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[Q] Soft Bricked my Nexus S

I followed instructions here to root/cwm my Nexus S:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
Everything was working fine for a few weeks then suddenly it would randomly turn off and pushing the power button would not turn on the phone. I would have to remove battery then turn it on.
Starting today, it would turn on by removing battery but would be stuck on google screen and not go anywhere.
I went into fastboot and tried to erase/flash nandroid backup but would get:
C:\Nexus S\Stock ROM\2010-12-22.21.06.07>fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (151459 KB)... OKAY [ 29.074s]
writing 'system'... FAILED (remote: Write Fail)
finished. total time: 29.080s
I can flash boot, recovery, cache, but not data.img or system.img
So I try using restore in CWM and everything loads fine from backup/recovery but when I reboot still stuck on google screen... I don't know what else to try. Any one able to help? Thanks!!!

Get the GRH78 Nandroid backup and restore it in clockwork recovery

just download a stable ROM like Bionix 1.2
and use CW recovery to mount the SD copy it over
then install the ROM zip using CW recovery

WIPE data(factory reset), reflash your rom, reflash your gapps(if needed), reboot.

simms22 said:
WIPE data(factory reset), reflash your rom, reflash your gapps(if needed), reboot.
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Im having similar issue with the bionix 1.2, what part of the process is reflashing the rom and what is reflashing the gapps?
Sorry, just trying to figure out why I cant get by the boot screen on custom roms.

kevinpc said:
Im having similar issue with the bionix 1.2, what part of the process is reflashing the rom and what is reflashing the gapps?
Sorry, just trying to figure out why I cant get by the boot screen on custom roms.
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let me ask you this way, since my above statement cant really be simplified... whats your process of loading custom roms?

simms22 said:
let me ask you this way, since my above statement cant really be simplified... whats your process of loading custom roms?
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I have downloaded Bionix NS 1.2 w/stock kernel, moved to sd storage root folder, clockwork recovery, i backed up my stock rom, wipe data/factory reset from clockwork, install zip from sd, install Bionix NS 1.2 w/stock kernel, reboot.
After this i get stuck on the Google screen and have to pull battery.

kevinpc said:
I have downloaded Bionix NS 1.2 w/stock kernel, moved to sd storage root folder, clockwork recovery, i backed up my stock rom, wipe data/factory reset from clockwork, install zip from sd, install Bionix NS 1.2 w/stock kernel, reboot.
After this i get stuck on the Google screen and have to pull battery.
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you're missing to wipe: Factory, Data Cache, Dalvik Cache (Advanced)
after you wipe THREE... then flash bionix NS 1.2 (install zip from sdcard)
then reboot.

yup. wipe wipe wipe...

zephiK said:
you're missing to wipe: Factory, Data Cache, Dalvik Cache (Advanced)
after you wipe THREE... then flash bionix NS 1.2 (install zip from sdcard)
then reboot.
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Well OK, i wiped data/factory reset, wipe cache partiion( i think that is what you mean when you said Data Cache, and cleared dalvik cache and install,
Still stuck at google on Bionix NS 1.2 w/stock kernel. Any other suggestions?

[Q] Problem with Huawei U8150

Hi to all! I did a big mistake and now don't know what to do. I had cyanogen mod 7 RC1 installed, but wanted to go back to my original froyo. I did all these steps
Install ClockworkMod recovery (using fastboot is the easiest way).
Boot into recovery using the 3-button combo
Do a backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from the SD card using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
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, but when I tried to install the old os, my ohone showed something like "bad" and didn't want to install it. Now I'm stuck with no solutions. When I try to boot into recovery it just shows "update failed" and cannot proceed. Now what?
Thanks in advance!

Well, I was able to boot normal finally. I think I'm going to repair it now!

CM9 boot animation loop

I have clockworkmod recovery installed and rooted. It's been a few months since I rooted, and can't remember exactly what I did, but OTA updates stopped working. Hence, I am still on gingerbread.
Trying to flash a custom rom now, CM9. I tried the rom manager method several times, found out that wasn't recommended, and then tried the recovery method.
The same thing happens either way: it boots into CM9, but the boot animation keeps playing.
With the rom manager method, I tried wiping nothing, then tried wiping dalvik only, then tried... whatever the other option was, wipe cache and data?
With CMW recovery I downloaded CM9 zip and the appropriate GAPPS, moved onto the internal SD card, booted into recovery mode Wipe data/factory reset, then Wipe cache partition, then install both.
I'm able to restore from backup each time, but this is annoying.
Thank you

1. Install ICS Radio (UCLF6)
2. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
3. Format /System
4. Install CM9.zip
5. Install Gapps.zip
6. Wipe Cache/Dalvik
7. Reboot
:good:

UZ7 said:
1. Install ICS Radio (UCLF6)
2. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
3. Format /System
4. Install CM9.zip
5. Install Gapps.zip
6. Wipe Cache/Dalvik
7. Reboot
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So "UCLF6" appears to be rom that is similar to stock, I'm guessing the idea here is that I'm resetting the phone but retaining root, the idea being that something on my phone is messed up and preventing CM9 from booting but doesn't prevent the current rom from booting?
Two other questions
1. Won't format/system wipe out all my backups in addition to my data?
2. Have you had or seen this problem before? I'm hesitant to commit myself to something, especially with no backups, if it's just a theoretical fix. I do appreciate it either way.

UCLF6 is an ICS modem/radio you need if you're coming from gb.
If you back up though CWM you can restore again later if you want.
Formatting /system will delete the operating system.
Formatting /data will delete your apps/settings/wallpaper etc...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

I had a similar boot animation loop when I went from stock GB to stock ICS. What seemed to fix it was updating my CWM from 5.0.2.6 (non-touch) to 5.5.0.4 (touch). (BTW, I couldn't find an advantage of stock ICS over stock GB. I have since put on CM9 which I'm liking).

UZ7 said:
UCLF6 is an ICS modem/radio you need if you're coming from gb.
If you back up though CWM you can restore again later if you want.
Formatting /system will delete the operating system.
Formatting /data will delete your apps/settings/wallpaper etc...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
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Still got the boot loop.
When I did the "Wipe data/factory reset" I did get an error message during one of the processes"
"Error mounting sdcard/.android_secure!
Skipping format"

I had a boot loop problem when I first tried to flash JB. I went from GB to ICS with a custom rom a few months back, but I couldn't get any of the new JB roms to work. I ended up having to upgrade my CWM to the touch version in order to get JB flash to work. Also, a tip-- the boot animation will take a minute or two even when it is working. Don't assume it is still a problem if you see it more than once.

Help me save my TF101

Well I dont think I totally screwed it up because I am able to get to the recovery but here is the scoop.
I decided I was going to root and install jellybean. So I used the 1 click method to root from [TOOL]"1-Click Transformer Root"-Root/Unroot/cwm/stock rec-TF101(G)/201/300T(G)/SL101 - xda-developers
I did the 1.1 verison. All went well tablet was rooted my stock rom still worked fine.
Then I went to flash jellybean rom which i did this one here v6.0 [ROM][JB][4.1.1] AOSP build #6.0.0 - xda-developers
Before i flashed i made a nand back up. and wiped all cache.
After install of RaymanFX's jellybean rom it got stuck after the splash animation.
I then tried to reflash it. Only to see the same result.
So I cleared all the cache again and ran the nand backup i made now i am stuck at asus splash screen.
Someone please tell me what i am missing.
Thank you in advance for any help.

Copy this ROM to your SDcard or MicroSD card, whichever one you used to hold the ROM the first time
http://downloads.timduru.org/android/tf101/eos4/EOS4.2.2-tf101-20130408_previewB190.zip
Copy these Gapps to the same place
http://goo.im/devs/teameos/roms/eos4/gapps/gapps_4.2.2_TF101_20130323b.zip
Copy this Kernel to the same place
http://downloads.timduru.org/android/tf101/K.A.T/kernel/Tim_KatKernel_102_JB4.2_Lidpatch.zip
Boot into Recovery, Wipe System, Cache and Dalvik Cache
Flash the ROM
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache only
Flash the Kernel
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache only
Flash Gapps
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache only
Reboot
All being well, you will boot into EOS4 (Jellybean 4.2.2)
Also, this tool is the best way to root / flash custom recovery and to unbrick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012

[Q] Problem With Flashing SCH-I535

The very first ROM I tried to flash was a version of CarbonRom. I was unsuccessful, as i got the installation aborted message. I then tried a couple of other lesser know ones, with the same luck. Lastly I tried CM 10.1, and with that, i had success. It was the only one that would work so far. Yesterday, I downloaded DU 4.2.2, and A new nightly version of Carbon (Specifically for my phone) With no luck of installation. Am i doing something wrong with these? Is there a different method of flashing i'm missing?

what is the procedure you take to install?
I usually go this route:
1) Boot into whatever recovery you have
2) Wipe Cache/Davlik
3) Install custom ROM
4) run a factory reset
5) Reboot

snibe said:
what is the procedure you take to install?
I usually go this route:
1) Boot into whatever recovery you have
2) Wipe Cache/Davlik
3) Install custom ROM
4) run a factory reset
5) Reboot
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I have Philz custom recovery which based on cwm version 6.0.3.7 which when you tap wipe data you will then have the option to clean install for new ROM.

jmxc23 said:
I have Philz custom recovery which based on cwm version 6.0.3.7 which when you tap wipe data you will then have the option to clean install for new ROM.
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Sorry for not replying earlier, i never got a notification. I'm using the most recent version of CWM. My usual order is :
1. Boot into recovery
2. Factory Reset
3. Clear Cache Partition
4. Wipe Dalvik
5. Format /system
6. Mount /system
7. Flash new ROM

Bcaraway14 said:
Sorry for not replying earlier, i never got a notification. I'm using the most recent version of CWM. My usual order is :
1. Boot into recovery
2. Factory Reset
3. Clear Cache Partition
4. Wipe Dalvik
5. Format /system
6. Mount /system
7. Flash new ROM
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well we now have 3 custom recoveries to choose from I like the newer one since I can install a new ROM in fewer steps.

i would do a factory reset after you flash your rom too, can't hurt.
of course on updating the same ROM, I only Wipe Cache/Davlik and that's it.

Bad download? Does the md5 match?

after making sure you wiped everything make sure the download itself was proper I am running it flawless right now