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Captivate (stock 2.2) stuck in kernel boot

Need help and I assume I am stuck in a ‘soft brick’ state.
My Captivate does not advance past a kernel flash screen.
Upon boot, I receive the AT&T logo boot animation, then black screen, then with 5 seconds receive the splash screen of the Kernel developer (“Trident”). The phone remains stuck on this screen.
I can, however, initiate download mode and recovery mode (signs of hope).
In download mode I cannot get the device recognized by the multiple PCs I used to access the device by (the USB drivers are on the PC…..as evidenced through its functionality before). Consequently, and SDK / adb and ODIN* is of no help to me as an option to recover the device.
In recovery mode, I can apply sd card zips and have a few available (had several updates, superuser, kernels, etc downloaded prior to this device bricking) to apply. Of the zips available are;
CWM Recovery v3.0.0.5
Voodoo Lagfix
recovery CWM 2.5.1.2
SuperOneClick 1.9.5
ROM Kitchen Froyo ROM
11-254 Trident (Kernel Manager – ytt3r7 )
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Backup file on device was from the day that the kernel was installed
After applying any of these zips (except the ROM Kitchen file) I will get an abort with the
“E:no misc partition” message.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>once ROM Kitchen setup is applied it says "successful" then reboot it does the exact same thing as before (sticks in kernel splash screen)
For what its worth, this occurs with no SIM card and no SD card in the device.
*I have successfully used Odin on this device (usb functioning, recognized the device in Odin) and flashed/reset the device prior to this kernel problem.
** the reason I am in this position was because after receiving a warranty replacement (in stock 2.2 Froyo) I received the signature verification error. No amount of sidestepping this worked (I’ve read every page of the guides for this issue and they did not work) so I figured the easiest way around it was simply to replace the kernel (it wasn’t the bootloaders giving me errors). The phone was rooted, had superuser permissions, just could not apply any ROMs because of the sig verification.
To get a kernel to load (ROM manager / recovery mode zips did not work), I figured I would use market apps for this. I downloaded “Kernel Manager” from the market and applied the only kernel available (“Trident”). Once it applied the kernel, it left me stuck in the current stat I’m in.
*** I have read all previous "stuck in boot" threads and none of them have ANY troubleshooting methods available.

Just for clarification before further troubleshooting, you are putting the phone in download mode unconnected from the computer, starting up Odin, then connecting, correct? The only reason I ask is that I had some trouble with the computer seeing my messed up phone when I connected it prior to opening Odin.

correct - though, I've tried it in every sequence....ODIN (PC itself) doesn't see any USB device.
If I could get ODIN to recognize the device, I could wipe the phone and start over.
I guess my question is two-fold.
FIRST - Is it a correct assumption that this device is recoverable (not complete brick)?
SECOND - is there any way to fix the kernel loop from recovery mode?

1. I would assume yes, as you have activity from the phone.
2. Possibly. Hopefully you backed up (or don't care about) your apps, because most solutions at this point have a good chance of losing them. Also, from recovery, the first thing I'd do is a nandroid backup.
If you haven't tried this already, see if you can get Odin to recognize your phone while it's at the boot loop.
Next step would be trying to flash a kernel like Onix. You can do this one from CWM, so there's a chance it could fix your phone.
If that doesn't work, you could to grab a custom rom with a full wipe package (Firefly, for example) and see if you can run that from CWM. As it contains a kernel as part of the package, there is a chance you would be able to get your phone functional again.
I can't guarantee any of these methods, but they might help.

so - likely recoverable IF ODIN can recognize the device
BECAUSE there would be no other way to put the other kernels on the device (if you can't get the OS to load {past the kernel loop}
IF ODIN can recognize the device;
1. wipe/clear the device
2. load a different kernel through ODIN.
or is there another to load a kernel without ODIN?

Actually, from CWM recovery you can flash kernels (like the Onix one). Use the method you used before to get back there (holding V+/V-/power, i'm guessing), and assuming you have a way to get files to and from your micro SD card, just copy the onix kernel to your sd card and put it in your phone.
To flash the kernel, from the recovery menu select the "install zip from sd card" option, then "choose zip from sd card", and then navigate to where you saved it.
Assuming all goes well, it will overwrite the Trident kernel, and since Onix claims to work with stock roms, you should be back up and running.

jmtheiss said:
get files to and from your micro SD card, just copy the onix kernel to your sd card and put it in your phone. .
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duh! (oy) that was genius....gawd, I can't believe I didn't even consider that.
T-H-A-N-K-S
I will try this

Ragin Caucasian said:
duh! (oy) that was genius....gawd, I can't believe I didn't even consider that.
T-H-A-N-K-S
I will try this
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No problem. We all have those forest-for-the-trees moments.
Just as a heads-up, the onix kernel will be an intermediate step to a more final solution. The reason I say this is that it's based on I9000 source, so you would either need to flash an I9000 modem, or flash back to stock (overwriting the onix kernel). Either way wouldn't be difficult, but just something to remember.

i thank you for the feedback/help. This should work, unfortunately, it doesn't.
When attempting to load zip from sd-ext I get
E:no misc partition
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when mounting the "/sd-ext" from CWM, I get
"E:failed to mount /sd-ext (no such file or directory)
Error mountin /sd-ext!
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even if I attempt to format the /sd-ext, I get
Formatting /sd-ext...
E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmblk1p2
Error formatting /sd-ext!
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So I'm stuck / dependent on ODIN (correct)?

Hmm.. oddly enough, I can't get the mount /sd-ext on my phone to work either (same message). Odin is looking like it might be your only option right now, but we can try a few more things.
I know it's a long shot, but have you tried the "mount USB storage" option on that page and seeing if your computer recognizes that?
Also, do the "wipe cache partition" from the top-level menu, and "wipe dalvik cache" from the advanced menu. Once you've done those, retry earlier steps and see if any of those clear things up.
Just out of curiousity, what version/versions of Odin have you tried?

jmtheiss said:
Hmm.. oddly enough, I can't get the mount /sd-ext on my phone to work either (same message). Odin is looking like it might be your only option right now, but we can try a few more things.
I know it's a long shot, but have you tried the "mount USB storage" option on that page and seeing if your computer recognizes that?
Also, do the "wipe cache partition" from the top-level menu, and "wipe dalvik cache" from the advanced menu. Once you've done those, retry earlier steps and see if any of those clear things up.
Just out of curiousity, what version/versions of Odin have you tried?
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The sd/ext won't work unless you have an ext partition on your SD card.

Have you tried re installing your drivers?
If you can get to DL mode your comp. should recognize your phone.

I dunno.....
I've tried 2 different PCs (win7....32 and 64 bit environment) neither recognize the device. I keep getting the
E: no misc partition
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anytime I doing anything with the sdcard (internal / external)
I've been using Odin3 (which is what I used to flash it originally)
Like I said, I can boot into Recovery Mode (get the internal menu) or boot into Download Mode (yellow sign 'downloading....do not turn off target!") but I don't think this really is doing anything because the PC never recognizes it and I can get into this mode whether I'm connected to a PC or not.
When I attempt to run Heimdall it runs and immediately crashes. This is what it displays
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"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",
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Heimdal Front end 1.1 used to work, but since the device isn't recognized, like ODIN nothing is presented to the application
I'm stumped. I just received this last Friday as a warranty replacement, I have 3 batteries and 2 usb cords, a rubber sleeve for the device willing to sell it all for $50 if anyone wants it.

Is the odin3 you're trying the one-click back to stock? Have you tried Heimdall? What version number shows up when you open it?
I used Odin3 v1.70 with my phone and had good luck. If you're using an earlier one, try using that one. If you're using v1.70, try an earlier version.
And to reiterate the earlier post, if you haven't tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers on your pc, that's worth a shot, too.

That dialog you're seeing with adb looks a lot like what happens if you run it without any arguments. Are you doing anything like "adb devices" or "adb reboot recovery"?

awesome!
Good news.....ODIN recognized the device
bad news......completely soft bricked the phone
I got the phone-<!>PC image and now the phone won't turn on again. great
I'll try the flux-capacitor jig fix sometime when I don't feel like strangling someone

Actually, you can use odin from the phone--!--pc screen. If you can get back there, try to flash the one click.

UPDATE
Bought the $10 jig (after my homemade resistor jig didn't work) - which works very well, btw.
* Uninstalled the USB drivers - reinstalled the USB drivers
* Used Odin3 1.8
* phone recognized by Odin.
* Flashed bootloader (what was originally wrong with the phone) and even a new ROM
Everything went FINE through Odin (first for me), even got a progress bar on my phone during the operation
now the phone is completely dead.
Will not give me the soft brick image.....can't go into download mode - nothing, completely unresponsive
$50....who wants it? This is a brand new phone just received as a warranty replacement....FOUR 1500m batteries, TWO USB cables, TV-OUT cable, and a rubber protective case

JuopunutBear Help

im basically stuck here (picture)....what now ?
My HBOOT is 1.29.x and 3.33.xx firmware. I read this works with 3.32.xx...didn't see 3.33.xx mentioned anywhere, could it be the reason ?
HTML:
Please follow the instructions carefully
It may sometimes take multiple attepmts to get the wire trick right,
but don't stop mid-way, complete the whole process.
A very good way to do the wire trick is to time it while looking at the animated
image in the guide
The wire trick must be done using an insulated wire
'the' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
You should o the wire trick (touch ONLY 2 times) when you see "DO WIRE TRICK NOW
!"
You must now have all requirements,
'your' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
You cannot disconnect the phone until the process is completed
If you haven't removed the back cover yet, you can disconnect the phone
'remove' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Your SD Card may be wiped. Please backup. This program can be kept on hold, but
don't close it.
If you put your phone on disk drive mode to backup, remember to change back to H
TC Sync mode before continuing
Please make sure that the SIM Card is also removed!
To start the process when you are ready,
Press any key to continue . . .
======== ControlBear 0.5 beta for JuopunutBear S-OFF ==========
Starting up......
Connecting to device...
Searching device.....
@ ganeshp, i tried your work too but with no success. Gets stuck the same way
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I have noticed something, i only face problems when playing around with my phone ...always rooted others peps' phones smoothly
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its connection problem
could be
1. you are not using usb 2.0 port ...avoid usb 3.0 port or usb hubs ..also if using pc ..connect to back usb ports
2. HTC SYNC was not uninstalled
3. You dont have the drivers or usb debugging not enabled

ganeshp said:
its connection problem
could be
1. you are not using usb 2.0 port ...avoid usb 3.0 port or usb hubs ..also if using pc ..connect to back usb ports
2. HTC SYNC was not uninstalled
3. You dont have the drivers or usb debugging not enabled
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I have drivers. My laptop might have USB 3.0....will connect in the computer and try right now.
HTC Sync has to be uninstalled ? which means i only have to select HTC Sync on phone and NOT INSTALLED on the computer. (im just talking to myself.:silly:....correct me if i am wrong about this)
[EDIT] My phone's screen went blank and i could only see the notification bar (before you posted a reply) i factory reset it and its fine.....And what are the chances that i will lose SD card data ?

Echo237 said:
I have drivers. My laptop might have USB 3.0....will connect in the computer and try right now.
HTC Sync has to be uninstalled ? which means i only have to select HTC Sync on phone and NOT INSTALLED on the computer. (im just talking to myself.:silly:....correct me if i am wrong about this)
[EDIT] My phone's screen went blank and i could only see the notification bar (before you posted a reply) i factory reset it and its fine.....And what are the chances that i will lose SD card data ?
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1.yes HTC-SYNC has to be uninstalled
2. if your screen went blank ..with only notification bar ..means you have temp root done ..you need to remove temp root (i have provided a bat for this ) but factory reset cleans that up too
3.chances of losing sd card data is 100% ..as it wipes the sd-card in the process ..(it backup's some stuff but not all) ..thats why its highly recommended to backup the sdcard before trying the process

ganeshp said:
1.yes HTC-SYNC has to be uninstalled
2. if your screen went blank ..with only notification bar ..means you have temp root done ..you need to remove temp root (i have provided a bat for this ) but factory reset cleans that up too
3.chances of losing sd card data is 100% ..as it wipes the sd-card in the process ..(it backup's some stuff but not all) ..thats why its highly recommended to backup the sdcard before trying the process
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Thanx !! Saved me !!

The get this ....
HTML:
======== ControlBear 0.5 beta for JuopunutBear S-OFF ==========
Starting up......
Connecting to device...
Searching device.....
Found device.....
Found backups!
Making room for beer......
Loading sixpacks on sdcard......
Loaded......
Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io
Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io
Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io
Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io
=== Waiting device....
(45/45)
Hmmm, still no device
Open device manager and check adb and/or fastboot drivers!!
Resetting connection....1........2....
(45/45)
Hmmm, still no device
Open device manager and check adb and/or fastboot drivers!!
Resetting connection....1........2....
(45/45)
Hmmm, still no device
Open device manager and check adb and/or fastboot drivers!!
Resetting connection....1........2....
(45/45)
Hmmm, still no device
Open device manager and check adb and/or fastboot drivers!!
Resetting connection....1....

I have everything except S-OFF. ViperS ROM got stuck in boot loop, i reflashed it and still the same, remover battery and did all the basic stuff and it was still occuring. (i had slept with the boot loop and when i woke up in the morning.)
Then i flashed Android Revolution HD....booted in under a minute on the 1st time :highfive:

Echo237 said:
I have everything except S-OFF. ViperS ROM got stuck in boot loop, i reflashed it and still the same, remover battery and did all the basic stuff and it was still occuring. (i had slept with the boot loop and when i woke up in the morning.)
Then i flashed Android Revolution HD....booted in under a minute on the 1st time :highfive:
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did you wipe data/factory reset and flash the ROM with 4EXT SmartFlash enabled?

Jonny said:
did you wipe data/factory reset and flash the ROM with 4EXT SmartFlash enabled?
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Yeah, dalvik, factory reset, battery stats.....all 3. But, with Clockwork recovery. ( I some how am disposed to it to it lol ) So could that be the problem ?
ViperS flashed fine without any problem. Just that it was at a bootloop for more that 9 hours

Echo237 said:
Yeah, dalvik, factory reset, battery stats.....all 3. But, with Clockwork recovery. ( I some how am disposed to it to it lol ) So could that be the problem ?
ViperS flashed fine without any problem. Just that it was at a bootloop for more that 9 hours
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yes it will coz you have cwm and when using cwm while being SON ..you need to do a extra step in addition to flashing the ROM
i.e flash the boot.img separately
to be more precise extra 1 step from this guide
if you have 4EXT recovery tings would be better for you as smartflash feature in that recovery takes care of that extra step needed (read the above linked guide ..regarding how 4EXT helps )

ganeshp said:
yes it will coz you have cwm and when using cwm while being SON ..you need to do a extra step in addition to flashing the ROM
i.e flash the boot.img separately
to be more precise extra 1 step from this guide
if you have 4EXT recovery tings would be better for you as smartflash feature in that recovery takes care of that extra step needed (read the above linked guide ..regarding how 4EXT helps )
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Thanx will give it a try soon
I wanted to know....whats the significance of boot.img. I flashed a kernel using cmd and everything and since past few days i was wondering what exactly does the boot.img do ? (I'm sorry for the troll but i searched for 3 hours but couldn't find anything beneficial.

Echo237 said:
Thanx will give it a try soon
I wanted to know....whats the significance of boot.img. I flashed a kernel using cmd and everything and since past few days i was wondering what exactly does the boot.img do ? (I'm sorry for the troll but i searched for 3 hours but couldn't find anything beneficial.
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boot.img is as the name says.. It's responsible for booting a OS.. It typically consists kernel
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

ganeshp said:
boot.img is as the name says.. It's responsible for booting a OS.. It typically consists kernel
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
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Thanks.
Sent from my Vanilla ICS !

[CWM] Motorola XT530\531 and XT532.

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Clockwork-mod recovery for Motorola XT530/531 and XT532.​
Code:
You've already messed up with your phone.
Now if something happens don't point your finger to me.
All I can do is to laugh at you, as loud as possible.
So always keep in mind that you do changes by your choice.
Thank YOU
After 7amdoun's successful finish on fixing bootmenu bugs, I proudly present the easiest way to have bootmenu on these phones.
First of all check out that you have all the things required :
1. A Motorola XT530/XT531 or XT532.
2. Must be rooted.
3. If you don't know how to root. Check out here [Thanks to 008Rohit]
4. A PC.
If you are done with above things you can proceed further.
There are two ways to get bootmenu on your device
First
Steps are very simple :
1. Just download "Bootmenu_v2.0.2.zip" and extract it.
2. Double Click "Bootmenu Installer.bat"
3. And follow the onscreen instructions.
Second:
[Special thanks to andrewidya for making the .apk]
Either refer to the installation video made by andrewidya
OR
This is easier way, you ought to have busybox installed:
1. Download the "Recovery Installer_1.0.apk" file from the attachment.
2. Install it on your phone.
3. Open "Recovery Installer" from App drawer
4. Tap "Install Recovery"
5. You've CWM installed.
You are DONE
Congratulations, You are now having Custom Recovery in your phone.
Using Bootmenu:
Turn Off your phone.
Switch on the phone. While you see the "M" logo the soft buttons leds will light up.
Be quick enough to press the Volume down(-) button as you see the leds being lighted.
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Touch will not work in bootmenu.
Use volume keys to navigate and power key to select.
Special Thanks and credits to:
Gentrylamp for creating bootmenu.
7amdoun for his great knowledge and fixing all the bugs in bootmenu.
andrewidya for making the installation simple with a simple .apk.
Mazen.kh for everything he did.
Mr.Indigo for giving us hopes.
And all other members whom I forgot to mention here.
Click to expand...
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If you face any problem you can ask me anytime.
Wait... Where are you going? Downloading ...??
Please don't forget the Thanks button.
And please go and thank other members also, it wouldn't have been possible without them.[/B]
Change log:
Code:
Bootmenu 1.1.5 : Was only available for testing.
Bootmenu 2.0 with CWM 6.
Bootmenu 2.0 with CWM 6 Backup bug fixed (Thanks to 7amdoun)
Bootmenu 2.0 with CWM 6 Restore bug fixed.
Bootmenu 2.0.2 with CWM 5 Most of the bugs fixed.
Made Installing the bootmenu simpler than ever with Installer script v1.0.
Installer script v1.0.2 with no requirement of busybox or Pimp My Rom.
Installer script v2.0.0. Removed bug of contradiction with other apps.
Apk made by andrewidya for simpler installation
CWM 6 flashable available in attachment

CWM recovery for fire xt
Hi, I did everythng as mentioned but aftr reboot i didnt get any recovery mode instead normal screen turned up and phone wrkd as normal..
plz suggest wat to do..

Recheck from up to down.
And please redownload the the attachment that 97bootmenu had some mistake before

Hey aweosomeabhijeet,
Can you develop a cwm for Motorola Defy Mini XT320 as I don't know how to port it.

rootdefyxt320 said:
Hey aweosomeabhijeet,
Can you develop a cwm for Motorola Defy Mini XT320 as I don't know how to port it.
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Give your recovery dump.
Or you can do it on your own it's too simple.
1. Dump your recovery
2. Go to builder.clockworkmod.com
3. upload the img there.
Have some tea or coffee and it will get ready soon.
Download the files and you are done.

CWM recovery for fire xt
I falashed my phone with XT531 SBF from Brazil, will dat make any difference?? my phone is shown as XT531 in info..

varun1989 said:
I falashed my phone with XT531 SBF from Brazil, will dat make any difference?? my phone is shown as XT531 in info..
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Only that service center people will not accept it if you are not from brazil. And network switching might have problems.
Sent from my XT530 using xda app-developers app

can u upgrade kernal or not

Here's a slightly improved bootmenu (with one important variable fix for the XT530).
Try selecting 2nd-init in bootmenu and tell me what happens.
BTW, are you able to unmount /system partition once you load CWM?

7amdoun said:
Here's a slightly improved bootmenu (with one important variable fix for the XT530).
Try selecting 2nd-init in bootmenu and tell me what happens.
BTW, are you able to unmount /system partition once you load CWM?
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I didn't tried but was able to flash zip(s).(see the video)
I think while flashing it did unmounting /system
Sent from my XT530 using xda app-developers app

yup tried it 2 times but phone starts normally

aweosomeabhijeet said:
I didn't tried but was able to flash zip(s).(see the video)
I think while flashing it did unmounting /system
Sent from my XT530 using xda app-developers app
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There is a manual option somewhere in CWM to unmount /system. Try it and see if it works.
Also, using the new bootmenu I uploaded, try selecting 2ni-init and see if phone boots normally (without ADB).

7amdoun said:
There is a manual option somewhere in CWM to unmount /system. Try it and see if it works.
Also, using the new bootmenu I uploaded, try selecting 2ni-init and see if phone boots normally ie. into OS instead of bootmenu.
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I also tried it before . It didn't worked. The phone gets stucks at bootlogo
Error ! unmounting /system
BTW, andrewidya figured out how to get the normal OS to boot without ADB , he needs some time.
And he is building installer script for bootmenu
Edit : Why people are not able to boot in bootmenu? Have I done something wrong?

vishal.kulkarni30 said:
yup tried it 2 times but phone starts normally
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Did you set the permissions correctly?

one doubt!
aweosomeabhijeet said:
Hey Guys
All your wait is over.
Here I'll tell you how to get CWM for Moto Fire XT.
Disclaimer : I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone. I have tried it and finished successfully.
Try only if you know little bit about android.
Required things
1. Rooted Fire XT
2. Pc
Download these things on your phone:
1. Terminal emulator
2. Busybox(Open it and install)
3. Root browser
4. Pimp my Rom
You can find all of them in the Play Store.
If you have done with it download the attachment.
Now main work.
It is not easy though but I think everyone can do it.
Steps:
1. Extract the attachment and copy it to your sdcard
2. Mount /system as RW.
3. Open Root Browser and copy bootmenu folder from sdcard/XT530 and paste it in /system.
4. Open /system/bin and locate to logwrapper
5. Rename it as logwrapper.bin
6. Open Terminal Emulator and type:
Code:
su
ln -s /system/bootmenu/binary/bootmenu /system/bin/logwrapper
sync
exit
exit
7. Open Pimp My Rom and Add universal init.d support.
8. Copy /sdcard/XT530/97bootmenu and paste it in /system/etc/init.d .
9. Change permissions of 97bootmenu to rwx r-- r--
10 . Reboot your phone.
Now your phone will start at bootmenu.
Select Recovery>Custom Recovery
PS: If you want to get back the phone to boot normally. Just connect it to PC, open CMD and type
cd path-to-adb.exe
adb shell
rm -R /system/etc/init.d/97bootmenu
exit
adb reboot
I succeeded here's the video:
http://youtu.be/OyHwMqkBArk
Sorry for poor camera quality.
Thanks to all the members.
Special Thanks to:
Gentrylamp for creating bootmenu.
7amdoun for his great knowledge and modding bootmenu for XT530.
andrewidya for correcting me at every point.
Mazen.kh for everything he did.
Mr.Indigo for giving us hopes.
And all other members whom I forgot to mention here.
If you face any problem you can ask me anytime.
Now I'm building a custom Rom and will finish soon.
Give your ideas to make it look better.
Wait... Where are you going? Downloading ...??
Please don't forget the Thanks button.
And please go and thank other members also, it wouldn't be possible without them.
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after d last step when i rebooted...my mob booted as normal...it didnt show any recovery mode...

Ok everybody I think 97bootmenu is the problem.
Solution :
Create 97bootmenu manually.
Steps:
1.Open /system/etc/init.d
2. Create a file, name it 97bootmenu.
3. Open the file as text
Type:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
stop
exec /system/bootmenu/binary/bootmenu
4. repair permissions.
5. Restart your phone and tell me the situation.

how!?
i tried ... same situation. .

krishnak1 said:
i tried ... same situation. .
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Okk I will figure out what's the problem?
And will release it correctly soon.

CONFIRMED WORKING ON XT535 currently backing up Via CWM. Backup complete. Problems are: have no backlight in CWM. when scrolling down with the volume keys the text moves across to the middle. Many thanks guys! info: /system/ is not manually unmountable in CWM, and selecting 2nd init on recovery, the phone hangs at the boot. Be sure to check correct permissions mine didnt work the first time because of perms on 97bootmenu
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using XDA Premium HD app

Cool.
To Everybody
Don't forget to change the permissions please.

Ran "Fix Permissions" in TWRP - Everything is missing

I can see my SDcard in Recovery and I can copy stuff off via MTP from recovery...
But after I ran Fix Permissions I rebooted. The system hung on the boot animation so I force power off.
I figured the permissions got screwed up for some reason so I decided to just reflash the system.img from fastboot.
So, I did that and rebooted.
On boot it didn't hang but it acted like I was setting up a brand new phone. I finally got to the desktop and while all my apps are installed still, everything is missing. I can't see anything on the sdcard and stuff seems generally screwed up. If I go in to the settings and look at storage it still showes I have 20-something gb's used up.
Ugh... I don't know what to do... sort of panic'ing right now.
Anyone got any ideas?
edit: something is royally hosed up. Even if I boot up in and go to es file explorer and try and create a new folder on my new "blank" sdcard space it gives a failed to create folder error. I think the fix permissions option royally screwed things up. Not sure if there is any coming back from this one

Read the /sdcard sticky in general

Thanks rootSU.
Yeah, something is definitely funky between current recoveries and Lollipop.
What I found out last night:
-I cut my losses and decided to hard wipe everything. I was able to DOWNLOAD files off my phone from TWRP 2.8.1.0
-I wiped, reflashed, got the half storage issue, flashed stock recovery, factory reset, all better
-Booted Lollipop, signed in, it autoinstalled my ~130 apps (this took a long time)
-I still had all my "sdcard" files I'd downloaded. My phone wasn't recognizing in windows mtp while booted in Lollipop so I decided to copy files BACK over in TWRP
-Copied over my 16gb worth of files in TWRP (this took a very long time). Once copied over it looked good in recovery and windows mtp
-Rebooted back in to Lollipop
-All of the files I had copied over in Recovery to my phone were unreadable. Folders were showing up as "?" icons in ES File Explorer. So, all that time I'd spent copying files over from recovery was ****.
-Went back to recovery, could see files again in TWRP. Since Lollipop couldn't read them, I decided I had to just delete them from recovery and just copy them over WIFI
-Deleted in recovery, booted back to Lollipop, copied over via wifi (took >2 hours to copy over wifi)
So... in summary, TWRP + Lollipop are definitely NOT playing nice together.
It was DEFINITELY the "Fix Permission" function that totally screwed me.
And the kicker...
I was running it because on every boot I'd see the "Android is Upgrading" message flash up for a couple seconds. I googled it and someone had recommended the fix permission function.
And it's still doing it now. I now believe it is caused by the current root method from chainfire and will have to live with it until it is fixed I guess.
Sigh.... what an incredibly long night.

And just discovered that the current TWRP folder on my phone is in this messed up state.
TWRP created this folder and it can only be viewed in recovery.
Even a root shell can't get in to it from ADB in Lollipop:
Code:
[email protected]:/sdcard # cd TWRP
cd TWRP
tmp-mksh: cd: /sdcard/TWRP: Permission denied
{
"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"
}

Yeah, I also have problems. Due to habit, I used "Fix Permissions" in TWRP - caused bootloop. Luckily i had just made a TWRP Backup, so I wiped the phone and restore it - worked fine again.
Guess I have to stay away from the feature until a fix.

I rooted my n5 lollipop.... But some rooted apps fail to get root access...like es file manager (root exp)...xmodgames...etc
In es it says failed test...and xmod shows device is not rooted
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

Redux90 said:
Yeah, I also have problems. Due to habit, I used "Fix Permissions" in TWRP - caused bootloop. Luckily i had just made a TWRP Backup, so I wiped the phone and restore it - worked fine again.
Guess I have to stay away from the feature until a fix.
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Yup, something is broken. I found out the hard way
myliferockkss said:
I rooted my n5 lollipop.... But some rooted apps fail to get root access...like es file manager (root exp)...xmodgames...etc
In es it says failed test...and xmod shows device is not rooted
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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This is completely unrelated to the topic of this thread. It's a known issue. Apps need to update how they're calling su.

GldRush98 said:
Yup, something is broken. I found out the hard way
This is completely unrelated to the topic of this thread. It's a known issue. Apps need to update how they're calling su.
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Okay sorry boss *noob here*
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

I too am in the same boat, I was able to restore to a previous backup but there are issues with some apps and my storage is messed up.
GldRush98 - I was a bit confused by your post, may you please clarify
I am thinking of copying my files over to me desktop via MTP in windows. Wiping and re-flashing. Then, I plan on copying over the files - Is this what gave you issues? or was it just the TWRP folder.
or would this idea work: Wipe, re-flash then restore a backup (before i fixed permissions)?
Thank you for your input

manny.m said:
I too am in the same boat, I was able to restore to a previous backup but there are issues with some apps and my storage is messed up.
GldRush98 - I was a bit confused by your post, may you please clarify
I am thinking of copying my files over to me desktop via MTP in windows. Wiping and re-flashing. Then, I plan on copying over the files - Is this what gave you issues? or was it just the TWRP folder.
or would this idea work: Wipe, re-flash then restore a backup (before i fixed permissions)?
Thank you for your input
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If you copy files back in android it should be fine. Don't use adb or TWRP MTP. See my first post

Thank you for the quick response! I have been away from these forums for a while now and I'm not able to located the said sticky under General. One more question, besides abd or TWRP MTP what other options would I have?
Thanks again!!

rootSU said:
If you copy files back in android it should be fine. Don't use adb or TWRP MTP. See my first post
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Yup, this is correct.

In my haste I totally misread rootSU's post. I got all my stuff out with Windows MTP, flashed the factory images and now I'm good!
Thanks again!

Same issue on nexus4.
I wasn't able to create a file/folder on the phone.
Tried fix permission and bootloop happened.
I don't want to re-wipe everything, maybe a only rom flash from twrp will help me?

mcgyver83 said:
Same issue on nexus4.
I wasn't able to create a file/folder on the phone.
Tried fix permission and bootloop happened.
I don't want to re-wipe everything, maybe a only rom flash from twrp will help me?
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You can try the restorecon command from a terminal if you can get back in to Android.
Code:
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0
reboot
I've seen others post that it is a potential fix.

Thank you man,I flashaed again the stock rom with data wipe.
I lost all my files but now all is working.
Many thanks

Hi guys, I have the same problem. Is there a solution to fix it, with full wipe? I can use just Odin because I can't get anywhere in the phone. I'm now trying stock room so hopefully it will work. If someone know the correct way to get working phone again let me know.
Thanks

Hello Everyone,
I fell victim to this issue and am a total noob when it comes to this. I was actually trying to remove the root and flash back to the stock software and accidentally ran the fix permissions expecting it to fix an issue that was arising. I have a ROM to restore but TWRP wont pick it up and I cannot seem to locate the proper directory folder. I already backed up all my data previously to starting and am ok with wiping everything but pretty much at this point I am at a loss.
If someone could help me out my email is [email protected]

I know it too late for you, but that is one feature I stay well away from. Never use it if you are reading this. Took me days to sort my phone out.

Ulefone Power 3 - TWRP 3.2.1-0 & Root (SuperSU)

This is a thread for the rooting and install of TWRP for the Uefone Power 3
Code:
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
TWRP 3.2.1-0: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLqcDrun5f6h1BHjUFfXDdlhwEWwM-49/view?usp=sharing
SuperSU: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sZwahrodGJmYWzaIohxEETeIAabCOPfb/view?usp=sharing
Steps to install TWRP and SuperSU
Copy the above SuperSU to your SDCard.
First of all, you will be required to unlock your bootloader.
There is an option for this under Developer Options in the settings menu. Activate this.
Also activate USB Debugging. This makes this a whole lot easier.
Now, open a terminal, if on Linux, or command prompt if on windows, and enter the following:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Code:
fasboot oem unlock
Follow the onscreen instructions to unloack your bootloader. THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE!!!
Once this is complete, it will go back to the fastboot screen.
Now, from within your terminal/command prompt, navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the above recovery.img to.
Enter the following command once there:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
This will flash TWRP to your device, overwriting the stock recovery.
Once this is complete, there will be a screen telling you how long it took etc. Now you need to hold down your volume up button, and power button. Keep holding these untill you reach the menu for recovery, fastboot or normal mode.
Select Recovery.
This will boot into TWRP for the first time. when you get there, you will be prompted with a screen asking for a password. Cancel this.
WHAT EVER YOU DO, DO NOT FORMAT DATA LIKE IT ASKS YOU!"" YOU WILL LOSE TWRP!!!
Your then presented with the main TWRP screen, go ahead and tap on Install. Next, hit Select Storage, and select Storage 1. This is your SDCard.
Now flash SuperSU.
When this is installed, reboot to your main system, and update the SuperSu binary.
Now proceed to reboot back to recovery, how ever you wish.
Once in recovery, go into Wipe, and hit Format Data, this will wipe your phone again, but youve just done this anyway so it doesnt matter
Now flash SuperSU again, just to be safe, the same way as above.
Reboot to your system, and your done!
You will have to go through the setup of the whole android system again, but its worth it your now rooted and have TWRP to install the Custom ROMs that will be coming shortly
Have Fun!

Reserved

wow, that was quick thank you
will try it now and update as soon as it's done!

alright, so i tried to flash super su, but i never get to access the storage partitions (i think they are not mounted).
so i tried to factory reset / wipe the phone to get rid of the encryption, but i still cant select storage 1 from the menu.
here some more detail:
- i have already had the bootloader unlocked
{
"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"
}
- then i come to this screen when twrp starts, and select "swipe to allow modifications"
- then i press install and want to select "storage 1", this however doesnt work. (due to encryption?)
- i tried to mount it, but cant even mark it active. just gets gray for half a second and then nothing
- tried to do a wipe via twrp as well, with no success
any ideas?

tbst1337 said:
alright, so i tried to flash super su, but i never get to access the storage partitions (i think they are not mounted).
so i tried to factory reset / wipe the phone to get rid of the encryption, but i still cant select storage 1 from the menu.
here some more detail:
- i have already had the bootloader unlocked
- then i come to this screen when twrp starts, and select "swipe to allow modifications"
- then i press install and want to select "storage 1", this however doesnt work. (due to encryption?)
- i tried to mount it, but cant even mark it active. just gets gray for half a second and then nothing
- tried to do a wipe via twrp as well, with no success
any ideas?
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Your third screenshot - what's the last option, under Microsd?
Also, when going through install, can u see "external SD"?

ukhellfire666 said:
Your third screenshot - what's the last option, under Microsd?
Also, when going through install, can u see "external SD"?
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the last one is USB OTG, also showing 0MB - i actually tried flashing supersu through the usb as well, with no luck
i can see external_sd but there dont seem do be ANY contents
do you think it is the encryption? because everything shows 0MB in brackets
EDIT:
i just thought what the hell i try again to flash it via usb. havent changed anything but suddenly SUCCESS
appreciate your time thanks

tbst1337 said:
the last one is USB OTG, also showing 0MB - i actually tried flashing supersu through the usb as well, with no luck
i can see external_sd but there dont seem do be ANY contents
do you think it is the encryption? because everything shows 0MB in brackets
EDIT:
i just thought what the hell i try again to flash it via usb. havent changed anything but suddenly SUCCESS
appreciate your time thanks
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So what did you do differently? If you can explain a bit more, I'll change/add it to the guide. Maybe as a second option or something...?

ukhellfire666 said:
So what did you do differently? If you can explain a bit more, I'll change/add it to the guide. Maybe as a second option or something...?
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i just booted again into twrp and suddenly my 4gb usb was showing up as the only thing not 0mb, so the usb otg partition was mounted. from there on i just pressed install and located the zip file on the usb drive. had some errors. below some pics i took with my old phone:

tbst1337 said:
i just booted again into twrp and suddenly my 4gb usb was showing up as the only thing not 0mb, so the usb otg partition was mounted. from there on i just pressed install and located the zip file on the usb drive. had some errors. below some pics i took with my old phone:
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Ahhh brilliant! I don't suppose u found that he sdcard was mounted too did you?
Have the errors gone now your rooted? The rest of the guide should still count...?

ukhellfire666 said:
Ahhh brilliant! I don't suppose u found that he sdcard was mounted too did you?
Have the errors gone now your rooted? The rest of the guide should still count...?
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yes i am indeed rooted!
everything else, including internal storage was 0mb as well. usb otg was literally the only one.
i have not gone back into recovery since, but rebooted several times and also used root apps (adaway). everything seems to work great and the rest of the guide still counts!
in total, everything seems stable until now :good: my goal is to not touch twrp anymore until android 8.1 will be released

tbst1337 said:
yes i am indeed rooted!
everything else, including internal storage was 0mb as well. usb otg was literally the only one.
i have not gone back into recovery since, but rebooted several times and also used root apps (adaway). everything seems to work great and the rest of the guide still counts!
in total, everything seems stable until now :good: my goal is to not touch twrp anymore until android 8.1 will be released
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The official 8.1 update with overwrite TWRP.
I am now working on a cm14.1 build. As im having to use a prebuikt kernel, this is as far as I can go.
As soon as I have a beta ROM I'll upload.
Don't suppose you could boot to recovery and just double check that everything is as it should be? Put my mind at ease, make sure it works for you, as it does for me...

ukhellfire666 said:
The official 8.1 update with overwrite TWRP.
I am now working on a cm14.1 build. As im having to use a prebuikt kernel, this is as far as I can go.
As soon as I have a beta ROM I'll upload.
Don't suppose you could boot to recovery and just double check that everything is as it should be? Put my mind at ease, make sure it works for you, as it does for me...
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sure man, maybe joining me on discord would make this process faster https://discord.gg/jPZqn4

Hi.
Thank you for twrp.
I am trying to use SuperSu with SuHide, i wipe data with this twrp to be able to install supersu in BINDSBIN mode to /data but data partition stay unencrypted to be mountable with thw twrp.
How to encrypt it back with own known password keeping supersu and suhide working?
TWRP has no option to reformat with password, no way to get origin password for stock recovery formated partition.
Any idea?

MioCZ said:
Hi.
Thank you for twrp.
I am trying to use SuperSu with SuHide, if i wipe data with this twrp to be able to install in BINDSBIN mode to /data but data partition stay unencrypted.
How to encrypt it back with keep supersu and suhide working?
TWRP has no option to reformat with password, no way to get origin password for stock recovery formated partition.
Any idea?
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No idea I'm afraid. Sorry.

I used encryption in system Setup, i works, but with unknown password stored somewhere in nvdata partition. I am worry about loose root after OTA update and without pasword for twrp no way to get again to data partition.

I'm thinking of buying this phone. It's great to see that root already seems to work and that there might be a CM/LineageOS Rom soon. Root and custom recovery is crucial so one reason less to not buy it.
Are you guys happy with it in general? Does the dual camera work with bokeh and shoot good photos with low lag required to capture playing kids? Good value?

I can not install Snap Chat
Thank you ukhellfire666
The recovery was successfully installed
My question:
is there any idea to fully remove superSu to install snapchat
A full system backup has been taken.

DaF1974 said:
I'm thinking of buying this phone. It's great to see that root already seems to work and that there might be a CM/LineageOS Rom soon. Root and custom recovery is crucial so one reason less to not buy it.
Are you guys happy with it in general? Does the dual camera work with bokeh and shoot good photos with low lag required to capture playing kids? Good value?
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good day to you.
in general i am happy with it, but the camera really blows. it is - without a doubt - the worst camera i had since my LG VX-5200. iphone 6s and galaxy s6 have way better cameras.
i am really frustrated, because they advertised the 4 cameras ..." " heavily, but they really suck. maybe it's just with the stock app and another app would make it better (but somehow i doubt that)
tomorrow i will go on holiday and was stoked that the phone arrived before, so i could take it with me to take pictures etc. seems like i will need to get the old digital camera out....

alshyib said:
Thank you ukhellfire666
The recovery was successfully installed
My question:
is there any idea to fully remove superSu to install snapchat
A full system backup has been taken.
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Is possible to flash un-supersu package. Is somewhere in SuperSu topic. Or you can flash clean ROM / your backups (boot.img, recoovery.img, system.img).
Because this i have used supersu in BINDSBIN mode and suhide. So i have hiden su, locked bootloader, working OTA and all root sensitive apps.

bootloop
Hello, I followed the instructions but my phone bootloop on twrp, it does not start the system can you help me please?
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Hello, I followed the instructions but my phone bootloop on twrp, it does not start the system can you help me please?