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How Can I get CWM Back on My Phone without AutoRoot Tool?

I am currently on the FD05 Kernel in which I don't have CWM on in order to flash any zips. I am wanting to switch themes on the Anakonda ROM. I understand I can get the FD02 Kernel w/ CWM through the autoroot.exe program but I'm currently at work and can't use that on my work PC. Is there any other way for me maybe to use Mobile ODIN or something to get CWM back on my phone? Even If i have to switch Kernels, thats ok. any help would be awesome

Yes, flash a repacked ICS kernel tar with recovery through mobile odin.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/22428-kernelrecoveryicsrogue-stock-fd02-new-4712/

barnacles10 said:
Yes, flash a repacked ICS kernel tar with recovery through mobile odin.
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SWEET...Thanks Man

powerstroke said:
SWEET...Thanks Man
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Just make sure not to wipe anything through that recovery, as I'm sure you're aware of.

Also you can just download the autoroot zip package onto your phone and use Mobile ODIN to flash the zImages in the copy2sd-img/000root directory. In this manner auto root is just serving as an archive of a bunch of kernels in one place.

sfhub said:
Also you can just download the autoroot zip package onto your phone and use Mobile ODIN to flash the zImages in the copy2sd-img/000root directory. In this manner auto root is just serving as an archive of a bunch of kernels in one place.
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Excellent gem!!

[Q] Switching from TWRP to CWM

edit: just used Odin with cwm image.

resident0915 said:
edit: just used Odin with cwm image.
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How did you flash the .img through ODIN? I thought we needed a .tar to do so?

mmorabe said:
How did you flash the .img through ODIN? I thought we needed a .tar to do so?
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OP for the linked thread shows the link to .tar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33259496
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

I was using the toolkit at the time so I loaded it back up and chose just the recovery flash option and went through that way.

[RECOVERY] ClockworkMod 6.0.3.1 for Samsung Galaxy S2 (T-Mobile) SGH-T989

IMG Version:
Non-Touch: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.1-hercules.img
Touch: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-hercules.img
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Zip Version:
Non-Touch: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.1-hercules.zip
Touch: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-hercules.zip
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TAR MD5 Version: (Thanks for KRZ-2pa)
None-Touch: http://d-h.st/s3d
Touch: http://d-h.st/Xnq
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Another way, if you have installed ROM and want to update CWM can use this tool:
- Google play app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unstableapps.cwmrtouchinstaller
- Download older version: http://d-h.st/esM or http://d-h.st/M1y
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*Required: SuperUser (ROOT access)
1. Download recovery version from here (img type): http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager/ and save to your sdcard or any folder easy to browse.
2. Install CWMR Touch Installer
3. Open app you will see FLash from other.... Choose that option and browse to your recovery.img file.
4. When flash finish. You can use reboot to recovery option on menu and see result

nguyenduytan said:
IMG Version:
Zip Version:
Anyone can help me convert it to tar md5 version for ODIN flash. I'm very thank you!
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instructions are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39037837 for making flashable tar

Thanks for reply. But i not use linux or MacOS system so i need help about that
Anybody use linux plz help me convert it.
P/S: My phone now wait for root. So i can't use anything
Thanks!

here it is.
recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.1-hercules.tar.md5 - 6.88 MB
recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-hercules.tar.md5 - 6.88 MB

OKay. Thank you! I will be copy your post to 1st topic.

You just flash the zip through CWM recovery like normal? I don't own this phone, I'm trying to upgrade my father in law's phone. I'm just trying to figure this all out before messing with his phone. I do NOT want to use Odin because I don't trust third party flashing utilities (have had bad luck in the past, particularly with Odin).
how do you go about doing it manually? I understand that the SGS2 doesn't have fastboot so something like
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-hercules.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p22
???

N00b-un-2 said:
You just flash the zip through CWM recovery like normal? I don't own this phone, I'm trying to upgrade my father in law's phone. I'm just trying to figure this all out before messing with his phone. I do NOT want to use Odin because I don't trust third party flashing utilities (have had bad luck in the past, particularly with Odin).
how do you go about doing it manually? I understand that the SGS2 doesn't have fastboot so something like
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-hercules.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p22
???
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Odin is from samsung
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

If your want root rom. You need odin. My topic have 4 way to update cwm recovery. And you have best choice for you.
I tried update by using older cwm to flash new cwm zip. So after next reboot cwm still old version. I try way 4 and i done.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

Rushing said:
Odin is from samsung
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
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I am aware. I had to download it from the official Samsung site when i flashed my father in laws phone the first time. But i am a mac/linux user. Odin is not a good solution because it complicates a process that should be really straightforward, eg
Code:
sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
By third party software i mean not part of the android sdk. Odin is proprietary closed source and only works on Windows with a select few samsung phones, whereas fastboot is intended to be universally accessible.
But back to my initial question, do you just flash the. Zip in recovery like normal?

N00b-un-2 said:
I am aware. I had to download it from the official Samsung site when i flashed my father in laws phone the first time. But i am a mac/linux user. Odin is not a good solution because it complicates a process that should be really straightforward, eg
Code:
sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
By third party software i mean not part of the android sdk. Odin is proprietary closed source and only works on Windows with a select few samsung phones, whereas fastboot is intended to be universally accessible.
But back to my initial question, do you just flash the. Zip in recovery like normal?
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Really?
Download the latest .img file from here
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/openrecovery-twrp-hercules-[xxx].img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p22
#! please note the [xxx] should be which ever # twrp .img you choose to use
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
I just made a zip for myself lol
Sorry bout that bad rom wow just posted wrong rom is all... its not like horseshoes haha

Rushing said:
Really?
Download the latest .img file from here
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/openrecovery-twrp-hercules-[xxx].img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p22
#! please note the [xxx] should be which ever # twrp .img you choose to use
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
I just made a zip for myself and also TWRP2.5 is included in my newest build JELLYBEAST3.69 so dl it and you will have the best possible combo, peace.
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he speaks the truth!!! if you want 4.1.2 official jellybeast is what your looking for more stable than stock4.1.2 imo

how to switch back to cwm from twrp?

edwarddlr said:
how to switch back to cwm from twrp?
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Just install a flashable zip file version of CWM through TWRP and vise versa.

KRZ-2pa said:
Just install a flashable zip file version of CWM through TWRP and vise versa.
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I did that. but it always failed.
im using twrp 2.5.0.0

edwarddlr said:
I did that. but it always failed.
im using twrp 2.5.0.0
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It is harder to help you when you post the same question to different threads. I only gave you the link to this thread so you could download the Odin flashable CWM tar file from the OP IF you are not able to install CWM using ROM manager. Have you tried ROM manager already?

meekrawb said:
It is harder to help you when you post the same question to different threads. I only gave you the link to this thread so you could download the Odin flashable CWM tar file from the OP IF you are not able to install CWM using ROM manager. Have you tried ROM manager already?
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can anyone PLEASE post a cwm 6.0.3.1 for hercules sgh-T989 in .tar format
not .tar.md5 or .zip JUST a .tar to be flashed thru Odin
thanx:cyclops:

sam.balia1012 said:
can anyone PLEASE post a cwm 6.0.3.1 for hercules sgh-T989 in .tar format
not .tar.md5 or .zip JUST a .tar to be flashed thru Odin
thanx:cyclops:
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Have you tried installing the .tard.md5 posted in the OP, it should work through Odin.
Edit: I've tested the files and Odin crashes.
Has anyone had luck installing the .tar.md5 files, there's a bunch of downloads but no feedback.

KRZ-2pa said:
Have you tried installing the .tard.md5 posted in the OP, it should work through Odin.
Edit: I've tested the files and Odin crashes.
Has anyone had luck installing the .tar.md5 files, there's a bunch of downloads but no feedback.
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.tar.md5 file posted has crashed odin every time. (tried & verified)

CWM 6.0.3.1 Touch Odin Flashable
I made and tested this one and it worked. I think the problem is that you have to rename the img file to recovery.img before making the tar file. Let me know if it works for you.

meekrawb said:
I made and tested this one and it worked. I think the problem is that you have to rename the img file to recovery.img before making the tar file. Let me know if it works for you.
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how did u make the .tar file out of the .tar.md5 file ?

[Q] Hi guys - Stock recovery

How does one backup the existing stock recovery, before installing Clockwork or whatever other custom recovery you have?
I'm assuming you can't use Download mode, because that's just one direction, from computer to cell.
Could you maybe use a program like Root Explorer to copy the stock files to the SD card?
If this is possible, how would you package it into a tar suitable for Odin later on?
Thanks guys!

andyistic said:
How does one backup the existing stock recovery, before installing Clockwork or whatever other custom recovery you have?
I'm assuming you can't use Download mode, because that's just one direction, from computer to cell.
Could you maybe use a program like Root Explorer to copy the stock files to the SD card?
If this is possible, how would you package it into a tar suitable for Odin later on?
Thanks guys!
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CF Auto Root gives you root and stock recovery. Not sure if thats what youre looking to do?

SwellVermin said:
CF Auto Root gives you root and stock recovery. Not sure if thats what youre looking to do?
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I thought that was only for rooting your cell, not making a backup of the current recovery code.

You don't need to, you can find a stock recovery flashable here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151476

CNexus said:
You don't need to, you can find a stock recovery flashable here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151476
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I'm on Android 4.3, so I would like the 4.3 version of stock recovery available before I replace it with Clockwork or Twerp.

andyistic said:
I'm on Android 4.3, so I would like the 4.3 version of stock recovery available before I replace it with Clockwork or Twerp.
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It really doesn't matter what version of stock recovery you have, they're all the same.

CNexus said:
It really doesn't matter what version of stock recovery you have, they're all the same.
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So if I extract recovery.img from Samsung's tar.md5 package, can I just use Odin to load the .img into the cell, or do I need to add a script to it?

AT&T Galaxy SIII Downgrade from CM11?

I'm trying to downgrade my i747 from CM11 back to stock AT&T firmware but I'm unable to. I've done hours of searching and reading posts, coming up with dead ends.. I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
I can't seem to find an official original AT&T image, I did find a "rooted leaked" image.. but when I try to flash it with Oden it fails and the phone says "SW New Check Fail: Fused 2 > binary 0"
I ran the triangle away, tried a few different roms... I can re-image CM but not anything older. Is there a thread that explains where I can find the proper AT&T stock rom and roll back from CM11?

If you have the stock 4.3 bootloader, you cannot use Odin to flash a stock AT&T 4.3 ROM because AT&T never made a flashable 4.3 ROM available. AT&T only made 4.3 available as an OTA update to an existing ROM.

Thanks, so what are my options if any? I installed the CM11 through their http://get.cm site so I'm not sure what exactly they're doing but the end result is I have CM11, ODIN for the updater, and CWM. Can I downgrade to an older version then and just perform carrier updates to 4.3? If not is it safe to flash some other third party ROM? Or am I stuck on CM11?
-Keith

Boot into download mode and let us know what it says on the screen. This will help us determine if you have the 4.3 bootloader on your phone.

Download mode says:
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SGH-I747
Custom Binary Download: Yes (1 Counts)
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Official
Qualcom Secureboot: Enable
Warranty Bit: 1
Bootloader AP SWREV: 2

audit13 said:
Boot into download mode and let us know what it says on the screen. This will help us determine if you have the 4.3 bootloader on your phone.
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I'm thinking of trying the approach that I found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486
Unless any reason's why I shouldn't, it seems people have been successful with that pseudo 'stock' build.

Based on your download info screen, you have the 4.3 bootloader and the link you provided would be a good choice.
If you didn't have the 4.3 bootloader, you could have flashed a stock 4.1.1 ROM via Odin. With a 4.3 bootloader, you cannot use Odin.

I tried that link but the flash failed..
format() expects 3 args, got 5
E:Error in /external_sd/ATT_i747_UCUEMJB_StockRestore_CWM_2282014.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted.
Ugh..

Status 7 errors can be caused by using an outdated recovery.

I have 6.0.4.7 installed and downloaded the ZIP that says it's for that version but I keep getting the same error.

Maybe the ROM download is corrupt?

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I have 6.0.4.7 installed and downloaded the ZIP that says it's for that version but I keep getting the same error.
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Did you verify the MD5 of the zip you downloaded? I haven't seen any other report of this not working as it is the definitive solution for returning to stock 4.3.It's possible your download wasn't complete or, as Audit suggested, the zip was corrupted in some way.

I downloaded a different recovery as suggested and was able to flash that way. I'm finally back on the pseudo-stock AT&T firmware and aside from one strange popup everything seems to be working great. Thanks for the help everyone,
-Keith

Larry2999 said:
Did you verify the MD5 of the zip you downloaded? I haven't seen any other report of this not working as it is the definitive solution for returning to stock 4.3.It's possible your download wasn't complete or, as Audit suggested, the zip was corrupted in some way.
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kelkin said:
I downloaded a different recovery as suggested and was able to flash that way. I'm finally back on the pseudo-stock AT&T firmware and aside from one strange popup everything seems to be working great. Thanks for the help everyone,
-Keith
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Hey guys I am in pretty the same situation but I can't any other recovery to stick. I can flash and get the pass but it always boots back into cwm 6.0.3.6. Any ideas?
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donutkidd said:
Hey guys I am in pretty the same situation but I can't any other recovery to stick. I can flash and get the pass but it always boots back into cwm 6.0.3.6. Any ideas?
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Are you flashing via Odin or from CWM? Philz Touch can be flashed from either (i.e. the zip for flashing from an SD card and tar for Odin).

audit13 said:
Are you flashing via Odin or from CWM? Philz Touch can be flashed from either (i.e. the zip for flashing from an SD card and tar for Odin).
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2824065
This is currently where im at and what I've tried.
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donutkidd said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2824065
This is currently where im at and what I've tried.
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I assume you can boot into download mode so use the latest tar version of Philz to flash recovery. Philz is based off the latest CWM.
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte/
Place the file in the PDA box, don't check anything except F.reset. Flash the file, once you see reset in the status window, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery.

audit13 said:
I assume you can boot into download mode so use the latest tar version of Philz to flash recovery. Philz is based off the latest CWM.
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte/
Place the file in the PDA box, don't check anything except F.reset. Flash the file, once you see reset in the status window, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery.
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I tried this as well.
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I tried this as well.
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You're able to flash and you still don't have the right recovery? What do you see in the recovery screen? Is it the stock recovery?

audit13 said:
You're able to flash and you still don't have the right recovery? What do you see in the recovery screen? Is it the stock recovery?
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No it's cwm 6.0.3.6, I tried every possible way, I think, of flashing a new recovery but it keeps loading back to this.