Rooted but can't install custom recovery!

[MrMACHOMAN86]

Ok, I've tried everything to root my Optimus V and I finally got root after using Gingersnap.

Now im trying to install a custom recovery but ROMtools wont's work. I tried to install the SunJDK at the root of my pc and that doesn't work either. (When I install it in program files the Android SDK app did not recognize it)

What do you recommend I do?

*Can I install the custom recovery from my phone? If so can someone guide me through?*

 

[LeslieAnn]

If you have root, this works from inside the phone.

http://forum.androidcentral.com/opt...ries-through-terminal-emulator-very-easy.html

 

[MrMACHOMAN86]

If you have root, this works from inside the phone.

http://forum.androidcentral.com/opt...ries-through-terminal-emulator-very-easy.html

I did what you instructed, didn't work. So I scrolled down to Picasticks post and typed
find / -name flash_image into my phone only to get
find: not found.

So I followed his other commands to get cp not found.

Now I think I have to install busybox, can I do this from my phone.

EDIT: I solved it!!


*I want to kill myself lol, I cant root this Optimus V, but I rooted my other one with no problem!*

 

[marco562]

im having the same problemmm...i installed custom recovery to my old optimus v with no problem then i got a replacement phone and i cant install custom recovery menu...i rooted my replacement phone using gingerbreak..does any one know why this is happening??? i even tried using rom manager from the app market to install custom recovery but wasen able to install the recovery..i also tried the super one click n nothing

 

[G.Monroy.92]

I am experiencing the same problem. I have rooted my phone and I can't install the custom recovery I tried flashing it and install it with RomTools and still no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[linzoill]

Same here. Can't install using terminal emulator. Says "not found " when typing the recovery name. I installed it to root of my SD card and followed step by step but can't flash it this way. No idea. Using Jerry Scripts iho latest Backside Rom.

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[notown]

I ran into this issue with my recent OV i got. I figured out that I was missing the flash_image file... so just a recap . theres TWO files that you need in order to flash the recovery. Thats the flash_image file and the actual recovery ZIP... Also, if you make a mistake ( on terminal emu ) then I would recommend to start over from the top!

 

[CuriousNoob]

Or Flash Image GUI.

 

[thewraith420]

Or Flash Image GUI.

I'll 2nd that. If your having problems with terminal emulator flash Image gui works fine

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[linzoill]

I'll 2nd that. If your having problems with terminal emulator flash Image gui works fine

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Can someone give me steps on this? What must I download? How do I do this? Is this a stand alone operation or do I need a computer?

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[thewraith420]

You get flash Image gui from the market. It's a stand alone app you will just need a proper recovery img to flash

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[thewraith420]

http://www.mediafire.com/?vzc5k8taj9smmll

This recovery will work with old or new screened optimus v

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[notufatjesus]

Thanks going to give it a try

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[jabak3]

I have an optimus v. bought it black Friday at target. I used the root thread at the top of the forum.

I rooted my phone using gingerbreak.
used root checker: Rooted

I installed the recovery img from link above.

super user, busybox are installed.

I heard that Flash image gui is a good tool for completing this part of rooting. However I have no credit card. is their a free app that does the same as flash image gui.

 

[thewraith420]

Not one I know of... There are however prepaid visa cards you can get. We have them at the speedway gas stations here.

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[RG570]

Unless I am misunderstanding you, but the Flash image gui app is free, just go into the "simplified root + recovery" sticky the links on page 1 in the. Install recovery step

I have an optimus v. bought it black Friday at target. I used the root thread at the top of the forum.

I rooted my phone using gingerbreak.
used root checker: Rooted

I installed the recovery img from link above.

super user, busybox are installed.

I heard that Flash image gui is a good tool for completing this part of rooting. However I have no credit card. is their a free app that does the same as flash image gui.

 

[thewraith420]

Unless I am misunderstanding you, but the Flash image gui app is free, just go into the "simplified root + recovery" sticky the links on page 1 in the. Install recovery step

Awww lol I paid .99$ for it on the market. Oh well... It was well worth it. The dev deserves it

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[jabak3]

Yeah atm fyi flash gui app is 99¢ But it should be free gingerbreak should be the 99¢ one am I correct lol.

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[thewraith420]

Yeah atm fyi flash gui app is 99¢ But it should be free gingerbreak should be the 99¢ one am I correct lol.

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Like rg570 said its free in the sticky above.

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[thewraith420]

Here ya go

http://www.mediafire.com/?bj10jcokraw7dh8

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