1. test

heimdall detect --verbose

not connected

ERROR: Failed to detect compatible download-mode device.

connected

Device detected

2. flash

heimdall flash --RECOVERY recovery.img --no-reboot
Heimdall v1.4.2

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Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...

Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.

Beginning session...

Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!

Session begun.

Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.

Uploading RECOVERY
100%
RECOVERY upload successful

Ending session...
Releasing device interface...