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[Q] Can I flash a recovery from Terminal Emulator?

For some reason I can't get my PC to recognize my device in fastboot. I remember flashing a recovery from the terminal emulator once but I don't remember how I did it.

nickfury27 said:
For some reason I can't get my PC to recognize my device in fastboot. I remember flashing a recovery from the terminal emulator once but I don't remember how I did it.
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If you are running Win 8 or 8.1 it won't, use a Win 7 PC. The command was "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" what did you flash TWRP or CWM?

@philohtc
He isn't talking about fastboot. He's taking about flashing it from terminal emulator directly from the phone.
@nickfury27
I'm not sure if you can but you can use a couple of apps to flash recovery. They're called Recovery Tools, and Flash Image GUI.
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nickfury27 said:
For some reason I can't get my PC to recognize my device in fastboot. I remember flashing a recovery from the terminal emulator once but I don't remember how I did it.
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Short answer is YES.
However, if you don't know what you are doing, you can render your phone useless. You would have to manually mount the recovery block, dd, and set permissions manually. If you screw it up, you'll have an expensive paper weight.
My advice, take timmaaa's advice.
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timmaaa said:
@philohtc
He isn't talking about fastboot. He's taking about flashing it from terminal emulator directly from the phone.
@nickfury27
I'm not sure if you can but you can use a couple of apps to flash recovery. They're called Recovery Tools, and Flash Image GUI.
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That worked. Thanks!

No problems.
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If for future reference you would like to know the commands for doing this, please send me a pm. I do not want to post it here as newer inexperienced ones could get themselves into serious trouble... Aka... No Usable Phone Land.
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Black!Jack said:
If for future reference you would like to know the commands for doing this, please send me a pm. I do not want to post it here as newer inexperienced ones could get themselves into serious trouble... Aka... No Usable Phone Land.
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It probably is best to post the results here, that way all users can benefit from it. I try not to assist via PM as the solution isn't able to be seen by other members who might have the same question. Just make sure you put a disclaimer on it.
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timmaaa said:
It probably is best to post the results here, that way all users can benefit from it. I try not to assist via PM as the solution isn't able to be seen by other members who might have the same question. Just make sure you put a disclaimer on it.
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Answer to original question now in Tony Starke's roll up thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422477
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[Q] Nexus 5 or Nexus 4

the casing is a Nexus 5 but it detects it as a Nexus 4 i wanted to root and put another firmware in it but my windows is not properly detecting this device can someone please point to a right direction to properly root this device thanks

You also seem to have a test build of key lime pie. This is definitely strange.
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Looks like a pre-launch device.
Did you buy this from Google or your carrier? What version are you running?
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Neurotica said:
Looks like a pre-launch device.
Did you buy this from Google or your carrier? What version are you running?
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MakoVince said:
You also seem to have a test build of key lime pie. This is definitely strange.
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@Neurotica i got it from one of the wireless stores around my area he was selling them for cheap so i took a bite on it but any methods of trying to root it or getting my pc to read it is not working any suggestions?
@MakoVince is there somthing i could do with it as far as rooting it and changing the ROM? im new to Android devices so im not sure what to do with this phone

I'd suggest that you try to update your device while it is still stock. Sideload the updates until you read KitKat.
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0. Unlock the bootloader
1. Install CWM or TWRP via fastboot
2. Back up the pre-release software and save it on your computer
3. Install 4.4.2 factory image via fastboot to 'fix' your device
4. Share the backup you made, because it's interesting

msrecinto666 said:
the casing is a Nexus 5 but it detects it as a Nexus 4 i wanted to root and put another firmware in it but my windows is not properly detecting this device can someone please point to a right direction to properly root this device thanks
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Do what rusty said, you dont even know how lucky you are . We missed an oppurtinity to get a an early prerelease system once. I hope we don't lose the chance again.
Follow these instruction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnlUdjUaD3Q when you come to the point to select build number select any build.
boot into recovery make a backup and uploadit somwhere
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HTC One X unlock bootloader

I've downloaded drivers to my PC, tried to use HTC dev and WinDroid HTC toolkit but I keep getting error messages. I know how to use the toolkit but I think I'm unpacking it wrong and not setting it up right. Any help would be great thanks.
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I forgot to mention I can't ask questions of the WinDroid developer because I'm not privileged
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mron71 said:
I've downloaded drivers to my PC, tried to use HTC dev and WinDroid HTC toolkit but I keep getting error messages. I know how to use the toolkit but I think I'm unpacking it wrong and not setting it up right. Any help would be great thanks.
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What kinds of errors are you getting?

This when i open the application
the data folder is missing! many or all functions may not work correctly, and multiple errors may arise.

pretty sure I'm just being a noob

mron71 said:
This when i open the application
the data folder is missing! many or all functions may not work correctly, and multiple errors may arise.
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It sounds like either the toolkit files weren't extracted correctly or there was an error while downloading. When you download the toolkit zip, you should extract all the contents, and there should be the toolkit exe file and the Data folder.

Ok thank you. I will try again as soon as I can.

Hi, so I got the toolkit to open properly and along the bottom it recognizes my device but there is no "get devices" under the adb commands. I clicked on the "get token id" but then it just keeps working for really long. Waited about a half hour. If I need to leave it longer that's cool just not sure. Thanks

Help.....
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I appreciate you helping me this far. Can you throw me another bone...
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[Q] some questions

Im new on nexus 5 forum so im sorry if i havent read some of these.
I wanted to know if CF rooting, i can underclock my device so i could save battery? And yeah i havent rooted my n5 yet. I need an easier way :/ those adb drivers driving me nuts with my windows xp(i know i broke my laptop with win7)
So yeah can i? I also wanted to try the display control(color changing) so does cf rooting do it?
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Hi,
You should read what CF-Root does: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/nexus-5-cf-auto-root-t2507211.
It only unlocks your Bootloader and root your device, it's not something to control the kernel (CPU) settings.
To underclock and use the coulour control you need an app (easier) and a custom kernel that includes the colour control feature, see the dev sections.
For battery life you should take a look at your use, settings and apps if you have a "bad" battery life, maybe something is draining your battery as unusual (it depends what is your battery life actually with what kind of use).

Can i install custom recovery with cf root? All these drivers are making me nuts. They arent doing well with windows xp :/
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dlsygaco said:
Can i install custom recovery with cf root? All these drivers are making me nuts. They arent doing well with windows xp :/
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You need to flash the custom recovery via fastboot...
However, once you are rooted, you can use Flashify to flash things!
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Just get the drivers fixed. If you run into trouble whilst modding your phone, you'll need your computer working with drivers to fix it so it's best to address that issue first. If you can't get the drivera working, DON'T ROOT. There are no useful shortcuts.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396
Diagnosing USB Driver and ADB issues in Windows
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I got the drivers done. Should i do cwm or twrp?since i heard cwm is broken? Or is it outdated? Or any suggestions?
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dlsygaco said:
I got the drivers done. Should i do cwm or twrp?since i heard cwm is broken? Or is it outdated? Or any suggestions?
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I would recommend PhilzTouch.. It's based on the latest cwm with a lot of added goodies! Ever since I've started using Philz, I've never looked back!
Here's the thread link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565174
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Thanks man. I'm on pa beta now. Is there anyway I can make the quick setting tiles align their icons and words? They seem to be off with each other..
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dlsygaco said:
Thanks man. I'm on pa beta now. Is there anyway I can make the quick setting tiles align their icons and words? They seem to be off with each other..
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I don't use PA, so I'm not sure. However, the PA team has made a complete overhaul in their approach towards the rom. That's why you can't see any specific PA rom settings anywhere.
Besides that, the align thing needs to be done either at source or by decompiling the systemui.apk afaik.
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What ROM are u using btw? I'm trying some out and I can't seem to narrow my mind. I've read some comparison but they are just damn too good..
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dlsygaco said:
What ROM are u using btw? I'm trying some out and I can't seem to narrow my mind. I've read some comparison but they are just damn too good..
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I'm on AICP with ElementalX and I find it a deadly combo! :cyclops:
AICP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...t/rom-aicp-3-5-kk-4-4-2r2-hammerhead-t2632552
ElementalX: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/kernel-elementalx-n5-0-23-t2519607 (the CM one)

Alright man will give it a shot. Thanks
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Android 5 Nexus 5 OTA UK Release

Is there anyone from the UK who has had the OTA update for their Nexus 5?
I keep checking but it says I'm up to date.
I haven't modified anything, apart from activating the developer options.
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I havent recieved it yet

If you are that bothered you could just flash the factory images, this is XDA after all ? I flashed them on my UK N5 as soon as they came out

Hi. Yes I know that, but there has been some issues with doing it that way, although I'm tempted I'm not 100% confident. Give me a Windows / Linux PC / Laptop / Server any day Lol
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acedaz said:
Hi. Yes I know that, but there has been some issues with doing it that way, although I'm tempted I'm not 100% confident. Give me a Windows / Linux PC / Laptop / Server any day Lol
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Here is an idiot proof guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDfZXMJfSFQ, its not that hard. Unlock the bootloader first before you can do this.

Didn't realise it was THAT easy!! Will think about it. Thanks
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this resets you device not for me

goody_23 said:
this resets you device not for me
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Yeah that's the main reason why I haven't done it.
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Even easier way to flash it should you choose to if you get bored waiting for the ota, is to use this.
http://www.wugfresh.com/
i used version 1.9.3
Did my Nexus 5 using this with no problems at all.

acedaz said:
Is there anyone from the UK who has had the OTA update for their Nexus 5?
I keep checking but it says I'm up to date.
I haven't modified anything, apart from activating the developer options.
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I updated my fathers Nexus 5 (locked boot loader, etc) manually. Just grab the OTA zip and adb sideload it through the stock recovery. No data was harmed during this update process.

I'm in uk, couldn't be bothered waiting so even with my crap knowledge of well pretty much anything, I side loaded the ota and didn't lose any data and to be honest it was pretty easy to do

If you're still locked, sideload the ota file. If unlocked flash the factory image. There's no point waiting IMO

I sideload the ota without any problems. The only thing I would say is that you have to be patient as some steps take longer than you might expect: wiping the cache took about 20 minutes for some reason on my nexus 5 but only a couple of seconds on my nexus 7. Be patient at each stage and it's a painless upgrade.

humzaahmed155 said:
I updated my fathers Nexus 5 (locked boot loader, etc) manually. Just grab the OTA zip and adb sideload it through the stock recovery. No data was harmed during this update process.
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Is there a tutorial thread/video on how to do that? I havent fiddled with my android OS for many years now... don't want to mess it up!