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How to flash clockwork mod?

I just rooted my phone with the one click root and now I'm trying to flash clockwork mod onto my phone so I can flash the froyo ROM and a new theme but every time I click "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" it gives me an error saying that an error occurred while downloading your recovery. I even tried to use older versions and I get the same error. What am I doing wrong? I'd really like to use froyo.

Download the second file linked in this post.
Extract, place update.zip on SD card. Using Odin, place the .tar file in the PDA section and flash.

Where can I download Odin? And where do I get the .tar file?

Kevin Gossett said:
Download the second file linked in this post.
Extract, place update.zip on SD card. Using Odin, place the .tar file in the PDA section and flash.
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After this do we need to flash it from rom manager too

ScoobyDoo27 said:
Where can I download Odin? And where do I get the .tar file?
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Odin can be downloaded from here - link 2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
tar is in the zip on this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=942021

The .tar file is in the zip you extract...
Odin can be found here.
Since you are placing the update.zip on your SD card, you don't have to flash with ROM Manager

I would recommend reading through the beginners guide which is stickied at the top of the general thread which covers rooting, odin, CWM, ROMS etc.; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897889.

Alright, well I used Odin and flashed that .tar file and I'm still getting an error from clockworkmod. Any other suggestions?

Did you put the update.zip on your sd card? You shouldn't need to do anything with rom manager.
Edit: Further instructions... Place update.zip on root of SD card, flash .tar with Odin using PDA, boot into stock 2e recovery (blue) and apply:update.zip, which should take you into new red cwm

Kevin Gossett said:
Did you put the update.zip on your sd card? You shouldn't need to do anything with rom manager.
Edit: Further instructions... Place update.zip on root of SD card, flash .tar with Odin using PDA, boot into stock 2e recovery (blue) and apply:update.zip, which should take you into new red cwm
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I did all of that and I got a message that says it failed to verify whole-file signature, and that the installation aborted. I guess my phones just not to be rooted....

Wait, are you not rooted? You'll need to be rooted first to install CWM.

No, I'm rooted. I used the one click root. I can use rooted apps such as ad free android, cache cleaner and Titanium Backup. I have the superuser app in my app drawer. I just need to be able to get clockworkmod to work so I can flash some themes and the froyo rom that was leaked.

OK, let's troubleshoot here...
You have done the following:
1. Download Odin, cwm_froyo-odin.zip
2. Extract cwm_froyo-odin.zip, place update.zip on root of SD card
3. Power phone down, remove battery
4. Open Odin, hold volume down and plug in USB to enter download mode
5. Select PDA and place cwm_froyo.tar and flash
6. Upon finish, replace battery, hold both volume buttons down and power on until you enter stock recovery (blue)
7. Apply:update.zip to enter red recovery
You're doing all these steps and still having a problem?

Kevin Gossett said:
OK, let's troubleshoot here...
You have done the following:
1. Download Odin, cwm_froyo-odin.zip
2. Extract cwm_froyo-odin.zip, place update.zip on root of SD card
3. Power phone down, remove battery
4. Open Odin, hold volume down and plug in USB to enter download mode
5. Select PDA and place cwm_froyo.tar and flash
6. Upon finish, replace battery, hold both volume buttons down and power on until you enter stock recovery (blue)
7. Apply:update.zip to enter red recovery
You're doing all these steps and still having a problem?
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Yes, I did all of that just as you mentioned. Is it safe to go over them one more time? Or is it bad to keep flashing that file to my phone?

Won't hurt anything
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

I'm having the same problem. Once i open oden, and plug in the phone and hold down the vol down and power, it comes up to the Downloading.... screen, but Odin doesnt show a thing.

Stuck in infinite loop into Samsung Recovery

I am not a noob, in fact I am actually a software developer, just not for Android devices so all of this is not a level playing field. My end goal is to get CM7 on my Samsung Fascinate (I500). But, I have never been able to boot into Clockwork Recovery despite the numerous attempts and methods to install it. It always has booted the default Samsung Recovery Utils. First I tried installing it thru the app (and yes it is rooted, Superuser agrees). Finally, I think Odin did me in for the final time, I tried installing CWMRecovery.tar using Odin and now my phone is in an infinite loop, always loading the Samsung Recovery Utils, can't get back to the OS. I read the "Unbrick my fascinate" guide, no luck there. How can I just get this thing working?

Question: when you used odin, did you put the cwmall.tar in PDA or PHONE?

I put it in PDA as the guide said. I do have an new update tho, after trying a couple more of the tars on the guide I was able to get it back up and working however still unable to get into Clockwork Recovery. Everytime I try booting into it, it has an error "failed to verify whole-file signature" and "signature verification failed". Would you know why this isn't booting into Clockwork?

codemann8 said:
I put it in PDA as the guide said. I do have an new update tho, after trying a couple more of the tars on the guide I was able to get it back up and working however still unable to get into Clockwork Recovery. Everytime I try booting into it, it has an error "failed to verify whole-file signature" and "signature verification failed". Would you know why this isn't booting into Clockwork?
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I think you should odin a stock package first. Read the bottom half on going back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070

listen it is very easy to do go to the stock recovery and install apply the update zip file then it will boot into clock mod recovery it will never do it oxn its own

codemann8 said:
I put it in PDA as the guide said. I do have an new update tho, after trying a couple more of the tars on the guide I was able to get it back up and working however still unable to get into Clockwork Recovery. Everytime I try booting into it, it has an error "failed to verify whole-file signature" and "signature verification failed". Would you know why this isn't booting into Clockwork?
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You have the 3e recovery which requires a signature verification. You need to find the modified 3e recovery package on here that didn't require signature verification. That or find a way to downgrade to 2.1 and then install cwm
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

My suggestion...Odin eb01 with the atlas 2.2 pit file and repartition checked...run Odin and reboot completely after Odin says pass...pull battery hook back up to Odin cwm3-30 fix all after Odin says pass immediately three finger bout into recovery and flash cm7, it contains a kernel which will make recovery stick and you should be good from there.. I'll shoot ya some links for reference.
3-30 fix all recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=942021
Cm7
http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?2120-NIGHTLY-ROM-GRJ90-CyanogenMod-7-for-Samsung-Fascinate-%28fascinatemtd%29
Info worth reading before you flash back to anything that is a non Mtd build
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124391
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

or you could Odin the power washed rom which has the CWM already to go on it and then flash the CM7 rom via the CWM

[Q] Unbricking AT&T Galaxy S4; tried everything, no luck

I have a soft bricked SGH-1337 from AT&T. I was running NJ4 firmware. I have installed Safestrap on it. I tried using SS to install a Touchwiz-based custom ROM, and it failed. Now if I try to boot the system by touching "continue" on the Safestrap boot screen, it just turns off and restarts (this is a boot loop, right?).
So basically, this is what I've tried. First I tried doing a wipe. I got this error:
Code:
E : Unable to mount '/system'
Then I tried doing an advanced wipe, same error. I tried format. Same error. I went to Mount and tried mounting /system, but it won't mount.
I tried using Safestrap to install the backup I made (with SS). No luck. Then I tried making a ROM slot (I had been using the stock slot) to see if that would work. It didn't. Then I tried using Odin to flash the NJ4 firmware. Nope. Then I tried flashing with a PIT file. All of them caused Odin to fail when "re-partition" was checked except the one I've attached. I tried flashing with just the PIT file, the PIT file and the stock NJ4, and with "re-partition" checked and unchecked. Nothing works. The phone keeps rebooting and failing to mount /system.

Flash the nb1 tar file with Odin. Do not have re-partition checked. You're going to have to start over.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56453100
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app

OK that worked and now I'm on NB1. I rooted and installed Safestrap again. I'm still interested in installing a custom ROM. What guide should I use?

namlem said:
OK that worked and now I'm on NB1. I rooted and installed Safestrap again. I'm still interested in installing a custom ROM. What guide should I use?
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Try here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
post 2 has flashing instructions
post 3 has the list of compatible ROMs

Following all posted instructions, used various versions of Odin and trying to get I337UCUFNB1_TWRootable_Full_Odin.tar to flash. No luck. Gets to hidden something and fails. I've uninstalled Kies, tried different ports and cables.
Any/all help gladly accepted with MUCH appreciation.
EDIT: Well, as luck would have it, I came across another thread that told me to use the PDA slot in Odin. It worked and I'm up and running.

Same here, am briked!
After safestrap, TWRP, Philz touch failed me, I headed to http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/174 where I got an .img, in terminal emulator elevated su as required.
next
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21
Code:
reboot recovery
and I'm stuck withdownload mode as the only thing the phone shows after boot logo..
My question is: can I just get stock recovery.img make it odin-able and Odin it?
It may sound silly but am on a seriosly unreliable internet access to pull down a 1.4GB++ file
build is MK2

S4 GT-9505 Boot loop: just before boot animation starts it restarts

Hi guys,
i have read a lot of articles and tried a lot of combinations... problem still there.
My problem is on GT-I9505 when I start the phone, only after the first start after new firmware update, I could see for a second animated samsung logo but seems that is collorized (some red, lila colors on it ) and then black screen, vibration and restart. The blue light will blink all the time.
I'm able to get into download mode and recovery mode (if is called like that)
What all i tried - some of them:
-tried to install with Odin new/old firmware. Everytime it is successfully but the problem still there
-tried to wipe to the factory
-tried with odin also ROM to put (not sure if is possible this if phone is not rooted and it is not, because i don't know how to do that if i can't boot it)
Any help?
Tnx

You can't put a custom rom on it through Odin. You will need a custom recovery for that, which can be flashed with Odin.
Then you can flash custom roms. Google s4 twrp or i9505 twrp, you should get to the twrp site from where you can download the recovery and you can also find instructions.

GDReaper said:
You can't put a custom rom on it through Odin. You will need a custom recovery for that, which can be flashed with Odin.
Then you can flash custom roms. Google s4 twrp or i9505 twrp, you should get to the twrp site from where you can download the recovery and you can also find instructions.
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Tnx for the answer. I have tried with twrp (i flash that recovery) but every time checking MD5 of ROM (zip) is failing. I also tried with zip.md5 file next to rom with content like : 11111xxsx3333 *file_name.zip
But is not working still...

specko1987 said:
Tnx for the answer. I have tried with twrp (i flash that recovery) but every time checking MD5 of ROM (zip) is failing. I also tried with zip.md5 file next to rom with content like : 11111xxsx3333 *file_name.zip
But is not working still...
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Redownload the rom zip.

GDReaper said:
Redownload the rom zip.
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In progress. Just to mention that phone is not rooted. I think that shouldn't be a problem ? And also debug mode is not enabled (because i can't turn on my phone)

Ah... I tried also another ROM. Still same.
Checking for MD5 file... (it took about 1,2 min)
E: Aborting zip install
MD5 does not match
Error installing zip file '/external_sd/.....
Updating partition details...
...done

specko1987 said:
Ah... I tried also another ROM. Still same.
Checking for MD5 file... (it took about 1,2 min)
E: Aborting zip install
MD5 does not match
Error installing zip file '/external_sd/.....
Updating partition details...
...done
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MD5 errors are usually caused by the file not being downloaded correctly.

I know, but if i don't put I md5sum file nexto to the zip ROM, then immediately check error appears. I'm using check md5 app and i have checked the file also on SD card...

This S4 is from Austria T-Mobile...seems so hard to install custom ROM. I'm not able also from CWR to install from zip.
I tried also different ROM-s. Is not possible that all 5 zip ROM are corrupted in download. When i check with MD5 checker says OK.
Only what I could install from SD was Supers user.zip (that should be root phone)
If somebody has some suggestion I would appreciate otherwise i will give up.

Samsung SM-N9005 (without rom) with TWRP v2.8.3.0 can't install any zip by error

Hello to everyone,
The other day my brother bring me his samsung galaxy note 3 sm-N9005 and told me that doesn't work, just only can enter in TWRP (v2.8.3.0) or in download mode. I tried to install a rom and update version of TWRP, but always i have the same message:
checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
error flashing zip '/sdcard/TWRP/twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.2-img-zip'
Updating partition details...
.. done
When i try to install a ROM from zip file, i have the same problem
I try to generate a md5 file from zip TWRP in computer and then copy to sd card and install from TWRP by sdcard or internal memory of phone, but always i have the same problem.
I dunno what else do. Please can anyone help me?
thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481255
Post does not make much sense.
I suggest flash stock rom via Odin first .

There are some major flaws:
1) There is no Android 4.2-designed TWRP for the phone. You must be using wrong file.
2) Why are you trying to install old version?
3) File name is completely wrongly formatted.
For the solution, I assume the phone has or will be having Android 4.4 KitKat or newer.
You have 2 options here:
1) Download twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.zip and install it via current TWRP recovery (can not be done in stock recovery).
2) Download twrp-3.0.2-0-hlte.img.tar and install it via ODIN.
This is the site to find the correct files - https://dl.twrp.me/hlte/
To previous poster - Flashing stock firmware does not help achieve his desired result. Just a waste of time.

continue without installing
Hi Someguyfromhell,
Thanks for reply i have some doubts and questions about you reply, but first of all i want to tell you that i dunno anything about android so when you tell me some words i don't understand i'm iOS user.
In point 1) when you say "there is no Android 4.2 TWRP what do you refer? Because in any moment in my first post i don't say anything about 4.2.
In point 2) when you refer to install old version do you refer about TWRP? Well i tried this one, because new ones i can't install by odin. When i do it, and all process finished, phone don't enter in teamwin option, always reboot.
3) Can you explain to me about why file name is wrongly formatted?
Well i tried to install TWRP 3.0.2 by odin, but as i told you, phone don't enter in TWRP application, just appear in main screen where there is samsung galaxy note 3 SM-N9005:
Recovery booting...
Recovery is not seandroind enforcing
set warranty Bit: recovery
And don't move from this screen...
When you say install TWRP v2.8.7.0 via current TWRP recovery, how is this process? i try to look for in internet, but i didn't find anything. Can you explain to me?
About ROM, well as i told in first post now i don't have anyone, because always appear the error about MD5 and i can't install nothing can you recomend me a ROM and where to download it and how to install of course!
thanks a lot!

Someguyfromhell;
To previous poster - Flashing stock firmware does not help achieve his desired result. Just a waste of time.[/QUOTE said:
Yes but my thoughts where OP then has a working phone and time to read all the faqs .
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I have exactly the same problem. I've watched dozens of videos and even when it shows no md5 file found it still installs. Mine does not I've tried to flash different roms at least 10 times without success. My phone was rooted when I bought it could there be a problem with the routing. Cheers

garvarma said:
In point 1) when you say "there is no Android 4.2 TWRP what do you refer? Because in any moment in my first post i don't say anything about 4.2.
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error flashing zip '/sdcard/TWRP/twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.2-img-zip'
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I don't know where you got such file from though. Does not seem to be an actual zip file if it fails flashing. Or the recovery script is messed up.
TWRP download sites do not have such option at all.
garvarma said:
In point 2) when you refer to install old version do you refer about TWRP? Well i tried this one, because new ones i can't install by odin. When i do it, and all process finished, phone don't enter in teamwin option, always reboot.
Well i tried to install TWRP 3.0.2 by odin, but as i told you, phone don't enter in TWRP application, just appear in main screen where there is samsung galaxy note 3 SM-N9005:
Recovery booting...
Recovery is not seandroind enforcing
set warranty Bit: recovery
And don't move from this screen...
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Try 2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4, that should be working just fine. 3.0 is quite new, might not be fully finished yet.
garvarma said:
When you say install TWRP v2.8.7.0 via current TWRP recovery, how is this process? i try to look for in internet, but i didn't find anything. Can you explain to me?
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My bad, that feature is only on 2.8.4.0 and newer recoveries. You will have to flash the recovery with ODIN.
What happens if you try to flash a ROM? (which ROM and send logs)
Also, you do not have to create MD5 file. It is there to check for the archive integrity, isn't the reason for flash failing. Has to be another error.

Hi again,
Well i did process about TWRP V2.8.7.0 as you told me by odin and worked well, so now i have this version of TWRP
Thanks.
About ROMs, I downloaded few ones like:
1) N9005XXUGBOA5_N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO.zip
2) SOKP-L-5.1.1-LMY48B-R4.0-OFFICIAL-20150613-hlte
3) XEC-N9005XXUGBOK6-20160122145457.zip
4) N9005XXUGBNL8 5.0.(7z) ---> This one is 7z file where inside have 4 files: AP_N9005XXUGBNL8_CL3643614_QB3415922_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar; BL_N9005XXUGBNL8_CL3643614_QB3415922_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar; CP_N9005XXUGBNL8_CL3643614_QB3415922_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar and CS_OXA_N9005XXUGBNL8_CL3643614_QB3415922_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar
And tried to install, by this process:
1.- Copy 1) , 2) and 3) to ROMs to sdcard in PC, 4) ROM i think that is only for Odin, but i dunno how to do it
2.- Ejecute TWRP in phone, I copy 1) , 2) and 3) ROMs from sdcard_external to internal memory of phone in folder sdcard.
3.- In TWRP i go to Install option and choose the ROMs.
Well so I Tried 3 first and only the 2) tell me succesfull, but then not boot roms, appear a message on the top right that says: "kernel is not seandroid enforcing set warranty Bit: kernel".
with 1) and 3), says me about error, that no MD5:
checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
error flashing zip '/sdcard/N9005XXUGBOA5_N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO.zip'
Updating partition details...
.. done
How i can obtein logs?
Where i can download a good ROM?
thanks again
Someguyfromhell said:
I don't know where you got such file from though. Does not seem to be an actual zip file if it fails flashing. Or the recovery script is messed up.
TWRP download sites do not have such option at all.
Try 2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4, that should be working just fine. 3.0 is quite new, might not be fully finished yet.
My bad, that feature is only on 2.8.4.0 and newer recoveries. You will have to flash the recovery with ODIN.
What happens if you try to flash a ROM? (which ROM and send logs)
Also, you do not have to create MD5 file. It is there to check for the archive integrity, isn't the reason for flash failing. Has to be another error.
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First and third are zip files, that are not recovery-flashable - inside the archive are the original firmware files that can be flashed via Odin. Only (custom) ROMs, that have recovery-script inside zip file, can be flashed in TWRP.