Here's how to sideload the update without ROOT.
EDIT: added a more precise description of every step
- Enter Bootloader (swipe top left-bottom right as soon as the LG logo pops up on boot)
- Unlock bootloader (fastboot oem unlock) and boot the watch normally once
- Turn off and re-enter bootloader
- Flash 5.0.1 Stock Recovery (fastboot flash recovery filename.img)
- Enter recovery and ADB sideload the update (tap the android, select install update from ADB and enter adb sideload filename.zip)
- Done!
If this was helpful to you, feel free to press the Thanks button :good:
Also, you might have to reinstall the ADB drivers since the device will be identified as Dory (LG G Watch) when sideload of 5.0.1 recovery is enabled. (LG's fault)
Camazza said:
Here's how to sideload the update without ROOT.
- Unlock bootloader
- Flash 5.0.1 Stock Recovery
- Enter recovery and ADB sideload the update
- Done!
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ok, so I unlocked the bootloader, flashed the 5.0.1 recovery, then booted to recovery, selected the adb sideload (the watch now says "Now send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>"..."
however, in CMD, adb devices is not returning anything. there is no 'new devices connected' sound in windows when removing/replacing the watch from the cradle.
can someone please tell me what am I doing wrong?
EDIT:
nevermind, I did fastboot flash recovery... not adb boot recovery..
it's fine, uploading zip now.
b0gd4n said:
ok, so I unlocked the bootloader, flashed the 5.0.1 recovery, then booted to recovery, selected the adb sideload (the watch now says "Now send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>"..."
however, in CMD, adb devices is not returning anything. there is no 'new devices connected' sound in windows when removing/replacing the watch from the cradle.
can someone please tell me what am I doing wrong?
EDIT:
nevermind, I did fastboot flash recovery... not adb boot recovery..
it's fine, uploading zip now.
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Same
mchj said:
Same
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Wait, what's the correct command for flashing recovery if it is not fastboot flash .img?
b0gd4n said:
ok, so I unlocked the bootloader, flashed the 5.0.1 recovery,
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may I ask you for some help how did you download the 5.0.1 recovery? I am struggling with ezdownloader
Koopa777 said:
Wait, what's the correct command for flashing recovery if it is not fastboot flash .img?
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I did fastboot flash recovery.img, and it looked like it was fine, but when I rebooted to recovery and started adb sideload, the pc did not recognise the device.
However, doing fastboot boot recovery.img, it booted straight to the recovery image and starting sideload was fine.
Can you list the correct steps (with commands) to do in order to flash it?
I'm not expert and I prefer to follow literally your steps.
Thx
Kickoff said:
may I ask you for some help how did you download the 5.0.1 recovery? I am struggling with ezdownloader
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I guess...don't use that ezdownloader (untick the option).
I also uploaded the img here.
Kickoff said:
may I ask you for some help how did you download the 5.0.1 recovery? I am struggling with ezdownloader
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Are you having problems downloading it through dev-host? Be careful as there are two download buttons on that page, one is legit and the other is adware and popups.
As b0gd4n said, there may be a tick box to uncheck.
b0gd4n said:
I did fastboot flash recovery.img, and it looked like it was fine, but when I rebooted to recovery and started adb sideload, the pc did not recognise the device.
However, doing fastboot boot recovery.img, it booted straight to the recovery image and starting sideload was fine.
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But boot is kernel partition...How is that allowed? Can anyone else confirm that is what we are supposed to do? Can you boot into system fine afterwards?
MorgaNet said:
Can you list the correct steps (with commands) to do in order to flash it?
I'm not expert and I prefer to follow literally your steps.
Thx
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@kanzone wrote:
1. adb reboot bootloader
2. fastboot oem unlock
3. fastboot boot recoveryll.bin
4. Select adb sideload then
adb sideload 149e0c34d0ab10d3e356d6301915dcc04552d9db.signed-lenok-LWX48P-from-KNX01R.149e0c34.zip
5. Done
6. Reboot to fastboot
7. fastbook oem lock
---------- Post added at 06:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:36 PM ----------
Koopa777 said:
But boot is kernel partition...How is that allowed? Can anyone else confirm that is what we are supposed to do? Can you boot into system fine afterwards?
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I did exact that and I am now running 5.0.1 on my watch.
b0gd4n said:
@kanzone wrote:
1. adb reboot bootloader
2. fastboot oem unlock
3. fastboot boot recoveryll.bin
4. Select adb sideload then
adb sideload 149e0c34d0ab10d3e356d6301915dcc04552d9db.signed-lenok-LWX48P-from-KNX01R.149e0c34.zip
5. Done
6. Reboot to fastboot
7. fastbook oem lock
---------- Post added at 06:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:36 PM ----------
I did exact that and I am now running 5.0.1 on my watch.
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Perfect. Thank you!
To everyone having trouble with the process, I edited the first post.
Please be careful if you don't know your way around ADB and Fastboot. While it's technically a safe procedure, there is always room for total screwup!
Camazza said:
Here's how to sideload the update without ROOT.
EDIT: added a more precise description of every step
- Enter Bootloader (swipe top left-bottom right as soon as the LG logo pops up on boot)
- Unlock bootloader (fastboot oem unlock) and boot the watch normally once
- Turn off and re-enter bootloader
- Flash 5.0.1 Stock Recovery (fastboot flash recovery filename.img)
- Enter recovery and ADB sideload the update (tap the android, select install update from ADB and enter adb sideload filename.zip)
- Done!
If this was helpful to you, feel free to press the Thanks button :good:
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the first time, I did just those steps and when I got to start adb sideload, my pc will not recognise that any device was plugged in, therefore, unable to do any abd commands.
I needed to do fastboot boot recovery.img instead, and this booted me straight to the image. Now, when I started the sideload feature, the pc recognised the watch straight away, and was able to sideload the update.
b0gd4n said:
the first time, I did just those steps and when I got to start adb sideload, my pc will not recognise that any device was plugged in, therefore, unable to do any abd commands.
I needed to do fastboot boot recovery.img instead, and this booted me straight to the image. Now, when I started the sideload feature, the pc recognised the watch straight away, and was able to sideload the update.
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I guess it didn't flash properly the first time. Issuing the boot command makes a lot of sense nonetheless, as it boots straight to the new recovery without even flashing it. I'm happy you worked it out in the end.
Would you not need to flash the recovery first and then boot from it? Or does the update also update the recovery?
dunjamon said:
Would you not need to flash the recovery first and then boot from it? Or does the update also update the recovery?
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The update patches it, but without updating prior you won't be able to sideload it in the first place. LG Really goofed up our watch.
tonu42 said:
The update patches it, but without updating prior you won't be able to sideload it in the first place. LG Really goofed up our watch.
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Ah OK, Just waiting to finish work now and then gonna give it a go.
sideload problem
Thanks to all the contributors so far.
I installed the new recovery no problem. When I boot into recovery from bootloader menu and try to sideload the zip file, I get nothing other than, in Terminal, the adb command help listings, like I typed in the wrong command. Here is what I input
adb sideload 149e0c34d0ab10d3e356d6301915dcc04552d9db.signed-lenok-LWX48P-from-KNX01R.149e0c34.zip
I can type 'adb devices' and my device is listed, but for some reason I am having a problem with the sideload command. Any advice?
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GUYS HELP....the official website only let me download 6.0.3.1 touch,,,but the touch screen wont work on aroma....
so anybody can help me with a flashable zip file plzzzzz
Use the TWRP or the Philz CWM
darkoblade said:
GUYS HELP....the official website only let me download 6.0.3.1 touch,,,but the touch screen wont work on aroma....
so anybody can help me with a flashable zip file plzzzzz
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Don't use the official website, the latest version can be found in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173863
nkk71 said:
Don't use the official website, the latest version can be found in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173863
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thxxxxxx alot my friend.... last thing though...how do i install this img file???
darkoblade said:
thxxxxxx alot my friend.... last thing though...how do i install this img file???
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Just as it says in the OP:
Make sure fastboot is unchecked in power options and turn phone completely off
Boot into HBOOT then Fastboot
From fastboot. Use command "fastboot erase cache"
From fastboot. Use command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
nkk71 said:
Just as it says in the OP:
Make sure fastboot is unchecked in power options and turn phone completely off
Boot into HBOOT then Fastboot
From fastboot. Use command "fastboot erase cache"
From fastboot. Use command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
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another noob question....where do i type this commend...from computer of mobile???
darkoblade said:
another noob question....where do i type this commend...from computer of mobile???
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From your computer. (you are unlocked right?)
But since you're asking, (sorry no offense intended at ALL), have you familiarized yourself with the various guides for unlocking, custom firmware, rooting, flashing, etc.
I really recommend doing that before proceeding.
Also once you do flash the custom recovery, do a nandroid backup of your stock rom, in case you need it in the future.
nkk71 said:
From your computer. (you are unlocked right?)
But since you're asking, (sorry no offense intended at ALL), have you familiarized yourself with the various guides for unlocking, custom firmware, rooting, flashing, etc.
I really recommend doing that before proceeding.
Also once you do flash the custom recovery, do a nandroid backup of your stock rom, in case you need it in the future.
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no offence taken at all man...but no am not unlocked...i updated to 4.3 before rooting so i couldnt use the unlock method...
by unlock u mean s-off right???
cuz am already rooted with a custom rom
darkoblade said:
no offence taken at all man...but no am not unlocked...i updated to 4.3 before rooting so i couldnt use the unlock method...
by unlock u mean s-off right???
cuz am already rooted with a custom rom
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no no, not s-off, just bootloader unlocked (using HTCdev), and since your already rooted and on a custom rom, you've obviously already done that.
You're good to flash the updated recovery as mentioned in the steps above.
Download the recovery img to your computer, and place it the same folder as your fastboot/adb commands are
then reboot your phone to bootloader
connect the phone to your PC, and on your phone it will read "FASTBOOT USB"
then on your PC run:
"fastboot erase cache"
"fastboot flash recovery <name of recovery>.img"
nkk71 said:
no no, not s-off, just bootloader unlocked (using HTCdev), and since your already rooted and on a custom rom, you've obviously already done that.
You're good to flash the updated recovery as mentioned in the steps above.
Download the recovery img to your computer, and place it the same folder as your fastboot/adb commands are
then reboot your phone to bootloader
connect the phone to your PC, and on your phone it will read "FASTBOOT USB"
then on your PC run:
"fastboot erase cache"
"fastboot flash recovery <name of recovery>.img"
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haha..yeah ok man...i just realized i need to have the andriod sdk first to have the fastboot/adb folder.....am keep diging anyway....thankx for the help .
darkoblade said:
haha..yeah ok man...i just realized i need to have the andriod sdk first to have the fastboot/adb folder.....am keep diging anyway....thankx for the help .
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yep, you need the sdk and also the drivers for your PC, a quick search through the forum or google will find you plenty of answers; there's also a toolkit here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
though I never use it myself, but it does contain the adb/fastboot commands in one of it's subfolders.
nkk71 said:
yep, you need the sdk and also the drivers for your PC, a quick search through the forum or google will find you plenty of answers; there's also a toolkit here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
though I never use it myself, but it does contain the adb/fastboot commands in one of it's subfolders.
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nothing is working man....my recovery is stuck on cwm 6.0.3.1 and dont want to budge....
darkoblade said:
nothing is working man....my recovery is stuck on cwm 6.0.3.1 and dont want to budge....
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are you sure you're not relocked? can you post a screenshot (or text) of your bootloader.
nkk71 said:
are you sure you're not relocked? can you post a screenshot (or text) of your bootloader.
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sure...
darkoblade said:
sure...
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you should be fine, in the attached screenshot use the POWER button to enter FASTBOOT, once it says FASTBOOT where it now shows HBOOT, connect it to your PC.
it should then show as FASTBOOT USB (if it doesn't then you're missing the drivers on your PC, and have to reinstall them)
then just follow the steps on your PC:
"fastboot erase cache"
"fastboot flash recovery <name of recovery>.img"
if any of those give you an error message (or any message), post them for us to see.
nkk71 said:
you should be fine, in the attached screenshot use the POWER button to enter FASTBOOT, once it says FASTBOOT where it now shows HBOOT, connect it to your PC.
it should then show as FASTBOOT USB (if it doesn't then you're missing the drivers on your PC, and have to reinstall them)
then just follow the steps on your PC:
"fastboot erase cache"
"fastboot flash recovery <name of recovery>.img"
if any of those give you an error message (or any message), post them for us to see.
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mmmm...am sorry this is taking so mush of your time..but my problem is with the adb thing..i downloaded the sdk but the sdk manager wont start...and the adb just opens a cmd window and closes ,,,i installed the java and everything needed but i cant open the sdk manager...
darkoblade said:
mmmm...am sorry this is taking so mush of your time..but my problem is with the adb thing..i downloaded the sdk but the sdk manager wont start...and the adb just opens a cmd window and closes ,,,i installed the java and everything needed but i cant open the sdk manager...
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adb is not a windows program, you have to open a command prompt. go to the folder where adb is located, then SHIFT + RIGHT CLICK -> "Open command window here"
then you should be able to run adb or fastboot
check your device is connected with "adb devices" or "fastboot devices"
nkk71 said:
adb is not a windows program, you have to open a command prompt. go to the folder where adb is located, then SHIFT + RIGHT CLICK -> "Open command window here"
then you should be able to run adb or fastboot
check your device is connected with "adb devices" or "fastboot devices"
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okkkkkk...i done the erase cash thing but the flash recovery recovery.img commend is giving cannot load......a unknown error..
and yes the recovery.img is in the same folder....
sooo????
'recovery.img' has to be the name you've given the recovery image
I tried it install a new ROM and something went wrong. When it went wrong it went wrong. I lost all my backups and everything. I can get into TWRP right now. If I try and reboot with out going to TWRP I am just stuck at the white HTC screen. So I think the boot is messed up.
In searching looks like I will need to sideload via TWRP a new ROM to load. I can not find a good DIY for the sideload. I turn on sideloading and my PC sees my phone and loads it as a E drive. I an not get into my phone. I am searching through a lot of posts but with out luck. Just people saying they did it with out saying how.
Thank you for any help.
veener79 said:
I tried it install a new ROM and something went wrong. When it went wrong it went wrong. I lost all my backups and everything. I can get into TWRP right now. If I try and reboot with out going to TWRP I am just stuck at the white HTC screen. So I think the boot is messed up.
In searching looks like I will need to sideload via TWRP a new ROM to load. I can not find a good DIY for the sideload. I turn on sideloading and my PC sees my phone and loads it as a E drive. I an not get into my phone. I am searching through a lot of posts but with out luck. Just people saying they did it with out saying how.
Thank you for any help.
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What rom did you flashed? What TWRP version are you using?
alray said:
What rom did you flashed? What TWRP version are you using?
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RENOVATE | Milestone 8.1 | Sense 5.5 | 4.19.401.8
TWRP 2.5.0.0
Thank you
veener79 said:
RENOVATE | Milestone 8.1 | Sense 5.5 | 4.19.401.8
TWRP 2.5.0.0
Thank you
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4.4 roms need latest twrp to be flashed correctly
either twrp 2.6.6.3 or 2.6.6.4
So download and flash latest version and flash the rom again.
alray said:
4.4 roms need latest twrp to be flashed correctly
either twrp 2.6.6.3 or 2.6.6.4
So download and flash latest version and flash the rom again.
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OK how do I get the files over. I just found my OTG cable!!! Going to see if I can load on a zip. If not is there a good DIY for how to sideload.
veener79 said:
OK how do I get the files over. I just found my OTG cable!!! Going to see if I can load on a zip. If not is there a good DIY for how to sideload.
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http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/m7/
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7ul
From fastboot
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
in custom recovery, either
adb push <name of rom>.zip /sdcard/
or
adb sideload <name of rom>.zip
Set the device into ADB sideload mode. In TWRP you do this by going to Advanced then ADB Sideload.
From the command line, type adb sideload rom.zip
veener79 said:
OK how do I get the files over. I just found my OTG cable!!! Going to see if I can load on a zip. If not is there a good DIY for how to sideload.
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flash latest twrp (I assume here you hame the m7_u or m7_ul not a wls variant):
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <name_of_file>.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
then push the rom:
Code:
adb push <name_of_file>.zip /sdcard/
and install from twrp
or adb sideload it:
select sideload in twrp
Code:
adb sideload <name_of_file>.zip
OK nothing wants to work today!!!!!
Opened up the comand promp in the fastboot folder. My phone states Fastboot USB in red.
Getting "Error can not load twrp.img"
veener79 said:
OK nothing wants to work today!!!!!
Opened up the comand promp in the fastboot folder. My phone states Fastboot USB in red.
Getting "Error can not load twrp.img"
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is the file in your adb/fastboot folder?
veener79 said:
OK nothing wants to work today!!!!!
Opened up the comand promp in the fastboot folder. My phone states Fastboot USB in red.
Getting "Error can not load twrp.img"
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are you drivers installed correctly ?
what does fastboot devices return ?
alray said:
is the file in your adb/fastboot folder?
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Yes
clsA said:
are you drivers installed correctly ?
what does fastboot devices return ?
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How can I tell if something is off? When I plug in my phone it will state Fastboot and then after I hear it conect to my laptop it will go back to fastboot USB in red.
Typed in fastbood devices and get ht344w910402 fastboot
veener79 said:
Yes
How can I tell if something is off? When I plug in my phone it will state Fastboot and then after I hear it conect to my laptop it will go back to fastboot USB in red.
Typed in fastbood devices and get ht344w910402 fastboot
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can you post a screanshot of your cmd prompt when it fail plz
alray said:
can you post a screanshot of your cmd prompt when it fail plz
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Will do. I have to get something done this morning and I am running way late. So I have to get going. Thank goodness I have a old phone laying around. When I get home in about 5 hours will post back up. Thank you all so much for your help!!!!!!
alray said:
4.4 roms need latest twrp to be flashed correctly
either twrp 2.6.6.3 or 2.6.6.4
So download and flash latest version and flash the rom again.
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clsA said:
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/m7/
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7ul
From fastboot
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
in custom recovery, either
adb push <name of rom>.zip /sdcard/
or
adb sideload <name of rom>.zip
Set the device into ADB sideload mode. In TWRP you do this by going to Advanced then ADB Sideload.
From the command line, type adb sideload rom.zip
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alray said:
flash latest twrp (I assume here you hame the m7_u or m7_ul not a wls variant):
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <name_of_file>.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
then push the rom:
Code:
adb push <name_of_file>.zip /sdcard/
and install from twrp
or adb sideload it:
select sideload in twrp
Code:
adb sideload <name_of_file>.zip
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veener79 said:
OK nothing wants to work today!!!!!
Opened up the comand promp in the fastboot folder. My phone states Fastboot USB in red.
Getting "Error can not load twrp.img"
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veener79 said:
Yes
How can I tell if something is off? When I plug in my phone it will state Fastboot and then after I hear it conect to my laptop it will go back to fastboot USB in red.
Typed in fastbood devices and get ht34xxxxxxxxx fastboot
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Sorry guys ( @clsA and @alray), I don't know why I keep getting the urge to bug in
M7U/UL TWRP:
2.6.3.3: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7
2.6.3.4: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7ul
verify MD5, that site does not play nice with download managers
Typed in fastbood devices and get ht34xxxxxxxxx fastboot
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-> means your device is in fastboot
go ahead, as suggested
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <name_of_file>.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
-> enter recovery
then as suggested
Code:
adb push <name_of_file>.zip /sdcard/
and install from twrp
or use sideload, whatever makes you happy
sorry again guys
i'll bug out now
PS: "cannot load" = the filename is wrong!! that's all
Ok got home and I tried a different USB port. I did a sideload of a older version on the ROM that I knew was good and phone is back up and working. Thank you all! Thanks are given out!
Hi,
I'm in desperate need of some help and am not sure what to do. My HTC One m7 got stuck in Cyanogenmod Simple Recovery after the latest update. It will keep rebooting back into Simple Recovery. Is there any way to get my phone back either to stock or to Cyanogenmod?
I always just left it on Cyanogenmod so I'm not very familiar with flashing or other programs. If anyone has any advice, could you please point me to the correct tutorials and downloads?
I am at a complete loss with how to get my phone to its original state.
Perez92 said:
Hi,
I'm in desperate need of some help and am not sure what to do. My HTC One m7 got stuck in Cyanogenmod Simple Recovery after the latest update. It will keep rebooting back into Simple Recovery. Is there any way to get my phone back either to stock or to Cyanogenmod?
I always just left it on Cyanogenmod so I'm not very familiar with flashing or other programs. If anyone has any advice, could you please point me to the correct tutorials and downloads?
I am at a complete loss with how to get my phone to its original state.
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Follow this nkk71's Return to 100% Stock Guide!
majmoz said:
Follow this nkk71's Return to 100% Stock Guide!
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Thank you for the response, however my biggest issue is getting out of simple recovery. How do I install a new recovery, such as TWRP or CWM at the simple recovery screen and how do I flash the latest cyanogenmod rom?
Perez92 said:
Thank you for the response, however my biggest issue is getting out of simple recovery. How do I install a new recovery, such as TWRP or CWM at the simple recovery screen and how do I flash the latest cyanogenmod rom?
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You will have to flash CWM recovery in bootloader/FASTBOOT USB. You can get the recovery from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager find your phone then download the recovery.
In bootloader/FASTBOOT USB, flash CWM recovery (either rename the file CWM.img or type the whole name in place of CWM):
fastboot flash recovery CWM.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
majmoz said:
You will have to flash CWM recovery in bootloader/FASTBOOT USB. You can get the recovery from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager find your phone then download the recovery.
In bootloader/FASTBOOT USB, flash CWM recovery (either rename the file CWM.img or type the whole name in place of CWM):
fastboot flash recovery CWM.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
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Thank you for replying.
So from what I'm understanding is that I will need to use ADB to sideload the recovery onto my phone, correct?
I'm not sure what the bootloader/FASTBOOT USB you refer to, I feel like I need it to be ELI5. My brain is melting when trying to read this.
P.S. I am STUCK in Cyanogenmod Simple Recovery. I am not able to power down the device or get to any other screen.
Perez92 said:
Thank you for replying.
So from what I'm understanding is that I will need to use ADB to sideload the recovery onto my phone, correct?
I'm not sure what the bootloader/FASTBOOT USB you refer to, I feel like I need it to be ELI5. My brain is melting when trying to read this.
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No, you can not load the recovery with sideload. Have ADB & Fastboot installed on your computer, place the recovery file in the same folder and connect your phone to the computer.
Open a command window in the folder where ADB & fastboot reside.
Type: adb reboot bootloader
When the screen on your phone shows the white bootloader screen in blue will be FASTBOOT USB
Type one line at a time waiting until the cmd screen states OK or something similiar:
fastboot flash recovery CWM.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Here is a guide on fastboot commands.
majmoz said:
No, you can not load the recovery with sideload. Have ADB & Fastboot installed on your computer, place the recovery file in the same folder and connect your phone to the computer.
Open a command window in the folder where ADB & fastboot reside.
Type: adb reboot bootloader
When the screen on your phone shows the white bootloader screen in blue will be FASTBOOT USB
Type one line at a time waiting until the cmd screen states OK or something similiar:
fastboot flash recovery CWM.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Here is a guide on fastboot commands.
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So I was able to get my device past the first prompt. I now see the white bootloader screen and it does say "FASTBOOT USB". I downloaded the latest TWRP and placed it in the same folder as ADB and Fastboot. I did the second command to flash it, however I keep getting the error "error: cannot open 'TWRP.img'. Any idea as to what I could be doing wrong?
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No, you can not load the recovery with sideload. Have ADB & Fastboot installed on your computer, place the recovery file in the same folder and connect your phone to the computer.
Open a command window in the folder where ADB & fastboot reside.
Type: adb reboot bootloader
When the screen on your phone shows the white bootloader screen in blue will be FASTBOOT USB
Type one line at a time waiting until the cmd screen states OK or something similiar:
fastboot flash recovery CWM.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Here is a guide on fastboot commands.
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Got it to work. Used adb to get into fastboot. Then opened up the CM installer and let it redownload cyanogenmod onto my phone.
Thanks for the help!
This only works coming from KNX01R!
Edit, Camazza has found you can flash the stock 5.0.1 bootloader and sideload the update. See here http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch-r/development/manual-ota-update-root-t2969845
Download the update here http://android.clients.google.com/p....signed-lenok-LWX48P-from-KNX01R.149e0c34.zip
1. Root using tonu42's method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch-r/development/root-root-twrp-r-t2960511
2. After verifying you have root re install the stock recovery for 4.4w.2 from intersectRaven here http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch-r/development/stock-boot-recovery-g-watch-r-t2956964 (same command used during rooting).
3. Boot in the system and upload the update
adb push 149e0c34d0ab10d3e356d6301915dcc04552d9db.signed-lenok-LWX48P-from-KNX01R.149e0c34.zip /sdcard/update.zip
4. adb shell
5. cp /sdcard/update.zip /cache/update.zip
6. echo 'boot-recovery ' > /cache/recovery/command
7. echo '--update_package=/cache/update.zip' >> /cache/recovery/command
8. reboot recovery
9. Update installs
Thanks to tonu42 for root and intersectRaven for the stock boot.
Use at your own risk.
Does it remain rooted after the update ?
Would applying the update return the watch to stock? Including upgrading the bootloader and such?
I'm interested in manually updating, but I'd want the watch to be completely stock afterwards.
The bootloader and recovery are updated to stock, but, the device has still been oem unlocked so a fastboot oem lock command will need to be issued. This does remove the lock icon and the watch shows as locked, but, I don't know if lg can tell that is has been unlocked at one time. Root is lost after the update and will need to be reapplied.
nxt said:
Would applying the update return the watch to stock? Including upgrading the bootloader and such?
I'm interested in manually updating, but I'd want the watch to be completely stock afterwards.
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superdave said:
The bootloader and recovery are updated to stock, but, the device has still been oem unlocked so a fastboot oem lock command will need to be issued. This does remove the lock icon and the watch shows as locked, but, I don't know if lg can tell that is has been unlocked at one time. Root is lost after the update and will need to be reapplied.
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Yup, I knew that part so didn't ask. But I finally got it working (had issues flashing recovery, had to switch usb ports).
All is good now, thanks!
EDIT: Looks like SuperSU is still installed though (won't run)
Everything else seems stock, I even did oem lock/unlock a few times, recovery is stock
Between step 4 and 5 you need to type su
You'll lose root and I am working on a fix.
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Why all this manipulations? Why not use ADB Sideload?
superdave said:
The bootloader and recovery are updated to stock, but, the device has still been oem unlocked so a fastboot oem lock command will need to be issued. This does remove the lock icon and the watch shows as locked, but, I don't know if lg can tell that is has been unlocked at one time. Root is lost after the update and will need to be reapplied.
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I don't think LG cares as long as the lock icon is gone. I've already screwed up and sent them a G2 that was on older radios with TWRP installed, and they sent it back factory flashed to the latest firmware (ZVA at the time).
AntonChernov said:
Why all this manipulations? Why not use ADB Sideload?
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I'd like to know as well, which method is better/safer, this or ADB sideload?
Adb does not work in Stock recovery that is why twrp is needed, . I am having the same issue with supersu crashing once booted. I have not had a chance to look at it yet. If you shell in and su before the phone boots su works fine though.
Actually there's a faster and safer way that does not involve rooting.
1) Unlock Bootloader
2) Flash 5.0.1 Stock Recovery
3) Enter recovery and sideload update (it works in the new recovery)
4) Profit
Nice, good catch. I'll add that to the first post.
Camazza said:
Actually there's a faster and safer way that does not involve rooting.
1) Unlock Bootloader
2) Flash 5.0.1 Stock Recovery
3) Enter recovery and sideload update (it works in the new recovery)
4) Profit
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superdave said:
Nice, good catch. I'll add that to the first post.
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I did the same as following and it's work for me:
recoveryll.bin => 5.0.1 Recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch-r/development/stock-boot-recovery-g-watch-r-t2956964
1. adb reboot bootloader
2. fastboot oem unlock
3. fastboot boot recoveryll.bin
4. Select adb sideload then
adb sideload 149e0c34d0ab10d3e356d6301915dcc04552d9db.signed-lenok-LWX48P-from-KNX01R.149e0c34.zip
5. Done
6. Reboot to fastboot
7. fastbook oem lock
5.0.1 Recovery work with adb
kanzone said:
I did the same as following and it's work for me:
recoveryll.bin => 5.0.1 Recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch-r/development/stock-boot-recovery-g-watch-r-t2956964
1. adb reboot bootloader
2. fastboot oem unlock
3. fastboot boot recoveryll.bin
4. Select adb sideload then
adb sideload 149e0c34d0ab10d3e356d6301915dcc04552d9db.signed-lenok-LWX48P-from-KNX01R.149e0c34.zip
5. Done
6. Reboot to fastboot
7. fastbook oem lock
5.0.1 Recovery work with adb
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hey I am trying the same method:
ok, so I unlocked the bootloader, flashed the 5.0.1 recovery, then booted to recovery, selected the adb sideload (the watch now says "Now send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>"..."
however, in CMD, adb devices is not returning anything. there is no 'new devices connected' sound in windows when removing/replacing the watch from the cradle.
can someone please tell me what am I doing wrong?
b0gd4n said:
hey I am trying the same method:
ok, so I unlocked the bootloader, flashed the 5.0.1 recovery, then booted to recovery, selected the adb sideload (the watch now says "Now send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>"..."
however, in CMD, adb devices is not returning anything. there is no 'new devices connected' sound in windows when removing/replacing the watch from the cradle.
can someone please tell me what am I doing wrong?
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adb version
make sure the adb version is > 1.0.32
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adb version
make sure the adb version is > 1.0.32
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hey, nevermind, I did fastboot flash recovery, not adb boot recovery. I just did that, and I am now uploading the zip....exiting!
thanks!
So wait, the command to flash recovery is what exactly? I've seen 3 different commands on this very page. Also, we do it from the bootloader screen, right?
i am unlocked and rooted with twrp and everytime I try and fastboot the boot img. it says "remote image is not a boot image?
what the hell am i doing wrong?
I have also tried to fastboot a new recovery and I get the same thing?
Are you trying to restore the stock recovery? If so, you fastboot flash recovery recovery.img on the stock image.
cottageboy said:
i am unlocked and rooted with twrp and everytime I try and fastboot the boot img. it says "remote image is not a boot image?
what the hell am i doing wrong?
I have also tried to fastboot a new recovery and I get the same thing?
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hi,
when I am trying to flash the recovery I get this error:
fastboot flash rcovery recoveryll.img
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'rcovery' (6634 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.312s]
writing 'rcovery'...
FAILED (remote: partition table doesn't exist)
finished. total time: 0.403s
adb version
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.32
any idea?
do I need to flash the new boot.img before?
Hello,
I recently flashed the latest TWRP beta for the OxygenOS 4.0.1 on my phone which has an unlocked bootloader. I managed to boot into recovery immediately after flashing the .img through my PC, so that's how I was able to install my SuperSU.
However, since I booted into the OS, anytime I'm trying to enter the TRWP recovery again, I'm stuck in the stock recovery which doesn't let me install anything. So the only way for me to boot into TWRP recovery is using my PC. Can anybody help me to fix that?
Thanks!
What command are you using to install TWRP to your bootpartition?
I think the correct one is something like:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery (file name).img
kwoad said:
What command are you using to install TWRP to your bootpartition?
I think the correct one is something like:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery (file name).img
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Thanks for your reply! Exactly. And after installing it, I used the command 'fastboot boot TWRP.img", and that brought me into TWRP recovery. But I could only get there this way and still had the stock recovery.
Yuniboy said:
Thanks for your reply! Exactly. And after installing it, I used the command 'fastboot boot TWRP.img", and that brought me into TWRP recovery. But I could only get there this way and still had the stock recovery.
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Yuniboy said:
Thanks for your reply! Exactly. And after installing it, I used the command 'fastboot boot TWRP.img", and that brought me into TWRP recovery. But I could only get there this way and still had the stock recovery.
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From what I understand, the command 'fastboot boot twrp.img' will boot the specified recovery once, but won't flash it to the device. So it has nothing to do with the recovery that is actually on your device. Perhaps something went wrong when you actually flashed twrp and it wasn't written at all.
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did you unlock bootloader first
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Thanks for both your replies. Yes, I did. An indicator is also that every time I boot up my system it even warns me that the bootloader is unlocked.
freepenguin84 said:
From what I understand, the command 'fastboot boot twrp.img' will boot the specified recovery once, but won't flash it to the device. So it has nothing to do with the recovery that is actually on your device. Perhaps something went wrong when you actually flashed twrp and it wasn't written at all.
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Well, I flashed the twrp by booting into fastboot mode and then typing 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img'. I don't know what's wrong there, so maybe you could help me out?
Yuniboy said:
Well, I flashed the twrp by booting into fastboot mode and then typing 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img'. I don't know what's wrong there, so maybe you could help me out?
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Unfortunately then I don't know how to help Because that's exactly what I did and I got TWRP running without any problem. If you flash via 'fastboot flash recovery' command will it be on the device after you reboot for the first time?
i remember, once i couldn't boot into recovery either when i used fastboot command. Then I flash recovery using tool below and it worked for me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/development/toolkit-oneplus-3t-toolkit-unlock-t3507729
freepenguin84 said:
Unfortunately then I don't know how to help Because that's exactly what I did and I got TWRP running without any problem. If you flash via 'fastboot flash recovery' command will it be on the device after you reboot for the first time?
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Apparently, you were right. I just wiped my device (accidentaly ) and flashed TWRP again, basically did the same steps as before, but now it works. Seems like somehow the installation of TWRP just failed on the first try. Thanks for your help!
xabat said:
i remember, once i couldn't boot into recovery either when i used fastboot command. Then I flash recovery using tool below and it worked for me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/development/toolkit-oneplus-3t-toolkit-unlock-t3507729
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Fortunately, it wasn't that bad. So the installation of TWRP failed somehow and I just reinstalled it. Thanks for your help!
kwoad said:
What command are you using to install TWRP to your bootpartition?
I think the correct one is something like:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery (file name).img
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And For Samsung devices, any method via using ODIN
(Samsung E7/E700H)
freepenguin84 said:
Unfortunately then I don't know how to help Because that's exactly what I did and I got TWRP running without any problem. If you flash via 'fastboot flash recovery' command will it be on the device after you reboot for the first time?
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Apparently "yes". Source this xda article- https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/