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Intro:
Even though there a lot of articles on how to root most of them are not detailed and still many of you out there who have still not rooted your phone this guide will guide you.
I've gone through lots of articles on how to install CWM recovery , How to Root Canvas HD but almost all of them are not noob friendly and you just don't understand them. As a new user i myself took days to get acclimatized to rooting.........
This is a noob friendly guide to root and install CWM recovery both on 4.1 and 4.2 versions.Everyone can go through this!
Sources & Thanks.
1) Thanks to XDA i've taken a lot of resources from XDA.
2) Thanks to developer of motochopper.
3) Thanks to developer of mobile uncle tools.
4) Thanks to micromax for a beautiful device.
5) Taken help from google.
First what is rooting?
Rooting is a process allowing users of Smartphone’s, tablets, and other devices running the Android operating system to attain privileged control (known as “root access”) within Android’s subsystem. Basically rooting is performed to overcome the limitation that wireless service providers and hardware manufacture of android phone put on some devices. If your android mobile is rooted that means you are the SUPER USER on your android cell phone and you get ability to customize or replace system applications. This little word rooting provide you power to run specialized apps that require administrator-level permissions and perform another operation which are inaccessible to a normal android.
I think this should be more than enough and you would have already spent your time on this!! Hope so
Now what is CWM recovery?
All of the Android devices consign with a recovery assuage that is a basic partition on the device's internal memory and also can be booted into it. The stock recovery of almost all of the Android devices provide a few basic yet useful options that allow us to factory reset our device, clearly it is cache partitioning, and bring back its operating system using an official ROM in zip format, but that is the only thing you can do with it. This is the reason where a custom recovery becomes handy.
A custom Android recovery initially replaces all the stock recovery with the one that lets you to do all that you can with the stock recovery, plus a overabundance of options that give us a lot more control on the device. With a custom recovery, you can install official and unofficial ROMs as well as other updates also including hacks, themes, kernels.Using zip files, wipe not just user data but every standard partition on our device, ascend the storage card for USB mass storage access without leaving recovery, partition your SD card, wipe dalvik cache and battery status, fix the permissions, perform, manage and restore backups, and so on.
This is where CWM recovery comes in our aid!!
There is also another very popular recovery named TWRP which many developers still recommend but still a major drawback is that many ROM developers still prefer CWM so i say go with CWM!
Guide: How to Root + CWM Recovery, NOOB Friendly.( Method 1)
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Note: Follow any One of the following Methods to root.
Method 1:
Prerequisites:
1) Motochopper tool:
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/t0o4dpvigwyb09l/motochopper+BY+djrbliss+on+droidrzr.com.zip
2) CWM recovery image: (Note two versions are available the first one is a touch based version while the second one is not)
Link: 1)http://d-h.st/OGP
2)http://d-h.st/3xk
3) Mobile uncle tools:
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....toolbox&hl=en
4) Have your CHD charged fully before following this procedure.
5) CHD of course.
6) USB cable.
Rooting procedure :
1) Connect your mobile with PC with the given cable.
2) Install appropriate drivers (i.e either 32 bit or 64 bit)(provided with the phone)
3) Enable USB debugging and connect as MTP(Media storage)
4) Open motochopper click the file run.bat .
5) Hit 1 for normal mode.
6) Now just follow the one screen tips and after the process is finished , your phone will reboot and voila it is rooted!!!
Method 2:
In this method we're going to root the device using Framaroot.
Requirements:
1. Canvas HD of course
2. Framaroot application
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
Go there and download the latest version of the application.
3. CWM recovery image: (Note two versions are available the first one is a touch based version while the second one is not)
Link: 1)http://d-h.st/OGP
2)http://d-h.st/3xk
4. MobileUncle MTK Tools:
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox&hl=en
How to root:
1. Install the Framaroot application( If you don't know how to install it then follow this.Go to the location where you've placed the app click it then then click install that's it).
2. Open it. Now Select the option "Install SuperSU" and hit Boromir.
3. Reboot your Device
Voila is is rooted!!!
Install CWM Recovery:
1. Install mobile uncle tools, remember it require root access to work properly.
2. Place the CWM image in the root of your sd card. Now what is Root , root layer is the top most layer. That is just open the SD card and place it there itself do not place it inside a folder or sub folder only then mobile uncle tool can recognize it.
3.Open Mobile uncle tools and select the option Recovery update.
Now you'll see the file you placed in your sd card ,now click it and then click ok. Now it will ask "boot into recovery mode" click yes and now you are in CWM recovery!
Note: If you have connected to internet while doing this you may get loads of other options after clicking recovery update don't worry just click the one you placed in sd card. verify the name twice.
Method 3:
Prerequisites:
To download both go to http://androidsu.com/superuser/ scroll down a bit and you'll see ARM devices (2.0 – 4.1) in that version 3.1.3 two packages Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip and this su-bin-3.1.1-arm-signed.zip.
1) SU Package
2) SU BIN
How to Root:
1. Copy both the files to the root of your SD card. Now what is Root , root layer is the top most layer. That is just open the SD card and place it there itself do not place it inside a folder or sub folder.
2. Now again restart the phone to recovery mode by pressing Power Key + Volume UP + Volume Down Key.
3. You will see an Android icon with warning/error on the screen, press the power button.
4. You will see the recovery mode menus in the screen. Now this is tricky, to select any option from the screen you have to press two touch buttons simultaneously on your phone’s bottom, left one which is for the menu and right one which is for going to the previous screen. You have to keep pressing it for 5-6 seconds.
5. From the recovery screen select “wipe data/factory reset” and then “wipe cache partition”
6. Once it’s done, select “apply update from sd card” option and choose the file “Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip” from the SD card.
7. Repeat the above step and choose the file “su-bin-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip”.
Once you flash both the files select the option “reboot system now” from the recovery screen.
Install CWM Recovery:
1. Install mobile uncle tools, remember it require root access to work properly.
2. Place the CWM image in the root of your sd card. Now what is Root , root layer is the top most layer. That is just open the SD card and place it there itself do not place it inside a folder or sub folder only then mobile uncle tool can recognize it.
3.Open Mobile uncle tools and select the option Recovery update.
Now you'll see the file you placed in your sd card ,now click it and then click ok. Now it will ask "boot into recovery mode" click yes and now you are in CWM recovery!
Note: If you have connected to internet while doing this you may get loads of other options after clicking recovery update don't worry just click the one you placed in sd card. verify the name twice
Disclaimer:
I'm not responsible for any damage caused to your phone proceed ahead with caution.
Guide: How to Root + CWM Recovery, NOOB Friendly.( Method 1)
Verification:
Now you'll most probably see an app super user which almost confirms you've successfully rooted
but still if you have doubt download some app like root checker(free in playstore) to confirm whether you've successfully rooted or not.
How to unroot and replace stock recovery:
Requirements:
1) Rooted CHD.
2) Mobile uncle tools:
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....toolbox&hl=en
3) Stock recovery image:
Link: http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...9fc330101/530787d3/2/0/2/9/0/6/1/recovery.img
Replacing stock recovery:
1. Place the stock recovery image in the root of SD Card and rename it to recovery.img .
2. Now install Mobile uncle tools.
3. Now open MobileUncle and tap on Recovery Update, it will search the file by itself, you just have to select the file and confirm.
4. It will then ask whether you want to boot into recovery, if you want to confirm you can tap on yes otherwise its not required.
You've now successfully replaced stock recovery.
UNROOTING:
1.Open SuperSU and go to settings, scroll down to Full Unroot and tap on it. The process would be finished within 1 or 2 secs now you have a unrooted device.
Yes ready to be taken to customer care!!!!!!
Now your warranty is intact you can go to service center for any help from them.
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G.Ashwinkumar said:
I've gone through lots of articles on how to install CWM recovery , How to Root Canvas HD but almost all of them are not noob friendly. As a new user i myself took days to get acclimatized to rooting.........
This is a noob friendly guide to root and install CWM recovery both on 4.1 and 4.2 versions.Even the geeks can go through this!!:laugh:
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NICE WORK DUDE...nw i knw how to ROOT...SO,yeah its really noob friendly...as m a noob :laugh:
is there any other way to ROOT....
nd with this CWM we can install custom ROMS ???
Descriptive enough! This helped...
Sunny37886 said:
NICE WORK DUDE...nw i knw how to ROOT...SO,yeah its really noob friendly...as m a noob :laugh:
is there any other way to ROOT....
nd with this CWM we can install custom ROMS ???
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There are many other ways to root indeed.
Yeah you can install custom roms take nandroid backups etc.
Enjoy !
Have you rooted if so post your experience!::good:
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G.Ashwinkumar said:
There are many other ways to root indeed.
Yeah you can install custom roms take nandroid backups etc.
Enjoy !
Have you rooted if so post your experience!::good:
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didnt tried yet...will post if i did..afraid , as m new to these things..NOOB .. nd bought canvas only 2weeks back.
Sunny37886 said:
didnt tried yet...will post if i did..afraid , as m new to these things..NOOB .. nd bought canvas only 2weeks back.
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Don't be afraid follow the steps.one by one that's it.
when i open "CWM recovery image " link, it says file is removed...
yeah
nitin verma said:
when i open "CWM recovery image " link, it says file is removed...
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oh yeah i faced the same thing .... any suggestions what to do ? as i m noob in this thing as well.
Have updated check now
zeeshannoorani said:
oh yeah i faced the same thing .... any suggestions what to do ? as i m noob in this thing as well.
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I have updated the links check now.
nitin verma said:
when i open "CWM recovery image " link, it says file is removed...
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I have updated check the links now.
lets see..
G.Ashwinkumar said:
I have updated check the links now.
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Hey lets see how it goes... thanx for replying....
i have 2 questions for you ,
1) do i need back up my device i mean the stock rom or something? if yes then how ?
2) about the unrooting just in case if there is a goof up and i unroot it will it work properly ? as mostly micromax phones have a lot of problem and i am old user of micromax android phones so every now and then i have to run to the service center for one reason or the other. So warranty is there , i have read some where there are some clock timer issues on phones which enables the service center guys to differentiate the rooted phone ? is it true? kindly guide.
i m still going with the process you listed and will let you know how it goes for me.
Thanks man.....
And
what will happen after i click on recovery update....
Will it make a backup of current rom?
Please reply......
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nitin verma said:
Thanks man.....
And
what will happen after i click on recovery update....
Will it make a backup of current rom?
Please reply......
Sent from my Micromax A116 using xda app-developers app
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G.Ashwinkumar said:
I have updated check the links now.
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Sent from my Micromax A116 using xda app-developers app
zeeshannoorani said:
Hey lets see how it goes... thanx for replying....
i have 2 questions for you ,
1) do i need back up my device i mean the stock rom or something? if yes then how ?
2) about the unrooting just in case if there is a goof up and i unroot it will it work properly ? as mostly micromax phones have a lot of problem and i am old user of micromax android phones so every now and then i have to run to the service center for one reason or the other. So warranty is there , i have read some where there are some clock timer issues on phones which enables the service center guys to differentiate the rooted phone ? is it true? kindly guide.
i m still going with the process you listed and will let you know how it goes for me.
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Welcome,
For your first question,
At this stage you will not be able to take the backup of the entire ROM since as you don't have CWM. But in case if you're already rooted then download titanium backup pro and use the backup all feature and in case if you've not rooted then follow this process. Backup all your contacts to your gmail account using the sync option. Then backup messages and call log if you want through some backup app like snap pea. Then download app uninstaller from playstore a free app and backup all the apks ( second or third option don't remember exactly) then backup this file to your PC ( the file name is android it will have the folder data inside it and sometimes another folder obb copy both).
SO by now you have a backup.
Now coming to your second question,
Yes the unrooting will work without any problem You just have to go to the settings and click full unroot and its over! You're worried too much i think no just do full unroot and they wont be able to identify it if you still have doubt then after unrooting you can factory reset your phone and then there is almost no chance the customer care guys find it out.
nitin verma said:
Thanks man.....
And
what will happen after i click on recovery update....
Will it make a backup of current rom?
Please reply......
Sent from my Micromax A116 using xda app-developers app
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No after you click on recovery update it will just flash the new recovery and in this case CWM recovery it will not make any backup or so.
But since you're rooted( if i remember properly) then use titanium backup pro to backup whatever you need. But at thi moment you cant backup the entire rom as you've still not flashed CWM!
Related
Welcome to DaxElectro's Frequently Asked Question area! I know some noobs (NO OFFENCES) like u keep asking the repeated questions...
Post #1<-- Rooting
Post #2<-- Recovery, Flashing ROMS, fixing permissions
Post #3<-- Installing Apps, Suggestions by sweetnsour
Post #4<-- Patches by devs
So Let's Get Started!
Firstly, you are reminded, NOT TO ASK ETAs
Q. How do i root my Optimus One/Optimus V?
A. Is been everywhere now... So now i show u where is the links...
If ur phone is running on 2.2.1 or 2.2.2, follow this guide below:
SuperOneClick v2.1.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
1. Download the zip
2. Extract it to the root directory like:
C:/User/User/Desktop/SuperOneClick
3.Turn on ur USB Debugging at Settings > Application > Development
4. Plug your phone into the PC
5. Press ROOT
6. Drink something or Fanta
7. Done, next go to Post 2 for How to flash ROM and permissions...
2.3.3 Rooting Guide here... Thanks to duvrak0
Firstly, download this zip from here and extract it to your desktop
And download driver pack from here
0. Backup ur SMS/Contacts and everthing with MyBackup Pro
1. Hard reset your phone either with system->privacy->erase all data or turning your phone off, and holding HOME + VOLUME DOWN + POWER BUTTON.
2. After phone boots up, you have clean file system, then go to Applications, and turn on USB debugging mode.
1. Connect your phone with usb cables, make sure you have installed all the drivers needed, and connect phone in DEBUGGING Mode (provided a bit upper on this post)
2. In the extracted folder called root on your desktop, go to ADB folder and start cmd7.exe if u run win7 or cmdXP.exe (run as administrator in both options) if ur pc runs win XP. (your address bar should like something like this:
C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR NAME HERE\Desktop\root\ADB
3. After starting cmd7 (for Windows 7 or Windows Developers Preview) or cmdXP (Windows XP), type following commands
Code:
adb devices
then
Code:
adb shell
(symbol will change to $ or #) and copy paste following command into your terminal
Code:
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf
4. After doing this, Reboot... Or do this command on sdk:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
5. After reboot, go to root folder on desktop again, and start SuperOneClick.exe
6. Select GingerBreak method and press root button
7. After BOOM!!!, if not working, restart from Step 1... You have rooted Optimus One.
8. Reboot again and update superuser app from market (version must be 3.0.6 and binary must be 3.0.0)
Now for Optimus V (Cant tell much as i dunt have a Optimus V, sorry guys, girls!)
Go to this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197991
Installing Recoveries, ROMs and fixing permissions
Recoveries
How do i install recovery, is it risky?
A. It maybe risky in someways but 100% unrisky if u do it correctly... And dont blame for spoiling ur phone, do remember that...
Install Recovery via ROM Manager
1. U HAVE TO BE ROOTED BEFORE DOING THIS!
2. Download and Install"ROM Manager" from Market.
2b. Allow permission when SuperUser's permission popup...
3. Then press "Flash Clockworkmod Recovery"
4. Then choose "LG Optimus One P500"
5. Wait till it downloads and make sure the version is 5.0.2.0
6. Then Reboot
7. DONE!
Custom Recoveries
Custom recoveries can be flash using the current recovery. So to flash it, do this... :
1. Download the recovery u want...
Whole Stacks of Recovery by ciaox
TeamWin Recovery
2. Then, reboot into recovery
3. Go "Install from sdcard"
4. "choose from sdcard"
5. Then select the Recovery u want to flash
6. Press yes.
7. Return to main menu
8. Go to 'Advanced'
9. Reboot recovery
10. Done!
NOTE! TWRP Recovery and AmonRA Recovery will not support the ROM Manager, u will loose support of choosing the files you want to flash at the ROM Manager
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Q. Ok i have already flash my recovery and my desired recovery... So how to flash ROM and damnit, i love ICS!
A. U love ICS, go n get Nexus S... Flashing ROM is easy... And its better for u too not having apps inside the ROM... So now, we will head to the flashing part...
1. Download ur desired rom in the development section and some suggestions at sweetnsour's....
2a. Place the ROM into sdcard.
If u dont want sd partition, skip to Step 7
2b. Go to advanced
2c. Make sure you have backup your sdcard
3. Partition Sd Card (For TWRP is Partition SD Card)
4. Select EXT 3 or EXT 4...
5. Select Swap 512 mb or above.
6. Done.
7. Go to mounts and storage, select format system
8. Press Wipe data/factory reset
9. Go to 'install from sdcard' then select 'choose from sdcard'
10. Select the ROM u like, then install... Plus ur Gapps too!
11. Done and Reboot!
2nd Reserved
This guide is not complete...
Thanks, but what if I want to try a new ROM after already having a custom ROM ,like say i have Miks Rom and want to try Andy's ROM next , what steps then ..
bronzzy said:
Thanks, but what if I want to try a new ROM after already having a custom ROM ,like say i have Miks Rom and want to try Andy's ROM next , what steps then ..
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Make a Nandroid and wipe data then flash Andy's... To backup ur apps, use Titanium Backup Pro... Sms/contacts, use My Backup Pro
How to install the Ungaze's data2sd_v4b5 on your rom(Ice CCream Sandwich <3 v6.5.1)
Cool!
Superuser binaries have been updated to 3.0.3 now.
Dax, you are too kind.
I think anyone wanting to root/recovery/flash should do their time reading, and then read some more.... THEN and only THEN should be allowed to ask intelligent questions based on the research they have done.
In the end I think you are only allowing newbs to be lazy with your UCG.
We have stickies for this very reason, but no one reads them it seems.
And no one seems to watch this either, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JmvCpR45LKA
zPacKRat said:
Dax, you are too kind.
I think anyone wanting to root/recovery/flash should do their time reading, and then read some more.... THEN and only THEN should be allowed to ask intelligent questions based on the research they have done.
In the end I think you are only allowing newbs to be lazy with your UCG.
We have stickies for this very reason, but no one reads them it seems.
And no one seems to watch this either, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JmvCpR45LKA
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Once i've complete this guide later, i want this to be sticky!
DaxElectro said:
Once i've complete this guide later, i want this to be sticky!
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Don't be stupid ..there are already a lot off threads giving such details and also sweetnsour s sticky is also much better! Please take your off this and do some developing
Also I can understand you are copying and pasting a lot of things from somewhere else cos your English is not good enuf for such detailed explanations
Just my opinion ..no offense
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
DaxElectro said:
Once i've complete this guide later, i want this to be sticky!
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Whew..
Finally i can get some relief from random PM's.
Peace For a while.
Cheers Dax !
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androidusero1p500 said:
Don't be stupid ..there are already a lot off threads giving such details and also sweetnsour s sticky is also much better! Please take your off this and do some developing
Also I can understand you are copying and pasting a lot of things from somewhere else cos your English is not good enuf for such detailed explanations
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Well said and pretty much true.
There is another thread like this by victortangocharlie where hes exlplained multiple methods for installing recoveries.
But stickysours thread is huge. and too many questions, so a compact thread is always better implemented.
P.S - IMO !
Rutuj said:
Whew..
Finally i can get some relief from random PM's.
Peace For a while.
Cheers Dax !
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Well said and pretty much true.
There is another thread like this by victortangocharlie where hes exlplained multiple methods for installing recoveries.
But stickysours thread is huge. and too many questions, so a compact thread is always better implemented.
P.S - IMO !
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It might be huge but is well differentiated and subdivided into different points and its better to read and research everything stated out there to avoid unwanted problems since we are gonna play wid the android system ..
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I reported to mod, to close thread... Now finding a way to learn how to get sources and make a kernel for SGM.33
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
Hi! So I've sucessfully rooted my phone using the SuperOneClick or whatever its called...I need help backing up my rom. Already tried to follow these instructions;
G. Flash Custom Recovery:
1) Push recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-galaxyace.img to your device using "adb push recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img /tmp/" command
2) Turn off your phone
3) Press POWER+HOME BUTTON
4) Login to your device over "adb shell"
5) Mount /system using "mount /dev/block/stl12 /system" command
6) Flash CWM recovery using "flash_image recoveryonly /tmp/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img" command
7) Umount /system using "umount /system" command
8) Reboot your device using "reboot recovery" command to test your new CWM recovery
9) Reboot your device
This is great and all...except for the fact that this keeps happening;
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb push recovery-cloc kwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img /tmp/ cannot stat 'recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img'
I've already moved the entire zip and folder into platform-tools. What is it I do now?
Would just like to know before I commence with downloading more apps.
Thank you in advanced,
WarDerp
Help please
Why are you using DB shell method? Just put zip on Sd card and install via recovery. androidflip.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-v5-on-galaxy-ace-s5830/
Bakuron said:
Why are you using DB shell method? Just put zip on Sd card and install via recovery. androidflip.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-v5-on-galaxy-ace-s5830/
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Thanks. But which Zip? the one found on that website? I have clockwork but it doesn't recognize my phone model. Do I install that .apk included on? Some of these instructions are pretty vague to be honest. There's another version of that tutorial that goes more in depth but its for an older version. I don't really want to flash anything without knowing what I'm doing..
When you say 'you have clockwork', that's a very vague statement. Please elaborate.
The zip file on that website provides a version of clockwork that will 1. provide a backup of your rom and 2. works for SG Ace. Which is what you want right? If not don't read any further and do some more searching around!
So let's go over what the website says. Download the zip file to your computer, paste it to your SD Card (anywhere on your SD Card). When it says 'paste the zip file as it is', it doesn't mean 'paste the .apk included in the zip file', it means 'paste the zip file'...
Disconnect your phone from your computer. Turn your phone off. Reboot into recovery by holding down the middle button and then pressing the power button. That will bring up 'recovery mode'. In recovery mode you will see the option 'apply update from SD Card', select that option with the middle key. It will then show you a list, in which will appear the .zip file you 'pasted into the SD Card'. Go to it and press the middle button. It will then install Clockwork Mod Recovery on your phone.
This should appear as an app, with the Clockwork bowler hat symbol. In there you can then press the 'create backup' and it will automatically reboot into recovery and show you the process of copying all the files into the 'clockwork recovery backup' folder that will have been created on your SD Card.
Is there anything vague about that?
Bakuron said:
When you say 'you have clockwork', that's a very vague statement. Please elaborate.
The zip file on that website provides a version of clockwork that will 1. provide a backup of your rom and 2. works for SG Ace. Which is what you want right? If not don't read any further and do some more searching around!
So let's go over what the website says. Download the zip file to your computer, paste it to your SD Card (anywhere on your SD Card). When it says 'paste the zip file as it is', it doesn't mean 'paste the .apk included in the zip file', it means 'paste the zip file'...
Disconnect your phone from your computer. Turn your phone off. Reboot into recovery by holding down the middle button and then pressing the power button. That will bring up 'recovery mode'. In recovery mode you will see the option 'apply update from SD Card', select that option with the middle key. It will then show you a list, in which will appear the .zip file you 'pasted into the SD Card'. Go to it and press the middle button. It will then install Clockwork Mod Recovery on your phone.
This should appear as an app, with the Clockwork bowler hat symbol. In there you can then press the 'create backup' and it will automatically reboot into recovery and show you the process of copying all the files into the 'clockwork recovery backup' folder that will have been created on your SD Card.
Is there anything vague about that?
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No need to get upset, but respect for helping me. So, in short, this will allow Clockwork Rom Manager to detect my model of phone and then allow me to back up my current rom, right?
I'm running Clockwork Rom Manager 5.0.0.3. What is the .apk he's including? Its not my fault if I have concerns..
WarDerp said:
No need to get upset, but respect for helping me. So, in short, this will allow Clockwork Rom Manager to detect my model of phone and then allow me to back up my current rom, right?
I'm running Clockwork Rom Manager 5.0.0.3. What is the .apk he's including? Its not my fault if I have concerns..
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dont install rom manger it kills ur phone
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
spacecaker said:
dont install rom manger it kills ur phone
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
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K so, what do I do? I mean wtf...do I just unroot my phone and pretend this never happened? I want to back up my rom, and if you're saying not to, and he's saying its okay...and there's a divide...how is this supposed to be noob friendly?
WarDerp said:
K so, what do I do? I mean wtf...do I just unroot my phone and pretend this never happened? I want to back up my rom, and if you're saying not to, and he's saying its okay...and there's a divide...how is this supposed to be noob friendly?
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you may not install rom manager because it kills your phonw
you need to use
the cwm .zip file given on dev section
rom manager has bricked and killed a lot phones
if you want to back upp stock rom
first download
cf root
flash it in cwm
then
convert system to ext4
then make backupp
otherwise you cant restore it
or use odin
to flash back
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You mean to tell me...that I'm supposed to flash another ROM before I backup my own?
What nonsense! I just want to do something so simple. And you keep saying not to use ROM Manager...but you recommend Clockwork Manager.
Sigh...
WarDerp said:
You mean to tell me...that I'm supposed to flash another ROM before I backup my own?
What nonsense! I just want to do something so simple. And you keep saying not to use ROM Manager...but you recommend Clockwork Manager.
Sigh...
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no
just a kernel
not a rom
and not clocwork manager
but the recovery -cwm recovery-
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Est-ce que tu parles francais?
Je ne comprende pas les instructions...
What is it I do exactly, from the begining, from a to z without any room for misunderstanding things, si vous plait
If you can put both french and english, that would be nice
what model is your phone?
wfeimobile said:
what model is your phone?
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The samsung Galaxy Ace Gt-S5830D
But I'm not looking to modify it until I back up my ROM
*facepalm* Ohh spacecaker.....
Look OP , you cannot use ROM Manager because it bricks your phone .
You have to flash ClockworkMod Recovery through stock recovery (it's a zip file)
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
Ok, how do I do this? And from the beginning please
Step by step
Much thanks thus far!
WarDerp said:
You mean to tell me...that I'm supposed to flash another ROM before I backup my own?
What nonsense! I just want to do something so simple. And you keep saying not to use ROM Manager...but you recommend Clockwork Manager.
Sigh...
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No there is a miscommunication here. ROM MANAGER will brick your phone but CLOCKWORK RECOVERY is fine. They are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS.
CLOCKWORK RECOVERY can be got FROM THE LINK I PROVIDED and installed via the instructions I repeated here.
Edit: For the record the link I provided will install CWM Manager v1.80 AS WELL AS Recovery. This is not the same app as ROM Manager and it simply provides a user interface that takes you directly to Recovery Mode and create backups without having to go into recovery mode manually.
WarDerp said:
Ok, how do I do this? And from the beginning please
Step by step
Much thanks thus far!
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1) Download the Clockworkmod zip
2) Place it in your sdcard , preferably not in any folder
3) Go into recovery mode in your Ace
4) Select "install zip from sdcard"
5) Select your Clockworkmod zip
6) Reboot , then go into recovery again
DONE !
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
EmoBoiix3 said:
1) Download the Clockworkmod zip
2) Place it in your sdcard , preferably not in any folder
3) Go into recovery mode in your Ace
4) Select "install zip from sdcard"
5) Select your Clockworkmod zip
6) Reboot , then go into recovery again
DONE !
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
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YES THANK YOU
Also what does the last part of your post mean lol
And, this Clockworkmod.zip...do I get it from the link Bakuron posted?
WarDerp said:
And, this Clockworkmod.zip...do I get it from the link Bakuron posted?
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YES!
The last part of his post is a 'sig'...the hint is in its repetition...
Edit: But if you have Rom Manager for the love of God delete it first, before you do anything else. It will brick your phone!!!!!
my phone is
gionee Gpad_G2
help any expert. how cwm rom installation in my sdcard. i research in Google. and i read someone page i was trying to open this. recovery. img with mtk tool clockwork. mod but my mehod was wrong? here is no show. my recovery. option. only. for normal phone switch off. and on. it is work but recovery. not showing. i have no pc how to solve this problem without pc any help me pleace?
There are two easy ways:
1st Method
1. Install a app named ROOT MANAGER from play store (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR ROOTED DEVICE ONLY)
2. If you have already rooted, after installing that app it will ask to install a custom recovery ie. CMW (ClockworkMod Recovery)
3. Before selecting CMW, ROM manager app will ask your device model select accurately and proceed to Download CMW and install it. It will ask for a reboot
4. You are Done
2nd Method: (You must have a Computer)
1. Try to Download the zip file of CMW of your device (zip file differs for device to device, So choose carefully your model)
2. Extract that zip
3. Go to Download mode (Power+ Volume down)
4. Install Software named ODIN v1.85
5. Open Odin and Connect your device to computer.
6. Flash the extracted file using Odin.
7. Done mate :thumbup:
itsmepawan said:
There are two easy ways:
1st Method
1. Install a app named ROOT MANAGER from play store (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR ROOTED DEVICE ONLY)
2. If you have already rooted, after installing that app it will ask to install a custom recovery ie. CMW (ClockworkMod Recovery)
3. Before selecting CMW, ROM manager app will ask your device model select accurately and proceed to Download CMW and install it. It will ask for a reboot
4. You are Done
2nd Method: (You must have a Computer)
1. Try to Download the zip file of CMW of your device (zip file differs for device to device, So choose carefully your model)
2. Extract that zip
3. Go to Download mode (Power+ Volume down)
4. Install Software named ODIN v1.85
5. Open Odin and Connect your device to computer.
6. Flash the extracted file using Odin.
7. Done mate :thumbup:
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there is no app called root manager it is rom manager and rom manager installs cwm only for a supported no of devices so you cant have cwm with rom manager on all phones
for the question you can try mediate cwm as it is a mediate processor phone search in xda
sangalaxy said:
there is no app called root manager it is rom manager and rom manager installs cwm only for a supported no of devices so you cant have cwm with rom manager on all phones
for the question you can try mediate cwm as it is a mediate processor phone search in xda
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Hey sorry mate, I typed ROM MANAGER as a ROOT MANAGER in hurry.
Edit: Sorry for the mistake.
sir my device not show . rom manager. recovery. i select all devices. there which 1 model choose i confuse?
ommand: "/sbin/recovery" I:Checking for extendedcommand...I:Running extendedcommand...Waiting for SD Card to mount (20s)I:using /data/media, no /sdcard found.SD Card mounted...Verifying SD Card marker...SD Card marker not found...533aff7cfafd5547595aef04ad035cc1Error processing ROM Manager script. Please verify that you are performing thebackup, restore, or ROM installation fromROM Manager v4.4.0.0 or higher.I:using /data/media, no /sdcard found./tmp/recovery.log was copied to /sdcard/clockworkmod/recovery.log. Please open ROM Manager to report the issue.. help me how. solve this problem without pc
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abhilaab said:
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I don't think that files are for your phone hence it will not work correctly
bro help help please. i try. of recovery.imgfind it G610s-u00-CWMrecovery-0715.imgworked to 1 problem that. 1st . Chinese language. in. but . 2nd i try. rom manager.find one device huwai transformer recovery flash.v5.8.2.0 installing zipthere. is. English. language. recovery. with clockwork. mod show. 1st. and 2nd.to missed problem.
. /data/media, no/sdcard found./tmp/recovery.log was copied to /sdcard/clockworkmod/recovery.log. i find recovery.log. dir/root data/media clockwork. but. file not correctly. any expert. where is currently sdcard file how. found this file
abhilaab said:
bro help help please. i try. of recovery.imgfind it G610s-u00-CWMrecovery-0715.imgworked to 1 problem that. 1st . Chinese language. in. but . 2nd i try. rom manager.find one device huwai transformer recovery flash.v5.8.2.0 installing zipthere. is. English. language. recovery. with clockwork. mod show. 1st. and 2nd.to missed problem.
. /data/media, no/sdcard found./tmp/recovery.log was copied to /sdcard/clockworkmod/recovery.log. i find recovery.log. dir/root data/media clockwork. but. file not correctly. any expert. where is currently sdcard file how. found this file
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no offence but I don't understand what you said please be clear
try google translate my friend
sangalaxy said:
no offence but I don't understand what you said please be clear
try google translate my friend
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bro my handset is= gionee Gpad_G2.
i try
cwm rom installation in my sdcard. i research recovery options in. Google. and i read one 2 10 pages. i open mtk uncle tool and i update. choosing (model 610s uoo) Chinese recovery.img i there is bootloader in Chinese language. show.
my real English bootloader no show
and zip files . not installing. ? e can't amount? i founded recovery.log nothing correctly
. and
sdcard file. where is no idea? so help me. please.!
abhilaab said:
bro my handset is= gionee Gpad_G2.
i try
cwm rom installation in my sdcard. i research recovery options in. Google. and i read one 2 10 pages. i open mtk uncle tool and i update. choosing (model 610s uoo) Chinese recovery.img i there is bootloader in Chinese language. show.
my real English bootloader no show
and zip files . not installing. ? e can't amount? i founded recovery.log nothing correctly
. and
sdcard file. where is no idea? so help me. please.!
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Dont get mad friend with out any correct .img you cant flash your phone it will not succeed i think thats what happened in your case
Gionee is a china brand and it is a common problem with the chinese that you cant get any original firmware
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abhilaab said:
bro my handset is= gionee Gpad_G2.
i try
cwm rom installation in my sdcard. i research recovery options in. Google. and i read one 2 10 pages. i open mtk uncle tool and i update. choosing (model 610s uoo) Chinese recovery.img i there is bootloader in Chinese language. show.
my real English bootloader no show
and zip files . not installing. ? e can't amount? i founded recovery.log nothing correctly
. and
sdcard file. where is no idea? so help me. please.!
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Dont get mad friend you have to find the correct img file without it it will not succeed
how found and my old original. boot .img. ya how bekup English language.
abhilaab said:
how found and my old original. boot .img. ya how bekup English language.
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It is the problem with the china you cant get any original firmware for your phones anyway try google may be you can find something
any help me please
help me
Little help Please
Greetings,
I am trying to root my Galaxy Exhibit 2, I have copied the cwm mod zip file to my sd card, but when i boot into recovery mode i cant see the file.
I can see it from files on the phone and when im attached to my pc. What is the noob doing wrong?
Any clues would be greatly appreciated.
I hope you've started reading this article after reading my main article if no then read it first and then come here.
Link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460679
Method 2:
In this method we're going to root the device using Framaroot.
Requirements:
1. Canvas HD of course
2. Framaroot application
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tojh3b1ofyeet52/Framaroot-1.6.0.apk?m
3. CWM
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/97mqt4gvbyekacf/recovery.img
4. MobileUncle MTK Tools:
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox&hl=en
Sources and thanks:
1) Thanks to XDA i've taken a lot of resources from XDA.
2) Thanks to developer of motochopper.
3) Thanks to developer of mobile uncle tools.
4) Thanks to micromax for a beautiful device.
5) Taken help from google.
How to root:
1. Install the Framaroot application( If you don't know how to install it then follow this.Go to the location where you've placed the app click it then then click install that's it).
2. Open it. Now Select the option "Install SuperSU" and hit Boromir.
3. Reboot your Device
Voila is is rooted!!!
Verification:
If you see an app named super su then it means you've successfully rooted if you still have a doubt then check with Root Checker (a free app in playstore), if your device is rooted or not.
Install CWM Recovery:
1. Install mobile uncle tools, remember it require root access to work properly.
2. Place the CWM image in the root of your sd card. Now what is Root , root layer is the top most layer. That is just open the SD card and place it there itself do not place it inside a folder or sub folder only then mobile uncle tool can recognize it.
3.Open Mobile uncle tools and select the option Recovery update.
Now you'll see the file you placed in your sd card ,now click it and then click ok. Now it will ask "boot into recovery mode" click yes and now you are in CWM recovery!
Note: If you have connected to internet while doing this you may get loads of other options after clicking recovery update don't worry just click the one you placed in sd card. verify the name twice.
Other methods to Root:
First method:
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44650526#post44650526
Third method:
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45972200#post45972200
How to unroot and replace stock recovery:
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460615
Do this taking your device to customer care.
Please hit THANKS if i helped.
Disclaimer:
I'm not responsible for any damage caused to your phone proceed ahead with caution.
atlast!!
Atlast i did it and it worked for me thax alot buddy this method worked for me!!! and hey can you please tell me that cwm recovery image i rebooted it and i have to back up my user data ? and at the time of unrooting will this thing be useful?
Amd also temme by using mobileuncle tool will all of my apps will be transferred to external sd if i select that option ?
thats the easiest method available..tried it and worked..thanx alot
zeeshannoorani said:
Atlast i did it and it worked for me thax alot buddy this method worked for me!!! and hey can you please tell me that cwm recovery image i rebooted it and i have to back up my user data ? and at the time of unrooting will this thing be useful?
Amd also temme by using mobileuncle tool will all of my apps will be transferred to external sd if i select that option ?
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Congrats ,
I don't understand your first question if you're asking if taking backup will be helpful then definitely yes it will be, because in case you mess up while installing a ROM then you can flash the backup and revive your phone.But at the time of unrooting..... don't understand this part.If you mean while unrooting if it will be helpful it has nothing to do with rooting or unrooting but having a backup is always safe and good.
I would not recommend that way, if you want to use your external sd card as the main one that is if you have a sd card whose memory is more than 4 gig and if you want to use it as your default internal sd. For example you have a 32 gig card and if you want your internal sd to be 32 gig then just swap the cards simple transferring .... is not recommended as in future you may experience some issues.
Just work on your spellings!
princeviv said:
thats the easiest method available..tried it and worked..thanx alot
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Welcome! Congrats
Hit the thanks button its free of cost!
I have a Motorola Moto E(XT1022). I bought it recently and just when I first started it, I got the 4.4.4 kitkat update and so I downloaded it right away. Then I realised one of the biggest problems of Moto E i.e. 2.2 gb storage. So i dug into find how to install apps on sd card and got to know that you have to root the phone. On xda, I found various ways to root but they were only for the 4.4.2 version of the phone and others were update to 4.4.4 on aldready rooted devices. Please tell me the way to root my device. Also as I am new to this, I dont understand any words like bootloader, fast recovery, etc. Please help me. Thank you in advance.
Edit: Can I use the way given by deej_roamer in his post here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2755336
Edit: I am sorry to have posted this in the general section. I don't know how to move it now to the questions section. Sorry again.
Thank You DAVI FELICANO and deej_roamer for their help. I have now successfully rooted my phone. If someone else has a problem, go to Page 2 for the solution.
You can use the defalt method, dont need to change anything.
Who told you that you need root to move apps to sd card?
Once you insert sd card you will get an option in settings/apps to move apps to sd card for those that can be moved.
This is though limited to Apks only and data is still kept in internal sd card.
If this option is not enough for you then you can go the advanced wag by rooting and using gl2sd or link2sd like apps.
DAVI FELICIANO said:
You can use the defalt method, dont need to change anything.
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You mean I can just follow the way to root if my device would have been running 4.4.2 kitkat (and as suggested by deej_roamer in his post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755336 )
Thank you.
SArnab©® said:
Who told you that you need root to move apps to sd card?
Once you insert sd card you will get an option in settings/apps to move apps to sd card for those that can be moved.
This is though limited to Apks only and data is still kept in internal sd card.
If this option is not enough for you then you can go the advanced wag by rooting and using gl2sd or link2sd like apps.
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I know friend. I was talking about games like asphalt 8 and dead trigger which have data of size 1.5 gb because of which I wanted to root my phone. Thank you for the advice.
SArnab©® said:
Who told you that you need root to move apps to sd card?
Once you insert sd card you will get an option in settings/apps to move apps to sd card for those that can be moved.
This is though limited to Apks only and data is still kept in internal sd card.
If this option is not enough for you then you can go the advanced wag by rooting and using gl2sd or link2sd like apps.
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You can install only one game due to it's low internal memory. By one game I mean high graphics game. The obb file remains in the internal storage even after moving to SD card. I tried many things like making SD card default storage using SDK tools but to no Vail. Guess the only way now is to root it & use apps like gl2sd
Sent from my XT1022 using XDA Free mobile app
5zan said:
You can install only one game due to it's low internal memory. By one game I mean high graphics game. The obb file remains in the internal storage even after moving to SD card. I tried many things like making SD card default storage using SDK tools but to no Vail. Guess the only way now is to root it & use apps like gl2sd
Sent from my XT1022 using XDA Free mobile app
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If you read my post correctly then that's what I have written.
5zan said:
You can install only one gphone and due to it's low internal memory. By one game I mean high graphics game. The obb file remains in the internal storage even after moving to SD card. I tried many things like making SD card default storage using SDK tools but to no Vail. Guess the only way now is to root it & use apps like gl2sd
Sent from my XT1022 using XDA Free mobile app
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I know friend. Thats why in this post I asked how to root the phone and not how to install games on sd card. Thanks.
Harsh862 said:
You mean I can just follow the way to root if my device would have been running 4.4.2 kitkat (and as suggested by deej_roamer in his post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755336 )
Thank you.
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Yes this method work with all 4.x roms i made it in my 4.4.4
(Sorry my bad english)
Sent from my XT1025 using Tapatalk
DAVI FELICIANO said:
Yes this method work with all 4.x roms i made it in my 4.4.4
(Sorry my bad english)
Sent from my XT1025 using Tapatalk
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Ok. Thank you friend. I will reply if I face any problem. Thank you again.
Any idea of rooting the device without unlocking BL...thnx in advance
Sent from my XT1022 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Thank You everyone for your help. I now have succesfully rooted my phone. Thanks a lot. I owe you all.
Harsh862 said:
Thank You everyone for your help. I now have succesfully rooted my phone. Thanks a lot. I owe you all.
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Hi. i am in the same boat as you were. i have a moto e dual sim version running on 4.4.4 out of the box. i have asked around also but havent found a solution.
i have successfully unlocked the bootloader but i have tried n number of times to flash recovery but unsuccessful.
it just doesnt flash, i have tried official and unofficial TWRP and even CWM but i just simply get the recovery to stick.
Could you please tell me how you successfully flash recovery .
thanks in advance!!
shamps said:
Hi. i am in the same boat as you were. i have a moto e dual sim version running on 4.4.4 out of the box. i have asked around also but havent found a solution.
i have successfully unlocked the bootloader but i have tried n number of times to flash recovery but unsuccessful.
it just doesnt flash, i have tried official and unofficial TWRP and even CWM but i just simply get the recovery to stick.
Could you please tell me how you successfully flash recovery .
thanks in advance!!
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I followed the thread by deej_roamer here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755336
Try out my steps:
[Your phone battery must be at least 75%]
1. First download "Fastboot" from the thread. (Click on the "mfastboot-v2" link in the thread)
2. Next install it in a folder and remember that folder. Also, make sure you select the option of "Create shortcut on Desktop" during installation.
3. Next download CWM recovery from this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/root-moto-e-rooting-flashing-recovery-t2802971 (Click on the "CWM 6.0.4.9 recovery For MOTO E" link in the thread)
4. Copy the "cwm6.0.4.9_recover.img" file to the installation folder of fastboot.
5. Next download SuperSU v2.02 from here - http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip (Click on "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" link)
6. Don't Extract Supersu zip file.
7. Connect phone to pc. Copy the zip file to your internal memory(the directory of int. memory is /sdcard) (The directory for ext. sd card is /storage/sdcard1).
8. Remove your phone from your pc.
9. Switch off your device.
10. Turn on your device by holding power off button and volume down button together for 6-7 seconds. Quickly connect your phone to your pc.
11. The bootloader must be showing usb connected.
12. Run fastboot from your desktop.
13. Now type this (without quotes) - "fastboot flash recovery cwm6.0.4.9_recovery.img"
14. Look at the screen of device. It must be showing "Mismatched partition size (recovery)". It is normal don't worry.
15. Press volume down once (recovery will be selected) and then volume up so that it goes into recovery.
16. It will show the bootloader unlocked warning. Don't worry about it.
17. Your phone should now be in CWM recovery.
18. Don't do anything except what I tell you.
19. In this menu movement is done by the volume rockers ans selection by power button.
20. Press volume down so that "install zip" is selected.
21. Press power button.
22. Select "choose zip from /sdcard". Press power button.
23. Find the SuperSU.zip file(It will probably be in the "0/" folder)
24. It will ask to confirm install. Select Yes.
25. SuperSU will be installed.
26. Select CWM reboot. When you select CWM reboot, it will display "root access possibly lost - Fix?". PLEASE Select "No".
27. Your phone will now reboot. (The bootloader unlocked warning will be shown and then the boot animation).
28. Open your menu(in the phone) and find SuperSu app (a # symbol will be there in its icon).
29. Disconnect your device from the pc.
CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE A ROOTED MOTO E.
If you ever wish to flash any other recovery (like twrp),
1. Copy the file to the fastboot installation folder in your pc.
2. Then reboot your device into bootloader and quickly connect it to your pc.
3. Run fastboot from your desktop and then type the following without quotes: "fastboot flash recovery cwm6.0.4.9_recovery.img"
4. Instead of writing "cwm6.0.4.9_recovery.img" write the complete file name including extension. For eg. if file name is "twrp_recovery_2" and has extension ".img" then write "fastboot flash recovery twrp_recovery_2.img"
I hope that this solved your problem brother.
Urgent help needed
Harsh862 said:
I have a Motorola Moto E(XT1022). I bought it recently and just when I first started it, I got the 4.4.4 kitkat update and so I downloaded it right away. Then I realised one of the biggest problems of Moto E i.e. 2.2 gb storage. So i dug into find how to install apps on sd card and got to know that you have to root the phone. On xda, I found various ways to root but they were only for the 4.4.2 version of the phone and others were update to 4.4.4 on aldready rooted devices. Please tell me the way to root my device. Also as I am new to this, I dont understand any words like bootloader, fast recovery, etc. Please help me. Thank you in advance.
Edit: Can I use the way given by deej_roamer in his post here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2755336
Edit: I am sorry to have posted this in the general section. I don't know how to move it now to the questions section. Sorry again.
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after unlocking moto e....at the time of flashing it gives me error like
error: cannot load 'recovery.img': No error
I have followed every step as mentioned by xda.......i have android 4.4.4 update may be thats why it is not rooting.....
please anyone give me solution....i cant root my phone
please reply as early as possible
thanks
kishorr said:
after unlocking moto e....at the time of flashing it gives me error like
error: cannot load 'recovery.img': No error
I have followed every step as mentioned by xda.......i have android 4.4.4 update may be thats why it is not rooting.....
please anyone give me solution....i cant root my phone
please reply as early as possible
thanks
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I followed the thread by deej_roamer here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755336
Try out my steps:
[Your phone battery must be at least 75%]
1. First download "Fastboot" from the thread. (Click on the "mfastboot-v2" link in the thread)
2. Next install it in a folder and remember that folder. Also, make sure you select the option of "Create shortcut on Desktop" during installation.
3. Next download CWM recovery from this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/root-moto-e-rooting-flashing-recovery-t2802971 (Click on the "CWM 6.0.4.9 recovery For MOTO E" link in the thread)
4. Copy the "cwm6.0.4.9_recover.img" file to the installation folder of fastboot.
5. Next download SuperSU v2.02 from here - http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip (Click on "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" link)
6. Don't Extract Supersu zip file.
7. Connect phone to pc. Copy the zip file to your internal memory(the directory of int. memory is /sdcard) (The directory for ext. sd card is /storage/sdcard1).
8. Remove your phone from your pc.
9. Switch off your device.
10. Turn on your device by holding power off button and volume down button together for 6-7 seconds. Quickly connect your phone to your pc.
11. The bootloader must be showing usb connected.
12. Run fastboot from your desktop.
13. Now type this (without quotes) - "fastboot flash recovery cwm6.0.4.9_recovery.img"
14. Look at the screen of device. It must be showing "Mismatched partition size (recovery)". It is normal don't worry.
15. Press volume down once (recovery will be selected) and then volume up so that it goes into recovery.
16. It will show the bootloader unlocked warning. Don't worry about it.
17. Your phone should now be in CWM recovery.
18. Don't do anything except what I tell you.
19. In this menu movement is done by the volume rockers ans selection by power button.
20. Press volume down so that "install zip" is selected.
21. Press power button.
22. Select "choose zip from /sdcard". Press power button.
23. Find the SuperSU.zip file(It will probably be in the "0/" folder)
24. It will ask to confirm install. Select Yes.
25. SuperSU will be installed.
26. Select CWM reboot. When you select CWM reboot, it will display "root access possibly lost - Fix?". PLEASE Select "No".
27. Your phone will now reboot. (The bootloader unlocked warning will be shown and then the boot animation).
28. Open your menu(in the phone) and find SuperSu app (a # symbol will be there in its icon).
29. Disconnect your device from the pc.
CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE A ROOTED MOTO E.
If you ever wish to flash any other recovery (like twrp),
1. Copy the file to the fastboot installation folder in your pc.
2. Then reboot your device into bootloader and quickly connect it to your pc.
3. Run fastboot from your desktop and then type the following without quotes: "fastboot flash recovery cwm6.0.4.9_recovery.img"
4. Instead of writing "cwm6.0.4.9_recovery.img" write the complete file name including extension. For eg. if file name is "twrp_recovery_2" and has extension ".img" then write "fastboot flash recovery twrp_recovery_2.img"
I hope that this solved your problem brother.
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Harsh862 said:
I followed the thread by deej_roamer here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755336
Try out my steps:
[Your phone battery must be at least 75%]
1. First download "Fastboot" from the thread. (Click on the "mfastboot-v2" link in the thread)
2. Next install it in a folder and remember that folder. Also, make sure you select the option of "Create shortcut on Desktop" during installation.
3. Next download CWM recovery from this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/root-moto-e-rooting-flashing-recovery-t2802971 (Click on the "CWM 6.0.4.9 recovery For MOTO E" link in the thread)
4. Copy the "cwm6.0.4.9_recover.img" file to the installation folder of fastboot.
5. Next download SuperSU v2.02 from here - http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip (Click on "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" link)
6. Don't Extract Supersu zip file.
7. Connect phone to pc. Copy the zip file to your internal memory(the directory of int. memory is /sdcard) (The directory for ext. sd card is /storage/sdcard1).
8. Remove your phone from your pc.
9. Switch off your device.
10. Turn on your device by holding power off button and volume down button together for 6-7 seconds. Quickly connect your phone to your pc.
11. The bootloader must be showing usb connected.
12. Run fastboot from your desktop.
13. Now type this (without quotes) - "fastboot flash recovery cwm6.0.4.9_recovery.img"
14. Look at the screen of device. It must be showing "Mismatched partition size (recovery)". It is normal don't worry.
15. Press volume down once (recovery will be selected) and then volume up so that it goes into recovery.
16. It will show the bootloader unlocked warning. Don't worry about it.
17. Your phone should now be in CWM recovery.
18. Don't do anything except what I tell you.
19. In this menu movement is done by the volume rockers ans selection by power button.
20. Press volume down so that "install zip" is selected.
21. Press power button.
22. Select "choose zip from /sdcard". Press power button.
23. Find the SuperSU.zip file(It will probably be in the "0/" folder)
24. It will ask to confirm install. Select Yes.
25. SuperSU will be installed.
26. Select CWM reboot. When you select CWM reboot, it will display "root access possibly lost - Fix?". PLEASE Select "No".
27. Your phone will now reboot. (The bootloader unlocked warning will be shown and then the boot animation).
28. Open your menu(in the phone) and find SuperSu app (a # symbol will be there in its icon).
29. Disconnect your device from the pc.
CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE A ROOTED MOTO E.
If you ever wish to flash any other recovery (like twrp),
1. Copy the file to the fastboot installation folder in your pc.
2. Then reboot your device into bootloader and quickly connect it to your pc.
3. Run fastboot from your desktop and then type the following without quotes: "fastboot flash recovery cwm6.0.4.9_recovery.img"
4. Instead of writing "cwm6.0.4.9_recovery.img" write the complete file name including extension. For eg. if file name is "twrp_recovery_2" and has extension ".img" then write "fastboot flash recovery twrp_recovery_2.img"
I hope that this solved your problem brother.
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Thanks harsh862....it really helped a lot..,. Really thanks
shamps said:
Hi. i am in the same boat as you were. i have a moto e dual sim version running on 4.4.4 out of the box. i have asked around also but havent found a solution.
i have successfully unlocked the bootloader but i have tried n number of times to flash recovery but unsuccessful.
it just doesnt flash, i have tried official and unofficial TWRP and even CWM but i just simply get the recovery to stick.
Could you please tell me how you successfully flash recovery .
thanks in advance!!
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kishorr said:
after unlocking moto e....at the time of flashing it gives me error like
error: cannot load 'recovery.img': No error
I have followed every step as mentioned by xda.......i have android 4.4.4 update may be thats why it is not rooting.....
please anyone give me solution....i cant root my phone
please reply as early as possible
thanks
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Is your recovery.img placed in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot"?
It need to placed in it or you'll get an error.
Boot loader is LOCKED !! cannot be unlocked !! so no root for me ?