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[Q] Install Recovery Image

On my HTC Hero when I flashed it to a new ROM I used this guide which is all done on the device.
I'm about to upgrage a friend's GT540 for him and wondered if there was a similar way of doing it?
Can I install the recovery after rooting the device? Or is the only way to find a Windows PC and install fastboot?
Thanks.

Yep windows pc cus u need to use kdz
Sent from my GT540 using XDA

Thanks bs828.
Was hoping it was going to be as easy as the HTC

we all did
the flash_image command can only be used after we flash a custom rom. i tried on the stock v20e from lg does not work.....

bs828 said:
we all did
the flash_image command can only be used after we flash a custom rom. i tried on the stock v20e from lg does not work.....
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It should work if you push the flash_image binary to your rooted device. Try with this:
http://db.tt/sYmV0uPa
Sent from my LG GT540 Swift

O_O if it really worked then we dont need kdz anymore ... too late now :/

bs828 said:
O_O if it really worked then we dont need kdz anymore ... too late now :/
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still need kdz if you want fastboot

i dont think we needed it. we got fastboot only to flash a recovery but in the end we used both :/

bs828 said:
i dont think we needed it. we got fastboot only to flash a recovery but in the end we used both :/
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its still the only way to resize partitions though...

for the risks? i think i will take just recovery

bs828 said:
for the risks? i think i will take just recovery
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I second that!
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sanmit said:
I second that!
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kdz is just for the real men amongst us
I've used it more times than I can remember and I like the excitement! Sometimes my phone has looked seriously bricked but I always got it back.

i dont think im a man yet(male but not man)(14.... 15 in sep) LOL

bs828 said:
i dont think im a man yet(male but not man)(14.... 15 in sep) LOL
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Best to avoid kdz until you're sure...

hey off topic here but anyway to deodex a rom? (miro's revo final) tried using the xultimate thing but im having probs

Question in wrong place

Is there an easy way to get something VERY close to stock final ICS but with root and cwm?
I'm not a fan of custom kernels and custom roms.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

Flash official ICS, flash custom kernel , the modded stock one, flash the superuser fix , download busybox
Stock ICS with route and cwm
No other way
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CrazyPeter said:
Is there an easy way to get something VERY close to stock final ICS but with root and cwm?
I'm not a fan of custom kernels and custom roms.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2
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if you are unlocked to don't have to keep the custom kernel. you can just hotboot the kernel, flash the zip and then reboot and it will be like you never flashed the kernel but you will be rooted.
Pvy.

pvyParts said:
if you are unlocked to don't have to keep the custom kernel. you can just hotboot the kernel, flash the zip and then reboot and it will be like you never flashed the kernel but you will be rooted.
Pvy.
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Huh?
Yes, I have a unlocked bootloader, but can you flesh out the above details a little bit, as it makes no sense to me

Simple
Flash.custom kernel.with flashtoll
Download superuser.zip from doomed151 in original thread
Flash the superuser.zip through cwm
Download busybox from market
There you have root
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chiefy009 said:
Simple
Flash.custom kernel.with flashtoll
Download superuser.zip from doomed151 in original thread
Flash the superuser.zip through cwm
Download busybox from market
There you have root
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
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Where does ICS fit into that? It's not even mentioned? What's flashtoll?

CrazyPeter said:
Huh?
Yes, I have a unlocked bootloader, but can you flesh out the above details a little bit, as it makes no sense to me
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or
boot into fastboot mode
get kernel boot.img with CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591279
then run the command
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
be sure to spam vol - or back or what ever the kernel requres to get into CMW on reboot.
flash the SU.zip
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
cant remember who linked that one
reboot and the kernel will be gone
enjoy rooted phone.
Pvy.

CrazyPeter said:
Huh?
Yes, I have a unlocked bootloader, but can you flesh out the above details a little bit, as it makes no sense to me
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You need fastboot.exe. If you have it then first download the SuperUser zip file from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24825517&postcount=105
And put it on your SD card.
Then download any kernel that has CWM support. There is one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24826349&postcount=110
Then put your phone into fastboot mode (turn it off then plug it in while holding the Back button - the LED will turn BLUE - if it doesn't then try plugging in while holding the MENU button instead, I can never remember which one it is).
Then copy the kernel to your device like this:
fastboot boot recoveryARC.img
Your device will reboot - when the SONY logo goes bright start spamming the VOLUME DOWN button to enter Recovery.
Then flash the SuperUser.zip file from your SD card. Unplug the phone, reboot and you have root access. You should then head to Google Play and download Busybox Installer and install the latest release.
Good luck.

Isn't this the naff Chinese leaked build? Not the final one?
I think i'll wait for the dust to settle, too much hacking and failure stories right now, along with "fluff" from leaked betas and prereleases and lt15i owners trying to get stuff working.

This is the final release. I love it FWIW.
However, installing it was a PITA - I bricked my device three times before I got it right using Flashtool. But it's worth it - I've been running the beta since it was released and the performance of the final release is MUCH better.
Plus they seem to have supercharged the launcher - I'm only getting a redraw if I've been running a heavy game (Temple Run for example). The beta version would reload the launcher a lot.
There will be a new version of Flashtool that will allow the official FTF to be flashed without all the hassle - might be worth waiting for. The issue is with changing the partition table or something.

only fastboot doomkernel
then install su by recovery
then flash stock kernel by flash tool & exclude all other option
and reboot

please can someone find a way too root this firmware without unlocking the bootloader??

omarfaieq007 said:
please can someone find a way too root this firmware without unlocking the bootloader??
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You might have a long wait. The .62 release never got rooted.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA App

if i unlock bootloader then
flash ics using flashtool
custom karnel or hotboot(how to work with hotboot?)
recovery img (optional)
su by recovery
after that if i lock bootloader.... ll root work ? n can i get ota future updates ?

chiefy009 said:
Flash official ICS, flash custom kernel , the modded stock one, flash the superuser fix , download busybox
Stock ICS with route and cwm
No other way
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
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Well, there IS one-click-root method, hmm... 3 clicks actually, for stock ICS ROM without unlocking your bootloader.
Here is the link.
http://goo.gl/CSFB0
You may not know Chinese, but I personally don't intend to translate it and write an instruction because I am not the pioneer who needs to be respected.

TenkaTsai said:
Well, there IS one-click-root method, hmm... 3 clicks actually, for stock ICS ROM without unlocking your bootloader.
Here is the link.
http://goo.gl/CSFB0
You may not know Chinese, but I personally don't intend to translate it and write an instruction because I am not the pioneer who needs to be respected.
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how did u sort out it's without unlocking bootloader
can anyone from china confirm or at least translate?google translate fails..

TenkaTsai said:
Well, there IS one-click-root method, hmm... 3 clicks actually, for stock ICS ROM without unlocking your bootloader.
Here is the link.
http://goo.gl/CSFB0
You may not know Chinese, but I personally don't intend to translate it and write an instruction because I am not the pioneer who needs to be respected.
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Can you upload that rar file here?

here the root file for ics but i didnt check
regards

rasgula said:
here the root file for ics but i didnt check
regards
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Thank you so much..I will try and report back..
Edit: I ran the command..nothing happens after restart and no superuser..it recognizes the phone though..

Doesn't work on ARC S. tried on Official ICS released yesterday.

I Can't Install another ROM

fifth time I try to install 4.1.2 CM10 ... using a500 recovery
but always lock this part (look at picture), waited 30 minutes and nothing besides, I'm using ROM-lightspeed 4.7, since I installed it, I can't use any ROM of CIVATO (4.1.2 or 4.0.4)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img201301141135540.jpg

anyone?

Verdeee said:
anyone?
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Do u have the v8 ICS unlocked bootloader?
See guides in my Sig
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Verdeee said:
fifth time I try to install 4.1.2 CM10 ... using a500 recovery
but always lock this part (look at picture), waited 30 minutes and nothing besides, I'm using ROM-lightspeed 4.7, since I installed it, I can't use any ROM of CIVATO (4.1.2 or 4.0.4)
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Shooting in the dark here...
Is by your boatloader compatible?
Does your recovery support the Google api version in the Rom?
Have you tried any other roms?
Have you tried flashing to a different recovery and then flashing your rom?

Verdeee said:
fifth time I try to install 4.1.2 CM10 ... using a500 recovery
but always lock this part (look at picture), waited 30 minutes and nothing besides, I'm using ROM-lightspeed 4.7, since I installed it, I can't use any ROM of CIVATO (4.1.2 or 4.0.4)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img201301141135540.jpg
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just had a another look at your pic....bit easier to see on my pc!!!
You're running cwm 1.3.4 this is an HC only recovery -
You're trying to flash a JB rom so you will definitely need the unlocked bootloader and one of the recovery's that come with it
Once you get that sorted you'll be all good!!!

Thanks, now I have another problem, I installed acer's driver and selected debug mode, but the manager appears acer "No Acer Connected" but I can open the tablet folders on the pc, what am I doing wrong?

sorry, now i have recovery Version CWM rev1.7.3 and bootloader Version 3.0.1 .. I Can install JB CM10?

Verdeee said:
sorry, now i have recovery Version CWM rev1.7.3 and bootloader Version 3.0.1 .. I Can install JB CM10?
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No, no m8 u must flash v8 bootloader first and you must have yr cpuid for that. If u flash that rom without the v8 youll brick it
Two stickys in dev forum...one for v8 and one for cpuid.
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Verdeee said:
Thanks, now I have another problem, I installed acer's driver and selected debug mode, but the manager appears acer "No Acer Connected" but I can open the tablet folders on the pc, what am I doing wrong?
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Youll need the drivers from the android sdk too..theres a mini sdk zip in the cpuid guide, bottom of the first post. Instructions to set those up are in that post as well
Dowload the apxflash manager tool, its the easiest way to install the bootloader and retrieves your cpuid too...at the first screen choose 'bundle market' option and then bundle number 17.... Also choose option to dump and save your 'bct' when u get to that screen.
If u follow things carefully youll have no probs
Good luck
dibb
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i installed "904 KiB A500_A501_ICS_V8_green_bootloader.a500apx" from this link http://skrilax.droid-developers.org/a500/nvflash/images/ is it? because my bootloader says 3.0.1

Verdeee said:
i installed "904 KiBA500_A501_ICS_V8_green_bootloader.a500apx" from this link http://skrilax.droid-developers.org/a500/nvflash/images/ is it? because my bootloader says 3.0.1
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U must install the unlocked bootloader v8.a500.apx file with the apxflash tool so yes thats why you still have 3.0.1
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

link of file? please ;D

Verdeee said:
link of file? please ;D
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M8 theres only one way to get the v8 installed at thats with nvflash or apxflash...trying to install it with an app or flashing it in cwm wont work!!
You must read the guides and if u dont get your cpuid and use it, then you will end up bricking yr tab....Please understand this.
The links are stickied in the dev forum like I said before...there's even a couple in my sig...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

[SOLVED] Some experienced people, please, HELP

After a few days of struggle, I can't even remember which methods I tried with no luck...
Here's the thing:
1) Stuck at 2% flashing KDZ with flash tool ( can't go back to stock )
2) Entering download mode but cdc serial failed ( I think that's the reason I can't flash KDZ through flash tool )
3) Entering TWRP bumped recovery ( v2.8.6.3. ), but don't work adb sideload/push ( adb devices shows nothing )
4) I'm currently on CLOUDY 3.3 and it runs fine, tried to flash other roms, works fine
Right now, I can't describe how I got stuck in this situation ( with all the methods I tried, all drivers changed )...
Can someone help with this situation?

You cant flash KDZ if you on Cloudy 3.3 or AOSP 5.1.1 (don't know why, don't ask)
I had 2% happen to me too.....probably cant find COM port
Try flashing JB bootloader then a KK rom, then try KDZ

Mashed_Potatoes said:
You cant flash KDZ if you on Cloudy 3.3 or AOSP 5.1.1 (don't know why, don't ask)
I had 2% happen to me too.....probably cant find COM port
Try flashing JB bootloader then a KK rom, then try KDZ
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Done that, ended in bootloop, still can't flash KDZ...

bpetrucic said:
Done that, ended in bootloop, still can't flash KDZ...
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2% error mostly is due to different rom version.
Install LG drivers again and check.
Change PC/Laptop.
Use TOT method.
Sent from My LG G Flex LG-F340K Stock KitKat V20D on LTE Network using XDA Free Mobile app

Murshad007 said:
2% error mostly is due to different rom version.
Install LG drivers again and check.
Change PC/Laptop.
Use TOT method.
Sent from My LG G Flex LG-F340K Stock KitKat V20D on LTE Network using XDA Free Mobile app
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Also fails with TOT method

bpetrucic said:
Done that, ended in bootloop, still can't flash KDZ...
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I had bootloop too but was able to flash KDZ
Enter TWRP using power + vol combo
Shut down phone through TWRP option
Volume up + plug in USB
It should be able to flash KDZ now

bpetrucic said:
Also fails with TOT method
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What's the error? Without providing details. You ain't getting any help?
Sent from My LG G Flex LG-F340K Stock KitKat V20D on LTE Network using XDA Free Mobile app

flash a stock zip lolipop then you can go back using kdz. same happened to me when i was on optimus g3 coudlnt flash kdz till i flashed a stock rom zip

Murshad007 said:
What's the error? Without providing details. You ain't getting any help?
Sent from My LG G Flex LG-F340K Stock KitKat V20D on LTE Network using XDA Free Mobile app
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At last, managed TOT method, KDZ now flashing without problems... Don't really know what was the problem, but now is fixed :angel:
Thank you guys for help :highfive:

bpetrucic said:
At last, managed TOT method, KDZ now flashing without problems... Don't really know what was the problem, but now is fixed :angel:
Thank you guys for help :highfive:
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Press the thanx button on my post. That's the real way to thanx.
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Urgent Help needed Zenfone Laser 2 ZE550KL

My phone software version is WW_1.17.40.1234_20160304 and i found latest firmware from asus official site that is WW_21.40.1220.2179 (https://www.asus.com/in/Phone/ZenFone-2-Laser-ZE550KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/) but i don't know how to upgrade that zip file
after upgrading i want to install custom roms i am asking here because previously i tried installing custom rom but it's stuck in bootloop or fastboot mode i thought may be this is a baseband version or something so i will update to this one first then i go for custom rom
please tell me how to update or flash firmware

I don't quite understand what you are asking.
You have twrp right?

areeb1296 said:
I don't quite understand what you are asking.
You have twrp right?
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How to flash official firmware which is downloaded from Asus website. I am running Android 5.o

arreddy91 said:
How to flash official firmware which is downloaded from Asus website. I am running Android 5.o
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I don't think you can flash latest firmware directly if you're still running lolipop.
But if you want custom roms, then just get twrp recovery and flash a rom.
There's no need to upgrade stock firmware to do that.

areeb1296 said:
I don't think you can flash latest firmware directly if you're still running lolipop.
But if you want custom roms, then just get twrp recovery and flash a rom.
There's no need to upgrade stock firmware to do that.
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I tried but it was stuck at bootloop or flashboot mode

arreddy91 said:
I tried but it was stuck at bootloop or flashboot mode
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What exactly did you do?
Also which rom was it? LInk it.

areeb1296 said:
What exactly did you do?
Also which rom was it? LInk it.
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Lineageos latest

areeb1296 said:
What exactly did you do?
Also which rom was it? LInk it.
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Maybe it is a baseband or boot image problem

areeb1296 said:
What exactly did you do?
Also which rom was it? LInk it.
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How to update latest firmware from this version

arreddy91 said:
How to update latest firmware from this version
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Does adb update or update via sd card not work in stock recovery?

u have to update firmware with one by one zip files
arreddy91 said:
My phone software version is WW_1.17.40.1234_20160304 and i found latest firmware from asus official site that is WW_21.40.1220.2179 (https://www.asus.com/in/Phone/ZenFone-2-Laser-ZE550KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/) but i don't know how to upgrade that zip file
after upgrading i want to install custom roms i am asking here because previously i tried installing custom rom but it's stuck in bootloop or fastboot mode i thought may be this is a baseband version or something so i will update to this one first then i go for custom rom
please tell me how to update or flash firmware
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your phone in 5.0 partion layout so,6.0 customes roms does not support,
so u do one thing
first u must download all files
from WW_1.17.40.1234_20160304
this version to latest version from asus site ,
place one by one files in phone sd card folowed by series and install them manually,to latest firmware 09/11/2017.
if your phone got ota updates ,install all updates one by one,
or whatsapp me 7013_4455,95,,,,,,