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Switching recovery

Would any problem arise if I switched recoveries using the ez-recovery app? I used it to flash twrp and I'm just not liking it?
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Nope ... that is the beauty of that app.
I am using CWM 6.0.1.2 Touch currently. You can extract the .img file from the .zip or .tar downloads and flash it thru the app, or use any of the preloaded ones.
CWM 5.8.4.9 Touch or 6.0.1.0 work fine ...
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I've lost count of the number of times I've switched recoveries. EZ recovery does make it very easy to do so. And it has made no impact on my phone's performance at all.
But as always, do it on your own risk.

[Q] CWM Recovery vs stock recovery

after I flash CWM 6.0.1.2, if I reboot into recovery, the phone goes into Android system recovery. Why is that?
In order to go back to CWM Recovery, I have to go to ROM Manager, flash CWM 6.0.1.2 again, and then reboot into recovery. Once I am in CWM and need to exit (reboot), I get asked the following:
"ROM may flash stock recovery on boot. Fix?"
Yes - Disable recovery flash.
Should I click yes so the phone does not go into Android system recovery? there is a message that says this cannot be undone so I do not want to do something that may screw up my phone.
I am on stock but rooted, of course. Thanks.

Same thing happens to me. Even if I use twrp or cwm touch
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justin94 said:
Same thing happens to me. Even if I use twrp or cwm touch
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Have you clicked yes to disable the stock recovery?

Anyone?
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TabletConnect said:
Anyone?
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Click yes... No problem
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[Q] Multiple Recoveries?

I currently have a stock, rooted, unlocked SGS3 with CWM Ver 6.0.1.2. I also have EZ Recovery installed. I'm curious about TWRP, can I install it and have multiple recoveries or are the recoveries a one at a time deal?
Thanks

There one at a time. Just flash one and test it out. Don't like it, flash another. Currently I'm enjoying CWM.
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cwm is my favorite.
junksecret said:
I currently have a stock, rooted, unlocked SGS3 with CWM Ver 6.0.1.2. I also have EZ Recovery installed. I'm curious about TWRP, can I install it and have multiple recoveries or are the recoveries a one at a time deal?
Thanks
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You can flash whatever recovery you want with either rom manager or ez recovery. I like the touch version of cwm recovery.

Also if you have a custom recovery you cannot receive OTA updates
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If I flash TWRP, will it overwrite my current CWM? Or do I need to remove it first? Also, could I flash it from within CWM or would that break something?
Thanks

Molybdenite said:
If I flash TWRP, will it overwrite my current CWM? Or do I need to remove it first? Also, could I flash it from within CWM or would that break something?
Thanks
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You just flash it over. It will just write over
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Jarredw said:
You just flash it over. It will just write over
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Ok, thanks, and just to confirm, I can do it from within CWM?

Molybdenite said:
Ok, thanks, and just to confirm, I can do it from within CWM?
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No, you can install CWM using Rom manager. You can install TWRP using GooManager (tap Menu, then install Openscriptrecovery) You can also install either through EZ Recovery if you have the img file.
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You might want to update your cwm.

[Q] Need help recovery only working

I have a HTC Inspire 4G, I got the bootloader unlocked and had it rooted. I had CWM Recovery on it that was like version 5.8 the one before that. I tried flashing a jellybean firmware, the phone never went by past the HTC white screen. I tried updating the recovery and it still didn't work. Right now my phone can only boot into hboot and that's still unlocked, but fastboot commands won't work, I can only flash new recoveries, but no ROMs actually get flashed. I tried using the PDimg thing for HBOOT to get back into full stock, I followed all the rules about going to ext3 (can't remember off the top of my head). It won't see the image, I've tried everything out there. ADB won't see the device unless in recovery mode, fastboot won't work, except to flash new recoveries.
Any possible ideas?

After flashing a ROM you need to fastboot flash thr ROM zip's boot.img.

Even if it doesn't boot into the ROM? It should work?
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No. I missed that. Can you fastboot flash a recovery? If not, you can try running a RUU.

Yeah I am able to flash a recovery via fast boot, but to actually do any other commands via fast boot it won't recognize anything. HBOOT won't see any .zips, tried everything.
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I don't understand. Where are these zips? Computer or phone?

Phone. The .zips are like the pd98img things. Those don't read on my phone from HBOOT
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Wait, if you have a working recovery, just flash a ROM (not PD98IMG) zip from the recovery (not fastboot). Download a custom ROM, full wipe in recovery, and flash in recovery.

Tried that. It seriously just sits there till the battery dies trying to turn on, doesn't pass the HTC white screen.
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And then extract the boot.img from the ROM zip and fastboot flash boot boot.img.

I love you haha
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[REF] List of Custom Recoveries (3-08-14)

Custom Recoveries​
This is the most recent list of recoveries for the SCH-i535 Verizon galaxy S3. I will be keeping this up to date to make it easier to find the most recent recoveries for our device.
Installation
CWM and TWRP are .img files and are easiest to install from EZ Recovery or Flashify apps from the play store.
​EZ-Recovery
​Flashify
Philz is installed by either using odin to flash the .tar.md5 file or by flashing the zip in recovery.
Safestrap is installed through an application.
I don't hold any responsibility of what happens to your phone due to flashing these.
Clockworkmod Recovery
Clockworkmod 6.0.4.3 - 10-21-13
Clockworkmod 6.0.4.5 - 1-1-14
Clockworkmod Touch Recovery
Clockworkmod Touch 6.0.4.3 - 10-21-13
Clockworkmod Touch 6.0.4.5 - 1-1-14
TWRP Recovery
TWRP Recovery 2.6.3.0 - 10-21-13
TWRP Recovery 2.6.3.1 - 11-24-13
TWRP Recovery 2.7.0.0 - 3-08-14
Philz Touch Recovery
Advanced CWM Recovery
Philz Touch Recovery 5 - v. 5.15.0 - CWM 6.0.3.7 - 10-21-13
Philz Touch Recovery 6 - v. 6.15.4 - CWM 6.0.4.7 - 2-13-14
Safestrap Recovery
Only use on VRUCML1 base! Modified TWRP with sdcard partitioning ability for custom roms on locked bootloaders.
Safestrap Recovery - TWRP 2.6.3.1 - 1-10-14
Updating the Update-Binary
If you receive a status 7 error when flashing a zip in recovery, pull the update binary from the latest CM nightly. This should be resolved in Philz Recovery as it automatically works around it, but may throw errors in the latest CWM recovery.
Here's how to replace the file:
Unzip the folder
Navigate to META-INF/com/google/android
Replace the older update-binary with the newer one
rezip
This will allow files to flash on the newer recoveries until all developers update the binary on their own zips, or a fix is in place.
I want to thank @andybones for giving me this idea, and giving me permission to make an updated thread.
I also want to thank all the developers of these great recoveries.
I don't always have time to check and see when these are updated, so if someone could reply to this thread or PM me when there's an update that would be great. I'll provide a link for it and update the thread.

Thank you ever since i flashed an aosp rom and created that stupid 0/ folder i javent been able to flash a new recovery. Stuck on TWRP 2.6.0.0 for months
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DROID3R said:
Thank you ever since i flashed an aosp rom and created that stupid 0/ folder i javent been able to flash a new recovery. Stuck on TWRP 2.6.0.0 for months
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I used flashify to upgrade my recovery from TWRP 2.5.0 to 2.6.3 just fine.
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Flashify works fine, I just recommend ez recovery because the interface is very simple and it's made for flashing recoveries only.
It's also made for this specific phone model only and it flashes recoveries more reliably and without any hiccups that I've seen with other recovery apps. I think it's very well made despite it being over a year old.
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For some reason when I've used ez recovery, it didn't change my recovery version.
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InfantryMarc said:
For some reason when I've used ez recovery, it didn't change my recovery version.
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I thought it was me. Mine did the same thing. I don't know if it flashed it or not.
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Mine says flash successful and to reboot to recovery and when I do, it says recovery version 6.0.3.0
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InfantryMarc said:
Mine says flash successful and to reboot to recovery and when I do, it says recovery version 6.0.3.0
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Sometimes it does that, I usually flash from my internal card and that fixes the problem, try moving the file and try again.
You can tell it was successful because it takes a second to flash, if it doesn't work the notification flash successful will come up instantaneously.
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It doesn't even show up from the internal SD card when I'm in recovery. I've tried using ez and flashify and both say the same thing but same results. I've even tried downloading it from the website and it won't even download the img file
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InfantryMarc said:
It doesn't even show up from the internal SD card when I'm in recovery. I've tried using ez and flashify and both say the same thing but same results. I've even tried downloading it from the website and it won't even download the img file
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Some browsers don't download the file properly, I use Chrome and it works. You should be able to move it to your internal SD card, find it by hitting the ellipses next to custom, and flash it.
If you still can't do it, there's a tar file on their website that you can use to ODIN flash.
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Prolly just do it that way. Will it erase my ROM and all that or will it be safe? Haven't ever reflashed a recovery after being rooted
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InfantryMarc said:
Prolly just do it that way. Will it erase my ROM and all that or will it be safe? Haven't ever reflashed a recovery after being rooted
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It won't touch the rom, only the recovery.
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Thanksm had to use Odin to flash the update. Worked like a charm guess I'll have to use that way in the future
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Does anybody know of a recovery that will work with a new Verizon GS3? I just got an insurance replacement that is brand new. I can't find a recovery that will mount the internal or external SD card. I was able to root, unlock the bootloader, and install a custom recovery but neither TWRP or CWM will mount the SD cards (or any partitions that I can tell).
It sounds like the guys with the Sprint GS3 have figured it out and I'm wondering if anybody has a modified recovery for the Verizon GS3. Here's the Sprint forum about this issue. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391616
Any help would be appreciated. I miss my CleanRom!

Durangodude said:
Does anybody know of a recovery that will work with a new Verizon GS3? I just got an insurance replacement that is brand new. I can't find a recovery that will mount the internal or external SD card. I was able to root, unlock the bootloader, and install a custom recovery but neither TWRP or CWM will mount the SD cards (or any partitions that I can tell).
It sounds like the guys with the Sprint GS3 have figured it out and I'm wondering if anybody has a modified recovery for the Verizon GS3. Here's the Sprint forum about this issue. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391616
Any help would be appreciated. I miss my CleanRom!
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both of the recoveries you mentioned will work, but you must ensure its the latest version.
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Thread updated, new TWRP version.

never had a prob with clockwork mod thusfar.... until tonight actually ha

Durangodude said:
Does anybody know of a recovery that will work with a new Verizon GS3? I just got an insurance replacement that is brand new. I can't find a recovery that will mount the internal or external SD card. I was able to root, unlock the bootloader, and install a custom recovery but neither TWRP or CWM will mount the SD cards (or any partitions that I can tell).
It sounds like the guys with the Sprint GS3 have figured it out and I'm wondering if anybody has a modified recovery for the Verizon GS3. Here's the Sprint forum about this issue. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391616
Any help would be appreciated. I miss my CleanRom!
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Make sure you are on the newest version. They both work.
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Thread updated, official Philz touch recovery is now supported for our device! Give it a try if you like CWM recovery.

I can't flash any roms with Philz recovery. Will edit with more info in a moment.
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FingersMcGee7 said:
I can't flash any roms with Philz recovery. Always get :
Assert failed: get prop("to. Product. Device")
E: error in /data/media/0/download /pac-d2vzw-nightly-20131228.zip
What's going on here?
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