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[DEV] ClockworkMod 5.5.0.4 [UPDATED: Can't get to CWM? Here's the fix!]

Howdy y'all!
I just compiled a proper version of ClockworkMod recovery 5.5.0.4 off of the ICS branch of CyanogenMod.
It supports backing up boot images (I have heard that the image that is being flashed now doesn't support backing that up), and in the near future will support recovery chargemode.
This repository will hopefully contain in the near future a semi-working copy of CyanogenMod 9 also, but there's no guarantees on that one
So, without further ado:
What is this?
This is ClockworkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4 and the files necessary to build it yourself.
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How do I use it?
You must first be unlocked with HTCDev.com (there is an excellent guide over there, just click on the Unlock Bootloader button and it'll walk you through)
Once you're unlocked, download the prebuilt image below, and do the following (in the same directory you used to unlock your phone):
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <path/to/prebuilt-image-you-downloaded.img>
You need to replace the stuff in brackets with the path to the img file you downloaded from here...
Alternate Installation Method (ph39img)
Much easier installation once unlocked with HTCDev...
Simply download the ph39img.zip I have linked to in the downloads section, and put it on your external SD card.
Reboot your phone into HBOOT, and allow the update. Then you've got clockwork installed super easy, no computer needed!
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How is this different from the ClockworkMod image that's floating around here?
Truth be told, I haven't tried the other version yet-- but I have been told that it doesn't back up boot.img, and has a few other bugs.
Also, this version has /sdcard mapped to the external SD card as opposed to the internal SD card. This is a safety feature to prevent losing backups in case your device becomes inaccessible. All backups should be to an external storage medium (even on your desktop, it's a good practice to not backup your hdd to the same device )
I'm sure mine has bugs too, but I'm posting the source so y'all can laugh at me
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The Goods: Where do I get it? -- Downloads:
recovery-beta2.img - https://github.com/downloads/thecubed/android_device_htc_holiday/recovery-beta2.img
Alternate installation method: ph39img.zip : https://github.com/downloads/thecubed/android_device_htc_holiday/PH39IMG-chargemode.zip
New! PH39IMG.zip for users with ICS OTA: http://goo-inside.me/private/iomonster/htcvivid/recovery/ph39img/hboot-1.85/PH39IMG.zip
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recovery-take1.img - https://github.com/downloads/thecubed/android_device_htc_holiday/recovery-take1.img
Alternate installation method: ph39img.zip : https://github.com/downloads/thecubed/android_device_htc_holiday/PH39IMG.zip
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The GitHub source is here:
https://github.com/thecubed/android_device_htc_holiday
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Please don't mirror the files (hotlinking is okay!), just incase I need to take them down or quickly update them. Thanks!
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Changelog
recovery-take1 : initial release
recovery-beta2 : now supporting charge mode in all forms just like stock recovery, and a few behind-the-scenes tweaks
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Tips and Tricks (what works, and what doesn't)
Please read the following-- the HTCDev unlock comes with it's own disadvantages and risks...
The HTCDev unlock adds the word "**UNLOCKED**" to your HBOOT screen. Even if you put your phone to stock with a RUU and re-lock the phone, your phone will show "**RELOCKED**" when booted to the bootloader.
At this time, I am unsure if AT&T will refuse warranty claims if they see that text. Just remember: if you unlock, there may not be any way back to complete stock any time soon.
Another disadvantage of the HTCDev unlock: ClockworkMod recovery CANNOT flash kernels. You must use JoeyKrim's kernel flasher ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20926830 )or fastboot to flash kernels. This includes Nandroid backups.
If you back up your phone and apply a new ROM and kernel, you will have to fastboot flash the old boot.img back or use JoeyKrim's kernel flasher before switching ROMs.
If you flash a ROM, make sure to read the instructions with the ROM. Every ROM developer has a different method of flashing the kernel-- some come with a script to run, and others just give you the files to flash. Please read what they have to say before posting here with a complaint
Not seeing your rom .zips on your SD card, or having trouble restoring a backup?
This version of ClockworkMod has the external SD card set as primary. This is to avoid the problem of "my phone died, and I can't access my backups".
To solve this issue, simply put your ROMs or whatnot on your external SD card. In the future, I may look into how hard it is to add a internal/external SD switcher to clockwork, but for now the safest default is the external SD.
Sorry about that!
Some rom.zip's don't work...
This may be because they're using an old version of the update-binary in their .zip file. Contact your ROM maintainer and ask for an updated version
If you are a ROM developer, here's the updated "update-binary". Drop it in your META-INF/com/google/android directory in your ZIP and update your format() commands properly...
update-binary.bin (rename to update-binary) - http://legacyschool.us.to/htcvivid/update-binary.bin
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HELP! I CANT GET INTO RECOVERY! *new!
If you find yourself unable to get into CWM (i.e. the screen flashes some text, then reboots immediately), just boot to fastboot (hboot -> fastboot), then issue "fastboot erase cache" on your PC.
Then you should be able to boot into ClockworkMod. After you're in there, make sure to format /cache to fix the problem.
This issue will be fixed soon, I'll add some intelligence to the kernel to not bother rebooting to fsck a partition if it's marked 'dirty' or unmountable. Stock recovery is supposed to fsck the partitions if they're dirty/broken, but CWM doesn't bother, and the kernel gets easily confused.
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How can I contact (chastise, praise, call names) you?
On IRC (Freenode) you'll find me hanging out in #htc-holiday when I'm available.
Just say my name "IOMonster" (or "IOMonster_desk") and if I'm around I'll answer.
I also will sometimes respond to PM's on XDA, but XDA's forum has a bad habbit of not emailing me when I get a new PM...
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Standard "it might not work" clause
This software hasn't been thoroughly tested, and it might not work.
It might not backup things correctly, and it might not restore them right.
Please don't trust this software with anything sensitive or life-alteringly important.
I'd hate to say "I told you so!"
That's not to say this software doesn't work, it's just the standard disclaimer.
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Donation Information
I love to develop. I don't do this for money, I do it just for the "thanks".
Please don't feel obligated to donate, but if you feel like it, you can click the button below to donate a small amount to me. Alternatively, consider donating to a charity of your choice-- there are so many good causes out there that could use your donation.
​Thank you in advance!
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Credits / Thank You's
IanWizard-cloud (testing, moral support )
Pirateghost (much needed debugging, testing, and flashing his phone no less than 20 times!)
joeykrim
toastcfh
fattire
BananaCakes (for getting clockwork built in the first place and enabling so many mods on day 1 of unlock!)
..and lots of others!
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Thanks for giving this looong post a read!
Good luck!

Shoot I'll give it a shot. Flashing now. Will edit this post after its been tested.
Edit: Short glance review, I know a lot of this is already stated/known but just posting it anyways
So firstly, I'm still getting no confirmation when I flash images (whether it be recovery or kernal) but again, I think thats from me using a VM to do all the work.
Still boots into recovery when plugged in.
Maybe I'm just being an idoit, but I couldn't get out of the keytest, had to hold power button which booted the rom.
Of course the usb mount and such works.
Will try backup later when I'm not short on downtime.

already flashed... beautiful. will run through some tests tonight. and dont think you are getting rid of me on IRC now

Coming from the HTC EVO 3D land with the HTC unlock method for the last 6 months .. the following tips have been very helpful.
HTC Unlock method only allows kernel write access while in two modes, fastboot and standard android mode. HTC unlock method does NOT allow a kernel to be flashed from standard recovery mode. This includes a ROM .zip with a kernel inside. The ROM will load, but the kernel will not from standard recovery mode.
The ONLY way to flash a kernel whether by performing a full nandroid restore including the kernel or flashing a ROM with a kernel inside, is to use the following command to load the custom recovery:
fastboot boot <destination of recovery.img>
example on windows: fastboot boot c:\downloads\cwm-recovery.img
Everything else will work in the standard custom recovery mode EXCEPT the ability to flash a kernel. To flash a kernel through the custom recovery, fastboot mode must be used per HTC's unlock method.

Updated OP with simpler installation method (ph39img).
Much easier to use, and no mucking around in commandline!

well it most definetly worked. i jus downloaded the zip file and was able to back up my settings. Only problem i have is. ( which is a similiar problem i had before this. if i powered off the phone and plug it to charge it would automatically restart the phone.) When i power off now and plug it in to charge. It automatically goes to the clockworkmod set up. none the less my phone works and i have backed it up. But i still was wondering wat could cause these problems ?

Same issue here can't charge while off,
I not sure boot backups are working,
Was stock did back up, flashed RR betas and then restore to saved image, got bootloop, had flash boot thru fastboot
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium

Great start for this....from what i was told theres drivers needed in the recovery for it to charge while device is off and fastboot is unchecked...device charges while fastboot is checked and device is off....
WC

Recovery works great for me.
BTW, the offline charge issue is usually in the chargemon file.

for the new recovery, we will need to be using a new update-binary and when flashing a rom, your updater-script must contain 4 arguments in the format line, like this:
Code:
format("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p29", "0");
inside the attached zip you will find the update-binary
if you dont know what update-binary and updater-script is, then this isnt for you and you needn't concern yourself with it.

Just put your new recovery in the superguide and gave you credit. Keep up the good work!

There seems to be some issues pertaining to this CWM and flashing Telstra_boot image and attempting to install Run Runner ROM.
After flashing boot.img and attempting to wipe and isntall the rom i got an aborted error 1. After rebooting back into recov i was stuck at the HTC boot screen
The only way i could get back and working was relocking and flashing the RUU
Drew

drewdatrip said:
There seems to be some issues pertaining to this CWM and flashing Telstra_boot image and attempting to install Run Runner ROM.
After flashing boot.img and attempting to wipe and isntall the rom i got an aborted error 1. After rebooting back into recov i was stuck at the HTC boot screen
The only way i could get back and working was relocking and flashing the RUU
Drew
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Did you not download the fix I provided in the Rom thread? This recovery works fine with the updated binary.
Sent from my HTC PH39100

Pirateghost said:
Did you not download the fix I provided in the Rom thread? This recovery works fine with the updated binary.
Sent from my HTC PH39100
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I did notice your fix but i was already about half way through the "long way"
Needless to see im using the slightly older version of CWM and now on RR10
Drew

drewdatrip said:
I did notice your fix but i was already about half way through the "long way"
Needless to see im using the slightly older version of CWM and now on RR10
Drew
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At that point it was too late for.the fix. It does work now though.
Sent from my HTC PH39100

Question has the flash able zip been updated so it will now work to flash rooms or is it the rom zip scripts that needed updating? Can I place this zip on my SD card and overwrite the old version ( if that's what was in fact wrong)
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk

I have a raider from rogers and tried putting the PH39IMG zip on my htc sd drive and get an error about wrong img (or something to that effect).
So is this for the at&t vivid only?
as I still have cwm from the original raider thread for rogers, bell, fido from here.
and this appears to be updated and backing up to the ext-sd, which is much better.

hackit said:
I have a raider from rogers and tried putting the PH39IMG zip on my htc sd drive and get an error about wrong img (or something to that effect).
So is this for the at&t vivid only?
as I still have cwm from the original raider thread for rogers, bell, fido from here.
and this appears to be updated and backing up to the ext-sd, which is much better.
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no, just fastboot flash the new recovery img. the PH39 method isnt working right now for some reason.

Thanks will try now.
Pirateghost said:
no, just fastboot flash the new recovery img. the PH39 method isnt working right now for some reason.
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Worked like a charm, just finished my first nandroid backup as well.
off we go to start testing out a rom.....
wooo hoooo!
Pirateghost said:
no, just fastboot flash the new recovery img. the PH39 method isnt working right now for some reason.
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ok i have a question, after using the phone for a full day know (still stock).
I have noticed I'm unable to keep my connection to rogers for data only.
I have checked and the apn is right.
I have cleared dalvic cache and fixed permissions.
Still when im away from wifi and using data, most of the time i have no connection.
Now before i updated to this version of cwm i had no issue's with my data connection.
anyone else having an issue with a raider on rogers?
Thanks

[CWM] ClockworkMod 6.0.1.2 for Xperia T [UPDATED - 15/10/2012]

This is a CWM recovery for the Xperia T - you need to have unlocked your bootloader at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKING YOUR PHONE ETC. ETC. ETC. - I'm sure you've heard the rest before.
Steps for installation:
Download recovery from http://goo.im/devs/tilal6991/recoveries/mint/15102012.img
Download fastboot and get it into a place where you can run it - I'm not going to provide instructions how - guides are all over the place
Open a command window in the place where fastboot is
Copy the recovery.img to the fastboot folder
Type fastboot flash boot recovery.img
Type fastboot reboot
You will be in CWM!
Note:
The first time you install a ROM you will need to flash the boot.img of that ROM using fastboot - I'm hoping this restriction can be removed at a future date.
A CM port is also up - compiled by me.
Thanks to:
All the CM guys for having their code on Github - I didn't do anything but compile and figure out the instructions for flashing.

Hmm, so tempting but not sure since you've not tested it on the T. Someone else gonna go first?
EDIT: I am sorry, a bad assumption possibly. Have you tested this on a T?

I have. It's tested and working. I've flashed CyanogenMod and using it as a daily as well.

Will have my T today but I wonder how to access recovery in daily use? (undestood the 1st time access, but not the next accesses...)

backup and restore work？

Switch off phone.
Power on phone with volume down held.
And although I haven't tested there's nothing that indicates backup/restore won't work.
Sent from my Xperia T using Tapatalk 2

Hmm, the recovery just cycle boots into recovery mode. It never boots into system

As I said the first time you flash a ROM you will need to fast boot install the boot mage of the ROM.
Sent from my Xperia T using Tapatalk 2

So then you are forced to flash a rom after installing cwm?
Sent from my Xperia T

Yes. Since you are flashing the boot partition its a pseudo recovery so a ROM needs to be flashed.
Sent from my Xperia T using Tapatalk 2

help
@tilal
im from the arc/s forums and i am in need of some help with compiling CWM 6 for my device
could you gimme a quick tut or something... coz the tut i found on xda was a little vague and difficult to understand
appreciate the help!!

your recovery wouldn't mount sdcard (internal) so i couldn't install cm10. just to let you know, don't know what went wrong, i just used another one i found and all working fine.
thanks, anyway.
Sent from my Xperia T

tumult said:
your recovery wouldn't mount sdcard (internal) so i couldn't install cm10. just to let you know, don't know what went wrong, i just used another one i found and all working fine.
thanks, anyway.
Sent from my Xperia T
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I hope no one minds the question... but which other did you use? Going to slap the next rev of CM 10 when they post it.

charlatan01 said:
I hope no one minds the question... but which other did you use? Going to slap the next rev of CM 10 when they post it.
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well maybe it will work for you. i flashed this kernel with included cwm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32442811
Sent from my Xperia T

New recovery up - quite a few fixes and updated to 6.0.1.5.

tilal6991 said:
New recovery up - quite a few fixes and updated to 6.0.1.5.
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I flashed this last night successfully. I couldn't get side-loading to work, but it's smooth otherwise. Have not tested backup / restore yet.
Additionally, FWIW, I then flashed the Paranoid Android ROM, and while I've got some issues with it, I didn't have to flash the boot.img from the ROM for the ROM to boot, so I am not sure if that is still required or not... or maybe that's what's causing my issues with the ROM?
Thanks for the recovery!

tilal6991 said:
Type fastboot flash boot recovery.img
Note:
The first time you install a ROM you will need to flash the boot.img of that ROM using fastboot - I'm hoping this restriction can be removed at a future date.
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So this recovery has to be initially installed on the boot partition, but does it copy itself to the recovery partition on first boot or do you have to reflash it every time you want to switch from running a ROM to running the recovery?
Also, is a stock boot.img available anywhere (so that this recovery can be used for nandroid backups with the stock rom)?

Once I am finished with this recovery how do I turn the phone off?
SOLVED
Hold vol + and - and power button.

CWM on Xperia TX and screen is upside down
Nice work tho.

Is AROMA working in the recovery?
I'm making a rom and I'd like to know it
gregbradley said:
Once I am finished with this recovery how do I turn the phone off?
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Hold vol + and - and power button.
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Vol + and power should do it
Vol - and power is for screenshot in the firmware

[Q] How to restore a formated HTC One

I inadvertently formatted my Sprint HTC One (ver. 1.29.651.6) with TRWP, now the phone is useless. There is no RUU for this version yet, please tell me there is something I can do restore the factory ROM or at least be able to copy my TWRP backup files to the now inaccessible internal storage.

Try sideloading a rom via twrp
Sent from my HTCONE using xda app-developers app

benmac33 said:
I inadvertently formatted my Sprint HTC One (ver. 1.29.651.6) with TRWP, now the phone is useless. There is no RUU for this version yet, please tell me there is something I can do restore the factory ROM or at least be able to copy my TWRP backup files to the now inaccessible internal storage.
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Same here, I am usually good at doing these procedures... but last night, after loading the recovery (and followed directions from XDA and youtube video exactly), the internal storage was inaccessible from twrp, even though I saved the superuser zip in the download area, it could not be reached by the twrp file browser. In my desperate attempt to fix this, I followed another members poor advice and ended up essentially wiping the phone....
Now, I can boot into fastboot and twrp.... but it does not get past the white HTC start up screen and is stuck there.
If anyone can share a link to the best method to fix this issues, I appreciate it! Whether sideloading a rom, or restoring factory stock, please help!. Thank you.

The following does not work?
It seems that you have to fastboot oem lock first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250904
Sprint_HTC_One_m7wls_1.29.651.7_RUU.zip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WWNZpaQBh8&hd=1

bwlinux said:
The following does not work?
It seems that you have to fastboot oem lock first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250904
Sprint_HTC_One_m7wls_1.29.651.7_RUU.zip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WWNZpaQBh8&hd=1
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Thank you sir! I will try this and report back on results. As much as I disliked stock and wanted to flash CM10.1 rom... at this point, I guess I will be glad to have things back to stock .... :good:

Good lookin out on that link, that's what I was looking for. Much appreciated.

u could use adb and transfer a rom to the sdcard

ggoomani said:
Thank you sir! I will try this and report back on results. As much as I disliked stock and wanted to flash CM10.1 rom... at this point, I guess I will be glad to have things back to stock .... :good:
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Feeling very happy with my phone now that it has been fixed.. much thanks to your advice, I was able to look at the posts and video and recovered my device to re-lock, loaded stock RUU, then went right back to unlocking, installing recovery and rom (CM 10.1). 2nd time around worked as predicted.
It took a few nervous moments, but was well worth the effort now that the phone is essentially a nexus 5 like device for me. I will not miss Sense or blinkfeed at all. Never really used Zoe and camera software features.. Could those be installed separately as an additional camera app besides the standard CM supplied version?

ticklemepinks said:
u could use adb and transfer a rom to the sdcard
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I also wiped everything on my phone and formatted the internal sd card with TWRP. I wanted a fresh start and thought I could just mount the internal sd card thru recovery and transfer my rom.zip off my laptop. Very BIG mistake, as I was unaware that TWRP does not mount/format properly! The above quote by Ms. Pinks was the first method that I tried, but did not work because TWRP rendered my internal memory useless.......phone would no longer recognize it. After several hours of failed attempts I just gave up for the night. In the morning, I did some reading on Clockwork Mod Recovery on other forums and it got alot of positive reviews........mounts/formats/wipes partitions properly! It just does'nt have some of the bells and whistles that TWRP does. I proceeded to flash it thru fastboot using the fastboot flash recovery cwm.image command. Once flashed, I was able to boot into recovery and reformat my internal sd card properly! After that, I used adb to push my rom.zip to the card and flashed away! I have tried all the functions in CWM and it works beautifully! (I love TWRP, but there are to many bugs in it's current state.....for this phone at least) Gonna be using CWM from now on. Hope my experience can help some other user's who screwed up too.

[ROM][4.4 KK]Pure AOSP builds by dhacker29 [XT925/XT926]

These are pure AOSP builds by dhacker29, all credit goes to him.
Please note these are hot off the press and may have bugs. Users have reported trouble with flashing, etc, but when you manage to get it to run the ROM runs smoothly.
Still, AOSP is bare-bones and will need device specific modifications that custom ROMs provide. Consider it a stable-ish alpha build, but not a dependable daily driver.
Please ensure you do your backups. Nobody is responsible if your phone bursts into flames.
All files you need are here:
Prerequisites: KitKat requires TWRP 2.6.3.0 which can be found here
xt925 ROM
xt926 ROM
GAPPS
By default AOSP has no root access, however Chainfire's root will work just fine. Just flash and install SuperSU.
Have fun with KitKat!
Changelog
20131108 Fix sd-mount, update blobs with 4.4 MotoX leak
Known Issues:
Ext-SD not activated
As with other AOSP builds, Google Keyboard is not working. Make sure to use AOSP keyboard.
Does not work with 16GB internal storage https://twitter.com/dhacker29/status/398946262172446720 (Try different versions of TWRP to address this)
Front camera may not work - will crash camera app. Go to app info and clear data to run it again
Video playback problems for some
Some HDMI problems when plugged in

I'm pretty happy on CM 10.2, but I may have to flash this just to see what 4.4 is all about...
Thanks for sharing! :good:

Thanks for sharing.

From a comment on twitter, it looks like the external SD card doesn't work. Just an FYI for those who are flashing.
Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk

Just tried to flash the ROM using CWM... obviously didnt work lol.
Flashed TWRP 2.6.3.0, then flashed the ROM
Setting up device now.
Ill post after a day or so of usage to let everyone know how its going.

TXKSSnapper said:
From a comment on twitter, it looks like the external SD card doesn't work. Just an FYI for those who are flashing.
Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk
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You got right.

Another FYI. TWRP 2.6.3.0 in the first post does not work on the XT925.

madmonkey57 said:
Another FYI. TWRP 2.6.3.0 in the first post does not work on the XT925.
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Worked fine for me, it's how I flashed it in the first place. How did it fail on your end?

dabanhfreak said:
Worked fine for me, it's how I flashed it in the first place. How did it fail on your end?
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do you mind editing the OP to include a list of known issues?
Thanks!

koftheworld said:
do you mind editing the OP to include a list of known issues?
Thanks!
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Yet to run into any tbh (besides ex-SD of course), will give it about 24hours and see what folks pick up.

koftheworld said:
do you mind editing the OP to include a list of known issues?
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Got stuck on the M Logo. But now, I'm wondering if it's not the infamous "Stuck on the M Logo" bug more than the recovery not working on the XT925. I'll try again.

madmonkey57 said:
Another FYI. TWRP 2.6.3.0 in the first post does not work on the XT925.
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I just fastboot TWRP 2.6.3 now and it´s working flawlessly on XT925. I´m using it to do a backup right now before trying the wonderful Dhacker piece of work.

flight666 said:
I just fastboot TWRP 2.6.3 now and it´s working flawlessly on XT925. I´m using it to do a backup right now before trying the wonderful Dhacker piece of work.
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Using Flashify. It flashes OK, but I can't get to the recovery... Hanging on the M logo. Damn it.

Can the atrix HD flash this??
Sent from my MB886 using xda app-developers app

Flashing TWRP 2.6.3.0 using Flashify --> Can't boot to the recovery, stuck on the M Logo
Flashing TWRP 2.6.3.0 using fastboot/USB cable --> Can't boot to the recovery, stuck on the M Logo
Flashing OUDhs CWM Touch Req0very v1.0.3.4 using fastboot/USB cable --> boot to the recovery OK
As it works for some other XT925s out there, something is wrong with mine...
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madmonkey57 said:
Flashing TWRP 2.6.3.0 using Flashify --> Can't boot to the recovery, stuck on the M Logo
Flashing TWRP 2.6.3.0 using fastboot/USB cable --> Can't boot to the recovery, stuck on the M Logo
Flashing OUDhs CWM Touch Req0very v1.0.3.4 using fastboot/USB cable --> boot to the recovery OK
As it works for some other XT925s out there, something is wrong with mine...
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Got it:
My twrp file was 8370KB whereas the actual file size is 8400KB... The first download failed and it missed the last 30KB...
I confirm TWRP 2.6.3.0 running on my device as well.

madmonkey57 said:
Flashing TWRP 2.6.3.0 using Flashify --> Can't boot to the recovery, stuck on the M Logo
Flashing TWRP 2.6.3.0 using fastboot/USB cable --> Can't boot to the recovery, stuck on the M Logo
Flashing OUDhs CWM Touch Req0very v1.0.3.4 using fastboot/USB cable --> boot to the recovery OK
As it works for some other XT925s out there, something is wrong with mine...
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Got it:
My twrp file was 8370KB whereas the actual file size is 8400KB... The first download failed and it missed the last 30KB...
I confirm TWRP 2.6.3.0 running on my device as well.
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Good to see

I'm noticing that there's a bug in the AOSP launcher, I can't seem to add a new home screen.
I installed the Nexus 5 Launcher as well, same result.
No such problems on Nexus 7 when installed Google Launcher.
EDIT: nvm, it seems that installing Google Launcher messes with the AOSP launcher... didn't make sense to me either. Oh well, no N5 experience
Uh, no, not that either. I think it was a custom Wallpaper.

you've to drag an app to make a new screen on the new kk launcher ?
pls correct me if i'm wrong..

madmonkey57 said:
Got it:
My twrp file was 8370KB whereas the actual file size is 8400KB... The first download failed and it missed the last 30KB...
I confirm TWRP 2.6.3.0 running on my device as well.
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Great!
Now its me... having error on updater binary flashing the 4.4 ! lol

flight666 said:
Great!
Now its me... having error on updater binary flashing the 4.4 ! lol
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Downloads are slow and tend to fail before the end... We'd better be careful! I am currently re-downloading all files needed.

[Q] AHD won't boot into custom roms

New to me AHD will not boot into any custom roms, I'm confused as to why. But here's what I've done:
Root (motochopper)
Unlock bootloader
Using mythtools, flashed recovery
enter recovery, factory reset, also format /system (CWM Touch 6.0.4.4)
flash CM and Gapps
Afterwards, phone just sits at boot logo. I used mythtools to reflash stock firmware, and that boots and works fine, but when I repeat the process of flashing recovery and flashing a rom, the phone will no longer boot. What am I misssing?

If you're flashing CM, make sure you flash a nightly from BEFORE July 1st, or flash milestone release M8. Then report back results.
Any CM-based ROM from after those dates won't flash because of bootloader issues related to the fact that the Atrix HD hasn't been upgraded to Motorola's latest bootloader yet.

quasihellfish said:
If you're flashing CM, make sure you flash a nightly from BEFORE July 1st, or flash milestone release M8. Then report back results.
Any CM-based ROM from after those dates won't flash because of bootloader issues related to the fact that the Atrix HD hasn't been upgraded to Motorola's latest bootloader yet.
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Thanks. I was trying to flash M8. Guess I'm going to try and reroot and reunlock boot loader, though it's already done.

mustafu said:
Thanks. I was trying to flash M8. Guess I'm going to try and reroot and reunlock boot loader, though it's already done.
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M8 should work. It's still JB bootloader compatible.

palmbeach05 said:
M8 should work. It's still JB bootloader compatible.
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Same goes with validus 6.0

It's like fastboot isn't working...keep trying to flash recovery from it and it doesn't seem to work. Going to check those threads.

Went through the whole process again, still bootloops. rom and gapps flash fine with no errors, the only strangeness I notice is that while flashing rom in recovery, it doesn't seem to take very long (15-20 secs at most). I remember it being considerably longer, the gapps take longer to flash than the rom does. MD5 is good, rom is intact. I'm at a loss of what to do.

mustafu said:
Went through the whole process again, still bootloops. rom and gapps flash fine with no errors, the only strangeness I notice is that while flashing rom in recovery, it doesn't seem to take very long (15-20 secs at most). I remember it being considerably longer, the gapps take longer to flash than the rom does. MD5 is good, rom is intact. I'm at a loss of what to do.
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Which recovery are you using?

mustafu said:
Went through the whole process again, still bootloops. rom and gapps flash fine with no errors, the only strangeness I notice is that while flashing rom in recovery, it doesn't seem to take very long (15-20 secs at most). I remember it being considerably longer, the gapps take longer to flash than the rom does. MD5 is good, rom is intact. I'm at a loss of what to do.
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Instead of CWM Touch, try flashing Philz Advanced recovery (I think it's what most users use). Download latest from here: https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/moto_msm8960/
I've never had an issue using Philz. I'm on version 6.43.6 now (which is based on CWM 6.0.4.8)

bylithium said:
Which recovery are you using?
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CWM Touch 6.0.4.4
quasihellfish said:
Instead of CWM Touch, try flashing Philz Advanced recovery (I think it's what most users use). Download latest from here: https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/moto_msm8960/
I've never had an issue using Philz. I'm on version 6.43.6 now (which is based on CWM 6.0.4.8)
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Thank you, will give it a try.

mustafu said:
CWM Touch 6.0.4.4
Thank you, will give it a try.
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I recommend philz. What rom are you flashing?

bylithium said:
I recommend philz. What rom are you flashing?
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Was trying unified CM M8 still.

mustafu said:
Was trying unified CM M8 still.
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How did philz go for you? I'm running sokp ?

bylithium said:
How did philz go for you? I'm running sokp ?
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Was another no-go on PhilZ Back on Stock 4.1 again, unfortunately. Didn't even bootloop this time, just sat at the Moto logo. Strangely, I don't have the Bootloader Unlocked warning screen, just a red Moto logo, not sure how that got changed.

mustafu said:
Was another no-go on PhilZ Back on Stock 4.1 again, unfortunately. Didn't even bootloop this time, just sat at the Moto logo. Strangely, I don't have the Bootloader Unlocked warning screen, just a red Moto logo, not sure how that got changed.
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Damn, I've messaged you.

So after a little this and that, I've realized that the md5 of the ROM isn't matching anymore, and no matter what browser and how many times I download the ROM, the md5 will now never match. Using the md5 checker on PhilZ latest. The gapps match every time when I check.
I've been using my Kingston SD card to store the ROMs and gapps, will try storing them on the phone and see how it fares.
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It's working now. Flashed the ROM, phone sat at the boot logo for 20 minutes, then the cm boot animation came on and booted from there. This is the 3rd AHD I've owned but the 1st to have this very strange behavior.