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help with C7 RC1 installtion

So i have tried for the past few days to get RC1 working on my phone, i cannot get it to work for the life of me, im currently running build 78 on my phone, anytime i flash the new rom, it wont go past the android guy riding the skateboard, and will get stuck at bootloop on the animation, i have tried doing a fresh install, any suggestions?

Build 78? I need 10char

mmmk it says the mod version is "CYANOGENMOD-7-01162011-NIGHTLY-LIBERTY"

Build 78 doesn't even exist, lol.
You've Nandroid-ed your previous install right? Just in case.
Maybe you should try build 43, as if you use RC1, you will have the lockscreen dialer issue.
Try re-downloading the ROM's zip file. You may have got a bad one. (I realize there are MD5 tools out there, but I could never get one to work right.)
Are you are booting into clockworkmod recovery by holding down the down volume button when turning on the phone and selecting recovery? And not when you have the USB plugged in? The usb way does not work right.
Make sure you have factory wiped, wiped cache, and wiped dalvik before installing the zip. (You can use the trackball to navigate recovery fyi)
Don't use a old google apps zip either.
Sent from my Aria - CM7 Build 43

have you tried formatting system seperately after wiping data? as it instructs from the first release of the nightlies? (if i remember right, hah) wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache , then partitions>format system, then flash the zip ?

That hasn't been required for awhile, I believe.
joachim123 said:
have you tried formatting system seperately after wiping data? as it instructs from the first release of the nightlies? (if i remember right, hah) wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache , then partitions>format system, then flash the zip ?
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Sent from my Aria - CM7 Build 43

Yes, i have nanaroid's backed up, as well downloaded new zip files of everything, at first i assumed it was due to wireless MAYBE that packet was dropped, downloaded it on hard wire just to be safe, fresh zip files, for everything same thing, and i dont boot while plugged into USB

Yes i have tried formatting the system.

Can you flash and boot other roms successfully? CM6 or FR008?
Sent from my Aria - CM7 Build 43

have you ever used Android Commander? i use it for DDMS to try to figure out whats going on sometimes with my phone if its acting weird. im sure itll show up with the error before it loops.

yes, i can flash to any of those w/out any issues, even up to Nightly. of CM7.

While this doesn't fix your issue, could you try a night-
*checks teamdouche*
Never mind. They're gone.
secrethojo said:
yes, i can flash to any of those w/out any issues, even up to Nightly. of CM7.
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Sent from my Aria - CM7 Build 43

Do you have your phone plugged into the outlet/PC while running Clockwork? Because if you do, well, unplug it and reflash.

OT: MD5 Tool
L551 said:
... (I realize there are MD5 tools out there, but I could never get one to work right.) ...
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HashTab makes life a bit simpler.
http://implbits.com/Products/HashTab.aspx

[Q] Cant flash CM7/fauxs AOSP need help

I have tried several ROMS and it's sad i have no success with CM& and Fauxs AOSP.. What could be the problem? Thankx

ok it seems alot of people are having problems flashing this particular rom. listen i do it like this and i neve, EVER have a problem so try this
now put the rom (zip) on ur sdcard im sure u know how, then from there wipe data, wipe cache, then go into advanced and wipe dalvik, THEN u install the rom, alot of people are doing it reverse do it like this ok so after the rom is installed, install the gapps rite after the rom. then boot ur phone up let it sit 5 minutes..........now if u want a custom kernel go back into recovery and wipe just cache and dalvik, no need to wipe data. ok so after u wipe cache then dalvik install the kernel and u are done boot up and enjoy!

sarni84 said:
ok it seems alot of people are having problems flashing this particular rom. listen i do it like this and i neve, EVER have a problem so try this
now put the rom (zip) on ur sdcard im sure u know how, then from there wipe data, wipe cache, then go into advanced and wipe dalvik, THEN u install the rom, alot of people are doing it reverse do it like this ok so after the rom is installed, install the gapps rite after the rom. then boot ur phone up let it sit 5 minutes..........now if u want a custom kernel go back into recovery and wipe just cache and dalvik, no need to wipe data. ok so after u wipe cache then dalvik install the kernel and u are done boot up and enjoy!
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I've done this several times.. Mine doesn't even go pass the LG bootscreen and have to pull battery to restart phone. What i also notice is when installs the ROM, it doesnt extract the file, it just goes locating and updating. weird. never had this problem with Bionix 2, EB and ultimate. Thank you!

I'm coming from an og Verizon Droid and we used to go into he partion menu and I'd wipe the system as well..i always wipe everything a few times b4 i flash any new rom
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Possible Bricked G2x No NV Flash Back Up

I was flashing CM 7 nightly 49 and now my phone is stuck on the LG logo, how do I fix?

After reading all the steps req'd to "Flash a Rom" and "recovery" process, what part isn't working?

N1user said:
After reading all the steps req'd to "Flash a Rom" and "recovery" process, what part isn't working?
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After going through the NV flash process and getting to the last step that says
Keep holding them, as soon as you see "ANDROID" in Green with the new boot logo let go of the buttons.
From there it goes into boot recovery. I then choose from one of the roms I have on my SD card, it loads okay but then when I try to reboot it hangs up on the LG logo again
What am I doing wrong

we def need more info then that like what recovery how did u install the rom did u wipe data then cache then dalvik? then install rom and gapps? did u install any kernels previously? and this is probably going to get moved it should be in general

ok when u go into recovery do u wipe data factory reset, then cache, then go to advanced and wipe dalvik then install rom and gapps and it should boot up fine, did u make a backup of ur stock rom first?

sarni84 said:
ok when u go into recovery do u wipe data factory reset, then cache, then go to advanced and wipe dalvik then install rom and gapps and it should boot up fine, did u make a backup of ur stock rom first?
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Damn. for one month on XDA you sure do have a lot of posts
On topic: I'm assuming you forgot to fully wipe before flashing the new rom.

If you can get into recovery, it's not bricked.
Read the install directions, you missed a step or got a bad download.. Or a bad build, as they are nightlys...
In recovery, do factory reset, then mounts and storage, select format system. Then install the rom.
Also, get the stock nandroid and put it on your card so you can drop to a known good setup.

I had back it up using rom manager but its on another computer. I took had gotten a SD card with more storage and never transferred it.

omarsalmin said:
Damn. for one month on XDA you sure do have a lot of posts
On topic: I'm assuming you forgot to fully wipe before flashing the new rom.
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wow i do huh i cant stay away

Goldbatt said:
I had back it up using rom manager but its on another computer. I took had gotten a SD card with more storage and never transferred it.
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You could copy the backup from your computer and make a folder called clockworkmod/backup/ on your new SD and put the backup file in that folder. When you go into recovery, backup and restore. restore - it should be visible. Select it and you should be OK - IF your backup is good.
If not, download a ROM and Gapps with your computer and put them in the root of your SD. Then after a full wipe, flash them.
If you have the latest Recovery, you can mount storage and then cut and past to your device while connected. If not, or if you have any problems moving them, just take it out and do it while it is plugged in your computer.
You have several options - so one of them will work.

Want to thank all you guys. I got it working again.
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Moved to proper forum.

[Q] First time flashing NS i9023 (serious flasher from SGS,SGS2)

Hey!
First let me say that I know all about flashing SGS and SGS2. Im a proud owner of SGS1 from day 1.
Last week I decided to finally flash my brothers i9023 so I flashed stock 4.0.3 with stock recovery. Then we wanted to flash some XDA stuff and I don't understand these guides...
I found one guide where you get superuser access with one click and usb cable, I did that, then I flashed CWM through Rom manager and flashed 4.0.4 from evilisto (v1.1) and it worked. Now I'm trying to flash some others, like nuhetri reloaded or pixel rom and I'm always getting stuck at boot animation. It just keeps "working" and nothing happens for 5+ minutes.
What am I doing wrong? Please help!
Best Regards
Luka

(in general)in recovery wipe data factory reset, format cache, davlik cache, system, boot. then flash new rom.
with nuhetri i think there is a bug where your not supposed to wipe data coming from another rom only davlik cache and cache then flash nuhetri

sean1984 said:
(in general)in recovery wipe data factory reset, format cache, davlik cache, system, boot. then flash new rom.
with nuhetri i think there is a bug where your not supposed to wipe data coming from another rom only davlik cache and cache then flash nuhetri
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Hey and thanks for such quick reply!
I did all these now, rebooted to recovery (from CWM) and flashed this Fully Touched:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411734
Its stuck at boot image for 5 minutes now.
What now?

your using updated version of cwm? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22044793&postcount=82
steps
put rom on sd card
reboot into cwm recovery
wipe data, cache, davlik cahe, and format system and boot
install zip from sd card
choose rom you put on sd card
should say install from sd complete or something like that
reboot system now
let it boot into new rom (should not take more than 3-5 min)
edit: just seen this post in the rom thread your trying to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23255456&postcount=389 try redownloading again

sean1984 said:
your using updated version of cwm? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22044793&postcount=82
steps
put rom on sd card
reboot into cwm recovery
wipe data, cache, davlik cahe, and format system and boot
install zip from sd card
choose rom you put on sd card
should say install from sd complete or something like that
reboot system now
let it boot into new rom (should not take more than 3-5 min)
edit: just seen this post in the rom thread your trying to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23255456&postcount=389 try redownloading again
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I did all that before... Im going to redownload, maybe its corrupted but I doubt it. Is it maybe because I have locked bootloader or something? Beacause I didnt use that long guide with "android SDK" in General, but some other very quick guide. Just plug USB, enable debugging and run some script and thats it.

devianceluka said:
I did all that before... Im going to redownload, maybe its corrupted but I doubt it. Is it maybe because I have locked bootloader or something? Beacause I didnt use that long guide with "android SDK" in General, but some other very quick guide. Just plug USB, enable debugging and run some script and thats it.
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do yourself a favor, do it the right way the first time and save yourself headaches in the future. its not hard. fastboot oem unlock(bootloader), flash a custom recovery, flash a custom rom(and gapps) via the recovery, then boot up. thats it.

If you are more of a visual type of guy I suggest going on YouTube and search "zedomax". He has some really simple videos on how to root your nexus s, he has a couple videos on how to root but make sure its for a GSM nexus.

Simms got all in a simply way.
Unlock boot loader
Install or flash cwm
install the new stuff from SD card
reboot

Can anyone tell me or please provide a link to what unlocking bootloader does please.
Best Regards

Excuse my ignorance, I'm pretty new to this and I might not be of any help at all... but is it even possible to flash a custom recovery without unlocking the bootloader on the Nexus S?
I followed the instructions found on the NexusShacks.com website (How to root Nexus S or Nexus S 4G on ICS or Gingerbread) without any issues at all (sorry, can't post links due to low postcount :/)
No problems for me, I had zero experience with this sort of stuff but I have flashed a new ROM a every few days now without any issues whatsoever.

devianceluka said:
Can anyone tell me or please provide a link to what unlocking bootloader does please.
Best Regards
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use this link: http://nexusshacks.com/
its complete with the files, pictures, video and some ics roms that you can try. let me know if you have any other question

HELP!! phone not booting!!

im using ARHD 6.7.2 and i update my fone to ARHD 6.8.0.. after searching for new ROMs ive found CM!) and wanted to try it...
what i thing i did wrong is i did format my partitions and i also did a full wipe of cache ond dalvik..
now, my phone is not continuing to boot.. it just shows HTC logo and it turns back off, then on again...

jackalsmith43 said:
im using ARHD 6.7.2 and i update my fone to ARHD 6.8.0.. after searching for new ROMs ive found CM!) and wanted to try it...
what i thing i did wrong is i did format my partitions and i also did a full wipe of cache ond dalvik..
now, my phone is not continuing to boot.. it just shows HTC logo and it turns back off, then on again...
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Hi,
After you format all partitions (except sd card),you must install the new ROM + gapps.
If you are s-on,you may need to enable "Smartflash" in 4EXT and then,install the ROM immediately.