Recoveries and the options.

[RobAGD]

Ok,

I currently have RA 1.6.2 has worked well for me ( running Fresh then CM6 )

I keep seeing references to Clock Work Recovery and some others that I'll be honest trying to read up on XDA makes my head spin.

What are the advantages of different recoveries ?

Is there a need to change away from RA ?

Thanks

-Robert

 

[andygu3]

Ok,

I currently have RA 1.6.2 has worked well for me ( running Fresh then CM6 )

I keep seeing references to Clock Work Recovery and some others that I'll be honest trying to read up on XDA makes my head spin.

What are the advantages of different recoveries ?

Is there a need to change away from RA ?

Thanks

-Robert

I don't believe there is any reason to change. For some, it's just preference. Unless you want to try the Gingerbread rom, then you might want to change to clockworkmod.

 

[genuser]

Do I need clockworkmod recovery if I want to start using ROM manager?
Is there a big gain with ROM manager over just flashing things through RA1.6?

 

[andygu3]

Do I need clockworkmod recovery if I want to start using ROM manager?
Is there a big gain with ROM manager over just flashing things through RA1.6?

No, you do not need to use clockworkmod recovery when using the rom manager app.

 

[MahaloCat]

Sounds like the Newer roms will require a new version of CW 3.0.0.5+
Talking about coding changes - unless RA updates you should probably get used to CW......IMHO

 

[LBPHeretic]

I don't believe there is any reason to change. For some, it's just preference. Unless you want to try the Gingerbread rom, then you might want to change to clockworkmod.

Just out of curiosity. Why would I want to change to ClockworkMod Recovery to run the Android 2.3 ROM?

I trust your judgment on these things, andygu3. I just like to know the reasoning behind it.

 

[MahaloCat]

Just out of curiosity. Why would I want to change to ClockworkMod Recovery to run the Android 2.3 ROM?

I trust your judgment on these things, andygu3. I just like to know the reasoning behind it.

CW is changing there Coding as are the ROM builders.
It sounds like Newer Roms (maybe even Stable 2.3 will require Newer versions of CW)

This is speculation and reading between the lines....

 

[LBPHeretic]

CW is changing there Coding as are the ROM builders.
It sounds like Newer Roms (maybe even Stable 2.3 will require Newer versions of CW)

This is speculation and reading between the lines....

So, it sounds like to "future proof" my recovery, I should switch to ClockworkMod Recovery, eh? Well, I do not mind changing.

I would never want to sacrifice my ability to keep up with the current ROMs. That would be terrible.

 

[LBPHeretic]

Oops, double posting here, but I had a thought. If I change to ClockworkMod Recovery, I already know that I will have to redo a Nandroid for my original stock ROM and other ROMs for that matter using ClockworkMod Recovery.

My question is do I have to redo these Nandroids everytime an update for the ClockworkMod Recovery comes out? I am thinking probably yes, but was not completely sure.

 

[MahaloCat]

It works one way.....but not the other...Kinda like a rectangle is a square but a square isn't a rectangle...

finally flashed 3.0.0.5 - easy on the eyes...orange instead of green...seems to work...partitions and Wipes...

WOOT

 

[LBPHeretic]

It works one way.....but not the other...Kinda like a rectangle is a square but a square isn't a rectangle...

Er, what? Sorry, could you be more specific because you lost me with that analogy.

I will probably switch over once I understand what I am dealing with. Thanks.

 

[MahaloCat]

HAHA - Ra can boot CW Nandroids but CW can't boot RA nandroids -
Or the opposite. I can't Remember.

 

[LBPHeretic]

HAHA - Ra can boot CW Nandroids but CW can't boot RA nandroids -
Or the opposite. I can't Remember.

Okay! But you still did not answer my other question.

Would have to redo Nandroids every time ClockworkMod Recovery is updated? I am just worried that older Nandroids will be incompatible with newer versions of ClockworkMod Recovery!

 

[andygu3]

Okay! But you still did not answer my other question.

Would have to redo Nandroids every time ClockworkMod Recovery is updated? I am just worried that older Nandroids will be incompatible with newer versions of ClockworkMod Recovery!

Yes, if you change your recovery after making a nandroid with a different recovery.

Too be honest, I've had v2.5.0.1 since July and have had NO problems whatsoever with flashing new roms. I had one or two problems md5 mismatch but with rom manager being updated I have no troubles since

 

[LBPHeretic]

Haha. I must just suck at asking questions today and I am sorry to beat a dead horse, but here goes anyway.

Say I flash ClockworkMod Recover version 2.5.0.1, and then later on version 2.5.0.2 comes out. Would my Nandroids made in the older version still be compatible with the newer version? I am not talking about compatibility between ClockworkMod and Amon RA Nandroids. I only mean between versions of ClockworkMod Recoveries.

 

[andygu3]

Haha. I must just suck at asking questions today and I am sorry to beat a dead horse, but here goes anyway.

Say I flash ClockworkMod Recover version 2.5.0.1, and then later on version 2.5.0.2 comes out. Would my Nandroids made in the older version still be compatible with the newer version? I am not talking about compatibility between ClockworkMod and Amon RA Nandroids. I only mean between versions of ClockworkMod Recoveries.

That I'm not sure, but I would say no

 

[wrench]

No, you do not need to use clockworkmod recovery when using the rom manager app.

Just to be clear, those of us running RA can use Rom Mgr to make nandroids that are restorable using RA, correct?

 

[andygu3]

Just to be clear, those of us running RA can use Rom Mgr to make nandroids that are restorable using RA, correct?

I believe RM has v1.6.2 only, if that's what you have, then correct

 

[MahaloCat]

I am able to go back and forth between 3.005 and 2.501 reciveries with no issues.

No idea if 3.005 will recover RA.

 

[wrench]

I believe RM has v1.6.2 only, if that's what you have, then correct

I have Amon RA 1.5.2. Perhaps I should update.

 

[andygu3]

I have Amon RA 1.5.2. Perhaps I should update.

If you plan on trying the gingerbread rom, I would flash the clockworkmod recovery otherwise I would update to 1.6.2