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Difference between CWM and TWRP?

On my HOX I have TWRP installed. What is the difference between CWM and TWRP? Don't they do the same thing?
Most importantly, will CWM mods work with TWRP? (like the .zip ones) Also, what about de-odexing?
Sorry for all of the questions, I'm new to android modding.

Cwm is buggy. You can use twrp for everything and it's fine.

gunnyman said:
Cwm is buggy. You can use twrp for everything and it's fine.
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Alright so there are no downsides to using TWRP right? On this forum all I see is CWM on every thread

Mike724 said:
Alright so there are no downsides to using TWRP right? On this forum all I see is CWM on every thread
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CWM is the most common recovery, cause its the oldest and most known. But, you can also tell its the oldest, as the UI is... Ugly, compared to TWRP. The "slide to confirm" function on TWRP is really nice IMO.
But yeah, when they say "CWM", they just mean a custom recovery.
Also, TWRP is officially supported on our devices, which is why its recommended above CWM.
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It's not 100% bug free but it is much more stable than cwm.

^That, and the TWRP tries to fix the bugs as they are presented.
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Good to note too that CWM nandroids are not restorable in TWRP. So all previous backups from CWM are useless once you change.
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i have CWM on my one x, if i want to change it to TWRP, how would i do that? follow instruction on TWRP web site?? http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/99

I started out using CWM but switched because I use CleanRom and Scott suggested using TWRP. I just loaded it by downloading GooManager from google play and then following the install instructions. Worked fine for me...

claudiuslu2011 said:
i have CWM on my one x, if i want to change it to TWRP, how would i do that? follow instruction on TWRP web site?? http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/99
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You can just install TWRP right on top of CWM using a flashable TWRP zip, Goo Manager, or through fastboot.

Mike724 said:
On my HOX I have TWRP installed. What is the difference between CWM and TWRP?
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Another point, the version of cwn for the HOX is an unofficial port and thus not supported. There is an official version of twrp for the HOX, which is reason enough to switch.

Mike724 said:
On my HOX I have TWRP installed. What is the difference between CWM and TWRP? Don't they do the same thing?
Most importantly, will CWM mods work with TWRP? (like the .zip ones) Also, what about de-odexing?
Sorry for all of the questions, I'm new to android modding.
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CWM was never officially released for our phone. It was a port from another version and isn't perfect. My experience with twrp has not shown me a single problem or even a hiccup.
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[Q] confused how to flash cromi-xenogenesis. please help to ease my thoughts up

Good day. So my tf300t is rooted from stock 4.2.1 ota. Now im planning to flash my tablet using a new rom cromi-xenog...
Can you guys check if going on the right track installing this rom?
1. My tab is rooted 4.2.1 stock
2. Installed twrp 2.4.4.0
3. Whare should i put the files after download?
Thanks guys

brianaudio said:
Good day. So my tf300t is rooted from stock 4.2.1 ota. Now im planning to flash my tablet using a new rom cromi-xenog...
Can you guys check if going on the right track installing this rom?
1. My tab is rooted 4.2.1 stock
2. Installed twrp 2.4.4.0
3. Whare should i put the files after download?
Thanks guys
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Put them anywhere on the sdcard. TWRP lets you select the ZIP file, when selecting "install".
You can even select multiple files into a queue and then flash them in one go.
Be sure to wipe everything from TWRP, including cache, data (factory reset) and system.
Note that this will not wipe the contents of your sdcard (at least the version for BL 4.1 won't).
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f69m said:
Put them anywhere on the sdcard. TWRP lets you select the ZIP file, when selecting "install".
You can even select multiple files into a queue and then flash them in one go.
Be sure to wipe everything from TWRP, including cache, data (factory reset) and system.
Note that this will not wipe the contents of your sdcard (at least the version for BL 4.1 won't).
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So this means, the new 4.2.1 boot loader is good to go on this rom before flashing? Thanks so much

brianaudio said:
So this means, the new 4.2.1 boot loader is good to go on this rom before flashing? Thanks so much
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Yes, currently CROMi is one of the two ROMs supporting BL 4.2.
Just make sure to pick the right version (4.3b6 seems OK).
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Just something to take note of is you said that you installed twrp 2.4.4.0, I hope you meant the patched 2.4.4.0 - 4.2 version which is the only compatible twrp version for the 4.2.1 bootloader.
All other version of twrp for the tf300 will ask for password and will not be able to mount partitions which in about 90% of cases will cause the device to brick - fastboot will no longer be able to flash anything http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179874
Patched version of twrp 2.4.4.0 - 4.2 can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195883

pjc21 said:
Just something to take note of is you said that you installed twrp 2.4.4.0, I hope you meant the patched 2.4.4.0 - 4.2 version which is the only compatible twrp version for the 4.2.1 bootloader.
All other version of twrp for the tf300 will ask for password and will not be able to mount partitions which in about 90% of cases will cause the device to brick - fastboot will no longer be able to flash anything http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179874
Patched version of twrp 2.4.4.0 - 4.2 can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195883
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Yeah i did this tutorial on twrp http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982. So this mean if i flash my tablet using this tutorial i will be safe? Im just getting overwhelmed, please bare with me guys. Idont want to brick my tf. Thanks so much.

f69m said:
Yes, currently CROMi is one of the two ROMs supporting BL 4.2.
Just make sure to pick the right version (4.3b6 seems OK).
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So the other 2 roms in cromi are no good? I downloaded the 2nd one not the 4.3b. Am i still good to flash it?

brianaudio said:
Yeah i did this tutorial on twrp http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982. So this mean if i flash my tablet using this tutorial i will be safe? Im just getting overwhelmed, please bare with me guys. Idont want to brick my tf. Thanks so much.
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Yes that's the guide you want, follow that and you should be fine.
As to the roms you can flash on the 4.2.1 bootloader, you have only the following choices at the moment:
- CROMi-Xenogenesis 4.2 by sbdags, or you can go with the 4.3 beta , up to 4.3b6 at the moment (I'm using b6 now)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204166
- Energy by NRGZ28, stock or themed versions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010108

brianaudio said:
Yeah i did this tutorial on twrp http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982. So this mean if i flash my tablet using this tutorial i will be safe? Im just getting overwhelmed, please bare with me guys. Idont want to brick my tf. Thanks so much.
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Yes, if you used the patched TWRP from that thread you should be fine.
brianaudio said:
So the other 2 roms in cromi are no good? I downloaded the 2nd one not the 4.3b. Am i still good to flash it?
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Just had a quick look. CROMi 4.2 should be fine too.
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f69m said:
Yes, if you used the patched TWRP from that thread you should be fine.
Just had a quick look. CROMi 4.2 should be fine too.
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Can confirm CROMI 4.2 works fine installed from patched TWRP 2.4.4.0. Did exactly that and it has been running flawlessly.

f69m said:
Yes, currently CROMi is one of the two ROMs supporting BL 4.2.
Just make sure to pick the right version (4.3b6 seems OK).
Sent from my TF300T using Tapatalk HD
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What is the other rom? I tried xeno and its so stable and smooth.

brianaudio said:
What is the other rom? I tried xeno and its so stable and smooth.
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Energy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010108
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I have both TWRP and CWM recovery on S3, how to remove one of them?

I have 2 Recovery on my S3 and I don't know how that happen, I thought when you flash a recovery it would replace the existing one, this is the first time I see 2 Recovery on an Android phone.
I rooted my S3 using CASUAL 1-click method, is it possible that CASUAL flashed 2 recoveries? Anyway, I can use ROM Manager to switch the default recovery but I would really to have just 1 Recovery on the phone. How dow I remove one of them?
Thanks

You don't have 2. Its impossible. When you tell it to reboot to recovery, which none comes up?
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tylerlawhon said:
You don't have 2. Its impossible. When you tell it to reboot to recovery, which none comes up?
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That is what I thought, maybe I have the wrong intepretation of this ROM Manager tool then. In the attached screenshot it says I have both CWM and TWAP already installed... What does it actually mean?
BTW, as of what recovery comes up when I reboot it to recovery, it depends on what I default it to in ROM Manager.

My guess would be that you have TWRP as the actual recovery, but also have the CWM app installed. If so, uninstall it. I would also download goo manager and have it install the latest TWRP
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GunnerOnASpooky said:
My guess would be that you have TWRP as the actual recovery, but also have the CWM app installed. If so, uninstall it. I would also download goo manager and have it install the latest TWRP
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It depends on which recovery it's set as default before I uninstall ROM Manager. If it's set to twrp before I uninstall the app, it would boot to twrp and vice versa.

uat1 said:
It depends on which recovery it's set as default before I uninstall ROM Manager. If it's set to twrp before I uninstall the app, it would boot to twrp and vice versa.
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Rom manager uses CWM as its default, uninstall Rom manager and problem solved
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The ROM manager is overwriting the recovery when you tell it to reboot into recovery. That's why you can boot to which ever one you want. You definitely don't have 2 different recoveries on you recovery partition. Hope that makes sense.
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jhoutz said:
The ROM manager is overwriting the recovery when you tell it to reboot into recovery. That's why you can boot to which ever one you want. You definitely don't have 2 different recoveries on you recovery partition. Hope that makes sense.
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I am also having this exact same issue on an HTC ONE
I have removed ROM Manager but still boots into CWM and I need Twrp for latest Venom Rom
I have installed GooManager abd it asks if I want to install the open recovery script, does the 10 second count down, and then goes back to main screen, does not do anything else
When I looked in ROM Manager it did state Twrp was the recovery but stil booted in to CWM - now I have removed ROM Manager I cant check :/
I have also just checked for CWM APP, and that is NOT installed
Can anyone help please - thanks

skpManiac said:
I am also having this exact same issue on an HTC ONE
I have removed ROM Manager but still boots into CWM and I need Twrp for latest Venom Rom
I have installed GooManager abd it asks if I want to install the open recovery script, does the 10 second count down, and then goes back to main screen, does not do anything else
When I looked in ROM Manager it did state Twrp was the recovery but stil booted in to CWM - now I have removed ROM Manager I cant check :/
I have also just checked for CWM APP, and that is NOT installed
Can anyone help please - thanks
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Head to your phone's respective forum (carrier or international) and post a question in the Q/A section. You have a popular device so someone undoubtedly will help you there and provide you whatever file you may need.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Head to your phone's respective forum (carrier or international) and post a question in the Q/A section. You have a popular device so someone undoubtedly will help you there and provide you whatever file you may need.
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Will do mate cheers
just thought there may be an easy solution

uat1 said:
That is what I thought, maybe I have the wrong intepretation of this ROM Manager tool then. In the attached screenshot it says I have both CWM and TWAP already installed... What does it actually mean?
BTW, as of what recovery comes up when I reboot it to recovery, it depends on what I default it to in ROM Manager.
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Rom Manager is not saying you have both installed. That is a configuration screen. It is saying, do you want to install CWM OR do you have CWM or TWRP already installed?

podspi said:
Rom Manager is not saying you have both installed. That is a configuration screen. It is saying, do you want to install CWM OR do you have CWM or TWRP already installed?
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This.
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I have the opposite, i install de rom manager e i reboot from rom manger and goes to twrp... :/
I cant install twrp...
I want install CM11 :/

eugandara said:
I have the opposite, i install de rom manager e i reboot from rom manger and goes to twrp... :/
I cant install twrp...
I want install CM11 :/
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You do know that you can flash CM11 in TWRP so long as you have TWRP 2.6.3.1, right?

SlimSnoopOS said:
You do know that you can flash CM11 in TWRP so long as you have TWRP 2.6.3.1, right?
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Now I can install the CM11 with TWRP 2.6.3.3 but with 2.6.3.2 but simply failed. Thank you!
Anyway, why is it so hard to uninstall TWRP?

eugandara said:
Now I can install the CM11 with TWRP 2.6.3.3 but with 2.6.3.2 but simply failed. Thank you!
Anyway, why is it so hard to uninstall TWRP?
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The Verizon S3 does not have TWRP 2.6.3.2 (or 2.6.3.3), which device are you on? The way to uninstall TWRP is to install the latest CWM via Rom Manager or by downloading the img and flashing it in something like Flashify.

uat1 said:
That is what I thought, maybe I have the wrong intepretation of this ROM Manager tool then. In the attached screenshot it says I have both CWM and TWAP already installed... What does it actually mean?
BTW, as of what recovery comes up when I reboot it to recovery, it depends on what I default it to in ROM Manager.
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Mine is like this too. What should we do??

CWM v6.0.4.5

So I'm running CWM 6.0.4.5 and was playing with 4.4 Roms but every time I try to flash a 4.3 or 4.2 I get am error (I think it was status 7) I thought CWM could flash any Android version. Or does CWM have the same issue TWRP has?

bucket81 said:
So I'm running CWM 6.0.4.5 and was playing with 4.4 Roms but every time I try to flash a 4.3 or 4.2 I get am error (I think it was status 7) I thought CWM could flash any Android version. Or does CWM have the same issue TWRP has?
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For KitKat, you will need to use this version of CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48507691&postcount=1

cmendonc2 said:
For KitKat, you will need to use this version of CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48507691&postcount=1
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No I can install kitkat with my current CWM just not any other roms no 4.2 or 4.3 roms.
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bucket81 said:
No I can install kitkat with my current CWM just not any other roms no 4.2 or 4.3 roms.
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Is that the custom CWM or the regular one? I can't imagine why the regular one won't, but I don't really keep up with CWM.

cmendonc2 said:
Is that the custom CWM or the regular one? I can't imagine why the regular one won't, but I don't really keep up with CWM.
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I got it from @lj50036 but cant find the link he gave so I'm not sure....

And I can't restore my factory back up, it just boots to the Asus logo and sticks. But I can reinstall 4.4 roms and they work fine and I can restore them as backups.
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CM-11
bucket81 said:
I got it from @lj50036 but cant find the link he gave so I'm not sure....
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That link came from the CM-11 Fourm for the 300!! :silly:

lj50036 said:
That link came from the CM-11 Fourm for the 300!! :silly:
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Yea, I found it last night messing with my recovery. I haven't been able to succsesfully downgrade. I tried the old CWM and TWRP 2.5.0.0 but haven't been able to mount any storage again... but I reflashed that recovery and can mount things. I'm just going to stick with the CM 11 nightlys they seam stable enough.
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[Q] Installed omni ROM and it says I don't have root.

So I used the CF Auto root to root my nexus 5. I have installed the omni rom and I am told I don't have root or that I need to install superuser, which i tried to do without success. What do I do? The prompt comes up when launching root apps

catsargent said:
So I used the CF Auto root to root my nexus 5. I have installed the omni rom and I am told I don't have root or that I need to install superuser, which i tried to do without success. What do I do? The prompt comes up when launching root apps
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Just flash the superSU.zip in recovery and you`ll be rooted again. Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053.

gee2012 said:
Just flash the superSU.zip in recovery and you`ll be rooted again.
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The gee man is all over everything today, lol. Keep up the good work!
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jd1639 said:
The gee man is all over everything today, lol. Keep up the good work!
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Have lots of time today

gee2012 said:
Just flash the superSU.zip in recovery and you`ll be rooted again. Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053.
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Thanks. Where do u get the zip?

catsargent said:
Thanks. Where do u get the zip?
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In the link in posted i my post, look on the thread for flashable cwm/twrp zips.

catsargent said:
Thanks. Where do u get the zip?
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the latest supersu http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip

simms22 said:
the latest supersu http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip
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Oh. Lol I didn't see that

You could also switch to the latest TWRP and it will ask if you want to root before leaving your recovery .
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