Cubot Note S with Marshmallow won't take TWRP - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok, what am I doing wrong?! This is driving me a bit crazy...
I just got a Cubot Note S, nice phone and fairly cheap. I already updated it to the latest official 5.1 Lollipop release, put TWRP 3.0.2 on and rooted it - that's all fine.
But there's also a beta of Marshmallow for it on Needrom, so I tried flashing that, it went on no problem and seems to run nicely. I enabled the developer options, then enabled OEM unlocking, USB debugging and installation from unknown sources, that's usually enough to let you reflash recovery - but not this time!
Instead when I try to boot to recovery I get that tiny little "Select Boot Mode" menu, and when I select Recovery here it goes to the "broken robot" screen, the one with a red triangular ! sign in the robot's open door.
Flash TWRP again, and try to boot into recovery (hold vol-up while powering on) and I get that same tiny boot menu but this time it boots into the system instead.
I tried KingRoot too, out of curiosity, but it couldn't root it.
I can only assume I am missing some vital detail of how to flash Marshmallow with a new recovery - but what?!?

It's a new partition format, is it? So it needs a repackaged TWRP?

you have to download the last TWRP wich is marshmallow compatible on needrom posted few days ago.

nosenses said:
you have to download the last TWRP wich is marshmallow compatible on needrom posted few days ago.
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Ah-ha, many thanks! That wasn't there when I looked before. I will have another play this weekend.

how to flash twrp on cubot note s with cmd(amd fastboot)
Thanks.

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Moto E surnia Xt1521 Stuck at bootloader no OS as well as Recovery not working

I Unlocked the bootloader 3 days ago and flashed Cyanogenmod 12.1 with exact gapps and was able to use the phone perfectly ,today I searched for xposed and found that it could be only installed by manual flashing for android lollipop , so I downloaded the zip file and rebooted my phone in Recovery Mode [ TWRP ] and flashed the zip file just after that the phone stuck at bootloop. Restarted the phone 3 time's but no luck so finally I got into bootloader by pressing the volume down button and the power button and opened recovery mode to factory reset the phone and reflashed the CM 12.1 with gapps , now the problem begin's when I restarted the phone it is stuck at "Warning Bootloader Unlocked" and even the recovery mode is stuck at beginning screen of twrp , Im only able to use the bootloader . Even tried to reflash TWRP Recovery from computer but thier's no change it is still stuck at the recovery screen .
Any help would be really appreciated
try reflashing and then wiping cache's before rebooting ?
like the regular cache and dalvik cache.
also don't expect the first boot to work quick.. leave it for a long time...
good luck.
Actully the problem is , when i try to open recovery mode it stucks at teamwin logo (twrp)
"I searched for xposed and found that it could be only installed by manual flashing for android lollipop"
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that quote is confusing.. what did you mean exactly.
What TWRP ? From Where + what version # ?
If i were you i would re-download it then MD5 hash it.. verify it !
I always check the md5 hashes on any phone roms or firmware etc.
I have had tons of incomplete downloads and there is nothing wrong with my internet connection either.
The more detailed you can be the more likely someone can help.
Once you are positive your TWRP is downloaded properly if i were you
i would re-flash it with fastboot. (if you can)
Can you power off the phone and put it in bootloader mode then connect to pc ?
power it off then hold volume down + power then plug in USB
then right click the empty space in the windows folder (assuming no Linux)
select open command prompt here then type:
adb devices
Is it listed ?
I also assumed you have "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" installed.
Sounds like you flashed a 5.1 firmware package ?
yes ? which one ?
And watch out many sites have cut off my download on me while downloading them.
and if you then flashed a half completed download you could prob damage the phone.
for checking hashes on windows i use HashSlash.. it's clean / free and has a GUI ..google it
Basically , first I flashed Android 5.1.1 AOSP for my device and then Cyanogenmod 12.1 Nightly Surnia . and yes I tried to reflash TWRP Recovery but it is stuck at the same Teamwin Logo screen , and i flashed the latest version of twrp which was available on xda . Can you provide me worth some kind of image file which I can flash to Factory reset my device from computer or anything else which can help.
And by the way Thanks for the quick reply
sabungolfer0011 said:
Basically , first I flashed Android 5.1.1 AOSP for my device and then Cyanogenmod 12.1 Nightly Surnia . and yes I tried to reflash TWRP Recovery but it is stuck at the same Teamwin Logo screen , and i flashed the latest version of twrp which was available on xda . Can you provide me worth some kind of image file which I can flash to Factory reset my device from computer or anything else which can help.
And by the way Thanks for the quick reply
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https://mega.nz/#F!rMIhDLgR!oq5Cz_XbgZLEEysmqoYtcA
i used that.. but didn't flash my phone yet.
that is all firmware packages stock for Moto-2015
You still have not mentioned a lot like where did you get TWRP and what version ?
What carrier is your phone ?
I take it you unlocked the bootloader or did you get it like that ?
I'm guessing the bootloader loads TWRP
so either of those is probably damaged i bet.
I would try and get it stock then work from there getting TWRP back on and rooting etc.
What i was trying to ask you is..
Was your phone on 5.02 and you tried to update it to v5.1 ?
Because i have seen other people here who had problems with that.
Relocking the bootloader can cause problems and so can reverting to an old ver from 5.1 to 5.02
I used a custom kernel and TWRP from Squid here on the forum and rooted
and his kernel is only good for me up to version 5 but he has way newer versions out..
but they are only for users who updated to 5.1
So you have to be VERY careful what your doing.
I might have screwed up my phone if i didn't notice the fine print.
Also just search the forum for some guides on flashing firmware
and verify the downloads
My Bootloader is unlocked , TWRP Recovery Version 2.8.6.0 . My phone was on Android 5.0.2 [ Official Non Rooted ] , so I thought of updating it to 5.1.1 which was available as custom rom So I unlocked the bootloader flashed TWRP version 2.8.6.0 by copying Recovery.img in minimal adb folder and oped CMD and flashed the custom recory and it was no problem , then 2 days ago I flashed Cyanogenmod.12.1.Surnia.20150829.zip and it worked fine no issues then I flashed Xposed Modular in recovery mode , now when I tried to restart the system it stuck at bootloop so I entered Bootloader and again restarted 2, 3 times but no luck so I again entered bootloader and entered Recovery Mode ( TWRP 2.8.6.0) and wiped all my data , But unfortunately I was outside so I dint had the firmware and gapps so I switched the phone off in hope that ill flash the firmware and gapps when i reach back home . So when I vame back home and pasted the firmware and gapps in memory card and inserted it baxk in the phone and tried to enter recovery mode , that was the first time when I experied That teamwork logo stuck at recover mode and the further story you laready know

Z5C won't boot after kernel & recovery flash

Hi guys,
Just unlocked my bootloader and began the root process.
I followed part of this guide but without backing up my DRM keys. http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/summary-tutorial-root-sony-xperia-z5-t3360515
I flashed my kernel and the recovery O.K.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
flashboot flash boot boot.img
I've tried two versions of TWRP and two different versions of the kernel AndroPlus.
When performing fastboot reboot after flashing both files my phones LED blinks RED once and then does nothing.
Dramatic and scary. What can I do to fix this? When trying to boot without the cable in my phone just vibrates once and does nothing. Screen doesn't light up at all. I'm so worried.
MatMew said:
Hi guys,
Just unlocked my bootloader and began the root process.
I followed part of this guide but without backing up my DRM keys. http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/summary-tutorial-root-sony-xperia-z5-t3360515
I flashed my kernel and the recovery O.K.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
flashboot flash boot boot.img
I've tried two versions of TWRP and two different versions of the kernel AndroPlus.
When performing fastboot reboot after flashing both files my phones LED blinks RED once and then does nothing.
Dramatic and scary. What can I do to fix this? When trying to boot without the cable in my phone just vibrates once and does nothing. Screen doesn't light up at all. I'm so worried.
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did you try to flash first the boot.img and after the recovery ?
acabreram said:
did you try to flash first the boot.img and after the recovery ?
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I've tried another kernel and it's booting but hanging at the three dots. (bootscreen) been waiting a few minutes. hopefully it gets to system.
MatMew said:
I've tried another kernel and it's booting but hanging at the three dots. (bootscreen) been waiting a few minutes. hopefully it gets to system.
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Ok yo can try this too
Y tried and working fine root & xposed
It's tus stock kernel but with the habilita to support root
Similar issue for me
I've had almost exactly the same issue today:
- I unlocked boatloader using Sony standard process
- I followed the steps under 'How to Install CM13' within CTXz's guide here
- After flashing the Kernel and THEN the TWRP, I reboot and the phone flashes red LED, then green, then off, then red and then stays on green for a while (screen is blank). My computer registers that there is a new connection by making a sound but doesn't show up any devices that I can see.
- Periodically, I get the device disconnection sound and the green LED goes off, then red comes on, then solid green again until next cycle.
- If I disconnect the cable, the LED goes off. When I try to turn the phone on without cable attached, it buzzes but does nothing - no LEDs. I can't tell whether it is on or not, except that doing hard reset with PWR+Vol.Up gives no reaction.
- When I re-attach cable normally, the red/green LED sequence starts immediately with no need to turn PWR on, which would suggest that the phone is perhaps on.
- I am able to get into bootloader as normal and fastboot registers the device just fine.
- There is no yellow LED
I started with Kernel AndroPlus v24 and TWRP 3.0.0.0.
Failing that, I tried Kernel v20. Then I tried AndroPlus' twrp-2.8.7.0-E5823-32.0.A.6.152.
Have also tried Kernels v20 and v21 with TWRP 3.0.0.0.
I haven't had any fast boot errors - all flashes come back 'OKAY'.
I'd be very grateful for any help? Have I missed something?!
update to my post above:
I used: 'fastboot boot recovery.img' and this fired up the Sony logo with white screen and blue LED. However, after 10 mins of waiting, there was no change in status and I still couldn't get into TWRP with pressing Vol buttons, even after several restarts and unplugging, replugging etc.
Then, I realised the stock ROM on my phone before this whole process was Lollipop 5.1.1 Build 32.0.A.6.200. So, I flashed older versions of the Kernel and TWRP. Now, I can boot into the ROM and use the phone (almost) as normal except, being plugged in, it keeps re-detecting the USB cable. I now also get the Sony boot screen followed by yellow LED.
If I don't touch anything, it boots into the ROM. However, if I press a Vol button while the yellow LED is on during boot, then it just resets.
Thus, I still cannot get into the TWRP interface. Perhaps I need a TWRP version that is specific to my build - the one I have is from AndroPlus website and refers to the previous build (twrp-2.8.7.0-E5823-32.0.A.6.152.img)?
okay, further update (to save someone replying!)
I managed to boot into the system using AndroPlus Kernel v05a (I had Lollipop build ###.200), but still couldn't get into any TWRP.
I then followed the general process explained in this thread, albeit had to do a heck of a lot of research to understand the detail that is omitted from that (otherwise very useful and concise) original post. For example:
- how to actually use Flashtool (installing drivers and then getting hold of the right firmware from within the program);
- the difference between Fastboot and Flashmode;
- having to plug in the phone while it is loaded into the system before then flashing the selected firmware with Flashtool and ONLY THEN unplugging, switching off and booting into Flashmode.
- loading up the system after flashing the Kernel and TWRP so that I connect to computer and re-copy the erased SuperSU .zip file back onto storage, and then re-booting into TWRP and how to flash a zip file with TWRP.
Having now got a stock Marshmallow firmware rooted, my next step is to go back to the original guide I was following and try to install Cyanogen!
Thank you to all the people who have posted help guides throughout this site so that I could piece together what I needed to do - even though it has still taken me about 30 hours of my life to learn all this!
Hopefully my experience might help someone else in due course...
robledog said:
okay, further update (to save someone replying!)
I managed to boot into the system using AndroPlus Kernel v05a (I had Lollipop build ###.200), but still couldn't get into any TWRP.
I then followed the general process explained in this thread, albeit had to do a heck of a lot of research to understand the detail that is omitted from that (otherwise very useful and concise) original post. For example:
- how to actually use Flashtool (installing drivers and then getting hold of the right firmware from within the program);
- the difference between Fastboot and Flashmode;
- having to plug in the phone while it is loaded into the system before then flashing the selected firmware with Flashtool and ONLY THEN unplugging, switching off and booting into Flashmode.
- loading up the system after flashing the Kernel and TWRP so that I connect to computer and re-copy the erased SuperSU .zip file back onto storage, and then re-booting into TWRP and how to flash a zip file with TWRP.
Having now got a stock Marshmallow firmware rooted, my next step is to go back to the original guide I was following and try to install Cyanogen!
Thank you to all the people who have posted help guides throughout this site so that I could piece together what I needed to do - even though it has still taken me about 30 hours of my life to learn all this!
Hopefully my experience might help someone else in due course...
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I had the same problem and solution is as is written here.
I had to flash Stock Firmware Marshmallow via Flashtool. After this I flashed kernel(boot) and recovery without problems and yellow icon will displayed.
Don't want to warm up this kind of old thread, but I have exactly the same issue (E8523). Would any of you mind to post their (stock) ROM versions which finally worked? I tried almost every combination that came to my mind (Customized CE1 32.2.A.0.224 => v31, several LP versions => more or less 20 to 32...).
Currently after installing the MM I mentioned the stock kernel worked, but when I flash the AndroPlus kernel (fastboot flash boot /path/to/boot.img) it won't boot up, black screen, looks like no dtb found (doesn't even try to load). This is also the message I get when I try to boot this img via fastboot directly.
I am sure I am missing something really stupid (quite new to android devices), but what?
IGNNE said:
Don't want to warm up this kind of old thread, but I have exactly the same issue (E8523). Would any of you mind to post their (stock) ROM versions which finally worked? I tried almost every combination that came to my mind (Customized CE1 32.2.A.0.224 => v31, several LP versions => more or less 20 to 32...).
Currently after installing the MM I mentioned the stock kernel worked, but when I flash the AndroPlus kernel (fastboot flash boot /path/to/boot.img) it won't boot up, black screen, looks like no dtb found (doesn't even try to load). This is also the message I get when I try to boot this img via fastboot directly.
I am sure I am missing something really stupid (quite new to android devices), but what?
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Pro tip: hold shift and right click inside folder with recover.IMG or voot.IMG to open command prompt from that folder. Then all you have to do is type fastboot flash boot boot.IMG. I suggest trying to put a custom recovery like twrp on and flashing the xpower ROM from that, it will give you everything in one package.
Edit: fwiw I'm pretty sure custom recoveries have been able to flash .IMG fils for a few years now but I've never actually tried it. Might be worth a shot.
Thanks, but I haven't found cmd.exe on my linux machine yet^^ (I suppose wineconsole is cheating )
I know how to flash *stuff* to my phone, but that *stuff* seems only to work if some specific version of stock rom was installed previously. My best guess is the bootloader changes and supports different dtb formats on every version.
Stock Marshmallow 6.0.1 Customized CE1 32.2.A.0.224 does _not_ work for installing any version of AndroPlus kernel (tried a few...). It fails at boot (does not even load system, probably dtb).
Just in case someone might run into similar issues: What finally worked was Stock MM 6.0.1 Customized DE 32.2.A.0.224 with AndroPlus v31. It seems to be some older release (?), it says R2C instead of R9C for Customized CE1.
I could not find this information anywhere on the net (maybe its me), so for those with a slow internet connection the above version should work. You don't have to actually boot it, flashing is enough.
Thanks for sharing the information in this tread, it really helped me to unbrick my phone!
I started with Lollipop on my brand new Z3C and tried to root using AndroPlusKernel v31 / TWRP 3.0. This resulted in a softbick state, only being able to boot in fastboot mode.
After many hours struggling, an upgrade to stock Marshmallow (E5823_32.2.A.0.224) did the trick. This somehow seems ta make the device ready for the new kernel and recovery (I guess it has to do with the partitions in the filesystem).
Anyway, from stock Marshmallow I could start all over and succeeded to flash a custom bootloader, recovery and now have the ability to flash any desired rom! Thanks again.
To updrade to stock MM I used the instructions in this thread:
[GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing A FTF File Using Flashtool
To set up TWRP recovery I used the instructions in this thread:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][6.0.1][E5823/E5803] CyanogenMod 13 for the Sony Xperia Z5C [ALPHA]
The stock rom I used for my E5823 is "E5823_32.2.A.0.224_R1C_CIS Generic_1298-5167.ftf" from xperiablog.net
Since I'm a new registered member I can't post external links
Google it and you're set!
IGNNE said:
Just in case someone might run into similar issues: What finally worked was Stock MM 6.0.1 Customized DE 32.2.A.0.224 with AndroPlus v31. It seems to be some older release (?), it says R2C instead of R9C for Customized CE1.
I could not find this information anywhere on the net (maybe its me), so for those with a slow internet connection the above version should work. You don't have to actually boot it, flashing is enough.
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I'm having the same problem, where did you get that MM stock version from?
And what do you mean by "you don't have to actually boot it"?
Search for XperiaFirm and Flashtool. There is plenty.
You don't have to start your freshly installed Stock Rom version "...". You just have to flash it (write it to your phone) Now you boot your phone in fastboot mode and flash your custom kernel and mod rom of your choice. Seems to be some incompatible whatever between not matching kernel versions and the "stuff" flashing installs (suspect sth like bootloader, but no idea).
I have flased boot.img nd recovery.img on android 7.1.1 z5 compact my phone won't pass the sony logo
any help ?
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starchild78 said:
I have flased boot.img nd recovery.img on android 7.1.1 z5 compact my phone won't pass the sony logo
any help ?
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I've just discovered I can boot into twrp
anything I can do to fix this from there ?

TWRP not installing/Stuck on Stock Recovery after a Revert to Stock

Hello,
I've unlocked my bootloader and subsequently had installed TWRP (months ago).
Not long after, I decided to go back to stock for a while, and went back to CM a month ago.
However, I realized back then that I was loading into stock recovery even after taking the steps to install TWRP (http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/development/root-kiw-l24-usa-kiwi-t3305190)
During these steps, there were no errors (fastboot/adb logs show all things were done successfully).
However, some funky quirk (that I don't remember) got me loaded with TWRP once, which gave me the window to install CM (I remember it involving having to be connected to the PC).
Now I'm trying to install a new CM build, but I can't get it loading TWRP.
I've downloaded the TWRP Manager App, which tells me that I have TWRP 3.0.0.0, but when I reboot to recovery, I am given the stock EMUI recovery.
Does anyone know what is happening in this case? Has anyone experienced a similar issue?
Thank you!
undesputed said:
Hello,
I've unlocked my bootloader and subsequently had installed TWRP (months ago).
Not long after, I decided to go back to stock for a while, and went back to CM a month ago.
However, I realized back then that I was loading into stock recovery even after taking the steps to install TWRP (http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/development/root-kiw-l24-usa-kiwi-t3305190)
During these steps, there were no errors (fastboot/adb logs show all things were done successfully).
However, some funky quirk (that I don't remember) got me loaded with TWRP once, which gave me the window to install CM (I remember it involving having to be connected to the PC).
Now I'm trying to install a new CM build, but I can't get it loading TWRP.
I've downloaded the TWRP Manager App, which tells me that I have TWRP 3.0.0.0, but when I reboot to recovery, I am given the stock EMUI recovery.
Does anyone know what is happening in this case? Has anyone experienced a similar issue?
Thank you!
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Reinstallt it try this TWRP http://www.mediafire.com/download/15g5i63gke9ddgp/kiwi_twrp_3-21_recovery.img its version 3.0.2.0 (Most recent)
The most recent is 5-14 (also based on v3.0.2.0 ).
TWRP 5.14
3-21 was built on March 21, and 5-14 on May 14.
mooms said:
The most recent is 5-14 (also based on v3.0.2.0 ).
TWRP 5.14
3-21 was built on March 21, and 5-14 on May 14.
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Just for the record I'm using a even newer one than the 5-14 posted above
@yuweng posted a version of 3.0.2.0 that will make images of many partitions on the phone that even 5-14 ignores
you can download it here >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588212152305793
please note it was discovered early on that you cannot share the oeminfo partition on the phone, it's locked to your device and can / will brick a phone it's not from. just be careful what you restore with such a powerful version of TWRP.
@undesputed
I have seen this before where flashing TWRP does not seem to stick.
boot to the bootloader and see if frp is unlocked ... if not you need to
boot to your OS and remove your google account from the device
reboot to the bootloader and attempt the flash again. if it still fails to stick you can always just use
fastboot boot twrp.img and it will work just fine... just not installed
Arobase40 said:
Do you mean 3.0.2.0 is newer and supports more partitions than 5-14 ???
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Their both 3.0.2.0 the one I just posted has more features
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clsA said:
Just for the record I'm using a even newer one than the 5-14 posted above
@yuweng posted a version of 3.0.2.0 that will make images of many partitions on the phone that even 5-14 ignores
you can download it here >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588212152305793
please note it was discovered early on that you cannot share the oeminfo partition on the phone, it's locked to your device and can / will brick a phone it's not from. just be careful what you restore with such a powerful version of TWRP.
@undesputed
I have seen this before where flashing TWRP does not seem to stick.
boot to the bootloader and see if frp is unlocked ... if not you need to
boot to your OS and remove your google account from the device
reboot to the bootloader and attempt the flash again. if it still fails to stick you can always just use
fastboot boot twrp.img and it will work just fine... just not installed
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@clsA
frp is labeled as "UNLOCK" as oppsed to bootloader labeled as "UNLOCKED".
If it's just about removing my google account, will this be resolved the next time I do a factory reset?
Nevertheless, thank you so much for the command fastboot boot twrp.img, I realized that that was what I had used the last time.
I'm currently able to boot into TWRP this way. Awesome!
@clsA
Thanks for the link & infos.
Can you tell which features are added in this new TWRP ? name of the partitions ?
Thanks.
mooms said:
@clsA
Thanks for the link & infos.
Can you tell which features are added in this new TWRP ? name of the partitions ?
Thanks.
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it would be much easier to just install it and test it for yourself
I did find a bug it would not backup to my OTG stick
clsA said:
it would be much easier to just install it and test it for yourself
I did find a bug it would not backup to my OTG stick
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I don't use all the features, so i will maybe miss the changes.
Never used OTG to made a backup (I use ext_SD), I don't know if it works with other builds of TWRP.
mooms said:
I don't use all the features, so i will maybe miss the changes.
Never used OTG to made a backup (I use ext_SD), I don't know if it works with other builds of TWRP.
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USB-OTG works flawlessly on the 5-14 version I was not able to use it with the newer one @yuweng posted in his guide
the screen shots show all the partitions it's able to work with
Arobase40 said:
I thought 3.0.2.0 was just an interim version between twrp_2-27 and twrp_5-14... ^^
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your confusing TWRP versions with TWRP release dates
2-27 and 5-14 are release dates where as 3.0.2.0 is the version of TWRP not the date
the first version of TWRP for this device was actually 2.8.7.0 and was released on 2-16-2016
Same issue
Hey so I have the same exact issue umm did you ever resolve this problem becuSe I can't seem to crack it and it's a bit frustrating cuz by no means am I a pro but coming from using the OnePlus one the OnePlus 2 the OnePlus x and the Nexus 6 rooting them and restoring them after many failed attempts resulting in bricking my phone and even eventually unbrick them I do know a thing or two and I am stumped please help you are the only other person in this world other then my self that seems to be having this issue if you don't mind would you be so kind and email gmail me cuz I don't use or check this forum often thanks millerfamily805
clsA said:
Just for the record I'm using a even newer one than the 5-14 posted above
@yuweng posted a version of 3.0.2.0 that will make images of many partitions on the phone that even 5-14 ignores
you can download it here >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588212152305793
please note it was discovered early on that you cannot share the oeminfo partition on the phone, it's locked to your device and can / will brick a phone it's not from. just be careful what you restore with such a powerful version of TWRP.
@undesputed
I have seen this before where flashing TWRP does not seem to stick.
boot to the bootloader and see if frp is unlocked ... if not you need to
boot to your OS and remove your google account from the device
reboot to the bootloader and attempt the flash again. if it still fails to stick you can always just use
fastboot boot twrp.img and it will work just fine... just not installed
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Can it be used with other honor devices?
Got my answer... Thanks...
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It depend on the device

Custom-recovery on Paranoid Android 6

Hello there
I've tried it for a while now: Getting a working recovery on Paranoid Android 6 (MM). As it seems, Marshmellow has some problems in general with rooting etc.
Back some time, i've had some troubles getting the Stock MM rootet and a working custom recovery installed. But with this thread, it worked: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/stock-t3355768
But on Paranoid Android, it bricked my phone. (Black screen and flashing LED)
So I tried:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 (flashing the .zip and execute the .bat on Windows). No effect, can't boot into Recovery (either over the Volume buttons or the "reboot menu")
and then again a "modified" version of TWRP, but I can't find the thread to this anymore. However, this file took no effect too. I'd make an attachment with the file, but i can't as it seems.
Then I flashed the official TWRP .img from their webiste and the phone bricked again. The same happened with this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/twrp-recovery-collection-t2999078
Now I'm on Stock again (and Bootloader locked ), but my goal is to get my phone google-free and as much opensource as possible. So, is it possible to get a working recovery on the newest Paranoid Android or do I have to downgrade back to PA 5? Or do you have a recommendation for another, more actual, Custom-Rom? I liked PA 4 and 5, so I'd like to install 6 too.
What did I miss in this mayhem of threads, scripts and files?
Thanks for the help
Try to flash by fastboot twrp 3.0.0 from rcstar6696, https://mega.nz/#F!TRRjgICI!D4WON2JY7Lunrx7W-LSaww!uVoB0TYL
Make sure you typed "fastboot flash recovery..." not "fastboot flash boot..." in cmd.
DiogoSilva48 said:
Try to flash by fastboot twrp 3.0.0 from rcstar6696, https://mega.nz/#F!TRRjgICI!D4WON2JY7Lunrx7W-LSaww!uVoB0TYL
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Thanks for the answer, but unfortunately it doesn't work too. (I turned off the device. Hold Vol-Up, plugged the phone an ran the command: "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.0-0-sirius.img". CMD says it's all okay)
The phone didn't brick, but i can't boot into TWRP. (May I ask, where you got this modified TWRP from?). The phone doesn't give me even the opportunity to press a volume-button. After the Sony Logo, AOSPA boots without a little vibration or flashing LED (like it did before on Stock or AOSPA 5). And if I try to "force" a reboot into recovery from the advanced reboot menu, the phone stays completely black and I've to wait some time, until I can turn it on again. (Happens too, if I press vol-up/down all the time)
I did some research and found some threads, which were about Custom-Kernels like "advanced kernel" or "DooMLoRD". Perhaps I have to do something with these? (example: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/kernel-advanced-stock-kernel-t3347413 )
I ask myself, why this doesn't work "out of the box". In AOSPA 5, there weren't any troubles. But since Marshmellow, custom ROMs and Stock-ROMs seem to have many problems (with customization).
Any Idea, why the official TWRP aren't running "out of the box"? Or why it only doesnt work for me, since it seems that I'm the only one with these problems.
EDIT:
I got it!!! I flashed the official TWRP 3.0.2-0 from their website via fastboot. With the advanced reboot menu from AOSPA i managed to boot into TWRP. (But i can't boot into it with the volume-buttons, which is kinda sad for a "recovery menu". Any ideas, how i manage to get this working? Because, if the phone doesn't boot anymore I can't access TWRP... :/

CMD showing writing finished but TWRP recovery still isn't installed

The device is a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (codename: mido)(4/64 GB variant)
So I had this problem yesterday where I was stuck in a bootloop and was unable to get into recovery, so I asked for help in a few subs and XDA, and some good people suggested various suggestions. What worked for me was going back to stock by flashing a stock fastboot ROM via MiFlash Tool.
After getting back to stock, I tried installing TWRP recovery again and everything went smooth, except the fact that it did not get installed at all and I am still on the default Mi-recovery. I have tried numerous versions of the TWRP image, double checked whether USB debugging is switched on or not, but I still can't seem to install TWRP.
Here's a video of the entire process I followed to install TWRP and the issue I am facing:
Apologies for the long video. It is difficult to hold a film with one hand while trying to do stuff on the PC with the other.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
laneofmagic said:
The device is a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (codename: mido)(4/64 GB variant)
So I had this problem yesterday where I was stuck in a bootloop and was unable to get into recovery, so I asked for help in a few subs and XDA, and some good people suggested various suggestions. What worked for me was going back to stock by flashing a stock fastboot ROM via MiFlash Tool.
After getting back to stock, I tried installing TWRP recovery again and everything went smooth, except the fact that it did not get installed at all and I am still on the default Mi-recovery. I have tried numerous versions of the TWRP image, double checked whether USB debugging is switched on or not, but I still can't seem to install TWRP.
Here's a video of the entire process I followed to install TWRP and the issue I am facing:
Apologies for the long video. It is difficult to hold a film with one hand while trying to do stuff on the PC with the other.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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First, I noticed that your TWRP version is old. You said you have tried different versions, but are you sure you tried the latest one? You can download it from here: Download TWRP for mido
Alternatively, you can try with OrangeFox recovery, which is well-recognized as well and personally I use this one: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (mido) build releases | OrangeFox Recovery Downloads
Anyway, after the command...
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
...try this one:
fastboot boot recovery.img
If doesn't work try...
fastboot reboot
..and right after you push Enter button, hold Power and Volume+ buttons.
When you enter the TWRP/OrangeFox finally, you should wipe stock system and format data partition, then flash your custom rom.
Lord Sithek said:
First, I noticed that your TWRP version is old. You said you have tried different versions, but are you sure you tried the latest one? You can download it from here: Download TWRP for mido
Alternatively, you can try with OrangeFox recovery, which is well-recognized as well and personally I use this one: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (mido) build releases | OrangeFox Recovery Downloads
Anyway, after the command...
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
...try this one:
fastboot boot recovery.img
If doesn't work try...
fastboot reboot
..and right after you push Enter button, hold Power and Volume+ buttons.
When you enter the TWRP/OrangeFox finally, you should wipe stock system and format data partition, then flash your custom rom.
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That worked.
I just realized you are the same person who helped me on reddit as well. Thanks mate, you're awesome.
laneofmagic said:
That worked.
I just realized you are the same person who helped me on reddit as well. Thanks mate, you're awesome.
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You're welcome, I like to help people if I am able to Enjoy!

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