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Clockwork Recovery not allowing phone into recovery?

My partner at the office just installed Clockwork Recovery on his Droid X and when attempting to reboot into recovery or make a backup of his system the phone just reboots as normal.
The phone is rooted and allows him to run things like WiFi Tether and asks for security privelages for other rooted apps.
Any idea why Clockwork Recovery wont go into recovery or do backups?

Did he install the bootsrapper mod also?

I dont believe so. Was that listed in the steps? i didnt see it.

jcohenlv said:
I dont believe so. Was that listed in the steps? i didnt see it.
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Listed in multiple steps
Installing Custom Recovery:
1. Install whatever OS version you want (2.1 or 2.2)
2. Make sure your phone is rooted
3. Download and install Droid X Bootstrap (credit to koush)
4. Download and install Rom Manager from the Market
5. Click Bootstrap Recovery inside the DroidX Bootstrap APP
6. Download the recovery from inside Rom Manager
7. Reboot into recovery from ROM MANAGER
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Instructions straight from rootzwiki

Thank You

CWM via Rom Manager NOW AVAILABLE!!!!

I just checked in Rom Manager and there it was "Motorola Droid Bionic" WOOOOHOOOO
Already made a back-up and no issues! Thanks to all the devs who helped to make this happen.

Acts like it installs but when I hit reboot to recovery it just does normal boot.
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I didn't have that problem. Uninstall bootstrap recovery, maybe?
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Koush said to make certain CVPCS' bootstrap is installed first.

That would be why then thanks
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kookahdoo said:
Koush said to make certain CVPCS' bootstrap is installed first.
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This may be true, BUT when I bootstrap into recovery via ROM manager, I boot into the newest 5.0.2.4 version of CWM. If I bootstrap via the Bionic Bootstrap app, I boot into 4.0.1.5
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I tried to make a ackup using ROM Manager and it tries to use "sdcard", not the real "sdcard-ext" (the actual location of the SDHC Card. Does anyone have any suggestions. I can make a backup fine when I reboot into Bootstrap, but not when I do it through ROM Manager. Bootstrap uses sdcard-ext, while ROM Manager is using sdcard

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Koush said to make certain CVPCS' bootstrap is installed first.
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That's interesting. I didn't have boot strap installed and i was fine.
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Koush said on twitter that he just released his official Bootstrap for the Bionic in the Android Market, might not show up as yet .

I know he released officially, that's why you don't need the bootstrap apk. I believe Koush said you needed the apk but that was before he released the official for Rom manager. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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You can't get into recovery without Bootstrap not even with Rom Manager Bootstrap is the recovery. Koush made that clear when he released support for the Bionic in Rom Manger "you must have Bootstrap installed". Remember the Bootloader is Locked.

jawonder said:
You can't get into recovery without Bootstrap not even with Rom Manager Bootstrap is the recovery. Koush made that clear when he released support for the Bionic in Rom Manger "you must have Bootstrap installed". Remember the Bootloader is Locked.
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That's real weird. I don't have the bootstrap apk. Only Rom manager and Koush's cwm recovery. I can boot into recovery and back up without any issues.
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I just froze bootstrap in titanium and used rom manager to install cwm. It installed fine. Then I used rom manager to reboot into recovery and that worked also. I didn't make a backup but it did get me into recovery.
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You have to open Bootstrap at least once before you can use Rom Manager to boot into recovery. The new boostrapp has fixes for Clockwork 5.0.2.1.

I bought the Bionic on the 8th but haven't rooted it. Just so people reading this thread (and myself) know. Koush's bootstrap is 2.99 on android market. But if you have a premium version of rom manager do you still have to download the bootstrap from the market?

cromanorn said:
That's real weird. I don't have the bootstrap apk. Only Rom manager and Koush's cwm recovery. I can boot into recovery and back up without any issues.
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you may find that backup won't restore ...happened to me...just a heads up...I'm afraid to use Koush’s recovery now for fear it won't work.
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dubsx said:
you may find that backup won't restore ...happened to me...just a heads up...I'm afraid to use Koush’s recovery now for fear it won't work.
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Yup. I attempted a backup and restore as well. When restoring, the message was that the various images didn't exist (data image, system image, etc...).

I used Rom Manager to flash recovery and reboot, no success.
I used BionicBootstrap.apk to "Bootstrap Recovery"
and then Rom Manager to Flash latest Recovery
and then Bionic Bootstrap to Reboot to Recovery
and that worked great to achieve the latest version recovery!

Question about Bootstrapper and Clockwork Mod

I'm fairly new to the rooting business but I've been treading lightly. I have a few newbish questions that I need answering, and I thank you in advance.
Today, using Psouza's Moto-1-click tools, I restored my /system/app to its stock state, unrooted, reformatted, and then installed 5.6.890 (the official OTA version), followed by re-rooting.
I wished to make a full backup of the complete stock system, and so I purchased "Droid 3 Bootstrap" from the Android Market. I proceeded to boot into Recovery Mode and created a backup of my now stock system. I also went ahead and downloaded "ClockworkMod Recovery" from the market and paid for the premium version. I noticed that I can also make a backup from "ClockworkMod Recovery" in the same way that I made a backup from "Droid 3 Bootstrap."
Question is this...what's the difference between the 2? I know that ClockworkMod Recovery gives me the capability to flash different ROMS, which is the reason I purchased it (awaiting future ROMS, figured I'd just download it now). But did I have to download Droid 3 Bootstrap Recovery as well? Couldn't I have just backed up using CWM Recovery?
Basically, I'd like to know the difference between the two...in the most basic explanation, if at all possible. I'm still learning about all this and I really enjoy it, but I'd like to have a full grasp of what I'm doing exactly.
Thank you in advance.

Lyxdeslic said:
I'm fairly new to the rooting business but I've been treading lightly. I have a few newbish questions that I need answering, and I thank you in advance.
Today, using Psouza's Moto-1-click tools, I restored my /system/app to its stock state, unrooted, reformatted, and then installed 5.6.890 (the official OTA version), followed by re-rooting.
I wished to make a full backup of the complete stock system, and so I purchased "Droid 3 Bootstrap" from the Android Market. I proceeded to boot into Recovery Mode and created a backup of my now stock system. I also went ahead and downloaded "ClockworkMod Recovery" from the market and paid for the premium version. I noticed that I can also make a backup from "ClockworkMod Recovery" in the same way that I made a backup from "Droid 3 Bootstrap."
Question is this...what's the difference between the 2? I know that ClockworkMod Recovery gives me the capability to flash different ROMS, which is the reason I purchased it (awaiting future ROMS, figured I'd just download it now). But did I have to download Droid 3 Bootstrap Recovery as well? Couldn't I have just backed up using CWM Recovery?
Basically, I'd like to know the difference between the two...in the most basic explanation, if at all possible. I'm still learning about all this and I really enjoy it, but I'd like to have a full grasp of what I'm doing exactly.
Thank you in advance.
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I'm assuming the 'clockworkmod recovery' app is rom manager. Rom manager is best for easily downloading roms (if the developer sets it up on there, not all roms will be on rom manager). I personally recommend against using rom manager to do backups/restore/rom installs because it is known to cause some issues. So, my advice, just do it all manually to avoid problems down the road. All you need is the d3 bootstrapper app
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erismaster said:
I'm assuming the 'clockworkmod recovery' app is rom manager. Rom manager is best for easily downloading roms (if the developer sets it up on there, not all roms will be on rom manager). I personally recommend against using rom manager to do backups/restore/rom installs because it is known to cause some issues. So, my advice, just do it all manually to avoid problems down the road. All you need is the d3 bootstrapper app
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Correct, the "CWM Recovery" I kept referring to is indeed Rom Manager, my apologies. So, in a nutshell, what you're recommending is; use D3 Bootstrap to create your custom backup, and use Rom Manager specifically for Mods only...correct?

I think he's saying to not use rom manager at all. You can flash roms from cwm recovery.
Edit: just to clarify I mean by booting into recovery using the bootstrapper and flashing a rom from there to avoid any issues caused from the rom manager
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Lyxdeslic said:
Correct, the "CWM Recovery" I kept referring to is indeed Rom Manager, my apologies. So, in a nutshell, what you're recommending is; use D3 Bootstrap to create your custom backup, and use Rom Manager specifically for Mods only...correct?
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I recommend to not even use the rom manager app, as everything can be done manually. Roms can be downloaded from forum sites. Just remember to do a wipe data/factory reset each time you flash a new rom. This prevents fc issues. On hashcodes blog you can get a modified version of the koush bootstrapper app that let's you enter recovery from bptools. That way if you screw up /system and can boot straight into recovery, restore a nandroid and you're good to go.
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erismaster said:
I recommend to not even use the rom manager app, as everything can be done manually. Roms can be downloaded from forum sites. Just remember to do a wipe data/factory reset each time you flash a new rom. This prevents fc issues. On hashcodes blog you can get a modified version of the koush bootstrapper app that let's you enter recovery from bptools. That way if you screw up /system and can boot straight into recovery, restore a nandroid and you're good to go.
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I appreciate the responses. Could you explain to me how the modified version of D3 Bootstrapper allows you to enter recovery in case of a bootloop? What is "bptools" and how is it accessed if the phone won't boot up?
Edit: Also, what type of problems have been seen when using Rom Manager to flash Roms as opposed to a Bootstrapper? Aren't they both created by the same Dev? I would assume Rom Manager is just a more user-friendly method to flash Roms since it's so self-explanatory in the app itself.
Again, I appreciate the time you guys are taking to help me understand this.

Lyxdeslic said:
I appreciate the responses. Could you explain to me how the modified version of D3 Bootstrapper allows you to enter recovery in case of a bootloop? What is "bptools" and how is it accessed if the phone won't boot up?
Edit: Also, what type of problems have been seen when using Rom Manager to flash Roms as opposed to a Bootstrapper? Aren't they both created by the same Dev? I would assume Rom Manager is just a more user-friendly method to flash Roms since it's so self-explanatory in the app itself.
Again, I appreciate the time you guys are taking to help me understand this.
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When your phone is powered off hold the m button on the keyboard then press the power buttong(keeping m pressed) you'll then get a list of boot options. Volume down scrolls while volume up selects. Bptools is at the bottom. When you go to bptools then press volume up and enter it you will boot to clockworkmod recovery. This only works with the modified bootstrapper app. This way is much safer because its possible to soft brick the phone with the normal koush recovery and not be able to enter recovery. You'd then need to flash the xml files. The normal bootstrap app requires that phone bootloop before the custom recovery will kick in. As for rom manager, its had problems wiping data/factory reset I think. You can still use it, there's just a possibility of of the rom not working properly
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erismaster said:
When your phone is powered off hold the m button on the keyboard then press the power buttong(keeping m pressed) you'll then get a list of boot options. Volume down scrolls while volume up selects. Bptools is at the bottom. When you go to bptools then press volume up and enter it you will boot to clockworkmod recovery. This only works with the modified bootstrapper app. This way is much safer because its possible to soft brick the phone with the normal koush recovery and not be able to enter recovery. You'd then need to flash the xml files. The normal bootstrap app requires that phone bootloop before the custom recovery will kick in. As for rom manager, its had problems wiping data/factory reset I think. You can still use it, there's just a possibility of of the rom not working properly
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Thanks so much for the info man.

[Q] Clockworkmod (CWM) for the Droid 4 ??

Is there a Clockworkmod (CWM) for the Droid 4 ?? I have the ROM and the GApps zip files installed but have no CWM and can't find any in order to flash the ROM and GApps . If anyone has a a link to where I can find one , I would appreciate it .

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Is there a Clockworkmod (CWM) for the Droid 4 ?? I have the ROM and the GApps zip files installed but have no CWM and can't find any in order to flash the ROM and GApps . If anyone has a a link to where I can find one , I would appreciate it .
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I also would like to know if CWM is possible on the Droid 4. I've only seen this SafeStrap, which I honestly think looks and functions like garbage.
I've built a couple CWM roms from the online builder (http://builder.clockworkmod.com) for my HTC phones, and they worked great.
So what I'm basically asking is - is there a reason why clockworkmod won't run on the droid 4, or why it was discontinued and safestrap took over?
is there a reason why a custom build of clockworkmod would not work properly?

Personally I like safestrap. LOVE having multiple ROM slots. But anyway, I'm pretty sure I have heard the razr cwm recovery works on the D4.
Droid 4 - AOKP JB

TWRP and Rom Manager problem

I'm on Play market and TWRP shows my device is not compatible and wont allow me to download and install, and CWM installed but when I try to setup device to install recovery it says it cannot connect check connection...I thought TWRP was compatible with my device and the new MM update...?
I am rooted and unlocked, I used the toolkit.
Thanks guys! I'm waiting in anticipation cus I am itching to flash my first ROM on my Nexus!

jjlane86 said:
I'm on Play market and TWRP shows my device is not compatible and wont allow me to download and install, and CWM installed but when I try to setup device to install recovery it says it cannot connect check connection...I thought TWRP was compatible with my device and the new MM update...?
I am rooted and unlocked, I used the toolkit.
Thanks guys! I'm waiting in anticipation cus I am itching to flash my first ROM on my Nexus!
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twrp recovery isnt a market app, and cwm recovery does not exist for a necus 6. twrp you need to flash via fastboot. after you have root, you can install/update twrp via an app.

So when I rooted I recall TWRP showing up on my phone in the process...does the root toolkit remove the recovery after the root?
Sorry if these are silly questions, its been years since I rooted a device and I've never used adb until recently...

I have solved my issue. I now have TWRP and am running Pure Nexus and its badass!!
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Who would use Rom Manager anyway? Its been a bad app from the start and got worse over time

gee2012 said:
Who would use Rom Manager anyway? Its been a bad app from the start and got worse over time
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My first rooted S3 I used it and loved it...but times change and I just got back into the swing of things with my Nexus...
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