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[Q] Is it safe to flash TWRP over CWM via Odin?

Hi, I want to switch from CWM to TWRP.
I tried flashing TWRP on SGH-T989 before but I started from unrooting my phone then root it (just flashed TWRP instead of CWM and flash SuperSU)
I would like to know if I can just flash TWRP using ODIN on this phone if I'm currently using CWM 5.0.x.x?
Please let me know.
Thank you

Anon1992 said:
Hi, I want to switch from CWM to TWRP.
I tried flashing TWRP on SGH-T989 before but I started from unrooting my phone then root it (just flashed TWRP instead of CWM and flash SuperSU)
I would like to know if I can just flash TWRP using ODIN on this phone if I'm currently using CWM 5.0.x.x?
Please let me know.
Thank you
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Why go through that trouble when you can just download goo. Manager app in the playstore and install from there?

whassupmyninja said:
Why go through that trouble when you can just download goo. Manager app in the playstore and install from there?
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Just do this. Also my touchpad seemed to ignore the flash at first but a couple tries later got into twrp.
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whassupmyninja said:
Why go through that trouble when you can just download goo. Manager app in the playstore and install from there?
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+1 easy peasy
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whassupmyninja said:
Why go through that trouble when you can just download goo. Manager app in the playstore and install from there?
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I... ummm third this. Took me 2 flashes to get it to stick.
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Thanks for the answer guys but I can't seem to flash it through goomanager. Tried 3-4 times already. it just keep saying invalid md5 file.

Anon1992 said:
Thanks for the answer guys but I can't seem to flash it through goomanager. Tried 3-4 times already. it just keep saying invalid md5 file.
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You dont flash anything. You open goo manager hit menu and press "install open recovery script" it will open up directly to the right file for skyrocket recovery and then download and automatically install. Simple
But before you do anything now on.. Read this thread about how to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622917 so you dont do something bad.

whassupmyninja said:
You dont flash anything. You open goo manager hit menu and press "install open recovery script" it will open up directly to the right file for skyrocket recovery and then download and automatically install. Simple
But before you do anything now on.. Read this thread about how to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622917 so you dont do something bad.
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Hi, my bad I just used the wrong word. I did exactly what you said above but goomanager just keep force closing / just stuck there and nothing happened. That's why I flashed it on Odin with my SGH-T989 because the same thing happened.
Is there any other easy methods?

Anon1992 said:
Hi, my bad I just used the wrong word. I did exactly what you said above but goomanager just keep force closing / just stuck there and nothing happened. That's why I flashed it on Odin with my SGH-T989 because the same thing happened.
Is there any other easy methods?
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That's as easy as it gets man. Must be user error if it's happening on 2 different phones. Works fine for everyone else.
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xcrazydx said:
That's as easy as it gets man. Must be user error if it's happening on 2 different phones. Works fine for everyone else.
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So in this case can I just flash it with Odin?
Or should I unroot the phone and start from 0?
Thanks

Anon1992 said:
So in this case can I just flash it with Odin?
Or should I unroot the phone and start from 0?
Thanks
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If there's a tar file for twrp sure, make sure it's the right file.
I don't know what Rom you're on or what you're doing, but I know the open recovery install works and its very easy to do.
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xcrazydx said:
If there's a tar file for twrp sure, make sure it's the right file.
I don't know what Rom you're on or what you're doing, but I know the open recovery install works and its very easy to do.
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I will try to restore to stock and do it again.
and yes I do have the tar file for twrp but my question is do I need to unroot my device or it is fine to just flash it by ODIN?

Could always just http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/94
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Anon1992 said:
I will try to restore to stock and do it again.
and yes I do have the tar file for twrp but my question is do I need to unroot my device or it is fine to just flash it by ODIN?
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You don't need to unroot.
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[Q] Verizon galaxy s III SCH-1535 just rooted recoveries no data

Verizon Galaxy S III SCH 1535 rooted with casual. Got root access but any custom recovery will not identify OS or any data. Even flashed back to 4.0.4. stock and and stock recovery will not work. I think partitions are different now or got changed some how. I have flash 4.1.1 stock image and got stock recovery back but Twrp or CMW will not work. First time I ever had this issue.

dragontamer2213 said:
Verizon Galaxy S III SCH 1535 rooted with casual. Got root access but any custom recovery will not identify OS or any data. Even flashed back to 4.0.4. stock and and stock recovery will not work. I think partitions are different now or got changed some how. I have flash 4.1.1 stock image and got stock recovery back but Twrp or CMW will not work. First time I ever had this issue.
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Have you unlocked your bootloader?

CrustyMcLovin said:
Have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Yes several times. Used ez unlock 1.2 & 1.4 flashing all versions of twrp and cwm.

Flash stock ROOTED ROM through Odin. Use EzUnlock 1.2 (1.3-1.4 is broken). Use GooManager to flash TWRP. Done! Fool-proof.
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Sandman-007 said:
Flash stock ROOTED ROM through Odin. Use EzUnlock 1.2 (1.3-1.4 is broken). Use GooManager to flash TWRP. Done! Fool-proof.
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I'm downloading Stock Rooted I535VRBMF1 - DE-ODEX from Scott's roms hopefully it works. Thanks

dragontamer2213 said:
I'm downloading Stock Rooted I535VRBMF1 - DE-ODEX from Scott's roms hopefully it works. Thanks
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Never mind. Now I need to find a tar.md5 stock rooted rom to flash with odin. Can any post a link or tell what program I can use to convert from zip file.

dragontamer2213 said:
Never mind. Now I need to find a tar.md5 stock rooted rom to flash with odin. Can any post a link or tell what program I can use to convert from zip file.
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Unzip it. The target.md5 should be in the zip file
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Sandman-007 said:
Unzip it. The target.md5 should be in the zip file
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Unzipped it and It just broke down all the files. there is no md5 file. There is all the files. They need to be joined together into one to work.

dragontamer2213 said:
Unzipped it and It just broke down all the files. there is no md5 file. There is all the files. They need to be joined together into one to work.
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Sounds like that a flash able zip. Not for odin
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Sandman-007 said:
Sounds like that a flash able zip. Not for odin
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I need to find stock rooted tar.md5 file as suggested above. I never had so much trouble just trying to get recovery to work. This is a new phone from Asurince. The partitions must be different. I'm not sure what the problem is.

dragontamer2213 said:
I need to find stock rooted tar.md5 file as suggested above. I never had so much trouble just trying to get recovery to work. This is a new phone from Asurince. The partitions must be different. I'm not sure what the problem is.
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File u need is in the 4th post. Follow the guide. You don't need to Reset flash counter if you are just gonna flash a ROM or custom recovery again
http://forums.theandroidchannel.com...rning-a-verizon-galaxy-s3-to-a-stock-412-rom/
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Sandman-007 said:
File u need is in the 4th post. Follow the guide. You don't need to Reset flash counter if you are just gonna flash a ROM or custom recovery again
http://forums.theandroidchannel.com...rning-a-verizon-galaxy-s3-to-a-stock-412-rom/
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Not worried about flash counter already handeled. what am I looking for in 4th post is a down load of new pitfiles or a rooted rom flashable by odin. Question Afterb running casual root i'm rooted but recovery fail and can't recognize any data.

Stock rooted Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33948598
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Sandman-007 said:
Stock rooted Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33948598
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Still no recovery. Goomanager can't find recovery.So I flashed twrp and it asks for password like data is incripted. I don't under stand how the stock recovery works fine.

dragontamer2213 said:
Still no recovery. Goomanager can't find recovery.So I flashed twrp and it asks for password like data is incripted. I don't under stand how the stock recovery works fine.
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Ok so you installed that stock ROM via odin right? What version of twrp are u using? Go back into goomanager and try to run open recovery script again what error msg do u get? I am about to have no data for about hour. I'll come check the thread ASAP
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Sandman-007 said:
Ok so you installed that stock ROM via odin right? What version of twrp are u using? Go back into goomanager and try to run open recovery script again what error msg do u get? I am about to have no data for about hour. I'll come check the thread ASAP
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Yes, installed rom with complete wipe. TWRP 2.5.0.0 and CWR 6.0.3.1. Goomanager "No recoveries were found for your device".

dragontamer2213 said:
Yes, installed rom with complete wipe. TWRP 2.5.0.0 and CWR 6.0.3.1. Goomanager "No recoveries were found for your device".
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I just don't under stand why this new phone is giving me so much difficulty. I have another GS3 bought back in 2012 and no troubles at all, running Hyperdrive 16 rom works great. I've been trying to get this phone to work for about a week now. I'm not one to give up so easly, but I'm about to turn it in for warrenty. Sorry my spelling sucks. I hate being beat by software. There has to be a way.

dragontamer2213 said:
I just don't under stand why this new phone is giving me so much difficulty. I have another GS3 bought back in 2012 and no troubles at all, running Hyperdrive 16 rom works great. I've been trying to get this phone to work for about a week now. I'm not one to give up so easly, but I'm about to turn it in for warrenty. Sorry my spelling sucks. I hate being beat by software. There has to be a way.
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Pit files, page 6 post #57 has a how to flash guide.

SlimSnoopOS said:
Pit files, page 6 post #57 has a how to flash guide.
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Ok good material but a little confusing. So I need to use chome to be able to down load pit file and flash it with oden with reboot, F timer & repartion checked. Than reflash stock rom. Is this correct or I need to do something else?

dragontamer2213 said:
Ok good material but a little confusing. So I need to use chome to be able to down load pit file and flash it with oden with reboot, F timer & repartion checked. Than reflash stock rom. Is this correct or I need to do something else?
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Looks to be about what the directions stated, I've rarely seen Pit files referenced.
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HELP!!

OK so I'm new to XDA flashing roms, etc (aka a newb). I'm attempting to flash a custom rom on my rooted Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 using TWRP recovery. I keep getting a failed message when attempting to flash. Any advice on how to proceed would be HIGHLY appreciated!!

Download the file again on your computer. Transfer file to SD card via card reader/writer
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Any chance this is a CM11 4.4 Kitkat rom?

markdapimp said:
Any chance this is a CM11 4.4 Kitkat rom?
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It is. I keep getting a "no MD5 file not found" message

Make sure you're on the latest version of TWRP. I believe it ends in ".1".
Otherwise just use CWM instead. You can install that with a free app called Flashify very easily.
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psychotropy101 said:
It is. I keep getting a "no MD5 file not found" message
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CWM is recommended for CM11

markdapimp said:
CWM is recommended for CM11
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How do I get CWM on my device when I already have TWRP installed. Plz remember I'm new to flashing. Thanks for youth patience in advance! lol
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psychotropy101 said:
How do I get CWM on my device when I already have TWRP installed. Plz remember I'm new to flashing. Thanks for youth patience in advance! lol
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Easiest way is to restore with odin
then using Casual All in one
Root, Flash Insecure aboot
go to google play download Rom manager then install CWM
or try just download rom manager then install CWM replace TWRP

Problem is I'm still in TWRP recovery, as I've been unsuccessful with flashing any ROM (so far). Do I need to have an operating system installed in order to install CWM?
markdapimp said:
Easiest way is to restore with odin
then using Casual All in one
Root, Flash Insecure aboot
go to google play download Rom manager then install CWM
or try just download rom manager then install CWM replace TWRP
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So good news. I was successful at installing Paranoid android.:victory: I am mentally exhausted, but this was definitely a learning experience! Thank you everyone who'd replied. All your guidance was very helpful! :highfive:

TWRP not flashing via Goo..

Tried to flash TWRP, its not flashing. Not paying attention, i tried to flash a rom, which errored and then now im stock with stock 4.1.2.
Reinstalled Goo, and it won't flash TWRP, nor will it boot in to recovery.
I'm going to try 2.7 via ADP. Anything i should be aware of, or should i be good to go?

That didn't work either. When i try to boot in to recovery, the phone just vibrates every few seconds and wont boot into recovery.
Getting worn out with this. Grr.

Idk if u done this but on goo manager I think u gotta change download path from LEGACY to 0. Then re-download and flash
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twistedillutions said:
Idk if u done this but on goo manager I think u gotta change download path from LEGACY to 0. Then re-download and flash
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My path shows as /storage/sdcard0/goomanager/
I'm assuming sdcard0 is what you speak of?
I tried flashing TWRP via ODIN now, as well as ADB.. and Still get the same result.
When i hold down VOL+, home, pwr, i get the "BOOTING IN TO RECOVERY..", but then it goes black and just keeps vibrating every few seconds.
WTF.

Finally got in to recovery.. Release pwr button after first vibrate.. BUT, its not TWRP. it's stock recovery.
w.t.f.

Mines storage/emulated/0/goomanager... Does it flash completely on Odin. I actually never done it on odin. Ived used casual root. Then just use goo manager to update it
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twistedillutions said:
Mines storage/emulated/0/goomanager... Does it flash completely on Odin. I actually never done it on odin. Ived used casual root. Then just use goo manager to update it
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It passes and completes. But isnt loading when i attempt to boot in to recovery.
I cant even flash root in stock recovery. I get signature verification error.
This is killing me.

I suggest for the time being. Download mode back to stock then reroot
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I'm stock right now. thats part of what sucks. stock everything.
Root wont flash in stock recovery.
Following this..
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/29256-tutorial-rootrecoverybootloader-unlockicsjb-verizon-galaxy-s-iii/
Gives me the signature error.
Argh. I really need this working by the morning, i'll need root for the weekend while out of town,.

Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
To be on the safe side. Idk if ur bootloader got lock again. Wich it might have. Reflash the stock image lock everything back up then use casual root. Very easy
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twistedillutions said:
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
To be on the safe side. Idk if ur bootloader got lock again. Wich it might have. Reflash the stock image lock everything back up then use casual root. Very easy
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Casual did the trick. I have TWRP now, and root.
Thanks man, really appreciate the help. I think i can sleep now.

DatacomGuy said:
Casual did the trick. I have TWRP now, and root.
Thanks man, really appreciate the help. I think i can sleep now.
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No problem. Glad to help
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If u want a kitkat rom. Flash mf1 MODEM only or ML1 MODEM. Not the firmware. Then update ur twrp to the newest version
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New m8 wants to update

I just got my m8 and want to s-off but I'm traveling and won't be able to figure that out until I'm back on my pc next week. The update keeps prompting me to take it. Is it safe to do so? Sorry if this was already answered trying to figure out the best way to browse with tapatalk.
I don't have root or anything yet...
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I used Firewater's method for permanent root, s-off and custom recovery. If I allow my phone to update will I mess things up or lose root?

Same boat here... s-off, permanent root, TWRP
The update to 1.55 downloaded but when I tried to let it install it just rebooted my phone into TWRP and that was it. Rebooted back to system and I'm still on the 1.12.605.11 software. Checking software update status shows "Result: Update Failed,410"

N00bs. Lol. You need a stock recovery to flash an OTA. Also, I am s-off and I had a flashback to a stock recovery to flash the OTA . Everything is still fine and then I flashed back to a custom recovery no problem
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Totally a noob here, How do you flash to a stock recovery?
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You guys need the stock recovery in order to install the OTA. It won't work with a custom recovery, it'll just boot to the custom recovery and not do anything. You can install the OTA with s off and root but you still need the stock recovery. You install the stock recovery the same way as you did the custom. Adb -> flashboot flash recovery *path of recovery*.
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/520717/stockrecovery-img.html
There are also videos on YouTube on flashing recoveries to the m8 if you need more help.
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Justintoxicated said:
I just got my m8 and want to s-off but I'm traveling and won't be able to figure that out until I'm back on my pc next week. The update keeps prompting me to take it. Is it safe to do so? Sorry if this was already answered trying to figure out the best way to browse with tapatalk.
I don't have root or anything yet...
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You can install the update, and when you have the chance you can s-off using the weaksauce/supersu/firewater method. I picked up a new M8 a couple nights ago and took the update, and afterwards did the temproot/firewater method and it worked just fine. Hope this helps.

I flashed stock recovery and tried the OTA and it failed twice. I can't seem to get it on my phone through any of the methods for some reason.

In order to install update, you need to have STOCK recovery and STOCK Rom....NOT debloated or with mods....STOCK.
Again, you need STOCK recovery using a STOCK Rom.
If you have modified the system in anyway, it WONT work until you put it back to STOCK.
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^you can have bloatware frozen and it'll work, just can't be removed.
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dadams312 said:
I flashed stock recovery and tried the OTA and it failed twice. I can't seem to get it on my phone through any of the methods for some reason.
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z-man79 said:
Totally a noob here, How do you flash to a stock recovery?
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KnightDavid said:
Same boat here... s-off, permanent root, TWRP
The update to 1.55 downloaded but when I tried to let it install it just rebooted my phone into TWRP and that was it. Rebooted back to system and I'm still on the 1.12.605.11 software. Checking software update status shows "Result: Update Failed,410"
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I used Firewater's method for permanent root, s-off and custom recovery. If I allow my phone to update will I mess things up or lose root?
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No need to take ota. Ota us our enemy. Lol. The ota has been pulled an you can simply flash the firmware an that's half of the ota an then flash a stock Rom based off 1.55 or install the backup that was posted of a pure stock 1.55 Rom. After those 2 things you will have the full ota. New radios everything.. flashing a stock recovery taking ota flashing back is not needed.
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Thanks guys it was annoying having that update keep popping up and no real computer to lookup info or soff. As for getting updates after roming the phone usually just wait for authors to incorporate the updates. But I did not realize you can't have two recoveries like you can on Motorola phones which is good to know.
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New to android here.
I rooted the device with WeakSauce and use Firewater for S-Off. I didn't flash any custom recoveries. I did freeze some apps with Titanium Backup. If I do the OTA, 1) will it work? and 2) will it remove my root and/or s-off?

NoFanboy said:
You guys need the stock recovery in order to install the OTA. It won't work with a custom recovery, it'll just boot to the custom recovery and not do anything. You can install the OTA with s off and root but you still need the stock recovery. You install the stock recovery the same way as you did the custom. Adb -> flashboot flash recovery *path of recovery*.
megafileupload.com/en/file/520717/stockrecovery-img.html
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For clarification, after flashing the stockrecovery.img you posted and installing the update, there should be no problem flashing back to CWM recovery after the fact?
Thank you for your help and your time!

skivvies said:
For clarification, after flashing the stockrecovery.img you posted and installing the update, there should be no problem flashing back to CWM recovery after the fact?
Thank you for your help and your time!
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Nope there will be no problem.
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richii0207 said:
In order to install update, you need to have STOCK recovery and STOCK Rom....NOT debloated or with mods....STOCK.
Again, you need STOCK recovery using a STOCK Rom.
If you have modified the system in anyway, it WONT work until you put it back to STOCK.
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All your big words confuse me...will it work with custom rom's and recoveries?

I don't remember ever having to have stock recovery and stock rom for my old DNA to take an update. Normally devs would update their rom with the updates and all we had to do was fastboot flash the new radio.

NoFanboy said:
You guys need the stock recovery in order to install the OTA. It won't work with a custom recovery, it'll just boot to the custom recovery and not do anything. You can install the OTA with s off and root but you still need the stock recovery. You install the stock recovery the same way as you did the custom. Adb -> flashboot flash recovery *path of recovery*.
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/520717/stockrecovery-img.html
There are also videos on YouTube on flashing recoveries to the m8 if you need more help.
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So I flash the file you linked to, thank you but when I try to get into recovery I get a red triangle with an exclamation point in it. Seemed pretty straight forward.

sfreemanoh said:
All your big words confuse me...will it work with custom rom's and recoveries?
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Lol, I had to. I just know someone is going to start a thread saying "update won't work, it just boots into twrp"
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z-man79 said:
So I flash the file you linked to, thank you but when I try to get into recovery I get a red triangle with an exclamation point in it. Seemed pretty straight forward.
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Hold the volume up button and pressed the power button to get to the recovery menu.