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[Q] Clean Rom 2.5 9/26 build. Stuck on bootscreen

Hi, this is my first post ever on XDA so sorry if im doing it wrong or if its in the wrong spot . anyways i am running stock and am on rooted & unlocked vzw gs3 . I downloaded and installed Scotty's Clean Rom 2.5 which was released just last week. I wiped/factory reset/ formatted everything and the rom seems to install fine, but then when i reboot it stays on the sgs3 boot screen forever? I dont know why it is not working. Ive tried about three times. Thanks.

slegger04 said:
Hi, this is my first post ever on XDA so sorry if im doing it wrong or if its in the wrong spot . anyways i am running stock and am on rooted & unlocked vzw gs3 . I downloaded and installed Scotty's Clean Rom 2.5 which was released just last week. I wiped/factory reset/ formatted everything and the rom seems to install fine, but then when i reboot it stays on the sgs3 boot screen forever? I dont know why it is not working. Ive tried about three times. Thanks.
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I had the same problem with 2.1 and 2.5 on my phone. For some reason, the flash does not work on my phone the first time. both times I had to pull the battery when I got stuck on the boot screen then boot into recovery, re-wipe, fix permissions and reinstall. It always worked for me on the second try.
Good luck.

slegger04 said:
Hi, this is my first post ever on XDA so sorry if im doing it wrong or if its in the wrong spot . anyways i am running stock and am on rooted & unlocked vzw gs3 . I downloaded and installed Scotty's Clean Rom 2.5 which was released just last week. I wiped/factory reset/ formatted everything and the rom seems to install fine, but then when i reboot it stays on the sgs3 boot screen forever? I dont know why it is not working. Ive tried about three times. Thanks.
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This happened to me once. Try to re-root the phone again then flash it.

Did you do a dalvick cache wipe too? Also were you flashing a kernel with 2.5? Are you coming from stock or a custom rom too? And if you are coming from a custom rom does it use a custom kernel? You should also check the md5 of the rom and verify it didnt get corrupt on download/transfer.
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x714x said:
Did you do a dalvick cache wipe too? Also were you flashing a kernel with 2.5? Are you coming from stock or a custom rom too? And if you are coming from a custom rom does it use a custom kernel? You should also check the md5 of the rom and verify it didnt get corrupt on download/transfer.
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Yes i wiped the dalvick, fixed permissions, formatted just about everything and factory reset, when that did not work I formatted and wiped everything before and after the flash. still no luck. I was not flashing a kernel, (to be honest im not even sure how to do that) and im coming from a stock rooted rom that i got when i first rooted with odin. I checked the md5 and everything matched up too.

How!?
rpuleo said:
This happened to me once. Try to re-root the phone again then flash it.
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How do you re root? would i have to use odin to flash the rooted rom again?

The process of how you flashed sounds right.
When you say it's stuck forever, how much time did you give the phone to reboot. Sometimes with a new rom, it may take 5 min or longer for reboot to finish. If you haven't already, just walk away for 5-10 min before checking it.
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Clean rom wouldn't install for me on my phone... Weird stuff happened on the screen during boot animation and then would vibrate like crazy and go into boot loop... I came to realize that it was the kernel and I flashed lean kernel and it worked perfectly... I think these roms act differently on everyone's phones and sometimes there's no rhyme or reason to why things work for some people and not others... Just my. 02 cents
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When I flash a MOD

When do I flash a mod in the flashing process? After the ROM, obviously... Do I need to boot the phone up at all before flashing a mod?
Thanks for the patience when you answer. I looked but didn't see my question asked before... I know it's a noob question.
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Hmm, I always prefer to flash them separately. When I used to flash mods, I would flash the rom, boot to make sure it runs ok (aka no crazy force closes), then flash the mod. I'm sure that you can flash both at once but I rarely did on my last phone.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Hmm, I always prefer to flash them separately. When I used to flash mods, I would flash the rom, boot to make sure it runs ok (aka no crazy force closes), then flash the mod. I'm sure that you can flash both at once but I rarely did on my last phone.
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This right here. It honestly is hit or miss though. Sometimes I would have zero issues flashing the rom , kernel, and mod all at once back to back. Other times u would be in hell doing that. I have honestly noticed best performance flashing the ROM clean (complete wipe) the. Rebooting... once the ROM settles I go back to recovery and wipe cache and dalvik flash the kernel. Reboot and once that settles, I do the same thing as the kernel. Recovery, wipe cache and dalvik, flash mod and fix permissions. Then boot and done. May seem redundant but it works best for me and I get zero issues
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I flash rom, kernel, restore data if wanted, flash mods, flash themes all at once with TWRP with no problems. Never have fixed permissions. If have to fix permissions you flashed something that UID didn't match. Usually happens when flashing over data.

I've only had problems when I flash ROM then MOD before booting up once.

Thanks so much!
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Please help, phone freezes after installing rom. Rooted just fine.

I have tried to do research and couldn't find any answers so i figured i would try here. I have a Verizon gs3 4.1.2 JB. I rooted it perfectly fine, installed clockwork and the bootloaders. I downloaded EZ-Unlock then unlock it, and Rom Manager from the market. Everything installed right and runs. I downloaded the new JellyBeans13 rom and go to install it, before i do i do the factory wipe then install the rom and it goes through the install and tells me to reboot so i did and it freezes on the Samsung Galaxy SIII screen. I restored it back to factory and did everything again and this time after installing the JB13 i wiped cache and did the davlick wipe as well then rebooted, and same issue occurs. Should i try a different rom or am i doing something wrong? Any answers are much appreciated.

Did you check the md5?

Are you doing all this stuff in the latest clock work mod?
Sounds like a bad download or you forgot to wipe system or something.
Personally I use twrp instead and stay away from ROM manager all together.
Others may have better luck with cwm and ROM manager. But it is mainly a preference.
I'm just saying, but cwm doesn't like my phone, so my opinion may be bias
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barrackOBAMA said:
Are you doing all this stuff in the latest clock work mod?
Sounds like a bad download or you forgot to wipe system or something.
Personally I use twrp instead and stay away from ROM manager all together.
Others may have better luck with cwm and ROM manager. But it is mainly a preference.
I'm just saying, but cwm doesn't like my phone, so my opinion may be bias
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The md5 is fine, i wipe the system everytime. I am going to try a different rom next and i will try twrp instead maybe that will work for me i am just not familiar with it. I have only tried the JB13 rom and had 3 failures. Is there a link to use the twrp instead of rom manager and cwm? I appreciate the replies guys.

Now my gs3 after factory resetting it is stuck on 4.0.4 and cannot find a software update.

Please help.

So my fiance has had this phone for 2 years, she FINALLY let me root it. I have a SGH-T679, flashing for that is simple, i am able to get a custom recovery flashed via the stock recovery.... On this device it says to flash a custom kernel. to get a custom recovery. im having trouble with this on the stock rom. Everytime i have tried to flash a kernel, for instance basic with a twist, the phone will NOT reboot. idk if im missing something or what, if at all possible can someone help me out so i can get this done for her. like i said on my device flashing is extremely simple, on that all i have to do is wipe rom via cwm or twrp, flash rom and gapps (plus other goodies) and reboot. this phone you apparently cannot do this. Please help me out.
Also I should note I do have root on her device, and when I did try heimdall the device was stuck on boot animation. Left it there for 20 mins.
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Did u tried using sgs Kernel flasher to flash That kernel? Cuz thts how I flashed the kernel on my phone
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Lumin30 has a pretty awesome guide posted somewhere in here. He's helped many with it.
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I'm afraid to try that kernel again. But I will give it a try tonight
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Are you still engaged?
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flashing on this is also extremely simple you just have to flash the custom kernel on stock GB with SGS kernel flasher then you have the CWM you know and love

Yes I am, so when I thought it was a boot freeze it wasn't it just takes forever to restart because of the config it has to go through. Thanks for all the help. Maybe I will try to tackle the ROMs for this device
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tazmaniondvl said:
Yes I am, so when I thought it was a boot freeze it wasn't it just takes forever to restart because of the config it has to go through. Thanks for all the help. Maybe I will try to tackle the ROMs for this device
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try the 4.2.2 jellybean roms they work flawlessly other then gps

Hmm can I flash those over stock or do I have to flash mtd GB?
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tazmaniondvl said:
Hmm can I flash those over stock or do I have to flash mtd GB?
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i flashed over to beanstalk from stock GB with custom recovery <-----you can choose any other 4.2.2 but make sure its Aries build...they simply flash like normal then it reboots by itself back into newer CWM recovery then finishes the flash then you have to manually go into recovery after first boot to flash over the gapps....most roms in the Development threads have the how to install and the proper downloads

So I can flash a 4.2 over stock. I already know gapps and all that. Any wipes need done?
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tazmaniondvl said:
So I can flash a 4.2 over stock. I already know gapps and all that. Any wipes need done?
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Factory Data and cache and dalvik cache in the advanced part then instal but to be safe after you finish with the gapps wipe cache and dalvik again then reboot and wala 4.2.2 JB fully working other then gps unless it says in the roms channel log

[Q] CM Stuck on logo animation while booting

Hi – I have a stubborn issue with my Blaze 4G not working on CM roms, I would appreciate any help you guys can provide. Below are the details:
I recently bought a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, and did the following:
- Rooted it using the following guide (it now has ICS)
- SIM Unlocked it using the following guide (now it works on other networks)
- Updated to CWM 6.0.3.8, since JB roms needs it
- Flashed the T769-UVLH5 modem, since CM support it
And now when I flash CM 10 stable or 10.2 nightly it gets stuck in booting and displaying the CM logo animation screen, after few minutes it reboots and does it all over again.
I remember when I upgraded to CM JB on my SGS3 I needed to flash a JB stock rom on it to get the new boot loaders for JB, but I saw no mention of this on this forum. What else am I missing?
Thanks.

TINGEA said:
Hi – I have a stubborn issue with my Blaze 4G not working on CM roms, I would appreciate any help you guys can provide. Below are the details:
I recently bought a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, and did the following:
-Rooted it using the following guide (it now has ICS)
-SIM Unlocked it using the following guide (now it works on other networks)
-Updated to CWM 6.0.3.8, since JB roms needs it
-Flashed the T769-UVLH5 modem, since CM support it
And now when I flash CM 10 stable or 10.2 nightly it gets stuck in booting and displaying the CM logo animation screen, after few minutes it reboots and does it all over again.
I remember when I upgraded to CM JB on my SGS3 I needed to flash a JB stock rom on it to get the new boot loaders for JB, but I saw no mention of this on this forum. What else am I missing?
Thanks.
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You wiped data/cache/system? Reinstall it. Anyways use the new 6.0.4.4 recovery.
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Somcom3X said:
You wiped data/cache/system? Reinstall it. Anyways use the new 6.0.4.4 recovery.
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Thanks Somcom. I have to admit that I forgot to do the wipes. but even after doing the wipes (data/system/ factory rest/ cach/devalk) and reinstalling the CM nightly, I still have the same issue.
as for recovery, I updated to the latest version using the rom manager, and according to the official site clockworkmod[dot]com[slash]rommanager (can't post links) I have the latest version for Blaze. how do you get the 6.0.4.4 on blaze?
I still feel it's a ICS vs JB bootloaders issue, but not sure how to proceed next.
Thanks!

TINGEA said:
Thanks Somcom. I have to admit that I forgot to do the wipes. but even after doing the wipes (data/system/ factory rest/ cach/devalk) and reinstalling the CM nightly, I still have the same issue.
as for recovery, I updated to the latest version using the rom manager, and according to the official site clockworkmod[dot]com[slash]rommanager (can't post links) I have the latest version for Blaze. how do you get the 6.0.4.4 on blaze?
I still feel it's a ICS vs JB bootloaders issue, but not sure how to proceed next.
Thanks!
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No boot loaders man. This is before Samsung's complications.
Recovery is here.
http://d-h.st/AFu
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Thanks Somcom3X, but still didn't work. When installing the CM room in recovery 6.0.4.4 I get a bunch of getprop assert failures. This used to work on the previous version (6.0.3.8). Now the Rom won't install.
Also, I'm curious what did you mean by this is before Samsung's complications?
Thanks
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TINGEA said:
Thanks Somcom3X, but still didn't work. When installing the CM room in recovery 6.0.4.4 I get a bunch of getprop assert failures. This used to work on the previous version (6.0.3.8). Now the Rom won't install.
Also, I'm curious what did you mean by this is before Samsung's complications?
Thanks
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After 2011 samsung began installing software and counters to try and prevent people from rooting and installing custom firmwares.
knox is an example of this.
These devices don't have any of that complicated security.
You handy with odin? Your recovery is not right. Just to be clear, what is your model number?
If it is T 7 6 9, your good to go to odin. I'd recommend going back to stock, and then install a recovery and you should be good to go.

Somcom3X said:
After 2011 samsung began installing software and counters to try and prevent people from rooting and installing custom firmwares.
knox is an example of this.
These devices don't have any of that complicated security.
You handy with odin? Your recovery is not right. Just to be clear, what is your model number?
If it is T 7 6 9, your good to go to odin. I'd recommend going back to stock, and then install a recovery and you should be good to go.
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Thanks again, I use the guide here to convert the image into a tar.md5 to flash using odin, but after flashing successfully I still have the same issue when installing the CM zip file in recovery, and yes it is the T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G T769.
any other possible causes?

BTW - when I was flashing via Odin my upload phone screen was showing that I have a custom rom and the counter was 1.... do I need to fix that?

TINGEA said:
Thanks again, I use the guide here to convert the image into a tar.md5 to flash using odin, but after flashing successfully I still have the same issue when installing the CM zip file in recovery, and yes it is the T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G T769.
any other possible causes?
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SOLUTION:
The reason your stock recovery system keeps getting overwritten at Android startup is because of a script that is being run.* All you need to do is either rename this script or simply delete it.
Please keep in mind that if you restore your stock ROM, this script will be restored with it so you will have to rename or delete it again.* Do the following:*
1.
Make sure your device is powered on and running normally,
2.
Make sure you have rooted your device and that you have all of the necessary permissions in order to manipulate system files.*
3.
In the root file system go to \system\etc
4.
Find the file named install-recovery.sh and either rename it or, as I did, delete it.*
That’s all there is to it.*
Please keep in mind that you will need to flash your custom system recovery one more time after modifying the script file.* After that, reboot away and you will always be able to get back into your new system recovery.
Good Luck and Happy Tweaking.
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Try that.
Found it here http://mark.candleshoreblog.com/201...-factory-stock-roms-at-android-system-reboot/
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Somcom3X said:
Try that.
Found it here http://mark.candleshoreblog.com/201...-factory-stock-roms-at-android-system-reboot/
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Thanks Somcom3X - but I'm not sure this is needed for my case. I read the original blog post and my recovery does not get overwritten. I actually rebooted multiple times into CWM recovery and each time it is the same 6.0.4.4.
I also went into the /system/etc folder and there is no install_recovery.sh file.
to clarify, here is where I'm stuck now:
- when I use CWM 6.0.3.8 CM install completes successfully, but then CM will not boot, and will keep on cycling on the boot logo screen.
- when I use CWM 6.0.4.4 I can't start to install CM as it complained that my phone is not t769.
in all cases I'm using CM 10.2 nightly for T769.
Thanks for the help.

You should delete assert lines at the top of the zip's updater-script and it will let you flash it.
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I removed the assert lines from the updater script, and it was able to complete the install process afterwards, however when I booted the new CM 10.0 system it got stuck on the cyanogenmod boot logo. I made sure I do a system/data rest, cleared cash, and cleared devalk.
I do not think it's an issue with my recovery as I'm getting the same result as I did with the official 6.0.3.8.
Something else is going on.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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TINGEA said:
I removed the assert lines from the updater script, and it was able to complete the install process afterwards, however when I booted the new CM 10.0 system it got stuck on the cyanogenmod boot logo. I made sure I do a system/data rest, cleared cash, and cleared devalk.
I do not think it's an issue with my recovery as I'm getting the same result as I did with the official 6.0.3.8.
Something else is going on.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Tar back to stock GB. Upgrade to ICS. Then root and install cwm. Flash away
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You should delete assert lines at the top of the zip's updater-script and it will let you flash it.
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Thanks Somcom3X - but this is more trouble than what I wanted to put in - I'll stick with the rooted stock ROM I have. I was hoping the process was a little more straight forward, similar to my SGS3.
thanks for all your help thus far!

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Tar back to stock GB. Upgrade to ICS. Then root and install cwm. Flash away
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Ok, my rooted ICS stock is acting up (random shutdowns and such), so I need to give this another try and get this phone to CM.
I tared back to stock GB, skipped the upgrade to ICS (was not able to upgrade via the ROM software update option), flashed CWMR (5.0.4.x) via Odin, upgraded to CWMR 6.0.4.5, installed CM 11 nightly, and then wiped data/factory rest and Dalvik .... and ....
it is still stuck on the boot screen....
I seriously would appreciate a silver bullet right now!

TINGEA said:
Ok, my rooted ICS stock is acting up (random shutdowns and such), so I need to give this another try and get this phone to CM.
I tared back to stock GB, skipped the upgrade to ICS (was not able to upgrade via the ROM software update option), flashed CWMR (5.0.4.x) via Odin, upgraded to CWMR 6.0.4.5, installed CM 11 nightly, and then wiped data/factory rest and Dalvik .... and ....
it is still stuck on the boot screen....
I seriously would appreciate a silver bullet right now!
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Hmm. Go back to stock ics, flash a 10.2 recovery, then flash whatever you desire.
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What is a10.2 recovery? Is it a certain version of CWMR? And do I need to flash it via Odin? Thanks
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TINGEA said:
What is a10.2 recovery? Is it a certain version of CWMR? And do I need to flash it via Odin? Thanks
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It would be cwm 6.0.2.7
You can flash the img through a zip or by terminal on the phone.
Odin needs a tar'd recovery img
Sorry been very busy.
Have you tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577265
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Thanks Somcom3X - I looked all over this forum and the internet, and could not find a link for a 6.0.2.7 CWM for Blaze - I found it for other phones but not Blaze. can you please point me to a link if you happen to know of one. the official site does not have an archived list of previous versions.
as for the provided link, I did follow it through, and downloaded the recovery Tar (it was CWM 5.5.04) but that yielded the same results after installing CM 10 and 10.2 - stuck at boot screen logo. I'm reasonably confident now that it is not a recovery issue, as I flashed half a dozen different versions and none worked with CM 10, 10.2, or 11.... it has to be something else!
Thanks.

TINGEA said:
Thanks Somcom3X - I looked all over this forum and the internet, and could not find a link for a 6.0.2.7 CWM for Blaze - I found it for other phones but not Blaze. can you please point me to a link if you happen to know of one. the official site does not have an archived list of previous versions.
as for the provided link, I did follow it through, and downloaded the recovery Tar (it was CWM 5.5.04) but that yielded the same results after installing CM 10 and 10.2 - stuck at boot screen logo. I'm reasonably confident now that it is not a recovery issue, as I flashed half a dozen different versions and none worked with CM 10, 10.2, or 11.... it has to be something else!
Thanks.
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I'm very sorry for the delay. Been very very busy.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/awp1zy4u3x34a2v/CWM-cm-10.2-Recovery-t769.zip
That is my personal 10.2 recovery. Works fine for me.
The author is me, but I was too lazy to change the lines.
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