Edit: February 2012: please disregard ALL information below this red text. ROM Manager now supports the Huawei U8160, and will flash the official recovery build from the app. See the Getting Started with ROM Manager & ClockworkMod section in this post.
ClockworkMod Recovery for Vodafone Smart (Huawei U8160)
Current release - v0.1 - 12 September 2011 [CWM Ver. 4.0.1.5]
What is ClockworkMod Recovery? From AddictiveTips:
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.
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Installation - Fastboot Method:
Use this method if you have never installed a build of ClockworkMod before.
Download the Android SDK for your operating system [Windows users are recommended to download the .zip version].
Extract the fastboot / fastboot.exe file from the tools folder of the Android SDK zip file to a folder on your computer.
Download the latest zip release of ClockworkMod using the link(s) below.
Open the ClockworkMod .zip file and extract the recovery.img file to the same folder as the fastboot / fastboot.exe binary.
Reboot (or turn your phone one) whilst holding the power and volume down keys. Your phone will now be in "fastboot" mode.
Open a terminal or command prompt, and run the following commands:
Note: these are example instructions for a Windows user who has extracted the fastboot.exe and recovery.img to C:\VodafoneSmart. Adjust the folder path to wherever you extracted these files.
Code:
cd C:\VodafoneSmart
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
Installation - ClockworkMod Method (zip):
Use this method if you already have ClockworkMod installed, and you wish to update the version that already exists on your phone.
Download the latest zip release using the link(s) below.
Transfer the .zip file to your SD card. Do not extract the .zip file - only copy it.
Reboot into ClockworkMod, choose the option Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard. Select the current release, and confirm the update by selecting Yes. Reboot and enjoy!
Usage:
To access ClockworkMod recovery, any one of the follow methods will work:
If you are running a build of CyanogenMod, choose the Recovery option from the reboot menu;
Run "adb shell reboot recovery" on any rooted ROM;
Reboot your device whilst holding the power and volume up keys.[/li]
Once you've entered ClockworkMod Recovery, you will be presented with several options (some familiar, some not). I won't try to explain all of the options, as there are better guides on the internet (example: the AddictiveTips site above). However, these are the ones you should really know about:
Wipe data/factory reset - same as before
Wipe cache partition - same as before
Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard - this is the new method you will be using to flash ROMs and update packages
Backup & restore - this menu lets you perform a full backup or restore of your boot, /cache, /data/ & app2sd partition (which is compatible with mad2sd)
Mounts & storage -> mount USB storage - this lets you enable UMS mode to copy update packages (if you forgot to transfer before rebooting into recovery)
Advanced -> partition SD card - this lets you easily partition your SD card for use with mad2sd or any third-party app2sd solutions. It lets you select the size for the EXT4 partition as well as swap. MAKE SURE TO BACKUP ALL DATA ON YOUR CARD BEFORE USING THIS OPTION.
Changelog:
[CWM Ver. 4.0.1.5] v0.1 zip - 12 September 2011
First release.
Hi, I've been trying this guide and am having trouble with both methods.
Fastboot Method
I get into fastboot mode (where it's just at the hourglass screen), and type in "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". The command prompt just says "Waiting for device", and never updates.
ClockworkMod Method
I installed the CWM I got off the Android Market, and then tried to reboot into recovery mode (both by rebooting through CWM and by pressing Volume+Up & Power). I just end up waiting at the hourglass screen like when it's in fastboot mode.
Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
for fastboot try without battery inside (only usb) works for me
if fastboot wont work try methode 3. http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
with extractet recovery.img from zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17496869)
jajajim said:
for fast boot try without battery inside (only usb) works for me
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Tried that too; didn't work.
Thanks, worked for me with fastboot on u8180
zodac01 said:
Fastboot Method
I get into fastboot mode (where it's just at the hourglass screen), and type in "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". The command prompt just says "Waiting for device", and never updates.
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That happens to me too... I also noticed that in device manager is missing driver for Android 1.0? I don't know what to do next. Someone knows? Thanks
EDIT: It works ... download Pulse_Drivers_xp_w7_w764.zip from dc-unlocker (sry can't post link).
EDIT: It works ... download Pulse_Drivers_xp_w7_w764.zip from dc-unlocker (sry can't post link).
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for linux users??
just a note, the U8160 has a different USB hardware ID when in fastboot mode, and so inside 70.android.rules you need to add "12d1" and "18d1"
18d1 is the fastboot USB id and 12d1 is the adb USB id
This is for linux btw.
i've two questions for subpsyke:
it's planned update to cwm recovery 5?
Why don't knowledge Rom Manager cwm recovery in your cyano release for U8160?
p.s
sorry for my bad english, i'm italian's users ...
thanks, needed this!
renegade_82 said:
i've two questions for subpsyke:
it's planned update to cwm recovery 5?
Why don't knowledge Rom Manager cwm recovery in your cyano release for U8160?
p.s
sorry for my bad english, i'm italian's users ...
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Yea i got this problem too, in ROM manager, this recovery isnt detected, any ideas on how to get it?
EDIT: I flashed the IDEOS recovery through rom manager then flashed back this recovery, and now it works like it should.
EDIT: done, thanks a lot
for pulse driver, turn on phone, then press power + volume down, then plug usb, PC will search for a driver
fastboot is just: power button + volume down (and then it sticks on logo or hourglass) then open command prompt on pc
pulse driver:
http://www.mediafire.com/?l9zoonl8kygcejm
Hi there
Download the Android SDK for your operating system [Windows users are recommended to download the .zip version].
Extract the fastboot / fastboot.exe file from the tools folder of the Android SDK zip file to a folder on your computer.
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I'm a windows user and i've downloaded the Sdk zip and there's no fastboot.exe on any of the folders... :|
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
jpcoke said:
I'm a windows user and i've downloaded the Sdk zip and there's no fastboot.exe on any of the folders... :|
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Download android-sdk-windows-1.6_r1
The latest sdk doesn't have it
fastboot and recovery
http://www.wuala.com/freegroup/cyanogen/VodafoneSmart.zip/
u8160 cwm
iam havving problems around here
i need more instruction , i have the folder with recovery and fastbot ,but how to put tham on the phone ? i have rooted my device sucesfully iam stuck rebooting on recovery mode , i cant reboot as you show us , or enter in fastboot , please help me do it
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Download android-sdk-windows-1.6_r1
The latest sdk doesn't have it
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cant seem to find this version of the sdk to download, anyone got a link?
thanks
I have a branded Vodafone Smart (U8160) and it stucks everytime at the hourglass screen. It won't get into recovery mode.
How do I fix this?
Edit: I haven't rooted it yet. Have I to do it before I could install CMW?
mcpossity said:
I have a branded Vodafone Smart (U8160) and it stucks everytime at the hourglass screen. It won't get into recovery mode.
How do I fix this?
Edit: I haven't rooted it yet. Have I to do it before I could install CMW?
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for cwm it's power button+volume UP
fastboot power button+volume DOWN
it's easy to root with gingerbreak v1.2
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asidhowz said:
cant seem to find this version of the sdk to download, anyone got a link?
thanks
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man, I have posted the link just up
Thanks, worked like a charm
i just ported twrp 3.1.1-1 from libra to aqua, and it suport for OTA update
how to install :
- with adb fastboot :1. turn ur HH to fastboot mode
2. plug ur usb
3. open cmd on ur adb file directory
4. write "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-1-aqua.img"
5. fastboot reboot
- with twrp(if u have installed twrp before)
1. save the recovery to ur sdcard
2. turn your recovery mode (press volume up + power button)
3. tap on install
4. tap on image
5. select the new recovery
*if u have stuck on logo install this
1. turn ur hh to fastboot mode
2. on cmd write "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
3. write on cmd "fastboot reboot"
ported by me, tell me if u have some trouble
link bellow
:laugh::silly::good::good:
twrp and boot image:
New TWRP 3.1.1-1-aqua (support OTA update)
en(dot)miui.com/thread-753595-1-1(dot)html
(Source: Xiaomi MIUI Official Forum)
The Stages:
1. Unlocking the bootloader. (search goolge: unlock bootloader huawei)
2. Flashing Custom Recovery.
After unlocked bootloader, you download file root and recovery: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uNu7oQj1Ja7xfKO8nEkQVnkrtjEg8aAF/view?usp=sharing
==> extract file
==> reboot phone into bootloader ( shutdow, then hit and hold power+ volume up, ==> select fastboot)
==> In PC, Click right mouse while holding left Shift. Run the codes bellow:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
NOTE: Once the flash is complete Do not reboot into system. Hold VOL+ and run the following command:
fastboot reboot
Then select Recovery and press VOL- to confirm.
3. Flashing SuperSU
a. Download file boot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ztmTtl8NiJD431ARfJI-cUomLH9XXyIF/view?usp=sharing
and place it in your SD card.
b. Enter the recovery mode, Select Flash boot Image and browse for Boot.img you have downloaded and placed in SD card. Flash the boot image and clear cache ONLY then REBOOT into system. After that, Place the SuperSU-v2.79.zip in your Sd card.
c. Reboot into recovery and select Install zip then browse for SuperSU-v2.79-SYSTEMMODE.zip and confirm Install. Reboot your system and Voila You had you Huawei Y6 Pro Rooted.
thread closed until the download links will be available
Just for the record, Motorola phones and normally quick and easy to ROOT however this is been a right pain in the ass. No guide on here has worked properly for the UK version anyway so soon after I found a working way i thought i would do this to help anyone else....
Requirements:
unlocked bootloader
THIS ZIP FILE
extract the files and open a cmd prompt in the ADB folder or run a cmd and us 'cd C:\adb\' [or location of the unzipped adb folder]
run 'fastboot boot recovery.img'
backup the cache partition so it creates the TWRP>BACKUPS>SERIAL>ROM folder
copy the rooted rom folder to TWRP>BACKUPS>SERIAL>*here* [ please note serial stands for the serial number of device and this will vary with each person]
hit restore, system + data + boot,
when finished reboot to recovery
you are now in the stock recovery so hold the power button and tap volume down to unlock the menu then you want to wipe data factory and just use data AND NOT the personalised content as well..
then reboot
do the initial set up.
then perform 2/3 system updates [security patches i believe? from the system settings > updates]
when all this is complete, afterwards click on magisk manager and let it update. It will then give you a warning error saying the version of magisk too old.
so power off your phone and then put it back into bootloader. [hold power + vol down from a powered off state]
use fastboot boot twrp_james.img [from cmd promt inside adb folder]
when the recovery loads in the same cmd prompt type adb push Magisk-v18.1.zip /sdcard/ [or u can just copy the zip file onto the storage if it shows up on ur pc]
install magisk 18.1 and then reboot to boot loader and use fastboot flash logo logo1.bin to remove bad key error
have been in a mad rush to get this done before i go work hopefully you can understand if there are any problems just msg me
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Requirements:
unlocked bootloader
THIS ZIP FILE
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BACKUP MIRROR OF FILE [MEGA]
Hi there, im unable to backup the cache partition (showing as 0mb in cwm) think it may have something to do with encryption.
I have my phone in a somewhat usable state by restoring cwm backup i found on xda, but when booting custom recovery it will not mount /cache ,/data etc
Would love to follow your instructions, do you have any ideas
links are dead
I have unlocked the bootloader and flashed TWRP on this phone to root.
i have not found a live link for any LineageOS or other custom rom, but root still works on stock rom.
i have saved all the necessary files on my PC so if you need help just reply or message me
P20 Pro with EMUI 9.1 (9.1.0.381 c782e11r1p11 clt-l29) and root!! But it only lasts until a reboot according to Magisk
Note with the latest Magisk I still cannot get root to persist after a reboot. (v20.4 20400)
Rooting without TWRP Recovery
Terms
Recovery Image= an image which runs on your phone to facilitate recovery, we are looking to patch it with a magisk binary
Stock Firmware = the OS installed on your phone by the manufacturer/network operator (branding). We aren't looking to replace this, but we do need to extract a file from the version you currently have
Stock Recovery = the recovery image installed with the P20 'eRecovery'
Recovery RAMdisk - This is where the recovery image is flashed. Alternative locations are the bootloader or the recovery partition. None of these work with EMUI 9.1
Commands are in italics
Prerequisites
adb binary
fastboot binary
Phone is backed up (unlocking the bootloader will factory reset and erase all data/apps)
Phone is plugged in and showing with 'adb devices'
You have a bootloader code
0. Unlock your bootloader
adb reboot bootloader
Once in fastboot mode type
fastboot oem unlock <unlock code>
Let the process finish.
1. Extract stock recovery image (RECOVERY_RAMDIS.img) from the Stock Firmware using Huawei Update Extractor
Get Stock Firmware for your version from :https://pro-teammt.ru/en/online-firmware-database/
Get Huawei Update Extractor from https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454
Get the RECOVERY_RAMDIS.img file using these instructions https://www.theandroidsoul.com/extract-huawei-firmware-update-app
Rename the RECOVERY_RAMDIS.img file something logical based on your EMUI version e.g. I've renamed mine RECOVERY_RAMDIS_9_1_0_381_STOCK.img
2. Using Magisk Manager app, patch the stock recovery image extracted in Step 1
Get Magisk Manager and install the APK (IT's NOT on the Play Store (despite being called the same name)
Magisk Manager is available here. I would suggest installing a stable version or you maybe risking a boot loop.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
or google for it. This forum blocks the URL for some reason.
Once you have installed the APK...
Tap 'Install' next to 'Magisk is not installed' .
Tap 'Install' again
Tap 'Select and Patch a File', then choose the file RECOVERY_RAMDIS_9_1_0_381_STOCK.img (or whatever you called it)
3. Copy the patched recovery image file Magisk just created to your PC
(Magisk will tell you where it put it, generally in your 'Downloads' folder)
4. Flash the Patched Recovery Image using fastboot mode
Note not possible to flash the boot or recovery with Magisk/TWP on EMUI 9+ you have to flash recovery_ramdisk
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk RECOVERY_RAMDIS_9_1_0_381_PATCHED.img
(replace RECOVERY_RAMDIS_9_1_0_381_PATCHED.img file with whatever you called it)
NOW read step 5. Get ready and then...
fastboot reboot
5.This step is very important l!
As soon as you issue the reboot command and the screen goes blank, you will need to press and hold volume up and power buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.
When you're doing this, unplug the USB cable. As soon as you see the Huawei logo, release BOTH keys
You will see the unlock warning, but if you did it right, you will not see instructions on the screen telling you what to press to continue etc
If you see instructions telling you to press a key combination to continue, you didn't do it right and will need to start again at step 4 after the phone reboots.
6. Check Root with Magisk Manager/Another root tool
TWRP
You can also flash TWRP using the version at https://dl.twrp.me/charlotte/ or
Alternative: Install Magisk from TWRP? search google for "install-twrp-recovery-root-huawei-p20-pro" to find a link from the custom droid
Just replace the file in step 4 with the .img file from that URL
You can only flash TWRP or MAGISK. I've not been able to load the Magisk (optained from the Magisk Manager) through TWRP as the internal storage is not accessible
and OTG storage doesn't seem to be accessible either.
I am not 100% sure how this works as magisk occupies the recovery_ramdisk just like twrp:
Connect your phone to the PC (while it’s in TWRP) mode.
In TWRP, go to ‘Advanced’ and enable ‘ADB Sideload’.
Then, enter the following command on PC: adb sideload Magisk-v20.3.zip
Boot Lockup
If you experience a boot lockup (especially when trying to boot to recovery with power + vol up) you can do an adb reboot and boot with holding vol up
This will open EMUI erecovery and you can then choose reboot to boot normally to the system.
It all worked for me, for CLT-L09. And even keeping root after rebooting. With standard Magisk 20.4.