Hey all, trying to flash CM10.2 on my G2 and I'm not able to boot into a custom recovery. Here's how I did everything.
Rooted - all was successful as far as I can tell. Was able to install Titanium backup and backup files and allow root.
I downloaded ROM Manager and installed CWM. When I went to boot into recovery, i get the error with the Android a red triangle exclamation point above him. So I tried to switch to TWRP through Rom manager, no luck. I tried to 'flash' TWRP through the command prompt and download of the recovery file, no luck.
I saw somewhere to download SuperSU, so I did that and tried again, and same issues. When I 'cleaned' SuperSU, uninstalled and reinstalled it but this time chose 'use custom recovery' - it tied to reboot into recovery, saw a standing up right android with a spinning icon, but then went to the same error.
Obviously I'm missing something somewhere. Can't figure out what.
Thanks for any help!
Don't use rom manager. Either use adb and push the recovery or use the app flashify to install the recovery. There are many threads ids the development sections on how to install recoveries
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tdevaughn said:
Don't use rom manager. Either use adb and push the recovery or use the app flashify to install the recovery. There are many threads ids the development sections on how to install recoveries
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Thanks, Is there a way to undo what I've done from rom manager? Because I used adb to push the recovery and still had the same issue, and using flashify to flash the image doesn't seem to work. Booting into recovery just gets me to stock recovery asking 'do you want to factory wipe your device'
Edit: When I boot to recovery from within flashify, it gives a 'boot certification error' upon booting
goldenmonkey1 said:
Thanks, Is there a way to undo what I've done from rom manager? Because I used adb to push the recovery and still had the same issue, and using flashify to flash the image doesn't seem to work. Booting into recovery just gets me to stock recovery asking 'do you want to factory wipe your device'
Edit: When I boot to recovery from within flashify, it gives a 'boot certification error' upon booting
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Are you using a recovery that has been Loki'd. The G2 needs this to by pass the bootloader. By that error it does not seem you used the correct recovery file.
Jimi Mack said:
Are you using a recovery that has been Loki'd. The G2 needs this to by pass the bootloader. By that error it does not seem you used the correct recovery file.
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I used the one from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670 - 2.6.3.3 and just flashed it with flashify most recently. But I was having the same issue when I installed it via adb and 'option 1' as shown there.
Yeah, when flashing that recovery image using option 1, I still get "secure booting error - boot certification verify" after I reboot into recovery
Huh, I got it.
Reading this post here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48118278&postcount=567
Someone else was having the same issue as me. The newest recovery gave him that same error. Flashed 2.6.3.2 and it worked fine. (So far)
Glad to hear. Good Luck.
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So as many of you are now finding out is that clockwork is borked and so is root with the new update. The root method on cyanogenmod wont work. The rootboot.img breaks wifi and you still cannot get into clockwork recovery ... well at least I can't. Anyone else seeing this and possibly have a solution?
zeiroe said:
So as many of you are now finding out is that clockwork is borked and so is root with the new update. The root method on cyanogenmod wont work. The rootboot.img breaks wifi and you still cannot get into clockwork recovery ... well at least I can't. Anyone else seeing this and possibly have a solution?
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ya the OTA breaks root and CWM,,,thats why in roms the ability to OTA is removed
Reflash koush's clockwork recovery via fastboot.
After the successful flash, you can get into CWM recovery by selecting Recovery while still in fastboot.
Once in CWM, go to mount options menu and mount /system.
Then use adb shell to navigate to /system/bin.
Once in /system/bin type chmod 6775 su
Root functionality should now be restored when you're in normal boot mode.
Getting permanent CWM recovery back is proving more problematic for me. Once you reboot the phone after that first install, selecting Recovery gives you the Android and "!" screen. Battery pull required.
You can however, get back into CWM recovery by either fastboot flashing the image again as above, or from the ROM Manager app where you flash the recovery and then select boot into recovery.
Pain in the butt, but not totally lost.
Just a minor issue that comes from running custom recoveries and roms. Koush already is working on a flashable update that will work with CWR. Just gotta be patient. Chances are that if you have been keeping up with the tweaks and new apk's in the dev forum, this update won't really mean that much anyway. I am a sucker for wanting the latest version number in my "about phone" though
distortedloop said:
Reflash koush's clockwork recovery via fastboot.
After the successful flash, you can get into CWM recovery by selecting Recovery while still in fastboot.
Once in CWM, go to mount options menu and mount /system.
Then use adb shell to navigate to /system/bin.
Once in /system/bin type chmod 6775 su
Root functionality should now be restored when you're in normal boot mode.
Getting permanent CWM recovery back is proving more problematic for me. Once you reboot the phone after that first install, selecting Recovery gives you the Android and "!" screen. Battery pull required.
You can however, get back into CWM recovery by either fastboot flashing the image again as above, or from the ROM Manager app where you flash the recovery and then select boot into recovery.
Pain in the butt, but not totally lost.
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Bah im a douche up arrow and didnt read the line and I was flashing the stock boot.img over and over lol ... Thanks
zeiroe said:
Bah im a douche up arrow and didnt read the line and I was flashing the stock boot.img over and over lol ... Thanks
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LOL, don't you hate when that happens.
Glad it worked out for ya in the end!
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.
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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?
Have rooted my LG G2. Downloaded and installed Rom Manger. followed its instructions for installing clockworkmod recovery and it says it's a success. Reboot my phone. Go into rom Manger again and select boot into recovery. Phone reboots but i get the red warning triangle. Any helpers as which is best method to install recovery?
I use Flashify for installing both CWM and TWRP...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify
Never use rom manager.
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Download the Recovery image for your phone and as stated above you Flashify from the market to install the image. Much safer and easier, Rom Mgr does not play well with the G2.
How did you guys managed to flash Phil's CWM? There were 3 TWRP thread guide for LG G2. What did you use and what method before flashing Phil's? I hope he'll release a flashable img for his CWM.
Use this one it super easy. After that flash Philz from TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45713343
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You used option 2?
You can flash CWM from TWRP?
Can i use this one? Seems easier than with adb
I used flashify and flashed thru twrp
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I used flashify and flashed thru twrp
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Can you send the twrp link u just used? Thanks.
I flashed TWRP first, then from within there flashed Philz, and it works perfectly. Now I can store my backups using USB-OTG. Perfect!
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You used option 2?
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I used option 1. Easier is not always better. Option 1 is the safest way.
RPAusCan said:
I flashed TWRP first, then from within there flashed Philz, and it works perfectly. Now I can store my backups using USB-OTG. Perfect!
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Which method did you use?
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Which method did you use?
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I first downloaded and installed "Recovery Tools", from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334554
I then downloaded TWRP for my phone from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2501444. I only used this link to find TWRP
for my phone (Canadian D803). I didn't actually follow the directions on this page.
Once I had the TWRP .img file, I used Recovery Tools to flash TWRP.
I then downloaded PhilZ Touch Recovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554053
I booted into TWRP Recovery and from there, flashed PhilZ Recovery. From that point on, when I boot into recovery, I get into PhilZ instead of TWRP.
I still haven't figured out how to boot into recovery using the power/volume buttons. I've tried a few times and I can't get it to work. However, Recovery Tools has a reboot option, and that works great for now. Of course, if I get into trouble and can't access this app, that option is gone
*Edit* I finally learned how to boot into recovery using the power/volume buttons! :victory: I followed the instructions given by bodom_hc here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48253191#post48253191
I hope this helps.
RPAusCan said:
I first downloaded and installed "Recovery Tools", from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334554
I then downloaded TWRP for my phone from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2501444. I only used this link to find TWRP
for my phone (Canadian D803). I didn't actually follow the directions on this page.
Once I had the TWRP .img file, I used Recovery Tools to flash TWRP.
I then downloaded PhilZ Touch Recovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554053
I booted into TWRP Recovery and from there, flashed PhilZ Recovery. From that point on, when I boot into recovery, I get into PhilZ instead of TWRP.
I still haven't figured out how to boot into recovery using the power/volume buttons. I've tried a few times and I can't get it to work. However, Recovery Tools has a reboot option, and that works great for now. Of course, if I get into trouble and can't access this app, that option is gone
*Edit* I finally learned how to boot into recovery using the power/volume buttons! :victory: I followed the instructions given by bodom_hc here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48253191#post48253191
I hope this helps.
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How in TWRP did you flash the PhilZ Recovery. I have used the "Flash Zip" file option and when when I boot back into recovery I still get TWRP?
Jimi Mack said:
How in TWRP did you flash the PhilZ Recovery. I have used the "Flash Zip" file option and when when I boot back into recovery I still get TWRP?
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I did the same thing. I chose "Install" in TWRP and selected PhilZ recovery. After reboot, PhilZ just came up by default. I didn't do anything else myself - I'm pretty new to this. Did I just get lucky?
I have a Motorola Razr M XT 907 on Verizon, which had been rooted for a long time. I wanted to update the software, hoping to get better reception and battery life. I made the mistake of installing the latest update, KDA20.62-15.1, which can't be rooted. I did, however, unlock the bootloader beforehand.
I have tried to flash a new recovery, hoping to downgrade the android build afterwards. Each time I try, I get confirmation of success in the command window, but I can never boot into recovery.
Any ideas? Or am I stuck staying unrooted?
Once you get recovery flashed, all you need to do is flash a SU.zip in recovery to gain root access. What recovery file are you trying to flash? Also, after recovery, immediately power off the phone and then boot straight into recovery so the update script can finish.
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RikRong said:
Once you get recovery flashed, all you need to do is flash a SU.zip in recovery to gain root access. What recovery file are you trying to flash? Also, after recovery, immediately power off the phone and then boot straight into recovery so the update script can finish.
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Thanks for answering. I tried to flash Clockwork recovery and clockwork touch. After flashing, I turned off and tried to boot into recovery, but the phone wouldn't boot into recovery mode.
joedp2 said:
Thanks for answering. I tried to flash Clockwork recovery and clockwork touch. After flashing, I turned off and tried to boot into recovery, but the phone wouldn't boot into recovery mode.
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Ensure you are using the recovery built for our device this thread does have the proper recoveries for our device linked within the op...
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
It worked.
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It worked.
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Woot!
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Okay so i pulled this phone out to mess with it.. Rooted, Bootloader unlocked and installed CWM Recovery because i cant seem to install any of the twrp versions.... I am able to backup and restore my system without issue but cant flash a custom rom in recovery. Is there something i am missing?
On stock kit Kat 4.4.2 and using cwm 6049razor-hd_m-kit Kat sorry left that out...
Which error?
Starts to flash then fails with droid on his back
I have same issu e!
Successfully flashed clockwork recovery...
But after boot into recovery mode is starting normally instead of recovery mode...
What can I do????
Don't let it reboot.. Hold down power and volume to go into recovery manually. If you allow it to restart it will load stock recovery back onto the device.