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How To Flash CW Rocovery (noobs)

Ok just follow step by step and even you can do this...
Download the .img file from here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T4DAGUR8
Put that on file(Yes The One You Just Downloaded) on the root of your SD Card. open term emulator And type:
su
Then push enter then type:
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
Then type Enter.
For adb
Make sure you android sdk folder is in you C: and its named
AndroidSDK
Next open cmd the type: ( AFTER cd\ MAKE SURE YOU PUSH ENTER AFTER EVERY LINE AND SPACE BEFOR YOU TYPE A NEW LINE)
cd\
cd AndroidSDK\tools\
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img...
NOW THAT WASN'T ROCKET SCIENCE WAS IT!
RECORCES:
http://gridlock.euroskank.com/glacier/recoveries/

Jaywan said:
Ok just follow step by step and even you can do this...
Download the .img file from here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T4DAGUR8
Put that on file(Yes The One You Just Downloaded) on the root of your SD Card. open term emulator And type:
su
Then push enter then type:
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
Then type Enter.
For adb
Make sure you android sdk folder is in you C: and its named
AndroidSDK
Next open cmd the type: ( AFTER cd\ MAKE SURE YOU PUSH ENTER AFTER EVERY LINE AND SPACE BEFOR YOU TYPE A NEW LINE)
cd\
cd AndroidSDK\tools\
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img...
NOW THAT WASN'T ROCKET SCIENCE WAS IT!
RECORCES:
http://gridlock.euroskank.com/glacier/recoveries/
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That did not work. error recovery.img doesnt exist. when using adb. and flash_image not found when using emu.

I have been flashing recoveries since the G1 and im to stubborn to ask for help, but i cannot get CW3 to flash. Maybe im getting old lol. And i have tried both these methods.

ive tried multiple times..
for terminal emulator after i put in the commands it doesnt do anything. (is that what its supposed to do?) it shows like this
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img (ive renamed file to recovery.img)
then when i goto check Rom manager at the top it says rom manger premium v3.0.0.2
Flash clockwork mod recovery
current recovery:2.5.1.2
latest recovery:2.5.1.2

by the way im currently on the rom
CyanogenMod for Glacier (myTouch 4G) :: V6.1.2-RC2 (12/21/2010, #2)

This is what I got
$ su
# flash_image recovery/sdcard/recovery.img
usage: flash_image partition file.img
#

nyctrini3 said:
This is what I got
$ su
# flash_image recovery/sdcard/recovery.img
usage: flash_image partition file.img
#
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You're missing a space between the "recovery" and "/sdcard...."

Psyclism said:
You're missing a space between the "recovery" and "/sdcard...."
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When I include the space there is no action so what is my next step I rebooted into recovery n I'm still on 2512

mightywonton said:
ive tried multiple times..
for terminal emulator after i put in the commands it doesnt do anything. (is that what its supposed to do?) it shows like this
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img (ive renamed file to recovery.img)
then when i goto check Rom manager at the top it says rom manger premium v3.0.0.2
Flash clockwork mod recovery
current recovery:2.5.1.2
latest recovery:2.5.1.2
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Same thing here man where is Amon_RA recovery lol

That is a CW 3 Recovery for Gingerbread. ROM Manager hasn't been updated so even if you have the correct recovery, ROM manager will still say 2.5.x.x
Reboot into recovery to see if it actually worked. The text will be yellow in 3.x.x.x or blue in 2.5.x.x
If you use terminal emulator it will give you a blank line after you flash_image.
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joeyklatzko said:
That is a CW 3 Recovery for Gingerbread. ROM Manager hasn't been updated so even if you have the correct recovery, ROM manager will still say 2.5.x.x
Reboot into recovery to see if it actually worked. The text will be yellow in 3.x.x.x or blue in 2.5.x.x
If you use terminal emulator it will give you a blank line after you flash_image.
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In terminal after I typed the command the next line is blank rebooted into recovery n it said recovery 2512 so what should I do next actually its blue in 2512 so do that mean it worked?

Has anyone here having trouble update their SDK yet? You need to update to GB 2.3

I finally got it working thanks everyone for the help

does flashing cw3 through terminal emulator work?

flash_image not found???
I'm getting this message when attempting to flash the new clockwork recovery image.
Flash_image: not found
Can any of you guys tell me what's going wrong here. I'm using terminal commands and not getting anywhere.
Thanks.

JPongco said:
I'm getting this message when attempting to flash the new clockwork recovery image.
Flash_image: not found
Can any of you guys tell me what's going wrong here. I'm using terminal commands and not getting anywhere.
Thanks.
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nulights said:
does flashing cw3 through terminal emulator work?
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Flashing through terminal works
Dwnld file from op it should already say recovery.img
move it to the root of your SD I use Linda file. Next open emulator
type :su then hit enter
type : flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
Type: enter
you will see absolutely nothing
that's ok just type
reboot recovery if you see cwm in yellow or gold honeycomb color
you're done if not keep trying
That's what I did

JPongco said:
I'm getting this message when attempting to flash the new clockwork recovery image.
Flash_image: not found
Can any of you guys tell me what's going wrong here. I'm using terminal commands and not getting anywhere.
Thanks.
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Sounds like the file isn't where you're telling it. Make sure the recovery you downloaded is named exactly recovery.img if you are writing:
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
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flash_image not found.
what is wrong??

flash_image: not found
I'm really not sure what's going on with the emulator but it seems like this command is not part of the script for some reason...
I tried the same commands through adb shell and got the same response "flash_image: not found"
the adb method isn't exactly working out for me although I am persistent. I'm typing the command line EXACTLY and getting this response in the emulator, that's for sure.

finlly flashed cwm3 but everytime try to flash a rom says intallation aborted?
please help:

[GUIDE] How to add Flash_Image to rom using terminal

Okay, so i know several of you, like myself, have been trying to flash the recovery 3.x using flash_image through terminal but keep getting an error. This is because the rom you are using doesn't have the flash_image file in the /system/bin folder. I found these instructions on another section of the xda forums.
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any damage done to your phone. do this at your own risk..
1. Download and extract the file i have attached.
2. Copy the file to the root of your sdcard.
3. Open the terminal and type in these commands.
su [hit enter]
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system [hit enter]
cp /sdcard/flash_image /system/bin [hit enter]
Now your able to flash recovery 3.x from terminal using these commands
su [hit enter]
flash_image recovery /sdcard/(recovery name).img (recovery name is whatever you have your recovery 3.x named)
i hope this helps at least one person...
Happy Flashing

Thanks bud, saved me the trouble .

No problem...like I said , if it helps at least one person im happy to know it was worth my time...

1. Make sure you have Rom Manager Installed (Free in Market).
2. rename "recovery3......img" with "recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.4-glacier.img"
3.put this "recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.4-glacier.img" on sdcard/clockworkmod/download/koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries/
4. Open Rom Manager and choose 2.2.1.4 from "All ClockworkMod Recoveries"
that earlest !!! then ClockworkMod Recovery v3..... will now be installed on your phone.

ls1xtreme said:
Okay, so i know several of you, like myself, have been trying to flash the recovery 3.x using flash_image through terminal but keep getting an error. This is because the rom you are using doesn't have the flash_image file in the /system/bin folder. I found these instructions on another section of the xda forums.
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any damage done to your phone. do this at your own risk..
1. Download and extract the file i have attached.
2. Copy the file to the root of your sdcard.
3. Open the terminal and type in these commands.
su [hit enter]
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system [hit enter]
cp /sdcard/flash_image /system/bin [hit enter]
Now your able to flash recovery 3.x from terminal using these commands
su [hit enter]
flash_image recovery /sdcard/(recovery name).img (recovery name is whatever you have your recovery 3.x named)
i hope this helps at least one person...
Happy Flashing
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Great guide! Will add this to my post on how to flash cwr3.

ls1xtreme said:
I found these instructions on another section of the xda forums.
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Source would be nice.

neidlinger said:
Source would be nice.
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Sorry but I honestly don't remember...i just did a google search for "flash_image with terminal"or something like that...

Thanks for help working excellent

says.file not.found
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suwei said:
1. Make sure you have Rom Manager Installed (Free in Market).
2. rename "recovery3......img" with "recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.4-glacier.img"
3.put this "recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.4-glacier.img" on sdcard/clockworkmod/download/koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries/
4. Open Rom Manager and choose 2.2.1.4 from "All ClockworkMod Recoveries"
that earlest !!! then ClockworkMod Recovery v3..... will now be installed on your phone.
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YOU NEED TO MAKE THAT A THREAD IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM TEN MINUTES LATER I AM RUNNING CM7 I CANT BELEIVE OT WAS AS SIMPLE AS THAT THUMBS UP THANKZZ
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rich2thad said:
says.file not.found
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Where exactly is it giving u this message???
Oops...didn't realize u had figured it out...

after the second command it gives me an messege saying
cp not found

JXTONY said:
after the second command it gives me an messege saying
cp not found
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I wonder if this procedure requires busybox?

Okay I have tried multiple methods as posted in this section and I cannot get to Clockwork recovery 3.xxx... I did it once before and then reverted back to the version flashable via Rom Manager. It takes me straight to fastboot when I try to reboot into recovery. Any clues what I'm doing wrong? I'm running CM6 currently and I'm slightly annoyed that I got it to work once but can't again
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Geoi1006 said:
Okay I have tried multiple methods as posted in this section and I cannot get to Clockwork recovery 3.xxx... I did it once before and then reverted back to the version flashable via Rom Manager. It takes me straight to fastboot when I try to reboot into recovery. Any clues what I'm doing wrong? I'm running CM6 currently and I'm slightly annoyed that I got it to work once but can't again
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Have you tried to go into Rom Manager and flash the latest recovery for your phone? You can also try my method of installing ClockworkMod Recovery. It can be found HERE. If you have ADB/Fastboot set up you can also try pushing a new recovery img to your phone. If you dont have ADB set up you can use MY GUIDE to get it set up.
It sounds like your phone cant find the recovery img (could be missing).
Hit me with a PM and I can help walk ya through it if you need.

help. i downloaded the file and flashed it. i was able to boot to clockwork 3.0 and flash cm7. now when i choose 2.5.1.4 it says "an error occurred while flashing your recovery". not sure what to do. i can still get 2.5.1.2, but it won't let me get back to 2.5.1.4 which should be 3.xxx. i would like to flash to a newer nightly, but can't get the clockwork 3.xxx.

cveez11 said:
help. i downloaded the file and flashed it. i was able to boot to clockwork 3.0 and flash cm7. now when i choose 2.5.1.4 it says "an error occurred while flashing your recovery". not sure what to do. i can still get 2.5.1.2, but it won't let me get back to 2.5.1.4 which should be 3.xxx. i would like to flash to a newer nightly, but can't get the clockwork 3.xxx.
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If you are on iced glacier try going into your settings/applications/Rom Manager and uninstall updates. Then go back to Rom Manager and try flashing 2.5.1.4

i am on cm7 nightly 24. i thought i would try to uninstall updates anyway. i went settings, applications, manage applications and rom manager is not there. i went to the market, thinking i would uninstall and reinstall rom manager and it only gives me the option to open. no uninstall. not sure what to do now,

There its a new zip I posted in the cm7 thread a page or so back
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i deleted the file i had. downloaded the latest file, flashed it and i still get the same error message.

[Q] how do i install cwm 3.0.0.5

can someone please explain it to me very detailed? i dont understand so much from the tuts i have read.

Are you rooted and s-off`d?

Blinkydamo said:
Are you rooted and s-off`d?
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yes, i have

Put cwmod on the root of your sd card. Download terminal emulator from the market. In terminal emulator type
su
press enter
then type
flash_image recovery /sdcard/nameofrecovery.img
press enter
Replace nameofrecovery with whatever the name of the file is.
When you reboot into recovery it should be cwm 3.0.0.5 (should be amber font)
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it shows file not found, even when i write the name of the file.

From the htc stock rom, you need to do it from your pc using fastboot. It won't work with terminal emulator.
Which rom are you running?
Do you have adb installed on your pc?
If you have fastboot, put the recovery.img in the tools folder of your sdk, start up your phone to the bootloader, connect your phone with the usb cable then open a command promt, navigate to the tools folder and type
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
Press enter then type
fastboot reboot
Should take aboot 5 seconds
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pwraggcan said:
From the htc stock rom, you need to do it from your pc using fastboot. It won't work with terminal emulator.
Which rom are you running?
Do you have adb installed on your pc?
If you have fastboot, put the recovery.img in the tools folder of your sdk, start up your phone to the bootloader, connect your phone with the usb cable then open a command promt, navigate to the tools folder and type
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
Press enter then type
fastboot reboot
Should take aboot 5 seconds
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i am running revolution HD, i just tried that and it said failed <remote: not allowed>
why must it be so damn hard? damn crap

Are you eng s off?
Try using adb shell from your command prompt then use the same commands you used in terminal emulator.
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pwraggcan said:
Are you eng s off?
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i think so, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537 i used that tut. is it so many different S-OFF's ?

Ok, with that s off method you can't use fastboot commands. Did you try the commands in adb shell?
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pwraggcan said:
Ok, with that s off method you can't use fastboot commands. Did you try the commands in adb shell?
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i dont know, maybe. but im trying this now http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403 will it be a problem that i used the other S-OFF and now this?

I don't know. First try the commands in adb shell from your pc.
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pwraggcan said:
I don't know. First try the commands in adb shell from your pc.
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if you mean the commands that is written in cmd, then i have already tried it, and it failed.

In the command prompt, navigate to your sdk then type
Adb devices
Press enter
Your device's serial number should show
Then type
Adb shell
Press enter
If you get a $ type su then press enter
Then enter the same commands you used in terminal emulator
Why do you want cwm 3? It's generally only for 2.3 roms.
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pwraggcan said:
In the command prompt, navigate to your sdk then type
Adb devices
Press enter
Your device's serial number should show
Then type
Adb shell
Press enter
If you get a $ type su then press enter
Then enter the same commands you used in terminal emulator
Why do you want cwm 3? It's generally only for 2.3 roms.
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I just installed it now thats why i want it, but do you know how i get back to the older cwm? do i just flash it in ROM manager?

Excellent. What worked finally?
To go back to an older version use rom manager or the use same way you upgraded.
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You could try this, i haven't tried it myself so don't know if it works, but read it somewhere here on xda.
Go to this path with any file manager.
/mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod/download/koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries
And copy that file to another folder. Then copy the name of that recovery (2.x.x.x) and then rename your 3.0.0.5 recovery with the old recovery name and just copy the new (2.x.x.x) to this path. (Just say yes to overwriting the file).
/mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod/download/koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries
Then reboot and then boot into recovery and that should have changed the cwm from old to new. The color should be orange now and not green, if still green it didn't work.
If it doesn't work just restore the old recovery .img you've copied earlier (2.x.x.x).
Regards Dousan
e: Lol you fixed it while i was typing... Nice

pwraggcan said:
Excellent. What worked finally?
To go back to an older version use rom manager or the use same way you upgraded.
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i used this and then the command worked

Cool. Glad you're sorted. Good luck with cm7.
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Dousan said:
You could try this, i haven't tried it myself so don't know if it works, but read it somewhere here on xda.
Go to this path with any file manager.
/mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod/download/koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries
And copy that file to another folder. Then copy the name of that recovery (2.x.x.x) and then rename your 3.0.0.5 recovery with the old recovery name and just copy the new (2.x.x.x) to this path. (Just say yes to overwriting the file).
/mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod/download/koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries
Then reboot and then boot into recovery and that should have changed the cwm from old to new. The color should be orange now and not green, if still green it didn't work.
If it doesn't work just restore the old recovery .img you've copied earlier (2.x.x.x).
Regards Dousan
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Hello
just tried that worked flawlessly
thank you

How do i flash the latest CWM touch?

The file from the official site is in an .img format.
i actually do have version 5.8.4.5 touch on my s3 right now because someone compiled it into a zip file but the latest version is 6.0.1.4.
i cant update through rom manager either.
any help please? thanks

Use terminal emulator to flash the .img
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defnow said:
Use terminal emulator to flash the .img
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if he knew how to do this. this thread would not exist

defnow said:
Use terminal emulator to flash the .img
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thanks for the info but some instructions would be nice also?

metalhawj said:
thanks for the info but some instructions would be nice also?
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I posted this in another similar thread... search the forum before opening a new thread next time this was anwer a bunch of time
Download your version of cwm there
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Place it at the root of your sdcard and rename it recovery.IMG
Download terminal emulator from the play store. Run the terminal
type: su (press enter)
Then type: dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 (press enter)
Type everything right. If you typo the 0 and 18 wrong, you get a brick.
I did this on my phone to install cwm touch without any issues

liltitiz said:
if he knew how to do this. this thread would not exist
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Coulda swore I added the command lines .....my bad.
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liltitiz said:
I posted this in another similar thread... search the forum before opening a new thread next time this was anwer a bunch of time
Download your version of cwm there
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Place it at the root of your sdcard and rename it recovery.IMG
Download terminal emulator from the play store. Run the terminal
type: su (press enter)
Then type: dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 (press enter)
Type everything right. If you typo the 0 and 18 wrong, you get a brick.
I did this on my phone to install cwm touch without any issues
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
I have been searching for info on how to do it on xda but could not find a post with specific info like this, hence the post.

figured it out

[Q] ClockworkMod Recovery Update not working?

So I'm running the stock root injected ROM from xda, and I went ahead and flashed an old image of ClockworkMod Recovery (ver. 5.0.2.1) and I downloaded the most recent one from the website, but I'm not entirely sure how to update it - using the android terminal emulator. Anyone got any suggestions?

Just use the ROM Manager App. It'll download and flash it for you.

Download your version of cwm there
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Place it at the root of your sdcard and rename it recovery.IMG
Download terminal emulator from the play store. Run the terminal
type: su (press enter)
Then type: dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 (press enter)
Type everything right. If you typo the 0 and 18 wrong, you get a brick.
I did this on my phone to install cwm touch without any issues
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much appreciated worked like a charm - I guess I mistyped the original file name the first time, heh.