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Root 4EXT vs TWRP2

agentc13 said:
I believe you only need an unlocked bootloader.
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TWRP2 has the 'dumlock' recovery method that 4EXT uses. So GooManager *should* flash the recovery just like 4EXT does (where no fastboot is needed). The no fastboot for kernels method was actually designed for TWRP2 first, and permission was given to 4EXT to use it, as well.

ROM Manager, the last I checked, did NOT do this 'dumlock' method and won't properly flash CWM on a S-ON device. So I would recommend staying away from ROM Manager (unless someone corrects me).
 
jerofld said:
TWRP2 has the 'dumlock' recovery method that 4EXT uses. So GooManager *should* flash the recovery just like 4EXT does (where no fastboot is needed). The no fastboot for kernels method was actually designed for TWRP2 first, and permission was given to 4EXT to use it, as well.

ROM Manager, the last I checked, did NOT do this 'dumlock' method and won't properly flash CWM on a S-ON device. So I would recommend staying away from ROM Manager (unless someone corrects me).
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Yeah, that is how I understand it.
 
If you are running 4EXT and want TWRP2 this is what I did. I'm rooted and have S-on

1) Go to: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
2) Hit Select Device -> CDMA HTC EVO 3D or here http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/67
3) I installed by using this method: Android App Install Method (Preferred)
4) Install the App. Market or Direct (I reccomend using the Market)
5) Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes to SuperUser. When it asks you if you want to download this file it should say: openrecovery-twrp-shooter-2.1.1 If so then hit yes. It will download it then install it.
6) Once it installs that is it. You can now hit reboot recovery. And it will reboot into recovery.

Now you have TWRP 2. Hope this works for you.
 
Kahroo said:
If you are running 4EXT and want TWRP2 this is what I did. I'm rooted and have S-on

1) Go to: TeamWin Projects - TWRP 2.1 | TeamWin
2) Hit Select Device -> CDMA HTC EVO 3D or here TeamWin Projects - TWRP 2.1 | TeamWin
3) I installed by using this method: Android App Install Method (Preferred)
4) Install the App. Market or Direct (I reccomend using the Market)
5) Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes to SuperUser. When it asks you if you want to download this file it should say: openrecovery-twrp-shooter-2.1.1 If so then hit yes. It will download it then install it.
6) Once it installs that is it. You can now hit reboot recovery. And it will reboot into recovery.

Now you have TWRP 2. Hope this works for you.
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Yep, that confirms it :) TWRP uses GooManager to install the recovery
 
So is it possible to have both recoveries on the phone at the same time? I I have 4EXT (s on) but it sounds like Leslie Anne and some others will be using goo manager to update and that twrp would be easier then.
 
wigginst said:
So is it possible to have both recoveries on the phone at the same time? I I have 4EXT (s on) but it sounds like Leslie Anne and some others will be using goo manager to update and that twrp would be easier then.
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I don't think you can have two installed at the same time. but installing TWRP 2 isn't all that hard.

jerofld said:
Yep, that confirms it :) TWRP uses GooManager to install the recovery
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Yup but it's not the only way to install it Just the easiest in my opinion. You can use GooManager to install it. But on there site they do have a PG86IMG.zip method or the Recovery IMG method file.
 
krowley3 said:
I just did this. It is painless.

  1. Open GooManager
  2. Hit Menu softkey
  3. Select "Install OpenRecoveryScript"
  4. Once it is done, boot into recovery and see TWRP2

I immediately made a backup with it because I am not sure if it is compatible with my backups from 4EXT.
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this worked easily for me, and the video on the google play store thats given is like twenty min long, lol, but explained everything in the same steps.... when i tried to flash mobz rom i plugged into pc and fastboot flashed forgetting i still had twrp version 1.1 img in there so it gave me twrp 1.1 on which i could not flash mobz' rom. after putting on harmonia i decided to boot into recovery and i was on twrp2, still there from goo im guessing, at which point i made a back up.. will backups on 2. be compatible with 1.? as it seems i can use both too just by plugging in and not
 
Why even ask? TWRP 1.1.1 is obviously more stable and a better choice then either 4ext or TWRP 2

- Proven Mobster Rom V only likes TWRP 1.1.1
 
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