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Problem Updating Recovery

So, I was originally on CWM recovery non-touch 5.5.0.4 and wanted to to update to CWM recovery TOUCH 5.8.4.5 so that I could install CM10 without any hassels. I downloaded the .tar in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766552 and flashed it in ODIN right over my existing CWM. (I opened ODIN, loaded the .tar into PDA, made sure PDA was checked, put phone into download mode and plugged it in, made sure ODIN recognized it by showing me a COM#, hit start, waited until I saw "PASS" and then unplugged). Thinking everything went smoothly, I rebooted into recovery only to find that I was still on my old non-touch 5.5.0.4. What gives? Did I mess up somewhere? Am I safe to go ahead and push the recovery image in ADB? Thanks!

ImARaptor said:
So, I was originally on CWM recovery non-touch 5.5.0.4 and wanted to to update to CWM recovery TOUCH 5.8.4.5 so that I could install CM10 without any hassels. I downloaded the .tar in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766552 and flashed it in ODIN right over my existing CWM. (I opened ODIN, loaded the .tar into PDA, made sure PDA was checked, put phone into download mode and plugged it in, made sure ODIN recognized it by showing me a COM#, hit start, waited until I saw "PASS" and then unplugged). Thinking everything went smoothly, I rebooted into recovery only to find that I was still on my old non-touch 5.5.0.4. What gives? Did I mess up somewhere? Am I safe to go ahead and push the recovery image in ADB? Thanks!
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Use the set of instructions below instead. It's easier and it doesn't increase your flash counter. I try not to use Odin if I don't have to.
to install:
1. Rename the file to cwmtr.img to make this easier.
2. Place cwmtr.img in your root sdcard using step 3., or use your usb cable or some wifi explorer.
3. adb push cwmtr.img /sdcard/cwmtr.img * (skip this step if the file is already on your sdcard).
4. adb shell *If not using adb, and you want to use terminal emulator, start at step 5. with the file already on your sdcard.
5. su
6. dd if=/sdcard/cwmtr.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
7. reboot recovery
I hope this helps!
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ergibson83 said:
Use the set of instructions below instead. It's easier and it doesn't increase your flash counter. I try not to use Odin if I don't have to.
to install:
1. Rename the file to cwmtr.img to make this easier.
2. Place cwmtr.img in your root sdcard using step 3., or use your usb cable or some wifi explorer.
3. adb push cwmtr.img /sdcard/cwmtr.img * (skip this step if the file is already on your sdcard).
4. adb shell *If not using adb, and you want to use terminal emulator, start at step 5. with the file already on your sdcard.
5. su
6. dd if=/sdcard/cwmtr.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
7. reboot recovery
I hope this helps!
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So you think I should be safe to go ahead and do it this way?
THANKS! +1

[Q] stuck in CWM 5.5.0.4, how can I install CWM Touch 6.0.1.2 ?

I install CWM5.5.0.4 through this method team epics webiste, how do I update to CWM Touch 6.0.1.2 ? I try download image file from here clockworkmod and rename img to tar? then using odin every time it says succeed, but when I reboot still 5.5.0.4

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ecgz88 said:
I install CWM5.5.0.4 through this method team epics webiste, how do I update to CWM Touch 6.0.1.2 ? I try download image file from here clockworkmod and rename img to tar? then using odin every time it says succeed, but when I reboot still 5.5.0.4
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Make sure you have the right image, stick it in the root of your sdcard. I assume you have rooted your device. Sooo, download the correct image, then do the following.
Download Terminal Emulator
Open it
Run the following commands:
su (this should grant you superuser access, if it doesn't, well, you have other issues)
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Change the recovery.img to whatever the image you put on your sdcard was (or just rename it to recovery.img, whatever makes you happy).
It takes a couple of seconds, but it should just write it on in there. If you did it properly, you should be able to boot in to CWM Touch. If not, well, you'll have to put something new in there. I did this to install an AT&T recovery image on my Telus S3. Your mileage may vary, and I take no responsibility for it destroying your phone or your home.

touch version is not available yet only the stander one is for 6
you can refer to the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877761
a flashable zip update was made by billard412
or the method mention above will work just rename the file to recovery.img place it under internal sd card / and run the command via terminal

I did the Terminal Emulator thing before post and put all the commands but it said recovery.img cannot find, I'm using the file name recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-d2att.img download from clockworkmod website and rename to recovery.img
toxictaru said:
Make sure you have the right image, stick it in the root of your sdcard. I assume you have rooted your device. Sooo, download the correct image, then do the following.
Download Terminal Emulator
Open it
Run the following commands:
su (this should grant you superuser access, if it doesn't, well, you have other issues)
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Change the recovery.img to whatever the image you put on your sdcard was (or just rename it to recovery.img, whatever makes you happy).
It takes a couple of seconds, but it should just write it on in there. If you did it properly, you should be able to boot in to CWM Touch. If not, well, you'll have to put something new in there. I did this to install an AT&T recovery image on my Telus S3. Your mileage may vary, and I take no responsibility for it destroying your phone or your home.
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[Q] Root on my HTC Desire

Hello!
I have my desire for more than a year, some time ago I attempted to root my phone but when using the revo ... there was no effect. I have to admit that I have no knowledge on this topic. I want someone to explain step by step what I need to do (preferably with pictures) and one by one said what happens (bootload and everything means nothing for me). I should add that I did not want to upload a new system just to get access to system files. I care about my android play in the substitution of system files. (I hope that after all this root can do).

Ur phone is s-off so to gain root all u have to do is flash superuser zip from recovery
Sent from my HTC Desire
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http://androidforums.com/desire-all...ff-root-htc-desire-revolutionary-updated.html
Go here and download superuser 3.0.7 zip and put it on ur sdcard then with ur phone off hold volume down + power. Once in bootloader press volume buttons to navigate down to recovery and press power button to select, then in recovery choose install zip from sdcard and flash superuser.zip, once complete just reboot and u will have root
Sent from my HTC Desire

sorry to hijack thread...
my info in signature, is there an option to download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Playstore and back up your root access before updating with 2.3.6? and then root back?

kmetek said:
sorry to hijack thread...
my info in signature, is there an option to download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Playstore and back up your root access before updating with 2.3.6? and then root back?
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?!?
You're able to do a OTA 2.3.6 update? What magic do you use, or what weed are you smoking?

Can I back to stock after root? (unroot). I also want to get more space on my phone. I read about making sth on SD card but i dont know what have to do. Every tutorial is other and i dont know now how to make.
When i press power button on recovery it shows htc logo and then phone icon with green then turns into a red with an exclamation mark

nlooo: i was asking if it's an option

Any solutions to my problem? Can some one reply me please.

You have to flash a new recovery. Try running revolutionary again, and let it install ClockworkMod.
To "make your internal memory larger", you will need an ext partition on your sdcard, then install a a2sd script.
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abaaaabbbb63 said:
You have to flash a new recovery. Try running revolutionary again, and let it install ClockworkMod.
To "make your internal memory larger", you will need an ext partition on your sdcard, then install a a2sd script.
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So there is next problem when you run volume - and power button and then connect to pc it say Android 1.0 ( on revo you need to update drivers but but when i try to do it, it says not found (in that folder)). I got windows 7. Also i read that revo dont allow to root phones with hboot 6.93 or i'm wrong. Sorry for bad english

//thnx for correcting me.
Another way would be through fastboot. If you search the forums, you will find a "fastboot" tool. As I am posting from my phone, and because I suffer from a severe case of laziness, you will have to find it yourself.
Another thing you need is Android Usb Drivers. Google it, download the drivers, then plug the phone in the PC. Go to Device Manager, right click the Android 1.0, then click update , then select update drivers manually. Then browse to the folder you have the android usb drivers content in.
Try using this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
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abaaaabbbb63 said:
Revolutionary would have s-offed you, and would have installed clockworkmod recovery. As you are already s-off, and have their custom hboot, revolutionary will only flash clockworkmod. It's an easy way to do it.
Another way would be through fastboot. If you search the forums, you will find a "fastboot" tool. As I am posting from my phone, and because I suffer from a severe case of laziness, you will have to find it yourself.
Another thing you need is Android Usb Drivers. Google it, download the drivers, then plug the phone in the PC. Go to Device Manager, right click the Android 1.0, then click update , then select update drivers manually. Then browse to the folder you have the android usb drivers content in.
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And if u run revolutionary it will tell u that u are already s-off u idiot. Or something like that haha.
Flash new recovery via fastboot commands. Click adb & fastboot in my sig for a guide. then click PB99IMG 4ext recovery in my sig and download PB99IMG.zip and extract "recovery.img" (its the latest 4ext) and flash it using fastboot commands.
Or just do it the PB99IMG method, instructions r there too
Sent from my HTC Desire

jmcclue said:
And if u run revolutionary it will tell u that u are already s-off u idiot. Or something like that haha.
Flash new recovery via fastboot commands. Click adb & fastboot in my sig for a guide. then click PB99IMG 4ext recovery in my sig and download PB99IMG.zip and extract "recovery.img" (its the latest 4ext) and flash it using fastboot commands.
Or just do it the PB99IMG method, instructions r there too
Sent from my HTC Desire
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already used that revolutionary and now on recovery shown:
picture attached
I need now to run that superuser file (flash form sd) and i get full root?
Could you tell me about gold card, backup and every thing (most wanted on begin of rooting)

jmcclue said:
And if u run revolutionary it will tell u that u are already s-off u idiot.
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Revolutionary flashed the clockworkmod. What a surprise...
Moving on. Backing up from recovery does a full backup of the current state of the phone. If you do something wrong, this will restore your phone to the exact state that it was when the backup was made. Don't forget to make one before making major changes to your phone (rom flashing).
And yes, flashing that superuser.zip will give you root.
Before flashing a rom, after you did a backup, make a factory data reset, and delete cache and dalvik. This will make a clean installation of the rom.
To move your apps from one rom to another, i recommend using Titanium Backup, and restore your apps on the new rom.
Most roms require an ext partition on your sdcard. To partition sdcard, you must flash 4ext recovery. Do this by searching the play store for "4ext recovery control" the app will flash it for you. Then, backup your sd contents to your pc ( the partition proccess will format your sd), Then reboot into recovery, select tools, partition sd-card. Make an ext4 partition of 1gb, and for the rest select 0. Then, congratz, you have an ext partition. To use it, you must flash an a2sd script. I use "mounts2sd". Google it. This script will have to be flashed to any rom you install, every time, unless the rom already has a script built in.
Then you're ready to flash any rom your heard "desires". Hehe... get it... "desires".
P.S. Gold card information:
What a Gold Card does is letting you install ROMs on your Android device that aren’t intended for your carrier. For example,if you have a T-Mobile USA HTC Desire, you can install an official ROM intended for the O2 UK HTC Desire, or even a generic ROM that isn’t locked to a carrier.It does so by disabling the CID (Carrier ID)check that the device does when installing a ROM.
If you have an unlocked desire, then you won't need a gold card.
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As you can see im total newbie. Step by step.
If i make back up where will save backup file? Do i have to copy it any where.
Ex. If i add widget to system files can i back to my old one? And every file on forum is in zip. How to install it to my system (ex. that widget)

hightrancer said:
As you can see im total newbie. Step by step.
If i make back up where will save backup file? Do i have to copy it any where.
Ex. If i add widget to system files can i back to my old one? And every file on forum is in zip. How to install it to my system (ex. that widget)
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If you backup from recovery, that backup will be saved on sdcard in the clockworkmod/backup folder.
To install a zip, go to recovery and select "install zip from sdcard" , then find and select the zip. Remember to backup first.
Usually widgets, apps in general come in .apk format. If you want to install one, just install it with root explorer. No need for recovery install.
Anyways, i'm kinda tired. If you have any more questions, ask jmcclue.
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abaaaabbbb63 said:
Revolutionary flashed the clockworkmod. What a surprise...
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Ok.. i wasnt calling u an idiot, i was just trying to be funny! And the instructions i gave is the best way to flash recovery, from fastboot. Not just run revolutionary and he wont need to "buy" 4ext recovery control coz my guide is the latest recovery.
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Make an ext4 partition of 1gb, and for the rest select 0.
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Actually its "skip" not 0
Sent from my HTC Desire

I'm not sure why people don't read tutorials, there aro so many of them on this topic.

nlooooo said:
I'm not sure why people don't read tutorials, there aro so many of them on this topic.
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Yh i know, i already suggested the 1 in my sig earlier,... Probably the best 1 around. But like u said, people dont read tutorials and would rather just write problems
Sent from my HTC Desire

abaaaabbbb63 said:
If you backup from recovery, that backup will be saved on sdcard in the clockworkmod/backup folder.
To install a zip, go to recovery and select "install zip from sdcard" , then find and select the zip. Remember to backup first.
Usually widgets, apps in general come in .apk format. If you want to install one, just install it with root explorer. No need for recovery install.
Anyways, i'm kinda tired. If you have any more questions, ask jmcclue.
Sent from my toaster.
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Thanks for your help now everything is easier.

jmcclue said:
Ur phone is s-off so to gain root all u have to do is flash superuser zip from recovery
Sent from my HTC Desire
---------- Post added at 08:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:56 PM ----------
http://androidforums.com/desire-all...ff-root-htc-desire-revolutionary-updated.html
Go here and download superuser 3.0.7 zip and put it on ur sdcard then with ur phone off hold volume down + power. Once in bootloader press volume buttons to navigate down to recovery and press power button to select, then in recovery choose install zip from sdcard and flash superuser.zip, once complete just reboot and u will have root
Sent from my HTC Desire
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My phone is S-OFF however I am unable to push recovery. I have SU signed package on the SD card though CWM is not there in my phone. I have tried numerous time with both, Unrevoked and Evolution's method but they just won't give me any result but keep me waiting.
I have even tried to flash recovery via fastboot but it returns with an error says "Failed".
Can some one through light on what am I missing?

[GUIDE] How to Flash ClockWorkMod (CWM) with Terminal Emulator

THIS THREAD IS NOW DISCONTINUED
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THESE STEPS NEEDS ROOT & BUSYBOX, DOESN'T NEED PC & ODIN..
FOR BEST RESULT, UPDATE YOUR SUPERUSER.APK, SU BINARY, AND BUSYBOX
*NOTE: the link is for CWM v6.0.2.7
if newer version launched, the steps will be the same
-go HERE, link by acro68 the author of W's CM9 and who made CWM possible to our device
-download and extract it..
-put the recovery.img in /mnt/sdcard
-download & install "Terminal Emulator" by Jack Palevich in Play Store (FREE OF COURSE)
-open it then type "su" and click enter
-allow root access..
-then type "dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13" then click enter <~ THAT IS "0" (ZERO) not "O" word..
-then some text will show in bottom
-exit terminal..
check the recovery by turning off the device then turn on with volume up botton, home button, and power button pressed together..
until "Galaxy W" screen shows up, release the power button only.. then you will enter CWM
-navigate with up (up) n down (down) vol button and home keys (select) and power (back) and click "reboot system now" to reboot
HAPPY FLASHING
*I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR PHONE BRICKED*
ORIGINAL THREAD ~> [RECOVERY] ClockworkMod v6.0.2.7 by acro68

FAQ:
1. If I had previously flashed CWM v5.5.0.4, can I replaced it safely with the newer version (v6.0.1.2)? how about the steps?
~YES, it's safe.. the steps will be the same
2. If newer version released, can I flash it via ODIN?
~YES.. go to this thread by MyDestinate ~> HERE
3. Can I revert back to older version? steps?
~YES.. safe.. the steps will be the same
4. How to make a backup?
~on CWM, backup & restore, backup..
5. Where does the backup files kept (by backuping ROM with nandroid)?
~to your
~/mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod
~or
~/mnt/external_sd/clockworkmod
~You can backup that folder to pc.. want restore? just copy back that folder to the original place..
6. Restore?
~on CWM, backup & restore, restore
7. Can I restore ROM if we had flashed another? does it safe? example: flashed ICS, want to restore GB..
~YES, safe.. BUT don't forget to format /system, /data, and /cache. or the system will conflict..
8. How to change backup format?
~backup & restore, choose backup format
9. If I accidentally reboot my phone with the /system partition empty, will my phone brick?
~NO.. You will just can't boot your OS, but you still can boot to your recovery.. relax

Nice. If you post this 2 week before it will be useful for me
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reddvilzz said:
Nice. If you post this 2 week before it will be useful for me
Sent From My BioWonder V4
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hehe don't have a good time actually hahaha.. sorry, making a good thread needs a fresh mind.. that time you were asking me by PM, I was in mid-semester exam..

IvanKurnia said:
hehe don't have a good time actually hahaha.. sorry, making a good thread needs a fresh mind.. that time you were asking me by PM, I was in mid-semester exam..
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Okay then . Still nice work
Sent From My BioWonder V4

I can testify that IvanKurnias terminal emulator method works....he kindly posted it in response to a question I posted when I was having difficulty installing CWM....(it has worked for others too) and I found it MUCH easier than ODIN....
CM9...I don't HAVE to, I just......can

great work. i think it would be easier to access recovery wtih this command " reboot recovery"
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keithross39 said:
I can testify that IvanKurnias terminal emulator method works....he kindly posted it in response to a question I posted when I was having difficulty installing CWM....(it has worked for others too) and I found it MUCH easier than ODIN....
CM9...I don't HAVE to, I just......can
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+1
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great work

choclateguy85 said:
great work
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Failure

Thank you dude.Great work.:good:

Nicee! I can finally flash CWM
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IvanKurnia said:
THESE STEPS NEEDS ROOT & BUSYBOX, DOESN'T NEED PC & ODIN..
FOR BEST RESULT, UPDATE YOUR SUPERUSER.APK, SU BINARY, AND BUSYBOX
*NOTE: the link is for CWM v6.0.2.7
if newer version launched, the steps will be the same
-go HERE, link by acro68 the author of W's CM9 and who made CWM possible to our device
-download and extract it..
-put the recovery.img in /mnt/sdcard
-download & install "Terminal Emulator" by Jack Palevich in Play Store (FREE OF COURSE)
-open it then type "su" and click enter
-allow root access..
-then type "dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13" then click enter <~ THAT IS "0" (ZERO) not "O" word..
-then some text will show in bottom
-exit terminal..
check the recovery by turning off the device then turn on with volume up botton, home button, and power button pressed together..
until "Galaxy W" screen shows up, release the power button only.. then you will enter CWM
-navigate with up (up) n down (down) vol button and home keys (select) and power (back) and click "reboot system now" to reboot
HAPPY FLASHING
*I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR PHONE BRICKED*
ORIGINAL THREAD ~> [RECOVERY] ClockworkMod v6.0.2.7 by acro68
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I tried it but didn't work..instead my phone didn't boot..it always booted in download mode till i flashed touch recovery with odin...
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johnaras said:
I tried it but didn't work..instead my phone didn't boot..it always booted in download mode till i flashed touch recovery with odin...
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I dunno what happened but next time, don't quote any op.
Sent from my bomb cuz YOLO right?

thanks for your help

IvanKurnia said:
1. If I had previously flashed CWM v5.5.0.4, can I replaced it safely with the newer version (v6.0.1.2)? how about the steps?
~YES, it's safe.. the steps will be the same
2. If newer version released, can I flash it via ODIN?
~YES.. go to this thread by MyDestinate ~> HERE
3. Can I revert back to older version? steps?
~YES.. safe.. the steps will be the same
4. How to make a backup?
~on CWM, backup & restore, backup..
5. Where does the backup files kept (by backuping ROM with nandroid)?
~to your
~/mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod
~or
~/mnt/external_sd/clockworkmod
~You can backup that folder to pc.. want restore? just copy back that folder to the original place..
6. Restore?
~on CWM, backup & restore, restore
7. Can I restore ROM if we had flashed another? does it safe? example: flashed ICS, want to restore GB..
~YES, safe.. BUT don't forget to format /system, /data, and /cache. or the system will conflict..
8. How to change backup format?
~backup & restore, choose backup format
9. If I accidentally reboot my phone with the /system partition empty, will my phone brick?
~NO.. You will just can't boot your OS, but you still can boot to your recovery.. relax
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Can u please explain faq no.7.how to format system/data and cache?
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saleelsalam said:
Can u please explain faq no.7.how to format system/data and cache?
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In cwm, go to mounts&storage. There u will find the options to wipe these 3 individually
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I accidentally used this on a HTC Desire Z. Before you throw stones and reply with "wrong forum/wrong area/wrong planet", please tell me if my brick cand be turned into a phone again.
Thanks.

savysb said:
I accidentally used this on a HTC Desire Z. Before you throw stones and reply with "wrong forum/wrong area/wrong planet", please tell me if my brick cand be turned into a phone again.
Thanks.
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Mate.....none of us here own an HTC Desire Z.....so none of us here will be familiar with how to recover this device.....you REALLY WOULD be better off asking in the forum dedicated to the bricked phone......
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Great ! this method safe to flash CWM 6.0.4.5 ?

Clockworkmod recovery questions

I'm running cwm recovery 5. Something. I'm sorry I forgot the specific build. But I want to update to build 6 touch. I downloaded cwm manager and it doesn't support i747m. Only metropcs s3. I downloaded the img file from clockworkmod. But now I have no idea on how to update my recovery. I tried using flashify app because it says it can flash images. But in the end it just broke my recovery so I had to use mobile Odin to flash back the old recovery

cj95zz said:
I'm running cwm recovery 5. Something. I'm sorry I forgot the specific build. But I want to update to build 6 touch. I downloaded cwm manager and it doesn't support i747m. Only metropcs s3. I downloaded the img file from clockworkmod. But now I have no idea on how to update my recovery. I tried using flashify app because it says it can flash images. But in the end it just broke my recovery so I had to use mobile Odin to flash back the old recovery
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Follow these steps exactly and you will have the latest CWM running.
1) Download correct Clockworkmod (touch or regular as you wish) for your device from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
2) Rename it to recovery.IMG and place it at the root of your internal sdcard
3) Download and install terminal emulator from the Play Store
4) Run the terminal and
type: su (press enter)
Then type: dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 (press enter)
Don't mess up the command or you WILL brick your phone.
5) Enjoy your Clockworkmod.

A little easier way is to use "mobile odin" (from the play store) and flash the recovery image from there.
Avoids the possibility of making a typing error.