[GUIDE] [4/26/12] [CWM 5.8.1.3 *TOUCH*] NVFlashing CWM Recovery for Dummies
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Did you extract the entire tgz file to the nvflash directory?
I did.
Watch the tutorial in the OP. Full screen if you can't read something
I am running eagles blood and flashed cwm through rom manager. Can I execute this process as is or is there something I should do to my phone first?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
I don't know Omar. I tried using it as the - several times and kept getting the error. Soon as I changed it to the _, it worked the first time...I actually downloaded the 3.0.2.7 recovery and reflashed that instead of the test2 recovery with the _ and that worked as well. I'm just as confused.
Did you download the file that I provided or did you have one from before? Because the one I provided is:
E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct
and so it should only work with the - and not the _
But as long as you've got it working
I'll keep an eye out for the same problem if anyone else posts for itI flashed the same way multiple times and it seems to work for me...
Anyways, here's the crap video I promised:
Feel free to upload your own - one made with an actual camera
Thank you! it really helped!
I flashed the same way multiple times and it seems to work for me...
Anyways, here's the crap video I promised:
Feel free to upload your own - one made with an actual camera
Lol nice guide. Dope music
Sent from my LG-P999
"S/W Upgrade Please wait while upgrading..." how long does it take? its been 5 minutes already!
Edit: I'll trust the video and unplug! and it worked! Thanks!
Edit: I'll trust the video and unplug! and it worked! Thanks!
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Once the process is finished in command prompt then you can go ahead and disconnect the phone. Should be less than a minute, the "upgrading" prompt will not go away
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA Premium App
stock at NVflash started, and it just stays there, i unplugged it run the command again and nothing, same thing.
Are you 100% sure you installed the APX drivers and 100% sure you were holding VOL+ and VOL- when plugging in the USB?
Yes, yes and yes, it just stays there, and nothing else, and when i unplug the phone it says "uid read fail".
also when i go into device manager, i cac't see any APX driver, but it said that the drivers where successfully installed, how can i remove them?
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48This has been tested and confirmed to be working. Follow instructions to the key and you should be good to go!
If you are having ANY issues, watch the video below before posting! It seems to solve a lot of the errors
*WARNING* *WARNING* *WARNING*
NVFlash is a powerful utility that works at a very low level on your phone. There are few safety mechanisms built into a tool like this because it is intended for use by people with suitable training. This CAN brick your device. It is unlikely to create an irrecoverable situation, but it does have the power to create a situation that you can not recover from yourself, thus requiring factory maintenance. Warranty coverage for your phone is not guaranteed after using NVFlash. Please proceed with the use of the tool carefully and at your own risk.
All credit goes to RussUnderhill, Fitsnugly, krylon360, player911, djmcnz and mapin0518 who made this guide possible
Useful hint: Copy and paste the commands into the command prompt to reduce error
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The files you need:
- NVFlash.zip (Windows NVFlash app + CWM Recovery 5.0.2.0 Image)
- APX Driver.zip (APX Driver)
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Optional files:
- part5.img (Stock Recovery Image)
- p999-4.0.0.2-external-recovery.img (CWM 4.0.0.2 Recovery Image)
- p999-ext4-08222011-external-recovery.img (CWM 4.0.1.5 Recovery Image)
- recovery-clockwork-5.0.1.6-p999.img (CWM 5.0.1.6 Recovery Image)
- recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-p999.img (CWM 5.0.2.0 Recovery Image)
- recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-p999.img (CWM 5.0.2.6 Recovery Image)
- recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-p999.img (CWM 5.0.2.7 Recovery Image)
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Now let's extract the files:
We will be extracting to these two folders:
Extract APX Driver.zip to C:\G2x\APX DriverCode:C:\G2x\APX Driver C:\G2x\NVFlash
Extract NVFlash.zip to C:\G2x\NVFlash
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Here's how to do it:
- Remove the battery
- Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
- Insert the USB cable
- Install APX driver from the your APX folder
For windows 7(and vista? please confirm):
Open Device Manager in Windows and you should see "APX Device" listed with an error
Right click on the APX device
Select 'Update driver software'
Select 'Browse my computer...'
Select 'Let me pick...'
Select 'Have disk'
Browse to directory you extracted the *driver* software to: C:\G2x\APX Driver
Select the *entire* 'APX Driver' folder; Do not go inside of it!
Accept any warnings, including the big red alert (you may need to disable UAC)
Now in Device Manager under 'USB Controllers' you should have an 'NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for mobile devices'
If not, uninstall the driver, reboot, rinse and repeat
- Unplug everything
- Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
- Insert USB cable
- open command prompt
- navigate to your NVFlash folder:
Code:cd \ cd g2x\nvflash nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-p999.img
You should see it send a bunch of files to the device and the phone screen should say "S/W Upgrade - Please wait while upgrading...". You can let go of the volume buttons at this point. Once the files are sent and the program is finished running in the command window, you CAN just pull the USB cord or be safe and just wait a few extra minutes, however it will still say "upgrading."
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To get into Recovery:
- Plug the battery back in (or power off the device if it was on)
- Hold Vol Down + Power until you see the LG splash screen with blue highlights (that means keep holding for ~10 seconds after you see the LG boot screen).
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This is if you already have all the files and drivers set up:
How to flash ClockworkMod Recovery 5.8.1.3:
CWM Touch is still experimental. Flash at your own risk. Do not expect much help if something goes wrong or does not work right, be prepared for some crisis management. Not everything works properly, but when it does work, it works pretty well. This has bugs. Do NOT flash this unless you know how to flash an alternate recovery if things go wrong.
- download the 5.8.1.3 clockworkmod *TOUCH* recovery image
- place p999-5.8.1.3.img in C:\G2x\NVFlash
- Unplug everything
- remove the battery
- Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
- Insert USB cable
- open command prompt
- execute the following commands:
Code:cd \ cd g2x\nvflash nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 p999-5.8.1.3.img
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This is if you already have all the files and drivers set up:
How to flash ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7:
- download the 5.0.2.7 clockworkmod recovery image
- place recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-p999.img in C:\G2x\NVFlash
- Unplug everything
- remove the battery
- Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
- Insert USB cable
- open command prompt
- execute the following commands:
Code:cd \ cd g2x\nvflash nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-p999.img
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How to revert back to stock recovery:
- download the optional stock recovery image
- extract or place part5.img in C:\G2x\NVFlash
- Unplug everything
- remove the battery
- Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
- Insert USB cable
- open command prompt
- execute the following commands:
Code:cd \ cd g2x\nvflash nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 part5.img
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NVFlash for dummies - Guide to set up and flash a recovery
***Poor quality and outdated but it gets the job done***
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Frequently asked questions:
Where do I place the .img files?
You place the .img files in the NVFlash folder you created PRIOR to flashing.
I'm getting an error.
- You MUST keep both volume buttons held down the whole time until you get the success message in command prompt!
- Try using a different USB port on the computer
6Here's how to do it for all the little nooblies
I won't add it to the OP until it is confirmed working and/or stable.
Credit goes out to @RussUnderhill for getting a working touch recovery for the G2x.
This is if you already have all the files and drivers set up:
How to flash ClockworkMod Recovery 5.8.1.3:
- download the 5.8.1.3 clockworkmod *TOUCH* recovery image
- place p999-5.8.1.3.img in C:\G2x\NVFlash
- Unplug everything
- remove the battery
- Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
- Insert USB cable
- open command prompt
- execute the following commands:
Code:cd \ cd g2x\nvflash nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 p999-5.8.1.3.img4I've added the instructions to flash the touch recovery to the OP, with a nice little warning. Guys, don't use this unless you know how to fix it.
Also, Windows 8 is beta software in itself, I wouldn't trust this to work on it anyways.
This is if you already have all the files and drivers set up:
How to flash ClockworkMod Recovery 5.8.1.3:
CWM Touch is still experimental. Flash at your own risk. Do not expect much help if something goes wrong or does not work right, be prepared for some crisis management. Not everything works properly, but when it does work, it works pretty well. This has bugs. Do NOT flash this unless you know how to flash an alternate recovery if things go wrong.
- download the 5.8.1.3 clockworkmod *TOUCH* recovery image
- place p999-5.8.1.3.img in C:\G2x\NVFlash
- Unplug everything
- remove the battery
- Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
- Insert USB cable
- open command prompt
- execute the following commands:
Code:cd \ cd g2x\nvflash nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 p999-5.8.1.3.img3I believe the OP is still incorrect as far as the code goes.
The OP says
Code:nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR-0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-star-test2.img
When it should say
Code:nvflash.exe --bct E1108_Hynix_512MB_H8TBR00U0MLR_0DM_300MHz_final_emmc_x8.bct --bl fastboot.bin --download 5 recovery-star-test2.img
Notice the MLR-0DM is changed to MLR_0DM. When I tried with the - I get the
When I tried with the _ it worked with no problems and writes successfully.
Sorry people, I actually did try to record this for a video but it turns out in order to NVFlash this successfully AND record the video, I would need at least 3 hands.3
I flashed the same way multiple times and it seems to work for me...
Anyways, here's the crap video I promised:
Feel free to upload your own - one made with an actual camera
