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[HTC Sensation] skygear:
Everyones entitled to their opinions. Heres mine - **** ** *****

Yes we are asking for redundancy. If you can't see the benefit to this then you have never run into issues or are just not seeing the bigger picture.

We all know the process of the update structure. But even I have run into issues where I have flashed a file or two and realized I needed to take an update out of the download folder and put it on root so I could boot into a working environment.

It took me 12 hours to get to a point where I was able to move the file using another device. Not your issue, but it was a reality for me.

Being able to have this feature up and running in recovery will be beneficial to the community.

I too have purchased the Control app, and if and when the features I personally want are integrated I will buy the app for the other 3 devices in my household and give a sizable donation to maxx.

Again - MAXX - I appreciate the hard work and understand your initial response to me on the feature request, but AFTER some of the more pressing issues are ironed out for you in the app and you have a little time to spare, and you feel its a worthy addition...

The root explorer feature would really be a great addition. My definition of that is

*move

*copy

*multi select

*paste

*delete

*** rename would be awesome but I realize a keyboard would be necessary and that is way too much for recovery at this point***

Basically similar features to Root Explorer

I was a coder at one point and I realize the time and effort that goes into this. Unfortunately it has been over 10 years and am very rusty or else I would offer help in the process.
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
+1 . I think this would benifit a huge no. users.
[HTC Sensation] shahkam:
It says that this checks for md5sums automatically so it means that i no longer need to use a md5 calculator for any roms i wanna flash ??
[HTC Sensation] Catpoule:
not possible for me to buy the full version on android market because of error country ..... is there another way to buy it ?
[HTC Sensation] sergeybrin:
Is there anyone still using CWM? This recovery is about 5000 times better.
[HTC Sensation] zimphishmonger:
excellent work! Fantastic recovery, cant wait for the themes :)

PS of course, bought the app. Well deservedly friend, some serious development here. Thanks
[HTC Sensation] Pard0ned:
This is an amazing recovery! Simply amazing!
[HTC Sensation] Conj:
Sweet, this looks sexy. Just installed and run through some of the features, works very nicely.

Thanks and keep up the good work.:D
[HTC Sensation] I AM M07S:
Lol i thought i was late for this but no sir
[HTC Sensation] parmijo11:
This recovery looks and works amazing. Show'd it to a buddy at work and he said "Holy S***, thats the best looking recovery I've ever seen". Well done, thank you.
[HTC Sensation] MattDrumz:
Just flashed the recovery, and it is AWESOME! I've always hated having to use the volume rocker and the power button to select things in the recovery. This makes it so much faster and easier. The recovery itself also looks better.

I don't really know what could be improved on it!
[HTC Sensation] sinisin:
Awesomeness. Short of ICS this is a big present. Cant wait for more themes! Bought the 4EXT Recovery Control when it came out. Theming was great. Now Touch. Bad Azzzzzzzz.

Whiskey103, is it possible to request a babe theme with a new babe, same color scheme for the Touch? That would be most excellent! All my friends at work are gonna drool on this already. A hot babe would make the cake.

Sent from my CyanSensation at where I was when I posted this
[HTC Sensation] falsinho:
Amazing work! :D
[HTC Sensation] Rhiannon224:
Madmaxx82, I purchased the app when it first released, been on 4ext Recovery since your first release. You've outdone yourself with latest recovery, the touch is a beauty. Thanks for this amazingly functional recovery.
[HTC Sensation] KingDavid63:
Great job man maxx you are amazing...
[HTC Sensation] diamantericos:
Best ever so much easier to navigate as it should be. Since its a touch screen phone.
[HTC Sensation] homais:
Trying this right now...
[HTC Sensation] daddyspud:
Well I decided to by the app and give it a go and boy this is amazing the only issue I found was when tryin to install from sd card there's no back.button and pressing the bck button on phone didn't register took a few times

But on posistive not orsum

All I need now is a touch bootanimation lol
[HTC Sensation] wadill:
Omfg seriously this is nice.. I've been waiting for twrp 2.0 for touch screen recovery but this is awsome. Just as info I'm running the sensay 3.5 Rom 4ext is included and got the recovery for free. And I must say I am impressed. +1 great work. I'm interested in everyone's experience as I haven't used it. If there are no bugs this is the best thing for android ever.. including ics he he... Maybe not but close!!
[HTC Sensation] WarlockW:
Ok .. Just amazing Stuff!

Ok .. Just amazing Stuff! Well Done!

Liking this phone better everyday ..

Only because of developers like you :)

Just a few ??'s ..

What parameter is needed in the build.prop to get 4ext to name the backups with the rom name also ?

Nice Job! Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] xl DIGITAL lx:
Works very good, great job. Keep it up :)
[HTC Sensation] zimphishmonger:
During a restore, is there any way for it to show the filename, like it did with the classic version? I know there's the ring at the bottom to tell u its actually going, but Id be nice to have an option to show the traditional file names as well :)
[HTC Sensation] ptr_hamilton:
Me never needed that. And i feel like it is backing up faster since filenames don't appear. May just be a feeling tho
[HTC Sensation] schmellic:
YES!!!

This is amazing, thanks a lot. So much easier to navigate and looks great :)
[HTC Sensation] AndroidNeophyte:
From my experience, I think it will check the md5 sum of the nandroid backup automatically... You will still need your md5 calculator to flash roms...

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4g with Beats Audio
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
http://www.4ext.net/

You could also search for market unlocker"

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evanhe.marketunlocker
[HTC Sensation] Chezbel:
You can also buy it at slideme.org - 4ext
[HTC Sensation] Catpoule:
okay i installed market unloacker, can you explain how to set it in order to buy app ? proxy ?
[HTC Sensation] shadowcraven:
What exact directory in our mem card does our backup saves using 4ext backup? I want to free some space on my mem card.

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] Abaddon:
bought the app and glad i bought it :)
[HTC Sensation] tangcla:
It gets saved to the clockworkmod folder.
[HTC Sensation] shadowcraven:
Thanks. Just saw it already. :)
[HTC Sensation] Desperanto86:
Guys, I have big trouble! I've broken display with touch sensor, but I can connect to phone via usb+adb. Can some one tell me how I can do backup my ROM by "Recovery Touch" using only adb console in win7? THX!
[HTC Sensation] WarlockW:
Hmmm .. can you install the OLD ver - NON-Touch recovery ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1297587

Then you could use the volume keys! ect to make a backup!

I made a recovery installer for you .. Un-zip file and read the read me !

This will install the OLD - NON-Touch recovery to your phone.

You should beable to use the volume keys! ect to make a backup!
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Thanks very much :)

Yes at least some of that will be done, but as i said before I won't do that before the GUI has been reworked and changed.. otherwise it's only a half thing.

You really shouldn't use a touch recovery when your display is broken.

It's possible but won't make a lot of fun.

Sorry about your loss BTW :(

As WarlockW suggested, please flash cwmr or the classic recovery.

here is a direct link for classic: www.4ext.net/ddl/pyramid/classic.zip
[HTC Sensation] Prinz069:
Try "myphoneexplorer and it will show you your display on your computer monitor. A bit slow but you can manage it from there
[HTC Sensation] Desperanto86:
I can't, because volume keys don't work. Only power button works while phone turned off, when phone is turned on I can use only console, because CPU have errors because of broken sensor and display. When phone is turned on, I can turn off it only by removing batt.

---------- Post added at 06:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:55 PM ----------

It was my first idea, but MPE cant get stable connect :( I think its because of error of checking hardware by CPU.
[HTC Sensation] WarlockW:
updated post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23755995&postcount=591

Take a look - volume keys may work in recovery .. once you update recovery worth a try / give it a try ..
[HTC Sensation] Desperanto86:
THX! I'll try it!

UPD: I've installed this recovery. Can you tell me the map of recovery? What I must press to do backup (for example: down 4, power, down 2, power, wait 5 minutes, redoot)
[HTC Sensation] WarlockW:
Let us know what happens :)
[HTC Sensation] Desperanto86:
I've installed classic recovery via adb. Can someone tell me the map of recovery? What I must press to do backup (for example: down 4, power, down 2, power, wait 5 minutes, redoot)
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
I will help you out now.

PM sent
[HTC Sensation] WarlockW:
Sorry for the delay .. had to install it lol and make a backup!

enter recovery

Vol-Dwn = 4

hit power

hit power

wait 5-6 minutes

hit power to reboot

or vol-dwn = 8

volume-dwn=3

hit power to turn phone off
[HTC Sensation] Desperanto86:
THX, MAN! Now I'm contacting with madmaxx82. At first I'll try his help. If its will not work, I'll do by you way! THX A LOT!
[HTC Sensation] Desperanto86:
madmaxx82, thx you very much! you've solved my problem with backuping via adb! you are the best!!!
[HTC Sensation] WarlockW:
Wana share how ?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
manual tar backup ;)
[HTC Sensation] moryoav:
Small bug:

(Maybe this was mentioned earlier in the thread and I missed it, but just in case)

After you flash a zip that was placed in a subfolder in the sd card, after the installation is done, 4EXT Recovery brings you back to the root of the SD card.

So If I want to install 4 zips, I need to go into the specific sub folder, install my zip then go into the sub folder *again*, and install the 2nd file, and so on...

I like to keep my files organized, so I have this tree layout with all the ROMs, it's quite annoying to go into the folder again and again...
[HTC Sensation] bouzouki:
i have searched everywhere for an answer to this, but cant solve my problem.... i currently have virtuous inquisition set up with encryption because i use my work email on my phone. unfortunately, i cannot make a full backup. in recovery i keep getting an error that it cant mount data. please can anyone offer some help? i want to make a complete backup, is that impossible with encryption on?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Working on a solution.

Will contact you ;)

Sent using xda premium
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Will take a look at that

Sent using xda premium
[HTC Sensation] invisiblewave:
Hot diggity damn! Best $2.64 I've ever spent. Being a developer, it takes a lot to impress me when it comes to software, but this thing is awesome!
[HTC Sensation] parmijo11:
I said it before and I'm saying it again. This is hands down the BEST recovery out there and the recovery control is amazing. Both make anything to do with recovery EASY.
[HTC Sensation] dirkw01:
+1 . . . NO . . . +111111111 :D

Couldn't agree more.

Cheers

Dirk
[HTC Sensation] Desperanto86:
I've restored this backup in new Sensation. All ok! ^.^ Cool! madmaxx82, thx you very much again! :)
[HTC Sensation] design12:
No haptic feedback on recovery

Hi. Im on ARHD 6.5.3XE and i have no haptic feedback when going through the recovery. Is there any way to enable it? Thanks
[HTC Sensation] D F:
Guys, I can not find the free aplication. Can any1 provide a link? Please...
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
You are very welcome :)

Yes, you can switch on/off and adjust its strength with recovery control.

Just enter recovery -> recovery settings.. it's quite on top.

Just click it in my signature or on 1st post -> Downloads.

It's on top of my website, the very first link!
[HTC Sensation] D F:
Thank you madmaxx82, but still, it doesn't work. If I click download, it sends me to the Google Play website and there is no free app there.
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Here you see the very top of the website..

Just click the first link ;)
[HTC Sensation] D F:
Darn, sometimes it's like I'm blind. Thank you madmaxx82! Have a gorgeous day!
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
No problem.

I know that.. happens to me also quite often ;)

You too have a great day, thanks!
[HTC Sensation] peter_65:
"full wipe" = "wipe data / factory reset" ? or ...

Hi guys,

need a quick help to avoid misinterpretation...

if I need to perform a "full wipe", should I choose "wipe data/factory reset" ?

or something else like "format all partitions (except sd-card)" ?

your help is much appreciated.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
You need to select the second option you've mentioned. The first one will wipe user data, apps and keep your current rom. Phone will boot like it was the first time rom was flashed
[HTC Sensation] woffle99:
Hope someone can advise.

At the moment, everytime I reboot into 4EXT it tells me that I am in safe mode for some reason. I have not changed hboot, it's still the stock for my Desire - in fact all I've done S-offed (using revolutionary) then rooted, flashed the recovery to 4ext, did a backup, then a full wipe and format and then flashed the latest SGBS or Sensevolution rom.

I just want to make a backup of the current state as it's all working nicely for me at the moment.

If I make a backup when in safe mode, will that backup be OK? Will I be able to restore it properly at a later date or is the fact that it says it can't access the system partition going to mean the backup is incomplete and therefore useless?

I did get this message the first time I ever booted into 4ext, when I wanted to make a backup of the stock rom before I flashed it but then I just rebooted recovery and it booted up properly, and not into safe mode. I think it also happened when I came to flash to SGBS and again a reboot sorted it.

This time, rebooting it makes no difference though - it always boots in safe mode.

Any advice?
[HTC Sensation] janarioo:
cool going to flash rc3 rite now :)
[HTC Sensation] a2296455:
Any ideas for this problem::?

I can't even open the .apk from the ext website....i have the allowed nonmarket apps istall checked...

can you please put it o the market??
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
It is on the market - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImV4dC5yZWNvdmVyeS5jb250cm9sIl0.
[HTC Sensation] a2296455:
No I mean the free version, I want to test it out...
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
install the .apk you've downloaded via adb
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Well then in your rom go to Settings/Security and tick the checkbox next to Unknown Sources, this will allow you to install apk files outside of the market.
[HTC Sensation] marvin_666:
recovery 1.0.0.5 will flash kernels on sensation s-on h-boot 1.27?
[HTC Sensation] Sinistah_:
Pretty new with this.... How does this work if u have cwm installed already as your recovery... Does it overwrite cwm
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Unfortunately I forgot to include SmartFlash support for the Sensation in build 28 which is currently displayed as the newest version when you enter Online Install | Upgrade.

Someone told me about that 10 hours ago and so I already recompiled and uploaded build 29 for the Sensation which includes that.

However I'm still not at home and so I wasn't able to change it to read "build 29" when you enter Online Install | Upgrade.

If you need it now, simply reinstall the latest version.

Otherwise please wait another 10 hours, then the next build of 1.0.0.5 which is currently in testing will be online ;)

Hi,

Simply download the free app from my website (link in my signature) or install the paid version from the market.

Then enter "Online install | Upgrade", select the recovery you'd like to install and hit the "install" button.

That's all that is needed.

Yes, any new recovery you install will replace your previous one.

If you install 4ext it will replace cwm.

If you'd reinstall cwm, it would replace 4ext ;)

For a great install guide made by Lars-- you can download this pdf from my website: www.4ext.net/install.pdf
[HTC Sensation] +Vidar+:
Thank you so much for all the hard work you've put into this! You're truly a wizard. :D
[HTC Sensation] Sinistah_:
Gunna do this now. Ty for the help.
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
No magic involved.. :( which is kinda sad :D

Thank you :)

Finally at home and updated:

About 4EXT SmartFlash ​

This is a new feature that allows recovery to flash your boot partition just like as if you were s-off.

Credits and thanks to Team Win and Dees_Troy for their commitment to the community, for their amazing idea with the Dumlock and for extra contacting me only to offer that I may use it.

You guys really rock!

SmartFlash is a different approach to Team Win's HTC Dumlock

Just use your recovery like you would if your device were s-off

No preparations needed, other than telling the recovery that your device is actually s-on

This is done when you install recovery and answer the question that you are s-on with "yes"

You can also change that setting later on via RecoveryControl -> Recovery settings, or by editing 4ext.prop manually

Recovery will autodetect any changes done to "boot" and only attempt to flash your boot partition if it was really changed

This even reduces unnecessary writes to "boot" when for example a new rom uses the same kernel as your previous one

Before updating your boot partition, recovery will always backup your boot partition to your sdcard just for the case something goes wrong

Only the 4 latest boot images are stored, older ones will be removed automatically to prevent taking up too much space.

In case you want to enable or disable that feature temporarily, you can use a switch inside the tools menu in recovery

​

How it works:

Recovery will detect any requested changes for your boot partition

When you reboot out of recovery, it will prepare updating your boot partition on next rom start

This means that your boot partition will be updated when you see the HTC Splash screen, followed by 1 reboot

So basically the only visible difference to when you are s-off is one additional reboot, which takes only a few seconds.

Recovery is NOT flashed to boot and boot is also only flashed once/update

Recovery will only attempt to flash your boot partition if it was really changed

Limitations:

Radio and firmware:

Usually those are flashed via bootloader flashable zips or fastboot even on devices that are s-off.

But in case you wondered: this does not enable you to flash new firmwares or radio images via recovery.

SmartFlash needs a working kernel to be able to upgrade your boot partition.

It cannot work in case your current kernel is incompatible with your device/hboot or has been wiped outside of recovery.

For example you cannot erase boot via fastboot and then start up recovery to update your kernel.

However you don't need a working rom to use it.

The only requirement is that your current kernel is able to start (this happens before you see the boot animation) and that your system partition is mountable.

​

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[HTC Sensation] matt95:
you're the man! this recovery is gettin better and better! no word! really good work!
[HTC Sensation] asesino:
Yup just like that.Out with the old,join with the new!
[HTC Sensation] tangcla:
maxx, you need to update your signature ;)
[HTC Sensation] Sinistah_:
So I installed 4ext on my phone and it went well, so I go and do it to my woman's phone and its asking for busybox? But mine didn't. And even after installing busybox its still saying I need busybox... What do I do..

Is the touch version only for ics? Cause I haven't installed it on hers yet...

Edit: it also says her su binary is outdated and when I go to update it, it always says "failed".

Also when I installed busybox it said make sure I was rooted the first time, then the second time I tried it installed.

I rooted her phone and it has supercid aswell so I don't understand why its doing this. She has superuser, I even uninstalled some of the bloatware on the device.
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
No, it even works on Froyo..

Weird, so Superuser.apk is not able to update its su binary?

Please contact me via the app from her phone.
[HTC Sensation] Sinistah_:
I just did right now. And yes that is correct it pops up everytime i open your app lol.
[HTC Sensation] inzaghi75:
Hi madmaxx do you support in the next time HTC OneX?
[HTC Sensation] tangcla:
Max, in addition to the auto notification options for new versions of recovery, would it be worthwhile to have an option to background download the recovery file, and notify you to install? :)

Would still love a recovery for the HTC Flyer ;) if at all possible :D
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Will take a little while, but yes!

Yes of course ;)

Will add it once most important requests are finished.

Regarding Flyer: will be possible, but needs to wait :/
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
New version: 1.0.0.5 RC2 ( currently testing build 42 )

Parts of the changelog:

Backup folder creation time does now match the configured time zone

Using Recovery Control to queue up actions for recovery without choosing to "stay inside recovery" will now result in a countdown once all actions are completed.

During 5 seconds you can cancel the reboot to stay in recovery mode.​

SmartFlash was improved and should now work on all roms.
[HTC Sensation] kelz20:
I love 4EXT Recovery. Very easy to use and I like how you can touch things you need or scroll to what you need with for my case the volume rocker. 4Ext is new to mee so when I first booted into recovery expecting Clockwork, I got this and like I said very easy and good interface.
[HTC Sensation] RucaNebas:
Reboot issue

Hi,

I have a strange problem as my phone (Sensation) reboot always on the 4EXT instead to lunch my rom (IC SENSE4).

I have also the following message:

4EXT Smartflash is currently set to update your boot partition on next system start.

Is this wanted or should it be removed?

remove SmartFlash?​

I installed the correct .img but it doesn't help :( :(

Help please
[HTC Sensation] RucaNebas:
Hi,

I need some help for this issue !!
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Hi,

will help you out. Let's meet on irc, will send you a pm.
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
4EXT Recovery Touch v1.0.0.5 RC3, build nr. 5

Parts of the changelog:

Switch between 12- and 24-hour time format

Recovery Control initiated sessions

When all actions are completed and you didn't choose to "stay inside recovery" a countdown is now displayed enabling you to cancel the reboot.​

When all actions are completed and the counter is displayed, recovery will vibrate to notify you

4EXT SmartFlash: improvements

SmartFlash will now work even when the kernel or rom you are installing reboots automatically or when you choose to reboot in Aroma installer.

Thanks a lot to Dimebagdan65, Glacierguy, Benjamminz and e3d for a lot of testing.​

Screenshots

If you have forgotten to copy your screenshots to sdcard before you reboot, recovery will now prompt you to do that before it reboots.​

​
[HTC Sensation] eviLutions:
Bought the paid version. :D
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
Hey, I tried Installing it but it tells me I need Busybox which requires root. I don't have root, how do I get root? Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] jkolner:
I would suggest that you start with this thread.
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
New build available.

Please update in case you are on 1.0.0.5 RC3 testing.