what's the difference between them?
what's the effect of it on my phone?
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what's the difference between them?
what's the effect of it on my phone?
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ClockworkRecoveryMod is more compatible with ROMs and mods that they post on XDA. TWRP, I think that is the other recovery you are talking about, has a better UI and seems to have more functionality over CWR but sometimes, ROMs and Mods need to be patched from .zip's written for CWR. Hope this helps. This is just a general way of looking at it. I'm sure there is more info elsewhere. Oh, also, CWR is like the OG of recovery mods, and TWRP is like the other G but not the OG. Haha, and effects? Not sure what you mean by that but both do about the same thing.
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paulxpaul said:
ClockworkRecoveryMod is more compatible with ROMs and mods that they post on XDA. TWRP, I think that is the other recovery you are talking about, has a better UI and seems to have more functionality over CWR but sometimes, ROMs and Mods need to be patched from .zip's written for CWR. Hope this helps. This is just a general way of looking at it. I'm sure there is more info elsewhere. Oh, also, CWR is like the OG of recovery mods, and TWRP is like the other G but not the OG. Haha, and effects? Not sure what you mean by that but both do about the same thing.
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Both twrp and cwr can pretty much flash the same things.
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For me the main difference is the ability to name and rename backups that TWRP has. You can't really go wrong, they're both REALLY nice recoveries on the DNA.
I use TWRP but have used CWM too, both devs are really active in recovery development and very qualified. My previous device, I would have told you one specific recovery you had to use until recently. There was one kind of recovery that just always worked and the others didn't.
That's not at all the case with the DNA, both recoveries available are excellent. I just happen to prefer TWRP because of the layout, the way you can check the partitions you want to wipe and then swipe to confirm and get em all at once. And it also lets you queues multiple zip files and when you press install it will do them all at once. And TWRP has some beautiful themes if that's important to you. I dont often theme recovery though because the stock one looks just fine.
does cm 10.1 require clockworkmod? it might not be the case anymore but i thought you needed clockworkmod auto update with cm?
TWRP is better : actual touchscreen support, great backups(compressable to save space) lots of options, good interface, allows "ota" style rom updates through goomanager
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I feel like this is a pretty big deal for us, or perhaps I am reading this wrong? It looks like last nights big 6.1 update for the Cyanogen mod now supports the Samsung Fascinate! Anyone tried it yet?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Full_Update_Guide_-_Samsung_Galaxy_S_(Fascinate)
NOTE: ClockworkMod Recovery is currently not available for the Samsung Fascinate.
Last update October 9th.
Sorry... You must have missed these parts.
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NOTE: ClockworkMod Recovery is currently not available for the Samsung Fascinate.
Last update October 9th.
Sorry... You must have missed these parts.
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Ugh, I'm an idiot, anyway to delete this thread?
tlogank said:
I feel like this is a pretty big deal for us, or perhaps I am reading this wrong? It looks like last nights big 6.1 update for the Cyanogen mod now supports the Samsung Fascinate! Anyone tried it yet?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Full_Update_Guide_-_Samsung_Galaxy_S_(Fascinate)
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If you read a little further down:
Flashing CyanogenMod
NOTE: As of right now CyanogenMod is not available for the Samsung Fascinate. Please check the wiki or the Samsung Galaxy S sub-forum for updates.
So far, only root instructions seem to be there.
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I am confused?? I follwed the instruction and d/l Rom Manager and flashed recovery. I am able to enter into clockwork mod recovery just fine, I have made several Nandroids using this. ??? Am I misreading this post??
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I am confused?? I follwed the instruction and d/l Rom Manager and flashed recovery. I am able to enter into clockwork mod recovery just fine, I have made several Nandroids using this. ??? Am I misreading this post??
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No, you are not. The issue is that Clockwork can't read (and therefore wipe or backup) the ext4 partition that voodoo puts our data in. It might not be able to read RFS as well, I am not sure.
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No, you are not. The issue is that Clockwork can't read (and therefore wipe or backup) the ext4 partition that voodoo puts our data in. It might not be able to read RFS as well, I am not sure.
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So since im voodooless im good? Still running stock woth only bloat removed , bing removed And google added
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So since im voodooless im good? Still running stock woth only bloat removed , bing removed And google added
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I doubt that is the case, but I as well do not fully understand what Jesus here is trying to say, I will leave it up to him for further explanation.
As a side note, I would be thrilled if they released Cyanogen for the Fascinate, that would be fantastic.
The issue is that Cyanogen is based off 2.2 (Froyo) and the Fascinate does not have a 2.2 kernel yet.
I was on their wiki last night and almost made the same mistake until I read that part. I was all excited and was thinking, "How did no one see this"
then I punched myself in the face
Whoa -
As near as I can count, you guys are talking about three different things:
1) Clockwork Recovery is definitely available for the Fascinate, and has been for a while.
2) Clockwork Recovery and Cyanogenmod are different things.
3) The issue with Clockwork Recovery not reading Nandroid backups ONLY applies if Voodoo is installed and enabled. Supplysidejesus covered this correctly.
Martian21 got it right in that Cyanogenmod 6.* is based on Android 2.2, so we won't be seeing it until Samsung pushes a 2.2 update.
The good news is that Koush has expressed a willingness to work on the CM port when there is some Froyo source to work from.
Good things will come in time!
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The good news is that Koush has expressed a willingness to work on the CM port when there is some Froyo source to work from.
Good things will come in time!
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I don't think I would get too excited on that one..
Being a former Droid Inc user, I would personally rather get another CM guy on it.
Koush does SO MUCH for the community that I think he's spread too thin to give this device the full attention that it will need. I am not knocking him, he's awesome and done a ton. With his new company he works for and all the rom manager items and things for clockwork recoveries, I just don't see him working on this one.
what would be great is if a team of devs worked on the CM part when the time comes instead of a one man show.
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what would be great is if a team of devs worked on the CM part when the time comes instead of a one man show.
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That would be great. It sucks that there are so many people out there eager to help, but no way to *quickly* get the skills it takes to help? I wish it was as easy as watching a youtube video on what to do - I know there are some, but it seems like something's missing?
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It also say's "NOTE: ClockworkMod Recovery is currently not available for the Samsung Fascinate. Please check the wiki or follow clockwordmod on Twitter for updates.", but i am running 2.5.1.0 via rom manager as we speak? Very intersting...
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Recovery doesn't require 2.2.
I don't know anything about developing but I just read on wesgarner's twitter that the source for the galaxy s CM6 is now available, does that mean anything to us fascinate users?
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I doubt that is the case, but I as well do not fully understand what Jesus here is trying to say, I will leave it up to him for further explanation.
As a side note, I would be thrilled if they released Cyanogen for the Fascinate, that would be fantastic.
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Not sure how else to explain it, but I will try.
By default, Samsung places the /data/ partition of the phone in a file system called RFS. It is slow and inefficient, so the guys over at the Voodoo project created the lagfix which converts the partition to ext4, which is a MUCH faster file system, and makes accessing and using our apps much more efficient.
The only problem with this and Clockwork Recovery is that Clockwork does not have the capability to READ the ext4 partition that the Voodoo lagfix creates. So, when you do a nandroid with Clockwork, it will backup everything it is supposed to backup EXCEPT the ext4 data partition. That is the issue we have with Clockwork. Until Koush adds support for ext4, we are kind of dead in the water for a complete nandroid backup.
That's all I was saying.
Like I said, I'm also not sure if Clockwork can read the default RFS partition - someone would have to confirm or dis-confirm that for me.
Wish I was knew more. I have a lot of the infrastructure info down, I think, just no good with code and programming.
Bleh.
Clockwork can backup the /data partition on a stock Galaxy S. That is why you have to diable Voodoo in order to do a full Nandroid then you can re-enable it.
As was stated earlier Koush has said that he will port CM6+ to the Fasinate once 2.2 source is availalble. to try to work from 2.1, while possible, would be a wasted effort with 2.2 so close. All Koush needs to do is lay the foundation for CM6, there are dozens of other talented devs who can take that work and build on it. Don't fear - CM6 will come and will be actively suported by many devs. I'd be willing to bet that once Voodoo is officially released for the Fascinate Koush will add support in ClockworkMod recovery.
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what would be great is if a team of devs worked on the CM part when the time comes instead of a one man show.
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The contemporary users of open source software are so weird.
"A Team" - show 'em the money!
Holy thread resurrection bat man!
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There seems to be a bit of confusion on what recovery we should be using. Most threads indicate CWM 3.x
This post is often referenced as the most current recovery for our needs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13128524&postcount=1
It can be seen being referenced here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14892705&postcount=1
Then there is this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14940474&postcount=202
I have not seen many references to CWM 4.x recovery. Is this for gingerbread roms?
Please understand I am not trying to "shake the bees nest" or anything. I just want to make sure we are doing things correctly. I have been doing some research since the above post was made and have come up with conflicting resulsts, looking for clarification. Thanks.
I sent ti a pm asking about this myself - still waiting to hear back.
Another Fascinating post by my XDA app...
Hmmm 74 views, either no one knows or no one is talking! The mystery grows....
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I have been unsuccessful at finding a v4 recovery for anything but CM/AOSP for our phones.
Of course, I have not dedicated much time to the search as my current one seems to be fine.
PhoenixPath said:
I have been unsuccessful at finding a v4 recovery for anything but CM/AOSP for our phones.
Of course, I have not dedicated much time to the search as my current one seems to be fine.
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I thought my current DINOSAUR recovery was fine too. . .someone out there must know.
Perhaps he was just kidding? or wrong and now does not want to talk about it?
(putting on beekeeper suit)
Just use 4.x
https://github.com/imnuts/android_bootable_recovery
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Just use 4.x
https://github.com/imnuts/android_bootable_recovery
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when I downloaded this, it was recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.8-fascinate, so what is 4.x about it? My recovery is the yellow 3.2.0.0 - any available upgrade?
i dunno, it said "CWM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v4.0.0.1 " in the description. Mine is yellow also, works for all the roms I've tried.
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i dunno, it said "CWM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v4.0.0.1 " in the description. Mine is yellow also, works for all the roms I've tried.
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So I guess we can assume that 4.x is fully backwards compatible with older roms?
I just don't understand how we could be snipped at for not using CMR 4.x when it is not even on his own recovery page (or widely referenced anywhere else).
Don't half tell us something then not back up your claims. It seems this stupid GB leak did nothing but make people crabby! (from day one)
I'm on CM7 with CWM4. I would think CWM3 is fine with TW roms if it still flashes everything and last I know it did. If CWM4 was something you should have there would probably be posts for it in the dev section.
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I'm on CM7 with CWM4. I would think CWM3 is fine with TW roms if it still flashes everything and last I know it did. If CWM4 was something you should have there would probably be posts for it in the dev section.
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Ummm... that's my point. Did you follow the links in the OP? especially the last one. That is where the confusion came from.
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I guess I'd have to look into it but I didn't know of any major differences such as those between CWM2 and 3. So I don't know why it would be a huge deal to use CWM3 if I figure anything out I'll post.
CWM 3.0 may be responsible (but probably isn't) for the sd cards being borked by some of those who've flashed the EC09 GB leak or the early ROMs based on it. That might be why times_infinity made his dinosaur post. That said, it's more likely that the SD card issue is strictly an EC09 issue having nothing to do with which recovery you use. I suggest going on IRC to find your answers (I think either #samsungfascinate or #teamsbrissenmod or maybe #tsm).
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Just use 4.x
https://github.com/imnuts/android_bootable_recovery
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The idiot needs help (that's me). Does anything need to be done to the files after download? I assume you can't just flash the .zip, it couldn't be that simple.
I have TWRP 2.0 on my Evo 3D. I'm new to rooting and have yet to use CWM recovery. Can anyone explain what is the difference and why it would be better to use one over the other. I do really like the touch interface of TWRP. Thanks.
At this point it's more of personal preference than features.
I'm also on TWRP 2.0 and if it ain't broke, I'm not fixin' it.
What freeza said. I personally, had issues with TWRP2 & went back to TWRP 1. CWM works well too but not the touch version from what i hear (havent tried it yet)
freeza said:
At this point it's more of personal preference than features.
I'm also on TWRP 2.0 and if it ain't broke, I'm not fixin' it.
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Thanks. I haven't had any problems with TWRP at all so maybe I'll stick with it. Just didn't know if there were features in CWM that I was missing.
as long as it wipes & flashes everything right, i'd stick with what you got.
TWRP all the way. No issues so far.
I like twrp so far had both and twrp is real nice imo.
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freeza said:
At this point it's more of personal preference than features.
I'm also on TWRP 2.0 and if it ain't broke, I'm not fixin' it.
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this is pretty much how i am.
and i have never had a problem with either one so i can't really say. i was on CWM when i first rooted back in july, switched to the updated TWRP (not touch) and only did it because it had features that i thought would make using recovery a little more convenient like flashing multiple zips at once, etc, and because scott was nice enough to zip it up for us to flash through boot loader. quick and painless for us 1.4 users.
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I'm Hboot 1.5 and liked the CWM touch and the fact that its integrated into Rom Manager, but I also like the TWRP and the ability to pick as many zips as I want before flashing. Add FlashImageGUI.apk to either of these and I no longer care about s-off. My vote is for TWRP
I like twrp 2.0 because its touch screen controlled and it does everything faster.
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I like twrp 2.0 because its touch screen controlled and it does everything faster.
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thats for sure!! last time i tryed cwm i thought something was wrong when i was flashing stuff because it took sooo long.. twrp is much faster i think..
does twrp have the charging bug ?
I think it is not a matter of which is best, but some devs install scripts will not work for CMW touch or TWRP 2+. I use TWRP 1.1.1 but recommend asking the dev what he uses.
i just tryed twrp 1.1.1 and every time i try and flash a kernel it wont let me??? thats why i always come back to twrp 2.0..
Koush is giving the world access to his buildbot to test out the new version of CWM. So I decided to give it a whirl. Offers incremental backups making them much smaller and faster.
This is for ICS ROMS only
*please note that I know that I am NOT a real dev. I just figured out how to run his buildbot and got it working on my phone.
Build Details
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*usual disclaimer that I am not responsible for you bricking your phone*
To install
1. Download file to your computer
2. In command line, navigate to the folder you have the recovery
3. Reboot phone into fastboot
4. "fastboot flash recovery recovery-CWM-6.0.0.0-ruby.img"
5. "fastboot reboot"
6. Reboot Phone into recovery as normal
Anyone test it as yet other than you? Would be cool to see this in action, good post, many of those who wanted CWM will love you for it, lol.
As far as I could tel I was the first to build a ruby version. I just pulled the 5.0.2.8 CWM and used that as a base and had it build a touch version. I tried getting it to use the stock recovery but the only one I could find was from the all-in-one toolkit and it built, but the recovery had trouble mounting points so I didn't upload it here.
I've always been a fan of CWM but that's prolly mostly because that's what I familiar with. I've used it since my G1.
So it can flash kernels???
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It was built off of 5.0.2.8 so I would have to guess that you would have to be S-OFF to flash kernels. I am S-OFF and am the only one I know of running it.
Why is it only able to flash ics roms?
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As far as I could tel I was the first to build a ruby version. I just pulled the 5.0.2.8 CWM and used that as a base and had it build a touch version. I tried getting it to use the stock recovery but the only one I could find was from the all-in-one toolkit and it built, but the recovery had trouble mounting points so I didn't upload it here.
I've always been a fan of CWM but that's prolly mostly because that's what I familiar with. I've used it since my G1.
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I'm confused. Didn't Xboarder56 put out a cwm touch 5.0.8.9 version back in march? What's the difference between this version and his?
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I'm confused. Didn't Xboarder56 put out a cwm touch 5.0.8.9 version back in march? What's the difference between this version and his?
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This is based off of Koush's new 6.0 CWM. It has incremental backups instead of the doing the entire ROM each time. That is the biggest advantage to me.
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Why is it only able to flash ics roms?
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Just going by the CEM site here. It states that the touch version only works on with ICS ROMS
Can we flash this thru Odin?
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Can we flash this thru Odin?
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You are in the wrong section of the wrong device of the wrong manufacture. This is for the HTC amaze. HTC does not use odin
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rymenigmatic said:
Can we flash this thru Odin?
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Are you serious?
rymenigmatic said:
Can we flash this thru Odin?
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Yes you can, it's actually the only way you can flash this now.
phoenix79 said:
Koush is giving the world access to his buildbot to test out the new version of CWM. So I decided to give it a whirl. Offers incremental backups making them much smaller and faster.
This is for ICS ROMS only
*please note that I know that I am NOT a real dev. I just figured out how to run his buildbot and got it working on my phone.
Build Details
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*usual disclaimer that I am not responsible for you bricking your phone*
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Are there any screenshots?
FINALLY, A FRICKING RECOVERY THAT JUST WORKS.
Jesus, I tried every recovery I could find.
I'm not mentally impaired, so I do understand (and preffer) to use fastboot, and all other recoveries either required a download of an app to do the work for you or they just plain wouldn't boot (I'm looking at you, EXT4 touch binary...)
Plus it's well documented and it's a real developer friendly recovery, not so user oriented. I love it.
jubeh said:
FINALLY, A FRICKING RECOVERY THAT JUST WORKS.
Jesus, I tried every recovery I could find.
I'm not mentally impaired, so I do understand (and preffer) to use fastboot, and all other recoveries either required a download of an app to do the work for you or they just plain wouldn't boot (I'm looking at you, EXT4 touch binary...)
Plus it's well documented and it's a real developer friendly recovery, not so user oriented. I love it.
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or you can just flash the 4EXT recovery image from my toolkit. That is another way. 4EXT wants the app installed so it can tell you about updates and let it update by itself.
jubeh said:
FINALLY, A FRICKING RECOVERY THAT JUST WORKS.
Jesus, I tried every recovery I could find.
I'm not mentally impaired, so I do understand (and preffer) to use fastboot, and all other recoveries either required a download of an app to do the work for you or they just plain wouldn't boot (I'm looking at you, EXT4 touch binary...)
Plus it's well documented and it's a real developer friendly recovery, not so user oriented. I love it.
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Troll I assume?
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ok help?
so my question is does this allow the install of kernels with a rom not separately? Next question is if im rooted with s-off and a locked boot loader can i install this by recovery like along time ago.
Which is better and why please. TIA.
pego99 said:
Which is better and why please. TIA.
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In my opinion TWRP is feature rich while CWM is much more straight forward.
Just my 2 Cents
Samckaz said:
In my opinion TWRP is feature rich while CWM is much more straight forward.
Just my 2 Cents
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+1
i found TWRP to be easier to use. i tried to use CWM a few times, but was getting some errors...probably because i didn't have the latest version of it or something. so i was told to try out TWRP, and i never looked back. it had Loki built in and it has a great layout of all the necessary functions.
i'm sure both function fine though.
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Which is better and why please. TIA.
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That is entirely personal opinion. Both can do all the same stuff and get the job done. I myself prefer TWRP but it is not because it is better, I just like the UI and theme better, built in keyboard and file manager are also nice.
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thus inteenhe
I had CWM for a good while but once TWRP came out there was no turning back.
hlxanthus said:
That is entirely personal opinion. Both can do all the same stuff and get the job done. I myself prefer TWRP but it is not because it is better, I just like the UI and theme better, built in keyboard and file manager are also nice.
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+1. It's a personal preference. Neither is better. Don't you guys read the rules on best threads?
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I prefer twrp 2.5.0.2 . I'm not a fan of the controls and menu layout in cwm.
Twrp 2.5.0.3 isn't as stable as 2.5.0.2 in my experience however. There is a flashable zip for .2 in the twrp thread for those who want to "downgrade"
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They are both great recoveries. I love the fact you can mass wipe dalvic cache, system, data, and cache in one swipe using TWRP, but I have to use CWM to flash Hyperdrive.
Another vote for TWRP here. Backups are much smaller compared to CWM as well.
Twrp has worked flawlessly for me
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I have the shabbypenguin-oudhs cwm recovery that auto lokis whatever you flash. Does the twrp do that also? I've read some posts that sound like it does but haven't found a real answer.
persom55 said:
I have the shabbypenguin-oudhs cwm recovery that auto lokis whatever you flash. Does the twrp do that also? I've read some posts that sound like it does but haven't found a real answer.
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No, but it isn't necessary. Have you seen a single kernel or recovery that's been posted and wasn't already loki'd?
TWRP is what I started using on my TF700T, simple to use and never had an issue with it. That's what I stick with.
cmw definitely for people recently learned flashing
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I have to say for me my phone likes twrp. Havent had any issuse on my end
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have you ever?
persom55 said:
I have the shabbypenguin-oudhs cwm recovery that auto lokis whatever you flash. Does the twrp do that also? I've read some posts that sound like it does but haven't found a real answer.
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Changed the name of your nandroids using shabbys recovery? I was just thinking about that but I didnt want to mess any of my nands up .Im thinking of going back to twrp but idk .
Twrp supports extFAT and my 64 GB sdcard.
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I don't use either one. I have found my S4 runs very fast using PhilZ Touch Recovery. It is touch base and supports exFat and ext4. When it does a wipe it wipes the System also.
Another for TWRP. Coming from the Bionic and having safestrap 3.05 and then 3.11 it was based on TWRP 2.2.2.1 or something if i recall correctly. A friend uses CWM on his GS2 Skyrocket and thought I'd have to use it but now he's also on TWRP.
I'm using for all the same reasons, it does everything needed and great UI and built in keyboard. never had a failed anything.