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[Q] TWRP does not mount

Hi
I have installed the JB version of TWRP 2.5.0.0 Touch Recovery! via fastboot. Before that, I had the latest Asus 4.2.1 rom installed.
Now it boots into TWRP but it can't mount anything.
Please help. Thank you very much.

ducmac said:
Hi
I have installed the JB version of TWRP 2.5.0.0 Touch Recovery! via fastboot. Before that, I had the latest Asus 4.2.1 rom installed.
Now it boots into TWRP but it can't mount anything.
Please help. Thank you very much.
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Sounds like you flashed the incorrect twrp... AFAIK there is no fix for this. You should have actually read first.
You can try this fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2254553
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Sh... true. Well actually I did read first. A lot. I flashed the TG version to a T tablet. Hmm no fix?
Many thanks.
markymark567 said:
Sounds like you flashed the incorrect twrp... AFAIK there is no fix for this. You should have actually read first.
You can try this fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2254553
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ducmac said:
Sh... true. Well actually I did read first. A lot. I flashed the TG version to a T tablet. Hmm no fix?
Many thanks.
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Well you somehow missed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206566 which is pretty hard to miss considering its stickied... Anyways I have not heard of anyone being able to fix this but I've been wrong before... Good luck!! Sorry I can't be more help than that....
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Well but actually I have flashed a 4.2.1 version for my 4.2.1 bootloader. Only that it was the FT300TG version instead of the FT300T version. Still no fix?

ducmac said:
Well but actually I have flashed a 4.2.1 version for my 4.2.1 bootloader. Only that it was the FT300TG version instead of the FT300T version. Still no fix?
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Hmmm interesting... Well have you even tried to flash a new recovery?? I haven't heard of anyone flashing the tg version on a t but theoretically you should be able to just overwrite it.. But I assume you've already tried this (I hope)..
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ducmac said:
Well but actually I have flashed a 4.2.1 version for my 4.2.1 bootloader. Only that it was the FT300TG version instead of the FT300T version. Still no fix?
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That's not what you said in the OP. In the OP, you said you had the 4.2 bootloader and flashed a -JB recovery. The -JB recoveries are for the 4.1 bootloader. Your brick doesn't have as much to do with the T vs. TG mixup as it did with you missing the sticky thread that the warned against flashing -JB recoveries with the 4.2 bootloader.

[Q] Move from 4.0.4 to 4.4

I am trying to get to kitkat on this damn phone and it just keeps bricking.
Does anyone know if i need to go through all the updates to get this to work?
maybe if you have a step by step that would be amazing.
Thank you

I assume you have a custom recovery installed, just make sure your recovery manager is up to date as some older versions of CWM will not flash 4.4 and same with TWRP. I used CWM touch v6.0.4.3.

esjames said:
I assume you have a custom recovery installed, just make sure your recovery manager is up to date as some older versions of CWM will not flash 4.4 and same with TWRP. I used CWM touch v6.0.4.3.
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Im on 4.0.4 and when i use the same version of cwm i get error and the bootloop

Have you tried flashing any other rom like CM 10.2 ?

esjames said:
Have you tried flashing any other rom like CM 10.2 ?
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Going to attempt that now. We will see.

esjames said:
Have you tried flashing any other rom like CM 10.2 ?
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Nope cannot update to cm10.2.0 RC1
installation aborted.

There must be an order in which you have to apply updates.
Anyone have any clue on what that order is?

davidjmorin said:
There must be an order in which you have to apply updates.
Anyone have any clue on what that order is?
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There is no such order. As long as your bootloader is unlocked and you are running an updated recovery you should be able to flash seamlessly between any ROM.
What 4.0.4 ROM are you currently running? And are you sure you're on the most recent CWM?

I think your firmware must be up to date as well. I can't remember what the latest is off the top of my head. I'll check.
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VRBMF1 is the firmware you should be on.
Check that in the "about phone" section.
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BattsNotIncld said:
There is no such order. As long as your bootloader is unlocked and you are running an updated recovery you should be able to flash seamlessly between any ROM.
What 4.0.4 ROM are you currently running? And are you sure you're on the most recent CWM?
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I was able to get it to work. Issue was cwm touch version.
Up and running on cm11 now

RLS 16 to [Rom][d2vzw][Official][Kitkat - 4.4.2] - Gummy - Nightly's

I'm currently running Hyperdrive RLS 16 and want to know if it is possible to go to [Rom][d2vzw][Official][Kitkat - 4.4.2] - Gummy - Nightly's?
Do I just need to follow the instructions or is there more files I need to change within the phone? Basically, I want to know if it will be a simple transition.
Thank You!

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You should be just fine. Just install like any other ROMs. Don't forget to wipe Data. Make sure you update your recovery to the latest version first BEFORE FLASHING since gummy is Kitkat. This is very important.
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Cool thanks a ton!

GlitchMob said:
Cool thanks a ton!
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There are so many people saying different things. Im on 2.4.4.0 is that okay?

GlitchMob said:
There are so many people saying different things. Im on 2.4.4.0 is that okay?
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2.4..3.1 is the latest for Verizon S3, where did you get TWRP 2.4.4.0 from? That said, KitKat works on TWRP 2.4.3.1 definitely, I'm using it now for SlimKat.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
2.4..3.1 is the latest for Verizon S3, where did you get TWRP 2.4.4.0 from? That said, KitKat works on TWRP 2.4.3.1 definitely, I'm using it now for SlimKat.
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lol no idea. I dont remember its been a while. When I load twrp that is what I see at the top.

GlitchMob said:
lol no idea. I dont remember its been a while. When I load twrp that is what I see at the top.
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I'm mistaken...badly. You need to be on TWRP 2.6.3.1 in order to flash any KitKat rom. That's what I'm on. KitKat roms will not flash on anything before TWRP 2.6.3.1.
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Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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Sandman-007 said:
Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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Ya I found the latest twrp and installed Gummy. What I want to know is if I want to update to a different nightly do I have to wipe everything and start over?

Sandman-007 said:
Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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What about CWM can i use that and if so which ver.?

razorr69 said:
What about CWM can i use that and if so which ver.?
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Yes, the latest is up on the Rom Manager website.
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Funny I had the same question..
I was going to pose the same question.. Ironically I'm on Hyperdrive RLS 16 also and am either going to the last carbon nightly or maybe something 4.4 ?
My question was do I need to flash the MF1 firmware, but I guess not ?
I loved carbon when I used it before ( last was v 1.7 stable ) but had to flash to stock/TW base to flash my phone to PagePlus and TW is waaaay to clunky for me I can't stand it anymore !!
Edit: Would the new PhilZ work for a KitKat rom ? the new official one ?

cjmcsw87 said:
I was going to pose the same question.. Ironically I'm on Hyperdrive RLS 16 also and am either going to the last carbon nightly or maybe something 4.4 ?
My question was do I need to flash the MF1 firmware, but I guess not ?
I loved carbon when I used it before ( last was v 1.7 stable ) but had to flash to stock/TW base to flash my phone to PagePlus and TW is waaaay to clunky for me I can't stand it anymore !!
Edit: Would the new PhilZ work for a KitKat rom ? the new official one ?
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You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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Ok cool thanks snoop, as always you da man ! I'm still on MB1 so I kind of thought so. I Guess I'll give it a whirl after a few and post my results (from philZ)

GlitchMob said:
Ya I found the latest twrp and installed Gummy. What I want to know is if I want to update to a different nightly do I have to wipe everything and start over?
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Clean flashing is recommended if you don't want to have any issues.
But you're free to dirty flash over an existing nightly if you don't want to clean flash. However, any issues you get are your own issues and should not be reported in the Gummy thread.

david_hume said:
Clean flashing is recommended if you don't want to have any issues.
But you're free to dirty flash over an existing nightly if you don't want to clean flash. However, any issues you get are your own issues and should not be reported in the Gummy thread.
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That kind of sucks. I'll probably just stick with the most current nightly till they come out with an official one.
Thanks for the response.

SlimSnoopOS said:
You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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Sorry for the newb ? but where do i look to see what firmware i'm running i havent flashed since synergy which im still running?
Thanks

razorr69 said:
Sorry for the newb ? but where do i look to see what firmware i'm running i havent flashed since synergy which im still running?
Thanks
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Don't apologize, we all start somewhere. Look in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Don't apologize, we all start somewhere. Look in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
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Thats what i thought but wasn't %100 sure because mine is VRLHE. Should i flash it anyway to M1 modem only will i get better speeds and is the radio better. Eventually im going to flash 4.3 or 4.4 just waiting for a daily driver.

upgrade after downgrade

Question: i can update to 4.4 via ota after downgrade?
Sorry for my bad english

zamurai x said:
Question: i can update to 4.4 via ota after downgrade?
Sorry for my bad english
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yes you can i have done it twice now

Skinpipe said:
yes you can i have done it twice now
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I ask because when I wanted to do gave me. "Error status 7" opercacion abortion. that will use a custom kernel?

Are you using a custom recovery?
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Dexxon said:
Are you using a custom recovery?
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Yes. CWM.
but if I could solve

zamurai x said:
Yes. CWM.
but if I could solve
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I think it is best to flash the stock recovery and try again...

Flashing again in a very long time..

last time i flash was dec 2013 version 4.4.2
twrp version 6.3.3 i guess something like that
my nexus version is the ca / us version
what should i do first if wanna get back to flashing again?
new twrp? if i flash a new rom should root it again?

elnitrox said:
last time i flash was dec 2013 version 4.4.2
twrp version 6.3.3 i guess something like that
my nexus version is the ca / us version
what should i do first if wanna get back to flashing again?
new twrp? if i flash a new rom should root it again?
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Always a good idea to update your recovery to the latest.
Root is IN the rom. I pretty much guarantee that any rom you flash via recovery will be pre-rooted.
If you're unsure of the processes for anything, have a read of all the sticky threads linked in my signature

Flash the latest twrp first, then pick a rom
Latest twrp - https://www.dropbox.com/s/05vh73mstsovz9j/twrp2801.zip?dl=0
Flash in recovery then reboot recovery to check version at the top
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rootSU said:
Root is IN the rom. I pretty much guarantee that any rom you flash via recovery will be pre-rooted.
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Unless he wants to flash a stock image
Ben36 said:
Flash the latest twrp first, then pick a rom
Latest twrp - https://www.dropbox.com/s/05vh73mstsovz9j/twrp2801.zip?dl=0
Flash in recovery then reboot recovery to check version at the top
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on that note, is twrp recommended over CWM? I noticed last week that I had cwm on mine

Bonusbartus said:
on that note, is twrp recommended over CWM? I noticed last week that I had cwm on mine
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CWM is outdated. Use TWRP or Philz

Bonusbartus said:
Unless he wants to flash a stock image
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Stock factory images aren't flashed in recovery.. That's why rootsu specifically said recovery
Bonusbartus said:
on that note, is twrp recommended over CWM? I noticed last week that I had cwm on mine
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Personally, I've faced many issues with twrp in the past and ever since I've started using PhilzTouch (advanced version of cwm), I haven't looked back!
- Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!

I on the other hand have never ever had any problems with twrp across various devices
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vin4yak said:
Stock factory images aren't flashed in recovery.. That's why rootsu specifically said recovery
Personally, I've faced many issues with twrp in the past and ever since I've started using PhilzTouch (advanced version of cwm), I haven't looked back!
- Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
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I had a lot of issues with TWRP on my S3. We're you having issues on this device?

Aerowinder said:
I had a lot of issues with TWRP on my S3. We're you having issues on this device?
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No mate. I was on HTC One X!
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vin4yak said:
Stock factory images aren't flashed in recovery.. That's why rootsu specifically said recovery
Personally, I've faced many issues with twrp in the past and ever since I've started using PhilzTouch (advanced version of cwm), I haven't looked back!
- Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
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according to the official thread:
End Of Support
Quote:
Project Status: No Longer Updated
As I mentioned before, I have a lot of new important projects in my real life. I am very happy to abandon this project for real life alternatives.
CWM is a dead project for now, until some dev resurrects it. I was about to do, until these new projects came.
Current version will probably work a while for many devices. Some devices with new ROM installers could have issues. Just use TWRP or the CM Simple Recovery
If the current version works for you, there is no reason you don't use it though. No need to ***** in all threads because it doesn't work for you. Just move on to other alternatives.
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but I see that it has been updated 2 days ago...

Philz is good and it works for now. I too had issues with TWRP on my S3, That's why I moved to Philz on that device and brought Philz to the N5.
We may see bug fixes with Philz if the device maintainers notice them. For example, the update 2 days ago was a bug I found and fixed. So if there is something broken, we may see fixes. New features - nope. So lets see what happens when L comes out with its default device encryption. I'm not jumping ship until I have to.

Ben36 said:
Flash the latest twrp first, then pick a rom
Latest twrp - https://www.dropbox.com/s/05vh73mstsovz9j/twrp2801.zip?dl=0
Flash in recovery then reboot recovery to check version at the top
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I did download from your link however when i flash it in twrp itself it says failed..any link for any latest twrp
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elnitrox said:
I did download from your link however when i flash it in twrp itself it says failed..any link for any latest twrp
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Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50042079
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elnitrox said:
I did download from your link however when i flash it in twrp itself it says failed..any link for any latest twrp
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well, most recoveries arent going to be in a flash in recovery form. if its in a zip, you might have to extract it and use fastboot to flash the actual twrprecovery.img or you can use the flashify app(if you have root).

simms22 said:
well, most recoveries arent going to be in a flash in recovery form. if its in a zip, you might have to extract it and use fastboot to flash the actual twrprecovery.img or you can use the flashify app(if you have root).
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Done using flashify.
Flashing complete.
Is the latest version 6.2.3.4 ?
So just choose any rom and thats it right?
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elnitrox said:
Done using flashify.
Flashing complete.
Is the latest version 6.2.3.4 ?
So just choose any rom and thats it right?
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no, its 2.8 http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/205
anyways, im using an old one as well(2.6.something), and everything works fine.
rom and gapps. most roms will need the google apps to be flashed as well, since its illegal to include them in publically distributed custom roms.

the only reason why i havent flash a new rom again because the rom that im currently running is good doesnt really give problems like random reboots
the only thing is its an older version.
and its really tiring thing to start all over again.
anyways any good rom out there?
its close to stock rom with minor tweaks
im on purity rom btw 4.4.2

elnitrox said:
the only reason why i havent flash a new rom again because the rom that im currently running is good doesnt really give problems like random reboots
the only thing is its an older version.
and its really tiring thing to start all over again.
anyways any good rom out there?
its close to stock rom with minor tweaks
im on purity rom btw 4.4.2
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rastakat. a very close to stock rom, with the right amount of tweaks(just whats needed), and no more. no issues for anybody on that rom. its in the original development section.

and last thing whats the latest gapps?
any links
thanx for the guidance simms22

elnitrox said:
and last thing whats the latest gapps?
any links
thanx for the guidance simms22
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heres pa gapps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
but you can use any, really. if you get a minimal gapps, you can install the other gapps through the play store
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oh, youll also need to flash the latest supersu(for root) http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu