Switching from CWM to TWRP
Hello,
I am running on CM12.1 with ElementalX on my Nexus 5. I use CWM Recovery.
I want to flash CM13 now. CWM is no more supported by CynogenMod so i would like to flash TWRP before flashing CM13. How can I switch recovery now? Any issues if I do so?
Can someone please help me with this?
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@getready wrote:
There will be no issues
download latest TWRP recovery for your device (.img file)
Place it in adb folder
rename it as recovery
Boot in to fastboot/bootloader modeType
fastboot flash recovery recovery.imgfor temporary purpose, type
fastboot boot recovery.img
why boot over flash?
I think i have adb & fastboot. How will i come to know if i have them?
@Bulwark wrote:
@getready wrote:
There will be no issues
download latest TWRP recovery for your device (.img file)
Place it in adb folder
rename it as recovery
Boot in to fastboot/bootloader modeType
fastboot flash recovery recovery.imgfor temporary purpose, type
fastboot boot recovery.img
why boot over flash?
I think i have adb & fastboot. How will i come to know if i have them?
both are same, adb/adb& fastboot
Boot over flash if you dont want to replace your current recovery (CWM)
Just download the latest twrp zip and flash it from cwm. I think it would be just fine.
You can make a nandroid to be on safer side.
@neu.dimer wrote:
Just download the latest twrp zip and flash it from cwm. I think it would be just fine.
You can make a nandroid to be on safer side.
Ok will try getready’s suggestion first. I dont have nandroid though
@Bulwark wrote:
@getready wrote:
both are same, adb/adb& fastboot
Boot over flash if you dont want to replace your current recovery (CWM)
Where is the directory of adb? I cant find them. I tried searching adb
“Adb & fastboot”
I was lazy to type the whole thing 
Download Flashify by Christian Göllner from playstore.
- Open and Grant root permission.
- Select in Flash > Recovery Image.
- Select Choose File. Or You can download TWRP directly from apk.
- Choose twrp.img
- Apply and Reboot.
@getready wrote:
@Bulwark wrote:
@getready wrote:
both are same, adb/adb& fastboot
Boot over flash if you dont want to replace your current recovery (CWM)
Where is the directory of adb? I cant find them. I tried searching adb
“Adb & fastboot”
I was lazy to type the whole thing
I am sorry I dont have much knowledge in this. I cant find directory where adb & fastboot is installed in my machine. I tried this but still cant locate
@Bulwark wrote:
@getready wrote:
@Bulwark wrote:
@getready wrote:
both are same, adb/adb& fastboot
Boot over flash if you dont want to replace your current recovery (CWM)
Where is the directory of adb? I cant find them. I tried searching adb
“Adb & fastboot”
I was lazy to type the whole thing
I am sorry I dont have much knowledge in this. I cant find directory where adb & fastboot is installed in my machine. I tried this but still cant locate
you can download from here
http://androidhost.org...Ks
Alternatively you can try flashing recovery zip files via CWM or via flashify as other dimers suggested
Ay yo download twrp for yo phone. And let it name be recovery.img
Now place it in the folder which has ADB & FASTBOOT files.
Type d following commands:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
adb reboot recovery
Yoll be in recovery now.
Done through Flashify… Thanks a ton…
@getready @Joker @now available
Why do you use nandroid?
@Bulwark wrote:
Done through Flashify… Thanks a ton…
@getready @Joker @now available
Why do you use nandroid?
Nandroid is a CWM word. It’s for backing up whole system (sys + data + boot/kernel) so that in case yo phone’s bricked yo can restore it.
for switching both rom and recovery i would recommend wiping from fastboot commands first
then flash recovery and them cm13 ( refer to chromium’s guide on xda for this , simple and easy )
Root and install greenify with root mode and xposed modules to boost battery ( much needed on nexus5 )
Do try some kernels too for further enhancing battery life.
I have Moto G 1st Gen. I have never done any rooting or flash. Right now i have Android Lollipop 5.1 on my mobile. I would like to install Marshmallow. Can anyhow tell me the exact steps to follow one after the other? Like root, recovery, flash etc. Please give me a simple guide as i don’t want to brick my phone. 
@gambitrite wrote:
I have Moto G 1st Gen. …
You will get auto update from Moto so wait till then. If you are bored of using stock android, check other custom rom’s ask for user reviews and then think of switching. If you are in warranty period i would suggest not to do anything
I am using CynogenMod (Custom ROM) & I am very happy
@zafarkhan4433 wrote:
I was using ElementalX for S2W & D2W. Somehow its not working in CM13. Not sure why. I installed marshmellow version of ElementalX.
I am not aware of xposed. Can you throw some light
@Bulwark wrote:They have stopped support for Moto G 1st gen …. So only thinking of installing CM13.
@gambitrite wrote:
I have Moto G 1st Gen. …
You will get auto update from Moto so wait till then. If you are bored of using stock android, check other custom rom’s ask for user reviews and then think of switching. If you are in warranty period i would suggest not to do anything
I am using CynogenMod (Custom ROM) & I am very happy
@gambitrite wrote:
They have stopped support for Moto G 1st gen …. So only thinking of installing CM13.
Interesting!!! Check on CM website for your moble. They must have detailed description on how to install
There will be no issues
download latest TWRP recovery for your device (.img file)
Place it in adb folder
rename it as recovery
Boot in to fastboot/bootloader mode
Type
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
for temporary purpose, type
fastboot boot recovery.img