yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] svknet:
I downloaded recovery.img from this link. But I am newbie, so I am not sure what this file is. Is this CWM recovery file for Grand 2 Kitkat?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] neonkat:
that's not an image,that's .tar file which you need to flash via odin..method given in post #1.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] VigneshS007:
U can flash this recovery.img via Flashify App.... ROoT needed
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] svknet:
Thanks [MENTION=5991747]neonkat[/MENTION] and [MENTION=5962154]VigneshS007[/MENTION].

I am only concerned about rooting Grand 2 right now to remove bloatware. Is CWM needed for that?

Are there any easy steps to get root access and uninstall bloatware?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] VigneshS007:
U can root via CWM or TWrP or Philz bcoz these are the safest way as neonkat told me
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] neonkat:
either first flash cwm then supersu or use chainfire's auto root method if you only want to root..i will recommend that you don't delete system apps(the one which you say is bloatware).samsung cra*ps are interconnected,remove one thing,get ****ed up in some other app's error..better use titanium backup or other app and disable them.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] Not a n00b!!:
I searched a lot but still appreciate if u can guide me .... as I am on jb 4.3 can I dwld any version of 4.4 firmware as available on sammobile to upgrade without worrying about pda or csc!!!
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] dhananjay123:
I am currentIy using the stock rom(4.4.2). I flashed the recovery and I can boot into the recovery but everytime I am getting the following message :

RECOVERY BOOTING...

RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING

Set Warranty Bit: recovery

What does it mean and how to fix it ?:confused:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] neonkat:
it means warranty is void and "recovery" is modified.

don't worry,just ignore it.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] srilu96:
The link is not valid.says 404 error not found. Is there a mirror link?

Thanks for ur help.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] neonkat:
http://d-h.st/JgL
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] irshad2809:
Is it possible to restore the backup taken from philzz recovery with cwm recovery
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shadialian:
stuck at Samsung logo

Can i flash it from recovery, i have cwm 6.0.5.1
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] VigneshS007:
if u hav CWM.zip file then flash it using Philz Recovery ...My advice is use TWRP Recovery(More Advanced)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] MohRez:
Hi

your Download Links are not available !!!
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] VigneshS007:
Then try this TWRP...this is most advanced bro http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-grand-2/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-touch-recovery-t3107535
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] raghuM:
Can someone tell me what are these C3, NG4 etc firmwares? I really have no idea:confused:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] Shubham tiwari:
unable to download files from the link

the link doesnt opens
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] pankajy:
These does not work in my Grand 2.

I have tried so many times but unable to install custom recovery either CWM or TWRP with Odin soft.

I think latest security after update is preventing custom ROM installation.

Can anyone help to install any custom recovery.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] ABHISHARMAKMJ:
goto official grand2 sm-g7102 thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=60711648
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] Billygent:
Can I flash this recovery without pc? If yes, how
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] VigneshS007:
if u r rooted then u can........ but TWRP and Philz Touch is most preferred and Recommended
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] Samitall:
link not work......please new link........!!
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] -->:
This CWM version is Outdated. I suggest you to use TWRP instead.

Here: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-grand-2/development/twrp-3-1-0-0-galaxy-grand-2-sm-g7102-t3577631
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] SunnyGrewal11:
can u plz provide this again thru google drive or dropbox link ... m on 4.3 android
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] tayeb_meftah:
hey

is the link die?

i installed twrp but i cant enter recovery, so want to try cwm

please verify the mega link, file removed.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] aapav01:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B49f6dVNYz27WmdsczV1QmJERGM/edit?usp=docslist_api

Etc file
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] vipulm15:
I mean to say that to solve the problem of external sd card ij cwm recovery. You should try to do folder mount.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
still no idea what you mean by folder mount?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] keshavt:
Is it possible to backup current rom from this CWM?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] aapav01:
Bro try auto mount to sdcard
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] PlayfulGod:
til Shabby gets around to updating the OP. ;)

http://downloads.codefi.re/playfulgod/misc/ms013g-recovery.tar
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] st4nd4l0n3:
Superb thanks for you... :good:

with Philz and TWRP it just show blank screen, but this one work perfectly with the ext_sd
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] jdrieper:
I tried doing a BKP for "external_sd", installed a new ROM and restored the backup and it worked perfectly, thanks...

Only the date in the name of folder is "1970-01-06.21.31.15" for example, but look great ...
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] keshavt:
If I backup my current stock rom using CWM, will it be saved as a zip file like any other custom rom?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53991142

Android secure restoration problem.

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] schubeir:
same here

schubeir
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] junaid992:
[MENTION=307739]Shabby[/MENTION] penguin.....plzz make this recovery to work on 4.4.2.....and btw how do i extract boot.img from this 4.4.2 without root??...
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] ##W4TCH0UT##:
There is no 4.4.2 available for this device. This recovery works on any version of android for our phone.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] junaid992:
I have updated via sc...in india....its available n presently im using it man.....
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] ##W4TCH0UT##:
No such update bro..
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
Man for india its available. . We have also pull system files. Junaid992 plz show him screenshot

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] ##W4TCH0UT##:
No need. I believe you :p
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] junaid992:
Here u go...have a look at this screenshot of kitkat......
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] aapav01:
Have u rooted or installed CWm(or any custom recovery) on ur Grand 2 :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] junaid992:
Not able to root...towelroot is also not working.....flash all recoveries cwm ,philz,n twrp but not able to boot into recovery...stock recovery is removed from my device.....
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] techmate98:
none of the three recoveries working after kitkat update:rolleyes::rolleyes:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
You mean to say recovery works in kitkat???

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] ##W4TCH0UT##:
The kk kernel sources aren't released bro,so we can't compile a recovery or kernel.Wait for samsung to release kk kernel sources.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
whats does not working mean? is it a black screen? does it boot to stock recovery? does it flash warning symbols over everything and yell at you to clean your room? i need more information other than it doesnt work if im supposed to try and figure out a solution. :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] techmate98:
it gave me a hard brick brother and i dont know what to do
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
a hard brick would be your device doesnt turn on at all, seeing as this is just recovery i very much doubt that.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] techmate98:
can you help me on what to do will using a usb jig fix it or i will have to take it to service centres
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] schubeir:
have you tried plain old ODIN and re-flashing stock?

schubeir
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] techmate98:
keys not working

no keys working nothing works
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
do not do that, with samsungs stuff 4.3 and above you cant downgrade. if you flash an older firmware onto a device that has been updated youll end up with a non-booting phone.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
when i tried to flash any custom recovery

nothing happens the device reboot to download mode

and i have to flash stock rom again :)

CF-Auto-Root also didnt work
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
what was your software version?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
4.4.2

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
chances are they changed teh dtb files. ill need stock recovery/boot.img in order to fix it. i can honestly say ive never seen this before though
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] RVR:
This is all thanx to Samsung... Knox
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
Not one bit. you want to blame someone start here http://elinux.org/Device_Tree seeing as DTB was added to the linux kernel, android is just playing catch up.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
here you are

boot.img

i hope you can fix it :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
is that from 4.4?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
yes
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
ok got what i needed from it, ill compile a new image when im done with dinner.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
Updated with what should be a NG4 compatible build. it also has the sdcard fix applied. if you are on NG4 be sure to use that one. idk if samsung will do this for every version you guys have but either way so long as recovery.img is given i can make it work (hopefully)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
‬: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eieytuof6mdo3i8/boot.img

Boot.img 

‬: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bgclfnxksv0t8sr/recovery.img

Recovery.img 

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
what are these?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
Dropbox

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
It didn't work the device reboot to system again

When i tried to boot to recovery

edit:

recovery.img from kitkat rom

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] techmate98:
if a phone is not booting then will a usb jig work or some other method
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] schubeir:
THANX shabbypenguin!!!!!

I JUST DID NOT KNOW THAT. I HOPE THAT I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO DID NOT KNOW.

HOPE EVERY ONE READS THIS

with samsungs stuff 4.3 and above you cant downgrade. if you flash an older firmware onto a device that has been updated youll end up with a non-booting phone

schubeir
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
so you got red could not normal boot again? or what?

no a usb jig hasnt been helpful since the sgs2 days.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
Did u check the recovery are they different? ? Can you try to create one for kitkat4.4.2. ??

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
No nothing happens the device reboot again to system and everything works fine

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] Rakesh251:
DEAR SIR shabbypenguin did you making new cwm recovery for us? for kitkat?.. we hope you will help us.. thanks:D
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
Seems they changed the cmdline as well, here is a new version.

https://mega.co.nz/#!IFwVQTrR!9jGVeFrGyVn1MfQjK49LBWiHp-rwrus2mhEIdONDP30

if youd like to use this to root keep in mind you need t o flash supersu and boot up and have supersu disable knox, then reflash supersu in recovery again and youll be rooted.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
same problem :(

recovery booting.....then the device boot to system again

i can give you other files from the rom if you want
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
sounds like something isnt being packed correctly but i dont know whats wrong with it.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
Did u use the files that I uploaded

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
no i used the ones al_iraqi sent
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
Ok if u find something missing do let me know.. I hve uploaded recovery and boot... so u can have a look.. good night bro..

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
i looked and there doesnt appear to be anything im missing so idk what the problem is. its only 2pm here :P
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
Its 12AM..

Then what do u thing whay can be wrong can u create another build for test..

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
as i said i dont know what the problem is, me creating another build without changing anything wont do anything except give a duplicate of what i put out already.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] RVR:
wen i use AIK to unpack the image i get an error ...

i used another one and just got this

Page size: 2048 (0x00000800)
Kernel size: 6153280 (0x005de440)
Ramdisk size: 843005 (0x000cdcfd)
Second size: 0 (0x00000000)
Board name:
Command line: console=null androidboot.console=null androidboot.hardware=qcom user_debug=31 msm_rtb.filter=0x37

but aik is giving an error
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
thats because kitchens runs scripts and when they hit an error they dont work, i do all the stuff i have manually with the tools themselves. in my custom kernel thread youll find the latest mkbootimg needed to pack a recovery/boot.img
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] RVR:
i need the dt.img
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=tSGxTmYq
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] RVR:
dont u have the image :-/
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
the 4.4 one is on my github, but i gave you a script that will extract them from images. i assumed you wanted to be able to do this all again in teh future not just for this one time situation.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] ##W4TCH0UT##:
Instead of dt.IMG, we can simply extract it using the custom mkbootimg.mk
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
https://mega.co.nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_MudMz48TJ3S1-jkfVQgeUDUBr-Io-sIBhG5EOc

someone on 4.4 mind testing? i have two ideas on what teh issue may be.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
i can test but i cant download "file no longer exists"
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
working just fine here?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] gendon:
downloaded...

tested...

works great...

mine at FW G4

but it says... E:touch_calibrate: EVIOCGABS failed

i hope it helps..
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] sbsharma:
Can we revert back for warranty after flashing this
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
thanks. is touch working? there is dual touch, tap to select things and swipe up and down to select.

no, if you root your device you void your warranty.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] sbsharma:
It means triangle away and flashing stock fw will not work ?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
i tried it works fine

and touch also works fine

thanks buddy

Edit:

Root work fine
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
cool, now everyone can root and go have fun with it all. dunno if the next update will break it as well...

http://shabbypenguin.com/getdownload.php?file=Tools/Unbrick-Creator.zip

use that to dump a 200MB bootloader dump, unless your device is amazingly different than every other device out there it should contain no personal information. with it you can do the sdcard boot trick, keep in mind youll need to dump images for each OTA that there is.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] gendon:
Confirmed...

Touch works great...

No more error state found after re-entering recovery..

now my grand2 can be rooted :D
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] sbsharma:
Everything working fine but i have to fix root every time i reboot to recovery
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] balliboxer:
U did it once again .Great work done mate :beer: :beer:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] white7561:
Can u just flash lastest SuperSU?

Sent from Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 [SM-G7102]
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
thats what idid
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] khasim893:
Successfully installed CWM and rooted too.. :good:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] cakdavid:
can you share me superSU zip?

thanks
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] white7561:
[MENTION=225651]op[/MENTION] hey... Do you know how to deodex rom? Because i wanna deodex my stock 4.4 rom.. Thx

Sent from Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 [SM-G7102]
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
http://muzso.hu/2012/10/02/how-to-deodex-an-odex-file
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] sudloa:
I successfully flashed CWM to my G7102 with rom NG1.

Thanks !!
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] anuajayan:
im not getting the link.

this link is not working for me

CWM for NG4 (4.4) https://mega.co.nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_M...r-Io-sIBhG5EOc

please help me .. pls upload it in some other site. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] anand4edu:
Can you please share the CWM latest for rooting Grand 2 Kitkat indian version. Below link was not available for me to download it.

https://mega.co.nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_MudMz48TJ3S1-jkfVQgeUDUBr-Io-sIBhG5EOc
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] white7561:
Maybe your country dont support the web or something like that... Here... Use VPN for android... (Any vpn is ok) and after connected to vpn... You can try to download the file or refresh the page... And note : if you wanna download it from android.. You must download Mega app on playstore... After that sign up or login... After that open the page... And when the pop message say.. You use or have mega app?? Just say ok or yes.. You will redirected to the app to download... Ok....

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[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] anuajayan:
itz done!!

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finally itz done.tanq bro.. tanq vry muj..:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] white7561:
No prob man :)

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[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shabbypenguin:
This thread is about CWM recovery, dont post about various other things in here.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] jeetujaan:
Hey can anyone help me....i.want to downgrade my grand 2 after kitkat update...plz help...
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] ##W4TCH0UT##:
Nope, you can't downgrade, it will hard brick your phone. And please don't post questions in this thread, you have the q&a section for that.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] gusato:
Dear Shabby bro

Just to confirm, is this the one for grand2 kitkat G7102XXUBNG4 "CWM for NG4 (4.4) https://mega.co.nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_MudMz48TJ3S1-jkfVQgeUDUBr-Io-sIBhG5EOc ----- Mirror" Please correct me as i already have bricked one fone by flashing your previous version of CWM without checking your current post. I got one new fone and want to flash your awesome new CWM.

Regards

Gusato
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] ##W4TCH0UT##:
Yes it is, download from the mirror..
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] gusato:
Downloaded and tested but it says:

E:touch_calibrate: EVIOCGABS failed

external_sd is also not mounting

And after rebooting to system when i again tried to boot in recovery, screen appear--- recovery booting, than goes on blank for 2 to 3 sec and back to stock recovery. idk where and what i missed or skipped, pls point me what to do..

Regards

Gusato
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] gusato:
Guys pls do reply and suggest me what to do.. i am not able to install any zip from external_sd as it is not mounting.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] white7561:
Mine mounting..

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[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] manan001:
Hey shebby is there problem detecting with internal memory....? As I cant find files selecting internal memory.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] white7561:
When backup... Backup to sdcard is to backup on internal sd ...

If.. Backup to external.. That mean SDCARD... I don suggest to use sdcard1 ... The link from the first post for download for kitkat.. That i use
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] icampbara:
where to find backup to external ?

i only find backcup to sdcard which means it uses internal memory.. is there any setting to fix it ? (using CWM-6.0.4.9-ms103g-Beta.tar for 4.3)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] white7561:
Nope..it from backup and restore settings..

If you like my post.. Dont say thanks... Click the Thanks Button :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
[MENTION=2614663]shabbypenguin[/MENTION]

Works fine With NG7 :)

new update released yesterday
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] shashank281295:
Hey i need help

Tried everything followed everystep but every time i reboot to recovery it gets back to stock i did manual reboot still no luck every time odin mode comes back android 4.4.2 kitkat
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] abilash10:
hi friend help me in this thread please

hi friendi have rooted my phone this procedure its okey but while unrooting from odin 3.9 orinal stock from sam mobile as instruction i get this please see it and reply http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-grand-2/help/help-flash-stock-rom-4-4-2-galaxy-garnd-t2837261 :crying:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] gusato:
During flashing CWM NG4, see the auto reboot should be unchecked in odin. After flashing just remove the battery n insert again after 5 sec. Then manually reboot to recovery by hardware key and it will bypass stock recovery.

---------- Post added at 07:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:59 PM ----------

As you have updated to G7, u can't downgrade to Ng4 as per samsung restrictions to the new released update.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Original Android Development] abilash10:
so what may i do now?

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As you have updated to G7, u can't downgrade to Ng4 as per samsung restrictions to the new released update.

so what may i do now?? i will not get it back my phone normal??:( and getting g7 firmware will it do flash without any error ?