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Which recovery is the most hassle-free for the verizon GS4?
My current issue:
I currently have TWRP 2.5.0.2 installed (via goomanager) when I intially rooted my phone -- still on stock, haven't updated to ME7 but looking to finally flash a ROM this week.
Reading through threads, I am picking up bits and pieces of people soft bricking their phone due to a wipe done with TWRP, requiring an ODIN flash to get the phone to boot. Is this a problem only with TWRP 2.6, or with all versions?
What are the advantages/disadvantages to TWRP and CWM.
Thanks for you help
They both essentially do the same thing. It comes down to personal preference in my opinion. Alot of people say twrp is easier to use but like you I have read about the bootloop issues associated with it. And i really dont like the look of twrp either. Now me I like cwm. I have been using it for over 2 years on 4 different devices and have never had a single problem.
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TWRP v2.5.0.2 seems more stable than the current 6.2 version. The 2.5.02 works perfectly far as I know. TWRP seems most recommended, but they both do the same job very well.
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Now me I like cwm. I have been using it for over 2 years on 4 different devices and have never had a single problem.
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Mmm Hmm! I like me some CWM!
I use twrp 2.5.0.2. CWM's menu layout is garbage.
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Philz CWM supports extFAT and reports the correct date/time.
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With TWRP 2.5.0.2 I was able to corrupt my data partition by formatting it. Over and over again this happened. When you format it (the one where you have to type "yes") screws things up pretty bad. At first formatting it again would fix it but then it got to the point where rebooting my phone would result in it getting stuck at the logo. When I went into recovery it would ask me for a password to access /DATA. If you do not format DATA you might not have a problem. I don't do it often but the first time you do things could eventually require ODIN and starting over.
I have been using the PhilZ recovery (modified CWM) and its been working great. It has a feature where you can "Wipe to flash new ROM". It will get things clean for a new flash pretty good.
That being said I like how TWRP is laid out better, with larger buttons, and especially doing flashes of multiple ZIPs is more efficient. But in the end I went with the one that was more stable. I might give TWRP a try again and just stay away from the hard wipe. Things have been stable enough where I have not had to do that for a while.
For a long time I used CWM. However once I made the move to TWRP I never looked back. Now with that said I use 2.5.0.2 as I have read many issues with 2.6 and 2.5.0.2 has been perfect for me.
Not knocking CWM but I've had no issues with exFat and twrp 2.5.0.2.
I've used TWRP to flash several ROMs, to make backups, restore backups, etc. etc. etc. and have never had any problem with any version.
As far as CWM, it's also always worked perfectly for me but I find TWRP slightly easier to use.
Thanks everyone who replied!
Quite a mix bag of results -- but most people say the TWRP works fine. Diaftia -- the issues you ran into are exactly what I have read and really don't want to deal with them.
To all who use TWRP as the recovery -- what are the steps you use to CLEAN flash a new rom (ME7 based). One reply I read in a thread somewhere said don't use TWRP to upgrade to a ME7 based ROM as it causes those hang-ups that diaftia explained. Are there any don't do's --i.e. wipe data? etc.
I will probably flash this weekend -- still shopping around for the ROM that suits me the best.
Thanks again so much everyone -- really appreciate the feedback,
-thebeen
thebeen said:
Thanks everyone who replied!
Quite a mix bag of results -- but most people say the TWRP works fine. Diaftia -- the issues you ran into are exactly what I have read and really don't want to deal with them.
To all who use TWRP as the recovery -- what are the steps you use to CLEAN flash a new rom (ME7 based). One reply I read in a thread somewhere said don't use TWRP to upgrade to a ME7 based ROM as it causes those hang-ups that diaftia explained. Are there any don't do's --i.e. wipe data? etc.
I will probably flash this weekend -- still shopping around for the ROM that suits me the best.
Thanks again so much everyone -- really appreciate the feedback,
-thebeen
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Im on twrp 2.5.0.2 and just flashed a stock root me7. Flashed with twrp and everything is working smoothly. But i should add that just prior to this I used a factory image and went back to mdk so my partitions would be formatted. Then immediately got root and installed twrp 2.5.0.2 and flashed the mE7 rom.
Also I find the file manager in twrp a valuable tool I just couldn't give up.
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I've been using cwm since my ogdroid. I used it on thunderbolt. I had to use twrp on the bionic. Twrp was easy to use but I jumped back to cwm on the sg4. I just really like how cwm manages. I personally don't see need to have multi roms loaded. Cwm assures I do proper install of each new rom I use I feel.
ghostrigger on to the next show
I had used TWRP and been fine for 3 roms, then the 4th rom installation soft-bricked my phone. It would boot the first time, but you could not restart it. I wiped several times and resinstalled, verifying MD5's and using multiple versions... same problem each time. Finally, I had to figure out how to use ADB again (I'd forgotten years ago) and I installed CWM and started again from scratch. Each mod install has been flawless, save for me forgetting that the power button is now where the volume rockers used to be on the Rezound a few times. I soft bricked with TWRP and CWM fixed it, so that's where my current loyalty goes.
thanks everyone for the replies. I ended up going to homebase and using PhilZ touch CWM and worked flawlessly. Don't think i'll be going to the TWRP bandwagon for a while.
Thanks! Hope this thread helps any future users on their decision
-thebeen
If new users see this and are reading, it seems most of the devs for this phone are using TWRP 2.5.0.2. Those guys flash way more than even the average crack flasher. If that seems to be their go to recovery must be something to it. The others are probably fine too. Some times it comes down to preference. I've seen posts for all the recoveries good and bad. That being said, it was also asked what are the steps for flashing with TWRP.
Here goes.
For TouchWiz and AOSP 4.2.2 roms
1. Factory Reset under wipe, then tap advanced and check the boxes beside system, Data, Cache, and davlik. Do both of these x3.
2. Flashed ROM and gapps (if not included with the ROM.)
3. Reboot system.
For AOSP 4.3 ROM.
1. Factory Reset under wipe, then tap advanced and check the boxes beside system, Data, Cache, and davlik. Do both of these x3.
2. Flashed ROM and gapps (if not included with the ROM.)
3. Wipe Davlik and cache.
4. Reboot into Recovery.
5.Wipe Davlik and cache under advanced.
6. Reboot system.
In addition follow any additional instructions from the OP for the ROM your flashing. They are mostly the same but you should always read to be sure.
I've had 100% success with the above.
Dubsy if you see this maybe you could post your process for flashing with TWRP. Might be different, simpler, or better. You would be flashing way more than me.
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Mightycaptain said:
If new users see this and are reading, it seems most of the devs for this phone are using TWRP 2.5.0.2. Those guys flash way more than even the average crack flasher. If that seems to be their go to recovery must be something to it. The others are probably fine too. Some times it comes down to preference. I've seen posts for all the recoveries good and bad. That being said, it was also asked what are the steps for flashing with TWRP.
Here goes.
For TouchWiz and AOSP 4.2.2 roms
1. Factory Reset under wipe, then tap advanced and check the boxes beside system, Data, Cache, and davlik. Do both of these x3.
2. Flashed ROM and gapps (if not included with the ROM.)
3. Reboot system.
For AOSP 4.3 ROM.
1. Factory Reset under wipe, then tap advanced and check the boxes beside system, Data, Cache, and davlik. Do both of these x3.
2. Flashed ROM and gapps (if not included with the ROM.)
3. Wipe Davlik and cache.
4. Reboot into Recovery.
5.Wipe Davlik and cache under advanced.
6. Reboot system.
In addition follow any additional instructions from the OP for the ROM your flashing. They are mostly the same but you should always read to be sure.
I've had 100% success with the above.
Dubsy if you see this maybe you could post your process for flashing with TWRP. Might be different, simpler, or better. You would be flashing way more than me.
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Im not a dev, but I do make my own mods and personal roms and ive used every recovery possible, in fact Ive made my own zip of every recovery after loki flashing and put them in my sd for a rainy day (think I even posted most of them somewhere recently) . I use twrp because of the file manager and terminal (mainly terminal though). Most issues I can fix in recovery by either setting permissions for or removing/moving apks (also doable in terminal >>adb>>chmod 755/644 etc,etc). Terminal with adb gives you the ability to do almost everything. That and i like to see the logs of what's happenin'. Ive never had an issue a using exfat either after formating using linux.
Fwiw my method is:
1. Format system
2. Flash rom
3. Wipe/format cache and dalvik
4. Fix permissions (if rom contains custom kernel)
5. Reboot
I'm pretty sure flashing a stock ROM will fix this but as my download of the huge stock ROM failed after over an hour I thought I would ask.
So I have been running stock CM10.1 for a long time and thought I would update to kitkat, really want to try ART.
But any ROM I flash that is over 4.1.2 does not boot, tried twrp and clockwork. Done a complete format from recovery of all partitions, and waited over 5 mins for it to boot first time.
But when I flash CM10.1 phone works fine.... Really annoying me now.
Any ideas before I start downloading the epic Samsung files again?
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Try this.
May be it will work
Flash kk compatible kernel first
Don't reboot the system
Boot into recovery
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Format system
Wipe data
Install required zips
Reboot
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Humm..... Will try flashing a KK kernel first and see. Didn't think of that, normally there included with roms but it can't hurt thanks!
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Bugger also just noticed I put this in S2 not S3! Sorry guys! Still going to try KK kernel first though.
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This is only an informational thread. It is not my ROM. It is made by prometeus69 who posted it on HTCmania All credits goes to him
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I have personally not tested this. We shall share the reviews on the ROM here.
The ROM was posted in Spanish language. I used google translate to translate it.
I will no longer be updating this thread as the ROM dev himself has posted the ROM in the development section. Here's the link.
prometeus v1
Greetings friends, I've decided to create a ROM for this device seeing that it's forgotten by the makers.
This ROM has been created to offer greater customization over stock ROM. It's cleaner so resource consumption is lower.
I'll later work on some mods and themes for this model to give life to the device.
Prometeus v1 full stock
Royalty KNOX
Semi liteada
Root
Busybox
Deodex
Prometeus apk
Own Kitchen
Xposed app
Tweaked performance and fluidity
Zipaling on boot
L Bootanimation
Download:
https://mega.co.nz/#!yJIAjDJZ!RnzlLgOsLJCtem3p80obf36rYzgKf9TdTeTF25ohk9Q
Pre requisites:
* Rooted
* Custom recovery
Steps to install:
1-Backup
2-Copy zip to external SD.
3-Do full wipe (mandatory)
4-Flash the rom and restart
5-Skip all configuration and setup.
6-Wait 10 minutes without touching the phone.
7-Reboot into recovery and wipe dalvk cache.
8-Reboot
Thanks for posting this..
Anyone has tested the rom?
will this work on N-750
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Unlikely. It's for N7505. The porting will be very easy as very few changes need to be made. But I don't think it will work right away.
Not working yet. There are a few Spanish users beta testers. Hopefully we will see the results very soon. Only for N7505.
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paquirrinin said:
Not working yet. There are a few Spanish users beta testers. Hopefully we will see the results very soon. Only for N7505.
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Atleast the development will be kickstarted once this is out!
anything about s-pen Support on this Rom?
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https://mega.co.nz/#!yJIAjDJZ!RnzlLgOsLJCtem3p80obf36rYzgKf9TdTeTF25ohk9Q
its an update of this Rom
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hi this it my first work for this phone and have problem this is the new link with rom zip fix chrome-extension://bigefpfhnfcobdlfbedofhhaibnlghod/mega/secure.html#!yJIAjDJZ!RnzlLgOsLJCtem3p80obf36rYzgKf9TdTeTF25ohk9Q
please let me know if have any problems or bug thank
prometeus69 said:
hi this it my first work for this phone and have problem this is the new link with rom zip fix chrome-extension://bigefpfhnfcobdlfbedofhhaibnlghod/mega/secure.html#!yJIAjDJZ!RnzlLgOsLJCtem3p80obf36rYzgKf9TdTeTF25ohk9Q
please let me know if have any problems or bug thank
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for all they have problems to open the link:
https://mega.co.nz/#!yJIAjDJZ!RnzlLgOsLJCtem3p80obf36rYzgKf9TdTeTF25ohk9Q
confirmation
the rom work fine may working in n-750 but i not try jet
Does this have usb mass storage mode? Coz mtp sucks
If any have at screenshot please upload
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Hey does any one have a deodex version of the stock firmware?
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install probs
So I've now tried the rom to install. am come so far that I have to wait 10 min. Then I start the phone again and try to wipe cache dalvk. Only this is not possible and if I reboot again it stays in the boot logo hang. what am I doing wrong?
Bayrio said:
So I've now tried the rom to install. am come so far that I have to wait 10 min. Then I start the phone again and try to wipe cache dalvk. Only this is not possible and if I reboot again it stays in the boot logo hang. what am I doing wrong?
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You sure only make dalvk cache?
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Bayrio said:
So I've now tried the rom to install. am come so far that I have to wait 10 min. Then I start the phone again and try to wipe cache dalvk. Only this is not possible and if I reboot again it stays in the boot logo hang. what am I doing wrong?
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may only wait 10 min and reboot the phone not make dalvk cache...
5-Skip all configuration and setup.
6-Wait 10 minutes without touching the phone.
7-Reboot into recovery and wipe dalvk cache.
8-Reboot
I've held me to the instructions. So I got the phone rooted custom recovery install. then went into the recovery mode. I wipe everything and then have the rom insatln. it then reboot what I have done then comes the android logo then what all the time flashes. I've been waiting 10 minutes and it re-disturbed arte into recovery and wipe cache dalvk where I have a fail get back. reboot, android logo comes and flashes back the whole time.
Bayrio said:
5-Skip all configuration and setup.
6-Wait 10 minutes without touching the phone.
7-Reboot into recovery and wipe dalvk cache.
8-Reboot
I've held me to the instructions. So I got the phone rooted custom recovery install. then went into the recovery mode. I wipe everything and then have the rom insatln. it then reboot what I have done then comes the android logo then what all the time flashes. I've been waiting 10 minutes and it re-disturbed arte into recovery and wipe cache dalvk where I have a fail get back. reboot, android logo comes and flashes back the whole time.
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not make the dalvk cache only install wait 10 min and reboot normal system
Ok I'll try again later thank you. let's see if it works ^ ^
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Ok I'll try again later thank you. let's see if it works ^ ^
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Please went install again you can uploand sreenshots?
jepp i can make
Hi.
I hope that I can get solution.
These are what I did:
1. I used CyanogenMod13 and I flashed GApps. After I booted it, I unrooted my phone and I removed busybox.
2. After that, I updated my phone to recently builds.
3. But after 09/09 build, I didn't updated it. So I just tried to update 10.01 build today.
4. I thought TWRP would be more better to control, so I flashed it on my phone and I flashed new cm update by TWRP.
5. After I flashed it, I formatted Dalvik(ART) Cache and Cache. (I didn't do it sometimes but i remember that it didn't make any problem.)
6. I got my phone keep bootanimaion forever so I flashed 09/09 build.
7. But it didn't works, so I flashed CyanogenMod13 recovery image and I flashed CyanogenMod13 10/01 build by CyanogenMod recovery.
8. Now it doesn't works (it keeps bootanimation), so I'm here to ask you.
I don't wanna lose my all DATA which involves my app data.
Thanks for reading.
minami_kotori said:
Hi.
I hope that I can get solution.
These are what I did:
1. I used CyanogenMod13 and I flashed GApps. After I booted it, I unrooted my phone and I removed busybox.
2. After that, I updated my phone to recently builds.
3. But after 09/09 build, I didn't updated it. So I just tried to update 10.01 build today.
4. I thought TWRP would be more better to control, so I flashed it on my phone and I flashed new cm update by TWRP.
5. After I flashed it, I formatted Dalvik(ART) Cache and Cache. (I didn't do it sometimes but i remember that it didn't make any problem.)
6. I got my phone keep bootanimaion forever so I flashed 09/09 build.
7. But it didn't works, so I flashed CyanogenMod13 recovery image and I flashed CyanogenMod13 10/01 build by CyanogenMod recovery.
8. Now it doesn't works (it keeps bootanimation), so I'm here to ask you.
I don't wanna lose my all DATA which involves my app data.
Thanks for reading.
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Install TWRP and make a backup of your Data, Boot, System partitions
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DodoGTA said:
Install TWRP and make a backup of your Data, Boot, System partitions
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Is that a only way to boot up my phone..?
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Is that a only way to boot up my phone..?
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Yes, because it's required to clean flash CM 13 without losing data (because you can now do a clean flash when you have a backup)
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Yes, because it's required to clean flash CM 13 without losing data (because you can now do a clean flash when you have a backup)
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Thanks for replying. I'm gonna do that.
Here's my custom xTreme rom in the making for T-Mobile's 8" LG G Pad X.
Features:
**Debloated of most T-Mobile and Google Apps.
**Rooted thanks to Chainfire's SuperSU.
**XTREMEMusic Sound Mod thanks to androidexpert35.
**Quickboot from PlayStore
**Adaway thanks to the original dev
Must be at least 20f/g with TWRP to flash this.
To get TWRP go here: (Kdz to 20f if on 20g)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=3533338
Do NOT wipe system or you might get stuck in twrp bootloop.
Includes new 20H modem.
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FLASHING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. WARNING, MUST BE IN 20F/G. IF ON LINEAGE, DO NOT FLASH. YOU MUST KDZ TO 20F OR RESTORE 20F BACKUP FIRST.
2. DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM.
2. TWRP BACKUP FIRST
3. Flash from TWRP.
DOWNLOAD
LG-V521-20H-xTreme-v1.0.zip
Have been waiting for this! Thanks @MicroMod777
davenger1 said:
Have been waiting for this! Thanks @MicroMod777
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Thanks. Nothing fancy. Been too busy using my Samsung S8+. )
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Flashed this just after following jdub01984's guide to update to 7.0, but ended up with a bootloop (not a twrp bootloop). Had to hard reset to force factory recovery. The build was at 20f before I installed, and I most definitely did not format system, just booted twrp, backed up, installed the rom, wiped cache, and rebooted. Install glitch? Should I try again? Was starting to panic when no combination of key presses seemed to interrupt the loop or cause a power down, then I found the hard reset sequence which got me back to twrp so I could restore (I'm using twrp 3.0.2 v2).
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Flashed this just after following jdub01984's guide to update to 7.0, but ended up with a bootloop (not a twrp bootloop). Had to hard reset to force factory recovery. The build was at 20f before I installed, and I most definitely did not format system, just booted twrp, backed up, installed the rom, wiped cache, and rebooted. Install glitch? Should I try again? Was starting to panic when no combination of key presses seemed to interrupt the loop or cause a power down, then I found the hard reset sequence which got me back to twrp so I could restore (I'm using twrp 3.0.2 v2).
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Sounds like a bad flash or download.
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Sounds like a bad flash or download.
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Yup, was a bad flash. Repeated the same procedure and it worked! Thanks! :good:
@micromod 777 What are the chances of you updating this rom to the latest firmware? Has been my go to since you released it.:good: