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[Q] Problem flashing recovery.

Hi guys.
I have been trying to root my HTC One S for hours now without any luck.
I have been using this guide,(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427) and have managed to get all the way to the last step in the "recovery"-section.
But when I try to flash the recovery, this is what I get:
c:\fastboot>fastboot recovery clockwork-touch.img
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message
options:
-w erase userdata and cache
-s <serial number> specify device serial number
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id
-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address
-n <page size> specify the nand page size. default:
2048
How can this be?
Thanks in advance for your help

Type the following command
c:\fastboot>fastboot recovery recovery clockwork-touch.img

Thanks for your reply, frazzeld.
It didn't work. Sorry. Still the same text coming up.
Maybe there is something wrong with have a managed my fastboot-folder.
Because I am a new member I cant post a picture of my folder :/
But it is set up like this:
(folder)add-ons
(Folder)platforms
Folder)tools
adb
adbWinapi.dll
AVD Manager
clockwork-touch.img
fastboot.exe
SDK Manager
SDK Readme
Unlock-code

Never mind.
It worked after all. Don't know what I did wrong the first 50 times.
Thank you

which clockwork are you trying to install?
Edit: I see you've sorted it now

Are you in fastboot mode? Also the recovery image has to be in the same folder as fastboot.exe is.
To point to the correct folder its "cd"
e.g.
cd c:\fastboot
And the correct command is;
fastboot flash recovery name_of_the_recovery.img
Thats all i can see from what you've posted
edit: too slowwww, glad you got it sorted

Big_Den said:
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fastboot flash recovery name_of_the_recovery.img
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This.
Just in case someone else stumbles across this thread.

Unconn said:
This.
Just in case someone else stumbles across this thread.
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From the proper directory. It's not C:\ for everyone... Some have their fastboot.exe in C:\Android and some even C:\Android\platform-tools for example.
Point being, make sure u know where your fastboot.exe is located
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda premium

[Q] Do I still need a special fastboot.exe for TF300T?

I have 3 HTC devices and 2 TF300T's. I have all the drivers for HTC's devices and TF300T
along with the SDK tools for ICS and JB. The two SDK directories are in my Win 7 Pro x64
PATH so I can run them from any cmd.exe window. I remember seeing a special
version of fastboot for the ASUS tablets and wondered if that was needed for
use of fastboot mode on the TF300T?
If I do, can someone past a download URL for it?
Thanks

fuzzynco said:
I have 3 HTC devices and 2 TF300T's. I have all the drivers for HTC's devices and TF300T
along with the SDK tools for ICS and JB. The two SDK directories are in my Win 7 Pro x64
PATH so I can run them from any cmd.exe window. I remember seeing a special
version of fastboot for the ASUS tablets and wondered if that was needed for
use of fastboot mode on the TF300T?
If I do, can someone past a download URL for it?
Thanks
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The fastboot.exe is the same for all android devices.

Funny thing happening to me: fastboot devives doens't return serial no. but it does work when I flash ...

fuzzynco said:
I have 3 HTC devices and 2 TF300T's. I have all the drivers for HTC's devices and TF300T
along with the SDK tools for ICS and JB. The two SDK directories are in my Win 7 Pro x64
PATH so I can run them from any cmd.exe window. I remember seeing a special
version of fastboot for the ASUS tablets and wondered if that was needed for
use of fastboot mode on the TF300T?
If I do, can someone past a download URL for it?
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Ti2 said:
Funny thing happening to me: fastboot devives doens't return serial no. but it does work when I flash ...
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If you have got a problem with your adb or fastboot or recovery....it's very simply and faster
use this:
Download this file "fastboot.zip"
Install this file somewhere in one folder which is named "fastboot" on your PC
=> disk C: root
Unzipped this file on the folder "fastboot" and you will find 3 files:
- adb.exe
- AdbWinApi.dll
- fastboot.exe
and when you need to push something by the bootloader, you can use it.
Don't forget to push on this folder the file that you need. For exemple: boot.img or a recovery.img, etc...
The line command is :
Code:
c:\fastboot>
Enter
Code:
c:\fastboot>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Enter
If you want to flash the "recovery.img" file
******************************************************************
******************************************************************
If you want to know all lines of command
Code:
c:\fastboot>fastboot
Code:
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message
options:
-w erase userdata and cache
-s <serial number> specify device serial number
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id
-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address
-n <page size> specify the nand page size. default: 2048

Ti2 said:
Funny thing happening to me: fastboot devives doens't return serial no. but it does work when I flash ...
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fastboot devives or fastboot devices?

RangerLG said:
fastboot devives or fastboot devices?
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The latter of course eheh. Doesn't return serialno, yet yesterday I flashed twrp 2.4 w/o issues.

Fastboot Driver

I am trying to put a ROM on the TF300. I have Unlocked the tablet and installed the ADB driver. When I boot into recovery and the USB icon it asks for a driver for fastboot. I can't seem to get that anywhere. I have the Android SDK installed and java etc. Where is the driver located? I look in the USB driver folder but its not in their...

If you need just fastboot, use this guide, that you will find in the index for tf300 (General & Dev forums)
HELP FOR FLASH MORE FASTER WHEN YOU USE FASTBOOT LINE COMMAND​
If you have got a problem with your adb or fastboot or recovery....it's very simply and faster
use this:
Download this file "fastboot.zip"
Install this file somewhere in one folder which is named "fastboot" on your PC
=> disk C: root
Unzipped this file on the folder "fastboot" and you will find 3 files:
- adb.exe
- AdbWinApi.dll
- fastboot.exe
and when you need to push something by the bootloader, you can use it.
Don't forget to push on this folder the file that you need. For exemple: boot.img or a recovery.img, etc...
The line command is :
Code:
c:\fastboot>
Enter
Code:
c:\fastboot>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Enter
If you want to flash the "recovery.img" file
******************************************************************
******************************************************************
If you want to know all lines of command
Code:
c:\fastboot>fastboot
Code:
usage: fastboot [ ]
commands:
update reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash [ ] write a file to a flash partition
erase erase a flash partition
getvar display a bootloader variable
boot [ ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot [ ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message
options:
-w erase userdata and cache
-s specify device serial number
-p specify product name
-c override kernel commandline
-i specify a custom USB vendor id
-b specify a custom kernel base address
-n specify the nand page size. default: 2048
And if you have some problems with your drivers, you can use this : How to install Universal Naked Drivers
Sent from my N7 3G with DroiDevs premium between sky and earth.

I got it to work thanks!

stock recovery in fastboot menu?

Hello, if i start the phone pushing power an vol down going to fastboot theres a recovery menu, how does it work? Can i make a full backup via this stock recovery menu? Does anybody know the others fastboot menu feature?

To learn more fastboot features in cmd or terminal type fastboot. The stock recovery image is bugged,and you can't do nand backups with it. Some command you may want to become familiar with are fastboot flash (insert what you are flashing)
Sent from Sauwny the TL

can anybody explain all the feature fastboot are.. im new to bootloader..

PerKakah said:
can anybody explain all the feature fastboot are.. im new to bootloader..
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Here is a list of fastboot functions
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
format <partition> format a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message
options:
-w erase userdata and cache (and format
if supported by partition type)
-u do not first erase partition before
formatting
-s <specific device> specify device serial number
or path to device port
-l with "devices", lists device paths
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id
-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address
-n <page size> specify the nand page size. default: 2048
-S <size>[K|M|G] automatically sparse files greater than
size. 0 to disable

thanks but wasnt this what i meant
i mean the fastboot menu that shows up pressing power and vol down when power up the phone
the menu is
aè fastboot flash mode s
normal powerup
recovery
factory
switch console
barcodes
bp tools
what is this menus?

raniero1 said:
thanks but wasnt this what i meant
i mean the fastboot menu that shows up pressing power and vol down when power up the phone
the menu is
aè fastboot flash mode s
normal powerup
recovery
factory
switch console
barcodes
bp tools
what is this menus?
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Here is the info.
Normal power up : It simply reboots your device.
Recovery : takes you to recovery menu of your device. From here you can flash any ROM, backup or restore your device, factory reset or do any other kind of tweak.
Factory : Deletes all the user data. (I.e. all your apps)
Switch console : I don't know what it does.
Barcodes and BP tools just provide you with some info of your device.

Is It Possbile For E5 Play To Be Rooted and Encrypted At the Same Time?

Hello all,
I successfully rooted my phone, so that's good. Part of the instructions are to remove the encryption. Now that it's rooted would it be possible to turn encryption back on? What would happen if I deleted /vendor/etc/fstab.qcom? I'm sure I'd lose my /sdcard/ stuff, but I just did anyway to remove the encryption. (Magisk Manager has settings "Preserve force encryption" and "Preserve AVB 2.0/dm-verity" that I'm not sure what does, but I suspect it's something to do with encryption).
Thanks

Kinda answered my own question. I ran across a menu pick in settings somewhere and clicked on "Encrypt Phone", "note this will take an hour" or something like that. It seems that the phone is encrypted and rooted at this point. What's the old adage, "What could possibly go wrong?", "There's only one way to find out!" TWRP is still on the recovery partition, but can't decrypt the phone. So, probably no backup from TWRP. I wonder what the other drawbacks might be? Hmm.

We have posted TWRP that decrypts so you can ditch my decrypt.zip and you may stay rooted and encrypted as you wish.
Check karthick's thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e5/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-x-moto-e5-plus-t3912189

whodat711 said:
We have posted TWRP that decrypts so you can ditch my decrypt.zip and you may stay rooted and encrypted as you wish.
Check karthick's thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e5/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-3-x-moto-e5-plus-t3912189
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Excellent. Thank you!
Well, wait a minute. I put recovery twrp-3.3.1-0-james.img on a Moto-E5 Play (XT1921-2) and it wouldn't boot into recovery. Put previous recovery on and boots into recovery, but of course no decrypt.
This talks about Hanna being updated. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79697573&postcount=56
Is twrp-3.3.1-0-james.img supposed to work?
Thanks

Successfully Updated System On Rooted, Encrypted Moto E5 Play
I'm not seeing a lot of information about my particular phone here - Moto E5 Play I bought at Target, XT1921-2. So, I'll post my notes about how I updated it. Note, these are notes - not instructions. Maybe they'll help somebody though. Also note, I'm kinda flying by the seat of my pants here. I really don't know if this is the best/easiest way to update the system. For instance, I'm using a TWRP that doesn't support encryption on this phone. I'm going to try the Hannah TWRP that claims to support encryption at some point, but I haven't yet. All that being said, here's what I did (and it worked).
Code:
# These are notes, not instructions. They assume you know stuff like power
# off before inserting or removing SD card.
# Retrieve un-encrypted SD card from hiding place unknown by adversaries and install in phone.
# Change to Swipe security in case something goes bad.
# Titanium Backup in case something goes bad.
# Copy stuff from /sdcard/ to /external_sd/ in case something goes bad.
# Following this posting:
# https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e5/how-to/firmware-moto-e5-xt1944-4-dual-sim-t3820901
# Getting firmware from here:
# https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/james/official/RETUS/
# Download XT1921-2_JAMES_RETUS_8.0.0_OPPS27.91-121-7_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
cd /space/Android/e5play/
mv ~/Downloads/XT1921-2_JAMES_RETUS_8.0.0_OPPS27.91-121-7_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip .
mkdir update
cd update/
unzip ../XT1921-2_JAMES_RETUS_8.0.0_OPPS27.91-121-7_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
# These are vim editor commands, which might be helpful to someone well versed
# in viming. The upshot is, massage update/servicefile.xml to look like the
# fastboot commands below.
# :r servicefile.xml
# Addresses from '.'. Always reset the cursor before executing.
# :.,$s/^ *<step operation="\([^"]*\)" var="\([^"]*\)"\/>/fastboot \1 \2
# :.,$s/^ *<step operation="\([^"]*\)" partition="\([^"]*\)"\/>/fastboot \1 \2/
# :.,$s/^ *<step MD5="\([^"]*\)" filename="\([^"]*\)" operation="\([^"]*\)" partition="\([^"]*\)"\/>/fastboot \3 \4 \2/
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot erase DDR
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
# Note, also flashed stock recovery. Don't know if this was necessary.
# Now used the phone's system to take the security update.
# Got "bad key" when updating. Seemed to work anyway. Remembered seeing
# this. It seems like these images are unsigned, which isn't a big deal because
# the bootloader is unlocked.
# [[email protected] update]$ fastboot flash boot boot.img
# Sending 'boot' (16384 KB) OKAY [ 0.517s]
# Writing 'boot' (bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
# OKAY [ 0.565s]
# Finished. Total time: 1.085s
# [[email protected] update]$ fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
# Sending 'recovery' (16484 KB) OKAY [ 0.522s]
# Writing 'recovery' (bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
# OKAY [ 1.779s]
# Finished. Total time: 2.303s
# Used Magisk Manager to download Magisk as a zip file. Move the zip file to
# the un-encrypted SD card.
adb shell
cd sdcard/Download/
mv Magisk-v19.3\(19300\).zip /storage/04C7-5787/
cd /space/Android/e5play
fastboot flash recovery twrp_james.img
# Boot into TWRP recovery.
# Swipe to allow modifications.
# Mount Micro SD card (the un-encrypted SD card).
# Use TWRP to install /external_sd/Magisk-v19.
# Reboot system.
# Have root and updated system. Yeah!
# Remove un-encrypted SD card from phone and hide it from adversaries.