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How to get to stock recovery menu if I have CLOCKWORK Recovery installed

how can I put my phone in stock recovery mode? I tried holding both volume keys down and power, it just powercycles. Even if let go on the second screen off. if I continue on holding - it just powercycles. If i hold vol down and power - it goes into download mode...
I have Clockwork installed. If I start recovery from ROM Manager it bypasses stock recovery straight to Cloclwork menu. I am trying to install battery percentage indicator, which I can only do thru stock recovery menu. How can I start stock rec mode?...
Also it says DO NOT INSTALL this lag fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765820 using ROM MANAGER. So how can I install it then??

in clockwork recovery theres an option to boot into regular recovery. i believe its in advanced settings?

adb is your friend. seriously, how have people on this forum not figured this out yet? (I don't actually even know how to reboot into recovery with just the buttons off the top of my head)
either "adb reboot recovery" or download "Terminal Emulator" from the marketplace type "su" and then "reboot recovery"

bmvik said:
how can I put my phone in stock recovery mode? I tried holding both volume keys down and power, it just powercycles. Even if let go on the second screen off. if I continue on holding - it just powercycles. If i hold vol down and power - it goes into download mode...
I have Clockwork installed. If I start recovery from ROM Manager it bypasses stock recovery straight to Cloclwork menu. I am trying to install battery percentage indicator, which I can only do thru stock recovery menu. How can I start stock rec mode?...
Also it says DO NOT INSTALL this lag fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765820 using ROM MANAGER. So how can I install it then??
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delete "update.zip" on internal sdcard. make sure to reinstall clockwork recovery again using rom manager after u r done.
make sure whatever ur installing is rename to update.zip for stock recovery to work.
for lagfix use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751864
unzip it. connect ur phone with usb debugging. click lagfixme wait for it to prompt for superuser then it will do the rest for you

Kaik541 said:
adb is your friend. seriously, how have people on this forum not figured this out yet? (I don't actually even know how to reboot into recovery with just the buttons off the top of my head)
Sorry, I'd like to learne to use adb, I am a noob.
either "adb reboot recovery" or download "Terminal Emulator" from the marketplace type "su" and then "reboot recovery"
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I knew I could do it using terminal emulator but I need to learn commands
akachay said:
delete "update.zip" on internal sdcard. make sure to reinstall clockwork recovery again using rom manager after u r done.
make sure whatever ur installing is rename to update.zip for stock recovery to work.
for lagfix use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751864
unzip it. connect ur phone with usb debugging. click lagfixme wait for it to prompt for superuser then it will do the rest for you
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Should I delete it from my internal after I have the battery indicator installed, should I get rid of that update.zip? I did a backup using ROM Manager before adding the battery indicator. So I have my former ROM and Current ROM backed up.
OMG, I've been going crazy trying to get my phone into boot screen all night. Thanks for this!

Rhiannon224 said:
I knew I could do it using terminal emulator but I need to learn commands
Should I delete it from my internal after I have the battery indicator installed, should I get rid of that update.zip? I did a backup using ROM Manager before adding the battery indicator. So I have my former ROM and Current ROM backed up.
OMG, I've been going crazy trying to get my phone into boot screen all night. Thanks for this!
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yea delete update.zip(battery indicator). open rom manager to install your clockwork recovery which will automatically put an update.zip(clockwork recovery) back on ur sd card. thus "update.zip" is just a rename for whatever program/file.

Also there is an app called quick boot in the market. Its free and will take you to stock reboot and recovery without going through the whole hold power
And vol up and down at same time. Is super easy to use. It have icon on my phone next to rom manager so one will be clockwork recov, and the othe stock.
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Is there a way to make clockwork the default? I'm so used to using adb I do reboot recovery then go ARRRGH I wanted clockwork!

thanks guys!! I ended up using that app from the market. And renaming the battery zip file to update.zip

gunnyman said:
Is there a way to make clockwork the default? I'm so used to using adb I do reboot recovery then go ARRRGH I wanted clockwork!
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reboot thru ROM manager, it will take you to Clockwork right away, right?

bmvik said:
reboot thru ROM manager, it will take you to Clockwork right away, right?
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well yeah but I seem to be able to type ./adb reboot recovery faster

I have a kernel that replaces stock recovery with clockworkmod. I'm trying to work out whether I can actually distribute such a thing, and also how to incorporate downloading it into my kernel build script so that I don't need to include it with the sources.
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Unhelpful said:
I have a kernel that replaces stock recovery with clockworkmod. I'm trying to work out whether I can actually distribute such a thing, and also how to incorporate downloading it into my kernel build script so that I don't need to include it with the sources.
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I'm pretty sure Koush said he wanted this from the start. The reason he changed the way clockwork recovery works for our phones was because recovery and the system are handled by the same part of system code, unlike with other phones.
He wanted to make it available to be incorporated into other kernels/ROMs instead of relying specifically on his kernel (which is why the roundabout happened from earlier where he offered the stock kernel to revert to)

It doesn't use a custom kernel, it's started from an update.zip normally.
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Does our recovery system work the way it does because of lack of fastboot?

Another idea. is there something we can add to build.prop or perhaps init.rc so a command such as adb reboot clockwork would work? Just spitballing here.

Unhelpful said:
It doesn't use a custom kernel, it's started from an update.zip normally.
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Unless I'm mistaken, his original method did require a custom kernel or modified the stock kernel which is why he offered the stock kernel for people to reflash when he provided the final release.
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[Q] How to install minicm

Sorry for the very noob question but i can't make everything work.
I've 2.0.1 and I'd like to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964223
what have i to do? the various tutorials haven't helped me

Siso93 said:
Sorry for the very noob question but i can't make everything work.
I've 2.0.1 and I'd like to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964223
what have i to do? the various tutorials haven't helped me
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firstly,have u rooted and already had xrecovery installed?

I've 2.0.1 so i think I've to upgrade to 2.1.1 but on 2.0.1 I've app2sd, jit, xrecovery and obviously root so once upgraded I would root and install xrecovery without problems, the problem is what have i got to do after?

yes you have to upgrade first as in the thread mentioned the rom will only work with 2.1.1 and baseband 15..after upgrade install rooted and xrecovery installed,download the rom (which is update.zip file) dont extrated it..just placed the update.zip file inside your sd card..dont placed it inside any folder,just placed it in ur sd..then reboot..and press back button several time until xrecovery appear..i suggest u to make backup first ,choose backup at xrecovery option for later used (if something goes wrong you can always restore back)..and would be better have backup all things in ur sd (for later used also )then go back to the main screen of the xrecovery..choose install update.zip..then if everything goes fine it will reboot and u have to go to xrecovery back by pressing back button several time and choose factory reset as mentioned in the minicm thread then reboot again..here you go..good luck, remember to always backup ur data before messing around

If You already have 2.1.1 and have it rooted and got xRecovery installed than :
1.Download MiniCM Rom
2.Put the update.zip in the SD card (just drag it onto SD card)
3.Turn off phone and wait 5 seconds
4.Turn on phone and when Sony Ericsson sign appears start tapping "Back(arrow)" button until xRecovery shows (You should make a backup before you install that in every case to be able to resume the state before the installation --> In xRecovery Backup/Restore section)
5.Now install the ROM . In xRecovery go to "Install update.zip from SD card" than "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip" and the ROM will start installing
6.Select "Factory Reset" in xRecovery
7.Select "Reboot Phone" in xRecovery (first boot takes about 1~5min)
8.Enjoy new ROM
I think I`m explained quite clearly

+1 Case..its clearly explained good luck Siso.

THANKS i'll do it tomorrow but, if I upgrade now via pccompanion will I have automatically the .15 build? or Have I got to install some other patches?

Siso93 said:
THANKS i'll do it tomorrow but, if I upgrade now via pccompanion will I have automatically the .15 build? or Have I got to install some other patches?
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yes..pc companion will upgrade both build rom and baseband if not mistaken you will get build no 2.1.1.A.0.6 with baseband .15..

[Q] noob question..

can anyone tell me how to install 2.2.1 MiniCM-1.0.0-RC1 CM-6.1.3 for x8 rom and the fixes?
thanks in advance..=D
edit: i already root and install x recovery..what should i do next?

anmiman said:
can anyone tell me how to install 2.2.1 MiniCM-1.0.0-RC1 CM-6.1.3 for x8 rom and the fixes?
thanks in advance..=D
edit: i already root and install x recovery..what should i do next?
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There is instructions in the originalpost. But when you have downloaded the file from multiupload and unpacked it, copy the update.zip file to the root of the sdcard.
Reboot into Xrecovery and choose install update.zip from SD card. Select the update.zip and press the middle button on your phone.

Well... this is how i installed mine.. i was a noob too.. lol a scared noob..
You do know how to get into xrecovery right? if yes then do the following
Download the Minicm file.. (update_2.zip) copy it to your SD card... DONT EXTRACT!
now on xrecovery
scroll down to Install Custom ZIP
choose from sd card
choose the file whatever u downloaded.. and hit the menu button.. let it install.. when done do a factory reset and the reboot phone..
your done..
click thanks!

JasoX said:
There is instructions in the originalpost. But when you have downloaded the file from multiupload and unpacked it, copy the update.zip file to the root of the sdcard.
Reboot into Xrecovery and choose install update.zip from SD card. Select the update.zip and press the middle button on your phone.
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ohh...and how to install the fixes then?..

can anyone tell me how to flash RC1 Fixes + Speed Fixes using xrecovery?

anmiman said:
ohh...and how to install the fixes then?..
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Flash in Xrecovery, but use option: Install custom zip

okk...thanks for the help..

It is simple...
Download all the filles you need.
Xrecovery install files on your phone.
It install from default the update.zip on yours card root, but it has an option for custum files (it let you browse your card to chooze zip file)
So you have to install rom and then fixes...
Put all files on your card root (if rom zip and fixes zip have the same name, rename the fixes zip)
Ok, boot in xrecovery (restart phone and tap back key untill xrecovery come up, befor sony animation) , buck up first everything. (it has a buck up option, browse there and click buck up, navigate with volume keys, enter with home key, go back with back key)
Then click install update zip or install custum zip(...browse to file) , this will install the rom file.
After that reboot phone and if you manage to get on the rom then installation would be sussesful, it take some time to boot the first time. If your phone only reboot continius then boot on xrecovery and restore your back up.
Then if rom installed sussesfull, boot on xrecovery and install fixes (from costum zip or from update zip), reboot your phone and again if you manage to get on rom install was sussesful or if your phone reboot continius then restore buck up from xrecovery.
I am not responcible for what ever you do on your phone.
From this prosess your hardware sould not be harmed, so phone can be fixed what ever hapends.
Cool down and make your options, the worst case senario: you lose some data and make an update to your phone from pc suite.

DarkThanos said:
It is simple...
Download all the filles you need.
Xrecovery install files on your phone.
It install from default the update.zip on yours card root, but it has an option for custum files (it let you browse your card to chooze zip file)
So you have to install rom and then fixes...
Put all files on your card root (if rom zip and fixes zip have the same name, rename the fixes zip)
Ok, boot in xrecovery (restart phone and tap back key untill xrecovery come up, befor sony animation) , buck up first everything. (it has a buck up option, browse there and click buck up, navigate with volume keys, enter with home key, go back with back key)
Then click install update zip or install custum zip(...browse to file) , this will install the rom file.
After that reboot phone and if you manage to get on the rom then installation would be sussesful, it take some time to boot the first time. If your phone only reboot continius then boot on xrecovery and restore your back up.
Then if rom installed sussesfull, boot on xrecovery and install fixes (from costum zip or from update zip), reboot your phone and again if you manage to get on rom install was sussesful or if your phone reboot continius then restore buck up from xrecovery.
I am not responcible for what ever you do on your phone.
From this prosess your hardware sould not be harmed, so phone can be fixed what ever hapends.
Cool down and make your options, the worst case senario: you lose some data and make an update to your phone from pc suite.
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heyy thanks dude..already install it..and loving it..

[q] x8 reboot bucle

Hello, after doing tutorial I put on SDcard FLOYO2.2.1 CUSTOM ROM; restart phone, enter in Xrecovery, and FULL WIPE, and install custom zip.
When it restart appears SONY ERICSSON (white letters) and reboot, again reboot, again reboot :S Although, I can enter to the Xrecovery.
Anyone can help me please? thanks

jras87 said:
Hello, after doing tutorial I put on SDcard FLOYO2.2.1 CUSTOM ROM; restart phone, enter in Xrecovery, and FULL WIPE, and install custom zip.
When it restart appears SONY ERICSSON (white letters) and reboot, again reboot, again reboot :S Although, I can enter to the Xrecovery.
Anyone can help me please? thanks
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You dont have latest kernel and baseband.
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jras87 said:
Hello, after doing tutorial I put on SDcard FLOYO2.2.1 CUSTOM ROM; restart phone, enter in Xrecovery, and FULL WIPE, and install custom zip.
When it restart appears SONY ERICSSON (white letters) and reboot, again reboot, again reboot :S Although, I can enter to the Xrecovery.
Anyone can help me please? thanks
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I dont think u have to install custom rom? not sure, but u probably might have to go on backup/restore and restore the floyo 2.2.1.

if you do backup and restore with xrecovery don't full wipe that will make your phone stuck on SE logo.

Boot Loop Problem

Hello, I did this:
YouTube:
/watch?v=Euafsq5KkCU
Within the xRecovery menu, I did:
- A backup of existing OS
- Wipe of all user data
- Flash GingerDX 2.3.7.
- Reboot
It worked! For the first time, there was root access. Later on, when the system was still up, Titanium Backup didn't recognize root status, although I have granted it earlier.
So I tried to reboot and then I was stuck in a boot-loop. Rien ne va plus.
It feels like that SuperOneClick gives root only temporarily. Later on I find it out that can depend on the Baseband:
"If you are stuck in a boot loop it's because you have got an old baseband xxx006"
(androidforums.com/x8-all-things-root/391956-rom-v017-upgrade-gingerdx-2-3-doixanh.html)
So I used the linked Baseband flash tool (X10flasher.jar), it did his job, and then there appeared "Reboot, set up Debug mode etc."
But how I should do that? Turn on and pressing the back button momentarily doesn't work as well (like there was no root / xRecovery installed). I cannot do anything!
Is there a tool and command like "runindos.bat" that was also for the HTC Hero? Some time ago, this helped me with my HTC Hero because I could enter Recovery menu, but now I'm having a X8 to do that procedure.

I think your best solution would be to restore Stock 2.1 through PCC (PC Companion) or SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service).
Once you're back on the stock ROM verify you're running on baseband 015 (Menu Key in the Home Screen -> Settings -> About Phone - in German: Menü Taste im Home Screen -> Einstellungen -> Über das Telefon)
You're looking for "Baseband Version" ... the LAST three digits are supposed to read 015. If they DO read 015 you're running on the required baseband, if they are reading 006 you need to update.
EDIT: If everything's working again: root your phone, install ClockWorkMod Recovery, copy the ZIP of GingerDX onto your SD card, reboot into CWM, flash GDX v017, Full Wipe, reboot.

B.Jay said:
EDIT: If everything's working again: root your phone, install ClockWorkMod Recovery, copy the ZIP of GingerDX onto your SD card, reboot into CWM, flash GDX v017, Full Wipe, reboot.
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During the CWM installation within the app I have to choose a device. There's everything except of Sony Ericsson devices...

You must install CWM manually, not through Rom Manager. Search in Android Development for some info.

mhl690 said:
During the CWM installation within the app I have to choose a device. There's everything except of Sony Ericsson devices...
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Yap, you can't install CWM through ROM Manager on the X8 ...
Either use X8 Toolbox or search the forums for "Dual Recovery Mini Pro" (if memory serves me right); should work on the X8 as well. Edit: ClockworkMod Recovery 3.2.0.0 ported by nobodyAtall <-- That's what I had in mind
Thinking about your initial post for a moment ...
Any chance you caused the boot-looping by flashing GDX v017 through xRecovery (wrong way!) instead of through CWM (right way!)?