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bought a atrix 4g today off craigslist today. phone is rooted/unlocked with CWM installed. i downloaded the files for CM9 beta and pushed them to my internal sdcard. booted into recovery, wiped data, wiped cache, wiped /system, then installed the ROM and then the gapps file. tried to reboot and now my phone is stuck on the boot screen (motorola icon and it says unlocked above). i've been waiting 20 minutes and there's still no change so I think someone might've gone wrong. ended up battery pulling and reflashing with no change.
didn't make a nandroid (i know silly me) but I can still boot into fastboot.
any ideas on what to do next?
nvm figured it out! installed RomRacer's CMW instead of the previously installed one and now everything works! w00t!
as in the name...completely newb
i'm sorry, but could you possibly go into more depth...
ie. a detailed description of how you did the romracer cwm install...
i used the automatic root/unlock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 provided by mramirezusa
(whom i would like to extend a very well deserved "thank you" at this time) and i ran the Tenfar CWM auto root, so i am not exactly sure how i would change it manually.
newbdroyd said:
i'm sorry, but could you possibly go into more depth...
ie. a detailed description of how you did the romracer cwm install...
i used the automatic root/unlock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 provided by mramirezusa
(whom i would like to extend a very well deserved "thank you" at this time) and i ran the Tenfar CWM auto root, so i am not exactly sure how i would change it manually.
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Find the romracer cwm flashable zip file...go into recovery and flash file.
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newbdroyd said:
i'm sorry, but could you possibly go into more depth...
ie. a detailed description of how you did the romracer cwm install...
i used the automatic root/unlock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 provided by mramirezusa
(whom i would like to extend a very well deserved "thank you" at this time) and i ran the Tenfar CWM auto root, so i am not exactly sure how i would change it manually.
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if you need a bit more instructions on how to flash a recovery,
tayshun12 said:
Proper Recovery:
1. After your bootloader unlocked go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
2. Scroll down to where it says "ALL USERS" and download your favourite colour. (NOT THE ZIP VERSION) Place it in the motounlock folder that you have on your desktop.
3. Press the windows key + R on your computer, type cmd and press enter
4. A Command prompt will open. type cd C:\users\YOURNAME\desktop\motounlock press 'enter'
5. type "fastboot devices" Press Enter.
5b. type "fastboot erase recovery" Press Enter.
5c. type "fastboot flash recovery recovery-atrix5.img" Press Enter.
Wait for the command prompt to say : "writing 'recovery'... OKAY ['The amount of seconds it took here']"
5d.type "fastboot reboot"
DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS PART: After the install of RomRacers recovery boot up your phone. Open up your favourite file browser (I used Astro file manager to do this ) and navigate to /system/etc/ and delete the file called 'install-recovery.sh'
You will be set 100% !
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if u need more details on it, here is the original post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
I've just unlocked my rezound and i'm trying to root via my mac. i downloaded the amonra recovery and put it in my android folder. i've got my phone rebooted and i'm in the fastboot usb menu. i have bootloader, reboot, reboot bootloader, and power down as options.
a little help?
maybe i'm just not meant to root my phone :-(
On mine the command was ./fastboot recovery recovery.img as long as you are in fastboot in the bootloader.
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Since you're in fastboot usb, make sure the recovery image is in the android tools folder containing fastboot.exe. The command is "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" without the quotes and recovery.img being the name of the image file you put in your android tools folder.
OLDsJUNKIE said:
Since you're in fastboot usb, make sure the recovery image is in the android tools folder containing fastboot.exe. The command is "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" without the quotes and recovery.img being the name of the image file you put in your android tools folder.
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Damn knew i was missing something lol well said.
alright, got amonra installed with the right path and all, went to dev options, installed su & superuser, rebooted, i see superuser, but NOTHING is getting root access.... titanium backup, file explorer... nothing.
so, i don't think it's really rooted. sigh.
if it makes a difference, i was on the ICS leak prior to all this. make a difference?
Not really sure are you on stock right now or did you flash a rooted Rom?
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tp62688 said:
Not really sure are you on stock right now or did you flash a rooted Rom?
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stock right now, no rooted rom.
brewner said:
stock right now, no rooted rom.
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Have you rebooted since rooting through Amon and installing SU? If that doesn't solve it, installing one of the rooted ROMs should.
OLDsJUNKIE said:
Have you rebooted since rooting through Amon and installing SU? If that doesn't solve it, installing one of the rooted ROMs should.
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I concur lol
OLDsJUNKIE said:
Have you rebooted since rooting through Amon and installing SU? If that doesn't solve it, installing one of the rooted ROMs should.
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Suggestions?
I would just flash a prerooted Rom thats what I did with mine installed the root user access from amonra didn't work for me. You gonna go with GB or ICS?
tp62688 said:
I would just flash a prerooted Rom thats what I did with mine installed the root user access from amonra didn't work for me. You gonna go with GB or ICS?
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I would prefer ICS.
I would read up on BAMF ICS or Cleanrom ICS and follow the steps to flash as long as you are on the new firmware. There are others but those are the ones that I've tried I'm currently on BAMF.
BAMF looks more straightforward. waiting for a response on a question over there.
What did you need to know?
it *appears* that i'm ready to flash. there are two files that i've downloaded. one is a rom, the other a kernal. i'm trying to figure out which is which and what my next steps are.
here are the instructions, and i'm wondering how important the nandroid backup is, since i'm basically starting fresh.
Download rom file and PH98IMGnewfirmwarepeople.zip
Rename PH98IMGnewfirmwarepeople.zip to "PH98IMG.zip" without the quotes
Place both files on external SD card and reboot to recovery
Make a nandroid backup
Wipe data, cache, dalvic cache, and system
Flash the rom through the "Flash Zip Menu" in recovery
From main recovery screen, choose "Developer Menu"
Select "Reboot to Bootloader" from the developer menu
Phone will reboot to hboot, you may have to select bootloader from hboot screen
Bootloader will load the PH98IMG.zip, select "Yes" to update.
Rock on with your bad self and reboot system
The one with BAMF in the title is typically the Rom and the kernel would either be oldfirmwarepeople.zip or newfirmwarepeople.zip this file has to be renamed as PH98IMG.zip and place on the ext sd card. Then in amon-ra wipe everything and flash the rom zip then from the developer menu boot into bootloader and let it apply the kernel update then it will reboot then profit.
do you see any issues with following the directions above?
This will explain everything you need to do to get S-Off, ICS ROM, ENG HBOOT, Recovery and Root.
Things you need to download:
My AIO Kit. Get the full version from here.
SuperUser from here
ENG HBOOT from here
ICS ROM from here
Stock T-Mobile 1.43 ROM from here
READ S-Off Instructions from here.
S-Off Tool from here. (Download is in the bottom)
As always, I do not take any responsibility for what happens to your phone. I've done this myself and I can confirm that it works.
This is for T-Mobile Users ONLY (for now). I'll edit it for other users soon.
BACK UP YOUR INFO FROM YOUR PHONE MEMORY AND SD CARD.
1. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled. Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging.
2. Download my tool and run it. If your bootloader is unlocked (most likely it is), on my tool, press "Boot into Bootloader". After you are in bootloader, run the "Relock Bootloader" command
3. Put the Stock T-Mobile 1.43 ROM on to your SD Card. Make sure it in the root folder. Rename the file to PH85IMG. Run the command on my tool to "Boot into Bootloader" It should scan for the ROM. If it doesn't (It may be in Fastboot mode, that's why) press the power button so it switches from Fastboot into HBOOT mode.
4. It will detect it and press the Volume Up button. It will flash the Stock ROM. After the phone boots up, re enable USB Debugging again.
5. Get your unlock_code.bin from HTCDev (unless you have it) and place it in the Data folder of my tool.
6. Run the "Unlock Bootloader" command.
7. When it sends the .bin file to your phone, press Volume Up and the Power Button. It will unlock your bootloader. Re enable USB Debugging again.
8. Flash CWM 5.0.2.7 recovery from my tool.
9. Place the SuperUser zip file onto your SD Card (not the internal one!). From my tool, press "Boot into Recovery". Go to "Install Zip From SD Card", "Choose Zip from SD Card" and flash "Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip". Press the back button and select "Reboot System Now"
10. Read the S-Off instructions carefully and watch the video.
BACK UP YOUR INFO FROM YOUR PHONE MEMORY AND SD CARD.
Put an blank memory card in your phone. Run the tool and do the wire trick.
11. After it is all done, re enable USB Debugging. Put the ICS ROM on your SD Card. Rename it to PH85IMG. Run the command on my tool to "Boot into Bootloader" It should scan for the ROM. If it doesn't (It may be in Fastboot mode, that's why) press the power button so it switches from Fastboot into HBOOT mode. Press Volume Up and it will flash the ICS ROM. (It will boot twice into bootloader so DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PHONE). After it is done, press the power button and the phone will restart.
12. When it turns back on, re enable USB Debugging. Put the ENG HBOOT on your SD Card. Rename it to PH85IMG. Run the command on my tool to "Boot into Bootloader" It should scan for the HBOOT. If it doesn't (It may be in Fastboot mode, that's why) press the power button so it switches from Fastboot into HBOOT mode. Press Volume Up and now you have ENG HBOOT.
13. Flash CWM 5.0.2.7 recovery from my tool.
14. Place the SuperUser zip file onto your SD Card (not the internal one!). From my tool, press "Boot into Recovery". Go to "Install Zip From SD Card", "Choose Zip from SD Card" and flash "Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip". Press the back button and select "Reboot System Now"
You are now fully S-Off'd, have ICS installed and fully rooted!
Please be sure to thank all the devs that made all the tools and mods!
Alot of info here.
If I already flashed the ICS leak , now locked bootloader , S still ON.
Would it be 5-9 then step 13 ?
xManMythLegend said:
Alot of info here.
If I already flashed the ICS leak , now locked bootloader , S still ON.
Would it be 5-9 then step 13 ?
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If you are on the ICS leak, I believe the new HBOOT that comes with it does not support flashing recoveries. I could be wrong though.
If you want to S-Off, follow from step 5 and onward.
If the new HBOOT supports flashing recoveries, do as you said, 5-9.
hasoon2000 said:
This will explain everything you need to do to get S-Off, ICS ROM, ENG HBOOT, Recovery and Root.
Things you need to download:
My AIO Kit. Get the full version from here.
SuperUser from here
ENG HBOOT from here
ICS ROM from here
Stock T-Mobile 1.43 ROM from here
READ S-Off Instructions from here.
S-Off Tool from here. (Download is in the bottom)
As always, I do not take any responsibility for what happens to your phone. I've done this myself and I can confirm that it works.
This is for T-Mobile Users ONLY (for now). I'll edit it for other users soon.
BACK UP YOUR INFO FROM YOUR PHONE MEMORY AND SD CARD.
1. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled. Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging.
2. Download my tool and run it. If your bootloader is unlocked (most likely it is), on my tool, press "Boot into Bootloader". After you are in bootloader, run the "Relock Bootloader" command
3. Put the Stock T-Mobile 1.43 ROM on to your SD Card. Make sure it in the root folder. Rename the file to PH85IMG. Run the command on my tool to "Boot into Bootloader" It should scan for the ROM. If it doesn't (It may be in Fastboot mode, that's why) press the power button so it switches from Fastboot into HBOOT mode.
4. It will detect it and press the Volume Up button. It will flash the Stock ROM. After the phone boots up, re enable USB Debugging again.
5. Get your unlock_code.bin from HTCDev (unless you have it) and place it in the Data folder of my tool.
6. Run the "Unlock Bootloader" command.
7. When it sends the .bin file to your phone, press Volume Up and the Power Button. It will unlock your bootloader. Re enable USB Debugging again.
8. Flash CWM 5.0.2.7 recovery from my tool.
9. Place the SuperUser zip file onto your SD Card (not the internal one!). From my tool, press "Boot into Recovery". Go to "Install Zip From SD Card", "Choose Zip from SD Card" and flash "Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip". Press the back button and select "Reboot System Now"
10. Read the S-Off instructions carefully and watch the video.
BACK UP YOUR INFO FROM YOUR PHONE MEMORY AND SD CARD.
Put an blank memory card in your phone. Run the tool and do the wire trick.
11. After it is all done, re enable USB Debugging. Put the ICS ROM on your SD Card. Rename it to PH85IMG. Run the command on my tool to "Boot into Bootloader" It should scan for the ROM. If it doesn't (It may be in Fastboot mode, that's why) press the power button so it switches from Fastboot into HBOOT mode. Press Volume Up and it will flash the ICS ROM. (It will boot twice into bootloader so DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PHONE). After it is done, press the power button and the phone will restart.
12. When it turns back on, re enable USB Debugging. Put the ENG HBOOT on your SD Card. Rename it to PH85IMG. Run the command on my tool to "Boot into Bootloader" It should scan for the HBOOT. If it doesn't (It may be in Fastboot mode, that's why) press the power button so it switches from Fastboot into HBOOT mode. Press Volume Up and now you have ENG HBOOT.
13. Flash CWM 5.0.2.7 recovery from my tool.
14. Place the SuperUser zip file onto your SD Card (not the internal one!). From my tool, press "Boot into Recovery". Go to "Install Zip From SD Card", "Choose Zip from SD Card" and flash "Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip". Press the back button and select "Reboot System Now"
You are now fully S-Off'd, have ICS installed and fully rooted!
Please be sure to thank all the devs that made all the tools and mods!
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Great tutorial Hasoon but shouldn't you mention in steps 3, 11 and 12 that once you've finished flashing the ph85img file and rebooted in each case that that file should be deleted to avoid any conflict with the next step renaming to ph85img? If noobs already see a ph85img file, they might think the correct one is already there instead of deleting the old one and renaming the next step file ph85img which would be a totally different file. Just my thoughts to avoid any confusion which inevitably will happen. lol
Unlocked via HTC DEV my old info wasnt working for whatever reason.
Followed steps recovery flashed , superuser flashed.
Titanium cant get root priveleges. Updates SU DLd busybox.
Not sure if Im rooted or if the app is wonky.
frodoboy said:
Great tutorial Hasoon but shouldn't you mention in steps 3, 11 and 12 that once you've finished flashing the ph85img file and rebooted in each case that that file should be deleted to avoid any conflict with the next step renaming to ph85img? If noobs already see a ph85img file, they might think the correct one is already there instead of deleting the old one and renaming the next step file ph85img which would be a totally different file. Just my thoughts to avoid any confusion which inevitably will happen. lol
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I keep forgetting that I follow steps the way I do things. I tend to sometimes forget writing things that are so obvious to me lol. I'll edit it.
xManMythLegend said:
Unlocked via HTC DEV my old info wasnt working for whatever reason.
Followed steps recovery flashed , superuser flashed.
Titanium cant get root priveleges. Updates SU DLd busybox.
Not sure if Im rooted or if the app is wonky.
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Download Root Check Basic and take a screenshot of what it says. Let me see if the files got the correct permissions.
Weird , BusyBox was not launching anything. Rebooted now it does says SU not giving permission.
SU switched from Prompt to Allow no difference.
Update stops at checking for root.
RootCheck "sorry this device does not have proper root access"
For clarity S On , Bootloader is unlocked , CWM is installed , I flashed SU zip twice. ICS leak installed prior to all the above. S On, rooted , custom rom prior to ICS update.
xManMythLegend said:
Weird , BusyBox was not launching anything. Rebooted now it does says SU not giving permission.
SU switched from Prompt to Allow no difference.
Update stops at checking for root.
RootCheck "sorry this device does not have proper root access"
For clarity S On , Bootloader is unlocked , CWM is installed , I flashed SU zip twice. ICS leak installed prior to all the above. S On, rooted , custom rom prior to ICS update.
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What version of CWM is installed? I want you to possibly try another one.
hasoon2000 said:
What version of CWM is installed? I want you to possibly try another one.
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5.0.27 Which one should I try ?
xManMythLegend said:
5.0.27 Which one should I try ?
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I use 5.0.2.7 and I flashed the SU zip and I had no problems. You can try 5.5.0.4 or 5.8.0.9
hasoon2000 said:
I use 5.0.2.7 and I flashed the SU zip and I had no problems. You can try 5.5.0.4 or 5.8.0.9
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Thank you for your help. 5504 fixed everything.
You're tool is fantastic.
xManMythLegend said:
Thank you for your help. 5504 fixed everything.
You're tool is fantastic.
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Great to hear it worked!
Thanks! I love it lol. Makes my life easier as well!
Thanks but I think that the directions could be even more explicit.
Using the all in one tool, it is not clear whether the phone needs to be connected to usb (some people may forget), and it's not clear what mode the phone needs to be in. Does it need to be in the bootloader menu by pressing vol down and power? Or can you just plug the phone in via usb and start it working?
lamenramen said:
Thanks but I think that the directions could be even more explicit.
Using the all in one tool, it is not clear whether the phone needs to be connected to usb (some people may forget), and it's not clear what mode the phone needs to be in. Does it need to be in the bootloader menu by pressing vol down and power? Or can you just plug the phone in via usb and start it working?
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Just plug it in. Make sure USB debugging is on. App will reboot as necessary.
I thanked your post, but also wanted to thank you publicly. Your post was perfect for what I needed. And your tool is damn sweet too!
Thanks!!
I have a Wind Mobile (Canada) based Amaze 4G. Are there instructions on how to load ICS for this version?
InfinitiGuy said:
I have a Wind Mobile (Canada) based Amaze 4G. Are there instructions on how to load ICS for this version?
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There is a hack to set the amaze to accept firmware for any carrier. I think it is called 111111 or something like that. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Sent from my HTC View in LALA land.
wow
is it would be better to get superCID first??
AmazerG said:
is it would be better to get superCID first??
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Ah, I think that is the program I remember...
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thenikeman said:
I thanked your post, but also wanted to thank you publicly. Your post was perfect for what I needed. And your tool is damn sweet too!
Thanks!!
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Thank you! I appreciate it =D
InfinitiGuy said:
I have a Wind Mobile (Canada) based Amaze 4G. Are there instructions on how to load ICS for this version?
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I will make some soon for Non T-Mobile Amaze Users.
AmazerG said:
is it would be better to get superCID first??
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You need to SuperCID for Non T-Mobile Amaze Users. Otherwise, it isn't really necessary then.
I just completed S-off sucesfully and installed goomanger > selected install openrecovery script. It downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-fireball.img. I than got a pop up saying recovery has been installed. I than selected reboot recovery and got a pop up saying, "by clicking yes, your phone will request root and reboot to recovery. I selected yes, it says "attempting to reboot recovery, if this fails you may want to perform the operation manually". Nothing happens after this, I just get taken back to the goomanger main menu. Am I missing something or does this not work?
Thanks for the help, as I am fairly new to android, just coming over from the iphone 5.
motionUS said:
I just completed S-off sucesfully and installed goomanger > selected install openrecovery script. It downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-fireball.img. I than got a pop up saying recovery has been installed. I than selected reboot recovery and got a pop up saying, "by clicking yes, your phone will request root and reboot to recovery. I selected yes, it says "attempting to reboot recovery, if this fails you may want to perform the operation manually". Nothing happens after this, I just get taken back to the goomanger main menu. Am I missing something or does this not work?
Thanks for the help, as I am fairly new to android, just coming over from the iphone 5.
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Did you root the phone after s-off? You will need to flash superuser after DirtyRacun. Once you have root installed, goo manager should be able to install the custom recovery.
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junkmail9 said:
Did you root the phone after s-off? You will need to flash superuser after DirtyRacun. Once you have root installed, goo manager should be able to install the custom recovery.
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If did not root after s-off. Didn't know I had to. Where can I find this superuser file to root? Still learning. Thanks for the help.
motionUS said:
If did not root after s-off. Didn't know I had to. Where can I find this superuser file to root? Still learning. Thanks for the help.
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Flash one or the other of the following (but only one):
1. SuperSU (XDA Thread)
2. SuperUser (website)
Installing SuperSU from the Google Play/Market should be easiest.
If that doesn't work, you may need to install the custom recovery via fastboot first.
Once a superuser package is installed, goomanager should work for you.
junkmail9 said:
Flash one or the other of the following (but only one):
1. SuperSU (XDA Thread)
2. SuperUser (website)
Installing SuperSU from the Google Play/Market should be easiest.
If that doesn't work, you may need to install the custom recovery via fastboot first.
Once a superuser package is installed, goomanager should work for you.
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I installed SuperSU and as soon as I open it I get the following message "There is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem". What should I do?
Thanks
Could always flash the image manually through fastboot if you have the drivers/knowledge. Rename the recovery to recovery.img and put it in the same folder as the fastboot executable. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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There's an order of operations that need to be followed. 1) recovery 2) root or ROM.
You can't use an automated recovery installer unless you have root access, and you can't get root access until you flash the su binary or a ROM with su included (which requires a recovery... see the circle?). Thus, the automated installer is not an option for the very first recovery flash. Similarly, the superuser applications on Play require that you have an su binary already... they just manage access to that binary by other applications.
Follow the manual instructions to flash TWRP, they're really quite easy. If you performed S-OFF, you have the fastboot (and adb) binaries already.
Edit: I have updated the instructions in the TWRP post to reflect this. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Think I figured out, trying now. I think I downloaded the wrong recovery. Should have grabbed the fireball version.
Thanks for everyones help. I almost there. I just manually installed open recovery-tarp-2.4.1.0-inc.img and I got the following
sending recovery 93700kb)... OKAY
writing recover recovery ... OKAY
I than tried booting into the recover with the following command
fastboot boot recovery recovery-tarp-2.4.1.0-inc.img
I than got the message "cannot load 'recovery'
Anyone know where I should go from here?
Thanks
motionUS said:
Think I figured out, trying now. I think I downloaded the wrong recovery. Should have grabbed the fireball version.
Thanks for everyones help. I almost there. I just manually installed open recovery-tarp-2.4.1.0-inc.img and I got the following
sending recovery 93700kb)... OKAY
writing recover recovery ... OKAY
I than tried booting into the recover with the following command
fastboot boot recovery recovery-tarp-2.4.1.0-inc.img
I than got the message "cannot load 'recovery'
Anyone know where I should go from here?
Thanks
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Follow the manual instructions more closely. You don't want to 'fastboot boot ...'
Also, recovery-tarp-2.4.1.0-inc.img is not the right recovery.
I've got it working. I realized I had the wrong recovery a few minutes later. Thanks for all your help.
motionUS said:
I've got it working. I realized I had the wrong recovery a few minutes later. Thanks for all your help.
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Glad you got it working.
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Here is a simple, easy guide to install a custom recovery and root your device after achieving S-Off using the RevOne method.
**Moonshine installs all the SU/busybox binaries needed for root. So if you merely want a custom recovery you can follow this guide up to Step 7.**
Takes less than 5 minutes and is really easy. First, go to one of these threads and download either classic or touch CWM CWM Recovery or TWRP if you so prefer TWRP Recovery
Step 1. Rename recovery file recovery.img *Note: If using Win7 or 8 it hides known file extensions by default. Take care to not rename the file to "recovery.img.img"*
Step 2. Move file to your folder containing fastboot.exe on your computer
Step 3. Make sure phone is plugged in to USB port and USB debugging is turned on.
Step 4. Open a command prompt and type in: adb devices
Step 5. If device is listed type: adb reboot bootloader
Step 6. Using the command prompt, cd to the directory that has your fastboot.exe and recovery file *example: cd C:\sdk\
Step 7. Once in the bootloader type: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Step 8. If everything goes as it should, the recovery should be installed. On the bootloader screen you are currently on navigate to and select the BOOTLOADER option. Once it takes you to the new screen, navigate to and select RECOVERY
Step 9. Once it boots into recovery, select reboot now. It will prompt you to root the device. Select Yes.
Step 10. Phone will reboot. You now have a custom recovery and are rooted. Go to the play store and download either SuperUser or SuperSU. I prefer SuperSU, but it is entirely up to you.
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Enjoy!!
Really nice guide. Thanks for writing this. It's also exactly the same steps one would use for TWRP, if someone is wondering about that. Just use the TWRP file and rename to recovery.img.
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I've done this a 100 times but for some reason I'm getting the error "error: cannot load 'recovery.img'".
What's going on?
I did the RevOne method yesterday.
Edit, it happened with both CWM and TWRP.
After the RevOne method, my phone says **UNLOCKED** and S-Off, however is it possible that I'm not Unlocked?
Edit 2, what's really weird is that last night, I used the "All-in-one Toolkit" to flash the TWRP recovery and it worked just fine. I'm actually in the TWRP recovery right now. And then once I rebooted from recovery, it did NOT ask me to root/install SU.
arozer said:
I've done this a 100 times but for some reason I'm getting the error "error: cannot load 'recovery.img'".
What's going on?
I did the RevOne method yesterday.
Edit, it happened with both CWM and TWRP.
After the RevOne method, my phone says **UNLOCKED** and S-Off, however is it possible that I'm not Unlocked?
Edit 2, what's really weird is that last night, I used the "All-in-one Toolkit" to flash the TWRP recovery and it worked just fine. I'm actually in the TWRP recovery right now. And then once I rebooted from recovery, it did NOT ask me to root/install SU.
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Do you use Win7 or 8? By default it hides known file extensions. So if you renamed it to "recovery.img" it might actually be "recovery.img.img".
Also I believe the all in one kit installs the SU binaries for you... I wouldn't know as I don't use one clicks or kits.
Phaded said:
Do you use Win7 or 8? By default it hides known file extensions. So if you renamed it to "recovery.img" it might actually be "recovery.img.img".
Also I believe the all in one kit installs the SU binaries for you... I wouldn't know as I don't use one clicks or kits.
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Wow!
Why didn't I think of this? (I guess the frustration from last night trying to figure out why RevOne wasn't working.)
Thank you. This worked!
Fixed broken link.
Does this method erase all data? Sorry, just got my DNA yesterday
It erases nothing
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It erases nothing
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Thanks, I'm dumb. Didn't realise it needed S-Off first (of course) which (at least the methods i've found) require a wipe.
Recovery Worked Great!
Worked Great!
Thank you
Use Runrummer for s off does not wipe
miggy_2602 said:
Worked Great!
Thank you
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nice write up, extremely useful for noob:laugh:
Ok I type in fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and it just says "waiting for device" Looking at my phone it says Tampered/Unlocked S-OFF. Am I missing something?
when I flash recovery through
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
I get the attached error. Is something wrong ????
also attached bootloader screenshot
thanks
You're not s-off or unlocked...