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Can't flash / open any recovery

I'm rooted and have an unlocked bootloader but no matter what I do I can't flash or open a recovery it either starts normally or shows the Android on his back with its stomach panel open
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Illstatic said:
I'm rooted and have an unlocked bootloader but no matter what I do I can't flash or open a recovery it either starts normally or shows the Android on his back with its stomach panel open
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We currently can't flash any recovery (except for stock) on the 4.4 bootloader. If you want to use CWM or TWRP, you'll need to downgrade to the 4.3 bootloader first, or wait until we have working recoveries on 4.4 BL for our MotoG's.

CWM recovery

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How to install cwm recovery mode in my Sony xperia C.2305..I have just rooted the device but it doesn't support recovery mode.. please help anyone..
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you can try to install ROM Manager (play store, it's free). And see if your device is supported. If yes, follow these instructions:
Install ROM Manager
Open RECOVERY SETUP
Then, on "Install or Update Recovery", click ClockworkMod Recovery
Note: It needs an internet connection

How to Know before flashing custom recovery

Hello I have a chinese opo with cm11s installed.Whenever I run bootloader unlock it says time taken 0.00 sec
okay.Now Im not sure maybe the seller has unlocked the boot loader. Is there a way to know before flashing custom recovery?Thanks.Will flashing custom recovery on locked bootloader will brick my device?
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No it will not brick your phone. If your phone's bootloader is locked, it will simply not let you flash a custom recovery. If its unlocked, then it'll flash the custom recovery.
Ensure that update CM recovery in developer options is disabled (to enable the menu, tap build # 10 times in about phone and then go back into developer options)

Thanks it worked,I was right it was already unlocked
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Now can I update system officially with twrp.I have unchecked update cm recovery.I saw someone said that the update bricked his phone with twrp installed
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2825514
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should i update?
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that guy used cwm... it seems that that recovery caused his brick.
i think you should use twrp or philz one...

Help bootloader locked

I flashed miui ROM coming from purity to test it, but now I'm not able to restore my backup because I can't access to cwm.. On the bootloader page it says that now my bootloader is locked.. Why? And what I have to do now?
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proyatzu said:
I flashed miui ROM coming from purity to test it, but now I'm not able to restore my backup because I can't access to cwm.. On the bootloader page it says that now my bootloader is locked.. Why? And what I have to do now?
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go into your recovery, not bootloader.

simms22 said:
go into your recovery, not bootloader.
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It gives me error when I select recovery.. I have to reboot device then
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Edit
Watching better I saw that my BL is unlocked still.. So I guess that I just have to reflash cwm @adb right ?
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proyatzu said:
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Watching better I saw that my BL is unlocked still.. So I guess that I just have to reflash cwm @adb right ?
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if you go to the android laying on its back, that's the stock recovery. all you have to do is flash a custom recovery, i recommend the twrp recovery, not cwm.

I'll second the recommendation for installing TWRP instead of CWM. It's a much nicer interface overall.

Are you rooted? If so you could install BootLoader from Play, press unlock, and then flash a custom recovery to restore your backup.

Use an app called "Flashify" to flash either recoveries mentioned. Super easy
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aX1VP3qAerk
AOSP TAB S 8.4

[help] cant boot recovery anymore?!

So i rooted within 4.4.4, flashed a pre-rooted 5.0.1 stock rom
everything was fine did a backup in recovery aswel (XZRecovery)
But now i wanna go in recovery but it just doesnt boot;
not with power+volume down and not with a app like NDR Utils.
Please XDA,
I need your help..
- bram

What device are you using?
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