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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] Superwipe on the Sensation

I am currently S-Offed and running a custom rom, but have seen in a few of the forums people talking about "Superwipe". I've searched around and it seems that the Superwipe is written for the HTC Dream. Is it safe to use the V2 script in this thread "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834812" on the Sensation, and what does it do that doing a wipe from CWM Recovery doesn't? Is it worth doing?
Thanks.

i would not risk it myself as i dont know as im fairly new to android coming from winmo
But i have done my sensation and used the superwipe provided in the android revolution hd rom thread here. (half way down, just under the download link for the rom)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849
the file is named as if its specifically for the sensation and worked perfectly for me.

I used the Full_wipe.zip from CoreDroid rom which worked perfectly.
You can try this if superwipe does not work for you.

same as woody, i did as he said and had no issues

Can we just wipe all the data using cwm, I want to root and apply a Rom, I'm not new to this as I have rooted and installed Roms on my vibrant. I never used no superwipe on my vibrant. After reading this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1261458 I don't even want to risk using superwipe

me to, althought i use super-wipe but i also want to know how to use CWM to wipe too

You can do it in CWM but is just so much easier to run the superwipe script. I have been using Mike's ARHD Superwipe script practically from the day we got the Sensation unlocked and have never had a single issue. And don't read too much into the thread you linked b/c running the superwipe script will not do anything to brick your phone. If you don't want to superwipe then you can factory reset, clear cache, format cache, format system, format data, and wipe dalvic cache which should do the same as the script. Welcome on board and happy flashing
supraman89 said:
Can we just wipe all the data using cwm, I want to root and apply a Rom, I'm not new to this as I have rooted and installed Roms on my vibrant. I never used no superwipe on my vibrant. After reading this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1261458 I don't even want to risk using superwipe
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woody21 said:
i would not risk it myself as i dont know as im fairly new to android coming from winmo
But i have done my sensation and used the superwipe provided in the android revolution hd rom thread here. (half way down, just under the download link for the rom)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849
the file is named as if its specifically for the sensation and worked perfectly for me.
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The DL link for SuperWipe seems to be dead in that thread. Does anyone have an alternative link for where to download it from?
It's my first time flashing a ROM so I'm trying to follow instructions exactly to have minimal possible issues.

I use this if moving to a different ROM:
http://www.multiupload.com/CYTE1KKXHS
(new link to the one that was on mike1986's thread)

That's great, thanks Eddy!!

I've used the super wipe and full wipe zips before and just now have heard something of mounting the system partition prior to flashing the super wipe. Is it necessary and a second question is why the super wipe states that the partitions are unmounted already? Does it unmount them prior to formating or what? Thx in advance.

What does super wipe do? Will it wipe all sdcard(like format)?

jjdoctor said:
What does super wipe do? Will it wipe all sdcard(like format)?
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No, it just removes some system files from the SD card, but doesn't format it.
The following directories will get removed recursively from the SD card:
.android_secure
.bookmark_thumb1
.data/footprints
.data/mail
Android/data/com.android.providers.media
sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.apps.genie.geniewidget.news-content-cache
sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.apps.maps
sdcard/.data/navigator/Data/Temporary
sdcard/LazyList
sdcard/LOST.DIR
However your system, data and boot partition will get formatted, as well as a cache partition on your SD card.

Ste05 said:
The DL link for SuperWipe seems to be dead in that thread. Does anyone have an alternative link for where to download it from?
It's my first time flashing a ROM so I'm trying to follow instructions exactly to have minimal possible issues.
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Super Wipe script link from this thread.

wmoore said:
Super Wipe script link from this thread.
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This link is dead for me too.

Here you go.

Hi there all,
I'm going to be flashing the latest 6.x ARHD ICS ROM onto my sensation.
I'm following the threads on firmware etc... Just wanted to know abit more about Superwipe.
I'm running EXT4 as my recovery atm, will Superwipe replace that?
What exactly does a superwipe do? Also will my recovery still be intact and will Superwiping delete anything that has been saved to apps etc... Saved games, details etc...

The-Last-Hylian said:
Hi there all,
I'm going to be flashing the latest 6.x ARHD ICS ROM onto my sensation.
I'm following the threads on firmware etc... Just wanted to know abit more about Superwipe.
I'm running EXT4 as my recovery atm, will Superwipe replace that?
What exactly does a superwipe do? Also will my recovery still be intact and will Superwiping delete anything that has been saved to apps etc... Saved games, details etc...
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Superwipe formats the system and data partitions on the phone, ready for you to flash a new ROM. It doesn't touch your SD card. It won't touch your recovery tool.

wmoore said:
Superwipe formats the system and data partitions on the phone, ready for you to flash a new ROM. It doesn't touch your SD card. It won't touch your recovery tool.
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Ok great to know, So once I've used Superwipe and flashed the ROM onto my phone etc I can del the file from my root sd card?

The-Last-Hylian said:
Ok great to know, So once I've used Superwipe and flashed the ROM onto my phone etc I can del the file from my root sd card?
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I spend so much time flashing new ROMs I just leave it on there

All AOSP/CM ROMs bootlooping [FIXED]

All AOSP or CM ROMs are bootlooping. It gets to a certain stage in the boot animation, and then freezes for about 20-25 secs, then reboots and does the whole process again.
This only happens on AOSP or CM based ROMs. Doesn't happen on Sense based ROMs.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to solve this? I'm going to pull a logcat as soon as I can.
Thanks,
Phil

Probably wrong firmware.
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stonew5082 said:
Probably wrong firmware.
Sent from my HTC Pyramid using xda premium
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So what firmware would I need for AOSP/CM based ROMs?

Steps to install rom properly after rooting and installing clockworkmod recovery.
For Gingerbread roms, 1.17 or 3.12, if you haven't touched the firmware, yours is 1.17.
For ICS roms, flash either 3.12 or 3.24. 3.12 is backwards compatible with GB roms, but 3.24 offers better performance.
Once you have the right firmware, put the rom onto your SD card and reboot into the recovery. There's an option to wipe data and factory reset, usually called "Wipe data/factory reset". Run that once, then install the rom from the zip that you copied earlier and that's about it. If you install anything cyanogen, make sure you flash Google Apps to get the market.
Roms should only take about 2 to 3 minutes to boot for the first time.
Possible issue you're having: Wrong firmware for the rom or you didn't wipe data before installing.

sshede said:
Steps to install rom properly after rooting and installing clockworkmod recovery.
For Gingerbread roms, 1.17 or 3.12, if you haven't touched the firmware, yours is 1.17.
For ICS roms, flash either 3.12 or 3.24. 3.12 is backwards compatible with GB roms, but 3.24 offers better performance.
Once you have the right firmware, put the rom onto your SD card and reboot into the recovery. There's an option to wipe data and factory reset, usually called "Wipe data/factory reset". Run that once, then install the rom from the zip that you copied earlier and that's about it. If you install anything cyanogen, make sure you flash Google Apps to get the market.
Roms should only take about 2 to 3 minutes to boot for the first time.
Possible issue you're having: Wrong firmware for the rom or you didn't wipe data before installing.
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I do a superwipe and data wipe before installing, so it can't be that.
I'll try your solution now, thanks a lot!
I'm more of an app dev than firmware/ROM/kernels

redbullcat said:
I do a superwipe and data wipe before installing, so it can't be that.
I'll try your solution now, thanks a lot!
I'm more of an app dev than firmware/ROM/kernels
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MAKE SURE MAKE SURE MAKE SURE your MD5s match. Flashing a firmware can brick your phone extremely easily so make sure your md5s match and that you have sufficient battery life left.
Also you will not be able to go back into bootloader without it asking if you want to flash the firmware if its still on your sd. If it asks you can say no but it will just reboot you into your system so if you have no system to boot into youll be stuck and will have to pull your sd card out and then reinsert it when in recovery.

It worked! Thanks guys, I owe you one

RUU Stuck. Help?

A few days ago I was in the process of changing roms. I was using clean rom 4.5 beta. During the process I accidentally hit Factory Reset on the bootloader menu. I then proceeded to change roms but all of my sdcard data was erased and I cannot mount the sdcard at this time to put a new rom on there. I tried RUU (currently running 1.85, tried updating to 2.20) to no avail because I always get stuck at the sending screen for hours. I've emailed a few devs already who could'nt help, I also busted my ass searching forums and googling crap :crying: Any ideas ?

Do you have a recovery installed? Clockworkmod has been known to have some issues with the onex. I would recommend flashing TWRP in bootloader.
It may say in TWRP that you cannot select the sd for mounting. However if you check your PC, should still show up and may also ask for you to fomat the drive. Its ok to format fat32 since you've allready wiped. If your running linux or Mac. I'm affraid I'm no help at all.

subarudroid said:
Do you have a recovery installed? Clockworkmod has been known to have some issues with the onex. I would recommend flashing TWRP in bootloader.
It may say in TWRP that you cannot select the sd for mounting. However if you check your PC, should still show up and may also ask for you to fomat the drive. Its ok to format fat32 since you've allready wiped. If your running linux or Mac. I'm affraid I'm no help at all.
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Im using TWRP 2.20 I was wondering about that as well, so I should format the drive? I will be formatting the system right? I am using Windows.

slayher186 said:
Im using TWRP 2.20 I was wondering about that as well, so I should format the drive? I will be formatting the system right? I am using Windows.
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You will in affect be formatting the sd card. At first its a little scary cause your affraid that you'll loose your recovery. I went through a similar issue.
format the SD then copy and paste your ROM or custom ROM to SD. Then flash away to your hearts desire. :highfive:
HIt the Thanks button if I helped.
Running with HOX CM10.

subarudroid said:
You will in affect be formatting the sd card. At first its a little scary cause your affraid that you'll loose your recovery. I went through a similar issue.
format the SD then copy and paste your ROM or custom ROM to SD. Then flash away to your hearts desire. :highfive:
HIt the Thanks button if I helped.
Running with HOX CM10.
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Once I can get the format option to pop up again I'll format, thanks!

slayher186 said:
Once I can get the format option to pop up again I'll format, thanks!
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I was able to format and put a rom on the sdcard :highfive: but its failing to install because I cannot mount the cache.

Sorry Just got home from work noticed your update. looks like your back east? Maybe too late for you. Any who, once you put your rom on the SD card then go to install, Under the TWRP file you should find the ROM.

subarudroid said:
Sorry Just got home from work noticed your update. looks like your back east? Maybe too late for you. Any who, once you put your rom on the SD card then go to install, Under the TWRP file you should find the ROM.
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I'm all set now. Your a life saver, almost cried thinking I would have to shelf my HOX. I definitely appreciate all of the help. :good: :victory:

Nandroid Question and SD Card Question

Question - Haven't found a clear answer
I'm new to flashing and because of this, I'm constantly flashing Roms over the past couple weeks messing around.
I've determined Viper to be my daily driver so far, but I'd really like to be able to just flash a backup on rather than reinstalling everything and reconfiguring it the way I like.
1) If I do a backup with Clockwordmod on my current system, then say, Flash Baked on my phone, do I need to flash the boot.img back on the phone from Viper (I use Flash GUI) before I flash the Nandroid of Viper back on my phone? Or does the backup (nandroid) do this?
2) If I format my SD Card parition, will I lose anything like my CWM installation? (or the ability to flash)
Sorry guys, this would help me a lot.
Thanks

bigystyle84 said:
Question - Haven't found a clear answer
I'm new to flashing and because of this, I'm constantly flashing Roms over the past couple weeks messing around.
I've determined Viper to be my daily driver so far, but I'd really like to be able to just flash a backup on rather than reinstalling everything and reconfiguring it the way I like.
1) If I do a backup with Clockwordmod on my current system, then say, Flash Baked on my phone, do I need to flash the boot.img back on the phone from Viper (I use Flash GUI) before I flash the Nandroid of Viper back on my phone? Or does the backup (nandroid) do this?
2) If I format my SD Card parition, will I lose anything like my CWM installation? (or the ability to flash)
Sorry guys, this would help me a lot.
Thanks
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For a start dump CWM and get TWRP. Any backup you do will need you flash the boot.img that goes with it and ya do it the way you said. No need format the sd card.

Darknites said:
For a start dump CWM and get TWRP. Any backup you do will need you flash the boot.img that goes with it and ya do it the way you said. No need format the sd card.
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Thanks
Question 1 is answered and is what I thought but wanted to be sure!
Question 2:
Just to be more clear, I bought the phone 2nd handed (it was mint) but the SD portion is full of folders, pics, etc that the previous owner had. Rather than going through everything and deleting, I was wondering if simply formating the SD partition would hurt anything or cause anything to be reinstalled for flashing?
I've had 0 problems with CWM with flashing 8-9 Roms so far. Is there any particular reason for switching?
Thanks for the reply, Learning lots of good info.

bigystyle84 said:
Thanks
Just to be more clear, I bought the phone 2nd handed (it was mint) but the SD portion is full of folders, pics, etc that the previous owner had. Rather than going through everything and deleting, I was wondering if simply formating the SD partition would hurt anything or cause anything to be reinstalled for flashing?
I've had 0 problems with CWM with flashing 8-9 Roms so far. Is there any particular reason for switching?
Thanks for the reply, Learning lots of good info.
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Flashing is fine but you can't mount sd as mass storage and have you ever tried turning your phone off? The way I clean the sd is to do it before flashing a new rom and I don't format it but just delete everything there.

Darknites said:
Flashing is fine but you can't mount sd as mass storage and have you ever tried turning your phone off? The way I clean the sd is to do it before flashing a new rom and I don't format it but just delete everything there.
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Thanks
I've got it figured out.

Since you brought the topic up, one last question.
I got CWM installed before coming to XDA and have noticed most recommend TWRP here.
Is it simply because its touch based? Or is there anything in particular that it does better? I've had no issues at all with CWM and don't mind using the volume rocker/power button.

bigystyle84 said:
Since you brought the topic up, one last question.
I got CWM installed before coming to XDA and have noticed most recommend TWRP here.
Is it simply because its touch based? Or is there anything in particular that it does better? I've had no issues at all with CWM and don't mind using the volume rocker/power button.
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Its got bugs like not being able to turn your phone off and if you mess up somewhere it will bootloop to the recovery and can mount sd as mass storage. Ya it does have touch but you can get touch version of CMW too.

Darknites said:
Its got bugs like not being able to turn your phone off and if you mess up somewhere it will bootloop to the recovery and can mount sd as mass storage. Ya it does have touch but you can get touch version of CMW too.
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I see
I've noticed one in a while when I shut down it does go into Recovery, but it doesn't always do it. (more often shut down works than not)
Thanks

bigystyle84 said:
I see
I've noticed one in a while when I shut down it does go into Recovery, but it doesn't always do it. (more often shut down works than not)
Thanks
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Ya you wont have that issue with TWRP.

Darknites said:
Any backup you do will need you flash the boot.img that goes with it and ya do it the way you said.
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Hi, and if hboot its 1.06, the same rule apply? tks

zecabra said:
Hi, and if hboot its 1.06, the same rule apply? tks
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Nope TWRP can flash that for you so no need for messing.
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