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[Q] cant reinstall recovery

Did the update by RSD to 98.10.5xt897.sprint trying to go back to root I tried to install recovery from bootloader seems it not flashing at start see variable not supported when I go to recovery I have the android down with red triangle so no recovery to even root please help

Ok, take a deep breath...
So you've installed the JB update using RSD Lite. You can boot into Android, this works?
Now, you are trying to fastboot flash recovery - what happens?

arrrghhh said:
Ok, take a deep breath...
So you've installed the JB update using RSD Lite. You can boot into Android, this works?
Now, you are trying to fastboot flash recovery - what happens?
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I can boot into the bootloader :
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery cwmrecovery.img it starts (bootloader)variable not supported
target reported max download size of 31457280 bytes
sending recovery says it writing okay finished
turn off phone boot back to bootloader go to recovery goes to android with triangle

try booting straight into recovery the install-recovery.sh is probably overwriting your flash when you boot back up. I flash TWRP right after RSD and I boot directly into recovery after it writes it never has a problem of the install-recover.sh

gtuck1002 said:
I can boot into the bootloader :
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery cwmrecovery.img it starts (bootloader)variable not supported
target reported max download size of 31457280 bytes
sending recovery says it writing okay finished
turn off phone boot back to bootloader go to recovery goes to android with triangle
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OK...
Is your bootloader unlocked?

Rangerbry said:
try booting straight into recovery the install-recovery.sh is probably overwriting your flash when you boot back up. I flash TWRP right after RSD and I boot directly into recovery after it writes it never has a problem of the install-recover.sh
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how do i boot straight to recovery

after I flash recovery I unplug from usb press power phone shuts off. press power again then press and hold vol up and release powere button. once you see unlocked bootloader warning you can release vol up and it should load recovery.

arrrghhh said:
OK...
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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yes

Rangerbry said:
after I flash recovery I unplug from usb press power phone shuts off. press power again then press and hold vol up and release powere button. once you see unlocked bootloader warning you can release vol up and it should load recovery.
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I do that and the android with red triangle is there

re download your recovery and make sure not flashing a stock recovery named wrong try the twrp 2.5.0.0 I think is latest

Rangerbry said:
re download your recovery and make sure not flashing a stock recovery named wrong try the twrp 2.5.0.0 I think is latest
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Definitely redownload. Double, triple, quadruple-check the name and path of EVERYTHING.

arrrghhh said:
Definitely redownload. Double, triple, quadruple-check the name and path of EVERYTHING.
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Morning to everyone got up after a full nite of blessing my phone ok this is what I did I redownloaded TWRP old 2.4.0.0 and 2.5.0.0 flashed the old 2400 reboot to recovery its there will try the new later.......my question should I continue with the reroot now that I have twrp recovery.......thanks again

gtuck1002 said:
Morning to everyone got up after a full nite of blessing my phone ok this is what I did I redownloaded TWRP old 2.4.0.0 and 2.5.0.0 flashed the old 2400 reboot to recovery its there will try the new later.......my question should I continue with the reroot now that I have twrp recovery.......thanks again
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TWRP should detect whether you have root or not and offer to install it for you.
Not sure why you installed an old version tho... they added that feature in a new-ish version of TWRP, I can't remember exactly which one...

arrrghhh said:
TWRP should detect whether you have root or not and offer to install it for you.
Not sure why you installed an old version tho... they added that feature in a new-ish version of TWRP, I can't remember exactly which one...
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ok here it is did a reflash to TWRP 2.5.0.0. phone took at shutdown recovery TWRP asks do i want to root tap yes phone is now rooted with update 98.10.5xxt897..........thanks to all for help

Motorola Photon Q - Crashing all apps, can't erase or flash anything

Good day, its my first thread here, so I'm sorry for my english and terminology.
My Photon Q had CM-13-Nightly installed, bootloader unlocked and Clockwork recovery installed. Everything was working fine, till few days ago. Phone was left unused with drained battery, so I charged it and powerd on. After that, all app started to crash one after another. I was trying to do factory reset from recovery, erase everything from bootloader menu or using bootloader commands (bootloader erase data, bootloader -w) but nothing worked. I still have my system, with same apps, wallpaper etc and apps still crash. Are these all symptoms of damaged partition or internal storage? Will be thankful for any help

Erasing in bootloader/fastboot mode can be dangerous... be careful.
I would just factory reset and reinstall the ROM. Don't use ClockworkMod for recovery tho, use TWRP. CWM hasn't had updates in a long time (and frankly I'm surprised it was able to flash the latest CM).

I have tried to change recovery, but it was also impossible. I also tried to wipe data / factory reset, after that flashed new Rom but nothing changed. Still all my apps and settings remains. There is one more thing to add, that I can copy file from device when connected to my laptop, but cannot delete anything. Anyway, how to change recovery? Phone doesn't keep any changes for example adb debugging in developer options. CWM update is turned off, but cannot change recovery

greedo85 said:
I have tried to change recovery, but it was also impossible. I also tried to wipe data / factory reset, after that flashed new Rom but nothing changed. Still all my apps and settings remains. There is one more thing to add, that I can copy file from device when connected to my laptop, but cannot delete anything. Anyway, how to change recovery? Phone doesn't keep any changes for example adb debugging in developer options. CWM update is turned off, but cannot change recovery
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Boot to fastboot/bootloader mode, 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img' assuming twrp.img is in the location you are running fastboot flash from...
How did you flash CWM recovery in the first place?

I have bought this phone with Cyanogen Recovery and Custom ROM flashed already. I tried what You posted, it shows that TWRP is flashed, but when I enter recovery again, I still have Cyanogen. I tried with 3 different versions of TWRP downloaded for Photon Q... I also don't know what does it mean "(bootloader) Variable not supported!"
HTML:
C:\fastboot>fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.3.0.0-asanti_c.img
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target reported max download size of 31457280 bytes
sending 'recovery' (6702 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.512s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 1.786s]
finished. total time: 2.298s
arrrghhh said:
Boot to fastboot/bootloader mode, 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img' assuming twrp.img is in the location you are running fastboot flash from...
How did you flash CWM recovery in the first place?
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greedo85 said:
I have bought this phone with Cyanogen Recovery and Custom ROM flashed already. I tried what You posted, it shows that TWRP is flashed, but when I enter recovery again, I still have Cyanogen. I tried with 3 different versions of TWRP downloaded for Photon Q... I also don't know what does it mean "(bootloader) Variable not supported!"
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I think you can safely ignore the bootloader message.
As for flashing TWRP, did you boot TWRP immediately after flashing, or did you boot Android?
I believe you need to make sure you boot TWRP immediately after flashing, otherwise CM Recovery will blow it out.
After flashing TWRP hold power until the device shuts off, release, and now hold power + vol down to enter recovery. Please use the latest version of TWRP from kabaldan, or the latest official TWRP.

I did exactly as You have posted. Still Cyanogen :/ I got recovery from here: https://dl.twrp.me/asanti/twrp-3.0.2-0-asanti_c.img.html , its the newest I think

greedo85 said:
I did exactly as You have posted. Still Cyanogen :/ I got recovery from here: https://dl.twrp.me/asanti/twrp-3.0.2-0-asanti_c.img.html , its the newest I think
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Sorry it's power + vol UP (according to my own guide...)
3. Hit power - device turns off. Hold vol up + power, then release power when the screen comes on - continue holding vol up. When you see the moto logo dim a bit, release vol up. You should now be in TWRP!

Did that - Cyanogen again :/ Have any idea why is that happening? Internal memory broke down?

greedo85 said:
Did that - Cyanogen again :/ Have any idea why is that happening? Internal memory broke down?
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I'm not sure why people have issues with this... I always thought it was how they 'completed' the flashing process. I don't recall being able to reproduce the condition.
Perhaps boot Android then boot TWRP? Or try to reboot directly to recovery from the fastboot cli? Try something different... or just fastboot boot the TWRP image? There is a problem in the process, I'm just not sure 'where' since I don't have the phone in front of me.

Already done that, before I started this thread... Nothing works. I have tried multiple combination, such as reboot to this (I don't know how to name it, B&W menu with APfastboot, recovery etc), boot system first than recovery, boot directly to recovery after flashing new one etc. Are there any fastboot commands, that I could use to forcefully erase recovery or data? You sure that it's not physical damage of internal memory?

greedo85 said:
Already done that, before I started this thread... Nothing works. I have tried multiple combination, such as reboot to this (I don't know how to name it, B&W menu with APfastboot, recovery etc), boot system first than recovery, boot directly to recovery after flashing new one etc. Are there any fastboot commands, that I could use to forcefully erase recovery or data? You sure that it's not physical damage of internal memory?
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IIRC this device will let you 'fastboot boot' images directly - I think I suggested this - have you tried it?
I'll dig around and see what else I can find from the TWRP thread. I was pretty sure it had to do with the process, but I could be mistaken.
Edit - I'll flash CM Recovery on my old Q and see if I can recreate this as well. It's always bothered me...

How would I boot images directly? From where?

greedo85 said:
How would I boot images directly? From where?
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Just like you fastboot flash them, but 'fastboot boot <imagefilename>"...

arrrghhh said:
Just like you fastboot flash them, but 'fastboot boot <imagefilename>"...
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Did You mean this? Why is Command restricted?
Code:
C:\fastboot>fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-asanti_c.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.674s]
booting...
(bootloader) Command restricted
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.770s

greedo85 said:
Did You mean this? Why is Command restricted?
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C:\fastboot>fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-asanti_c.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.674s]
booting...
(bootloader) Command restricted
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.770s
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I guess they only allow fastboot booting kernels... at least I used to do that on this device.
So I just flashed CM Recovery no problem. Going to flash back TWRP.

Is there anything I can do now to put this phone back to work?

greedo85 said:
Is there anything I can do now to put this phone back to work?
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I'm... kind of at a loss. Make sure you have the latest TWRP. I just downloaded the latest CM Recovery, fastboot flash recovery <cmrecimg> and it rebooted to Android on its own. I reboot to recovery, CM Recovery is installed. All good.
I reboot to bootloader mode, grab the latest official TWRP, fastboot flash recovery <twrpimg>, this time when I unplugged it was still in fastboot mode. So I hit the power button, phone turns off. Then I hold power + vol up until I see the screen turn on. Continue to hold vol up, but release power. Then when the screen dims (or when recovery starts if you can't tell) release vol up.
Maybe that'll help you? Good luck.

Did exactly the same procedure as You described. Still Cyanogen. I can even record it and send here...
Could You please send me a link where I can find another TWRP ( You mentioned some developer few posts above, I guess), differend that I have found?

greedo85 said:
Did exactly the same procedure as You described. Still Cyanogen. I can even record it and send here...
Could You please send me a link where I can find another TWRP ( You mentioned some developer few posts above, I guess), differend that I have found?
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Dunno why it would make any difference at this point, but have at it.

How can I root project spectrum?

Are there any tools around for rooting Spectrum on the R7Plusf?

W1F1 said:
How am I able to root project spectrum on the Oppo R7 Plus?
Thanks in advance!
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Hello, W1F1. There is no way at this point in time to root Project Spectrum on Oppo R7Plus as TWRP isnt compatible. They changed a lot when they made Project Spectrum. For now there is no TWRP. So there is no way to root. It's Fastboot is also set to non-root access making is hard to use the command (fastboot flash recovery _TWRP-HERE_) but not impossible to flash the stock recovery and then ColorOS to get back to safety (by safety I mean CyanogenMod 14.1 [OFFICIAL] or AICP [UNOFFICIAL]). All you need to do is ask and I'll give you the links.

EximusCode said:
Hello, W1F1. There is no way at this point in time to root Project Spectrum on Oppo R7Plus as TWRP isnt compatible. They changed a lot when they made Project Spectrum. For now there is no TWRP. So there is no way to root. It's Fastboot is also set to non-root access making is hard to use the command (fastboot flash recovery _TWRP-HERE_) but not impossible to flash the stock recovery and then ColorOS to get back to safety (by safety I mean CyanogenMod 14.1 [OFFICIAL] or AICP [UNOFFICIAL]). All you need to do is ask and I'll give you the links.
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Thanks for the reply! So I could use stock recovery to get back to a version of color os that has fastboot enabled, and then get TWRP and then cyanogen mod from there?

W1F1 said:
Thanks for the reply! So I could use stock recovery to get back to a version of color os that has fastboot enabled, and then get TWRP and then cyanogen mod from there?
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Bingo my friend. If you want the links you need only ask. :good:

EximusCode said:
Bingo my friend. If you want the links you need only ask. :good:
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The links would be fantastic, thanks so much!

W1F1 said:
The links would be fantastic, thanks so much!
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Will post them ASAP

Thanks!

W1F1 said:
Thanks!
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Recovery:http://goo.gl/1AdXkD
ROM:https://s3.amazonaws.com/public.opp...olorOS/Specified_ColorOS_R7plusf_full_014.zip
0. Move all files to external MicroSD card *rename the ROM to update.zip*
1. Flash the recovery.img to recovery partition. With (fastboot flash recovery "recovery.img) *remember to put the recovery.img file in the ADB and Fastboot file for easier transfer*
2. Reboot into the system recovery and select Update, then go to where you put your ROM and select it
3. Wait for it to flash and then reboot
4. Your reboot will hang. Leave it do that for about 5 minutes, then reboot into fastboot mode again.
5. Seeing as you are now on a ROM with an unlocked bootloader you will be able to now flash TWRP recovery with the command (fastboot flash recovery "TWRPRECOVERYNAME") *I used TWRPRECOVERYNAME as an example as to where the recovery file needs to go. You should also have this in the ADB and Fastboot folder*

EximusCode said:
Will post them ASAP
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I'm sorry but I can't seem to download from app.box, even after creating an account. Could you please upload the recovery to somewhere else like google drive?
EDIT: Whoops disregard that I managed to download it.

W1F1 said:
I'm so so sorry but I can't seem to download from app.box, even after creating an account. Could you please upload the recovery to somewhere else like google drive?
Sorry again.
EDIT: Sorry disregard that I managed to download it.
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Hope it works for you like it did for me :good:

EximusCode said:
Recovery:http://goo.gl/1AdXkD
ROM:https://s3.amazonaws.com/public.opp...olorOS/Specified_ColorOS_R7plusf_full_014.zip
0. Move all files to external MicroSD card *rename the ROM to update.zip*
1. Flash the recovery.img to recovery partition. With (fastboot flash recovery "recovery.img) *remember to put the recovery.img file in the ADB and Fastboot file for easier transfer*
2. Reboot into the system recovery and select Update, then go to where you put your ROM and select it
3. Wait for it to flash and then reboot
4. Your reboot will hang. Leave it do that for about 5 minutes, then reboot into fastboot mode again.
5. Seeing as you are now on a ROM with an unlocked bootloader you will be able to now flash TWRP recovery with the command (fastboot flash recovery "TWRPRECOVERYNAME") *I used TWRPRECOVERYNAME as an example as to where the recovery file needs to go. You should also have this in the ADB and Fastboot folder*
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Ok I'm still having an issue. The flashing of the recovery goes through successfully but when I try to enter recovery mode it simply shows the Oppo logo and the screen goes black. Like it's been doing with all the recovery's that I've tried. If I try the "fastboot boot recovery.img" it has this error:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot boot recovery.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.485s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: dtb not found)
finished. total time: 0.553s

W1F1 said:
Ok I'm still having an issue. The flashing of the recovery goes through successfully but when I try to enter recovery mode it simply shows the Oppo logo and the screen goes black. Like it's been doing with all the recovery's that I've tried. If I try the "fastboot boot recovery.img" it has this error:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot boot recovery.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.485s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: dtb not found)
finished. total time: 0.553s
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After flashing recovery, type (fastboot reboot) Before you press enter, hold down the Volume - button (on the phone) and simultaneously press enter. You should then be able to boot to stock recovery
JUST REMEMBER TO NOT BOOT BACK INTO SPECTRUMOS. This will reset the recovery partition as it locks it on boot

EximusCode said:
After flashing recovery, type (fastboot reboot) Before you press enter, hold down the Volume - button (on the phone) and simultaneously press enter. You should then be able to boot to stock recovery
JUST REMEMBER TO NOT BOOT BACK INTO SPECTRUMOS. This will reset the recovery partition as it locks it on boot
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Sadly no all it does is show the Oppo logo, and then when it should show the recovery screen it just goes black. I think it's something to do with the DTB error before.

W1F1 said:
Sadly no all it does is show the Oppo logo, and then when it should show the recovery screen it just goes black. I think it's something to do with the DTB error before.
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Please give me some more time. I will find some more info. I will be back to you as soon as I have found some more.

EximusCode said:
Please give me some more time. I will find some more info. I will be back to you as soon as I have found some more.
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Thank you. I have looked around a lot and I believe creating a new recovery img using the dt from here might work: https://github.com/TeamWin/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/issues/716
Please let me know if you find something.

W1F1 said:
Thank you. I have looked around a lot and I believe creating a new recovery img using the dt from here might work: https://github.com/TeamWin/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/issues/716
Please let me know if you find something.
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You could very well try that and it work. I have limited knowledge when it comes to development of ROMs and Recoveries so I'm not too sure how you will fair, it may take a bit of trial and error. Tell me how you go with it

EximusCode said:
You could very well try that and it work. I have limited knowledge when it comes to development of ROMs and Recoveries so I'm not too sure how you will fair, it may take a bit of trial and error. Tell me how you go with it
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Update:
Bad news: Unfortunately my phone is now stuck in a boot loop.
Good news: Using a recovery provider by the user "Ricky" on the first page of this thread: http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=46395&extra=&page=1 I have been able to flash the stock recovery and it is now working. Because of the boot loop problem I am reinstalling Spectrum through recovery to try and get out of that, then hopefully I will be able to flash back to Color OS if the boot loop stops.

W1F1 said:
Update:
Bad news: Unfortunately my phone is now stuck in a boot loop.
Good news: Using a recovery provider by the user "Ricky" on the first page of this thread: http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=46395&extra=&page=1 I have been able to flash the stock recovery and it is now working. Because of the boot loop problem I am reinstalling Spectrum through recovery to try and get out of that, then hopefully I will be able to flash back to Color OS if the boot loop stops.
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Is it just the boot animation continuously playing? If so, this is when you need to turn off your phone and right as the screen goes off press and hold the volume + button. This will put you back in fastboot. Once you are there flash the TWRP recovery. After that hold the volume - and type fastboot reboot. This will boot you to TWRP recovery

EximusCode said:
Is it just the boot animation continuously playing? If so, this is when you need to turn off your phone and right as the screen goes off press and hold the volume + button. This will put you back in fastboot. Once you are there flash the TWRP recovery. After that hold the volume - and type fastboot reboot. This will boot you to TWRP recovery
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All good, I erased data in recovery and now it's working. Now to flash back to Color OS in recovery.

W1F1 said:
All good, I erased data in recovery and now it's working. Now to flash back to Color OS in recovery.
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Okay, good luck

[RECOVERY][ALL VARIANTS][UBL] twrp 3.1.0-0 [12-05-2017]

Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Flash latest Sony update for your variant.
- Unlock your bootloader using the official guide
- Update your bootloader using instructions from here
- Flash recovery through fastboot (fastboot flash recovery file_name.img)
DOWNLOADS:
TWRP-3.1.0-0

Build 1 (10-3-2017)
-Initial release
Build 2 (12-5-2017)
- Add support for f2fs on /data and /cache partitions
- Enable /persist partition

Thanks!!! Is USB fixed?
Enviado desde mi Xperia M2 Aqua mediante Tapatalk

iFlashed said:
Thanks!!! Is USB fixed?
Enviado desde mi Xperia M2 Aqua mediante Tapatalk
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Yes.

How to enter Recovery
Can you tell me how to enter twrp?
pressing VOL_DOWN while turning the Phone on does not work for me,
neither does VOL_UP.
My bootloader is unlocked and fastboot seems to have worked:
Code:
C:\Users\1208P\Downloads\twrp>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0.img
sending 'recovery' (15386 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.527s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 1.882s]
finished. total time: 2.413s
The Phone is a Sony Xperia M2 (D2303) on 5.1.1 stock (rooted)

PauSteu said:
Can you tell me how to enter twrp?
pressing VOL_DOWN while turning the Phone on does not work for me,
neither does VOL_UP.
My bootloader is unlocked and fastboot seems to have worked:
Code:
C:\Users\1208P\Downloads\twrp>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0.img
sending 'recovery' (15386 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.527s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 1.882s]
finished. total time: 2.413s
The Phone is a Sony Xperia M2 (D2303) on 5.1.1 stock (rooted)
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Bootloader updated?
Enviado desde mi Xperia M2 Aqua mediante Tapatalk

To enter recovery press power and vol-down button at the same time when the phone is off. Pressing volume at boot logo is for recovery in boot partition (ex:multi-recovery)

New build released!
Download link updated on the first post.
Added changelog on post #2
Enjoy!

PauSteu said:
Can you tell me how to enter twrp?
pressing VOL_DOWN while turning the Phone on does not work for me,
neither does VOL_UP.
My bootloader is unlocked and fastboot seems to have worked:
Code:
C:\Users\1208P\Downloads\twrp>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0.img
sending 'recovery' (15386 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.527s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 1.882s]
finished. total time: 2.413s
The Phone is a Sony Xperia M2 (D2303) on 5.1.1 stock (rooted)
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It is a little tricky
Turn off the phone completely
Hold volume - (just volume down dont press any other botton)
Then hold power botton until Sony logo appears
Then you will see TeamWin splash screen

I am using RR beta2 i need install or its already include in RR2

the menu in the recovery still says i have version 3.0.3-0. is that a bug or did i mess up the flashing ? any way how can i tell that I have an up to date version?

molnartibor said:
the menu in the recovery still says i have version 3.0.3-0. is that a bug or did i mess up the flashing ? any way how can i tell that I have an up to date version?
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You messed up something...Please follow the instructions.

Xperia M2 stuck on Sony logo
I tried flashing Twrp then wiped data but installation gave error and now i have no os phone is stuck on Sony logo. Please help

it turns out i flashed it correctly, but i had not idea i should enter the recovery by holding volume down before power. in all previous sony roms i used i got into recovery by pressing volume keys during boot

I've got an M2 Aqua D2403 here and the recovery won't boot at all (short flash of black screen, then skips to bootlogo and normal boot; stuck with black screen when booting the image with fastboot). The bootloader is up to date with the latest 5.1.1 release (though I ended up flashing a stock image for d2303 apparently, still works). Is this build incompatible with my variant or is the bootloader not compatible with the recovery? Build number is 18.6.A.0.175

Alexandroid99 said:
I've got an M2 Aqua D2403 here and the recovery won't boot at all (short flash of black screen, then skips to bootlogo and normal boot; stuck with black screen when booting the image with fastboot). The bootloader is up to date with the latest 5.1.1 release (though I ended up flashing a stock image for d2303 apparently, still works). Is this build incompatible with my variant or is the bootloader not compatible with the recovery? Build number is 18.6.A.0.175
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The build is 100% compatible with aqua devices. The bootloader update must be flashed after finishing flashing stock rom.

iFlashed said:
The build is 100% compatible with aqua devices. The bootloader update must be flashed after finishing flashing stock rom.
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Yea but what update precisely? I updated to Lollipop (although as I said, a different variant that still boots up nonetheless) and I reflashed using Sony's Emma tool. Still nothing. No dedicated recoveries manage to boot up; only those that are integrated into boot.img work.

You have to update the boot loader. It's an FTF file that's flashed using Emma. The stock boot loader will only allow the recovery once if you flash it using flashtool, after which, it disappears; the updated boot loader prevents that by giving the system it's own recovery partition with which to boot to.
P.S. it's here somewhere
EDIT: Ditto

No matter how I do it (flashtool or emma), it still doesn't boot into recovery. Just the short black screen and normal bootup.
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No matter what I use and do, it still doesn't accept recovery mode. Flashtool or Emma, it doesn't matter. I managed to circumvent this by just flashing twrp to the boot partition. It loads up totally fine.

Alexandroid99 said:
No matter how I do it (flashtool or emma), it still doesn't boot into recovery. Just the short black screen and normal bootup.
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No matter what I use and do, it still doesn't accept recovery mode. Flashtool or Emma, it doesn't matter. I managed to circumvent this by just flashing twrp to the boot partition. It loads up totally fine.
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I have an Aqua device,so you are doing something wrong. .182 update does not include the updated bootloader,you have to flash an extra .ftf which is linked in the OP. Emma doesn't always show the bootloader update,so your safest bet is to use that special ftf....

Xiaomi redmi 3/32gb chinese version root.

Xiaomi redmi 3/32gb chinese version root. miui 9.6
How can i root this thing? all the things i need and the steps. sorry super newbie. Thank youu!

1st of all have you unlocked BL?

Steps are:
1. Unlock BL
2. flash TWRP with adb
3. Flash magisk with twrp

I already unlock the bootloader now. but the problem is i cant fastboot reboot recovery ( it seems nothing is happening )

You have to use volume buttons several Times to Switch on the screenshots recovery.

bilatche said:
You have to use volume buttons several Times to Switch on the screenshots recovery.
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So instead of using this command " fastboot reboot recovery" i just instead i just press volume up + power button so that I can go to TWRP recovery right?? some time i was stuck in the mi boot loading screen

jomz878 said:
So instead of using this command " fastboot reboot recovery" i just instead i just press volume up + power button so that I can go to TWRP recovery right?? some time i was stuck in the mi boot loading screen
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Hello.
I will tell you how.
First, unlock bootloader of course.
Get your twrp recovery file.
In command line (If cmd doesnt work do it in Windows POWERSHELL)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
once finished
fastboot boot twrp.img
and after typing this just keep holding VOL UP.
Until screen is black for like 10 seconds press power button twice(or once) and twrp will show up

TanRayCz said:
Hello.
I will tell you how.
First, unlock bootloader of course.
Get your twrp recovery file.
In command line (If cmd doesnt work do it in Windows POWERSHELL)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
once finished
fastboot boot twrp.img
and after typing this just keep holding VOL UP.
Until screen is black for like 10 seconds press power button twice(or once) and twrp will show up
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Ohhh ok ok thank you so much sir! will try again and give feedback asap! thank you so much!

jomz878 said:
Ohhh ok ok thank you so much sir! will try again and give feedback asap! thank you so much!
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No problem man! If you encounter any problems i will try to help
Good luck
Also in the twrp flash Magisk of course.