[GUIDE] CWM/TWRP ADB Sideload

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mikma80

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Aug 21, 2011
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Here's small guide about ClockworkMod Recovery / Team Win Recovery Project feature "ADB Sideload".

The example is done with TWRP but the basic idea with CWM is pretty much the same.

Required tools for uploading:
- Samsung Galaxy S3 mini with CWM/TWRP recovery
- Android SDK -> DOWNLOAD FOR OTHER PLATFORMS -> installer_r22.3-windows.exe
- Desired ROM to be installed, in this example it's DMod V6

The steps:
1) Install the SDK, start it and select "Android SDK Tools" and "Android SDK Platform-tools" and then "Install 2 packages"
SDK.png


2) Locate the "adb.exe" file that was installed with "Android SDK Platform-tools", It's usually in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools". I decided to copy the "platform-tools" folder into c:\ and renamed it to "adb".

3) Copy the ROM you desire to install in the "adb" folder

4) Boot the phone into recovery, and select "Advanced":
twrp_410.png


5) Plug the USB cable in

6) Start "Command Prompt" in Windows (Start -> type in "cmd" to search box and select "cmd.exe")

7) Type: "cd \adb"

8) Type: "adb kill-server"

9) Type: "adb usb"
HTML:
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
restarting in USB mode

10) Type: "adb devices"
HTML:
List of devices attached
sh3d7h3dj631f6a7        recovery

11) Select the "ADB Sideload" from the phone, swipe to start
TWRP-Recovery-ADB-Sideload.jpg


12) Type: "adb devices"
HTML:
List of devices attached
sh3d7h3dj631f6a7        sideload

13) Type: "adb sideload DModV6.zip"

Wait for the upload to finish and you are done! Have fun installing DMod V6 :)
ADB.png



WAIT! There's this error with adb:
HTML:
error: closed

1) Cancel the "ADB Sideload" from phone, return to "Advanced" menu
2) Read the guide again from step 8 and obey them!
 
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bro thanks to you you save me from 25 dollars i wish if someday i become rich you are on my mind i will donate you :) :angel: :eek:
 

manikumary

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Feb 12, 2014
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Here's small guide about ClockworkMod Recovery / Team Win Recovery Project feature "ADB Sideload".

The example is done with TWRP but the basic idea with CWM is pretty much the same.

Required tools for uploading:
- Samsung Galaxy S3 mini with CWM/TWRP recovery
- Android SDK -> DOWNLOAD FOR OTHER PLATFORMS -> installer_r22.3-windows.exe
- Desired ROM to be installed, in this example it's DMod V6

The steps:
1) Install the SDK, start it and select "Android SDK Tools" and "Android SDK Platform-tools" and then "Install 2 packages"
SDK.png


2) Locate the "adb.exe" file that was installed with "Android SDK Platform-tools", It's usually in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools". I decided to copy the "platform-tools" folder into c:\ and renamed it to "adb".

3) Copy the ROM you desire to install in the "adb" folder

4) Boot the phone into recovery, and select "Advanced":
twrp_410.png


5) Plug the USB cable in

6) Start "Command Prompt" in Windows (Start -> type in "cmd" to search box and select "cmd.exe")

7) Type: "cd \adb"

8) Type: "adb kill-server"

9) Type: "adb usb"
HTML:
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
restarting in USB mode

10) Type: "adb devices"
HTML:
List of devices attached
sh3d7h3dj631f6a7        recovery

11) Select the "ADB Sideload" from the phone, swipe to start
TWRP-Recovery-ADB-Sideload.jpg


12) Type: "adb devices"
HTML:
List of devices attached
sh3d7h3dj631f6a7        sideload

13) Type: "adb sideload DModV6.zip"

Wait for the upload to finish and you are done! Have fun installing DMod V6 :)
ADB.png



WAIT! There's this error with adb:
HTML:
error: closed

1) Cancel the "ADB Sideload" from phone, return to "Advanced" menu
2) Read the guide again from step 8 and obey them!

getting this error while in recovery mode in adb

E:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb usb
error: device not found

Edit: installed drivers from pdanet. done now. thanks
 
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jeyd02

Senior Member
Apr 11, 2011
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Saved time and money

Thanks this really work, along with naked android driver that someone suggested. i saved time, money, and not having to replace my phone. now im full working and have the custom recovery working now, thanks a LOT!!
 

Mr22Me

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Apr 9, 2014
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my command prompt is showing error

my command prompt shoows error in last when i send mt rom to my device
adb sideload rom.zip
it shows error
100 % but error sending
 

vdries

New member
May 7, 2014
3
0
adb devices offline

hi, allways when i type adb usb and press enter he does this
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device offline
 

mikma80

Senior Member
Aug 21, 2011
79
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hi, allways when i type adb usb and press enter he does this
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device offline

Make sure the following:
1) Your phone is rooted and up and running in custom recovery (TWRP is better imo)
2) You have proper drivers installed in your Windows (KIES does this trick)
3) You have USB debugging enabled in the phone
 

ranamar

Member
May 10, 2014
6
0
after i do the guide it has install the rom i pushed but now when the phone get on
the LG logo showed and the rom logo showed and stuck there
 
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-Abuse-

Member
Mar 19, 2011
18
2
THANK YOU! exactly what i was looking for and needed after completely "nuking" my phone of all data with TWRP.
 

carl fuller

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May 18, 2014
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true hard brick fix

not sure about that but a true hard brick (nothing only activity is after pushing to two pins in the back right against mobo red light will come on for a few sec when plugged in other then that NO LIFE ) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2581166 (NOT MY WORK BUT I CAN VERIFY IT WORKS
ACTUALLY THIS IS THE LINK AND FILES I USED BUT TRUST XDA FOR ALL YOUR PROBLEMS....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZEKzglmjtY
 

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    Here's small guide about ClockworkMod Recovery / Team Win Recovery Project feature "ADB Sideload".

    The example is done with TWRP but the basic idea with CWM is pretty much the same.

    Required tools for uploading:
    - Samsung Galaxy S3 mini with CWM/TWRP recovery
    - Android SDK -> DOWNLOAD FOR OTHER PLATFORMS -> installer_r22.3-windows.exe
    - Desired ROM to be installed, in this example it's DMod V6

    The steps:
    1) Install the SDK, start it and select "Android SDK Tools" and "Android SDK Platform-tools" and then "Install 2 packages"
    SDK.png


    2) Locate the "adb.exe" file that was installed with "Android SDK Platform-tools", It's usually in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools". I decided to copy the "platform-tools" folder into c:\ and renamed it to "adb".

    3) Copy the ROM you desire to install in the "adb" folder

    4) Boot the phone into recovery, and select "Advanced":
    twrp_410.png


    5) Plug the USB cable in

    6) Start "Command Prompt" in Windows (Start -> type in "cmd" to search box and select "cmd.exe")

    7) Type: "cd \adb"

    8) Type: "adb kill-server"

    9) Type: "adb usb"
    HTML:
    * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
    * daemon started successfully *
    restarting in USB mode

    10) Type: "adb devices"
    HTML:
    List of devices attached
    sh3d7h3dj631f6a7        recovery

    11) Select the "ADB Sideload" from the phone, swipe to start
    TWRP-Recovery-ADB-Sideload.jpg


    12) Type: "adb devices"
    HTML:
    List of devices attached
    sh3d7h3dj631f6a7        sideload

    13) Type: "adb sideload DModV6.zip"

    Wait for the upload to finish and you are done! Have fun installing DMod V6 :)
    ADB.png



    WAIT! There's this error with adb:
    HTML:
    error: closed

    1) Cancel the "ADB Sideload" from phone, return to "Advanced" menu
    2) Read the guide again from step 8 and obey them!
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    Does sideload only work in Windows? I do adb/fastboot from linux with the most recent sdk and twrp and can never get it to work
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    Does sideload only work in Windows? I do adb/fastboot from linux with the most recent sdk and twrp and can never get it to work

    It works with Ubuntu as well, so I guess it can work on Linux.
    You can try this:
    1. open the terminal in Linux
    2. plug device in recovery mode
    type (on Linux):
    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
    Wait til finish, then:
    and then:
    sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
    Now ADB drivers are installed. First of all, make sure your device is listed as "recovery" or as "device", typing:
    If it is, you can use adb commands, so you can also use adb push command.