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Bypass bootloader to recovery:)

Hi, I found this accidentally. I'm on 2.3.4 stock rooted with locked bootloader.
1. You must have root.
2. Install Rom Manager from Market
3. Open Rom Manager and flash ClockworkMod Recovery
4. Turn off you phone and connect to the wall outlet charger and its going to bypass bootloader and open recovery
That's all I found it by accident
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This isn't news, clockworkmod is on most people's phones here, from a few different sources. Did you know you can install themes, radios, fonts, bootanimations, all kinds of things from recovery? Check out the development forum.

Yes but you don't need to unlock the bootloader to install rom's.
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Incorrect.

If you try flashing a ROM right now you will brick your phone. We could get into a bootstrap recovery before the bootloader was unlocked, but if you installed a different system the phone would catch that upon next boot and won't start up. I believe it's at least something like that... You need an unlocked bootloader, basically!

If I install a different rom its not going to boot in to the rom? Why not?
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Because your bootloader isn't unlocked lol, that's the whole point of the locked bootloader.
Why don't you just unlock it so that you CAN install custom ROMs?

samomamo said:
If I install a different rom its not going to boot in to the rom? Why not?
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ROM Manager installs recovery over the stock recovery, which is in the fastboot menu prior to loading the boot image. You can get into stock recovery prior to booting, but it basically does nothing. The ROM Manager recovery is semi-functional but doesn't wipe anything, which fails with installing. Romracer's recovery appears to be fully functional. After anything is installed in recovery, you will need to reboot system to initiate the bootloader. The bootloader has to load the kernel as well as the system/ROM for you to get into the environment. The bootloader checks that the signatures of the kernel and ROM match what it is expecting to see or you will get a brick. Unlocking the bootloader still loads the bootloader, but avoids the checking of signatures of kernel or ROM, if I understand correctly.

Ok but its going to let me install a rom, isn't the bootloader spouse to stop it from installing?
I just made a backup and it let me.
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samomamo said:
Ok but its going to let me install a rom, isn't the bootloader spouse to stop it from installing?
I just made a backup and it let me.
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That's not good.

OSNPA said:
That's not good.
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Since you say you are locked, and you installed a ROM from ROM Manager, hope that you can get into RSD since you seem insistent on booting this up.

Sorry whats RSD? And why I need that?
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Search before do a stupid thing. Because if you brick yoyr device, and you will.....you will start blaim xda forum and devs
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Why im going to blame ? Nobody. Told me to do anything.
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samomamo said:
Sorry whats RSD? And why I need that?
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RSD Lite is Moto software, not for public use but leaked, that is needed for loading stock boot files (SBF). Check the development forum for all details about what you are doing/about to do/have done.

Thanx
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samomamo said:
Sorry whats RSD? And why I need that?
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STOP doing ANYTHING to your phone RIGHT NOW. take some time to read several of the threads on the development forum and verse yourself in what RSD, SBF, fast boot, recovery, boot loaders and pudding are. there are LOTS of guides for beginners on how to change ROMs on the phone. what you're doing is NOT one of them.
if you do anything else with your phone right now without reading up and knowing what you're doing, you WILL **** up your phone.

This seems to be a troll attempt or an attempt to look really stupid, either way, the user doesn't seem to want to hear out anyone telling him to stop what he's doing, so I say just let him figure it out the hard way.

OSNPA said:
That's not good.
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+ 1 uh ohhhh
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Sergent00stupid did you see me not agreeing with anyone?
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[Q] HELP! stuck flashing recovery!!!

I need help flashing a recovery on my phone. I'm a noob when it comes to rooting phones and such, I have tried many different things such as goomanager and using rom manager. If anyone could possibly explain in details on what to do, or link me to a possible solution
-I'm already perma rooted
-I have s-off
-I have a clockwork on the phone but whenever I click a section, it comes up blank (Rom manager)
-Installed recovery from ROM Manager

Logan Meeker said:
I need help flashing a recovery on my phone. I'm a noob when it comes to rooting phones and such, I have tried many different things such as goomanager and using rom manager. If anyone could possibly explain in details on what to do, or link me to a possible solution
-I'm already perma rooted
-I have s-off
-I have a clockwork on the phone but whenever I click a section, it comes up blank (Rom manager)
-Installed recovery from ROM Manager
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First off, this is the wrong section. But don't worry, everyone makes mistakes lol.
And now for the recovery. If you could get into your phone, like start it up and stuff. Install this app --> http://www.4ext.net/get.php?apk
Then install the app and open it. The rest is straight forward. It will install the recovery for you. Hope it helps.

Well if u installed recovery from ROM manager then u already flashed a recovery. U can boot into recovery from ROM manager app.
The link that notorious is providing is to flash a different recovery in the same way.
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mymeatb18 said:
Well if u installed recovery from ROM manager then u already flashed a recovery. U can boot into recovery from ROM manager app.
The link that notorious is providing is to flash a different recovery in the same way.
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A much better recovery though lol
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N_otori0us_ said:
A much better recovery though lol
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Yes of course but it might get a little difficult for someone that has never done it.
I was just saying since the recovery was already installed there was nothing more that needed to be done.
I hate clockworkmod, would never go back to it but it works. Got a nook color with it cuz there is not much choice
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N_otori0us_ said:
A much better recovery though lol
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Carefull Carefull notorious my friend remember the devs behind clock work are next in line behind jeasus freak to thank for all our nice android mods... But yeah 4ext has a better interface ect.
mymeatb18 said:
Yes of course but it might get a little difficult for someone that has never done it.
I was just saying since the recovery was already installed there was nothing more that needed to be done.
I hate clockworkmod, would never go back to it but it works. Got a nook color with it cuz there is not much choice
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xanda143 said:
Carefull Carefull notorious my friend remember the devs behind clock work are next in line behind jeasus freak to thank for all our nice android mods... But yeah 4ext has a better interface ect.
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Naa I meant it in turns of getting corrupted.
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update/change custom recovery

how do i actually do this? i havent seen a guide for this yet. thanks.
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reicute789 said:
how do i actually do this? i havent seen a guide for this yet. thanks.
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Please be more clear... If your are already on a custom recovery and want to change for ex currently on cwm and want to change it to twrp just flash the twrp zip and reboot, done. (Though not sure as I am still confused about your question)

You just flash a new recovery using fastboot, same as you did flashing the first custom recovery

Rohit02 said:
Please be more clear... If your are already on a custom recovery and want to change for ex currently on cwm and want to change it to twrp just flash the twrp zip and reboot, done. (Though not sure as I am still confused about your question)
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sorry for that. what i meant was, i am on a lower version of cwm how do i upgrade it to the latest version. or change to twrp? thanks
EddyOS said:
You just flash a new recovery using fastboot, same as you did flashing the first custom recovery
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i used mrskip's toolkit. so i guess i'll search how to manual flash a recovery, correct? thanks
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reicute789 said:
sorry for that. what i meant was, i am on a lower version of cwm how do i upgrade it to the latest version. or change to twrp? thanks
i used mrskip's toolkit. so i guess i'll search how to manual flash a recovery, correct? thanks
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This is why you shouldn't use a toolkit as then have no idea how to do anything yourself. Learn how to use fastboot/adb and you'll be a better person for it

EddyOS said:
This is why you shouldn't use a toolkit as then have no idea how to do anything yourself. Learn how to use fastboot/adb and you'll be a better person for it
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didnt have much free time then but i do now, that's why im asking here.

reicute789 said:
didnt have much free time then but i do now, that's why im asking here.
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Google found this in 2 seconds...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
There are also tons of other guides on here...

i found a flashable zip. thanks
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[Q] Galaxy s4 bootloop

Hi,
I have a galaxy s4 att rooted phone that is stuck in a boot loop. It turns on and works until it gets to to the att logo then it freezes. It happened because I tried to install a custom font on my phone using font installer. I looked everywhere on xda, google, and different sites but I didn't find anything. What I tried to do was use odin 3 and get it back to stock. I really don't need any of my data its fine if I don't get it back but I need it to be fixed. Its soft-bricked at the moment. I tried using different odin3 softwares and different files to work with odin and my phone, but they all give me fails. I used different usb cables and ports on my computer. I took all the advice I could from the internet but nothing. I was hoping someone could help me out here?

Use kies emergency recovery put phone into download mode
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Can you get into recovery mode? If you can do a factory reset. It'll get you past the boot loop.

jd1639 said:
Can you get into recovery mode? If you can do a factory reset. It'll get you past the boot loop.
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Yes but my only options are
Reboot system now
Apply update from adb
Apply update from external storage
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Apply update from cache
When I click wipe data/factory reset it just gives me the option to wipe the data.

utkershghiya said:
Yes but my only options are
Reboot system now
Apply update from adb
Apply update from external storage
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Apply update from cache
When I click wipe data/factory reset it just gives me the option to wipe the data.
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Do wipe data /factory reset

I love how no one is asking the most important question... Are you on MF3, OP? It sounds like you are and if so, you are pretty much screwed unless you know ADB and know exactly what went wrong OR if the wipe data/factory reset works.
They are both the same by the way. Wiping data is a factory reset.
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VICIOUSVIC1 said:
Use kies emergency recovery put phone into download mode
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My phone is already updated to mf3. Can I still do it? I can already get into download mode? Can you please be more specific?

utkershghiya said:
My phone is already updated to mf3. Can I still do it? I can already get into download mode? Can you please be more specific?
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Kies will not work with MF3.
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graydiggy said:
I love how no one is asking the most important question... Are you on MF3, OP? It sounds like you are and if so, you are pretty much screwed unless you know ADB and know exactly what went wrong.
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I don't know adb. Can you help me out? Yes I am on mf3 and I know exactly what went wrong I tried to install a font and it said that it needs to reboot so I let it reboot and it was stuck in a bootloop. Can you please help me out with adb?

jd1639 said:
Do wipe data /factory reset
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I already did and then I tried to reboot but it didn't work.

Lol I cant believe people update >_> ON ALL DEVICES ITS A TRAP
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MavereXx said:
Lol I cant believe people update >_> ON ALL DEVICES ITS A TRAP
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Well, you're helpful. The dude has a serious problem and you butt in with that? Troll somewhere else!

Unfortunately ADB is not a specialty of mine. I also have no idea what went wrong. I know what you told me, but there is more specific things than the process of changing the font.
A system file that got changed. What was the change? Where is the file located? What is the file name? Are there more than one that could have been changed?
I am more of a hardware specialist. I know the bare basics of software but not enough to be confident enough to walk you through changing system files.
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graydiggy said:
Unfortunately ADB is not a specialty of mine. I also have no idea what went wrong. I know what you told me, but there is more specific things than the process of changing the font.
A system file that got changed. What was the change? Where is the file located? What is the file name? Are there more than one that could have been changed?
I am more of a hardware specialist. I know the bare basics of software but not enough to be confident enough to walk you through changing system files.
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So why'd you come on so strong like you knew what you're doing and put everyone down who was trying to help him? I almost pm'd you since I don't know adb that well either.

jd1639 said:
Well, you're helpful. The dude has a serious problem and you butt in with that? Troll somewhere else!
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How is that trolling? Name me a device - any device - where to update your device to the latest version as it came out improved the hackability of it.
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MavereXx said:
How is that trolling? Name me a device - any device - where to update your device to the latest version as it came out improved the hackability of it.
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Have a nice day

Manually put the phone into download / ODIN mode (if you can), then, manually cancel out of download mode and see if your phone will reboot.
Like this guy tried in this post...and see if it works for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44433724&postcount=11

jd1639 said:
So why'd you come on so strong like you knew what you're doing and put everyone down who was trying to help him? I almost pm'd you since I don't know adb that well either.
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Because I know what is needed, but not exactly how to do it. I can give enough info to spark some interest in research. I didn't put anyone down, so don't try to make me look like the bad guy.
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graydiggy said:
Because I know what is needed, but not exactly how to do it. I can give enough info to spark some interest in research. I didn't put anyone down, so don't try to make me look like the bad guy.
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I'll go with that. Didn't want to make you look like a bad guy. I agree, people here need to do a lot more research before they mess with their phones. No worries. I know you know a lot about the devices. I too hate to see people mess up their phones because they don't read and learn.

No harm done. If i knew exactly how to solve OP's problem, I would. I would also tell them to not mess with stuff that can break their expensive ass phone until he/she fully understands the risk involved. I completely understand the risks and am ready to have a broke device. I am still careful with my phone though because I don't want to have to be ready. Especially since my phone shipped with MDL. I don't want to risk getting a MF3 device.
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Unrecognized icon.

So, I just bought this phone and the version is 4.3. But it has some weird icons, like, they doesn't belong to this version. What is wrong with this phone? Can I change it back to normal?
The icons that "aren't supposed to be like that" are the phone and messaging ones.
P.S. I just realized that I posted this in the wrong section.
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untitledtragedy said:
So, I just bought this phone and the version is 4.3. But it has some weird icons, like, they doesn't belong to this version. What is wrong with this phone? Can I change it back to normal?
The icons that "aren't supposed to be like that" are the phone and messaging ones.
P.S. I just realized that I posted this in the wrong section.
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I will assume you have bought a used set. Possibly the previous owner has flashed a custom rom on it.
Maybe you can try download the official rom for your region and flash it with Odin and see if everything goes back to normal.
If you are not sure how to do the flashing, just Google for the instructions.

I also thought it might be a custom rom. And yes, it's an used set, kind of, but the person said it was never used.
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untitledtragedy said:
I also thought it might be a custom rom. And yes, it's an used set, kind of, but the person said it was never used.
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But is your knox triggerd?

untitledtragedy said:
The icons that "aren't supposed to be like that" are the phone and messaging ones.
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You just have MCIC icon visible as previous user set it up for you, using the Jedi powers (because you have to trust him that he did not used the phone at all)

Knox is not installed if that's what you mean.
I think you can say if this phone has a custom rom in the "about device" section, right?
See image attached.
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untitledtragedy said:
Knox is not installed if that's what you mean.
I think you can say if this phone has a custom rom in the "about device" section, right?
See image attached.
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I don't think that it is a custom rom, maybe he flashed som zips
go to sammobile.com and find your firmware, and flash it to stock so it will be normal

KingOfDope said:
I don't think that it is a custom rom, maybe he flashed som zips
go to sammobile.com and find your firmware, and flash it to stock so it will be normal
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Thanks, I will try that! :good:

I read the instructions and it seems really easy. I just hope everything goes well.
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But one question... I don't really know what have they done to this device, is it really safe to do the flash? I remember that I bought a couple of years ago an used phone that I don't remember the model name, and they told me that the phone was rooted, I checked the phone and it didn't have any visible sign of being rooted and I also downloaded an app and indeed the phone wasn't rooted, so I proceed to update the phone, and bam! Motherboard died.
I want to be sure that is really safe so I can proceed to flash it.
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untitledtragedy said:
But one question... I don't really know what have they done to this device, is it really safe to do the flash? I remember that I bought a couple of years ago an used phone that I don't remember the model name, and they told me that the phone was rooted, I checked the phone and it didn't have any visible sign of being rooted and I also downloaded an app and indeed the phone wasn't rooted, so I proceed to update the phone, and bam! Motherboard died.
I want to be sure that is really safe so I can proceed to flash it.
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I think there is nothing wrong, but try this:
go to System Settings>More
About Device>Status and scroll down
Does it say:
Device status
Official
?
PS: sorry for the big pictures... HD hehe... xd but XDA cant resize it

Yep, it does say official.
And don't worry, the bigger the better, I am kinda blind.
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untitledtragedy said:
Yep, it does say official.
And don't worry, the bigger the better, I am kinda blind.
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hehehe okii, good luck :highfive: gonna sleep now its 05:11 night :silly:

Good! Thanks for your help, you've been very helpful.
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