Been searching for weeks now...asked here on another forum but not really getting any answers.
Can someone who knows how to flash TWRP or CWM please, please, please come forth with an instruction or a link to instruction on how to do so?
Reason i want to flash a custom recovery is because my phone failed an update and is now stuck on recovery. I want to backup my data before flashing ROM.
Mind you, i didn't have bootloader unlocked prior to the failed update. I just had it rooted using king root. I am not sure if it is mandatory for bootloader to be unlocked before flashing any custom recovery. Is it???
If yes, then since OS isnt loading, i won't be able to "install" anything to unlock bootloader. Therefore, is there a way to "flash"-unlock bootloader in order to flash the custom recovery? Is there a way around flashing a custom recovery on a phone that doesn't have bootloader unlocked and is now stuck on the stock recovery?
Basically i just want to backup by data. It doesnt have to be through the flashing-custom-recovery-in-order-to-backup-data method. Any method that will do the job is perfectly fine with me . I am inquiring about this method because all my searches led me to only this solution? Any other solutions are welcomed.
Thanks in advance!
freefallin said:
Been searching for weeks now...asked here on another forum but not really getting any answers.
Can someone who knows how to flash TWRP or CWM please, please, please come forth with an instruction or a link to instruction on how to do so?
Reason i want to flash a custom recovery is because my phone failed an update and is now stuck on recovery. I want to backup my data before flashing ROM.
Mind you, i didn't have bootloader unlocked prior to the failed update. I just had it rooted using king root. I am not sure if it is mandatory for bootloader to be unlocked before flashing any custom recovery. Is it???
If yes, then since OS isnt loading, i won't be able to "install" anything to unlock bootloader. Therefore, is there a way to "flash"-unlock bootloader in order to flash the custom recovery? Is there a way around flashing a custom recovery on a phone that doesn't have bootloader unlocked and is now stuck on the stock recovery?
Basically i just want to backup by data. It doesnt have to be through the flashing-custom-recovery-in-order-to-backup-data method. Any method that will do the job is perfectly fine with me . I am inquiring about this method because all my searches led me to only this solution? Any other solutions are welcomed.
Thanks in advance!
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First things first: What model is your phone? Is it the X2-CU (International), X2-EU (Russia, Europe and the Middle East), and the Vibe X2-AP (Indonesia, India, etc.) or the X2-TO (China Only). I can help you if it is the X2-CU or the X2-EU versions. Also, you DO NOT have to unlock the bootloader of this phone to install custom recovery. I know, it's weird, but it's true. If you tell me which model it is, I can give you the files needed to flash custom recovery. Good luck
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First things first: What model is your phone? Is it the X2-CU (International), X2-EU (Russia, Europe and the Middle East), and the Vibe X2-AP (Indonesia, India, etc.) or the X2-TO (China Only). I can help you if it is the X2-CU or the X2-EU versions. Also, you DO NOT have to unlock the bootloader of this phone to install custom recovery. I know, it's weird, but it's true. If you tell me which model it is, I can give you the files needed to flash custom recovery. Good luck
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OH BEAUTIFUL! Just when i was about to sink into depression. You are a life saver buddy!
It's X2-EU
Mine is X2-AP, can you give me the link to CWM Recovery?
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Hi Guys,
I don't know if this is the right section to post this question, I'm new in the forum.
I just kept my ex boyfriend tablet and now I'm experimenting with it, but I have a few questions:
If I want to use Odin to flash a custom kernel , let's say rj's Kernel, do I need to have the bootloader unlocked ?
How do I unlock the boot loader for Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 International version ?
Could you please help me Unlock the bootloader ? Could you please explain if I need the bootloader unlocked to install a custom kernel with ODIN ?
Do I need the bootloader unlocked to install a recovery and then do a Nandroid backup and then install a custom kernel ?
Device:
Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 - YP-G70 International version.
You use "PDA" instead. And what do you mean you need the bootloader unlocked?
Thanks TheKryptonite.
What do you mean by PDA ?
Could you please let me know the name of the program I have to use to unlock the bootloader for this device?
I've been reading like crazy and I understood when I unlock all data will be lost, but that's not a problem at all.
Then I would like to flash rj's kernel which comes with Clockworkmod and then from there I would be interested in doing some Nandroid backups and installing cyanogenmod.
In fact I would like to be able to do a backup even before installing a custom kernel so I can preserve the original kernel and android, I installed an application called something like nandroid backup and I managed to do a backup compatible with clockworkmod but the thing is that it skipped the boot and recovery folders, so it makes me think the bootloader is locked.
Please any comments are very welcome.
If there is anyone here from Ft. Lauderdale we could even meet in a mall and do the thing together with the laptop.
Thanks again for all your help honey.
karinaTovar said:
Thanks TheKryptonite.
What do you mean by PDA ?
Could you please let me know the name of the program I have to use to unlock the bootloader for this device?
I've been reading like crazy and I understood when I unlock all data will be lost, but that's not a problem at all.
Then I would like to flash rj's kernel which comes with Clockworkmod and then from there I would be interested in doing some Nandroid backups and installing cyanogenmod.
In fact I would like to be able to do a backup even before installing a custom kernel so I can preserve the original kernel and android, I installed an application called something like nandroid backup and I managed to do a backup compatible with clockworkmod but the thing is that it skipped the boot and recovery folders, so it makes me think the bootloader is locked.
Please any comments are very welcome.
If there is anyone here from Ft. Lauderdale we could even meet in a mall and do the thing together with the laptop.
Thanks again for all your help honey.
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I assumed you were using Odin to flash the kernel, yes? If so, you use "PDA."
I need help!!
Trying to flash the stock roms I received from here-->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2370987
I always get a mismatch error suggesting that the software I'm loading isn't correct. Looking at my phone, the model is a bit different.
It's (L090a) while the models listed are (L100a & L100i).
My phone's recovery has been blocked by my carrier Digicel so I'm unable to enter recovery, let alone do any backups via CWM.
Does anyone have access to this stock rom? or at least the correct preloader will do.
Unlocked bootloader?
d_originaldappa said:
I need help!!
Trying to flash the stock roms I received from here-->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2370987
I always get a mismatch error suggesting that the software I'm loading isn't correct. Looking at my phone, the model is a bit different.
It's (L090a) while the models listed are (L100a & L100i).
My phone's recovery has been blocked by my carrier Digicel so I'm unable to enter recovery, let alone do any backups via CWM.
Does anyone have access to this stock rom? or at least the correct preloader will do.
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I'm just curious as to whether you found anything to unlock the bootloader on the L090a. Thats the model I have and my bootloader is locked up tighter than an virgin in a convent.
biitci said:
I'm just curious as to whether you found anything to unlock the bootloader on the L090a. Thats the model I have and my bootloader is locked up tighter than an virgin in a convent.
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Well, in short, not yet. But there's hope.
Curently, I have no access to CWM. I was a bit hasty and flashed a ROM for a Blu Life VIEW! My phone couldn't boot, was bricked. I tried flashing the cwm files from lopestorm and I had access to cwm for the first time, but even after flashing the stock L100 files, it couldn't boot. Used a friend's blu life play to extract the stock rom using MTK Droid Tools. Tried hard to revive it.
Currently it's working but back to square one. When I flash a new recovery file (which worked before) the phone doesn't boot and needs to be reflashed and reformatted. Hoping to get some help from a professional. Just have to figure out a way to get the cwm to work.
Realised too that the bootloader being locked isn't a problem once you're using SP Flash Tools.
biitci said:
I'm just curious as to whether you found anything to unlock the bootloader on the L090a. Thats the model I have and my bootloader is locked up tighter than an virgin in a convent.
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After searching for a while, I found a way to get CWM on the device. Let me know if you want to know the method I used.
Experimenting with some custom roms at the moment
d_originaldappa said:
After searching for a while, I found a way to get CWM on the device. Let me know if you want to know the method I used.
Experimenting with some custom roms at the moment
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Yes we are very much interested. Quite a few of us have that same problem and have been looking around but haven't been successful. Please share your method with us.
Thanks we really appreciate it.
kriptkeeper said:
Yes we are very much interested. Quite a few of us have that same problem and have been looking around but haven't been successful. Please share your method with us.
Thanks we really appreciate it.
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Will do. Just give me a couple days to get myself organized.
d_originaldappa said:
Will do. Just give me a couple days to get myself organized.
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:good: We are eagerly awaiting
d_originaldappa said:
After searching for a while, I found a way to get CWM on the device. Let me know if you want to know the method I used.
Experimenting with some custom roms at the moment
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Very very very interested. I don't care what I have to put on this phone to get it away from the clutches of the carrier ... well I do care but then again I don't. Let me know as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your awesomeness :good:
cwm
ok so i got a blu life play also and digicel is also my carrier. i did this to get cwm. i forgot where i got the recovery so i uploaded my
YOUR DEVICE MUST BE ROOTED BEFORE TRYING.
1.download recovery.img https://mega.co.nz/#!Ho4FTLwS!Z-S1VW34cjwf51dfy-Y_jrCFe2Fy7f4Ar4Wucf3ttGM[/url]
2. use moblieuncle tools to flash ( many vids on youtube etc)
3. reboot into recovery by holding lock and volume up key
tell me if u guys get any roms to work. i tried the 4.4.2 kitkat but got stuck at bootscreen luckily i could still enter cwm to restore...
ALSO BEFORE TRYING ANY ROM BACKUP YOUR CURRENT ROM.
ghostslayer96 said:
ok so i got a blu life play also and digicel is also my carrier. i did this to get cwm. i forgot where i got the recovery so i uploaded my
YOUR DEVICE MUST BE ROOTED BEFORE TRYING.
1.download recovery.img https://mega.co.nz/#!Ho4FTLwS!Z-S1VW34cjwf51dfy-Y_jrCFe2Fy7f4Ar4Wucf3ttGM[/url]
2. use moblieuncle tools to flash ( many vids on youtube etc)
3. reboot into recovery by holding lock and volume up key
tell me if u guys get any roms to work. i tried the 4.4.2 kitkat but got stuck at bootscreen luckily i could still enter cwm to restore...
ALSO BEFORE TRYING ANY ROM BACKUP YOUR CURRENT ROM.
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is there a list of roms that actually work with our device
Any news about the ROMs for this device? L090B. I am stuck with 4.2.1, and yes no luck booting other roms.
d_originaldappa said:
Well, in short, not yet. But there's hope.
Curently, I have no access to CWM. I was a bit hasty and flashed a ROM for a Blu Life VIEW! My phone couldn't boot, was bricked. I tried flashing the cwm files from lopestorm and I had access to cwm for the first time, but even after flashing the stock L100 files, it couldn't boot. Used a friend's blu life play to extract the stock rom using MTK Droid Tools. Tried hard to revive it.
Currently it's working but back to square one. When I flash a new recovery file (which worked before) the phone doesn't boot and needs to be reflashed and reformatted. Hoping to get some help from a professional. Just have to figure out a way to get the cwm to work.
Realised too that the bootloader being locked isn't a problem once you're using SP Flash Tools.
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If you still have this file could you upload it. I really need a file to get mine working again. WOuld be very much appreciated.
Hi all, i have been trying to root and install a custom rom for my Sony Xperia Z2, running stock firmware version 314. Previously i tried using the Dual Recovery that i found on this forum and using that to flash the rom, but it did not boot, so i had to use flashtool to restore my phone to a stock firmware, found on this forum as well. It is also the reason i am running firmware version 314, which i believe is not the latest version available, but i am unable to access OTA sony updates anymore.
I am still able to gain proper root access for my phone (verified using root checker from the play store), but for some reason am unable to flash in a working custom recovery that will help me install CM11 on my phone. I understand now that CM11 requires a custom kernel to operate, but am unable to flash one using Dual Recovery either. I am at a loss as to what to do. Any advice or help is greatly appreciated!
@Taeyeonist9 What did you use to root m8? I think you should read this first m8. You install dual recovery after rooting. If you have any more Q's I'll try and help you. Hope this helps a bit m8:good:
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Oh, forgot to say that .314 is the latest firmware. May I ask if you have unlocked your bootloader, if you don't have OTA updates You wont get OTA updates if you are on the latest firmware.
Rooting Xperia Z2 Sirius
Hi its the same person here, i've no idea why i have two xda accounts and my desktop's browsers registers taeyeonist9 in chrome, while my laptop's registers taeyeonist, when both chromes are synced to the same google account. Anyhow, thanks for taking the time to look at my issue!
So yea, i realised that 314 is actually the latest version. And ive rooted using the easy root tool in that very link you posted above, i believe. So root access is not the issue. After rooting, I flashed XZ's Dual Recovery ,which includes TWRP, CWM and another third recovery i believe was included in the package. The Dual Recovery as i understand is only meant for devices which run stock kernels, with locked bootloaders. however from my understanding, legal regulations in Singapore, my country of residence, forces telcos to sell their devices without locking their bootloaders. Hence my bootloader is already unlocked and I BELIEVE this is not the issue ( pls correct me if im mistaken).
So the issue comes after i've successfully flashed XZ's Dual Recovery. At first i went on to straightaway flash the corresponding CM11 package for my phone and a copy of Gapps for Kitkat, and my phone soft bricked. Had to use flashtool to restore it with a stock kernel that was obtained from this forum, which resulted in my current condition of the phone - running stock firmware 314, and i was unaware that 314 is actually the latest firmware release, my apologies for that. I've tried flashing a custom kernel package using XZ's Dual Recovery too, DoomKernel v10, DoomLord's Advanced Stock Kernel package that includes CWM in it, neither worked, i ended up in the same softbrick situation. I've tried using fastboot to manually flash the kernels as well, perhaps due to my incompetence, i was unable to get the flash to be successful, it fails no matter what i try. So I'm at a loss now.... my Question is, is there any way i can get CWM onto my Xperia Z2 easily without it softbricking, so that i can then go on to flash CM11 using custom recovery method successfully? It's really frustrating because i know it can be done, i've seen the videos on youtube with ppl using CM11 on their Xperia Z2 devices, and I've tried it out on my spare phone, a SGS3, on which CM11 works wonders, and i really want to experience the magic that is CM11 on my Xperia Z2.
Sorry for my lack of technical knowledge, please go slow on the explanations. And once again, i extend my sincere gratitude to you or any other kind developer here who is willing to shed some light on my problem. i apologise for the wall of text
Thank you!
To clarify, when i say softbrick, i was only able to get the device in fastboot mode, and through flashtool, flash a copy of stock kernel obtained from another xda thread to restore it to factory condition. Other than this restoration method, my phone was essentially a brick. Nevrvewrecking:/ Appreciate the advice!
newbe at XZ2
Hi!
May I include my understanding of the issue.
I will get in the same situation in a view days when my Z2 will arrive.
At first, you have already root rights (rooted device) this doeasnt meen that you can flash what ever you want. It only means that you have more access right to your system than normal.
Bootloaders are locked by default but in some special cases it is not allowed to unlock it. (check service menu to get the info if unlockable or not)
If you want to flash roms with locked bootloader be shore to use roms with are able to be flashed with locked bootloader (LB), because the didn't change your kernel.
If you want to flash roms with a different kernel than stock you have to unlock you bootloader first, than you can flash almost every rom also the one statet (UB).
BTW: I thougt CyanogenMod uses there own kernel so its necessarry to unlock your bootloader if you want to flash CM.
However if you need to unlock the bootloader at first get root rights and backup your DRM keys because if they are lost you are unable to restore them any more, and they are necessarry if you will recover your phone to stock.
Full credit to redditor qrtippadfhjlzcbmm for the instructions, I'm just reposting here. Link to reddit post at end.
I successfully rooted my Zenfone 3. It seemed worth posting since there weren't really any posts I could find verifying a recovery image. [for clarification that was from the post, not me magicmanfk]
1. Unlock the boot loader with the instructions / app from Asus
2. Download TWRP. Specifically twrp-3.1.0-0-Z01H-20170408.img ** [edit: also rename to twrp.img once downloaded]
3. Download SuperSU.
4. Reboot to fastboot by rebooting the phone, and pressing the down arrow during the unlock screen.
5. Flash the recovery image `fastboot flash recovery twrp.img`
6. I had to power cycle the phone completely to get TWRP running.
7. Reboot to recovery. If TWRP ever asks you something about not making the system read only don't swipe! Say not now.
8. Install SuperSU with steps 7 - 10 from the SuperSU site
** I'm generally wary about downloading recovery images from random places, but I found a link posted by shakalaca on the Asus forums (translated), so it seemed worth trying out.
Original post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/zenfone/comments/6gqha5/zenfone_3_ze553kl_z01hd_root/
Have you attempted to flash the newest ROM yet since being bootloader unlocked? Not sure if we can do it in TWRP or need stock recovery to do it.
Any roms available for the zenfone 3 xoom ? I would love some stock roms lol
DriveEuro said:
Have you attempted to flash the newest ROM yet since being bootloader unlocked? Not sure if we can do it in TWRP or need stock recovery to do it.
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I have not personally done this because of exactly what you are asking. I believe you need stock recovery to do it, but this is from scouring what other people have done and I don't have a link. I'm waiting for the nougat update before doing it.
Justingaribay7 said:
Any roms available for the zenfone 3 xoom ? I would love some stock roms lol
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Not yet! I'm hoping there will be soon though. It may help if there was a forum for the device, so if you haven't yet please make a post in the Device forum request page for it!
magicmanfk said:
I have not personally done this because of exactly what you are asking. I believe you need stock recovery to do it, but this is from scouring what other people have done and I don't have a link. I'm waiting for the nougat update before doing it.
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You should be able to extract the stock recovery out of previous ROMs and flash it.
I'm with you though, waiting for Nougat update. Not bothering with this last ROM from late May that added pretty much nothing.
Hi. I'm the person from reddit.
I'm sure it's (some how) possible to apply an update after running this process. I realize now I should have done this, and then applied the May update, but I didn't. I will try to make it a point to post some instructions on how to do it when it comes out because I'm struggling with out Nougat.
Does anyone know how to get rid of the garbage Asus notification bar, and get the default Android one?
Do you know if you can relock the bootloader? Just curious
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Do you know if you can relock the bootloader? Just curious
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Pretty sure you can't.
Also does anyone have the stock recovery img files?
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Pretty sure you can't.
Also does anyone have the stock recovery img files?
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did you get any stock recovery.img?
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Do you know if you can relock the bootloader? Just curious
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chardie said:
did you get any stock recovery.img?
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No. Ended up returning Bootloader unlocked phone for a new phone. Waiting until I see others successfully unlock BL and flash stock ROMs.
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No. Ended up returning Bootloader unlocked phone for a new phone. Waiting until I see others successfully unlock BL and flash stock ROMs.
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You can get the stock recovery from the converting cm to ww thread. The image there contains the recovery.IMG file.
Hi, I can not run the root, because by using the official unlock software, something is unsuccessful ... By running the software comes out a "unlocked" message without there being any wipe or restart of the smartphone. .. Does anyone have the same problem? I also tried to make a "factory reset" from recovery but the problem remains ...
steps how to relock bootloader in ZE553KL
Hi, i have rooted my asus zoom ZE553kl when i bought, i follow steps how to root asus ZE553KL in this thread and i succed
i delete so many rubbish preinstalled application that i dont need them, but now i want to relock bootloader again.
could you sir give me any tips how to relock ze553kl bootloader?
Thanks
I can't see the twrp file when device is ready to recovery. Some good soul may post a detailed step-by-step with screen shots, please? Yeah, I'm a noob.
Is this still working to root my Zenfone 3 Zoom w/ latest update?
Nougat
Does this work on android nougat in zenfone zoom s, sir?
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8. Install SuperSU with steps 7 - 10 from the SuperSU site
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Currently the link does not work, but I managed to find it in the Internet Archive: steps 7 - 10 from the SuperSU site
Can I do the same procedure on the Nougat ?
rinampa said:
Can I do the same procedure on the Nougat ?
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Yes, but I'd use the latest TWRP version and magisk instead of SuperSU (It gets the job done).
Also, update to the latest firmware so you can get the latest security patches.
Hi, i bought this phone.
Also you have a light halo in bottom of screen?
Thanks
hi all, i have been ready through posts but dont have the answer, can some please help.
is it possible to install a custom firmware from this phone's current state. (bootleader never been unlocked)
and has ota 4.4.2 on samsung vzw note 2
many the instructions for install custom firmware say to get twrp installed, and this is where in stuck
i tried to install most recent twrp tar twrp-2.8.7.0-t0ltevzw.img.tar using odin and it seems to get about 80% but then fails.
i then tried to unlock bootloader so i could use fastboot to install an img file, like twrp-3.0.2-0-t0ltevzw.img but the "adb reboot bootloader" command just restarts the phone, skipping the fastboot screen
am i spending counless hours in something that is not possible?
I certainly have learned alot in my journey, but I'm getting doubtful its possible.
thanks all
i found this user trying to accomplish same thing, should have piggy backed off his thread, but as of 05/2015, still no way to unlock bootloader
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792762&page=1
henryhamster said:
i found this user trying to accomplish same thing, should have piggy backed off his thread, but as of 05/2015, still no way to unlock bootloader
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792762&page=1
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Unfortunately the device has kinda been left behind those who have a locked bootloader really only have 2 options stay on stock with root. Or install safe-strap and flash a touchwiz 4.4.2 modified rom. Which is awful because this device has potential. If a developer is reading this please make one more attempt to unlock this device . I'm sure the xda community would help you. I definitely would! I hope a developers reading thanks very much..