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CWM vs TWRP ??

I'm very new to android and have been using Clockworkmod Recovery basically since day 3 or 4 since I got my HTC One XL...
I'm just wondering how many of you are using TWRP instead of Clockworkmod Recovery.. and if so, do you recommend me flashing that instead of CWM?
I have no real complaints with CWM and dont mind using the volume keys to navigate. But besides that, are there any real advantages besides the touch interface?? also, can someone post a link where i can find TWRP ?
thanks guys!! I LOVE the community on here!! it's great!!!
also, when people refer to "Touch Recovery" are y'all referring to TWRP ?

trichrome1 said:
I'm very new to android and have been using Clockworkmod Recovery basically since day 3 or 4 since I got my HTC One XL...
I'm just wondering how many of you are using TWRP instead of Clockworkmod Recovery.. and if so, do you recommend me flashing that instead of CWM?
I have no real complaints with CWM and dont mind using the volume keys to navigate. But besides that, are there any real advantages besides the touch interface?? also, can someone post a link where i can find TWRP ?
thanks guys!! I LOVE the community on here!! it's great!!!
also, when people refer to "Touch Recovery" are y'all referring to TWRP ?
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I personally use twrp I like its setup look and feel and it is a little speedier than cwm when making backups, flashing etc in my opinion. I used cwm on every phone I had except this one x. After twrp was introduced I switched and love it.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

i believe CWM is also touch screen, just no buttons, so you gotta be careful not push a wrong link - but they have conf screen as well.... haven't tried TWRP - would also like to know if it has any advantages... thanks!

will try
eraste said:
I personally use twrp I like its setup look and feel and it is a little speedier than cwm when making backups, flashing etc in my opinion. I used cwm on every phone I had except this one x. After twrp was introduced I switched and love it.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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Thanks for the reply,
I'm going to flash twrp and try it out.. see what I think. I'm just enjoying playing with my phone

twrp ?
Can someone point me into the right direction to TWRP..
I can't seem to find a download link anywhere..
and correct command is ..
fastboot flash recovery twrp_file_name.whateverextentionis
?

trichrome1 said:
Can someone point me into the right direction to TWRP..
I can't seem to find a download link anywhere..
and correct command is ..
fastboot flash recovery twrp_file_name.whateverextentionis
?
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here ya go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677447
All needed info is there or the links provided there to the official page of TWRP

attempting first backup
just backed up my current rom... twrp seems a little more thorough with more options and there's even a progress bar when backing up.

eraste said:
here ya go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677447
All needed info is there or the links provided there to the official page of TWRP
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Would i able to flash CWM one click again....? did u ever try to go back to CWM....?

ted77usa said:
Would i able to flash CWM one click again....? did u ever try to go back to CWM....?
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No never went back. Not sure what the process would be to get back to CWM. Dont see why the one click wouldnt work but dont take my word for it dont want to give any wrong information.

eraste said:
No never went back. Not sure what the process would be to get back to CWM. Dont see why the one click wouldnt work but dont take my word for it dont want to give any wrong information.
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I'm just curious....but so far i have no problem with CWM....if ain't broke don't fix it right.....
trichrome1 said:
just backed up my current rom... twrp seems a little more thorough with more options and there's even a progress bar when backing up.
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Just FYI... u can't restore ur CWM back up file with TWRP.... it's totally different

process
ted77usa said:
Would i able to flash CWM one click again....? did u ever try to go back to CWM....?
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to go back to CWM, all you would need to do is place the CWM.img in the fast boot folder, and
go to the dir where u have fastboot files (mine is c:\fastboot ) but i am also running a virtual machine on a mac.. process should be the same since i'm still using windows..
anyways in command prompt.. navigate to c:\fastboot
and then,
fastboot flash recovery CWM.img
(or whatever your clockworkmod recovery image is named)
I haven't tried this, but it's how i originally flashed cwm and it's how i just flashed twrp.... so far it's sweet, a lot more options as well.. don't see myself going back anytime soon. (sorry cwm devs, still love cwm)

trichrome1 said:
to go back to CWM, all you would need to do is place the CWM.img in the root of your sdcard on the phone, and
go to the dir where u have fastboot files (mine is c:\fastboot ) but i am also running a virtual machine on a mac.. process should be the same since i'm still using windows..
anyways in command prompt.. navigate to c:\fastboot
and then,
fastboot flash recovery CWM.img
(or whatever your clockworkmod recovery image is named)
I haven't tried this, but it's how i originally flashed cwm and it's how i just flashed twrp.... so far it's sweet, a lot more options as well.. don't see myself going back anytime soon. (sorry cwm devs, still love cwm)
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+1. Yea it's easy to flash back and forth between recoveries. Just do it the same way you flash the first one.

cwm twrp incompatibility
ted77usa said:
I'm just curious....but so far i have no problem with CWM....if ain't broke don't fix it right.....
Just FYI... u can't restore ur CWM back up file with TWRP.... it's totally different
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right, wish I'd known that before. I ended up in bootloops when using twrp to ry and restore a cwm nandroid. luckily, i was able to reflash a beans rom and get it running again, but in the process, I believe I have messed up something. the kernel, bootloader, maybe how the file system is set up. dont mix them up. choose one and stick with it.

Well, I'm pretty sure that one, twrp is simpler, more pretty, more useful, faster, easier.
Also Pretty sure cwm in some cases ruins your phone forever.
Go a head and use cwm though.

TWRP has and official release for the One XL although last time I checked CWM only has a port. I highly suggest using TWRP. It should work better
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

Another advantage of TWRP is that the sdcard can be mounted while in recovery mode. I don't think that's supported in CWM.

That may be the case for the htc, the thing is, I am on a verizon samsung galaxy s 3.
I wonder if that makes a difference!?
I was reading elsewhere in these forums that the non kexec kernels ( meaning that the bootloader is actually unlocked) don't work as well on twrp
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fritzboyle said:
That may be the case for the htc, the thing is, I am on a verizon samsung galaxy s 3.
I wonder if that makes a difference!?
I was reading elsewhere in these forums that the non kexec kernels ( meaning that the bootloader is actually unlocked) don't work as well on twrp
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Every device is different, this discussion is about the One X(L). If you want more info on CWM vs. TWRP on the Galaxy S3, head over to the forum for your device. Don't follow the GS3, but would assume that its officially supported by CWM (which makes a huge difference). That is not even the case for the One X. Its not yet officially supported, and the CWM we have is just a port. Although an official version is in testing.

redpoint73 said:
Every device is different, this discussion is about the One X(L). If you want more info on CWM vs. TWRP on the Galaxy S3, head over to the forum for your device. Don't follow the GS3, but would assume that its officially supported by CWM (which makes a huge difference). That is not even the case for the One X. Its not yet officially supported, and the CWM we have is just a port. Although an official version is in testing.
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I needed help how do.you erase battery history with twrp
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htcbrazilian said:
I needed help how do.you erase battery history with twrp
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On the main/home TWRP screen, go Wipe>battery stats.
But battery stats get wiped every time you charge the phone, anyway. There is not benefit to wiping it manually: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/google-engineer-debunks-myth-wiping-battery-stats-does-not-improve-battery-life/

[RECOVERY] CWM 6.x - i9500 Ex#2

Hey, I bring to you, Clockworkmod Recovery or commonly known as CWM for your beloved i9500 (S4). Giving your device the ability to flash your favourite custom ROMs, Kernels, Mods in the future. Thankyou to 'as i9000' for giving me the stock recovery and stock boot.img. As you can see, it works:
Acuap said:
Hey! I can confirm that it works flawlessly on i9500. No Bricks, instalation went smooth, boots to CWM without problems. Gonna post some more details later. See ya!
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This has not been tested by me but is reported to work, but is still experimental. I hold no responsibility
for any problems caused. YOU! Are trying this at your own risk. Don't blame me that I wasted your $700.
Put a scare in you didn't I?
I have provided CWM and the stock recovery if you encounter any issues, you can always flash back. It is Odin flashable.
Downloads:
CWM Experimental #2: http://d-h.st/jca
Stock Recovery: http://d-h.st/1OW
Changelog:
Code:
[I][U]Experimental #2[/U][/I]
Mount partitions fix
Backup / restore directories fixed^
Now with touch
[I][U]Experimental #1[/U][/I]
Public release

Thank you. I have always preferred to use CWM for custom recovery. By chance, are you planning to release a i9505 version of CWM. I'm sure one will surface as soon as the official phone release or as soon as the forum splits, but I thought I would ask just in case. Again, thank you.

scott14719 said:
Thank you. I have always preferred to use CWM for custom recovery. By chance, are you planning to release a i9505 version of CWM. I'm sure one will surface as soon as the official phone release or as soon as the forum splits, but I thought I would ask just in case. Again, thank you.
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Yeah I can build for it too. I just require the stock recovery img and thr stock boot.img

After trying TWRP i don't want to come back to CWM anymore.

Thanks! Gonna try it today and give you info if this works!

emwno said:
Hey, I bring to you, Clockworkmod Recovery or commonly known as CWM for your beloved i9500 (S4). Thankyou to 'as i9000' for giving me the stock recovery and stock boot.img
This has not been tested by me and is extremely experimental. I hold no responsibility for
any problems caused. YOU! Are trying this at your own risk. Don't blame me that I wasted your $700.
Put a scare in you didn't I?
Anyways I have provided CWM and the stock recovery if you encounter any issues, you can always flash back. It is Odin flashable.
Downloads:
CWM Experimental #1: http://d-h.st/MWE
Stock Recovery: http://d-h.st/1OW
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Can i add your recovery in my tool?
Inviato dal mio GT-I9070 con Tapatalk 2

Hey! I can confirm that it works flawlessly on i9500. No Bricks, instalation went smooth, boots to CWM without problems. Gonna post some more details later. See ya!

sorg said:
After trying TWRP i don't want to come back to CWM anymore.
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how long until TWRP is released for the S4 after it's released?
I've always used CWM or CWM-based, so this time I'm going to try TWRP

Ill build that too. after CWM is fixed completely.
KINGbabasula said:
Can i add your recovery in my tool?
Inviato dal mio GT-I9070 con Tapatalk 2
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sure

PLUG313 said:
how long until TWRP is released for the S4 after it's released?
I've always used CWM or CWM-based, so this time I'm going to try TWRP
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TWRP is opensource. Technically, SGS4 is not much different from SGS3 (from TWRP point of view). So, it won't be a problem to compile for those who already has SGS4 and has experience with compilation.

sorg said:
TWRP is opensource. Technically, SGS4 is not much different from SGS3 (from TWRP point of view). So, it won't be a problem to compile for those who already has SGS4 and has experience with compilation.
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I dont think so. I have compiled twrp before many times and it has never worked like that for me. A device tree needs to be set up for the i9500 which im working on to compile twrp (maybe im wrong here)

CWM works flawlessly

If any i9505 user or Korean galaxy s4 user reads this. Please post your devices stock recovery.img and stock boot.img. so thst I can provide CWM for you as well

Experimental #2 released. Now more reliable with backup / restore

emwno said:
I dont think so. I have compiled twrp before many times and it has never worked like that for me. A device tree needs to be set up for the i9500 which im working on to compile twrp (maybe im wrong here)
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Only very basic device setup required for TWRP. Can try some existing device with the same display resolution and then tweak some parameters.
I will try it by myself when i will get SGS4.

sorg said:
Only very basic device setup required for TWRP. Can try some existing device with the same display resolution and then tweak some parameters.
I will try it by myself when i will get SGS4.
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I have setup the tree for both building source roms and twrp recovery. Tho, the device tree for roms is incomplete, you can find it here: https://github.com/emwno/android_device_samsung_ja3g . And as for the twrp, I cant build it as ill need to sync source code again. (wiped some directories accidentally)

who have galaxy S4 ???
PM me please

emwno said:
I have setup the tree for both building source roms and twrp recovery. Tho, the device tree for roms is incomplete, you can find it here: https://github.com/emwno/android_device_samsung_ja3g . And as for the twrp, I cant build it as ill need to sync source code again. (wiped some directories accidentally)
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For SGSIII i build just TWRP binary, not whole recovery image. I like to make my own custom ramfs. I don't use exfat_fuse. I use native samsung kernel modules with simple modification of TWRP to let it think it uses FAT volume. Also i use sdcard binary to mount /sdcard as it mounted in android to avoid files access rights mess. That's why i get only TWRP binary linked statically (instead of dynamically).
I use CM9 source tree. When i got first patches for SGSIII TWRP - they were for CM9. So I continue to use CM9 since there are absolutely no reason to switch to CM10.x in terms of recovery building.
Because my recovery requires some amount of manual work and many tries, i cannot make it without having device in hands. So, i will wait for SGS4.
If there won't be SGS4 tree in CM, then i'm going to use SGSIII's one with adjusted resolution. Everything else should be the same as in SGSIII, IMHO.

sorg said:
For SGSIII i build just TWRP binary, not whole recovery image. I like to make my own custom ramfs. I don't use exfat_fuse. I use native samsung kernel modules with simple modification of TWRP to let it think it uses FAT volume. Also i use sdcard binary to mount /sdcard as it mounted in android to avoid files access rights mess. That's why i get only TWRP binary linked statically (instead of dynamically).
I use CM9 source tree. When i got first patches for SGSIII TWRP - they were for CM9. So I continue to use CM9 since there are absolutely no reason to switch to CM10.x in terms of recovery building.
Because my recovery requires some amount of manual work and many tries, i cannot make it without having device in hands. So, i will wait for SGS4.
If there won't be SGS4 tree in CM, then i'm going to use SGSIII's one with adjusted resolution. Everything else should be the same as in SGSIII, IMHO.
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I should have thought of that. ... anyways I set up one with the twrp flags. Tried building on a 32bit system but failed to do so. If you want, I can send you everything you will need

Will it support extfat?
Because if extfat is the default file system on a S4,there is no point without it.
... And don't give me no license BS. M$ already got my cash when I put my 649€ on the electronic stores counter.
Sent from my GT I9300

[Q] Push stock recovery

I'm on TWRP but I'd like to just adb push stock recovery. Is this possible just like I did to push TWRP?

waiting4mynexus said:
I'm on TWRP but I'd like to just adb push stock recovery. Is this possible just like I did to push TWRP?
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Yep. Unzip a stock ROM. Find the recovery.img and fastboot it.
Why though?

theesotericone said:
Yep. Unzip a stock ROM. Find the recovery.img and fastboot it.
Why though?
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Just so I can update when the OTAs come out. I'd rather not have to wipe and factory reset just to get the small updates they sent.

waiting4mynexus said:
Just so I can update when the OTAs come out. I'd rather not have to wipe and factory reset just to get the small updates they sent.
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You can flash recoveries all day and not have to wipe anything. Unless your bootloader is still locked. Have you spent some time reading up on the device at all?

theesotericone said:
You can flash recoveries all day and not have to wipe anything. Unless your bootloader is still locked. Have you spent some time reading up on the device at all?
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What reading do you suggest, this is my first nexus. Just came from an S3. I'm one for just making a couple mods as I need. I rooted so I could install navbar.

waiting4mynexus said:
What reading do you suggest, this is my first nexus. Just came from an S3. I'm one for just making a couple mods as I need. I rooted so I could install navbar.
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Every sticky you find. I'm from Samsung devices as well. It took me less than 2 minutes to figure out a google device.

theesotericone said:
Every sticky you find. I'm from Samsung devices as well. It took me less than 2 minutes to figure out a google device.
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I'm very satisfied with the nexus... No more constant modding or flashing this ROM and that to just avoid touchwiz and stay up-to-date.

waiting4mynexus said:
I'm very satisfied with the nexus... No more constant modding or flashing this ROM and that to just avoid touchwiz and stay up-to-date.
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You can flash the OTAs through custom recoveries.

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Aerowinder said:
You can flash the OTAs through custom recoveries.
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I think I understand... would I just need to download the OTA manually and flash it like any other zip?

Aerowinder said:
You can flash the OTAs through custom recoveries.
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I was wondering the same thing. Do you have to wipe each update or just apply it and done?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

Badd_blood said:
I was wondering the same thing. Do you have to wipe each update or just apply it and done?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
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Don't wipe just apply it. The updates have been patched, not the whole rom. If you wipe you could be in trouble.

waiting4mynexus said:
I think I understand... would I just need to download the OTA manually and flash it like any other zip?
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Badd_blood said:
I was wondering the same thing. Do you have to wipe each update or just apply it and done?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
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Disclaimer: These steps are assuming you are running Stock OS! No roms, no camera, sound, etc mods. If you're running a mod, then flash those back to stock to avoid issues.
Download the OTA, as well as the newest version of SuperSU (Version 1.8)
Transfer both files to the nexus via Android Transfer but dont put it in a folder, just so its at the bottom of the list
Boot to recovery
Flash OTA
Immediately Flash SuperSU after
Reebot
Done
I came from an S3 too, welcome to the Nexus fam

AceKingNYC said:
Disclaimer: These steps are assuming you are running Stock OS! No roms, no camera, sound, etc mods. If you're running a mod, then flash those back to stock to avoid issues.
Download the OTA, as well as the newest version of SuperSU (Version 1.8)
Transfer both files to the nexus via Android Transfer but dont put it in a folder, just so its at the bottom of the list
Boot to recovery
Flash OTA
Immediately Flash SuperSU after
Reebot
Done
I came from an S3 too, welcome to the Nexus fam
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Would the xposed framework count as a mod? If you do have a mod then how do you go about updating on stock?

Badd_blood said:
Would the xposed framework count as a mod? If you do have a mod then how do you go about updating on stock?
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I can't confidently say this because I have never used Xposed. But other folks have mentioned disabling it or uninstalling it i think?
As far as mods, if you have the camera mod etc, then just flash the stock APK for that mod so that its back as it was in it's original system state

Badd_blood said:
Would the xposed framework count as a mod? If you do have a mod then how do you go about updating on stock?
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Anything that is different in /system or kernel may prevent ota. Xposed can be uninstalled via its gui
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Already flashed CWM.. Can i go to TWRP?

As subject says.. Flashed CWM, turns out that this apparently isn't the widely accepted recovery option anymore. I was using an older guide..
Can i "switch it" to TWRP?

DatacomGuy said:
As subject says.. Flashed CWM, turns out that this apparently isn't the widely accepted recovery option anymore. I was using an older guide..
Can i "switch it" to TWRP?
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Yes, you can flash TWRP over CWM. just make sure you have downloaded the correct version for your bootloader and the ROM you want to flash.

cmendonc2 said:
Yes, you can flash TWRP over CWM. just make sure you have downloaded the correct version for your bootloader and the ROM you want to flash.
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Are there any issues with staying on CWM?

DatacomGuy said:
Are there any issues with staying on CWM?
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Well some ROMs were not working with it in previous versions of Android it depends what you have installed. Most likely there is no problem, but with TWRP you dont have to keep mashing your volume keys

cmendonc2 said:
Well some ROMs were not working with it in previous versions of Android it depends what you have installed. Most likely there is no problem, but with TWRP you dont have to keep mashing your volume keys
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I really need to read more. The TF300T is nothing like what i've had to learn with rooting my phones..
is there a FAQ thread or a main thread on TWRP?

DatacomGuy said:
I really need to read more. The TF300T is nothing like what i've had to learn with rooting my phones..
is there a FAQ thread or a main thread on TWRP?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672108
The build you install depends on your current setup and what you want to flash.

TWRP 3.1.1 for D850?

Just got bored and browsed AFH for files related on our phone, and just saw this link which I think is for our device, since it's named D850... Has anyone tried this as well?

souler456 said:
Just got bored and browsed AFH for files related on our phone, and just saw this link which I think is for our device, since it's named D850... Has anyone tried this as well?
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You better use TWRP 3.0.2-0. On newer versions aroma causes reboot to recovery, so you can't install any aroma roms with it.

MESA said:
You better use TWRP 3.0.2-0. On newer versions aroma causes reboot to recovery, so you can't install any aroma roms with it.
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Wow, thanks for the heads-up. Almost flashed this, wanting for an updated TWRP and such. Thank you, sir

what version of twrp that you're running right now ?

root?
souler456 said:
Just got bored and browsed AFH for files related on our phone, and just saw this link which I think is for our device, since it's named D850... Has anyone tried this as well?
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Hello
I am new with this cell
What method have you done to be root? and have twrp