[Q] Can't boot into custom recovery - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

Hi everyone, I am hoping someone on this site can help me with my issue. I have the SPRINT GS4
My goal was to root my phone, install a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) and then install the stock Android 4.2 google play edition rom. (Basically I want my S4 to be running 4.2 Vanilla Android)
I am new to all this so I did some research and followed a couple tutorials on youtube.
As far as I can tell I was able to successfully ROOT my device. Titanium Backup says its rooted and so does the superuser app in my app drawer.
Here is where I run into my issue.
When I try to access my custom recovery (Holding down Volume up, home, and power) it takes me to a screen that says:
Android System Recovery<3e>
Reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
Applied the CSC-code : SPR
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
(This screen also has the image of the green android guy laying on its back with its chest opened up and red exclamation mark above it)
I don't know what I am supposed to do here. I have tried the app goo manager and clockwork manager to install the custom recovery and reboot into recovery but both give me errors and it wont work. What do I Do?

open goo manager and press menu key (bottom left)
pick install openrecoveryscript let it download you will get TWRP 2.6
if you get an error downloading twrp in goo manager try again

saj070 said:
open goo manager and press menu key (bottom left)
pick install openrecoveryscript let it download you will get TWRP 2.6
if you get an error downloading twrp in goo manager try again
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Ive done that 3 times now actually. It says its successful but then when I try to reboot recovery, nothing happens. ;(

illustratorq said:
Ive done that 3 times now actually. It says its successful but then when I try to reboot recovery, nothing happens. ;(
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How are you rebooting into recovery ? I do not think you install TWRP properly make sure phone is rooted and try goo manager again make sure it actually downloads the app it will take few minutes to download.
i had similar problem were i thought goo manager install TWRP but in fact it never did
1. turn off phone hold volume up / home and power button simultaneously and as soon as you see a blue text on top left corner release all the buttons you will be in recovery.
2. from goo manager there is an option reboot recovery
3. i instal the 4-in-1 Reboot Menu Mod - if you slecet restart it will give you option to reboot into recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264836

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[Q] Can't boot to ClockWorkMod Recovery

Hello,
First of all, I tried to search, but all solutions found did not work.
Now, the problem: I can't boot to ClockWorkMod Recovery anymore (version 2.5.0.7.). The phone just goes to the dreaded Red Triangle with the Exclamation sign. I tried Power + Volume Down, then to recovery, I get and error: "E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command".
I tried to reflash the ClockworkMod recovery from the ROM Manager menu, but it didn't solve the problem.
Thank you for any suggestions.
After the E:Can't open... message appears, wait for a while, and a blue menu appears. There choose "Apply sdcard: update.zip" (which, I believe, is there if you flashed CWM), and that should launch recovery mode.
At least that works for me. Good luck!
Thank you, it works. I then rebooted it and all is ok. Still when tried to access recovery via ClockWorkMod it doesn't work. Any ideas?
What do you mean by "recovery"? CWM recovery screen? You said that it works, after applying the update.zip that should bring you to recovery screen.
The update.zip will not flash your recovery partition. You need S-OFF and to use ADB to flash a new one.
Sent from my S-OFF Bell Canada HTC Legend.
randomXP said:
Hello,
First of all, I tried to search, but all solutions found did not work.
Now, the problem: I can't boot to ClockWorkMod Recovery anymore (version 2.5.0.7.). The phone just goes to the dreaded Red Triangle with the Exclamation sign. I tried Power + Volume Down, then to recovery, I get and error: "E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command".
I tried to reflash the ClockworkMod recovery from the ROM Manager menu, but it didn't solve the problem.
Thank you for any suggestions.
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I had the same thing, used "Fix Permissions" from within ROM Manager, then reflashed clockwork
let me know if this works for you too

unable to boot in Defy custom recovery

Hi
I rooted my defy 2.2 using Superoneclick 2.1.1
than installed ROM manager for Nandroid backup.....
It is not booting in clockworkmod recovery..
the procedure i am following to get in recovery is :
1) Switch off
2) press and hold vol. down key
3) press power button
4) android symbol with a triangle appears and it's stuck there
5) now when I press both vol. down and up key, stock recovery appears
there is some messege there :
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/coller
how to boot in recovery
warewolf4586 said:
Hi
the procedure i am following to get in recovery is :
1) Switch off
2) press and hold vol. down key
3) press power button
4) android symbol with a triangle appears and it's stuck there
5) now when I press both vol. down and up key, stock recovery appears
how to boot in recovery
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The method as you tryed is stock recovery, if you try to enter CWM recovery
after rooted, you must install Defy system recovery
- put system recovery.apk into SD card
- enable(Turn on) Unknown sources and USB debugging in Application settings
- install system recovery.apk from SD card (Use File manager or Root Explorer)
- Open System recovery App and Select Install Recovery system, it will show "Install success"
- Before reboot (Recovery reboot), you must Turn off "USB debugging"
Otherwise, defy will stuck in black screen
OK, If you want to reboot to CWM recovery mode, you can open System recovery App and Select Recovery boot
or Try that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
THBlurism said:
The method as you tryed is stock recovery, if you try to enter CWM recovery
after rooted, you must install Defy system recovery
- put system recovery.apk into SD card
- enable(Turn on) Unknown sources and USB debugging in Application settings
- install system recovery.apk from SD card (Use File manager or Root Explorer)
- Open System recovery App and Select Install Recovery system, it will show "Install success"
- Before reboot (Recovery reboot), you must Turn off "USB debugging"
Otherwise, defy will stuck in black screen
OK, If you want to reboot to CWM recovery mode, you can open System recovery App and Select Recovery boot
or Try that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
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Worked perfectly.. Thanks!
Sir can you share the system recovery file download link...
So is there a way to boot into custom recovery with phone being off? What if a flash goes wrong and stuck with boot loop. How do you get into custom recovery to to restore backup?
mike102871 said:
So is there a way to boot into custom recovery with phone being off? What if a flash goes wrong and stuck with boot loop. How do you get into custom recovery to to restore backup?
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What I always do when I flash something and it goes wrong is enter bootloader mode and flash a new sbf. I'm fairily sure to do that you hold power and volume up while booting.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
very usefull and easy to use
it was very easy, following the instructrions, just make sure to get the latest version of the software...
Zombiepiratez said:
What I always do when I flash something and it goes wrong is enter bootloader mode and flash a new sbf. I'm fairily sure to do that you hold power and volume up while booting.
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I mistakenly rebooted after wiping cache,dalvik cache and sytem. Now I'm stuck at the moto logo. Is there any way to enter into custom recovery other than the flashing method you specified above?? I was using SlimBean(Slim-4.3.build.2-UNOFFICIAL-2013027-1124) with TWRP v2.6.3.0.
chandujram said:
I mistakenly rebooted after wiping cache,dalvik cache and sytem. Now I'm stuck at the moto logo. Is there any way to enter into custom recovery other than the flashing method you specified above?? I was using SlimBean(Slim-4.3.build.2-UNOFFICIAL-2013027-1124) with TWRP v2.6.3.0.
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Same happened to me.
How can i get into CWM/TWRP to install a new rom?
Daimonion1980 said:
Same happened to me.
How can i get into CWM/TWRP to install a new rom?
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Only way is to flash SBF.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
hotdog125 said:
Only way is to flash SBF.
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Yeah.. only that worked.. and I'm now on SlimKat!

[Q] Why does clockwork block recovery mode?

I have done adb reboot bootloader
my bootloader is unlocked
but here is where it gets weird for me...
I am trying to install SuperSU-v0.87.zip
and it says
Use the volume keys to highlight Recovery Mode,
Use the power button to select it.
which is easy enough, but when I do this I get an android with a triangle and exclamation mark...
which blocks me from the next progression;
Once in recovery, select Install zip from SD Card
Select choose zip
Choose SuperSU-v0.87.zip, then select yes to install
If I press vol. up and power I get clockwork screen but cannot access default recovery - is there any way to get rid of the CWM I have installed and start over?
Or even better - any way to access stock recovery mode without getting the dreaded android-triangle-bang?
please help
just trying to get superuser to add stickmount
thx
the dreaded android-triangle-bang is the stock recovery. reflash your custom recovery via fastboot and delete the recovery-from-boot.p file in /system/ so that your custom recovery doesnt disappear.

[Q] Help! I'm rooted but can't properly install clockwork or TWRP

My device is rooted. I tried installing clockwork but no image for my device. I tried installing TWRP but nothing happens when I reboot. I can't reboot into clockwork recovery mode or TWRP. Both immediately reboot to the LG screen after 1 second of the android. What am I doing wrong?
Hey,
Try this if the recovery is really installed (FOR SURE IF RECOVERY IS INSTALLED):
Shut down the phone and Hold the power button + volume down button until the LG image appears. Once it does let go of the buttons then immediately push and hold them again until recovery boots.
If not then
Visit this site for easiest and safest tutorial: www.lg-phones.org/clockworkmode-cwm-recovery-for-lg-g2.html
Hit thanks if this helped you.
are u using stock rom with root?
if so then the reboot option will always only reboot the phone, not reboot to recovery of choice.
try third party app that has option to reboot to recovery like Goo Manager :good:
Destinatus said:
My device is rooted. I tried installing clockwork but no image for my device. I tried installing TWRP but nothing happens when I reboot. I can't reboot into clockwork recovery mode or TWRP. Both immediately reboot to the LG screen after 1 second of the android. What am I doing wrong?
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584938 I had the same problem and I found the flashify method to be the quickest and easiest

"no command" after installing TWRP in recovery mode

hey guys! first post but I have been lurking here and there before registering.
Sorry if this is the wrong section to post this in. I am trying to root my note 4 and I installed TWRP using Odin. Now when I go into recovery mode to flash SuperSu, it says "no command" with the android guy laying on the floor. I tried the factory reset option and I installed TWRP again but still same problem. I can still load my phone and use it as usual but now I can't go into recovery mode with TWRP and flash supersu to root it. Anyone know how I can fix this problem? Any help would be appreciated.
No one knows?
kratos0605 said:
hey guys! first post but I have been lurking here and there before registering.
Sorry if this is the wrong section to post this in. I am trying to root my note 4 and I installed TWRP using Odin. Now when I go into recovery mode to flash SuperSu, it says "no command" with the android guy laying on the floor. I tried the factory reset option and I installed TWRP again but still same problem. I can still load my phone and use it as usual but now I can't go into recovery mode with TWRP and flash supersu to root it. Anyone know how I can fix this problem? Any help would be appreciated.
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What is the model number of your Note 4? When you are at the "no command" screen, try holding the volume up button and then press the power button to take you to recovery. I'd that doesn't work try holding the power button and tapping the volume up button quickly and release all buttons and see if it allows yoj to access recovery. I'd these do not work keep trying different button combinations. I'd you still cannot access the recovery menu you may have to Odin the factory firmware and start over. Let me know what happens.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app
none of those button combinations work. I will install stock firmware on it again and see if that fixes the recovery.
I had this problem in the past, I think the problem was that when I was installing TWRP via Odin that I had not powered off the phone so it looked like it installed but actually didn't, try taking out the battery and then boot into recovery or download mode whatever it is that is used for Odin and install again
kratos0605 said:
none of those button combinations work. I will install stock firmware on it again and see if that fixes the recovery.
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If you cannot get into recovery with any button combination boot to download mode and use Odin to flash all 4 files of the factory firmware. That will give you a fresh start. Let me know how it goes.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Same here
After holding volume up+middle button+power bar
I get into recovery mode but right after recovery mode it goes into “installing system update….” and then “No command” shows up and after that I get the following message and options:
Android system recovery
Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select.
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe/data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
View recovery logs
Enable cp logging
Disable cp logging
and at the bottom in yellow it says;
# MANUAL MODE #
— Appling Multi-CSC…
Applied the CSC-code : GLW
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
Any sort of help would be appreciated, thank you.
amk58 said:
Same here
After holding volume up+middle button+power bar
I get into recovery mode but right after recovery mode it goes into â??installing system updateâ?¦.â? and then â??No commandâ? shows up and after that I get the following message and options:
Android system recovery
Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select.
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe/data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
View recovery logs
Enable cp logging
Disable cp logging
and at the bottom in yellow it says;
# MANUAL MODE #
â?? Appling Multi-CSCâ?¦
Applied the CSC-code : GLW
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
Any sort of help would be appreciated, thank you.
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Use the VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS to scroll to WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET and let it do its thing. When it's done select REBOOT SYSTEM NOW.
Tell me what that does.
fast69mopar said:
Use the VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS to scroll to WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET and let it do its thing. When it's done select REBOOT SYSTEM NOW.
Tell me what that does.
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but this will erase all my data from the phone
Yes it will but it is the most likely way out of your bootloop. Before you wipe, connect your device to your PC and boot to recovery. Once your PC recognizes your device internal storage, transfer everything that you can think of.
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fast69mopar said:
Yes it will but it is the most likely way out of your bootloop. Before you wipe, connect your device to your PC and boot to recovery. Once your PC recognizes your device internal storage, transfer everything that you can think of.
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I'm not in bootloop
My phone is working normally.
I'm trying to root my note 4 N910H (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow) device
I flashed TWRP recovery using Odin
now I need to boot into TWRP recovery so I can to Flash SuperSu.zip downloaded in my device
what is happening after holding volume up+middle button+power bar
I should expect a menu with install option so I can flash the SuperSUfile in the device internal memory, instead this is happening:
it goes into “installing system update….” and then “No command” shows up and after that I get the following message and options:
Android system recovery
Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select.
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe/data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
View recovery logs
Enable cp logging
Disable cp logging
and at the bottom in yellow it says;
# MANUAL MODE #
— Appling Multi-CSC…
Applied the CSC-code : GLW
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
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If i choose reboot system, the phone will work fine, but I need a way to access TWRP recovery so I can to Flash SuperSu
amk58 said:
I'm not in bootloop
My phone is working normally.
I'm trying to root my note 4 N910H (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow) device
I flashed TWRP recovery using Odin
now I need to boot into TWRP recovery so I can to Flash SuperSu.zip downloaded in my device
what is happening after holding volume up+middle button+power bar
I should expect a menu with install option so I can flash the SuperSUfile in the device internal memory, instead this is happening:
If i choose reboot system, the phone will work fine, but I need a way to access TWRP recovery so I can to Flash SuperSu
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That looks like TWRP didn't stick when you flashed it using Odin. Try a different version of Odin and flash TWRP.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app
kratos0605 said:
hey guys! first post but I have been lurking here and there before registering.
Sorry if this is the wrong section to post this in. I am trying to root my note 4 and I installed TWRP using Odin. Now when I go into recovery mode to flash SuperSu, it says "no command" with the android guy laying on the floor. I tried the factory reset option and I installed TWRP again but still same problem. I can still load my phone and use it as usual but now I can't go into recovery mode with TWRP and flash supersu to root it. Anyone know how I can fix this problem? Any help would be appreciated.
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So idk if you've gotten it fixed, but what worked for me was: I had been turning on the phone after odin did its thing, and that caused the oem recovery to reinstall itself. So instead of letting odin auto boot be ready to push the volume up button to put it into twrp recovery. I had to remove my battery to keep it from booting fully.
We need to try another time flash. Conditions - old Odin 3.06, configured to remove reboot.
swhockey347 said:
So idk if you've gotten it fixed, but what worked for me was: I had been turning on the phone after odin did its thing, and that caused the oem recovery to reinstall itself. So instead of letting odin auto boot be ready to push the volume up button to put it into twrp recovery. I had to remove my battery to keep it from booting fully.
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thanks you saved me lot of time today !!!
Thanks - this helped me too
i have same problem
my phone is samsung j2lte
have you try untick /uncheck the "auto reboot" option on odin app. instead reboot manually after flashing twrp??
my problem not solved either
Thank you. This helped me too.
kratos0605 said:
hey guys! first post but I have been lurking here and there before registering.
Sorry if this is the wrong section to post this in. I am trying to root my note 4 and I installed TWRP using Odin. Now when I go into recovery mode to flash SuperSu, it says "no command" with the android guy laying on the floor. I tried the factory reset option and I installed TWRP again but still same problem. I can still load my phone and use it as usual but now I can't go into recovery mode with TWRP and flash supersu to root it. Anyone know how I can fix this problem? Any help would be appreciated.
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In ODIN go to 'options' and uncheck 'auto-reboot', then flash TWRP. When it's done, it won't reboot, just pull the battery for several seconds, reinsert it and boot into TWRP Recovery.
Enjoy!
When I try to flash any thing it gets stuck on boot.img

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