yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia SP Android Development] shankarana:
Installation Issues

I am trying to install this Recovery on my XPERIA SP (.2.254) using Windows 7.

It hangs after selecting Option 1. It doesn't even ask for SuperUser permission.

PS: SuperUser is working alright as Titanium Backup is working fine.

Please help.

Do I need to have Flashtool (OR ADB drivers) installed on my PC?

Can somebody port this work to Mac OS, so that we can install recovery from Mac ?

Thanks in Advance.
[Xperia SP Android Development] shankarana:
Eagerly waiting for the reply.
[Xperia SP Android Development] headbon3:
Turn off any adb running apps, PDAnet, SEUS, Flashtool, even your anti-virus..they interrupt the installing process.
[Xperia SP Android Development] headache59:
Did you install the drivers that came with "flashtools" (inside flashtool's installed directory, under "drivers")?
[Xperia SP Android Development] shankarana:
No, PC doesn't have Flashtool installed.

The phone is already rooted using DooMLords Kit V18. I've rooted it using MacBook.

Now I just need to install recovery. Do I need Flashtool for this? Don't we need to close Flashttool instances before running Recovery Scripts?

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No, PC doesn't have Flashtool installed.

The phone is already rooted using DooMLords Kit V18. I've rooted it using MacBook.

Now I just need to install recovery. Do I need Flashtool for this? Don't we need to close Flashtool instances before running Recovery Scripts?
[Xperia SP Android Development] headache59:
Since you used a mac to install your root, the working adb drivers are in your macbook.

[I am on a pc (not mac) but I think it comes with a mac script]. Install the recovery using the same macbook...

[I was assuming you are on a pc - the reason for flashtool is because it comes with the necessary drivers, and the recovery installation batch file for the PC will not work unless you have adb drivers installed on the pc].
[Xperia SP Android Development] shankarana:
Thanks for your reply.

But, the Recovery Installation Script is .bat file, which can only be executed on Windows.

Can somebody port this amazing work to Mac Platform?
[Xperia SP Android Development] headache59:
I have seen pc and linux script for these.

If you install flashtool in the pc, it put an exe file of the adb drivers in the 'drivers' subdirectory. Install the exe and it should install the drivers

[in my case, I installed drivers based on this website - http://visualgdb.com/tutorials/android/usbdebug/manualinstall.php - do this only if the above fails]

hopes this works for you rather than waiting for a mac port...
[Xperia SP Android Development] shankarana:
Resolved - Found Workaround

Thanks for reply.

After so many attempts and methods. I have found some workaround for this. The following one worked for me.

* Installed the Flashtool on my PC.

* Tried Recovery Installable Scripts ( install.bat). It didn't work again.

* Then, I've upgraded Flashtool to latest version. Installed latest busybox from Flashtool.

* Accept root (superuser) request.

* Now, install Recovery Scripts.

It worked .
[Xperia SP Android Development] headache59:
g-r-e-a-t!!!
[Xperia SP Android Development] M7mdA7md7sein:
HELPPP Plz !!

Spent around 5 hours trying to restore old TWRP Backup (of eXistenZ 3 Rom) but always tells "Failed" and have to start allover from ****flashing stock 4.1.2 then rooting then installing CWM/TWRP and restoring always fails and do the same allover !!

NOW in this photo Tried updating TWRP with a newer version and tells me failed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANYYY HELP will be appreciated !!

I did a lot of effort for this !! did that**** around 5 times !!!

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@dssmex

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I have avast anti-theft installed but that was on the old ROM which should be uninstalled.

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I am having the same problem !!

Any idea what was the problem or any hint to get it working !!?

I flashed the stock rom around 6 times now with rooting it and that stuff but the TWRP not restoring my desired back up !

Thanks :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Bazilli:
Same here. I got errors when i try restore 4.3 backups from from CWM touch. Last time i have to flash this kernel and recovery to restore my phone: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2345567
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Install it using Philz (recoverys)

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[Xperia SP Android Development] donk165:
Is anyone having problems with TWRP, for me, it is behaving erratically when using it. It returns to the main menu at random intervals while trying to use the interface and it nearly caused me to format everything, its like its ghost touching or something?
[Xperia SP Android Development] muloarell:
can i manually push the file in the zip file of the flashable zip? my recovery is not working just stock at sony logo when attempting to enter recovery. pc is not available.
[Xperia SP Android Development] James2003:
Yes, you can! Use attached. Copy all files to /system/bin folder. Set permissions for cwm.cpio, twrp.cpio and philz.cpio - 644 and 755 for others files.
[Xperia SP Android Development] olokos:
Just joking around, my intention is to make you laugh instead of offending you. :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] ardidroid:
sorry for noobs question. can i flash this on 4.1.2 (Build : 12.0.A.1.257) ?? thanks :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] stefanthehuman:
As long as you're rooted I believe so
[Xperia SP Android Development] ardidroid:
ok thanks.

and a recomended recovery to backup and restore in my build? (Philz or twrp) ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] furkansevke:
RAİNBOW

can you make rainbow illumination on boot ? on chargemon
[Xperia SP Android Development] ardidroid:
Just for information.

Use phliz to backup and restore is worked. No imei missing and any other.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Wytosandroid:
Hi [MENTION=1262249]dssmex[/MENTION], could be possible to port this on CM 11 rom? I would like to use TWRP instead of Philz touch :( thanks you for your great work :highfive:
[Xperia SP Android Development] eggerph:
exfat? two recoveries?

Hello,

First I'm pretty new to this whole thing. :)

I installed it and it works. However: Philz, CWM Touch and TWRP are threee different recoveries, right? Have I installed all of them now? :-b Do I boot in either of them depending on the Android version or how does this work? I am on CM 10.2 now with locked bootloader. When I go into recovery I get to CWM now.

And my last and most important question: I have an 64gb exfat sd. It doesn't seem to be supported. Am I doing something wrong? Any workaround or plans on adding support?! My spare 32gb exfat was detected...

Thanks in advance
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
This is only for stock roms, CM use their own recovery. This is not compatible with CM in any version.
[Xperia SP Android Development] bahram360:
Hi guys...

Please great cwm touch full touch using fingers.no button.this is hard work and press automatically.please great change this.

Thanks fo advanced
[Xperia SP Android Development] regentonne:
hey guys...

am on stock, .201, rooted, LB...

got USB debugging running, started updating via install.bat... but then it stops (see screenshot)... and nothing happens... any idea?

or do i just have to wait a while, cause it needs time?!

also SuperSU didn't ask for permission Oo

E: ok my bad... turned off anti-virus and it worked ^^ ... everything's fine now!!!

nice weekend to everyone...
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
Xperia SP only supports up to 32GB SD cards so it will never detect you 64GB I'm afraid.

Philz uses mainly CWM it's just a different way of implementing it. You get in to the different recoveries by pressing different buttons. Vol Up=Philz. Vol Down=TWRP and Camera = CWM. For me TWRP didn't work at backing up and restoring my phone but CWM and philz did but Philz does not put the correct date and time on backups.
[Xperia SP Android Development] casouzaj:
I have a SanDisk 64GB card and, as long as it is formatted to FAT32, my XSP is able to handle it just fine. As I have mine set to NTFS I have to use the Paragon app and manually mount the card in the storage settings after a reboot. Either way, the XSP is able to handle SDXC cards. Just my 2 cents.
[Xperia SP Android Development] mrhnet:
Good to know that! With what did you format it to FAT32? Can SP read if formatted in exFat also? Thanks for the info.

Edit: ok, earlier you said exfat didn't work.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
I didn't know about that app so that's good to know but I take it it would not register in CWM etc.
[Xperia SP Android Development] casouzaj:
AFAIK, Philz's recovery only can read NTFS cards.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
My 32GB card is formatted in Fat32 and Philz reads that fine.
[Xperia SP Android Development] casouzaj:
Sure! All recoveries are able to read Fat32 cards.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
You've just said that as far as you know Philz only read NTFS.
[Xperia SP Android Development] casouzaj:
I meant ' Philz only ', or only Philz.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
"Only Philz recovery can read NTFS" has a totally different meaning to "Philz recovery only reads NTFS" as the latter implies that Philz recovery can only read NTFS and no other file systems.
[Xperia SP Android Development] casouzaj:
My phrase was ' Philz only can', not 'Philz can only '. No more OT, please
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
And 'Philz's recovery only can read NTFS cards.' implies that it can only read NTFS which is wrong. Had you put either 'Only Philz recovery can read NTFS' or 'Philz recovery alone, can read NTFS' then that would've been correct. It's not OT I'm merely trying to get you to clarify your statement or give a correct answer otherwise people could be misled by your post.
[Xperia SP Android Development] casouzaj:
In other terms: all recoveries are able to read fat32 cards. If your card is formatted to NTFS instead, you must use Philz. Otherwise, your card won't be even mounted.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
That would be the correct statement and probably what you meant but it was not what you said.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
new versions

New version posted

changelog:

2014.05.15 ver. 4.3.3
- Philz updated to 6.41.6.
- Disable Glove mode in TWRP.
- Fix time in recoverys.
- change script to wipedata.
- some bugs fixed.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dipesh1502:
Finally the recoveries are updated.

Was waiting for it since long.

Thanks a lot....
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Update 15-05-2014

recovery's updated

changelog

2014.05.16 ver. 4.3.4
- load stock exfat driver.
- add improvements.
- fixed wipedata permissions.
[Xperia SP Android Development] zengraviz:
didnt work on me

i am rooted and i granted the superuser permission during installation too it say it sucsesfully installed but when i reboot i cant go to recovery.

there is no advancing light whatsoever

and when i press / hold the vol up / down / etc nothing happen

it looks like nothing happening at all

try to redoing it again, nothing happen

wat??
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
what ROM use?
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
This recovery is for JB 4.3 Roms, for JB 4.1.2 use this one:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49412445&postcount=153

this maybe work too

CWM_SP_4.3.2.zip - 9.79 MB

Ver 4.3.3 and newer are only for 4.3 Roms.

You can replace philz.cpio of version 4.3.2 in common folder (of installation dir) with philz.cpio of ver 4.3.4 to upgrade philz recovery, the other functions are only possible in 4.3 ROMs
[Xperia SP Android Development] zengraviz:
stock rom 254
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Sorry, from recovery ver 4.3.3 is only for JB 4.3, use recovery 4.3.2.

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[Xperia SP Android Development] Siddhesh:
CM11 Kitkat roms have their own recoveries built-in their kernels
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Yes, non stock roms have your own recovery's, you need wait for rom updates.

Stock 4.1.2 version don't have some features for new improvements or bug fixes in 4.3. I will post version 4.3.2 with recoverys updated later (for 4.1.2 based roms).

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[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
New updates

New updates are available:

changes:

2014.05.21 ver. 4.3.5
- Updated CWM Touch to 6.0.4.7
- Updated TWRP to 2.7.0.0
- Added enhanced ramdisk.
- Added init.d support.
- Added compression to ramdisk's.
- Fixed "reboot in recovery" feature.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Benlux1:
After install new update for me wi-fi not work..
[Xperia SP Android Development] Hamidreza2010:
Do a wipe chach and wipe dallvik and test again
[Xperia SP Android Development] Benlux1:
Tested, but wi-fi still not work.. Version 4.3.4 (16.5.2014) work fine..
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Try delete file /system/btmgr/ramdisk.cpio.gz (only if you have problems with wifi, this disable the init.d support).
[Xperia SP Android Development] Kianush:
will this cwm work on 4.1 .254?
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
No, only for 4.3. For 4.1 use v 4.3.2

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[Xperia SP Android Development] RogerBlack:
did wi-fi issue got fixed?
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Wifi work fine

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[Xperia SP Android Development] kelumsd:
After installing this, it gave me a bootloop! :crying: Previous version worked fine.

Any solutions guys? :confused: I'm on UltimatePure XSP rom v2.3.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
New version posted

changes:

2014.06.09 ver. 4.3.6
- reverted enhanced ramdisk.
- fixed some bugs.

Some people has reported some issues in recoverys, please when report your problems be more specific (what version? Install method(flashable or installed by pc)?, you can send too the logfile (/cache/wipedata/wipedata.log and /cache/wipedata/wipedata.log.old).

I did test the install method and flashable method and no issues for me in this release.

Thanks for you help to solve this issues.

regards.

dssmex
[Xperia SP Android Development] Romans.2012.h:
Hi Bro thanx alot for the Recovery but i want to ask that the offline charging Bug still there or not :confused: thanx alot :o
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Offline charge is working fine.
[Xperia SP Android Development] prabhav.3892:
can this recovery work on unlocked bootloader as well?

as .205 has no custom kernel yet with recovery in built
[Xperia SP Android Development] Kianush:
hi, what's the difference between Latest install From Dev-Host and Recovery Flashable on the first post of this thread??
[Xperia SP Android Development] subwrc:
The first is installed via a pc and the second using an existing recovery in the phone.
[Xperia SP Android Development] headache59:
Thanks! Will be updating this for latest 205
[Xperia SP Android Development] kontini:
Wiping data with Philz my phone freezes during wiping cache
[Xperia SP Android Development] miki.cis:
Somehow i get an error saying:

Error: more than one device and emulator

The phone is the only device connected, properly rooted. This is showing even without the SD card. Any tips?

The problem was the Bluestacks app running on background of my PC
[Xperia SP Android Development] Rasik199:
I'm getting this while re booting from cwm

Rom may flash stock recovery on boot fix?

This can not be undone

-no

-yes (disable recovery flash)

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[Xperia SP Android Development] Siddhesh:
this is a common error/bug on cwm just select "no" while rebooting that's it u will have no problem
[Xperia SP Android Development] samarth05:
A Little Help Here....

Can Somebody tell me how to install this recovery with Linux. Cause I recently moved to Linux and offcourse a Newbie to it.:p Thanks In Advance:D
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Try with this script (put in install.bat location, uncompress and chmod 755 to ./install_linux and chmod 755 to ./adb/adb_linux)
[Xperia SP Android Development] samarth05:
Sorry dude but its saying like this -->

I also installed ADB drivers and SDK Tools. Still Not getting it. Please HELP!!:(:(

EDIT: Problem Reloved!!! I think the first zip you uploaded was incomplete, THANKS FOR THE ZIP!!! FINALLY GOT CWM!!!
[Android Apps and Games] zee24:
MOD EDIT: Thread closed. Discussion of warez is strictly forbidden on XDA.

Hey guys, So im playing this game called order and chaos online and i want to hack it using gamecih and i know how to use game cih but when i input the value of coins it doesnt show anything so im wondering is it possible to hack mmorpg's or this game specifically and if theres some tips for hacking mmorpgs if someone could let me know thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Melamunna:
Pretty sure that's not something you should come to XDA to ask for.
[Android Apps and Games] sythe179:
Little kiddies and trying to change server sided variables by changing a display number...
[Android Apps and Games] upichie:
Let me explain what this guy means:

GameCIH is a memory editor. When you run an app in memory, you can edit values within that app—in your example, editing the number of coins you have.

Most MMORPGs store this information on their server, not just within the app. So to get free coins, you'd need to edit files on their server and NOT just on your app. This is the "server-sided variable". In a normal, offline game this would be called a "client-sided variable."

If you were to change it on your app, as soon as your game queries the server for your coin balance it will revert any of your "hacks". Literally, you'd only be editing the number displayed on your screen.

If you're interested in hacking MMORPGs, start with utilizing exploits within the coding to achieve the same results—don't edit how many coins you have; instead, edit a client-sided value that rewards you coins, or somehow alters your coin balance. Not all variables are stored on the server. Find useful ones that aren't, exploit them until they patch it (often by making the variable server-sided), and then find more.

Anything more complicated will require tools other than a memory editor (GameCIH) to do.

Good luck! :)
[Android Apps and Games] txx3:
Haha
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DannyB26:
Hi

Just a quick question about the thor-gapps-rom-2.zip

Using kfxhd 8.9 safestrap back up completed rooted etc, come to flash the new ROM slot i get the message

"Kernel does not have support for reading SELinux contexts, then , E: Error executing binary in zip and error flashing zip, FAILED

Busybox installed up to date, i been reading for nearly 10 hours through the forums not come across anything similiar yet,

Thanks
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Spec-Chum:
Thor is the name of the 7" hdx buddy, that ROM is not for the 8.9" version which is codenamed Apollo.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DannyB26:
Thanks but

editional

Hi thanks for response but from my understanding this ought to work of both the 7" and the 8.9" not the case? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2577826

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2585690

[FLASHABLE ZIP] Google Gapps + Amazon AppShop - HDX 7", 8.9" (Thor, Apollo) the latter being apollo but searches point back to Thor - am i on the wrong road? your response has confused me a little any one able to shed some light on the situation ?

Safestrap-Apollo-3.71-B07.apk all works- (thor-gapps-rom-2) is for 7" xhd? so i ought to be looking for / apollo-gapps-rom-2 /

Basically am rooted saved stock rom and recovered to new rom slot 1 which is rooted and ready , i just want google apps to work, argh! getting a little lost ,
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DorkyDev:
Worth $100.00 bucks? Or a good investment?

Ever since my Note 2 I haven't looked back, but just curious and by that price tag from a friend at a computer repair store I'm tempted to get one just to tinker around with.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aaryana:
Better save that money for somethong else

This is a dead device with no further development
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
I have to agree. I've tweaked things about as much as I could without making too many sacrifices, but that doesn't change the facts. That doesn't mean the device still isn't useful, but it's no longer state of the art and the advances Google has made to Android leave it in the dust.

I've had to push back my upgrade plans, but the first thing I intend on doing when I get my Nexus 5 is to work on taking the best parts of Traveller DSC and working them into Kitkat.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DorkyDev:
Yeah see for a older senior citizen I think it might be good on a 3G Unlimited Talk and Text Plan through Wal-Mart Family Mobile needing a phone with a bigger screen. Should do good for her. Just use a few app's over Wi-Fi like QVC, CVS, Wal-Mart, Bank of America etc

Sent from my GT-N7105 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aaryana:
Yeah i does the basic work
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoseyni-:
hi - i have one padfone 2 hang on logo's and not enter the recovery .. for hard reset ..how i can flash it ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
Wrong forum, this is for ASUS Transformer

Try somewhere like this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2268613
[Android Themes] V_v3k:
Hello everyone in this thread I will show you how to edit your systemUI.apk without using NinjaMorph or apktool.

This is specially for those who have problem working with the above mentioned tools.

Required things:

1. ROM with custom recovery.

2. Custom MOD package like remove dual sim icon or translucent multi window mod for SGG Duos i.e. GT-I9082.

3. Battery Charge at least above 5%...

4. WinRar or 7-Zip.

5. Stock / Original SystemUI.apk

Procedure:

After you have all the required things lets begin....

1. Open the SystemUI.apk using Archive Tools.

2. Locate the directory of the file you wish to mod.

Example:

I wanted to modify toggle switches so the directory for me would be "SystemUI.apk: \res\drawable-hdpi\(All toggle switches)".

Now since I wanted to replace toggle switches so I got stylish toggle switches and renamed them as it is present in my SystemUI.apk.

3. Get the mods or extract the file, modify it and create folders to store modified file.

Example:

I modified toggle switches so to store modified toggles I should create folder and sub directories like:

"system/app/SystemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/(Store toggles here)".

Note:

"SystemUI.apk" is the folder name..

4. After storing your mods now open any of the UI mods for SGG GT-I9082 inside this archive you will find few files such as data, system, boot.img, vrthemes etc..

5. Open vrtheme folder.

6. Inside this you will find another system folder.

7. Open system/app/SystemUI.apk/.

8. In this SystemUI.apk add your "res" which you created earlier with mods.

Note:

In case you don't find SystemUI.apk folder inside the vrtheme archive then drag'n drop the entire SystemUI.apk folder you created into the archive and note that it should be in store only mode do not compress it.

9. Now copy the archive to your sdcard or extsdcard..

10. Do not reset your device in the recovery.

11. Just go to flash zip part and flash the mod file you have created.

And that's all you got your modified SystemUI....

Link for mod I mentioned can be found here..

Link for toggle switches is here..

Thank you!!
[Android Themes] V_v3k:
I thank BalliBoxer, Joehanh88 and many more for providing me the files, mods and ideas...