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Don't worry, they won't give you a brickable device like the over-the-air zip.DescriptionI've uploaded the stock images for those who want to check out 4.5.91 without trying a custom ROM or creating a brickable device.
You'll still need an unlocked bootloader to flash these images, but they should provide you with a clean version of 4.5.91 that works perfectly.DownloadClick to Download
(under "Gingerbread stock images" label)
(ignore directions above the download)Instructions
Download moto-fastboot for your operating system
Turn your device off
Boot into "Fastboot mode" by holding down the bottom volume button while pressing power.
Use the following commands to flash the images:
moto-fastboot flash boot boot.img
moto-fastboot flash system system.img
Use the following commands to wipe data and reboot:
moto-fastboot -w
moto-fastboot reboot
Sweet! Thanks
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So I'm confused..how is this different than the other methods of getting 4.5.91? I know one of then can brick if you flash sbf, but isn't the cwm zip safe?
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thebeardedchild said:
So I'm confused..how is this different than the other methods of getting 4.5.91? I know one of then can brick if you flash sbf, but isn't the cwm zip safe?
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These are completely safe to flash. They don't mess with your bootloader like the OTA or SBF.
Thanks ken, How's the new atrix brorher?
msd24200 said:
Thanks ken, How's the new atrix brorher?
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Running nicely.
kennethpenn said:
These are completely safe to flash. They don't mess with your bootloader like the OTA or SBF.
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So is there any particular benefit to using this instead of the flashable zip beta #4 thing you have in the dev forum?
Why does the brief mobile site say you need CWM? Your instructions just say fastboot. I am relatively new at this so excuse the stupid question if it is one.
So before flashing this we need to unlock bootloader by flashing the pudding unlock sbf. After that can we gain root by using the root.zip found on the other threads by flashing with cwm
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So does this work just as well as the other one that was removed because of potentiak damages to peoples phone? I just want to make sure if I use this I have everything working, like the fingerprint reader.
seems good, lets try
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Why does the brief mobile site say you need CWM? Your instructions just say fastboot. I am relatively new at this so excuse the stupid question if it is one.
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The download links for the image pack is below those instructions, because those are for something else. Just use fastboot for these.
Sorry, if I am being a bit thick here.
Having installed this update, one should generally avoid installing future OTA's, correct?
kennethpenn said:
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Don't worry, they won't give you a brickable device like the over-the-air zip.DescriptionI've uploaded the stock images for those who want to check out 4.5.91 without trying a custom ROM or creating a brickable device.
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Hi Ken,
Could you please help to clarify:
1- I have already been on 2.3.4, using flashable zip for locked bootloader. Anything different between your rom and the previous flashable zip file ? Is your file is final one ?
2- Noting that using 2.3.4 via flashable zip for locked bootloader, I can not flash back to stock 1.8.3 rom (or I have to use the modded stocked 1.8.3 with unlocked bootloader). Can I flash back the stock 1.8.3 (original one) after using your file ?
Hope your reply soon
Thank you very much,
Quang
quang_nguyen said:
Hi Ken,
Could you please help to clarify:
1- I have already been on 2.3.4, using flashable zip for locked bootloader. Anything different between your rom and the previous flashable zip file ? Is your file is final one ?
2- Noting that using 2.3.4 via flashable zip for locked bootloader, I can not flash back to stock 1.8.3 rom (or I have to use the modded stocked 1.8.3 with unlocked bootloader). Can I flash back the stock 1.8.3 (original one) after using your file ?
Hope your reply soon
Thank you very much,
Quang
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If you're on the OTA zip... just stay... you've already got a STOCK ROM.
After inputing the command everything seems to be fine. Upon rebooting the phone said unable to boot starting RSD mode. I am currently flashing to 1.8.3 with rsd lite. Any idea why that happened before I try again?
ram8704 said:
After inputing the command everything seems to be fine. Upon rebooting the phone said unable to boot starting RSD mode. I am currently flashing to 1.8.3 with rsd lite. Any idea why that happened before I try again?
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Did you do all of the commands?
moto-fastboot flash boot boot.img
moto-fastboot flash system system.img
moto-fastboot flash webtop webtop.img
moto-fastboot -w
moto-fastboot reboot
kennethpenn said:
If you're on the OTA zip... just stay... you've already got a STOCK ROM.
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Tks Ken,
How about the possibility of flash back to 1.8.3 ? Can I back after using your file ? If I can, can I upgrade to your file without hard brick my phone ?
Noting that your file is more completed than flashable ZIP file (more img files)
One more thing, after using your file, can I use OTA when AT&T officially announces the final one ?
Best regards,
Quang
kennethpenn said:
Did you do all of the commands?
moto-fastboot flash boot boot.img
moto-fastboot flash system system.img
moto-fastboot flash webtop webtop.img
moto-fastboot -w
moto-fastboot reboot
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I just did boot and system.
kennethpenn said:
Did you do all of the commands?
moto-fastboot flash boot boot.img
moto-fastboot flash system system.img
moto-fastboot flash webtop webtop.img
moto-fastboot -w
moto-fastboot reboot
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Err, Just downloaded the zip file, found got
boot.img
data.img
radio.img
system.img
webtop.img
5 imgs, do I need to flash them all to get a complete system, or just need to flash boot.img, system.img and webtop.img?
Thanks
After @Envious_Data and me discovered that there is no real collection for the most up-to-date recoveryimages, for both stock and AOSP based Roms we decided to create this thread in order to change this.
Recoverys:
CWM Recovery 6.0.5.1
PhilZ Touch Recovery 6.59.0 (CWM Version 6.0.5.1)
TWRP 2.8.3.0 (2.8.1.0 recommend as 2.8.3.0 is not starting on some Roms)
Installation
Download the recovery images in the Download section reboot your phone into fastboot mode and execute the command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery *name of the recoveryimage you downloaded*.img
in fastboot.
When you want to flash it from your phone, navigate into the folder where you downloaded the recoveryimage and execute the command:
Code:
dd if="*name of the recoveryimage you downloaded*.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel
as root in Terminal Emulator.
If you are lazy you can also use my App, M5-Settings. It automatically downloads the most up-to-date recoveryimage to your externel SD Card and flashes the recoveryimage to your FOTAKernel Partition.
Download:
CWM Recovery
PhilZ Touch Recovery
TWRP
M5-Settings
Sources:
CWM Recovery
PhilZ Touch Recovery
TWRP (download currently linking to the reupload prebuilt 2.8.1.0 official recoveryimage, never builds will be compiled from source)
M5-Settings
XDA:DevDB Information
Recovery Collection, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Z2
Contributors
Myself5, Envious_Data
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2015-01-10
Last Updated 2015-01-12
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Hi Both,
I want to get the M5Kernal and flash it on a CM12 that has cyanogenmod recovery
So which Recovery do you suggest and which version which will make this process an easy one.
I tried to flash TWRP (forgot the version) but it would show everything pixelated with horizontal lines making nothing readable nor functional.
Edit: I have flashed Philz, flashed M5KernelV2 and guess what, phone stuck at "Android is upgrading.. Starting apps" for the past 3 minutes.
I'll give it some time and update
Edit: So it wouldn't boot and I had to wipe it fully and tried again, all good.
Best of all, the recovery actually "sticks"
Regards
Hmm, you should probably mention that you need to unlock your bootloader first? unless I'm mistaken..
behelit said:
Hmm, you should probably mention that you need to unlock your bootloader first? unless I'm mistaken..
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Not exactly
You cant use fastboot on xperias if the bootloader is locked
I dont think fotakernel/recovery is a part of the bootloader (likely hence why we cant boot right into recovery)
You do need a custom kernel to use recovery
But to install it i think is a different case, im not experianced all too much with locked bootloaders so this info is based off of a conversation between a bunch of devs
can I use this one on a ROOTED STOCK ROM in 4.4.2 and build .137?!
mcjez15 said:
can I use this one on a ROOTED STOCK ROM in 4.4.2 and build .137?!
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as the post above yours says, you need a custom Kernel to use a FOTAKernel Partition. I'd recommend Advanced Stock Kernel by AndroPlus or AndroPlusKernel
@Myself5 i tried instal twrp from your awesome app after an format and updated my device to lollipop stock and back to cm12 but anytime the device boot in cyanogenmod recovery its somthing with bootloader changed at lollipop?
Will any of the recoveries work on Locked Bootloader running Android 5.0.2?
CrazyGamerGR said:
Myself5 i tried instal twrp from your awesome app after an format and updated my device to lollipop stock and back to cm12 but anytime the device boot in cyanogenmod recovery its somthing with bootloader changed at lollipop?
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Hum should be working fine... I'll take a look at it, got to update the recovery anyways.
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Dafuq ?
When will there be a recovery for lollipop?
All recoverys are already compatible with Lollipop.
I thought the "fastboot flash recovery...." command is not valid on Sony's world as the recovery partition is combined in kernel? I always thought the kernel and the recovery must be united then flashed with "fastboot flash boot ....." command? Am I wrong?
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_delice_doluca_ said:
I thought the "fastboot flash recovery...." command is not valid on Sony's world as the recovery partition is combined in kernel? I always thought the kernel and the recovery must be united then flashed with "fastboot flash boot ....." command? Am I wrong?
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fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
the recovery partition isnt 100% independant so you need a kernel that supports fotakernel (recovery partition)
but they are separate, boot and recovery
Myself5 said:
All recoverys are already compatible with Lollipop.
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wut? So you mean philz recovery is working for locked bootloaders if I update to lollipop? Is there any guide on how to flash the recovery when updated?
really ?
Myself5 said:
All recoverys are already compatible with Lollipop.
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hey so can you tell me where to find a compatible one with my z2 5.0.2
thx
romdroid. said:
wut? So you mean philz recovery is working for locked bootloaders if I update to lollipop? Is there any guide on how to flash the recovery when updated?
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As the post right above yours says, you need a kernel which supports loading Recoverys from FOTAKernel Partition (if you run stock, I'd recommend either advanced Stock Kernel or AndroPlus Kernel, both made by @AndroPlus), which both need a unlocked bootloader in order to work, so the answer to your question is no, it does NOT work on locked bootloader, for LB you might want to try XZDualRecovery.
ryan42680 said:
hey so can you tell me where to find a compatible one with my z2 5.0.2
thx
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You are kidding me, right? READ THE OP!
I did and i didnt find nothing. As far as i know we need to run a bat file to fix it if you are running stock xperia lp. You can find a link in their thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59879026
Recovery doesn't stick
So I downloaded your awsome m5-settings app and tryed to installed twrp recovery on my z2, running cm12. Booted into recovery, and twrp came up (instead of cm recovery). But it doesn't "stick". I can't press any buttons, and after approximately 10-20 seconds the phone reboot normal again. I've tried to use cwm also, but twrp still shows up and doesn't work. Last resort I tried philz, but still got twrp.
I also tried to run fotacwm img, thru terminal emulator. But nothing works.
All I want is a custom recovery that works, since CM 12 recovery is useless!!
Btw. I'm a noob, so please be gentle against me
Ps: I added a screenshot of the phone details. It's in Norwegian, but I guess you understand (sorry)
HI guys,
I have the e6653 device and I am wondering on how to root it on the latest 305 fw. I have downloaded the ftf unpacked with Xperiafirm app and assembled using flashtool without including TA files. Once I flash it, can I just install twrp and flash supersu and xposed and finally restore my backed up TA files?
Thx!!!
Make a patched kernel, flash rom via flashtool, then without booting flash patched kernel, then if you didn't attach SuperSU in recovery, flash that too before booting. And you are good to go later.
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DeathStroke said:
Make a patched kernel, flash rom via flashtool, then without booting flash patched kernel, then if you didn't attach SuperSU in recovery, flash that too before booting. And you are good to go later.
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HI, what do you mean by make patched kernel? So I'll flash the Rom first, then use fastboot command to flash andro kernel for instance then then flash supersu in recovery?
Anyone's help about the above is appreciated, not sure how to patch kernel
mtlguyca said:
Anyone's help about the above is appreciated, not sure how to patch kernel
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-how-to-backup-drm-unlock-rootfor-t3373312
I actually figured it out, thanks anyway.
you cannot root without patching kernel
you cannot patch kernel without unlocking bootloader
with bootloader LOCKED , flash Android L and root by xploiting andoid OS (kingroot/oneclickroot) etc and extract drm keys!
then unlock bootloader and flash .305 and then flash modified kernel (having TWRP). flash supersu via twrp and you will have rooted .305
DETAILED tuto
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902
wrong post in wrong thread - sry.
Ok I just need to get around some operation steps if someone could just indulge me[emoji2]:
Phone xt1641 Rogers unlocked bootloader and custom ROM installed. Now I have a backup of stock rom in twrp.
1: Now when I restore the backup the recovery.img is twrp Or is it stock? Does it get overriden by twrp if stock?
2: the generic stock Nougat files that corresponds to my phone do they have stock recovery.img and if so can I in mfastboot flash the stock recovery.img only to replace TWRP in restored backup then take official ota for 14.4?
Thanks again
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1. TWRP backup will not change your recovery. As for "Does it get overriden by TWRP if stock?", it is not possible since you cannot restore your TWRP backup from stock recovery.
2. If you have the fastboot files, you'll have the recovery.img. If it's a TWRP backup, it's a different format so you won't have the recovery.
The backup is not supposed to write recovery anyway.
This is my understanding/experience. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
peladoro said:
1: Now when I restore the backup the recovery.img is twrp Or is it stock? Does it get overriden by twrp if stock?
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TWRP does not make backup of recovery. If you restore, there will be always TWRP.
peladoro said:
2: the generic stock Nougat files that corresponds to my phone do they have stock recovery.img and if so can I in mfastboot flash the stock recovery.img only to replace TWRP in restored backup then take official ota for 14.4?
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I haven't explored nougat update zips, but you can download .img from link [ https://moto.shreps.fr/?dir=Moto G4 (athene)/recovery ]
You can flash recovery through TWRP.
Steps are.
- Install
- select "install Image" from button below
- select recovery img
- flash recovery ..
baunthiyal said:
1. TWRP backup will not change your recovery. As for "Does it get overriden by TWRP if stock?", it is not possible since you cannot restore your TWRP backup from stock recovery.
2. If you have the fastboot files, you'll have the recovery.img. If it's a TWRP backup, it's a different format so you won't have the recovery.
The backup is not supposed to write recovery anyway.
This is my understanding/experience. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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Ok so these generic stock Nougat files that can be found here that corresponds to my phone, the recovery IMG is stock so I can simply flash this to return to stock recovery? As far as you know?
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____Mdd said:
TWRP does not make backup of recovery. If you restore, there will be always TWRP.
I haven't explored nougat update zips, but you can download .img from link [ https://moto.shreps.fr/?dir=Moto G4 (athene)/recovery ]
You can flash recovery through TWRP.
Steps are.
- Install
- select "install Image" from button below
- select recovery img
- flash recovery ..
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Ah ok thanks! My goal was to restore backup then restore stock recovery then reboot....I have ota for 14.4 so I can then take ota...this is the purpose of my questions
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The generic stock nougat ROMs that you are talking about are fastboot ROMs, I believe. Yes, they contain recovery.img.
Like I have this (check attachment) one.
baunthiyal said:
The generic stock nougat ROMs that you are talking about are fastboot ROMs, I believe. Yes, they contain recovery.img.
Like I have this (check attachment) one.
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Exactly so this .IMG I can place it in fastboot folder then do flash recovery etc. and I will have stock recovery back right? It will replace TWRP...
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Definitely
peladoro said:
Exactly so this .IMG I can place it in fastboot folder then do flash recovery etc. and I will have stock recovery back right? It will replace TWRP...
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Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Anyone Have link for Recovery.img For moto g4 plus model XT1643, build number NPJS25.93-14-13
Urjent Required.. Help
Hi all! I am sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find a definitive answer in here.
I bought OnePlus 8 Pro from the official website in April and I feel it's time to flash a custom kernel. I've been modding my phones since 2011 using Xperia Neo back then.
1. If I unlock my bootloader will I still be able to receive official updates?
2. How exactly do you flash a custom kernel? At the moment I have no intentions on rooting the phone.
3. Is the procedure for flashing a custom ROM the same as the kernel?
4. Does unlocking my bootloader delete everything from the phone?
A lot has changed since Android 8 and 9 so I feel like a complete noob.
Thank you for the help in advance!
1. Yes as long as your boot partition is stock/aka not rooted or using custom kernel, you can take regular otas.
2. If rooted you can use ex kernel manager... If not you'd boot to bootloader and use fastboot commands to modify the boot image.. Note after this you wouldn't be able to take otas until you flash back stock boot img.
3. Yes very similar, you'd flash different partitions in bootloader using fastboot commands.
4. Yes, same as relocking.
You should be able to install OTA regardless of what kernel you're using.
I recommend Franco Kernel Manager for flashing kernels.
There should be instructions on how to install ROMs with fastboot. You use fastboot and fastbootd (new fastboot for system) depending on what partition you flash.
Lossyx said:
You should be able to install OTA regardless of what kernel you're using.
I recommend Franco Kernel Manager for flashing kernels.
There should be instructions on how to install ROMs with fastboot. You use fastboot and fastbootd (new fastboot for system) depending on what partition you flash.
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I reckon I need to root to use Franco kernel manager and I shoul be able to flash any kernel just using fastboot?
Regarding the OTA, I read that you need to be on stock kernel to be able to install it so I guess I will wait for the December update and then go through the whole process of bootloader unlock etc.
kokope28 said:
I reckon I need to root to use Franco kernel manager and I shoul be able to flash any kernel just using fastboot?
Regarding the OTA, I read that you need to be on stock kernel to be able to install it so I guess I will wait for the December update and then go through the whole process of bootloader unlock etc.
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Yes you need root in order to flash a kernel zip using kernel manager. Flashing a kernel through fastboot requires just the boot image, which i don't think any kernel provides standalone.
And no, you don't need to be have stock kernel to flash an OTA. I have no idea why someone would write that.
Lossyx said:
Yes you need root in order to flash a kernel zip using kernel manager. Flashing a kernel through fastboot requires just the boot image, which i don't think any kernel provides standalone.
And no, you don't need to be have stock kernel to flash an OTA. I have no idea why someone would write that.
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I haven't tried a lot of kernels but in my experience coming from other phones like pixels.... When boot.img gets modified it will fail ota updates...I tried it with this phone with a rooted boot.img and it failed so I assumed a kernel modified boot.img would be the same. Much apologies if I'm incorrect... But that's my reasoning for writing my post.
Updating isn't an issue.
My guide for doing just that amongst other things.
(ROOT) Android 11 / Latest stock and patched img's / payload dumper / magisk_patched guides
Hi all, Have seen a lot of requests for patched boot images on these threads so thought i'd share a guide on how to get it yourself as well as all the files required, plus the patched boot.img if you just want to go ahead and boot/flash it...
forum.xda-developers.com
Personal I use ex kernel manager. Hasn't failed me yet.
Auth apps have worked for me, as does gpay so you should be ok.
Titanium / swift might do it but the OS won't be the same so the apps could notice that.
Just set them back up, the more you do it the easier it is.
Probably best to deactivate first so it's easier to enrol on your new OS