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First things first, if you flashed a previous version of Clockwork Recovery using Odin, FLASH BACK TO A STOCK KERNEL. (There's another link in the forum to do this, I can't find it at the moment)
This recovery is *very* safe to use. It does NOT flash your kernel; it is a completely uninvasive recovery method.
How it works: The recovery is packaged as an update.zip that you run from STOCK recovery. The update.zip unpacks Clockwork Recovery onto the ramdisk and restarts recovery. When you reboot, it reverts back to the original, unmodified, stock recovery. So, you will need to keep the recovery on the root of your SD card as an update.zip, and apply the zip every time you want to start Clockwork.
HOWEVER, if you use ROM Manager, all of the recovery installation and management are done for you!
Installation instructions:
Download ROM Manager from the Market.
Flash Recovery.
Choose Galaxy S i9000 as your phone.
Accept the Superuser prompt.
Use ROM Manager to create a Backup.
On the very FIRST boot of Clockwork, you may need to manually select "reinstall packages" if Clockwork does not start. You should only ever have to do this once. It will be automatic from then on.
Watch the backup go!
That's it! This is completely painless and safe! There is no need for Odin anymore to replace the recovery or flash updates!
If you appreciate my work, please buy the Premium version of ROM Manager!
If you can't seem to get ROM Manager off the market, you can get it from my homepage:
http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/02/clockwork-recovery-image.html
Just installed! Working great!
Installed with ROM manager. Works like a charm! Thanx alot Koush!
works fine
works like a charm
Installed, everything working without problems.
To install roms with clockwork we need roms in *.zip format? Where to get them?
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will try it after charging ]
YOU ARE THE MAN
thank you and thanks all Xda devs and members
hmm ... I know this might sound stupid but, acually GSG is my first android phone, though I know how to flash roms with odin and how to apply update.zip and all that but what is the difference between this and ClockworkMod Recovery ?? and does it use the same components as odin ? (I mean CODE, CSC, MODEM and Pit) ?
Stickied. Closing the other one. Not sure why you would start a new thread instead of modifying the old one though...
Thanks Koush your the man. Coming from a htc magic I hate this odin bull
Hmm... did every step and in the first reboot, after using rom manager to create a backup, it was supposed to go to the cloclworkmod recovery screen as mentioned, but instead it goes to the regular recovery screen.
Bug? I'm using the JM1 FW
EDIT: After rebooting my phone and trying to open ROM Manager again, I have some sort of "Recovery Failure" screen with 3 options:
- Recovery mode is broken.
- ROM Manager doesn't reboot.
- Other.
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Arkymedes said:
Hmm... did every step and in the first reboot, after using rom manager to create a backup, it was supposed to go to the cloclworkmod recovery screen as mentioned, but instead it goes to the regular recovery screen.
Bug? I'm using the JM1 FW
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Do you already have an update.zip on your internal sdcard? If yes, rename it, and then should boot just fine!
kalpik said:
Do you already have an update.zip on your internal sdcard? If yes, rename it, and then should boot just fine!
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Ahhh... I guess I'm not very used to this "Internal SD Card" thing... there was the update.zip I used to root the phone there and I only checked my regular External SD.
Everything is fine now, sorry for bothering.
Arkymedes said:
Hmm... did every step and in the first reboot, after using rom manager to create a backup, it was supposed to go to the cloclworkmod recovery screen as mentioned, but instead it goes to the regular recovery screen.
Bug? I'm using the JM1 FW
EDIT: After rebooting my phone and trying to open ROM Manager again, I have some sort of "Recovery Failure" screen with 3 options:
- Recovery mode is broken.
- ROM Manager doesn't reboot.
- Other.
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I had the same issue. Must have been the update.zip, but I didnt remove it, just pressed the other option, went into manual recovery mode, rebooted went into rom manager and backed up my files. Worked a charm
Does this mean there will be no more work on a permanent recovery solution?
I have the Korean version M110S - and it does not have the standard recovery (it is crippled - no apply:update.zip). Is there and abd command to "apply update.zip" ?
May I ask if this work for me using mimocan ext4 fix on the backup/restore?
This may sound stupid, but I'm kinda new to Android modding (SGS is my first droid, moving here from WiMo on SE-X1) and.... What is Clockwork?
So if I ever needed to send this phone in for warranty purposes, I could just flash the backup of my stock ROM in and I should be good to go?
does this method works for captivate and vibrant???
edit: just install/ captivate and vibrant option available.
Rithina said:
May I ask if this work for me using mimocan ext4 fix on the backup/restore?
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Worked for me with mimocan ext4 fix
Another noob so please bear with me.
I tried to switch from clockwork to RA through simpleroot, after doing so it threw a lot of error messages at me and rebooted the phone, After that, in Boot menu I went to select "recovery" and it reloaded the boot menu. It simply will not go into recovery mode anymore, and all my attempt to load any of the recovery.img files to the SD, it will continue to not load in into recovery. Please help!
looks like a q & a post but
indephenit said:
Another noob so please bear with me.
I tried to switch from clockwork to RA through simpleroot, after doing so it threw a lot of error messages at me and rebooted the phone, After that, in Boot menu I went to select "recovery" and it reloaded the boot menu. It simply will not go into recovery mode anymore, and all my attempt to load any of the recovery.img files to the SD, it will continue to not load in into recovery. Please help!
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if your good to go, booting and rooted, get to the market and install rom manager - re-install clockwork mod recovery...
tons of other methods - this seems simple?
lwarranty said:
if your good to go, booting and rooted, get to the market and install rom manager - re-install clockwork mod recovery...
tons of other methods - this seems simple?
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Yes that seems simple, but what if I want to install RA recovery instead? do I have that option and if so, where would I D/L Ra from?
rom manager will download it, my latest version shows RA 1.7.0.1 as "Flash Alternate Recovery" and install it, you can switch back and fourth, I have the premium version, not sure if the freebie does it, but support them anywoo and send some bucks!
Yes it does allow you to, the free version just doesn't allow you to access the ROM Manager, online ROM list. But it does allow you to hot swap between ROM's on the fly (essentially).
~Jasecloud4
i've gone back and forth between the two using adb to flash the recovery.
Launch adb and run the command below (assuming you are familiar with adb and fully rooted)
flash_image recovery <path-to-recovery-image>
I purchased the premium...
jasecloud4 said:
Yes it does allow you to, the free version just doesn't allow you to access the ROM Manager, online ROM list. But it does allow you to hot swap between ROM's on the fly (essentially).
~Jasecloud4
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I purchased the premium version right off the bat - good info!
Personally, I use the crap out of it regardless of my adb and shell skills, but on the road, this little ditty is awesome!
"Flash Alternate Recovery" is blacked out and unavailable for selection, am I skipping a step or will I need to purchase the premium version to access this feature to download RA Recovery?
I never used the free version...
indephenit said:
"Flash Alternate Recovery" is blacked out and unavailable for selection, am I skipping a step or will I need to purchase the premium version to access this feature to download RA Recovery?
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I have the premium version, perhaps more info is on the market? Regardless, I'd pop for it, you won't regret it.
http://gh-pages.clockworkmod.com/ROMManagerManifest/CHANGELOG.txt
Did you install Clockwork recovery first? Then try to switch to RA. The free version works fine for me will let me switch no problem.
Just by chance...
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"Flash Alternate Recovery" is blacked out and unavailable for selection, am I skipping a step or will I need to purchase the premium version to access this feature to download RA Recovery?
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Does it allow you to flash the ClockworkMod recovery - maybe you spanked root?
lwarranty said:
Does it allow you to flash the ClockworkMod recovery - maybe you spanked root?
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Flashed Clockwork and now flashing alternate...
Good nuff - it's well worth the bucks if you like to flash on the spot, backup and restore. I can flash till my hearts content, screw the pooch and restore in a heartbeat with all my stuff ready to roll.
How about the reverse question,,, I already have amon recovery image. I have tried to flash the clockwork over but no go. I have tried to installed from the rom manager, no go. I have fixed the permission. any Idea's, I would like to use the rom manager........ Someone Please help!
Search the forum for the RA zip file and just flash it with clockworkmod.
maxcala said:
Search the forum for the RA zip file and just flash it with clockworkmod.
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Here is the link for RA...there is a .2 version for those with bad blocks but .1 is the norm thus far. ROM manager should include the clockwork for you and once you've switched between the two it is pretty slick for on the fly mashing. Just know that CW has known issues with cleanly wiping...FYI
http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=amon_ra/RECOVERY/&file=recovery-RA-evo-v1.7.0.1.img
EDIT: There was a recent update to ROM Manager
maxcala said:
Search the forum for the RA zip file and just flash it with clockworkmod.
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Ummm, no, don't do that, it is a recovery IMAGE not a ROM. Search for the thread for amon_ra's recovery, get the image file, use a terminal shell app from the market to flash the image. The instructions are in the first post of RA's thread.
I have the same problem, I used to be able to flash RA with rom manager, but stopped working for me as well. Even tried new SD card, wiping, nothing seemed to fix it. Now I jus keep the image in the root of my sd card and use the terminal commands. Almost as fast as clockwork, done it enough. Though as of late not use clockwork at all, just ra.
He's trying to go opposite from the OP?
itchy17 said:
How about the reverse question,,, I already have amon recovery image. I have tried to flash the clockwork over but no go. I have tried to installed from the rom manager, no go. I have fixed the permission. any Idea's, I would like to use the rom manager........ Someone Please help!
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dpilcher said:
Here is the link for RA...there is a .2 version for those with bad blocks but .1 is the norm thus far. ROM manager should include the clockwork for you and once you've switched between the two it is pretty slick for on the fly mashing. Just know that CW has known issues with cleanly wiping...FYI
http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=amon_ra/RECOVERY/&file=recovery-RA-evo-v1.7.0.1.img
EDIT: There was a recent update to ROM Manager
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He's trying to flash clockwork over RA - the OP was trying to install RA over cw...
If this is true - try uninstalling rom manager completely, if your not using it for backups and/or your nandroids aren't located in sdcard/clockworkmod - delete the folder and try to re-install from market. I don't believe nandroid and/or RA save to clockworkmod folder unless you have previously used rom manager?
And I have heard CW doesn't wipe cache or some such properly - never experienced issues to date...
This is true, but the rom manager was installed in my latest rom.. I will completely re-install the rom if needed just give me the order and directions, thank you in advance.
should I install a rom with out a rom manager, install the clockwork then reinstall my current rom????
I'm new to Android and recently picked up an 2013 Nexus 7. I unlocked the device and flashed 4.4 Kitkat yesterday. Today I downloaded Clockworkmod Rom Manager so I could make a backup image.
After installing ROM Mgr version 5.5.3.0, I launched the app and received the message that I needed to install the custom recovery. I followed the steps given in the app below:
1) Identified device as Nexus 7
2) Selected "Install Recovery ClockworkMod Recovery"
3) Selected 'Flash Clockworkmod Recovery'
A download overlay appeared and the download completed. After doing this, I rebooted the device into recovery mode (power + Volume UP), but the stock recovery was still there. I tried the download again using the steps above, but still no luck. When I select "Reboot into Recovery", I receive the error message "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands".
Question:
1) Where are these Clockworkmod Recovery downloaded files going and how can I get rid of them? If I do a full wipe of the device to clear out these junk files that I may have downloaded?
Any input would be much appreciated. My goal is to set up my device, and take a base image that I can store off of the device on an external drive.
Thanks,
Rick
Cliffs: Installed Clockworkmod ROM Manager and am doing something wrong setting up Clockworkmod Custom Recovery
Haven't used ROM manager in a long time but there should be a ROM manager folder downloads should be there. Also fastboot either cwm or twrp and you can make a back up.
shane1 said:
Haven't used ROM manager in a long time but there should be a ROM manager folder downloads should be there. Also fastboot either cwm or twrp and you can make a back up.
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Thanks Shane. I will check for the files. I basically flashed Kitkat and now just want to make a Nandroid backup. I assume since the device is unlocked that means I'm rooted.
In order to root you have to flash supersu in recovery.
shane1 said:
In order to root you have to flash supersu in recovery.
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Thanks, I now think I may not be rooted but rather just unlocked which was required to flash Kirkpatrick from a command line.
After you flash a recovery, http://download.chainfire.eu/365/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.69.zip flash that in recovery and you'll be rooted.
shane1 said:
After you flash a recovery, http://download.chainfire.eu/365/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.69.zip flash that in recovery and you'll be rooted.
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Thanks, it makes sense now. All I did really was unlock, and flash in the bootloader and then the 4.4 image file. So, I'm not rooted, but just unlocked.
Is it necessary to root the device to take a Nandroid backup?
Rick
I just read your new to android make sure you read directions of anything you plan on flashing. Also its good to read entire threads if you have any issues cause your probably not the first to have an issue. Enjoy.
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Not necessary to root but you do need to flash a recovery IMO tarp is the easiest
C5Longhorn said:
Is it necessary to root the device to take a Nandroid backup?
Rick
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No, you do not need to root to make a nandroid.
meekrawb said:
No, you do not need to root to make a nandroid.
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It seems like most of the custom recoveries like Clockworkmod recovery and TWRP require you to be rooted.
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It seems like most of the custom recoveries like Clockworkmod recovery and TWRP require you to be rooted.
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Nope. You need a custom recovery to root. And to make backups. You do not need to be rooted to make backups. That is how it is on the devices I own, anyways.
So I have to admit I am pretty overwhelmed but the amount of information. So I wanted to find out from the community what do I do now.
My RAZR my is rooted, boot loader unlocked and on stock KK 4.4.2. I have no idea how to get the customer recovery on my phone the forrest ways as I have seen it many different ways. SO how it it I get TWRP on my device now. Once I do, is that how I install a rom? Will that wipe the stock one?
Easiest way to flash TWRP is through an app called "Flashify," which is found on the Google Play store. Download the correct version (TWRP 2.7.1.0 works well on the KK build) in ZIP format. Save to your phone. Open Flashify, backup your current recovery, and choose the new TWRP to flash. Reboot and see the new recovery.
In the new recovery, perform a full backup, throw it on your computer for safe keeping. There are a select few ROMs that work on the 3.4 kernel that the KK build uses, so if you would like to be opened to all the other ROMs, find the 98.30.1 update and flash it using your favorite method. After you flash back to the update, reinstall TWRP if it is gone, and then have fun.
To flash a ROM, just throw the ZIP file on your phone for your ROM, boot into TWRP and choose to install, and select the file(s) to flash. This does wipe the stock one. Perform a nandroid backup to save it.
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Easiest way to flash TWRP is through an app called "Flashify," which is found on the Google Play store. Download the correct version (TWRP 2.7.1.0 works well on the KK build) in ZIP format. Save to your phone. Open Flashify, backup your current recovery, and choose the new TWRP to flash. Reboot and see the new recovery.
In the new recovery, perform a full backup, throw it on your computer for safe keeping. There are a select few ROMs that work on the 3.4 kernel that the KK build uses, so if you would like to be opened to all the other ROMs, find the 98.30.1 update and flash it using your favorite method. After you flash back to the update, reinstall TWRP if it is gone, and then have fun.
To flash a ROM, just throw the ZIP file on your phone for your ROM, boot into TWRP and choose to install, and select the file(s) to flash. This does wipe the stock one. Perform a nandroid backup to save it.
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Thanks for this, it makes things much clearer. I noticed in the flashify app that you can flash bot rims. DO I have to do that too? or is it just the recovery that I need to worry about?
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Thanks for this, it makes things much clearer. I noticed in the flashify app that you can flash bot rims. DO I have to do that too? or is it just the recovery that I need to worry about?
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I'm not sure what you're saying, but recovery is the important thing. Just flash ROMs through recovery. Read directions for each ROM before you do so as well. Most require wiping the System partition at the least, but it's best to do a factory reset (via TWRP) before an install. Backup your data with Titanium.
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I'm not sure what you're saying, but recovery is the important thing. Just flash ROMs through recovery. Read directions for each ROM before you do so as well. Most require wiping the System partition at the least, but it's best to do a factory reset (via TWRP) before an install. Backup your data with Titanium.
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Sorry, I was trying to say in Flasify, there is the option to flash a boot and recovery image. I was asking if I had to do both.
nxion said:
Sorry, I was trying to say in Flasify, there is the option to flash a boot and recovery image. I was asking if I had to do both.
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Boot image, I believe, is just the logo your phone displays when you first turn it on (think: red M, or after you unlock, the bootloader warning). Just the recovery is the important part.
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Boot image, I believe, is just the logo your phone displays when you first turn it on (think: red M, or after you unlock, the bootloader warning). Just the recovery is the important part.
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Boot image is linux kernel, do not try to touch it.
Klen2 said:
Boot image is linux kernel, do not try to touch it.
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Good to know lol. Thank you.
Yesterday I decided to finally update OTA to 4.4.4 - I was on 4.4.2. It downloaded ok, then I tap install , it starts, then reboots, appears the Android green robot and a line that starts working then TWRP shuts the process and appears showing their options. Result, I restart my phone, and the OTA update says "Update failed"
Why is happening this? I wouldn't wan't to uninstall TWRP bu I think is the only solution? Or going back to CWM.
I Use Phliz files to install recovery but for ZL he only offers both recovery options, I cannot find a new link/post on how install CMW ONLY on ZL.
Any help? ALso I have no idea how to uninstall the recovery, but I will look into that.
Thanks in advance for any help
ChicaAndroid said:
I Use Phliz files to install recovery but for ZL he only offers both recovery options, I cannot find a new link/post on how install CMW ONLY on ZL.
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If you are using XZDualRecovery, it actually offers not two, but THREE options: regular CWM, Philz Touch CWM, and TWRP. It sounds from your post that TWRP is set as a default (primary) recovery on your phone, which is what gets launched when you "reboot to recovery". I believe what you need to do is to use NDR Utils to select either CWM or Philz as your primary recovery, so TWRP should not be getting in the way anymore (but you don't need to uninstall it, and it's still available if you want to use it). NDR Utils gets installed together with XZDualRecovery, but you can also get it from Play Store.
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If you are using XZDualRecovery, it actually offers not two, but THREE options: regular CWM, Philz Touch CWM, and TWRP. It sounds from your post that TWRP is set as a default (primary) recovery on your phone, which is what gets launched when you "reboot to recovery". I believe what you need to do is to use NDR Utils to select either CWM or Philz as your primary recovery, so TWRP should not be getting in the way anymore (but you don't need to uninstall it, and it's still available if you want to use it). NDR Utils gets installed together with XZDualRecovery, but you can also get it from Play Store.
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Thanks. Because of the TWRP interference, I had to update using Sony companion. Lost root, but got it back. Recovery is gone, so I will use the one you recommend and use NDR Utils (never cared about that app, didn't know what it could do!! thanks!!).
Let's wish this will solve the problem Thanks again:highfive: