Hi I'm trying to install a custom ROM but I've came up with a slight problem.
You see the recovery I'm using {http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/development/tipo-clockworkmod-t2003069/] states that if you format the /system partition before the ROM install the CWM will also be removed and the Alien ROM clearly states to wipe /system... So what do I do?
Should I wipe it or try and install without the wipe?
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Also how do I make sure it's compatible? (Dont want to brick my device three times in one day)
Done and dusted :d awesome rom just follow instructions nothing hjappens
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Hello all. I'm pretty new and I hope this is the right place to open this thread. I did many searches, tried a lot of ways but i can't fix my problem.
Well the problem is that Everytime that i flash a new rom (in the Restoreway (Found on youtube) And in the .zip way) after installing the rom, and rebooting from xRecovery it start an endless loop and i don't really know how to fix it.
I tried many methods. Like wiping cache, factory reset and aaaall the other wipes.
so, ill ask you guys, please help me cause i can't find a way to flash this thing. :\
thank you so much.
hey dude i suggest you flash back your phone to stock rom
That fixes all the problems in the system and after that you just root it again
and install everything you want but be carefull in what you uninstall!
Try this...
I would suggest GSB ROM 3.6. Been using this rom since since version 2.2 and had very little problems. It is important that you follow Sheds instructions to the letter. It is very fast and basically trouble free. You can get it here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944430
install ruu ?
do a factory rest ..else try stockroms
what i'll do is try to wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache before i flash a new ROM... if it still fails then i will do wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache and factory reset before i flash new ROM...
my last resort will be to flash stock ROM then flash custom ROM again...
Hey!
First let me say that I know all about flashing SGS and SGS2. Im a proud owner of SGS1 from day 1.
Last week I decided to finally flash my brothers i9023 so I flashed stock 4.0.3 with stock recovery. Then we wanted to flash some XDA stuff and I don't understand these guides...
I found one guide where you get superuser access with one click and usb cable, I did that, then I flashed CWM through Rom manager and flashed 4.0.4 from evilisto (v1.1) and it worked. Now I'm trying to flash some others, like nuhetri reloaded or pixel rom and I'm always getting stuck at boot animation. It just keeps "working" and nothing happens for 5+ minutes.
What am I doing wrong? Please help!
Best Regards
Luka
(in general)in recovery wipe data factory reset, format cache, davlik cache, system, boot. then flash new rom.
with nuhetri i think there is a bug where your not supposed to wipe data coming from another rom only davlik cache and cache then flash nuhetri
sean1984 said:
(in general)in recovery wipe data factory reset, format cache, davlik cache, system, boot. then flash new rom.
with nuhetri i think there is a bug where your not supposed to wipe data coming from another rom only davlik cache and cache then flash nuhetri
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Hey and thanks for such quick reply!
I did all these now, rebooted to recovery (from CWM) and flashed this Fully Touched:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411734
Its stuck at boot image for 5 minutes now.
What now?
your using updated version of cwm? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22044793&postcount=82
steps
put rom on sd card
reboot into cwm recovery
wipe data, cache, davlik cahe, and format system and boot
install zip from sd card
choose rom you put on sd card
should say install from sd complete or something like that
reboot system now
let it boot into new rom (should not take more than 3-5 min)
edit: just seen this post in the rom thread your trying to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23255456&postcount=389 try redownloading again
sean1984 said:
your using updated version of cwm? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22044793&postcount=82
steps
put rom on sd card
reboot into cwm recovery
wipe data, cache, davlik cahe, and format system and boot
install zip from sd card
choose rom you put on sd card
should say install from sd complete or something like that
reboot system now
let it boot into new rom (should not take more than 3-5 min)
edit: just seen this post in the rom thread your trying to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23255456&postcount=389 try redownloading again
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I did all that before... Im going to redownload, maybe its corrupted but I doubt it. Is it maybe because I have locked bootloader or something? Beacause I didnt use that long guide with "android SDK" in General, but some other very quick guide. Just plug USB, enable debugging and run some script and thats it.
devianceluka said:
I did all that before... Im going to redownload, maybe its corrupted but I doubt it. Is it maybe because I have locked bootloader or something? Beacause I didnt use that long guide with "android SDK" in General, but some other very quick guide. Just plug USB, enable debugging and run some script and thats it.
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do yourself a favor, do it the right way the first time and save yourself headaches in the future. its not hard. fastboot oem unlock(bootloader), flash a custom recovery, flash a custom rom(and gapps) via the recovery, then boot up. thats it.
If you are more of a visual type of guy I suggest going on YouTube and search "zedomax". He has some really simple videos on how to root your nexus s, he has a couple videos on how to root but make sure its for a GSM nexus.
Simms got all in a simply way.
Unlock boot loader
Install or flash cwm
install the new stuff from SD card
reboot
Can anyone tell me or please provide a link to what unlocking bootloader does please.
Best Regards
Excuse my ignorance, I'm pretty new to this and I might not be of any help at all... but is it even possible to flash a custom recovery without unlocking the bootloader on the Nexus S?
I followed the instructions found on the NexusShacks.com website (How to root Nexus S or Nexus S 4G on ICS or Gingerbread) without any issues at all (sorry, can't post links due to low postcount :/)
No problems for me, I had zero experience with this sort of stuff but I have flashed a new ROM a every few days now without any issues whatsoever.
devianceluka said:
Can anyone tell me or please provide a link to what unlocking bootloader does please.
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use this link: http://nexusshacks.com/
its complete with the files, pictures, video and some ics roms that you can try. let me know if you have any other question
So I know there are various other threads similar to this out there, but none of them have solved my problem so here it goes. Yesterday, I restored back to my Official 2.3.7 from CM9. I had heard the the official ICS had come out and wanted to do a proper update from stock rom. So I did this and the tried to update, but the update failed half way through. Since then, I haven't been able to connect to usb and I haven't had a cell signal. Does anyone know what the problem is and how to fix it?
Edit: So now I tried, stupidly, to just reformat everything. I'm sure you could see how that was a problem because now I'm stuck in bootloader or clockworkMod Recovery unable to install any operating system whatsoever...
go into clockworkmod
How to Update or Clean Install Roms and Kernels
Clean Installing Roms:
1) format /system /data /cache /boot
2) wipe dalvik cache
3) flash rom and gapps
4) Boot up for the first time and it should work
5) Optional: Only do this after you booted up once. Flash the kernel.
Updating Roms and Kernels:
Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache before updating
That should solve it. make sure you wipe ALL of those.
pokefan213 said:
Edit: So now I tried, stupidly, to just reformat everything. I'm sure you could see how that was a problem because now I'm stuck in bootloader or clockworkMod Recovery unable to install any operating system whatsoever...
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how CWM unable to install any ROM? any error message?
might not be relevant, which CWM version you're using?
So I decided to try out Paranoid Android R4 and read all the instructions and downloaded all the files provided in the thread. Did the wipes and formatting in the order provided (x3 amount of times) then flashed the rom and the other file provided and rebooted my phone. The problem is that when I boot it it keeps looping the Paranoid Android logo and that's it. I've wiped everything clean multiple times and tried flashing about 3-4 times and still nothing. The thread provided only two zips. The rom and a gapps fix. Perhaps I'm missing a file found elsewhere or something? Thanks in advance.
(thread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750588
Musehk said:
So I decided to try out Paranoid Android R4 and read all the instructions and downloaded all the files provided in the thread. Did the wipes and formatting in the order provided (x3 amount of times) then flashed the rom and the other file provided and rebooted my phone. The problem is that when I boot it it keeps looping the Paranoid Android logo and that's it. I've wiped everything clean multiple times and tried flashing about 3-4 times and still nothing. The thread provided only two zips. The rom and a gapps fix. Perhaps I'm missing a file found elsewhere or something? Thanks in advance.
(thread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750588
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Flash Dark Side Cache Wipe and see if that helps at all. If u are looking to flash it again then use Dark Side Super Wipe. The Cache Wipe is for if you encounter problems after the flash. I can't remember if it is just to fix fc's or help boot loop but it shouldn't hurt to flash the wipe
Note: I have not used Paranoid Android rom so I am unfamiliar with their flashing procedure / if zips are missing
Sent from my Skyrocket i727 running Sky ICS
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DO NOT DARK SIDE WIPE ON AOSP OR CM9 ROMS!!!! also you need to read the OP's instructions. Using clock work mod touch by sk8.
Step i did.
Wipe /system
Wipe /data
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik cache
Install rom
Install fixedgapps
Reboot. Let phone sit for a few mins after if loaded.
Reboot phone and done.
nidnarb said:
DO NOT DARK SIDE WIPE ON AOSP OR CM9 ROMS!!!! also you need to read the OP's instructions. Using clock work mod touch by sk8.
Step i did.
Wipe /system
Wipe /data
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik cache
Install rom
Install fixedgapps
Reboot. Let phone sit for a few mins after if loaded.
Reboot phone and done.
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I was not aware of this. Sorry for any confusion!
Sent from my Skyrocket i727 running Sky ICS
PS: If I was able to help you then hit thanks
nidnarb said:
DO NOT DARK SIDE WIPE ON AOSP OR CM9 ROMS!!!! also you need to read the OP's instructions. Using clock work mod touch by sk8.
Step i did.
Wipe /system
Wipe /data
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik cache
Install rom
Install fixedgapps
Reboot. Let phone sit for a few mins after if loaded.
Reboot phone and done.
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I did read the OP's instructions. I state that in the post. I had installed ClockworkMod touch through ROM Manager. I don't know if there's a difference between installing it that way and flashing the one by sk8. I didn't have any touch controls after installing it, though. What's the difference between flashing with CWM Touch and regular CWM anyway?
Musehk said:
I did read the OP's instructions. I state that in the post. I had installed ClockworkMod touch through ROM Manager. I don't know if there's a difference between installing it that way and flashing the one by sk8. I didn't have any touch controls after installing it, though. What's the difference between flashing with CWM Touch and regular CWM anyway?
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dont use cwm through rom manager, why u may ask, you are having problems right? if you use sk8's it rules out other issues.
if you dont know how to install it, just go to the link in my sig goto to the download section in that post and everything u need is there
Hi everyone, Im relatively new to the whole flashing and custom rom scene. I rooted my wind mobile (Canadian carrier) LG-P999 and ran CMR before trying to flash EGB. I used the instructions on the forum post to install EGB. In the installation process however, It looked like Gapps were already installed, I installed the Gapps I was told to download here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575199 again anyways. My phone will now not start, all that happens when I press the power button is the LG logo flashes, and then the Eaglesblood logo flashes then the phone shuts down. I have the CWM recovery file saved on my computer. Can someone help me unbrick my phone? thanks in advance, and please excuse my horrible grammar, I'm quite terrified right now.
EDIT: I messed around with my phone, and I am able to get into the Android System Recovery. Should I wipe data/factory reset? Will that solve my issues?
First get the rom you want to install on a sd card boot into recovery and wipe and install. If you factory reset it still will try and load eaglesblood. If using a cm 7 rom like eb or hellfire flash gapps right after the rom. Hope this helps
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
How I do it with no problems
monte666 said:
First get the rom you want to install on a sd card boot into recovery and wipe and install. If you factory reset it still will try and load eaglesblood. If using a cm 7 rom like eb or hellfire flash gapps right after the rom. Hope this helps
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
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Anytime you flash rom, I recommend these steps. (Some may argue that it's over kill)
Get a Copy of Titanium Backup Pro.apk
Batch back-up all your user apps if you so wish. (These first two are optional, but I highly recommend)
Copy ROM, Kernel, and Gapps to MicroSD card. (EXTERNAL)
Boot into CWM.
Do a Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
select advanced-->wipe dalvik cache
mounts and storage-->format /system
Install zip from sdcard (not the apply update option!)
select your ROM, flash
select you kernel, flash,
<optional, if your on March BB and depending on ROM, you may need to flash new baseband.zip, forum search for it)
select gapps, flash
Reboot!
Sometimes upon booting you made need to wait 5-10min for phone to come up and be speedy. Be patient.
Hope some of this helps since your able to boot into CWM, which means your not bricked, yet. I;ve been there in a loop, called it soft bricked. Performed all of the above steps, never had the problem occur since. I jump between two GB 2.3.7 ROMS and two ICS ROMs with ease.