yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General PAC Discussion] gursewaksinghsandhujatt:
Hii to all the members and devs.

I flashed paceman rom on.my device .

But .........

Now its continusly start rebooting again and again.

So I restore to nanderoide .

But whenever I flash a new ROM same problem occurs.

Thanks for my help.

Hope you will help me AsOp

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[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apophus:
when trying put the phone in download mode by pressing Volume down, Home and Power buttons phone goes into factory mode and the choices in there are:

Auto Test

Manual Test

Item Test

Test Report

Debug Test

Clear eMMC

Version

Reboot

When i do Volume up and power i get to a screen with an android on his back his chest open and a red triangle with an exclamation mark in it. i know its android recovery but it cannot flash roms.

all i want to do is put a recovery on this phone. Ive already rooted it with kingroot so its rooted just need a recovery and a new rom for the one that came on this phone is horrible!!!

Ive tried downloading twrp supersu etc from play store installed them and when they try to install recovery or su they say they cannot.

also have installed all the different usb drivers ive found for samsung and odin

btw my pc is a decade old windows xp dinosaur

Thanks for any assistance in getting to put a recovery on.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apophus:
wow did not think this would stump the xda community. anyone can tell me of another way to get a recovery on it would be great
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s327374:
Getting recovery on my N9108v wasn't a problem. I didn't see those options you mentioned. I must say I hate my phone but I have no problem getting to download mode. I guess at least the latest firmware is an improvement... but I had to reinstall everything because of a Google issue. Sigh.

Ok, here's what I do - I connect my phone to the computer using samsung usb connector - I press home key and press down volume, while powering up. A screen with chinese and a yellow triangle appear. I then press volume up and it goes into downloading mode and connects to Odin. That simple ... Maybe your phone is not a N9108v or is a copy? Maybe it's your kings thing software and choice of TWRP

I didn't use Kings whatever - I used the chainfire thingy and a chinese derived and downloaded CWM. Never bothered with TWRP for this phone as I doubt anyone has cared enough to make a version work on it. The N9108v is a dud in terms of anyone actually developing anything on it. I HATE THIS PHONE. I am eagerly awaiting the Xiaomi 5 or some other phone- almost went the ONeplus 2 - that can set me free and back to messing around and having fun with brilliant developer ROMS. Oh and did I mention I hate this phone! I know now that I cannot suffer another Samsung or any other phone that is made for the Chinese community that has no developer community.

Anyway, After Chainfire rooting - From Odin you can flash the recovery of choice, right? I think you only have CWM as a choice.

Then it is home button and up volume at the same time to get into your new recovery... Not easy to do first up, but once you do it a few times, it becomes stupidly easy.
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
Recovery Installation on Sony Xperia L is now just a matter few taps.

This thread is all about Recovery installation in device's FOTAKernel partition.

Why FOTAKernel ?

Because it over-rides kernel from boot partition and it does not change when switching ROMs.

It will go back to Stock FOTAKernel if flashed stock though.

Maintainers

App Maintainer - Me, I will be bringing app updates so as to make your lives easier and beatiful.

Recovery Maintainer - @SdtBarbarossa, he will be updating various recoveries, which can be downloaded and installed right from the app. More of demonstration of his work in 2nd post.

Recoveries Supported

TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP)

CWM-Philz Touch Recovery

Cannibal Open Touch Recovery

Cyanogen Recovery

Stock FOTAKernel

Utilities Supported

Aroma File Manager

App Usage

Open the app

Grant Root Access

Let the app get latest info from Recovery Miantainer's database. Choose any Recovery and download it, you need internet for that I guess.

App will start downloading recovery for ya, and will automagically install the recovery and reboot to recovery, for ya.

In case of aroma, as soon as download is finished, it will reboot to recovery and will automatically open (or prompt to open, depending on recovery) aroma fm.

Easy heh?

Download - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347802379

XDA:DevDB Information

Recoveries and Recovery Installer for Taoshan, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia L

Contributors

corphish, SdtBarbarossa

Version Information

Status: Beta

Current Beta Version: 1.0

Created 2015-08-27

Last Updated 2015-08-27
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
Recovery Installation on Sony Xperia L is now just a matter few taps.

This thread is all about Recovery installation in device's FOTAKernel partition.

Why FOTAKernel for custom ROMs?

Because it over-rides kernel from boot partition and it does not change when switching ROMs.

It will go back to Stock FOTAKernel if flashed stock though.

Maintainers

App Maintainer - Me, I will be bringing app updates so as to make your lives easier and beatiful.

Recovery Maintainer - @SdtBarbarossa, he will be updating various recoveries, which can be downloaded and installed right from the app. More of demonstration of his work in 3rd post.

Recoveries Supported (for Custom ROMs)

TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP)

CWM-Philz Touch Recovery

Cannibal Open Touch Recovery

Cyanogen Recovery

Stock FOTAKernel

Recoveries Supported (for Stock ROM)

TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP)

CWM-Philz Touch Recovery

ClockWorkMod Recovery

Utilities Supported

Aroma File Manager

Requirements

Unlocked Bootloader.

Root Access.

System running Android 4.1+.

Screen-Shots

Under Screenshots tab

Features

Easy to use UI - All you need to do is just open the app, select which recovery you want to flash, tap to download, and then tap to flash it.

Beautiful UI - Because getting the job done is too mainstream, getting the job done in style matters.

Intelligent management of recoveries - Seamlessly download and try recoveries, because later you can flash it all over again without downloading all over again. Also updates when available are shown for your currently installed recovery.

Beta Testing - Allows you test beta versions/experimental recovery by recovery maintainer right through this app.

Multi-language support - Why read and understand other labguage when you can in your own language? (PS : More on support for multi-language in this post)

App Usage

Open the app

Grant Root Access

Let the app get latest info from Recovery Miantainer's database. Choose any Recovery and download it, you need internet for that I guess.

App will start downloading recovery for ya, and will automagically install the recovery and reboot to recovery, for ya.

In case of aroma, as soon as download is finished, it will reboot to recovery and will automatically open (or prompt to open, depending on recovery) aroma fm.

Easy heh?

Download

External Link

App is available in XDA Labs.

XDA Labs - XDA Labs XDA thread.

App is open sourced as I believe in open-sourcing.

Source - https://github.com/corphish/recovery_installer_xl

Material File Picker Library:

Original - https://github.com/nbsp-team/MaterialFilePicker

Modified for App - https://github.com/corphish/MaterialFilePicker

XDA:DevDB Information

Recoveries and Recovery Installer for Taoshan, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia L

Contributors

corphish, SdtBarbarossa

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 1.4

Created 2015-08-27

Last Updated 2016-05-18
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
F.A.Q & Changelog

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will this work in stock?

A. Yes!

Q. What are the commands used?

A. You can always check the app source, whose link is mentioned above, but still, here you go :

su
dd if=sdcard/<recovery>.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel

Where, recovery is the name of the downloaded recovery.

Q. The app says, "Incompatible Device", even though I have Xperia L, what should I do?

A. Well, if you really own an xL, its fine, just dismiss the message and you are good to go. But if you aren't using xL, well, your fate depends upon your noobiness.

Q. Is there more than one version of this app?

A. No, the app is available only as a single app. All operations on various are done through this single app.

Changelog

[B]v1.3 (13 November 2015)[/B]
-Full support for installing recoveries in stock ROM.
-Support for multiple languages. Only English and bengali available as of now.
-Code cleanup.

[B]v1.2.1 (6 October 2015)[/B]
-Device check is back, but its permissive and 'harmless'.
-New About Screen.
-Minor UI changes.

[B]v1.2 (14 September 2015)[/B]
-Force Close after flashing beta recovery is now fixed.
-Beta recovery is now treated as a normal recovery, hence it will show up as installed if it is.
-Completely revamped app mechanism.
-New Icon thanks to Michal Štefan

[B]v1.1.1 (8 September 2015)[/B]
-Removed Device check

[B]v1.1 (7 September 2015)[/B]
-Compatibility with Android 4.1+.
-Add more variants of Build Models of Taoshan to check list.
-Recovery versions, once fetched from online database, will now be locally stored.
-Added Beta Testing for Recoveries
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
STATE OF RECOVERYS:

***WARNING dont flash this imgs with Fastboot or Flashtool ... Only with Corphish's app!

Cyanogen-Recovery: cm-12.1

THIS ONE ONLY FLASHES SIGNATED ZIPS (thats a protection to avoid rookies to flash wrong stuff.. TZ is not flashable in this!)

CWM: 6.5.0.1

PHILZ: 6.59.0 FINAL version with:

-F2FS support

-Special Custom backup options ( Modemst + TA )

-Changed background (yoh know that you are on my Philz version if you see a blue dragon)

-Double tap to open aroma-fm (if installed)

TWRP: 2.8.7.0 - small advanced :

- full F2FS support

- compatible with ALL roms (except stockrom)

- New design [MENTION=2719389]z31s1g[/MENTION]

- Link2SD partition can be formated to f2fs and can be backuped/restored and wiped

- Added Advanced Taoshan page

- MakeF2FS All (like in TA)

- Aroma Shortcut (for that to work you need to place Aromafm.zip in /sdcard/aromafm/aromafm.zip )

- new splashscreen [MENTION=5449956]Flashing_Expert[/MENTION]

TWRP: 2.8.7.0 - sdt v1.5

featuring:

- full F2FS support

- New design [MENTION=2719389]z31s1g[/MENTION]

- Link2SD partition can be formated to f2fs and can be backuped/restored and wiped

- new lockscreen (patternlock)

- Multilanguage

This twrp is atm compatible with following roms:

- Every CM based rom that was build AFTER 17.09.2015

- Carbon Recovery v1.0

-a whole new alternative recovery (Philz like)

Future Progress :

Philz -> End of support

CM-Recovery -> will be updated but no big modifications

COT -> now stable

TWRP -> Updated + Modified constantly

I recommen the use of TWRP because this is the most up-to-date recovery and most of my time goes to twrp!
[Sony Xperia L] STRYDER~007:
Amazing work guys! Thanks a lot for this great app and cool recoveries! :highfive: Flashing things.. Made easier.. :D
[Sony Xperia L] adil089:
Great collaboration between you guys. BTW love the app it just makes life easier for us. Many thanks and keep up the good work guys.
[Sony Xperia L] Amirxon:
great job guys,thank you very much :good:
[Sony Xperia L] Retrial:
Nice job. Just i want to mention something: when i open app without on wifi says error.I think because it cant check if new update is up but it isnt very nice in eye to see always error in the app if the wifi is not on and u can't see what version of recovery u have installed :p i think u know what i mean :)

Anyway thanks for the amazing app guys keep up the good work. :)
[Sony Xperia L] Shujath:
Tried with fastboot and the recovery's display was malfunctioning, was thinking y this is happening :P

Came to know now... thanks
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Sorry but i dont understand you correctly... what malfunction you have? Is there anything i need to fix?
[Sony Xperia L] Shujath:
Display was fluctuating(

Moving here and there)
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Eh that sounds like the bug official version 2.8.4 ... In this app we use other builds
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
App will store recovery versions locally in next update
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Published a OTA update for TWRP (Hope it goes correctly :) )

this update is SPECIALLY made for link2sd users!

SECOND external sdcard partition can now be wiped in twrp.... also you can now toggle between ext4 and f2fs and you can backup/restore this partition! this is only really usefull if you are a link2sd user and if you dont have this partition sd_ext_p2 will not be shown for you in recovery

ps: can someone confirm that you receive it via ota?
[Sony Xperia L] Retrial:
confirmed. Bro you are amazing! Today i bought samsung galaxy s4 but i used sony xperia l more time cuz all this amazing stuffs. I changed my sd partition to f2fs and worked! Thanks keep up the good work :)
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Update to twrp:

- a bit design modifications

- USB-OTG maybe now work within TWRP (can only work with the OTG enable hack + external power source.... more or less for advanced users)

- some stuff under the hood from twrp itself

this TWRP fully supports the new rom by Michal ( where you can /system f2fs )
[Sony Xperia L] ZeroDs111:
Dont Works with Candy Rom, says the model ins incompatible, (Appears like Taoshan dont Xperia L)
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
That issue is reported to corphish and he is on it!
[Sony Xperia L] ZeroDs111:
Thanks a lot bro :D
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/es4wxxbiwryo1bq/fotatwrp.img?dl=0

This is the downloadlink for fotatwrp.img ... You can flash it with my old app
[Sony Xperia L] rostifaner:
Bro were i can find your old app?
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-tlso-zNf9NYVA4Z0d1NXZwR2s/view?usp=docslist_api

Here you go bro

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Anouncment:

While my TWRP builds are getting better and better the size is growing... Unfortunally there is a limit for our ramdisk space atm (the buffer) ... To bring much more stuff (i dont tell you what until its done) i will do some commit to CM source... Thats what a TWRP dev told me :

https://plus.google.com/109883069862937046726/posts/K12hkCZjNhr

Unfortunally that means that the "BIG" twrp builds will only work on newer ROMs ... For that i will release 2 Builds in future... One with 100% of features wich will use the full space available in our FOTAKernel (16 MB is a lot ;) ) and one wich will be with only important stuff to keep the size small!

So we will got

1. build compatible with newer roms

2. build compatible with all roms
[Sony Xperia L] Lorenz15:
Thanks for all the work you have done! I dont know what to do if i dont have FOTA Kernel. I am very interested in your new(first?) rom! :)
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
I dont have a rom and i will never make one (because my device is broken) i said Michal did released one ;)
[Sony Xperia L] Lorenz15:
Ups...i confused you with Michal;) Sorry...
[Sony Xperia L] raza.dey:
Facing parse error on kk rom with this version,old fotaflasher successfully flashed new twrp.
[Sony Xperia L] Lorenz15:
Its for Android 5.0+ ;)
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
This problem is because corpish compiled with newer sdk... He told me it will be fixed in next build
[Sony Xperia L] raza.dey:
faced same problem when fotaflasher released first time,then you fixed the problem :) hope it will be fixed soon.
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Use my old app + the image (see one page back)

I too hope corphish fix it soon ^^
[Sony Xperia L] raza.dey:
Yeah I've already flashed it via your app+new image.
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
Update v1.1

Changelog

-Compatibility with Android 4.1+.

-Add more variants of Build Models of Taoshan to check list.

-Recovery versions, once fetched from online database, will now be locally stored.

-Added Beta Testing for Recoveries
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
I pushed a Beta via OTA ... This will be the first build of "TWRP - Taoshan Advanced"

It will only work on roms with new FOTAKernel support (the one i mentioned)

Atm only the rom in FB group is compatible so only pick it if you are on this rom!

Changelog:

-inbuild AromaFM

-Reverted to official TWRP design (the newest one)

- a new Splashscreen by FlashingExpert
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Next beta will roll out soon:

-Added a new Page for Taoshan in Advanced->Taoshan

Now you can use aroma and normal filemanager
[Sony Xperia L] Lorenz15:
Which is the name of the rom in fb group?
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
NYX Edition...

If you want to use Advanced TWRP on other roms please tell your devs to grab this commit:

http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/106586/
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
Update v1.1.1

Changelog

Removed Device check
[Sony Xperia L] adil089:
Hey guys this us gonna sound a bit neewbie but anyways.. I currently have the philz recovery on FOTA partition but I want TWRP so how would I do this? Do I have to go into the app and just select the TWRP and just flash it?
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Correct ^^ simply klick on twrp and the app does everything for you ;)

Use the normal version if beta doesnt work
[Sony Xperia L] adil089:
Thanks man love your work.:thumbup::)
[Sony Xperia L] kennyFF92:
Can i suggest to remove autorestart after recovery installation?

Sometimes i just like to update my recovery but i don't need to use it at the same time ;)
[Sony Xperia L] adil089:
I think you may also consider adding a feature where after you have downloaded a recovery you then have the option to decide if you really want that recovery (basically like a promt box ) just to avoid accidents.
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Beta5 is out
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
Keep bringing on feature requests, I will try to add those which are feasible whenever I am free (weekends).

Both of above features will be added. :)
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Update to "normal" TWRP:

- Added Advanced Taoshan page

- MakeF2FS All (like in TA)

- Aroma Shortcut (for that to work you need to place Aromafm.zip in /sdcard/aromafm/aromafm.zip )

this one is compatible with ALL roms like the normal TWRP version!

(i call this "small advanced" in future)

grab it with the app! (normal twrp)
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
Update 1.2

Changelog

-Force Close after flashing beta recovery is now fixed.

-Beta recovery is now treated as a normal recovery, hence it will show up as installed if it is.

-Completely revamped app mechanism.

-New Icon thanks to Michal Štefan

How the latest update of the app work?

Its basically the same, you download recoveries and flash it, all via the app. However, now, users will be given a choice to flash the recovery or not. If they do not, they can come back later and flash it. Downloaded recoveries which are not flashed will be shown as 'Downloaded'. This also means people can keep multiple recoveries and flash on the go. For example, you initially used Philz recovery, then switched to TWRP, but now you want to switch back to Philz, so just tap the Philz card and it will flash it without downloading all over again. However, you will receive recovery updates only for the one which is flashed.

At times, it may also be possible that you do not have any internet connection in your phone, but you need to flash a recovery, then you can always ask [MENTION=6248658]SdtBarbarossa[/MENTION] for the download link, download it on pc, put it in phones internal memory, open the app and flash it.

It is highly recommended that if you are using the app for first time, please download the recovery and flash it when prompted. Because it is not possible for me to try and test and handle every possible situation which users perform. Most of the cases are taken care ofcourse.
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Today the CM-Team has finally merged the recovery commit i was waiting for!

The "big" edition of TWRP - Taoshan Advanced will now be compatible with every CM based rom build after today :)
[Sony Xperia L] Lorenz15:
Thank you that you help us so much!!:)
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
no problem ;)

I have pushed a update to fix the MakeF2FS(partitions not autounmount) error and some little stuff...

this update came for both Small Advanced and Big (Beta)

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE "PARTITIONCHECK" IN ADVANCED!!!

this is just a rudimentary stuff i will bring out maybe tommorrow/sunday... dont use that!
[Sony Xperia L] Lorenz15:
If i make my device to f2fs, does it remains it then there? Even after installing new rom and wiping and so on? Sorry for my english...
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Yes... Only if you install a ext4 /system rom then system will change to ext4 again
[Sony Xperia L] mkguru:
I already changed system, data & cache to f2fs. Is it ok to change internal sd to f2fs? Im in cm12.1 latest experimental version. Does latest slimlp supports f2fs?
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
1.yes but make a backup before

2.ask in slimlp thread
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
The log has nothing special inside...

Please explain your problem a bit more clearly
[Sony Xperia L] baoviet010583:
PhilZ Touch 6.59.0

ClockworkMod v6.0.5.1

I use recovery installer V1.2, I press CWM PhilZ Touch download 100% and installation, phone device me only restart the recovery, But new philz recovery not installer
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Philz v6.59.0 is the latest one...
[Sony Xperia L] baoviet010583:
thank for reply.
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
Update 1.2.1

Changelog

1. Device check is back, but its permissive and 'harmless'.

2. New About Screen.

3. Minor UI changes.

Check OP as always for download link
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Great work :)
[Sony Xperia L] Amirxon:
Thank you very much for the work.:good:
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
So here it is^^ after a bit bussy time of myself i published a Beta ota update today!

Due to Conflicts with the new design i have reverted to the old design. This means "Advanced" section is gone atm! (will fix this asap if this build is stable)

Changelog:

- reverted to stock design (see above)

- Improved ZIP error handling

- support for transfer list version 3 ( now supports cm13 )

- NTFS-3G support

- Multilanguage support [MENTION=912474]Dees_Troy[/MENTION]

ATM only English and German are supported! (my languages)

The Xperia L FB Group will help me with Translation (Thank you for that guys!!! ) If you feel like your Language have to be in TWRP also please pm me!

get it now with [MENTION=5822936]corphish[/MENTION] APP!
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Beta 3 is out:

- added some languages

- reimplemented new design by [MENTION=2719389]z31s1g[/MENTION] ... And made it compatible to multilanguage

- Taoshan- advanced section is back

Known issue:

hindi and georgian are broken.... Will fix asap

This week i do several codingin theme to make every button/test translateable ... No eta yet
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Beta 4:

- added indonesian, russian and brasil-portugese (all FULL translates )

- german + english are also full translates now (every menu that is capable of translating.... 95% )

- fixed several fontrelated error messages

Thanks much to all translators!!!

Im aware of a displayed issue that says unknown filetype "data" ... Thats because the builds include a uncompleted taoshan advanced section (partitioncheck) please dont use this

This error doea not infect any other section! For now ignore it
[Sony Xperia L] mckeviin:
No jelly bean version?
[Sony Xperia L] Amirxon:
swm taoshan 4.2.2-already works fine.Please add this to your development.You can check out.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-_0FWPVKAZSTU1fdThuQ3FXVDA/view?usp=docslist_api
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
what is this?

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wait... this is my old recovery app... i abandoned it a half year ago because my device is gone...

and btw why is it hosted somewhere else?