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[Q] Which Clockworkmod to Install?

On the sticky thread there is a link for cwm thread, however I'm not quite sure which filesystem to choose, I'm going to install through recovery, seems safer for me. I want to install cwm for 2 purposes, first I'm planning to backup my stock rom so that I can always flash it back if I need my warranty and second I'm planning to flash cm9 to my phone. I'm not quite sure what is the diffrence between rfs and ext4 is Currently I'm on 2.2.1 stock rom.

Actually I found the proper version of CWM to install here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414173
But I can't apply it, when I enter recovery mode the options I have are:
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe chace parition
Pheraps I should rename the zip file I downloaded to update.zip? I can't select any other zip from the sd card and if I press "apply sdcard:update.zip" it searches for update.zip and fails to find it.

Try to install final cwm 5.0.7
* I'm using now cwm 5.0.6
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samgio said:
Try to install final cwm 5.0.7
* I'm using now cwm 5.0.6
Sent from my GT-S5660 using Tapatalk 2
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But I can't seem to be able to install any cwm through recovery, as I just don't have this option, should I rename the package?

Can anyone help me please? :\

Eden3319 said:
Can anyone help me please? :\
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''apply update from sdcard''
''apply update.zip''
something like that, and than select the cwm.

U have original recovery??!
If u have it do this steps:
Put the cwm file in (android) folder
1-go to recovery
2-apply update from sd card
3-go to android folder
4-chose the cwm file
5-flash it
6-wait while it finished
7-reboot your phone
I can't help more this is the all steps...it should works
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This is the log I get when I click apply sdcard:update.zip:
-- Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(No such file or directory)
Installation aborted.
Because the name of the zip is just not update.zip.

1.first copy the zip to the root of sdcard
rename the zip to update.zip and install as instructed
Press thanks if i helped u
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I flashed it but I can't seem to be able to enter to recovery now, power+home buttons just keep me on the samsung logo (not the flashing one, the first one) my phone works but just can't enter to recovery. When I flashed it, it seemed to work, but I don't know why I can't enter

Mates you have to help me!!! I ordered an order to reboot into recovery from rom manager and my device doesn't start now, I know it was stupid but I'm not sure what to do now, I can get it to download mode and to the first samsung logo but not past it

Eden3319 said:
Mates you have to help me!!! I ordered an order to reboot into recovery from rom manager and my device doesn't start now, I know it was stupid but I'm not sure what to do now, I can get it to download mode and to the first samsung logo but not past it
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First you have to root and format to ext4, before installing CWM.
Download mode, remove battery, insert battery, press power, home, volume down, at the same time.

movfan said:
First you have to root and format to ext4, before installing CWM.
Download mode, remove battery, insert battery, press power, home, volume down, at the same time.
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I'm still getting into download mode, my problem is that whenever it boots now it trys to get into recovery mode and I don't have recovery mode because applying it didn't work :\ The normal os worked before I clicked that button in rom manager

[GUIDE] For Root and Install CWM Recovery for Samsung Ace GT-S6802

I'm not a Sammy specialist, but I know how to root and flash a recovery.
I wrote this guide after the post from @loganyu who was really disappointed because there was nowhere the zip file update for the Samsung Galaxy Ace GT S6802 Duos.
In this post you will find how to root and install clockwork mod recovery for Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos GT S6802.
So, here is full solution to root your device. It has one version of CWM which is work. Previous version was not working perfectly.
Your phone screen stuck while rebooting. So you have to forcefully switch off mobile by removing and reinserting battery.
New version allows smooth restart in recovery mode. If you are new in this area and never rooted any android smart phone then read this guide with a lot of attention. So if you're ready, Go ahead for the Root process
APPLY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!​​
How to root your Sammy Ace GT-S6802
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1 - Download this update_for_GT-S6802.zip file. This comes in zip format. Don't extract, just rename it "update" only
2 - Connect your mobile to the PC using USB cable. Samsung mobile USB drivers must be installed. Download it in case you don't have the same.
3 - Now put downloaded root file “update.zip” in your Sdcard’s root directory.
4 - Restart your device in recovery mode. Press Volume Up+Home Key/Menu Key+Power Key together to boot in your recovery.
5 - Select “apply update from sd-card” option.
6 - Navigate to “update.zip” (file which you have put in sd-card in step 3) with the volume key
7 - Select it and press home key.
8 - Root will be installed successfully.
9 - Restart your phone.
10 - If all is OK, you can see a super user icon at your home screen.
11 - Well done, you are root and you can play with your phone
How to install CWM recovery for your Sammy Ace GT-S6802
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1 - Your mobile must be rooted to install recovery. So first root it.
2 - Now Download CWM Recovery Mode zip package. Don’t extract, just transfer this file in your Sdcard’s root directory by connecting mobile with pc /transfer using Bluetooth.
3 - Restart your device in recovery mode. Press Volume Up+Home Key/MenuKey+Power Key together to boot into recovery. There will be a option menu.
4 - Select “apply update from sd-card” option. A new menu will be option
5 - Browse directory using volume up and down volume key. Find CWM package which you have put from PC.
6 - Select this file and press home button to OK.
7 - Wait till completion. Reboot phone after success message appear.
8 - Done. You have installed CWM recovery successfully :good:
NOTE: If you are still on stock recovery after reboot to recovery, select "update.zip" function to reinstall CWM and normally it works well and definitely
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Files you need for this process:
- update_for_GT-S6802.zip - MD5 Sum: 24e42f067084d66e05bc0cb4928491c9 - Size: 1.23 MB (1287256 bytes)
- CWM-6802.zip - MD5 Sum: 7f01bf047c18bc72c301b11909144afa - Size: 1.35 MB (1413709 bytes)
- samsung usb drivers - MD5 Sum: 658c485f29bd6e15efa6fd28b03a3a90 - Size: 14.08 MB (14760589 bytes)
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Just reserved in case

Is this cwm permanent
Sent from my GT-S6802

Preshak said:
Is this cwm permanent
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What do you mean by permanent ?
In case you will find a another recovery which is compatible with your device, you can change if you want.
I don't understand this question ?
Normally we says that for the root! not for a recovery.
If it's for the root, yes, it's a perm root

Bro m saying that , is this cwm installs internally to system ???
as in mmx devices the cwm installs permanent to system and we dont have load it every time we wanna use this, i mean we dnt have update.zip file everytime..
Sent from my GT-S6802

Preshak said:
Bro m saying that , is this cwm installs internally to system ???
as in mmx devices the cwm installs permanent to system and we dont have load it every time we wanna use this, i mean we dnt have update.zip file everytime..
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Yes, it's permanent

Not working that update.zip. Recovery says
"
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
"

j0e74 said:
Not working that update.zip. Recovery says
"
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
"
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Have you compare the md5 sums ?
Try to re-download.

philos64 said:
Have you compare the md5 sums ?
Try to re-download.
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Not really.
I tried with other source after resetting the fone to its defaults and everything went fine. Just waiting for a serious custom ROM meanwhile.
Thanks for your answer.

After installing CWM, stock recovery sends you to CWM, so I decided to do a backup, then rebooted, but I couldn't get back to CWM again. Is there a different button combination to get to CWM? Or is it there was any problem at installing CWM with the boot stuff in the stock boot.img?

Help Needed Please
philos64 said:
I'm not a Sammy specialist, but I know how to root and flash a recovery.
I wrote this guide after the post from @loganyu who was really disappointed because there was nowhere the zip file update for the Samsung Galaxy Ace GT S6802 Duos.
In this post you will find how to root and install clockwork mod recovery for Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos GT S6802.
So, here is full solution to root your device. It has one version of CWM which is work. Previous version was not working perfectly.
Your phone screen stuck while rebooting. So you have to forcefully switch off mobile by removing and reinserting battery.
New version allows smooth restart in recovery mode. If you are new in this area and never rooted any android smart phone then read this guide with a lot of attention. So if you're ready, Go ahead for the Root process
APPLY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!​​
update_for_GT-S6802.zip[/COLOR][/U][/B][/URL] file. This comes in zip format. Don't extract, just rename it "update" only
2 - Connect your mobile to the PC using USB cable. Samsung mobile USB drivers[/URL] must be installed. Download it in case you don't have the same.
3 - Now put downloaded root file “update.zip” in your Sdcard’s root directory.
4 - Restart your device in recovery mode. Press Volume Up+Home Key/Menu Key+Power Key together to boot in your recovery.
5 - Select “apply update from sd-card” option.
6 - Navigate to “update.zip” (file which you have put in sd-card in step 3) with the volume key
7 - Select it and press home key.
8 - Root will be installed successfully.
9 - Restart your phone.
10 - If all is OK, you can see a super user icon at your home screen.
11 - Well done, you are root and you can play with your phone
1 - Your mobile must be rooted to install recovery. So first root it.
2 - Now Download ]CWM Recovery Mode zip[/URL] package. Don’t extract, just transfer this file in your Sdcard’s root directory by connecting mobile with pc /transfer using Bluetooth.
3 - Restart your device in recovery mode. Press Volume Up+Home Key/MenuKey+Power Key together to boot into recovery. There will be a option menu.
4 - Select “apply update from sd-card” option. A new menu will be option
5 - Browse directory using volume up and down volume key. Find CWM package which you have put from PC.
6 - Select this file and press home button to OK.
7 - Wait till completion. Reboot phone after success message appear.
8 - Done. You have installed CWM recovery successfully :good:
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After applying the update from sd card step it says reboot and when i try n reboot the phones is stuck with message ClockworkMod recovery v5.0.2.6. so i had to remove the batery please help !!!!!!!!!!!

j0e74 said:
After installing CWM, stock recovery sends you to CWM, so I decided to do a backup, then rebooted, but I couldn't get back to CWM again. Is there a different button combination to get to CWM? Or is it there was any problem at installing CWM with the boot stuff in the stock boot.img?
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Do you use Rom manager ? Try the Free App.
It's a another way to go to CWM recovery

gauravsharma1990 said:
After applying the update from sd card step it says reboot and when i try n reboot the phones is stuck with message ClockworkMod recovery v5.0.2.6. so i had to remove the batery please help !!!!!!!!!!!
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What is exactly the message ?
As I says I'm not Sammy Expert, but we need to know more. how long did you stay with this message?

philos64 said:
Do you use Rom manager ? Try the Free App.
It's a another way to go to CWM recovery
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Rom Manager sends me to stock recovery.
CWM never installs.

j0e74 said:
Rom Manager sends me to stock recovery.
CWM never installs.
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Try to re-install completely, because I think that a bad step was make.
Check all Md5 sums before to install.
I will see from my side, if the process is all good,

also roviya
philos64 said:
Try to re-install completely, because I think that a bad step was make.
Check all Md5 sums before to install.
I will see from my side, if the process is all good,
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I did. No luck at all.
Everytime I reboot to recovery appears this:
recovery opts
...
-- Copying media files...
Successfully copied media files.
-- Applying Muti-CSC --
multicsc : src /syatem/csc/TPA/system/ .
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I am sure this means stock recovery rewrites recovery everytime I reboot to recovery. CWM installs, but it seems the phone overwrites stock.
It's the only explanation.

have the same problem, can't do anything.
it seems like there's no way to have a definete version of CWR on s6802....

CWM recovery is not there after reboot.
While installation, CWM is getting installed and open successfully. But after a reboot again switches to default recovery.

do these processes deal with unlocking bootloader?
I m a newbie here, sorry if this is a silly question.

Works amazing, thanks a lot for this guide, mate!
I've rooted and installed CWM today on my friend's S6802 with XXMC1 baseband ver. upon this guide. All went perfectly well.
Even after installing CWM, reboot to recovery mode brought me into stock recovery, but no problem about that- I've choosen again "update zip" function to reinstall CWM and it goes perfectly well.

[Q] How to pull data when in Clockworkmod Recovery Mode?

Hi guys
I am running Cyanogenmod 10.2.1 on a Galaxy Nexus GSM. I installed that last year with the easy to use installer.
2 days ago I clicked update on that M3 Snapshot. Since then, the phone is not booting anymore and hanging on the blue loading screen with the cyanogenmod face and the circle around it.
I can boot to Odin and Clockworkmod Recovery.
I installed the Android SDK and the USB adb drivers and it shows the device under "devices" without trouble but not as a storage device so i cant pull data via the windows explorer. I am on Windows 7 Ultimate.
When in CWM Recovery and trying adb pull it says device not authorized. Unfortunetly i switched off usb debugging right before i installed that update.
My question>
I have to save the photos from the internal sd card before i can just wipe everything and reset it to factory setting. How can i do that?
Any chance to get around the "device unauthorized" msg ? Via adb devices i can see the device in the list.
I searched around a lot and kind of out of options now :/

if it is any help. i was just able to flash the clockworkmod to 6.0.4.7 via heimdall in odin mode but i still cannot read data from the phone..
if its possible to write on the phone it should be possible to read from it?

aui164 said:
if it is any help. i was just able to flash the clockworkmod to 6.0.4.7 via heimdall in odin mode but i still cannot read data from the phone..
if its possible to write on the phone it should be possible to read from it?
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Adb should work in recovery so you could try and use "adb pull".
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium HD app

mrgnex said:
Adb should work in recovery so you could try and use "adb pull".
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium HD app
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adb pull gives me the message "device unauthorized". how do i authorize it in the recovery mode?

solved
ok if anyone cares for the solution:
i got all mad. i booted into cwm recovery and did the wipe all/factory reset. after that i clicked system reboot. the old cm booted smooth and quick. and all data on the internal sd card is still there. just the apps and their data is gone. pictures saved.

aui164 said:
ok if anyone cares for the solution:
i got all mad. i booted into cwm recovery and did the wipe all/factory reset. after that i clicked system reboot. the old cm booted smooth and quick. and all data on the internal sd card is still there. just the apps and their data is gone. pictures saved.
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...I thought you were to retrieve app data. Yes, the internal storage will not be cleared during normal /data wipe (unless you intentionally do so). Anyway, congrats

Recovery Bootloop Help!!

Flashed Philz touch CWM. Flashed BAM ROM. IT ran fine for a day and a half. Flashed the custom kernel, and immediately started getting recovery bootloops. Instead of the boot message saying "Secure Booting Error Causeevice Unlock, So boot Success." It said, " Secure Booting Error Cause:Certification Verify" then I rebooted, and it just went to recovery. I reflashed everything minus the custom kernel, and it gave me the regular message, but it won't actually boot. Someone PLEASE help!!!

Might have to go back to stock.. I guess I was pointing everyone to the wrong recovery when I said look in Madmack's CM thread for his TWRP.
Use this one: https://db.tt/bQeSgkEJ
It says E986 but works perfectly.
Sent from my SlimKat LG-E980

Neroga said:
Might have to go back to stock.. I guess I was pointing everyone to the wrong recovery when I said look in Madmack's CM thread for his TWRP.
Use this one: https://db.tt/bQeSgkEJ
It says E986 but works perfectly.
Sent from my SlimKat LG-E980
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Perfectly for some CM based ROMS but not for 4.1.2+
Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk

Neroga said:
Might have to go back to stock.. I guess I was pointing everyone to the wrong recovery when I said look in Madmack's CM thread for his TWRP.
Use this one: https://db.tt/bQeSgkEJ
It says E986 but works perfectly.
Sent from my SlimKat LG-E980
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Do I have to use the FlashTools? Cuz this won't end. I've wiped everything multiple times, reflashed multiple times, I even factory reset it through hardware keys. Does anyone have an idea before i return to complete stock? It's greatly appreciated

Nigglenuts said:
Do I have to use the FlashTools? Cuz this won't end. I've wiped everything multiple times, reflashed multiple times, I even factory reset it through hardware keys. Does anyone have an idea before i return to complete stock? It's greatly appreciated
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50242586&postcount=83

So do I need the LG drivers? Because I can't find them anywhere... I'm unsure how to install aroma file manager.

i cant even get my computer to see my sdcard. I got the drivers installed, have the aromafm.zip on my desktop. when i go into device manager, it doesnt show my phones storage. i am so confused... i need expert help

Does PhilzTouch have adb? If so, you could just push that to your device through your PC.
adb push filename /sdcard/filename
Sent from my SlimKat LG-E980

Neroga said:
Does PhilzTouch have adb? If so, you could just push that to your device through your PC.
adb push filename /sdcard/filename
Sent from my SlimKat LG-E980
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I cant find it. But now my cpu wont recognize my phone. it says that the drivers weren't installed even though ive installed them multiple times. Ill put the phone in download mode, itll see the phone, then i boot back to recovery, and it no longer recognizes

Solutions...
Nigglenuts said:
So do I need the LG drivers? Because I can't find them anywhere... I'm unsure how to install aroma file manager.
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Here are the solutions:
1. Download the aroma file manager here
2. Rename the file to aromafm.zip
3. Put the aromafm.zip in "clockworkmod/aromafm/" in any of the storage volumes
4. In Philz touch recovery, tap the Aroma File Manager (it will open the aroma file manager automatically if you put it into the correct folder as stated above)
5. Open the terminal in the aroma file manager
6. Type this:
Code:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc bs=1 count=1088
7. Reboot system
DONE!

mysteryinc said:
Here are the solutions:
1. Download the aroma file manager here
2. Rename the file to aromafm.zip
3. Put the aromafm.zip in "clockworkmod/aromafm/" in any of the storage volumes
4. In Philz touch recovery, tap the Aroma File Manager (it will open the aroma file manager automatically if you put it into the correct folder as stated above)
5. Open the terminal in the aroma file manager
6. Type this:
Code:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc bs=1 count=1088
7. Reboot system
DONE!
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How do I get my computer to see my phones storage? I got the drivers installed, it claims that they installed properly, but once I take it out of download mode, the device goes to unspecified in the "Devices & Printers." I know how to mount storage in recovery, but when i get to recovery, the computer no longer recognizes it....

Nigglenuts said:
How do I get my computer to see my phones storage? I got the drivers installed, it claims that they installed properly, but once I take it out of download mode, the device goes to unspecified in the "Devices & Printers." I know how to mount storage in recovery, but when i get to recovery, the computer no longer recognizes it....
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no need for the computer to see the phone storage. you can put the aroma file manager either in your sdcard or usb storage, both should be readable when you use CWM to open aroma.

mysteryinc said:
Here are the solutions:
1. Download the aroma file manager here
2. Rename the file to aromafm.zip
3. Put the aromafm.zip in "clockworkmod/aromafm/" in any of the storage volumes
4. In Philz touch recovery, tap the Aroma File Manager (it will open the aroma file manager automatically if you put it into the correct folder as stated above)
5. Open the terminal in the aroma file manager
6. Type this:
Code:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc bs=1 count=1088
7. Reboot system
DONE!
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But how do i get my computer to actually recognize my phone? And get it to see my phones storage?

mysteryinc said:
no need for the computer to see the phone storage. you can put the aroma file manager either in your sdcard or usb storage, both should be readable when you use CWM to open aroma.
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How do i do that???? I get 3 USB options, USB Modem, USB Composite Device, and USB Serial Port

Nigglenuts said:
But how do i get my computer to actually recognize my phone? And get it to see my phones storage?
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why should your computer need to recognize your phone?
you can take out your microsd card & insert it into the memory card reader & transfer the aroma file thru the reader by using your PC or put the aroma file manager thru your usb / pendrive & then use usb otg & CWM will automatically mount the usb storage.

mysteryinc said:
why should your computer need to recognize your phone?
you can take out your microsd card & insert it into the memory card reader & transfer the aroma file thru the reader by using your PC or put the aroma file manager thru your usb / pendrive & then use usb otg & CWM will automatically mount the usb storage.
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If a microSD was present, I would've done that, unfortunately, one is not. So how do i put the aromafm.zip through the USB? i was up til like 3:00 AM last night trying to set up ADB. But nothing seems to work. Thanx for the help man.

Nigglenuts said:
If a microSD was present, I would've done that, unfortunately, one is not. So how do i put the aromafm.zip through the USB? i was up til like 3:00 AM last night trying to set up ADB. But nothing seems to work. Thanx for the help man.
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just plug in your usb to your pc & then transfer the file into it. after that plug in USB OTG cable (if you have one) to your phone & connect the pendrive, make sure you are in recovery mode.

mysteryinc said:
just plug in your usb to your pc & then transfer the file into it. after that plug in USB OTG cable (if you have one) to your phone & connect the pendrive, make sure you are in recovery mode.
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i got a microSD. No otg cable though..... My grandma needs to get a card reader lol

Thank you guys so much for all your help. I got the beast fixed... I ended up using the ADB 15 Second Tool and it worked!
Sent from my ( Working Again) Optimus G Pro using xda app-developers app

Nigglenuts said:
Flashed Philz touch CWM. Flashed BAM ROM. IT ran fine for a day and a half. Flashed the custom kernel, and immediately started getting recovery bootloops. Instead of the boot message saying "Secure Booting Error Causeevice Unlock, So boot Success." It said, " Secure Booting Error Cause:Certification Verify" then I rebooted, and it just went to recovery. I reflashed everything minus the custom kernel, and it gave me the regular message, but it won't actually boot. Someone PLEASE help!!!
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I posted a solution that requires the use of a microsd card....but you could've just gone and bought a cheap card reader to be able to use this method......but anyway this guide won't work if you don't have a microsd card.....I made this a while back to help someone else
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2619403
Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk

Accidentally wiped everything in recovery, No OS installed

I made a very noob mistake today. I was going to factory reset my Oneplus 3 in TWRP (recovery) and flash back to the stock rom but I accidentally checked off everything to be erased... which erased my current operating system, along with the stock rom I was going to install :crying:
Now im stuck with no OS, phone won't boot, can only get into recovery etc etc
I tried connecting it to the computer and clicking MOUNT in recovery, my PC detects it, but when I try to drag and drop the stock rom it just hangs there and the file transfer progress bar doesnt move.
What are my options ?
The phone is rooted

You can use sideload from twrp. Or you can put the zip you want to flash in a usb and flash it via otg.

613BulletProof said:
I made a very noob mistake today. I was going to factory reset my Oneplus 3 in TWRP (recovery) and flash back to the stock rom but I accidentally checked off everything to be erased... which erased my current operating system, along with the stock rom I was going to install :crying:
Now im stuck with no OS, phone won't boot, can only get into recovery etc etc
I tried connecting it to the computer and clicking MOUNT in recovery, my PC detects it, but when I try to drag and drop the stock rom it just hangs there and the file transfer progress bar doesnt move.
What are my options ?
The phone is rooted
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Put the OOS you want to install on a flash memory and use it as OTG from TWRP

As mentioned above, sideload is the easiest way.
Simply follow the steps here:
https://twrp.me/faq/ADBSideload.html

You can transfer data from a pc in twrp so you have loads of options

Push it with ADB
Ex- "adb push (input_file_name) /sdcard/(output_file_name)"

I will try adb sideloading, i had tried that method a while back for installing a rom and had issues, i have windows 10.

Skinpipe said:
You can transfer data from a pc in twrp so you have loads of options
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already tried that it wont let me. it detects the phone on my pc, but when dragging and dropping it wont transfer and throws an error saying device could not be found.

613BulletProof said:
already tried that it wont let me. it detects the phone on my pc, but when dragging and dropping it wont transfer and throws an error saying device could not be found.
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Try reflashing twrp from fastboot

I had the same problem when I was trying to upgrade to OOS 4.0. The phone was stuck at bootscreen. I powered it off by holding power button for 10 seconds. I turned it on again and booted in recovery mode. Then I connected my OP3 to PC and I was able to copy the .zip file into the TWRP folder. In recovery mode I installed the latest firmware from the .zip file.
Maybe I should mention that the OS I'm using is Arch Linux. My PC instantly recognized my phone.