CWM source is part of CM and is generally freely available, however, that is "only" the button controlled version at the mo. I'm sure Koush has his reasons for not pushing it yet.
[RECOVERY]CWM-Based Recovery 5.0.2.8 For P999(Internal & External SD)
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i found this on twitter works great i used like this with this guide to flash
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1566681
E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 p999-5.8.1.3.img
https://twitter.com/RussUnderhill/statuses/186743403139178497
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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1566681
E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 p999-5.8.1.3.img
https://twitter.com/RussUnderhill/statuses/186743403139178497
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According to the OP, for how long do you hold the volume buttons? So far I can't get this to flash at all. I get the error. I have the driver and my cable is good--I just transferred files with it. I'd be happy just to get a newer CWM. Don't care about the touch version. Any help appreciated.
Flashed that image from twitter. Provided an upgrade for sure but still looks like the older one I had. The only problem is when I take my fingers off the buttons it boots into the ROM and doesn't give my a chance to do anything.
Flashed that image from twitter. Provided an upgrade for sure but still looks like the older one I had. The only problem is when I take my fingers off the buttons it boots into the ROM and doesn't give my a chance to do anything.
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I hold up and down on volume the entire process only takes a minute.
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AOKP build 29 w/ Harsh P999-0604
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AOKP build 29 w/ Harsh P999-0604
Flashed a second time doing just this and no change.
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Is the device appearing in Device Manager showing as a USB device?
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AOKP build 29 w/ Harsh P999-0604
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AOKP build 29 w/ Harsh P999-0604
Yes, it showed as apx device. So using the copy from OP produced an error. The image posted on twitter doesn't behave right. When flashing, the phone says, "Updating, Please Wait", is it supposed to say something else after a bit? OR just go ahead and unplug cable when NVflash says its done and unplug? Thank you for bearing with me. "just unplug, well I 'ejected apx device'"
Oh, nothing wrong with OP file. It was me.
After another go, when booting into recovery, When CWM comes up, I quickly release the volume down button and then press it again while still holding the power button. Then release both. It moves to the next menu but it stays after that and seems to work the way its supposed to. I think can live with it as long as it works. I had version 4. Some ROMS have newer version included. I think Ya'll no the deal.
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So if I flash this version does that mean that my external sd will be the default instead of the internal? This is my biggest issue with this phone.
I followed the instructions in the OP and everything worked flawlessly. I'm able to boot into CWM 5.0.2.8 with no problem by holding Volume-Down & Power buttons until the blue LG logo appears.
But here's my question: Is there any way to get the ROM Manager app to recognize 5.0.2.8? When I attempt to boot into CWM from ROM Manager, it goes into 5.0.2.0. Which is surprising, as I thought it would've been replaced by the new version.
If there's no way to force ROM Manager to use it, no biggie. But, is it harmful in any way to have 2 different CWMs on the same device?
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But here's my question: Is there any way to get the ROM Manager app to recognize 5.0.2.8? When I attempt to boot into CWM from ROM Manager, it goes into 5.0.2.0. Which is surprising, as I thought it would've been replaced by the new version.
If there's no way to force ROM Manager to use it, no biggie. But, is it harmful in any way to have 2 different CWMs on the same device?
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The one you flashed with this guide is your real recovery that you use when you hold the power and Vol keys. The older one is the one that's fake flashed by Rom manager. You can update this from in the app. (i think 5.0.2.0 is the newest one that it uses though.)
Either way, as long as they are both newer than 5.0.x.x then you are fine, having 2 different versions hurts nothing.
Edit: it *may* screw up backups when they are done between the 2 different versions, but I'm not actually sure.
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works for me as well
this works for me as well i have not seen any problems
touch works as should you can save to internal or ext and restore from both as well
i did not try mounts though
this works for me as well i have not seen any problems
touch works as should you can save to internal or ext and restore from both as well
i did not try mounts though
Go to rom manager, press menu button and select manual over ride.
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I've had version 4 on my phone since I first rooted it an didn't updated it till now. A couple of backups ago I did it with the CWM in the ROM. 5.0.2.0. I tried to go to that nandroid through the v4. Wouldn't open. Took me a couple days realize this was the problem. Make your nandroids with the older version if you have 2 different ones.
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backups between version 4.xxx and 5.xxx are NOT COMPATIBLE. Backups made in 4 will not restore properly in 5, and backups made in 5 will not restore at all in 4.
The *Take 3* is working great for me. And I definitely love the ability to touch the screen like I want to every time.
If you have two recoveries that means that Rom Manager 'fake' flashed the CWM on your device and only one of them is permanent. But you should be fine cause one of them has to be flashed to the true recovery partition.
If you have two recoveries that means that Rom Manager 'fake' flashed the CWM on your device and only one of them is permanent. But you should be fine cause one of them has to be flashed to the true recovery partition.
ATTN:
Backups from pervious version are not compatible with this..so PLEASE make a nandroid backup using this Version..
ALSO:
this is from the 5.0.2.8 Recovery Branch thats why its not available thru the ROM Manager menu..either way..this is the best solid permanent approach to get your RECOVERY done..unlike using ROM Manager to get your Recovery flashed..
edit: Thanks Rusty for clarification..
Backups from pervious version are not compatible with this..so PLEASE make a nandroid backup using this Version..
ALSO:
this is from the 5.0.2.8 Recovery Branch thats why its not available thru the ROM Manager menu..either way..this is the best solid permanent approach to get your RECOVERY done..unlike using ROM Manager to get your Recovery flashed..
edit: Thanks Rusty for clarification..
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No, 5.0.2.8 is not a port, I built it from source. The touch one is a port.
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27The image was provided by Mr Rusty over on the P990 thread and i asked him if we can have an update..well he gladly helped out so don't forget to thank Mr Rusty over on his Thread..
I repacked and added a script that you will just run in order to flash this CWM version..(Thanks to Russ for the script)
From his Thread:
BIG Credits goes to Koush as well for his great work for innovating the CWM..
Get it Here: CWM 5.0.2.8 For P999 or from Here
Instructions on HOW to use/WHAT to do:(For Windows)
- Once you have downloaded the Package from the link Above..extract it to a Folder..
- Inside the folder all you have to do is look for the flash-recovery_xp.bat file..
- now turn your G2x OFF..
- remove the BATTERY and make sure your G2x is not connected to the PC via USB
- Press the VOLUME DOWN button together with the VOLUME UP..
- now CONNECT the USB Cable..
- If by all means Windows prompts for a new DEVICE you have to install the APX drivers from here(extract the package and manually install from this source)..
- Else if windows does not prompt OR you are already done installing the APX drivers you can now proceed on Running the flash-recovery_xp.bat by double clicking it..
- Choose 1 and Then press Enter..Wait for a few seconds till it prompts you that the FLASH was successful..IMHO you ought to wait another 5 more seconds after the prompt for not to have issues..
- After that Reboot into CWM by Pressing Power Button together with VOLUME DOWN til you see the LG Logo with waves..upon seeing that now release the buttons and wait for the CWM menu..
For Linux/Ubuntu Users:
- Download the Package
- Extract the folder somewhere
- Now turn your Phone OFF and DO NOT plug the USB cable yet..
- Now while Phone is OFF press VOLUME UP and DOWN together and now PLUG the USB cable in..keep them held together throughout the process..
- Run the Terminal and locate the Directory on where the Files are located..
- Type the ff:
- Once DONE you can now reboot..Code:chmod +x flash-recovery.sh ./flash-recovery.sh
FAQ:
Q: I am getting NVflash errors?
A: You might be on a BAD Cable or either way upon installing the drivers do a reboot..also DO THIS ON WINDOWS XP..on Windows 7 there are circumstances that the device is not recognized properly..also make SURE your unit is a P999 or P999DW(my unit is P999DW and touch WORKS!!) and not P990 or SU660..
Q: My device is not Recognized?
A: You have to download the APX drivers from one of the instructions above
Changelog: Github Source
Thanks and also vote for the page..4OK, so I thought I'd try something else... this is the O2X touch recovery, with the G2X recovery.fstab and kernel.
Might help, might not. Probably not, but what the hell, it is worth a try
http://www.mediafire.com/file/6cj4obmhkwj9ffn/p999-touch-5.8.1.3.img2
That's quite impressive, considering the first place I 'released' it on was XDA.21
