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CWM Recovery extendedcommand

Does anyone know the various recovery extended commands? Specifically I would like to write a script to flash new ROMs via Tasker. I can already do backups with this script, but being able to download and flash new ROMs automatically would be awesome.
Thanks for the help!

General Information about android

In this thread i will present you with a some information about android custom ROMs and recoveries Android Introduction:laugh:
Android is a linux based operating system designed for smartphones and tablets
It was founded by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, and Chris White in 2003
It is then acquired by google in 2005
The first android phone released commercially is HTC Dream in 2008
Android versions and names
1.0 - -------
1.1 - Petit Four
1.5 - Cupcake
1.6 - Donut
2.0 - 2.1 - Eclair
2.2 - Froyo
2.3 - Gingerbread
3.0 - 3.2 - Honeycomb
4.0 - Ice Cream Sandwich
4.1 - 4.3 - Jelly Bean
4.4 - KitKat (recently released)
ROM
Stock ROM : The ROM which came with your device without any modifications
Custom ROM : Custom ROM is the ROM developed by developers on the basis of stock ROM or unofficial ROM developed from source like Cyanogen mod, miui,..etc.
Ported ROM : Ported ROM is the ROM ported from devices of other brands to get the interface of other brands. Ported ROM is also a Custom ROM Example : Xperia UI in samsung and XOLO
RECOVERY
It is a Bootable partition where we can boot other custom ROMs and kernels and erase the system data in our phone(same like Boot manager in PC)
"RECOVERY MODE" : It is the recovery which comes with every phone officially without modification. It has only options to erase user data AND HARD RESET to OEM (original equipment manufacturer) SETTINGS and install official firmware updates from XOLO.
"CUSTOM RECOVERY" : Most commonly used custom recoveries are CWM and TWRP. They both have lot of options than stock recovery. It has options to install custom ROMs, kernels, format system data, create partitions and install different mods
Difference between CWM and TWRP : Both are good in their aspects TWRP is more easy to use and advanced than CWM. Lets discuss the features
In TWRP we can backup any specific partition you want but CWM not you have to take backup as whole in CWM
We can rename the backup in TWRP but in CWM not
File manager option is there in TWRP but in CWM it does not have it
TWRP allows us to use programs like goo manager, ROM toolbox,etc... but in CWM only allowed is ROM manager
ROOT
ROOT in android means it gives superuser permissions to you to install mods, to install custom ROMs and edit system files. ROOT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PERFORMANCE
COMMON INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL CUSTOM ROM
Use volume keys to navigate up and down and power key to select
First backup your stock ROM using recovery or online nandroid backup from playstore if you havent done yet
If you want all your apps back backup using titanium backup (Its in the file section of our group
you should have installed CWM or TWRP in your device (Links are given in files section of our group)
Copy the zip file to external sd
Boot into recovery mode either CWM or TWRP by pressing vol up+power+home buttons before your phone turns on
select wipe data and factory reset
select clear cache (If necessary format system also from mounts and storage menu)
select install update from sd card
Then navigate to the zip file where you have copied the file and select it
Wait until it completes installing it will show update installed successfully when its completed
Now select reboot option
When your device boots you have successfully installed custom ROM in your device
GENERAL SOLUTION FOR ALL PROBLEMS FOLLOW THEM ONE BY ONE UNTIL THE PROBLEM SOLVES
Reboot your phone
Force stop the particular app which creates that problem
wipe data and factory reset

What's the difference between philz recovery and cwm?

Hi everyone, I've been using twrp since I first rooted my nexus 5 but using the recovery tools app I flashed philz recovery and I like it but what are the differences and are there key features I should know about?
Nexus 5, CM11, Franco kernel and Xposed framework

I listed the key features in post 1 of the philz recovery thread.
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TheAlliedFleet said:
Hi everyone, I've been using twrp since I first rooted my nexus 5 but using the recovery tools app I flashed philz recovery and I like it but what are the differences and are there key features I should know about?
Nexus 5, CM11, Franco kernel and Xposed framework
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Backing up what rootSU mentioned below is the list of features in his Philz Recovery thread:
Features:
browse phone with root access using full GUI in Aroma File Manager
terminal access from recovery with root access through Aroma File Manager
Multi Zip Install menu: check multiple zip files to install in a row
Custom Install Zip Mode: set a default folder to start with + browse backward up to the root
TWRP backup and restore support, include full md5 sum support (single and multivolume, compressed and non compressed formats)
Advanced statistics during backup operations shown in color: total backup size, backup size progress, backup time, compression ratio...
optional reboot after custom backups/restores
set special nandroid settings: time zone, toggle md5 check for lightning fast backup and restore, toggle /preload backup and restore, enable nandroid compression using pigz (multi-cpu gzip compression) and choose ors backup target volume
recreate md5 sum check for your cwm backups for compatibility with stock CWM if you need to revert
you can cancel any nandroid operation with back button
create custom_rom.zip from current ROM or from a pre-existing nandroid backup (based on boot, /system and optionally /preload)
nandroid backup path now will be named with current ROM id from build.prop (ro.modversion, then ro.romversion, then ro.build.display.id)
custom backup and restore job list: backup and restore freely any partition combo
support flash modem.bin image files in addition to custom modem.img files, now support for multiple *.bin versions under dedicated folder
during custom restore, you can see the contents of the folder you want to restore from
delete custom or TWRP backups from recovery menu
full wipe before flashing new ROM: wipe user data + format /system and /preload. SD card content is not affected
full support for openrecovery script specifications include all backup and restore options
run openrecovery scripts in 2 modes: on start goomanager boot scripts + one touch menu to either directly open a default path or freely browse for scripts
define ors backup target volume from within Nandroid Settings menu
ors restore path supports stock clockworkmod path or TWRP path
poweroff, reboot to recovery and reboot to download/bootloader mode options
USB mount in recovery
adb root in recovery: just wait about a minute to activate
Overall, Philz Recovery has a lot more features then the standard touch CWMR, such as built in terminal, gui file manger, ability to flash multiple zips and many more (Which are listed above).

Basically, PhilZ is the best of both worlds (TWRP and CWM)

Hi there. I'm currently using the "official" CWM v6.0.4.5, and I do find it quite annoying that it now creates its backups under data/media/clockworkmod instead of the easily accessible .../0 sd partition. I'd love to switch to Philz if only for the theming and OTG support. It looks like it's as simple to use as your standard CWM. So I have two questions: 1) I can just flash the Philz Recovery zip using my current CWM, then just delete the Clockworkmod folder under the data/media folder since I would no longer need it? and 2) Is there an option to backup EFS like in TWRP? Because after reading some of the horror stories on these forums about restoring the EFS partition (granted on a different device), this is definitely something I don't want/need to be able to backup for fear of the possibility of messing anything up.
Thanks for taking the time to help out!

charesa39 said:
Hi there. I'm currently using the "official" CWM v6.0.4.5, and I do find it quite annoying that it now creates its backups under data/media/clockworkmod instead of the easily accessible .../0 sd partition. I'd love to switch to Philz if only for the theming and OTG support. It looks like it's as simple to use as your standard CWM. So I have two questions: 1) I can just flash the Philz Recovery zip using my current CWM, then just delete the Clockworkmod folder under the data/media folder since I would no longer need it? and 2) Is there an option to backup EFS like in TWRP? Because after reading some of the horror stories on these forums about restoring the EFS partition (granted on a different device), this is definitely something I don't want/need to be able to backup for fear of the possibility of messing anything up.
Thanks for taking the time to help out!
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1. Yes
2. Yes but you can disable it.

BirchBarlow said:
1. Yes
2. Yes but you can disable it.
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Great. I've always preferred CWM over TWRP for some reason, but now this gives me the best of both like you said. Thanks!

Download CWM & TWRP Recovery for LG G Pro 2

Download CWM & TWRP Recovery for LG G Pro 2
I rewrite this from forum.xda-developers.com :
ClockworkMod is a software developer which offers various Android apps. It is primarily known for its custom recovery, commonly referred to as CWM (ClockworkMod) Recovery, used in many custom made ROMs. Once flashed, this recovery replaces the stock recovery of your Android device. Using this recovery you can then do various system level operations on your LG G Pro 2 , such as create and restore images backups, flash a portion of or an entire custom ROM, and use other developer tools. ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) is a replacement recovery option for Android devices, made by Koushik "Koush" Dutta. It is based on the Android 2.1 (Eclair) recovery image. Features include Nandroid backup, adb shell, advanced update.zip options (ignore asserts and signature checks), and file browser for choosing update.zips
The ROM Manager app may be used for installing CWM, overwriting the device's stock recovery. As with the stock recovery, CWM can apply software changes to the device. Unlike the stock recovery, CWM is able to entirely replace the device's primary Android operating system ("flashing a new ROM"), including with aftermarket replacements such as CyanogenMod. Once installed, CWM it is accessed by turning your device off, then triggering the bootloader prompt by holding down some device-dependent button combination as it is turned on. CWM is also known as clockwork and CW recovery. They also provide the following apps:
ROM Manger: An app to backup/restore NANDroid backups
Tether: An app used for tethering regardless of carrier based tethering plans
Helium: An app used to backup user and system data on your device without the need for root
DeskSMS: An app to send and receive text messages from your email, browser, or instant messenger client
TWRP, short for Team Win Recovery Project, is an open-source recovery image for Android-based devices. It provides a touch-enabled interface which allows users to install third-party firmwares and backup the current system, which are often unsupported by stock recoveries. Therefore, it's often installed when rooting Android devices.
Link Download CWM & TWRP Recovery for LG G Pro 2 :
CWM Recovery : http://goo.gl/xj0TLp
TWRP Recovery : http://goo.gl/2OASyI
Orginal post : http://www.cwm-twrp-recovery.club/mp3-0/lg-g-pro-2-6052.html
I tryed download it but i can naot download this.can any body download this??

the link is bull ****

[Guide] [SC8830/SC7731/SC9830] Custom Recoveries Porting guide for Spreadtrum phones.

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[CENTER][COLOR="Red"]Your warranty is now void.[/COLOR]
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research before asking help and reporting bugs and please read the entire OP.
YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
A lot.[/CENTER]
All suggestions and helps are welcome here so please help me in improving this thread by suggesting your ideas.
This guide will work for any SPRD phone (any SPRD chip) from Old versions of android to latest Oreo but recoveries that I provided in this thread will work for devices from KitKat to Marshmallow no guarantees for older or newer versions.
Buckup! Backup! Backup!​
Before modifying system it's highly recommended to have full dump of your device. So don't forget to take backup.
It's simple to get custom recovery for rooted users as they can directly backup, modify and flash recovery or boot images on the go with the help of root. But non-rooted users need to do some extra which will be explained later. Follow the below steps:
=>Download and setup AIK (Android Image Kitchen)
=>Grab your stock_recovery.img
For rooted users​Install Flashify, Rashr, Partitions Backup or like apps (available on play store for free) and backup the stock recovery. If you are using Flashify to backup you have to rename the backed up image with .img extention
For non-rooted users​Download your stock firmware which will be in .pac extension extract it using this guide and copy the recovery.img
=>Now download custom recovery (for downloads see 2nd post)
=>Port recovery
For PC version of AIK​
• Extract the AIK on desktop in a folder (extracting inside other folder(s) is not recommended)
• Place stock_recovery.img (use the name recovery.img only I added stock to refer the image) in earlier extracted folder
• Now double click on 'unpacking.bat'
• Now you'll see two folders 'ramdisk (mostly executables)' and 'split-img (kernel to boot recovery) rename those folders like this 'ramdisk.s' and 'split_img.s' (renaming is used to avoid copying/moving needed files)
• Now delete the earlier pasted stock_recovery.img and paste custom_recovery.img (rename it to recovery.img)
• Unpack it just like stock_recovery
• Delete the split-img and rename the 'split_img.s' to split_img
• Open recovery.fstab from /ramdisk.s/etc (stock recovery's fstab) and /ramdisk/etc (custom recovery's fstab) using Notepad++ or with your favorite note editor. In case of TWRP recovery this file will be named as twrp.fstab if there is recovery. fstab you can ignore it.
• Edit the partition names and mount points in custom recovery with your stock recovery's fstab. But in most cases the mount points will be shown like this 'mmclbk0p17 for system partition' in that case you need to change custom recovery.fstab with the mount points of your device, to find out mount points of partitions install Diskinfo from play store and enable all options in it which will show complete information regarding each and every partition on your device
• At last double click on 'repackimg.bat' now you'll see 'image-new.img' which is ported custom_recovery.img for your device
• The final step is flashing the recovery. It's easy for rooted users simply use Flashify app to flash. For non-Root users you need to flash it over fastboot mode for this look at this thread.
For mobile version of AIK​
You can also port the recovery on-the-go using AIK-Mobile unfortunately to use this needs your device must be rooted with BusyBox (Stephen (stericson) is recommended) installed.
It's a flashable zip but you can extract the zip and place the files manually. Follow below steps for setup:
• Extract the AIK-Mobile.zip
• Paste the AIK-Mobile folder under data/local of extracted zip to /data/local
• Paste files under /bin of extracted zip to /data/local/AIK-Mobile/bin
• Make sure all files including folders are having these permissions "-rwrx-xr-x-".
For placing files, changing permissions and executing scripts 'Explorer' by speed software is recommended.
For porting follow above steps (steps in PC version of AIK) the only difference here is .bat files of PC version will be as .sh in mobile version which are to be executed as root for unpacking and repackaging images.
Note:Follow the instructions properly, don't quote entire OP while asking for help. Due to some touch related drivers missing in kernel of recovery in some devices touch recovery won't work in that case please use Non-Touch recovery. In lollipop or later versions don't flash <3.x.x versions which may result in SD card mounting issues and even flashing errors. First test the recovery that you ported by flash a simple mode (I prefer AIK-Mobile since it doesn't modify the system partition hence there is not chance of bootloop. Also see whether wipe options works properly or not in some devices wiping (even cache) takes ~10m in that case goto settings check the option "use rm -rf instead of formatting".
Hit thanks button instead of posting thanks it'll boost me to create more threads like this.
Credits:
Advan S4P [Official] (fb group), SuDroid Tech (fb group), @@ki , @Jitheshwar (it's me), and some aliens from other universe.​
Created: 27-09-2017
Last Updated: 27-09-2017

Custom recovery downloads
1) TWRP recovery images
2.7.0-0
2.8.5-0
2.8.5-0
3.0.0-0
3.0.2-0
3.0.2-0
3.0.2-0
3.1.1-0
2)Cyanogen recovery (for lollipop)
3)Cyanogen recovery (for kikat)
4)MIUI recovery
5)Ultra CWM
6)Temporary CWM (only for KitKat and older
7)Temporary Philz (only for KitKat and older)
Temporary recoveries provided here are not for porting. You can flash those zips directly from you stock recovery these recoveries will have basic functions like flashing ROMs, Wiping (in some devices it'll take too long to wipe so just use factory reset option of stock recovery and then flash this recovery finally the ROM. Back up option of recovery might not be fully functional. Scrolling is glitchy but it'll work when you press button. These are more for users who are unable get working recovery

Reserved for FAQ.

Do you know how to port boot to help twrp recovery mode boot up ? Please guide me.
Boot Secure & twrp

Jitheshwar said:
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I have fpt x50 , vn phone , which runs android 7.0 with sc7731c
Will this guide work ??

Jitheshwar said:
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Sir...
you wrote that delete only split_img.s.....
but not ramdisk.s.......
Is there any problem will arise when repacking with ramdisk.s with ramdisk and split_img of custom recovery?

HemanthJabalpuri said:
Sir...
you wrote that delete only split_img.s.....
but not ramdisk.s.......
Is there any problem will arise when repacking with ramdisk.s with ramdisk and split_img of custom recovery?
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Read again carefully you have to pack custom recoveries ramdisk with stock split_img and reversing the process will mess up the recovery and then you have to flash the stock recovery. So read the guide carefully step-by-step and follow the process exactly unless you know different working method.

unknown said:
I have fpt x50 , vn phone , which runs android 7.0 with sc7731c
Will this guide work ??
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Give it a try it may work. But none of the recoveries that are provided here will work for your device, you need to find Android 7.0 and later recoveries which will be compatible with your chipset model.

kaew158 said:
Do you know how to port boot to help twrp recovery mode boot up ? Please guide me.
Boot Secure & twrp
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TWRP has nothing to do with boot.img. If you are not able to boot to recovery try different key combination. Is you messed up recovery too then flash it via fastboot and then flash the stock Rom.

Jitheshwar said:
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Sir finally the process is to pack
⇛split_img of stock recovery ......
⇛ramdisk of custom recovery you listed by replacing recovery.fstab file
Some doubt are ... from where the recoveries are taken sir?
another one is can i port a custom recovery made for similar device to my device by using these steps?
Thanks for supporting spreadtrum devices....

HemanthJabalpuri said:
Sir finally the process is to pack
⇛ramdisk of recovery you listed by replacing recovery.fstab file
⇛spit_img of stock recovery right......
Some doubt are ... from where the recoveries are taken sir?
another one is can i port a custom recovery made for similar device to my device by using these steps?
Thanks for supporting spreadtrum devices....
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Kindly go through the entire post carefully, I believe I provided sufficient info that even a newbie can port.

Jitheshwar said:
Kindly go through the entire post carefully, I believe I provided sufficient info that even a newbie can port.
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Sir I read entire post...
But there is no line that states to delete ramdisk of stock recovery....
Check and add that line sir....
Also process of installing AIK for Mobile changed...
We directly install and use the AIK as all other apps on playstore

HemanthJabalpuri said:
Sir I read entire post...
But there is no line that states to delete ramdisk of stock recovery....
Check and add that line sir....
Also process of installing AIK for Mobile changed...
We directly install and use the AIK as all other apps on playstore
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I clearly stated all the steps in an easy and simple way. My kind request to you to read the post again. And one more thing if you want to use apk version use it I don't have any issues but don't ask me if anything goes wrong.

i ported twrp 3.2.1 to sc8830 sucessfully but touch is not working , can you help?
where can i find non-touch recovery
I'm using android 5.1

What is specification kernel architecture in this tutorial?. I have HH Advan S50 same with the name of chipset version.I still doubt fo following your tutorial.

denmasgie said:
What is specification kernel architecture in this tutorial?. I have HH Advan S50 same with the name of chipset version.I still doubt fo following your tutorial.
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This is just some copy&paste guide thath will not work on most bootloader locked spreadtrum OEM phones

Please fix the twrp links!!!

@Vortex said:
This is just some copy&paste guide thath will not work on most bootloader locked spreadtrum OEM phones
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No custom recovery will work on bootloader locked devices...

denmasgie said:
What is specification kernel architecture in this tutorial?. I have HH Advan S50 same with the name of chipset version.I still doubt fo following your tutorial.
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Kernel architecture is ARM.