So I've managed to basically brick my HTC Desire whilst attempting to install the Cyanogen ROM via ROM Manager (forgot to wipe my device so it ended up looping at the Cyanogen welcome screen). I then tried to restore my device to the backup ZIP file that I made with ClockworkMod but it didn't work - said file wasn't found when I tried to select it.
From there I tried to factory reset the device from the ClockworkMod Recovery screen, but when I try to boot the device it now get's stuck looping at the white HTC 'Quietly Brilliant' screen.
I've installed the SDK on my Mac and have fastboot recognising my device. Is there a way I can access my SD card using fastboot so I can put a ROM on it and attempt to install it? I don't have a card reader and I'm miles from a store that sells them.
Sorry if my terminology is off - I'm new to this
Your help is VERY appreciated!
Marty
Actually the phone isn't even making it to the white HTC 'Quietly Brilliant' screen now, it's stuck at the O2 Welcome screen.
After reading countless forum posts I think I need to 'flash' the Desire with another ROM that includes A2SD - I just need to get the ROM onto my SD card via Fastboot (since I don't have a card reader).
Does that sound about right?
I have the same problem with my tattoo!
Whats really annoying is that before uppgarding to recovery 3.0.0.6 with RomManager this was not an issue 'cause the previous recovery I was using(green) had the option to connect and access the SD card with PC USBcable.
I tried in 3.0.0.6:
Mounts and storage menu:
mount sdcard
mount USB storage
Still ain't seeing my SD card on my laptop.
Being on a remote island right now I hope I can find someone here with a microSD card phone with USB cable that I can borrow to load a working ROM on my fuc***** SD card .
As Undeads thread has been closed, I needed to start again.
Basically when flashing the new 5.0.2.7 recovery with any method, via Rom Manager or ADB Fastboot the recovery just doesn't work proper.
My sdcard can't mount, hence I can't navigate nor install any roms?
Performing backups & restores don't work for me either.
I've had to roll back to 4.0.0.9, annoying because I want to try out Blues Bulletproof.
Please someone what is the definitve solution to getting the officion CWM recovery to work as I'd expect.
I've even tried a :
fastboot erase system -w
before fastboot flash recovery 'recoveryimage'.img
Rolling back to 4.0.0.9 allows me to do everything as per usual in recovery, but not with 5.0.2.7
I'm really quite baffled with this
1 - Download the recovery via real computer.
2 - Plug in your doubleshot, transfer to sdcard main directory.
3 - Disconnect from computer, use a root file manager (root explorer preferred) to copy the image from /sdcard to /data/local
4 - Open up terminal emulator.
5 - Type:
Code:
su
6 - Then type:
Code:
dd if=/data/local/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-doubleshot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21
*Make sure all letters are lowercase. You will have to juggle the hardware/software keyboard to get the first "i" after "dd" to be lowercase. Try typing a few characters past it, then using the trackpad to move the cursor back to it. Keep trying the hardware and software keyboards until it sticks as a lowercase "i"
7 - Let it transfer, then exit terminal emulator.
8 - Reboot into recovery, should be good.
**Note - pay close attention to the file name for the image. What Undeadk9 typed into his guide is wrong, what I typed here is correct.
Post if you have any further issues.
Edit:
"if" stands for "input file".
"of" stands for "output file".
dd
One thing I love about the official clockwork recovery is the ability to mount the sdcard while plugged into the computer, and drag and drop files to and from the sdcard while the doubleshot is in recovery mode.
Good luck, hope to see it working for you soon.
Thanks, but still same issues
Hi Blue,
I'm still getting the same errors dude.
I just tried your method, hence I've now tried to install the new recovery with all 3 methods (adb fastboot, rom mamanger and this dd terminal command.)
They all flash/install correct, and when rebooting into recovery each time it looks fine.
But when I try to navigate to 'sdcard' (install zip from sd card/choose zip from sd card... i get "E: Cant't mount /sdcard/"
When I go to mounts & storage/mount sdcard, again I get "Error mounting /sdcard!"
When I attempt a backup, I get this "Can't mount backup path."
I hope you can decipher my mayhem here...... very weird!
Maybe it's my sdcard - however, it works as perfect on modaco 4.0.0.9, I'm unsure on whats going on here
Blue6IX said:
1 - Download the recovery via real computer.
2 - Plug in your doubleshot, transfer to sdcard main directory.
3 - Disconnect from computer, use a root file manager (root explorer preferred) to copy the image from /sdcard to /data/local
4 - Open up terminal emulator.
5 - Type:
Code:
su
6 - Then type:
Code:
dd if=/data/local/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-doubleshot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21
*Make sure all letters are lowercase. You will have to juggle the hardware/software keyboard to get the first "i" after "dd" to be lowercase. Try typing a few characters past it, then using the trackpad to move the cursor back to it. Keep trying the hardware and software keyboards until it sticks as a lowercase "i"
7 - Let it transfer, then exit terminal emulator.
8 - Reboot into recovery, should be good.
**Note - pay close attention to the file name for the image. What Undeadk9 typed into his guide is wrong, what I typed here is correct.
Post if you have any further issues.
Edit:
"if" stands for "input file".
"of" stands for "output file".
dd
One thing I love about the official clockwork recovery is the ability to mount the sdcard while plugged into the computer, and drag and drop files to and from the sdcard while the doubleshot is in recovery mode.
Good luck, hope to see it working for you soon.
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I had similar problem, was something stupid. Think usb was still mounted or something. Not plugged into pc, right?
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if you are using an older version of a rom you have to mount system and data.
Try mounting those and then trying to install from an sd.
If I were you I would do a full wipe /formatsystem/data/dalivk/sdcard. Backup the important things on the sd card to the computer and start fresh with an updated rom and a clean sd card.
You could always try swaping your sd card out but i dont think its the problem. The older roms make running the NEW CWM much more difficult than it should be.
I am not sure it appears you are trying to get an older ROM to run with the new CWM.
dillalade said:
Installed new recovery through rom manager, to 5.0.2.7 and rebooted into recovery.
All seems well.
BUTTTTTTTT when i tried to do a backup of my current virtuous rom i get an error: "can't mount target path"
And then when testing the restore i get an error: "can't mount path /sdcard"
And when testing the wipe & format options, instead of the traditional Yes or No.... I now have like 10 No options and 1 Yes option.
Something seems bogus, ive reinstalled the recovery twice but same effect.
Anyone??
Whats happened to my recovery guys???
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dillalade said:
I went back to 4.0.0.9 and I can backup/restore again.
Something with the latest recovery doesn't allow my device to mount and see/work with my sd card..... any advice people?
Where can i get the img file so i can try to flash after a fastboot erase wype.... However i dont see how everyone else has it working and mine mashed.
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pmcqueen said:
so am I the only one who literally can't get this recovery to work at all? perhaps I should contact koush and get him a log... basically, it won't mount my SD card. sd card is not defective as I can mount it fine through modaco recovery without any issues.
I guess I could try formatting the card and then trying the official CWM recovery again, but until then I'm just sticking with the modaco version.
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No one with sd mounting issues yet? I'm surprised. I think I know what the problem is though... will update shortly.
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Conlculsion...?
I'm sure I saw it around here somewhere, hell if I know where off the top of my head. I am pretty sure it involved formatting the sd-card if memory serves right.
I have to go, will be on the road for a bit then tied up with the family of my Lady for a bit, so not sure when I can check back in.
Hopefully pmcqueen happens to see this and posts the missing info that was not updated...
I realize I quoted you from the other thread, so this issue has been hanging for you for a while? We need to figure out how to solve it - wish I could be more focused on your problem at the moment.
Try formatting your sdcard through Clockworkmod.
If you can't try powering off the phone and formatting the card directly in your computer.
It sounds like you have Clockworkmod successfully updated to the 5.0.2.7 version, but now reading the sdcard is the problem.
Can you try a different MicroSD card, do you have another one?
What ROM are you using? Becaause anything that dates before the official ROM.manager release date was unmounted. Basically there was a feature that the new ROM doesn't have. Undeadk9 confimed this in that thread. Everything you need to know is there. They go into full detail as to why it wasn't working. Even decided to open a full wiki about why. Did you even read it?
Basically you have to manually mount. Also in the rom try scrollong down and keep going until it unlocks.
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Not sure if you already tried this, but if you haven't, try doing:
Get the SD Formatter here and format your sd card (use a card reader if necessary).
Use quick format, but make sure "Format Size Adjustment" was off (all available under options...)
Two reminders:
1. The recommended filesystem for an android SD Card is FAT32
2. Remember to back up whatever you have in the SD card so you can put them back in once you're done formatting
Thanks for all the input guys.
Will try an sd format etc and report back soon.
Cheers
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dillalade said:
Thanks for all the input guys.
Will try an sd format etc and report back soon.
Cheers
Sent from my Bulletproof_Doubleshot using XDA App
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I can almost guarantee you formatting the sd will fix your problems with sd mounting in 5.0.2.7
You won't be able to do it via cwm recovery (it's not able to even recognize the sd, that's why you're having mounting issues) but if you put the card into an sd reader and format it for a normal fat32 partition I bet that fixes it.
So I just thought I'd chime in here...
I recently updated from Modaco to CWM and had this sd card issue however, I have like 10 different sd cards and the first thing I did was put the ROM I was trying to install on a sd card with nothing on it and BAM it worked. I'm going to try and put my 16gig back in after everything settles in the rom and I'll update with the results. tomorrow.
Hi guys,
similar issue here
I can't make a backup or restore, I can't install somethink because I always get "Can't mount sdcard"
any idea?
thanks
Oh damn I completly forgot to post my results.
Sd card needed a reformat, then the new recovery was able to mount sd etc.
Thanks to everyones 2cents in this thread, helped me out.
Enjoy
I've tried to format but without result
Did you try SD Formatter using a PC? I was able to resurrect a dead 16gb microSD using that method.
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1) Download CWM recovery from the main site.
2) Connect your phone to your PC.
3) Open your PC's Terminal.
4) Type "adb shell reboot bootloader".
5) Type "fastboot flash recovery name-of-recovery.img".
6) Type "fastboot reboot".
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1) Download CWM recovery from the main site.
2) Connect your phone to your PC.
3) Open your PC's Terminal.
4) Type "adb shell reboot bootloader".
5) Type "fastboot flash recovery name-of-recovery.img".
6) Type "fastboot reboot".
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This works for me.
Boot into recovery 5.0.2.7 and make backup. All good.
I successfully rooted, unlocked bootloader, and flashed CyanogenMod 9 Alpha 5 but when I boot my phone up, it shows that the SD card is ready to be removed in the pull down notification tray. I only have access to the allocated internal storage. When I plug the phone into my computer, the shows up as a removable disk but when I click on it, the computer prompts me to insert a disk. If I try to switch to USB drive mode on the phone, it doesn't do anything either.
I've tried to mount the sdcard in ClockworkMod Recovery but it just gives me "error can't mount /sdcard"
I'm going out of my mind trying to fix this. Does anyone know how I possibly could? I did not save a recovery to flash because I didn't know that I had to before I flashed the ROM and now I'm stuck and do not know what to do. If I could get any help at all, it would be so appreciated. Thank you!
Oh by the way, I'm on the Rogers HTC One X.
I've got my tf300t stuck in a boot loop when i turned it on today. (Ive looked around the forums for this issue already and been able to find little or no solutions that work for me)
I'm using cm10 and twrp. last night i shut the tablet off as usual and go to turn it on today and i cant get past the white asus logo and device unlocked screen.
I can access my twrp recovery menu, wiping dalvik returns a "E:Unable to mount '/data' (tw_mount)" cache wipes fine no errors.
I'm unable to flash another rom or restore from a back up as well.
Fastboot says its working but in cmd prompt it wont list the device. (computer recognizes it and it shows in device manager as android adb interface)
If there is any other information needed I will be more than happy to provide it.
any tips or help is greatly appreciated.
thanks in advanced.
I'm not yet very fammiliar yet with TF300, but from SGS 1 and ICS I remember one trick. If you have external microSD pluged, take it out or of you don't have it plug it in and then enter TWRP.
It probably won't work but you can try anyway.
Does TWRP have any file browser? I'm using CWM so I don't know much about TWRP.
stenc55 said:
I'm not yet very fammiliar yet with TF300, but from SGS 1 and ICS I remember one trick. If you have external microSD pluged, take it out or of you don't have it plug it in and then enter TWRP.
It probably won't work but you can try anyway.
Does TWRP have any file browser? I'm using CWM so I don't know much about TWRP.
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Yeah it does have the file browser, upon initial booting i can browse an sd card ( i have a few of various sizes none seem to to be having any affect) and i can browse the internal storage as well. Booting both with and without the sd card in the device still leaves me in the boot loop.
So, can you copy new rom to sd card, then copy from sd to internal and install new rom? I think only option you have is to reinstall rom.
stenc55 said:
So, can you copy new rom to sd card, then copy from sd to internal and install new rom? I think only option you have is to reinstall rom.
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I can and have tried but it wont let me flash with the "unable to mount /data" error. It tells that my external sd-card and whatever rom i attempt to flash has problems
Hagenator said:
I can and have tried but it wont let me flash with the "unable to mount /data" error. It tells that my external sd-card and whatever rom i attempt to flash has problems
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Be sure your sdk is up to date.
1. If you hold volume down plus power button to get to fastboot.
2. shift + control right click fastboot folder on computer then open command prompt.
3. type devices... and if it is not showing a device there something is not right.
4. you can try adb push to apply a flash if your device is not wanting to flash from sd card.
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Repairtech123 said:
Be sure your sdk is up to date.
1. If you hold volume down plus power button to get to fastboot.
2. shift + control right click fastboot folder on computer then open command prompt.
3. type devices... and if it is not showing a device there something is not right.
4. you can try adb push to apply a flash if your device is not wanting to flash from sd card.
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I've tried this as well. It was my first thought. Also it states in my original post that fastboot doesnt list my device, adb doesnt list it as well. Both are recent and up to date. However device manager does recognize it and windows makes the little notification sound. In safely remove devices it shows up as fastboot when i enable fastboot on the device.
I was trying to boot into recovery, and from Bootloader, I scrolled down to far and hit Factory Reset.... immediately, I held the power button down to try to avert this.... and it stopped (I think). I then booted into recovery (TWRP 2.6.3) and then used file manager to look at sd card... and its empty (aside from one TWRP directory.
First I didn't think a "Factory Reset" formatted the SD card... but if that is what happened, is there any way to recover this information... isn't this formatted in ext4 with journaling??? I know I have recovered things from linux when I have deleted them...
But, if I am out of luck... is there a solution to this problem as my phone is not really booting either (I suspect it is looking for files on the SD card which are no longer there)...
Any help would be appreciated.
THanks!!!!!!!
syntropic
HTC One-s (S4).
Hboot 2.15....
Rooted/S=off/SuperCID
OK.... I managed to boot into my ROM....
It seems to indicate that my SD card is not mounted..... I realize I can go to recovery and wipe/format my sdcard. However, just for kicks.... I would like to run fsck on it.
So.... I am in terminal emulator... (I have bash and busybox installed too btw). I found fsck. But when I type "mount" I cannot see my sdcard....which makes sense because it is not mounted. But I don't know the dev/block for it... and I can't find the list with all the partitions that people have already determined.
Can someone let me know the dev/block so I can run fsck? Or let me know where that document is when all the partitions???
THanks again!!!