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Just want a recovery for Kitkat Rom

Hi,
After updating my phone to Kitkat, i was trying to get a custom recovery and root. I have read few posts and i am confused. I see there are 2 options to keep the stock kernel, but to have a custom recovery. 1. Doom and second is Nut. I am unable to extract the boot file from Doom's kernel so cant flash it and for Nut's method i need a recovery.
So is there a way to get a custom recovery (stock kernel) and root for a unlocked z1 c6902 KK?

Flash doom stock advanced kernel, there is no need to extract anything.
Download it and flash in fastboot.

gregbradley said:
Flash doom stock advanced kernel, there is no need to extract anything.
Download it and flash in fastboot.
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Are you referring to this one?

ravi_buz said:
Hi,
After updating my phone to Kitkat, i was trying to get a custom recovery and root. I have read few posts and i am confused. I see there are 2 options to keep the stock kernel, but to have a custom recovery. 1. Doom and second is Nut. I am unable to extract the boot file from Doom's kernel so cant flash it and for Nut's method i need a recovery.
So is there a way to get a custom recovery (stock kernel) and root for a unlocked z1 c6902 KK?
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Just download doomlords latest kernel and install using latest flashtool 9.15 I think. Flash in fastboot mode no need for typing and risking a chance of typing something wrong.
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RealiableCandy4 said:
Just download doomlords latest kernel and install using latest flashtool 9.15 I think. Flash in fastboot mode no need for typing and risking a chance of typing something wrong.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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As per instrucion in that page, you need to flash his kernel via recovery (i dont have one yet). Or you need to extract the boot.img and flash which i want to do but cant do as i am unable to extract the file.
Edit- Just saw gregbradley's reply in doom's post. it worked.

ravi_buz said:
Are you referring to this one?
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Hi Ravi
Yes, the file you link is correct.
to install the img,
try this, it worked for me.
If you have flashtool (9.15) recommended. Place the img file inside the folder called Flashtool\x10flasher_lib.
In my case I renamed it to boot.img (not sure if it would work without renaming, didn't want to take that risk)
then, go into command prompt. Change to the folder mentioned above. example: cd "c:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib"
turn off your phone and disconnect USB.
type the following and press enter.
fastboot flash boot boot.img
which will then say < waiting for device >
at this stage, hold the volume up, and connect the USB cable. This will boot your phone is fastboot mode and will allow fastboot to flash the boot image you indicate above.
when it says finished. you're done. Just disconnect the USB cable and boot your phone.
Hope this helps.

silverfox013 said:
Hi Ravi
Yes, the file you link is correct.
to install the img,
try this, it worked for me.
If you have flashtool (9.15) recommended. Place the img file inside the folder called Flashtool\x10flasher_lib.
In my case I renamed it to boot.img (not sure if it would work without renaming, didn't want to take that risk)
then, go into command prompt. Change to the folder mentioned above. example: cd "c:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib"
turn off your phone and disconnect USB.
type the following and press enter.
fastboot flash boot boot.img
which will then say < waiting for device >
at this stage, hold the volume up, and connect the USB cable. This will boot your phone is fastboot mode and will allow fastboot to flash the boot image you indicate above.
when it says finished. you're done. Just disconnect the USB cable and boot your phone.
Hope this helps.
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Yup, this file worked for me, instead of flash tool i used adb. I think the confusion is because the post by doom asks us to flash it using recovery or extract just the boot file. I think he needs to update the post as you just have to flash this via flashtool or adb.

ravi_buz said:
As per instrucion in that page, you need to flash his kernel via recovery (i dont have one yet). Or you need to extract the boot.img and flash which i want to do but cant do as i am unable to extract the file.
Edit- Just saw gregbradley's reply in doom's post. it worked.
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They are two ways of flashing a the kernal. the latest one can only be installed using flashtool or fastboot unless you replace the boot.img in the zip folder for "Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v01 (FW:14.2.A.1.136) {RECOVERY FLASHABLE}".
Since you dont have a recovery i recommend you use flashtool(latest one) (fastboot might be a headache since install deals with driver if you habe windows and android sdk).
To do this you need to:
1.Open flashtool
2.Turn phone off then go to fastboot mode (connect usb while phone is off and holding volume up button BLUE LED should show once connected)
3. Click on lightning icon
4.Select "Fastboot mode"
5. click "select kernal to flash"
6. locate the .img image you downloaded (you might have to change the selection thing on the bottom from *.sin to *.img)
7. Click and it will auto install.

ravi_buz said:
Yup, this file worked for me, instead of flash tool i used adb. I think the confusion is because the post by doom asks us to flash it using recovery or extract just the boot file. I think he needs to update the post as you just have to flash this via flashtool or adb.
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By adb do you mean using the fast boot command... Well that what he means by flashing worth fast boot....
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help me my razr xt890 is not booting

So here is my problem , after trying to install a custom rom on my razr i i may have broken something in the system and now he isnot booting anymore , i'm stuck in the fastboot mode but not any of the options is working and it keeps telling me that my pds partition is broken ...
I'm a complete newbie and i have no idea how to fix it so please help me !

doud1998 said:
So here is my problem , after trying to install a custom rom on my razr i i may have broken something in the system and now he isnot booting anymore , i'm stuck in the fastboot mode but not any of the options is working and it keeps telling me that my pds partition is broken ...
I'm a complete newbie and i have no idea how to fix it so please help me !
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What if u flash with fastboot the pds partition? And what is exactly the error u get?
If that doesn't work just flash with rsd-lite (latest) and your firmware (latest) and recover it. From then on u can try again.

Hazou said:
What if u flash with fastboot the pds partition? And what is exactly the error u get?
If that doesn't work just flash with rsd-lite (latest) and your firmware (latest) and recover it. From then on u can try again.
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thanks for responding fast . I'll try that but how can i flash the pds partition and where can i find this partition? As well where can i find the firmware for my phone?
thanks very much for helping me

doud1998 said:
thanks for responding fast . I'll try that but how can i flash the pds partition and where can i find this partition? As well where can i find the firmware for my phone?
thanks very much for helping me
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See my signature
I assume you have a working adb and fastboot, otherwise u couldn't have installed the recovery.
Your firmware can be found under section E.
When you have downloaded your fimware (always 4.1.2). Extract it and flash the pds_signed or pds.bin. Something with pds.
This can be done by moving the pds* to the directory with the fastboot executable. Then boot into ap fastboot mode and check if your device is recognized by using "fastboot devices". If yes, do the following command to flash the pds partition "fastboot flash pds (pds-file)"
If it doesn't work, post the results. Not only that is says an error, but post the error string.

Hazou said:
See my signature
I assume you have a working adb and fastboot, otherwise u couldn't have installed the recovery.
Your firmware can be found under section E.
When you have downloaded your fimware (always 4.1.2). Extract it and flash the pds_signed or pds.bin. Something with pds.
This can be done by moving the pds* to the directory with the fastboot executable. Then boot into ap fastboot mode and check if your device is recognized by using "fastboot devices". If yes, do the following command to flash the pds partition "fastboot flash pds (pds-file)"
If it doesn't work, post the results. Not only that is says an error, but post the error string.
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I'm really sorry to annoy you for that but i don't get what you mean by "section E"

doud1998 said:
I'm really sorry to annoy you for that but i don't get what you mean by "section E"
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I meant, in my signature under my post u can find within the link INDEX/GUIDE, ALL Things RAZR I under paragraph/ section E a link to all the firmwares available for the Razr I.
But in this case i will post the full link to the firmware site, here.

I've download the zip but there is no pds file and i don't know how to use rsd (or is it anormal that the phone reference appear nowhere?!)

i tried to flash recovery_signed but i have the error
Checking fs on partition pds...
E:can't repaire partition pds
E:failed to mount PDS partition

doud1998 said:
I've download the zip but there is no pds file and i don't know how to use rsd (or is it anormal that the phone reference appear nowhere?!)
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I looked a bit further into your problem, u may have this problem: this
So what we now are going to do is the following.
First can u enter recovery? and if i can, do u have a nandroid backup. If yes, restore it and just boot up the phone.
If u don't have the above. (all can be found with a bit of searching in the link in my signature)
1. Install RSD-Lite 6.1.x
2. Install the USB drivers for the phone
3. U already downloaded the right firmware (latest and the one from your region)
4. Boot in AP Fastboot and connect phone to USB port PC
5. In RSD-Lite u won't see your device. It doesn't have a system installed.
6. In RSD-Lite search in the above bar for the firmware zip file.
7. Click on flash or something. (there is a RSD-Lite tutorial in my signature in my post)
8. See what happens
9. Report back

Hazou said:
I looked a bit further into your problem, u may have this problem: this
So what we now are going to do is the following.
First can u enter recovery? and if i can, do u have a nandroid backup. If yes, restore it and just boot up the phone.
If u don't have the above. (all can be found with a bit of searching in the link in my signature)
1. Install RSD-Lite 6.1.x
2. Install the USB drivers for the phone
3. U already downloaded the right firmware (latest and the one from your region)
4. Boot in AP Fastboot and connect phone to USB port PC
5. In RSD-Lite u won't see your device. It doesn't have a system installed.
6. In RSD-Lite search in the above bar for the firmware zip file.
7. Click on flash or something. (there is a RSD-Lite tutorial in my signature in my post)
8. See what happens
9. Report back
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when i run rsd i can select the firmware xml but the commands 'start', 'show devices', or 'decompress and flash' are disabled (nothing happen)

+> i don't have any backup and i can't go to recovery , when it turns on it automaticly stuck to the ap fastboot menu

doud1998 said:
when i run rsd i can select the firmware xml but the commands 'start', 'show devices', or 'decompress and flash' are disabled (nothing happen)
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Are you sure you installed drivers? RSD Lite should show Fastboot smi S as connected.
If you have installed drivers, and nothing is being detected, then you might want to prepare for several hours of headaches and lots of swearing.
You might have a chance doing this:
You will need to flash a custom recovery. If you can get CWM or TWRP working, you might have a chance to flash a zip.
i.e.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Since your PDS is damaged, Omar's MotoJB ROM will probably not work, so you will need to flash a clean, stock ROM.
The only stock ROMs I've found (that can be flashed with custom recovery) are:
deodexed Retail Great Britain ICS ROM
odexed Retail Great Britain ICS ROM
Note that going back to ICS using this zip file will not brick your device (at least it didn't for my phone) unless you do it with RSD Lite.
But please don't hold me responsible if it makes things worse for you.
If you manage to flash this and it works, you can then try the PDS fix.
Good luck... :good:

waj3k said:
Are you sure you installed drivers? RSD Lite should show Fastboot smi S as connected.
If you have installed drivers, and nothing is being detected, then you might want to prepare for several hours of headaches and lots of swearing.
You might have a chance doing this:
You will need to flash a custom recovery. If you can get CWM or TWRP working, you might have a chance to flash a zip.
i.e.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Since your PDS is damaged, Omar's MotoJB ROM will probably not work, so you will need to flash a clean, stock ROM.
The only stock ROMs I've found (that can be flashed with custom recovery) are:
deodexed Retail Great Britain ICS ROM
odexed Retail Great Britain ICS ROM
Note that going back to ICS using this zip file will not brick your device (at least it didn't for my phone) unless you do it with RSD Lite.
But please don't hold me responsible if it makes things worse for you.
If you manage to flash this and it works, you can then try the PDS fix.
Good luck... :good:
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thanks for your responce but the threads for these roms have deadlink so i can't download the files....Any idea where i could find them?

doud1998 said:
thanks for your responce but the threads for these roms have deadlink so i can't download the files....Any idea where i could find them?
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I know, I just uploaded Deodexed Retail Great Britain ICS:
Here you go. There should be a download icon at the top.

give me the right access (i'm [email protected])

Sorry, forgot to set it to public, should be fixed now.

so now i have to flash the boot.img or what? i'm not really sure what to do with this zip

You need to flash custom recovery and then you can install a zip.
Here is a tutorial on how to use recovery, if you're unsure.

i can't make works neither cwm nor twrp

doud1998 said:
So here is my problem, after trying to install a custom rom on my razr i, i may have broken something in the system
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may i ask you what u have exactly done to install your "custom rom"?
1. Bootloader unlocked?
2. Custom Recovery installed?
3. How did you installed your rom?
4. Which custom rom?

[Q] HTC One M7 6.0.2 Root

hi
are there any way to root a HTC One M7 (International) 6.0.2 yet?
been googling for like an eternity, and havent come up with anything
pls share links to this if possible
ty in advance

XANTHiDE said:
hi
are there any way to root a HTC One M7 (International) 6.0.2 yet?
been googling for like an eternity, and havent come up with anything
pls share links to this if possible
ty in advance
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No, Android 6.0.2 doesn't exist yet, probably next year :laugh:
If you are speaking about 5.0.2 then its the same process as before. Flash a custom recovery then flash the latest supersu zip from recovery

If you are speaking about 5.0.2 then its the same process as before. Flash a custom recovery then flash the latest supersu zip from recovery
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LoL ya.. I meant 5.0.2..
Any recommended recovery?
any chance you know a nice guide for this, since im quite new at this

XANTHiDE said:
LoL ya.. I meant 5.0.2..
Any recommended recovery?
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twrp 2.8.5.0.
Code:
any chance you know a nice guide for this, since im quite new at this :)
Download and install minimal adb and fastboot
Download and install latest HTC drivers
Unlock the bootloader if its not already done. Instructions here (this process will wipe everything on your phone, backup personal data first if needed)
download twrp 2.8.5.0 and save in the same folder where you have adb and fastboot on your computer
boot your phone in bootloader mode/fastboot usb
open a minmal adb command prompt, type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.5.0-m7.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
then boot in recovery mode (twrp)
with your phone in twrp main menu, you should see you phone storage mounted on your PC: My computer --> One.
Download latest supersu.zip and save it at the root of your phone storage
in twrp select 'install" browse /sdcard folder to find supersu.zip (should be at the bottom of the list.
select it and swipe to install
reboot phone, it snow rooted.

it worked like a charm
ty very much.. really appreciate it

Stuck with CMW 6.0.3.5 - No TWRP 2.8-20150421-yuga

Hi using the guide i've tried on both PC and terminal emulator and also flashing the zip in cmw but it still keeps booting to CMW 6.0.3.5
Any help?
thanks
Jamie

cramhead said:
Hi using the guide i've tried on both PC and terminal emulator and also flashing the zip in cmw but it still keeps booting to CMW 6.0.3.5
Any help?
thanks
Jamie
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try flashtool > fastboot mode > flash recovery via select kernel to hot boot
edit:flash .img file

yeah i forgot to mentipon i also tried that.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
didnt work

oops my bad
the install recovery + option is gray on my flashtool. I cant see that option
mostafaz said:
try flashtool > fastboot mode > flash recovery via select kernel to hot boot
edit:flash .img file
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cramhead said:
oops my bad
the install recovery + option is gray on my flashtool. I cant see that option
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sorry for late responce
i did try some method and this one is good
try this hack and by flash via recovery and then flash your own recovery
latest recovery is here

installed both .............Nothing happened
I'll try an old TWRP

Which rom are you on?
try flashing TWRP 2.8.5 the official version and you should be able to boot to TWRP Recover.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57718351&postcount=2
check the link, thats what Oliver has to say about the ROM, boot.img file

I tried flashing version TWRP 2.5 and that still did nothing. I'm using ANDROID 5.1. XPERIA Z(YUGA)
:crying:

cramhead said:
I tried flashing version TWRP 2.5 and that still did nothing. I'm using ANDROID 5.1. XPERIA Z(YUGA)
:crying:
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Sorry only last question, who's ROM are you using and build date.

Hey, I believe it's the 5.1 version for this
build says full_c6603-userdebug 5.1 LMY47D eng.adrian.20150312.205659 test-keys

cramhead said:
Hey, I believe it's the 5.1 version for this
build says full_c6603-userdebug 5.1 LMY47D eng.adrian.20150312.205659 test-keys
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Ok, so the ROM by pabx, This rom does not have in built arrangement for TWRP, you will have to compile it on your own.
You will find the steps here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/turorial-add-twrp-to-boot-img-t2951658
and then flash TWRP to Fotakernel first and then flash boot.img

learn something new everyday
could I flash a philz recovery?
I can't find a .zip and can't do "fastboot recovery.img "the philz.img
thanks

I have not tried Philz, so i cannot give you an answer.
you may want to head over to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/z-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2477769

Had the same problem.
TWRP Recovery wasn`t available after I flashed yuga.
Used "TWRP Manager" (only with root) which worked for me even when the app said that the installation failed.After rebooting I was able to enter TWRP again.

SO I installed This and I now have TWRP 2.8.
0! My rom won't boot any more, but who cares I can now install CM!..............I hope

have you tries the hack that oliver has on his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57718351&postcount=2
flash Olivers TWRP to FotaKernal and then from cm recovery flash the hack, reboot and enter recovery and check
I have not personally check but give it a try if you like.

Deleted TWRP Backups OP3 with no OS

Hey Guys
Rookie Mistake....while restoring TWRP backup I accidently wiped entire phone and now my OP3 is with No O/s struck in TWRP and bootloader. I have a TWRP backup on my PC. Can anyone tell me the simplest and fastest way to boot my mobile normally.
Note: Trying to restore stock image through all in one tool by Mauronofrio.
Thanks for your help guys.

psandeep said:
Hey Guys
Rookie Mistake....while restoring TWRP backup I accidently wiped entire phone and now my OP3 is with No O/s struck in TWRP and bootloader. I have a TWRP backup on my PC. Can anyone tell me the simplest and fastest way to boot my mobile normally.
Note: Trying to restore stock image through all in one tool by Mauronofrio.
Thanks for your help guys.
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otg stick, or push backup with sideload to sd. or simply flash an oos with fastboot

Just connect your phone to your pc in twrp on your op3
copy paste in a rom like freedom os
your good to go

KaszasM said:
otg stick, or push backup with sideload to sd. or simply flash an oos with fastboot
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im now trying to flash cm13 using using fastboot. can you guide to to a forum to do it properly. ABD devices returns nothhing on my PC. OTG is like last option. BTW thanks for your reply.

Joyo-rocker said:
Just connect your phone to your pc in twrp on your op3
copy paste in a rom like freedom os
your good to go
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How to copy paste ROM in TWRP. I cany access MTP as there is no O/s installed. Thanks for your reply.

You should sideload rom to youre device.
https://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.ba/2013/12/ow-to-use-adb-sideload.html here, read some, and there are yt tutorials how to adb sideload rom to phone.
Just no worries, you will get youre phone 'alive' again, it happend to most of us I think.

psandeep said:
im now trying to flash cm13 using using fastboot. can you guide to to a forum to do it properly. ABD devices returns nothhing on my PC. OTG is like last option. BTW thanks for your reply.
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possible you need to get rid of driver signature verification, google it how to install correctly adb drivers.can search xda too for that

U should be able to access mtp via trwp, just turn it on in Mount

Just use sideload to push rom and any extra zip (like gapps or super su)

Bradl79 said:
U should be able to access mtp via trwp, just turn it on in Mount
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Trying it now. Says MTP already enabled but cant access it on pc any help is appreciated.

eykxas said:
Just use sideload to push rom and any extra zip (like gapps or super su)
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can adb be set up from recovery/boot loader?

psandeep said:
Trying it now. Says MTP already enabled but cant access it on pc any help is appreciated.
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you will need to install the correct drivers then, have u tried to enable adb sideload mode via twrp and do
Code:
adb devices
adb push osfilename.zip /sdcard/

Bradl79 said:
you will need to install the correct drivers then, have u tried to enable adb sideload mode via twrp and do
Code:
adb devices
adb push osfilename.zip /sdcard/
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i have installed android sdk and universal adb but still adb devices shows nothing. searching for forums. anyways thanks

psandeep said:
i have installed android sdk and universal adb but still adb devices shows nothing. searching for forums. anyways thanks
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in twrp did u goto Advance >>> Sideload
then adb
try to search for oneplus 3 drivers

Bradl79 said:
in twrp did u goto Advance >>> Sideload
then adb
try to search for oneplus 3 drivers
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using twrp 3.0.2 by garak it has advanced then ada sideload option only