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Problem with flashing Cyanogen

Hi! first of all i dont know if this is the right forum to right this question. Dont know if it should be in the Dream forum but i have a magic, so i write it in the Magic forum.
My problem is that i for some reason can't flash Cyanogen's ROMs.
I have had Cyanogen's 4.0.3 ROM on my magic, but a couple of days ago i decided to upgrade it and try the Experimentel version 4.1.8.
I First tried to use the CM Updater, but for some reason it did not work, it would not flash the ROM.
So i downloaded the ROM manually and did as i always do: boot in recovery, wipe, apply and then reboot. Everything went fine until the reboot. After reboot the phone gets stuck at the HTC Magic screen, and nothing happens, only thing i can do is to remove the battery and the try and boot the phone again, and then it just get stuck at the HTC Magic screen again.
I have no problem flashing a MyHero 1.1.1. It works perfect.
I have also tried with a number of the other Cyanogen ROM versions, even tried 3.9.1 (cant remember the exact version number) have also tried the 4.0.3 version that did work before all this happened, but still no luck.
I have tried installing the Cyanogen Recovery image and the flash the Cyanogen ROM, but it still gets stuck at the HTC Magic screen.
I have tried reformating my sdcard and then flash, but no luck.
Can it be that i need a new SPL, Radio or something?
My current Fastboot screen looks like this:
SAPPHIRE PVT 32A ENG S-OFF H
HBOOT-1.33.2010 (SAPP10000)
CPLD-12
RADIO-3.22.20.17
If anyone know what i need to do to get the Cyanogen ROM on my magic, i would really like to know.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Hope to here from you.
Per

Cyanogen is built for 32B (You seem to have a 32A) so you need to flash a 32A-kernel on top of the cyanogen ROM.
Check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544854

do what psyduck says, AND wipe before you do it. going from a stable to an experimental build requires a wipe or you will have a lot of issues.

Okay, thx for the answer both of you.
So i just "flash" the kernel first, like if it was an normal update? e.g. rename it update.zip, push it to sdcard, wipe, flash and then reboot. And then flash the ROM like i would normal do?
But what if I would like to flash a stable build, e.g. 4.0.4 what do i do then? i can't find a kernel for that in the link. Or can i just use 1 of the kernels in that link?
Per

Cyanogens ROM first! Otherwise the kernel will be overwritten with the one included in the cyanogen ROM.
Don't know why the old kernels were removed? Better to ask in the linked thread.

Decided to try Donut on my MT3G and had the same issue, I did a wipe after I noticed it didn't get past the first splash screen and that fixed it.

Thx for the help all of you, im now on the Cyanogen ROM, finally. its good to be back
But have 1 last question: When i deside to upgrade the current Cyanogen ROM im on now, i would also need to flash a new kernel right?

the thread listed by PsyDuck has it.
first page, look at the file called "Base Kernel v4.1.9.2"
link for it is right below.
Use amonRA's Recovery so you dont have to rename the updates.
download CM's latest 4.1.9.2 ROM and the basekernal. put both in root directory of SD.
boot into recovery, nandroid backup, wipe, Flash ROM then Flash update.
reboot. should work fine.

I did so, and everything works now. really nice, finally

32a looping after flashing CyanogenMod 4.1.99
I have a 32a and I used to run CM 4.0.4 perfectly fine.
I've been trying to flash to later CM roms but until now still not able to do so.
Every steps in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=568032 were followed carefully. Here is what I do:
1. Copy the HTC ADP 1.6 DRC83 into the SD card
2. Copy CyanogenMod 4.1.99 into the SD card
3. Copy the Kernel Port file into the SD card
4. Wipe
5. Flash HTC ADP 1.6 DRC83
6. Flash CyanogenMod 4.1.99
7. Flash the Kernel Port file
8. Reboot
The phone reboots into the first screen (HTC Magic) and after a while, reboot again and still stuck at the same screen.
Eventually I have to take out the battery.
I don't partition my SD card and it has been working fine with the other roms such as RA 1.6.1H, MyHero 1.1.2 etc, so I doubt that could be the problem.
I tried to plug the USB and "adb lolcat" but my WinXP says USB device not recognized.
The strange thing is it seems everyone's 32A doesn't have this problem, except me. I've reported this problem before but wasn't able to get a solution.
Is there anyway to troubleshoot to find out what goes wrong?
Thanks in advance.

thats actually weird..try restoring nandroid backup..
i followed the same instructions with the exception of not wiping..try that see if it helps.

Thanks for replying. I didn't manage to flash successfully before that's why not able to do a nandroid backup ... unless of course if someone is willing to share the backup with me.
str4vag said:
thats actually weird..try restoring nandroid backup..
i followed the same instructions with the exception of not wiping..try that see if it helps.
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Same Boat
I have the same problem when flashing CM 4.1.99[9] ROMS. It goes into the endless boot/reboot mode.
I used to have the problem with the HoFo ROM as well (between versions 2.0.5 - 2.0.9). HoFo started working after that. I don't know what changed.
Code:
SAPPHIRE PVT 32A ENG S-OFF H
HBOOT-1.33.2005 (SAPP10000)
RADIO-3.22.20.17
Apr 20 2009, 15:30:43
ranger79 said:
I have a 32a and I used to run CM 4.0.4 perfectly fine.
I've been trying to flash to later CM roms but until now still not able to do so.
Every steps in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=568032 were followed carefully. Here is what I do:
1. Copy the HTC ADP 1.6 DRC83 into the SD card
2. Copy CyanogenMod 4.1.99 into the SD card
3. Copy the Kernel Port file into the SD card
4. Wipe
5. Flash HTC ADP 1.6 DRC83
6. Flash CyanogenMod 4.1.99
7. Flash the Kernel Port file
8. Reboot
The phone reboots into the first screen (HTC Magic) and after a while, reboot again and still stuck at the same screen.
Eventually I have to take out the battery.
I don't partition my SD card and it has been working fine with the other roms such as RA 1.6.1H, MyHero 1.1.2 etc, so I doubt that could be the problem.
I tried to plug the USB and "adb lolcat" but my WinXP says USB device not recognized.
The strange thing is it seems everyone's 32A doesn't have this problem, except me. I've reported this problem before but wasn't able to get a solution.
Is there anyway to troubleshoot to find out what goes wrong?
Thanks in advance.
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Help ,please:Accidentally flash wrong rom

please do not kill me right away;i used a lots search before i decided write here.
here is what i did:
i flashed 32b rom on my 32a phone.of course doesn't work.
now i can go to boot menu but i didn't performed backup before so cannot use nandroid for restore. i read a lot about restoring from pc but im completely noob in this so i do not understand single thing how to do it.
i was thinking , can i just remote sdcard put it to different device,connect to pc and delete unwanted (update.zip) ROM and put there rom i want and then insert to my broken phone and install new rom from boot?
thank you a lot .

just repeat the step that you haved root 32a before
-copy proper rom to sdcard
-reboot to fastboot mode(back+power)
-fastboot with recovery image file(on PC)
-wipe
-flash rom
-reboot

rony05 said:
please do not kill me right away;i used a lots search before i decided write here.
here is what i did:
i flashed 32b rom on my 32a phone.of course doesn't work.
now i can go to boot menu but i didn't performed backup before so cannot use nandroid for restore. i read a lot about restoring from pc but im completely noob in this so i do not understand single thing how to do it.
i was thinking , can i just remote sdcard put it to different device,connect to pc and delete unwanted (update.zip) ROM and put there rom i want and then insert to my broken phone and install new rom from boot?
thank you a lot .
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im new also but does your device hang at start up screen when u boot. which rom this u flash? if it was a hero rom try and flash a 32a kernel over it and it might boot. again im new like you and im just throwing things out. i have flashed a few 32b hero roms on my 32a device and flashed a 32a kernel over it and it boots up. sorry if im no help to your issue

yes you can do exactly that. you are fine, your phone is not broken. it is not a big deal, you can fix it just do a wipe then flash new proper rom.

Just boot into recovery mode, perform a data wipe, and flash the proper rom. If you need help, let me know.

How to Root HTC Magic from Hami

After root with update.zip (for root) I can not boot my magic follow method for root . I must used mode nandroid restore for restore back up the return of current rom ( MyHero 2.0.4 )
I don't understand i can update new rom by recovery utility but i can't root
my phonne
detail of my phone
SAPPHIRE PVT ENG S- OFF H
HBOOT -1.33.2010 ( SAPP10000 )
CPLD -12
RADIO -3.22.20.17
JUN 2 2009 , 17:27:03
recovery-RA-magic-v1.2.3H.img

you need to explain your problem further.
do you have a custom recovery? are you trying to install a new recovery?

str4vag said:
you need to explain your problem further.
do you have a custom recovery? are you trying to install a new recovery?
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ํYes i have a custom recovery ( recovery-RA-magic-v1.2.3H.img )
but i can't root my phone because after root my phone and reboot will show Hami logo and HTC MAGIC it will hold on logo HTC MAGIC about 20 minute.
i must remove battery and go to recovery utility for Nandroid 2.1 restore
used laste back up to restore my rom

Sounds Like a problem with the Rom your try to Flash. Your Phone is still Rooted if you have a custom Recovery still.

try checking the ROM you flashed. the MD5 sum is a good way of seeing if your file is corrupted or not compared to the original.
also check if the ROM is made for your phone (i.e 32A/32B/Dream)

This is strange, I installed the supermagic rom and it's been working fine.
Today i installed the wifi tether from google code and it worked greater, though the app icon was not the wifi tether icon untill i rebooted the phone.
The wifi tether app is there with the right icon, however it won't let me run it, saying it's only for root users.
I also get the Hami logo, though I hadn't noticed it before, not too sure what it is.

Locked myself out - how to flash new recovery?

Good Afternoon to all of you!
So here is my problem.
I S-Offed my HTC Sensation and afterwards installed Revolutionary Recovery following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Afterwards I installed the Firmware 3.30 and Virtuouse S4X Rom successfully on my device. But I wasnt to happy with this Rom so I decided I want to go for Energy Rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226564).
Unfortunalety, the flashing of this ROM doesnt worked, while flashing it said "Status 1 Error". I searched in the post of this ROM and found out that its recommended to install it with a earlier release of Revolutionary Recovery or better with 4EXT Touch Recovery.
My big problem is: How do I install 4EXT Touch Recovery when I dont have any bootable ROM on my device anymore?? I tryed the Android Flasher but it didnt work...
Please help, I dont know what to do.
Best regardy,
Journeyman91

Remove sdcard put it in card reader
download IMG.zip of whatever recovery u r trying to install put sdcard reader in computer then move IMG.zip to root of sdcard. Put sdcard back in phone then fastboot...should find IMG.zip then install that way. Hit thanks if I helped
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium

mmh but where can I find an up-to-date IMG.zip of 4EXT-Recovery??
Its all just over this app from the market I guess..

Journeyman91 said:
mmh but where can I find an up-to-date IMG.zip of 4EXT-Recovery??
Its all just over this app from the market I guess..
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Please tell me you have a nandroid back up to revert to. And are you SuperCID as well? If you did back up, just revert back to the prior rom, I assume stock Sense. Then go to the market or the threads here to download the 4ext recovery.

Ever get ur phone up and running yet?

[Q] Error While Installing New Rom

Hey Hi guys, Hope every 1 is fine
Yesterday i root my Htc Desire-S and after root i forgot to install Superuser and installed custom rom and after restarting phone it restart again and it goes automatically in recovery and then i restore my backup and install superuser but after that i install custom rom again but got same error phone restart 2 times and on 2nd time it goes to recovery mode automatically..Please tell me solution

your device is running sense 3.5/3.6 as i understand from your post,
but still a mistery to me is the:
- is your device s-on?
well, if that`s the case,
you`ll have to flash boot.img, of the rom
manually (separately) via fastboot ( pc-ADB)
- name of the rom and its android ( and sense- if present) version
-which recovery (you use), try to flash the rom, with
-The very good habit is
fully wiping your device (all except sdcard)
before flashing another rom

Yah it is S-ON n sense is 3.5 and i wipe everything except sd-card but same thing happen after installing new rom but when i restore backup it is working fine with backup and i try to install 2 roms but got same error..

Virus03 said:
Yah it is S-ON n sense is 3.5 and i wipe everything except sd-card but same thing happen after installing new rom but when i restore backup it is working fine with backup and i try to install 2 roms but got same error..
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have you flashed boot.img
via fastboot,
any time your phone failed to boot,
if you have not,
then next time trying to flash some nice rom,
after flashing it in recovery,
reboot to bootloader
adb reboot bootloader
...and flash boot.img
extracted from the very same rom
you just flashed.:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Only after that,
every other custom rom will boot on your device,
( actually- anyone fitted for your device naturally)
It may sound funny but...
make sure you flash roms for <saga> specifically,

asgardr is spot on again, u need to flash boot.img everytime u flash new rom coz ur s-on. But in future, download 4ext recovery updater.apk and install it (below) and in settings u can enable Smart Flash for s-on devices, (flashes boot.img when u flash a rom) see pic