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[Q] i535 - Custom Recoveries Cannot Mount Anything!

UPDATE: See post #5 for the fix. It's really simple!
Hi,
First of all, I've been using this website as a resource for the last couple years. THANK YOU to all of you who dedicate your free time to helping the Android community!!!
K, now on to the issue:
This isn't my first rodeo. I'm not a dev, but I have a lot of experience with the Verizon S3. This is the second one I've owned, and I bought it off of craigslist. I'm starting to wonder if there's something wrong with the internal memory.
Stock recovery works perfectly, but both ClockworkMod and TWRP cannot mount anything -- cache, data, internal/external SD, etc.
My only computer is a MacBook Pro, and I have been using Odin 3.07 running inside a VMWare Fusion virtual machine running Windows 8.1. Luckily, Odin gets me back to stock every time, but I really need to get a custom recovery so I can get away from Touch Wiz.
I have tried 2 different versions of Casual as well as manually pushing everything through Odin.

jmsclbwmn said:
Hi,
First of all, I've been using this website as a resource for the last couple years. THANK YOU to all of you who dedicate your free time to helping the Android community!!!
K, now on to the issue:
This isn't my first rodeo. I'm not a dev, but I have a lot of experience with the Verizon S3. This is the second one I've owned, and I bought it off of craigslist. I'm starting to wonder if there's something wrong with the internal memory.
Stock recovery works perfectly, but both ClockworkMod and TWRP cannot mount anything -- cache, data, internal/external SD, etc.
My only computer is a MacBook Pro, and I have been using Odin 3.07 running inside a VMWare Fusion virtual machine running Windows 8.1. Luckily, Odin gets me back to stock every time, but I really need to get a custom recovery so I can get away from Touch Wiz.
I have tried 2 different versions of Casual as well as manually pushing everything through Odin.
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It should work. Once latest version of casual is done try upgrading to latest version of whichever recovery you are gonna use. All the recoveries in casual are out of date and may just need to reflash recovery. Sounds like gonna use AOSP base so might as well stick with CWM as that is what you are going to end up with and what the AOSP devs support. While on TW can try upgrading it also as it the dev preferred recovery on TW. Shouldn't be the Mac if everything is actually unlocked, rooted and is flashing a recovery.

prdog1 said:
While on TW can try upgrading it also as it the dev preferred recovery on TW.
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Can you please clarify this particular thought for me? I understood everything else.

jmsclbwmn said:
Hi,
First of all, I've been using this website as a resource for the last couple years. THANK YOU to all of you who dedicate your free time to helping the Android community!!!
K, now on to the issue:
This isn't my first rodeo. I'm not a dev, but I have a lot of experience with the Verizon S3. This is the second one I've owned, and I bought it off of craigslist. I'm starting to wonder if there's something wrong with the internal memory.
Stock recovery works perfectly, but both ClockworkMod and TWRP cannot mount anything -- cache, data, internal/external SD, etc.
My only computer is a MacBook Pro, and I have been using Odin 3.07 running inside a VMWare Fusion virtual machine running Windows 8.1. Luckily, Odin gets me back to stock every time, but I really need to get a custom recovery so I can get away from Touch Wiz.
I have tried 2 different versions of Casual as well as manually pushing everything through Odin.
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You must have a newer GS3, the newer devices (made within the past few months) have a higher revision internal card reader that breaks some recoveries. (I know because I flashed a sprint gs3 that had the same exact issue).
The fix for this is to have a recovery built with the fix in it, which is upstream in the cm-10.2 kernel, but not in any official recoveries yet.
Let me see if I can find the exact commit for you... I know invisiblek fixed it
EDIT: heres the sprint thread of info (DO NOT FLASH THE FILES THO THEY WILL MESS UP THE VZW GS3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391616&page=31

I found another thread on here with a guy having the exact same issue. That thread combined with the above information about outdated recovery images guided me to my solution. Here's how simple it was:
1) Use Casual to root/unlock.
2) Download Flashify
3) Download most recent ClockworkMod Recovery image
4) Use Flashify to flash said image
I really hope this info helps someone else!

jmsclbwmn said:
I found another thread on here with a guy having the exact same issue. That thread combined with the above information about outdated recovery images guided me to my solution. Here's how simple it was:
1) Use Casual to root/unlock.
2) Download Flashify
3) Download most recent ClockworkMod Recovery image
4) Use Flashify to flash said image
I really hope this info helps someone else!
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Oh man! Thanks for posting how you got it to work. I've been trying to figure out what to do for almost 2 days.
I would of probably still be googling away if I hadn't found this. Thanks!

Trying to update twrp..."trying"

I was trying to update this Nexus S, used to be mine but gave it away to someone, now is back and I was trying to update the whole thing, recovery, Os, yet I can't find a proper way to update the recovery and also I have Win8...when I got this phone rooted I had a Win7 machine, life was great, now with Win8 some things seem far from easy.
So I wonder if any kind soul could assist me as to lend me a hand about updating TWRP 2.3 to 2.7 so I can install a fresh rom, i have tried TWRP manager (useless as it can't find the proper device), Flashify is useless also as it can't find the img file and only shows TWRP 2.1 (why the fk do I need 2.1 when I have 2.3 ?), and Rashr is no good (it simple doesn't do anything at all... )
Any help is welcome.

fenrry said:
I was trying to update this Nexus S, used to be mine but gave it away to someone, now is back and I was trying to update the whole thing, recovery, Os, yet I can't find a proper way to update the recovery and also I have Win8...when I got this phone rooted I had a Win7 machine, life was great, now with Win8 some things seem far from easy.
So I wonder if any kind soul could assist me as to lend me a hand about updating TWRP 2.3 to 2.7 so I can install a fresh rom, i have tried TWRP manager (useless as it can't find the proper device), Flashify is useless also as it can't find the img file and only shows TWRP 2.1 (why the fk do I need 2.1 when I have 2.3 ?), and Rashr is no good (it simple doesn't do anything at all... )
Any help is welcome.
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Google "Nexus Root Toolkit". Works great with Windows 8.1.

rhyang said:
Google "Nexus Root Toolkit". Works great with Windows 8.1.
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I found something after a lot of searching and reading around back and forth on different places, thanks, I will keep it in mind anyway cause right now there is not that many sources for info on Nexus S.

fenrry said:
I found something after a lot of searching and reading around back and forth on different places, thanks, I will keep it in mind anyway cause right now there is not that many sources for info on Nexus S.
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I have uploaded TWRP v2.8.0.1 flashable zip. Flash it like any normal ROM in the existing recovery.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55616780&postcount=115
Also, let me if you need help in installing drivers in Windows 8. I too am using Nexus S on Windows 8.1

smit.sanghavi said:
I have uploaded TWRP v2.8.0.1 flashable zip. Flash it like any normal ROM in the existing recovery.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55616780&postcount=115
Also, let me if you need help in installing drivers in Windows 8. I too am using Nexus S on Windows 8.1
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Thanks so much fo the Zip, is way easier to just have this done via TWRP/ZIP, than trying to install drivers and so on, it becomes a pain when one thing fails and then u have to start downloading files drivers and more.
Now I'll just start checking roms!

fenrry said:
I was trying to update this Nexus S, used to be mine but gave it away to someone, now is back and I was trying to update the whole thing, recovery, Os, yet I can't find a proper way to update the recovery and also I have Win8...when I got this phone rooted I had a Win7 machine, life was great, now with Win8 some things seem far from easy.
So I wonder if any kind soul could assist me as to lend me a hand about updating TWRP 2.3 to 2.7 so I can install a fresh rom, i have tried TWRP manager (useless as it can't find the proper device), Flashify is useless also as it can't find the img file and only shows TWRP 2.1 (why the fk do I need 2.1 when I have 2.3 ?), and Rashr is no good (it simple doesn't do anything at all... )
Any help is welcome.
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Hi There,
The latest Recovery for Nexus S is TWRP v2.8.x. Well u will need to flash the Twrp v2.8.x using fastboot because if you try installing the recovery using the TWRP Manager it will crash. I have a guide on how to root nexus s in the nexus s development section..Go through it . If you have a rooted Nexus S then skip to contect showing how to flash a custom recovery using Fastboot in my guide go through it and Enjoy..
Happy Flashing.
Good Luck

fenrry said:
I was trying to update this Nexus S, used to be mine but gave it away to someone, now is back and I was trying to update the whole thing, recovery, Os, yet I can't find a proper way to update the recovery and also I have Win8...when I got this phone rooted I had a Win7 machine, life was great, now with Win8 some things seem far from easy.
So I wonder if any kind soul could assist me as to lend me a hand about updating TWRP 2.3 to 2.7 so I can install a fresh rom, i have tried TWRP manager (useless as it can't find the proper device), Flashify is useless also as it can't find the img file and only shows TWRP 2.1 (why the fk do I need 2.1 when I have 2.3 ?), and Rashr is no good (it simple doesn't do anything at all... )
Any help is welcome.
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Hi there,
i just made a .doc in which i have briefly described how to flash twrp on nexus s just download the file and go through it.

Thanks!, I forgot to reply about this, I managed to get things working, I really don't know how it happened but after repeating the steps several times something must have kicked and things finally worked.

fenrry said:
Thanks!, I forgot to reply about this, I managed to get things working, I really don't know how it happened but after repeating the steps several times something must have kicked and things finally worked.
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Ok Brother, Chill and Enjoy.

[Q] Asus Memo Pad HD 7 (me173x)

This has been a fiasco... Ive been attempting to Root, Unlock Bootloader, Install CWM, and Flash to HD Custom rom that is now out for this device. Ive found two tutorials on how exactly to do this and one video. The one originally posted on this forum by Superdragonpt has been modified by this forum and there no longer is any useful information or files available (after sifting over 120 pages in that thread) then there is another one posted on Android Forums here (http://androidforums.com/memo-pad-h...ad-hd7-us-backup-restore-unlock-recovery.html) using SP Flash Tool. However he clearly states that he was only capable of doing this walk-through on Windows XP and had limited success on Windows 7. As I am running windows 7 this creates an issue... There is also attempted to follow the YouTube instructions posted here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuNFx10cS2U) however the OP of that doesnt respond to his numerous requests stating that "App Not Installed" error upon attempting to install.
I delved even deeper to find the root of my Windows 7 errors. When using the SP Flash Tool Ive read that the battery needs to be fully charged and vcom drivers need to be installed. Well ok, I've installed over 20 different drivers from aproximatly 7-8 different threads on the SP Flash Tool, the battery is fully charged and there doesnt seem to be any conclusive resolution to any of this. The device seems to cycle between modes when you plug it into the PC full battery or not and the SPFT begins the process and stops the second the device cycles modes...
After all this research and work itd be great if someone could jump in here...

Berrabus said:
This has been a fiasco... Ive been attempting to Root, Unlock Bootloader, Install CWM, and Flash to HD Custom rom that is now out for this device. Ive found two tutorials on how exactly to do this and one video. The one originally posted on this forum by Superdragonpt has been modified by this forum and there no longer is any useful information or files available (after sifting over 120 pages in that thread) then there is another one posted on Android Forums here (http://androidforums.com/memo-pad-h...ad-hd7-us-backup-restore-unlock-recovery.html) using SP Flash Tool. However he clearly states that he was only capable of doing this walk-through on Windows XP and had limited success on Windows 7. As I am running windows 7 this creates an issue... There is also attempted to follow the YouTube instructions posted here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuNFx10cS2U) however the OP of that doesnt respond to his numerous requests stating that "App Not Installed" error upon attempting to install.
I delved even deeper to find the root of my Windows 7 errors. When using the SP Flash Tool Ive read that the battery needs to be fully charged and vcom drivers need to be installed. Well ok, I've installed over 20 different drivers from aproximatly 7-8 different threads on the SP Flash Tool, the battery is fully charged and there doesnt seem to be any conclusive resolution to any of this. The device seems to cycle between modes when you plug it into the PC full battery or not and the SPFT begins the process and stops the second the device cycles modes...
After all this research and work itd be great if someone could jump in here...
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The forum your link leads to is down atm so I couldn't check it out. However, in the meantime, why don't you try booting Windows XP in a virtual machine, and give it a go there?

pokrajac said:
The forum your link leads to is down atm so I couldn't check it out. However, in the meantime, why don't you try booting Windows XP in a virtual machine, and give it a go there?
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And virtually load drivers? Because thats where the issue is that Windows 7 only recognizes the driver for a brief 3-5 second window...

Berrabus said:
And virtually load drivers? Because thats where the issue is that Windows 7 only recognizes the driver for a brief 3-5 second window...
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Yeah, you install drivers on the virtual OS and it should get detected.

pokrajac said:
Yeah, you install drivers on the virtual OS and it should get detected.
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Ill give that a **** once I get my me173x out of its eternal boot loop. Im under the impression I need to download the stock ROM image and throw that on a SD card and attempt to do a restore... Hope it works

Berrabus said:
Ill give that a **** once I get my me173x out of its eternal boot loop. Im under the impression I need to download the stock ROM image and throw that on a SD card and attempt to do a restore... Hope it works
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Well that would be the proper course of action if you can get to CWM yes. Just don't forget to do a clean install, wipe data and cache.

pokrajac said:
Well that would be the proper course of action if you can get to CWM yes. Just don't forget to do a clean install, wipe data and cache.
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Unfortunately CWM is not even installed at this point... I didnt get that far as I was attempting to unlock the bootloader when this happened

Berrabus said:
Unfortunately CWM is not even installed at this point... I didnt get that far as I was attempting to unlock the bootloader when this happened
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Well, if the drivers on a virtual xp aren't working and you don't want to set up a dual boot with xp, then your only option is to send it to a service center.

pokrajac said:
Well, if the drivers on a virtual xp aren't working and you don't want to set up a dual boot with xp, then your only option is to send it to a service center.
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Nabbed the tablet for 15 dollars with cracked digitizer at that point if I cant repair it myself then Id say cut my losses and have a pretty paperweight lol... I actually located a Windows XP machine and will be heading to get it seems that their a bit of a rarity these days

[Q] Stuck booting

Hello, my name is Shagington
I have been slowly unlocking the potential of my tf700t, yet I have come to a point where I am stuck loading the android OS. The problem started when I installed xposed to gain the ability to modify the permission of apps. Now it just sits with the loading circle spinning around and 'round. I tried wiping from the bootloader yet the same thing happens. While looking into the bootloader more, I found twrp installed after what I thought were many failed attempts. I tried a wipe from that as well and the same thing happens. I was thinking about just flashing a stock (rooted) rom with twrp but I am afraid of getting into a worse spot than I already am in, any help is appreciated.
Thanks, Shag

You need to post your bootloader version (read the tiny script when you boot with Power and Volume Down) and your recovery version.
That will determine what you can flash or what type of repair you can try.
Do you have fastboot and adb setup on your PC?
Check if you have a fastboot connection when booted into the bootloader and adb when booted into recovery.
See if you can capture a logcat of the boot process in adb.
Then report back.
Whatever you do, do not use the Wipe Data option from the bootloader!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for the quick reply berndblb, it seems im on build us 10.6.1.14.8-20130514. I just reformatted my pc to windows 10 tech preview so im not quite sure how that will work with adb but I will give it a go tomorrow. Will any custom rom work with the current build i have?
Thanks again, Shagington (Newbington)

shagington said:
Thank you for the quick reply berndblb, it seems im on build us 10.6.1.14.8-20130514. I just reformatted my pc to windows 10 tech preview so im not quite sure how that will work with adb but I will give it a go tomorrow. Will any custom rom work with the current build i have?
Thanks again, Shagington (Newbington)
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Yes, there are. You are one version behind to the latest (and last) bootloader 10.6.1.14.10. Might be a good idea to update to the latest while you're at it...
Which recovery and version thereof did you flash?
Once we are sure that you have compatible software installed you can flash a bootloader/TWRP package to get you up to date, but let's resolve your current pickle first.

berndblb said:
Yes, there are. You are one version behind to the latest (and last) bootloader 10.6.1.14.10. Might be a good idea to update to the latest while you're at it...
Which recovery and version thereof did you flash?
Once we are sure that you have compatible software installed you can flash a bootloader/TWRP package to get you up to date, but let's resolve your current pickle first.
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Thanks again for responding good sir, I am on twrp 2.8.5.0, which still loads just fine.
-shagington

When you install xposed it puts an emergency uninstall zip on the internal sdcard partition. Try flashing that from twrp to reverse it out.
Be careful with xposed it can sofbrick easily as you have found out.

shagington said:
I just reformatted my pc to windows 10 tech preview so im not quite sure how that will work with adb
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I tried the first Win10 preview, and I just had to connect the tablet and run adb.exe - it worked fine with the automatically installed drivers.

Thanks for the replies guys, I couldnt find any zips on my internal, I looked through almost every folder. After looking through the adb tutorials, it is a little to intimidating for me. Kinda sad, I was under the impression that now I have twrp I could just throw some other rom on quickly or even a download a backup from someone else with the same versions to recover and be done with it. I think im just going to leave it soft bricked for a while and use my nexus 7 for now. Appreciate the help guys, it's just a little over my head.
-Shag

QS5509A (Axia from AT&T) Boot Help

Hello, I just got a new phone. It's probably my first actual phone in many years, as I'm mostly a PC kind of guy. I have been having trouble getting it booted for a while now. Someone informed me that it might be an Axia phone from AT&T, but I don't know the validity of that. It says Q-Innovations every time I use it on Google stuff. Does anyone here know of the phone or know how to boot one?
Thanks a lot in advance!

CamShirayuki said:
Hello, I just got a new phone. It's probably my first actual phone in many years, as I'm mostly a PC kind of guy. I have been having trouble getting it booted for a while now. Someone informed me that it might be an Axia phone from AT&T, but I don't know the validity of that. It says Q-Innovations every time I use it on Google stuff. Does anyone here know of the phone or know how to boot one?
Thanks a lot in advance!
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The model number seems to be the AT&T version of that phone.
When you say that you can't get it booted, what do you mean exactly? What is the device doing when you try to boot it?
Have you tried holding volume up+power(let go when you see the splash screen) to boot into recovery, then factory reset and wipe cache partition?
Some devices have to hold volume down+power, then at the bootloader menu, choose the recovery option.
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What do you mean? I didn't think it was that easy to boot a phone? I wanted to put Linux on my phone instead of the current android version or even put them both on there.

CamShirayuki said:
What do you mean? I didn't think it was that easy to boot a phone? I wanted to put Linux on my phone instead of the current android version or even put them both on there.
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I think you need to do some research to get familiar with how android devices actually work. Android devices are not like PC, you can't just install whatever OS you want, android devices are not "generic" like that. Operating systems for android devices have to be built specifically based on the hardware in the device, down to the kernel level, the kernel has to be specific to the device. You need to do some reading about how android stock recovery and custom recovery actually work , you also need to research how android stock firmware and custom operating systems are flashed on android devices.
It is "possible" to remove android and install Linux on an android device, but only certain devices can do it, depending on the security built-in to the bootloader that is installed on the device. There isn't a universal way to install Linux on android.
It is also possible to install Linux on top of android in a sort of emulator/VM then use a VNC to .
There are some apps to install linux on top of android, such as:
1) Linux Deploy
2) Complete Linux installer
3) UserLAnd
I installed and tested UserLAnd last night. Try this and see what you think.
https://github.com/CypherpunkArmory/UserLAnd
View the README.md for instuctions to set it up.
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