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[Q] rooted but no recovery?

hey guys i was rooting my phone a few months back but i got busy and never came back to it until now.
i used "visionary +" and rooted the phone successfully
i installed "rom manager" "terminal emulator"and "superuser" apps successfully
but i think thats as far as i went,
if i try to boot into recovery from the rom manager i get the red! recovery sign and can basically go no further
if i hold volume down and power i get the following
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.85.0007
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
Oct 11 2010,12:47:02
the menu options are
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
so have i rooted the phone but not installed a recovery image?
anybody got any tips on what to do next?
Thanks for reading

cooperkid said:
so have i rooted the phone but not installed a recovery image?
anybody got any tips on what to do next?
Thanks for reading
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Depends on what you want to achieve, it could help if you mention that?
If you want to flash a recovery you need to do s-off and then flash CWM from rom manager.

How do I do s-off? I tried using the window application on this forum but it wouldn't work.
I use Linux
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And yes I want to run custom roms
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You need to S-OFF before you can install Custom recovery.

lollylost100 said:
You need to S-OFF before you can install Custom recovery.
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How do I do this with Linux?
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lollylost100 said:
You need to S-OFF before you can install Custom recovery.
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Yes it was already mentioned...
@cooperkid
Try to find jkoljo's s-off threads in the development section. (can't give you the link now as I'm using the xda app)
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Hi cooperkid
Hawks556 said:
Yes it was already mentioned...
@cooperkid
Try to find jkoljo's s-off threads in the development section. (can't give you the link now as I'm using the xda app)
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Here are the Links you need:- One click Radio S-OFF tool then One click ENG S-OFF
Take Care
TheQuest

because im on linux i cant use windows apps
if ya know a way i can on linux let me know
il have to wait till i find a windows pc i can use

cooperkid said:
because im on linux i cant use windows apps
if ya know a way i can on linux let me know
il have to wait till i find a windows pc i can use
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Don't you dare! head over to cyanogenmod website and follow the instructions here, bear in mind many dev's ,cyanogen included, run linux and there really is no need for all this namby hand holding one click stuff if your happy with using CLI.

ghostofcain said:
Don't you dare! head over to cyanogenmod website and follow the instructions here, bear in mind many dev's ,cyanogen included, run linux and there really is no need for all this namby hand holding one click stuff if your happy with using CLI.
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i tried windows method last nite but all i get is connection error so im going back down the linux road....sorry for creeping on to the darkside

rooted n booted!
finally got it sorted using my friends windows 7 pc
i had to leave wifi on and attempt to sync while i ran the app
and waahooo great success!!!
thanks everybody for the help and patience but im off to sample some of the great looking roms going around!
thanks again

Hi cooperkid
cooperkid said:
rooted n booted!
finally got it sorted using my friends windows 7 pc
i had to leave wifi on and attempt to sync while i ran the app
and waahooo great success!!!
thanks everybody for the help and patience but im off to sample some of the great looking roms going around!
thanks again
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The Dark-side does have some use then.
Take Care
TheQuest

[RECOVERY: NOT WORKING] Nexus S 4G CDMA - recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.0

Once Koush fixes the recovery you should be able to find it in the link below:
To install:
Copy to your sdk tools folder and run:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-[version]-crespo4g.img
Here are the links:
Main recovery download page
Just tried it myself and it does NOT work. I had to flash back to standard crespo recovery.
The menu is there but all I get is black screen when any of the menus are chosen.
Can anyone confirm that this is in fact NOT working and it's not just me?

obsanity said:
Looks like Koush added a recovery for those of us with the NS4G. This should now properly backup the wimax keys.
To install:
Copy to your sdk tools folder and run:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.0-crespo4g.img
Here are the links:
Main recovery download page
Just tried it myself and it does NOT work. I had to flash back to standard crespo recovery.
The menu is there but all I get is black screen when any of the menus are chosen.
Can anyone confirm that this is in fact NOT working and it's not just me?
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It's not working. It's been out for a few days now. We are waiting for him to fix it. This was supposed to be beta anyways.

Thanks for confirming. I dint's see it there before.

This started me thinking if the Samsung Epic 4G CDMA recovery wound't work better. It's got the same hardware (no NFC) and is a CDMA phone.

obsanity said:
This started me thinking if the Samsung Epic 4G CDMA recovery wound't work better. It's got the same hardware (no NFC) and is a CDMA phone.
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Definitely no! Trying it might result in a bricked device.
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You cant brick flashing recovery. Waitin on a working recovery
Uncle Jimmy says hello

Koush told me it should be out by this weekend.

obsanity said:
This started me thinking if the Samsung Epic 4G CDMA recovery wound't work better. It's got the same hardware (no NFC) and is a CDMA phone.
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seriously, the nexus s and the epic are fairly far apart people need to stop thinking its the keyboardless epic, in terms of software they are worlds apart..

Arrrgh! Misleading thread!

12MaNy said:
Arrrgh! Misleading thread!
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errrr..... sorry

Is it fixed yet, is it fixed yet? j/j/k
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v3.1.0.1 !
in .img : http://mirrorbrain.cyanogenmod.com/cm/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.1-crespo4g.img
in .zip : http://mirrorbrain.cyanogenmod.com/cm/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.1-crespo4g.zip

ccrosno said:
Is it fixed yet, is it fixed yet? j/j/k
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haha, this is actually funny because i did manage to royally eff up my ns4g yesterday, and was totally unable to fix it. my pc for some odd reason wont accept the drivers for the phone, so i had to root it with my mac. and vmware wont recognize the phones usb storage at all. i didnt want to take the time to put together another pc and load up windows just to root a phone.
so i am patiently waiting.
is there any other recovery that is recommended?

ccrosno said:
Is it fixed yet, is it fixed yet? j/j/k
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New version is up: http://mirror.sea.tdrevolution.net/cm/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.0-crespo4g.img

BuglessPete said:
New version is up: http://mirror.sea.tdrevolution.net/cm/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.0-crespo4g.img
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So if we are using 3.0.2.4 we need to update? Its working fine. And if yes do I need to push through ADB? I wish I was a little smarter when it comes to this stuff. Thanks in advance.
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dazednconfused1144 said:
So if we are using 3.0.2.4 we need to update? Its working fine. And if yes do I need to push through ADB? I wish I was a little smarter when it comes to this stuff. Thanks in advance.
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There is no 3.0.2.4 for the Nexus S 4G. You are using a Nexus S recovery. Easiest way is to download ROM Manager, select flash recovery and select "Nexus S 4G"

Just installed 3.1.0.1 and can confirm that it is functioning correctly. May want to update to OP

NYYFan325 said:
Just installed 3.1.0.1 and can confirm that it is functioning correctly. May want to update to OP
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Just installed 3.1.0.1 from download through rom manager. Reboot into recovery. Boots to bootloader. Bootloader shows no boot or recovery image. I guess I'll download it from hear and ADB'it.
Edit: Flashed download through Fastboot and it is working fine now. Thanks to all involved.

BuglessPete said:
There is no 3.0.2.4 for the Nexus S 4G. You are using a Nexus S recovery. Easiest way is to download ROM Manager, select flash recovery and select "Nexus S 4G"
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OK thanks. I didn't know, but 3.0.2.4 for Nexus was working pretty good for me. Rom manager keeps force closing on me, so ill look into it more when I get home. Thanks for the info.
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should have mentioned I tried through rom manager and all it did was boot to the boot loader. using fast boot worked like a champ though

stuck on ics leak a501can't flash bootloader

Its been like 3 weeks since i've flashed the leak thinking "hmmm" maybe getting the stock bootloader will make it easier to get the unlocked version ( i flashed the a500 leak) obviously i was wrong and since then i tried every possible way ;roll back methods , afterota, nvflash, apx flash tool but the problem is on nvflash and apx flash tool it always gets stuck on a resume mode command... what should i do ? I need seriously help thanks in advance though

Just to make it clearer, i am a rogers (tm) user in canada and my current firmware says 4.0.3 but its the leaked version also i am rooted and busyboxed... i have a windows XP computer and a samsung mirco usb cable for this device... i've tried flashing the new bootloaders since v6 but no luck has been made
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Follow this guide to the letter. I had a lot of issues with this until I realized that I wasn't following the directions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
I used the Blackthund3r method, it is real easy. Download all the packages you want to use. Make sure you have the USB driver loaded and a fresh reboot. Make sure you have your CPUID and use Vache's tool to get your SBK. There are a lot of steps if you miss one you are not going to get it to work. Civato's guide is the easiest I have found to follow.
Good Luck

Thanks for your help, i'm gonna try this
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Hawke5781 said:
Follow this guide to the letter. I had a lot of issues with this until I realized that I wasn't following the directions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
I used the Blackthund3r method, it is real easy. Download all the packages you want to use. Make sure you have the USB driver loaded and a fresh reboot. Make sure you have your CPUID and use Vache's tool to get your SBK. There are a lot of steps if you miss one you are not going to get it to work. Civato's guide is the easiest I have found to follow.
Good Luck
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haha thank you it worked in less than 5 seconds

startinoffsmall said:
haha thank you it worked in less than 5 seconds
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Miracles never cease.....
Glad you got it going!

Haha moscow i went thru all that to flash alex v its an amazing rom for the record
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startinoffsmall said:
Haha moscow i went thru all that to flash alex v its an amazing rom for the record
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And I am the cause of this
Well, keep an eye on the 3g drop. Remember, it's a leaked version from Acer.
Was hoping we would see a better version by now, but here's to hoping!
MD

Haha i know you made it , i haven't noticed the 3g drop yet, it doesn't seem common, anyways goodluck on that ! I still need to figure out how to make a rom -.-
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Is there a Root Method for N4 Similar to Odin for S3?

I was reading at a couple of root methods for the N4 and they all seem a lot more involved then rooting an s3( that's what I currently have )...
For the S3, I simply put the phone into download mode, plug the usb to the PC, run odin, run the tar file, go into cwm and flash supersu.. takes about 3 minutes.
I never owned a nexus device so unlocking the bootloader is new to me.. just wanted an opinion from users that have rooted.

I don't know but they have a tool by wug fresh that us sooo easy just plug In and follow steps
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Hi,
Also 3 minutes: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688

Devildog78965 said:
I don't know but they have a tool by wug fresh that us sooo easy just plug In and follow steps
sent from my nexus 4 in Equestria
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I think I found it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIL1iTr5vto he used Wug Fresh method i am guessing? THANKS!

Crisisx1 said:
I think I found it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIL1iTr5vto he used Wug Fresh method i am guessing? THANKS!
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No prob a thanks would be helpful
sent from my nexus 4 in Equestria

Devildog78965 said:
No prob a thanks would be helpful
sent from my nexus 4 in Equestria
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How about 2 Thanks : ) Cheers!

Re,
And Wugfresh on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469&highlight=wugfresh

Ask for help - I gave up that I really can't figure out how to update my ROM......

Dear bros, I am really frustrated since it's been months since I had this robot down error when I tried to upgrade my rom via OTA.
I am stil using the original 4.1.2 and every time I got OTA for 4.2.2, I had this error. I read many posts and I understand there's different ways to fix the problem but I didn't manage to success. Could someone read the attached error information and kindly let me know what should I do?
Really appreciate for the help in advance.

Update your CWM.
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oushouseki said:
Dear bros, I am really frustrated since it's been months since I had this robot down error when I tried to upgrade my rom via OTA.
I am stil using the original 4.1.2 and every time I got OTA for 4.2.2, I had this error. I read many posts and I understand there's different ways to fix the problem but I didn't manage to success. Could someone read the attached error information and kindly let me know what should I do?
Really appreciate for the help in advance.
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dparrothead1 said:
Update your CWM.
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Unfortunately I don't think updating CWM will help, I suggest you try to install TWRP, flash the ROM, then re-install CWM if CWM is your favorite (or you have CWM backups) but yeah, TWRP is your best bet right now.

Wilks3y said:
Unfortunately I don't think updating CWM will help, I suggest you try to install TWRP, flash the ROM, then re-install CWM if CWM is your favorite (or you have CWM backups) but yeah, TWRP is your best bet right now.
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I don't know how TWRP or CWM are related to OTA failure but I am definitely going to try install / update them tonight, thanks bro!

oushouseki said:
I don't know how TWRP or CWM are related to OTA failure but I am definitely going to try install / update them tonight, thanks bro!
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If you want to update to 4.3 get the images for your device from here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images, uncompress and run the flash all scrip inside. Be sure to backup your d data as you will lose all of it (including internal sd).
This will update your hboot and radio to the latest version.
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doiutzu said:
If you want to update to 4.3 get the images for your device from here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images, uncompress and run the flash all scrip inside. Be sure to backup your d data as you will lose all of it (including internal sd).
This will update your hboot and radio to the latest version.
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Thank you! I am getting excited about this!

oushouseki said:
Thank you! I am getting excited about this!
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Dya know what, I apologise.
I'm thinking I'm on a completely different device here.
Yes do as the above post said and source from Google Developers.

Wilks3y said:
Dya know what, I apologise.
I'm thinking I'm on a completely different device here.
Yes do as the above post said and source from Google Developers.
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Wha?

Wilks3y said:
Wha?
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I deleted my post. I thought you post was from op.
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