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Hey guys..
I just today rooted my lovely Nexus S, 9023 or what its called (non branded or nothing)
But i cant load recovery.. went fine when i rooted it, but now that i want to load an custom rom it fails.. i followed this guide to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883032
Anyone have some ideas??
I just get a android logo and triangle + ! in it.. as error.. (
Best regrads
n0ta
Just tested with ROM Mananger, it can backup just fine.. as soon i choose a ROM to install it loads recovery and fails, just like when you do it manually.
n0ta said:
Just tested with ROM Mananger, it can backup just fine.. as soon i choose a ROM to install it loads recovery and fails, just like when you do it manually.
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Sounds like stock recovery installed itself. If you are rooted remove/rename /etc/install-recovery.sh then reflash cwm manually or through rom manager.
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I have had this happen on my NS4G. I know they are a little different, but it seems like you are having the same thing happen that I did and to solve it, I open Windows command prompt(or terminal depending on you OS) and fastboot flash recovery (insert recovery.img name here) and reflashed the recovery partition with clockwork. Very easy fix. Just make sure you boot straight into recovery after flashing and flash the Rom you want to flash before booting back into stock(also make a nandroid before that). After that you shouldn't have any more problems unless you unroot. There must be a small glitch somewhere when flashing the clockwork doesn't fully erase stock recovery partition.
krohnjw said:
Sounds like stock recovery installed itself. If you are rooted remove/rename /etc/install-recovery.sh then reflash cwm manually or through rom manager.
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Works now thanks all to both of you.
n0ta said:
Works now thanks all to both of you.
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Pretty common lately...Android for Nexus S recovers its recovery if it is changes...
"You dawg, we heard you like recovering your recoveries, so we made recovery recover in recovery." and all that...
bender_123 said:
Pretty common lately...Android for Nexus S recovers its recovery if it is changes...
"You dawg, we heard you like recovering your recoveries, so we made recovery recover in recovery." and all that...
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The Nexus one did the same thing. Most OTAs verify / replace this file. It's easy enough to deal with if you're unlocked and rooted.
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This is about the third or fourth time this question has come up over the past week...
bender_123 said:
This is about the third or fourth time this question has come up over the past week...
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I assure you it won't be the last.
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Whenever i try to flash a new ROM it doesn't want to load. I've tried the CM7 nightlies and the pheonix ROM. This is what I do.
I root my phone via one click root.
Install clockwork recovery via app.
wipe
install ROM via recovery (install zip)
start up
Locks at LG screen. Ugh!
Any advice?
Turague said:
Whenever i try to flash a new ROM it doesn't want to load. I've tried the CM7 nightlies and the pheonix ROM. This is what I do.
I root my phone via one click root.
Install clockwork recovery via app.
wipe
install ROM via recovery (install zip)
start up
Locks at LG screen. Ugh!
Any advice?
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What OS are you coming from?
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Wipe data
Wipe system
Flash.
NVIDIA NEVER AGAIN!
Turague said:
Install clockwork recovery via app.
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NO, NO, NO! It's one thing to do this, alot have, it's another to not read threads or research it.
NEVER flash CWM from an app, you HAVE TO flash via NVflash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054492
Волк said:
NO, NO, NO! It's one thing to do this, alot have, it's another to not read threads or research it.
NEVER flash CWM from an app, you HAVE TO flash via NVflash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054492
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Why? What happens if you did from the ROM Manager? Sorry im a noob to this device
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Волк said:
NO, NO, NO! It's one thing to do this, alot have, it's another to not read threads or research it.
NEVER flash CWM from an app, you HAVE TO flash via NVflash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054492
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This is a must for the g2x. If you use from manager it only fake flashes clockwork mod recovery and makes you unable to flash roms.
Typical way to achieve root on the g2x is to.
1. Nvflash cwm
2. Create a nandroid backup.
3. Flash a rom that has root.
Don't bother with rom manager or super one click.
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Just as a quick question. Does wiping the system, wipe ANY of my data? Like does it only wipe the existing ROM? Ive been confused of it since the first time i flashed a ROM
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Волк said:
NO, NO, NO! It's one thing to do this, alot have, it's another to not read threads or research it.
NEVER flash CWM from an app, you HAVE TO flash via NVflash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054492
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot and get back to you. I don't think it had to do with the wipe as I always ran a wipe script before installing. I thought it had to do with the kernel.... (don't have a clue though)
I'll flash the clockwork via nvflash, and get back to you, thanks.
EDIT:
IT WORKS. NVFlash the recovery, make sure to change the command if you have a different version you plan to flash/
I used rom manager and all, my roms have worked fine... :S
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theNOOBuser said:
I used rom manager and all, my roms have worked fine... :S
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You sir are a very lucky man.
Lol. I'm guessing it was a noob-move getting clockwork through ROM Manager. Ill probably use nvflash when I get home just to be safe hahaha
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theNOOBuser said:
Lol. I'm guessing it was a noob-move getting clockwork through ROM Manager. Ill probably use nvflash when I get home just to be safe hahaha
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you definitely want to do that. do you have a nandoid backup of your original system? if your phone breaks, that is the only way to revert it back to original for an exchange (unless ofcourse you take a hammer to it).
Yeah. I have a Stock froyo backup.
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jblah said:
you definitely want to do that. do you have a nandoid backup of your original system? if your phone breaks, that is the only way to revert it back to original for an exchange (unless ofcourse you take a hammer to it).
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i first flased cwm using nvflas... but then i updated it thru rom manager ... is it ok?
rohitmohanihm said:
i first flased cwm using nvflas... but then i updated it thru rom manager ... is it ok?
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I think so. Catch is that I don't know if doing that will actually update anything, the whole problem is that ROM manager doesn't flash it properly/to the right place. The only thing to do is make a nandroid and try it out and if ti doesn't work, then reflash with NV flash and you're good.
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I think so. Catch is that I don't know if doing that will actually update anything, the whole problem is that ROM manager doesn't flash it properly/to the right place. The only thing to do is make a nandroid and try it out and if ti doesn't work, then reflash with NV flash and you're good.
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I flashed a few other ROMs after i updated CWM thru ROM manager.. and all of them flashed with out any problems.. the only Issue i had was when i tried flashing Morfic's Trinity kernal .. my phone would get stuck at the boot animation.. i wiped every thing and reflashed CyanogenMod and my phone is working agin [I wiped cache and Dalviks before i flashed the kernal.. i guess my phone cant handle it] http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/mad.gif .. Thanks Bro
Ok just got this phone and have decided to go with Phoenix Blood rom, but how do i start? I have to be on froyo to root? Im coming from samsung epic on sprint that i flashed so im not completely retarded. Thanks for any help
Use superoneclick to root on froyo.
If your on 2.3.3 gb there's a flashable. Zip in development section to root.
Also you will want to use tgagunnmans nvflash method to install clockworkmod recovery in dev section.
Phoenix blood is a great choice btw, enjoy!
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You're still on Froyo? To my understanding it's a good idea to flash the OTA GB first so that you'll get the up to date baseband. Once that's done just go ahead and flash PB.
no im on gb jsut thought i had to go back to froyo to root, so i just flash clockwork mod then pb and thats it?
reeshmd23 said:
no im on gb jsut thought i had to go back to froyo to root, so i just flash clockwork mod then pb and thats it?
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Yes, but make sure you're using NVFlash to get CWM. Don't use Rom Manager.
Easiest way is using the tool unlockroot. It supports gb on the G2X. Or you can use nvflash, whichever you prefer.
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redmonke255 said:
Easiest way is using the tool unlockroot. It supports gb on the G2X. Or you can use nvflash, whichever you prefer.
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If he wants to change Roms he will still need Nvflash regardless how he gets it rooted.
GTWalling said:
If he wants to change Roms he will still need Nvflash regardless how he gets it rooted.
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Agree. Nvflash=bullet proof.
what is nvflash?
reeshmd23 said:
what is nvflash?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
From that thread:
Flashing the custom recovery using NvFlash is the only way to ensure that in the case your phone will not boot up, you will be able to get into recovery to fix the issue / flash a ROM / restore from nandroid backup. That is what this app will do for you.
If you flashed the ClockworkMod recovery from ROM Manager it does not flash the recovery to your phone, it fake flashed it. The only way you can gain access to ClockworkMod recovery is through ROM Manager at that point. Using this method is the only way to flash recovery so it is persistent and accessible booting to recovery.
If you have already flashed through ROM Manager you can still proceed with this method. Flash Away!
(You can use both ROM Manager CWM and have the nvflashed version working together. You just access either or one at a time, having the nvflashed one means you can boot to CWM. Welcome to Tegra2)
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Follow the link. This is a must for tegra 2 based phones. It is always better to be safe than sorry and it also allows you to do a ton of other things, such as making backups and flashing roms. Let us know if you need help. The phone is pretty much unbrickable after you do this. It gives you the ability to recover from any major mistake.
Its in the dev thread, it low level flashes clockworkmod recovery to our phones internal memory partition. You need to install apx drivers first in order for the g2x to be nvflashed.
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thanks for the help guys got it all set up
Just to add in, nvflash allows u to boot into cwm recovery whenever u want and u don't need to be next to a computer. I think that is how it worked for Samsung phones and Odin, where u needed a computer, but haven't used a Samsung phone so I could be wrong. Remember always make a back up of everything and play around with the different roms, not every rom works for everyone
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Actually Odin is just like nvflash. It is used to put cwm on you phone and to put the stock recovery back on.
Once you have cwm you can flash what ever rom or kernel without the need for root. Just back up your stock unrooted stock rom before flashing anything else.
If you do that you will have your own stock backup with no need of finding it in the forums if you need to go back to stock.
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Hey guys,
Finally got around to working on my phone. I have a question. I've been following this guide here to the letter. But I skipped step 1 as I thought rooting was only for 2.2 Froyo G2x owners as mine's already been updated to 2.3. Do I still need to root it to flash CWM while I'm logged into my phone??
Thanks in advance!!
If flashing cwm via nvflash doesn't work then you'll need to root first, it's been quite some time since I last did this, but I'm pretty sure all you need to do is flash cwm using nvflash and then install the rom of your choice
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If flashing cwm via nvflash doesn't work then you'll need to root first, it's been quite some time since I last did this, but I'm pretty sure all you need to do is flash cwm using nvflash and then install the rom of your choice
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Followed the guide here and flashed the root file.
One last question. Can I install roms and kernels from rom manager, or do i do both from cwm?
zeth006 said:
Followed the guide here and flashed the root file.
One last question. Can I install roms and kernels from rom manager, or do i do both from cwm?
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I honestly never tried to install roms, or kernels, from rom manager, I think you need to buy the premium app to be able to do so. Either way, it's always safer to flash from cwm since you can wipe everything you need to from there (ie. cache, dalvik cache, system, and data) which is very important when flahing different roms, and kernels
jj_z1 said:
I honestly never tried to install roms, or kernels, from rom manager, I think you need to buy the premium app to be able to do so. Either way, it's always safer to flash from cwm since you can wipe everything you need to from there (ie. cache, dalvik cache, system, and data) which is very important when flahing different roms, and kernels
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Okey dokes. Off to try it out.
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I honestly never tried to install roms, or kernels, from rom manager, I think you need to buy the premium app to be able to do so. Either way, it's always safer to flash from cwm since you can wipe everything you need to from there (ie. cache, dalvik cache, system, and data) which is very important when flahing different roms, and kernels
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Just to reiterate, on this particular phone it's not the best idea to flash with rom manager at all. Always go with cwm.
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Super One Click has been updated with a new exploit that can root the G2X Gingerbread without flashing CWM Recovery. Get the new version of Super One Click and root it that way. Or flash CWM Recovery and then flash my root zip.
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Super One Click has been updated with a new exploit that can root the G2X Gingerbread without flashing CWM Recovery. Get the new version of Super One Click and root it that way. Or flash CWM Recovery and then flash my root zip.
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Cool. I'll do that with the next phone I get, haha!
I will get my 2nd g2x in 4 days. Looking for guide for s-off,root,super Cid I'm guessing flashing a rom is just like any other phone. Has anyone ran an ics rom on their g2x?
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hardrockinandroid said:
I will get my 2nd g2x in 4 days. Looking for guide for s-off,root,super Cid I'm guessing flashing a rom is just like any other phone. Has anyone ran an ics rom on their g2x?
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ICS for G2x is a work in progress. I believe CM team is working on it.
in the process of updating my LG-P999DW to G2X 2.3.3 hoping to upgrade to 4.0.4
i lost information, i made my phone a LG-P990, i think my SD storage is smaller now... well anyways my phone is T-mobile G2X 2.3.3 and i have my phone rooted with superoneclick and rom manager, now i have tried to install the rom manager but it is unsuccessful the recovery will not load, i have tired to installed multiple times LG/T-Mobile G2X.
when it is installed it will load the system recovery, i dont know why but i can display the options but i can not select anything, i have tried everything to select some thing on my phone but nothing will work, combinations of every kind....................................
when i try the LGE Optimus 2X
the system will not start, it loads the system will just flash black get a little lighter get a little darker and it will refuse to run, i don't know why as result of this, hold power + Down valume system flashes its self unless hit home during the process and system recovery will load but i wont be able to select anything just look at it...
and the final option i get it LGE Optimus 3D
when i select this the phone will just restart will not load a recovery...
im confused with this can someone provide an answer?
because i cant even recover my system at this point
tjp420 said:
in the process of updating my LG-P999DW to G2X 2.3.3 hoping to upgrade to 4.0.4
i lost information, i made my phone a LG-P990, i think my SD storage is smaller now... well anyways my phone is T-mobile G2X 2.3.3 and i have my phone rooted with superoneclick and rom manager, now i have tried to install the rom manager but it is unsuccessful the recovery will not load, i have tired to installed multiple times LG/T-Mobile G2X.
when it is installed it will load the system recovery, i dont know why but i can display the options but i can not select anything, i have tried everything to select some thing on my phone but nothing will work, combinations of every kind....................................
when i try the LGE Optimus 2X
the system will not start, it loads the system will just flash black get a little lighter get a little darker and it will refuse to run, i don't know why as result of this, hold power + Down valume system flashes its self unless hit home during the process and system recovery will load but i wont be able to select anything just look at it...
and the final option i get it LGE Optimus 3D
when i select this the phone will just restart will not load a recovery...
im confused with this can someone provide an answer?
because i cant even recover my system at this point
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You should never use ROM manager, it is mich better to use NVflash. Did you flash anything llike a rom or sumthing from the LG Optimus 2x (LG-P990)?
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As told above, don't use ROM manager.
Here is a link for the recovery you will need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Once you have the recovery sorted, do a full wipe in CWM.
Factory reset, format caches, system, format emmc and SD a well.
Then proceed with ROMs, etc.
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DupleX01 said:
As told above, don't use ROM manager.
Here is a link for the recovery you will need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Once you have the recovery sorted, do a full wipe in CWM.
Factory reset, format caches, system, format emmc and SD a well.
Then proceed with ROMs, etc.
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Don't format sd card or emmc unless you have some reason or need to.
Emmc is your internal memory card.
buru898 said:
Don't format sd card or emmc.
Emmc is your internal memory card.
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Normally I wouldn't advise that, however he flashed the O2X recovery before and messed up his partitions. So, imho the best bet to clean up the mess first.
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I used rom manager for recovery it works great never had a problem on any phone do you think 4ext will support our devices.
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russell956956 said:
You should never use ROM manager, it is mich better to use NVflash. Did you flash anything llike a rom or sumthing from the LG Optimus 2x (LG-P990)?
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Started with P999DW loaded a rom for ISC i think it was for a P990 after i installed system freeze and then flashed and after that flash i flashed again with the t-mobile recovery
aliamin86 said:
I used rom manager for recovery it works great never had a problem on any phone do you think 4ext will support our devices.
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Not on this phone, just use ROM manager to rename your backups.
aliamin86 said:
I used rom manager for recovery it works great never had a problem on any phone do you think 4ext will support our devices.
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i have never had this problem just ever since i installed G2X 2.3.3
DupleX01 said:
As told above, don't use ROM manager.
Here is a link for the recovery you will need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Once you have the recovery sorted, do a full wipe in CWM.
Factory reset, format caches, system, format emmc and SD a well.
Then proceed with ROMs, etc.
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your super!!! Thank you!!!