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Which do you use and why?
I would love to be able to use 4ext. But Nexus 4 seems to be on low priority now.
I'm using the stock recovery but when I need to backup or flash something I boot into CWM.
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KyraOfFire said:
I would love to be able to use 4ext. But Nexus 4 seems to be on low priority now.
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Never used it before. Why do you prefer it?
decepticon said:
I'm using the stock recovery but when I need to backup or flash something I boot into CWM.
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Seems easier to just have it on the phone. Are you doing this so you can get OTA updates?
KyraOfFire said:
I would love to be able to use 4ext. But Nexus 4 seems to be on low priority now.
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I couldn't agree more, i put in a request for max to port it to this device ages ago, when my back ordered N4 eventually drops through the door, I'll get back on his case as it was without doubt the greatest recovery ever (all credit to cwm where due obviously)
4 ext, had the ability to stack multiple complex wipe, flash, restore and backup operations into one step greatly simplifying the flashing process, was also rock sold in my experience.
So until then will monitor this thread
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I don't have my nexus yet but on my gs2 I'm using twrp. I had cwm touch and liked it, it worked pretty good. But I like the twrp format better and I think it's easier to navigate. Also you could name your backups on twrp unlike cwm. Last thing is cwm I usually have to wipe and flash wiping scripts like darkside for some roms and twrp you don't have to.
Using CWM at the moment but will be switching to TWRP soon once I get back home to my computer.
Edit: Oh now I see that the goo manager method is working, will be installing TWRP tonight =)
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3bs11 said:
Never used it before. Why do you prefer it?
Seems easier to just have it on the phone. Are you doing this so you can get OTA updates?
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Yea. I rarely need recovery access so its not a hassle for me.
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ben_pyett said:
I couldn't agree more, i put in a request for max to port it to this device ages ago, when my back ordered N4 eventually drops through the door, I'll get back on his case as it was without doubt the greatest recovery ever (all credit to cwm where due obviously)
4 ext, had the ability to stack multiple complex wipe, flash, restore and backup operations into one step greatly simplifying the flashing process, was also rock sold in my experience.
So until then will monitor this thread
Sywepd form my DsereiS
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You wouldn't happen to know where we stand on getting 4ext support would you? I'd only used it a few times on my gf's phone and loved it instantly... For now I'm still stuck on CWMR, but would love to switch over!
ben_pyett said:
I couldn't agree more, i put in a request for max to port it to this device ages ago, when my back ordered N4 eventually drops through the door, I'll get back on his case as it was without doubt the greatest recovery ever (all credit to cwm where due obviously)
4 ext, had the ability to stack multiple complex wipe, flash, restore and backup operations into one step greatly simplifying the flashing process, was also rock sold in my experience.
So until then will monitor this thread
Sywepd form my DsereiS
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twrp has the same ability
simms22 said:
twrp has the same ability
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I think he meant that there is a "wipe all (except SD)" button that includes the boot partition. It's quite useful. TWRP doesn't have that.
I used 4EXT recovery touch on my Glacier. Purchased the updater. Great recovery. Used all the same folders as cwm, too. All apps designed to work with cwm worked with it, too.
CWM works flawlessly so i see no need to switch. But originally when deciding between the two, TWRP had overheating issues so with CWM I went.
nightf0x said:
CWM works flawlessly so i see no need to switch. But originally when deciding between the two, TWRP had overheating issues so with CWM I went.
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Fixed with a kernel change. I've used both. I see cwm being like iOS. It's simplicity makes it easy to maintain. The core features everyone NEEDS are there. TWRP is more feature packed, more on the bleeding edge. More features means more chances for bugs. But that's the price you pay to be on the bleeding edge.
TWRP...FTW!
The 2 reasons I use TWRP
1. Flash multiple things at once
2. Set backup name
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TWRP, I'd rather use touch and CWM touch is more of a hassle to install unless you pay.
TWRP all the way for my N4!
CWM for one reason and one reason only: stability.
threeclaws said:
TWRP, I'd rather use touch and CWM touch is more of a hassle to install unless you pay.
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Huh?
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
http://builder.clockworkmod.com/
Edit: I guess when there's a new version of your recovery every couple weeks using fastboot might get annoying.
CWM! The "devs" of trwp better become themers. Twrp is totally unreliable.
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I've never had a single problem with TWRP, I have no idea why some people think it's unstable
My N4 is unlocked and rooted, but using factory recovery so that it installs it's own OTA's when it gets them. I have to manually update the tablets in my house and it's getting to be a hassle(and I'm lazy).
Hi all, not a regular here I'm a HTC Rezound user. However my friend has just gotten the nexus 4 I have it rooted at least and the bootloader is unlocked. I used the all in one root kit in order to accomplish both of those tasks. It did indeed wipe the device ( I've seen that as in issue in some threads here?). I used the clockworkmod app to install the recovery. In first boot to recovery, it worked fine, however on a subsequent attempt I got a little green robot with a red triangle and exclamation point. I have and, fast boot, and I believe the drivers are present since I installed then with the root kit. I also made sure to swap updated files for 4.2.2 in the root kit. I attempted to flash the recovery using fast boot but the device would not get recognized. Any ideas in where to go from here. I'm new to this device and tried to read as much as possible. I really appreciate all your help in advance.
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That's the stock recovery screen. What's happening is that the system has itself restored the stock recovery on boot-up. It's possible to stop it doing this, there's an option in ROM Manager I think. Also the FAQs have a way to do it manually (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34744793).
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I'm on teamwin but I've always used cwm so just curious if cwm is really used for this device
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Virus1x said:
I'm on teamwin but I've always used cwm so just curious if cwm is really used for this device
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I use CWM. Tried TWRP, but I didn't like the interface and all those complicated stuffs. I like to keep it simple.
TWRP way more intuitive than CWM and it isnt complicated at all.
I'm using TWRP. I used CWM on all my previous android phones but thought I'd give TWRP a go since a lot of Nexus 4 users seem to use it. Still havent decided which I prefer, although TWRP has an anoyying bug that means you cant copy nandroid backups off your phone via MTP unless you change the file permissions first.
i like TWRP more... its more intuitive and i like its design more
Teamwin...CWM has lost it's way, buggy and incomplete, even for the paid version.
Non touch CWM all the way! The old skool navigation just simply works.
Also last time I checked, CWM ran through backups/restores snappier than TWRP.
For terminal/file manager I use Aroma CWM-app and therefore get the best of both worlds
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Was on CWM for a long time and now switched to TWRP....TWRP gives options like clear cache, dalvik, factory reset, basic things to flash a new ROM in one go. Simply more intuitive and better design.
Always been a CWM man, apart from the wonderful days of 4EXT (which started as a cwm based recovery and became one of the first recoverys to be touch enabled, added a vast selection of incredibly useful features and incorporated a user space app that was way ahead of its time) back on the htc desire s, apologies got sidetracked there...
Now on the verge of moving to TWRP but waiting for the copy bug that's in 2.6 to be resolved first..
So glad the old school tap tap tap was replaced with touch.
Good thread, certainly given me the push towards TW.
I never flash recovery - no need when nexus devices can boot into them directly. If I'm doing an upgrade/root I'll generally use TWRP
I went TWRP ages ago when it was the new kid on the block in my Nexus S days.. The advancements they made in a short time and excellent support (being available in most device forums) makes its second to none for me.
After noobing with CWM I moved to TWRP and never looked back.
TWRP
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I use TWRP
Undoubtedly, PhilZ Touch Recovery!
With my G2x I used CWM or Nexus 4 and 10 I have TWRP and prefer TRWP
TWRP for me. Used to use the non-touch CWM, then made the move to CWM Touch, then tried TWRP and have stuck with it since
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I notice TWRP nandroids are smaller compared to CWM nandroids. So that kinda seals it for me...
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Been a twrp fan for awhile.
TWRP :good:
Heya...
On my 16GB Grouper I had installed the stock rooted 4.3 rom. Yesterday a system OTA update message appeared on my screen - 1.7 MB. I let it download and install over night and just went to bed. Came back in the morning to a boot loop where the device got stuck with the four colorful thingies animation. I can access the bootloader, but the recovery seems to be broken. Can't remember if I had anything other than the stock one... Anyways, now I'm strugling to get this thing going again. I am a zero at ADB but willing to learn whatever is necessary to get me started with a working recovery at least. No tool root box will do anything really for me...
Thanks for your help in advance
Hey!
Had a problem just like yours. If your running windows then install this program its called nexus tool kit. I'm a newbie here but if you Google 'nexus toolkit wug fresh' you can find it
All you need to do is plug your device in and open the program, then select flash OTA with the boot loop option and then follow the on screen instructions
That should put you back to normal with a fresh start meaning all you data will be lost. You can also root from there to.
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hettige677 said:
Hey!
Had a problem just like yours. If your running windows then install this program its called nexus tool kit. I'm a newbie here but if you Google 'nexus toolkit wug fresh' you can find it
All you need to do is plug your device in and open the program, then select flash OTA with the boot loop option and then follow the on screen instructions
That should put you back to normal with a fresh start meaning all you data will be lost. You can also root from there to.
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Yeah. It would be dumb to actually learn what you are doing to your device. You should totally use a toolkit.
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Honestly, I'm just showing the user one way, I anticipated him of being a newbie. For the record, it shows you all the process's happening.
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Thank you guys. You might not believe it, but I'm not a newb to Android or flashing. It's just that I've always been playing around with Samsung devices and there you'd normaly turn to Odin in case something went wrong. Here it's different.
Anyways, with this comprehensive guide I've been able to reflash a recovery image and my old rom. Unfortunately losing all of my data in the process, but there was no way to save it.
http://www.androidupdate.us/recover-bricked-device-fastboot/
In case this happens to anybody else.
Cheers
Hello All,
About 2 days ago i tried to root my google nexus 4, I dont know what i did, but now when i turn it on it shows the google logo then goes to where it shows an android with a red exclamation mark, does anyone know how this can be fixed, any help would be much appreciated!!
Can you be a bit more specific on what you did? Or what guide you followed?
Rooting is quick and easy on a nexus
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
Then flash ROM of choice in recovery
Reboot
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Ok, i had successfully rooted my phone, i then went to put on a new rom so i could use OTG storage. That got me completely stuck, i tried toget back to my normal phone but didnt know how. I foolishly went into recovery mode, and wiped everything off it. and just now i cant even do anything it just has a red light flashing at the bottom, i hope this has helpt in some way.
Do you have a custom recovery? Use adb sideload to flash the ROM, or if you have a working otg cable this should be fine too
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UPDATE: The red light has gone (was just low on power) But the phone is still stuck in recovery mode. i have tried to "apply update from ADB" with my mac but it doesnt work and im not sure if i am doing it propperly.
I am pretty new to this kinda stuff, so i dont know what a custom recovery is, and i honestly have no idea what to do, im not really bothered about the root anymore i would rather just have my phone back to normal.
Please dont take this the wrong way and I mean no disrespect, but maybe we should just get your phone up and running and then maybe a few months from now after you've done a whole lot of reading you can consider rooting again. The n4 isn't the most expensive phone in the world but it would still be a shame to brick it, as much as I believe all androids are best to be rooted the user really needs to understand fully what s/he is doing, 95% of "help my device is bricked" threads come from lack of homework, which is easily 100s of threads a day across xda alone
OK, sorry for the lecture I've just ran into this a lot lately, and I'd be glad to help
I try not to use apple products as a whole so I can't say for sure why its not connecting with adb, is this for sure set up properly? As in has adb or fastboot worked fine in the past? Also is device currently unlocked? By a custom recovery I mean nonstock, not an oem, like twrp or clockwork.
If you want root let's download the latest twrp image for the n4, if you want factory than download latest from here
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=de
Let me know how you want to proceed
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
This will get u up and running.
Next time make sure u know what u are doing.
Credits: efrant
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