yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Meizu MX] artlov:
Yes, it's already a week there. But I'm awaiting OTA ;)
[Meizu MX] botema:
Bad experience: stable 4.5.5 is showing "Firmware corrupted". Now I'm trying to recover to any previous stable version, as on 4.2.8.2i I've got bootloop as well as on 4.0.4i!!!
[Meizu MX] ale_canova:
If the update will not be available via OTA (and I don'T know if it will be in our mx4 ubuntu edition) trying to manualy update the phone is very very unsafe. There are few firmwares we can manually flash on the ubuntu edition.
[Meizu MX] botema:
Totally agree. Those firmwares are 4.0.4i and 4.0.4A !
[Meizu MX] La Blatte:
How can I select sideload mode on my MX4 when in Recovery mode ?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
I had the same bad experience with 4.5.5.i, tried to rollback to Ubuntu Touch since it was not booting at all but no luck with any of the Ubuntu Touch Recovery images.

Now back on 4.2.8.2i, and to get the best performance of this firmware, I had to do factory reset along with formating SD card. Because while using the firmware after upgrading from 4.0.4i, I notice some issues. But once I did the reset, everything works perfectly. :)
[Meizu MX] grunken:
In cofface recovery choose the second item in the list, with ZIP in the name. In the next Menu you choose the third item, adb sideload and the phone enters sideload mode.

So in cofface > xxZIPxx > xxadb sideloadxx
[Meizu MX] La Blatte:
I have an error message "error: insufficient permissions for device"
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Also Interested...

I'm also interested in getting Flyme up and running on my Meizu MX4 Ubuntu...

Are there any install instructions for a newbie like me?

Thanks :)
[Meizu MX] Naphtha:
You want flyme? You can lock your phone

Inviato dal mio MX4 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Meizu MX] Naphtha:
Try this:

-download an flyme firmware

-unpack the firmware

-take only system and boot

-put in fastboot the phone

- open terminal on pc and do" fastboot flash system "system.img (move the file img to terminal)

- do the same for the boot

if work you can take a dual system but you can't choose from start. For use one of this system (flyme or ububtu), you need to flash the boot (boot of ubuntu for start ubuntu toih or boot of flyme for start flyme) .

Inviato dal mio MX4 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Got it working...

Ok, I got it fully working on my MX4 Ubuntu Edition.

Turn off Phone

Hold down VolDown + Power for 20 seconds to enter Fastboot mode.

Plug into Ubuntu computer.

Run "fastboot -w" to clear your user partition. THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DATA.

Download recovery.img from here: "xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/disccusion-developing-meizu-mx4-custom-t3120673"

Run "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"

Reboot phone into recovery mode by turning off and then holding VolUp + Power for 5 seconds.

Open gnome-disks and mount the MX4 recovery partition.

Download Flyme4.1.1A from here: "download.meizu.com/Firmware/Flyme/MX4/4.1.1/cn/20141122142406/87011deb/update.zip". 4.1.1A is the only version I could get working properly.

Put the update.zip onto your MX4 recovery partition.

Select "System Upgrade" on your phone.

Flyme will install in about 5 minutes.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Hello!

Any chance with the new update Flyme OS 4.5.6I?

http://www.flyme.cn/en/firmwarelist-14-1.html

I've tried almost everything but no luck at all. Thanks God I backed up my phone before start doing the upgrade.
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Version 4.5.6 was the first version I tried, and it gives "Firmware Corrupt" error.

What FlymeOS version are you on?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Hi,

Flyme OS zip file doesn't have system.img .. it has "system.new.dat" .. but it has "boot.img" , so how can we flash the system in this case if it's .new.dat instead of .img?

Thanks,

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I'm back on Flyme OS 4.2.8.2I
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
What steps did you do to end up on 4.2.8.2? I tried to install 4.2.8.2 directly by downloading from flyme.cn and it failed.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
I can assure these steps because I've done it several times already:

you need to get FLyme OS recovery img file, 4.0.4A and 4.0.4I

1- You need to have Flyme recovery img file and flash it via fastboot

2- After flashing the recovery, place the first update file 4.0.4A on recovery partition then do the update with clean data

3- After flashing the 4.0.4A and getting it running, boot into recovery again and do the same with 4.0.4I but WITHOUT cleaning data.

4- Finally, once you have the 4.0.4I up and running, use the upgrade app to download the OTA update of Flyme OS 4.2.8.2I then follow the upgrade steps.

5- For best performance, do factory reset on the running 4.2.8.2I and enjoy :)

That's all,
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Ok, thanks.

If I were to take a backup of my user partition with ADB, then follow your steps to get to Flyme 4.2.8.2, can I restore the backup? Or would it be incompatible?

I am on 4.1.1A at the moment.

Also, where did you acquire the 4.0.4A and 4.0.4I images? From meizufans.eu?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
I can't be sure, because I couldn't upgrade that version and never had any backup with it to restore it on other firmware, but I highly recommend to backup everything before following these steps and then try to restore it on 4.2.8.2I, and if it didn't work, then you have the choice to go back to 4.1.1A.

Yes, initially, but later on the links are broken

https://meizufans.eu/forum/topic/751/flyme-os-4-0-4-stable

In my opinion, the international is much better than A firmwares.
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Yeah, I'd really like to get an international version running. I'll follow your steps now and see'f it works.

What about these downloads? downloads.meizufans.eu/index.php?dir=mx4/firmware/test/4.0.4

Thanks
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
The steps are guaranteed, don't worry :)

Sorry, I totally forgot about this link

http://reameizu.com/meizu-product/m460-m460a-m461/

it has all the firmwares, good luck
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
When you say "getting it running", how far do you mean?

Do I go through the setup process, enter WiFi password, etc?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
No, no need to go that far. Once you get the welcome screen you can reboot into recovery mode to do the 4.0.4I.

But MOST importantly is to go from 4.0.4I > 4.2.8.2I via the upgrade app with the OTA file, otherwise it won't update it.
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
How do I do the OTA file?

Do I just open the updater app?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Yes, it will check the current version and grab your update online. Once downloaded, it will ask to restart to do the update.

Just found this post, check it out

http://xdaforums.com/android/development/meizu-install-rom-international-devices-t3174496

Will try it tomorrow, it's bedtime now :)
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Ok, thanks. One more thing, for the factory reset do I just do that on the phone from the settings menu?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Welcome,

Yes, from About phone > Storage > Clean phone data > tick both Factory reset and Format SD card then click on Start Cleaning.
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Great, thank you for your help.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Good night!
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Very good, best of luck

Good night.
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
I got to the step where I use the upgrade app, and it says the latest version is 4.5.6I, instead of 4.2.8.2I.

I'm gonna try it anyway and see what happens.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
No, don't. It will fail, I tried it before.

I have got the OTA file of 4.2.8.2i in my laptop as a backup. If you can wait, I will upload it somewhere for you tomorrow.

But if you decided to go with the 4.5.6i, then all the best :)
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
I upgraded to 4.5.6l from the upgrade app, and it says Firmware Corrupt during the installation. ):

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Oh right, but how can I install the 4.2.8.2I from the upgrader app when it doesn't show up as the latest version?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
I know, I told you :(
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
I didn't read it in time :P
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
lol, that's fine :)

You can always redo the steps again. But in this case, you need the OTA file of 4.2.8.2i

Okay, just wait for me, will upload the file and share it with you.
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Ok, I didn't know there was a different file for OTA?

Where did you get it from, I guess you have to extract it from the phone or something?

Thanks!
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Yes I've copied it before it gets deleted after the update ;)

The upload will take around 40min to finish. Do you have an account in https://mega.nz ?
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Yes, I have a Mega Account. Thank you.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Check you private messages :)
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Have replied :D
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Done :)

MD5 (Flyme.OS.4.2.8.2I.OTA.zip) = ebbf9e34cf9dce87fe21bdea9cec5d26

I have also uploaded the recovery img of flyme os 4.5.4A

Good luck :o
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Thanks. Do I need to use the recovery image you gave me? Or should I just carry on using the one I already have?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
No, you don't need it. Just carry on with the update directly

That's only required if you are coming from Ubuntu Touch
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
And then after this has installed, I do a factory reset and then I'm all done?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Yes, that's correct :)

Tomorrow shall we try the thread I put earlier to see if we could upgrade to 4.5.6I
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Yeah we could do. I'm using this phone as my daily driver though, so I don't want to keep resetting it :P
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Then stick with 4.2.8.2I for now, because I used it for a while and it's stable :)
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Right, I think the update from 4.0.4A -> 4.0.4I > 4.2.8.2I has worked.

I'm going to sleep now, I'll have to set the phone up tomorrow.

Thanks for your help :D

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Ok, got it all up and running for now.

Any idea how I can get a long press on the home button to lock the phone?

There was a setting for it in 4.1.1A but I can't find it in 4.2.8.2I.

Thanks

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Also, the contacts app seems to be missing. ):
[Meizu MX] Kinjijomoto:
Ota update

Hey,

I'm also need ota 4.2.8.2i update link

Thanks
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Congrats!! :good::)

I think you got so excited and forgot to do the reset after the update from 4.0.4i > 4.2.8.2i right? ;) , because if you didn't, this feature won't work "long press on home" happened with me, but once I do the reset everything works perfectly .. try it and let me know.

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Send me your email account on Mega.
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Haha, you're right. It's working now. Is there an option for it in settings though? I'm sure there was in 4.1.1A.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Done, check your email :)

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hahah, as I expected ;)

I don't know to be honest, but check under Accessibility menu, you might find it there, good luck and enjoy :)
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
I can't see it there, nevermind though as long as it works.

On 4.1.1A, the setting was a toggle between locking the screen and opening the Smart Voice.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
They might changed it in the new firmwares, as you said, never mind :)

Will try this one tonight and see how it goes with me

http://xdaforums.com/android/development/meizu-install-rom-international-devices-t3174496

Looks very promising, already downloaded all files, will do it once I'm totally free.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
:D:D:D:D

I'm running Flyme OS 4.5.6I now :):o:cool:
[Meizu MX] JamieOnUbuntu:
Ah cool! Did this work? http://xdaforums.com/andr...vices-t3174496
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Yes worked, I just had to flash the boot.img file after flashing the system.img
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Well, I think that 4.2.8.2I is more stable and much better.

So far I have two issues:

Firstly, the System Own SMS app, it crashes all the time and can't read my SMS's anymore, even after doing the factory reset. Installed Google Messenger and it does the same, crashes once I try to read any SMS. The only SMS app worked with me so far is GO SMS Pro.

Secondly, One of my most important app that I always use is Smart AppLock, it locks itself only but won't lock any app even after activating the service from Device Administrators.

Finally, Personalised app is missing from this rom.
[Meizu MX] botema:
Hi Mamdou7, I would be appreciate if you could please share a link for 4.2.8.2i OTA? Thank you!
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Sure Botema,

Just send me your Mega email account!
[Meizu MX] Kinjijomoto:
Lollipop

How you did it?

I tried to do this method and phone stuck at meizu black logo screen.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
I followed this thread

http://xdaforums.com/android/development/meizu-install-rom-international-devices-t3174496

When I got stock at the Meizu black logo, I extracted the boot.img file from the 4.5.6i firmware file and flashed it via fastboot mode, then reboot the phone and it worked.
[Meizu MX] Kinjijomoto:
4.5.6i

Thank you,

it works and i got same sms messaging issue :rolleyes:
[Meizu MX] yousad:
Me to pls :) will send you my mega user in a pm
[Meizu MX] yousad:
I was able to go to flyme 4.5.2A :)

Couldnt upgrade to 4.5.6A though. Would like to get the international version. But I am content. System seems stable. At the moment looking all good!

Thats how I did it:

I flashed the system and boot image (system.img and boot.img respectivly) with fastboot. File linked in this post: http://xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/disccusion-developing-meizu-mx4-custom-t3120673

Edit: I will donwgrade to 4.2.8.2 because it is definitely more stable than 4.5.2A

Off-topic: I am trying to unlock lte band 20 but have been failing for the past three days.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Hello..!

I am so sorry for the late reply. I was so excited for the last few days because I've received my new OnePlus Two phone :D

To be honest, I already downgraded to 4.2.8.2i because of so many issues that I've faced with the new firmware. Once I transfer all my files and apps to the new phone completely, I will rollback my MX4 to its original OS Ubuntu Touch :)

Shared the link already, please check your email.

Good luck
[Meizu MX] yousad:
Haha :) good move! I think i will do the same.

I cant download the share. I dont know if its mega. I will try later again. Edit: now it went through :) thanks!

I will look for a new device. I am really frustrated with mtk.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Hahaha yes indeed ;) , now I can rely on my new phone as a main day to day driver :)

Well, my main intention when I bought the MX4 is to use Ubuntu Touch, but since it wasn't enough for me, I flashed the Flyme OS as temporary phone until I get OnePlus Two. It's a big relief for me :)
[Meizu MX] verydeep:
Hello

Hello Mamdou..

I followed your steps and was able to install 4.0.4I version. But the OTA gives me 4.5.6I (which gives me firmware corrupt message). Could you please share the link for 4.2.8I or the steps to make use of 4.5.6I?

Thanks,

Deepak
[Meizu MX] artlov:
4.2.8.2 firmware download link:

https://meizufans.eu/forum/topic/2026/flyme-os-4-2-8-2-stable-mx4

I got corrupt firmware after OTA 4.2.8.2i -> 4.5.6i too. After that I switched to the CM12.1 and now I'm quite happy with it.
[Meizu MX] botema:
In case the previous reply doesn't help. Here is a download link to the 4.2.8.2i dump from Mamdou: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxbltx4-V2A2Vnh1MG5ObUEyLVk/view?usp=sharing
[Meizu MX] Naphtha:
For use flyme on ubuntu touch version , you need only to flash system and boot. You can flash all version you want, but can't use OTA or diresct upgrade, you can brick your phone.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Hi botema,

Thank you very much for sharing the file with verydeep.

[MENTION=5046493]verydeep[/MENTION],

I hope you were able to fix it!
[Meizu MX] verydeep:
[MENTION=6867630]botema[/MENTION], [MENTION=5472893]Mamdou7[/MENTION]

Thank you so much guys! :)

I was able to install 4.2.8.2i now..

Just curious.. This one was only 282MB and the one from meizu site is around 670MB. How is there such a huge difference?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
That's great news :)

I was wondering the same when I downloaded first time. But then I realised why, it's an OTA update not a complete firmware of FlymeOS. So it's totally normal. :)
[Meizu MX] kkamil:
There's OTA upgrade Flyme OS 4.5.7 (739MB) from 27.10.2015.

Did anyone tried to install it ?
[Meizu MX] botema:
On my 4.2.8.2i it's showing now the upgrade to 4.5.7i (671,30Mb) from 04.11.2015. Has someone already tried it as well?
[Meizu MX] marin7777:
I have, and got firmware corrupt message.
[Meizu MX] D.Spirit:
Can you help please

My Meizu MX ubuntu edition is EU and I want to install Android on it,

1- which version of Flyme will work Flyme 4.0.4I or Flyme 4.0.4A ? please i need steps

2- and what is the latest andoird system can be installed on the phone ?

3- Will I be able to reinstall Ubuntu on the phone ? How ?please I need steps
[Meizu MX] marin7777:
follow the steps on page 6 http://xdaforums.com/meizu-mx/general/ubuntu-to-flyme-t3143297/page6

you need to install both 4.0.4A and 4.0.4I , just don't use ota update tool after that.
[Meizu MX] Naphtha:
Yes you can reflash ubuntu touch with this ;) : http://xdaforums.com/meizu-mx/general/meizu-mx4-how-to-flash-ubuntu-touch-t3210039

For flash flyme on ubuntu touch version: http://xdaforums.com/meizu-mx/general/tutorial-ubuntu-touch-cyanongen-to-flyme-t3240088
[Meizu MX] marin7777:
Anyone have success with installing 4.5.7i?
[Meizu MX] ale_canova:
I flashed 4.5.7I but not using the OTA method. I installed it by flashing the system and pushing boot through adb. I used the converter tool to obtain the flashable system.img as described in the guide linked some Pages back.

Edit: I don't know if sms or other things works fine, I don't use the mx4. I flashed the rom only to take a quick look at lollipop on meizu, and I don't have SIM card on it.
[Meizu MX] itresw:
Hi,

Can you provide more detailed steps, I am on 4.2.8.2I now and I'd like to upgrade to 4.5.7I.

Thanks,
[Meizu MX] Naphtha:
[MENTION=1946855]itresw[/MENTION] http://xdaforums.com/meizu-mx/general/tutorial-ubuntu-touch-cyanongen-to-flyme-t3240088 look this :P
[Meizu MX] Rudie_Je:
hey could you share the file with me to?

I'm on 4.0.4i and I would like to go 4.2.8.2i.

the ota upgrade would be 4.5.6i but I read that there where problems with this OTA?

Also OTA 4.5.7i is available. Does this one do work?
[Meizu MX] S@lwos:
I have a project in mind to install a flash of 32 / 64GB permanent leveraging OTG function.

If there was a way to run a dual boot would be spectacular.
[Meizu MX] Rudie_Je:
Thank you, finally I have android running on my device v4.2.8.2I.

But I was wondering, since v4.5.7I is available, why would the device get bricked?

The Mx4 ubuntu is identical to the one with android preinstalled.

Shouldn't it just work?

noob question :P
[Meizu MX] jbseal:
Cyanogen 12 much better then Flyme on my Ubuntu MX4.
[Meizu MX] Rudie_Je:
Yeah but I read there where some issues with notification sound and with SMS texting.

Have you encountered some problems?

I am still in doubt whether it will work properly.

I mean version 4.2.8.2i is great. But I hate being on android Kitkat since I don't get all the cool futueares on some apps like snapchat.

I really like the flyme ui, which is to bad not having that on CM
[Meizu MX] jbseal:
I'm not having any problems with CM on my MX4 everything working fine, here's link to what I'm using https://goo.gl/9Ywzu9
[Meizu MX] Rudie_Je:
Installing latest international rom on the mx4

The risk of bricking my device with cyanogen is far more likely to happen than installing flyme OS.

This is my daily driver and I don't have the money to just buy a new device when this one dies.

I bought my Meizu Mx4 with Ubuntu-Touch.

I have managed to install Flyme 4.2.8.2I

My device is an chinese version, so I wen't from 4.2.8.2A to the International variant.

Is it possible to use the same method to get Flyme 4.5.7I working on my device.

I read there where problems with that rom, sms app not working, browser crashing etc.

Still I wonder why would this rom have these kind of problems on mx4 with ubuntu preinstalled and not on the one with flyme pre installed.
[Meizu MX] jbseal:
I have installed cyanogen several times on this phone because from time to time i install ubuntu to see how ubuntu is evolving and never brick my phone, but i never could get my phone to go from 4.2 to 4.5 and i think that the problem is that the phone was originally ubuntu.
[Meizu MX] Rudie_Je:
Well then I am going to give it a shot.
[Meizu MX] aitzol76:
Hi all, I want to try changes from Ubuntu Touch to Flyme OS (I'm planing to buy a PRO5 Ubuntu Edition). Does anyone know how to get or where can I download MX4 stock recovery image?
[Meizu MX] RastHacker:
No, patched recovery or install cm12.1
[Meizu MX] Naphtha:
Flash the factory rom with sp flash tool, flash an flyme recovery, flash an Flyme official rom. :)

Factory ROM

http://xdaforums.com/meizu-mx/general/tutorial-meizu-mx4-android-unlock-t3278514
[Meizu MX] botema:
Has someone with flashed Ubuntu versions (with Flyme 4.2.8.2I as I have ) already tried to install Flyme 5.1.5.0G rom?
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Hi!

I have installed the new stable rom Flyme 5.1.5.0G and it's amazing :D:good: . This is the BEST ROM EVER.

I flashed the recovery image from flyme because I had Ubuntu Touch installed, then flashed the new stable rom directly from Ubuntu Touch, and woow, went successfully :D running Flyme 5.1.5.0G now and testing some apps :cool::good:
[Meizu MX] botema:
Sorry, I didnt get it. You flashed recovery from flyme first, but then you flashed 5.1.5g rom from ubuntu touch directly. what do you mean "directly from ubuntu touch"? I am currently with 4.2.8.2i.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Sorry if I wasn't so clear.

I have a recovery image of old flyme. I flashed the recovery, then boot into the recovery mode. Then I Connected the phone while on recovery mode into Windows to upload the update.zip of Flyme 5.1.5.0G. Then upgraded+erased the phone while Ubuntu Touch is installed. So I didn't have to flash Flyme 4.2.8.2i in order to upgrade to the latest rom, this what I meant by flashed directly from Ubuntu Touch. So basically I was running Ubuntu Touch then upgraded the phone to Flyme 5.1.5.0G directly.

I hope this time is clear
[Meizu MX] botema:
Thanks, it helps this time. Just a small question, could you please share recovery.img? I am not sure mine will work. I only have that one which was used to flash 4.0.4a version. Thank you in advance!
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Welcome bro,

Here is the file

recovery-4.5.4a.img
[Meizu MX] botema:
Thanks man, I will try to boot latest rom today. I hope I will have enough patience and will not brick my phone :)

Hopefully I have all needed files to recover to 4.2.8.2.
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Good luck :):good:

Let us know how it went! ;)
[Meizu MX] botema:
It works!!! Took some time to boot, but was not looped. I am happy!
[Meizu MX] Mamdou7:
Congrats! :)
[Meizu MX] the_white_stripe:
Step by step procedure

Hello,

I would be interested in a step by step procedure, including any commands to be used in fastboot/adb to make the flashing of 5.1.5.0 G successful. I don't want to screw up my phone as this is my main device :). Also I am new to this (previously, I just flashed stuff to my Galaxy S2 via Odin, which as relatively easy). For example, can I put the update.zip with the Flyme OS already onto the phone before attempting to install the recovery.img?

Thanks in advance.