Strange problem on my wife's Charge. I just got her rooted, onto GB EP1W, and put her on TeamSBrissenMod's ROM, which I have been happily running for days.
After flashing last night, I let her spend this morning restoring her apps, wallpapers, themes, etc. She likes pink, lol. Well, after all of that, when she was done and satisfied, I showed her how to access CWM and create a backup. She did it, but when she rebooted, the phone has reset itself back to the point where it would look like the ROM was just freshly installed. No apps, no nothing, right back down to the default ROM wallpaper.
I tried to go back and restore the backup she just created, but its just the same thing, vanilla, freshly installed ROM. Im at a loss, never seen this happen before, and she certainly didn't make a mistake and reset anything as she backed up.
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And no i didnt flash some odd CWM from ROM Manager or anything strange. Used the (imnuts?) fixed recovery dated 8/17
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unfortunately this is a known issue that CWM wipes data on first boot into it after installing the rom... same issue that was happening with earlier Gummy GB versions
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This is a known issue with the Infinity ROM. Specifically, it is with the kernel that ships with the ext4 version of the ROM. imoseyon's kernel does not have this issue, and it is fully compatible with the ROM.
Ok two answers, and I appreciate both, but which is it? An issue with the kernel, or this version of CWM? If its CWM, that makes me not want to boot into CWM ever..how do i resolve/get around it? I was intending on doing my own backup today as a matter of fact. Now, not so sure lol. I'll go back to the ROM thread too to see who has had the issue previously.
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Well the answer seems to be to avoid CWM while on Infinity. Guys have tried every CWM version there is and data wipes on each one.
Is there expected "official" support from Clockworkmod on it's way for the Charge?
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richm052569 said:
Well the answer seems to be to avoid CWM while on Infinity. Guys have tried every CWM version there is and data wipes on each one.
Is there expected "official" support from Clockworkmod on it's way for the Charge?
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The wipe has *nothing* to do with CWM. It has everything to do with the kernel. imnuts has said this. imoseyon's kernel does not cause wipes on any version of CWM. This is 100% verified.
Here's the link if you want it: http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php...n-kernel-(stock-repacked-v2.3.2voodoo-9-28-11)
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The wipe has *nothing* to do with CWM. It has everything to do with the kernel. imnuts has said this. imoseyon's kernel does not cause wipes on any version of CWM. This is 100% verified.
Here's the link if you want it: http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php...n-kernel-(stock-repacked-v2.3.2voodoo-9-28-11)
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also (for myself anyway) it is only wiping data on the first boot into CWM... I flashed the Infinity rom, discovered it wasn't rooted so I booted into CWM and flashed superuser then booted up and was wiped but rooted, after that I've had no wipes
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also (for myself anyway) it is only wiping data on the first boot into CWM... I flashed the Infinity rom, discovered it wasn't rooted so I booted into CWM and flashed superuser then booted up and was wiped but rooted, after that I've had no wipes
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I will second what shrike is saying. I have also started using imoseyon's kernel and have had no problems going into CWM for any installs since using them.
The reason your data is getting wiped only on the first time is because two of the EXT4 partitions (I think they're Cache and Data) get reformatted back to RFS by the kernel (after you reboot). This is what wipes your phone. The second time you go into CWM and reboot, those partitions are already RFS, so the kernel doesn't have to reformat them, and your data stays.
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I did a nand backup before flashing official KJ6. I was on kj aosp.
Backup proccess went fine, then I tried official kj6 but didn't see much improvement so I flashed drhonk kj1 kernel for recovery, and tried to go back using my backup.
however, I got an error message:
restoring system...
Code:
E:format_volume failed to unmount "/system"
Error while formatting /system!
any ideas?
GB seems to have an issue with unmounting the system. I have never been able to do a complete restore from a nandroid backup while running GB.
However, you can do an advanced restore, and then restore your data only - that seems to work fine. So you flash the GB rom of your choice (be sure to have a modded kernel with cwm), then advance restore your data in cwm, and you should be good to go.
Its possible, just a few extra steps.
First you need to flash Bali kernel.
Second, reboot recovery
Next, restore your nandroid.
Finally, flash back
kj1 voodoo/cwm kernel
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Somairotevoli said:
Its possible, just a few extra steps.
First you need to flash Bali kernel.
Second, reboot recovery
Next, restore your nandroid.
Finally, flash back
kj1 voodoo/cwm kernel
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This process will work. Just make sure you have everything on your SD card before proceeding through cwm
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Well, this morning after writing this post I figured I could just reflash the ROM i had and then just restore /data. I did that, however for some reason I'm missing now the TwLauncher, only GB launcher is present. It's not big deal, I kinda like it. I think it's because I flashed the official KJ6 AOSP style rom (from airfluip) instead of the one I had, which was leak kj6 aosp style, so maybe the official one doesn't include TWL, who knows. Anyway, all my apps and data is there, so it's all good now.
Thanks to both of you! **clicks thanks button**
i got kinda lost
No matter what custom rom I try to load on my G2X, it will go through, install the rom, and then when it reboots past the LG screen, it gets to whatever custom boot screen in on the rom, and just locks up. The only way I can get it to boot after that point is to NVFlash back to stock.
Tried searching through this site and google, but can't find a solution.
You need to say what the process is that you attempted to do. Wipes and what not.
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mt3g said:
You need to say what the process is that you attempted to do. Wipes and what not.
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Rooted phone, added Clockwork, booted into CW recovery, did data and cache wipes, installed CM7 from SD card, rebooted, phone froze at custom boot screen. Reboot, still frozen. Would not boot at all.
Used NVFlash to reinstall stock image on phone, rooted phone, CW recovery, data and cache wipes, installed a different rom for my phone model, same result. Back to stock using same process, tried a third rom using same process, same result, frozen phone that won't go beyond boot screen.
Using this same process on my old T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant, it worked perfectly on several different roms.
It sounds like you may have a ROM for a different model phone. Can you send a link to the ROM that you downloaded for us to see?
Also, is your phone a T-Mobile G2x or an LG Optimus 2x (O2x).
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It sounds like you may have a ROM for a different model phone. Can you send a link to the ROM that you downloaded for us to see?
Also, is your phone a T-Mobile G2x or an LG Optimus 2x (O2x).
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It is a T-mobile G2X, LG-P999DW.
The CM7 link was straight from the CM7 site, it wasn't an experimental mod or anything, it was the stable one listed under the G2X.
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/t-mobile-g2x
ParanoidAndroid via this thread on here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762647
Domination via this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1570017&highlight=domination
Considering cm roms are supposed to wipe system prior to flash, I couldn't imagine what is going on. Try wiping system just in case and after that, try installing from internal as well. Other options would be download other ways, like on PC or from phone transfer the files differently. Other then that can't really help you.
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Considering cm roms are supposed to wipe system prior to flash, I couldn't imagine what is going on. Try wiping system just in case and after that, try installing from internal as well. Other options would be download other ways, like on PC or from phone transfer the files differently. Other then that can't really help you.
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The last time I pulled it directly on my phone, the other times I downloaded via my PC and then copied the file. Had been via external so I tried internal that last time too. I'm close to madness, but I'm also too stubborn to give up.
I was thinking maybe I need to replace the kernel, but I'm not sure whether that's the problem or which Kernel to try if I did need to.
I had a similar issue on a tablet of mine. What version of CWM are you using? Are you using the touch version? The touch version has had some boot problems. Did you try partition the SDCard in the advanced settings? I forget which I used on my phone. Has anyone else partitioned theirs?
Well, not knowing which peice is broken let me just recap my process for you and see how it works:
1. Use OneClick NVFlash from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847 and select Flash CWM 5.0.2.0
2. Boot to CWM
3. format cache
4. format data
5. format system
6. format Dalvik cache
7. flash ROM from external/internal memory
8. flash kernel (optional, not required unless doing kernel testing)
9. flash gapps-package
10. fix permissions
11. reboot
I have not had this process screw up once for me so far. If this process does not work for you then you leave me really be scratching my skull...
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Rooted phone, added Clockwork, booted into CW recovery, did data and cache wipes, installed CM7 from SD card, rebooted, phone froze at custom boot screen. Reboot, still frozen. Would not boot at all.
Used NVFlash to reinstall stock image on phone, rooted phone, CW recovery, data and cache wipes, installed a different rom for my phone model, same result. Back to stock using same process, tried a third rom using same process, same result, frozen phone that won't go beyond boot screen.
Using this same process on my old T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant, it worked perfectly on several different roms.
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don't root and then try. mostly roms come with super user access so try without rooting it manually.
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cyansky_1 said:
Well, not knowing which peice is broken let me just recap my process for you and see how it works:
1. Use OneClick NVFlash from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847 and select Flash CWM 5.0.2.0
2. Boot to CWM
3. format cache
4. format data
5. format system
6. format Dalvik cache
7. flash ROM from external/internal memory
8. flash kernel (optional, not required unless doing kernel testing)
9. flash gapps-package
10. fix permissions
11. reboot
I have not had this process screw up once for me so far. If this process does not work for you then you leave me really be scratching my skull...
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Using this method in exactly this order worked perfectly. Thank you very much.
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Using this method in exactly this order worked perfectly. Thank you very much.
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Did you notice what he didn't do.
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So I'm coming from Synergy Nightlies 73. Using TWRP2.2 I did the normal steps before loading a new ROM. ( Cache Wipe, Dalvik Wipe, System Wipe) Once I flashed the JellyWiz Beta 4 ROM the phone booted up just fine. However, it froze within a matter of seconds and I had no functionality. I pulled the battery a few times and each time the phone would freeze. I had to restore my previous ROM. Any ideas or has anyone had this problem? I really want to try out the new JellyWiz.
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So I'm coming from Synergy Nightlies 73. Using TWRP2.2 I did the normal steps before loading a new ROM. ( Cache Wipe, Dalvik Wipe, System Wipe) Once I flashed the JellyWiz Beta 4 ROM the phone booted up just fine. However, it froze within a matter of seconds and I had no functionality. I pulled the battery a few times and each time the phone would freeze. I had to restore my previous ROM. Any ideas or has anyone had this problem? I really want to try out the new JellyWiz.
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try formatting system.
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try formatting system.
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with cwm, it would be under mount and storage>format system/data/cache.
I don't use twrp but I'd think there's a similar option.
Also check md5 to make sure you have a good download.
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I don't see that option(format system) anywhere. I went under wipe and wiped Cache, Dalvik, and System. I did try to select the Format Data but that option failed multiple times.
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with cwm, it would be under mount and storage>format system/data/cache.
Idont use twrp but I'd think there's a similar option
Also check md5 to make sure you have a good download.
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I've always used CWM without any problems until recently. It wasn't creating back up of my ROM. So I made the switch to TWRP which seems to work fine when loading other Synergy builds. I checked the MD5 and it was good. I may have to go back to CWM however, without a back up I'm afraid to flash anything.
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I've always used CWM without any problems until recently. It wasn't creating back up of my ROM. So I made the switch to TWRP which seems to work fine when loading other Synergy builds. I checked the MD5 and it was good. I may have to go back to CWM however, without a back up I'm afraid to flash anything.
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Yeah, know what you mean about not having a backup. It always a hassel installing everything from scratch.
Have been using cwm 6012. Never had a problem making backups....or anything else.
But yes I'd try the system format along with clean wipe before installing Incubus beta4. I'm testing it right now too. Has few minor bugs, but overall very fast and slick
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epagib said:
Yeah, know what you mean about not having a backup. It always a hassel installing everything from scratch.
Have been using cwm 6012. Never had a problem making backups....or anything else.
But yes I'd try the system format along with clean wipe before installing Incubus beta4. I'm testing it right now too. Has few minor bugs, but overall very fast and slick
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So I went back to CWM Touch 5.8.4.9 everything worked like a charm. I was able to back up and install Incubus Beta 4. When I was using CWM I realized when you wipe data it says factory reset. Which is an option on TWRP in the wipe menu. So I believe that's what I was doing wrong. Operator error! Thanks for the the replies.
I haven't been able to get wifi tether to work on Beta 4. I'm going to search the forums for the solution. Just wondering if you've had an issue?
Hi, this is my first post ever on XDA so sorry if im doing it wrong or if its in the wrong spot . anyways i am running stock and am on rooted & unlocked vzw gs3 . I downloaded and installed Scotty's Clean Rom 2.5 which was released just last week. I wiped/factory reset/ formatted everything and the rom seems to install fine, but then when i reboot it stays on the sgs3 boot screen forever? I dont know why it is not working. Ive tried about three times. Thanks.
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Hi, this is my first post ever on XDA so sorry if im doing it wrong or if its in the wrong spot . anyways i am running stock and am on rooted & unlocked vzw gs3 . I downloaded and installed Scotty's Clean Rom 2.5 which was released just last week. I wiped/factory reset/ formatted everything and the rom seems to install fine, but then when i reboot it stays on the sgs3 boot screen forever? I dont know why it is not working. Ive tried about three times. Thanks.
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I had the same problem with 2.1 and 2.5 on my phone. For some reason, the flash does not work on my phone the first time. both times I had to pull the battery when I got stuck on the boot screen then boot into recovery, re-wipe, fix permissions and reinstall. It always worked for me on the second try.
Good luck.
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Hi, this is my first post ever on XDA so sorry if im doing it wrong or if its in the wrong spot . anyways i am running stock and am on rooted & unlocked vzw gs3 . I downloaded and installed Scotty's Clean Rom 2.5 which was released just last week. I wiped/factory reset/ formatted everything and the rom seems to install fine, but then when i reboot it stays on the sgs3 boot screen forever? I dont know why it is not working. Ive tried about three times. Thanks.
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This happened to me once. Try to re-root the phone again then flash it.
Did you do a dalvick cache wipe too? Also were you flashing a kernel with 2.5? Are you coming from stock or a custom rom too? And if you are coming from a custom rom does it use a custom kernel? You should also check the md5 of the rom and verify it didnt get corrupt on download/transfer.
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x714x said:
Did you do a dalvick cache wipe too? Also were you flashing a kernel with 2.5? Are you coming from stock or a custom rom too? And if you are coming from a custom rom does it use a custom kernel? You should also check the md5 of the rom and verify it didnt get corrupt on download/transfer.
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Yes i wiped the dalvick, fixed permissions, formatted just about everything and factory reset, when that did not work I formatted and wiped everything before and after the flash. still no luck. I was not flashing a kernel, (to be honest im not even sure how to do that) and im coming from a stock rooted rom that i got when i first rooted with odin. I checked the md5 and everything matched up too.
How!?
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This happened to me once. Try to re-root the phone again then flash it.
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How do you re root? would i have to use odin to flash the rooted rom again?
The process of how you flashed sounds right.
When you say it's stuck forever, how much time did you give the phone to reboot. Sometimes with a new rom, it may take 5 min or longer for reboot to finish. If you haven't already, just walk away for 5-10 min before checking it.
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Clean rom wouldn't install for me on my phone... Weird stuff happened on the screen during boot animation and then would vibrate like crazy and go into boot loop... I came to realize that it was the kernel and I flashed lean kernel and it worked perfectly... I think these roms act differently on everyone's phones and sometimes there's no rhyme or reason to why things work for some people and not others... Just my. 02 cents
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I rooted my phone last night and all day today had horrible battery life (4 hours little usage) along with some what looked to be screen reboots. I only rooted phone did not install a rom nor any aps other than titanium. Any ideas why why this is happening and what I should do? Not new to rooting had an incredible that I spent many hours playing with.
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Which method did you use to root your phone? There are several different ways to do it.
Have you checked your battery stats to see what is using your battery? Have you tried restarting your phone?
If restarting your phone doesn't solve your issues, you could install a custom recovery and then wipe your data, cache and dalvik-cache, and then install a new ROM which should solve any of your problems (much like your probably did on your Incredible). If you don't want to use a custom ROM, there are strock, rooted images available both for flashing through ODIN as well as flashing through Recovery.
I used the casual file method. Checked battery stats and nothing out of the ordinary. Also rebooted phone several times. I have a mac so I can't use Odin to go back to stock and try again. I also don't want to install a custom rom yet because I'm waiting for some bugs to be fixed on the synergy rom before I make that jump. My main reason for getting root was to freeze some apps in the meantime (haven't frozen any yet) and to enable the gps toggle switch on car dock via nfc which is working great.
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Since I can't use Odin how would I go back to stock? Install the nandroid backup i made then unroot using casual? But before trying that do you think wiping dalvik might work? Strange that this is happening.
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ancora76 said:
Since I can't use Odin how would I go back to stock? Install the nandroid backup i made then unroot using casual? But before trying that do you think wiping dalvik might work? Strange that this is happening.
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So you do have a custom recovery installed already? You don't need Odin as long as you have a custom recovery.
You can try clearing both your cache and dalvik-cache in recovery, and then reboot to see if it solves your problems.
If it doesn't, then backup and sync your data (wiping your data won't wipe your "internal sd card", but you will lose all of your system settings). UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER (search for ez-unlock on the market). Then put this on your sd card (or internal memory): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941334
Boot to recovery. Wipe data, cache, and dalvik-cache. Install that stock, rooted ROM. Reboot and reset up your phone settings.
i used the recovery that was suggested with the casual process. I think i might have fixed my issue i downloaded Rom Manager and reinstalled recovery and powered off my phone then removed battery and now the phone is smooth again but im still noticing that my battery is draining rather quick. This is very strange. Im thinking of unrooting and trying it all over again. I just need to find the original Verizon image.