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

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

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

Moved to SkyRocket Q&A section

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

[Tutorial] Root Xperia J - JELLY BEAN, LOCKED BOOTLOADER

ROOT 11.2.A.0.21 LOCKED/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER by termobulbulator.
FILES:
- only for ITA Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip
- Jelly Bean ROOT.ftf --> Please, don't mirror it. If you cannot download kindly ask other users to send you a private message with a link, don't post public mirrors.
- Ver. ITA: JB ROOT.zip & MIRROR & MIRROR --> --> Please, don't mirror it. If you cannot download kindly ask other users to send you a private message with a link, don't post public mirrors.
- or VER CE: JB ROOT CE.zip --> You can mirror it
ITA - Italian version
CE - Central Europe version
You must have 7.5 firmware and sdcard class 4 at least.
1. Root 7.5 FW
2. Install CWM
3. Download files.
4. Copy JB ROOT.zip
....a) For ITA: Copy Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip to sdcard
5. Boot CWM
6. Go to mounts and storage
7. Format /system
8. Go to install zip from sdcard
9. Flash JB ROOT.zip
....a) for ITA version: when done, flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip
....b) for CE don't flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip
10. When finished take out battery for a least 5sec. Don't tourn on device
11. Replace the battery. Don't tourn on device
12. Open flashtool.
13. Drag and drop Jelly Bean ROOT.ftf
14. When the next windows pops up, check wipe data and wipe cache and click OK
15. Hold the VOL - and connect device with USB
16. When finished flashing, reboot device
17. VIOLA you have Jelly Bean and root.
18. If I helped - click THANKS.
Sorry for my bad English.
Do not copy to other forums.
I am not responsible for damage.
Pozdrowienia dla rodaków

Did you make it by yourself? (zrobiłeś to samemu? też pozdrawiam )

lozohcum said:
Did you make it by yourself? (zrobiłeś to samemu? też pozdrawiam )
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Of course.
- JB ROOT.zip --> MIRROR & MIRROR

worked like a charme thanks
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gavster26 said:
worked like a charme thanks
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hi just tried to use a root app and there is no root access su is there but the su binary mustn't be i followed your instructions

I found this method but I have not tested it. I think it should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
This method is faster and better
I hope that it work!

Kolos28 said:
I found this method but I have not tested it. I think it should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
This method is faster and better
I hope that it work!
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I tested it - don't work

what version did you use?
ver. 18?

yes
(testowałem już różnymi sposobami)
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bad link for superuser.zip can't download

Thank you for this tutorial, but I have a problem. When I choose zip from sdcard I get "E:Can't mount /sdcard/" so what to do now?

Well i have a problem . Whatever ftf i try , when i enter cwm and click on install from sd card it tells me "no files found " !

m4ns0nite said:
Well i have a problem . Whatever ftf i try , when i enter cwm and click on install from sd card it tells me "no files found " !
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Flashtool file AKA FTF is for flashing with flastool you can only flash signed zips in CWM
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tipsek said:
Thank you for this tutorial, but I have a problem. When I choose zip from sdcard I get "E:Can't mount /sdcard/" so what to do now?
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Try mounting manualy in mounts and storage

After hours of research I came to a conclusion that CWM is the problem. It is described somewhere in the thread about it. There is a better CWM but requires unlocked bootloader.
So I will ask, has someone managed to follow this tutorial, and has locked bootloader? If yes, could you link to the root/CWM thread or file that you used?

rooted
Rooted at last now im happier

gavster26 said:
Rooted at last now im happier
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how did you root in the end? using this moethod? the other way does not work for me.

This is works!!! I have root on my xperia j with locked bootloader!!!(Pozdrowienia z Polski i forum android nick kyniu56)

gavster26 said:
Flashtool file AKA FTF is for flashing with flastool you can only flash signed zips in CWM
You didnt understand. I've flashed .18 then rooted it and after that i've installed cwm . I already have jb root.zib and super user on my memory card . Well, when i restart into cwm and select install from sd card/ choose zip from sd card it show me a mesage that says " no files found " ! And i;ve tried this metod many times even with .28
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I have the exact same problem as poster above! It seems like CWM is not working properly, what exact version (link us) of CWM did everybody who got it working use?
Which version of CWM actually lets you choose install zip from sdcard and not give error?

I have this CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003069

I have CWM from that thread aswell, 6.1 for J. I can get into it no problem, but when I select choose zip from sdcard it says no files. I have put both files (superuser and jb root.zip) on:
- internal /sdcard/
- external sdcard
No matter what I do I get no files when choosing install zip from sdcard. Tried this on ST26i_11.0.A.3.28 and ST26i_11.0.A.7.5 makes no difference.
Do you have any idea what is causing this?

[CWM][DEV] ClockWorkMod 6.0.1.2 - BroadcomCM [TOTORO]

CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY 6.0.1.2
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This is the CWM recovery found on the latest CM9 sources.
INSTALLATION
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Download the update.zip found here
Place it on your SD card
Flash it on your actual recovery (doesn't matter if it's stock one)
USAGE
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Press home + volume up + home button to enter
Our sources can be found on BroadcomCM Github

reserved

@op why does it says v6.0.0.7 in screenshot instead of 6.0.1.2 ?
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did not work for me..status 7 on cm11 and is not resize for galaxy y

Hello sir ..
i flashed this cwm.. it worked but is there any bug in it ??? when select install zip from sdcard or make a backup or restore , it shows can't mount sdcard for every option ..

Showing error as "Error while mounting /data"
On stock Rom, stock kernel..
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shankarsj said:
i flashed this cwm.. it worked but is there any bug in it ??? when select install zip from sdcard or make a backup or restore , it shows can't mount sdcard for every option ..
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Its mounting sdcard but not data..
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Fallen_Knight said:
did not work for me..status 7 on cm11 and is not resize for galaxy y
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This cwm is resized for SGY... Im not sure, bt it should work on Cm11 as its Temp.CWM
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kundancool said:
@op why does it says v6.0.0.7 in screenshot instead of 6.0.1.2 ?
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Because its not the screenshot from SGY!
Check the line above SS...
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@bieltv.3 , I cant mount Data

For people who get error mounting data
Simply flash this cwm
Flash the rom zip (this will install the kernel)
Reboot to recovery
Format system data cache
Mount system data cache
Flash the rom zip again
Restart

For me it shows..
Can't mount sdcard when i try install zip from sdcard really... actually i flashed for galaxy pocket it worked dont say now how it worked i will send ss also wait ..

shankarsj said:
Can't mount sdcard when i try install zip from sdcard really... actually i flashed for galaxy pocket it worked dont say now how it worked i will send ss also wait ..
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Hmm its more likely than Galaxy pocket uses another location for Sdcard. Compare the recovery.fstab files of this CWN zip and the one you yave on cori

I like ur works alott sir ...
so sir i need to replace that file with my pocket cwm file right
i will ..
Thanks sir
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bieltv.3 said:
Hmm its more likely than Galaxy pocket uses another location for Sdcard. Compare the recovery.fstab files of this CWN zip and the one you yave on cori
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Sir you are awesomee.. it worked can mount sdcard and extsdcard to .. i think now i can flash roms from sdcards right ???
But last bug for pocket is when click reboot system now
it just shows rebooting only not able to go to homescreen Help pleasee

shankarsj said:
so sir i need to replace that file with my pocket cwm file right
i will ..
Thanks sir
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Sir you are awesomee.. it worked can mount sdcard and extsdcard to .. i think now i can flash roms from sdcards right ???
But last bug for pocket is when click reboot system now
it just shows rebooting only not able to go to homescreen Help pleasee
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This was happening too. Kernel modifications are needed. Try to use mackief kernel

sir .. im using galaxy pocket
Should i flash mackief kernel on galaxy pocket ??? Really should i ??
And sir can i make a thread for galaxy pocket of cwm 6.0 in miscelns development section please not able to pm you ??

@bieltv.3 bug reports:
1. system & cache is mounted when i enter into the recovery but when i unmount & mount again,they don't mount.
2. data & sd-ext can't be mounted.recovery.log attached.
3. when clicking to backup,recovery background image turns into huge big & some portion is blacked.screenshot attached.
i didn't test further such as wiping battery stats,dalvik cache,formatting,flashing etc. i tested only above mentioned on my galaxy y duos,running stock 2.3.6 rom.

killoid said:
@bieltv.3 bug reports:
1. system & cache is mounted when i enter into the recovery but when i unmount & mount again,they don't mount.
2. data & sd-ext can't be mounted.recovery.log attached.
3. when clicking to backup,recovery background image turns into huge big & some portion is blacked.screenshot attached.
i didn't test further such as wiping battery stats,dalvik cache,formatting,flashing etc. i tested only above mentioned on my galaxy y duos,running stock 2.3.6 rom.
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This CWM is only compatible with EXT4 filedystem. I should add that info to the firdt post

Works.......
Works perfectly fine on galaxy pocket with some modifications.....Needs to be resized though....But, my question is, can it flash CM11? (not on pocket but on totoro)....

akhbh said:
Works perfectly fine on galaxy pocket with some modifications.....Needs to be resized though....But, my question is, can it flash CM11? (not on pocket but on totoro)....
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yes it can flash cm11
of course you need to be on ext first or flash the cm11 rom (this will install the kernel) reboot to recovery format system data cache mount system data cache and flash the rom zip again
would be easier just flashing the kernel with cwm built in if you are using totoro
if you get status 7 errors it means your phone doesnt currently have the correct build prop - you can either
remove the lines that check for the prop in the updater script of the rom
flash cm7 first
try flashing my buildprop first that I posted in the cm11 general section

So sir ..
marcussmith2626 said:
yes it can flash cm11
of course you need to be on ext first or flash the cm11 rom (this will install the kernel) reboot to recovery format system data cache mount system data cache and flash the rom zip again
would be easier just flashing the kernel with cwm built in if you are using totoro
if you get status 7 errors it means your phone doesnt currently have the correct build prop - you can either
remove the lines that check for the prop in the updater script of the rom
flash cm7 first
try flashing my buildprop first that I posted in the cm11 general section
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i and akhbh are getting status7 error we tried what steps you have said now but in vain . .

shankarsj said:
i and akhbh are getting status7 error we tried what steps you have said now but in vain . .
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you cant have done all the steps
if you have flashed and got a working cm7 it would be impossible to get status 7 errors
also if you mounted system and flashed my build prop (note if you use this recovery you must already be on ext - if not use cmw 5 to flash my build prop file) and rebooted to recovery you would also have the correct build prop (your current rom will no longer boot) then you can flash cwm 6 and not have status 7 errors

@marcuss smith sorry but u are wrong
Flashing cm11 needs kernel modification
Just but boot.img from cm11 to a Kernel zip (Kernel cm7 totoro for example) then flash it
And now flash cm11
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myaservip said:
@marcuss smith sorry but u are wrong
Flashing cm11 needs kernel modification
Just but boot.img from cm11 to a Kernel zip (Kernel cm7 totoro for example) then flash it
And now flash cm11
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in what part am I wrong -
The cm 11 rom zip contains the kernel therefore you can flash this temp cwm and them flash the rom zip - in the process you are flashing the kernel - you can then reboot to recovery format system data cache to convert to ext mount everything again and then flash the rom zip -
Of course it would be much easier to just flash the kernel with the cwm6 built in and reboot to recovery and format system data cache and then mount everything and flash the rom zip - but if you are on ext anyway then you can just use this and flash the rom zip - will still work
Job done except if you have status 7 error
the reason I said its easier if you on cm7 is because of the following
stock rom build.prop is - GT-S5360
cm7 build.prop is - totoro
in order to flash the cm11 rom zip without status 7 error you need your build prop to say your device is totoro
Thats why I said you can either remove this requirement from the updater script - be on cm7 first - or flash my build.prop in order for it to say your device id is totoro

[Resolved] How to install Clockwork Mod Recovery on Karbonn A52+

Hi friends,
I finally installed Clockwork Mod Recovery on my Karbonn A52+ and am sharing the tutorial for the same.
Download Link: www40.zippyshare.com/v/jgNVyv8F/file.html
Download the zip and copy it to your SD Card.
Extract the file inside it named recovery.img to the SD Card root. Don't rename it.
Next, download MobileUncle tools from Play Store.
Open MobileUncle tools, grant it root permission and click on "Recovery Update".
It will search for the recovery.img from your SD Card and display it.
Click on it and it will ask for a confirmation.
Click on reboot.
Congratulations, now you have the Clockwork Mod recovery installed on your Karbonn A52+.
Note: It will replace the stock recovery of your mobile. If you need the stock recovery back, you'll need to download it from the net and flash it.

File expired in zippyshare!!!!!!!brother i need this custom recovery for my a52+ pls help.... pls post it as soon as possible...my email is [email protected]

vishalkumar437 said:
File expired in zippyshare!!!!!!!brother i need this custom recovery for my a52+ pls help.... pls post it as soon as possible...my email is [email protected]
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Here's the new link
www30.zippyshare.com/v/WJ1f8ROg/file.html

Not working....
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Here is original cwm ported by me xxxhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B00lLSEClHZob2h2ZlZ6bDhzMmM/view?usp=docslist_apixxx

Oukitel u7 pro rooting , TWRP Recovery

Hello,
this how i rooted and installed TWRP Recovery on my oukitel u7 pro .
All credit to someone posted the recovery image at Russian website can not remember his nick and to some other guy at Mexican website i only put the files together and made demo video at YouTube.
all the files to root and install the recovery in the download link below .
1- download the files
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1YQfWNB26xbZDRWQVk5TkNhTGM/view
2-unrar it , move the update.zip file from the root folder to your sd card .
3-make sure u have the mtk drivers installed .. ( included in the archive file )
4-open and run the SP flashing tool
5-hit browse and locate the scatter file
6-hit download
7-remove the phone battery and put back in then plug in the usb cable and wait for the pc to detect your phone and start flashing the recovery image .
8-when done . do not turn the phone on we need to go to the recovery first.
9-Press and hold volume up then power to go to the recovery
10-once on the recovery page go to install and locate the update.zip file and install it .
reboot the phone when done .
YouTube tutorial link.
https://youtu.be/k5FC4jXsa_g
cheers.

Hello, any chance you could upload a TWRP Backup of the complete Phone? I accidently did not only wipe the phone but also the sdcard, so not only the OS but also my backup is gone :,(
I found some zip files on needrom.com but I cant get them to install. (Neither with TWRP nor manually unzipped with fastboot.)
Currently I have TWRP and fastboot working properly, but nothing to flash.

Doogee X5 Pro can use this tutorial?

I've tried all the procedures set out on this tutorial but TWRP flashes but when phone reboots, there's no TWRP ... Maybe this recovery.img won't work for DDR3 version of Oukitel U7 Pro because I think it is meant for the DDR2 version of this phone or is there anything I'm doing wrong here? Please somebody help me out :cyclops:

hi, currently i am facing unresponsive touch screen on my oukitel u7 pro. Can i use this method to solve this issue.
How can i know whether my phone is ddr2 or ddr3.
Thanks.

@fawwazismail go onto your phone settings and and check your custom build version.
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PetaX8 said:
Doogee X5 Pro can use this tutorial?
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No
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Allquantor said:
Hello, any chance you could upload a TWRP Backup of the complete Phone? I accidently did not only wipe the phone but also the sdcard, so not only the OS but also my backup is gone :,(
I found some zip files on needrom.com but I cant get them to install. (Neither with TWRP nor manually unzipped with fastboot.)
Currently I have TWRP and fastboot working properly, but nothing to flash.
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Please can you upload your TWRP recovery for me if what version of phone you have is the DDR3 version then I'll do a backup and upload it for you?
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onasre said:
Hello,
this how i rooted and installed TWRP Recovery on my oukitel u7 pro .
All credit to someone posted the recovery image at Russian website can not remember his nick and to some other guy at Mexican website i only put the files together and made demo video at YouTube.
all the files to root and install the recovery in the download link below .
1- download the files
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1YQfWNB26xbZDRWQVk5TkNhTGM/view
2-unrar it , move the update.zip file from the root folder to your sd card .
3-make sure u have the mtk drivers installed .. ( included in the archive file )
4-open and run the SP flashing tool
5-hit browse and locate the scatter file
6-hit download
7-remove the phone battery and put back in then plug in the usb cable and wait for the pc to detect your phone and start flashing the recovery image .
8-when done . do not turn the phone on we need to go to the recovery first.
9-Press and hold volume up then power to go to the recovery
10-once on the recovery page go to install and locate the update.zip file and install it .
reboot the phone when done .
YouTube tutorial link.
https://youtu.be/k5FC4jXsa_g
cheers.
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Please what version of DDR does your phone have?

Oukitel u7 please root e e covery?
Inviato dal mio U7 Plus utilizzando Tapatalk

Latest Nougat based twrp, Root Guide and Xposed framework
From here

I have flash failure twice then nothing (i need flash for crashing battery during update),so no solution. but what makes the "recovery.exe" file?