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Note: How to stop stock recovery from overwriting custom one!

After the 2.3.3 update I noticed that the stock recovery, overwrites my Amon_ra . So that forced me to fastboot and install recovery everytime i wanted to something. ( This problem doesn't exist on pre-rooted stock rom 2.3.3 )
All credit goes to Amon_ra for his help
My of you might know this already, but i saw that some people were having trouble with this-
How to start-
1. Install ROM manager
Flash your custom recovery through ROM manager
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2. Install Root explorer
After installing root explorer, as soon as you open it, you'll find a file called init.rc . Open it in text editor and find a line that calls stock recovery.Put a "#" (without quotes) in front of that script and save the file.
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Walla you'll have custom recovery!
Hope this helps

The guide in Wiki in my signature mentions the exact 2 files that need to be removed.

Jack_R1 said:
The guide in Wiki in my signature mentions the exact 2 files that need to be removed.
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Technically you only have to remove the shell script file that is doing the actual checking and replacing of the recovery.

Back to stock
Does that means that if we aren't modify the SPL protection, we can re-stock completly a phone without any clue that it have been rooted/moded one day?

firewave said:
Does that means that if we aren't modify the SPL protection, we can re-stock completly a phone without any clue that it have been rooted/moded one day?
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Yeah. There are several ways to get a phone back to stock without any evidence. If it was rooted with a hack, and the bootloader isn't unlocked you can find several tutorials on various ways to do it.

Can you write out what the line says please.
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You can look in Wiki and:
1) download a script I made for flashing in custom recovery - removes those files.
2) see the lines in Recovery installation guides.

How to remove CWM please?

Hi
I'm going to update my a500 to 3.1
I have unrootedmy device but how to remove CWM completly????
Please help

Why don't just update via CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154492

1) re root your device
2) go into acer recovery installer and reflash to the backed up recovery (or do the stock recovery for your version)
3) de root.
I had to do this to get my update to work.

Do you know where can I find stock recovery for my version?
I have Acer_A500_1.139.05_COM_GEN1
thank you!
simonsgray said:
1) re root your device
2) go into acer recovery installer and reflash to the backed up recovery (or do the stock recovery for your version)
3) de root.
I had to do this to get my update to work.
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When i installed ARI, it backed up my current recovery. When i went back into ARI, my old recovery was the first option. Sorry, explanation sucks, i don't have screenshots for you. I know there are threads with most of the software/firmware elements of most of the different versions, maybe do some digging? This would be the best place to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126364

Look in system/etc for a filed called install-recovery.sh. if its there change its permission from 444 to 544. Then reboot normally. It'll overwrite cwm with your stock recovery.
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Thanks! I used stock one in ARI, woks good.
simonsgray said:
When i installed ARI, it backed up my current recovery. When i went back into ARI, my old recovery was the first option. Sorry, explanation sucks, i don't have screenshots for you. I know there are threads with most of the software/firmware elements of most of the different versions, maybe do some digging? This would be the best place to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126364
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Euclid's Brother said:
Look in system/etc for a filed called install-recovery.sh. if its there change its permission from 444 to 544. Then reboot normally. It'll overwrite cwm with your stock recovery.
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Hi Euclid, are you able to post a copy of that install-recovery.sh file? I don't seem to have it in my system/bin anymore
...That is assuming the file is not unique to each device??
I'm thinking the reason my OTA update wouldnt install is because i dont have the stock recovery menu.
Thanks!

I really don't get why everyone is spazzing over this... If you've already taken the steps to root and install CWM in the first place, why not just install the stock 3.1 image that's been provided in the dev section? It's 100% stock, no need to wait for Acer to stop twiddling their dangly bits...

Floatingfatman, that is exactly what I did, and it worked perfectly. Good advise!

FloatingFatMan said:
I really don't get why everyone is spazzing over this... If you've already taken the steps to root and install CWM in the first place, why not just install the stock 3.1 image that's been provided in the dev section? It's 100% stock, no need to wait for Acer to stop twiddling their dangly bits...
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Yeah thats what i ended up doing to update it to 3.1.
Reason i want it back to stock is that i couldnt update via OTA at all (downloads fine but install fails at ~20% with the ! in a red triangle).
I was hoping by restoring it to stock the OTA would work, and so any future updates could also be done via OTA as opposed to finding a workaround each time.
Other than that, it's working just fine for now.

Euclid's Brother said:
Look in system/etc for a filed called install-recovery.sh. if its there change its permission from 444 to 544. Then reboot normally. It'll overwrite cwm with your stock recovery.
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I don't understand 'change permission from 444 to 544'. Root Manager lets me choose between, 'Read, Write or Execute'. Could you please elaborate?
Thanks
Never mind. Problem solved.

[Q] root using nvflash?

how would i go about rooting my transformer using nvflash? is nvflash even the best method or is there a better way?

Nvflash is the easiest way to root : Install driver, launch script, done
Only bad side : wipes everything on device

yerand said:
how would i go about rooting my transformer using nvflash? is nvflash even the best method or is there a better way?
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If you don't mind losing your data (or if your data is already backed up) then yes you can use nvflash with a pre-rooted ROM. Otherwise, assuming you're running v3.1 of HC, you can follow this guide instead - you'll keep your data this way.

Noob question
I have bought an TF101 since a couple of days.
If i want root it, i need only nvflash procedure or also the ClockworkMod?
Thanks

DLuke77 said:
Noob question
I have bought an TF101 since a couple of days.
If i want root it, i need only nvflash procedure or also the ClockworkMod?
Thanks
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Nvflash at minimum for root, ClockworkMod is only required if you plan on either making regular nandroid backups or flashing a custom ROM.

jonitfcfan said:
Nvflash at minimum for root, ClockworkMod is only required if you plan on either making regular nandroid backups or flashing a custom ROM.
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Yes
I would like to use a custom rom, so, this method is useless?

DLuke77 said:
Yes
I would like to use a custom rom, so, this method is useless?
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This method also flashes CWM. So after you nvflash boot into recovery and flash the rom you want. Easy. Only sacrifice is a full wipe.
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Thanks!
If my TF will not leave for technical assistence, i will try!
(i have light leak problem...)

But if i want to stay with stock 3.1 and gain only root permission, i don't need to flash anything after nvflash?

DLuke77 said:
But if i want to stay with stock 3.1 and gain only root permission, i don't need to flash anything after nvflash?
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No need to do anything else, that's it but CWM will be there in case you do want to do anything in the future.

[Q] Need help with unroot and return to stock

I need some help unrooting and returning to stock. I rooted the device using the method of returning back to 3.1 and flashing the unstable rom then installing iconia root then acer recovery to install CWM. After rooting I did not make a backup of my device so I have lost the original rom. This is an Acer Iconia A500 with 8gb internal storage bought from Best Buy on black friday. I've read through many forums in the development area but since I have not posted enough times I can not ask a question there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

todds67 said:
I need some help unrooting and returning to stock. I rooted the device using the method of returning back to 3.1 and flashing the unstable rom then installing iconia root then acer recovery to install CWM. After rooting I did not make a backup of my device so I have lost the original rom. This is an Acer Iconia A500 with 8gb internal storage bought from Best Buy on black friday. I've read through many forums in the development area but since I have not posted enough times I can not ask a question there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Basically, when you run a full package stock rom, it should put your tablet back into stock condition. This will remove the custom recovery, just like it did when you downgraded.
You can find a list of the stock roms based on region at this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
Vache put some instructions there, and it's pretty simple.

Sorry, I'm new, and have the same question.
I am confused, for clarification ....
If you are unrooting and have Clock Work Mod Recovery what do you have to do?
I used Acer Recovery Installer from the market to install clock work mod. If I am unrooting and returning to sock, should I use the option to install "Stock USA 1.41.07_COM_GEN1 recovery" before flashing and then use the power/up button combination? Is it Ok to use Clock Work Mod to install one of the stock roms from the SD card or will Clock Work Mod cause a mess?

blancocar said:
Sorry, I'm new, and have the same question.
I am confused, for clarification ....
If you are unrooting and have Clock Work Mod Recovery what do you have to do?
I used Acer Recovery Installer from the market to install clock work mod. If I am unrooting and returning to sock, should I use the option to install "Stock USA 1.41.07_COM_GEN1 recovery" before flashing and then use the power/up button combination? Is it Ok to use Clock Work Mod to install one of the stock roms from the SD card or will Clock Work Mod cause a mess?
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Vache has simple instructions on that page. As you read, it says to extract the update.zip file, put it to sd, then hold vol- and pwr. It should flash the rom, That's for the update zip..
However, I would use one of the full set roms.
When the stock rom runs, it should overwrite the CWM recovery, and re-instate the factory bootloader.
Here are the instructions direct from Vache's page for full rom.
"Here are some full packages, updates and EUU firmware from Acer OTA server and from some magical sources.
Full package and updates should be flash via the recovery.
EUU version are working in APX mode with nvflash. (you can enter in APX mode by booting the tablet with Reset / Power pressed)"
Now, what other recovery do you have to flash a full rom?
NOTE: I have not and have no plans to revert to stock. So I've never done this. You may want to post a question also in that thread to see if you can get any extra info.

Moscow Desire said:
Vache has simple instructions on that page. As you read, it says to extract the update.zip file, put it to sd, then hold vol- and pwr. It should flash the rom, That's for the update zip..
However, I would use one of the full set roms.
When the stock rom runs, it should overwrite the CWM recovery, and re-instate the factory bootloader.
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You could also use the Downgrade tool with the original downgrade images. The original downgrade tool will put back factory recovery and factory stock. This would be everything you need to be totally stock. Once you get to stock, then you can just apply the OTA's if that's what you want. Or are you trying to get to stock and then root?

timmyDean said:
You could also use the Downgrade tool with the original downgrade images. The original downgrade tool will put back factory recovery and factory stock. This would be everything you need to be totally stock. Once you get to stock, then you can just apply the OTA's if that's what you want. Or are you trying to get to stock and then root?
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Yeah, I keep forgetting about your tool.
I think they just want to get back to a stock condition without cwm and root.
You may want to post a link to the tool.

Finally got it. Used the Acer recovery tool to flash Acer stock recovery image and then extracted the update zip from the full package and put it on my SD card (made sure it was the only zip on the card) then redooted into recovery by holding down the volume up key and the power button. Update flashed and all is back to stock. Reasons for doing this were that I could not find a ROM that seemed like it was a real improvement over stock. My favorite would have been Thor's ROM mostly due to the ice cream sandwich tweaks and the ability to clear the recent apps drawer. May go back to root but wanted to know how to get back if necessary. Thanks for all the help.
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todds, Which stock recovery image did you flash? and which update zip did you install after that?
i want to install the european (swedish) everything stock and would really appreciate some help.

todds67 said:
Finally got it. Used the Acer recovery tool to flash Acer stock recovery image and then extracted the update zip from the full package and put it on my SD card (made sure it was the only zip on the card) then redooted into recovery by holding down the volume up key and the power button. Update flashed and all is back to stock. Reasons for doing this were that I could not find a ROM that seemed like it was a real improvement over stock. My favorite would have been Thor's ROM mostly due to the ice cream sandwich tweaks and the ability to clear the recent apps drawer. May go back to root but wanted to know how to get back if necessary. Thanks for all the help.
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Glad it worked for you!
Vache should be a touch more clear on "which" recovery to use for the full package
Although it seems people used both CWM and Acer Recovery. (he just states "recovery")
Glad you cleared that up
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sydeu said:
todds, Which stock recovery image did you flash? and which update zip did you install after that?
i want to install the european (swedish) everything stock and would really appreciate some help.
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@sydeu, you probably want to run Acer_A501_4.037.01_EMEA_TMPL. Note this is for the 501 so not sure if you are looking for a 501 or 500 stock rom.
I run it on my 501, and it has svetski lauguage support.
I think you can use any of the EMEA roms. You can unpack or decrypt the roms before flashing, and check the ldb files (system\usr\xt9\databases\ldb\) You should see an ldb that usually starts or contains "Sv". I think these are related to the keyboard, but it will have system support for the language.
Not all roms and updates are listed there, those are just the ones people were able to find. So get the one that's closest to your needs.

[UNROOT]The easiest unrooting method

I tested this out with both the transformer and slider. No need to do anything complicated.
ASSUMPTION:
You have CWM installed.
INSTRUCTION:
(1) Download the latest firmware from asus website.http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=20&s=16&m=Eee%20Pad%20Transformer%20TF101&os=32
(2) Unzip it. Inside, you should find another zip file. Place that zip file on your micro sdcard.
(3) Plug in your micro sdcard. Go into CWM.
(4) Wipe data/ factory reset, wipe cache partition, wipe davik cache.
(5) Flash in the zip file you just got from the asus website.
(6) Once restarted, you will be back on non-rooted stock rom and stock recovery.

Yeah eyesoftsys posted the same thing a while back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22886559&postcount=1

goodintentions said:
I tested this out with both the transformer and slider. No need to do anything complicated.
ASSUMPTION:
You have CWM installed.
INSTRUCTION:
(1) Download the latest firmware from asus website.
(2) Unzip it. Inside, you should find another zip file. Place that zip file on your micro sdcard.
(3) Plug in your micro sdcard. Go into CWM.
(4) Flash in the zip file you just got from the asus website.
(5) Once restarted, you will be back on non-rooted stock rom and stock recovery.
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I don't think this wipes data, you need to factory wipe first..IIRC

recovery
Will it remove also cwm recovery? Just wondering

sarriel said:
Will it remove also cwm recovery? Just wondering
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Yes it will remove CWM

sarriel said:
Will it remove also cwm recovery? Just wondering
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Look at step 6.

I downloaded the us 9.2.1.11 from Asus website . Will it work if I'm already running revlover ics? Just making sure before I unroot.
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parmend said:
I downloaded the us 9.2.1.11 from Asus website . Will it work if I'm already running revlover ics? Just making sure before I unroot.
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I don't care if you have the googoogaga rom running right now. Just follow my method to unroot.

There`s one way to back to stock without loosing all my games and apps orden i can back up all? How?

Does this forever block out being able to root again?

RiffyDivine said:
Does this forever block out being able to root again?
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No. Unless u go back to a stock rom that is not able to be rooted. The hc 8.6.5.21 is the only stock rom that can't be rooted I believe.
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RiffyDivine said:
Does this forever block out being able to root again?
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You should be able to root again using ViperMod.

viper mod
I flashed viper mod After ics ota was totally stock then having no problems so far but now how do I flash any roms?never had cwm on my transformer . So now what I would like to get revolver but stuck have a b70. Any help?

thunderman98 said:
I flashed viper mod After ics ota was totally stock then having no problems so far but now how do I flash any roms?never had cwm on my transformer . So now what I would like to get revolver but stuck have a b70. Any help?
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Use RecoveryInstaller to flash CWM recovery.
With CWM recovery you can flash ROMs.
Good post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494230&highlight=epic+noob
Also next time, try not to ask questions that's not related to the thread subject.

thunderman98 said:
I flashed viper mod After ics ota was totally stock then having no problems so far but now how do I flash any roms?never had cwm on my transformer . So now what I would like to get revolver but stuck have a b70. Any help?
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Go here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
Download and install this app. Run the app and grant superuser access. Then flash the custom recovery. This will install cwm recovery. Then go to the development section and browse the custom roms. Download the rom of your choice, place on sd card, boot into recovery (shut down, then hold the volume down key and power key, then when prompted on screen, press the volume up key) Before flashing a new rom, u will want to do a full wipe first. (back up any needed data first) You will want to install from zip file. Choose the rom you downloaded, and now you have a custom rom installed.

Worked great
I was able to get my TF101 back to stock with this, really easy. Thanks.

kfhughes said:
I was able to get my TF101 back to stock with this, really easy. Thanks.
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Of course it's really easy. I'm a dummy, too. I speak dummy language

This worked perfectly and it fixed my USB issue from flashing the repacked ICS update. I love that Asus made the App Backup tool so I could just restore all my apps without Titanium!! So awesome!! Thanks again!

This isn't working for me? when i install the .zip from the asus website it says its completed installation but when i boot the tablet back up nothing has cahnged and CWM remains ??? is it because i have a tf101g? Ive also tried flashing stock asus recovery and it seems to work but then when i reboot i still have CWM ??

Will this work if I flash the German over rooted ww-version?
Can't believe it will be that easy also I don't wanna brick my tab.
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