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Flash stock recovery?

Hello! I have TWRP installed on my device without root or custom rom/kernel. Is there a way I can just flash the stock recovery to get future OTA updates? I prefer using a method that doesnt require admin rights on my pc, because I am not using my own pc for the moment.

You can get the factory image, extract ALL the zips and when you find the recovery image do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img".
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andyabc said:
You can get the factory image, extract ALL the zips and when you find the recovery image do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
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That's the problem. Efrant says you have to use 7zip and not any other thing to extract the image, but I cant install it because I dont have admin rights on this pc.

You can use Flashify from Play Store to flash recovery images without PC.
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Thibaultvw said:
That's the problem. Efrant says you have to use 7zip and not any other thing to extract the image, but I cant install it because I dont have admin rights on this pc.
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So can't you right click and try to extract it?
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andyabc said:
So can't you right click and try to extract it?
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I can do that but you need 7zip efrant said.

Thibaultvw said:
I can do that but you need 7zip efrant said.
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I know you need to use 7Zip I use it myself but it is worth a try, at the moment I am going to pull out the recovery for you.
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TToivanen said:
You can use Flashify from Play Store to flash recovery images without PC.
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Did you use that before?

Hang on, just going to get lunch and then give you the image.
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andyabc said:
Hang on, just going to get lunch and then give you the image.
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I downloaded the factory image myself, but you can give it to me as well so I know I did it correctly. Why actually do you have to use 7zip?
Edit: nope I cant extract it myself

Thibaultvw said:
Did you use that before?
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No but I'm about to try it in a moment. Downloading factory image as we speak...
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TToivanen said:
No but I'm about to try it in a moment. Downloading factory image as we speak...
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Yeah, it totally worked. Also locked bootloader using BootUnlocker app.
Got some piece of mind and I also hope this will ease up my ORD a bit
I may easily restore my backed up custom recovery using flashify if I ever need to update ROM or whatever...
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Thibaultvw said:
I downloaded the factory image myself, but you can give it to me as well so I know I did it correctly. Why actually do you have to use 7zip?
Edit: nope I cant extract it myself
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Here you are, just flash it using fastboot using this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

andyabc said:
Here you are, just flash it using fastboot using this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Thanks! It's the one for 4.3 right?
And if I want to install a custom rom, and make a twrp backup. Can I then go back to restore the backup and then just flash this recovery in fastboot to get the OTA?

Thibaultvw said:
Thanks! It's the one for 4.3 right?
And if I want to install a custom rom, and make a twrp backup. Can I then go back to restore the backup and then just flash this recovery in fastboot to get the OTA?
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Yes, yes and yes.
You can use Flashify to make a backup, restore and flash.
Remember you can only flash 3 times a day unless you pay for the full version.
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andyabc said:
Yes, yes and yes.
You can use Flashify to make a backup, restore and flash.
Remember you can only flash 3 times a day unless you pay for the full version.
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No I mean making a backup in twrp, install a custom rom. New version of android comes out: (let's say 5.0 because updating CM for example from 4.3. to 4.3.1 isnt that hard I think), just restore the backup and flash this recovery in fastboot. (without flashify)
Then I will get the OTA?

Thibaultvw said:
No I mean making a backup in twrp, install a custom rom. New version of android comes out: (let's say 5.0 because updating CM for example from 4.3. to 4.3.1 isnt that hard I think), just restore the backup and flash this recovery in fastboot. (without flashify)
Then I will get the OTA?
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Exactly what I was thinking and it would remain yes, try flashing it.
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andyabc said:
Exactly what I was thinking and it would remain yes, try flashing it.
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Ok thanks (I ran out of thanks for today)
I think I am going to stay with this TWRP for a while (actually I want CM official nightlies back) and will try this method when KLP comes out. I think I will have my pc back then and will be able to pull the recovery of the image then and I will post if it worked or not!
thank you for your effort mate!

Thibaultvw said:
Ok thanks (I ran out of thanks for today)
I think I am going to stay with this TWRP for a while (actually I want CM official nightlies back) and will try this method when KLP comes out. I think I will have my pc back then and will be able to pull the recovery of the image then and I will post if it worked or not!
thank you for your effort mate!
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No problem.
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I decided to flash the stock recovery anyway. So now I am fully stock and will get future OTA updates? I actually like the stock rom, but will maybe fllash CM10.2 if nemesis comes with some cool stuff.
Thanks for pulling it for me!

please help! I made a dangerous mistake. I have a problem...

hi
I made a mistake when a I wanted root S3 with CF-Root kernel, and I flashed kernel of Note2
then display became Blue. and now it's touch doesn't work.
I flashed CF root of s3 and doesn't fixed.
even I tried Flashing original Rom
but it does not worked
and I lost my touchscreen
how can I fix that
I think kernel of note2 does not allow other kernels to flash correctly
(sorry ! I can't speak english good)
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I guess it's bricked
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the rom is loading
and then touch doesn't work
recovery is working
my problem is only touch
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I m not sure about this...
Maybe you can try installing new kernel via adb...
Not sure if it will work though...

If the recovery is working than wipe everything there, system, data, preload, dalvik etc.. Then go into download mode and flash a official Samsung rom, some not branded 4.1.2, btu i think is the best, after that go into recovery again wipe data and cache, and than try to reboot. If that doesn't work try flashing only kernel via adb.
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But i think you're screwed..
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can you give me a link of an original Rom you guess works??
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mohammad8638520 said:
can you give me a link of an original Rom you guess works??
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Every official ROM will work,just choose your model and ROM version you want.
Ex.: MJ9 Android 4.3 Firmware for GT-I9300

mohammad8638520 said:
can you give me a link of an original Rom you guess works??
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See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
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vonuzu said:
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
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I flashed a ROM
it doesn't work

If you can get it in DOWNLOAD mode. You should be able to flash a stock rom with ODIN. Then re-root, flash Custom ROM, etc.,etc.
That's the only way I have repaired other peoples botched updates and stuff. :good:

The Note 2 screen needs more power than SG3 screen, so the kernel you mistakenly flashed could have damaged the hardware itself.
Do as fbarcenas says. If it doesn't work, I think you're gonna have to replace the screen unit. Try everything else first, of course, and good luck !

mohammad8638520 said:
I flashed a ROM
it doesn't work
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How? You should flash via odin, not custom recovery. Can you get your phone into download mode? If yes flash stock official Samsung 4.1.2 rom.
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mohammad8638520 said:
hi
I made a mistake when a I wanted root S3 with CF-Root kernel, and I flashed kernel of Note2
then display became Blue. and now it's touch doesn't work.
I flashed CF root of s3 and doesn't fixed.
even I tried Flashing original Rom
but it does not worked
and I lost my touchscreen
how can I fix that
I think kernel of note2 does not allow other kernels to flash correctly
(sorry ! I can't speak english good)
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Have a look at this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231393
I remember that something similar to what you did happened because of a mistake from the developer and Codeworx and others tried to help and solve the issue, but I didn't follow that story until the end, so cannot tell you if they succeeded.

Try to use some Rescue Roms the ones with the pit files. Tough problem mate sorry?
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vonuzu said:
How? You should flash via odin, not custom recovery. Can you get your phone into download mode? If yes flash stock official Samsung 4.1.2 rom.
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yeah, I flashed it via odin
original rom. with 4 files no 1 file
modem.phone.csc.bootloader
and it has pit to partition
and i use all of the above files at odin
but it doesn't work
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fbarcenas said:
If you can get it in DOWNLOAD mode. You should be able to flash a stock rom with ODIN. Then re-root, flash Custom ROM, etc.,etc.
That's the only way I have repaired other peoples botched updates and stuff. :good:
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I can go to download mode. flash stock rom , flash cf root, and ...
but i havo no touch screen
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ive seen a similar issue...and im enclined to agree with regaber
u may want to consider getting a new screen...

If you have flashed a stock rom, that will have replaced all files, including the kernel, therefore if it's still not working something has caused hardware damage (the only option after flashing stock and wiping everything.

If you flash a touch recovery is your touchscreen working in that?
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GreatVortex said:
If you flash a touch recovery is your touchscreen working in that?
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I flashed a touch recovery . but it doesn't work
I think I should buy a new screen
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4.4 update question

When the ota finally comes out. Do you think someone will post a stock rooted flashable version? If that's even possible. My gf is tired of me flashing custom roms on her phone lol
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needshelp101 said:
When the ota finally comes out. Do you think someone will post a stock rooted flashable version? If that's even possible. My gf is tired of me flashing custom roms on her phone lol
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Try using the supersu survival mode when the ota comes out maybe it'll work but chainfire has said its been a pain on 4.4.2 if you get root some of your favorite root apps may not work.

needshelp101 said:
When the ota finally comes out. Do you think someone will post a stock rooted flashable version? If that's even possible. My gf is tired of me flashing custom roms on her phone lol
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I'm sure it's possible, StockUp did it with MK2, and there was the MF3 Unadulterated ROM used to achieve root.

TMO 4.4.2 SBF is OUT!

Alrighty XT1053 people, now is the time to upgrade to 4.4.2
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=840
Enjoy!

mastarifla said:
Alrighty XT1053 people, now is the time to upgrade to 4.4.2
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=840
Enjoy!
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About time.. now we can just upgrade system and what not and retain WP

What's the best way to do this? Do we use fastboot and mfastboot?

Can we flash it?
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Use rsd lite
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So using rsd lite, we will be able to keep root and WP?
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I don't know about WP but you will have the option to root using TWRP recovery
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Devans32 said:
I don't know about WP but you will have the option to root using TWRP recovery
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I have a tmobile one with locked bootloader. Guess I will have to wait until I am ready to lose my warranty.

r_diaz13 said:
About time.. now we can just upgrade system and what not and retain WP
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Why?
Since T-Mobile devices can be bootloader unlocked, you could just unlock your bootloader, and root via TWRP and SuperSU. So why wouldn't you, other than not wanting to void your warranty?

Another dumb question: can i flash this with twrp or is only with rsd?
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Only rsd
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theremix said:
I have a tmobile one with locked bootloader. Guess I will have to wait until I am ready to lose my warranty.
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Just go ahead and void it, what's the worst that could happen haha
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Works excellent in my xt1053 from mexico
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Thanks for the link!

So has anyone that's rooted 4.4 with a locked boot loader try this yet? Can we just fastboot the system.IMG while keeping root and WP off?
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KidJoe said:
Why?
Since T-Mobile devices can be bootloader unlocked, you could just unlock your bootloader, and root via TWRP and SuperSU. So why wouldn't you, other than not wanting to void your warranty?
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Exactly not voiding the warranty. I just got the phone in December and I love it. But frankly I'm concerned of voiding the warranty so quickly. I can see the foam around the front camera is already sliding a bit and potentially could impact the camera later on if it does. But maybe it never will. I don't want to send it back in just for that when it works great you know.
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Updating cloud print?
Have you folks noticed an inability to update Google Cloud Print with this image? As in, when you attempt to update from Google Play you get a message about signature conflict?

jpizz said:
Have you folks noticed an inability to update Google Cloud Print with this image? As in, when you attempt to update from Google Play you get a message about signature conflict?
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Yup, same thing happens with the OTA version that I have, I doubt they will throw together a whole new build just to fix that though.

Devans32 said:
Only rsd
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Or mfastboot
(if you like to do things manually)

Sorry for my ignorance, but is this different then the ota soak test?
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paranoid android85 said:
Sorry for my ignorance, but is this different then the ota soak test?
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It appears to be the exact same version.
And of course the OTA update is just an updater that modifies only certain parts/pieces. The SBF is the full rom.

Any easy way to install twrp?

I am aware of the guides the nice people have come up with but is there an easier way such as an application? I remember, before I flashed back firmware, it was ten times easier and required no adb or commands on my end. I also flashed it over CWM which I had at the time.
Thanks.
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What ROM are you currently on? Are you rooted? If on a Jellybean ROM and rooted just use Freegee from the market to install latest TWRP or Cwm instantly with no fuss. If you are on a KitKat ROM you need to downgrade which can be a long process.
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Once that i lost my cable i installed flashify and it worked.donloaded a dozen of em but only flashify worked and successfully flashed twrp.img but root pal, just root..
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I am rooted. On stock 4.2.
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Then Freegee is the way to go...
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I second flashify, great tool
on the move..

ioroot to root
freegee to twrp
Back up EFS, and then back THAT up to your computer. THEN proceed to whatever it is you rooted for.

Definitely back efs up
on the move..

livelysins96 said:
I am aware of the guides the nice people have come up with but is there an easier way such as an application? I remember, before I flashed back firmware, it was ten times easier and required no adb or commands on my end. I also flashed it over CWM which I had at the time.
Thanks.
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Install FreeGee from the Google play store since you are rooted already.

What exactly is efs? Also, I get an error code in the top left when going into recovery?
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I get the error code too. Freegee did not work it just hung forever the when I rebooted to recovery I got the error on top left. Then black screen
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drwario said:
I get the error code too. Freegee did not work it just hung forever the when I rebooted to recovery I got the error on top left. Then black screen
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if you are on 10d you can use this,just download the file and click recovery and everything should work. phone has to be on charge and not MTP.download both files in the download and place them in a recovery folder or whatever you choose to call it.
for ATT or international versions.here you go:
hang on uploading the zip
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here is the zip:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B41aDwpfEm1lQlkwNGlDajJWZkk/edit?usp=sharing

You can only flash recovery in jellybean based ROMs. If you are on a rooted KitKat ROM you still can't have custom recovery without also a modded boot img
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G2 verizon
ephumuris said:
What ROM are you currently on? Are you rooted? If on a Jellybean ROM and rooted just use Freegee from the market to install latest TWRP or Cwm instantly with no fuss. If you are on a KitKat ROM you need to downgrade which can be a long process.
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Any process for verizon g2 ?