[Custom Recovery] Xionia Clockwork (CWMA v1.2518.6)

[eko3484]

Re: Installing Xionia?

RESOLVED! thanks jondever, you're awesome!!!

 

[jondevere]

Yup yup anytime

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[Koragi85]

Im a first time root user on my phone. It was recommended to get this Xionia Clockwork for a recovery, but I am unable to install this. I have the 2 files unzipped and placed into my sdcard directory, but now I am stuck.

Im not sure if Im not running the proper commands in cmd prompt or what. I do the adb root command, and my phone flips into that mode. Then I try adb shell, and I type and receive the following:

C:\Users\Nathan>adb shell
$ mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock5 /system
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock5 /system
mount: Operation not permitted

So now Im stuck. Any advice to a new root user?

Thanks!

 

[Koragi85]

Nevermind, I found my answer! All I needed to do was go into Superuser mode via using the "su" command @ the $ prompt. Everything installed perfect, backup was made, etc

Thanks!

 

[bennettg]

Hi new root user here.....please help.

i followed the instructions and downloaded and installed the flash_image and xionia_cwma_12518.6.img to the root of my sd card (I extracted the rar). I then followed the commands in the terminal and got to

# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock5 /system
# cat /sdcard/flash_image > /system/bin/flash_image

an error occurred and told me

/system/bin/flash_image No such file or directory

Question: the file on my sd card is actually called flash_image.zip That is what is was named on the link and i didnt change anything. Am i supposed to remove the .zip and rename it? something else?

thanks in advance

 

[Thabyrdman]

Hi new root user here.....please help.

i followed the instructions and downloaded and installed the flash_image and xionia_cwma_12518.6.img to the root of my sd card (I extracted the rar). I then followed the commands in the terminal and got to

# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock5 /system
# cat /sdcard/flash_image > /system/bin/flash_image

an error occurred and told me

/system/bin/flash_image No such file or directory

Question: the file on my sd card is actually called flash_image.zip That is what is was named on the link and i didnt change anything. Am i supposed to remove the .zip and rename it? something else?

thanks in advance

You need to extract to root of your sd card not copy and paste it. There should be 2 img. files on your sd card no zip file.

Sent From My Over The Top, Super Awesome Optimus S.......Via Tapatalk......

 

[michaelgoe]

How do I do this on command prompt?

# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock5 /system
# cat /sdcard/flash_image > /system/bin/flash_image
# chmod 755 /system/bin/flash_image
# mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
# mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock5 /system
# flash_image recovery /sdcard/xionia_cwma_12518.6.img
# reboot recovery

 

[turbo talon dl]

Xionia CWMA v1.2518.6

• Xionia Kernel 013, which fixes any blank LCD issues
• Experimental (untested) support for AmonRA (drellisdee) nandroid restore of sd-ext
• Attempts to backport CWM 3.0 features
• Fixed known issue from previous version

Xionia CWMA v1.2518.5

• Xionia Kernel 009
• Should fix /sd-ext issues
• LG-Style Reset option removed, due to causing more trouble than its worth
• ext2/ext3/ext4 support thanks to Xionia Kernel
• No longer set to "PERFORMANCE" governor, so the phone no longer idles at 600mhz in recovery
• Known Issue:Occasionally, when rebooting after flashing a zip, an error about ignoring radio image may briefly appear. It seems harmless, so you can ignore it for now. Will look into this later.

Xionia CWMA v1.2518.4

DO NOT USE LG-STYLE FACTORY RESET IF YOU ARE RUNNING CM7!
Feature will be removed in next version of Xionia CWMA.

• Added support for LGE special Factory Reset command. Invalidates this issue
• Execute standard data/cache wipe or full LG-Style Factory Reset (found under "advanced")
• "Fix Recovery Boot Loop" option now supports both bootloader and lge special parameters, ensuring you get out of that loop.
• Known Issue: If you enable USB Mass Storage, then disable it again, it does not re-enable until you reboot back into recovery. (workaround: unplug and replug device. windows is ejecting the device, so you need to reinsert it.)

Xionia CWMA v1.2518.3

• Added "Fix Recovery Loop" option under "Advanced", gets you out of an infinite recovery reboot loop.
• Fixed cosmetic issue where in certain cases, a radio update would still ask you to reboot to finish it. (doesn't really flash)
• Fixed version number.
• Reverted to stock kernel (+lzma) (why use a fancy overclock power kernel for recovery mode?)
• Addressed an issue with USB Mounting (may or may not fix issues some users are having)
• Removed alternate LG logo that briefly flashed during startup of recovery mode.
• Switched nandroid functions to external tools (no more fancy status, sorry) due to localized corruption issues.
• Fixed 'reboot returned' issue when trying to reboot out of recovery via adb shell reboot

Xionia CWMA v1.2518.2

• Radio Flashing Removed Will now ignore radio.img part of all updates, regardless of signature verification setting.
• Fixed bug where a nandroid backup would not restore completely if it did not have an .android_secure image.
• LGE Recovery binary now included for future usage...
• Bug: version reports as v1.2518.1

Xionia CWMA v1.2518.1

• Minor bug fix, could not select zip if it was the last item on the menu.

Xionia CWMA v1.2518

• Safety check - will not flash LG OTA zips and brick you (DO NOT DISABLE SIGNATURE VERIFICATION)
• Dual Nandroid Support (new /sdcard/clockwork/backup/ as well as old /sdcard/nandroid/mem=477M/)
• Use either menu or camera for select, we like both of you
• Powered by Xionia Kernel 007 (not overclocked)
• LZMA Compressed ramdisk to hold even more content
• Blue theme like GNM Recovery
• Ease of use of CWM, with power for the hardcore. Many useful CLI tools included.

How to Install:
Copy flash_image and xionia_cwma_12518.6.img to the root of your sdcard. RAR file is protected with recovery record in case of corrupt download. Please extract rar before attempting to flash.
To flash: via adb shell or terminal type this from root # shell



Note:
If you receive this error:
failed on '/system/etc/install-recovery.sh' - No such file or directory
Then ignore it and keep going, it means the file is already backed up or deleted, and your recovery will not be erased by LG.

Key combo to boot custom recovery from powered off is Volume Down + Home + Power and release keys at LG splash.

Recovery Key mapping:
Up: Volume Up
Down: Volume Down
Select: Menu or Camera
Back: Back

Archive
Index of /zefie/files/cell/LGLS670/roms/custom/archive/Xionia/recovery - Persona Files

Source Code
https://github.com/zefie/xionia_cwma_recovery

Special Thanks:
CyanogenMod for Clockwork Recovery
Amon_RA for the signature verifier since I could not get Cyanogen's to work
Drellisdee for the original custom recovery that got us all started, and for the flashing instructions i swiped >.>

Having trouble with the quoted root cmd lines. Starting to understand it now but just a little more help is needed. I am trying to repair my recovery because of using Rom Manager (never gonna do that again) and would like to get it working like normal. Its rooted with superuser and titanium. Everything works but recovery.

(The quotes are not there...)

 

[jondevere]

Don't copy the # sign... That is already provided when u have su
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[turbo talon dl]

The .android_secure is the root, correct? Thats the only SD card in the phone unless theres supposed to be some sort of partition (I dont know what i'm really doing but cant get any worse).

 

[sblood86]

The .android_secure is the root, correct? Thats the only SD card in the phone unless theres supposed to be some sort of partition (I dont know what i'm really doing but cant get any worse).

the root of your sd card is the root directory as in the bottom or base directory not inside of any folders

 

[wuher69]

Just wanted to pop in and say thanks. This worked first try, and I was able to make a NAND backup with no issues. Next step- Reborn ROM!

 

[FiveAtol]

is it 100% safe to put this custom recovery on my optimus s
Model Number:
LS670

Version:
2.2.2

Baseband:
LS670MVD

Kernal:
2.6.32.9

 

[hlxanthus]

None of this is completely safe. But the vast majority of problems come from user error. And yes this recovery will work very well.

Sent from my Optimus S

 

[scottypeterson]

I'm trying to get this recovery on my gf phone. We both have the same exact Optimus S and I already installed this recovery on my phone but when I click on the download link to download the xionia_cwma_12518. 6.img to her phone, it starts to download but stops and says download unsecessful: phone is not supported. Does anyone know why it's doing this?

Sent from my Optimus S CM7

 

[blackops1125]

I'm trying to get this recovery on my gf phone. We both have the same exact Optimus S and I already installed this recovery on my phone but when I click on the download link to download the xionia_cwma_12518. 6.img to her phone, it starts to download but stops and says download unsecessful: phone is not supported. Does anyone know why it's doing this?

Sent from my Optimus S CM7

Have tried to download it to your PC first? Then move it to the sdcard.


sent from my Reborn Optimus

 

[jhill110]

Nevermind, I found my answer! All I needed to do was go into Superuser mode via using the "su" command @ the $ prompt. Everything installed perfect, backup was made, etc

Thanks!

Xionia cwma flash problem

Well, I'm having the same problem. ADB root...fine... ADB shell... Fine...
After that everything is either permission denied or operation not permitted...
Where am I noob'n it?
The rooting process went fine but I am VERY stuck. Please advise...
thx, James

 

[jhill110]

Xionia cwma flash problem

Well, I'm having the same problem. ADB root...fine... ADB shell... Fine...
After that everything is either permission denied or operation not permitted...
Where am I noob'n it?
The rooting process went fine but I am VERY stuck. Please advise...
thx, James

Ok, got it... Wasn't watching the phone... Allowed and everything is good. Custom recovery flashed. Thank all for your posts. GREAT JOB!!

 

[scottypeterson]

I don't have a computer :/

Sent from my Optimus S CM7

 

[blackops1125]

The .android_secure is the root, correct? Thats the only SD card in the phone unless theres supposed to be some sort of partition (I dont know what i'm really doing but cant get any worse).

The root of the sd card looks like this: /sdcard
Not anything like this: /sdcard/.androidsecure (or whatever)


sent from my Reborn Optimus