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I've got a dead bootloader. My device doesn't upgrade thru SD and not with USB. can somebody please help me because i realy don't know what to do. My device is dead for almost 3 weeks now
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Even my backup on SD doesn't load. And this happend after i downgrade the radio version of the well know greek rom
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nobody?
Is there a solution to flash only the bootloader?

I think you need to add some more info, if anyone should have a chance to help. For example what happened when it died - how and why? What happens if you remove the battery cover, replaces it and turns on the device? Text on screen, like USB or Serial? Have you tried uploading ROM from different PCs?
The more info you provide, the more likely it is that someone recognizes your situation from own experience and can provide some help.

HBK said:
I think you need to add some more info, if anyone should have a chance to help. For example what happened when it died - how and why? What happens if you remove the battery cover, replaces it and turns on the device? Text on screen, like USB or Serial? Have you tried uploading ROM from different PCs?
The more info you provide, the more likely it is that someone recognizes your situation from own experience and can provide some help.
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You are totaly right.
I have update my frvice with the wrong greek rom and now i have the 15 sec reboot thing.
When I startup my device he ends up the bootloader and the only way to get the device booting to windows is remove the battery cover. But the her reboots again after the 15 seconds.
In the bootloader i tried to load my backup with the SD card but nothing happens. I also tried to load a ROM with MaUpgradeUt_NoID but nothing happens. I only get empty version thing.
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If i use the regular MaUpgradeUt and change the file change.bat for the xda3nbftool I get a error "error 201: get device data error".
I also tried to backup my device with the wrong ROM on it, to look at the header but nothing happens (romupdate.exe).
So my conclusion is that my bootloader is dead. Please correct me when i'm wrong but if this is the case how can i correct my bootloader.

When you unplug your Magician from the USB cable, what do you see?
If you see (with the backlight OFF) "Serial v1.00" or similar, thats a WORKING bootloader.
Make sure you have Active Sync DISABLED (right click the taskbar icon, click "Connection Settings..." the uncheck "Available by USB".
You should then plug in the USB cable and it should change to "USB v1.00" or similar.
Your PC may detect the connection as new hardware - that is a good sign that you have Active Sync disabled.
Let the New Hardware Wizard do it's thing, then re-run the upgrade setup and it should work.
If not, you've got BIG problems.

guess I'm in big trouble
The only thing i can do, is trying a different pc without ASync. On the current pc i'm working on, USB in activesync is disabled.
Are there any posibilties to reload (rebuilt, update) Bootloader.
Can somebody please help me.

The bootloader is built in as it's own ROM, and I've never seen a utility that can make it writeable. I doubt you've destroyed your bootloader, but that doesn't help you - sounds like you'll have to bite the bullet, act dumber than you are, and return it to the manufacturer for a repair - and probably pay for the privilege.

KevinL said:
The bootloader is built in as it's own ROM, and I've never seen a utility that can make it writeable. I doubt you've destroyed your bootloader, but that doesn't help you - sounds like you'll have to bite the bullet, act dumber than you are, and return it to the manufacturer for a repair - and probably pay for the privilege.
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:shock:
But isn't it strange that if you can't destroy it, it doesn't work anymore? And isn't there somebody who had the same problem?

Before you give up, try this:
Try using another USB cable.
I have experimented many times to realise that the upgrading process does require matching with the right cable.

I noticed that in the screenshot you posted, there is no info on what the device will be upgrade to! I could be wrong, but this may well mean that your device is incompatible with the ROM you are trying to upload.
Try downloading another ROM and give it a go. The best thing would be, if you can find one made specifically for your brand, ie Qtek, I-mate or whatever, and DON'T patch it. Just let the original installer do the job...

Talents said:
Before you give up, try this:
Try using another USB cable.
I have experimented many times to realise that the upgrading process does require matching with the right cable.
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I'm using the cable that came with my device so that can't be wrong. But i could give it a try.
HBK said:
I noticed that in the screenshot you posted, there is no info on what the device will be upgrade to! I could be wrong, but this may well mean that your device is incompatible with the ROM you are trying to upload.
Try downloading another ROM and give it a go. The best thing would be, if you can find one made specifically for your brand, ie Qtek, I-mate or whatever, and DON'T patch it. Just let the original installer do the job...
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There isn't a orignal rom fot the dutch T-mobile MDA. And if you use a original installer, it uses ActiveSync. And i can't boot windows because it restarts after 15 seconds so I can't use ActiveSync.

Why can't you use an original ROM updater, if you have the Greek resetting ROM installed? I believe a lot of us has done so without any problems, including me. I don't remember precisely what I did, but it was no problem whatsoever. Most likely I just entered bootloader mode first, to keep the Magician from resetting...

HBK said:
Why can't you use an original ROM updater, if you have the Greek resetting ROM installed? I believe a lot of us has done so without any problems, including me. I don't remember precisely what I did, but it was no problem whatsoever. Most likely I just entered bootloader mode first, to keep the Magician from resetting...
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I really tried everything but without any results. I realy don't know why i can't use the original ROM updater.

I have the similar problem, but mine one doesnt even start windows. It always go into the bootloader mode and stays there. I try upgrading it, but it gives me communication errors.

Do this
This is what you do.
Disconnect your JAm from USB
Go from your PC , ACTIVESYNC > FILE > CONNECTION SETTINGS > remove the check mark for ALLOW USB CONNECTION TO THIS DESKTOP COMPUTER
Now connect your JAM to your PC again via USB, this time active sync should not start since you have disabled USB
Now double click on the installer file of the original ROM and you should be good to go
After Reset , enable USB ,
Go from your PC , ACTIVESYNC > FILE > CONNECTION SETTINGS > Put a check mark for ALLOW USB CONNECTION TO THIS DESKTOP COMPUTER

MDA dead
I have tried.... it's not responsing as it should be.

USB and ADB Not recognized on Nexus S I9023 ???

Hi!
I disconnected by accidently the USB cable while the phone was at the ClockWorkMod Recovery v5.0.2.0/-mounts and storage/-mount USB storage.
Now the problem is he does not want to connect the USB or even the ADB. When I connect to the PC via USB cable the only indicate that the battery is charging. I connected it ( to see if it works) at on the laptop with win7 sp1 with full update and with internet active , but Nexus S is still the same (no way for connecting usb or adb). The big problem now is that the Windows no longer sees it.
I can manage /sdcard with Root_explorer , but I cant mount it even Auto Mount. I can install any rom from my /sdcard( that it's work) . Waiting for your answer ( I still have CWM Recovery 5.0.2.0- I have not tried android 2.3.3 stock version for fear of running out clokworkmod recovery ). Thank's in advanced....

perhaps cable damage?
Nexus S's USB slot is Micro USB , it's easy to buy one cable of this port
and did you see this(red line) in your computer ?
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what does it appear when you connect to computer in hardware manager ?
did you set "debugging mode" ?
actually i have experienced this very same problem on other device , it can recharge via USB but no mount disk , and problem was solved after i brought a new cable ...

1 what does it appear when you connect to computer in hardware manager ?
2 did you set "debugging mode" ?
3 actually i have experienced this very same problem on other device , it can recharge via USB but no mount disk , and problem was solved after i brought a new cable ..
1 Nothing.....
2 Yes ( I have no change in the settings ..before it was wark well)
3 what cable ? I tried 3 diferent cable usb and no change ( including usb cable on Samsung Galaxy S II).
Thank's....but nothing work for now , just recharge via USB.

Hey Surdu, I have the same problem with my Nexus S, and so does a lot of other Nexus owners. I have googled this problem many times and the only solution I have come across was somewhere on code.Google.com.
Turn of your phone, and take out the battery for a minute or two, and then put it back in and boot your phone.
For me, this problem comes again and again, and all I can do is pull the battery once more.
Hope this was of help, good luck.
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

maybe phone's USB port's damaged?

qtwrk said:
maybe phone's USB port's damaged?
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Unfortunately I think you're right !
I tried almost everything but no success. Now I have installed 2.3.3 and after that I get google update to 2.3.6. ( However do not forget that the battery is charging when is connected on the PC via usb)

Turn of your phone, and take out the battery for a minute or two, and then put it back in and boot your phone.
For me, this problem comes again and again, and all I can do is pull the battery once more.
Hope this was of help, good luck.
I tried several times (I left and five minutes without battery) - no result

I tried to connected it on ubuntu 11.10, windows xp, windows 7 ( via usb cable) , but unfortunately with no result. When connecting the USB cable nothing happens with all the operating systems, only the battery is charging.
When reboot the phone I can see the icon and the message on status bar :
Preparing usb storage.....I can manage usb storage (/sdcard with Astro or Es FilesExplorer)... I have installed Auto Mount SDcard , (checking on) Enable SD card Auto-Mounting - but when I connected usb cable nothing happens --Does this mean that the externel boot partition is broken ??? I have no ideea

My nexus s had an issue where it wouldn't mount USB, turns out the little metal flap insider the port had bent slightly and used a small screwdriver to bend it back into place, works flawlessly now!
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Does anyone have any better idea ???
I tried almost everything....I certainly have led to service !

Format the sd card. I had this problem before and this fixed it

red_skittles said:
Format the sd card. I had this problem before and this fixed it
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Thank you but nothing change with format sdcard.

I'm having the exact same problem.
Did you manage to solve it ?

Anyone?I also have this problem..
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

Hi again Surdu, I have installed Brainmasters MIUI ROM, and now USB mount works everytime. Go figure..
Sent from my Google Nexus S using xda premium

Hi!
Thanks for your advice , but now I have another big problem :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067815

swaipa said:
Hi again Surdu, I have installed Brainmasters MIUI ROM, and now USB mount works everytime. Go figure..
Sent from my Google Nexus S using xda premium
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Thanks...but now if you try to install another ROM , usb work well ? If it's work just in Brainmaster MIUI ROM , that is not a solution for this big problem.
Thanks anyway!

anyone who have this problem..
try this..
plug your phone to usb cable...
reboot to recovery
choose mount and storage
mount data(then you will hear sound that usb connected to your computer)
unplugged
restart your phone
wait till your phone finished loading
now right connect your phone to computer again

al_madd said:
anyone who have this problem..
try this..
plug your phone to usb cable...
reboot to recovery
choose mount and storage
mount data(then you will hear sound that usb connected to your computer)
unplugged
restart your phone
wait till your phone finished loading
now right connect your phone to computer again
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Thanks....but when restart the phone , he enters on bootloader because I have nothing on the phone even sdcard.
I have just Bootloader and CWM 5.0.2.0 installed, ADB and Fastboot not recognize my phone and I cant mount sdcard on CWM because it's nothing heppends if I check -mount/sdcard after that -mount USB storage.
I have SDK 14 and all the driver update for Nexus S on my windows7.
( I tried all the possibilities wipe all, format all , partition SD card ...all with no result)
Thank you very much if you can help me !!!
You can see my bad story : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067815 #8

anyone can help us??

[Q] Nexus S USB Mount Problems [Q]

My phone can only charge but not be recognized on USB, when I plug it into my computer it says it's unrecognizable from my computer (like an error pops up). It wasn't like this before I installed the new update to the cygeonmod rom. I tried going back to stock gingerbread, other roms. Like at least 4 roms i've tried I just don't know what to do now. Any Ideas?

Are you trying to access the storage or use development tools (like adb) via USB?
Also, have you tried with a different USB port (preferably one on the motherboard of your computer)?

WindSlash said:
Are you trying to access the storage or use development tools (like adb) via USB?
Also, have you tried with a different USB port (preferably one on the motherboard of your computer)?
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I'm just trying to access the storage, I've tried different usb ports but it just keeps saying USB Device Not Recognized.

I'm assuming you're using Windows... can you go under Device Manager and see if there is one with an exclamation mark (!) when your device is plugged in?

WindSlash said:
I'm assuming you're using Windows... can you go under Device Manager and see if there is one with an exclamation mark (!) when your device is plugged in?
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yes theres and exclamation mark when I plug it in and it says (!) Unknown Device.

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Anyone got any solutions?

tdog1o1 said:
My phone can only charge but not be recognized on USB, when I plug it into my computer it says it's unrecognizable from my computer (like an error pops up). It wasn't like this before I installed the new update to the cygeonmod rom. I tried going back to stock gingerbread, other roms. Like at least 4 roms i've tried I just don't know what to do now. Any Ideas?
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Had the same problem and it ended up being a faulty USB cable. Pretty unlikely, but try a different cable and see if that helps.

XK72 said:
Had the same problem and it ended up being a faulty USB cable. Pretty unlikely, but try a different cable and see if that helps.
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I've tried different usb cables with different computers and with different usb slots in each computer. Nothing works. Is it possible that my nexus s is missing a file allowing me to connect usb to my computer? Because every computer I use it says USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED so I was just wondering if that's the case.

tdog1o1 said:
I've tried different usb cables with different computers and with different usb slots in each computer. Nothing works. Is it possible that my nexus s is missing a file allowing me to connect usb to my computer? Because every computer I use it says USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED so I was just wondering if that's the case.
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It sounds like your problem can be isolated to the phone, but I'm not familiar with working in a Windows environment. I'd try booting into (the phone's) Recovery and seeing if you can mount the drive from there. Might help you isolate whether or not your issue is related to a particular volume.

XK72 said:
It sounds like your problem can be isolated to the phone, but I'm not familiar with working in a Windows environment. I'd try booting into (the phone's) Recovery and seeing if you can mount the drive from there. Might help you isolate whether or not your issue is related to a particular volume.
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I tried that going into the phone's recovery mode and plugging in the usb cord and it still says the same thing. When I go into further like clicking the message it gives me a Code 43 warning on my computer. I also tried hard factory resetting my phone when I was on the phone with Samsung and that didn't work either. Everything was fine before I flashed Cygenmod rom on my phone everything was perfect.

tdog1o1 said:
I tried that going into the phone's recovery mode and plugging in the usb cord and it still says the same thing. When I go into further like clicking the message it gives me a Code 43 warning on my computer. I also tried hard factory resetting my phone when I was on the phone with Samsung and that didn't work either. Everything was fine before I flashed Cygenmod rom on my phone everything was perfect.
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Have you installed the drivers from http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html?

XK72 said:
Have you installed the drivers from http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html?
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I tried it and nothing is working.

Can you go back to Device Manager?
Double click on the "Unknown Device", then click on "Details" tab, under "Property", select "Hardware Ids", and take a screenshot of what's there?

WindSlash said:
Can you go back to Device Manager?
Double click on the "Unknown Device", then click on "Details" tab, under "Property", select "Hardware Ids", and take a screenshot of what's there?
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Here you go.

Interesting... now let me ask you from another angle, with the phone connected and USB debugging on, are you able to access the phone using adb devices / fastboot?

download and install PDANet
worked like a charm for me, installed my usb drivers to my phone which i had problems with just like you.

WindSlash said:
Interesting... now let me ask you from another angle, with the phone connected and USB debugging on, are you able to access the phone using adb devices / fastboot?
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No i'm not able to access it with fastboot or adb devices. All it says is USB device not recognized.

Nexus S Woes
I had the exact same story and errors as tdog1o1, and the ONLY fix I found useful was on an mp3 forum.
" I had code 43 problems with my usb ports until I found a thread on MSI's website. My front panel usb ports connected to a 9 pin usb header on the motherboard. Only 8 pins are needed. If pin 9 has a black ground wire then remove it. I didnt give this fix much hope but it fixed my problems! "
After many hours of driver installs, front usb port changes, and a dozen reboots, this actually worked!
I merely used the USB at the back of the computer and Voila!
Looks Wind Slash nailed it at the beginning of this thread.

Nexus S
I am having the exact problem, have found a solution.

[Q] Problem connection my blaze with USB

Ive had this phone for a week or so and have since rooted it. But I am now having trouble connecting using USB. I can connect it to my PC and it will show 2 removable drives in my list of drives in explorer but I cannot access them. I also cannot mount my SD card in CWM. It doesnt show any removable drives when I try in explorer.
This all worked fine until I tried installing Samsung Kies which seems to be a POS and somehow screwed my drivers up. Ive removed them, got Kies off my system even went so far as to remove the Samsung drivers off my system and use Revo Uninstaller Pro to get any remnants off only to reinstall and have the same issue.
Any help would be appreciated.
Im using Win 7 64bit. With this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918608

I also tried this to no avail.
First uninstall Kies from your PC and make sure you doesn't leave behind any files.
Uninstallation of the software and the drivers installed by Kies I suggest using Revo uninstaller to do that.
Uninstall it from your PC then make a fresh installation.
Open Kies but do not connect your phone, if it wants to update Kies, go ahead and do it.
Close Kies, connect your phone and open Kies.

Smerks said:
I also tried this to no avail.
First uninstall Kies from your PC and make sure you doesn't leave behind any files.
Uninstallation of the software and the drivers installed by Kies I suggest using Revo uninstaller to do that.
Uninstall it from your PC then make a fresh installation.
Open Kies but do not connect your phone, if it wants to update Kies, go ahead and do it.
Close Kies, connect your phone and open Kies.
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Uninstall all divers than install this one. Driver Link
I'd also switch ROMS and see if that helps.

chjema said:
Uninstall all divers than install this one. Driver Link
I'd also switch ROMS and see if that helps.
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Thats the driver I had installed, but I think KIES somehow screwed everything up. Im going to try to reinstall KIES then remove it with Revo and install the exact driver from your link and report back.

chjema said:
Uninstall all divers than install this one. Driver Link
I'd also switch ROMS and see if that helps.
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Well I did try what you linked and no good. I still get the 2 removable drives showing up in windows but it tells me to insert a disk when I try to access them.
I dont quite know how Im going to change ROMS if I cant mount USB storage in CWM to get the ROM on there for flashing.

Smerks said:
Well I did try what you linked and no good. I still get the 2 removable drives showing up in windows but it tells me to insert a disk when I try to access them.
I dont quite know how Im going to change ROMS if I cant mount USB storage in CWM to get the ROM on there for flashing.
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Are you mounting them from your phone? You need to mount them pnce you connect it to the pc.
Seen here http://www.gadgetvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Dream-Android-2-2-usb.png
That is not our phone but it looks the same
Smerks said:
I dont quite know how Im going to change ROMS if I cant mount USB storage in CWM to get the ROM on there for flashing.
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Haha yeah..true. You can Odin back to stock, or Insert the SDcard into your PC (no cable) and put a Rom there, or can also "I THINK" use adb to push a rom.

chjema said:
Are you mounting them from your phone? You need to mount them pnce you connect it to the pc.
Seen here http://www.gadgetvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Dream-Android-2-2-usb.png
That is not our phone but it looks the same
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1st let me say Im an idiot on forgetting to mount the USB that way but it wasnt asking me I had to look on the notifications and tap from there.
But that still leaves me unable to mount from within CWM. I attempt to mount my SD card and it doesnt show anything, now I also installed ROM Manager and flashed CWM Touch in between my rooting and now, could this somehow have screwed things up?
Something else I just noticed since the 2 removable drives are now accessible, thanks to you helping me realize I was forgetting something important, both of these drives seem to have what may be important stuff on them but also seem like it may be duplicated or being a bit new to this it could just be the way its supposed to be.
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Smerks said:
1st let me say Im an idiot on forgetting to mount the USB that way but it wasnt asking me I had to look on the notifications and tap from there.
But that still leaves me unable to mount from within CWM. I attempt to mount my SD card and it doesnt show anything, now I also installed ROM Manager and flashed CWM Touch in between my rooting and now, could this somehow have screwed things up?
Something else I just noticed since the 2 removable drives are now accessible, thanks to you helping me realize I was forgetting something important, both of these drives seem to have what may be important stuff on them but also seem like it may be duplicated or being a bit new to this it could just be the way its supposed to be.
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cant mount in CWM I think, At least I never got it to work.
DCIM is your camera pics, the others I wouldn't worry...Looking at your files it seems just fine. Fine just fine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aA-1rqtQWs

chjema said:
cant mount in CWM I think, At least I never got it to work.
DCIM is your camera pics, the others I wouldn't worry...Looking at your files it seems just fine. Fine just fine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aA-1rqtQWs
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You are a gentleman and a scholar, thank you very much.

[Q] how to unbrick? sdcard wont show in win/osx

so i manged something incredible, i managed to format my sdcard in CWM, was ment to click format/system but didnt doubble check and clicked format/sdcard. so now i have no backups and i already wiped everything else so i dont have any system to boot into. was trying ubuntu so not that it would help to much i think.
but now i cant even get the sdcard to show up. i boot up into CWM recovery and go to mount usb storage (mounts and storage/mount USB storage) but nothing comes up on either win7 or osx. in win7 i get an error could not find drivers to install device.
do i need the android SDK to get the drivers? if i just could get a CM10 image or somthing on there it would be good.
btw this is my backup device so im not in a hurry to fix this. was just curious on how ubuntu felt, so tried that and was a little to quick on the trigger when formating.

larsenfaen said:
so i manged something incredible, i managed to format my sdcard in CWM, was ment to click format/system but didnt doubble check and clicked format/sdcard. so now i have no backups and i already wiped everything else so i dont have any system to boot into. was trying ubuntu so not that it would help to much i think.
but now i cant even get the sdcard to show up. i boot up into CWM recovery and go to mount usb storage (mounts and storage/mount USB storage) but nothing comes up on either win7 or osx. in win7 i get an error could not find drivers to install device.
do i need the android SDK to get the drivers? if i just could get a CM10 image or somthing on there it would be good.
btw this is my backup device so im not in a hurry to fix this. was just curious on how ubuntu felt, so tried that and was a little to quick on the trigger when formating.
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Which version of CWM are you using? Versions more recent than 6.0.1.0 have trouble mounting the SD card.

polobunny said:
Which version of CWM are you using? Versions more recent than 6.0.1.0 have trouble mounting the SD card.
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damn, just updated before doing all this and i know im on 6. something so this sucks...

larsenfaen said:
damn, just updated before doing all this and i know im on 6. something so this sucks...
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6 what? That's what's important. You can connect your phone and reflash to an older version using fastboot, such as v5.0.8.2 which is very stable and can mount the USB storage. Then you can transfer a rom to your sd and install it.

polobunny said:
6 what? That's what's important. You can connect your phone and reflash to an older version using fastboot, such as v5.0.8.2 which is very stable and can mount the USB storage. Then you can transfer a rom to your sd and install it.
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6.0.2.5.
but i get driver error in fastboot aswell. missing android 1.0 drivers so trying to figure that out now.

larsenfaen said:
6.0.2.5.
but i get driver error in fastboot aswell. missing android 1.0 drivers so trying to figure that out now.
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I've had good luck using PDA.net Android drivers.
http://pdanet.co/

polobunny said:
I've had good luck using PDA.net Android drivers.
http://pdanet.co/
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yeah seems downloading the android SDK and installing USB drivers, + restarting PC and pointing device manager to driver location is not enough. just get could not install drivers.
gonna try your link now

polobunny said:
I've had good luck using PDA.net Android drivers.
http://pdanet.co/
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well, i am getting a nexus s up in devices, but no storage. tried to mount storage in CWM too but nothing.no removable or anything. im starting to think this phone is dead :crying:

larsenfaen said:
well, i am getting a nexus s up in devices, but no storage. tried to mount storage in CWM too but nothing.no removable or anything. im starting to think this phone is dead :crying:
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That android 1.0 thing is a driver issue. .... Happened to me once when i was setting my adb fastboot folders and drivers again . ..you should really use the pda driver
You will not see the missing driver android 1.0 after ....
And when your drivers are set.... Try a factory image in fastboot...or...my worst case scenario...odin.
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app

larsenfaen said:
yeah seems downloading the android SDK and installing USB drivers, + restarting PC and pointing device manager to driver location is not enough. just get could not install drivers.
gonna try your link now
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As I said you need to flash a previous version of CWM. 6.0.2.5 won't mount your SD card. Nowt hat your phone gets detected properly in device manager, fastboot will see it, so you can flash 5.0.8.2 or 6.0.1.0 to your phone. Then you can mount the SD.

how are you not getting this. the phone is dead, i have no OS on the phone, i managed to wipe everything. OS SD card etc. now i cant get into my SD card when connecting to computer.
doesn't matter if im in fastboot or CWM in fastboot my computer recognizes an android 1.0 device. CWM a nexus s device. but nothing more. cant for the life of me figure out how the hell im supposed to get a firmware on to the phone, if i could get into sd card i could jut do it from CWM but no luck..
exactly how im i supposed to just flash CWM to 5.0.8.2? explain like im 5! remember cant do it from android OS since that doesn't exist on the phone, and cant do it from SD-card since that is a no show.

larsenfaen said:
how are you not getting this. the phone is dead, i have no OS on the phone, i managed to wipe everything. OS SD card etc. now i cant get into my SD card when connecting to computer.
doesn't matter if im in fastboot or CWM in fastboot my computer recognizes an android 1.0 device. CWM a nexus s device. but nothing more. cant for the life of me figure out how the hell im supposed to get a firmware on to the phone, if i could get into sd card i could jut do it from CWM but no luck..
exactly how im i supposed to just flash CWM to 5.0.8.2? explain like im 5! remember cant do it from android OS since that doesn't exist on the phone, and cant do it from SD-card since that is a no show.
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If you're going to get aggressive I won't go on and help you.
As I wrote: fastboot
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_fastboot_intro#Installing_recovery_using_fastboot
The fact the OS doesn't boot is irrelevant. Instead of downloading the whole Android SDK, you can get fastboot and adb from here:
http://dottech.org/downloads/adb_fastboot_and_other_tools.zip
Turn your phone off. Then hold VOL + and press POWER. Brings you to fastboot menu, where it shows 4 menus and a green Andy in the background
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
On this screen, you can use fastboot as described in the link above to flash a custom recovery. Your phone needs to be connected via USB, and the drivers installed (PDA.net drivers were for that)
The command is pretty straight forward:
fastboot flash recovery your_recovery_image.img
your_recovery_image.img being the file you want to flash.
Suggested recoveries:
CWM 5.0.8.2 or 6.0.1.0.
So once you're done flashing your recovery, you can reboot, this time to recovery. From there, as mentioned earlier, you can mount your USB storage, transfer a rom, and so forth.