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[Q] problem with odin galaxy 7.7 3g

Hi all. The problem is this, I cyan9 through mobileodin to stock 4.0.4. after that I can not flash with odin 1.85 cwm or root, or other rom. Firmware stack after checking the hash file of rom. Stock recovery can not do anything too flash - freeze. How can I restore it?
I try flash stock 404 with pit, try install cwm from stock recovery and rooting, try diferent stock roms russian,indian,australia. - nothing.....
Have idea... Install cwm from recovery stock and flash cyan9 or 10.... But it's bad idea...
p.s. I'm from Ukraine, and somewhat easy in forum lot of information to read quickly, and a lot of bugs Thanks

Are you able to install CWM Recovery? if so then try these steps:
1) reboot to CWM
2) wipe data/factory reset in CWM
3) wipe cache
4) advanced > wipe dalvik, wipe battery stats
5) install .zip from INTERNAL SD
6) reboot

That was the problem that stock recovery remained. Firmware sink crooked rose. And One refused to flash (rom or recovery - PC freeze ). I have been through Heimdall(recovery iso) flash CWM recovery - and then by your advice. If it was all easy initially - the post would not create. Thank you.

[Q] Unable to boot Custom ROM

I have a Galaxy fit with unrooted official 2.3.6.
Yesterday i tried to flash custom rom first time.
i am following normal guide
1. Flashed recovery with ODIN (CWM_rfs file)
2.Wipe data/cache/dalvik cache and format System
3.Install custom ROM.
4.Again wipe data/cacje/dalvik.
5.Reboot.
6.Wait 10 minuts
But every time i stuck on boot screen (Android text).
This is first time i am flashing custom rom on my fit.
I tried 3 roms but no luck
1.aokp v9 Nightly by Ravi H Basawa
2.cm-7-20121104-NIGHTLY-s5670
3.cm-10.1-20130216-NIGHTLY-beni
Please guide me in right direction.

Please replay. 46 views and no replay.
I am waiting for solution

Flash official firmware first and then try to install cwm n custom rom dude..while flashing rom did u get any message in recovery?

Thank You for replay.
Few min ago i solved it.
I think i was using wrong recovery (CWM rfs).
It is for rfs system ROMs
May help anyone
1. Flash recovery with ODIN (beni_cwm-5_ext4_v2)
2. Wipe data/cache/dalvik and format system in mount settings.
3. After system format , mount system.
4. Install ROM
5. Wipe data and cache
6. reboot and new rom will boot with in 4 min.

Glad u helped yourself :good:

Almost bricked my phone

I wanted to update from Android 2.3.5 to 4. I rooted my phone properly, and that went fine with Superuser elite. Because of upgrading, I installed CWM 5.0.2.7 via Odin. In the background CWM shows errors:
Code:
Cannot mount /cache!
And errors like that. I formatted microSD card, inserted it back, formatted it. The errors are still here. Because of the left cache folder, I couldn't install Android 4. I followed all guides on Internet, the problem is still here. I thought newer version of CWM will solve it, and I downloaded version 6 and flashed it through Odin(WHY?:crying. Now I cannot go to download mode or CWM, I am stuck at SAMSUNG logo when I boot the phone. Any help will be very appreciated. :highfive: The last thing I would do is to go to shop and request a new one, because my warranty expired in February. It's cost is 210 euro. This is the second time I almost bricked my device.

I'm trying this.
http://forums.droidbeans.com/tutorials/fastboot-to-unbrick-your-device/
EDIT: ADB cannot see my device! I also tried Heimdall, but with no luck. This means I am screwed? Hope not!!

AleksaSavic said:
I wanted to update from Android 2.3.5 to 4. I rooted my phone properly, and that went fine with Superuser elite. Because of upgrading, I installed CWM 5.0.2.7 via Odin. In the background CWM shows errors:
Code:
Cannot mount /cache!
And errors like that. I formatted microSD card, inserted it back, formatted it. The errors are still here. Because of the left cache folder, I couldn't install Android 4. I followed all guides on Internet, the problem is still here. I thought newer version of CWM will solve it, and I downloaded version 6 and flashed it through Odin(WHY?:crying. Now I cannot go to download mode or CWM, I am stuck at SAMSUNG logo when I boot the phone. Any help will be very appreciated. :highfive: The last thing I would do is to go to shop and request a new one, because my warranty expired in February. It's cost is 210 euro. This is the second time I almost lost my device.
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cwm doesn't support RFS . so you should format cache and data partition before installing custom ROMs.
goto recovery and do this:
wipe data/reset
advanced-> wipe dalvik cache
install zip from sdcard -> choose ROM file
wipe data/reset
advanced-> wipe dalvik cache
reboot

ehsan-black said:
cwm doesn't support RFS . so you should format cache and data partition before installing custom ROMs.
goto recovery and do this:
wipe data/reset
advanced-> wipe dalvik cache
install zip from sdcard -> choose ROM file
wipe data/reset
advanced-> wipe dalvik cache
reboot
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But, the real problem is: I cannot go to CWM or download mode! Also, I cannot format cache via CWM because of the errors in first post.

AleksaSavic said:
But, the real problem is: I cannot go to CWM or download mode! Also, I cannot format cache via CWM because of the errors in first post.
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try usb jig! google it .
when you connect usb jig to your phone an alternative download mode start and you can flash a stock rom via odin!
i hope this works for you.

ehsan-black said:
try usb jig! google it .
when you connect usb jig to your phone an alternative download mode start and you can flash a stock rom via odin!
i hope this works for you.
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OK. I though to do it this way:
1. Buy USB jig.
2. Go to download mode.
3. Flash TWRP with Odin.
4. Install Android 2.3.6.
5. Flash CWM via Odin.
6. Fix cache problem somehow.
7. Install Android 4! Yay!
For the step 6, how can I fix the cache error?

AleksaSavic said:
OK. I though to do it this way:
1. Buy USB jig.
2. Go to download mode.
3. Flash TWRP with Odin.
4. Install Android 2.3.6.
5. Flash CWM via Odin.
6. Fix cache problem somehow.
7. Install Android 4! Yay!
For the step 6, how can I fix the cache error?
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NOOOO! you should install TWRP with custom recovery, NOT Odin! don't do same mistake again.
this is the proccess:
1- buy usb jig and connect it to your phone.
2- flash Stock Firmware(it must be 2.3.x) with odin! (you can download stock firmwares from samfirmware.com)
3- flash this with odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339640
it's most stable recovery that we have!
4-wipe data/reset
advanced-> wipe dalvik cache
5-install zip from sdcard -> choose ROM file
6-wipe data/reset
advanced-> wipe dalvik cache
7-reboot
and now you have android 4! yeah
Stock Roms have RFS partition type and our custom recovery doesn't support RFS so that mount problem appears. but you can format partitions again and convert partition to Ext4. just do step 4 .

ehsan-black said:
NOOOO! you should install TWRP with custom recovery, NOT Odin! don't do same mistake again.
this is the proccess:
1- buy usb jig and connect it to your phone.
2- flash Stock Firmware(it must be 2.3.x) with odin! (you can download stock firmwares from samfirmware.com)
3- flash this with odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339640
it's most stable recovery that we have!
4-wipe data/reset
advanced-> wipe dalvik cache
5-install zip from sdcard -> choose ROM file
6-wipe data/reset
advanced-> wipe dalvik cache
7-reboot
and now you have android 4! yeah
Stock Roms have RFS partition type and our custom recovery doesn't support RFS so that mount problem appears. but you can format partitions again and convert partition to Ext4. just do step 4 .
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CWM can convert to ext4? I thought that only TWRP can do that.

AleksaSavic said:
CWM can convert to ext4? I know that only TWRP can do that.
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yes it can.it's like formating your Usb pen drive . just go to cwm5 and wipe data/reset and wipe dalvik cache and install android 4 zip file.

ehsan-black said:
try usb jig! google it .
when you connect usb jig to your phone an alternative download mode start and you can flash a stock rom via odin!
i hope this works for you.
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Will this one work on Galaxy Fit?
http://goo.gl/Uyu4Sm
EDIT: I have Android 2.3.6. How can I reset the number of flashes?

AleksaSavic said:
Will this one work on Galaxy Fit?
http://goo.gl/Uyu4Sm
EDIT: I have Android 2.3.6. How can I reset the number of flashes?
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yes it should work. it's just a simple resistor. you can make your own jig:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604707
i made one and it worked for me . i hope work for you too.
i heard that samsung changed bootloader so you can't reset number of flashes any more. you said your warranty expired in February! so why do you want to do that??

ehsan-black said:
yes it should work. it's just a simple resistor. you can make your own jig:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604707
i made one and it worked for me . i hope work for you too.
i heard that samsung changed bootloader so you can't reset number of flashes any more. you said your warranty expired in February! so why do you want to do that??
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Thanks. I will buy one as soon as possible. For the bootloader, I am just curios. Thank you for great answers!

I solved it this way. I went to service and they somehow installed Android 2.3.6. Now I partitioned my 8 GB SD card via CWM and currently I am trying PAC-man ROM(S) from this forum. I will post what will happen.

Still no luck.

help me flash cm

i am a new to flashing cm and custom roms.
i went into twrp recovery and wiped all data and flashed cm 13 and gapps.when i boot my phone i am stuck at the booting screen.
(i forgot to backup my data( since i didnt want the stock rom)).
help me out guys.
i read most of the guides and formatted the data and nothing worked.
i want to flash cm 13.
device info:
moto e 2015 outus ( xt1511) us model

Go to TWRP and wipe cache,system,data and dalvik cache (except internal storage and memory card ) ,then flash the ROM and flash the Gapps
Sent from my YU5010 using Tapatalk

miteshladva said:
Go to TWRP and wipe cache,system,data and dalvik cache (except internal storage and memory card ) ,then flash the ROM and flash the Gapps
Sent from my YU5010 using Tapatalk
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i tried doing that , but it didnt work

Download another ROM and flash it
Sent from my YU5010 using Tapatalk

>First of all, make sure it is the correct rom for ur device.
>Once u obtain the rom, place into root of ur sd storage.
>boot into twrp select advance wipe, and select dalvik/system/data/cache and swipe to wipe
>Now do back and select install, select the zip and flash
Note: DONT FLASH GAPPS YET JUST REBOOT ONCE INSTALL COMPLETE.
>First boot takes bout 5 min. If boot was successful then proceed flashing gapps (ensure it is correct android version and cpu architecture)
U can find cm for ur device here.
Let me know if it worked:fingers-crossed:

[Solved] Help to flash custom ROMs

Hello everybody,
I bought a Oneplus 7 Pro a few days ago and I'm preparing it for my daily usage. It's my fourth Android smartphone, and the third Oneplus. So far, I managed to flash everyone of them, with no major issues.
And then, the Oneplus 7 Pro suddenly appeared
I used this tutorial to unlock the bootloader and flash the custom recovery.
From my understanding, the custom recovery is flashed in the Recovery Ramdisk and available for both A & B slots.
For now, I have A and B slots with stock OSS, unlocked bootloader, custom recovery and Magisk. All of this is working.
There began my problems. I want to flash a custom ROM without Gapps and I fail to do it. All instructions around ROM threads seems different to me, I don't get the thing about A & B slots, when I flash one rom, it boots as usual on the stock ROM, if I flash both slots, It causes bootloops and if I manage to launch the recovery, my internal storage isn't detected and I can't restore any backup.
I already used MSMDownload to restore the phone completely once.
Can somebody explain to my dumb person how to do it proprely ? Thanks in advance ! :fingers-crossed:
TL;DR : I fail to flash a custom ROM and make it work.

Yes I had same issues when rooted, it means you lost root. You can try tool all in one to flash recovery and magesik via fastboot. If that doesn't restore your access, on twrp you will have to type in format, then mount, then add rom to storage(this method wipes everything beware)

djhulk2 said:
Yes I had same issues when rooted, it means you lost root. You can try tool all in one to flash recovery and magesik via fastboot. If that doesn't restore your access, on twrp you will have to type in format, then mount, then add rom to storage(this method wipes everything beware)
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For now, my phone is working nicely. But that's the process of flashing a new ROM that fails. Recovery and Magisk are already and working.

Factory reset
Flash rom
Flash twrp installer
Reboot recovery
Format data
Reboot system
i boot all roms with these steps

WesTD said:
Factory reset
Flash rom
Flash twrp installer
Reboot recovery
Format data
Reboot system
i boot all roms with these steps
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Thanks, I will try.
When you flash the ROM, does TWRP tell you that if you want to continue you need to reboot recovery ? If so, do you ? Do you reboot recovery on the same slot, or do you flash both ?

draentor said:
Thanks, I will try.
When you flash the ROM, does TWRP tell you that if you want to continue you need to reboot recovery ? If so, do you ? Do you reboot recovery on the same slot, or do you flash both ?
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Nope, it doesnt tell you anything. Just reboot recovery from reboot menu. Don't touch the slot options

Thanks for your advices.
I'm trying right now, here's my steps :
- Wipe Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache (the standard Factory Reset)
- Install ROM : TWRP logs show that he's flashing on inactive slot A, then B. After that logs said " To flash additional zips, please reboot recovery to switch to the updated slot ". I'm going back on the menu
- Install TWRP Installer like previously
- Reboot Recovery : TWRP ask me if I want to install the TWRP App, I dismiss. After reboot of the recovery, it asks if I want to keep System Read Only, I swipe to allow modifications
- Wipe Data : Can't do it because TWRP is unable to mount storage. And after further investigations, I'm now on slot A, not B as before.
- Reboot recovery to slot B
- Wipe Data on slot B
- Reboot system
And It still booting on the stock Oxygen OS Rom, not the custom one installed before. I'm lost

The problem is that you are not performing factory reset.
Wipe data is not enough,you gotta go to wipe-format data-enter yes and swipe.
That is why you are getting bootloops and twrp unable to mount storage problem.
A/B is pretty simple.
You got two slots for many partitions like system vendor boot and all,but a single data partition.
Flash a rom from one slot,it always gets flashed to the other slot no matter what.So next time you reboot to recovery or system it's gonna be on the other slot.So here is the problem..one rom cannot decrypt data which was initially encrypted by another rom..so you gotta perform a data format instead of wipe.Thats it.

draentor said:
Thanks for your advices.
I'm trying right now, here's my steps :
- Wipe Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache (the standard Factory Reset)
- Install ROM : TWRP logs show that he's flashing on inactive slot A, then B. After that logs said " To flash additional zips, please reboot recovery to switch to the updated slot ". I'm going back on the menu
- Install TWRP Installer like previously
- Reboot Recovery : TWRP ask me if I want to install the TWRP App, I dismiss. After reboot of the recovery, it asks if I want to keep System Read Only, I swipe to allow modifications
- Wipe Data : Can't do it because TWRP is unable to mount storage. And after further investigations, I'm now on slot A, not B as before.
- Reboot recovery to slot B
- Wipe Data on slot B
- Reboot system
And It still booting on the stock Oxygen OS Rom, not the custom one installed before. I'm lost
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lol i wrote all steps but you didn't do all of them. Use swipe to wipe for factory reset and you didn't format data

Joker123## said:
The problem is that you are not performing factory reset.
Wipe data is not enough,you gotta go to wipe-format data-enter yes and swipe.
That is why you are getting bootloops and twrp unable to mount storage problem.
A/B is pretty simple.
You got two slots for many partitions like system vendor boot and all,but a single data partition.
Flash a rom from one slot,it always gets flashed to the other slot no matter what.So next time you reboot to recovery or system it's gonna be on the other slot.So here is the problem..one rom cannot decrypt data which was initially encrypted by another rom..so you gotta perform a data format instead of wipe.Thats it.
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Thanks for the explanation !
WesTD said:
lol i wrote all steps but you didn't do all of them. Use swipe to wipe for factory reset and you didn't format data
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Well yes, I didn't understood the difference between Wipe and Format Data.
So let's resume :
Unlock Bootloader
Advanced -> Install Recovery Ramdisk : Install TWRP
Install -> Flash TWRP Installer
Install -> Flash Magisk
Reboot -> System : Reboot on stock OxygenOS Rooted
Then
Wipe -> Factory Reset : Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache, that means you just have to swipe on TWRP.
Install -> Flash ROM : Use the install function and install the ROM
Install -> Flash TWRP Installer : Don't reboot, go back and install as the previous step
Reboot -> Recovery : Reboot TWRP and it automatically load the other slot
Wipe -> Format Data : Click and type yes
Reboot -> System : Just reboot and it should load the installed ROM

is wiping internal storage compulsory?

aaryan45 said:
is wiping internal storage compulsory?
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How would you do it ? This is an open discussion, I can't find one and only way of doing it

aaryan45 said:
is wiping internal storage compulsory?
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Not wiping.. formatting..that is compulsory if your current data is encrypted

After multiple tries to verify the process :
Wipe -> Factory Reset + : Wipe Data, System, Cache and Dalvik Cache
Install -> Flash ROM : Use the install function and install the ROM
Install -> Flash TWRP Installer : Don't reboot, go back and install as the previous step
Reboot -> Recovery : Reboot TWRP and it automatically load the other slot
Wipe -> Format Data : Click and type yes
Reboot -> System : Just reboot and it should load the installed ROM
Install -> Magisk
Reboot -> System
Install -> Whathever you want
Reboot -> System
It worked !