[RECOVERY] TWRP 2.6.3.0 touch recovery [2013-09-16]

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pimpmaneaton

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Unless I am missing it, there is no toggle for data/media

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In the mount menu you can toggle between internal and external storage. This will change where you backup is stored and also where you can install zips from when in install menu. There is no option yet to toggle and format /data/media.

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ziggy34

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In the mount menu you can toggle between internal and external storage. This will change where you backup is stored and also where you can install zips from when in install menu. There is no option yet to toggle and format /data/media.

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Yes, no problem with switching between internal and external. But I have had to wipe data/media before do to corrupt data. So that would be a nice option.

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Euclid's Brother

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Why does goo manager have to install it via flashable zip? Why doesn't it just DD directly to mmcblk0p1?

When I tried to install it via goomanager, I got the dying robot screen. I had thor 1.7 installed.

You can also install this via Acer Recovery Installer by renaming the image file to recovery.img and putting it in the root of your external sdcard.

@pimpmaneaton, can you give use some info on Open Recovery Script? Perhaps I can use that to add TWRP support to my app.
 
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Dees_Troy

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Why does goo manager have to install it via flashable zip? Why doesn't it just DD directly to mmcblk0p1?

When I tried to install it via goomanager, I got the dying robot screen. I had thor 1.7 installed.

You can also install this via Acer Recovery Installer by renaming the image file to recovery.img and putting it in the root of your external sdcard.

@pimpmaneaton, can you give use some info on Open Recovery Script? Perhaps I can use that to add TWRP support to my app.

TWRP and the GooManager app aren't just for the A500. We have to look at our project from a much wider angle. Installing directly using dd requires extra code in the app to detect the device and know which partition to dd to. We're trying to avoid putting any device specific code in the app or in TWRP for that matter. Putting the device specific stuff into the zip is better for the app and the recovery.

We chose not to use extended commands because using them would have been a copyright violation up until Tuesday, 4/10/2012. Anyone using them before that time was technically in violation. You can see the change that removed the copyright here:
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_bootable_recovery/commit/08bedb21d87dede99f1e89a4869609389bb7cee7
We might add extended commands support in the future, but that's up in the air. I've got lots of other features that need my attention and OpenRecoveryScript works well and supports some features that are found in TWRP but not in CWM.

You can find information on how your app can use OpenRecoveryScript here:
http://www.teamw.in/OpenRecoveryScript

However, I think you'll find that GooManager is a compelling option. It's free and works with many devices. The goo.im website offers free hosting to ROM makers and it is easy to upload new ROMs. With a few easy changes, users will get notifications when ROM makers update their ROMs and the user can use that notification to easily install the update automatically using the goo app much like an OTA update from a device manufacturer.
 

Euclid's Brother

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TWRP and the GooManager app aren't just for the A500. We have to look at our project from a much wider angle. Installing directly using dd requires extra code in the app to detect the device and know which partition to dd to. We're trying to avoid putting any device specific code in the app or in TWRP for that matter. Putting the device specific stuff into the zip is better for the app and the recovery.

yeah, I see your point. Make sense.

However, I think you'll find that GooManager is a compelling option. It's free and works with many devices. The goo.im website offers free hosting to ROM makers and it is easy to upload new ROMs. With a few easy changes, users will get notifications when ROM makers update their ROMs and the user can use that notification to easily install the update automatically using the goo app much like an OTA update from a device manufacturer.

Sounds like I'll be kept busy keeping my app relevent. I'm definately going to look at OpenRecoveryScript. Thanks!

PS. I Love the twrp recovery. Execellent contribution to our community. Thank you. Looking forward to some more themes for it.
 

Bloodflame

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First off, I want to say thanks to Teamwin for this awesome recovery. I love it! Very intuitive, and the ability for theming is fantastic. Can't wait to see where this will go in the future.

But being new, some issues are to be expected. I brought up one such issue in the CM9 thread (link). Also, it would be nice to have the option to wipe flexrom and boot partitions as well.

Keep up the great work! :D
 

pimpmaneaton

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Yes. Press the mount button. The last row of check boxes are to pick internal storage or external SD card

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Sorry yes that will allow you to access via install menu. I guess I assumed that you were trying to access external from your PC.

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hatefuel19

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Can't get this to run.....patched v2 bootloader and opencm9 rom........ like euclud said when I went with goo manager flash from Thor 1.7 I got a dead Droid :(.......poor fella......tried flashing from recovery installer but it simply won't boot........haven't tried fast boot flash and I'm hoping it will work

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blackthund3r

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Can't get this to run.....patched v2 bootloader and opencm9 rom........ like euclud said when I went with goo manager flash from Thor 1.7 I got a dead Droid :(.......poor fella......tried flashing from recovery installer but it simply won't boot........haven't tried fast boot flash and I'm hoping it will work

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I have the ICS Leak bootloader (I'm currently running flexreaper but I was on the leak) and when I flashed it I just got a dead boot when trying to enter recovery. Just frozen on "Booting recovery kernel image"

EDIT: Just tried again with the flashable zip and same thing. I do however get a driver popup on the PC about an MTP USB Device so I think something is trying to load :p
 
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hatefuel19

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I have the ICS Leak bootloader (I'm currently running flexreaper but I was on the leak) and when I flashed it I just got a dead boot when trying to enter recovery. Just frozen on "Booting recovery kernel image"

EDIT: Just tried again with the flashable zip and same thing. I do however get a driver popup on the PC about an MTP USB Device so I think something is trying to load :p

If anyone has got this working with ics bootloader patched v2 please post how. This is the epic recovery XD.......tried fastboot flash and still just hangs at booting kernel image. Gonna go with RA til this gets sorted out :)......nice work on an amazing recovery. I got to use it b4 updating my bootloader and loved it.
 

fermunky

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Not sure if this is a bug, but I performed a backup before wiping and flashing the latest build of flexreaper, but it would say Unable to Mount /Data. Still went on with the backup, wipe, and then fresh install of the ROM, however, I went into Restore to restore just Data. It still would say Unable to Mount Data, and then hung once the progress bar was at 100%. I let it sit for about an hour, then forced it to reboot. Upon loading up, it was evident Data was not restored. I went back into TWRP, Unmounted Data from the mount menu and did the restore again. It went through in about 2 minutes and all was good.

Sooo, question is, should I unmount everything in the mount menu before doing the various "basic" stuff like backup, wiping, flashing ROMs, and restoring?

If it matters, I am on 2.1 and running HC bootloader.
 

ogdertay

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I'm having a re-tard moment.... how do I download this from the goo application and I'm on a rooted A500 with icylicious 4.0.3 with HC bootloader

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CyaN1de

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I'm having a re-tard moment.... how do I download this from the goo application and I'm on a rooted A500 with icylicious 4.0.3 with HC bootloader

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Android App Install Method (Preferred):

Download the GooManager app from either location

Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will reboot and install the recovery automatically.

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CyaN1de

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So I just tried installing this recovery via the instructions above and ended up with a dead droid, chest open with a red warning triangle over it. Thinking this cannot be good.

Installed over Thor 1.7

Using Icylicious rom as well if that matters.

Will see if I can find answer on here somewhere.

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Zatta

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So I just tried installing this recovery via the instructions above and ended up with a dead droid, chest open with a red warning triangle over it. Thinking this cannot be good.

Installed over Thor 1.7

Will see if I can find answer on here somewhere.

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You could check post 11 from this thread, I couldn't figure it out also so i made it flashable.

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CyaN1de

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I just flashed it with your zip and was coming back to say thanks......so.......THANKS!!!

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    Can someone please post the flashable zip file for this? I can't install from GooManager, it always abort installation.

    Does this recovery support flash from USB?

    Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2

    This flashable zip has been tested on cwm-based recovery's 1.3.something and 1.7 by the man who's name may not be named.
    I see no reason why it won't work on any ROM as recovery is independant of it.

    Edit: Ofc only tested on my iconia a500. Just saying.
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    Thanks for the 2.4.0.0 :)

    GooManage somehow does not updte my recovery. For those who also have this problem, i have included as attachment, a flashable one.

    You can flash this with CWM or TWRP 2.3.3.0 or most other common recoveries avliable.


    View attachment TWRP-2.4.0.0-Flashable.zip
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    Why does goo manager have to install it via flashable zip? Why doesn't it just DD directly to mmcblk0p1?

    When I tried to install it via goomanager, I got the dying robot screen. I had thor 1.7 installed.

    You can also install this via Acer Recovery Installer by renaming the image file to recovery.img and putting it in the root of your external sdcard.

    @pimpmaneaton, can you give use some info on Open Recovery Script? Perhaps I can use that to add TWRP support to my app.
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    So I just tried installing this recovery via the instructions above and ended up with a dead droid, chest open with a red warning triangle over it. Thinking this cannot be good.

    Installed over Thor 1.7

    Will see if I can find answer on here somewhere.

    Sent from my A500 using xda premium

    You could check post 11 from this thread, I couldn't figure it out also so i made it flashable.

    Taptalked u see