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[Q] Cannot load Recovery Clockwork

I'm trying to root my Nexus S 2.3.4 and so far I have unlocked it but when trying to flash Recovery Clockwork in the Command Prompt I get the error mesage "signature verification failed".
Any help would be appreciated.

XCarBoneX said:
I'm trying to root my Nexus S 2.3.4 and so far I have unlocked it but when trying to load Recovery Clockwork I get the error mesage "signature verification failed".
Any help would be appreciated.
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How are you trying to flash your recovery?

krohnjw said:
How are you trying to flash your recovery?
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I'm using [GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9020/T only)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545

XCarBoneX said:
I'm using [GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9020/T only)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
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You're getting Signature verification failed using fastboot flash recovery filename.img?
If so ensure a few things - 1.) you've got the correct file name and 2.) you have a good download of the img.

Filename is correct and img seems OK.
Boot Nexus S into Recovery Mode with USB debugging on
Command prompt:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img
error: cannot load 'recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img
Win 7 64-bit SP1
Android 2.3.4 GRJ22 unlocked
Device Manager:
ADB Interface
Android Original ADB Interface
fastboot devices in Command shows:
33332EFE0C9300EC

XCarBoneX said:
Filename is correct and img seems OK.
Boot Nexus S into Recovery Mode with USB debugging on
Command prompt:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img
error: cannot load 'recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img
Win 7 64-bit SP1
Android 2.3.4 GRJ22 unlocked
Device Manager:
ADB Interface
Android Original ADB Interface
fastboot devices in Command shows:
33332EFE0C9300EC
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The error message did not say anything about signature verification failed. The problem is fastboot cannot find the file you specify in the command line.
SOLUTION: you have to go into the folder that you saved the "recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img" (for example, if you saved the file in C:\android\) using the following commands:
Code:
c:
cd android
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img

I have already set Path variables in Windows for the Andriod tools folder which contains Fastboot and the Recovery image file.
Could the problem be with the Android driver or Android 2.3.4 GRJ22?

XCarBoneX said:
I have already set Path variables in Windows for the Andriod tools folder which contains Fastboot and the Recovery image file.
Could the problem be with the Android driver or Android 2.3.4 GRJ22?
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No - Fastboot can't find the file.
c:\Downloads>fastboot flash recovery fakefile.img
error: cannot load 'fakefile.img'
This takes place before checking if your device is connected, if you are unlocked to write the recovery, etc.
You're sure the cwd of the cmd prompt is the directory you downloaded the file to? Alternatively provide the full path to the recovery image.
Edit: Rereading your post above you have the recovery file in the directory as the tools. This won't resolve via the path. You either need to cd into that dir or provide the full path. Fastboot takes a local img file as the argument (local to your cwd unless you specify the full path).

Got it!!
Firmly rooted in Mother Earth.
You were absolutely correct with the cd\ command.
Running Cyanogen 7.02
Thanks so much!!

To fix hanging on cyanogen screen:
Factory data reset
wipe cache
advanced
wipe dalvik
All's good in Roots Reggae land.

XCarBoneX said:
Not quite done yet.
On reboot it hangs on the cyanogen screen.
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You can either try reflashing or hook it up via adb and run a logcat - it will show you what it's hanging on or waiting on. Unless it's stuck *very* early on you should be able to adb shell and then run logcat.

Same problem here - Fastboot repeatedly returns "error: cannot load recovery.img" when trying to load CWM
Tried this solution:
suksit said:
SOLUTION: you have to go into the folder that you saved the "recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img" (for example, if you saved the file in C:\android\) using the following commands:
Code:
c:
cd android
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img
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but I get "The system cannot find the path specificed." when "cd android" is entered.
- ";C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\tools" is the path
EDIT: Fixed.
1) Moved .img file to root in C:
2) c:
3) cd\
4) fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Got it finally.

Bit of help please

Hi. I have a desire s I got s-off using xtc clip the phone has 2.3.3 pre installed I'm trying to root the phone I've read the guides here and tried 'superoneclick' and gingerbreak don't seem to work I don't want to install custom Rom just root the phone anyone got any 99% foolproof method of doing this with minimal loss an brain use! Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

There are various links in my signature, they should all help.
Install the adb link by extracting it to PC and the install the HTC drivers then follow the last link flash Cwm and su which will install you a custom recovery and root your device
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium

Thanks. I have adb installed on pc from when I rooted an old wildfire s
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

jammy2015 said:
Thanks. I have adb installed on pc from when I rooted an old wildfire s
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Great, let me know how you get on? or have any doubt...the only real danger is if you select the wrong recovery (you obviously need the DESIRE S one (saga)).

hiya. i did what it says here
To root:
Copy su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip to your sdcard root
Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below)
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Then select "su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip"
Then select "Yes - install su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
Then go back
Then reboot.
You're rooted!
i put the zip on to the sd card waited for phone it wouldnt let me go into recovery so it did its thing i selected 'reflash' an it said it couldnt open pg88diag.nbh which was a file that was placed on there when i did s-off using xtc clip i didnt have any other options to locate the 'su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip'
what am i doing wrong?
thanks

jammy2015 said:
hiya. i did what it says here
To root:
Copy su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip to your sdcard root
Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below)
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Then select "su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip"
Then select "Yes - install su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
Then go back
Then reboot.
You're rooted!
i put the zip on to the sd card waited for phone it wouldnt let me go into recovery so it did its thing i selected 'reflash' an it said it couldnt open pg88diag.nbh which was a file that was placed on there when i did s-off using xtc clip i didnt have any other options to locate the 'su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip'
what am i doing wrong?
thanks
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Not sure what you're doing wrong.
So I'd suggest that you move any PG* files or any existing ZIP files from the root of the SD card (either rename them or move them into a new folder)
I'd also suggest that change these setting on your phone
Settings->Power->Fastboot = OFF
Settings->Applications->Development->USB debugging = ON
Then follow these steps:
Power Off device
Holding down Volume Down, press the Power button to power on Phone (which should take you into white HBOOT screen) with skateboarding Androids!
Using volume down to move cursor down onto RECOVERY
Press Power button, which should reboot phone into CWM (recovery)
Then re-try the instructions that you've shown above to flash ZIP to get root
Report back...good luck

thanks.
one step further now due to turning fastboot off!
now it says ' failed to <something> vairify signature....aborted

I used Revolutionary to initially S-Off and then root my DS. I used it again after I installed a stock ROM and lost ROOT
It's just another way to go.

jammy2015 said:
thanks.
one step further now due to turning fastboot off!
now it says ' failed to <something> vairify signature....aborted
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Just so that I'm 100% clear:
You successfully performed this command fastboot flash recovery recovery_name.img? (obviously substituting your file name for recovery_name.img)
Are you getting from HBOOT into CWM? and CWM appears to be functioning ok?
Is it on attempting the flash the SU ZIP file that you're getting this message or before?

You successfully performed this command fastboot flash recovery recovery_name.img? (obviously substituting your file name for recovery_name.img)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
have not done the above (dont quite understand it)
Is it on attempting the flash the SU ZIP file that you're getting this message or before?
^^^^^^^^^^^
its when i attempt to flash the su zip file i got that message
thanks for your help

jammy2015 said:
You successfully performed this command fastboot flash recovery recovery_name.img? (obviously substituting your file name for recovery_name.img)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
have not done the above (dont quite understand it)
Is it on attempting the flash the SU ZIP file that you're getting this message or before?
^^^^^^^^^^^
its when i attempt to flash the su zip file i got that message
thanks for your help
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Ahh..Do you have CWM (custom recovery) installed?
The command that you didn't understand would installed CWM custom recovery for you.
If you don't have CWM custom recovery what are you using to flash the Su ZIP file with?
My previous instructions contained the following steps, which if you didn't follow correctly could be reason why you are having issues now:
You first need to download CWM recovery image file for this device to your PC.
Put the phone in Fastboot USB mode (by following instructions below
Unplug USB
Turn the device off
Hold volume down button (HOLD IT) and press power
Hboot will start.
Wait for sdcard scan to complete.
Plug in USB cord connected to the computer
Press power ONCE and Fastboot USB mode starts
Then run a CMD shell from the PC and then issue the commands into it from the directory where you have put the downloaded img file.
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-saga.img
adb reboot recovery
and then re-attempt to flash the SU zip file.

Then run a CMD shell from the PC and then issue the commands into it from the directory where you have put the downloaded img file
^^^^
thats what i dont understand how to do
i was looking about here on forum and found 'android flasher' i was wondering if that would do the job cos i dont know about cmd shell
heres the link for 'android flasher' http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638
thanks again dude sorry if im a pain in the a...

jammy2015 said:
Then run a CMD shell from the PC and then issue the commands into it from the directory where you have put the downloaded img file
^^^^
thats what i dont understand how to do
i was looking about here on forum and found 'android flasher' i was wondering if that would do the job cos i dont know about cmd shell
heres the link for 'android flasher' http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638
thanks again dude sorry if im a pain in the a...
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But, I would say that it's a great deal easier than you're thinking, I'm assuming that you're running on a PC in which case download the IMG file mentioned above and copy it to the C:\temp directory. I've never used that tool that you suggest so can't comment on it's use.
Put your device into FASTBOOT USB (following instructions detailed above)
Then select Start->Run with mouse and type in cmd (then hit <RETURN>)
or
select with mouse Start->All Programs->Accessories->Command Prompt and click
Either of these methods should open a command shell (CMD) window on screen
Enter the following commands each followed by <RETURN> into this window:
Code:
> cd c:\temp\
> fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-saga.img
> adb reboot recovery

does it have to go in c:\temp? cos i cant find it lol
can i just do it from C:\Users\jammy\Downloads where it is now?
thanks

jammy2015 said:
does it have to go in c:\temp? cos i cant find it lol
can i just do it from C:\Users\jammy\Downloads where it is now?
thanks
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in the downloads folder at the end it dont say img does that matter? it just says cwm-4.0.1.4-saga

jammy2015 said:
in the downloads folder at the end it dont say img does that matter? it just says cwm-4.0.1.4-saga
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It doesn't matter where it goes, so long as you set the directory from within the CMD session to that place so that the commands you run find it:
So run cd C:\Users\jammy\Downloads this instead of the cd c:\temp
The file is probably still called IMG it's just that your PC isn't showing the extensions (as that's how its configured). I just downloaded it myself on my PC and it's called file.img
So still type the commands as if its called file.img though

did that an i got this message:

jammy2015 said:
did that an i got this message:
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You need to install the fastboot EXE.
You must click on the link in my signature adb&fastboot download and then extract the downloaded ZIP file's contents to the same directory where the IMG file is currently and then re-try the command!
I believe that it should then work!

cool! so open adb folder and put it all inside the cwm-4.0.1.4-saga zip folder and then try again

jammy2015 said:
cool! so open adb folder and put it all inside the cwm-4.0.1.4-saga zip folder and then try again
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Open the ADB folder and copy the contents to the C:\Users\jammy\Downloads
directory where that previous IMG file should be.
Afraid that I'm off out now, will check on my mobile in a little bit to see how you're doing.
good luck!

I'm lost installing CMW

OMG yes i know im a newb but there is a first time for everybody for anything.
So i'm trying to unlock, root, install cwm and install custom roms but ive looked at all the instruction from many thread and a lot of them had missing steps
Anyways, i've downgraded from JB to 4.0.3, rooted, unlocked and now i'm trying to install CWM. So i installed android SDK and all tools, i've put recovery image in same folder as fastboot.exe, i've booted the tablet and selectied USB icon but wtf do i do now??
I'm basically here:
** FastBoot Method **
1) Install Android SDK
2) Download CWM Recovery image from the original thread and check the MD5 sum (don't skip MD5 check,is there to make sure the file is not corrupted)
3) Copy the downloaded file in the same directory as your fastboot.exe (unless you have /platform-tools in PATH then you can flash from anywhere)
4) Turn off your device and boot into fastboot mode (power on while holding volume down, then select the usb icon and hit volume up to confirm)
5) Plug the device into your computer
6) Run the following command via the command line:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
Where do i get this command line?? is it command line from windows such as CMD?? cause if it is, i've tried it and nothing. Do i have to point to where is the recovery image?? Its in C:\Users\Patrick\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools but i'm lost from that point, i'm not sure what command line i have to use, and how to set it up so i can tell it where to look.
Can anybody help me please?

polish_pat said:
OMG yes i know im a newb but there is a first time for everybody for anything.
So i'm trying to unlock, root, install cwm and install custom roms but ive looked at all the instruction from many thread and a lot of them had missing steps
Anyways, i've downgraded from JB to 4.0.3, rooted, unlocked and now i'm trying to install CWM. So i installed android SDK and all tools, i've put recovery image in same folder as fastboot.exe, i've booted the tablet and selectied USB icon but wtf do i do now??
I'm basically here:
** FastBoot Method **
1) Install Android SDK
2) Download CWM Recovery image from the original thread and check the MD5 sum (don't skip MD5 check,is there to make sure the file is not corrupted)
3) Copy the downloaded file in the same directory as your fastboot.exe (unless you have /platform-tools in PATH then you can flash from anywhere)
4) Turn off your device and boot into fastboot mode (power on while holding volume down, then select the usb icon and hit volume up to confirm)
5) Plug the device into your computer
6) Run the following command via the command line:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
Where do i get this command line?? is it command line from windows such as CMD?? cause if it is, i've tried it and nothing. Do i have to point to where is the recovery image?? Its in C:\Users\Patrick\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools but i'm lost from that point, i'm not sure what command line i have to use, and how to set it up so i can tell it where to look.
Can anybody help me please?
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change directory to the folder the recover/fastboot is in, using the CMD on windows. So:
"cd C:\Users\Patrick\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools"
make sure the recovery is called "recovery.img" and that its in the "platform-tools" folder alongside the fastboot.exe, then run the commands:
"fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img"
and
"fastboot reboot"

polish_pat said:
OMG yes i know im a newb but there is a first time for everybody for anything.
So i'm trying to unlock, root, install cwm and install custom roms but ive looked at all the instruction from many thread and a lot of them had missing steps
Anyways, i've downgraded from JB to 4.0.3, rooted, unlocked and now i'm trying to install CWM. So i installed android SDK and all tools, i've put recovery image in same folder as fastboot.exe, i've booted the tablet and selectied USB icon but wtf do i do now??
I'm basically here:
** FastBoot Method **
1) Install Android SDK
2) Download CWM Recovery image from the original thread and check the MD5 sum (don't skip MD5 check,is there to make sure the file is not corrupted)
3) Copy the downloaded file in the same directory as your fastboot.exe (unless you have /platform-tools in PATH then you can flash from anywhere)
4) Turn off your device and boot into fastboot mode (power on while holding volume down, then select the usb icon and hit volume up to confirm)
5) Plug the device into your computer
6) Run the following command via the command line:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
Where do i get this command line?? is it command line from windows such as CMD?? cause if it is, i've tried it and nothing. Do i have to point to where is the recovery image?? Its in C:\Users\Patrick\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools but i'm lost from that point, i'm not sure what command line i have to use, and how to set it up so i can tell it where to look.
Can anybody help me please?
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Yes, command line is in your PC. The location of the fastboot.exe located in c:\android-sdk\platformtools (if you install from sdk).
On your PC, open CMD and navigate to the above directory where fastboot.exe is. Make sure your recovery.img in also copied to this same folder. Now you can execute the fastboot comand:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
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buhohitr said:
Yes, command line is in your PC. The location of the fastboot.exe located in c:\android-sdk\platformtools (if you install from sdk).
On your PC, open CMD and navigate to the above directory where fastboot.exe is. Make sure your recovery.img in also copied to this same folder. Now you can execute the fastboot comand:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
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I think it's easier for you to download Voodoo OTA root keeper to preserve root, then upgrade to JB, then use OTA root keeper to restore root. After this you can install TWRP recover by download goomanager from the play store and install it, once you have twrp, you're home free.
Currently you are on ICS, becareful if you use a wrong version of cwm you could brick your device. Many ppl installed ICS cwm version then upgrade to JB without the right version and they bricked.

buhohitr said:
Yes, command line is in your PC. The location of the fastboot.exe located in c:\android-sdk\platformtools (if you install from sdk).
On your PC, open CMD and navigate to the above directory where fastboot.exe is. Make sure your recovery.img in also copied to this same folder. Now you can execute the fastboot comand:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
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I think it's easier for you to download Voodoo OTA root keeper to preserve root, then upgrade to JB, then use OTA root keeper to restore root. After this you can install TWRP recover by download goomanager from the play store and install it, once you have twrp, you're home free.
Currently you are on ICS, becareful if you use a wrong version of cwm you could brick your device. Many ppl installed ICS cwm version then upgrade to JB without the right version and they bricked.
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Thanks but I've already downgraded. I'll try what the guy above said thank you for the help
Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2

when you are in the fastboot folder, you have to press control & right click inside the folder, and you will see the option to open a terminal.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

Pat,
If it makes you feel any better I had a heck of a time with this myself.
Once I realized I had platform tools in a folder on my PC desktop with the command prompt
in it I was able to flash.
Gotta say it wasn't easy to figure out in bits and pieces.
Sent from the inside out...

Thanks guys, you've been REALLY helpful! I completely forgot about the shortcut to open cmd in a folder, and i'm not sure if you were wrong or its because im on windows 8 but its ctrl + shift + right click
EDIT: now i get a problem, it do all this and i get "waiting for device"
i tried different USB ports, same deal...any ideas?
EDIT: EDIT: tried all USB port but one, the last one i used did the trick, thanks for all!

I'm having this exact same problem but changing USB ports is not working for me and I tried everything else. Would it help if I tried a different computer?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

mnk0ota said:
I'm having this exact same problem but changing USB ports is not working for me and I tried everything else. Would it help if I tried a different computer?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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try to open CMD as Administrator.

buhohitr said:
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I think it's easier for you to download Voodoo OTA root keeper to preserve root, then upgrade to JB, then use OTA root keeper to restore root. After this you can install TWRP recover by download goomanager from the play store and install it, once you have twrp, you're home free.
Currently you are on ICS, becareful if you use a wrong version of cwm you could brick your device. Many ppl installed ICS cwm version then upgrade to JB without the right version and they bricked.
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I don't mean to threadjack, but this portion of your post caught my attention.
I just swapped a prime for an infinity. I rooted, installed rootkeeper, preserved root, upgraded to JB and restored root.
Are you saying I can install goomanager and update recovery without unlocking via the Asus tool?
If so, sweet!
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2

John Kotches said:
I don't mean to threadjack, but this portion of your post caught my attention.
I just swapped a prime for an infinity. I rooted, installed rootkeeper, preserved root, upgraded to JB and restored root.
Are you saying I can install goomanager and update recovery without unlocking via the Asus tool?
If so, sweet!
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2
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No. You will still have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom recovery, unfortunately.

Firebrazer said:
No. You will still have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom recovery, unfortunately.
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Thanks... if it seems too good to be true it probably is.
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Erased recovery

Help Ive erased recovery and im not really experienced with fastboot I was trying to install clockworkmod and ended up deleting recovery please help ive got the kernal image from ASus but it is tar.gz please help im so confused I cant update or flash custom rom now its a nightmare just got this 2 or 3 days ago

4SHR4F said:
Help Ive erased recovery and im not really experienced with fastboot I was trying to install clockworkmod and ended up deleting recovery please help ive got the kernal image from ASus but it is tar.gz please help im so confused I cant update or flash custom rom now its a nightmare just got this 2 or 3 days ago
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So I assumed that your device is unlocked? I recommend to flash twrp, more easier and works wellstart with section 2).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32825557

how did you delete recovery?
cyanogen mod forum has a good wiki on fastboot.

buhohitr said:
So I assumed that your device is unlocked? I recommend to flash twrp, more easier and works wellstart with section 2).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32825557
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I followed this thread before it says Scott's TF700T Recovery Install tool V1.0
www.scottsroms.com
Congrats! You now have a custom Recovery installed on the official
JB release by Asus!
From here you can install a custom ROM or simply root the stock ROM.
The choice is yours!
Thank you for using my Recovery Install Tool!
Please visit www.scottsroms.com!
Donations Greatly Appreciated but Never Expected!
But when I boot into recovery I get Un recoverable bootloader error (0x00000000)
Also when I used the program it does the first reboot but not the second I dont know why? Please HELP

4SHR4F said:
I followed this thread before it says Scott's TF700T Recovery Install tool V1.0
www.scottsroms.com
Congrats! You now have a custom Recovery installed on the official
JB release by Asus!
From here you can install a custom ROM or simply root the stock ROM.
The choice is yours!
Thank you for using my Recovery Install Tool!
Please visit www.scottsroms.com!
Donations Greatly Appreciated but Never Expected!
But when I boot into recovery I get Un recoverable bootloader error (0x00000000)
Also when I used the program it does the first reboot but not the second I dont know why? Please HELP
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I don't think you did it correctly, first boot you should see the 4 icons and you need to hit the volume down button on your device (within 10sec) to select USB icon then hit the volume up button to select this setting, now proceed with the instruction on your pc to flash. Make sure you copy the recovery twrp file named" openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf700t.blob" from here http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/tf700t to the "install Recovery" folder and RENAME this file to recovery.blob

buhohitr said:
I don't think you did it correctly, first boot you should see the 4 icons and you need to hit the volume down button on your device (within 10sec) to select USB icon then hit the volume up button to select this setting, now proceed with the instruction on your pc to flash. Make sure you copy the recovery twrp file named" openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf700t.blob" from here http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/tf700t to the "install Recovery" folder and RENAME this file to recovery.blob
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OK last time im trying this wish me luck
Edit: Same problem grrrrrr it says its sent hasnt reboot my device as well so have to do it manually and still says same error

4SHR4F said:
OK last time im trying this wish me luck
Edit: Same problem grrrrrr it says its sent hasnt reboot my device as well so have to do it manually and still says same error
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Sounds like your pc is not communicate correctly with your device. When your device is on and you execute Scott's bat file, is your device reboot into recovery so that you can select fastboot mode? Basically, Scott bat file is using adb command to reboot your device into recovery mode, you manually select and enable fast boot mode on your device, then the script is using fastboot command to push the recovery.blob (located in the same directory as Scott bat file) to your device.

buhohitr said:
Sounds like your pc is not communicate correctly with your device. When your device is on and you execute Scott's bat file, is your device reboot into recovery so that you can select fastboot mode? Basically, Scott bat file is using adb command to reboot your device into recovery mode, you manually select and enable fast boot mode on your device, then the script is using fastboot command to push the recovery.blob (located in the same directory as Scott bat file) to your device.
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Yes it reboots the first time allowing me to go into recovery but then doesnt reboot second after it writes the recovery files dont know why fastboot works thats why I can delete recovery but writing is a problem :~

4SHR4F said:
Yes it reboots the first time allowing me to go into recovery but then doesnt reboot second after it writes the recovery files dont know why fastboot works thats why I can delete recovery but writing is a problem :~
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And you did select the USB icon and the text displayed "fastboot" on your device? You also have the twrp renamed to recovery.blob in the same folder as the script? Let manually push this file using fastboot.exe and see what's happens.

buhohitr said:
And you did select the USB icon and the text displayed "fastboot" on your device? You also have the twrp renamed to recovery.blob in the same folder as the script? Let manually push this file using fastboot.exe and see what's happens.
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With fastboot same problem when I load from command prompt it sends the file however if I do it without starting from that directory it says file not found but fastboot devices show the number should I make a video and send it

4SHR4F said:
With fastboot same problem when I load from command prompt it sends the file however if I do it without starting from that directory it says file not found but fastboot devices show the number should I make a video and send it
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don't trust the log from fastboot or any script. Just make sure the recovery.blog is in the same directory of the fastboot command and you must execute fastboot.exe from command prompt.
1. manually boot to fastboot mode from your device. (boot to recovery then select USB icon)
2. Open command prompt and run as admin and navigate to fastboot.exe directory (with recovery.blog in this directory also)
3. type;
fastboot.exe -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.blob
4. Once done, type
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
Let me know the status.

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don't trust the log from fastboot or any script. Just make sure the recovery.blog is in the same directory of the fastboot command and you must execute fastboot.exe from command prompt.
1. manually boot to fastboot mode from your device. (boot to recovery then select USB icon)
2. Open command prompt and run as admin and navigate to fastboot.exe directory (with recovery.blog in this directory also)
3. type;
fastboot.exe -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.blob
4. Once done, type
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
Let me know the status.
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This is what I get recovery.blob is in the folder and fastboot works as I can delete recovery just not write for some reason
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
H:\Users\Install user>cd C:\Fastboot
H:\Users\Install user>fastboot devices
015d262e99141416 fastboot
H:\Users\Install user>fastboot.exe -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.blob
error: cannot load 'recovery.blob': No error
H:\Users\Install user>
Also I would also like to point out it does not let me reboot after I write the files (using holding shift key and opening command prompt) as it freezes I think??? BEcause I can reboot from fastboot before I input writing flash recovery but after it wont allow don't know why?

4SHR4F said:
This is what I get recovery.blob is in the folder and fastboot works as I can delete recovery just not write for some reason
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
H:\Users\Install user>cd C:\Fastboot
H:\Users\Install user>fastboot devices
015d262e99141416 fastboot
H:\Users\Install user>fastboot.exe -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.blob
error: cannot load 'recovery.blob': No error
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Did you even notice that you didn't change to drive C: before calling fastboot? Is your recovery.blob in C:\Fastboot or in "H:\Users\Install user"?

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Did you even notice that you didn't change to drive C: before calling fastboot? Is your recovery.blob in C:\Fastboot or in "H:\Users\Install user"?
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Yes I know but my command prompt is awkward either way ive tried using Android flasher but I find the problem is my device freezes while writing files dont know why

4SHR4F said:
Yes I know but my command prompt is awkward either way ive tried using Android flasher but I find the problem is my device freezes while writing files dont know why
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Try this, copy the recovery.blob to this directory:
H:\Users\Install user\
Then type dir then hit enter, make sure your fastboot.exe and recovery.blob are there
H:\Users\Install user> dir then hit enter
Should show both fastboot.exe and recovery.blob
Now execute the fastboot command to push the recovery.blob

buhohitr said:
Try this, copy the recovery.blob to this directory:
H:\Users\Install user\
Then type dir then hit enter, make sure your fastboot.exe and recovery.blob are there
H:\Users\Install user> dir then hit enter
Should show both fastboot.exe and recovery.blob
Now execute the fastboot command to push the recovery.blob
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Same problem says its sent and that it is written but after if I try to reboot the tablet doesn't respond and cant go into recovery because of that error 0x00000000
All I want to do is get UBuntu and Clean ROM on my Tablet then no more modding

OK I give up with command prompt can I use Odin or some other software to flash recovery or at least flash a custom rom from windows rather then twrp or cwm boatloaders or can I get ubuntu and do it through ubuntu any possibilities helpful please

4SHR4F said:
OK I give up with command prompt can I use Odin or some other software to flash recovery or at least flash a custom rom from windows rather then twrp or cwm boatloaders or can I get ubuntu and do it through ubuntu any possibilities helpful please
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Nope, no Odin, but if your device is rooted, you could download goomanager from the market and install twrp using goomanager app.

buhohitr said:
Nope, no Odin, but if your device is rooted, you could download goomanager from the market and install twrp using goomanager app.
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What about install linux without root and from there send in the recovery that way will that work

4SHR4F said:
What about install linux without root and from there send in the recovery that way will that work
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You can be the first one to try...it may or may not works, but the methods I provided proved by many that they worked.

How to root Miui 8

Guys I'm on global Miui 8 Global 6.7.5 beta. I tried to root and install twrp using mi4i rooting toolkit version 4. But it doesn't work. Previously on miui6 and miui7, I can root and install twrp using the mi4i toolkitV4. But now it doesn't work anymore when I upgraded to miui8.
Does anyone knows how to root miui8 global 6.7.5 beta?

Rooting
First you have to enable developer options. Then in developer options under debugging section turn on USB debugging and Fastboot Mode.
Then download TWRP. Rename it to twrp.img for ease.
https://dl.twrp.me/ferrari/twrp-3.0.2-0-ferrari.img.html
Install fastboot and adb drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Download root zip file, and place it on internal storage.
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/
Open the folder on PC where twrp image is downloaded. Hold shift and right click on the window(not the file or folder). Then select open command window here. CMD will open.
Long press power button and volume down to boot into fastboot mode, connect it by USB.
Type in CMD: fastboot devices
If it shows a device is connected you are good to go! If not verify if the drivers are properly installed.
To just root and preserve Mi Recovery for OTA:
Type in CMD: fastboot boot twrp.img
this will boot into twrp to flash supersu.zip file and reboot.
To flash TWRP permanently:
type: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
then reboot by long pressing power button then open TWRP by power button + vol up. Then flash supersu.zip

Thanks
Sent from my Mi 4i using XDA-Developers mobile app

Worked?
Did it work?

Sitaa said:
Did it work?
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Yape!

Thanks for the article - will update and root tonight

The process:
update via OTA (hate this as my 16GB is insufficient - love all things M1 but hate the lack of external SD capability)
Reboots - it enters my old TWRP, and auto install update
Once it installs, and auto powerup, I turn on "fastboot mode" (developer option was already on) - a pain in the a55 due to the security prompt...
Power-off the device. Reboot to fastboot mode as per instruction above
I chose to retain M1 recovery, and so fastboot into TWRP to install SU.
Reboot
Tested with titanium backup - root works!
Thanks!!!
Love the new notification drawer, and memory management...

can i root my mi4i without instal twrp and still habe ota update if my phone rooted ?
thanks

Yes.
The OP posted 2 methods for using twrp near the end of his post.
For v7++, I could always ota despite having twrp onboard, instead of mi recovery. Not sure about this recent v8. Hence I used the first method above, preserving my recovery. Also, from my history of use. I never use twrp or recovery anymore, after rooting. No point having recovery backup as mi issues updates ofyen. I use titanium for backup of third party software only. Even then this is redundant since ota preserves software.

sharan.nyn said:
First you have to enable developer options. Then in developer options under debugging section turn on USB debugging and Fastboot Mode.
Then download TWRP. Rename it to twrp.img for ease.
https://dl.twrp.me/ferrari/twrp-3.0.2-0-ferrari.img.html
Install fastboot and adb drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Download root zip file, and place it on internal storage.
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/
Open the folder on PC where twrp image is downloaded. Hold shift and right click on the window(not the file or folder). Then select open command window here. CMD will open.
Long press power button and volume down to boot into fastboot mode, connect it by USB.
Type in CMD: fastboot devices
If it shows a device is connected you are good to go! If not verify if the drivers are properly installed.
To just root and preserve Mi Recovery for OTA:
Type in CMD: fastboot boot twrp.img
this will boot into twrp to flash supersu.zip file and reboot.
To flash TWRP permanently:
type: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
then reboot by long pressing power button then open TWRP by power button + vol up. Then flash supersu.zip
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i followed the procedure, but it shows fastboot boot twrp.img can not be found

vijayk12 said:
i followed the procedure, but it shows fastboot boot twrp.img can not be found
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Are you sure you installed ADB Fastboot drivers? and make sure you 'cd' to the directory where twrp.img is located or else it will say the file is not found.

You need to put the both fastboot and image files together in the same directory. Then open a MS prompt in this directory, and type the syntax to flash.

twrp not found??
sharan.nyn said:
Are you sure you installed ADB Fastboot drivers? and make sure you 'cd' to the directory where twrp.img is located or else it will say the file is not found.
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twrp.img not found. now i have installed the adb drivers and verified as well by the "fastboot devices" command. now when i go to the this "fastboot devices twrp.img" command it says twrp not found. what to do?

Found the solution
monishalria said:
twrp.img not found. now i have installed the adb drivers and verified as well by the "fastboot devices" command. now when i go to the this "fastboot devices twrp.img" command it says twrp not found. what to do?
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Rename the TWRP downloaded file to 'twrp' not 'twrp.img' as mention. and in command write ' fastboot boot twrp.img' as the downloaded file is already img i did it and worked for me.

Hi,
I manage to flash TWRP (i.e. sending recover =OKAY & writing recovery= OKAY).
Yet I could not manage to reboot by long pressing power button then open TWRP by power button + vol up.
Someone can help me?
Thank you in advance

sharan.nyn said:
First you have to enable developer options. Then in developer options under debugging section turn on USB debugging and Fastboot Mode.
Then download TWRP. Rename it to twrp.img for ease.
https://dl.twrp.me/ferrari/twrp-3.0.2-0-ferrari.img.html
Install fastboot and adb drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Download root zip file, and place it on internal storage.
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/
Open the folder on PC where twrp image is downloaded. Hold shift and right click on the window(not the file or folder). Then select open command window here. CMD will open.
Long press power button and volume down to boot into fastboot mode, connect it by USB.
Type in CMD: fastboot devices
If it shows a device is connected you are good to go! If not verify if the drivers are properly installed.
To just root and preserve Mi Recovery for OTA:
Type in CMD: fastboot boot twrp.img
this will boot into twrp to flash supersu.zip file and reboot.
To flash TWRP permanently:
type: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
then reboot by long pressing power button then open TWRP by power button + vol up. Then flash supersu.zip
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Ia these steps can root my mi4i miui 8.0.1.0 global stable too?

farid0019 said:
Ia these steps can root my mi4i miui 8.0.1.0 global stable too?
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Yeah of course it will work

same problem twrp.img
sharan.nyn said:
Are you sure you installed ADB Fastboot drivers? and make sure you 'cd' to the directory where twrp.img is located or else it will say the file is not found.
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hey im facing the same problem that no such file or directory. U said cd to the directory. how do you do it. Please can u be specific. i dont know how to do it

zaid siddique said:
hey im facing the same problem that no such file or directory. U said cd to the directory. how do you do it. Please can u be specific. i dont know how to do it
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https://www.google.co.in/amp/m.wikihow.com/Change-Directories-in-Command-Prompt?amp=1
Use this guide.

Tks for this great Rooting guid and twrp install on my mi4 \w/