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theboo7 said:
This is a guide on how to get ClockWorkMod onto your LTE Galaxy Nexus through Rom Manager
Go to market, search "Clockworkmod"
Install Rom Manager*
Open up Rom Manager and select "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
A pop-up will come up called "Confirm Phone Model," of course choose "Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA"
Now let it install etc, then with a File Manager** with SU access, Go to system, click "Mount R/W"(if using Root Explorer) and then scroll down until you see "recovery-from-boot.p" and rename it to "recovery-from-boot.p.bak"
Close out off your File Manager and go to Rom Manager and select "Reboot into Recovery"
There you go
You should be able to boot into CWM
* Free version works
**I used Root Explorer
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For starters that file doesnt exist under the directory "system"
jgrimberg1979 said:
For starters that file doesnt exist under the directory "system"
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By "that file" I'm assuming you are referring to "recovery-from-boot.p" ?
jgrimberg1979 said:
For starters that file doesnt exist under the directory "system"
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Could be because you are on a custom ROM. I am on Android Revolution HD and I don't see it at all as well. I also can directly boot from ROM Manager directly into CWM. I never touched this file at all and I never looked for it.
staticx57 said:
Could be because you are on a custom ROM. I am on Android Revolution HD and I don't see it at all as well. I also can directly boot from ROM Manager directly into CWM. I never touched this file at all and I never looked for it.
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I'm on stock 4.0.2
updated OP to reflect the OS version I'm talking about.
Accidental thanks btw
theboo7 said:
I'm on stock 4.0.2
updated OP to reflect the OS version I'm talking about.
Accidental thanks btw
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I had to do this same thing on stock to keep the stock recovery from restoring.
jermaine151 said:
I had to do this same thing on stock to keep the stock recovery from restoring.
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Yeah it's a known bug, that's hopefully getting worked on.
Thank you for this! Now one question if I didn't do this and the stock recovery booted what would be the steps too get this recovery installed?
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dc iz 2 legit said:
Thank you for this! Now one question if I didn't do this and the stock recovery booted what would be the steps too get this recovery installed?
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Then you would follow the steps in the OP
What are the benefits to doing this final part. Is it necessary? Some say they didn't do this? Now on the Thunderbolt I didn't have to have rom manager installed and I could still boot into recovery. Is this the same? If I rename that file (which is in my system directory) will I be able to boot into cwm at any point?
Thanks I have done everything with the exception to this. Wondering if its necessary?
Edit: I guess I should have waited for a response because I went ahead and followed the steps in the OP and it came up with an android with a red triangle. Pulled that battery and booted up ok. Any info I need to be aware of? I wasn't able to boot into recovery from rom manager at first. I can now boot into recovery after reflashing CWM recovery but cannot do anything once I am in it?
Xirix12 said:
What are the benefits to doing this final part. Is it necessary? Some say they didn't do this? Now on the Thunderbolt I didn't have to have rom manager installed and I could still boot into recovery. Is this the same? If I rename that file (which is in my system directory) will I be able to boot into cwm at any point?
Thanks I have done everything with the exception to this. Wondering if its necessary?
Edit: I guess I should have waited for a response because I went ahead and followed the steps in the OP and it came up with an android with a red triangle. Pulled that battery and booted up ok. Any info I need to be aware of? I wasn't able to boot into recovery from rom manager at first. I can now boot into recovery after reflashing CWM recovery but cannot do anything once I am in it?
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Flashing through ROM Manager is just a simpler way to get CWM. And I'm not sure why you would have gotten the red triangle, unless you didn't rename/delete the file in system. And I haven't heard anyone say the couldn't do anything in recovery, so I'm not sure what the problem is there.
When I try and change the file name it says insufficient permissions??
I have root...
Cwm doesn't stick though. I always have to boot reflash recovery and then boot into recovery through from manager..
Any suggestion?
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civicsisedan said:
When I try and change the file name it says insufficient permissions??
I have root...
Cwm doesn't stick though. I always have to boot reflash recovery and then boot into recovery through from manager..
Any suggestion?
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Your file manager doesn't have root privileges, so until you rename/delete the file you won't be able to reboot into CWM
theboo7 said:
Your file manager doesn't have root privileges, so until you rename/delete the file you won't be able to reboot into CWM
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This. I was using astro but changed to root explorer and changed file name. Turned phone off and went into fast boot and then recovery and it worked.
To be clear, I was able to go into recovery before. I would have to open from manager, reflash cwm and boot into recovery.
I was just unable to power phone off and boot into recovery manually. Now I can.
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civicsisedan said:
This. I was using astro but changed to root explorer and changed file name. Turned phone off and went into fast boot and then recovery and it worked.
To be clear, I was able to go into recovery before. I would have to open from manager, reflash cwm and boot into recovery.
I was just unable to power phone off and boot into recovery manually. Now I can.
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Okay, so glad that you got it sorted out
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this step by step process was incredibly easy. thank you!!!
reflekt2099 said:
this step by step process was incredibly easy. thank you!!!
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Your welcome
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Thanks for the reply. I did rename it the file to .bak following the script to the t! I don't know what happened either. Since then I deleted the file entirely this time and reflashed the cwm seems to work a little better than before an now I can do things in cwm recovery. Hope nothing else goes crazy.
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Xirix12 said:
Thanks for the reply. I did rename it the file to .bak following the script to the t! I don't know what happened either. Since then I deleted the file entirely this time and reflashed the cwm seems to work a little better than before an now I can do things in cwm recovery. Hope nothing else goes crazy.
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Yeah, that file can cause problems with CWM on LTE, although it's a quick fix, I'm sure it's being worked on for future editions. And since you've been able to flash things, when you use the volume keys to high light options, does it skip one or two every now and then? That's only problem I seem to be having.
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when you use the volume keys to high light options, does it skip one or two every now and then? That's only problem I seem to be having.
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Same here. You gotta go slow. I selected the wrong option many times.
I initially rooted with http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyS3ATT/rooting/GalaxyS3RootATT.zip that I got from here yesterday but feel like it has been al ittle glitcht.y http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747/
the newer version is recovery-clockwork-5.8.4.5-d2att sI don't want it to conflict with the old version of CWM or anything it leaves behind. hould I just do it through odin?
the best route would be to flash from rom manager.....and if not, grab the latest from the interwebz and run this from terminal
su
if=/sdcard/ recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
reboot recovery
hapticxchaos said:
the best route would be to flash from rom manager.....and if not, grab the latest from the interwebz and run this from terminal
su
if=/sdcard/ recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
reboot recovery
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Should I use the CWM that I already installed or install the CWM that comes with rom manager (in the drop down menu it only offers galaxy s2...fyi I've always flashed with CWM without ROM manager)?
zetsui said:
I initially rooted with http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyS3ATT/rooting/GalaxyS3RootATT.zip that I got from here yesterday but feel like it has been al ittle glitcht.y http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747/
the newer version is recovery-clockwork-5.8.4.5-d2att sI don't want it to conflict with the old version of CWM or anything it leaves behind. hould I just do it through odin?
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I just updated CWM through Rom Manager. The latest version is 6.xxxx, and it now reads exSd.
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geomax45 said:
I just updated CWM through Rom Manager. The latest version is 6.xxxx, and it now reads exSd.
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what do you mean "through" rom manager. Did you flash an image through it? Could you provide the link for that image?
OR
Rom Mangaer has an install CWM recovery option...but underneath that option I do not see the Galaxy S3 listed...so what phone did people select?
zetsui said:
what do you mean "through" rom manager. Did you flash an image through it? Could you provide the link for that image?
OR
Rom Mangaer has an install CWM recovery option...but underneath that option I do not see the Galaxy S3 listed...so what phone did people select?
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The first option in RM is to flash a recovery. Upon pressing that you are given a list of phones. Scroll down to the Samsung GS3 and choose it. It will then flash the recovery within RM.
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zetsui said:
.but underneath that option I do not see the Galaxy S3 listed...so what phone did people select?
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zetsui said:
Should I use the CWM that I already installed or install the CWM that comes with rom manager (in the drop down menu it only offers galaxy s2...fyi I've always flashed with CWM without ROM manager)?
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AhAh! I knew i wasn't crazy... I have the same problem with Rom Manager , it won't show the S3 in the Menu. I tried uninstalling, wiping app data, reinstalling, Nothing, Nada, Niet ...... Let me know if you find a solution to this
I've had issues getting ROM manager to recognize me as a gs3 as well that's why I learned the terminal commands lol
hapticxchaos said:
I've had issues getting ROM manager to recognize me as a gs3 as well that's why I learned the terminal commands lol
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Anyone find an easier way? And how would you do this through terminal commands? What are the commands
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Anyone find an easier way? And how would you do this through terminal commands? What are the commands
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Terminal is as easy as the rest. I posted the commands up top, I see you didn't read the whole thread ;p ****, terminal is easier BC you can pick any recovery you want. Besides, it makes u feel like a true dev ;p
cool
I do not have any SG3 as an option to flash. How do i fix this?
geomax45 said:
The first option in RM is to flash a recovery. Upon pressing that you are given a list of phones. Scroll down to the Samsung GS3 and choose it. It will then flash the recovery within RM.
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hapticxchaos said:
the best route would be to flash from rom manager.....and if not, grab the latest from the interwebz and run this from terminal
su
if=/sdcard/ recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
reboot recovery
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Hey my md5 checksum has a mismatch, but I know the files are fine. is there a terminal command to recompile the md5 for a given image?
Also I noticed the new version of CWM has teh option to backup files as TAR, wouldn't that be better since Odin flashes Tar? If you couldn't get into CWM for some reason you can just flash for Odin?
Forgive me if I'm being newb here had my phone for three days after a motorola bravo
I cant seem to find a flashable CWM 6.0.1.1 :crying:
As far as I know there is no CWM 6.0.1.1. Atleast not for the ATT version.
There are other Clockwork mods though, I will list them for you:
Normal Clockwork Recovery: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.8.4.5-d2att.img
Touch Clockwork Recovery: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.4.5-d2att.img
-- For these two clockwork mods to work they need to be installed in a special way. You must download one of the above, rename the file to recovery.img and put it on your main microSD card or internal memory.
Now, assuming you know how to use ADB,
Open up the cmd prompt and navigate to the ADB folder.
type adb shell
once in the shell type su
then type
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
And here is a link to the TWRP Recovery thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1793224
I hope this helps.
6.0.1.1 IS available for our gs3...im currently using that myself. Is Rom manager not letting you install it?
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Does TeamWins recovery work with cyanogemod10 and jellybean roms?
irish.iolar said:
Does TeamWins recovery work with cyanogemod10 and jellybean roms?
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Yes.
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mitchdickson said:
Yes.
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Does anyone have a link? Cause goo is down again...
defnow said:
6.0.1.1 IS available for our gs3...im currently using that myself. Is Rom manager not letting you install it?
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There is no listing for any SGSIII for any carrier. Im with Bell so maybe the build is a tiny bit different?
equlizer said:
There is no listing for any SGSIII for any carrier. Im with Bell so maybe the build is a tiny bit different?
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I've seen that before. I flashed another ROM and suddenly the S3 started showing up again.
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same here.... i donated and it keeps saying there is no 6.0.1.1 touch for my device...
There is no touch version yet.
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There is no touch version yet.
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There WAS touch, actualy, I have the img file still, and it's runnig on my S3, but I went to the site, and it's gone again.. Are they still working on an update to 6.x of touch also?
Please make sure your information is correct before posting. This is from the ROM manager website. I don't think it gets more official than this.
well, can't upload screenshot. Just google "ROM manager apk" and it will get you to the official page.
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Please make sure your information is correct before posting. This is from the ROM manager website. I don't think it gets more official than this.
well, can't upload screenshot. Just google "ROM manager apk" and it will get you to the official page.
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I don't understand where you are going with that? The site, does not have the touch version *anymore* tho it did a few weeks before when i installed it. i was asking if anyone knew of an update in the near future.
Wasn't aimed at you in particular Eatonjb. I just saw a couple conflicting posts offering less than correct info. that's all.
You can b/u to your external sd card with 5.8.4.5. I didnt see that option w/other versions.
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hey ive really new to the world of android after moving from iphone and i need help. ive managed to root my phone have clockworkrecovery installed and working, but the problem comes when i try to install the liquidsmooth rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911009) i clear everything but when i go to install the first part i get a status aborted status 7, please help any advice would be useful
What version of CWM do you have?
EDIT - After looking through the development thread for the ROM (which i'm going to assume you didn't) i found several mentions of your issue. The ROM devs confirmed my suspicion that the problem lies most likely in an outdated CWM recovery. Download Clockwork Rom Manager from the market and install the latest recovery version for your device, i'm going to assume its the AT&T SG3 but this is a guess since you didn't say what device you are using. Once the recovery is installed try flashing again. I'm going to make another guess and say you probably dont have a working OS on your phone either, if this is true you have 2 choices...you can either download the recovery from here CWM 6.0.1.2: http://db.tt/QHZZqecH and copy it to an external sd card and flash it from the the existing recovery OR you will have to flash a different rom that will boot up to get you to the market.
P.S. - In the future try to provide as much information as possible to help out whoever may be trying to help you. What phone you have, what rom you are on if any, what you have attempted in effort to fix the problem. The more info you give the easier it will be for someone to help you, and improve your chances of getting it fixed quickly.
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/104
Go to this link download the recovery.img
Follow the indications. Two methods are offered to you.
Android App Install Method (Preferred):
Download the GooManager app from either location:
Market Link
Direct Download
Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will install the recovery automatically.
Download - Recovery Image
Method (using dd):
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2att.img
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
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dntesinfrno said:
What version of CWM do you have?
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CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4
Also, I know you're new around here but this kind of stuff go in Q&A. this being said, have fun flashing ROMs and kernels and be careful with what you flash. I dont think Bricking a 600$ device is so funny.
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I would have to agree with liltitiz once you get the rom going and use TWRP, the interface is much easier to use, it includes a built in file manager as well as on screen keyboard support for naming backups as you run them.
Go to this link download the recovery.img
Follow the indications. Two methods are offered to you.
Android App Install Method (Preferred):
Download the GooManager app from either location:
Market Link
Direct Download
Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will install the recovery automatically.
Download - Recovery Image
Method (using dd):
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2att.img
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
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that seems a little to advanced for me
Lets start at the top, can you boot your phone or are you stuck with no OS currently? I'm gonna be here for a while so check back often and we can get this sorted out tonight.
liltitiz said:
Also, I know you're new around here but this kind of stuff go in Q&A. this being said, have fun flashing ROMs and kernels and be careful with what you flash. I dont think Bricking a 600$ device is so funny.
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lol thnx i will remember tips from both of u
dntesinfrno said:
Lets start at the top, can you boot your phone or are you stuck with no OS currently? I'm gonna be here for a while so check back often and we can get this sorted out tonight.
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so your correct i have the samsung s3 i747 with rogers
after all the resets it still boots up back to the default system
i do the factory reset
cache reset
followed by the reset found under advanced
i proceed to install from zip and the LIQUIDSMOOTH JellyBean v2.0 RC5 (D2ATT) will begin followed by the error message that i spoke of earlier
i than go back and reboot
sorry for late responses im still new and have a 5 minute wait period
kul1 said:
so your correct i have the samsung s3 i747 with rogers
after all the resets it still boots up back to the default system
i do the factory reset
cache reset
followed by the reset found under advanced
i proceed to install from zip and the LIQUIDSMOOTH JellyBean v2.0 RC5 (D2ATT) will begin followed by the error message that i spoke of earlier
i than go back and reboot
sorry for late responses im still new and have a 5 minute wait period
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Ok, go ahead to the google play store and search for clockwork rom manager, download this and install it. Once inside the app the top button will ask you to choose your device to install the latest recovery image, of course you are looking form Samsung Galaxy S3 AT&T. Once the download is complete it will automatically install, at this point you can click the reboot into recovery button and follow the OP for installing the ROM.
ROM manager for cwm recovery. You need to pay if you want touche recovery.
Or use the first method from my other post. Using goo manager from the play store to get twrp recovery. Which I prefer over cwm touch.
Either way are easy and depends only on what recovery you want
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Yes, i'm just trying to get his ROM installed then he (or she?) can experiment
dntesinfrno said:
Yes, i'm just trying to get his ROM installed then he (or she?) can experiment
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Yup, one at a time. No offense but two sets of instructions could be confusing to a new user. Get a working phone first, then go for the tweaks and experiment....a little at a time and carefully.
Haven't heard from him (or her) in a while, hope they are too busy checking our their sweet new ROM to let me know if they got it working :laugh:
Let's hope so. One.....drawback....I guess in android is that there is usually 7 different ways to get to the same end result and that's what confuses most new users.....too many options :what:
jethro650 said:
Let's hope so. One.....drawback....I guess in android is that there is usually 7 different ways to get to the same end result and that's what confuses most new users.....too many options :what:
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Drawback or exactly the point depending on how you look at it i suppose. Thats the beauty and challenge of open source, which is why reading and understanding what you are getting into is emphasized so much....although seemingly hopelessly sometimes.
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Haven't heard from him (or her) in a while, hope they are too busy checking our their sweet new ROM to let me know if they got it working :laugh:
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lol sorry i had just gotten home from work and somehow knocked out..i dont have any access to play store at the moment
Most custom aosp based ROM you need to flash gapps usually found in the op of the ROM thread.
I'm currently running the stock Rom with build E98020h. I have successfully achieved root access and have verified it through several apps, and also have supersu installed and seemingly operating fine. I have tried using the 'g pro kitkat recovery' app to flash the recovery, and also freegee but freegee at the opening screen says my device is unsupported. When i go into rom manager v5.5.3.7 and try install a custom rom or even just tap boot to recovery i get an error at the loading screen with the LG logo and it sits there. Am i doing something wrong or is the 20h update keeping me from being to successfully reach recovery? Any insight is greatly appreciated.
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Same method worked on my 20g....not sure about 20h
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aidenthefirst said:
I'm currently running the stock Rom with build E98020h. I have successfully achieved root access and have verified it through several apps, and also have supersu installed and seemingly operating fine. I have tried using the 'g pro kitkat recovery' app to flash the recovery, and also freegee but freegee at the opening screen says my device is unsupported. When i go into rom manager v5.5.3.7 and try install a custom rom or even just tap boot to recovery i get an error at the loading screen with the LG logo and it sits there. Am i doing something wrong or is the 20h update keeping me from being to successfully reach recovery? Any insight is greatly appreciated.
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20h may be blocking you off...
You could try using LG Flash Tool to go back to stock 4.1.2 (E98010k) and then using FreeGee to bypass and go from there. But idk if that'll work.
aidenthefirst said:
I'm currently running the stock Rom with build E98020h. I have successfully achieved root access and have verified it through several apps, and also have supersu installed and seemingly operating fine. I have tried using the 'g pro kitkat recovery' app to flash the recovery, and also freegee but freegee at the opening screen says my device is unsupported. When i go into rom manager v5.5.3.7 and try install a custom rom or even just tap boot to recovery i get an error at the loading screen with the LG logo and it sits there. Am i doing something wrong or is the 20h update keeping me from being to successfully reach recovery? Any insight is greatly appreciated.
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aidenthefirst, or anyone else....
You ever figure out how to load recovery on the 20h update? Id also like to install CWM or TWRP without having to roll back to 20g.
Thanks.
Jasbo said:
aidenthefirst, or anyone else....
You ever figure out how to load recovery on the 20h update? Id also like to install CWM or TWRP without having to roll back to 20g.
Thanks.
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I don't think that's possible. You're going to have to flash back to an older version using lg flash tools. If you need to back up anything like texts and contacts, use G Cloud. If you need game data/other data related to specific apps backed up, use Helium. If you're attached to stock try flashing a stock ROM, it will be very similar to your experience now. That'll ensure you get the latest KitKat and still get stock experience... you can always go AOSP too.
thanks... I was hoping to just not have to Flashtools my phone again =P and since its been a while since I checked the forums I wasnt sure if 20h was sorted out yet or not.
Jasbo said:
aidenthefirst, or anyone else....
You ever figure out how to load recovery on the 20h update? Id also like to install CWM or TWRP without having to roll back to 20g.
Thanks.
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I found the way to do it without having to roll your system back to anything older than 20h. Let me type it all up And make sure I have the proper links and app names and will post in a bit
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OK so after you achieve root access on your phone download the apk in the link below. Install it open it and run it. You should now be able to have full recovery access...
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So apparently I haven't posted enough in threads to attach a link from outside this site. PM me for the link.
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This is the link i found to download the app I used on my e98020h to unlock recovery. I hope it works as well for you all as it did for me.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4vSbKccbcIOV1NjMDlqWUdmVm8/preview?pli=1
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So I'm running into another problem and after a lot of 'googling' I can't find an answer. But running purely stock unrooted and my SD card reads and writes fine. Now that I have rooted and fully obtained recovery access my phone will not recognize much less use it. Any suggestions?
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aidenthefirst said:
This is the link i found to download the app I used on my e98020h to unlock recovery. I hope it works as well for you all as it did for me.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4vSbKccbcIOV1NjMDlqWUdmVm8/preview?pli=1
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I found this elsewhere trying to unlock my e980 that was on 20h when I got it.
OK so I found that G Pro KK recovery elsewhere and installed it but wasn't sure what to do from there.. Which option did you choose when running it? Flash recovery, reboot, or reboot recovery? I tried to reboot to recovery and I got into a CWM recovery, but at that point wasn't sure if I was really there or if I needed to flash the recovery from there or from the app.
I'm dying to get rid of the stock ROM on this thing but there are more steps involved than my previous devices.
Thanks!
volkey said:
I found this elsewhere trying to unlock my e980 that was on 20h when I got it.
OK so I found that G Pro KK recovery elsewhere and installed it but wasn't sure what to do from there.. Which option did you choose when running it? Flash recovery, reboot, or reboot recovery? I tried to reboot to recovery and I got into a CWM recovery, but at that point wasn't sure if I was really there or if I needed to flash the recovery from there or from the app.
I'm dying to get rid of the stock ROM on this thing but there are more steps involved than my previous devices.
Thanks!
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All the APK does as I have found out is 'unlocks' the recovery access. After I ran that app I installed Freegee from the app store and installed the CMW recovery from there just to make sure it all was installed and correctly accessible. at that point you just need to download the ROM that you are intending to install and download it. put the zip somewhere in your directory. boot to recovery wipe the necessary mediums and then install from the app and CWM will take care of the rest. Most of the forum threads that have the links to the ROMs will have full instructions on how to install that certain ROM. I can supply links to some if need be. NOT MY THREADS but ones I found helpful.
aidenthefirst said:
All the APK does as I have found out is 'unlocks' the recovery access. After I ran that app I installed Freegee from the app store and installed the CMW recovery from there just to make sure it all was installed and correctly accessible. at that point you just need to download the ROM that you are intending to install and download it. put the zip somewhere in your directory. boot to recovery wipe the necessary mediums and then install from the app and CWM will take care of the rest. Most of the forum threads that have the links to the ROMs will have full instructions on how to install that certain ROM. I can supply links to some if need be. NOT MY THREADS but ones I found helpful.
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installing the ROM isn't an issue for me, it's getting the recovery installed.
What process did you do after starting up the G Pro Recovery app? install recovery, reboot, then run freegee?
volkey said:
installing the ROM isn't an issue for me, it's getting the recovery installed.
What process did you do after starting up the G Pro Recovery app? install recovery, reboot, then run freegee?
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Yes. Open and run the G Pro Recovery app, once that is done you need to reboot. Install Freegee and open it. I installed CWM. You can use whatever you want. Then I reboot again, once the phone comes back up I used clockwork mods recovery manager to get in and out of recovery. Also, I pulled my SD card out of the phone prior to rooting as I would lose access to it after I did the process. So just to be safe you might want to do that.
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aidenthefirst said:
Yes. Open and run the G Pro Recovery app, once that is done you need to reboot. Install Freegee and open it. I installed CWM. You can use whatever you want. Then I reboot again, once the phone comes back up I used clockwork mods recovery manager to get in and out of recovery. Also, I pulled my SD card out of the phone prior to rooting as I would lose access to it after I did the process. So just to be safe you might want to do that.
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OK, thanks.
Which root?
aidenthefirst said:
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Which root did you use?
Once you take the update then root your device again you have to do a factory reset on your phone in order to flash a recovery. Currently running E98020I, been there, done that! G Pro KitKat then FreeGee. Mic check 1 2, 1 2
LowVolume said:
Which root did you use?
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Roottool is an easy way to go Amigo
volkey said:
I found this elsewhere trying to unlock my e980 that was on 20h when I got it.
OK so I found that G Pro KK recovery elsewhere and installed it but wasn't sure what to do from there.. Which option did you choose when running it? Flash recovery, reboot, or reboot recovery? I tried to reboot to recovery and I got into a CWM recovery, but at that point wasn't sure if I was really there or if I needed to flash the recovery from there or from the app.
I'm dying to get rid of the stock ROM on this thing but there are more steps involved than my previous devices.
Thanks!
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If you just want to install the recovery, get an app call flashify from the play store. Install the app, then download and then flash the twrp .IMG file that you've gotten from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3144369