Hey guys, Im having trouble with root on my xperia play r800x. Im using fastboot but it always says "< waiting for device >" its in the right mode, i have tried many different drivers, it just wont find me device. Any help?
Do you have an unlocked bootloader?
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AndroHero said:
Do you have an unlocked bootloader?
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Na. Cause i cant get it to work.
Dont think you can use FastBOOT without UnBlocked Bootloader =/
Chewcracka said:
Hey guys, Im having trouble with root on my xperia play r800x. Im using fastboot but it always says "< waiting for device >" its in the right mode, i have tried many different drivers, it just wont find me device. Any help?
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before starting keep in mind the only way to root the r800x is to unlock the bootloader rendering warranty useless
you have to unlock your bootloder before you can root it
pm ashergrey with your meid number you can find that info in the settings in "about phone" and he'll send you the unlock code
NO OTHER METHODS OF ROOT WILL WORK so dont bother
Well, thanks guys for the help. sorry for the noob question.
guys,help,i have R800i,and i just updated to stock 4.0.2.a.062
i did the fastboot method but this is what i get
Fastboot devices
cb5a1dtndn&zlp fastboot
Downloading boot.img...
FAILED <remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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help
you should root your device first
RezaFaliq said:
guys,help,i have R800i,and i just updated to stock 4.0.2.a.062
i did the fastboot method but this is what i get
help
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shervintonrivera24 said:
you should root your device first
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It's not to do with root, that error means you do not have an unlocked bootloader.
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eh,i thought r800i dont need to unlock bootloader?
< waiting for device >
I was unlocked bootloader on my Xperia Play but it still say < waiting for device >.
what should I do?
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Hey I just got a xperia play today its a r800x cdma im trying to see whats a good rom for it ... ive been searching threw the forums and found (KA12 Ice Cream Sony|new CDMA update v5) but had no luck installing it .......... i was in a boot loop I remember ..... on my droid x2 i just place the rom.zip on my phone then go to clockwork mod an flash it .... but on this xperia play its a bit different i gotta flash boot.img files to fastboot .dir which is all new to me .... the tools that I have are super one click, cwm recovery ... oh yea an flash tools ..in case i need to put stock back on .... I tried looking on youtube for a video but people just show there rom off they dont explain it..... So in short if you know a simple way of flashing roms please let me know cause this stock rom sucks //////
Unfortunately in order to flash a new kernel (boot.img) you need to unlock your bootloader. This can be done by paying $24 to Alejandrissimo. Here is more about the process: http://unlock-bootloader.com/unlock/
Solar.Plexus said:
Unfortunately in order to flash a new kernel (boot.img) you need to unlock your bootloader. This can be done by paying $24 to Alejandrissimo. Here is more about the process: http://unlock-bootloader.com/unlock/
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hey cant i use this link to unlock my boot loader .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487473&highlight=unlock
toppdogg93 said:
hey cant i use this link to unlock my boot loader .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487473&highlight=unlock
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No that's a kernel....you have to have an unlocked bootloader to flash that.
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Spectre51 said:
No that's a kernel....you have to have an unlocked bootloader to flash that.
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Hey I found this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/ i think I will try it ,,,, once i feel ok to if not i'll pay to get it done
and this link http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
As far as I know, those methods will not work for you since you have the Verizon Xperia Play. I believe the only way is to get Alejandrissimo to unlock it for $24.00
Fairly sure paying Alejandrissimo is the only way to unlock the bootloader atm. I had him unlock mine and he did a fine job. If you were concerned about anything you don't need to be. He is legit but it is $24.
When I try to boot it up (using the power button of course), the LED above the USB connection place flashes green, and the phone vibrates once and does nothing.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Dr4G0nZ said:
When I try to boot it up (using the power button of course), the LED above the USB connection place flashes green, and the phone vibrates once and does nothing.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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Your question is too general. Did you do anything to your phone?
popthosegaskets said:
Your question is too general. Did you do anything to your phone?
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I found the issue; can't use SEUS after you unlock the bootloader. Thanks anyways! All I did was flash a rom that relocked my bootloader (?? don't know the terms), and then run SEUS again.
you cant relock a bootloader with a rom.. you need help fro this thread. download a ftf firmware and flash t using flashtool so that the phone boots p and then check the bootloader status .....later depending on it, flash a custom kernel and rom (optional though recommended)
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I found the issue; can't use SEUS after you unlock the bootloader. Thanks anyways! All I did was flash a rom that relocked my bootloader (?? don't know the terms), and then run SEUS again.
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Well, there are scripts available that can relock the bootloader...
Link-in's method works too.
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link-in said:
you cant relock a bootloader with a rom.. you need help fro this thread. download a ftf firmware and flash t using flashtool so that the phone boots p and then check the bootloader status .....later depending on it, flash a custom kernel and rom (optional though recommended)
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popthosegaskets said:
Well, there are scripts available that can relock the bootloader...
Link-in's method works too.
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Whoops, guess I meant I flashed an FTF... lol. Something I found on YouTube.
But yeah, I've run into another problem; while rooting the phone (using this guide over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957), I think I've bricked my phone again. I didn't enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources, so it got stuck at Daemon Started Successfully. Haven't been able to boot into my phone since. Sorry if this problem has been solved before, wasn't able to find the solution while searching that thread.'
EDIT: ...sorry again, managed to stumble my way through and revive my phone.
Dr4G0nZ said:
Whoops, guess I meant I flashed an FTF... lol. Something I found on YouTube.
But yeah, I've run into another problem; while rooting the phone (using this guide over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957), I think I've bricked my phone again. I didn't enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources, so it got stuck at Daemon Started Successfully. Haven't been able to boot into my phone since. Sorry if this problem has been solved before, wasn't able to find the solution while searching that thread.'
EDIT: ...sorry again, managed to stumble my way through and revive my phone.
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Android is like that, phone brick doesn't mean need to send to repair centre, you can fix it urself
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I was able to get the unlock code from sony, but being a noob at this point i am in need a easy instrustions because i am able to get to step 12 but then I am having trouble because it already downloaded drivers automatically and i don't know how to use the command prompt very well I need help ASAP!! Thanks in advanced.
[EDIT] Now it gets stuck at the
< waiting for device > please help!!!!!
to get the drivers, just go to your xperia flashtool folder, then drivers then install the flashtool drivers through the applications. if you dont have it yet, download flashtool.
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to get the drivers, just go to your xperia flashtool folder, then drivers then install the flashtool drivers through the applications. if you dont have it yet, download flashtool.
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I have flashtool, but then what do i next, open up the command prompt, then what?
in your hard drive, go to the flashtool folder usually in the C: drive. in that folder will be another folder called "drivers" in that folder is an install file.
Here is a link to a step by step guide for unlocking the play http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199 hope it helps and here is a YouTube guide here http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=AQOOFLy2JNA&desktop_uri=/watch?v=AQOOFLy2JNA hope it helps and btw if you do a Google search you will find alot of support and help
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crazymonkey05 said:
Here is a link to a step by step guide for unlocking the play http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199 hope it helps and here is a YouTube guide here http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=AQOOFLy2JNA&desktop_uri=/watch?v=AQOOFLy2JNA hope it helps and btw if you do a Google search you will find alot of support and help
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how can i tell that my bootloader is unlocked?
HwaA18 said:
how can i tell that my bootloader is unlocked?
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You cant on the R800x. The only is flashing a custom kernel and to see if your xperia play boots to the homescreen.
chery2k said:
You cant on the R800x. The only is flashing a custom kernel and to see if your xperia play boots to the homescreen.
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Actually chevyowner told me that I could do this "IF you wan't to check if your bootloader is unlocked, put the phone in fastboot mode and run "fastboot getvar secure" without parentheses
what that does is check the device security
yes is locked
no is unlocked"
I haven't been able to test it will tomorrow tgoufh
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The instructions on the sony website is pretty clear try reading them again slowly, step by step
Thanks for linking to my tutorial glad people are still finding it useful
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fma965 said:
Thanks for linking to my tutorial glad people are still finding it useful
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it gets stuck at < waiting for device >
Drivers aren't installed then.
I had a phone that couldn't get into fastboot, R800at. I was able to get the unlock code from Sony's website, but being unable to get into fastboot meant I couldn't use it.
Power off the phone, hold the search button, and plug the usb into the computer. If the LED turns blue, then you are in fastboot mode and need to install the proper drivers. If you don't have a blue LED you can't use Sony's official unlock process - instead have to use the testpoint method.
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Check your drivers, might not have fastboot drivers updated...
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Lordomn said:
Check your drivers, might not have fastboot drivers updated...
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Quick question, how do i unlock my bootloader via flashtool?
It should be fairly easy if you have the correct drivers installed... Just use either the plugin option or the icon that looks like a padlock... It will ask you to put it in flash mode... Once you put it in flash mode it will bring up menu box with 2 slots... One for your imei/meid & one for your unlock code.... Just put in your unlock code...hit unlock... It will tell you to put it in fastboot mode... The rest is completed by flashtool.
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Lordomn said:
It should be fairly easy if you have the correct drivers installed... Just use either the plugin option or the icon that looks like a padlock... It will ask you to put it in flash mode... Once you put it in flash mode it will bring up menu box with 2 slots... One for your imei/meid & one for your unlock code.... Just put in your unlock code...hit unlock... It will tell you to put it in fastboot mode... The rest is completed by flashtool.
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For me the padlock is for rooting.
I might have been mistaken about the padlock but... Should be able to use the plugin option.
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HwaA18 said:
Quick question, how do i unlock my bootloader via flashtool?
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You can't.
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You can't.
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I remember seeing it somewhere that someone actually did!
Once my bootloader is already unlocked (I have a custom ROM..) is there any way to re-check my bootloader status via some app or *#*# code? like the systeminfo you had with *#*#737 blah blah.
Why you want to re-check? You already know your bootloader is unlocked right!?
Still if you need to confirm. You can always try using fastboot mode to see if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
One suggestion create a thread for your questions arc q&a section filled with your questions
Phenomzye said:
Once my bootloader is already unlocked (I have a custom ROM..) is there any way to re-check my bootloader status via some app or *#*# code? like the systeminfo you had with *#*#737 blah blah.
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*#*#7378423#*#* > Service Info > Configuration
rohan170890 said:
Why you want to re-check? You already know your bootloader is unlocked right!?
Still if you need to confirm. You can always try using fastboot mode to see if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
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Yeah but I wanted something I could take a screenshot from. like Root Checker Basic...
deccen90 said:
One suggestion create a thread for your questions arc q&a section filled with your questions
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lol why would I do that
Someguyfromhell said:
*#*#7378423#*#* > Service Info > Configuration
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I said I have a custom ROM and unlocked it already, that doesn't work anymore.
Phenomzye said:
I said I have a custom ROM and unlocked it already, that doesn't work anymore.
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Flash custom kernel. If it finishes successfully, then it is unlocked. If it fails (most of the times, it gives ERROR: Device must be rooted first), then it is locked.
Someguyfromhell said:
Flash custom kernel. If it finishes successfully, then it is unlocked. If it fails (most of the times, it gives ERROR: Device must be rooted first), then it is locked.
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Yeah but I wanted something I could take a screenshot from. like Root Checker Basic...
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rreeeaadd...
Then get Service Menu installed in that ROM or use another one.
Someguyfromhell said:
Then get Service Menu installed in that ROM or use another one.
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Exucuse me sir, how am I supposed to do that?
You can see it when you connect you phone to the pc and open the flashtool
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Bobby2013 said:
You can see it when you connect you phone to the pc and open the flashtool
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I'd appreciate if you read the whoole thread, and you can see that it's not what I'm looking for :3
You must unlock the bootloader via the bootloader via the sony website
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I have an HTC Incredible 2 for Verizon version 2.2.1 and its is GSM Unlocked. I use GSM not CDMA. I want to root my phone to get the venom rom and version 4.0.3. I was able to get S-OFF on my phone but I am having problems unlocking bootloader. I either got the errors: COMMAND ERROR!!! or it would be stuck on "Waiting for Device". I tried to also update my version 2.2.1 to 2.3.3 but that won't work either everytime I try to update with bootloader it keeps saying wrong zip. Can someone help me out unlock the bootloader and root my phone. I really wanna root my phone and get custom roms. Please help me out. Thank You.
So, its S-OFF and you need to unlock bootloader to install Clockworkmod recovery, correct? I did it with HTC Dev's site ( www htcdev com / bootloader )
Just followed the steps and I got my bootloader unlocked, then installed recovery and ran the root.zip file from there.
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So, its S-OFF and you need to unlock bootloader to install Clockworkmod recovery, correct? I did it with HTC Dev's site ( www htcdev com / bootloader )
Just followed the steps and I got my bootloader unlocked, then installed recovery and ran the root.zip file from there.
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I did that all the steps but I keep getting errors. Does updating to 2.3.work?
If its s-off already you don't have to worry about unlocking. Just fastboot flash a recovery.img
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tylerlawhon said:
If its s-off already you don't have to worry about unlocking. Just fastboot flash a recovery.img
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Recovery doesn't work in the bootloader when I click on it shows me a phone with a hazard sign. If I don't need that recovery then how do I flash the rom
Mine is S-Off n unable to download bootloader from htcdev.. no idea y its not recognizing/ not able to give me a code.. pls suggest smtin
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I have the same problem Still got no luck.
farees107 said:
Recovery doesn't work in the bootloader when I click on it shows me a phone with a hazard sign. If I don't need that recovery then how do I flash the rom
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Boot phone into boot loader/fastboot, fastboot flash cwm.img (on your computer) ...Profit
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FordNate said:
Boot phone into boot loader/fastboot, fastboot flash cwm.img (on your computer) ...Profit
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how u do that?? im so confused I also heard carrier branded phones cant unlock bootloader. my phone is carrier branded to Verizon but its gsm unlocked and s-off.
farees107 said:
how u do that?? im so confused I also heard carrier branded phones cant unlock bootloader. my phone is carrier branded to Verizon but its gsm unlocked and s-off.
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google is your friend. Google it. You are already unlocked. FIND THE CWM.img files in these threads. Even look around there might be a guide or 3 that'll help.
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google is your friend. Google it. You are already unlocked. FIND THE CWM.img files in these threads. Even look around there might be a guide or 3 that'll help.
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I did it showed me alot of things that confused me. I would appreciate it if you helped me by sending me a link
farees107 said:
I did it showed me alot of things that confused me. I would appreciate it if you helped me by sending me a link
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[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751796"]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751796
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466295
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726134
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[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751796"]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751796
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I'm a newbie at this and I have no clue how any of threads are going to help my situation. I want to root my phone its Verizon carrier branded HTC incredible 2 phone. Its suppose to be CDMA but I got it unlocked by someone to make it work for GSM. Now I wanna root it i had someone gain me s-off but couldn't unlock the bootloader. I can't even open up recovery from my cell phone it gives me the phone with a hazard sign error. I wanna root it so bad but had no progress to root after s-off. Can you please help me root. My firware is 2.2.1
farees107 said:
I'm a newbie at this and I have no clue how any of threads are going to help my situation. I want to root my phone its Verizon carrier branded HTC incredible 2 phone. Its suppose to be CDMA but I got it unlocked by someone to make it work for GSM. Now I wanna root it i had someone gain me s-off but couldn't unlock the bootloader. I can't even open up recovery from my cell phone it gives me the phone with a hazard sign error. I wanna root it so bad but had no progress to root after s-off. Can you please help me root. My firware is 2.2.1
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This is the last help I'm giving other then that Google will be your friend. Power down the phone. Hold volume - (down) and power. This will take you to your bootloader screen. Hit volume up or down and scroll to fastboot hit power button. FIND the cwm .img from one of those threads and flash that through adb on your computer using the command given in one of those links to Root threads. You phone is S off you already had root. That's all the help I'm willing to give.
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Didn't work
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This is the last help I'm giving other then that Google will be your friend. Power down the phone. Hold volume - (down) and power. This will take you to your bootloader screen. Hit volume up or down and scroll to fastboot hit power button. FIND the cwm .img from one of those threads and flash that through adb on your computer using the command given in one of those links to Root threads. You phone is S off you already had root. That's all the help I'm willing to give.
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sorry if am asking @ the wrong time..but does it mean that i can root and flash roms,kernels..with a locked bootloader but with s-off?
Frazercrib said:
sorry if am asking @ the wrong time..but does it mean that i can root and flash roms,kernels..with a locked bootloader but with s-off?
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S-off is unlocking the bootloader. Basicalky taking the normal security flags or checks that happen during boot process n dropping/overriding them.
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ok i did all u guys said...but i get this after typing fastboot flash cwm.img
unknown partition 'cwm.img'
error: cannot determine image filename for 'cwm.img'
don't know if i did something wrong
Frazercrib said:
ok i did all u guys said...but i get this after typing fastboot flash cwm.img
unknown partition 'cwm.img'
error: cannot determine image filename for 'cwm.img'
don't know if i did something wrong
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the command is fastboot flash recovery cwn.img
ArslanQureshi said:
the command is fastboot flash recovery cwn.img
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ok silly me...i corrected my error...now i am getting this
sending 'recovery' (3726 KB)...
OKAY ( 1.147s)
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.150s
....and still no recovery