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[BRICK WARNING] TWRP loop brick by wipe-data on JB firmware

Managed to brick up my tablet good, thought i'd describe the "symptoms" and what I was doing when it happened to prevent it happening again.
I was on:
Firmware: 10.4.4.16
Recovery: TWRP 2.2.2.0
Description:
I was attempting to get root, however TWRP does not work with the new firmware/bootloader version. I wanted to do a factory reset of my data, but TWRP would not let me. I booted into the bootloader menu (voldown + on) and selected data-wipe option. The tablet then rebooted into TWRP but nothing happened.
I have tried to reboot after this but it will not load Android, it just loops into TWRP recovery
I have tried to boot into fastboot, but It will not even load the bootloader menu, it just loops into TWRP recovery
I have tried to flash stock firmware using TWRP but it does not work because i'm running the crappy new firmware!
Anyone got any ideas? I think this one is for Asus :/

are you trying to flash ics or jb?
i would stick with jb at this point.
do you have any backups? one guy said he was able to restore cm10 with twrp.

and if you don't have a backup you can restore, you can always wait for the next version of twrp to be released and try flashing that first. you still have options!

did you activate NVFLASH? please tell me you did!
you can always jump back to the .26 stock bootloader (or TWRP/CWM if you had one of those installed at the time)
there is an unofficial 6.0.1.4 version of CWM Recovery posted and I used that no problem with Official JB to re-root after the update.
you do need fastboot access to install it though, so without NVFLASH and the ability to downgrade your bootloader... um... yeah, you're kinda borked. sorry.

No backups.. :/
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Yeah hopefully they will release a flash able version... if only I could revert to the stock recovery through twrp
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b3z said:
Yeah hopefully they will release a flash able version... if only I could revert to the stock recovery through twrp
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Boot into fastboot and try flashing the unofficial cwm recovery! If you have recovery, you should absolutely have fastboot. I would really recommend that you try to stay away from the official recovery since it isn't quite as "feature rich" as cwm/twrp... Good luck,have fun!
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Edit. Woah, reading failure... are you completely sure you're doing it right? The new jb boot loader menu is different. You don't wait for a secondary menu, you just vol-down to select the USB icon then vol-up

Make that two. Same as you, tried to get root, wiped data, BRICK. Get TWRP each time, every time unless I hold VOL UP which of course goes to APX mode.
No fastboot, can't flash ROMs, tried the whole "dd if=/sdcard/blob /dev/block/mmcblk0p4" thing and it reboots the tablet automatically. Flashing a ROM gives "E:cannot mount /data".
"ls /dev/block" command from adb shell only shows /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 and /dev/block/loop0-9.
Bricked and bricked good!

Bugger. I'll give it a week then rma, I've still got adb through twrp..
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b3z said:
Bugger. I'll give it a week then rma, I've still got adb through twrp..
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did you try flashing jb cwm through ad?

lafester said:
did you try flashing jb cwm through ad?
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Yeah, didn't work :/

ok do this, boot into TWRP, adb push my CWM recovery, dd if=cwm-recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9, it should flash the CWM Recovery, or you can do it using via fastboot as well. Then flash the .30 zip, remember now .26, but only .30, wipe data, wipe cache, reboot

hiemanshu said:
ok do this, boot into TWRP, adb push my CWM recovery, dd if=cwm-recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9, it should flash the CWM Recovery, or you can do it using via fastboot as well. Then flash the .30 zip, remember now .26, but only .30, wipe data, wipe cache, reboot
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And... back to TWRP. Is there some other version? The recovery I downloaded was called recovery.img not cwm-recovery.img

MysticMgcn said:
And... back to TWRP. Is there some other version? The recovery I downloaded was called recovery.img not cwm-recovery.img
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DId the dd command complete correctly?
Also try this:
1) download .30 blob from asus website
2) unzip it twice till you have a blob file
3) adb it to device
4) dd if=blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
5) reboot and wait for the flash to complete.

hiemanshu said:
DId the dd command complete correctly?
Also try this:
1) download .30 blob from asus website
2) unzip it twice till you have a blob file
3) adb it to device
4) dd if=blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
5) reboot and wait for the flash to complete.
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Yes it completed.
The blob reboots the tablet 5 seconds after the dd command is entered.
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b3z said:
Yeah hopefully they will release a flash able version... if only I could revert to the stock recovery through twrp
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I could provide you a flashable zip with the stock recovery, send me a PM if you are interested.

I've been having similar issues after installing JB woith recovery. I wanted to wipe data but glad I wasn't able to after reading this thread. I don't understand how some people have managed to upgrade and still seem to have full access to twrp

My understanding is that TWRP is *not* compatible with Jelly Bean! It may install, but it doesn't work right. Stay away....
I have been unable to get the "unofficial" CWM recovery installed at all - everything looks like it works during the install, but I still get the stock recovery. Strange...
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jtrosky said:
My understanding is that TWRP is *not* compatible with Jelly Bean! It may install, but it doesn't work right. Stay away....
I have been unable to get the "unofficial" CWM recovery installed at all - everything looks like it works during the install, but I still get the stock recovery. Strange...
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Try again the latest version,it work just fine here .

Pretoriano80 said:
I could provide you a flashable zip with the stock recovery, send me a PM if you are interested.
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Sure I'd give that a go. If anyone wants to go through the trouble of a clean install TWRP backup I'll try that too.

[Q] [Root] Can't boot into flashed recovery

So, I have been talking with a friend for a while and finally decided to root my device. With help from him, we were able to get as far as flashing a recovery image. Sadly, everytime that I tried to boot into recovery, it just sat on the logo, and after a while, booted normally.
The device currently has root access (towelroot) and I can do everything root related, but I don't feel right now having a custom ROM.
Things we have tried:
TWRP Manager (For TWRP)
Flashify (TWRP, CWM)
Rom Installer (CWM)
CynogenMod - My device is obsolete apparently so it would not pick it up
ADB - Driver Issues (Yay Vista)
Yet everytime, the same issue. Any idea on what I could do now?
Device Info -
KitKat 4.4.2
Xt926 (CDMA)
Droid RAZR Maxx HD
Bootloader is unlocked

Do you already unlocked the bootloader?

DorianX said:
Do you already unlocked the bootloader?
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Yes, the bootloader is unlocked.

The TWRP that works for our phone is not official, so it won't be in any of those apps. Get the TWRP app in the Original Development section of this forum and flash it via fastboot or sideload and flash via Flashify.
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RikRong said:
The TWRP that works for our phone is not official, so it won't be in any of those apps. Get the TWRP app in the Original Development section of this forum and flash it via fastboot or sideload and flash via Flashify.
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Thank you very much, that worked beautifully! I was able to install CM11 on my phone.

Good to hear. Another one bites the dust!
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Boot recovery.img from phone

Is it possible to boot a recovery image from the phone without flashing? If not is it ok to reflash backups of stock recovery? Tnx

and313 said:
Is it possible to boot a recovery image from the phone without flashing? If not is it ok to reflash backups of stock recovery? Tnx
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It is possible via android sdk. You can use command: fastboot boot twrp.img
where twrp.img is the name of the recovery that you downloaded and not twrp.img

Alexandar92zr said:
It is possible via android sdk. You can use command: fastboot boot twrp.img
where twrp.img is the name of the recovery that you downloaded and not twrp.img
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Yes i know but i would like to do it from the phone... There are tons of flash recovery apps but no boot recovery apps

ROM manager used to do it years ago until people got into trouble with it and it was removed.
If you intend on flashing things AMD backing up, flash a recovery. If you're not willing to flash a recovery, don't modify your phone
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and313 said:
Yes i know but i would like to do it from the phone... There are tons of flash recovery apps but no boot recovery apps
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Try flashify

AndreIrawan97 said:
Try flashify
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That flashes recovery. Clue is in the name.
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rootSU said:
ROM manager used to do it years ago until people got into trouble with it and it was removed.
If you intend on flashing things AMD backing up, flash a recovery. If you're not willing to flash a recovery, don't modify your phone
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The problem with flashing is that you loose the ota update ability. That's why i would like to keep the stock recovery and just boot into cwm when i need it... But i guess i can restore the stock recovery via flashify before the ota is being installed so thats a solution... I just dont like flashing this stuff via apps

and313 said:
The problem with flashing is that you loose the ota update ability. That's why i would like to keep the stock recovery and just boot into cwm when i need it... But i guess i can restore the stock recovery via flashify before the ota is being installed so thats a solution... I just dont like flashing this stuff via apps
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1) you do not lose OTA update ability with custom recovery. Read "OTA help-desk" available via my signature
2] what's the big deal about OTA? Its the worst way of updating available to everyone. Why bother? If you rely on OTA, remain unrooted, unmodified. Rooting is not for you.
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Ugh lol OK, so worried about the ota? No worries, flash whatever recovery you want twrp,cwm,philz whatever floats your boat. Then when your ota comes out use Rashr to reflash stock recovery so you can update(you have to be on stock obviously).
I've done this numerous times, works every time.
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todorcim said:
Ugh lol OK, so worried about the ota? No worries, flash whatever recovery you want twrp,cwm,philz whatever floats your boat. Then when your ota comes out use Rashr to reflash stock recovery so you can update(you have to be on stock obviously).
I've done this numerous times, works every time.
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One of the problems with OTA is the slow delivery and partial nature.
If I wasn't rooted, i'd always update using factory images. But since I am, the best way is for flash a pre-rooted stock ROM via recovery. They're usually available within an hour of the factory image becoming available
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rootSU said:
One of the problems with OTA is the slow delivery and partial nature.
If I wasn't rooted, i'd always update using factory images. But since I am, the best way is for flash a pre-rooted stock ROM via recovery. They're usually available within an hour of the factory image becoming available
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Agreed 100%, I normally stay rooted,this most recent preview though I'm staying stock. After running L for the last couple months its hard to go back to KitKat(I've tried several times). I have no intention of flashing another rom atm, I'll worry about root after the 3rd.
As for buddy worrying about the ota, really you have two choices.
#1 root and flash a recovery then wait for someone to post a root stock ROM
#2 wait for the ota
The only real benefit I see in waiting for the ota is you will probably get to keep all your apps on your phone. Me personally? I'd just fastboot the preview and wait till the 3rd.
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Unable to root Moto g 2015 1 Gb model on Marshmellow

I'm having difficulty with recovery and super su. I have tried several twrp recovery versions on this site but after flashing it though fast boot recovery does not update. Only recovery works is ending name with test1 but when I'm in twrp recovery and flash super su phone goes in bootloop and stays on bootloader unlocked and warranty void message. Even I managed to put few ROMs on SD card but when i flash them recovery does not flash and finish process in two seconds. I have also used few versions of super su and have soft bricked my phone and now have flashed stock firmware few times via fast boot. Can you help me please to point which recovery version and super su will work? I have tried few threads stating worked but it did not work for me .Please help
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1GB or 2GB doesn't matter, the process is the same, so there is something else going on...
Can you just boot the TWRP image? "fastboot boot recovery.img" (replace recovery.img with the latest TWRP image, r5 I think)
If that doesn't work, what is the status of your bootloader from the bootloader screen?

Thanks, I flashed the latest one r5 and it shows in fast boot it is written however when I'm going to recovery it does not bring recovery and only poor android photo comes up with nothing found like happens in stock recovery . Only r1 test recovery successfully load but it does not flash anything
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mirpuri said:
Thanks, I flashed the latest one r5 and it shows in fast boot it is written however when I'm going to recovery it does not bring recovery and only poor android photo comes up with nothing found like happens in stock recovery . Only r1 test recovery successfully load but it does not flash anything
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But can you BOOT it? (not talking about flashing anything)
After you flash, ate you starting recovery immediately or rebooting first, because you can't reboot before starting it or it will be overwritten by stock.

I have restarted in boatloader and gone into twrp recovery r1 test version but after flashing super su it goes to boot loop
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Also how can I start recovery after flashing it without restarting boatloader?
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My boat loader status is showing 3 unlocked
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mirpuri said:
My boat loader status is showing 3 unlocked
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Hey
Are you using a compatible supersu zip for your phone? From where did you downloaded it?

mirpuri said:
I have restarted in boatloader and gone into twrp recovery r1 test version but after flashing super su it goes to boot loop
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Did you use the systemless method, where in the TWRP terminal you enter the echo command?
mirpuri said:
Also how can I start recovery after flashing it without restarting boatloader?
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Flash, then press Vol Dn until it says Recovery and press Power
mirpuri said:
My boat loader status is showing 3 unlocked
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OK, there are some bootloaders out there that say Engineering, those are... Umm... Troublesome.

[email protected] said:
Hey
Are you using a compatible supersu zip for your phone? From where did you downloaded it?
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I have downloaded compatible super su from XDA thread also one from unlocked people stated it worked for them but didn't work for me
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acejavelin said:
Did you use the systemless method, where in the TWRP terminal you enter the echo command?
Flash, then press Vol Dn until it says Recovery and press Power
OK, there are some bootloaders out there that say Engineering, those are... Umm... Troublesome.
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I have not used system less method. What twrp should i use as twrp and clockwordmod does not officially support my device
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mirpuri said:
I have not used system less method. What twrp should i use as twrp and clockwordmod does not officially support my device
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Did you read my tutorial on how to root the G3? All the answers are there...

mirpuri said:
I have not used system less method. What twrp should i use as twrp and clockwordmod does not officially support my device
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Latest recovery should be used (I think it was 3.0.2 r5). And you'll have to do the systemless install, unless you want bootloop. Also make a note of which recovery you flash/boot- Osprey is for Moto G 2015 and Merlin is for Moto G 2015 Turbo Edition.
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Thanks
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Special Thanksto acejavelin and all of you , I have used systmless method and it has allowed me to install TWRP and SU and my mobile succesfully rooted again

Special Thanksto to you acejavelin . i have now used your turotorial , I have used systmless method and it has allowed me to install TWRP and SU and my mobile succesfully rooted again

How can I install a custom rom without a custom recovery? Sony Xperia M

I want to install TWRP really bad but I can't do that without a custom ROM.
And I can't install a custom ROM without a custom recovery!
So please tell me how I can install a custom rom without a custom recovery...
Model: C1905

skeleton2323 said:
I want to install TWRP really bad but I can't do that without a custom ROM.
And I can't install a custom ROM without a custom recovery!
So please tell me how I can install a custom rom without a custom recovery...
Model: C1905
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You can't install custom ROMs without custom recovery.
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Droidriven said:
You can't install custom ROMs without custom recovery.
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Then why some doof websites claim that I can use fastboot to flash ROMS?

skeleton2323 said:
Then why some doof websites claim that I can use fastboot to flash ROMS?
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Give me a link to an example
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Droidriven said:
Give me a link to an example
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https://clickitornot.com/install-twrp-recovery-root-sony-xperia-m-nicki/
(can't find the 2nd website anymore)
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skeleton2323 said:
https://clickitornot.com/install-twrp-recovery-root-sony-xperia-m-nicki/
(can't find the 2nd website anymore)
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That link doesn't have anything to do with flashing custom ROMs via fastboot.
That link discusses installing TWRP and then using TWRP to install the ROM.
Let me clarify my previous response. Custom ROM .zip files can't be flashed via fastboot but you can the system.img from the ROM zip and then use fastboot to flash the system.img.
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Droidriven said:
That link doesn't have anything to do with flashing custom ROMs via fastboot.
That link discusses installing TWRP and then using TWRP to install the ROM.
Let me clarify my previous response. Custom ROM .zip files can't be flashed via fastboot but you can the system.img from the ROM zip and then use fastboot to flash the system.img.
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Alright, but my main question is how can I install TWRP on a Sony Xperia M C1905? I've searched the guy's post that says that I can't flash it via fastboot or flashtool but I don't get it how will I get TWRP to run using the FOTAkernel method without any pre-installed recovery.
I've not tested it with the official TWRP app yet but I have tried it with rashr with no success.
Oh, and if I use fastboot to flash "system.img" from a ROM, will the device run with the new firmware or do I need to do extra things besides that?
(I have an unlocked bootloader, android version 4.3 and rooted firmware.)

skeleton2323 said:
Alright, but my main question is how can I install TWRP on a Sony Xperia M C1905? I've searched the guy's post that says that I can't flash it via fastboot or flashtool but I don't get it how will I get TWRP to run using the FOTAkernel method without any pre-installed recovery.
I've not tested it with the official TWRP app yet but I have tried it with rashr with no success.
Oh, and if I use fastboot to flash "system.img" from a ROM, will the device run with the new firmware or do I need to do extra things besides that?
(I have an unlocked bootloader, android version 4.3 and rooted firmware.)
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If the device is already rooted, you should be able to flash a copy of TWRP for your device via the Flashify app.
Things weren't that complicated in the days of 4.3, you shouldn't have any special conditions to worry with.
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Droidriven said:
If the device is already rooted, you should be able to flash a copy of TWRP for your device via the Flashify app.
Things weren't that complicated in the days of 4.3, you shouldn't have any special conditions to worry with.
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I've tested flashify and when I pressed on flash TWRP, it did nothing.
I tried to select the file manually and it told me that I'm not able to flash recoveries because it could not find the recovery partition.
One more question: that guy said that I'm not able to flash TWRP using the stock ROM.
How is it going to work?

skeleton2323 said:
I've tested flashify and when I pressed on flash TWRP, it did nothing.
I tried to select the file manually and it told me that I'm not able to flash recoveries because it could not find the recovery partition.
One more question: that guy said that I'm not able to flash TWRP using the stock ROM.
How is it going to work?
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Here is the TWRP page for your device here at XDA. Read the first three posts, it explains things.
https://twrp.me/sony/sonyxperiam.html
Here is the Xperia M page at the official TWRP website.
https://twrp.me/sony/sonyxperiam.html
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Droidriven said:
Here is the TWRP page for your device here at XDA. Read the first three posts, it explains things.
https://twrp.me/sony/sonyxperiam.html
Here is the Xperia M page at the official TWRP website.
https://twrp.me/sony/sonyxperiam.html
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I tried doing it within the app but it said that an error occurred.
Is it because I've installed on internal storage?
I've also tried it with rashr and it said that it completed but the phone rebooted back to normal.
Also, should I flash TWRP to the BOOT partition?
EDIT
Thank you for helping me! I flashed TWRP on the boot partition and it worked!
I didn't care about the firmware because I was going to flash a new one anyway.