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Everything was fine with the root however I used a font app installer that got the phone stuck in a boot loop (on the rainbow screen). How do I get back to rooted JB?
Did you do a back up of your original rom? You need to get back into recovery...
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No I didn't. I didn't see that in the instructions or I missed it. Any thoughts on how to get back to rooted JB?
Well if the font app got you into the boot loop then I don't think you lost root, I would get back into recovery wipe cache and hit reboot... See if that works... Good luck
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Unfortunately, I tried that. I think I did an accidental factory reset too but nothing has brought it back from the boot rainbow screen.
Did you unlock using EZ Unlock v1.2? You only mentioned that you rooted.
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No, I didn't use that. I followed the instructions to root found here (worked no problem until I met that $&#^%#& app) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439 I think I can reset using Odin I just don't know what to use
Aight, well did you unlock the bootloader? Your response dictates the suggested route to resolve this.
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I did follow the instructions to unlock the bootloader
If that's the case then you just need to boot into recovery and flash a rom. If you were running just stock rooted & unlocked VRBLK3, it's easier to just flash a rooted stock rom like the official VRBLK3 leak here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2034118
Try just flashing that, without wiping, then boot into the rom.
or
If you were on a custom rom, just reflash that rom via recovery and you'll be fine. Unfortunately you lose all your settings of you wipe data in recovery so try reflashing either option without wiping if you absolutely need to try recovering whatever data already exists in your current rom. If this doesn't work, format data, wipe cache then flash the rom.
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I will give it a shot and let you know. Thanks so much! I was on stock ROM btw.
Cool, this should work
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Ok, this is a zip file. Does it have to be on the phone? If so, how do I put it there?
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Ok, this is a zip file. Does it have to be on the phone? If so, how do I put it there?
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Yes it does need to be there. If you have an sdcard just drag and drop onto it directly then flash in your custom recovery. Conversely, you should be able to boot into recovery and try connecting your phone to the laptop then dragging the zip over.
The longer method will be to Odin flash VRBLK3 and start all over from there.
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I am in Clockwork Mod recovery and my comp is not recognizing my phone as it did earlier.
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I am in Clockwork Mod recovery and my comp is not recognizing my phone as it did earlier.
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I don't use CWM but did you go to Mounts and Storage and select "Mount /sdcard"? Does it connect now?
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I went there but it didn't seem to do anything when I selected mount sdcard and conversely didn't connect either
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I went there but it didn't seem to do anything when I selected mount sdcard and conversely didn't connect either
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Aight well since that failed, you have to do this the long way: Odin flash the VRBLK3 rooted image from your laptop onto your phone. Choose one of the two images for VRBLK3 and follow the directions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
Edit: I realize I didn't ask but do you have an sd card?
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That worked! Thanks so much. Now, what is the best practice for backing things up so that I don't have this problem again? Should I root first then backup? Do I still have to unlock bootloader? Just wanting to handle this properly from this point forward.
It should be rooted already if you installed the Odin files from MrRobinson thread. It should come with either SuperSU or SuperUser correct? You also should still be unlocked but you can re-unlock using EZ Unlock v.1.2 from the following thread and you're undeniably unlocked. You'll hear a brief audio message if it worked.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
Also, please perform a nandroid back in CWM so you have something stable to return to if something goes awry in the future. That backup would have cut all this down to one simple step. You don't need to be unlocked to perform a nandroid however you do need to be rooted with a custom recovery.
Lastly, perform an IMEI backup using the "Comprehensive IMEI Backup" thread in the dev section. Do this and save the resulting Synergy zip from backup methods A and B in more than one place not on your phone. This is more so a precaution because flashing things in recovery can and may result in a complete loss of connection with Verizon.
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The thing is:
I accidentally deleted the twrp backup of the stock JB rom,and i was using Cyanogenmod rc4
So I wanted to return to stock JB,but when i flashed the stock firmware over Mobile ODIN,it was stuck at the boot anmiation.
So i went to do it over ODIN on PC,but it ended up with the same problem.
Now i cnat go back to full stock.
Please,if anyone can help me.
Thank you.
It's been discussed like a hundred times already. Get into recovery and clear data, cache and factory reset.
canis999 said:
It's been discussed like a hundred times already. Get into recovery and clear data, cache and factory reset.
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And I tried that, I am not a noobie, otherwise I would ask you how to flash a recovery image -.-
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Marionette said:
And I tried that, I am not a noobie, otherwise I would ask you how to flash a recovery image -.-
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Heres what I would do.... Get into recovery mode. Flash cyanogen mod and gapps again. Then download a stock jellybean rom. Then flash the stock rom.
Here is a stock rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704668
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Heres what I would do.... Get into recovery mode. Flash cyanogen mod and gapps again. Then download a stock jellybean rom. Then flash the stock rom.
Here is a stock rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704668
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I will try that later...
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I didn't suggest you are a noob. I only suggested that starting another thread about this seems quite unnecessary. You see, I had exactly the same problem you do, going from CM 10.1 to stock JB, I got stuck on boot animation. So I used the search button, found like a hundred threads describing this situation and in 90% of them the solution I gave you worked. Sorry it didn't for you.
So I finally convinced my friend to root his phone and flash a ROM, and I have done it on two other phones, but I don't know how to do it exactly on this phone and what I need downloaded to do it. My question is, is there a guide to get from stock 2.3.6 to 4.3?
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So I finally convinced my friend to root his phone and flash a ROM, and I have done it on two other phones, but I don't know how to do it exactly on this phone and what I need downloaded to do it. My question is, is there a guide to get from stock 2.3.6 to 4.3?
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Here's a pretty thorough root method similar to if not the same as the one I used.
http://www.android.gs/root-galaxy-s-blaze-4g/
After you root you're gonna need a 4.3 recovery.
http://d-h.st/Osd
Thank KTempleton for that one.
And 4.3 Gapps
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
And of course the 4.3 ROM of your choice
Boot into recovery and make a nandroid back up.
Flash CWM package you just downloaded.
Reboot system then reboot back into 4.3 recovery.
Do a full wipe. That's data reset, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik and format system (under mounts and storage)
Flash ROM then flash gapps.
If all steps are followed properly you will be running 4.3 in no time.
Make sure to read all instructions contained in the OP of the ROM you wish to download.
Please do not hold me responsible if anything goes wrong
Happy flashing.
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Also if you have any other questions or problems don't hesitate to ask.
I won't bite
I will do my best to help, and if all else fails refer to the Q and A
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You forgot you need a custom recovery to flash KTs 4.3 recovery. or it must be pulled from the zip and manually flashed.
To make it easy, either follow Skywalker's root thread or go to the Blaze bible thread an use KOnane's GB Odin root thread at the top. After you have root, use Rom manager to flash the latest cwm, which will work with 4.3. Then go ahead with the Sky's above and backup, wipes and flashing your favorite rom.
Is there an Odin package to bring the phone back to stock if need be?
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Is there an Odin package to bring the phone back to stock if need be?
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Yes there is.
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There is everything you could need for the blaze. This little phone has a lot of support.
Bible thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574556 there is some newer stuff so ask or check out the dev section.
Odin restock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591601
But there is a new way to restock right back to then latest ICS. It is in the last few pages of the restock thread. Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44626072&postcount=117
Posted these instructions on quite a few threads but here you go...
So first register at www.sammobile.com, then search SGH-T769 under firmware and download the August 2012 ICS or The Feb 2013 ICS Firmware, wait for the download to finish (took me 30 minutes) then extract which ever firmware zip you downloaded then using Odin click on PDA and select the .md5 file which is located in the extracted ICS Firmware Folder that you've downloaded from sammobile.com
Download the PIT file here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919228
Click on PIT in Odin and then select the one downloaded from the link above
then make sure re-partition isn't checked and start the flashing process after it is done flashing and reboots you'll have stock ics to root it simply follow the instructions over at the root ics stock thread found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919228
This will flash a custom recovery and once the recovery is flashed using Odin reboot into recovery and flash the superuser.zip then you'll have Rooted Stock ICS Firmware
*BOOT LOOP MIGHT OCCUR*
To fix boot looping after flashing stock ICS just boot into stock recovery and wipe data and cache then reboot or on custom recover wipe cache and dalvik cache reboot and you're good to go.
If I helped you in anyway don't be afraid to hit thanks!
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Do I need the PIT file? Because I can't find it anywhere.
That step can be skipped
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Instead of using the odin method to get cwm, can I use the rom manager app instead?
mierkat09 said:
Instead of using the odin method to get cwm, can I use the rom manager app instead?
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Yes, if you have root and select the proper device when prompted.
And once I have the cwm recovery, I can go straight to a 4.3 ROM, right?
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And once I have the cwm recovery, I can go straight to a 4.3 ROM, right?
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Yes you should
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May I ask which roms are stable right now? Because I see that the 4.3 roms have a lot of bugs right now.
mierkat09 said:
May I ask which roms are stable right now? Because I see that the 4.3 roms have a lot of bugs right now.
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Not every ROM will be perfect, for now I would recommend any 4.1 jelly bean ROM
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Agreed. While 4.3 is progressing really good it's far from perfect.
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May I ask which roms are stable right now? Because I see that the 4.3 roms have a lot of bugs right now.
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Tommyboy is right. Though I will say as they are far from perfect they are stable enough to be daily drivers. I've been running 4.3 for a while now, and the biggest, or most annoying issue I have faced is wake screen delay. I can't stand it lol. Also speakerphone is a big one for some people. But yea, I've had no serious issues with any 4.3 rom. Except for that one time when I started using philz touch and it just wasn't doing it for me... But that is beside the point lol Try BeanStalk or the newly posted PACMAN ROM. Or CARBONrom. Or Dirty Unicorns. Or CM10.2 You can't go wrong lol.
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Just make sure you follow the proper steps, holmes. Also be aware that if you have 4.3 recovery and you try to flash 4.2.x or 4.1.x or anything other than 4.3...
You're gonna have a bad time
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My brother just got himself a skyrocket he's on the newest radio w/custom recovery installed but can't seem to flash anything but cm 10.1 with an old 4.2 GApps package.
Kinda frustrating because I haven't seen anyone else having this issue in any other thread. I did to his all I did to mine and I'm running Wantowan2's DU. Just says installation failed and we can't even flash other recovery from within recovery. Where should we go from here
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Odin back to stock and start over. Something got messed up in your recovery
Make sure you've got the proper recovery for 4.3 as well.
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Well we did Odin back to stock and Odin flashed twrp 2.6.3 and tried to flash the new cwm touch 6043 and it just failed. Not sure why. I repeated process with my phone and it worked but I feel like he did some stuff he's not telling me.
And the only things that do flash remain to be the cm 10.1.3 and GApps from 2012
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Well we did Odin back to stock and Odin flashed twrp 2.6.3 and tried to flash the new cwm touch 6043 and it just failed. Not sure why. I repeated process with my phone and it worked but I feel like he did some stuff he's not telling me.
And the only things that do flash remain to be the cm 10.1.3 and GApps from 2012
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The gapps isn't right for 4.3, cm 10.1. Flash the 8-13-2013 gapps
Edit, you can find it on the OP of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46685423
My understanding is that cm 10.1.3 is android version 4.2.2 and the gapps he used worked. No force closes or anything but one thing he mentioned is that his first flashing of the ROM did not include a full wipe. He did not format system. And even after a full wipe in twrp 2.6.1; data, cache, android secure, dalvik, and system still nothing. Still shows dead android and failed install
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My understanding is that cm 10.1.3 is android version 4.2.2 and the gapps he used worked. No force closes or anything but one thing he mentioned is that his first flashing of the ROM did not include a full wipe. He did not format system. And even after a full wipe in twrp 2.6.1; data, cache, android secure, dalvik, and system still nothing. Still shows dead android and failed install
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What is the exact error message that TWRP is giving?
Gotta wait for my bro to get off work but will post as soon as I can get his phone and give it another go
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Hey guys,
I had an older version of ParanoidAndroid on my Tab2 and I wanted to install something else. So I found a ROM here and tried to install it from CWM. I (think I) made the dumb mistake of formatting everything before installing, and during installation it just... failed. I googled since and found that the current version of CWM might be incompatible with 4.4 (that the ROM was running). Whatever the case, it's now stuck in a boot loop and I don't know what to do. Any suggestions?
When you formatted everything, did you mean /system to?
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Nope. Sorry for the bad wording, I meant that from CWM I did a "wipe data/factory reset", wiped cached partition, dalvik cache.
First is there a way you can update your CWM recovery? Also, can you still enter download mode to flash?
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First is there a way you can update your CWM recovery? Also, can you still enter download mode to flash?
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First, I don't know how to update the CWM recovery. I found updates on the CWM website (can't link to it due to low post count here) but it only has .img files, which Odin doesn't support. I don't know any other method of installing this other than Odin, at this point.
And yes, I can still enter download mode, and CWM. I just don't know what to do with them.
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First, I don't know how to update the CWM recovery. I found updates on the CWM website (can't link to it due to low post count here) but it only has .img files, which Odin doesn't support. I don't know any other method of installing this other than Odin, at this point.
And yes, I can still enter download mode, and CWM. I just don't know what to do with them.
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Tell me what is the model number of your Galaxy Tab and I will find some recovery image and ROM you can flash and provide instructions.
It's the P3110.
Look for @Android-Andi s thread on latest recovery
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Look for @Android-Andi s thread on latest recovery
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Again, I can't link due to the low post count, but I found this thread started by him: /showthread.php?t=2535083 . However, I see it's only for P5XXX devices...
...up?
This is for the 7in. Found it in Development section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548257
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Many thanks, flashing this worked!