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

[Flonkas]

"To flash: via adb shell or terminal type this from root # shell"

I did but I am greeted with the $. Shouldnt I get # ?

My wireless tether works so I know Im rooted , why is it not granting root access?

 

[lichan]

You may have to grant it access on the screen of your phone for the first time.

 

[Flonkas]

Alright, I did all the steps and everything seemed to work, however I still have the android system recovery? Here is my log

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

 

[jcwxguy]

Alright, I did all the steps and everything seemed to work, however I still have the android system recovery? Here is my log

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

dont need two ## only copy/paste the part after the # and make sure no extra space when you paste

# 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

also make sure the files are extracted to the root of the sd card (ie: E:/ )

 

[lichan]

When you entered the # as the first character of your entry that makes it a comment which is just echoed back by the system. You don't get any errors but nothing is actually done by the system. Just enter the commands as jcwxguy put them but don't enter the initial #.

 

[mobo]

why is it that when I reboot to recovery I get <3e> up at top and I only get reboot apply sd update and wipe data and cache, No install from sd?

 

[jcwxguy]

why is it that when I reboot to recovery I get <3e> up at top and I only get reboot apply sd update and wipe data and cache, No install from sd?

that is because the custom recovery did not take. If you would like, i can try to help you get it installed. Post about yourself in the intro thread until you have 5 posts, then check your PM box
http://forum.androidcentral.com/introductions/

 

[forsignup]

no backup and restore option

I did everything. I got the screen with the first 4 options without "backup and restore". Sad, everybody knows what's going on?

 

[raylat2011]

Dear Sfhub,
Thanks for the tip. I gotta tell ya, I was skeptical but it's been two days now and the update prompt hasn't shown up.
Appreciate the help
raylat2011

 

[jtflysquirrel]

Ok guys, I'm stumped.

It's my first time rooting an android, so forgive me for the lack of experience. I did read information on rooting, and I read the instructions carefully and successfully rooted and installed the superuser app. I used the following instructions on rooting:

http://forum.androidcentral.com/lg-...d-gingerbreak-no-reverting-ota-works-too.html

My problem is now that I'm trying to install the customer recovery. It tells me that the mount operation is not permitted. I've tried:

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

I've also tried:

adb shell
$ su
su
Permission Denied

I'm lost. I'm the administrator on my windows account. I've got usb debugging on, and I've tried this with and without usb storage on. I've tried running the superuser app on the phone and it makes no difference. The rooting part went through flawlessly and now I've spent most of my saturday on this little part. Eh...any help?

Thanks in advance!

-jtflysquirrel

 

[fwl200]

I'm in the same boat as jtflysquirrel

Same problem as jtflysquirrel. Would really appreciate a pointer in the right direction.

 

[tirith]

when you type su, does a prompt come up on the phone?

you need to be on the # prompt to do the mount and all lines.... and to get to #, you need to be in root access

 

[jcwxguy]

when you type su, does a prompt come up on the phone?

you need to be on the # prompt to do the mount and all lines.... and to get to #, you need to be in root access

exactly!

 

[jhammons10]

So when I do the 3 finger salute I get the following on my Optimus:

Android system recovery <3e>

Android system recovery utility

reboot system now
applysdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition

Android system recovery...

Do not pull out the battery!!

Have I been successful so far?

 

[jhammons10]

I see that I have not been... still working

 

[jhammons10]

I don't fully understand this part >

To flash: via adb shell or terminal type this from root # shell

In CMD how do I get to the part I need to past the quoted text from page 1?

 

[jtflysquirrel]

I'm performing the nandroid backup! Thanks for the help guys!

 

[jhammons10]

I'm having the same problem as jtflysquirrel getting permission denied when trying:

adb shell
$ su
su

 

[jhammons10]

when you type su, does a prompt come up on the phone?

you need to be on the # prompt to do the mount and all lines.... and to get to #, you need to be in root access

This is what I'm having trouble with. I get access denied after su

 

[jcwxguy]

This is what I'm having trouble with. I get access denied after su

that means your not rooted.

Try method from my signature (post #9 ) then open adb shell then su
- watch your screen on the phone when you type su-