yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tokuzumi:
I flashed 4.4 on the phone, and was able to successfully use the 2 step verification. But it still doesn't solve the original issue. I'd like to know how to use 2 step verification in gingerbread.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jookskidd:
Hey all

First and foremost I consider myself a noob. I still have no clue what I am doing with rooting/upgrading this phone - although, I read tutorials. I just need to connect the dots. It's like trying to help someone give birth via phone commands - it's successful, but I definitely might not be able to do it twice.

SACS custom Rom V7

software: MF9

And my android version is 4.2.2

I know I have to get up to 4.3 but since I am rooted, I heard if I did it through the prompt, I'd lose my data. Could anyone please help me get up to date? I want to deliver this child already!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stampcs7:
Hi,please help.

my galaxy s4(gt-i9500) stuck on Samsung logo. It is a root phone, I have no back up so, I tried wipe data/factory reset, flash stock rom but it's still stuck, when I go to recovery mode it said "E: failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument).

before this situation I use arrow rom v11 and my phone restart and stuck on samsung logo.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killerwolf2121:
did u try flashing using odin?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stampcs7:
Yes,I try but nothing happen still stuck on samsun logo.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killerwolf2121:
I had the same issue.. the samsung logo comes but my phone used to switch off.. I went into download mode (volume down+home+power key) and flashed samsungs stock firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

It switched back on perfectly.. give it one more go..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stampcs7:
I used to try flash samsung stock firmware(Thailand) many time or flash custom rom but still stuck on samsung logo.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killerwolf2121:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

check this thread.. if it still persists i suggest u take it to a service centre :(
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Requeriments:

Locked bootloader (Unlocked bootloader can flash a custom kernel with this included).

You must be root, if you not be root do this --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783885 NEW

You need enable USB Debuging Options (go settings->about phone->compilation number and hit seven times, then go settings->developer options and Enable USB debugging..

Installation:

If something goes wrong, reboot your computer and phone and try again.

For new installs in recovery, i add the flashable zip in downloads section.

Operation:

If you have a problem you can put your questions once they have exhausted all options and read the comments of others.

In CWM Touch the backups are stored in /data/media/clockworkmod or /storage/removable/sdcard1/clockworkmod

If you only need ClockworkMod (without philz and TWRP ) you can use a MOD made ​​by [MENTION=4600968]Dark Passenger[/MENTION] (any doubt about this release or updates, please ask him), just go to this post <<---- clic here (credits for MOD to [MENTION=4600968]Dark Passenger[/MENTION])

Bugs:

Changes:

Credits:

[MENTION=4666971]Phil3759[/MENTION] for PhilZ touch.

[MENTION=359497]FXP[/MENTION] for CWM

[MENTION=3335771]teamw[/MENTION]in for TWRP

[MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] for ramdisk´s and scripts

[MENTION=5765508]bagyusz[/MENTION] for hijack ramdisk.

[MENTION=4344506]KeiranFTW[/MENTION] for hijack ramdisk.

Cheers and enjoy :) :good:

Download:
[Xperia SP Android Development] papawil01:
anyone tried this already?
[Xperia SP Android Development] neXus PRIME:
Im gonna try right now... Risking flashing on a Sunday... God protect me :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] neXus PRIME:
Works.... Tested CWM Touch.

Nice Job Man, now we dont have to reflash 4.1.2 and root and flash 4.3 again n again n again n again

Life saver.

---------- Post added at 10:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:25 AM ----------

Tested All recoveries:

1. CWM works fine

2. TWRP fine

3. CWM-touch (some difficulty in navigation, but works ok)
[Xperia SP Android Development] dverbame:
is there any way .. with out installing purerome.. .for rooting ?

i dont wanna change my stock rom....

:(
[Xperia SP Android Development] James2003:
I tested it, but only TWRP make backup. CWM says "can't mount system". CWM touch says "backup completed", but there is no backup files on any of storages.I tested two others CWM mods and they also says "can't mount system".

Ohh, I found CWM Touch backup files. After I read log file, I saw this row -> "I:using /data/media for /sdcard/0/clockworkmod". Backup folder is in /data/media/clockworkmod/backup/..

There is something wrong with filesystem table. I saw several lines that say Unable to get recovery.fstab info for: /datadata, /emmc, /sdcard, /ed-ext and /external_sd.
[Xperia SP Android Development] papawil01:
yep. this works. haven't tried backing up yet though. thanks.
[Xperia SP Android Development] ship puden:
thanks, its work.... but, why i cant mount system, its always "mount system Eror"....????

can any body help...
[Xperia SP Android Development] kuriboo:
Can cwm mount sdcard0/1 and system?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Deepam7325:
CWM shows "error in mounting system" when I try to mount system. As a result, can't take nandroid backup.

CWM Touch shows "error in unmounting system" when I try to unmount system. Though it can take backup, when I try restore, it shows error in unmounting system.

TWRP though not showing error, and seeming to backup correctly, when I try restore, it shows error in unmounting system.

In other words,

not working for me.

I'm on CE 4.3 stock, rooted, LB.
[Xperia SP Android Development] kuriboo:
Same for me, i use existenz v2
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
For 4.1.2 backups use CWM or TWRP, for 4.3 backups use CWM Touch.

Remember, if you restore an 4.1.2 backup you need change kernel to 4.1.2.

Enviado desde mi C5303 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia SP Android Development] Deepam7325:
I tried to restore 4.3 backup in cwm touch & twrp. it showed error "unable to unmount system" after md5 verification.

I tried to restore 4.3 backup in cwm. It verified md5 and erased boot image. after that it showed error "error, can't mount system" . As a result, I got soft brick on booting.

Its as if, CWM has its "mount system" freezed. CWM & TWRP have their "unmount system" freezed
[Xperia SP Android Development] Patrol619:
Same for me, can't mount /system, so it's basicaly unusable ;/
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
in cwm touch you need mount system and data first, if you have trouble try use advanced restore.

i test full backup and all are ok,

---update --

Restoring backup in 4.3 don´t work, i´m working for fix that.
[Xperia SP Android Development] kuriboo:
Pray for that :D

I decide UBL again after Relock :D:D:D
[Xperia SP Android Development] saurabh808:
flashed the rom n its working great but now if i want to enter cwm m nt able to plz help
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
once you flash the custom rom yo need flash root too, once reboot need install CWM again because the recovery image are in system partition.
[Xperia SP Android Development] neXus PRIME:
@ OP

Suppose i am on a 4.3 ROM, and i want to flash a MOD or add-on, which recovery will be compatible with 4.3?

I am on LB, so if the recovery formats system, i have a very long process to get back to where i was.
[Xperia SP Android Development] James2003:
Currently no compatible custom recovery for LB, but there are people working on it!

We all wait!
[Xperia SP Android Development] xTerraH:
delete
[Xperia SP Android Development] freakvn:
i only need CWM, why need install all this philz, twpr...???
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
TWRP have an File Manager (usefull for change permissions or replace files when you have bootloops), Philz is an IDE for CWM ( in theory is CWM enhanced ).

Otherwise if you don't need these, you have two options

1. delete /system/btmgr/philz.cpio.gz and /system/btmgr/twrp.cpio.gz (remember, two file are only 7Mb of system partition).

2. you always can seek another recovery with CWM only.

Sorry guys, but in my opinion the three recoverys is a waranty for future problems or compatibility and i want keep all recoverys in my build.

Regards.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Oblox:
choice is always good (and i prefer TWRP myself over CWM).
[Xperia SP Android Development] regentonne:
i like philZ the most and never had any problems with it... but as you say, having backup choices is better than having problems :D

so, thx for your work...I appreciate it
[Xperia SP Android Development] Siddhesh:
can u make cwm has default recovery? reboot to recovery command takes us to philz touch
[Xperia SP Android Development] dipesh1502:
About to say that and say your post
[Xperia SP Android Development] Siddhesh:
ok i made cwm has default recovery just need to edit the script [emoji2]
[Xperia SP Android Development] zlatkowolverine:
OK i have rooted my phone with this metod http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783885 on latest .205. root went OK. SU OK... but i cant instal recovery. when i execute .bat file i chose 1 and i get stacked like on the screenshot. Most of the ppl successfully instaled the recovery. can anyone tell me what may cause the problem?... debuging mode ON, working SU, root access, rebooted the phone and PC 10 times and all same. Am i missing something? thanks.
[Xperia SP Android Development] pchetan2:
How can I uninstall recovery...from phone itself... I dont have system with me now and will not be having for 2 months...
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Re install your drivers (from flashtool)
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
In 4.3 Delete wipedata and rename wipedata.stock to wipedata

In 4.1 Delete Chargemon and rename chargemon.stock to chargemon.

after in all version delete the /system/btmgr folder

WARNING: you need check if wipedata.stock or chargemon.sock exists before delete the file, and you need rename the stock file and change permissions to 755 after reboot your phone or you get a bootloop.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Siddhesh:
we also need to delete ric? coz there is a file ric.stock
[Xperia SP Android Development] HAMID308:
Im on stock Deodexed ROM .205 .i have installed recovery successfully but i have problem with clock time.Time in both cwm and twrp are correct. but after rebooting phone, my Rom shows that clock change and shift 1 hour.both automatic date$time and time zone are checked.this problem solves when i connect to my home wifi network.but time change again after restarting phone or turning off it.any solution?
[Xperia SP Android Development] zlatkowolverine:
Factory reset > done everything allover and it works great now .205 rooted with recovery tnx guys for the help!
[Xperia SP Android Development] pepoluan:
Just wanting to share that it is perfectly possible to install these recoveries without a PC.

In fact, that's what I did, because I don't want to go through all the hoops of ADB... :D

Here's how:

Download the "Latest install From Dev-Host" version to your phone.

Open the zip (using any app you prefer) and extract the files somewhere. Note the location.

Using either the Terminal Emulator or your favorite root-enabled file manager, copy the contents of the 'common' folder into /data/local/tmp

REMEMBER: Copy the contents, NOT the 'common' folder itself!!!

Change the permission of the "step1.sh" file in /data/local/tmp to 0755

Open Terminal Emulator, and enter the command "su -c /data/local/tmp/step1.sh" (without the quotes).

If SuperSU pops up, don't forget to tap "Grant".

WAIT until it says "CWM, CWM Touch and TWRP successfully installed!"

Done! You can delete the file /data/local/tmp/step1.sh .. or not. Up to you :)

.
[Xperia SP Android Development] racastro:
I am on stock. 205 rooted. If I install this recovery Will lost my data or configurations? It is necessary do wipes or the instalation do It during the process?

Enviado de meu C5303 usando Tapatalk
[Xperia SP Android Development] pepoluan:
No, because it will only inject the recovery images and replace certain files used during boot.
[Xperia SP Android Development] racastro:
Thanks
[Xperia SP Android Development] pchetan2:
How can I uninstall recoverys from mobile

---------- Post added at 03:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:28 PM ----------

How can uninstall from device... Sadly I dont have system with me now
[Xperia SP Android Development] pepoluan:
First, make sure that the following files exist:

/system/bin/chargemon.stock
/system/bin/ric.stock

If even one of them doesn't exist, STOP AND DON'T CONTINUE!

Then, open Terminal Emulator and enter the following commands ONE BY ONE, STOP IF ANY ERROR:

su
busybox mount -o remount, rw /system
busybox rm -f /system/bin/philz.cpio
busybox rm -f /system/bin/cwm.cpio
busybox rm -f /system/bin/twrp.cpio
busybox rm -f /system/bin/chargemon
busybox rm -f /system/bin/ric
busybox rm -f /system/btmgr/bin/busybox
dd if=/system/bin/chargemon.stock of=/system/bin/chargemon
dd if=/system/bin/ric.stock of=/system/bin/ric
chown root.shell /system/bin/chargemon
chmod 755 /system/bin/chargemon
chown root.shell /system/bin/ric
chmod 755 /system/bin/ric
busybox mount -o remount, ro /system

If all the above commands successfully ran WITHOUT ANY ERROR, reboot your phone.
[Xperia SP Android Development] _A.T.Omix_:
Why install 3 recoveries? Can they be updated individually?
[Xperia SP Android Development] pchetan2:
I will try bro.... :D
[Xperia SP Android Development] pepoluan:
1. To increase the chances that there is at least one recovery that works. Remember that the SP is not officially supported by the makers of the recoveries, so there is high probability they're buggy.

2. Theoretically yes, if we can get the individual .cpio files; each recovery is stored within its own .cpio file.

Sent from Sony Xperia SP C5302 running eXistenZ Ultra (LB, rooted)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Drakomord:
Why the Philz & CWM Touch stuck/freeze when I go back after "wipe dalvik cache" ? I need to push the RESET button behind my SP to reboot my phone. :eek:
[Xperia SP Android Development] air001:
In CWM also have to wait about 2-3 minutes. I think the other recoveries didn't freeze just you didn't wait enough time.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Drakomord:
I've tried to wait 30 minutes once. I had to press the RESET button at the end. ^^
[Xperia SP Android Development] pchetan2:
Cant remove. Cpio files,it says read only sys files,:( can you make me zip to remove recovery
[Xperia SP Android Development] kontini:
I have a feeling that when we wipe data the wrong file is executed: wipedata or wipedata.stock?
[Xperia SP Android Development] pepoluan:
No, I can't.

Sent from Sony Xperia SP C5302 running eXistenZ Ultra (LB, rooted)
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
No, wipedata script is for clean TA vars. In my stock rom work fine.
[Xperia SP Android Development] SquadXPERIA:
I cant install recovery via pc, how?? I can use the flashable zip?

Edit: its done:)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dark Passenger:
[MENTION=1262249]dssmex[/MENTION]

Hi,

Cant you please provide single recoveries also.

(main problem with removing other recoveries is have to click wierd buttons like camera for recovery hence am asking).

and please see if its possible for having Simple Recovery(alternate cm recovery located at android_bootable_recovery-cm).

Thanks,

Dark Passenger.

PS ofcouse if you get the time:)
[Xperia SP Android Development] mykamran:
hi.i need a kernel for install this recovery.plz give me a link for update recovery.tnx
[Xperia SP Android Development] headbon3:
[MENTION=1262249]dssmex[/MENTION]

Sir, just a noob question...how can i do SCREENSHOT while on Philz recovery? I don't know what i did but somehow, a screenshot of philz touch showed up on the pic gallery of my XSP. Tried looking at the options but could not find one :(
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
[MENTION=4541016]headbon3[/MENTION] Sorry, I don't know how do an screenshot. Maybe this is not possible in recovery.

Enviado desde mi C5306 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
[MENTION=4600968]Dark Passenger[/MENTION]

Sorry, is very difficult do many release for recovery's, all recovery's are only 10mb, no system changes (only add four files). In future maybe CWM be a default recovery but I keep all recovery's

Enviado desde mi C5306 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia SP Android Development] headbon3:
you mean this is not possible [emoji28]
[Xperia SP Android Development] SquadXPERIA:
How to do that?:/
[Xperia SP Android Development] headbon3:
i dont know either bro [emoji32]

that is why i'm asking the dev...the screenshot just showed up after making a backup from Philz touch.
[Xperia SP Android Development] SquadXPERIA:
Maybe its taking screenshot automaticly:D
[Xperia SP Android Development] air001:
Did you try the default button combination? Press and hold Power ON + vol- for 2 sec.
[Xperia SP Android Development] sandymac:
Since updating to 4.3.7, I have been unable to manually access recovery (any). The only way I can do this is to reboot into recovery from the extended power button and then only to CWM. When I first attempted to update to 4.3.7, it was unsuccessful but after trying again, it stated that it worked. I have tried reverting to 4.3.6 but the same applies. Anyone got any ideas on what has happened here. :confused:
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dark Passenger:
no problem just a suggestion if you had the time.

just one question this is actually just the ramdisks so question if i rip the cwm from the latest cm release would it be the same or what problems will i face

Question regarding cwm(if anyone else can answer please do)

Thanks,

Dark Passenger
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Is not same, have some modifications but you can try, the partition table is same for CM and stock version, maybe have trouble at fix permission or something else
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
ok to take an screenshot in Philz just swipe to left.
[Xperia SP Android Development] SquadXPERIA:
Swipe the screen?
[Xperia SP Android Development] headbon3:
Thanks for the info :)

will try later...
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dark Passenger:
Hi,

actually turns out had to just modify the script to make cwm the only and default recovery.

nonetheless Thanks for all the help and the recoveries.

Regards,

Dark Passenger
[Xperia SP Android Development] headache59:
To boot into CWM, do you still have to use power+camera button?
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Yes
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dark Passenger:
nope I modified the script to boot to recovery from default key combo(vol up + power).

if [MENTION=1262249]dssmex[/MENTION] allows I can upload the modified installer for single recovery(cwm)
[Xperia SP Android Development] mohajer_dindar:
Hi when I wipe data factory reset cwm don't work what problem?
[Xperia SP Android Development] SquadXPERIA:
Because you wipe the data
[Xperia SP Android Development] headache59:
That would be most welcome...nonetheless as this involves dssmex's work, I'll wait for his consent.

:good:
[Xperia SP Android Development] mohajer_dindar:
for wipe data what I do? when wipe data cwm hanged and don't work
[Xperia SP Android Development] ujinking:
help.im on 3.3.0

i turned off my sp. but after trying to power it

back on phone keeps rebooting into cwm

recovery .hard resetting isn't working neither.
[Xperia SP Android Development] headache59:
I'm on 4.3.7 and don't experience any of the problems that have surfaced in this thread. I use mostly CWM and TWRP.

Maybe your camera button is stuck?

Off the top of my head, you have 2 other alternatives:

a. if you have the flashable 4.3.7 version in your device, flash it when you are in CWM (I always make sure I have a copy in the SD for sweet moments such as these :victory:)

b. Hope you have backup...:silly: Here goes:

Get a large flask of espresso... and reflash your rom...
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Everyone can modify and post it, remember, android is open source like linux, you always can modify and redistribute. Only maintain the credits in scripts and when do a post.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
restore a previus backup, maybe some problem on system partition.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dark Passenger:
android is but scripts are not nonetheless I hope you can feature this in the main post(giving me credit for spending time to change).

thus maintaining will be easy for everyone only need to replace the ramdisks and add changes to the script.

Regards,

Dark Passenger

Edit updated ramdisk added.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Updated to 4.3.8

Changes

2014.06.27 ver. 4.3.8
- added sd-ext suport to backup
second partition of sdcard to all
recoverys(if exists). Needed if you
use link2sd or similar.
- CWM is default recovery (when you
do "reboot in recovery" system enter
in CWM automatically. The buttons keep
same function.

Some people need CWM as default recovery for some functions, now CWM is default recovery when you select "reboot into recovery".

Recoveries are now compatible with link2sd or similar apps what do a second partition in microsd card for link large apps, the recoverys now can backup and restore these partitions. If you don't use this don't worry, the recoverys work normally.

Regards.

dssmex
[Xperia SP Android Development] ammad.ibrar:
not going further from this.

rooted, 205, debug is on:(
[Xperia SP Android Development] Nanostray:
Connect and disconnect phone until it goes further and occasionally restart the program
[Xperia SP Android Development] air001:
Try another one USB port of your computer! If it's a desktop PC use the ports integrated to the motherboard instead of front side ports.
[Xperia SP Android Development] kontini:
Just half OT concerning last update. You made a thread to swap internal with external memory with JB 4.1.2. Now what is the solution with 4.3? link2SD, FolderMount or?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dark Passenger:
Did you accept the adb authentication notice it should have come on your phone.

adb cannot access the device without that(4.3 onwards feature).
[Xperia SP Android Development] ammad.ibrar:
nop i di not, i rooted 4.1 before, so i am unaware of that so please guide me how to accept these authentications? :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Link2sd move large apps to second partition but obb folder not, foldermount move obb folders. Actually I use two apps, with Link2sd move apps, dalvik and data. And with foldermount move obb data. The scripts for swap memory's don't work because selinux and new configuration in 4.3 deny swap process.

I'm working on custom ramdisk to solve it but maybe take some time, for now Link2sd and foldermount is the best option.

Regards

Dssmex
[Xperia SP Android Development] le grande magnetto:
For some reason 4,3,8 did not worked for me (flashed with no errors, but no recovery when booting). Gladly I had previous zip 4,3,2 and with everything done the same I can enter recovery.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
4.3.8 is only for 4.3 firmware, for 4.1.2 firmware use ver 4.3.2.
[Xperia SP Android Development] MetalOllie:
Is there any way I can push this, or any other TWRP recovery to a CM11 ROM? I only need it temporarily, to convert a TWRP backup to a CWM one.

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Philz use twrp mode, only need change it in backup and restore -> Misc nandroid settings -> Use TWRP mode (X)
[Xperia SP Android Development] MetalOllie:
Perfect.. Did exactly what I needed.. Thanks! :good:
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
for set screenshot doing swipe to left, go to philz settings -> GUI Preferences -> Gesture Action Setup -> and tap slide left to set screen shot.

the location of stored screen shots are /sdcard1/clockworkmod/screen_shots