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[MOD] EZ Clockwork 2.5.1.2 Install>Easily flash to 2.5.1.2 to flash old mods/themes
THIS IS FOR THE MT4G/Glacier UPDATED 04/22/2011
The primary use for this mod is to be able to easily switch between CWM Recovery 3.0.2.4, 3.0.0.6, 2.5.1.2 and the MT4G/Glaciers stock recovery.(Thanks to Amac1222 for the idea of adding the stock recovery to this)
In order to flash a rom or mod you must be rooted and running a recovery other than stock. With this zip, you can install CWM 2.5.1.2 so that some of the older scripted mods/themes will work. This zip also still includes CWM 3.0.0.6 and the stock recovery for anyone that wants to run those recoveries for some reason.
Using this Mod/Method you can switch between the latest version of CwM 3.0.2.4, 3.0.0.6, 2.5.1.2 or the stock recovery with the push of a couple buttons(you cant flash things from the stock recovery).
This zip does not modify Rom Manager in any way but only places the both CwM v3.0.0.6, v2.5.1.2 and the stock 2.2.1 recovery image in the correct spot on your sd card and renames it in order for it to be flashed using Rom Manager.
Instructions for use
Make sure you have the newest Rom Manager installed. This is included in most roms but can be found in the market also. The free version works fine..
Download the zip at the bottom of this post and place it on your sd card.
Open Rom Manager and choose "Reboot into Recovery"
From recovery flash/install the zip file you placed on your sdcard.(If you downloaded straight to your phone you will need to go into the download folder first and then) choose "Recovery_2.5.1.2_to_RomManager.zip" and install it. No need to wipe anything.
Now reboot your phone and then go back into Rom Manager and go to "All ClockworkMod Recoveries" This is where you flash the recoveries from.
To flash CwM 2.5.1.2 recovery just choose the option for 2.5.1.4
To flash CwM 3.0.0.6 recovery just choose the option for 3.0.0.5
To flash the stock recovery just choose the option for 2.5.1.3
Rom Manger will not show the correct matching "Current Recovery #" after using this. ie: It will say 2.5.1.4 in Rom Manager but if you boot into recovery it should be 2.5.1.2
You can now boot into recovery. (If you chose the 2.5.1.3 option hold volume up and power button at same from the red triangle screen to enter the stock recovery)
You should now see the new recovery.
CWM 2.5.1.2 Recovery has GREEN text
CWM 3.0.0.6 Recovery has ORANGE text
Stock Recovery has BLUE text
Keep in mind that you can switch recoveries easily in order to do things like flash that quick mod that has a old script. Just dont forget to flash back to the correct recovery when you try to flash a rom again.
Please hit the "THANKS" button if you are using this and want to show your gratitude.
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Thanks for staying so on top of keeping this updated Drew! This is definitely the most user-friendly and accessible method for the newbies. You should email the developer of ROM manager to see if they can build in an option for Clockwork 3.
This is exactly what I was going to ask CM7 thread. Die looking for the stock recovery to re-calibrate my battery. BIG THANKS!!!
Phateless said:
Thanks for staying so on top of keeping this updated Drew! This is definitely the most user-friendly and accessible method for the newbies. You should email the developer of ROM manager to see if they can build in an option for Clockwork 3.
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I dont think it will be added into Rom Manager anytime soon but I could be wrong. Our phone is one of only 4 or 5 phones that require a different recovery to run Gingerbread so most phones dont have this issue. Until most all of the roms require 3.0.0.5 type of recovery to flash, I just dont see it happening. I think Koush is far to busy with other things right now.
Awesome work, Drew, downloading now. I had just received my millionth MT4G replacement (yes, I am searching for the highly elusive perfect MT4G), and was attempting to get it set up for CM7 over the weekend, and although I had used your method before and was able to get it working, this time it wouldn't work, and I finally got it working through procedure 3 on the other thread, I believe, by Phateless. Hitting the thanks button now, and I appreciate your keeping on top of things. Cheers =)
I appreciate the thanks and I'm glad its working again. I just found out the other one had stopped working last night and I couldnt edit the post with the fix since the thread it was in had been closed. At least now if we run into any more issues everyone has a place to post and let me know.
Good luck finding the MT4G for you. I got lucky, mine is as close to flawless as I think I can get. Good screen, can OC to max with no probs. My back button does creek sometimes ever so slightly but I do push it like 20 times more than any other button so I can live with that.
Thanks again for using this mod!!
m00nshake said:
Awesome work, Drew, downloading now. I had just received my millionth MT4G replacement (yes, I am searching for the highly elusive perfect MT4G), and was attempting to get it set up for CM7 over the weekend, and although I had used your method before and was able to get it working, this time it wouldn't work, and I finally got it working through procedure 3 on the other thread, I believe, by Phateless. Hitting the thanks button now, and I appreciate your keeping on top of things. Cheers =)
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The download link seems to be broken
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
acureto said:
Will we need to do this method every time we change roms?
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
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You only would need to change the recovery if you want to flash a rom that isnt compatable with the recovery that you are currantly running,
For example if you are running a rom like Ice Glacier and Clockwork recovery 2.5.1.2 and you want to install CM7. You cant do it without flashing ClockworkMod 3.0.0.5 first. Same thing if you are running CM7 and Clockwork recovery 3.0.0.5 and want to install a Froyo Rom you must flash back to 2.5.1.2 before installing the rom.
You can do both of those things from Rom Manager by following the instructions in the first post.
Once you have installed the zip you should not have to install it again. It places the recovery images on your SD card so they shouldnt get erased when you flash a different rom.
just kidding on the download link being broken, awesome job it works great!
acureto said:
The download link seems to be broken
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
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Link wasnt broken but Mediafire doesnt play nice if your downloading str8 to your Phone. I replaced the link with a different one so try it now.
Thank you so so so muccch!!!! It worked like a charm. But wow to think I was putting up with ice glacier cuz the process of going to cwm3 just seemed so inconvenient, boy did you make things easy.
And wow cm7 is the ishhh. I can't believe how smooth and fast everything is. And its like customization galore. Again thank you so much.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Great idea putting the stock recovery also - thanks. That makes it much easier to deal with if there is a need to convert back to stock to return a phone under warranty.
I could not see how I had gotten the ROM Manager update however, as I had never seen it coming through a market update. Then I recalled it comes with the newer Builds, so apparently the new Manager one is in them now.
Update - Installed this on another MT4G I got for a Family Plan member ($49.95 with two year extension). I had it flash CMW 2.xxx, went into recovery (green), and then booted back up. Open modified ROM manager, flashed back to "2,5.1.1" and booted back into recovery.
Got the (usually) dreaded red triangle, and then vol up/power button - and there was the old stock recovery in all its blue glory!
Going to leave it that way for now unless I need to flash some more zip files before I ship it off (recipient is 2600 miles away). I don't want to have to deal with the boot-up to recovery when connecting to the charger when device is off issue.
Again - great work
gaww said:
Got the (usually) dreaded red triangle, and then vol up/power button - and there was the old stock recovery in all its blue glory!
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TrueBlue - I think this note might be useful to add to your guide. As a noob to all of this i didn't know you need to press VOLUME UP and then POWER in order to get into stock recovery the first time i did it. It scared the crap out of me and i thought i bricked my phone!
So it might be helpful for people who are doing it for the first time to know that the phone and hazard sign are expected.
shortskoolbus said:
TrueBlue - I think this note might be useful to add to your guide. As a noob to all of this i didn't know you need to press VOLUME UP and then POWER in order to get into stock recovery the first time i did it. It scared the crap out of me and i thought i bricked my phone!
So it might be helpful for people who are doing it for the first time to know that the phone and hazard sign are expected.
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Actually it is in the OP right where I tell you to boot into recovery. You must have missed it. Maybe I will make it bold print.
TrueBlue_Drew said:
Actually it is in the OP right where I tell you to boot into recovery. You must have missed it. Maybe I will make it bold print.
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Yes, sorry you are correct! Bold would be nice for people who can't read like me
Thanks for the help, and great work man.
Drew, THANKS A LOT.
Question: When you flash a new ROM, do you have to reflash the recovery ZIP?
Jaskwith said:
Drew, THANKS A LOT.
Question: When you flash a new ROM, do you have to reflash the recovery ZIP?
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No, you do not need to reflash this everytime you flash a rom. You should only need to flash it once.
Jaskwith said:
Drew, THANKS A LOT.
Question: When you flash a new ROM, do you have to reflash the recovery ZIP?
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TrueBlue_Drew said:
No, you do not need to reflash this everytime you flash a rom. You should only need to flash it once.
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As long as you stay on a Gingerbread ROM you don't need to reflash recovery. If you go back to a Froyo ROM then you need to reflash Clockwork Recovery 2.5.1.2, which can be done through ROM Manager.
Phateless said:
As long as you stay on a Gingerbread ROM you don't need to reflash recovery. If you go back to a Froyo ROM then you need to reflash Clockwork Recovery 2.5.1.2, which can be done through ROM Manager.
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He asked if he needed to flash the recovery ZIP when he flashes a new rom.The answer to his question is NO. He did not ask if he needs to flash a new recovery. If he wants to flash a different rom then, yes he needs to make sure he is using the correct recovery for the Rom he is flashing.
i downloaded the files from the cola thread, the fold they say is called "cola xx.x" or something similar. I do not have this folder at all in the recent download from xda. So I dont know if the link is changed/dead, but the "cola " folder is MIA. Also i have a locked bootloader and they the cola team said I can get into recoery mode but I cannot because of the bootloader. Holding the volume rocker down or up when rebooting does nothing, just a normal reboot. I am new here so I could not post this were I was supposed to and I just need some help getting this rom working. I am rooted using xpria play from verizon gingerbread 2.3.2. Please help me get this rom in my phone or any rom for that matter. I rooted my 2 droids with no probs so I have some experience, its just been ahile. Thanks
Do you have a custom recovery? Maybe use the app x-parts to install recovery. To Get into recovery repeatedly hit Vol down don't hold it as it won't register.
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I do not have a custom recovery, tapping on down volume repeatedly did nothing unfortunatley. Anymore feedback would be greatly appreciated.
You have to install one. Go to market & download x-parts. Have you rooted your phone? Because it has to be rooted in order to install x-parts. But once you have root & install x-parts you will be able to get into recovery.
E: nevermind the question about root. Just download xparts
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Does Cola Rom work on 2.3.2? If not you will need to upgrade to 2.3.3
[R800x] Verizon 2.3.3 FTF-Thanks 216Monster
http://www.mediafire.com/?u70ci3bdzak3u9e
Flashtools
http://androxyde.github.com/
X-Parts [CWM Recovery]
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler&hl=en
Ok, thanks let me download that and try, I didnt notice anywhere where I needed the x-parts download. But thank you for the info, my phone wont upgrade it keeps erroring when searching for an update in the settings/about phone section. Any good 2.3.2 roms? Thanks for the extra info, love this forum!
Alpinestars96 said:
Ok, thanks let me download that and try, I didnt notice anywhere where I needed the x-parts download. But thank you for the info, my phone wont upgrade it keeps erroring when searching for an update in the settings/about phone section. Any good 2.3.2 roms? Thanks for the extra info, love this forum!
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Your welcome. No 2.3.2 or 2.3.4 (since it's broken). Were stuck on 2.3.3, unless you don't care about syncing with Google server's (2.3.4):good:
UPDATE: I tries rebooting using x-parts app while holding down the down volume key and still cant bring up the boot menu. What am I doing wrong? And My current version of android is the 2.3.2.
Instead of holding vol try pushing repeatedly. That should work as long as recovery was installed successfully.
R800X- unlocked/AOKP/4.0.4
Just tried reboot into recovery using x-parts then started tapping on volume key for awhile and still did not work.
Alpinestars96 said:
Just tried reboot into recovery using x-parts then started tapping on volume key for awhile and still did not work.
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Yeah, the new one doesn't seem to work. It's hit or miss. Try this one...
try pressing the back button several times upon rebooting into recovery
I tried rooting my HTC Wildfire using the Revolutionary method. I was able to successfully S-OFF, root and install a custom ROM. Realizing I haven't installed gapps, I thought of flashing gapps alone and later changed my mind that I can try flashing CM 10 and then gapps. But strangely, the CWM recovery does not work for me now. Every time I enter into recovery and select an item in the list by pressing the POWER button, I get a screen with CWM icon and then nothing. Pressing the POWER button again returns to the menu, but no action done. Now my device is S-OFF but without root access. Help me out of this please.
P.S: I have tried running fastboot executable from the PC and also by putting files as PC49IMG.ZIP in the memory card. Nothing has got me the CWM recovery working nor the root access.
tornado2710 said:
I tried rooting my HTC Wildfire using the Revolutionary method. I was able to successfully S-OFF, root and install a custom ROM. Realizing I haven't installed gapps, I thought of flashing gapps alone and later changed my mind that I can try flashing CM 10 and then gapps. But strangely, the CWM recovery does not work for me now. Every time I enter into recovery and select an item in the list by pressing the POWER button, I get a screen with CWM icon and then nothing. Pressing the POWER button again returns to the menu, but no action done. Now my device is S-OFF but without root access. Help me out of this please.
P.S: I have tried running fastboot executable from the PC and also by putting files as PC49IMG.ZIP in the memory card. Nothing has got me the CWM recovery working nor the root access.
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Simple solution for the CWM Recovery menu... You use your trackball to scroll and press it to select the option. The power button always hides the menu. you use trackball.
S-OFF but not Rooted, Recovery not working
GlennBrownie said:
Simple solution for the CWM Recovery menu... You use your trackball to scroll and press it to select the option. The power button always hides the menu. you use trackball.
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Thanks, it worked.
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GlennBrownie said:
Simple solution for the CWM Recovery menu... You use your trackball to scroll and press it to select the option. The power button always hides the menu. you use trackball.
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Hi GlennBrownie,
CWM recovery works now, thanks to you. But am facing another issue. As stated earlier, my phone is not rooted. I tried to flash Mini Cyanogenmod 9 and after successfully installing from SD card, I rebooted the phone. All I got was the Cyanogen image and nothing more. I had to restore my previous ROM. Please help me out of this so I can enjoy ICS on my phone.
Your phone is rooted. MiniCM 9 V2.0 hangs at boot animation. Try V1.0 it works fine (Benni has just released a version of CM10. It is in the General section. I am going to try it this weekend. It sounds very good to me)
tornado2710 said:
Hi GlennBrownie,
CWM recovery works now, thanks to you. But am facing another issue. As stated earlier, my phone is not rooted. I tried to flash Mini Cyanogenmod 9 and after successfully installing from SD card, I rebooted the phone. All I got was the Cyanogen image and nothing more. I had to restore my previous ROM. Please help me out of this so I can enjoy ICS on my phone.
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There are few other great ics rom too. Such as minicm9 by jordfaz, liGux ics by elia222 , aokp light by wasimk32, ultra smooth cm9 by akulgupta ... you can give them a try.
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shutdown it down - turn off the phone wait few secs before going to next step
hold volume up button while holding power button also
when lg logo appear release/unpress power button just for a sec or two and then press and hold it back
Done
if its not working, it must be, u dont have recovery installed
use freegee to install one
hi
I dont understand
I try alot off time but dont secsuss
Assuming that the phone's power is off:
Hold down volume up button, then push the power button and hold it down. Count to 4 and stop holding the power button, but keep holding the volume up button. You should see the lg logo and then your recovery 5 ~ 7 seconds afterwards. Btw, which recovery are you using?
Custom recovery?
Is there a way to install a custom recovery on this phone? I read conflicting reports. I'm on 4.4.2 rooted and would to make a back up of my system, add zips, etc.
mimoun103 said:
I dont understand
I try alot off time but dont secsuss
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i updated the topic hopefully more understandable
mikelets456 said:
Is there a way to install a custom recovery on this phone? I read conflicting reports. I'm on 4.4.2 rooted and would to make a back up of my system, add zips, etc.
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Have you try freegee in the play store? It installs the older version of cwm or twrp, but it's a start. Once you install the custom recovery, you can try flashing the newer version such as Philz cwm or newer version of twrp.
thanks
i do all this but no chances to enter into recovery
can help me with a video for that method
check if u have recovery mode installed
get FreeGee
and boot to it
hawkwind212 said:
Have you try freegee in the play store? It installs the older version of cwm or twrp, but it's a start. Once you install the custom recovery, you can try flashing the newer version such as Philz cwm or newer version of twrp.
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I tried that before and got error messages. Some people say it worked and some say they had to wipe everything and it still did not work. Maybe the newer version works as I tried this 2 months ago.
Are you rooted?
Proz00 said:
i updated the topic hopefully more understandable
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all went over the head http://cdn3.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/confused.gif:confused:
can somebody tell me the differnce between going into recovery mode and booting into download mode?? I want to flash a KDZ on my G Pro f240 but I don't understand this thing
kuzagar said:
can somebody tell me the differnce between going into recovery mode and booting into download mode?? I want to flash a KDZ on my G Pro f240 but I don't understand this thing
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*recovery mode is like mini android that u can flash custom ROMS
download mode is state the phone is retrieve data from pc running flashing application which can flash only STOCK ROM
*need to flash recovery.img first to have it with FreeGee or ADB with root
helpppppppp.stuck in logo during boot
Proz00 said:
shutdown it down - turn off the phone wait few secs before going to next step
hold volume up button while holding power button also
when lg logo appear release/unpress power button just for a sec or two and then press and hold it back
Done
if its not working, it must be, u dont have recovery installed
use freegee to install one
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hello.I need some help. I have a LG g pro e988 and I had rooted my device.and next I Installed the fonter program and I changed my font and restart it but when my phone wants to start.it sticks in logo boot animation.please helpppppppp
do u remember if installed recovery ? after root with FreeGee ? or via ADB ?
https://lh5.ggpht.com/O6MFwZdCNA7QKgRKjeFzXr-b60-1h6OwTeqiozcEOam-IjnWTLItmHBKoN45oeL5eUQ=h900
Proz00 said:
shutdown it down - turn off the phone wait few secs before going to next step
hold volume up button while holding power button also
when lg logo appear release/unpress power button just for a sec or two and then press and hold it back
Done
if its not working, it must be, u dont have recovery installed
use freegee to install one
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for twrp recovery this key combination is not working, please help to go to recovery through key combination....
its working here
i'll try to help u
first just make sure that your device is rooted, download Optimus G Pro Custom recovery (try to search on google, i found many links last time i download it), install that .apk on your device and then run it, choose flash recovery, and then choose reboot recovery. you will have recovery now. hope this helps. :angel:
Heyy! I wanna install twrp and then install cm12 nightly but I've read on other threads that flashing twrp directly will brick my phone and I'll have to install cwm first then cwm touch then twrp from there but on another thread it tells me to directly install twrp from freegee on stock JB.
Can anyone explain this to me? It's really confusing and I wanna know if flashing twrp will brick my phone. Im on stock kk but ill go back to JB and try it. Someone tell me if thats a good idea?
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guitarboy021 said:
Heyy! I wanna install twrp and then install cm12 nightly but I've read on other threads that flashing twrp directly will brick my phone and I'll have to install cwm first then cwm touch then twrp from there but on another thread it tells me to directly install twrp from freegee on stock JB.
Can anyone explain this to me? It's really confusing and I wanna know if flashing twrp will brick my phone. Im on stock kk but ill go back to JB and try it. Someone tell me if thats a good idea?
Sent from my LG-E988 using XDA Free mobile app
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While you're on stock ROMs, just use Philz Touch. But if you ever go to like CyanogenMod or any other non-stock ROM. Flash that ROM with Philz Touch, then flash official TWRP. After, you can stay on TWRP once running a custom ROM.
Hello, I have installed a custom rom before on this phone, But I cant remember how I did it, I now can't get into recovery mode to install a different one. Please help me
I need and idiots guide?
I have TWRP Manager installed, I ran it, it say TWRP 2.8.7.0 is installed? so I download a rom to try it. but it wouldn't install the rom
ali.gore said:
Hello, I have installed a custom rom before on this phone, But I cant remember how I did it, I now can't get into recovery mode to install a different one. Please help me
I need and idiots guide?
I have TWRP Manager installed, I ran it, it say TWRP 2.8.7.0 is installed? so I download a rom to try it. but it wouldn't install the rom
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What message do you get in TWRP when you try to install? Wh8ch ROM is it? Is your BL unlocked?
no message at all, how are you meant to boot into recovery? i thought it was hold vol down when you boot? I have got dstrikerz1 kai installed. how do you check BL. I think its unlocked
ali.gore said:
no message at all, how are you meant to boot into recovery? i thought it was hold vol down when you boot? I have got dstrikerz1 kai installed. how do you check BL. I think its unlocked
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When you boot the phone, you should get a colored led flash, maybe purple, then press up or down while led is lit. Alternately, if you have updated bootloader and a compatible recovery, you can turn off phone, then hold power and volume down together until vibrate, then release. If neither works, run XZDR installer on your PC, then try again - http://nut.xperia-files.com/
I get no flash when booting, I've tried pressing power and vol down until vibrate I just get a blank screen. I'm going to install XZDR I'll get back to you
Thx mate it worked I can now boot into recovery