[Q] Need help / advice - Nexus S without boot or recovery img. - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everyone,
So this is my issue. Yesterday i tried to root my working nexus s i9020t with a one click root on my mac computer. Terminal said 'root ok' everything was ok then the phone didnt get past the google startup.
So i tried recovery... that didnt do anything.
Then i started with SDK on my windows 7 machine and with fastboot.
Basically i erased everything on the phone (boot and recovery)
Fastboot is unlocked. At the top it says no boot or recovery img.
When i do 'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img' with my recovery.img in the same folder on windows it says 'cannot load or mount recovery.img'
Fastboot is seeing the phone since it is listed when I write 'fastboot devices'.
Basically i think i ruined the recovery file, dont care about rooting right now, just want to load a recovery image or boot image.
If i go down to recovery on the phone in fastboot it will start fastboot again and say ' no boot or recovery img'
Any help?
THANK YOU!

AllGamer said:
GRH78
Bootloader v.JK1
Baseband v.JK8
Yes, there are tons of guides out there, and even one click scripts that can ROOT the SNS (Samsung Nexus S) for you, but none of them go into enough detail for any of them to work properly.
Having many android devices working properly via ADB on your computer doesn't automatically guarantees it will see the SNS.
So, before jump to the exiting stuff of ROOTing the SNS, lets cover some basics to actually get you started and make sure you can actually ROOT the SNS, else all is in vain.
MOD EDIT: This guide does not apply to the AT&T/Rogers/Telus variants of the Nexus S (i9020A). For those models, please refer to this guide.
Part 1
Download Android SDK 2.3 or click the file name android-sdk_r08-windows.zip (32 MB) direct from Google, instead of wasting your time jumping through hoops and dodging pop up/flash ADs from those FileSharing places.
Turn Off your SNS
Make sure the SNS is connected to the PC via the USB cable
Boot the SNS into the Bootloader Interface, by holding Volume UP & Power button
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
it reads LOCK STATE - LOCKED
open Device Manager (or run devmgmt.msc) make sure you don't see this problem (windows failed to identify the SNS and install the correct drivers)
Do a right click and select Update Driver Software
Select Brose my computer for driver software
point it to where you downloaded the Android SDK 2.3 (..\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver)
Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
If it's installed properly it should show up like this (reboot is not required)
NOTE: if you encounter problems like question marks, unknown drivers, or exclamation marks eve after you have installed the drivers, download and try the USBDeview 32/64 to remove and uninstall all the junk USB devices from your computer/registry​
Now that the basic preparations are done, we can finally get to have fun with the SNS & hack away via ADB.exe / FASTBOOT.exe
Part 2
open a command prompt go to run & type CMD hit enter
switch to the directory where you downloaded & unzipped the ..\android-sdk-windows\tools
type fastboot oem unlock and hit enter
Then you will get this
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
...
meanwhile on the SNS you'll see this screen
selecting YES will wipe EVERYTHING from the SNS, so make sure you have backed up everything you needed to safe before you continue.
use the Volume up/down keys to select and Power key to apply
you should see something like this after it's done
Code:
... OKAY [435.433s]
finished. total time: 435.433s
now back on this screen you should read
LOCK STATE - UNLOCKED
Download the clockwork recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img image, and save it to the ..\android-sdk-windows\tools directory
renamed it to recovery.img
then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and hit enter
you should get something like this, if not your image is corrupted, download it again
Code:
sending 'recovery' (3980 KB)... OKAY [ 0.621s]
writing 'recovery'... OKAY [ 0.511s]
finished. total time: 1.132s
Then back on the SNS select Power Off (Reboot also works)
Power ON the SNS
...meanwhile the SNS is rebooting Download superuser from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
choose the Eclair/Froyo version
Mount the USB storage
drag/drop the su-version#-signed.zip file into the root of the internal SD of the SNS
Power Off the SNS
Boot the SNS into the Bootloader Interface, by holding Volume UP & Power button
select Recovery
then it should boot into this screen, if not then repeat the steps to download the image
select install ZIP from sdcard (power button to apply)
select choose zip from sdcard (power button to apply)
select su-version#-signed.zip file you downloaded earlier, and apply it
select yes - install su-version#-signed.zip
confirm it says "Install from sdcard complete"
select go back
select reboot
done!
Enjoy your unlocked & rooted phone!
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Follow the recovery part,
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osugsxr,
Thanks for the reply, but that is the tutorial i tried and i get stuck at the part:
'Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img'
it says that the recovery.img cannot be loaded....
ever see something like that?

To me it sounds like fastboot can't find your recovery image.
Could you try doing fastboot with the absolute path?
On windows (path for example):
fastboot flash recovery C:\android\recovery.img
Make sure you get the backspaces right.
On linux (for example)
fastboot flash recovery /home/user/android/recovery.img
Good luck.
Greetz

michaeljameson1985 said:
osugsxr,
Thanks for the reply, but that is the tutorial i tried and i get stuck at the part:
'Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img'
it says that the recovery.img cannot be loaded....
ever see something like that?
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Is it in the correct folder?
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osugsxr said:
Is it in the correct folder?
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Progress report - So i now have clockworkmod recover v5.0.2.0 on my android nexus s 9020t and have tried everything from Stock rom to a different rom to update.zip the file.... nothing has worked.
I tried to install the update.zip from the recovery and get the error that there is an error in /sdcard/update.zip
is it possible clockworkmod recovery v5 wont work with my nexus s?
thanks!
Mike

You know that you have to copy the ROM zip file to the SDCard and then choose 'Install zip from sdcard' option in CWM, selecting the download ROM zip file, right?
Greetz

Related

Can someone please help me fix my camera!!!!!

I know this the wrong forum but I need developers help my camera app keeps fc and says report to Google
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can you be more specific?
custom rom, kernel or what have you
2.3 1, I902XXJK8, Kernal 2.6.35.7-g7f1638a, [email protected]#1
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your running gingerbread yes, but who made the rom?
(cyanogen,modaco,etc)
or is it stock??
Its stock I'm not even rooted everything works but the camera
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Thats strange dont know y ur camera would stop working running stock. Might be a software issue so u may wanna take it back an exchange it
The application camera (process com.Google.android camera) has stopped unexpectedly please try again
That's what it keeps saying
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go to main settings, applications, manage applications, all, camera, clear data. then you should reboot.
I did that almost a hundred times
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Bspence415 said:
I did that almost a hundred times
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try moving all your camera pictures to your desktop. then clear your data in the camera app and the gallery app. you might have to factory reset to fix it, so consider backing up some of your data.
Bspence415 said:
I did that almost a hundred times
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have you considered unlocking your bootloader(rooting your phone)?
That's what I'm going to try tonight is there a one click root like for the galaxy because I don't know how to root sns yet
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Bspence415 said:
That's what I'm going to try tonight is there a one click root like for the galaxy because I don't know how to root sns yet
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very easy, you dont need an app for it. very basically... install drivers to your desktop, download sdk, "fastboot oem unlock", flash clockwork recovery, flash a rom(and gapps if needed). read the threads here. shouldnt take you more than 30-60min.
How do I do the fastboot OEM unlock?
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Bspence415 said:
How do I do the fastboot OEM unlock?
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taken from this thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10238318#post10238318
AllGamer said:
GRH78
Bootloader v.JK1
Baseband v.JK8
Yes, there are tons of guides out there, and even one click scripts that can ROOT the SNS (Samsung Nexus S) for you, but none of them go into enough detail for any of them to work properly.
Having many android devices working properly via ADB on your computer doesn't automatically guarantees it will see the SNS.
So, before jump to the exiting stuff of ROOTing the SNS, lets cover some basics to actually get you started and make sure you can actually ROOT the SNS, else all is in vain.
Part 1
Download Android SDK 2.3 or click the file name android-sdk_r08-windows.zip (32 MB) direct from Google, instead of wasting your time jumping through hoops and dodging pop up/flash ADs from those FileSharing places.
Turn Off your SNS
Make sure the SNS is connected to the PC via the USB cable
Boot the SNS into the Bootloader Interface, by holding Volume UP & Power button
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
it reads LOCK STATE - LOCKED
open Device Manager (or run devmgmt.msc) make sure you don't see this problem (windows failed to identify the SNS and install the correct drivers)
Do a right click and select Update Driver Software
Select Brose my computer for driver software
point it to where you downloaded the Android SDK 2.3 (..\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver)
Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
If it's installed properly it should show up like this (reboot is not required)
NOTE: if you encounter problems like question marks, unknown drivers, or exclamation marks eve after you have installed the drivers, download and try the USBDeview 32/64 to remove and uninstall all the junk USB devices from your computer/registry​
Now that the basic preparations are done, we can finally get to have fun with the SNS & hack away via ADB.exe / FASTBOOT.exe
Part 2
open a command prompt go to run & type CMD hit enter
switch to the directory where you downloaded & unzipped the ..\android-sdk-windows\tools
type fastboot oem unlock and hit enter
Then you will get this
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
...
meanwhile on the SNS you'll see this screen
selecting YES will wipe EVERYTHING from the SNS, so make sure you have backed up everything you needed to safe before you continue.
use the Volume up/down keys to select and Power key to apply
you should see something like this after it's done
Code:
... OKAY [435.433s]
finished. total time: 435.433s
now back on this screen you should read
LOCK STATE - UNLOCKED
Download the clockwork recovery recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.0-crespo.img image, and save it to the ..\android-sdk-windows\tools directory
renamed it to recovery.img
then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and hit enter
you should get something like this, if not your image is corrupted, download it again
Code:
sending 'recovery' (3980 KB)... OKAY [ 0.621s]
writing 'recovery'... OKAY [ 0.511s]
finished. total time: 1.132s
Then back on the SNS select Power Off (Reboot also works)
Power ON the SNS
...meanwhile the SNS is rebooting Download superuser from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
choose the Eclair/Froyo version
Mount the USB storage
drag/drop the su-version#-signed.zip file into the root of the internal SD of the SNS
Power Off the SNS
Boot the SNS into the Bootloader Interface, by holding Volume UP & Power button
select Recovery
then it should boot into this screen, if not then repeat the steps to download the image
select install ZIP from sdcard (power button to apply)
select choose zip from sdcard (power button to apply)
select su-version#-signed.zip file you downloaded earlier, and apply it
select yes - install su-version#-signed.zip
confirm it says "Install from sdcard complete"
select go back
select reboot
done!
Enjoy your unlocked & rooted phone!
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Seriously, you have a buggy phone before even rooting, I'm not sure rooting will fix it for you. What if your hardware for the camera is bad and that's what's causing the problem? Once rooted, you'll have to worry about un-rooting and relocking the bootloader to avoid any warranty hassles. I'd take it back and exchange it before rooting.
Make sure you have a solid working phone before rooting!
On another note, even though it's in red in the posted tutorial, let me reemphasize that the oem unlock step WILL WIPE EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE, INCLUDING THE SDCARD (internal one)...so if you have any pics or stuff on there you can't afford to lose, transfer them to the computer via USB before starting the root process.

Nexus s problem while unlocking bootloader

I was unlocking the bootloader so i could root the phone. I was successful but now my phone is stuck on the google screen with the unlocked pad at the bottom.
Through the forum i found that i'm missing the boot image so i found that.
I pulled in my phone to the computer and typed "fastboot flash boot test_boot.img". it comes up with "error: cannot load test_boot"
The same thing happened when i tried to "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" aswell to try and fix it that way but the same error came up.
I made sure the file names were correct.
Please help!!
bozo089 said:
I was unlocking the bootloader so i could root the phone. I was successful but now my phone is stuck on the google screen with the unlocked pad at the bottom.
Through the forum i found that i'm missing the boot image so i found that.
I pulled in my phone to the computer and typed "fastboot flash boot test_boot.img". it comes up with "error: cannot load test_boot"
The same thing happened when i tried to "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" aswell to try and fix it that way but the same error came up.
I made sure the file names were correct.
Please help!!
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fastboot clockwork recovery then flash a rom.
I would flash clockwork but when i put the file into my SDK tools folder and then use CMD to try and flash it but i got an error. Details are in my first post.
Please help!
bozo089 said:
I would flash clockwork but when i put the file into my SDK tools folder and then use CMD to try and flash it but i got an error. Details are in my first post.
Please help!
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do you have the recovery.img file in the same folder as fastboot?
simms22 said:
do you have the recovery.img file in the same folder as fastboot?
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Yeah its in there.
Also, when i typed adb devices it only says "see devices attached" not the serial number.
bozo089 said:
Yeah its in there.
Also, when i typed adb devices it only says "see devices attached" not the serial number.
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do you have the proper drivers installed? if not, go directly to PdaNets website http://junefabrics.com/android/ and have it install the proper drivers onto your computer. this way is by far the easiest way to install the drivers. download and install the free program then just follow the directions on the screen.
simms22 said:
do you have the proper drivers installed? if not, go directly to PdaNets website http://junefabrics.com/android/ and have it install the proper drivers onto your computer. this way is by far the easiest way to install the drivers. download and install the free program then just follow the directions on the screen.
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I do have that installed. I used it to unlock the bootloader. Im trying to reinstall it using the link you provided but the phone doesn't turn on so i dont think it will work. Now in the fastboot screen on my phone it says fastboot status -FAILinvalid command
bozo089 said:
I do have that installed. I used it to unlock the bootloader. Im trying to reinstall it using the link you provided but the phone doesn't turn on so i dont think it will work. Now in the fastboot screen on my phone it says fastboot status -FAILinvalid command
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Update: the FAILinvalid part went away but i think i might have uninstalled the pdaNet when trying to reinstall it.
bozo089 said:
Update: the FAILinvalid part went away but i think i might have uninstalled the pdaNet when trying to reinstall it.
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OK, i did a system restore and now i have pdaNet back. I have no idea how to use it or what to do next.
Please help!
EDIT: when i typed "fastboot devices" into CMD, it shows my device!
take a screenshot of your /sdk/tools folder.
(seriously do it).
OR if you don't want to.. does fastboot appear as "fastboot" or "fastboot.exe" ?
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There you go
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Okay, yeah. I see the problem, your extensions are hidden "recovery.img" is actually "recovery.img.img" so you're fastbooting a invalid file. What I want you to do is on the top left of a Windows explorer, it says Organize. Press that and go to folder options -> view -> hide extensions for known file types (UNCHECK THIS). Rename recovery.img.img so it appears as recovery.img not recovery.img.img
Put your phone in bootloader mode if it isn't already with USB plugged in.
The phone needs to be in bootloader mode in order for it to recognize the fastboot command.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
^ appears as that.
through command prompt
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\
(optional -- do this if your phone isnt in bootloader mode) adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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and you're set. click on "thanks" if this helped you!
wow, ok so it says writing and sending went "OKAY". I assume that means it worked.
I really don't know what to do now. How do i access the clockwork menu and how do i install a ROM?
bozo089 said:
wow, ok so it says writing and sending went "OKAY". I assume that means it worked.
I really don't know what to do now. How do i access the clockwork menu and how do i install a ROM?
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yeah that meant it worked. you can access clockwork menu by going down to RECOVERY in the menu or "adb reboot recovery"
you install a ROM by...
1. Shop around the Dev forums and look for what ROM you want to use. I personally use CM7.
2. Use netarchy's kernel (its worth it).
Steps:
1. Put ROM onto your sdcard
2. Boot into Clockwork Recovery (told you above on how to do it)
3. Wipe Factory, Dalvik, Cache
4. Flash ROM (Proceed to flash CM7 Gapps afterwards if you decide to go with CM7)
5. Flash Kernel (Optional)
6. Reboot!
Ahhh, i updated without looking at your post first. Can i put the kernal on now that ive rebooted?
thank you for your help and time

***ClockworkMod Touch recovery 5.8.0.2 available***

ClockworkMod Touch recovery 5.8.0.2 is now available for the HTC Desire
ALL CREDITS TO @Koush
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Installing The Recovery
There are primarily three methods of installing a custom recovery to your phone. Please note that the first method is specific to ClockworkMod recovery only while the other two methods can be used for any custom recovery supported by your phone.
Using ROM Manager
Using Fastboot
Using flash_image
I still prefer the Fastboot method so these instructions are for Windows users, but the equivalent steps should work for mac and linux:
Open up a cmd window and go to your SDK tools folder. Now type
Code:
Code:
fastboot
and press enter. You should see a list of fastboot commands available. If you don't get that, you're probably not in the right folder. Check your path and where you installed the SDK and make sure you are in the /tools folder.
Once you've verified you can run fastboot, it's time to move the recovery image to the /tools folder (easier not to have to specify a path to the recovery file). I would also rename the recovery file to something short like recovery.img.
Once the recovery image is in the same /tools folder as fastboot, you'll need to put your phone in fastboot USB mode. To do this:
1) make sure the Fast Boot option is disabled. Note, this "Fast Boot" has nothing to do with the fastboot executable I've been talking about. This is a setting in Sense to allow the phone to boot up faster. To disable this setting, go to Settings > Power > Fast boot (uncheck the box).
2) Hold down the power button and select Power Off from the menu. Wait 1 minute for the phone to completely power off.
3) Boot into HBOOT. See this post for detailed instructions on how to boot into HBOOT:
How to boot into bootloader (HBOOT)
4) Once you're in HBOOT, you'll see it scan for a few files. This is normal. When it is done, you can make selections in the menu. Vol-UP and Vol-DOWN allows you to move up and down the menu list. POWER button acts as ENTER and selects whatever you're highlighted over.
By default, FASTBOOT is selected. So just press power.
5) now you should be in the FASTBOOT section of HBOOT. Plug the phone in via the USB cable to the computer where you installed the Android SDK. You should see the red FASTBOOT banner turn into FASTBOOT USB. If that doesn't happen, it means that your HBOOT drivers aren't working.
Your phone is now ready to accept commands from the fastboot executable that came with the Android SDK. Go back to that cmd window where we tested the fastboot command earlier. From there, issue the following command:
Code:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Here's a quick explanation of the above command:
fastboot: that's the executable tool
flash: that's the function we want the fastboot tool to perform
recovery: this is the name of the partition we want to flash into. since we are flashing a recovery image, it needs to go to the recovery partition.
recovery.img: this is the name of the actual file to flash. Your filename may be different. Just make sure it matches the actual filename.
Fastboot will flash the image and give you a success/failure notification. If successful, you're all set. To check out the new recovery image, verify that BOOTLOADER is selected in the HBOOT menu (should be highlighted in blue). Press POWER button to select it. Now you should be back at the main HBOOT menu.
Use VOL-DOWN to highlight RECOVERY and press POWER button. The phone will now attempt to boot into the new recovery image.
You'll see the htc splash screen briefly and then the recovery image. That's it!
Nice....
Woow that is fast ....
I'm now running EXT4 touch. Lets give this a go.......
Nice work. Thanks.
Very Nice, ty
Thank you. Will try it tonight.
screenshots of recovery? what does this have over 4ext?
Anyone try it? the Ext4's lauching time is too long, whatever the touch version or classic version. I dont know why.
But the RMD 1. 034 is faster than that. I will try it this weekend.
Anyway, well done Yorzua!
Rastaman-FB said:
screenshots of recovery? what does this have over 4ext?
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Reported by @koush himself as :
Currently, supported devices include (stay tuned, as I am updating this list as I build):
Samsung Nexus S
Samsung Nexus S 4G
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA and GSM)
HTC Desire
HTC Desire HD
HTC Evo
HTC Evo 3D (GSM and CDMA)
HTC Thunderbolt
Motorola Atrix 4G
But my thread here is for the HTC Desire only as i dont own the other devices.
The touch code is still beta, so please flash it, test it, report bugs and be patient
@yorsua, Where can I see the source code?
Did you just modify the recovery directory in the cm tree?
Rastaman-FB said:
screenshots of recovery? what does this have over 4ext?
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Koush got this working just a couple of days ago. 4ext has the advantage of time and a fabulous dedicated developer
Was waiting for koush to get it working, so I can peep into the source.
If i install this recovery, can i still use my nandroid backups from an older version (4)
Cause I don't want to lose them.
"Backup may not be supported on this device. Skipping backup of sd-ext"
That's what I call useless. Interface itself is too plain. It has touch support, but that's it. It's not been tweaked to make use of its touch interface.
have an error while entering finale command, any ideas?
super_turbo said:
have an error while entering finale command, any ideas?
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Are you s-off ?
nope its s-on
Sorry guys, i have been extremely busy at work and releasing my whatsapp mods
Droidzone said:
"Backup may not be supported on this device. Skipping backup of sd-ext"
That's what I call useless. Interface itself is too plain. It has touch support, but that's it. It's not been tweaked to make use of its touch interface.
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As i wrote, the touch code on CWM is still a Beta.
So please flash it, test it, report bugs if you want.
Be patient
super_turbo said:
have an error while entering finale command, any ideas?
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Must be S-OFF indeed !
Need s-off with patched hboot for fastboot commands.
I want to report a bug, not sure of the cause though
It's in my post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476978
ikidntu said:
I want to report a bug, not sure of the cause though
It's in my post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476978
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Thanks for your testing and feedback.
Bug reported.
sjn01 said:
Anyone try it? the Ext4's lauching time is too long, whatever the touch version or classic version. I dont know why.
But the RMD 1. 034 is faster than that. I will try it this weekend.
Anyway, well done Yorzua!
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Delete 4EXT Folder on SD and try it!
@OP, Did you notice that the official recovery build has been updated to 5.8.0.2? I wish you'd pull the faulty version you've attached here.

[Q] [Noob] Problems Rooting MT4GS

I am having so much trouble getting mytouch4gS to root. I am under the impression that the usb drivers aren't installed Though I could be wrong... I've downloaded HTC Sync (It doesn't recognize the device) Installed with anti-virus disabled, Fastboot is off, USB debug enabled. I've tried using the HTC Boot Unlocker, Revolutionary Method, and one of the Tool Kits here on XDA and none seem to be able to recognize my device... How the fok do I get this thing rooted?
HBOOT: 1.44.0007 (S-On)
This is the code that it throws
Code:
C:\Users\Admin>cd \Android
C:\Android>fastboot oem get_identifier_token
...
(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.009s]
finished. total time: 0.009s
Go with Revolutionary. I had problems initially getting the token to work but I was substituting a zero for an "O" or something. I copied and pasted the token from Revolutionary and it worked like a champ.
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Coug76 said:
Go with Revolutionary. I had problems initially getting the token to work but I was substituting a zero for an "O" or something. I copied and pasted the token from Revolutionary and it worked like a champ.
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When I run Revolutionary nothing happens. The cmd prompt pops up then disappears immediately. I dont even get a chance to put in anything
run Mr Root...it'll work for sure
xmc wildchild22 said:
run Mr Root...it'll work for sure
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I'm running 32 bit W7 Home Premium and it says The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you are running....
My laptop runs Ubuntu, if anyone knows of a Linux based root?
Maybe the download link was corrupt or something, I'll try the 4shared mirror
Did you install the fastboot drivers?
They are seperate from htc sync.
You can find them on the revolutionary page.
Use rev to s-off it and then you can root your rom or install a new one after replacing your recovery.
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Blue6IX said:
Did you install the fastboot drivers?
They are seperate from htc sync.
You can find them on the revolutionary page.
Use rev to s-off it and then you can root your rom or install a new one after replacing your recovery.
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Thank you! Much Love & Respect
it should work...what happened when you clicked on it?
Keep getting invalid beta key? How do I paste into Revolutionary?
EDIT/SOLUTION: Betakey is strange... Paste into word pad and type out characters until they match exactly using a different font before entering key
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it should work...what happened when you clicked on it?
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This
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hmm kk thank you
Fully Rooted. S-Off.
Attached is Fastboot.exe from Mr. Root and Signed Superuser.
This is the step by step I used for revolutionary for anyone in the future who is having issues with rooting their MyTouch 4g Slide /Doubleshot
http://theunlockr.com/2011/09/09/how-to-permanently-root-and-gain-s-off-on-the-t-mobile-mytouch-4g-slide-revolutionary-method/
II. Gain S-Off
1. Download the latest version of the tool from the developers here (the initial versions require you to generate a beta key for you to use the program, just follow the steps to do so. If it lets you download the program without a beta key, then it’s a newer version than at the time of writing this, just continue):
Revolutionary
2. Plug in your device.
3. Select charge only if the option exists on your device, or just do NOT mount the SD Card.
4. On your device, click on Settings > Applications > Development > Turn USB Debugging ON.
5. Find the Revolutionary program you downloaded and unzip it to the TempRoot folder inside the TempRoot folder you extracted in Section II.
6. Right click it and select Open as Administrator (if you do not have that option when you right click, simply select Open).
7. Input your beta key you received and wait for it to do it’s thing (if you are using a newer version of Revolutionary then it might not ask you for this. If that is the case, just continue).
III. Flash a Custom Recovery Image
1.. Once done gaining S-Off, it will ask you if you want to flash clockworkmod recovery, type in y and hit enter.
2. Once it is done flashing the recovery image it will close the command prompt window.
3. On your phone, you should see S-Off at the top.
4. Take out the battery and put it back in.
5. Turn on the device, by holding down volume down and power until the screen boots up.
6. Push volume down and then power to select recovery.
7. If the phone reboots to the clockworkmod recovery screen you are all set.
IV. Gain Permanent Root Access.
1. With the phone still in clockworkmod recovery from the last step, plug it in via USB cable.
2. Select Mounts and Storage by using the volume buttons to move and power to select.
3. Then select mount USB storage (the sd card directory should pop up on your computer screen)
4. Download the root .zip file and save it to your computer (do NOT extract it)
MyTouch Slide 4G Root .zip File
5. Copy the root .zip file to the root of your sdcard and wait for it to transfer (not in any folders, just on the sd card itself).
6. On your device, select unmount sdcard.
7. On your device, select go back.
8. Then select Install zip from sdcard and choose the root .zip file.
9. Wait for it to flash, once done, select reboot system now.
10. Once your device reboots, open the app drawer and you should see Superuser permissions there. If so, you are all set, you are rooted, have S-Off and a custom recovery image.
optimus x said:
This
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I am getting the same error.
^ I also get the same error
Are you on 32 bit Windows?
xmc wildchild22 said:
Are you on 32 bit Windows?
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Yes I am
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Yes, i'm also on 32 bit
Hi
The best way I found was here:
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/HTC_myTouch_4G_Slide
It does have the Revolutionary Method, but for some reason, I found these directions easiest to follow.
Good luck.

[Q] Stuck at "Fastboot USB Download Protocol"

Hi, I'm not yet ready start to flash my TF300TL, but today I try to access bootloader menu (Restart and press hold volume down + ON button).
and i accidentally choose (volume down) and chose the "USB icon" and ENTER (volume up), and now my device keep showing "Fastboot USB Download Protocol".
How to cancel this? If not mistaken, need run one command from PC after plug in the USB cable.
Is that anyway to cancel it without using command from pc?
I really newbie and do not know how to cancel, please guide me step by step, thanks in advance.
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~oh, problem solved, I use paper clip pin to press the small hole and it reboot normally~ sigh....sweat...
just hold Power till tab goes off or fastboot
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
Thats all
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Hi, I'm not yet ready start to flash my TF300TL, but today I try to access bootloader menu (Restart and press hold volume down + ON button).
and i accidentally choose (volume down) and chose the "USB icon" and ENTER (volume up), and now my device keep showing "Fastboot USB Download Protocol".
How to cancel this? If not mistaken, need run one command from PC after plug in the USB cable.
Is that anyway to cancel it without using command from pc?
I really newbie and do not know how to cancel, please guide me step by step, thanks in advance.
~oh, problem solved, I use paper clip pin to press the small hole and it reboot normally~ sigh....sweat...
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I actually at the same point-what to do fro there i am not sure-based on the picture-is it ready to root-or flash the recovery img either from CWM or TWRP??
and if so ......how do I flash the image (or better yet) how do I rename the image and store it where i need to for my rooting process to be finalized...THANKS in advance......
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BTW thank you SAME240 for posting this question or image-this is where i am at in rooting process....
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Well, i'm planning to root for my new unit TF300TL (4G/LTE), until now I still do not understand and how to start it.
Can anyone point me a direction step by step how to root / unlock for my device so that I can flash it with CleanRom?
Really appreciate if got a simple step by step before I can flash it.
and I'm totally do not know what is fastboot, bootloader, CWM and TWRP, anyone can guide me?
If without anything now, can i just download the ROM and flash it directly?
or I need to unlock something or install something before can flash it?
~help~help~
mikaole said:
just hold Power till tab goes off or fastboot
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
Thats all
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I read and see a lot of "fastboot", actually how to type the command?
Type on PC > RUN > CMD? or need software to run on PC then type this command?
same240 said:
I read and see a lot of "fastboot", actually how to type the command?
Type on PC > RUN > CMD? or need software to run on PC then type this command?
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You need to install ADB platform tools (search the forum for it) and proper drivers (I used Universal Naked Driver), then follow the directions in this thread. The driver will enable Windows to "see" your device as fastboot, and the platform tools will allow you to issue ADB commands from within its folder. You need to also put your tab in fastboot mode (if you have custom recoveries such as CWM ot TWRP) by going to recovery menu and select the USB icon.
Note: once in cmd admin mode, you must first navigate to the platform-tools folder, wherever it is located. Ex: cd C:\platform-tools\ assuming that your PT folder is in drive C on your PC.
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You need to install ADB platform tools (search the forum for it) and proper drivers (I used Universal Naked Driver), then follow the directions in this thread. The driver will enable Windows to "see" your device as fastboot, and the platform tools will allow you to issue ADB commands from within its folder. You need to also put your tab in fastboot mode (if you have custom recoveries such as CWM ot TWRP) by going to recovery menu and select the USB icon.
Note: once in cmd admin mode, you must first navigate to the platform-tools folder, wherever it is located. Ex: cd C:\platform-tools\ assuming that your PT folder is in drive C on your PC.
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That's perfect and details guide, thank you very much and appreciate.
Well, i just notice that CleanROM seem like cannot work on my TF300TL, which is 3G/4G/LTE model, once installed, the 3G cannot work anymore. Sigh...
anyway, thanks for your tips and guide here. :good:
Hi. i have a acer iconia tab A700. try to hard reset it but it says only: Starting fastboot USB download protocol. what to do? have forgot my username and code. have tryed to hard reset as usemanual says.
help please
Raymond larsen said:
Hi. i have a acer iconia tab A700. try to hard reset it but it says only: Starting fastboot USB download protocol. what to do? have forgot my username and code. have tryed to hard reset as usemanual says.
help please
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Same for me. A700. Adb doesn't reconize the device. please repond if there is help for Raymand and I.

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