[Q] Do you need root to flash gapps with CWM recovery? - General Questions and Answers

This is maybe a stupid question but I am confused and I didn't found a clear answer to the question bellow...
All tutorial say flash CWM, Root and Gapp's.
Is it really necessary to have root access to flash from CWM?
Thanks in advance for you confirmation.

FredFromShanghai said:
This is maybe a stupid question but I am confused and I didn't found a clear answer to the question bellow...
All tutorial say flash CWM, Root and Gapp's.
Is it really necessary to have root access to flash from CWM?
Thanks in advance for you confirmation.
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No. If you have a custom recovery (CWM) then you have root in recovery automatically that means you can flash whatever you want.
When you have custom recovery you can flash supersu zip and you''ll have root!

Newyork! said:
No. If you have a custom recovery (CWM) then you have root in recovery automatically that means you can flash whatever you want.
When you have custom recovery you can flash supersu zip and you''ll have root!
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Thanks for this clear answer! :good:

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【Q】Guys I have some questions.

can i just use stock recovery flash the cwm recovery??
KingKong94 said:
can i just use stock recovery flash the cwm recovery??
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Please, KingKong94, explain it again, with all details and we'll help you.

[Q] Moto G CWM or TWRP Install? 1st Gen Boost Mobile

OK so I rooted my Moto G and I already have super user installed. My question is how do I install CWM or TWRP? I've seen videos where they unlock bootloader then flash CWM or TWRP and then flash Superuser. So should I just flash CWM or TWRP and not flash Superuser? Or...
Thanks!
A7XBEAST21 said:
OK so I rooted my Moto G and I already have super user installed. My question is how do I install CWM or TWRP? I've seen videos where they unlock bootloader then flash CWM or TWRP and then flash Superuser. So should I just flash CWM or TWRP and not flash Superuser? Or...
Thanks!
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Go to this thread of mine to know about Custom Recovery and flashing ithttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3046718
And Superuser is not always necessary.
Hut thanks button if helped
Worked
Sushant Rohan said:
Go to this thread of mine to know about Custom Recovery and flashing ithttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3046718
And Superuser is not always necessary.
Hut thanks button if helped
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Thanks it worked like a charm :good:

[Q][Probably n00b question] GT-5100 - flashing recovery via ODIN doesn't flash it

Hi there!
I've been trying to flash any custom recovery to my p5100. It was never flashed before. What I did:
-tried to follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056
-tried to follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50174804&postcount=3
I was doing those guides step-by step, didn't forget a thing (I'm sure)-
But everytime I flash something via PDA to the device in ODIN, and I try to go to the recovery, I get the stock recovery (3e) where I cannot apply any *.zip files as updates.
My goal is to install some android 5.0.x to the device. I know the risks.
Thank you in advance for help.
Duobix said:
Hi there!
I've been trying to flash any custom recovery to my p5100. It was never flashed before. What I did:
-tried to follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056
-tried to follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50174804&postcount=3
I was doing those guides step-by step, didn't forget a thing (I'm sure)-
But everytime I flash something via PDA to the device in ODIN, and I try to go to the recovery, I get the stock recovery (3e) where I cannot apply any *.zip files as updates.
My goal is to install some android 5.0.x to the device. I know the risks.
Thank you in advance for help.
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Hi,
1. Root your device using CF - Auto Root for p5100 basically download it and flash it using ODIN
2. Install any custom recovery you want this topic Custom Recovery. I use TWRP but feel free to use anything you want.
3. Go to the GT-P5100 Development and choose any Lolipop Rom that you like and enjoy it
Duobix said:
...But everytime I flash something via PDA to the device in ODIN, and I try to go to the recovery, I get the stock recovery (3e) where I cannot apply any *.zip files as updates...
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Unmark Auto-reboot option and manually reboot into recovery.
Stock ROM overwrites custom recovery by stock one.
Elbadri1 said:
Hi,
1. Root your device using CF - Auto Root for p5100 basically download it and flash it using ODIN
2. Install any custom recovery you want this topic Custom Recovery. I use TWRP but feel free to use anything you want.
3. Go to the GT-P5100 Development and choose any Lolipop Rom that you like and enjoy it
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The above-mentioned solution worked like a charm for me. Thank you!
I followed every step Elbadri mentioned-it works.
seagman said:
Unmark Auto-reboot option and manually reboot into recovery.
Stock ROM overwrites custom recovery by stock one.
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Thanks, I had no idea such a software mechanism is in existence.
Duobix said:
The above-mentioned solution worked like a charm for me. Thank you!
I followed every step Elbadri mentioned-it works.
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Glad to hear that.
Duobix said:
The above-mentioned solution worked like a charm for me. Thank you!
I followed every step Elbadri mentioned-it works.
Thanks, I had no idea such a software mechanism is in existence.
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How to root note edge 915 fy Android 5.1.1?

Someone knows how to root note edge 915fy with Android 5.1.1?
Install CWM.
Then flash SuperSU
Then flash an unsecure kernel
AMoosa said:
Install CWM.
Then flash SuperSU
Then flash an unsecure kernel
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Can you explain or give me de links to do it. How to install cwm, flash superSU etc. thanks
Deeper1981 said:
Can you explain or give me de links to do it. How to install cwm, flash superSU etc. thanks
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ok, you need to copy the kernel file to the phone memory.
Then flash the cwm file using odin.
Then reboot to recovery and flash the kernel that is stored on your phone memory.
Then when you exit CWM, it will prompt you to root, so agree to it.
You need the right cwm for your model of ohone by the way.
Sent from my SM-N915G using Tapatalk
AMoosa said:
ok, you need to copy the kernel file to the phone memory.
Then flash the cwm file using odin.
Then reboot to recovery and flash the kernel that is stored on your phone memory.
Then when you exit CWM, it will prompt you to root, so agree to it.
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Does it works for model FY?
Deeper1981 said:
Does it works for model FY?
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I have the same question.
Does anybody have root on SM-N915FY?
I tried all kinds of cwm and twrp and latest superSU (2.46, Beta 2.52).
Recovery is rightly installed via Odin, superSU correctly flashed (without errors).
Where I made a mistake?
Thank you in advance for a reply and have a nice day!
yaad said:
I have the same question.
Does anybody have root on SM-N915FY?
I tried all kinds of cwm and twrp and latest superSU (2.46, Beta 2.52).
Recovery is rightly installed via Odin, superSU correctly flashed (without errors).
Where I made a mistake?
Thank you in advance for a reply and have a nice day!
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Yes it works . I have N915FY rooted using twrp 2.8.7.0 recovery and su Beta 2.52 + Micky387 kernel.
note the it will not boot without Micky387 kernel after flashing su Beta 2.52. you must flash Micky387 kernel
I'm pretty sure this has been flogged to death but YOU NEED A ROOT ENABLED KERNEL to get root access...
This has been said many times now with new threads popping up with the same topic, for all variants...
AMoosa said:
ok, you need to copy the kernel file to the phone memory.
Then flash the cwm file using odin.
Then reboot to recovery and flash the kernel that is stored on your phone memory.
Then when you exit CWM, it will prompt you to root, so agree to it.
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work perfect on my 915G after flashing kernel. just go and update the superSU app from playstore.
thanks man its really easy method.
now i want xposed can u share links here
thnx again
work sm - n915 g? 5.1.1 please
Thanks a lot for all the information
mtayabkk said:
work perfect on my 915G after flashing kernel. just go and update the superSU app from playstore.
thanks man its really easy method.
now i want xposed can u share links here
thnx again
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help me please
Is there a way to root without a computer
i can't flash the recovery. odis say success but i'll find the stock one. anyone?

Flashing custom ROM

Hi. I have rooted device and magisk instaled but dont understand how to flash rom.
Do i need twrp recovery for that because i cant boot to it, not with buttons, not with cmd?
Or i need to use mi flash tools?
Please help me with guide.
Ciberdream said:
Hi. I have rooted device and magisk instaled but dont understand how to flash rom.
Do i need twrp recovery for that because i cant boot to it, not with buttons, not with cmd?
Or i need to use mi flash tools?
Please help me with guide.
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You can use any custom recovery if you want, as you have already installed magisk you might have a custom recovery, so you can install the ROM from the recovery.
Spuffyffet said:
You can use any custom recovery if you want, as you have already installed magisk you might have a custom recovery, so you can install the ROM from the recovery.
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Yes, but how to enter in custom recovery? If i press vol up and power im in stock recovery.
Ciberdream said:
Yes, but how to enter in custom recovery? If i press vol up and power im in stock recovery.
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