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need help flashing recovery

I went ahead and did the oem unlock but when I try and flash the recovery (or boot) image through fastboot using this:
C:\androidsdk\tools\fastboot flash recovery XXXXXXX.img
or
C:\androidsdk\tools\fastboot flash boot rootboot.img
I keep getting this error:
error: cannot load 'XXXXXXX.img'
I've trouble shooted all of the main things. ...my device is definitely attached. I have the recovery .img file in the same folder as fastboot (along with the 2 needed .dll files). I've also done stuff like re-install usb drivers, re-install sdk, I've oem unlocked 3 times.
I have a stock wifi xoom with 3.2
Here are the 2 main root guides I've been using
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760&highlight=how+to+root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241&highlight=how+to+root
Thank you for your help

in cmd(assuming windows) type cd c:/•••••tools
your xoom should be in adb reboot bootloader
type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
rename recovery file as recovery.img and place in tools/platformtools as the case may be.
sending this message from stock xoom.

awesome, thanks. What you told me was enough to show me what I was doing wrong.
In case someone else reads this later on I had to type
cd C:\androidsdk\tools ...hit enter
then it looked like this
C:\androidsdk\tools> ...and I then typed
fastboot flash recovery XXXX.img
earlier I also renamed the folder to androidSDK from android-sdk

[Q] Can't root my Nexus S GT-I9020A

Hey Guys! Im a newbie so cut me some slack. I attempted to root my phone using Nexus Root Toolkit. I successfully unlocked the bootloader
But the root process would fail like sometimess when it restarts my nexus s then says its booting up but it wont ! So i take the usb out let it boot then when i try to continue it finishes but its not rooted. I get the Unlocked Bootloader thing at the bottom. Help?!!?
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Device:Nexus S GT-I9020a
JellyBean 4.1.2
BootLoader State:Unlocked
Rooted:No not successfully

Download superuser to usb, flash with Clockworkmod Recovery.
Stable Superuser ver 3.2 for Nexus S.
Check other superuser versions here
Follow this guide If you do not have Clockworkmod Recovery or want to learn step-by-step method; or simply download recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo, unzip and flash with fastboot.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img
P/S: Install Android SDK Tools if you do not already have fastboot. Add Android SDK Platform Tools package via SDK Manager, and fastboot.exe is found in the following directory.
Code:
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\

_android_ said:
Download superuser to usb, flash with Clockworkmod Recovery.
Stable Superuser ver 3.2 for Nexus S.
Check other superuser versions here
Follow this guide If you do not have Clockworkmod Recovery or want to learn step-by-step method; or simply download recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo, unzip and flash with fastboot.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img
P/S: Install Android SDK Tools if you do not already have fastboot. Add Android SDK Platform Tools package via SDK Manager, and fastboot.exe is found in the following directory.
Code:
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
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I tried to follow but the Img was down from MediaFire and My carrier is AT&T But im using a Telus sim

I had the same problem. I booted up and tried root dim and said I'm boot rooted.
I downloaded super-user from play store tried again and worked.
Hope this helps
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app

The link that I provided is the official recovery clockwork download link.
Superuser zip and Clockworkmod Recovery image work on Nexus S regardless of carrier and SIM.
Flash clockworkmod recovery via fastboot.
Download superuser zip to /sdcard and flash via clockworkmod recovery.

Joebizzle said:
I tried to follow but the Img was down from MediaFire and My carrier is AT&T But im using a Telus sim
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Ok So I Unzipped it and what folder do i flash?

Joebizzle said:
Ok So I Unzipped it and what folder do i flash?
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And can u dumb it down a little bit because Im really bad at this stuff ? Thanks

_android_ said:
The link that I provided is the official recovery clockwork download link.
Superuser zip and Clockworkmod Recovery image work on Nexus S regardless of carrier and SIM.
Flash clockworkmod recovery via fastboot.
Download superuser zip to /sdcard and flash via clockworkmod recovery.
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This is kinda confusing can u use teamviewer and help me so you
can see my screen?

What stage are you in? Have you got clockworkmod-recovery installed?
I assume you are referring to superuser zip file. DO NOT unzip it, copy the zip file into your Nexus S sdcard, any folder.
Copy clockworkmod-recovery image file to C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
1. Reboot into recovery: Power off, hold Vol-Up and long-press Power button. This should get you in FASTBOOT MODE
2. Flash clockworkmod recovery via fastboot: Go into Windows command prompt
Code:
cd C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img
3. Once fastboot is finished, choose "RECOVERY" option on FASTBOOT menu. That should put you in Clockworkmod Recovery menu.
4. Select "install zip from sdcard"->"choose zip from sdcard" and select the superuser zip file that you copied earlier.
5. Reboot and you should be rooted.
Hope this helps.

_android_ said:
What stage are you in? Have you got clockworkmod-recovery installed?
I assume you are referring to superuser zip file. DO NOT unzip it, copy the zip file into your Nexus S sdcard, any folder.
Copy clockworkmod-recovery image file to C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
1. Reboot into recovery: Power off, hold Vol-Up and long-press Power button. This should get you in FASTBOOT MODE
2. Flash clockworkmod recovery via fastboot: Go into Windows command prompt
Code:
cd C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img
3. Once fastboot is finished, choose "RECOVERY" option on FASTBOOT menu. That should put you in Clockworkmod Recovery menu.
4. Select "install zip from sdcard"->"choose zip from sdcard" and select the superuser zip file that you copied earlier.
5. Reboot and you should be rooted.
Hope this helps.
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OK
So it says sending recovery. But its just stuck on saying that and is it supposed to take long?

If you are on stock rom, clockworkmod recovery may be replaced by stock recovery upon each boot.
You can re-flash clockworkmod recovery each time you need it, or disable the recovery restoration. Search this forum for instruction on how to make recovery stick.
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Joebizzle said:
I tried the whole Command prompt thing but it says tgings ling fastboot is not a command so thats whats getting me stuck.
Thats why i was asking if you use teamviewer so u can control my pc from ur pc. Because im confused in install/ flashing via fastboot
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Have you got Android SDK-tools installed? Did you install the "Platform Tools" package via SDK manager? fastboot.exe is not installed by default. You may want to install USB driver too. See attached picture.
Test if fastboot is available and working: plug nexus s to pc:
Code:
cd C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
fastboot devices
If usb driver is working, you should see some device id being displayed.

Joebizzle said:
OK
So it says sending recovery. But its just stuck on saying that and is it supposed to take long?
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Bump.

Joebizzle said:
Bump.
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Please see previous post #11 to test if fastboot/usb driver is working. Nexus S must be in FASTBOOT MODE.
Install Google USB driver package from SDK manager if necessary.

_android_ said:
If you are on stock rom, clockworkmod recovery may be replaced by stock recovery upon each boot.
You can re-flash clockworkmod recovery each time you need it, or disable the recovery restoration. Search this forum for instruction on how to make recovery stick.
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Have you got Android SDK-tools installed? Did you install the "Platform Tools" package via SDK manager? fastboot.exe is not installed by default. You may want to install USB driver too. See attached picture.
Test if fastboot is available and working: plug nexus s to pc:
Code:
cd C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
fastboot devices
If usb driver is working, you should see some device id being displayed.
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Im just stuck on sending recovery

Joebizzle said:
Im just stuck on sending recovery
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see post #13

_android_ said:
What stage are you in? Have you got clockworkmod-recovery installed?
I assume you are referring to superuser zip file. DO NOT unzip it, copy the zip file into your Nexus S sdcard, any folder.
Copy clockworkmod-recovery image file to C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
1. Reboot into recovery: Power off, hold Vol-Up and long-press Power button. This should get you in FASTBOOT MODE
2. Flash clockworkmod recovery via fastboot: Go into Windows command prompt
Code:
cd C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img
3. Once fastboot is finished, choose "RECOVERY" option on FASTBOOT menu. That should put you in Clockworkmod Recovery menu.
4. Select "install zip from sdcard"->"choose zip from sdcard" and select the superuser zip file that you copied earlier.
5. Reboot and you should be rooted.
Hope this helps.
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It says file not found?

Joebizzle said:
It says file not found?
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Please be more specific.
To run fastboot and adb from any windows directory, you can copy the following from C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools to c:\windows\system32
Code:
fastboot.exe
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll

_android_ said:
Please be more specific.
To run fastboot and adb from any windows directory, you can copy the following from C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools to c:\windows\system32
Code:
fastboot.exe
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
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I think i got fastboot and bootloader mixed up...lol

Joebizzle said:
I think i got fastboot and bootloader mixed up...lol
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All done?

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All done?
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still stuck D:
Why is this soooooo hard.!?!?!

Acer Predator 8 TWRP 3.0.2

TWRP 3.0.2 for Acer Predator 8 ported by Ruben. - If you like my work please donate here, it will also give me a boost to make more things for this device : https://www.paypal.me/RubenCraveiro
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ROOTING AND UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER:
After flashing TWRP 3.0.2, use the SuperSU 2.46 flashable zip, do NOT use latest version or will result in a bootloop. Good Luck and have fun with rooting. Unlocking bootloader will delete all your data, so please make a backup first. Thank you.
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CREDITS
And also, before anything i would like to say thanks to @arjaylzo for telling me the name of a device with TWRP which helped making this update possible.
REQUIREMENTS
1- Fastboot/ADB Drivers and ADB folder
For drivers: http://adbdriver.com - Download ADB Driver Installer (universal) from the website, extract it, connect device it should detect device(if not, enable USB Debugging and reconnect), and press install, it should install drivers.
For ADB Folder: download this and extract to your main drive(C:/): https://goo.gl/ZTrfBb
2- Unlocked Bootloader (you need requirement 1 to do this)
Instructions for Unlocking bootloader: Go on settings, about device, press build version several times till it says your a developer, go back to settings, press Developer Options, and enable OEM Unlocking. Power off, then press at same time Power and Vol+ button, then connect to pc and open a cmd and write cd c:\\adb and write fastboot oem unlock, then accept the prompt it will give on tablet, and follow the rest of the steps.
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New TWRP bugfix update! Now you can flash stock rom on TWRP without bricking! Download Page updated!
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BUGS:
1- adb shell command needs to be sent before system partition is mounted or it will give an error, after doing adb shell you can mount system and do all the modifications you need.
2- You cant flash any img on twrp it gives an error, im trying to fix.
3- Backups do work, but everytime twrp restarts, the device name seems to change (which means that on /TWRP/BACKUPS/devicename/backupsinside/ changes every reboot so you have to go get the backup inside the old devicename folder and put on the new devicename folder).
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Im leaving an unsecured boot image because system seems not want to boot android if anything seems changed. So please if system does not boot after flashing twrp/rooting, flash the unsecured boot img on fastboot
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Steps TO INSTALL TWRP AND ROOT
1. Download and extract the files: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxzG5iupOOSKNTdlRC1Wd0VmTlk/view?usp=drivesdk
2. Power off the tablet.
3. Enter fastboot mode by pressing the power button while holding down Vol -
4. Open up command prompt and navigate to the directory where fastboot.exe is located.
5. Pass the following commands:
fastboot flash boot unsecuredboot.img
fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
6. Reboot into recovery (TWRP) and install SuperSU v2.46.zip
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Acer Predator 8 Support website(sourcecode, manuals, drivers, stockrom):

http://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/support-product/6400?b=1
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SCREENSHOTS:
http://imgur.com/s7CgJPR

I stuck at step 4.
is this the directory where fastboot.exe is located -> C:\adb... I have 4 files there and 1 of them is named fastboot.
Also the files i downloaded and extracted from step 1 , do i need to put them in my device or they need to stay on my pc.

goleoldark said:
I stuck at step 4.
is this the directory where fastboot.exe is located -> C:\adb... I have 4 files there and 1 of them is named fastboot.
Also the files i downloaded and extracted from step 1 , do i need to put them in my device or they need to stay on my pc.
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C:\adb is where my adb and fastboot commands are.. on the downloaded files from Step 1 only the SuperSU zip is needed on the tablet so that you can flash it later on with twrp, the rest you leave on pc and use fastboot to flash TWRP, unsecured boot image, etc...

Ruben Craveiro said:
C:\adb is where my adb and fastboot commands are.. on the downloaded files from Step 1 only the SuperSU zip is needed on the tablet so that you can flash it later on with twrp, the rest you leave on pc and use fastboot to flash TWRP, unsecured boot image, etc...
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Ok so in "C:\adb" i put all files i downloaded from step 1 then I opened cmd in that folder , then i typed "fastboot flash boot unsecboot.img" and it said that i cant load or open unsecboot.img
Any idea why or where is my mistake ????

goleoldark said:
Ok so in "C:\adb" i put all files i downloaded from step 1 then I opened cmd in that folder , then i typed "fastboot flash boot unsecboot.img" and it said that i cant load or open unsecboot.img
Any idea why or where is my mistake ????
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make sure you didnt put a folder inside the adb folder instead of the actual file and make sure your writing the right name of the file..

goleoldark said:
Ok so in "C:\adb" i put all files i downloaded from step 1 then I opened cmd in that folder , then i typed "fastboot flash boot unsecboot.img" and it said that i cant load or open unsecboot.img
Any idea why or where is my mistake ????
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also its not unsecboot, the name i added on this thread was just so it would be faster, the name is unsecuredboot.img and not unsecboot.img i guess ill have to edit that in order for people following the tutorial by line dont make these mistakes..

how do i flash the stock rom came from Acer Predator 8 Product Support Page.
can i just flash this Android 5.1 Lollipop Image via TWRP???
TIA

xdadevelopers13 said:
how do i flash the stock rom came from Acer Predator 8 Product Support Page.
can i just flash this Android 5.1 Lollipop Image via TWRP???
TIA
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yes

thanks. will i have to flash the stockboot.img and P8AcerRecovery.img via fastboot?
tried flashing the stock rom via TWRP but to no avail.
still cant pass the boot logo

xdadevelopers13 said:
thanks. will i have to flash the stockboot.img and P8AcerRecovery.img via fastboot?
tried flashing the stock rom via TWRP but to no avail.
still cant pass the boot logo
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If you flash stock rom, i think you have to reinstall stock recovery, the rom itself already brings stock boot.. after flashing stock recovery it should boot since no modifications have happend

Wow good job! Now i have a recovery where i can flash my custom rom for the Predator 8.

p8tgames said:
Wow good job! Now i have a recovery where i can flash my custom rom for the Predator 8.
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no custom roms yet

How to enter the command ?
Hi i am not so sure how to execute those info in my head and act on it so can anyone teach me ? how to root my Predator 8 GT-810 Android 5.1
i saw the instruction i dk how do i Unlock Bootloader (Fastboot) i search all over google and i dont really got the solution to the question so anyone can teach me ? and "4. Open up command prompt and navigate to the directory where fastboot.exe is located." do i extract the whole file i downloaded into my Acer predator 8 or ?... im stupid sorry ...

ZaineJJ said:
Hi i am not so sure how to execute those info in my head and act on it so can anyone teach me ? how to root my Predator 8 GT-810 Android 5.1
i saw the instruction i dk how do i Unlock Bootloader (Fastboot) i search all over google and i dont really got the solution to the question so anyone can teach me ? and "4. Open up command prompt and navigate to the directory where fastboot.exe is located." do i extract the whole file i downloaded into my Acer predator 8 or ?... im stupid sorry ...
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On step 4 You need the fastboot files, (adb & fastboot) just search how to install adb and fastboot drivers, choose the directory where to install them and place the needed files inside that folder and open a command prompt on that folder so you can flash the files.

Ruben Craveiro said:
On step 4 You need the fastboot files, (adb & fastboot) just search how to install adb and fastboot drivers, choose the directory where to install them and place the needed files inside that folder and open a command prompt on that folder so you can flash the files.
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ir I tried finding how to install fastboot driver on Google all showed me downloads links must do survey or download or purchase item to unlock the download files ... So I don't trust it so I kept searching "how to unlock fastboot Acer predator 8"
So for ADB I can search on Google and install it on my tablet ?

ZaineJJ said:
ir I tried finding how to install fastboot driver on Google all showed me downloads links must do survey or download or purchase item to unlock the download files ... So I don't trust it so I kept searching "how to unlock fastboot Acer predator 8"
So for ADB I can search on Google and install it on my tablet ?
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no, Search how to unlock bootloader, it should show the method that works for most devices and give necessary drivers..

Ruben Craveiro said:
no, Search how to unlock bootloader, it should show the method that works for most devices and give necessary drivers..
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http://gsmusbdriver.com/acer-predator-8
Does this work ?
Or
https://www.howtogeek.com/239798/how-to-unlock-your-android-phones-bootloader-the-official-way/

ZaineJJ said:
http://gsmusbdriver.com/acer-predator-8
Does this work ?
Or
https://www.howtogeek.com/239798/how-to-unlock-your-android-phones-bootloader-the-official-way/
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Yes, and after you unlock the bootloader, you put the necessary files in adb folder and flash them according to the stepts

Ruben Craveiro said:
C:\adb is where my adb and fastboot commands are.. on the downloaded files from Step 1 only the SuperSU zip is needed on the tablet so that you can flash it later on with twrp, the rest you leave on pc and use fastboot to flash TWRP, unsecured boot image, etc...
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Hi Ruben Craveiro is this the correct way ? i plugin usb cable into Predator 8 but it says its waiting for device is it the correct way ? after typing those Commands i go over to recovery mode to install SU from there then restart and its rooted ?

ZaineJJ said:
Hi Ruben Craveiro is this the correct way ? i plugin usb cable into Predator 8 but it says its waiting for device is it the correct way ? after typing those Commands i go over to recovery mode to install SU from there then restart and its rooted ?
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That means adb drivers arent corrently installed, but i can see you have the folder with adb, all you have to now is download this(drivers): http://dl.adbdriver.com/upload/adbdriver.zip
Extract and open the software eith the tablet plugged in, it should tell of drivers is installer properly or not, and if not you can install, after installing it should work on the cmd the commands..

[Completed] ERROR flashing recovery twrp MOTOROLA MOTO 3rd 2015

I've unlocked the bootloader and now i'm trying to start a twrp recovery to access and install SuperSU which is copied (zip file) inside my internal storage of my phone. I'm using adb fastboot and an osprey twrp downloaded from this site, i write in the command prompt (opend from the adb fastboot folder, where there's the twrp file) :
>fastboot flash recovery twrp-osprey-3.0.2-r1.img
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
error: cannot load 'twrp-osprey-3.0.2-r1.img': No error
WHAT SHOULD I DO???

XDA Visitor said:
I've unlocked the bootloader and now i'm trying to start a twrp recovery to access and install SuperSU which is copied (zip file) inside my internal storage of my phone. I'm using adb fastboot and an osprey twrp downloaded from this site, i write in the command prompt (opend from the adb fastboot folder, where there's the twrp file) :
>fastboot flash recovery twrp-osprey-3.0.2-r1.img
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
error: cannot load 'twrp-osprey-3.0.2-r1.img': No error
WHAT SHOULD I DO???
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Hello,
Please register for XDA account to post and reply in the forums.
Also, you may try posting your query here Moto G 2015 Q&A with all relevant details, the experts there maybe able to assist you.
Regards
Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.

Need help to root into moto g3

Hi Team,
I was able to unlock the bootloader on motg3 and do a twrp img. However when I ran the command
adb reboot recovery it doesn't boot into the recovery img and it just says no command on the phone screen. Please help.
Thanks,
Arun

'No Command' means you've still got the stock recovery. Flash TWRP again by:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
(Where twrp.img is the filename of the custom recovery).
Do *not* reboot the phone into system, instead scroll down to select 'recovery' and press power button to load TWRP.
TWRP should load now, swipe to confirm modification (important). Now go to reboot>recovery. Allow the phone to reboot back to TWRP. Now you can select reboot>system and TWRP shall stick permanently.
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Volume buttons aren't working on the mobile. So I tried adb reboot recovery. But still it didn't boot into recovery. Here is what I had tried.
https://pasteboard.co/HhTTVr1n.png

TWRP will be overwritten by stock recovery if the system is booted up before booting TWRP once.
If the volume buttons are broken, then I'd suggest you first copy twrp.img into phone memory, boot the recovery by :
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
Allow modifications, then go to Install>Select Image (img), browse twrp.img on phone>select 'recovery' and swipe to flash.
Now reboot>recovery and then reboot>system. Now it should stick.
I'd recommend being extra careful if your volume button, especially volume down button is broken. If you somehow end up with a non-booting phone, you'd have no way (that I know of) to get to the bootloader mode.
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I tried fastboot boot recovery.img but it says waiting for device and nothing happens.
https://pasteboard.co/HhVmOD9.png

Make sure your phone is in the bootloader mode and is being recognized by the pc. Run:
Code:
fastboot devices
and make sure it returns with 1 entry of the device along with the text 'fastboot'. Then the command should work.
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arunkumar413 said:
Hi Team,
I was able to unlock the bootloader on motg3 and do a twrp img. However when I ran the command
adb reboot recovery it doesn't boot into the recovery img and it just says no command on the phone screen. Please help.
Thanks,
Arun
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Make sure you have installed proper Motorola drivers & Fastboot on you're PC / laptop,
You can get those files from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-fastboot-flashing-factory-t3187750
After installing proper drivers goto this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/orig-development/twrp-twrp-moto-g-2015-t3170537 download & flash latest twrp by given instructions by OP..

I just checked the usb drivers page but there aren't any usb drivers for Linux.
https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solution/MS88481
I tried the command sudo fastboot boot recovery.img and it returned there is no such file or directory. Should recovery file be on phone or on the laptop. Also should all these commands be run from a specific folder either on phone or system?
[email protected] ~ $ sudo fastboot boot recovery.img
cannot load 'recovery.img': No such file or directory
[email protected] ~ $

arunkumar413 said:
I just checked the usb drivers page but there aren't any usb drivers for Linux.
https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solution/MS88481
I tried the command sudo fastboot boot recovery.img and it returned there is no such file or directory. Should recovery file be on phone or on the laptop. Also should all these commands be run from a specific folder either on phone or system?
[email protected] ~ $ sudo fastboot boot recovery.img
cannot load 'recovery.img': No such file or directory
[email protected] ~ $
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Yes, the terminal should be open to the directory containing the recovery.img file. For simplicity, place twrp into your home folder. The default location for most terminals is home, so no worries about directory now.
Just to be sure, type in :
Code:
ls
(LS lowercase)
Your file should be in the list. You are ready to flash now.
Try the fastboot boot command again.
As you're using GNU/Linux (guessed it early from your screenshots), drivers should not be a problem, at least for this device; unless you are running a minimal or highly customised distro like Gentoo or Arch.
Note: And yes, you'll need another copy of TWRP inside phone storage to actually flash into the device, the PC one is just used to boot temporarily into TWRP.
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To add more clarity. There are two files here:
1) recovery.img
2)twrp.img
I was able to get the twrp.img file but where do I get the recovery.img file?

Hi All,
Thanks for all the help. I'm now able to root into the device.

arunkumar413 said:
To add more clarity. There are two files here:
1) recovery.img
2)twrp.img
I was able to get the twrp.img file but where do I get the recovery.img file?
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I apologize for confusing you. They are the one and same. Just rename the downloaded TWRP img file to twrp.img and copy it over to both home folder in pc and into phone.
Use fastboot boot command on pc to temporarily boot up twrp in phone, allow modifications by swiping, go to Install>Install Image (img) option on the bottom>select the twrp.img inside the phone and flash it to 'recovery' partition.
Now reboot>recovery. This time the twrp should be permanently flashed and working properly. You are done.
Edit: Didn't see your last post, glad that you worked it out
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arunkumar413 said:
To add more clarity. There are two files here:
1) recovery.img
2)twrp.img
I was able to get the twrp.img file but where do I get the recovery.img file?
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There can be only one either recovery.img file or twrp.img.....as you are trying to replace your stock recovery by TWRP... And you need .img file for this.... Just check the name there should be just one if you have TWRP.img then there is no need for recovery.img file

Hi All,
After I was able to flash twrp and root into the phone I switched off the phone and turned on after couple of days. But now the display isn't turning on. However adb is able to detect the device and also I was able to access the file system through usb. Could you please help me troubleshoot the display issue?

arunkumar413 said:
Hi All,
After I was able to flash twrp and root into the phone I switched off the phone and turned on after couple of days. But now the display isn't turning on. However adb is able to detect the device and also I was able to access the file system through usb. Could you please help me troubleshoot the display issue?
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Try rebooting into the recovery mode by:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
And doing a Cache/ART cleanup.
If the phone boots up (it should vibrate) but the screen doesn't light up (not even a blank dark grey screen), then I'm afraid the display is at fault.

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