I'm by no means and Android n00b. I've been using it since the HTC Magic came out and rooting and flashing ever since.
However, I've been stuck at the Google screen every time I try flashing a different rom other than the one that roots my phone using the Ubuntu script
It works and is rooted after this method, however flashing anything like a rom from TeamWhiskey, et al or a Kernel, just leaves me hanging. Literally.
Any ideas on what I must be doing wrong?
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I have clockwork 3.0.x.x flashed and installed already
I'm going to assume that you remembered to wipe system, data, cache, dalvik, etc. prior to trying to flash anything, yar?
Yep. It's a habit at this point. I've gone and wiped everything.
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I have been trying the new ICS ROMS and have an interesting observation to share. I have had many weird problems like the shutdown reboot issue, touch key lights staying on, force closes etc. The only time I had a clean install (without even the shutdown issue) was when I first used CWM to wipe everything and then used the stock (gingerbread) 3e recovery to perform another wipe before flashing a ROM. Anyone willing to try and confirm?
when u say another wipe using stock recovery, u mean just a factory reset, before reflashing cwm and then ics? becuz if so, ive tried that, and it was still hit and miss
CWM - wipe data, cache and system, Darkside superwipe, ODIN 3e, wipe cache and factory reset, ODIN CWM and flash. Works every time for me.
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CWM - wipe data, cache and system, Darkside superwipe, ODIN 3e, wipe cache and factory reset, ODIN CWM and flash. Works every time for me.
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It seems like there isn't an easy fix that works for everyone (for the shutdown freeze bug anyways--this was the one problem I just couldn't get rid of until just a couple days ago). I had a theory that Darkside superwipe was screwing it up for me (the method you use as I've quoted was basically my method for wiping prior to flashing any roms, with the exception of using 3e recovery).
Seanzscreams new Sky ICS rom claims to have fixed the shutdown issue for good. I don't know if this is true for everyone but it seems to have worked for me.
What I do is:
Flash darkside x1
factory reset x5
wipe cache x5
wipe dalvik x5
format system x5
Flash radio
wait 1 minute
flash rom
wait 1 minute
reboot and don't touch phone for at least 10 minutes
I've noticed that some people go to the extreme when it comes to wiping....... Super extreme.
I've always in my YEARS of flashing roms (I got G1 on day one), I've always done just a simple format of data and cache. Normally don't get any unexplained errors or bad flashes.
LOT of the problems rise from users. Either installing something that is buggy or just not following directions.
Restoring backups is probably the BIGGEST CULPRIT OF ALL. Often times, people just restore files that they shouldn't. Adding themes, adding animations, boot animations blah blah blah...then blaming devs because so and so is not working.
I use restore but I'm selective about my restores. I don't just restore everything that I just backed up. Has NEVER caused me any problems.
I downloaded Trickdroid and everything is good. before I did the download I backed up stock in TWRP.
When trying to restore stock it says 'completed' in about two seconds and when I then reboot I'm still on Trickdroid.
Was I meant to do a nandroid in cwm? Can't think why TWRP wouldn't just restore.
Obviously I still have the stock image on my sd card in the recovery folder of TWRP, so would there be any other way of flashing/installing it whilst bypassing TWRP if I have to?
I faced a similar problem and I freaked out. I installed MIUI to test it and then after I tried to restore my Trickdroid nandroid. Every time I boot the phone after restoring, it kept asking if I want to use the miui launcher and then an error appeared saying your phone has stopped and nothing works.
I did wipe everything (system, data, cache, dalvik) but the same thing happened over and over. It also refused to install any new ROM. I thought I had a brick. Then after a couple of reboots to recovery, I could install a fresh trickdroid and then on top of it I could restore my nandroid.
Now I am weary of installing anything new. I have a CWM nandroid as well just in case.
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I included a script which does not allow you to switch from Trickdroid to another ROM as it's the best anyway
Just kidding, try to reflash your Recovery or so
Just had an idea, would it make a difference if I flashed the new boot.img before wiping the current ROM? meaning, before restoring trickdroid, I flashed the kernel of trickdroid.
Because yesterday I had the same experience again this time with CM9 and I had to make a fresh install
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torxx said:
I included a script which does not allow you to switch from Trickdroid to another ROM as it's the best anyway
Just kidding, try to reflash your Recovery or so
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Don't worry, I'm sticking with trickdroid, just wanted the peace of mind of knowing I could go back to stock anytime.
Now I can't, I'm stuck with you
ive been running into a strange issue installing roms lately. I can install anything touchwiz no problem and they run great. but for some odd reason if I install any of the numerous aosp roms the just hang on first boot. ive tried almost every aosp there is and they all sit there and hang, ive even let a few sit for hours with no luck. yet touchwiz will boot fine in just a few minutes. anyone have any suggestions or ideas?
Have u done a clean wipe factory reset wipe delvk catche.. Wipe everything clean.. Some stuff from the tw roms could stay behind.. Wen ppl change from aosp rom to a tw rom they use synergy rom cuz it does a clean install .. I could be wrong about this
Just be sure to wipe data/cache. The ROM zip install erases system for u.
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Erasing data problem
I have unrooted Verizon S3.
It was working ok until I decided to put some new ROM. I instaled Synergy S3 r420 rom. It worked OK, but did not have mobile internet. WiFi and mobile hotspot were working fine. I decided to put back my old system, not to mess around any more, and went into CWM mode.
After entering CWM I tried wipe out/factory reset but it stacked at Formatting /data
Previous formating of cache and wiping of Dalvik went OK.
Part of the message was E:unknown volume for path [sd/ext]
What di I done with my phone? Is it soft bricked or what?
I can still boot last ROM, and is functional
How can I return my phone to the state saved in my CWM backup ?
Thanks!
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I have tryed to instal a different ROM - Hyperdrive, and install went normaly. At the end asked me to reboot and I said OK. Then, upon rebooting, a Warning message appeared warning me that non Verizon softvare is detected and that I should take the phone to them.
Is there anything to do to reverse this state?
You need to use odin to restore stock
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Hey there!
I'm hoping that someone can help me out. My nephew who's a wanna-be geek was going to update my ROM (which didn't to be done really, but he wanted to show me what he was able to do). He went and downloaded the latest CM 11, rebooted and went into TWRP 2.7.0.1, did a factory reset, an advanced wipe, and did the Format Data. When he did that, it got stuck in a loop. Nothing happened. He tried to install the ROM he downloaded, and NOTHING! Long story short, by him doing the Format Data, he wiped out my partitions. TWRP, no matter what I try to do tells me it's unable to mount 'data' or 'media' etc. etc. Which is leading me to believe I have no partitions left. I've tried installing the latest update from Asus, and no dice. I've tried restoring backups that I have on my micro SD, and that's not working.
Can someone please help me and tell me how to fix this? Can I get my partitions back? I'm really hoping that I don't have to send this tablet off to Asus in Dallas, TX to have it repaired.
I'm using a loaner tablet from a rental store, hoping I can get my TF 300 fixed.
Any help is deeply and sincerely appreciated.
Omega
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I was about to suggest you look in the correct forum, but I see you posted there as well. Anyway, your partitions are probably okay, they have just been wiped out, that doesn't mean you lost them. Have you tried reflashing the recovery? Were you able to flash anything with said recovery before that? Wiping the partitions in the recovery shouldn't have any effect on the flashing functionality, no matter which partitions were selected (except for sdcard, since that's where the ZIPs are stored), so there might be a problem with the recovery itself. Are you sure you have the correct one for your device?
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I was about to suggest you look in the correct forum, but I see you posted there as well. Anyway, your partitions are probably okay, they have just been wiped out, that doesn't mean you lost them. Have you tried reflashing the recovery? Were you able to flash anything with said recovery before that? Wiping the partitions in the recovery shouldn't have any effect on the flashing functionality, no matter which partitions were selected (except for sdcard, since that's where the ZIPs are stored), so there might be a problem with the recovery itself. Are you sure you have the correct one for your device?
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Hey there Duchman ...
Thanks for your reply. I have tried reflashing the recovery like you suggested. And after that tried to reinstall CM11.Afterwards reflashing the recovery it says “Unable to mount data." I don't know if I need to flash a more recent version of TWRP, if that would even help.
Before all of this happened I could flash almost any ROM of my choice as long as it was KitKat supported. All of my backups and restores are kept on my micro SD so they aren't accidentally deleted. As far as I know it's the correct version of TWRP. It's worked for me so far, ever since I updated to KitKat.
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Omega Recon said:
Hey there Duchman ...
Thanks for your reply. I have tried reflashing the recovery like you suggested. And after that tried to reinstall CM11.Afterwards reflashing the recovery it says “Unable to mount data." I don't know if I need to flash a more recent version of TWRP, if that would even help.
Before all of this happened I could flash almost any ROM of my choice as long as it was KitKat supported. All of my backups and restores are kept on my micro SD so they aren't accidentally deleted. As far as I know it's the correct version of TWRP. It's worked for me so far, ever since I updated to KitKat.
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You could try flashing a newer recovery first, I think 2.7.1.0 is available for your device. Also try doing a hard reset by cold booting - here's a how-to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTU38Ewh8qo (wipe the cache afterwards)
If that doesn't help, reverting to stock is probably your best option. Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1757077 (be sure to grab the correct firmware and back up your files)
Have you tried installing any other custom ROM? Does it give you the same error when you try to restore your backup?
Here's what I've come across so far. I did the reset, and that did nothing.
Tried to flash the stock version, after a few seconds, TWRP popped up with FAILED.
I've tried flashing Omni ROM. It will flash, load up, and gets stuck at the boot screen or boot animation. This happens with just about every ROM I try to flash.
Been looking for TWRP 2.7.1.0. I'm not seeing it listed on TWRPs site. Where can I get a copy? Thanks!
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772093
Also do try flashing another recovery, PhilZ for instance: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597860
Did you try wiping all of the partitions again?
Hi Everyone
I recently bought a One plus one with much difficulty.
Then I decided to root it
I did everything, unlocking bootloader, installing twrp and then super su.
After that I decide to install a rom while following all the procedures.
When the rom finished installing on twrp, I reboot the phone and it show's the madhi rom and ends up with the swirling colours thing.
I waited for more than 20 minutes and nothing happened.
Tried re flashing and yet the same result.
I then decided to wipe cache, dalvik cache and system and install another rom but the same thing. It installs successfully on twrp but when the system is booting it gets stuck. I have already tried other roms via adb sideload but still no luck.
I'm not sure if i call this soft bricked or something else
Unfortunately I was an idiot, forgetting to back up the stock rom.
I can't seem to find anyone else who has this problem. I have rooted my htc one m7 before (which also got hard bricked), so i have a little experience.
I would really appreciate the help.
Did you check the md5 of the downloaded ROMs before flashing? You might corrupt downloads.
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Try pulling a logcat while booting and recovery log after flash
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Hi Everyone
I recently bought a One plus one with much difficulty.
Then I decided to root it
I did everything, unlocking bootloader, installing twrp and then super su.
After that I decide to install a rom while following all the procedures.
When the rom finished installing on twrp, I reboot the phone and it show's the madhi rom and ends up with the swirling colours thing.
I waited for more than 20 minutes and nothing happened.
Tried re flashing and yet the same result.
I then decided to wipe cache, dalvik cache and system and install another rom but the same thing. It installs successfully on twrp but when the system is booting it gets stuck. I have already tried other roms via adb sideload but still no luck.
I'm not sure if i call this soft bricked or something else
Unfortunately I was an idiot, forgetting to back up the stock rom.
I can't seem to find anyone else who has this problem. I have rooted my htc one m7 before (which also got hard bricked), so i have a little experience.
I would really appreciate the help.
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Dont worry buddy , i had the same issue , look at my post ( page 2 ) and hopefully this might help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/help-to-flash-cyanogenmod-11-to-11s-t2840751/page2