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Hi,
I read everything i could find and I still can't get anything to work properly on the phone.
Is there even a milestone wiki so i know which version my phone is?
I got the open recovery thing to work once, but i can't get it to work again, it keeps saying I have a cache error. what do i do?
also, when I install app2card, it totally ruins my phone, is that app meant for my phone?
I tried to install app2sd, but it keeps saying busy box permission failed something.
I got my phone thru ebay, how can i check the region?
I just know I have an unbranded milestone.
I google all these questions and nothing helpful comes up.
Can somone please tell me how to get into recover again?
Do i need to reflash it?
I only got into it once and installed the zip.
but when i try to run the zip again, i get an error.
If you have nandroid file in your sdcard,you can copy and paste (anything that is important to you) to your PC.
1. Take out your sdcard and pluck it to your PC if your Milestone cannot switch ON
2. Format your sdcard via PC
3. Extract G.O.T OpenRecovery v2.00 or Androidiani OpenRecovery 3.3 to the root of
your sdcard. (you'll see OpenRecovery folder and update.zip) Put the sdcard to your
Milestone and enter bootloader.(Press and hold volume up+camera key & power ON)
4. Open RSDlite and connect to your Milestone. Flash sbf to your Milestone,stock ROM
or 2.2.1 G.O.T beta version
Guide -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696845
5. Your Milestone will be switch ON after flashing sbf is done. Turn it OFF and enter
into recovery. Press X button and power ON. Once you see the triangle and '!',
press volume up and camera key.
6. You'll see Recovery 2e, all letters in blue, select update and the rest is your choice.
You can nandroid backup if your Milestone works as before and restore your previous nandroid that you copy to your PC.
Yes i did that the first time and it worked.
but how can i get into it again to make a backup?
thanks
You mean you still can't get into the recovery mode after formatting your sdcard? Even with the button combination:
PRESS AND HOLD 'X' AND POWER ON THE PHONE, LET GO ONLY AFTER YOU SEE THE TRIANGLE AND '!' MARK ???
I get to the triangle.
and it get to the recover menu. but when i press install the zip again.
an error message pops up.
do i need to redo step 3 and 4 everytime i want to go into recovery menu?
what open recovery u r using? GOT or androidiani?
if its GOT then try switchin to androidiani to check if the problem presist, vice versa.
report back here if there is any improvement.
one more question:
when u enter the bootloader menu (pressing the up dpad and power key) wat bootloader version it states there?
Thanks
I'll try it out tonight been a bit busy this week.
does Flash sbf do anything to my system?
for example, will i need to reflash my current rom after doing Flash sbf?
I know for the x10 mini pro, after doing update.zip i will need to reflash the rom.
is it the same for milestone?
I still can't get it to work.
here are my steps.
My phone is already rooted.
and I already flashed the Recovery-Only SBF when i installed the new rom. (do i need to redo this step? Maybe I'm using an outdated version?)
Can someone link me to the file if there is a better one, all the links are dead.
I am using this version: vulnerable_recovery_only_RAMDLD90_78
I downloaded this:
http://groupoften.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/new-g-o-t-openrecovery-v2-01-launched/
I put the files on the root of my SD:
OpenRecovery
OpenRecovery-CFG (do i need this?)
update.zip
I press the Up dpad and power, I get the triangle thing.
I press the install.zip and still cache error?
E:can't open /ache/recovery/command
I don't get what the readme in the GOT is telling me to do.
it says:
create a folder in /OpenRecovery/recoveries ( for example "My_OR_MOD" i don't use space in folder name, to avoid problems)
does that mean I make a copy of the "openrecovery" folder and put it back inside the "openrecovery" folder? that means every thing will be duplicated? is this correct?
thanks
I would try the androidiani, but i can not find the english guide.
Edit:
just tried androidiani, and I'm still getting E:can't open /ache/recovery/command
Could somebody provide instructions on using the psouza script? I soft bricked my brand NEW d3. I already dl the 467 mb file and the psouza script. do i use it in ap fastboot or what? Also, it says in the instructions to put the large file in the files folder or something. I tried that and it says I cannot create a folder. Please someone. I know this isn't a dev contribution but I've got issues.
The Psouza script has a file with instructions. Tells you what to do to the last step. Open it up with adobe reader or some type of reader and follow each step and you should be good to go.
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http://rootzwiki.com/content.php?264-How-to-Un-Brick-your-D3. Go here, all the files are there.
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Apparently I am still having trouble. If someone else could help with this, I would be very thankful. It says to extract the update to the files folder however, it will not allow me. During that process, i get a couple of errors. I am very computer literate, however, not necessarily d3 literate. Please someone.
http://www.vodahost.com/web-hosting-winzip-free-download.html/. You have to extract the files using 7zip or a Zip program. I used WinZip,the 45 day trial. Go online download one of these programs, run them. They should automatically zip your files. This way you'll be able to extract them all.
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Can you describe your soft brick? You may have other options depending on your current condition (needs a launcher replacement, etc).
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I rooted installed the bootstrap that had tweaked at bottom. went to install steel rom. rebooted and stayed at dual core motorola splash screen for at least 15 minutes. i thought something must be wrong so i pulled batt and did the same thing. i have since tried to use rsd but i am not real well versed on that method. i am currently trying psouza's method on rootzwiki with no luck. I dl all the files there and used 7 zip to extract but it says files are broken. please help somebody. ive been at this for hours now.
the most hopeful solution so far is rsd using the 466 mb xml file. I get an error on 13/18 flash system.img though and it fails. Help please.
sorry it actually fails on the 16/18 cd rom it appears.
Were you able to install Steel Droid or did it never reach that menu?
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it said it installed on the phone but when i rebooted it stayed on the dual core screen for a longgggggggggggggg time.
duncan254 said:
it said it installed on the phone but when i rebooted it stayed on the dual core screen for a longgggggggggggggg time.
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i used this link. i no theres a thread out there that has the two updates back words. i had that issue before. i download every one i could find and started going through them till i found one that worked.
http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?5103-SBF-Droid-3-Fastboot-files-(5.5.959-and-5.6.890)
Maybe a factory restore or simply clearing the cache would help if a previous backup is unavailable or cannot be used. It may not fix everything, but restore has saved me numerous times.
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qudwis said:
use x + power button and go to android recovery
1. press x first then power button
2. when the m logo shows let go the power button but keep pressing the x
3. when triangle shows, press volume up and down at the same time
then the screen will show android system recovery
do a wipe cache first then wipe data/factory reset
then reboot your phone..
if this doesn't work, sbf is the only choice left as far as i know of
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Try that. I went through the same thing. Even though I use the script to unbrick my phone. This was suggested and it may help.
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I dl the flashboot file. When i try and extract i get an error that says failed and check to make sure there's enough disk space. It does this when i try and extract when in rsd. when i try to extract using winzip to a misc folder, i get errors saying that system, radio, and preinstall.img files are corrupt. btw this is the second time ive dl this package. HELP
the phone will not boot into anything other than m plus power menu.
The M menu should suit your needs as well. Go into recovery and press the up and down volume buttons to access the recovery menu. Clearing the cache then doing a factory restore should get you functional.
I fumbled my way into Clockwork without the bootstrap somehow earlier today but haven't been able to reproduce it.
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whenever i go into rsd 5.5 and select the large zip file, it starts unzipping but stops at different points and says something about not enough disk space. does it mean on hard drive. i have almost 5 gb free.
when i boot to the m menu and try recovery, i get these three lines at the bottom:
Invalid CG OTV (CG; system); invalid sp data
invalid cg hab (cg; system, status; 0x004e)
invalid cg otv (cg; system)
PLEASE ANYONE HELP
Sorry, I have no experience with RSD, though I believe only a certain amount of storage is set aside for system use. Most of the phone is partitioned for storage.
After a bit of tinkering I brought up Clockwork again - reboot into your M menu, leave it selected on the first option, press and hold your power button for about five seconds then release. Once the menu times out your Motorola screen will come up for a bit then drop you into Clockwork. With this menu you can try reflashing the Steel Droid zip or a restore a backup if you prefer not to do the factory reset mentioned earlier.
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when trying to extract fastboot files i get this in winzip diagnostic:
! C:\Users\duncan254\Desktop\Online DL's\VRZ_XT862_5.5.1_84_D3G-55_1FF_01.zip: CRC failed in SWupdatefile\cdrom. The file is corrupt
! C:\Users\duncan254\Desktop\Online DL's\VRZ_XT862_5.5.1_84_D3G-55_1FF_01.zip: CRC failed in SWupdatefile\preinstall.img. The file is corrupt
! C:\Users\duncan254\Desktop\Online DL's\VRZ_XT862_5.5.1_84_D3G-55_1FF_01.zip: CRC failed in SWupdatefile\radio.img. The file is corrupt
! C:\Users\duncan254\Desktop\Online DL's\VRZ_XT862_5.5.1_84_D3G-55_1FF_01.zip: CRC failed in SWupdatefile\system.img. The file is corrupt
WTF
Trying to get CWM installed (to eventually get CM7 installed) on my friend's Captivate running stock 2.1-update1 to no avail. We have it rooted, we have ROM manager installed, but no matter what I do when it comes to flashing a recovery, it does not work. When I go to flash the update.zip, it says file is not found because it doesn't seem to be downloading anything at all. Any help?
EDIT: I think I got it, might have just been selecting the wrong option.....
If it doesn't work then try this. This will work. Btw rom manager does not play nice with captivates. I would not suggest it.
Download this: http://www.mediafire.com/?ve234hbg64ctcu0
Then follow these instructions.
step 4: Install clockwork recovery.
1. Go to the download folder and rename clockworkrecovery.zip to update.zip. Mount your phone and drag the update.zip file into the root directory. It is ok to overwrite the update.zip you used before. When it is done copying turn off your phone.
2. Unplug your phone and hold down both volume buttons and the power button until a strange menu with blue items pops up. This is called the recovery menu.
3. Scroll using the volume buttons to the menu item titled "reinstall packages" and press the power button to select. (you may have to do this twice to get it to work)
4. Your phone should restart and you should be at a green menu.
capocaccia said:
If it doesn't work then try this. This will work. Btw rom manager does not play nice with captivates. I would not suggest it.
Download this: http://www.mediafire.com/?ve234hbg64ctcu0
Then follow these instructions.
step 4: Install clockwork recovery.
1. Go to the download folder and rename clockworkrecovery.zip to update.zip. Mount your phone and drag the update.zip file into the root directory. It is ok to overwrite the update.zip you used before. When it is done copying turn off your phone.
2. Unplug your phone and hold down both volume buttons and the power button until a strange menu with blue items pops up. This is called the recovery menu.
3. Scroll using the volume buttons to the menu item titled "reinstall packages" and press the power button to select. (you may have to do this twice to get it to work)
4. Your phone should restart and you should be at a green menu.
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yeah we got it to work but thank you so very much for your instructions. My friend is basically amazed at the speed and flexibility of CM7 over that Eclair bloated it piece of garbage the stock rom is.
Wow... This Worked in July 2013
I pulled an old Captivate from the drawer that has Android 2.1-update (Eclair) on it and could not for the life of me recall how to get CWM Recovery so I can start installing some later ROMS.
The method you provided worked. Downloaded that file, put it into the phone's internal memory, root directory, changed name to update.zip, got into Samsung recovery, and on the SECOND try it installed CWM recovery.
Thanks.
I have cwm 6.0.3.6 installed. CWM website says 2.0.5.2 (or something close to that) is only available recovery.
How did I end up with 6.0.3.6? And should I flash 2.x.x.x?
Running 10.2 nightly.
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nespid said:
I have cwm 6.0.3.6 installed.
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You don't need to flash anything.
Greetings everyone,
im new to this and im very very confused, i bought a galaxy note and i was able to flash the latest firmware ICS 4.0.3 (Open German), but what i cant do is rooting the phone, and what is the exact point im failing at is creating an SDcard folder on the internal memory, i dont have an external SDcard, and as i have read on other threads :
Step 1: Download the following files from the official thread [XDA-Developers]:
CWM.zip
SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Place all these files directly under /sdcard on your device’s internal memory.
Step 2: Shutdown your device. Once it is completely shut down, press and hold Volume Down + Power + Home buttons until you see a screen asking you to press to press Volume Up. Press said button to complete booting into Recovery Mode.
Step 3: Select apply update from external storage and then navigate to where you placed CWM.zip. Select it.
Step 4: Your device should now boot into ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery.
Step 5: From CWM, choose install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Step 6: From main menu of CWM, choose reboot system now.
If you followed the steps correctly, your Samsung Galaxy Note International GT-N7000 will now be rooted on Android 4.0.3 ICS.
all the steps seems to be easy, and i failed on creating sdcard folder on internal memory, i would appreciate your help.
thanks alot
hussam saidan
Just place the file of busybox etc in ur phones default 16gb memory... that is the internal sd card...
No need of creating anything...
still does not work...
sbnaul said:
Just place the file of busybox etc in ur phones default 16gb memory... that is the internal sd card...
No need of creating anything...
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i did that, and when i tried to install, still tells me E:failed to load directories or file sdcard..
it's not working, and the guy says i should create a file in the internal memory which i dont think i can access, still need help, please someone help me out
hussamutza said:
i did that, and when i tried to install, still tells me E:failed to load directories or file sdcard..
it's not working, and the guy says i should create a file in the internal memory which i dont think i can access, still need help, please someone help me out
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You need to put the zip file in the root directory of the internal memory (internal SD card). Then in CWM you need to choose install zip from internal SD card not from SD card.
finding difficulties doing that
tknguyencsu said:
You need to put the zip file in the root directory of the internal memory (internal SD card). Then in CWM you need to choose install zip from internal SD card not from SD card.
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sorry for asking alot, but actually i dont know that much about androids, what i did step by step is,
1- downloading the files
2- open phone storage via my computer
3- pasted the files once the screen opened and created a file named sdcard and pasted the files there too just in case.
4- turned off the phone, pressed vol up+homescreen+power
5- apply updates from sdcard
and after that i wait a couple of seconds and a message pops in red says
E:/failed to mount /sdcard(no such file or directory)
i was never able to reach CWM.
if you could patiently and gladly post me a step by step what should i do, i will be very appreciated and thanks in advance.
thanks for helping
hussam saidan
bump bump
i would love to have an expert to guide me thru or give me step by step guide...
still needs help !!
I guess you are choosing the wrong option from the CWM
On the first screen of CWM recovery
1. choose "install zip from sd card"
2. On the next screen click "install zip from internal sdcard"
3. then goto the folder you created and then choose the SU zip file
Hope it helps...
need help
akhugsal said:
I guess you are choosing the wrong option from the CWM
On the first screen of CWM recovery
1. choose "install zip from sd card"
2. On the next screen click "install zip from internal sdcard"
3. then goto the folder you created and then choose the SU zip file
Hope it helps...
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my friend, im not even able to reach CWM, my phone is not rooted, im trying to root my phone, i cant reach CWM. i just need a way to Root my galaxy note ice 4.0.3
Ok try this turn phone off, turn on and quickly
press volume up, home and power at same time untill phone boots again, this is tricky may need couple tries. This will launch recovery. From there choose install update from... By navigating with volume buttons you can choose install from. This opens the sd card, choose the folder where you downloaded cwm.zip to, navigate with volume button to it. Click power button to select., navigate to yes and watch it install, after install you can use touch screen to options described in your first post. This will install superuser. After that is done reboot. In applications there is superuser. You are rooted now.
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I did everything you said exactly but I got only super now but no CWM! And when I access root by some application it says you need root.
Here is what I did
1. Boot into recovery
2. Select install from sd
3. Selected external sd
4. Choose CWM.zip
5. Confirm install
6. Now recovery booted onto CWM
7. Select sd card (internal)
8. Choose su busy box from root folder
9. Confirm installation
10. Reboot device.
Now I can only see busybox not CWM!!!!!
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Ok progress, but not full root. Download speedmod kernel on your phone, the cwm flashable zip from developer thread k3.
Speedmod is prerooted, and should together with already installed superuser provide full root. ICS one is k3 thread. The k3-3 one is stable and relatively safe. Best batterylife too.
Now restart procedure with cwm.zip instal. In cwm install the speedmod kernel zip and reboot. Now you should have full root. Test it by rebooting, opening superuser and in preferences select update binaries. Allow superuser acces for superuser. Select update. It should pass everything.
Cwm recovery is now also installed, but not as a link within applications. You can access it by rebooting and volume up, homekey and power combo. Speedmod has the wipe functionality that can break your phone disabled, same goes for factory reset. If you want that in future install throught pc odin, see stickies development thread drKetans thread, and do it safely from gb, and not ICS.
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You can download speedmod from the download lin in first post of this thread. Not the sourcecode, but from the download link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072
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In subsequent posts it said there is bug for hard brick!!! Should I use only odin method?? If I do so will it increase binary counter?
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priyanv said:
In subsequent posts it said there is bug for hard brick!!! Should I use only odin method?? If I do so will it increase binary counter?
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No, do the cwm.zip install, easiest. Odin is safest always, but because of triangle and binary counter I recommend cwm.
Just dont do factory reset/wipe from cwm. Thats what triggers the hardbrick in 99% of cases. Only small number of cases by installing through cwm.
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I know rooting is completely upon owners risk... And m gonna take that now...
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OK now I got CWM and superSU and speedmod kernel. But still I don't have root access. M trying to remove Google ads thru lucky patcher but it gives error that I don't have root access .. Is there separate version for ICS? I got moved all the alps from gb thru TB.
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Did you test by updating binaries throught superuser preferences?
Actually, if you followed procedure you should have superuser and not supersu .
Get it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647148
Best to reinstall throught cwm the superuser zip. And test root again
Edit, unstall supersu first. Then after zip install test update binaries
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Wow everything solved and I managed to remove ads.. Thanks for your patient help..
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Your welcome
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Should you want to revert to stock, follow guide from genius dr Ketan in sticky thread of development. Best to do that before sending to service centre because they dont like or akways accept rooted devices for warranty
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Hi all,
For some reason when i plug my phone into the pc odin doesn't recognize it. there is no green highlighted square on the left. this is my 3rd I9305 (as i am quite good at loosing them it seems- thanks insurance lol) im a noob at this stuff but i have had no probs with odin before on my other previous 2, i just plug it in on download mode, it installs drivers (the first time) NORMALLY then a green square appears in the left but this time it doesn't. I have all proper drivers installed.. my computer (and kies) recognizes my device.. but Odin will not. Any clue what the issue is? I'm running Odin 307..
i have included a pic of odin when phone is connected. it says its connected but doesn't recognize it.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
Leon
Isn't it supposed to be blue in odin 3.07? I think it showed blue color last time I used it.
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Its normally green for me?
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I will try when I can access my computer. I'm almost certain it is blue when it is connected. In your posted picture it even says added.
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Yes, it is blue here as well. It gets green when it says passed, and dark blue when it says reset. Think you're all good!
Ok maybe we have a different problem then. Added pda tar file but when I flash the Root_superSu.1.02-busybox.1.21.0.zip file I get another problem. Busy box says not rooted. Thought it might have been down to the colour of the vox as im sure it was green before :/
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"Faild to verify whole file signature" is what I get at the end when I flash the SU busybox file.....
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leon_notts said:
"Faild to verify whole file signature" is what I get at the end when I flash the SU busybox file.....
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Not an expert at this, but what recovery are you using? Tried a different recovery?
I Im also not an expert. I copy Su zip to sd card and install from there. At the end I get the error msg in red.
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Reads as probable bad file .
jje
leon_notts said:
I Im also not an expert. I copy Su zip to sd card and install from there. At the end I get the error msg in red.
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But what recovery are you using? Did you flash clockworkmod recovery first?
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JJEgan said:
Reads as probable bad file .
jje
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ok that could be it, i will download it again and try re-installing.
as im a noob this is what i see.....In recovery mode I get this menu:
Android system recovery <3e>
Reboot system
Apply update from ADB
Apply update from external storage – Which I choose
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe Cache partition
Apply update from Cache
Then flash this file from my sd card (i have also tried a different SDcard) Root_SuperSU.1.02-Busybox.1.21.0.zip
Then I get this on-screen
Install/sd card
Finding update package….
Opening update package
Verifying update package
E: Failed to verify whole package signature
E: signature verification failed
any help would be great. i dont know what recovery im using as im a complete noob?? but it says Android system recovery <3e>
Seems like you're using stock recovery. I can look up a guide for you to both flash recovery and root. To get the recovery to stick there is a guide in there for you to follow. Hang on.
EDIT: Here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914394
Take a good look at the first post and notice the last part of it in order to get the recovery to stick.
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its seems as tho i had a file in my system folder causing the prob and not letting the phone boot into CWM.
Workaround for those firmwares have boot-recovery.p in system folder and reflash original recovery after reboot.
1). Copy Root_SuperSU.1.02-Busybox.1.21.0.zip and Remove-boot-recovery.p.zip to your device internal memory card.
2). Boot your device in to download mode.
(Power off and then press and hold the power + volume down + home button at the same time)
3). Flash I9305_CWM_Recovery.tar.md5 with Odin with unchecked the Auto Reboot box.
4). After Odin finish do not turn off or restart the device but try to go in recovery mode.
(Press and hold the power + volume up + home button at the same time)
5). Once in recovery, flash the Root_SuperSU.1.02-Busybox.1.21.0.zip to gain root and Remove-boot-recovery.p.zip to delete the boot-recovery.p file and then reboot.
leon_notts said:
its seems as tho i had a file in my system folder causing the prob and not letting the phone boot into CWM.
Workaround for those firmwares have boot-recovery.p in system folder and reflash original recovery after reboot.
1). Copy Root_SuperSU.1.02-Busybox.1.21.0.zip and Remove-boot-recovery.p.zip to your device internal memory card.
2). Boot your device in to download mode.
(Power off and then press and hold the power + volume down + home button at the same time)
3). Flash I9305_CWM_Recovery.tar.md5 with Odin with unchecked the Auto Reboot box.
4). After Odin finish do not turn off or restart the device but try to go in recovery mode.
(Press and hold the power + volume up + home button at the same time)
5). Once in recovery, flash the Root_SuperSU.1.02-Busybox.1.21.0.zip to gain root and Remove-boot-recovery.p.zip to delete the boot-recovery.p file and then reboot.
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Good it worked out for you!