[GUIDE] The easiest way to install CWM in ICS (no unbricking needed)

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NOW YOU CAN INSTALL CWM DIRECTLY FROM ICS
INSTALL AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER WITHOUT UNBRICKING​

A few months ago I found this thread on XDA :http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42657066

This thread provided a way to install CWM from Jellybean V30C for the SU640 without unbricking the phone first. Now not exactly the same, the phones are close enough that it peaked my interest. Digging into it I discovered that the partition mmcblk0p7 contains the bootloader, and it was as simple as pushing the unlocked bootloader from Gingerbread to the correct partition, therefore bypassing the entire need to unbrick the phone first and thus allowing the install of CWM. :)

So I got brave enough and installed the P936 v10i Gingerbread ROM and used the command in ADB shell to extract the bootloader:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 of=/sdcard/bootloader.img. After this I restored my phone completely to stock. Rooted using the root at the above link, then ran my batch file and I had CWM no Security Error!!

The steps are simple:

Start with stock ICS (any version, carrier or phone version p93x). v20c, v20d, v20e, or v20f.

1. ROOT PHONE with the root from the above link or any method that works for you.

2. Run my batch file.

3. Install a custom ROM.

Before anyone asks me I used v 6.0.1.5 TOUCH for CWM. There are actually several reasons why. For me v 6.0.4.5 was incompatible with any ROM with kernel version 3.4. Also if I would initiate a backup from the Rom Manager app, CWM couldn't locate the backup directory.

ENJOY
:victory:




First this only is recommended for LG's Nitro HD models P930, P935 & P936. I do not recommend installing on the SU640 or LU6200.
 

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Thnks!

Worked like a charm! (the second time lol)
I've been waiting for an easy workaround like this, you're great!
 
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Awesome work.

Where did you get CWM 6.0.1.4? Is it the recovery.img located in the zip in the OP? I have two P930s and both have 6.0.4.5 installed. On one, I can get into recovery without a problem, the other one can't.



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audit13 said:
Awesome work.

Where did you get CWM 6.0.1.4? Is it the recovery.img located in the zip in the OP? I have two P930s and both have 6.0.4.5 installed. On one, I can get into recovery without a problem, the other one can't.



Thanks
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You know what, I had a typo and will fix, it should have been....6.0.1.5 and not 6.0.1.4. Sorry I was going off of memory.

Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
 
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UP...!!!!

Thanks GOD I found this thread.. I was going to have CWM with Hereric's method

I am really greatfull for this... thank you.
 
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Thank's for this method... but i have a question... this will work on ics 4.0.3 v18f rooted? I have this version installed on my P930
 
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I cant get this to work on my lg. for some reason it just keeps saying the system cannot find the path specified. Im rooted and have all the drivers installed but no luck. any suggestions?
 
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I cant get this to work on my lg. for some reason it just keeps saying the system cannot find the path specified. Im rooted and have all the drivers installed but no luck. any suggestions?
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May have something to do where it is stored on your C drive. Try copying the folder to the root directory on your C drive and running the batch file with administrator permissions.

Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
 
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how to boot to recovey with the smartphone off? (i try vol up+ power and dont go to recovery, power and doesnt goes)
 
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ooh bro, thank you! im very thankful for yout work, a very easy mode to get recovery!
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I never managed to get into recovery with the phone off. If I long press volume down with power button I get the message if I want to permanently erase everything (factory reset) and if I long press volume up with power I get into download mode.
(using lg nitro hd, cm 10.2.1, unbricked and rooted using hereric's guide, and I have latest cwm installed)
 
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I never managed to get into recovery with the phone off. If I long press volume down with power button I get the message if I want to permanently erase everything (factory reset) and if I long press volume up with power I get into download mode.
(using lg nitro hd, cm 10.2.1, unbricked and rooted using hereric's guide, and I have latest cwm installed)
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That is exactly the message that you want. Press power button twice and you will be in CWM. It says factory reset because that is what will happen if you didn't have a custom recovery installed, no worries though.

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I do not remember which technique I used to root my phone, but it is rooted and currently running sphinx. Can I just flash the bootloader on my phone as is ? or do I need to revert to stock first ?
 
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notzippy said:
I do not remember which technique I used to root my phone, but it is rooted and currently running sphinx. Can I just flash the bootloader on my phone as is ? or do I need to revert to stock first ?
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Yes you can flash directly, since it only flashes the boot loader and recovery it will not touch your ROM.

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    Swetnes
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    NOW YOU CAN INSTALL CWM DIRECTLY FROM ICS
    INSTALL AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER WITHOUT UNBRICKING​

    A few months ago I found this thread on XDA :http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42657066

    This thread provided a way to install CWM from Jellybean V30C for the SU640 without unbricking the phone first. Now not exactly the same, the phones are close enough that it peaked my interest. Digging into it I discovered that the partition mmcblk0p7 contains the bootloader, and it was as simple as pushing the unlocked bootloader from Gingerbread to the correct partition, therefore bypassing the entire need to unbrick the phone first and thus allowing the install of CWM. :)

    So I got brave enough and installed the P936 v10i Gingerbread ROM and used the command in ADB shell to extract the bootloader:
    dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 of=/sdcard/bootloader.img. After this I restored my phone completely to stock. Rooted using the root at the above link, then ran my batch file and I had CWM no Security Error!!

    The steps are simple:

    Start with stock ICS (any version, carrier or phone version p93x). v20c, v20d, v20e, or v20f.

    1. ROOT PHONE with the root from the above link or any method that works for you.

    2. Run my batch file.

    3. Install a custom ROM.

    Before anyone asks me I used v 6.0.1.5 TOUCH for CWM. There are actually several reasons why. For me v 6.0.4.5 was incompatible with any ROM with kernel version 3.4. Also if I would initiate a backup from the Rom Manager app, CWM couldn't locate the backup directory.

    ENJOY
    :victory:




    First this only is recommended for LG's Nitro HD models P930, P935 & P936. I do not recommend installing on the SU640 or LU6200.
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    Jimboukfk
    Thnks!

    Worked like a charm! (the second time lol)
    I've been waiting for an easy workaround like this, you're great!
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    audit13
    audit13
    Awesome work.

    Where did you get CWM 6.0.1.4? Is it the recovery.img located in the zip in the OP? I have two P930s and both have 6.0.4.5 installed. On one, I can get into recovery without a problem, the other one can't.



    Thanks
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    Swetnes
    Swetnes
    audit13 said:
    Awesome work.

    Where did you get CWM 6.0.1.4? Is it the recovery.img located in the zip in the OP? I have two P930s and both have 6.0.4.5 installed. On one, I can get into recovery without a problem, the other one can't.



    Thanks
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    Hereric's guide.

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2044645

    And yes it's the recovery.img

    Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
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    Swetnes
    Swetnes
    audit13 said:
    Awesome work.

    Where did you get CWM 6.0.1.4? Is it the recovery.img located in the zip in the OP? I have two P930s and both have 6.0.4.5 installed. On one, I can get into recovery without a problem, the other one can't.



    Thanks
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    You know what, I had a typo and will fix, it should have been....6.0.1.5 and not 6.0.1.4. Sorry I was going off of memory.

    Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
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