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[Q] Won't boot to recovery after bootloader unlock

I unlocked the bootloader on my HTC One and successfully flashed CWM recovery; however, when I try to boot into recovery the HTC splash screen comes up with "Entering Recovery" for a few seconds (as it should), then the screen goes black for a second and it boots into the ROM like normal without going into Recovery.
I've seen that the general fix for this is to clear the dalvik-cache, but I can't do that without root permission, and I can't install the superuser to get root without being able to boot into the Recovery.
I have developer options enabled with USB Debugging, Fastboot is turned OFF.
I have flashed to plain CWM, touch CWM, and TWRP, all with the same results.
fastboot erase cache had no effect

beotric.android said:
I unlocked the bootloader on my HTC One and successfully flashed CWM recovery; however, when I try to boot into recovery the HTC splash screen comes up with "Entering Recovery" for a few seconds (as it should), then the screen goes black for a second and it boots into the ROM like normal without going into Recovery.
I've seen that the general fix for this is to clear the dalvik-cache, but I can't do that without root permission, and I can't install the superuser to get root without being able to boot into the Recovery.
I have developer options enabled with USB Debugging, Fastboot is turned OFF.
I have flashed to plain CWM, touch CWM, and TWRP, all with the same results.
fastboot erase cache had no effect
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try reflashing recovery use twrp 2.5.0.0

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Aldo101t said:
try reflashing recovery use twrp 2.5.0.0
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Flashed to TWRP 2.5.0.0, same result

beotric.android said:
Flashed to TWRP 2.5.0.0, same result
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are you flashing recovery with adb-fastboot, what computer os are you using
are you usung the correct recovery image, for the sprint m7wls, (fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-m7wls)

use goo manager to flash the recovery and see
or you can use the all in one tool in the dev section

Aldo101t said:
are you flashing recovery with adb-fastboot, what computer os are you using
are you usung the correct recovery image, for the sprint m7wls, (fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-m7wls)
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I am using the "fastboot flash recovery" command on Windows 7 64-bit (I have also tried on 32-bit).
You were right about the recovery file, I was using openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-m7.img, not m7wls. So for anyone who finds this thread later make sure it's the right recovery file for your build and carrier (not just phone model).

[Q] How do I root developer edition?

I just received my moto x developer version. I must be an idiot because I can't find instructions on how to root it. Every post I can find is about rooting the locked version. People talk about the fact that I don't need an exploit because my boot loader is unlocked. I get that but I don't know how to root. Can someone kindly point me to a tutorial on how to root if my boot loader is already unlocked.

Install a recovery from the dev section. Either TWRP or CWM will be fine.
Then download SuperSU
flash supersu in recovery.

Moto x - Developer edition root
gunnyman said:
Install a recovery from the dev section. Either TWRP or CWM will be fine.
Then download SuperSU
flash supersu in recovery.
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Thanks! I'll give it a shot. Much appreciated!

There are a few threads... but to elborate on what gunnyman has said... If your bootloader is unlocked, either Dev Edition, or you have a phone from a carrier like T-Mobile or Sprint that allow you to unlock via Moto's web site then its pretty easy to flash alternate recovery, and root from there.
Steps see -> https://plus.google.com/110773150384694258853/posts/VhtJtg92sTP (has links to the files you need too.) and there are threads in the General and Developer sections here too.
Same process works if you have 4.2.2 or 4.4 on your phone.

Is there a way to root the developer edition and keep stock recovery ?
Pete

Flash custom recovery, flash root package in custom recovery, re-flash stock recovery
Sent from my Moto X DE

pasta1234 said:
Is there a way to root the developer edition and keep stock recovery ?
Pete
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You don't have to flash the custom recovery, just boot into it. Once you have the root .zip on your phone reboot into the bootloader and fastboot boot (recovery) and flash the root zip from there. You will have root and stock recovery.

The reason I'm asking is to retain the ability to recieve OTA updates ?
How does one boot into a custom recovery without loading it?
Pete
3UR0TR45H said:
You don't have to flash the custom recovery, just boot into it. Once you have the root .zip on your phone reboot into the bootloader and fastboot boot (recovery) and flash the root zip from there. You will have root and stock recovery.
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pasta1234 said:
The reason I'm asking is to retain the ability to recieve OTA updates ?
How does one boot into a custom recovery without loading it?
Pete
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When you enter the fastboot command, use "boot" instead of "flash" and it will just temporarily boot into the recovery without flashing over the stock partition. You can flash the root zip as normal and when you reboot your phone, the custom recovery will be gone.
As far as receiving OTAs, I'm not sure if you'll get them or not. If you go modifying things like kernel, ROM, or even things like the build.prop, chances are it won't work or will break something. The good thing about having an unlocked bootloader is that it's nearly impossible to hard-brick the device unless you're reckless.

Are you sure this works? When I try 'fastboot boot recovery.img' it gives me a "failed command" error. I kicked off another thread asking how to do this since this is what I typically do with Nexus devices. I know that fastboot now has a -c command that might help but I don't know the magic to put after -c to make it work.
If anyone has been able to 'fastboot boot recovery.img' on a Moto X, please lemme know. This would be my preferred path rather than flashing the custom recovery and then the stock recovery back.
3UR0TR45H said:
When you enter the fastboot command, use "boot" instead of "flash" and it will just temporarily boot into the recovery without flashing over the stock partition. You can flash the root zip as normal and when you reboot your phone, the custom recovery will be gone.
As far as receiving OTAs, I'm not sure if you'll get them or not. If you go modifying things like kernel, ROM, or even things like the build.prop, chances are it won't work or will break something. The good thing about having an unlocked bootloader is that it's nearly impossible to hard-brick the device unless you're reckless.
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pboggini said:
Are you sure this works? When I try 'fastboot boot recovery.img' it gives me a "failed command" error.
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What happens when you just type fastboot?
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This has been said already but you can just "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img", flash your superuser zip then "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". You are using the correct image name in the command, correct?

Yes, this was said in the thread I started but then I saw someone suggest what I'd been wanting to do. To answer the questions, if I just type fastboot it gives me the help output like it should, fastboot devices shows my device, fastboot reboot works, fastboot reboot-bootloader works, etc. Essentially, I believe that either there is a command string that I could hand to -c or this just won't work on MotoX's like it does all the Nexus devices that I've played with.
Fortunately I did hit Moto up and they gave me permission to download the 4.4 image so I do have the stock recovery.
Ryno77 said:
This has been said already but you can just "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img", flash your superuser zip then "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". You are using the correct image name in the command, correct?
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Flashing twrp on stock v20i

So I came from a stock lollipop Tmobile h811 non rooted
To stock MM v20i.
Ive tried flashing twrp 3.0 for cm13, and no matter what,
I get failed: (remote unknown command at the end after it sends recovery.
Its already unlocked(bootloader)
Thanks.

[email protected] said:
So I came from a stock lollipop Tmobile h811 non rooted
To stock MM v20i.
Ive tried flashing twrp 3.0 for cm13, and no matter what,
I get failed: (remote unknown command at the end after it sends recovery.
Its already unlocked(bootloader)
Thanks.
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Type: fastboot boot (path goes here)
You can drag and drop the twrp img into the command window. This will ensure you have the correct path

[email protected] said:
So I came from a stock lollipop Tmobile h811 non rooted
To stock MM v20i.
Ive tried flashing twrp 3.0 for cm13, and no matter what,
I get failed: (remote unknown command at the end after it sends recovery.
Its already unlocked(bootloader)
Thanks.
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Follow this instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/development/stock-h811-20i-images-kdz-flashable-t3308227

mingkee said:
Follow this instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/development/stock-h811-20i-images-kdz-flashable-t3308227
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That link doesn't really solve the OP's issue. I have the same issue. BUT - your link did show me that I can BOOT the .img file, I can't flash the .img file. I've verified the bootloader is unlocked by the fastboot getvar command.
I'm not sure what to do next. Installing OpenGapps causes a boot loop and the only thing I can do at this point is a factory reset with the OEM recovery since in the boot loop adb is unresponsive.

joesee said:
That link doesn't really solve the OP's issue. I have the same issue. BUT - your link did show me that I can BOOT the .img file, I can't flash the .img file. I've verified the bootloader is unlocked by the fastboot getvar command.
I'm not sure what to do next. Installing OpenGapps causes a boot loop and the only thing I can do at this point is a factory reset with the OEM recovery since in the boot loop adb is unresponsive.
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The instruction shows how to flash recovery.img with TWRP though I have no clue how to do it.

I got that error the first time I did it, it was because of a misspelling of the command.

If you already unlocked the bootloader, while in fastboot, you only type "fastboot boot" + "path to twrp img on computer" OR instead of typing out the path, you may drag and drop the file into the command window.
Once it boots to twrp, flash twrp from within the booted img. That ensures you have permanent twrp.
If you were able to unlock your bootloader, the only thing stopping you from loading twrp is improper spelling and path to the img. Almost every error I have seen is from not following the directions.

Vseprz said:
If you already unlocked the bootloader, while in fastboot, you only type "fastboot boot" + "path to twrp img on computer" OR instead of typing out the path, you may drag and drop the file into the command window.
Once it boots to twrp, flash twrp from within the booted img. That ensures you have permanent twrp.
If you were able to unlock your bootloader, the only thing stopping you from loading twrp is improper spelling and path to the img. Almost every error I have seen is from not following the directions.
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OK, just so I understand correctly, the proper sequence of events is to use fastboot to boot TWRP (which I can do) then, once in TWRP, I can then flash the twrp .zip file, right? Does anyone know if the LG's bootloader overwrites the recovery partition upon boot (in other words, do I have to boot straight to recovery after I flash to ensure it sticks?)
Sorry for the obtuse questions, I've got a lot of experience with Samsung flashing back in the KK and LP days, but not MM.
Thanks in advance!!

joesee said:
OK, just so I understand correctly, the proper sequence of events is to use fastboot to boot TWRP (which I can do) then, once in TWRP, I can then flash the twrp .zip file, right? Does anyone know if the LG's bootloader overwrites the recovery partition upon boot (in other words, do I have to boot straight to recovery after I flash to ensure it sticks?)
Sorry for the obtuse questions, I've got a lot of experience with Samsung flashing back in the KK and LP days, but not MM.
Thanks in advance!!
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So you have flashed 20i which overwrites twrp with the stock recovery.
You then go through the steps for unlocking the boot loader.
After the boot loader is unlocked, you may boot into twrp with the fastboot boot command.
When that boots into twrp, flash twrp from within that to have it stick.

Have a question and maybe someone can help. Me getting carried away installed twrp from external partition. Now i cannot boot into recovery. Tried flashing using flashify and twrp manager. but flashify does not install after reboot and there is no option for h811 in twrp manager. Anyway to fix this?
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Vseprz said:
So you have flashed 20i which overwrites twrp with the stock recovery.
You then go through the steps for unlocking the boot loader.
After the boot loader is unlocked, you may boot into twrp with the fastboot boot command.
When that boots into twrp, flash twrp from within that to have it stick.
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Yes, that's exactly the steps I do. I've flashed 20i. I used fastboot to boot into twrp. I then "install" the twrp zip file. Says it flashes with no issues. I then reboot the phone. Still has stock recovery.
I've confirmed my bootloader is unlocked with the fastboot getvar all. I've also tried all three versions of twrp available (.1, .2 and .3) and still doesn't work. Yet twrp works fine if I boot it.

joesee said:
Yes, that's exactly the steps I do. I've flashed 20i. I used fastboot to boot into twrp. I then "install" the twrp zip file. Says it flashes with no issues. I then reboot the phone. Still has stock recovery.
I've confirmed my bootloader is unlocked with the fastboot getvar all. I've also tried all three versions of twrp available (.1, .2 and .3) and still doesn't work. Yet twrp works fine if I boot it.
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How did you confirm you have stock recovery? Did you use adb reboot recovery? Or did you use hardware keys to boot to it? Because if you use hardware keys you still get the initial confirm factory reset. You just have to accept then it boots to twrp.
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99problemz said:
Have a question and maybe someone can help. Me getting carried away installed twrp from external partition. Now i cannot boot into recovery. Tried flashing using flashify and twrp manager. but flashify does not install after reboot and there is no option for h811 in twrp manager. Anyway to fix this?
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
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If boot loader is unlocked you should load twrp from fastboot.

Vseprz said:
How did you confirm you have stock recovery? Did you use adb reboot recovery? Or did you use hardware keys to boot to it? Because if you use hardware keys you still get the initial confirm factory reset. You just have to accept then it boots to twrp.
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If boot loader is unlocked you should load twrp from fastboot.
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Hahaha now that's funny!! I bet I've been through 50 blog posts on various sites to try to figure this out. Having successfully installed Viper I didn't want to take the chance and pass that confirm wipe factory question.
I feel like a complete tool. Seriously, thank you for taking the time to respond to me!

joesee said:
Hahaha now that's funny!! I bet I've been through 50 blog posts on various sites to try to figure this out. Having successfully installed Viper I didn't want to take the chance and pass that confirm wipe factory question.
I feel like a complete tool. Seriously, thank you for taking the time to respond to me!
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I'm glad it all worked out! :good:

finding I have to re-flash with flashify each time
using twrp-2.8.7.1, I get only the first reboot from there with hardware keys letting me into twrp after accepting the first factory reset prompt and denying the second. After that cant do it again unless I re-flash. Same thing happens if I flash it from within twrp. Can use terminal, su, boot recovery and I am in., or ADB/fatsboot Primarily worried about a soft brick condition. H-811, v1 20i stock, unlocked bootloader and rooted. DE-bloated,
Any Ideas, Thanks

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using twrp-2.8.7.1, I get only the first reboot from there with hardware keys letting me into twrp after accepting the first factory reset prompt and denying the second. After that cant do it again unless I re-flash. Same thing happens if I flash it from within twrp. Can use terminal, su, boot recovery and I am in., or ADB/fatsboot Primarily worried about a soft brick condition. H-811, v1 20i stock, unlocked bootloader and rooted. DE-bloated,
Any Ideas, Thanks
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You drop the twrp file
In fastboot folder open command prompt and flash twrp first just rename it simply to recovery.img while in the fastboot folder
Type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Or just fastboot flash recovery.img
Then it should boot you into twrp
Once booting into twrp flash the supersu zip in your internal sd
Once you have root and reboot all you have to do is use flashify app and download twrp from the app and flash it Twrp sticks from there.
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.236 stock LP rom with Offical Twrp

Can I use the stock rom with the offical twrp?
If I can somebody could tell me how to boot the system because If I install twrp as a Kernel image It can t boot.

in order to use Official TWRP Recovery, you should unlock your Z1 to access the Recovery partition and after that you can do it.

lm/\/trix said:
in order to use Official TWRP Recovery, you should unlock your Z1 to access the Recovery partition and after that you can do it.
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I have root and my bootloader unlocked so If u have time can you help me a little bit? How to install twrp?

so if you have Unlocked Bootloader on your Z1 just boot your Sony into Fast Boot mode and flash TWRP recovery image by these commands.
fastboot flash recovery [RECOVERY FILE ADDRESS]

nemes480 said:
Can I use the stock rom with the offical twrp?
If I can somebody could tell me how to boot the system because If I install twrp as a Kernel image It can t boot.
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Obviously if you put recovery image in boot partition . How will the system boot ??
Put recovery in recovery partition
fastboot flash recovery insertrecoveryname.img

lm/\/trix said:
so if you have Unlocked Bootloader on your Z1 just boot your Sony into Fast Boot mode and flash TWRP recovery image by these commands.
fastboot flash recovery [RECOVERY FILE ADDRESS]
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Jeah I know that but i get a message back :tmp-mksh:fastboot: not found . And i tryed to install it with NUT s recovery's twrp but if I install it to FOTAkernel just the recovery boot. Maybe fastboot driver what I should have but I installed that long time ago. Sorry for my english.

in the other side of the coin you should reinstall fastboot and drivers.

lm/\/trix said:
in the other side of the coin you should reinstall fastboot and drivers.
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I did it. Same things when I try to install the twrp. I tryed it after clean flash the stock rom but it not solve my problem. any idea?

try it on another pc!

It will be okay just I need to take the phone to fastboot mode. But I installed again the nuts so tomorrow I will try it. Thanks everyone.

Well, I can t solve the problem. Still cannot install twrp. Please somebody help me. Stock rom support twrp?

Just flash the latest .236 stock rom and boot into fastboot and flash twrp recovery as RECOVERY not KERNEL!

Look, I tryed to flash stock after do this process but It never worked.

Totally bricked huawei

I have honor 5c that has recovery bricked so I can't reset it. anyway, lock screen pattern doesn't allow me to access the phone. even I enter it correctly. what would be the way to fix it. I can't even use adb since I can't access it?

its not even near bricked. learn concept bricking.

But what to do in this situation?

DNSMaster said:
But what to do in this situation?
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Can you explain how did you get in this situation ?

I tried to install magisk patched boot image and custom recovery but installing the recovery broke the recovery

DNSMaster said:
I tried to install magisk patched boot image and custom recovery but installing the recovery broke the recovery
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Broke the recovery?

Yep. Broke the recovery. I can't access recovey mode anymore. If I try, phone will go on bootloop

DNSMaster said:
Yep. Broke the recovery. I can't access recovey mode anymore. If I try, phone will go on bootloop
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I hope u reflashed the recovery

But I can't access the phone past the lock pattern so I can't access the adb for rebooting to bootloader so I can't flash the recovery

DNSMaster said:
But I can't access the phone past the lock pattern so I can't access the adb for rebooting to bootloader so I can't flash the recovery
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Can you boot to erecovery?

No, I can't

U can boot in bootloader without pc and accesing phone. Just turn it off connect usb to pc and to phone and when u put it in the phone imidiatly hold down volume down button and u are in the bootloader i wipe so many times my system from twrp recovery and i thin i cant acces but this method saves me.

Just reflash the firmware via Dload and then try again

Yep but it fails getting an update. And now since I got fastboot working and flashed system.img I can't start even the system anymore. What to do now?

DNSMaster said:
Yep but it fails getting an update. And now since I got fastboot working and flashed system.img I can't start even the system anymore. What to do now?
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By dload method as suggested by shashank.

I tried dload but it just says "incompatibility with current version"! Is there way to flash update.app or update.zip via fastboot? Where can I get that so called "android-info.txt"?

DNSMaster said:
I tried dload but it just says "incompatibility with current version"! Is there way to flash update.app or update.zip via fastboot? Where can I get that so called "android-info.txt"?
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Why is android info txt needed?
You can flash userdata, system, boot and recovery via fastboot.