booting to recovery - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi,getting trouble booting to recovery,it worked first time to install PA but now im trying to install franco kernel but im just getting blank screen,ive tried teamwin now im trying on rom manager with no luck,any ideas

Terminal emulator - reboot recovery.
Adb - adb reboot recovery
You may need to install your recovery again. Sounds like something is borked.

ROM manager doesnt use TWRP.
TWRP uses goo manager.

zephiK said:
ROM manager doesnt use TWRP.
TWRP uses goo manager.
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Absolutely. I think he is just trying to boot to recovery, though.

estallings15 said:
Terminal emulator - reboot recovery.
Adb - adb reboot recovery
You may need to install your recovery again. Sounds like something is borked.
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cheers,i will go back to toolkit

estallings15 said:
Absolutely. I think he is just trying to boot to recovery, though.
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well I'm not sure if ROM manager can boot to recovery (i know its the same command, but it may respond weirdly as ROM Manager is CWR) and generally speaking. you shouldnt be using ROM Manager with TWRP, it can lead to bad things. Not saying that it would, but I'd proceed with caution.

tonybhoy said:
cheers,i will go back to toolkit
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Using toolkits will get you out of a jam here and there, but you won't learn anything. Get rid of the toolkit and use adb and fastboot. You'll be glad you did.

estallings15 said:
Using toolkits will get you out of a jam here and there, but you won't learn anything. Get rid of the toolkit and use adb and fastboot. You'll be glad you did.
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+1 especially when you're having troubles in the first place. just figure it out, it's not very difficult so you will know how to resolve issues in the near future and not have to rely on the XDA forums to fix a simple problem.

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CWM Problems

UPDATE: To fix 3.0.2.4 from not formatting /system
Open rom manager and select settings, and check erase recovery. hit menu again and select clear cache, then flash 3.0.2.4 again.
now if your in recovery and you cant boot back up to use rom manager, use the file below. It will allow you to restore your backup then once booted back up use the method above to fix 3.0.2.4.
The reason im leaving custom over 3.0.2.4 is bc i know fastboot flash with this one will allow you to restore without wiping recovery or clear cache or anything else.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/b8ejhqbf3tgnsoe/recovery.img - this is CMW 3.0.1.4 just altered for installing zips. linking for people needing a recover img to boot up
To install:
1. If in recovery, open ur terminal on ur pc and type adb reboot boatloader
2. Once in bootloader it will load fast boot and say fastboot usb in red
3. cd to the folder with fastboot.exe and also place recover.img in that folder
4. then enter fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
5. adb reboot recovery
6. restore your backup and boot up
RafficaX said:
Little FYI for all, cwm recovery wont format system on a restore. made a backup, tried a flash and went to restore and it fails formatting system.
So be careful with flashing and all bc yo may not be able to restore currently with cwm.
UPDATE: format system in menu also fails! be careful bc you pretty much cant restore or flash atm!
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Oh how I miss Amon_Ra
jlevy73 said:
Oh how I miss Amon_Ra
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im really hoping Amon_Ra does do his recovery on T-Bolt. I like Rom Manager and its features but would rather loose features for stability and reliability on each use.
RafficaX said:
im really hoping Amon_Ra does do his recovery on T-Bolt. I like Rom Manager and its features but would rather loose features for stability and reliability on each use.
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QFT
can't wait for amon-ra
raffica, what version of CWM worked for you?
MYxdaUSERNAME said:
raffica, what version of CWM worked for you?
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A custom compiled one 3.0.1.4, working on porting The Ultimate Droid to T-bolt so blackdroid also compiled cwm to make sure it would install the zip but has working restore. i messaged koush on cwm twitter about the issue so hopefully he fixes it quickly. only problem is the one im running you need to flash through fastboot with adb.
Thanks for the heads up I agree I always loved CWM on my N1 but it started giving me all kinds of grief for several different reasons so I finally went to Amon Ra.
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A custom compiled one 3.0.1.4, working on porting The Ultimate Droid to T-bolt so blackdroid also compiled cwm to make sure it would install the zip but has working restore. i messaged koush on cwm twitter about the issue so hopefully he fixes it quickly. only problem is the one im running you need to flash through fastboot with adb.
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Can you help me out and provide it because right now i cant even boot
RafficaX said:
A custom compiled one 3.0.1.4, working on porting The Ultimate Droid to T-bolt so blackdroid also compiled cwm to make sure it would install the zip but has working restore. i messaged koush on cwm twitter about the issue so hopefully he fixes it quickly. only problem is the one im running you need to flash through fastboot with adb.
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isnt UD banned on these forums?
just curious dont flame me or anything! cuz when a Ud rom hit the inc the thread was deleted in minutes
superchilpil said:
isnt UD banned on these forums?
just curious dont flame me or anything! cuz when a Ud rom hit the inc the thread was deleted in minutes
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yeah, if you go on their forums all they do is flame XDA left and right. But I find it funny since their roms take advancements from XDA developers and then they incorporate it into their roms...
nosympathy said:
yeah, if you go on their forums all they do is flame XDA left and right. But I find it funny since their roms take advancements from XDA developers and then they incorporate it into their roms...
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See that's what I thought, but wasn't sure
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Yes Clockwork 3.0.2.4 is borked on Thunderbolt. I've been helping people on AndIRC's thunderbolt channel all day. Install 3.0.2.2, it's given me no problems.
jgrimberg1979 said:
Can you help me out and provide it because right now i cant even boot
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I ran into the same problem. I tried to do a restore and got stuck. I used an sd card reader and put the 3rd file from the root thread PG05IMG.zip on the root of my sd card. I then put the card back in. Rebooted into recovery holding the volume down and the power button. It reflashed the file automatically and I followed the steps from 7 on to regain root. Worked for me, but now I have to start over. Hopefully they will get CWM working again. I will be much more careful about what I delete from now on. I think I will freeze it in TiBackup first to make sure everything is still working correctly. Hope this helps.
lynseyw said:
I ran into the same problem. I tried to do a restore and got stuck. I used an sd card reader and put the 3rd file from the root thread PG05IMG.zip on the root of my sd card. I then put the card back in. Rebooted into recovery holding the volume down and the power button. It reflashed the file automatically
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This is the exact procedure I used when the same thing happened on my N1
i added the recovery.img i used to OP with instructions for those stuck in recovery or bootloader.
jeffnucci said:
Yes Clockwork 3.0.2.4 is borked on Thunderbolt. I've been helping people on AndIRC's thunderbolt channel all day. Install 3.0.2.2, it's given me no problems.
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Latest Rom manager is 3.0.1.3 sorry if I am missing something I am a bit of a clockwork noob.
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miketoasty said:
Latest Rom manager is 3.0.1.3 sorry if I am missing something I am a bit of a clockwork noob.
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Newest Rom Manager is 3.0.1.3 but the newest ClockworkMod Recovery for the tbolt is 3.0.2.4
Under flash clockworkmod recovery it stats the current and latest recovery.
My battery died and am in the same position. Got an expensive paperweight at the moment. I'll try to get another battery today and give this a try. After fooling around with it last night, the computer wouldn't even recognize the phone. Ughh!
RafficaX said:
Newest Rom Manager is 3.0.1.3 but the newest ClockworkMod Recovery for the tbolt is 3.0.2.4
Under flash clockworkmod recovery it stats the current and latest recovery.
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Good call just checked and 3.2 does wipe date and cache properly.
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miketoasty said:
Good call just checked and 3.2 does wipe date and cache properly.
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Where did you get 3.2? 3.0.2 you mean?

[Q] HELP I have PROBLEM WITH MYTOUCH 4G rooted with virtuous fusion ROM

Hi i have a MyTouch 4G rooted with Virtuous Fusion ROM. Everything was working until when I tried to install Miui Music Player on it. I did adb push but after doing it when i unplugged the phone from my computer several Force Close came up then i rebooted my phone then the MYTOUCH Tmobile logo start up screen came then the HTC logo came then my phone will shut down. I tried to start my phone again the same thing happen. I did Hboot and tried recovery from there but it didnt work. I tried Factory Reset but it failed. I go to clockwork recovery mode if i do backup and restore or factory reset nothing happens. Does it mean my phone is gone? Is there anything i can do to fix it? Please anybody help
Try going into recovery again and just reflash fusion again.
coupetastic-droid said:
Try going into recovery again and just reflash fusion again.
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I tried doing that i booted to clockwork recovery then on the menu any button i click like install from zip, backup and restore and so on. After i click it nothing happens its like clockwork recovery is not working. Does this mean my Phone is BRICK. I cannot fix it anymore
pching999 said:
I tried doing that i booted to clockwork recovery then on the menu any button i click like install from zip, backup and restore and so on. After i click it nothing happens its like clockwork recovery is not working. Does this mean my Phone is BRICK. I cannot fix it anymore
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Im kind of a noob but did you reflashing cwm via adb? Do some research first though.
Also I think there is a trick to flash an older cwm via adb and then flash an older romm that needs cwm 2.xxx but I could be wrong
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Im kind of a noob but did you reflashing cwm via adb? Do some research first though.
Also I think there is a trick to flash an older cwm via adb and then flash an older romm that needs cwm 2.xxx but I could be wrong
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NO how do i reflash Clock work MOD through adb? Can you give me the steps to do it. I could try if it will work
pching999 said:
NO how do i reflash Clock work MOD through adb? Can you give me the steps to do it. I could try if it will work
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Download a new copy of CWM from here. Rename the file "recovery.img" and put it in the root of your SD card. Then start ADB and enter:
Code:
adb flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
TeeJay3800 said:
Download a new copy of CWM from here. Rename the file "recovery.img" and put it in the root of your SD card. Then start ADB and enter:
Code:
adb flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
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when i use the track pad it worked but what should i do next do i have to do a back up and restore or reflash the custom rom
pching999 said:
when i use the track pad it worked but what should i do next do i have to do a back up and restore or reflash the custom rom
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See my post in your other thread. It sounds like your recovery is fine, so all you need to do is wipe and re-flash.
TeeJay3800 said:
See my post in your other thread. It sounds like your recovery is fine, so all you need to do is wipe and re-flash.
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Hi im having problem with data connection 3G/4G (H) before i was getting H most of the time but now its 3G most of the time. Can you help me how to fix this. Also do you know what version of Miui Music Player is best for Mytouch 4G running on Virtuous Fusion ROM. I like the one with graphic equalizer when playing songs. Can you suggest something and how to install it
Thanks

CWM and TWRP

Hi,
It seems that I have CWM and recovery installed on my Nexus 4. I was on TWRP previously and switched to CWM, now it seems that it is stucked.
I erased recovery in command prompt and flash it with CWM after installing stock ROM but ROM Manager still detected TWRP. How do I get rid of TWRP?
Zouk18 said:
Hi,
It seems that I have CWM and recovery installed on my Nexus 4. I was on TWRP previously and switched to CWM, now it seems that it is stucked.
I erased recovery in command prompt and flash it with CWM after installing stock ROM but ROM Manager still detected TWRP. How do I get rid of TWRP?
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try flashing stock recovery via adb
If you reboot into recovery does CWM come up or TWRP? If it's CWM then ignore ROM Manager and continue as normal
ijustzeke said:
try flashing stock recovery via adb
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So you are suggesting that I erase and flash to stock recovery via adb and then flash custom recovery again?
EddyOS said:
If you reboot into recovery does CWM come up or TWRP? If it's CWM then ignore ROM Manager and continue as normal
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CWM comes up as the recovery because it's the latest one I flash. I know it might now matter but this really bugs me.
Dunno why you're using ROM Manager anyway, pointless piece of software IMO. Just flash everything manually
Mine was gone when i unrooting the device
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EddyOS said:
Dunno why you're using ROM Manager anyway, pointless piece of software IMO. Just flash everything manually
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I was just checking out the app, don't really use it. That was when I saw two recoveries. I erased and flashed everything via adb previously. Just really wanna know the cause and how to get rid of it.
curtzxion said:
Mine was gone when i unrooting the device
Sent from my Nexus 4
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Is there a way just to unroot but keep my ROM, kernel and data intact?
Zouk18 said:
I was just checking out the app, don't really use it. That was when I saw two recoveries. I erased and flashed everything via adb previously. Just really wanna know the cause and how to get rid of it.
Is there a way just to unroot but keep my ROM, kernel and data intact?
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My rom, kernel, and data doesn't change, when i was unrooting the device(as i remember)
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That's normal. I have it too. Just choose cwm on recovery already installed and leave it like that.
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Urgent help PLEASE!

I tried to update a rom by dirty flashing but there was a problem when I tried to install the zip, now I cant get past the google logo. I have TWRP recovery and I can get into that.. What shall I do? I have a nandroid from back when I first rooted the device. Whats the best way to get everything working again while still keeping all my recent sd card data the same.
Rizy7 said:
I tried to update a rom by dirty flashing but there was a problem when I tried to install the zip, now I cant get past the google logo. I have TWRP recovery and I can get into that.. What shall I do? I have a nandroid from back when I first rooted the device. Whats the best way to get everything working again while still keeping all my recent sd card data the same.
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if you have the previous working rom in your storage, just flash it. if not, you can push it to your device via the adb push option in twrp. you should always keep the last working rom zip in your storage just in case.
simms22 said:
if you have the previous working rom in your storage, just flash it. if not, you can push it to your device via the adb push option in twrp. you should always keep the last working rom zip in your storage just in case.
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I wish I didnt delete the last working one when downloading the new one.. So do I just push the rom by adb? Any guides?
Rizy7 said:
I wish I didnt delete the last working one when downloading the new one.. So do I just push the rom by adb? Any guides?
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Try a data factory reset/wipe cache in recovery and reboot. You should be able to get into recovery.
Rizy7 said:
I wish I didnt delete the last working one when downloading the new one.. So do I just push the rom by adb? Any guides?
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type this when you are in twrp and have the fastboot cmd window open
adb push "filename.extension" /sdcard/"filename.extension"
then flash the rom
alternatively, you can use sideload.
username8611 said:
type this when you are in twrp and have the fastboot cmd window open
adb push "filename.extension" /sdcard/"filename.extension"
then flash the rom
alternatively, you can use sideload.
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I used adb to push a file but I cant see it
thank god it worked
simms22 said:
if you have the previous working rom in your storage, just flash it. if not, you can push it to your device via the adb push option in twrp. you should always keep the last working rom zip in your storage just in case.
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gee2012 said:
Try a data factory reset/wipe cache in recovery and reboot. You should be able to get into recovery.
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username8611 said:
type this when you are in twrp and have the fastboot cmd window open
adb push "filename.extension" /sdcard/"filename.extension"
then flash the rom
alternatively, you can use sideload.
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Thanks for your help guys

[Q] Going from Safestrap to CWM?

So a while back I went through the process to root my phone and went with safestrap. Now it appears the new roms aren't compatible with safestrap (is it because of 4.3 gapps?).
How would I go about switching over to CWM? Is there anything fancy? Is there a guide? Any help appreciated.
Thank You.
Is your boot loader unlocked?
If so, flash CWM through fastboot (there are a few guides on XDA of how to do so). Flashing a new ROM through CWM will remove safestrap.
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Leraeniesh said:
Is your boot loader unlocked?
If so, flash CWM through fastboot (there are a few guides on XDA of how to do so). Flashing a new ROM through CWM will remove safestrap.
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Yes unlocked. I will look it up. Thanks.
I believe you can also use backups made in Safestrap in TWRP (/data/ only)
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You'll need to uninstall recovery through the actual SafeStrap app. Then, you'll need to delete the app and all the SS folders.
So I am getting the "cannot load cwm.img" on the command prompt.
cwm.img is in the same folder as fastboot and adb.
not sure what is up. Currently searching for solution....
EDIT: Typed full path. Seems to have worked....
RikRong said:
You'll need to uninstall recovery through the actual SafeStrap app. Then, you'll need to delete the app and all the SS folders.
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Booted back into safestrap. I'm assuming this is why?
jagsfan82 said:
Booted back into safestrap. I'm assuming this is why?
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Yep that's why. SafeStrap works seperate from your recovery. If you actually boot into recovery do you get CWM? If not, you'll probably need to re-flash it. When you re-flash, boot back into recovery prior to booting into OS. This will assure that the install script is complete. Otherwise, your stock recovery will override CWM.
RikRong said:
Yep that's why. SafeStrap works seperate from your recovery. If you actually boot into recovery do you get CWM? If not, you'll probably need to re-flash it. When you re-flash, boot back into recovery prior to booting into OS. This will assure that the install script is complete. Otherwise, your stock recovery will override CWM.
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Gotcha. Well I can uninstall it via a recovered system that still has safestrap on it. I did something weird trying to boot into CWM and when i start my phone it goes into the bootloader due to flash failure. I can override this with "fastboot continue", but i don't want to do something really bad... am I going to run into any issues if I get to CWM and flash a new rom?
Thanks for the help fellas
EDIT: Flash failure problem went away. Reflashed CWM, wouldn't boot via fastboot boot cwm.img, managed to get to recovery before system loaded... but still went to safestrap.. trying old fashioned SS uninstall now, then reflash, then boot into recovery.
EDIT 2: Uninstalled safestrap.. doesn't boot to bootloader now?
EDIT 3: Brought up safestrap on my eclipse rom, uninstalled safestrap. Went to bootloader. Flashed CWM supposedly successfully. Tried to run "fastboot boot cwm.img" only to get cannot load. Tried to go from bootloader to recovery manually (power button --> key press) but just loads up the OS.
Clueless now
jagsfan82 said:
Gotcha. Well I can uninstall it via a recovered system that still has safestrap on it. I did something weird trying to boot into CWM and when i start my phone it goes into the bootloader due to flash failure. I can override this with "fastboot continue", but i don't want to do something really bad... am I going to run into any issues if I get to CWM and flash a new rom?
Thanks for the help fellas
EDIT: Flash failure problem went away. Reflashed CWM, wouldn't boot via fastboot boot cwm.img, managed to get to recovery before system loaded... but still went to safestrap.. trying old fashioned SS uninstall now, then reflash, then boot into recovery.
EDIT 2: Uninstalled safestrap.. doesn't boot to bootloader now?
EDIT 3: Brought up safestrap on my eclipse rom, uninstalled safestrap. Went to bootloader. Flashed CWM supposedly successfully. Tried to run "fastboot boot cwm.img" only to get cannot load. Tried to go from bootloader to recovery manually (power button --> key press) but just loads up the OS.
Clueless now
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Just saw your last post... too tired. You mentioned deleting the app and folders. Is this most likely the issue?
jagsfan82 said:
Just saw your last post... too tired. You mentioned deleting the app and folders. Is this most likely the issue?
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I don't think that's the issue. Deleting the app and folders just frees up some space. I'll have re-read your other post and then I'll get back to you on it.
jagsfan82 said:
Gotcha. Well I can uninstall it via a recovered system that still has safestrap on it. I did something weird trying to boot into CWM and when i start my phone it goes into the bootloader due to flash failure. I can override this with "fastboot continue", but i don't want to do something really bad... am I going to run into any issues if I get to CWM and flash a new rom?
Thanks for the help fellas
EDIT: Flash failure problem went away. Reflashed CWM, wouldn't boot via fastboot boot cwm.img, managed to get to recovery before system loaded... but still went to safestrap.. trying old fashioned SS uninstall now, then reflash, then boot into recovery.
EDIT 2: Uninstalled safestrap.. doesn't boot to bootloader now?
EDIT 3: Brought up safestrap on my eclipse rom, uninstalled safestrap. Went to bootloader. Flashed CWM supposedly successfully. Tried to run "fastboot boot cwm.img" only to get cannot load. Tried to go from bootloader to recovery manually (power button --> key press) but just loads up the OS.
Clueless now
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Do "fastboot flash recovery cwm.img" and open up the power menu via three button press, then select recovery.
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Leraeniesh said:
Do "fastboot flash recovery cwm.img" and open up the power menu via three button press, then select recovery.
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This is more or less what I did except the only difference is I hit power first, phone went off, then quickly did keypress. Went strait to OS.
Seriously appreciate help btw
RikRong said:
I don't think that's the issue. Deleting the app and folders just frees up some space. I'll have re-read your other post and then I'll get back to you on it.
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My first thought is I need to strip down the system.. maybe i didn't wipe something properly or what have you.
jagsfan82 said:
This is more or less what I did except the only difference is I hit power first, phone went off, then quickly did keypress. Went strait to OS.
Seriously appreciate help btw
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Yeah unfortunately there's no command to boot recovery from fastboot.
You can try running "fastboot reboot" while holding the volume buttons right after flashing cwm. That should do the trick. It should boot to the boot selection menu, then you can choose to boot to recovery.
Also, thought you killed yourself when I read your other post...
fastboot boot cwm.img is one argument away from a very, very bad day... If you put "flash" before boot, you'd be in trouble... Lol
Maybe I should write up a root app that will rename install-recovery.sh... That's not a bad idea...
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I always just power down the phone after flashing recovery and then manually reboot into recovery.
And done. Here's a link...
ftp://kd8rho.net/RecoveryFlasherDisabler-public-test.apk
I forgot to declare superuser in the manifest... I know, shoot me. Needs root access and all that jazz. Run the app before flashing recovery
Oh and rikrong, stole your avatar for the app icon
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sloosecannon said:
And done. Here's a link...
ftp://kd8rho.net/RecoveryFlasherDisabler-public-test.apk
I forgot to declare superuser in the manifest... I know, shoot me. Needs root access and all that jazz. Run the app before flashing recovery
Oh and rikrong, stole your avatar for the app icon
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Haha, nice.
RikRong said:
Haha, nice.
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Thankee
So, if someone on stock who wants to flash custom recovery could test this, that would be great. It should work, but as I have no stock RAZR Ms, I can't confirm it will work
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sloosecannon said:
Thankee
So, if someone on stock who wants to flash custom recovery could test this, that would be great. It should work, but as I have no stock RAZR Ms, I can't confirm it will work
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Installed on phone. Says found but disabled. Tried flashing cwm.img and rebooting into recovery. Still goes straight to OS...
Enable install-recovery doesn't work
this all seems very straightforward of a process that should be working...
Do I need to try wiping everything down as bare as possible?
Is this the process that works for others? Take safestrapped, rooted, bootloader unlock device on an old pre-bootloader-unlocked rom. Uninstall safestrap. Flash cwm.img using fastboot comand. Boot into recovery. Then you should be in CWM?

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