I installed a custom ROM that came with the rom manager app. Being curious, i clicked it. Something happened, and I booted into recovery. Previously I have had Amon Ra recovery, and now I have clockwork. WHAT HAVE I DONE??? Is this bad, or should I just go with this new recovery. Thanks in advance.
matt.pope.universal said:
I installed a custom ROM that came with the rom manager app. Being curious, i clicked it. Something happened, and I booted into recovery. Previously I have had Amon Ra recovery, and now I have clockwork. WHAT HAVE I DONE??? Is this bad, or should I just go with this new recovery. Thanks in advance.
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All you did was install clock work, personally I prefer AmonRa on G1, since it has the sd partition setting. CWR is newer so you might as well use it, when you get a newer phone I recommend 4EXT recovery.
Thanks for the fast reply. So I should probably just put AmonRa though fastboot?
matt.pope.universal said:
Thanks for the fast reply. So I should probably just put AmonRa though fastboot?
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That will work but both recoveries do the same basic things. No real advantages, unless you need the Amon_Ra specific features; don't forget CWR has some newer features since Amon isn't updated anymore.
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Just Curious. I think I am using "evorecovery". The one that is used to root my phone if that makes sense.
I'm using AA Recovery (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Just kidding
Using the same one as you.
Amon-ra
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I'm using Amon Ra.
amon-ra here too..
Clockwork because of Rom-Manager
Amron-ra here too,anyone who used the evo recovery img is running Amron unless they changed it to ClockWork after their initial nand unlock.
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Forget about what ppl are using. Which one is the best? How easy is it to switch?
Amon RA seems to be suggested as the one to use when others fail. so, i just use it.
it is very easy to install and use.
(by the way... press vol + & - to 'go back one screen'...that seems to really muss folks up)
If you want to do a lot of swapping between different roms, I think Clockwork is the way to go. That being said however, there have benefited some compatability issues with Clockwork and some of the roms. You can find more information in the development forum.
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I use Amon-ra
But i often switch to Clockwork
The only problem with clockwork is that is has problems doing a complete wipe
DGreen1 said:
Just Curious. I think I am using "evorecovery". The one that is used to root my phone if that makes sense.
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The "Evorecovery" is actually the Amon_RA recovery. Toast took Amon_RA's source and modified it a little and made it the default recovery when you do the Part 2 of the root hack.
I use the same recovery, I prefer Amon_RA's recoveries over all others; but that's just me.
ClockworkMod just because it is default in ROM Manager.
I have Amon RA's Recovery because it was suggested for Fresh & DamageControl to get the 'Themes' to install correctly.
I have Amon Ra's recovery as well.
Does ROM Manager work with AmonRa Recovery?
I'm asking this because I currently have Clockwork and when I try to flash an alternate recovery through ROM Manager, it says that features within ROM Manager will be unavailable until I flash Clockwork again.
So...hence my question. And if I wanted to switch to RA recovery, would I have to manually push it through adb or is using ROM Manager fine?
champ052005 said:
Does ROM Manager work with AmonRa Recovery?
I'm asking this because I currently have Clockwork and when I try to flash an alternate recovery through ROM Manager, it says that features within ROM Manager will be unavailable until I flash Clockwork again.
So...hence my question. And if I wanted to switch to RA recovery, would I have to manually push it through adb or is using ROM Manager fine?
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No, you can flash Amon through ROM manager, but if you want to manage the nandroid back-ups you've done through ROM manager, you need to flash back to clockwork recovery. I always keep Amon on since Clockwork may or may not wipe the dalvik cache properly, and only revert to clockwork recovery when I need to restore or create a back up of my ROM.
No need to use ADB unless you get some kind of an error flashing from ROM manager.
rugedraw said:
No, you can flash Amon through ROM manager, but if you want to manage the nandroid back-ups you've done through ROM manager, you need to flash back to clockwork recovery. I always keep Amon on since Clockwork may or may not wipe the dalvik cache properly, and only revert to clockwork recovery when I need to restore or create a back up of my ROM.
No need to use ADB unless you get some kind of an error flashing from ROM manager.
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Thanks for the help. Really appreciate it.
I never knew how easy it is to flash the recoveries. I always thought I would have to push it through adb again like the time I rooted!
I'll def try what you are doing with keeping Amon and switching back to Clockwork when needed.
Thanks again for the help!
No worries; glad I could be of help.
If I recall correctly, as of last night, the ROM Manager version was 2.5.1.4. It showed the latest CW for the Evo to be 2.5.0.1.
When I go to "All ClockworkMod Recoveries", I see 2.5.1.4, 2.5.1.3, 2.5.1.1, 2.5.1.0. These are labeled as older and experimental versions.
I looked around for an official changelog for CW, but haven't found one.
Question is: The 2.5.1.x versions are newer than the 2.5.0.1 that is currently flashed to my phone. Is it recommended to go to one of those? If so, which one?
With some people having issues flashing the latest ROM and/or radio combo, I wonder if the newer CW would help.
Please advise.
Thanks.
Usually it does not matter but some roms require you to have RA Recovery, I have been using it and seems a lot less buggy. If you get rom manager and click flash alternate recovery it will be on there.
dog44 said:
Usually it does not matter but some roms require you to have RA Recovery, I have been using it and seems a lot less buggy. If you get rom manager and click flash alternate recovery it will be on there.
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I was wondering about that as well. Why do some ROMs *require* RA? What does RA do that CW doesn't? In some cases, I see chefs recommending, but haven't read a specific reason.
I know I can flash RA 1.8x as an alternative, but with more reading, it seems like CW has perhaps an undeserved reputation for being problematic, especially with recent releases. I have also read that CW DOES properly wipe the phone. It was only the earlier versions that had problems.
The question is, 2.5.1.x seem much newer than my 2.5.0.1. I'm thinking about flashing, but wonder what the differences are between those versions.
Thanks.
dog44 said:
Usually it does not matter but some roms require you to have RA Recovery, I have been using it and seems a lot less buggy. If you get rom manager and click flash alternate recovery it will be on there.
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No ROMs *REQUIRE* Amon_RA recovery, some chef's simple prefer and recommend it. Personally, I use clockwork because of the integration with ROM Manager. It *IS* however a good idea to grab one backup with Amon_RA to backup your wimax partition just in case you happen to lose your RSA keys...
tek818 said:
It *IS* however a good idea to grab one backup with Amon_RA to backup your wimax partition just in case you happen to lose your RSA keys...
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Good recommendation. So one would flash over to RA, run a backup, and then re-flash CW (for ROM Mgr)?
Any info on the different CW versions? What are you running?
Thanks.
snovvman said:
Good recommendation. So one would flash over to RA, run a backup, and then re-flash CW (for ROM Mgr)?
Any info on the different CW versions? What are you running?
Thanks.
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ya, just flash the recoveries in ROM Manager. I am running ClockworkMod 2.5.0.1
the latest available Recovery for the Evo is 2.5.0.1, the newer versions listed are for other phones...
personally, I use Clockwork and I've never had any problems with it, I did use AmonRA when I first got the phone, to backup the WiMax keys, and then switched back to Clockwork
miguelfp1 said:
the latest available Recovery for the Evo is 2.5.0.1, the newer versions listed are for other phones...
personally, I use Clockwork and I've never had any problems with it, I did use AmonRA when I first got the phone, to backup the WiMax keys, and then switched back to Clockwork
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Thank you.
I am trying to get the Clockwork 3.0.0.6 update so that i can flash RoyalGinger, but it doesn't seem to be working. I follow each and every step on true_blue's guide, but it stays on Clockwork 3.0.0.5. Can anyone walk me through how to get clockwork 3.0.0.6 please? I really want to try out the Royal ROMs. I am currently on iced glacier 1.1.6.
DoUknoGREG said:
I am trying to get the Clockwork 3.0.0.6 update so that i can flash RoyalGinger, but it doesn't seem to be working. I follow each and every step on true_blue's guide, but it stays on Clockwork 3.0.0.5. Can anyone walk me through how to get clockwork 3.0.0.6 please? I really want to try out the Royal ROMs. I am currently on iced glacier 1.1.6.
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it will say that it is 3.0.0.5 in rom manager, but as soon as you boot into recovery it should say 3.0.0.6
Are you looking at the list of recoveries at the bottom of Rom Manager? It will still say 3.0.0.5. Check that option then reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery. Does it say v3.0.0.5 or .6?
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Are you looking at the list of recoveries at the bottom of Rom Manager? It will still say 3.0.0.5. Check that option then reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery. Does it say v3.0.0.5 or .6?
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I boot into recovery and it still says 3.0.0.5
Not trying to hijack, but with 3.0.0.6 you can flash back and forth between froyo and ginger right from the recovery screen correct?
With the new one made by opinion, yes u can. But i cant get it to work =(
lowandbehold said:
Not trying to hijack, but with 3.0.0.6 you can flash back and forth between froyo and ginger right from the recovery screen correct?
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ye sir, that is correct
Alright, I'm a noob, but I will try to help. After you installed the zip you opened rom manager, scrolled all the way down to All Clockwork Mod recoveries, and reflashed 3.0.0.5 correct? I actually just flashed this about an hour ago and it worked fine.
DoUknoGREG said:
I boot into recovery and it still says 3.0.0.5
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try selecting one of the other recoveries and then go back to the 3.0.0.5 and then boot into recovery... idk why it isnt working for you as this is tried and true
or you can try one of the methods in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919834
and you downloaded the new flashable file from the thread right? I had one in my downloads on my pc that I tried to flash today but it didn't work because CWM was updated, so I had to download true's latest. it was just updated two days ago.
michaelmcelveen913 said:
or you can try one of the methods in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919834
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thank you very much! the 3rd guide did the trick! =)
DoUknoGREG said:
thank you very much! the 3rd guide did the trick! =)
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np bro! feel free to hit the thanks button on me and the other thread...
and fav this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175
the resource bible is the best info on the mt4g
i flash alternate recovery which is amon ra from rom manager and now it wouldnt let me flash back to clockword recovery image. IT said flashed successfully but when i reboot to recovery it always takes me to amon ra and all my back up is in clockwork recovery is there any way to change back up from clockwork to amon ra?
digweed4me said:
i flash alternate recovery which is amon ra from rom manager and now it wouldnt let me flash back to clockword recovery image. IT said flashed successfully but when i reboot to recovery it always takes me to amon ra and all my back up is in clockwork recovery is there any way to change back up from clockwork to amon ra?
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You have to do it through a terminal emulator. Instructions in the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=974590
Rom manager only works so much and does more harm then good
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Elw00d said:
Rom manager only works so much and does more harm then good
Sent from my unrooted Evo "Need Root"
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I don't know if I agree with that statement. ROM Manager has a lot of great features and a lot of utility, but flashing one Recovery over another is something it's not doing successfully right now.
ROM Manager has only one GREAT feature; Fixing permissions. Everything else is suspect to creating problems. Flashing recoveries should be done in Hboot, the right way, not short-cutting via some semi-useless apk.
digweed4me said:
i flash alternate recovery which is amon ra from rom manager and now it wouldnt let me flash back to clockword recovery image. IT said flashed successfully but when i reboot to recovery it always takes me to amon ra and all my back up is in clockwork recovery is there any way to change back up from clockwork to amon ra?
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Have faced this problem quite a few times. Usually when ROM manager comes packaged with the rom I just flashed or when I am playing with the apps2sd commands. Reinstalling RM did it for me every time.
Elw00d said:
Rom manager only works so much and does more harm then good
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Very opinionated statement based on hear say. Totally disagree.
Reinstalling rm multiple times didn't help me either.I guess gonna have to use Amon RA from here on now on. I used rom manager for all my flashing didn't have single problem until I flashed Amon RA
digweed4me said:
Reinstalling rm multiple times didn't help me either.I guess gonna have to use Amon RA from here on now on. I used rom manager for all my flashing didn't have single problem until I flashed Amon RA
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Did you read the link I posted for you?
digweed4me said:
Reinstalling rm multiple times didn't help me either.I guess gonna have to use Amon RA from here on now on. I used rom manager for all my flashing didn't have single problem until I flashed Amon RA
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Of course not. RM revolves around CWM. Which is inferior to AR, btw....
HipKat said:
Of course not. RM revolves around CWM. Which is inferior to AR, btw....
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ROM Manager has issues flashing one recovery over another. Hence the need to use a terminal emulator as the instructions I linked explain.
HipKat said:
ROM Manager has only one GREAT feature; Fixing permissions. Everything else is suspect to creating problems. Flashing recoveries should be done in Hboot, the right way, not short-cutting via some semi-useless apk.
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Agreed
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digweed4me said:
Reinstalling rm multiple times didn't help me either.I guess gonna have to use Amon RA from here on now on. I used rom manager for all my flashing didn't have single problem until I flashed Amon RA
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Go to
http://www.mediafire.com/?5otzpnt2ld1lmdo
to download the PC36IMG file for clockworkmod. Change the file name to PC36IMG and put on the root of your SDcard. Boot into the bootloader and accept the update. See if that works for you.
shortydoggg said:
Go to
http://www.mediafire.com/?5otzpnt2ld1lmdo
to download the PC36IMG file for clockworkmod. Change the file name to PC36IMG and put on the root of your SDcard. Boot into the bootloader and accept the update. See if that works for you.
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thanks a bunch dude that worked. The problem with amon ra is it doesnt restore half of my app from nadndroid restore.
digweed4me said:
thanks a bunch dude that worked. The problem with amon ra is it doesnt restore half of my app from nadndroid restore.
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That's kind've odd, because it always restores mine 100%
But then, I have TB and keep current backups of every app w/ Data so I can restore them at will.
digweed4me said:
thanks a bunch dude that worked. The problem with amon ra is it doesnt restore half of my app from nadndroid restore.
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Glad that I could help you restore your clockwork, although I prefer using Amon Ra myself. I came across more issues using clockwork, especially when using Rom Manager.
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