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[I9003][CWM] Root Update.zip 2.2 & 2.3

Greet
No more need for a PC
ROOT with CWM 2.2.1 (Froyo)​
How To Install
1. Install the latest CWM
2. Copy to external_SD Root.ZIP
3. Go to the CWM
4. Choose "mounts and storage" --> " - mount /system" --> Back --> "install zip from sdcard" --> "choose zip from sdcard" --> Search " - Root.zip" --> " - Yes - Install Root.zip" --> Reboot system now
5. After rebooting enjoy root access.
How To UnInstall
1. Install the latest CWM
2. Copy to external_SD UnRoot.ZIP
3. Go to the CWM
4. Choose " - mount /system" --> Back --> "install zip from sdcard" --> "choose zip from sdcard" --> Search " - UnRoot.zip" --> " - Yes - Install UnRoot.zip" --> Reboot system now
5. After rebooting enjoy unroot .
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ROOT with CWM 2.3.4 (Gingerbread )​
How To Install
1. Install the latest CWM
1a. For XKPE use this CWM
2. Copy to external_SD Root_2.3.4.ZIP
3. Go to the CWM
4. Choose "mounts and storage" --> " - mount /system" --> Back --> "install zip from sdcard" --> "choose zip from sdcard" --> Search " - Root.zip" --> " - Yes - Install Root.zip" --> Reboot system now
5. After rebooting enjoy root access.
How To UnInstall
1. Install the latest CWM
1a. For XKPE use this CWM
2. Copy to external_SD UnRoot_2.3.4.ZIP
3. Go to the CWM
4. Choose " - mount /system" --> Back --> "install zip from sdcard" --> "choose zip from sdcard" --> Search " - UnRoot.zip" --> " - Yes - Install UnRoot.zip" --> Reboot system now
5. After rebooting enjoy unroot .
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Wow for someone who posted only 3 times, You did a good job Haven't tested it but im sure it might work.

+1
nice thanks for this easy rooting.

Misledz said:
Wow for someone who posted only 3 times, You did a good job Haven't tested it but im sure it might work.
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I did not say, but a lot of reading. Look at the date of the registration.

Ingenious work, it can be very useful in some cases. Thank you!

Nice work dude

Anybody had try with success?
Do tell us your success.
Sent from my GT-I9003

Works Pretty Fine! Thanks man!

Thanx dude
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Make this post sticky.

Flashing CWM? That sounds risky.
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Great Job
Great Job +1
Thanks

I thot the whole purpise of Cwm is to de-risk the risks of soft-bricks (easy solution to unbrick tat is...)
jjangjojo said:
Flashing CWM? That sounds risky.
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just for feedback its working and very handy...
i hope this will also install busybox along with rooting.

Who can test with 2.3.4 ?
If it works here write a review.
Big THX.

It worked on my 2.3.4. Although I had quite some problems porting cwm.
Edit: Can't unroot my 2.3.4, it softbricked, and as said above rooting works for my 2.3.4.
Tested, and if you need help getting this to work on 2.3.4 please inform me I will help you.
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leovitiaz said:
Who can test with 2.3.4 ?
If it works here write a review.
Big THX.
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Now we don't have correct CWM to apply your rooting update. I hope Skin1980 will adopt his CWM to the new GB firmware and we will test your update.zip

falex007 said:
Now we don't have correct CWM to apply your rooting update. I hope Skin1980 will adopt his CWM to the new GB firmware and we will test your update.zip
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I successfully rooted my XXKP9 with this, but could not unroot with this everytime I unroot with this I get soft brick.

jjangjojo said:
I successfully rooted my XXKP9 with this, but could not unroot with this everytime I unroot with this I get soft brick.
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I think leovitiaz meant if we can use his rooting update with new GB firmware (XXKPE)
Unrooting can be not working, because it's removes /system/xbin/sh which is shell to execute some scripts (This is only IMHO, I can be wrong)

falex007 said:
I think leovitiaz meant if we can use his rooting update with new GB firmware (XXKPE)
Unrooting can be not working, because it's removes /system/xbin/sh which is shell to execute some scripts (This is only IMHO, I can be wrong)
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You are correct I am going to try this on XXKPE now. Will report results immediately after tested.
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[Q] Update from 3.1 & Tiamat 1.4.4 failed

Help for a newbie.
I followed this procedure:
1 - Copied file to sd card and renamed to update.zip (in a windows computer)
2 - turned xoom on and wento to rom manager
3 - wiped user and dalvik cache
4 - Tried to load file from zip, but it was not possible to find the update .zip file.
I get the following message:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
Tried also without renaming and got:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update_US-Xoom-Wifi-3.2_HTJ85B-from HMJ37_stachre-solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip
After many trials rebooted.
System info showed the same 3.1 and Tiamamat 1.4.4
Opened rom manager again.
seleced install rom from sdcard
System backed up info and rebooted.
Had to reload all apps from store.
System info shows I am running 3.1 and Tiamat 1.4.4.
Also I keep receiving a message that there is a system update available.
I can't understand what I did wrong.
I g
Can anyone help?
Thank you

rogerodd said:
Help for a newbie.
I followed this procedure:
1 - Copied file to sd card and renamed to update.zip (in a windows computer)
2 - turned xoom on and wento to rom manager
3 - wiped user and dalvik cache
4 - Tried to load file from zip, but it was not possible to find the update .zip file.
I get the following message:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
Tried also without renaming and got:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update_US-Xoom-Wifi-3.2_HTJ85B-from HMJ37_stachre-solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip
After many trials rebooted.
System info showed the same 3.1 and Tiamamat 1.4.4
Opened rom manager again.
seleced install rom from sdcard
System backed up info and rebooted.
Had to reload all apps from store.
System info shows I am running 3.1 and Tiamat 1.4.4.
Also I keep receiving a message that there is a system update available.
I can't understand what I did wrong.
I g
Can anyone help?
Thank you
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You may have the wrong version of CWM recovery installed. You need Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c. If you are trying to flash thru Rom manager it may have had you update to v4.0.0.4 which is not compatible with the external sdcard. If this is the case, re-install the correct recovery version, and then redo your backup so that it is on the external sdcard where it can be safe if you need to wipe/factory reset. You can use Rom manger just to reboot into recovery, or df Quick Boot from the market and use that instead.
Good luck!

okantomi said:
You may have the wrong version of CWM recovery installed. You need Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c. If you are trying to flash thru Rom manager it may have had you update to v4.0.0.4 which is not compatible with the external sdcard. If this is the case, re-install the correct recovery version, and then redo your backup so that it is on the external sdcard where it can be safe if you need to wipe/factory reset. You can use Rom manger just to reboot into recovery, or df Quick Boot from the market and use that instead.
Good luck!
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Rom manager says it is 4.0.0.4 but when in recovery is say CWM recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm or Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c ( I don't remember exectly) and the error is the same.
Also, I tried reflash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.zip from the SD card and get an error.
I really don't have a clue of what to do.
Any help would be welcome.

rogerodd said:
Rom manager says it is 4.0.0.4 but when in recovery is say CWM recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm or Tiamat v3.2.0.0 R4c ( I don't remember exectly) and the error is the same.
Also, I tried reflash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.zip from the SD card and get an error.
I really don't have a clue of what to do.
Any help would be welcome.
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The problem is that you can't flash anything from the external sdcard with v4.0.0.4. In rom manager, see if you can find"all clockwork recoveries" and find 3.2.0.0. If not, find 3.0.2.8 or 3.0.2.5 and flash one of them, preferably the latest of those I have listed. I think those will at least recognize your sdcard. If you can't do that, you will need to reflash the correct recovery the same way you did when you rooted. Remember, never flash a zip file through adb.
Good luck!

I tried to flash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img via adb.
I could flash boot sector. Then I reboot into recovery and try to apply zip from card with file update_US-Xoom-WiFi-3.2-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37_stachre_solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip, but there is a NO at the end of the name of the file and I can't go on.
Trying to rename as update.zip and run apply zip from card results in same error:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
what should I do?
Thank you

possible bad download... download again... also, don't think this would be an update... leave it as originally named, just choose the option to choose which zip file to install from the sd card

rogerodd said:
I tried to flash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img via adb.
I could flash boot sector. Then I reboot into recovery and try to apply zip from card with file update_US-Xoom-WiFi-3.2-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37_stachre_solarnz-boot-img_v05.zip, but there is a NO at the end of the name of the file and I can't go on.
Trying to rename as update.zip and run apply zip from card results in same error:
E: Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
what should I do?
Thank you
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It sounds like you are flashing recovery ok, but you keep overwriting it with the stock recovery.
Here is some important information that should help a lot with making your new recovery "stick"and this was taken from the Idiot's guide to flashing...in the Development section, and originally written by publicanimal:
4. Install recovery image (CWM)
Download the recovery image file and save it to your computer
Boot into flash mode with 'adb reboot bootloader'
Install your downloaded recovery image
C:\Documents and Settings\Anders> fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
Restart the device with 'fastboot reboot'. Timing is essential here, so be alert when the device restarts, or you will have to redo this section
Enter CWM with the following procedure
Once the Motorola logotype is shown, start counting to 3. At 3, press the Volume Down button. This should result in the text 'Android Recovery' in the top left corner. If it does not work, experiment with the timing ...
When 'Android Recovery' is shown press the Volume Up button. This should invoke the CWM recovery menu. If that works, then congratulations for reaching this far .
Here is a potential pitfall. If you are unable to enter CWM *before* the device boots into Honeycomb, then the newly installed recovery image will be overwritten by the system default recovery. If that happens, or if you see "starting fastboot protocol " your timing wasn't right and you need to reflash the recovery image and try it again.
See original post,below for more information.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130996

ClockworkMod Recovery for Motorola Triumph

Just making a new thread that has download links for ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) that are readily apparent.
First to explain to anyone who does not know what ClockworkMod Recovery is:
quoting from this post:
What Is ClockworkMod Recovery And How To Use It On Android [Complete Guide]
ClockworkMod – also known as Clockwork and CWM – is a custom recovery for Android phones and tablets that allows you to perform several advanced recovery, restoration, installation and maintenance operations on your Android device that aren’t possible with the stock recovery.
The download links are at the end of this post.
Installation Instructions:
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To install CWM, do the following. If you wish to UPGRADE an existing CWM recovery that you already have installed, you still follow the following steps or alternatively, you can try the steps at the end of the post in the UPGRADE CWM USING FLASHABLE ZIP IN RECOVERY section:
1. Download the CWM Recovery file using one of the links at the end of the post. I recommend one of the latest versions--currently version 5.5.0.4. Unzip the recovery.img file from the Zip file you downloaded (using WinZip, 7-Zip, or another zip utility) onto your desktop so it is easy to find.
2. Turn OFF your Motorola Triumph (MT) phone.
3. Once the phone is off, make sure that it is not plugged into anything at this time.
4. Hold down the Power + Volume Down buttons simultaneously until the phone vibrates. (I usually hold the phone in one hand and then simultaneously press one button with my thumb and the other button with my forefinger)
5. The phone will boot into Download Mode. You will see the following types of messages on the screen:
polling, get oemsbl_mode=1
6. Now plug the phone into your computer. A drive labeled MOBILE will appear in your computer (MAC or Windows. Not sure about Linux)
7. Open the MOBILE drive and you should see a folder named image.
8. In the image folder, you will now see the recovery.img file.
9. Rename the file to recovery.img.old (or something like that) so you have a backup in case you ever want to revert back to the stock recovery.
10. Copy the recovery.img file that you unzipped in step 1 into the MOBILE folder on the phone.
11. After the copy is complete, unplug the phone from the computer and take out the battery, wait a second, and put the battery back into the phone.
12. To boot up into CWM, hold down the Power + Volume Up and Volume Down simultaneously until the phone vibrates.
Please note: DO NOT be alarmed if you see these types of error messages. Many people (including me) get them and none have reported that the errors affect the operation of ClockworkMod Recovery:
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
The MT should boot up into CWM. The latest stock version 5.5.0.4 will have blue lettering.
The controls for CWM 5.5.0.4 (as well as all previous Isaacj87 versions) in the MT are:
Volume up --> up
Volume down --> down
Power --> turns screen black
Menu --> select
Home --> nothing
Back --> back
Search --> nothing
If you want to view a video of how to install CWM on the MT, Minus5252 put together this video on this post -- just don't download the version shown in the video as that version is old:
http://androidforums.com/triumph-al...-recovery-motorola-triumph-4.html#post3021427
Download links:
Current Base CWM recovery.img:
CWM 5.5.0.4 (20120527) --RECOMMENDED VERSION
MT_CWM_5504_20120527.zip
MT_CWM_5504_20120527.zip
MD5: 0f847a44474b3cad5663b4409c089826
This Zip file is a flashable Zip file in clockworkmod recovery or follow the instructions above to install if you do not already have a previous version of clockworkmod recovery installed.
This version will recognize the .no_confirm or .one_confirm files in your clockworkmod folder when wiping data and cache also in addition to installing zips. See this post for instructions if you are interested in using the .no_confirm or .one_confirm:
http://androidforums.com/triumph-al...od-recovery-motorola-triumph.html#post4293429
Changelog from previous 5.5.0.4:
-Added "Power off" menu option back to main menu.
Themed CWM Versions based on sources from Tickerguy and Isaac:
b_randon14 5.0.2.7 (themed to be lime green):
recovery.img
agentc13 5.0.2.7 (Doctor Who theme using mostly blues):
http://www.mediafire.com/?p7oz58f6i9s95ro
Older versions linked here for posterity:
CWM 5.0.2.8:
MT_CWM_5028_recovery.zip
CWM 5.0.2.6 (thanks to isaacj87 and tickerguy) supports ext4
recovery-cwm-5.0.2.6-triumph.zip - reposting Isaac's link from Isaac's MIUI thread.
recovery-cwm-5.0.2.6-triumph.zip
recovery-cwm-5.0.2.3-triumph.zip
http://tinyurl.com/7ddvpcb
CWM 4.0.1.5 (thanks to isaacj87) supports ext 4
http://tinyurl.com/82f6qup
CWM 4.0.1.4 (thanks to isaacj87)
http://tinyurl.com/7e682nk
CWM 4.0.0.9 (thanks to tjstyle)
http://tinyurl.com/7cnrjyn
UPGRADE CWM USING FLASHABLE ZIP IN RECOVERY:
If you already have a Recovery on your MT and wish to flash a newer or different recovery version, b_randon14 has provided the following flashable ClockworkMod Recovery Zip files that you can just put on your SDCard and flash as normal--I have not tested them so, as usual, do so at your own risk:
Themed CWM Versions in flashable Zip:
b_randon14 5.0.2.7 (themed to be lime green):
b_randon14_CWM_5.0.2.7.zip
Stock CWM versions:
Here is the v5.0.2.3:
Isaacj87_CWM_5.0.2.3_signed.zip
v4.0.1.5(isaacj87's):
Isaacj87_CWM_4.0.1.5_signed.zip
v4.0.1.4(isaacj87's):
Isaacj87_CWM_4.0.1.4_signed.zip
Triumph STOCK RECOVERY in flashable Zip:
MT_stock_recovery.zip
CWM Recovery - NO TOUCHSCREEN - in flashable Zip:
MT_CWM_5504_20120527_yellow.zip
MT_CWM_5504_20120527_yellow.zip
MD5: a3e40a036d6123ebbb2065c8ddb6286b
Changelog:
MT_CWM_5504_20120527_yellow.zip
-Changed menu and text color to YELLOW.
-Always show the "Go Back" menu options on submenus.
-The keys for this version are:
Volume up --> up
Volume down --> down
Power --> select
Menu --> nothing
Home --> nothing
Back --> back
Search --> nothing
Huge thanks to Koush on whose work all CWM is based on. Thanks to isaacj87 who did the original port to the MT on which these are based. If I missed anything or forgot to thank anyone, let me know and I'll update this.

I'm a slow adopter and I think my clockwork is still at 4.0.0.9. Thank you for posting this relatively informative compilation of info.
Any outstanding features you want to mention right off the bat? The kind of stuff that would belong in OP?
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk

The main reasons to upgrade are:
1. The newest versions support ext 4 partitions which are necessary if you want to flash the latest CM7 ROM.
2. This may or may not be true, but I think they sync'ed the latest CWM code from the CM code and that was how it got updated to the 5.0.2.3. So there may be bug fixes that got pulled down--I could be wrong though--just guessing here.
3. I read some people report that in the CWM 4.0.0.9 there was an option to "format /fat" which they did and semi-bricked their phones. This option does not exist in the Isaac/Tickerguy CWM versions and so there's less chance of a user accidentally bricking their phones.

I tried all of these recovery imgs
I followed all of the directions and once I boot onto cwm I see below some errors
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.3
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log

I've never experienced that but i've seen other people report the same thing. However, they also indicate that it doesn't seem to cause them issues. Try doing a backup and then a restore to see if that works for you.
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Mine always says can't mount cache/recovery/command
Hey llorn I'm making some cwm flashable zip recoveries tonight and ill pm you the links so you can add them to the open! I finally figured out how to flash recoveries from cwm!
Sent from my OC'ed Triumph!

Hey llorn, sorry but would you mind guiding me a bit, i would usually find a way to this without help but how should i backup and restore? Isnt that done through cwm? Whenever cwm loads i try pressing power for any option and all i get is a screen with nothing but a hat. Any suggestions?

jjuanml22 said:
Hey llorn, sorry but would you mind guiding me a bit, i would usually find a way to this without help but how should i backup and restore? Isnt that done through cwm? Whenever cwm loads i try pressing power for any option and all i get is a screen with nothing but a hat. Any suggestions?
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As stated in the OP:
The controls for CWM 5.0.2.3 (as well as the Isaacj87 versions 4.0.1.5 and 4.0.1.4) in the MT are:
Volume up --> up
Volume down --> down
Power --> back
Menu --> select
Home --> nothing
Back --> back
Search --> nothing
And yes, you would do the backup and restore in the "Backup and Restore" option.

Older versions remove the menus if you push the...back button, I believe. They are returned if you push the button again but it's still disconcerting.
I wonder if there's any issues with wiping cache if you decide to do so... It's rather difficult to properly mount things on the Triumph, it seems!
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk

llorn do you know how embarrassed I feel. I can't believe i overlooked this. I'm an idiot! Just booted up cm7! I wish I could still install a custom kernel though....

Nah ur good wiping anything(besides fat!!!!) With these recoveries! Yeah this phone is partitioned weird but I haven't had a problem getting stuff to mount in my update zips!
Sent from my OC'ed Triumph!

updated OP to include the latest 5.0.2.6 CWM posted by Isaac.
No need to update if you don't want to if you are already using 4.0.1.5 or 5.0.2.3 -- unless you're like me and just have to have the latest versions...

jjuanml22 said:
I followed all of the directions and once I boot onto cwm I see below some errors
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.3
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
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I got the same, by a mistake i picked an older version 4.0.1.5, and that worked just fine, but flashed to v5.0.2.3 and I got these errors and if I try to use any command it freezes. If I go back to 4.0.1.5 again it works. What can be causing this? Will a wipe first fix it?

i followed the directions but volume down and power doesn't boot me into download mode. I just get an exclamation mark and an android guy...suggestions?
edit: nevermind, i figured it out.

jjuanml22 said:
I followed all of the directions and once I boot onto cwm I see below some errors
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.3
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
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I too am getting this on my Triumph with v5.0.2.6. I was able to load the CM7 Beta 8 after making a backup, but am wondering what these errors could mean for trying to restore from the Backup I created at the beginning.

vsanch24 said:
I too am getting this on my Triumph with v5.0.2.6. I was able to load the CM7 Beta 8 after making a backup, but am wondering what these errors could mean for trying to restore from the Backup I created at the beginning.
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They won't affect anything. you should be fine.

llorn said:
They won't affect anything. you should be fine.
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I got them too, but everything worked fine.

When i try to boot into recovery the phone vibrates endlessly until i do a battery pull. I followed the instructions but i did rename the CWM file from Recovery to Recovery.img could that be why its doing this?
Edit: Nevermind. That was the problem

jerenater10 said:
When i try to boot into recovery the phone vibrates endlessly until i do a battery pull. I followed the instructions but i did rename the CWM file from Recovery to Recovery.img could that be why its doing this?
Edit: Nevermind. That was the problem
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If you were in windows 7 you named the file Recovery.img.img
Sent from my Revolting Revolution. Powered my mtmichaelson.

llorn said:
UPGRADE CWM USING FLASHABLE ZIP IN RECOVERY:
If you already have a Recovery on your MT and wish to flash a newer or different recovery version, b_randon14 has provided the following flashable ClockworkMod Recovery Zip files that you can just put on your SDCard and flash as normal--I have not tested them so, as usual, do so at your own risk:
Here is Isaac's 5.0.2.6:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/6kl88wot71do07l/Isaacj87_CWM_5.0.2.6_signed.zip
Here is the v5.0.2.3
http://www.mediafire.com/file/muzezh1mu9okmok/Isaacj87_CWM_5.0.2.3_signed.zip
v4.0.1.5(isaacj87's):
http://www.mediafire.com/?kl86quxsblcc6g7
v4.0.1.4(isaacj87's):
http://www.mediafire.com/?8sgd567mt86utan
If I missed anything or forgot to give anyone credit, let me know.
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None of these links work for me

[Q] HTC Desire S is wiped and without clockworkmod [SOLVED]

Hi, i received HTC sense 3.0 and android 2.3.5 update. I tried to update it but it stuck on boot screen. Restarting didn't help. So I wiped all the data but later realised I no longer have clockworkmod installed.
I go to hboot and try to put recovery on sdcard through adb, but adb cant find my device.
Is there anything I can do? My phone is pretty messed up now, and I don't know what to do RUU also doesn't work, because my phone can't be found.
// #1 OK I managed to install clockworkmod through the Android Flasher. I've downloaded BeatMod BlissSense Hybrid v2.1.zip but I cant install it through the clockworkmod. It says:
"E:Error in /sdcard/BeatMod BlissSense Hybrid v2.1.zip
(Status 1)
Installation aborted."
// #2 sorry to bother.. I disabled the verification check in clockworkmod, installed su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip and then custom ROM.. everything now works fine. Of course with the help of tutorials on xda and great people over here.
This was the worst 4 hours in my live as I thought my phone is bricked.

good for u man

Adidas108 said:
good for u man
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+1
You don't appear alone with problem, so thanks for re-editing the thread post to provide updates, if you have the time and could try to add any URLs and links to the files that you used to resolve your issues, then that would be great!
I've already several threads where it appears the update has put others in the same position, so your update could prove to be a useful resource assisting the recovery of others!
Cheers.

Downloads:
Android Flasher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638 (different versions for different phones)
HTC Desire S Recovery: http://downloads.saga-lbc-mod.de/recovery-images/PG88IMG-RECOVERYIMG-3.2.0.0.zip (unzip and use only recovery.img)
SU (root): http://www.mediafire.com/?q3ujsx1m4uq1662
ROM (I used this): http://dev-host.org/80uvbx4wgf4l/BeatMod_BlissSense_Hybrid_v2.1.zip
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Install ClockworkMod:
What you need to do is get the phone to fastboot and connect it to the PC via USB.
Launch and update Android Flasher. Choose your phone and browse for recovery image (recovery.img that you have unzipped)
Click finish and wait. Clockworkmod should by installed.
Get files on the phone:
Go to recovery
Mounts and storage menu
Mount USB storage
Then copy files (custom ROM you want to install and su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip) from PC to SD card
Install Root:
Go to recovery
Install zip from SD card
Toogle signature verification (disable it)
Choose zip from card and install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
Choose zip from card and install custom ROM
Optional steps? (right after installing clockworkmod)
Go to recovery
Wipe data
Go to advanced
Mounts and Storage menu
Format /sdcard
That's it. Hope it helps.

[Q] Will someone please explain to a noob what this means

My goal: Root my old skyrocket so that I can run apps from Google Play that require root. I do not want to flash a custom ROM.
These are the instructions I am following, I am currently trying to figure out step 5:
1. Start ODIN
2. Put phone into download mode
3. Download(USE FIREFOX!) CWM 5.5.0.4 OR TWRP 2.2.2.0 TAR FILE "recovery.tar.md5" , do not change the filename, and select it in PDA section of ODIN
4. Hit the START button in odin, wait until it finishes.
5. Udate CWM from HERE or TWRP from HERE or with the TWRP 2.4.1.0 Flashable Zip
6. You're done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since I have CWM installed, I clicked the 'HERE' link on step 5, which sends me here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777970
This is what that link tells me to do:
- Download this file ----> updater.sh (updated to fix typo)
- Put it on your sdcard
- open adb and type:
Code:
su
sh /mnt/sdcard/updater.sh skyrocket
- it will reboot you into recovery
- starting in v14.2.1 it will automatically start installing and reboot when its done
Note: If your sdcard is not mounted on /mnt/sdcard then open the script and change the line that says path=/mnt/sdcard/sk8sUpdater to match your mount point. i.e. ICS users may have to change it to say path=/mnt/emmc/sk8sUpdater
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
-I have no ****ing clue what this is telling me to do.
-I have put updater.sh on my sdcard
-What the **** is adb. I don't even know if that's a phone or PC application, or some file manager, or what.
-What does completing step 5 accomplish? Will this have rooted me pursuant to my goal at the top of this post? I have literally no clue what these insturctions are trying to do nor when they have given me what I want.
Thanks.

Leave. Skyrocket is i727. Also don't cuss. People are more likely to help someone who doesn't seem *****y. And Google searches would have helped you. Adb. Is that hard to put in Google?
Sent from my GS4 running CM11 Kandy Kane

Moved to SkyRocket Q&A section

Make sure your phone is a i727 skyrocket
Download
http://d-h.st/KMT
And flash in recovery. This will update your recovery.
Reboot your phone
Download this http://d-h.st/fOD
Go back to recovery and flash the file you just downloaded. If it fails flash again.
Reboot your phone
Open the SuperSU app that will now be in your app drawer and update the binary when it prompts.
You are rooted.
You do not need to update your recovery but I highly recommend it
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 01:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:57 PM ----------
Oh yeah and thank vincom
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