Unable to boot into recovery

[Desmond]

Hi,

I use a Dell XCD28 phone. I updated ClockworkModRecovery to the latest version (5.0.2.7) via ROM Manager. Now I am unable to boot into recovery. When I try to boot, the phone gets stuck at the splash screen and nothing happens hence forth. I want the older version (version 3 something) back. How do I got about this now?

 

[cybersa]

Flash the Stock Rom.
Then root it and install recovery.

 

[Desmond]

There is a problem. In order to flash the stock Rom, I still need to boot into recovery. Which I am unable to do.

 

[coderunknown]

is any other recovery available for your mobile?

 

[Desmond]

I have an older version of ROM Manager with a older recovery, but I am unable to run it. It force closes on while starting.

Edit: The older recovery is CWM version 3.x something.

 

[coderunknown]

if you can grab the boot image of a new/old recovery, you may try changing the corrupted recovery yourself somehow.

 

[Desmond]

I have the old boot image. I only need the correct app to install it.

 

[coderunknown]

Flashing Custom Recovery:. Same process should allow flashing of the old recovery. Try the process listed using terminal.

 

[v.Na5h]

i guess you have to tpt

 

[Desmond]

Flashing Custom Recovery:. Same process should allow flashing of the old recovery. Try the process listed using terminal.

Reading...

i guess you have to tpt

What's tpt?

Update : How do I setup ADB? Typing on my phone is a *****, so using Terminal Emulator will be a cumbersome procedure.
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Update: I setup adb and fastboot on my lap. Now, when I try to put the phone into fastboot i.e. press power + Vol up, the dell logo comes and the red led is on. When I connect the phone to the lap, the phone shows up as "Android" in device manager. Windows is unable to find the fastboot interface driver for it, or perhaps it is not a valid fastboot device at that moment. ADB can detect it when the phone is on.
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Update: Sam, I tried your method of flashing via the ADB shell as you've shown in your link. This is what I get:
*i.imgur.com/K8jWp.png
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Does this mean that the problem is because I am out of internal storage?
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[coderunknown]

any success with terminal emulator? and have you renamed the file as stated?

 

[Desmond]

Fixed : I rebooted my phone and ran flash_image again. This time it flashed without any problems and I am able to boot into recovery. Thanks a lot guys. I will now try to flash a ROM and see if it works.

Please don't close this thread yet.

PS: I did not have to rename the file.

 

[coderunknown]

nice so the procedure really works for any mobile. I tested it on my mobile a year ago

 

[Desmond]

Installed MIUI rom on my phone. It indeed works. Thanks for all your help.

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[coderunknown]

enjoy

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