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Updating twrp to 2.6.3.3

I can not seem to find a guide for this or a straight answer, but how can I update twrp from 2.6.3.2 to 2.6.3.3?
I used the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670 to flash to 2.6.3.2 without issue. But the new updated 2.6.3.3 is a .zip instead of a .img. Would all I need to do is download the 2.6.3.3 zip file and flash the same way I would a new ROM?

thats right .. just flash it in recovery.. :good:

Thanks that's what I thought

Thanx For The Info!!
Thanx For The Info!!

On my VS980 (Verizon G2), I had TWRP 2.6.3.2 working. I tried to flash the 2.6.3.3 ZIP that I downloaded straight from TWRP, and the flash failed - I think TWRP gave a generic error about the update script, can't remember.
Then, I found this page. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472223
I tried flashing the Verizon .IMG with flashify, but it left me unable to access Recovery (small white letters I couldn't read, then black screen). I then reflashed .2, downloaded the .3 ZIP file from the above XDA link, and was able to successfully upgrade by flashing in recovery.
FWIW...

Somewhere on gummy Rom thread there is a fixed zip, sorry can't be more precise but it works
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and this zip works for all of the g2 versions, or just one of them?

I was able to flash 2.6.3.3 through 2.6.3.2 with no issue
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TWRP 2.6.3.3 fixes the long wiping cache issue right along with providing Android 4.4 support?

ericdabbs said:
TWRP 2.6.3.3 fixes the long wiping cache issue right along with providing Android 4.4 support?
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Any idea why there are two pages for the Sprint G2? The usual one with 2.6.3.3 and an LS980 page with 2.6.6.4?
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/ls980

Mine wouldn't update straight, I had to flash CWM first and then it worked fine.

ericdabbs said:
TWRP 2.6.3.3 fixes the long wiping cache issue right along with providing Android 4.4 support?
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Android 4.4 support: Yes
Faster Cache wiping: Some say yes, some say no. I haven't noticed anything horrible on my VS980 with either version.
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rbraswell8 said:
and this zip works for all of the g2 versions, or just one of them?
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Different ZIPs for different versions, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472223

zekurosu said:
thats right .. just flash it in recovery.. :good:
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Could you please elaborate what this means? I'm a total novice.. I'm also trying to update twrp to 2.6.3.3 which i have as .zip file. Thank you!

skakub said:
Could you please elaborate what this means? I'm a total novice.. I'm also trying to update twrp to 2.6.3.3 which i have as .zip file. Thank you!
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If you already have a custom recovery and just updating it with a zip file. You just flash it in recovery like it is a ROM. Then you can reboot recovery and be in the new version.
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I just use freegee, and its been working flawlessly.

[Q] Change/Replace TWRP Recovery with CWM (ClockWorkMod) on LG G2

Hi guys,
I just want to ask you how could I replace TWRP Recovery with CWM on my LG G2 D802 International?Are there any issue/incompatibility?
I have rooted and installed TWRP, but I have issue with installing CyanogenMod 10.2 Stable (I checked MD5 and downloaded it many times): as I understand is a problem of TWRP compatibility.

Maxximo88 said:
Hi guys,
I just want to ask you how could I replace TWRP Recovery with CWM on my LG G2 D802 International?Are there any issue/incompatibility?
I have rooted and installed TWRP, but I have issue with installing CyanogenMod 10.2 Stable (I checked MD5 and downloaded it many times): as I understand is a problem of TWRP compatibility.
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It depends on what you download. If you download the recovery.img you can use the app "flashify" to flash the recovery, or if you download a flashable .zip then flash it in recovery then reboot recovery.
There are also instructions on how to use adb and loki here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670

Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
It depends on what you download. If you download the recovery.img you can use the app "flashify" to flash the recovery, or if you download a flashable .zip then flash it in recovery then reboot recovery.
There are also instructions on how to use adb and loki here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
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Mandelbrot.Benoit thanks fot your reply.
I'm interested with the flashable zip, so I just need to download it from Official CWM topic the file called "ZIP FILES - OFFICIAL - TOUCH D802" and flash it from TWRP recovery?

Maxximo88 said:
Mandelbrot.Benoit thanks fot your reply.
I'm interested with the flashable zip, so I just need to download it from Official CWM topic the file called "ZIP FILES - OFFICIAL - TOUCH D802" and flash it from TWRP recovery?
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I'm not 100% if thats a "lokified" recovery or not. I don't think you'll hurt anything by flashing it. If you can't flash something using that recovery then there is an issue and you can flash another recovery.

Maxximo88 said:
Mandelbrot.Benoit thanks fot your reply.
I'm interested with the flashable zip, so I just need to download it from Official CWM topic the file called "ZIP FILES - OFFICIAL - TOUCH D802" and flash it from TWRP recovery?
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I used the Flashify app from the play store to switch recoveries with no issues.

Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
I'm not 100% if thats a "lokified" recovery or not. I don't think you'll hurt anything by flashing it. If you can't flash something using that recovery then there is an issue and you can flash another recovery.
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What do You suggest?
Otherwise, there is also the app called ROM Manger which should automatically flash the CWM.
The important thing is that it does not create problems between recovery.

mouf32 said:
I used the Flashify app from the play store to switch recoveries with no issues.
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Thanks Mouf32! :victory:

No issue guys,
CWM flashed correctly! Thanks!

Rooting OTA VS980B

Anyone figure out how to root the new OTA? It wont allow root with the old flash way since its new OTA

timenewton said:
Anyone figure out how to root the new OTA? It wont allow root with the old flash way since its new OTA
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Yes use the new IOROOT15 to root the device. But I have been unsuccessful in flashing any roms, however I did get twrp to work with FreeGee app in the android market.

I appreciate your help very much, thank you

jea508 said:
Yes use the new IOROOT15 to root the device. But I have been unsuccessful in flashing any roms, however I did get twrp to work with FreeGee app in the android market.
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What version of twrp? Sounds like you may need to update.
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btm fdr said:
What version of twrp? Sounds like you may need to update.
Sent from my LG-D800
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Im still using the twrp that was flashed with freegee. i'm a newb to all this. Maybe i should flash new version of twrp and try. I was trying to install the mal 4.2.2 rom and just got lg screen, then black.

jea508 said:
Im still using the twrp that was flashed with freegee. i'm a newb to all this. Maybe i should flash new version of twrp and try. I was trying to install the mal 4.2.2 rom and just got lg screen, then black.
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I've been unsuccessful in getting any roms to work. I tried 4.2.2 rom and got lg screen then black, had to restore nand backup from twrp recovery but it was hellish to get into, had to do the hold vol+pwr precisely, almost gave up. So, reverted to a backup just fine.
Next tried to loki_flash recovery 2.6.3.1 (then was going to do them in order-2.6.3.2>2.6.3.3 [have not tried going directly to 2.6.3.3) and was hit with an unsupported aboot error (device mismatch).
So now i'm going to try and use flash tool to revert back to 11A, root, install twrp (I hope this is possible and I don't brick my phone [i'm new to all of this])
Anyone tell me if this is an acceptable option to proceed? Thank's in advance.

Acceptable. KDZ to 11A.

Just wanted to post I was successful using lg flash tool to revert to 11A, rooted, freegee twrp, flashed 2.6.3.3, flashed OSE ROM. Everything is well ATM!
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[Q] LG-G2 D800 LGG2 Recovery Problems

I bought a phone pre rooted and everything. It was nice, but the problem is I am having trouble changing the recovery on the phone.
For a long time I had TWRP 2.6.3.4. I could not flash any recovery over it. I was finally able to flash TWRP 2.6.3.1 using the same method to get TWRP. At that point I'm still not able to flash a recovery over TWRP.
I just discovered "flashify" tonight where I had flashed the CWR image for the d800. Now I can't even boot into recovery. It acts like I have non. I can boot into android no-problem though.
When I use "flashify" or "Recovery Tools" they claim I still have TWRP 2.6.3.1.
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Can someone please help me.

I too tried flashing CWM over TWRP using Flashify, but it didn't work, it still said I had TWRP. However, Flashify did work to revert back to Stock Recovery.
I still have the backup file of the Stock Recovery, I can upload it somewhere if you want to, then maybe you can install CWM.
I have a D802 myself, not sure if my backup would work with your D800 though. but if you're adventurous...

Hid3rs said:
I too tried flashing CMW over TWRP using Flashify, but it didn't work, it still said I had TWRP. However, Flashify did work to revert back to Stock Recovery.
I still have the backup file of the Stock Recovery, I can upload it somewhere if you want to, then maybe you can install CMW.
I have a D802 myself, not sure if my backup would work with your D800 though. but if you're adventurous...
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I was able to get back a version of TWRP following this: http://theunlockr.com/2013/11/03/flash-custom-recovery-lg-g2-versions-video/
Still don't know why I can't get other recoveries like CWR or why almost all versions of CM will fail to flash using TWRP
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I miss read you post. I thought you had a copy of TWRP. Go ahead and send the the stock recovery as that's one thing I have yet to try..

Traceguy said:
I was able to get back a version of TWRP following this: http://theunlockr.com/2013/11/03/flash-custom-recovery-lg-g2-versions-video/
Still don't know why I can't get other recoveries like CWR or why almost all versions of CM will fail to flash using TWRP
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I miss read you post. I thought you had a copy of TWRP. Go ahead and send the the stock recovery as that's one thing I have yet to try..
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Well now I'm not sure if it's a good idea. Even for custom recoveries there are different files to download for D800 and D802. I don't think my backup would be compatible with your variant.
If you want CM, try flashing Official Nightlies. I've heard they are stable. I flashed CM11 Nightly with TWRP 2.6.3.4 just fine. You can grab it for D800 here.

Hid3rs said:
Well now I'm not sure if it's a good idea. Even for custom recoveries there are different files to download for D800 and D802. I don't think my backup would be compatible with your variant.
If you want CM, try flashing Official Nightlies. I've heard they are stable. I flashed CM11 Nightly with TWRP 2.6.3.4 just fine. You can grab it for D800 here.
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Mine never works. I think its a MD5 error or something. I can only get one version of CM running and I think it's 10.2, I assume my whole phone is just messed up. Not being able to flash CM or recoveries.

Try going back to stock and starting over? Did you by chance take the 10o ota? That seems to be causing issues for others.
Sent from my LG-D800

btm fdr said:
Try going back to stock and starting over? Did you by chance take the 10o ota? That seems to be causing issues for others.
Sent from my LG-D800
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I'm not sure.
Is there a windows software out there that can bring me to stock sort of like the NexusToolkit for Nexus devices.

Traceguy said:
I'm not sure.
Is there a windows software out there that can bring me to stock sort of like the NexusToolkit for Nexus devices.
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Settings - about phone - software information
See what software version you have.
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btm fdr said:
Settings - about phone - software information
See what software version you have.
Sent from my LG-D800
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I'm currently running CyanogenMod "10.2.0-d800", there is no "Software Information" or "Version"

Recovered back to Clean ROM 2.0
Software version: d80210b
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Using this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468858
I was able to get CWM.
So far I've come to the conclusion. The only way to change recoveries is through the PC and not from the phone it's self

Found it, nevermind
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[Q] how to flash twrp after update VFW 4.4.2

my phone is bootloader unlock, does it mean I can flash the third part recovery like TWRP, and use it?

MY guess yes..
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allen_ho said:
my phone is bootloader unlock, does it mean I can flash the third part recovery like TWRP, and use it?
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TWRP will not work on the OTA, yet. However, there is a working CWM in the HD forum. I flashed it to my M and have zero issues with it.

RikRong said:
TWRP will not work on the OTA, yet. However, there is a working CWM in the HD forum. I flashed it to my M and have zero issues with it.
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I flashed the CWM recovery too...it does boot to recovery
but it seems to be some problem with CM11 package, the assert check shows my device ID is empty so the recovery just abort the installation.
I want to flash CM11-m6 snapshot....any ideas?

falleny said:
I flashed the CWM recovery too...it does boot to recovery
but it seems to be some problem with CM11 package, the assert check shows my device ID is empty so the recovery just abort the installation.
I want to flash CM11-m6 snapshot....any ideas?
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CM11 won't work if you've updated. Apparently, the boot loader is updated and the ROMs haven't been updated for it.
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RikRong said:
CM11 won't work if you've updated. Apparently, the boot loader is updated and the ROMs haven't been updated for it.
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Bad news...Looks like i will be stucked in full bloated stock rom for sometime...thank u

falleny said:
Bad news...Looks like i will be stucked in full bloated stock rom for sometime...thank u
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You have an unlocked BL, just flash SU to get root, and delete/freeze apps. That's pretty much what I did and used Xposed on top of that.

I haven't tried it yet, buy couldn't you just rsd back to an earlier build then flash your custom ROM?
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I fastboot flash the lastest CWM recovery, but it didn't work for the CM 4.4.2 ROM, and twrp, it didn't work again. why? does the VFW rom change something?

allen_ho said:
I fastboot flash the lastest CWM recovery, but it didn't work for the CM 4.4.2 ROM, and twrp, it didn't work again. why? does the VFW rom change something?
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None of the ROMs have been updated to work with the new recovery. Just give it time.

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None of the ROMs have been updated to work with the new recovery. Just give it time.
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what's that mean?
do you mean the third part recovery didn't work cause the VFW rom?

allen_ho said:
what's that mean?
do you mean the third part recovery didn't work cause the VFW rom?
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It means that none of the ROMs out right now will work with the new CWM. Also, quit trying flash TWRP. TWRP is not compatible with the new KK, yet.

Got it, many thanks

Root
My xt907 Has the OTA 4.4 update and an unlocked BL. I don't have a custom recovery installed anymore. Is it possible to flash SU or superuser and get root with fastboot. If so. Please help! Thanks. I'm ok with flashing CWN if need be. I just want root to install a Xposed and remove bloatware.

Ahoalton said:
My xt907 Has the OTA 4.4 update and an unlocked BL. I don't have a custom recovery installed anymore. Is it possible to flash SU or superuser and get root with fastboot. If so. Please help! Thanks. I'm ok with flashing CWN if need be. I just want root to install a Xposed and remove bloatware.
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I'm pretty sure you can use fastboot/ADB to sideload zips, though I'm not super familiar with the commands so I wouldn't know how to explain it to you.

I am familiar enough with the commands, but I am unable to find the zips to flash. any help would be great.
Thanks,

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I was one of the people who thought it would be cool to update to the OTA immediately without waiting and reading... I got the CWM recovery going and rooted stock 4.2.2 , but I really cant wait for TWRP to get updated so I can get back to my Rom, or really any supported Rom would be better then stock. I have only myself to blame.

Eclipse00 said:
I was one of the people who thought it would be cool to update to the OTA immediately without waiting and reading... I got the CWM recovery going and rooted stock 4.2.2 , but I really cant wait for TWRP to get updated so I can get back to my Rom, or really any supported Rom would be better then stock. I have only myself to blame.
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Looks like the new TWRP is here, but still needs one tweak. Please follow this thread for updates.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53189684

TWRP for KitKat Bootloader
http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Dhacker29/msm8960/TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT.img