I decided to install a new ROM and this is what I did:
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache
-wipe dalvik
-format /system (which I'm not sure if I should have done)
Now when I go to install zip from sdcard, it shows files from my internal storage. It never did this before, I'm not sure what the problem is. I tried searching for it in the questions, but didn't find a solution. How can I make it list files from my external sd card?
There is a folder in there called external_sd but it shows no files. When I mount USB Storage, all my files are there.
Please help,
Thanks
Edit: So I was able to put files in the external_sd folder from my SDCard and install the ROM, but I still don't understand why it shows my Internal Files?
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I have attempted to upgrade my Android 2.3.6 to 4.2. I am currently in CWM-based Recovery Mode (CWM v5.0.2.8) having wiped data/factory reset and cache partition as well as Dalvik Cache. I understand this means I currently have no OS on my mobile (Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500)
I have copied new ROM.zip to my micro-SD card.
When I go to install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard I get an error <E:Can't mount /sdcard/>
I have formatted the micro-SD card to FAT32 and FAT - none solved this problem.
I have then used ADB to push ROM.zip to /data/media as well as /sdcard/ - which are as I understand folders on the internal SD card (correct me if I am wrong)
I am positive I have have ROM.zip in both of the above locations as ADB reported back file size and transfer time after every push.
However, when I go to choose zip from internal sdcard, I cannot find ROM.zip in any of the folders. In fact, I am not even sure I am looking in the right locations, because the folder names do not correspond to those shown in ADB shell
I cannot mount sdcard under "Mounts and Storage Menu" - <Error mounting /sdcard>
I cannot mount USB storage <E:unable to write to ums lunfile (No such file or directory)>
Where do I find my ROM.zip in CWM recovery? The menu seem to have very limited options.
Same issue. Help ?
I have a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 M919, and I would like to flash the GPE 5.0.1 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353. They problem is my SD card is not big enough to store the file, so can I put it in my internal storage? Would it get deleted when I wipe the Dalvik Cache, System, Data, and Cache?
Also this ROM do I also flash the optional files that I want and do I need GApps?
Edit: As I understand it, I do not need GApps because they are indulge in the ROM, and I shouldn't use the optional files because they are for the 4.4.4 version. Is this right?
yawers said:
I have a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 M919, and I would like to flash the GPE 5.0.1 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353. They problem is my SD card is not big enough to store the file, so can I put it in my internal storage? Would it get deleted when I wipe the Dalvik Cache, System, Data, and Cache?
Also this ROM do I also flash the optional files that I want and do I need GApps?
Edit: As I understand it, I do not need GApps because they are indulge in the ROM, and I shouldn't use the optional files because they are for the 4.4.4 version. Is this right?
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Yes, you can just put in it in internal storage, in a specific folder, depending on the recovery you use.
For example, if you're going to use TWRP recovery, put it in directory: /twrp
Caution: Don't place it in /system or /data or /cache
Placing here would definitely delete the ROM Zip file
GokulNC said:
Yes, you can just put in it in internal storage, in a specific folder, for the corresponding recovery you use.
For example, if you're going to use TWRP recovery, put it in directory: /twrp
Caution: Don't place it in /system or /data or /cache
Placing here would definitely delete the ROM Zip file
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yes you can just drag and drop the file into internal. then boot into recovery and find the file in the internal and flash it.
i think its even better to flash from internal because it can read it faster ans boot quicker
Of course you can stre it in the interna l memory but if you Factory reset your mobile .................sadly it will get deleted
and to install from internal storage you jyst have to choose inatall from internal storage insted on sd card....
Press thanks button if it helped
It also helps me a lot
Hey there.
Im planning on buying the LG G2 32GB version since its a pretty good phone for a pretty cheap price. Now I know that it doesnt have an SD card opening, and you only got the internal storage. This isnt a problem for me but Ive got a question when it comes to flashing a custom rom.
When flashing a rom you first have to go to recovery and do a factory reset and wipe the dalvik cache. I know the drill since ive been using CM11 on the phone I have right now (LG L7 II) normally you have to place the .zip from teh rom on the sd card and then flash it. but this phone doesnt have an SD card wich means youll have to put it on the internal storage. But when you do a factory reset all the internal files get deleted, wich means also the .zip from the rom will be gone. the same goes for nandroid backups. can anyone explain to me how to get teh trick done?
Thnx in advance
Arthurvben said:
Hey there.
Im planning on buying the LG G2 32GB version since its a pretty good phone for a pretty cheap price. Now I know that it doesnt have an SD card opening, and you only got the internal storage. This isnt a problem for me but Ive got a question when it comes to flashing a custom rom.
When flashing a rom you first have to go to recovery and do a factory reset and wipe the dalvik cache. I know the drill since ive been using CM11 on the phone I have right now (LG L7 II) normally you have to place the .zip from teh rom on the sd card and then flash it. but this phone doesnt have an SD card wich means youll have to put it on the internal storage. But when you do a factory reset all the internal files get deleted, wich means also the .zip from the rom will be gone. the same goes for nandroid backups. can anyone explain to me how to get teh trick done?
Thnx in advance
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The device will have an emulated external SD partition, and this partition is untouched when you wipe system/cache/data before flashing a new ROM. Stuff like photos, videos, and other files are saved in this partition too. This partition can be wiped from recovery (TWRP/CWM) if needed, but typically isn't and shouldn't be lest you lose all your stuff (including ROMs, Gapps packages, and nandroid back-ups). Just make sure you do wipes within recovery, and not a "factory reset" through the device itself, which will wipe all your stuff.
Planterz said:
The device will have an emulated external SD partition, and this partition is untouched when you wipe system/cache/data before flashing a new ROM. Stuff like photos, videos, and other files are saved in this partition too. This partition can be wiped from recovery (TWRP/CWM) if needed, but typically isn't and shouldn't be lest you lose all your stuff (including ROMs, Gapps packages, and nandroid back-ups). Just make sure you do wipes within recovery, and not a "factory reset" through the device itself, which will wipe all your stuff.
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So when I do a system wipe in TWRP all that stuff will stay untouched? (is this also the case with phones who DO have an external SD?)
Arthurvben said:
So when I do a system wipe in TWRP all that stuff will stay untouched? (is this also the case with phones who DO have an external SD?)
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In TWRP, when you tap "wipe", tap "advanced wipe", you're given the following options (I'm looking at v2.6.3.2 on my LG G Pad 8.3)"
Dalvik Cache
System
Data
Internal Storage
Cache
Micro SDcard
When doing a clean install of a ROM, you wipe Dalvik Cache, System, Data, and Cache. Internal storage is the emulated SD card, and (obviously) Micro SDcard is your microSD card. If supported, USB OTG will also have an option for wiping. If the device doesn't have a microSD card slot, you won't be given the option. If you want to flash a ROM (or whatever) just save it to whatever folder (like "Downloads", or make your own) you want, do the appropriate wipes, then flash from internal storage.
Thnx
Planterz said:
In TWRP, when you tap "wipe", tap "advanced wipe", you're given the following options (I'm looking at v2.6.3.2 on my LG G Pad 8.3)"
Dalvik Cache
System
Data
Internal Storage
Cache
Micro SDcard
When doing a clean install of a ROM, you wipe Dalvik Cache, System, Data, and Cache. Internal storage is the emulated SD card, and (obviously) Micro SDcard is your microSD card. If supported, USB OTG will also have an option for wiping. If the device doesn't have a microSD card slot, you won't be given the option. If you want to flash a ROM (or whatever) just save it to whatever folder (like "Downloads", or make your own) you want, do the appropriate wipes, then flash from internal storage.
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Thanks very much for a clean explanation!
I have decided to wipe the internal storage because I have the dreaded Miscellaneous Storage problem, and have been unable to find the culprit file or folder. :silly:
I have seen the "Mounts and storage" section in the CWM recovery, how do I do the internal storage wipe??
And here's the stupid question: won't that also delete the CWM recovery????
Thanks!
Mounts and Storage
Format.
System Cache Data Preload
You are not touching recovery .
I would like to format my /dat/media.. and then I would like to re-flash the ROM I am using. Since we all know the Note 5 does not have a sdCard port/reader
I can not figure out were to put my ROM that I will be flashing. There is no safe place to store it is there if I do a full FORMAT of /data/media. If I
format /data/media wont that wipe everything ?? even my image file of my ROM. Normally I would store it on an external sdCard then format /data/media..
and then copy the ROM image file back from the sdCard to the phones internal sdcard.
Bottom line .... I want to WIPE my entire phone EVEN /data/media then re-flash my ROM.
Thank you for any tips help.
My phone currently is Rooted and running [MULTI-LANG-6.0.1] TEKXodus HYBRID N5/S7Edge URv7.5E 5/04/16 N920X/G928X
re: internal sd
Thibor69 said:
I would like to format my /dat/media.. and then I would like to re-flash the ROM I am using. Since we all know the Note 5 does not have a sdCard port/reader
I can not figure out were to put my ROM that I will be flashing. There is no safe place to store it is there if I do a full FORMAT of /data/media. If I
format /data/media wont that wipe everything ?? even my image file of my ROM. Normally I would store it on an external sdCard then format /data/media..
and then copy the ROM image file back from the sdCard to the phones internal sdcard.
Bottom line .... I want to WIPE my entire phone EVEN /data/media then re-flash my ROM.
Thank you for any tips help.
My phone currently is Rooted and running [MULTI-LANG-6.0.1] TEKXodus HYBRID N5/S7Edge URv7.5E 5/04/16 N920X/G928X
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If you have twrp recovery, it will not touch your internal sdcard or any of it's contents unless
you purposely click on the advanced wipe option indicating that you actually want to format it.
By default the internal sdcard in twrp is not check marked.
Simply doing a "Wipe" and a "Factory Reset" in twrp will not format, wipe or delete anything
located in your internal sdcard.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
Misterjunky said:
If you have twrp recovery, it will not touch your internal sdcard or any of it's contents unless
you purposely click on the advanced wipe option indicating that you actually want to format it.
By default the internal sdcard in twrp is not check marked.
Simply doing a "Wipe" and a "Factory Reset" in twrp will not format, wipe or delete anything
located in your internal sdcard.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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Yes BUT you missunderstand what I am trying to do. I want to WIPE internal memory. I want to wipe all traces of old programs located both on the internal SD and also located in data/media
Make sense ??
If I do it your way it will still leave all the stuff in the internal area and without doing a format DATA ( YES ) the stuff in /data/media will also still be untouched.. I want all traces of old user installed programs gone.
Help ?
re: wipe/format internal sdcard
Thibor69 said:
Yes BUT you missunderstand what I am trying to do. I want to WIPE internal memory. I want to wipe all traces of old programs located both on the internal SD and also located in data/media
Make sense ??
If I do it your way it will still leave all the stuff in the internal area and without doing a format DATA ( YES ) the stuff in /data/media will also still be untouched.. I want all traces of old user installed programs gone.
Help ?
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With twrp thats easy too, simply click Wipe and then click "advanced wipe" and there you will see options
for each individual type of wipe, Wipe Data, System, Cache, Dalvik and "Wipe Internal SDCARD".
Misterjunky said:
With twrp thats easy too, simply click Wipe and then click "advanced wipe" and there you will see options
for each individual type of wipe, Wipe Data, System, Cache, Dalvik and "Wipe Internal SDCARD".
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My friend -
I am so sorry, but I am still confused. So were would I put my image file (my new ROM) so it is safe from a wipe since you are saying it is ok to do this:
Wipe: cache devcache data internal system and then FORMAT DATA ( data/media )
??
To me this seems like it will wipe the ENTIRE PHONE ... were would a safe place to put the ROM be so I can flash it after ..??
Thibor69 said:
My friend -
I am so sorry, but I am still confused. So were would I put my image file (my new ROM) so it is safe from a wipe since you are saying it is ok to do this:
Wipe: cache devcache data internal system and then FORMAT DATA ( data/media )
??
To me this seems like it will wipe the ENTIRE PHONE ... were would a safe place to put the ROM be so I can flash it after ..??
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Copy the image file into your computer then after the wipe copy it back into the phone while the phone is still in the twrp screen.
The new twrp 3.0.2 allows USB file transfers while twrp is running.
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Misterjunky said:
Copy the image file into your computer then after the wipe copy it back into the phone while the phone is still in the twrp screen.
The new twrp 3.0.2 allows USB file transfers while twrp is running.
Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk
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Ok I need to upgrade TWRP I guess. I am running v2.8.7.1 !! and I can not get files to my phone from the pc. I think ... unless I am doing it wrong ???
Please could someone help me. I need to know how to get TWRP 3.0.2 onto my phone. Do I need to odin it ?? I am trying to get a working kernel onto my phone.... Please help me ...
I thank you
John
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I am sorry for posting 2 posts in the forum. The 2 posts sort of run together now
and are messy, so If you can help me with my boot/loop/freeze issue, please
just go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-note5/help/off-phone-t3375446
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Thank you all !!