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[daweeze02]

Okay so I think im screwed I flashed mytouch 1.2 to the newest 6.x radio and SPL and tried upgrading my recovery(I was on cyan 5.08) but now the only option I have is fastboot and no matter how many times I flash recovery it just wont boot.  I can't boot into a rom and for some reason cannot downgrade the radio 6.  Any thoughts?


I was gonna play around with some new roms fyi

[Firerat]

daweeze02, on 06 July 2010 - 07:37 PM, said:

Okay so I think im screwed I flashed mytouch 1.2 to the newest 6.x radio and SPL and tried upgrading my recovery(I was on cyan 5.08) but now the only option I have is fastboot and no matter how many times I flash recovery it just wont boot.  I can't boot into a rom and for some reason cannot downgrade the radio 6.  Any thoughts?


I was gonna play around with some new roms fyi

I trust you are flashing one which is compatible with mytouch 1.2

[daweeze02]

Firerat, on 06 July 2010 - 11:36 PM, said:

I trust you are flashing one which is compatible with mytouch 1.2

Yea it was def for the mytouch 1.2.  But over at xda after I flashed I started digging deeper in the thread and noticed I wasn't the only person with the issue.  Lots of people who flashed the new 6.35 radio for some reason are not able to boot into recovery.  No matter how many times I run fastboot erase radio then reflash the stock radio etc or reflash the recovery nothing seems to work.

[elvis_freshly]

So ROM Manager in the newest versions still screw ya..sheesh. So i had to revert to stock via dreamimg.nbh but atleast i can re-root and start all over again though.

All these extra steps are poorly explained honestly. there are a lot of Layman users who basically can follow instructions. But its hell if you dont have a recovery to use the device..cause the stuff you use on the computer is kinda hard to figure out on a whim if your not experienced with that SDK end of Android.

But as I sadi..went back to 1.0 stock..about to go all the way back to current CM. Wish me luck AGAIN..lol

[Firerat]

*** Magic / Sapphire *** Please make sure you are using the correct recovery.img for you phone
people seem to be confused and are trying to flash the wrong one....


*** this method is intended for people who don't have a working fastboot
the best way to resolve your recovery problem is with http://wiki.cyanogen...?title=Fastboot
but if you can't use fastboot then use this, and then get to grips with fastboot.. imo fastboot is a must if you are messing about with root  




I might have a much quicker solution to the flashing recovery problem

 FR-flashRec-v02.txt   2.29K   113 downloads
 FR-flashRec-v03.txt   1.86K   467 downloads
Optional  FR-flashRec-v04.txt   2.01K   747 downloads ( also checks for recovery.img d/l by ROM Manager )
get that onto your SDcard ,
along with your recovery.img* optional if ROM Manager was used..


then in terminal

su
sh /sdcard/FR-flashRec-v03.txt

that will search for the newest recovery.img on your sdcard

type yes<enter> when prompted

it will freeze your phone for 30-60 sec and then restart Android ( the bootanimation )
next time you try to get to recovery, you should be able to

EDIT:2010-07-15
v0.3, this is now compatible with CM6, I highjack /system/bin/debuggerd now ( since compcache service is awol from init.rc ) , its backwards compatible, so all is good

brief details

• looks for the newest recovery*.img on /sdcard  ( doesn't search folders !! )
  2010-07-19 v0.4 now also looks for recovery imgs downloaded by ROM Manager
  
• backs up /system/bin/debuggerd
  
• it writes my script to /system/bin/debuggerd
  [ * ]it writes my script to /system/bin/compcache
  
• runs the script via init which
  
  • shuts down android ( linux is still running )
    
  • clears the current recovery
    
  • flashes the reovery it found on sdcard
    
  • puts the original /system/bin/debuggerd back
    [ * ]puts the original  /system/bin/compcache back
    
  • restarts Android

I hope this helps you all out, its frustrating being stuck without recovery

please confirm it works

[Kalin King]

Firerat, on 09 July 2010 - 05:09 PM, said:

I might have a much quicker solution to the flashing recovery problem

FR-flashRec-v02.txt

get that onto your SDcard , along with your recovery.img

then in terminal

su
sh /sdcard/FR-flashRec-v02.txt

that will search for the newest recovery.img on your sdcard

type yes<enter> when prompted

it will freeze your phone for 30-60 sec and then restart Android ( the bootanimation )
next time you try to get to recovery, you should be able to


brief details

• looks for the newest recovery*.img on /sdcard  ( doesn't search folders !! )
  
• it writes my script to /system/bin/compcache
  
• runs the script via init which
  
  • shuts down android ( linux is still running )
    
  • clears the current recovery
    
  • flashes the reovery it found on sdcard
    
  • puts the original  /system/bin/compcache back
    
  • restarts Android

I hope this helps you all out, its frustrating being stuck without recovery

please confirm it works

Just like to personally say thank you for this solution. I really wasn't looking forward to having to go through the trouble of trying one of the other listed solutions. I'm all about quick and easy! Worked like a charm!

However, just so you know, my phone didn't reboot into the boot image as you stated it would. I waited for 4-5 minutes for something to happen. Nothing did. So I manually rebooted via the whole "call+menu+power" method, pulled the battery out right when the MyTouch logo appeared, put it back in, and then "home+power" buttoned and it booted into recovery. Other than that, this method is flawless and genius.

Thanks again!  

[kernop]

Firerat, on 09 July 2010 - 05:09 PM, said:

I might have a much quicker solution to the flashing recovery problem

FR-flashRec-v02.txt

get that onto your SDcard , along with your recovery.img

then in terminal

su
sh /sdcard/FR-flashRec-v02.txt

that will search for the newest recovery.img on your sdcard

type yes<enter> when prompted

it will freeze your phone for 30-60 sec and then restart Android ( the bootanimation )
next time you try to get to recovery, you should be able to


brief details

• looks for the newest recovery*.img on /sdcard  ( doesn't search folders !! )
  
• it writes my script to /system/bin/compcache
  
• runs the script via init which
  
  • shuts down android ( linux is still running )
    
  • clears the current recovery
    
  • flashes the reovery it found on sdcard
    
  • puts the original  /system/bin/compcache back
    
  • restarts Android

I hope this helps you all out, its frustrating being stuck without recovery

please confirm it works

Still no go with my Magic I really dont know what else to do can anybody help?  It still hangs on the My Touch logo when trying to go to recovery.

[Firerat]

kernop, on 12 July 2010 - 09:32 AM, said:

Still no go with my Magic I really dont know what else to do can anybody help?  It still hangs on the My Touch logo when trying to go to recovery.

are you certain you are installing the correct recovery?

this is intended to fix the 'blank' or 'green' screen you get after a failed recovery flash

if you are seeing a logo then you have a different problem

is your phone htc branded?

[mypaq]

Genius , works a peach.  My only problem was it never rebooted.  Thanks firerat.

[Skrki]

Firerat, on 09 July 2010 - 05:09 PM, said:

I might have a much quicker solution to the flashing recovery problem

FR-flashRec-v02.txt
...

Cheers Firerat, added to the OP.

[Buckethead32]

I am stuck in Terminal Emulator at:
Firerat -starting new recovery flash service
#  

IT has been frozen for longer then 60sec. Do I remove the battery and restart?

update: used the home+call+and off button to beable to restart. It worked and so did the recovery! Very easy to do! thanks.

[braydee89]

Hey everyone, I'm using Amon ra's recovery and have used the usb- ms function in order to copy the rom, radio and spl over to my sd card. Unfortunately in this mode my PC isn't recognising my usb. Can any one help me?

[danarjordan]

Firerat, on 09 July 2010 - 05:09 PM, said:

I might have a much quicker solution to the flashing recovery problem

FR-flashRec-v02.txt

Awesome.  This worked for me on CM6-RC1, although the script didn't reboot the phone.  But after pulling the battery and restarting, my recovery was back.  Thanks so much.

[kcguy765]

I had amon ra and then tried installing the clockworkmod recovery from the rom manager.  No more recovery.  Your script worked great!  thanks!

[djsergio]

I haven't been able to reboot into recovery for the past 3 days.  Firerat, your fix worked like a charm.  The script didn't reboot the phone, but after pulling the battery and restarting, I have my recovery back!

[Firerat]

danarjordan, on 15 July 2010 - 12:13 AM, said:

Awesome.  This worked for me on CM6-RC1, although the script didn't reboot the phone.  But after pulling the battery and restarting, my recovery was back.  Thanks so much.

djsergio, on 15 July 2010 - 02:53 AM, said:

I haven't been able to reboot into recovery for the past 3 days.  Firerat, your fix worked like a charm.  The script didn't reboot the phone, but after pulling the battery and restarting, I have my recovery back!

bit worried about the battery pulls, but I'm glad its worked

instead of battery pull

ring and fore finger on call + end call, press menu with middle finger



Edit: Ahhh,, I know why the phone is not coming back up
CM6 currently 'missing' the compcache init service
I'll highjack another, not a fan of the ol' bat pull
Edit2: went for /system/bin/debuggerd
should now be restarting on CM5 and CM6

[milazzo78]

Tried this method with my T-Mobile My Touch 3g and still have no recovery mode. Using saphire recovery image. Currently running CM 5.0.7-ds. I used terminal just like you have written for txt version 2 and 3. Still no recovery mode....please help

Firerat, on 09 July 2010 - 05:09 PM, said:

I might have a much quicker solution to the flashing recovery problem

FR-flashRec-v02.txt
FR-flashRec-v03.txt
get that onto your SDcard , along with your recovery.img

then in terminal

su
sh /sdcard/FR-flashRec-v03.txt

that will search for the newest recovery.img on your sdcard

type yes<enter> when prompted

it will freeze your phone for 30-60 sec and then restart Android ( the bootanimation )
next time you try to get to recovery, you should be able to

EDIT:2010-07-15
v0.3, this is now compatible with CM6, I highjack /system/bin/debuggerd now ( since compcache service is awol from init.rc ) , its backwards compatible, so all is good

brief details

• looks for the newest recovery*.img on /sdcard  ( doesn't search folders !! )
  
• backs up /system/bin/debuggerd
  
• it writes my script to /system/bin/debuggerd
  [ * ]it writes my script to /system/bin/compcache
  
• runs the script via init which
  
  • shuts down android ( linux is still running )
    
  • clears the current recovery
    
  • flashes the reovery it found on sdcard
    
  • puts the original /system/bin/debuggerd back
    [ * ]puts the original  /system/bin/compcache back
    
  • restarts Android

I hope this helps you all out, its frustrating being stuck without recovery

please confirm it works

[yozpalang]

Firerat, on 09 July 2010 - 05:09 PM, said:

I might have a much quicker solution to the flashing recovery problem

FR-flashRec-v02.txt
FR-flashRec-v03.txt
get that onto your SDcard , along with your recovery.img

then in terminal

su
sh /sdcard/FR-flashRec-v03.txt

that will search for the newest recovery.img on your sdcard

type yes<enter> when prompted

it will freeze your phone for 30-60 sec and then restart Android ( the bootanimation )
next time you try to get to recovery, you should be able to

EDIT:2010-07-15
v0.3, this is now compatible with CM6, I highjack /system/bin/debuggerd now ( since compcache service is awol from init.rc ) , its backwards compatible, so all is good

brief details

• looks for the newest recovery*.img on /sdcard  ( doesn't search folders !! )
  
• backs up /system/bin/debuggerd
  
• it writes my script to /system/bin/debuggerd
  [ * ]it writes my script to /system/bin/compcache
  
• runs the script via init which
  
  • shuts down android ( linux is still running )
    
  • clears the current recovery
    
  • flashes the reovery it found on sdcard
    
  • puts the original /system/bin/debuggerd back
    [ * ]puts the original  /system/bin/compcache back
    
  • restarts Android

I hope this helps you all out, its frustrating being stuck without recovery

please confirm it works

Worked like a charm on G1 CM6.0.0-RC1  thank you

[Fancypost]

I've been working on this problem pretty much nonstop today and yesterday, and while Firerat's script allowed my to get back to a recovery (Thanks!)  I nuked several times with dreaimg.nbh, and reapplied the most recent amon-ra.  Now, it seems to install any update I apply, but even after a simple radio update or the dangerspl, it locks back into the t-mobile splash.  What is going on here?

[Impressa]

Firerat, on 09 July 2010 - 05:09 PM, said:

I might have a much quicker solution to the flashing recovery problem

FR-flashRec-v02.txt
FR-flashRec-v03.txt
get that onto your SDcard , along with your recovery.img

then in terminal

su
sh /sdcard/FR-flashRec-v03.txt

that will search for the newest recovery.img on your sdcard

type yes<enter> when prompted

it will freeze your phone for 30-60 sec and then restart Android ( the bootanimation )
next time you try to get to recovery, you should be able to

EDIT:2010-07-15
v0.3, this is now compatible with CM6, I highjack /system/bin/debuggerd now ( since compcache service is awol from init.rc ) , its backwards compatible, so all is good

brief details

• looks for the newest recovery*.img on /sdcard  ( doesn't search folders !! )
  
• backs up /system/bin/debuggerd
  
• it writes my script to /system/bin/debuggerd
  [ * ]it writes my script to /system/bin/compcache
  
• runs the script via init which
  
  • shuts down android ( linux is still running )
    
  • clears the current recovery
    
  • flashes the reovery it found on sdcard
    
  • puts the original /system/bin/debuggerd back
    [ * ]puts the original  /system/bin/compcache back
    
  • restarts Android

I hope this helps you all out, its frustrating being stuck without recovery

please confirm it works

Worked for me to thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!