How do you remove CWM and restore the stock recovery? I uninstalled CWM but the recovery screen for CWM still shows up.
DarkMenace said:
How do you remove CWM and restore the stock recovery? I uninstalled CWM but the recovery screen for CWM still shows up.
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The only way I know is to use Odin to flash the stock recovery image.
SonicJoe said:
The only way I know is to use Odin to flash the stock recovery image.
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Not wanting to do that. I'd loss all my applications and data. On the S3 they had a program to install TWRP, CWM, or Stock Recovery. If there's another way here I'd like to know. I don't want to do a system wipe.
So there's no way to go back to stock recovery and remove the CWM recovery?
There's a no-wipe factory image for the Verizon Galaxy S4 that will restore you from a soft brick posted in the XDA development forum by open1your1eyes0.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show thread.php?p=41977487
This should fix your problem. If you want root you'll have to go through the process again.
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Well I guess having CWM installed won't hurt anything.
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Well if I have to keep CWM then I might as well flas my SanDisk 64GB MicroSDXC UHS-1 Class 10 card to FAT32 so I can make use of my nandroid backups. This way I can access them if needed. New poat to follow with questions.
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DarkMenace said:
Well I guess having CWM installed won't hurt anything.
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CWM is a great recovery, and far more flexible than the stock recovery. If you are serious about flashing/modifying your device in any way, you are going to make use of an aftermarket recovery anyways (the requisite for most, if not all guides, is to use an aftermarket recovery).
Let us know how the flashing of the SD card goes. If you are able to, can you test out the "SD Card Booster" function of ROM Toolbox? I'd be curious to see before/after speeds before I purchase a 64GB MicroSD card.
opethfan89 said:
CWM is a great recovery, and far more flexible than the stock recovery. If you are serious about flashing/modifying your device in any way, you are going to make use of an aftermarket recovery anyways (the requisite for most, if not all guides, is to use an aftermarket recovery).
Let us know how the flashing of the SD card goes. If you are able to, can you test out the "SD Card Booster" function of ROM Toolbox? I'd be curious to see before/after speeds before I purchase a 64GB MicroSD card.
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I don't flash roms. My Memory Card is extFAT so I would need to convert it. The ROM toolbox included or is it a paid feature? I never bought CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2318521
It does have a brighter interface then the stock one though.
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I flashed my phone with the works. Installed CWM, overclock kernel, and the Saurom rom that's in the Dev's section.
I needed to take it back to stock, so I flashed my phone with the Stock boot from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504999 and then I flashed with the stock recovery. I went to install the stock ODIN from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330 and it wouldn't take. It just locked.
I decided to try it again, and it locked again. Its hanging up when it is writing to the NAND. I tried flashing the boot again, and its hanging as well. I JUST got the phone, and I am most likely going to take it back and get an AT&T swap. Anyone have any thoughts on what I can try?
I am not new to flashing phones and working with them, but I can't develop them. My Captivate has been to hell and back, and its still kicking strong. I pulled the SIM card and threw it on there, which currently has ICS on it and is overclocked.
I'm just curious if there's anything I can try before I send it back to AT&T? It has the counters triggered (ironically when I attempted to take it back to stock).
Not sure about the note but on my galaxy s2. To get back to stock I just flashed one .tar file not everything you listed.
Did you do full wipe before?
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kevinjgray88 said:
Not sure about the note but on my galaxy s2. To get back to stock I just flashed one .tar file not everything you listed.
Did you do full wipe before?
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Yep, I did a full wipe both before flashing and when recovery worked.
Also I wanted to note, the NAND can't be written on the boot side from what I can see. I can flash and get into CWM, but that's about it.
I am locking up when flashing the single TAR file that's available for the Note. If I can get the boot NAND to write, I am sure I can finally flash with the stock .tar
keilbaca said:
Yep, I did a full wipe both before flashing and when recovery worked.
Also I wanted to note, the NAND can't be written on the boot side from what I can see. I can flash and get into CWM, but that's about it.
I am locking up when flashing the single TAR file that's available for the Note. If I can get the boot NAND to write, I am sure I can finally flash with the stock .tar
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take out the battery for a couple hours and try again.
Also, what about using ADB?
orangekid said:
take out the battery for a couple hours and try again.
Also, what about using ADB?
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I will give that a try. If that doesn't work, I'll see if I can take it back to AT&T.
I can use ADB through CWM but I have no idea what the command is to install the boot.img and I cannot seem to be able to access the SD card at the moment. CWM won't mount it.
Pretty sure that bug has not been fixed
No adb access from cwm
keilbaca said:
I will give that a try. If that doesn't work, I'll see if I can take it back to AT&T.
I can use ADB through CWM but I have no idea what the command is to install the boot.img and I cannot seem to be able to access the SD card at the moment. CWM won't mount it.
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00mred00 said:
No adb access from cwm
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I've dd'd several radios over adb while in cwm on my Note.
I just bought a new 32GB MicroSD from Amazon. I format using Cloockwork recovery. After copying all my ROM's to the SD card everytime I try to flash a ROM it always say "no files found". All other app can read my microsd except clockwork recovery.
I am currently using Team Objection UCLE5 (If it matters)
ClockworkMod Recovery 5.8.4.8
Thanks
I just updated the same version of CWM that you did with the same results so that you know you are not alone my friend Hopefully, we can get this sorted out soon. I was stock rooted when I noticed the issue.
Its this version of CWM...
It will only see your internal SD.
PITA.
so your card is fine.
Yup, happened to me last night. There's something wrong with the newest CWM Recovery, but as soon as I flashed the Touch CWM everything was back to normal.:good:
Thank you all. i will try the new touch recovery.
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ceqman said:
Thank you all. i will try the new touch recovery.
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I bought the Touch Recovery using in App purchase in ROM Manager. Everything is running great. Do not mind paying some money for a great app. Thank you all:good:
Just thought I'd let you all know. It's an old dog new tricks thing but I'm more comfortable with Koush.
6.0.3.2 both versions.
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
I saw this and was excited to see it since CWM/Rom Manager is what I am most comfortable with. The only concern I have is the "loki" issue that is used to get past the locked boot loader since they don't really say thet are using the loki method or not. Just wondering what the status of that is.
Also still squimish about flashing custom roms since my first try on this phone lead to a soft brick "custom unlocked" screen when i used TWRP.
They are using Loki.
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I just attempted this from my rooted s4 which had twrp on it.. and it worked!!! YAY!!
nice
Its awesome this is available for the S4 now. Always great to have options, but I think I will stick with TWRP for now. :fingers-crossed:
It's been so long since I have used CWM I don't know what the interface looks like now, lol. TWRP got so far ahead of them interface wise there was never a reason to go back on any of my other devices (TBolt, N7, KF). I may try it now just to try it. Plus I guess ROM control has a poor man's version of 4EXT's kernel control if I am not mistaken.
worked like a champ for me
Going to be tough to leave twrp
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twp works with my 64gb microsd where cw I would have had to format to a fat32. Sticking with twp for sure.
balaams_ass said:
Just thought I'd let you all know. It's an old dog new tricks thing but I'm more comfortable with Koush.
6.0.3.2 both versions.
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
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How are you guys installing the touch .IMG? I assume we can't boot fastboot and install from there..
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zeroxg4 said:
How are you guys installing the touch .IMG? I assume we can't boot fastboot and install from there..
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You install it from within ROM manager...it's an in app purchase
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brizey said:
You install it from within ROM manager...it's an in app purchase
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Its offered as either and in app purchase or download from the link / post that I quoted...
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Is that the same one as the in app purchase?
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I had to leave twrp, I rebooted into recovery from touchwiz to install beans2 and I went into a boot loop. I made a backup, wiped everything and the install failed. So I tried to restore my backup and that failed. So I tried another backup and that too failed. I ended up having to Odin to stock so I installed CWR and so far so good. It was weird. I've been flashing since the of droid and I've had 15 different android phones since then and I've never had that happen. Oh well, I had titanium backups of everything and a backup of all mg text so I'm good now....
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smalltownbird said:
I had to leave twrp, I rebooted into recovery from touchwiz to install beans2 and I went into a boot loop. I made a backup, wiped everything and the install failed. So I tried to restore my backup and that failed. So I tried another backup and that too failed. I ended up having to Odin to stock so I installed CWR and so far so good. It was weird. I've been flashing since the of droid and I've had 15 different android phones since then and I've never had that happen. Oh well, I had titanium backups of everything and a backup of all mg text so I'm good now....
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I played out this almost IDENTICAL SCENARIO Friday on my S4 using TWRP. searching forums while trying to get back up and running led me to believe that TW had some issues in this regard....
Went to CWM and have been flashing without problem since. It's a shame, the interface on TW was STELLAR....
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Is that the same one as the in app purchase?
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Yeah
I've just read somewhere in the last day or so that there was an issue with TWRP 2.5.0.3. that was causing issues. They were saying to go back to 2.5.0.2. and that will fix any issues you are having. I didn't update to .3, been on .2 since root & LOKI bypass without any problems at all. Just thought I'd throw that out there for anyone who hasn't heard about it.
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gsxcorey said:
twp works with my 64gb microsd where cw I would have had to format to a fat32. Sticking with twp for sure.
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In the change log for version 2.4.4.0 it says "Update exFAT to latest commits". Does this mean you can Backup to extFat 64GB MicroSDXC memory cards?
DarkMenace said:
In the change log for version 2.4.4.0 it says "Update exFAT to latest commits". Does this mean you can Backup to extFat 64GB MicroSDXC memory cards?
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I think so...not sure how they got the proprietary binaries.
You can use 64 GB cards in CWM if you format to fat32. I just formatted my card to fat32 and rest easy that pretty much anything ever made can read it.
Everyone has this thing where fat32 can't do 64 GB cards and that is simply not true. Windows won't do it natively but there are other format tools that will. The 32 in fat32 is not 32 GB, its 32 bits as in able to address 4 GB. So files are limited to 4 GB. That's why all the recoveries are breaking up the big repositories into volumes, so they don't exceed 4 GB. That 4 GB limitation is an issue for recording HD video...and that's about it.
edit: by the way, not saying you did not realize that...I got your question...just wanted to get that out there.
I know they may seem like some dumb questions, but coming from the Galaxy Nexus, somethings have been somewhat different on the S4.
I rooted my MDK VZW S4 using this method by open1your1eyes0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
I can not find this answer to this...I know I'm rooted, but is the bootloader also unlocked?
On the Nexus I had a second step after rooting that was necessary to unlock the bootloader. I don't see any additinal steps for the bootloader anywhere on the forum. I know ME7 does not have a bootloader unlock option, but I'm on MDK.
Next question...
I later flashed the official version of ClockworkMOD Tocuh Recovery which I've been told has the LOKI mod.
At this point can I flash a ROM exactly like I did on my NEXUS through the custom recovery?
I'm looking to flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384362
And my last question regarding back ups and Nandroids...
On my Nexus, my internal storage automatically was partitioned, so doing full wipes before flashing a new ROM never touched my nandroids, titanium backups, photos, etc...
Is this the same on the Galaxy S4 now, or should I be backing everything up to the extSDcard?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your help.
Your bootloader is not technically unlocked. Instead it has been bypassed through the "Loki" exploit. This makes no difference whatsoever to you as a user, though. You can flash new ROMs to your heart's content.
With regards to a wipe, when you wipe the system, cache, etc. through your recovery program it will only wipe the folders necessary to erase the OS, kernel, etc. Your downloaded data will be left intact as long as you don't put it in a directory that's used to store OS files.
ymDroid said:
I know they may seem like some dumb questions, but coming from the Galaxy Nexus, somethings have been somewhat different on the S4.
I rooted my MDK VZW S4 using this method by open1your1eyes0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
I can not find this answer to this...I know I'm rooted, but is the bootloader also unlocked?
On the Nexus I had a second step after rooting that was necessary to unlock the bootloader. I don't see any additinal steps for the bootloader anywhere on the forum. I know ME7 does not have a bootloader unlock option, but I'm on MDK.
Next question...
I later flashed the official version of ClockworkMOD Tocuh Recovery which I've been told has the LOKI mod.
At this point can I flash a ROM exactly like I did on my NEXUS through the custom recovery?
I'm looking to flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384362
And my last question regarding back ups and Nandroids...
On my Nexus, my internal storage automatically was partitioned, so doing full wipes before flashing a new ROM never touched my nandroids, titanium backups, photos, etc...
Is this the same on the Galaxy S4 now, or should I be backing everything up to the extSDcard?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your help.
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You Cannot unlock the bootloader. There is a workaround called loki that will allow you to install a Lokied recovery. Once you have custom recovery, which it seems you have done, installed then you can flash roms. Just be careful with your wipes to know for sure what you are wiping and be sure to make Nandroid backups to your external sdcard. You can then store a copy on your PC. I do all backups to external sdcard as internal space is limited.
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So...just to confirm...
The official version of ClockworkMOD Tocuh Recovery 6.0.3.6 does have the Loki, correct?
Can I confirm this somewhere?
The exploit is in getting your custom recovery to run at all. If you can boot into CWM, Loki has already done its job.
Perfect
CrookedKnight said:
The exploit is in getting your custom recovery to run at all. If you can boot into CWM, Loki has already done its job.
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Makes perfect sense now.
Thank you!
I flashed Bone 1.1.4 with no issues.
My question is regaridng my home screen.
I know custom launchers like NOVA allow you back up your home screen layouts and settings.
Is there anyway to back up your home screen layouts off of the stock launcher, or in this case the stock TouchWiz home screen layouts?
ymDroid said:
I flashed Bone 1.1.4 with no issues.
My question is regaridng my home screen.
I know custom launchers like NOVA allow you back up your home screen layouts and settings.
Is there anyway to back up your home screen layouts off of the stock launcher, or in this case the stock TouchWiz home screen layouts?
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Titanium Backup. ROM Toolbox PRO also has an excellent back up app included.
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Mightycaptain said:
Titanium Backup. ROM Toolbox PRO also has an excellent back up app included.
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What feature on Titanium let's me back up my home screen layout?
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What feature on Titanium let's me back up my home screen layout?
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When you back up touch wiz home in tibu you can restore just data or the whole thing. Seems like I've done both and it worked out. Clear data from touch wiz home in application manager and you can get back to the default settings.
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Mightycaptain said:
When you back up touch wiz home in tibu you can restore just data or the whole thing. Seems like I've done both and it worked out. Clear data from touch wiz home in application manager and you can get back to the default settings.
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Thank you for your help with this.
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Thank you for your help with this.
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No problem. It's what its all about right.
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I have been looking and reading and trying Odin. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Version and installed my T-Mobil SIM. Every things to work but----I would like to install a different ROM. Have the phone unlocked and rooter with Saferoot. Root does't always stay rooted. When I tray Odin I get error and phone says protected.
Is the bootloader locked? How do I get around this? base version I545VRUEMK2 Android 4.3
aknisley said:
I have been looking and reading and trying Odin. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Version and installed my T-Mobil SIM. Every things to work but----I would like to install a different ROM. Have the phone unlocked and rooter with Saferoot. Root does't always stay rooted. When I tray Odin I get error and phone says protected.
Is the bootloader locked? How do I get around this? base version I545VRUEMK2 Android 4.3
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You can't flash roms unless you use safestrap and they are all derived from TW.
The bootloader is locked and there is no unlock method.
SEARCH!
Thanks. Really I did search. Just don't understand everything. Even now going back and re-reading safestrap didn't see I545VRUEMK2 in any list of devices.
Just installed Safestrap-JFLTEVZW-3.71. Guess my SD card is not big enough. Can't make a backup.
aknisley said:
Thanks. Really I did search. Just don't understand everything. Even now going back and re-reading safestrap didn't see I545VRUEMK2 in any list of devices.
Just installed Safestrap-JFLTEVZW-3.71. Guess my SD card is not big enough. Can't make a backup.
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Do you have an extsd card plugged in?
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yes 4GB
aknisley said:
yes 4GB
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Too small...32gb mib and redirect your data like photos videos and music to be sent there. Safestrap saves all backups there as well and it is where you want place rom install files. I run 2 custom roms and I keep the stock rom intact.
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Thanks Will do.
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Too small...32gb mib and redirect your data like photos videos and music to be sent there. Safestrap saves all backups there as well and it is where you want place rom install files. I run 2 custom roms and I keep the stock rom intact.
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Now I am in trouble. Installed ab 6gb SD card so I could try Safestrap. Installed Hyperdrive ROM. Now Hyperdrive is stuck (beginning android os 4.3 boot sequence) .
Pulled the SD card and still tries to boot Hyperdrive. Help
Did you install it to a rom slot or the stock slot? If you flashed to a rom slot, then delete it and try to reflash.
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Did you install it to a rom slot or the stock slot? If you flashed to a rom slot, then delete it and try to reflash.
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Got it back to stock for now. I'll read the procedure again.