HI!
I've got a little issue with my SE Xperia Arc. It's rooted, it has the bootloader unlocked and I want to install a cooked rom (cyanogenmod 7) but I don't know how to reboot into the bootloader mode (->and I can't wipe the mem and i can't install the cyanogen)
I pressed the volume rockers but the problem persists..
what can i do to get into the bootloader?
Use fastboot to boot either Doomlords kernel, or the kernel in the cm7 7zip, both have cwm.
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Read the guides.
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Ive read all the guides..
What have i have to do with the kernel?
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Ive read all the guides
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Then I suggest you read them again and not skip through as most people who need to start a new thread does.
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6. On the computer, open terminal and run the following command:
fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img
fastboot -i 0xfce reboot
i can't perform this step.
fastboot.exe doesn't exist,...what folder have i to select into?
thx a lot.
ps
i believe that the problem consists in the non-installation of the kernel..i didn't install it!!
tommy paradise said:
6. On the computer, open terminal and run the following command:
fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img
fastboot -i 0xfce reboot
i can't perform this step.
fastboot.exe doesn't exist,...what folder have i to select into?
thx a lot.
ps
i believe that the problem consists in the non-installation of the kernel..i didn't install it!!
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Reread the guide.
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I'm sorry if this has already been posted or this is some stupid question but..
I want to install doomkernel and dont really know how to do the 2nd step (I dunno where the fastboot.exe files are) and the 6th step ( i dunno where to input the commands)
1. download the boot.img & wifi modules update.zip
2. save the boot.img in the folder with fastboot binaries (fastboot.exe files)
3. save the wifi modules update.zip to sdcard (on phone)
4. power down device
5. start device in fastboot mode
6. use the following command to flash the boot.img
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
7. reboot phone and enter recovery
8. flash the wifi modules update.zip for my kernel
9. reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
Also, i have unlocked the bootloader and everything that is required to run \
cmd
run cmd on your windows
Hi pmed u a link and instructions for fastboot as I can't post links here yet.
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Hi pmed u a link and instructions for fastboot as I can't post links here yet.
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Were you finally able to install the kernel?
I'm stuck at #2 and #3.
for step #2 I unzip the file and theres only one FILE. I dont get why its saying theres more then one.
for #step 3. Do I put the file on my phone? where on my phone?
Step-by-step
1) Note: this assumes that you have the drivers for your device set up properly and that you have backed up any data (e.g., photos, etc) to somewhere OFF your device;
2) Download this and unzip the files within to a directory (unzip the zip inside as well);
3) Download the attachment and extract the files into the same directory;
4) Reboot your device into bootloader mode (by turning it off, hold volume up and volume down, and press power) and plug it into your computer;
5) Open a command prompt in the same directory above and do the following:
1) Make sure your computer recognizes your device by typing: fastboot devices
2) Unlock your bootloader: fastboot oem unlock
3) You will see a prompt on your device. This will wipe your entire device (including the /sdcard folder). Accept.
4) Reboot by typing: fastboot reboot-bootloader
5) Optional -- Flash the bootloader: fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primekk15.img
6) Reboot (not required if you did not do step 5): fastboot reboot-bootloader
7) Optional -- Flash the radio: fastboot flash radio radio-maguro-i9250xxkk6.img
8) Reboot (not required if you did not do step 7): fastboot reboot-bootloader
9) Flash the ICL53F system partition: fastboot flash system system.img
10) Flash the ICL53F data partition: fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
11) Flash the ICL53F boot partition: fastboot flash boot boot.img
12) Optional -- Flash the recovery partition: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
13) Erase the cache partition: fastboot erase cache
15) Reboot: fastboot reboot
16) Done!
You have to extract the .tar file inside the zip.
The files DO NOT go on your phone. They go in the same folder as your fastboot.exe is in, on your computer.
El Daddy said:
You have to extract the .tar file inside the zip.
The files DO NOT go on your phone. They go in the same folder as your fastboot.exe is in on your computer.
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Oh I see, thanks. but what program do I use to extract .tar file inside? I"m using winrar atm but it seems not to be working.
I use 7zip
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I use 7zip
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haha, i just downloaded that before u said it.
I'll let u know how things are going.
For step #3. Do I put any files on my phone?
cmd does not see my phone...
No, nothing goes on your phone.
Do you have the adb and fastboot drivers installed? If not download pdanet and run the wizard.
Also, "fastboot devices" won't show your phone unless its in fastboot.
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El Daddy said:
No, nothing goes on your phone.
Do you have the adb and fastboot drivers installed? If not download pdanet and run the wizard.
Also, "fastboot devices" won't show your phone unless its in fastboot.
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I'm pretty sure I have that installed. Trying to find wizard.
rayoubi said:
I'm pretty sure I have that installed. Trying to find wizard.
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I dont have adb or fastboot installed.
Do you have the android SDK installed? You must have that set up before you can start the flashing process. There are hundreds of tutorials around the net how to get it set up.
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El Daddy said:
Do you have the android SDK installed? You must have that set up before you can start the flashing process. There are hundreds of tutorials around the net how to get it set up.
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No. I just got my phone today. I havent even played with it. I just want to yakju so I can update my phone and have google updates. i'm a total noobie. i'm still trying to figure everything out.
What should i do first, i'm lost.
Relax and play with the phone first! Then read up on adb and fastboot as you'll need to know how to use them in future
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EddyOS said:
Relax and play with the phone first! Then read up on adb and fastboot as you'll need to know how to use them in future
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I dont want to root it or flash it. I just want to this before I start playing with it because it requires a full wipe, so i rather do this real fast and have then have fun with it.
rayoubi said:
I dont want to root it or flash it. I just want to this before I start playing with it because it requires a full wipe, so i rather do this real fast and have then have fun with it.
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Then you need to install the sdk on your computer first. Once that is set up you can flash the yakju image.
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El Daddy said:
Then you need to install the sdk on your computer first. Once that is set up you can flash the yakju image.
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I installed it. I have the command prompt.
First, you have to open the cmd window from the folder where fastboot and you images are. You can do that by holding down shift and right clicking within that folder. Then chose "open command window here"
Next, boot your phone into fastboot. When there type "fastboot devices" If it shows your device you are good to go. Just follow the steps you posted in your OP.
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Then you need to install the sdk on your computer first. Once that is set up you can flash the yakju image.
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This just isn't true. If you're using the correct package, it includes ADB and Fastboot in it. No need to install the SDK. You just have to be thorough and unzip EVERYTHING in the packages on your desktop.
I think I finished it!!! How do I check if my phone is yakju now?
Oh and In the instruction I didnt install the optional ones.
for exmaple for steps
5) Optional -- Flash the bootloader: fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primekk15.img
7) Optional -- Flash the radio: fastboot flash radio radio-maguro-i9250xxkk6.img
I did not install it, i have no idea what its for. Do I need them?
ty everyone!! really thank you guys so much
rayoubi said:
I think I finished it!!! How do I check if my phone is yakju now?
Oh and In the instruction I didnt install the optional ones.
for exmaple for steps
5) Optional -- Flash the bootloader: fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primekk15.img
7) Optional -- Flash the radio: fastboot flash radio radio-maguro-i9250xxkk6.img
I did not install it, i have no idea what its for. Do I need them?
ty everyone!! really thank you guys so much
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If it flashed successfully you have yakju. If you really want to check there are some apps in the market that will check for you. Or you can view the build.prop using a file manager.
If you want to get OTA updates you must flash both of those images. The first one is the bootloader and the second is your radio firmware.
The OTA package checks to see if you have the correct radio, bootloader, kernel, and rom before continuing.
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If it flashed successfully you have yakju. If you really want to check there are some apps in the market that will check for you. Or you can view the build.prop using a file manager.
If you want to get OTA updates you must flash both of those images. The first one is the bootloader and the second is your radio firmware.
The OTA package checks to see if you have the correct radio, bootloader, kernel, and rom before continuing.
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Well, I guess i'll flash them now. Do I have to start from #1 and go in order or can I just flash it then restart my phone?
Clues in the title all I get is waiting for device on the command prompt. Any help appreciated
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Anybody????
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In what step are you stuck??
I read from your signature that you have unlocked bootloader, so "fastboot flash boot boot.img" must ended well.. or not?
i get waiting for device? even when my device is connected
yep
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i get waiting for device? even when my device is connected
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i second that .. i have the same problem... works for unlocking the bootloader but not flashing to the phone ... stuck on waiting for device
Repeat the operation.
What compilation number are you running? Even though it's supposed to work only on 0.42 i did run the new version on my 0.62. I suggest you to repeat the following instructions written on the sony developer webpage
1.Make sure your phone is running the latest software release, which is build number 4.0.2.A.0.42. If you can’t upgrade to this build number, it is not possible to try the Ice Cream Sandwich beta ROM for Xperia™ phones.
2.Go to unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com and unlock the boot loader of your phone. To do this, you must read through and agree to all the legal and warranty conditions that apply.
3.Download the Ice Cream Sandwich beta ROM for Xperia™ PLAY.
4.Extract the downloaded zip file to your Android Fastboot directory. For example: ..\android-sdk\fastboot\Xperia_PLAY_ICS_beta.
5.Open a command prompt and go to your Fastboot directory: ..\android-sdk\fastboot\
6.Flash the three beta ROM files one at a time using Fastboot. Use these three commands:
• fastboot flash boot ..\Fastboot\Xperia_PLAY_ICS_beta\boot.img
• fastboot flash userdata ..\Fastboot\Xperia_PLAY_ICS_beta\userdata.img
• fastboot flash system ..\Fastboot\Xperia_PLAY_ICS_beta\system.img
7.Once done, please reboot your phone.
Source: developer.sonymobile
I had also the same message you got on the console, but i kept waiting, and finally i could reboot as normally.
PD: Sometimes it's only matter of time and patience. As if I had it also xD
Try adding "-i 0x0fce" to the fastboot command, like this
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot boot.img
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Try adding "-i 0x0fce" to the fastboot command, like this
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot boot.img
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Saved my day! I have no idea what "-i 0x0fce" means but it solved the issue =)
i used quikimg in the end worked perfect thanks though guys
Hello people.
i successfully managed to unlock the boot loader and flash my device, can any point me in the direction of where i would go to remove this? as i need to update to JB 4.1 but everytime i try and do this is boots the phone to the root tw.....
and im a real novice when it comes to phones
any advice would be appreciated
would doing a factory reset via TWRP lock the bootloader? and will i still be able to use the phone? im not really bothered about the unlock and flash
Chris30uk said:
Hello people.
i successfully managed to unlock the boot loader and flash my device, can any point me in the direction of where i would go to remove this? as i need to update to JB 4.1 but everytime i try and do this is boots the phone to the root tw.....
and im a real novice when it comes to phones
any advice would be appreciated
would doing a factory reset via TWRP lock the bootloader? and will i still be able to use the phone? im not really bothered about the unlock and flash
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To do the OTA you need to flash the official recovery do the ota and then reflash twrp. No need to lock the bootloader.
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nms247 said:
To do the OTA you need to flash the official recovery do the ota and then reflash twrp. No need to lock the bootloader.
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thanks mate appreciate that
sorry to be a pain but i am right in thinking i follow the steps to flash that i did previously?
sorry for being a noob
Download this file
http://db.tt/U5CK4noo
Rename it to recovery.img and copy it in the fastboot folder of the pc, then you put the phone in the bootloader/fastboot usb mode.
Open the command window on the pc inside the fastboot folder and type
Fastboot erase cache (enter)
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (enter)
Fastboot erase cache (enter)
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Mr Hofs said:
Download this file
http://db.tt/U5CK4noo
Rename it to recovery.img and copy it in the fastboot folder of the pc, then you put the phone in the bootloader/fastboot usb mode.
Open the command window on the pc inside the fastboot folder and type
Fastboot erase cache (enter)
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (enter)
Fastboot erase cache (enter)
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Thanks mate,
when i try to Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img it says -
cannot load 'recovery.img'
anything im doing wrong?
anything im doing wrong?
Make sure that the file is actually in the folder from where you execute the commands ! And maybe a reboot of the pc, and phone will help
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Make sure that the file is actually in the folder from where you execute the commands ! And maybe a reboot of the pc, and phone will help
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hi mate
its in the data folder where i run the fastboot cmd
il try and a reboot and let you know
Chris30uk said:
hi mate
its in the data folder where i run the fastboot cmd
il try and a reboot and let you know
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ok still no luck just confirm im doing the following:
connect phone to pc
run fastboot
bootloader appears on phone
type in the commands as suggested
still getting - cannot load 'recovery.img'
do i need to boot into bootloader or boot into recovery?
iv tried both
The phone should be in the bootloader, and you should see the text fastboot usb in red !
HTC 3
Mr Hofs said:
The phone should be in the bootloader, and you should see the text fastboot usb in red !
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Yes im doing that,
I have placed the renamed file - recovery.img in the data folder where the fastboot is, the path on cmd is pointing to the exact folder
p.s
would screenshots help?
im really sorry to keep bugging you
basically all i want to do is install the latest software on my HTC One X. but when trying to do this is, it reboots the phone into TWRP screen
Yeah screenshots might help :thumbup:
HTC 3
Mr Hofs said:
Yeah screenshots might help :thumbup:
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Really appreciate your help kind sir
i will send these shortly
thanks
Chris
HTC 3
Chris30uk said:
Really appreciate your help kind sir
i will send these shortly
thanks
Chris
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Hello,
ok i thought i would give you a quick rundown of what im doing
1 - i unlocked the bootloader and flashed using the tools on here
2 - i received the software update via OTA
3 - however because i have unlocked and flashed it just loads the recovery option
so basically i want to remove the unlock and flash as per step 1 above
thanks
You don't need to relock the bootloader to be able to update, what you need is stock rom (the way it came out of the box) root is no problem but if you removed bloatware the update will fail. You also need the stock recovery and the stock kernel.
HTC 3
Mr Hofs said:
You don't need to relock the bootloader to be able to update, what you need is stock rom (the way it came out of the box) root is no problem but if you removed bloatware the update will fail. You also need the stock recovery and the stock kernel.
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Again forgive my stupidity mate,
so i follow the instructions you gave me in your earlier post and this should allow me to do OTA Jellybean update?
Also -
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Download this file
http://db.tt/U5CK4noo
Rename it to recovery.img and copy it in the fastboot folder of the pc, then you put the phone in the bootloader/fastboot usb mode.
Open the command window on the pc inside the fastboot folder and type
Fastboot erase cache (enter)
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (enter) - do i enter Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img or do i enter Fastboot flash recovery (file path) then recovery.img?
Fastboot erase cache (enter)
and when i got to the folder containing the fastboot, i double click fastboot and a cmd window appears then disappears straight away, however if i open the HTC application and the select bootloader the cmd window stays
Ah oke, what you must do is, go with the windows explorer to the folder, point the mouse in the folder, hold shift and right click the mouse. Then select open command window here......you will see a dosprompt and there you must enter the commands
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HTC 3
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Ah oke, what you must do is, go with the windows explorer to the folder, point the mouse in the folder, hold shift and right click the mouse. Then select open command window here......you will see a dosprompt and there you must enter the commands
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it wont even boot my phone into bootloader now
nothing happens
Hold the power button and the volume - button together until the phone restarts and you see the bootloader
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HTC 3
Mr Hofs said:
Hold the power button and the volume - button together until the phone restarts and you see the bootloader
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Im really sorry for all the hassle mate
ok so once bootloader is up my phone is connected via USB
go into the data folder where the fastboot is and rightclick hold shift open cm and try the commands?
Yes thats correct :thumbup:
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I know this may have been answered several times. I did a search too, but to be honest couldn't find something to the point.
Can someone post an easy guide of the files to download and the commands to type in the Command Prompt to install 4.3?
I'm currently on 4.2.2 (LiquidSmooth). Rooted obviously with TWRP recovery. I have the ADB and fastboot drivers installed in my PC.
This is what I want to know.
1. Flashing pure stock 4.3 and wipe everything (including SDcard - I will take a backup)
2. Updating the bootloader
3. Updating the radio
4. Updating the stock recovery
5. Installing TWRP recovery for 4.3
Will be glad if someone could help me.
Thank you.
you didnt search very well...
there's a return to stock thread in the general section.
Just use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Read last 3-4 pages.
AbhishekS said:
I know this may have been answered several times. I did a search too, but to be honest couldn't find something to the point.
Can someone post an easy guide of the files to download and the commands to type in the Command Prompt to install 4.3?
I'm currently on 4.2.2 (LiquidSmooth). Rooted obviously with TWRP recovery. I have the ADB and fastboot drivers installed in my PC.
This is what I want to know.
1. Flashing pure stock 4.3 and wipe everything (including SDcard - I will take a backup)
2. Updating the bootloader
3. Updating the radio
4. Updating the stock recovery
5. Installing TWRP recovery for 4.3
Will be glad if someone could help me.
Thank you.
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search again... and in short if u are flashing your rom with stock image u dont have to install the bootloader and radio img again... search how to flash stock image using adb..
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AbhishekS said:
I know this may have been answered several times. I did a search too, but to be honest couldn't find something to the point.
Can someone post an easy guide of the files to download and the commands to type in the Command Prompt to install 4.3?
I'm currently on 4.2.2 (LiquidSmooth). Rooted obviously with TWRP recovery. I have the ADB and fastboot drivers installed in my PC.
This is what I want to know.
1. Flashing pure stock 4.3 and wipe everything (including SDcard - I will take a backup)
2. Updating the bootloader
3. Updating the radio
4. Updating the stock recovery
5. Installing TWRP recovery for 4.3
Will be glad if someone could help me.
Thank you.
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Hi, let me try to help you
Galaxy Nexus is my first smartphone. So i'm pretty new at flashing things. I did some research last year to learn how to flash stuff in it and that's how i learned to make a fresh install:
-Make sure you have the SDK platform-tools and the Galaxy Nexus driver properly installed on your PC. Also, make sure you have USB debuging enabled on your device.
-Download the factory image that fits your phone at https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
-Open up the tgz file you just downloaded and extract the files:
-boot.img
-bootloader-maguro-primemd04.img
-radio-maguro-i9250xxlj1.img
-recovery.img
-system.img
-userdata.img
Extract the files in the platform-tools folder to make things easier.
-Connect your Nexus to your PC, open the command prompt, go to the platform-tools folder and type
(Do not turn off, disconnect or close the cmd prompt windows until everything is done. Again, make sure you have the nexus driver properly installed on your Windows)
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
(this command will reboot your device to recovery mode)
With your device on recovery mode, type the following commands to erase your device:
Code:
fastboot erase boot
Hit enter, then:
fastboot erase cache
Hit enter, then:
fastboot erase recovery
Hit enter, then:
fastboot erase system
Hit enter, then:
fastboot erase userdata
-Now you're going to flash the new files you have downloaded and extracted steps before:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primemd04.img
(or whatever name your bootloader img file has. In this case the bootloader file is "bootloader-maguro-primemd04.img")
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
(you'll need to reboot after flashing the bootloader)
Code:
fastboot flash radio radio-maguro-i9250xxlj1.img
Flash the radio
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Reboot again
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
Flash system
Code:
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
We are almost done!
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Code:
fastboot reboot
Done! Reboot to Android. The first boot may take some more time than the usual. Don't worry!
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If you want to flash a custom recovery, download it from their website, go into fastboot mode and flash it using the command to flash the recovery.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery [recovery filename].img
The same command used when flashing the recovery on the fresh install above
That's the way i learned how to do it from scratch. In case someone more experienced has any thoughts about it, i'd like to hear as i'm not an expert and learned by researching it on my own...
This is how it's done, PROPER. Well done, mnoguti.
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@mnoguti: You have said that to flash a custom recovery, one needs to go to the recovery mode and flash the custom recovery, but you said that flashing the stock recovery should be done in bootloader.
Is it fine to flash custom recovery from bootloader instead of recovery?
AbhishekS said:
@mnoguti: You have said that to flash a custom recovery, one needs to go to the recovery mode and flash the custom recovery, but you said that flashing the stock recovery should be done in bootloader.
Is it fine to flash custom recovery from bootloader instead of recovery?
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you don't have to go into the recovery mode to flash recovery, just boot into fastboot mode and flash recovery using command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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obviously replace the recovery.img with the name of the custom recovery file you downloaded, make sure the custom recovery file is in the same folder as fastboot/adb otherwise you'll have to do it like:
fastboot flash recovery C:\Downloads\recovery.img
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Yes, that's what I thought. Thank you.
I had initially felt that stock recovery can flashed only in bootloader and custom recoveries can be flashed only by booting into stock recovery. But somewhere in my mind had a doubt on it and so asked. Thanks for clearing the doubt.
And a big thanks to @mnoguti for posting those steps. Worked like a charm for me.
Obviously he meant fastboot mode..
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AbhishekS said:
Yes, that's what I thought. Thank you.
I had initially felt that stock recovery can flashed only in bootloader and custom recoveries can be flashed only by booting into stock recovery. But somewhere in my mind had a doubt on it and so asked. Thanks for clearing the doubt.
And a big thanks to @mnoguti for posting those steps. Worked like a charm for me.
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It's "fastboot mode". Sorry for the mistake!
I've updated my post and now it's right