What custom recovery should I use? - Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

To install a custom rom of course, I was trying to find twrp for this tablet.

SysAdmNj said:
To install a custom rom of course, I was trying to find twrp for this tablet.
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Look in original android development sub forum...

SysAdmNj said:
To install a custom rom of course, I was trying to find twrp for this tablet.
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I too was searching for twrp after having rooted with CF-Autoroot, and I found it at their website. But I have not had any success in installing it. Odin3 v3.09 comes back with nothing, regardless of using the .img, .md5, or .zip extension of the recovery. Same as with philz cwm recovery. It must be me, because others have installed these recoveries just fine. I’ll have to check that my anti-virus sw is disabled and that the usb drivers are compatible with my OS. I’m still researching. I’ll post back if I succeed. Here are the links below. Whichever recovery you choose make sure you download the correct one for the model you have. (SM-T800 vs T801 vs T805, etc…) Good luck!
twrp: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/239
Philz: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/sm-t700-tab-s-definitive-rom-nf9-t2839989
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Hal Seaman said:
I too was searching for twrp after having rooted with CF-Autoroot, and I found it at their website. But I have not had any success in installing it. Odin3 v3.09 comes back with nothing, regardless of using the .img, .md5, or .zip extension of the recovery. Same as with philz cwm recovery. It must be me, because others have installed these recoveries just fine. I’ll have to check that my anti-virus sw is disabled and that the usb drivers are compatible with my OS. I’m still researching. I’ll post back if I succeed. Here are the links below. Whichever recovery you choose make sure you download the correct one for the model you have. (SM-T800 vs T801 vs T805, etc…) Good luck!
twrp: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/239
Philz: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/sm-t700-tab-s-definitive-rom-nf9-t2839989
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It was easier than I thought. If you are rooted, just download twrp manager from playstore, and find your device name chagallwifi in my case I have the t800. And once it downloads recovery, install it.

SysAdmNj said:
It was easier than I thought. If you are rooted, just download twrp manager from playstore, and find your device name chagallwifi in my case I have the t800. And once it downloads recovery, install it.
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I did download twrp manager from playstore and tried it, before trying Goo manager, and ROM Toolbox pro. All said that there was no compatible recovery for the device. Maybe at that time (Sun Aug 31) twrp had not officially sanctioned it for wide release, since none of those managers were able to find it for download. That's when I went to TeamWin and downloaded it directly. So if it now works for you, I'll try twrp manager again. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the tip.

Hal Seaman said:
I did download twrp manager from playstore and tried it, before trying Goo manager, and ROM Toolbox pro. All said that there was no compatible recovery for the device. Maybe at that time (Sun Aug 31) twrp had not officially sanctioned it for wide release, since none of those managers were able to find it for download. That's when I went to TeamWin and downloaded it directly. So if it now works for you, I'll try twrp manager again. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the tip.
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Great news! I got home and removed twrp manager + data from my Tab and installed it again from playstore. I remembered you mentioned device name "chagallwifi". Before I had been searching for SM-T800 and couldn't find it in the list of available devices. Thanks for including chagallwifi in your comment, otherwise I would have been lost again. This time it worked just as you said. One very import note: within the twrp manager app you are also able to fix the kitkat 4.4 extSDcard -ro issue, where kitkat 4.4 won't let you write to the extSDcard. so for anyone else reading this I suggest you select that while you have the chance. Some people may not want to install a recovery or a custom ROM, they just want to be able to write to their external SDCard. You can download the app "NextApp SDFix" from the playstore and run it to get around the kitkat issue. Thanks again for your help and speedy reply.

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[Q] ClockworkMod Recovery Update

Hi,
I have ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.0.2. on my Galaxy Nexus. I'm running on XenonHD, but now I want to flash the latest 4.2 rom of Xenon.
Is my recovery outdated and should I update?
If so how do I update a recovery?
According to the cwm recovery page, the latest version for the gnex is 6.0.1.5
I can't remember which version added support for 4.2 (older versions would recursively create the /0 folder...), so you probably want to update it.
To update the recovery, just follow the same steps you did for install.
Your old backups may no longer work properly, although I think there might be a couple solutions mentioned in these forums on how to keep them.
meisanerd said:
According to the cwm recovery page, the latest version for the gnex is 6.0.1.5
I can't remember which version added support for 4.2 (older versions would recursively create the /0 folder...), so you probably want to update it.
To update the recovery, just follow the same steps you did for install.
Your old backups may no longer work properly, although I think there might be a couple solutions mentioned in these forums on how to keep them.
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Thanks for the reply. I used a one click for all method, so I am not sure how I should install a recovery.
I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1757146 can I just flash this flashable zip with CWM?
I can't post in the development section that is why I am asking about this here.
Sorry, I do not know if you can just flash the zip over it, as I just did the "fastboot flash recovery cwm.img" method.
If your original method was just clicking on a .bat file, you might be able to replace the .img file that was included with it with the latest img file for cwm, as chances are the bat file just executes the command I listed above. If the script also installed XenonHD, though, I would probably avoid using it as it might overwrite your existing install.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager&hl=en
There you go OP. Install that app, hit the "flash CWM" button, grant root permission (set to remember), when it finishes I would hit the "flash CWM" button again and have it run w/o asking for root permission. You should be on the new CWM, it will show the # for the version you are on. :good:
Okay I will try the Rom manager app.
Just so you know Rom Manager is the official app from Koush, the dev behind CWM.
WiredPirate said:
Just so you know Rom Manager is the official app from Koush, the dev behind CWM.
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Ooh okay, I heard about the app before but I never used it.
If you search here on the forums I believe you will find the "touch" version of CWM, or you can purchase it within the Rom Manager app and get the updates. I purchased it and I prefer it to the old method of using the volume buttons.

[Q] Nexus 7 Newb would like feedback on plan for setting up my device

I recently picked up a Nexus 7, unlocked it, and loaded KitKat yesterday with the factory image. I have set the device up now and would like to use a custom backup to take an image of the 7 and then store that image off of the device on an external drive since I only have a 16gb 7.
I have downloaded Clockworkmod ROM Manager to do this. Is it easily feasible to make a stock image and then transfer the image to an external drive? I'm having an issue installing the Clockworkmod Recovery tool, but I posted a question about that in a different forum.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick
I presume you have a custom recovery installed in addition to the ClockWorkMod Manager? If not, use the WugFresh Nexus Root Toolkit to install that, then boot into the recovery and select the backup option. It will create a folder on the root of your device called clockworkmod which will contain your backups. Just copy that to your PC, and transfer it back to the device when you need it.
C5Longhorn said:
I recently picked up a Nexus 7, unlocked it, and loaded KitKat yesterday with the factory image. I have set the device up now and would like to use a custom backup to take an image of the 7 and then store that image off of the device on an external drive since I only have a 16gb 7.
I have downloaded Clockworkmod ROM Manager to do this. Is it easily feasible to make a stock image and then transfer the image to an external drive? I'm having an issue installing the Clockworkmod Recovery tool, but I posted a question about that in a different forum.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick
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I've used ROM Manager a fair amount for creating backups. It works well, but like was said previously, you'll need to flash a custom recovery. The two main choices are Clockworkmod (CWM) and Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP). CWM works well with ROM Manager in my experience on another device.
I've found TWRP much easier to use though. It features a touch interface. You'll be able to customize the backup file name if you initiate a backup in recovery mode. The file name will also allow spaces, while CWM doesn't.
Check it out at teamw.in/project/twrp2. I think the recoveries are the same, but make sure you select the correct Nexus 7 model (LTE or Wi-Fi). You can flash the image in the bootloader using fastboot. Instructions are avalaible on the TWRP website.
Wrngway said:
I've used ROM Manager a fair amount for creating backups. It works well, but like was said previously, you'll need to flash a custom recovery. The two main choices are Clockworkmod (CWM) and Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP). CWM works well with ROM Manager in my experience on another device.
I've found TWRP much easier to use though. It features a touch interface. You'll be able to customize the backup file name if you initiate a backup in recovery mode. The file name will also allow spaces, while CWM doesn't.
Check it out at teamw.in/project/twrp2. I think the recoveries are the same, but make sure you select the correct Nexus 7 model (LTE or Wi-Fi). You can flash the image in the bootloader using fastboot. Instructions are avalaible on the TWRP website.
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TWRP will also allow you to backup, restore, and flash from a USB drive if you get a USB OTG cable.
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nrage23 said:
TWRP will also allow you to backup, restore, and flash from a USB drive if you get a USB OTG cable.
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I don't think TWRP is working with 4.4 build number KRT16S
Can anyone confirm? I just tried to flash the latest TWRP recovery 2.6.3.1 and it was not working when I rebooted into recovery. I was still getting the stock image.
Rick
C5Longhorn said:
I don't think TWRP is working with 4.4 build number KRT16S
Can anyone confirm? I just tried to flash the latest TWRP recovery 2.6.3.1 and it was not working when I rebooted into recovery. I was still getting the stock image.
Rick
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TWRP working fine here..
C5Longhorn said:
I don't think TWRP is working with 4.4 build number KRT16S
Can anyone confirm? I just tried to flash the latest TWRP recovery 2.6.3.1 and it was not working when I rebooted into recovery. I was still getting the stock image.
Rick
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Just backed up stock KitKat to a thumb drive and flashed newest 4.4 Omni Rom from thumb Drive. Use the WugFresh Nexus Toolkit to flash recovery. It makes it much simpler.
C5Longhorn said:
I don't think TWRP is working with 4.4 build number KRT16S
Can anyone confirm? I just tried to flash the latest TWRP recovery 2.6.3.1 and it was not working when I rebooted into recovery. I was still getting the stock image.
Rick
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From what I've read, the stock recovery for KRT16S is the same as KRT16O. I'm running the latest TWRP on KRT16O without issue.
Assuming your bootloader is unlocked, you shouldn't have an issue. Can you list the steps you're using to flash recovery? Maybe you're missing something.
If you have the correct driver on your computer and you're using fastboot, the command should be "fastboot flash recovery [insert recovery file name].img" from the fastboot directory.
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From what I've read, the stock recovery for KRT16S is the same as KRT16O. I'm running the latest TWRP on KRT16O without issue.
Assuming your bootloader is unlocked, you shouldn't have an issue. Can you list the steps you're using to flash recovery? Maybe you're missing something.
If you have the correct driver on your computer and you're using fastboot, the command should be "fastboot flash recovery [insert recovery file name].img" from the fastboot directory.
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Ok, maybe I was doing something wrong. The command line indicated it was installing correctly when I flashed it. However, when I rebooted to recovery it was never TWRP.
I just installed Clockworkmod Recovery so it was probably an error on my end.
Now, since I have made a backup, how can I identify where it is stored? I would like to move it to my computer since I only have a 16gb 7.
Thanks for all the replies,
Rick
I can't remember the default location. I think it's sdcard/clockworkmod/backups.
If you remember the file name, you can just search for that using ES File Explorer or a similar app.
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I can't remember the default location. I think it's sdcard/clockworkmod/backups.
If you remember the file name, you can just search for that using ES File Explorer or a similar app.
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great, thanks for all the help. I will probably reflash back to stock and then rebuild my device and backup. I have OCD about making sure I've got the cleanest install and right now don't know that for sure since it's been trial and error.
They are saved in /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup
They are hidden from other apps, so you need a file explorer with root to move them.
Great, thank you for the reply. The help from folks on the forum has been fantastic and really helps a newb.
Rick

[Q&A] [TOOL/UTILITY][TWRP][ 2.8][RECOVERY] TWRP 2.8.1.0 TeamWin Recovery Project 10/

[Q&A] [TOOL/UTILITY][TWRP][ 2.8][RECOVERY] TWRP 2.8.1.0 TeamWin Recovery Project 10/
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TWRP v2.8.0.0 for P605
Hi! - I also have the "TWRP v2.8.0.0 (external-) backup files not found on SD card"-problem! ... Only internal backup works (to: data\media\0\TWRP)! - If backing up to either external_sd (extSdCard) or USB storage, TWRP first seems to do the job (works, and works ...), but after reboot, no files are stored under: storage\extSdCard\TWRP or under data\media\0\TWRP, or on an attached USB stick/card-reader! ... Only backup to "internal storage" works (correctly?) - and everybody needs root-access for to move the backup to an external medium, especially, if the small 16GB internal memory is full!
I now have bought a Galaxy Note 4, the last week, have rooted it and have installed TWRP v2.8.1.0 on it. - There everything works perfectly! ... Why not on Note 10.1 2014? ... I still wait for the v2.8.1.0 update of TWRP for the P605 device. Will it change that issue?
cstratz said:
Hi! - I also have the "TWRP v2.8.0.0 (external-) backup files not found on SD card"-problem! ... Only internal backup works (to: data\media\0\TWRP)! - If backing up to either external_sd (extSdCard) or USB storage, TWRP first seems to do the job (works, and works ...), but after reboot, no files are stored under: storage\extSdCard\TWRP or under data\media\0\TWRP, or on an attached USB stick/card-reader! ... Only backup to "internal storage" works (correctly?) - and everybody needs root-access for to move the backup to an external medium, especially, if the small 16GB internal memory is full!
I now have bought a Galaxy Note 4, the last week, have rooted it and have installed TWRP v2.8.1.0 on it. - There everything works perfectly! ... Why not on Note 10.1 2014? ... I still wait for the v2.8.1.0 update of TWRP for the P605 device. Will it change that issue?
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Do you have lt03wifiue?
No, I don't have the Wifi only version. The P605 is with LTE and Qualcom. - Are you sure, that I also can use the v2.8.1.0 of TWRP for the P600 (Wifi only tablet)?
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cstratz said:
No, I don't have the Wifi only version. The P605 is with LTE and Qualcom. - Are you sure, that I also can use the v2.8.1.0 of TWRP for the P600 (Wifi only tablet)?
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Please try one of the following depending on your bootloader:
http://techerrata.com/bigbiff/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.1-lt03ltexx-4.3.zip
http://techerrata.com/bigbiff/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.1-lt03ltexx-4.4.zip
Hi!... v2.8.1.1 /4.4 works perfectly! Thank you very much for your support!... Many people are using either the P600 or the P605 - and I believe, that the official support (also regarding tools to root them, or CyanogenMod) for these tablets is unfortunately a bit slow in contrast to Samsung phones... But somehow, with a bit luck, everything is to find somewhere... I like you!... Carsten
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Hello all I have rooted my note10.1 NI1 and I cannot flash any recoveries without boot looping has anyone tested this on on 10.1 WiFi. Version
Could someone please tell me where I can find themes for 2.8.x ?
Thank you!
Hi,
TWRP manager crashes when I try to install TWRP. I select the device as lt03wifiue and select openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-lt03wifiue.img. Then, when I hit install recovery, it downloads and then asks me to verify the partition as /dev/block/mmcblk0p10. When I click yes, it starts and then crashes. I tried multiple twrp versions, but they all crash.
EDIT: I ended up doing it through odin.
maelopam said:
Hi,
TWRP manager crashes when I try to install TWRP. I select the device as lt03wifiue and select openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-lt03wifiue.img. Then, when I hit install recovery, it downloads and then asks me to verify the partition as /dev/block/mmcblk0p10. When I click yes, it starts and then crashes. I tried multiple twrp versions, but they all crash.
EDIT: I ended up doing it through odin.
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Sorry, it's been doing that for a while. We don't maintain the app, and you should report it to the developer.
I want to download 2.8.5 for p601 but on the twrp website, the latest version is 2.8.0 How can i get 2.8.5?
Can someone give me a link to Download TWRP For Galaxy note 10.1 P601 ?
Except This one which is Corrupt !
techerrata . c o m
S1avash said:
Can someone give me a link to Download TWRP For Galaxy note 10.1 P601 ?
Except This one which is Corrupt !
techerrata . c o m
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http://dl.twrp.me/lt03wifiue/
I'm trying to install the xposed zip that's been released for the Samsung devices but due to the unsigned zip I need something other than stock recovery. I've been able to sign the zip but when I try to install I receive a bad header (or very similar) message. Obviously I'd like to try and keep the device as close to stock regarding kernal and recovery as possible, but to gain other features the custom recovery is the way to go.
I've decided on using TWRP but can't find a compatible build.
Where would I ask to see if a build for this version can be had and what would I need to provide to facilitate the build. I own a Samsung SM-P607T (lt03ltetmo), Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 version).
It appears that I've been able to get a good backup of the stock kernal and recovery including what appears to be a valid backup of all the blocks for the device.
I've used Chainfires adb insecure to try and install the zip file, but that turns USB debugging off and I haven't found a work around or fix for that yet.
Thanks for your help.
mlutzow said:
I'm trying to install the xposed zip that's been released for the Samsung devices but due to the unsigned zip I need something other than stock recovery. I've been able to sign the zip but when I try to install I receive a bad header (or very similar) message. Obviously I'd like to try and keep the device as close to stock regarding kernal and recovery as possible, but to gain other features the custom recovery is the way to go.
I've decided on using TWRP but can't find a compatible build.
Where would I ask to see if a build for this version can be had and what would I need to provide to facilitate the build. I own a Samsung SM-P607T (lt03ltetmo), Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 version).
It appears that I've been able to get a good backup of the stock kernal and recovery including what appears to be a valid backup of all the blocks for the device.
I've used Chainfires adb insecure to try and install the zip file, but that turns USB debugging off and I haven't found a work around or fix for that yet.
Thanks for your help.
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Have you tried lt03lte version of TWRP yet?
bigbiff said:
Have you tried lt03lte version of TWRP yet?
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bigbiff, no I haven't, probably being overly cautious on my part.
Would you mind if we took this offline and I ask some questions that I think you can answer for me, rellated.to trying to keep as close to stock as possible while using certain toolsets to enhance the tablet experience.
I think I'll try that version later today, when I have some time...I hadn't noticed it when I was searching for a compatible version.
bigbiff said:
Have you tried lt03lte version of TWRP yet?
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I need to correct myself, I did see that update. I'm on 5.1.1 and the latest version I've seen is 4.6 and I don't know what I'll break, if anything, or if I currently have the knowledge to roll back to functioning stock recovery if needed. Granted I have backups of the kernal and recovery (from two different sources), first 100 meg blocks...all the device blocks and partitions. It's been about 8 years since I was able to setiously pursue testing and many things have changed on me.
mlutzow said:
bigbiff, no I haven't, probably being overly cautious on my part.
Would you mind if we took this offline and I ask some questions that I think you can answer for me, rellated.to trying to keep as close to stock as possible while using certain toolsets to enhance the tablet experience.
I think I'll try that version later today, when I have some time...I hadn't noticed it when I was searching for a compatible version.
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mlutzow said:
I need to correct myself, I did see that update. I'm on 5.1.1 and the latest version I've seen is 4.6 and I don't know what I'll break, if anything, or if I currently have the knowledge to roll back to functioning stock recovery if needed. Granted I have backups of the kernal and recovery (from two different sources), first 100 meg blocks...all the device blocks and partitions. It's been about 8 years since I was able to setiously pursue testing and many things have changed on me.
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Please ask questions here for others benefit.
I am not sure what you are referring to with version 4.6. All you usually need is your stock odin firmware tar to return to stock using Odin.
bigbiff said:
Please ask questions here for others benefit.
I am not sure what you are referring to with version 4.6. All you usually need is your stock odin firmware tar to return to stock using Odin.
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First, bigbiff I really appreciate your patience with me and taking the time to answer my questions and help me through this process.
I thought the 4.6 was the Android version the recovery was built for and I'm on 5.1.1 and thought I would run into issues considering what I'm reading about this 5.1.1 and the changes that have been incorporated.
My goal in this is to get xposed installed, functioning, and upgradeable if and when the opportunities present themselves, while remaining as close to stock as possible and not tripping that switch (whatever it's named) which for me is still 0x0 although the device status reads custom (fairly easily resolved with a full wipe and factory install is my understanding) .
Currently I'm rooted with Chainfires cf-auto-root for lt03ltetmo. Evrything still works, S-Pen, wireless, etc., etc., etc.
Clearly I need to install a custom recovery. In my reading I came across this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...root-tmobile-sm-p607t-5-1-1-firmware-t3215541 and a modded kernal from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-2014/general/root-root-stock-kernel-t3240218. With my current root status and SuperSu installation I'm thinking I need to clean up and uninstall SuperSU and then proceed with the above recommendations.
That is unless just installing the TWRP you mentioned will get me to a stable position.
I'm just looking for the best method to use to get the xposed installed that leaves me with the fewest or no issues as far as using the tablet.
Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Hello, I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. SM-P600. Running Stock 5.1.1 and Rooted.
I am looking for correct TWRP .tar file to flash with ODIN. Thanks.

Root for Stock 6.0.1

From rooted 6.0, I took the OTA and was stuck. Finally wiped everything and installed 6.0.1 fresh. flashed TWRP and supersu 2.60. But after boot, Supersu says binary needs to be updated - but fails to update.
TWRP works fine. Just can't root 6.0.1 with unlocked bootloader. Can anyone share the supersu that worked for 6.0.1? TIA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
Root works with supersu version 2.62-3. Thanks
sam298 said:
From rooted 6.0, I took the OTA and was stuck. Finally wiped everything and installed 6.0.1 fresh. flashed TWRP and supersu 2.60. But after boot, Supersu says binary needs to be updated - but fails to update.
TWRP works fine. Just can't root 6.0.1 with unlocked bootloader. Can anyone share the supersu that worked for 6.0.1? TIA
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That wasn't my experience. I took the 6.0.1 update and it failed. So I ran
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fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
using the system and boot images from the 6.0 update. And then I waited for the OTA again. It installed ok.
Using TWRP I installed SuperSU 2.60 for a systemless root of the boot image. Everything is fine.
i can't even get pass installing twrp. every time i flash twrp in fastboot mode it works but it wipes my entire device. booting into twrp shows "NO OS INSTALLED' and even the sd card storage is wiped. the only way to get it to boot is to flash back 6.0.1 full stock rom. any help???
Try nexus root toolkit.
tomxass said:
Try nexus root toolkit.
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WugFresh did not work for me, after booting into TWRP and looking for the SuperSU and BusyBox they don not show up. Below is a post I have over on WugFresh Forum.
I’m having the same problem as everyone else. I’m using 6.0.1 MMB29K. It goes through the motions but when TWRP launches the /sdcard directory is empty. However, when I reboot and look at the files using an app called File Manager, I see them in /storage/emulated/0/!ReadyToFlash/Root_Files/. However, if I use a app called Root Browser I see a directory called sdcard and in there is !ReadyToFlash/Root_Files/ so they are being copied to the tablet but when you go into TWRP to install them they can’t be found. I tried to use the app Root Browser and make a directory called kiledl, this failed, probably because I do not have root access. Kind of a catch 22 here. I was just going to copy the files in sdcard to my directory and then try again. NO go!!! Anyone else have any ideas? I seems like this is some sort of permissions issue with the files but only from TWRP. I sure hope someone comes up with an answer, WugFresh and ideas?
tomxass said:
Try nexus root toolkit.
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same result. twrp installed but can't detect my sd card or any files on the device
Download latest SuperSU 2.62-3.
Root via Nexus root toolkit.
Then copy SuperSu to nexus and flash, supersu not from NRT but downloaded latest 2.62-3, busybox and last rar.
Sorry for my English.
Found a solution, the version of TWRP that WugFresh NRT is using is not compatible with this version of the N7 seems as though these were made with a different MMC memory. Check you this link and download this modified version of TWRP. You can use the NRT Advance Utilities > fastboot flash > recovery > other and then point to this modified version of TWRP and install it. Then you can proceed with the install of SuperSU and BusyBox. They will show up in the !ReadyToFlash/Root_Files/ folder to install.
Check this link **UPDATE** Mounting Errors in Custom Recovery
**UPDATE** Mounting Errors in Custom Recover… | Nexus 7 (2013)
dlkile said:
Found a solution, the version of TWRP that WugFresh NRT is using is not compatible with this version of the N7 seems as though these were made with a different MMC memory. Check you this link and download this modified version of TWRP. You can use the NRT Advance Utilities > fastboot flash > recovery > other and then point to this modified version of TWRP and install it. Then you can proceed with the install of SuperSU and BusyBox. They will show up in the !ReadyToFlash/Root_Files/ folder to install.
Check this link **UPDATE** Mounting Errors in Custom Recovery
**UPDATE** Mounting Errors in Custom Recover… | Nexus 7 (2013)
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noooo. That's not true. I just used NRT yesterday to upgrade to rooted 6.01.
EDIT: I think I misundersstood your post. This is only a problem if you try to install TWRP when upgrading right? If you just want to upgrade to 6.01 and keep stock recovery there is no issue.
aiiee said:
noooo. That's not true. I just used NRT yesterday to upgrade to rooted 6.01.
EDIT: I think I misundersstood your post. This is only a problem if you try to install TWRP when upgrading right? If you just want to upgrade to 6.01 and keep stock recovery there is no issue.
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Yes it is true, it depends on what kind of eMMC chip is in it. I have a very new device and NRT would not root it. When it booted in TWRP it could not see the !ReadyToFlash/Root_Files/ folder to install the files. There was no files on SDCard at all unless you booted to Android to verify they were in fact there. I had to install the modified Recovery TWRP file first. Saying "noooo. That's not true." is a little harsh, kinda make me a liar, I think NOT. Just because the method worked for you does not mean it worked for me. Not all devices are the same. If you read other post here you will see lots of others are having the same problem.
aiiee said:
EDIT: I think I misundersstood your post. This is only a problem if you try to install TWRP when upgrading right? If you just want to upgrade to 6.01 and keep stock recovery there is no issue.
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Correct only when using TWRP. However, I was using WugFresh NRT and it does a temporary install of TWRP then you install the SuperSU and BusyBox files. However, with the wrong version of TWRP you would not see the files in the SDCard folder, it would be empty. However, booting back to Android and using File Explorer the files where there. Using the modified version of TWRP would correct this.
interesting. i was wondering why some persons say it work and when i tried it, it wouldn't show anything in twp. can you point me to the link of the modified/correct version of twrp to use or help me by saying what to search. i don't want to sound lazy bu asking you for the link but i'm not sure as to what to google exactly to find the correct twrp to use. obviously i've been google wrong the pass few days because that hasn't come up for me in any of my past searches
Update: i found it and it works. thanks guys. now i can flash some custom roms. gonna try cm 13 tonight. thanks again
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interesting. i was wondering why some persons say it work and when i tried it, it wouldn't show anything in twp. can you point me to the link of the modified/correct version of twrp to use or help me by saying what to search. i don't want to sound lazy bu asking you for the link but i'm not sure as to what to google exactly to find the correct twrp to use. obviously i've been google wrong the pass few days because that hasn't come up for me in any of my past searches
Update: i found it and it works. thanks guys. now i can flash some custom roms. gonna try cm 13 tonight. thanks again
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Yes, here is the link you need to select the LTE or WiFi version depending on you device. I do not have enough post to be able post links, so try removing the "*" from the link below.
forum*.xda-developers*.com/nexus*-7-2013/nexus*-7-2013-qa/mount*-recovery*-t3064562
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Yes it is true, it depends on what kind of eMMC chip is in it. I have a very new device and NRT would not root it. When it booted in TWRP it could not see the !ReadyToFlash/Root_Files/ folder to install the files. There was no files on SDCard at all unless you booted to Android to verify they were in fact there. I had to install the modified Recovery TWRP file first. Saying "noooo. That's not true." is a little harsh, kinda make me a liar, I think NOT. Just because the method worked for you does not mean it worked for me. Not all devices are the same. If you read other post here you will see lots of others are having the same problem.
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I sit corrected, sir. :good:
Just for my own edumacation, how old is your N7? I just bought two from Groupon and I wonder if they are affecteed? How can one tell ?
aiiee said:
I sit corrected, sir. :good:
Just for my own edumacation, how old is your N7? I just bought two from Groupon and I wonder if they are affecteed? How can one tell ?
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You most have the same unit as I do. I just got mine a week ago from GroupOn as well.
i bought mine about a week ago off amazon. i had a gift card and had nothing to buy so i decided to get the N7 and give it a try

Installing TWRP over CWM?

Hello,
I am wondering if it is possible to install TWRP over top of CWM? When I initially rooted my phone CWM was installed, however to install a new rom I need TWRP. Is this possible?
Thanks,
Skyty said:
Hello,
I am wondering if it is possible to install TWRP over top of CWM? When I initially rooted my phone CWM was installed, however to install a new rom I need TWRP. Is this possible?
Thanks,
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Yes. It's been a loong time. Best I can recall, I did the following:
1. Flash'd a ZIP of an old TWRP (couldn't find latest in ZIP file)
2. Rebooted into Recovery
3. Used old TWRP to flash IMG file of new TWRP
Just to make sure I understand (as it's been a while since I rooted a phone or done anything like this).
1.) When you say flashed, do you mean in the TWRP app on the screen where you select your phone model?
2.) So if I flash TWRP (in the manner I described above assuming that's what you meant) and reboot into recovery it will overwrite Clockworkmod and then I'll be in TWRP recovery?
3.) If I do this with the most recent TWRP version I'm assuming this step will be unecessary?
My apologies if I misunderstood what you were trying to say! Thanks for taking the time to respond!
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1.) When you say flashed, do you mean in the TWRP app on the screen where you select your phone model?
2.) So if I flash TWRP (in the manner I described above assuming that's what you meant) and reboot into recovery it will overwrite Clockworkmod and then I'll be in TWRP recovery?
3.) If I do this with the most recent TWRP version I'm assuming this step will be unecessary?...
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Quick answers: No, no, and maybe.
It appears that you may be confusing the TWRP app (which is basically useless bloat) with the actual TWRP recovery. You need to find and download the latest TWRP recovery for your device model. If you can find a ZIP of it, great; because CWM can then install TWRP recovery for you (so that when you reboot into recovery, you'll see TWRP instead of CWM). In my case, there was no ZIP available for the latest TWRP; it was available only as an IMG file. An old version of TWRP recovery, however, was and likely still is available in a ZIP file. So use CWM to install that ZIP of older TWRP, which can then install newer TWRP as an IMG file. I'm just a struggling noob myself, but I'm pretty sure CWM is not able to install an IMG file. Good luck!
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Quick answers: No, no, and maybe.
It appears that you may be confusing the TWRP app (which is basically useless bloat) with the actual TWRP recovery. You need to find and download the latest TWRP recovery for your device model. If you can find a ZIP of it, great; because CWM can then install TWRP recovery for you (so that when you reboot into recovery, you'll see TWRP instead of CWM). In my case, there was no ZIP available for the latest TWRP; it was available only as an IMG file. An old version of TWRP recovery, however, was and likely still is available in a ZIP file. So use CWM to install that ZIP of older TWRP, which can then install newer TWRP as an IMG file. I'm just a struggling noob myself, but I'm pretty sure CWM is not able to install an IMG file. Good luck!
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Ahhhh, okay that makes sense. I think I follow. Now in another thread you mentioned that if I need to go back and restore I'd use TWRP to flash CWM, hen I can use CWM to recover my old nandroid backups.
A couple final questions. Will I need to do a wipe when I flash the old TWRP zip (side note, do you know a good place to find those)? If I need to go back to CWM is there any place I can find it to flash with TWRP?
Thanks for all your help!
Skyty said:
... if I need to go back and restore I'd use TWRP to flash CWM, hen I can use CWM to recover my old nandroid backups ...
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Correct. That is IF you can find TWRP and CWM as ZIP files. I used to switch back and forth frequently, but that was years ago. TWRP is so much more useful, I no longer have anything CWM related nor the ZIPs; and can't even find where I got them. I'm pretty sure they were here on XDA. Spent some time searching, no luck. Then I tried Google. The first snippit nail'd it, here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-mini/development/recovery-cwm-twrp-philz-t3182207
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.... Will I need to do a wipe when I flash the old TWRP zip...
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I never wiped. I seem to recall that when installing to the recovery partition, one of the steps I saw in the log was a wipe or maybe even a reformatting of that partition taking place along the way.
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.... (side note, do you know a good place to find those)? If I need to go back to CWM is there any place I can find it to flash with TWRP?
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They're both in the link (above).
Skyty said:
.... Thanks for all your help!
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That's what the [Thanks] button is for, here on xda.
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Correct. That is IF you can find TWRP and CWM as ZIP files. I used to switch back and forth frequently, but that was years ago. TWRP is so much more useful, I no longer have anything CWM related nor the ZIPs; and can't even find where I got them. I'm pretty sure they were here on XDA. Spent some time searching, no luck. Then I tried Google. The first snippit nail'd it, here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-mini/development/recovery-cwm-twrp-philz-t3182207
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I appreciate the link, however, I think those zips are for a different model of phone than mine. However, I think I possibly found versions that will work for me... Is there any real way to confirm?
The serranoltexx CWM Zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980&page=99
The serranoltexx TWRP Zip
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347768468
However, I'm not 100% certain either of these will work, and I'm not sure how I'd figure that out.
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That's what the [Thanks] button is for, here on xda.
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Done!
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... those zips are for a different model of phone ...
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OMG! You're right, those are for the Value Edition. I completely miss'd the "ve" in them. Sorry.
Skyty said:
... I think I possibly found versions that will work for me..
The serranoltexx CWM Zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980&page=99
The serranoltexx TWRP Zip
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347768468 ...
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I remember using that very CWM zip version 6.0.5.1, so it should work okay. Good find.
I'm not familliar with that particular TWRP zip. It does clearly indicate being for the i9195 model; I'm just not sure about what "open" means at beginning of zip's filename. Still, worth a try. (If it fails, you can more easily find a TAR file of the most recent TWRP and use Odin to install it.)
MrGoodtunes said:
OMG! You're right, those are for the Value Edition. I completely miss'd the "ve" in them. Sorry.
I remember using that very CWM zip version 6.0.5.1, so it should work okay. Good find.
I'm not familliar with that particular TWRP zip. It does clearly indicate being for the i9195 model; I'm just not sure about what "open" means at beginning of zip's filename. Still, worth a try. (If it fails, you can more easily find a TAR file of the most recent TWRP and use Odin to install it.)
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So, just thought I'd let you know that I'm up and running with LineageOS and I tested reverting back and forth to CWM and TWRP. Eveything seems in working order! I appreciate you help and have clicked the thanks button on your messages! All the best!
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... I tested reverting back and forth to CWM and TWRP. Eveything seems in working order!
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That's excellent. It's really amazing how much we can do with this little S4mini device; thanks to the work of devs, several of whom are still providing updates. After all there's never been a more powerful device (other than S4mini VE) that weighs under 4 oz.
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That's excellent. It's really amazing how much we can do with this little S4mini device; thanks to the work of devs, several of whom are still providing updates. After all there's never been a more powerful device (other than S4mini VE) that weighs under 4 oz.
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Yeah, its amazing! I've been able to breath new life into my old phone, I'm shocked at how well it runs on the S4; not as well as my newer phones, but better than before. Funnily enough, its actually running a newer version of Android than my S8 and S10e haha. Now onto those phones... been trying to get them both rooted but it's looking like a no go haha.

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