you might need it to recover.
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Okay, can you give me link with tutorial? i found just this one which restores whole system (and its 4.4.3 and i have now 4.4.4, i mean this will be maybe problem, wouldn´t it?)
i mean this one (tutorial how to restore moto E)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759495
did you try updating / reinstalling USB-driver on your computer?
magicw said:
did you try updating / reinstalling USB-driver on your computer?
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no i didnt, think you it will help? i mean if i can connect my mobile into pc without any problem in normal mode and in fastboot too... i will unninstal drivers, intall them again and them i will try unninstal motorola device manager and then again intall him.
(i had newest drivers i can update them)
LOL?
OK im in recovery i already flashed superSU...
What did i do?
As you said, i reinstalled all drivers...
then i downloaded same TWRP again (but with mirror source)
I downloaded attached md5 file ( still dont know what should i do with it )
moved recovery and .md5 files into minimal adb and fastboot (both files i renamed to "recovery")
turned off devices
started fastboot
connected to PC
started command window and entered command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
then i didnt wrote sommand "fastboot reboot" as i done before
i just unpluged usb and navigate to recovery button and launched it
and VUALA im in recovery
hurraaa
just installed superSU and then rebooted.
everything works (superSU too)
i have one more question...
i downloaded twrp manager from google play
first start: asked for root permission a allowed it
then message appeard:
"The only compatible version of busybox we support is Stericson. All other cause havoc on all operations in this app. Please click yes to install Stericson busybox"
what the heck is busybox?
+Should i download it or not?
Do not use TWRP Manager, ROM Manager, CWM Manager or any other of these Tools. They often do not really work good together with "exotic" fones. Why the heck do you need TWRP manager? You have TWRP installed
Anyway - Busybox you also can download and install from Playstore. Busybox is a collection of executable terminal commands helpful for any kind of script. There are a couple of rooted apps who will ask for busybox support - so don't hesitate to install busybox - but do it directly with busybox app from playstore.
After you have installed the binaries you can de-install the busybox-app. Because all necessary binaries then are copied into /system/bin/ folder and the app itself only will become active once a new version would be available (but this is not the case very often).
ok then
magicw said:
Do not use TWRP Manager, ROM Manager, CWM Manager or any other of these Tools. They often do not really work good together with "exotic" fones. Why the heck do you need TWRP manager? You have TWRP installed
Anyway - Busybox you also can download and install from Playstore. Busybox is a collection of executable terminal commands helpful for any kind of script. There are a couple of rooted apps who will ask for busybox support - so don't hesitate to install busybox - but do it directly with busybox app from playstore.
After you have installed the binaries you can de-install the busybox-app. Because all necessary binaries then are copied into /system/bin/ folder and the app itself only will become active once a new version would be available (but this is not the case very often).
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i have no reason to want twrp manager, i just wanted to look at this app, and i found that busybox there so i wanted to ask here
thx for answer, now i undertand