hi,
I tried upgrading my tf300t from cm10.1 to cm10.2 . after a few failed attempts during which I am not exectly sure what I did wrong i got the device into a condition in which it only boots directly into CWM v6.0.2.3 without any option to do anything else. pressing power+volume down does not stop it from directly booting into recovery.
inside the recovery it says:
"E:Can't mount / cache/recovery/command/
E:Can't mount / cache/recovery/log/
E:Can't open / cache/recovery/log/
E:Can't mount / cache/recovery/last_log/
E:Can't open / cache/recovery/last_log/",
and i cannot mount any partition on the device. trying to access it from fastboot\adb has not been successful.
Any help would be appreciated.
thanks a lot,
guy
I now recall that at some point after trying to flash cm10.2 didn't work I tried flashing the offical asus firmware blob. after that the device successfully booted but when I tried to return to the recovery mode I still could not mount the /data partition. after that I tried some more flashing which brought me to the current situation.
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after installing the universal naked driver i was able to boot into the boot loader using adb and I even can boot the device to the os, though no change when inside the recovery mode. if the device reboots it automatically goes into recovery and to reboot it I have to use adb again.
Ghtm said:
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after installing the universal naked driver i was able to boot into the boot loader using adb and I even can boot the device to the os, though no change when inside the recovery mode. if the device reboots it automatically goes into recovery and to reboot it I have to use adb again.
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Flash the updated stock ROM again via fastboot to reset it back to stock. then flash the correct TWRP and then flash the CM 10.2 ROM you wanted.
cmendonc2 said:
Flash the updated stock ROM again via fastboot to reset it back to stock. then flash the correct TWRP and then flash the CM 10.2 ROM you wanted.
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how do i flash a rom using fastboot?
Ghtm said:
how do i flash a rom using fastboot?
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like this:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-restore-asus-transformer-tf300t-back-to-stock/
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
cmendonc2 said:
like this:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
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I've tried that and the device does not seem to be responding to the idea. in fact I dont think it gets anything I've tried to flash at all. the files do transfer but do not seem to install. after starting a flash with fastboot the device stops responding.
Ghtm said:
I've tried that and the device does not seem to be responding to the idea. in fact I dont think it gets anything I've tried to flash at all. the files do transfer but do not seem to install. after starting a flash with fastboot the device stops responding.
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plus, the bootloader screen does not show the usb icon at all. I am flashing when the device is in the bootloader.
at the bootloader screen there is a message: "key driver not found"
Ghtm said:
I've tried that and the device does not seem to be responding to the idea. in fact I dont think it gets anything I've tried to flash at all. the files do transfer but do not seem to install. after starting a flash with fastboot the device stops responding.
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OK you said it can boot into Android though. Use terminal emulator to install the TWRP and then flash the stock ROM from inside TWRP. Just make sure the TWRP matches your bootloader.
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Ghtm said:
plus, the bootloader screen does not show the usb icon at all. I am flashing when the device is in the bootloader.
at the bootloader screen there is a message: "key driver not found"
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That means you are on the 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 bootloader. That bootloader doesnt have a USB icon, it goes directly to fastboot if it is detected and that is completely normal.
cmendonc2 said:
OK you said it can boot into Android though. Use terminal emulator to install the TWRP and then flash the stock ROM from inside TWRP. Just make sure the TWRP matches your bootloader.
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That means you are on the 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 bootloader. That bootloader doesnt have a USB icon, it goes directly to fastboot if it is detected and that is completely normal.
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it says permission denied (cause i do not have root access?)
Ghtm said:
it says permission denied (cause i do not have root access?)
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Oh i thought you still had CM10.1 on it. Can you flash ROMs from that CWM or is the /data thing messing it up.
cmendonc2 said:
Oh i thought you still had CM10.1 on it. Can you flash ROMs from that CWM or is the /data thing messing it up.
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the /data prevents me from accessing anything on the sdcard so i cant flash anything from inside the recovery itself.
so, after doing as the guy in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425581 says, I managed to make the device successfully reboot to the os by default and even make it reinstall the stock rom and than twrp recovery. the problem no is when entering recovery, it asks for a password which i do not know. when choosing cancel it gets me in but now it displays:
"E: unable to find partition size for /misc
E: unable to find partition size for /staging
E: unable to find partition size for /data
E: unable to find partition size for /recovery
E: unable to find partition size for /boot
updating partition details...
E: unable to mount /system
E: unable to mount /cache
E: unable to mount /cache
E:TWFunc::copy_log -- cant open destination log file: /cache/recovery/log
E:unable to set emmc bootloader message
E: unable to mount /cache"
when trying to install a different rom the recovery mode fails to access the internal/external sdcard.
thanks in advance,
guy
Ghtm said:
so, after doing as the guy in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425581 says, I managed to make the device successfully reboot to the os by default and even make it reinstall the stock rom and than twrp recovery. the problem no is when entering recovery, it asks for a password which i do not know. when choosing cancel it gets me in but now it displays:
"E: unable to find partition size for /misc
E: unable to find partition size for /staging
E: unable to find partition size for /data
E: unable to find partition size for /recovery
E: unable to find partition size for /boot
updating partition details...
E: unable to mount /system
E: unable to mount /cache
E: unable to mount /cache
E:TWFunc::copy_log -- cant open destination log file: /cache/recovery/log
E:unable to set emmc bootloader message
E: unable to mount /cache"
when trying to install a different rom the recovery mode fails to access the internal/external sdcard.
thanks in advance,
guy
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that means you probably flashed the wrong version of TWRP. Are you on the stock 10.6.1.8 or on a later version of bootloader? Those are different.
cmendonc2 said:
that means you probably flashed the wrong version of TWRP. Are you on the stock 10.6.1.8 or on a later version of bootloader? Those are different.
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stock rom version 10.6.1.27.5 (build number JOP40D.US_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902)
TWRP 2.6.3.0
are those not compatible?
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trying TWRP 2.5.0.0 or 2.4.2.0 made no difference.
Ghtm said:
stock rom version 10.6.1.27.5 (build number JOP40D.US_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902)
TWRP 2.6.3.0
are those not compatible?
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trying TWRP 2.5.0.0 or 2.4.2.0 made no difference.
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Using twrp 2.6.3.0 -4.2 ? Or -jb?
cmendonc2 said:
Using twrp 2.6.3.0 -4.2 ? Or -jb?
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I do not remeber which I've tried. which one should it be?
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I tried them both again. both require a password at start and both fail mounting the partitions, showing
"E: unable to find partition size for /misc
E: unable to find partition size for /staging
E: unable to find partition size for /data
E: unable to find partition size for /recovery
E: unable to find partition size for /boot
updating partition details...
E: unable to mount /system
E: unable to mount /cache
E: unable to mount /cache
E:TWFunc::copy_log -- cant open destination log file: /cache/recovery/log
E:unable to set emmc bootloader message
E: unable to mount /cache"
Ghtm said:
I do not remeber which I've tried. which one should it be?
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I tried them both again. both require a password at start and both fail mounting the partitions, showing
"E: unable to find partition size for /misc
E: unable to find partition size for /staging
E: unable to find partition size for /data
E: unable to find partition size for /recovery
E: unable to find partition size for /boot
updating partition details...
E: unable to mount /system
E: unable to mount /cache
E: unable to mount /cache
E:TWFunc::copy_log -- cant open destination log file: /cache/recovery/log
E:unable to set emmc bootloader message
E: unable to mount /cache"
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Use the 4.2 one. The jb will result in a very bad brick.
cmendonc2 said:
Use the 4.2 one. The jb will result in a very bad brick.
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seems to be working! thank you very much, I really appreciate the help! :laugh::victory:
Ghtm said:
seems to be working! thank you very much, I really appreciate the help! :laugh::victory:
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No problem, Merry Christmas!
Hi!
I've installed this ROM on my HTC One S:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-s/development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-lollipop-htc-one-s-t2946468
Everything seemed to be fine, but sd storage broken. Now I can't even boot phone, only thing i see is CM logo. If i'm trying use ADB Slideload or wipe data in recovery i see this:
E: Unable to mount storage.
E: Unable to mount /sdcard during GUI startup.
E: Unable to mount /sdcard/TWRP/.twrps when trying to read settings file.
Please, help me, how I can flash anything? I was looking for solutions but I didn't find :<
noomarsil said:
Hi!
I've installed this ROM on my HTC One S:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-s/development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-lollipop-htc-one-s-t2946468
Everything seemed to be fine, but sd storage broken. Now I can't even boot phone, only thing i see is CM logo. If i'm trying use ADB Slideload or wipe data in recovery i see this:
E: Unable to mount storage.
E: Unable to mount /sdcard during GUI startup.
E: Unable to mount /sdcard/TWRP/.twrps when trying to read settings file.
Please, help me, how I can flash anything? I was looking for solutions but I didn't find :<
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Relock your device install the factory RUU, now your phone turn on and all is ok but you haven't the bootloader unlocked, root and recovery, so if you want any other rom you can flash any rom, boot and recovery.
i had a spare sensation i was going to use as a backup.
earlier today it was running 4.4.4 , decided i would try 5.0.x clearly i made a mistake somewhere.
i have no access to /cache + /data
was using twrp 2.8.5.0
if i try and flash i get the following
e: could not mount / data and unable to find crypto footer.
e:unable to mount /cache
e:unable to mount /data
Seen a few simliar threads.... but am going in circles.
i can get phone into Fastboot USB and access if from the pc via adb. they i am lost.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Hi,
i also have this problem. See my thread "[Q] Partition destroyed after power loss" below.
It looks like a problem with twrp2.8.5.0. on the HTC Sensation.
I've got the idea, to create new partitions on the device, but i haven't the time to do it. If you get any results, tell me please :=)
Greetz
DragonGuard
stirnpanzer said:
i had a spare sensation i was going to use as a backup.
earlier today it was running 4.4.4 , decided i would try 5.0.x clearly i made a mistake somewhere.
i have no access to /cache + /data
was using twrp 2.8.5.0
if i try and flash i get the following
e: could not mount / data and unable to find crypto footer.
e:unable to mount /cache
e:unable to mount /data
Seen a few simliar threads.... but am going in circles.
i can get phone into Fastboot USB and access if from the pc via adb. they i am lost.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
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Try with latest 4ext recovery.
tom0769 said:
Try with latest 4ext recovery.
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I started a RUU of stock and it kept sticking a about 45% ......
All i can get phone to do now is switch on with HTC in the centre of the screen with a Triangle in each corner.
Vol up/down make no effect at power on.
If i try and run 4ext install from pc , it reboots phone and fails on "writing recovery" by saying "remote: not allowed"
So im sort of stuck now ...
I am totally new to rooting, not sure what I've done wrong.
I started trying to root my SM-J727P by installing TWRP with Odin. This works fine, then I added the superSU v2.82 file to the device's microSD card. I went to install tab in TWRP recovery mode->select storage->Micro SD card->superSU.
Then when I try to flash it, a red message appears saying "Could not mount /data and unable to find crypto footer. Failed to mount /data (Invalid Argument). At the bottom it says "Failed to mount /system (Device or Resource Busy). Failed to mount /data (Invalid Argument.)
After this I read that I need to format storage.
I went to wipe->format data->typed yes and the same message appears, "Failed to mount /system (device or resource busy).
I'm extremely new to this so I don't really know what I'm talking about but do I need to disable dm-verity?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
ColoPhone said:
I am totally new to rooting, not sure what I've done wrong.
I started trying to root my SM-J727P by installing TWRP with Odin. This works fine, then I added the superSU v2.82 file to the device's microSD card. I went to install tab in TWRP recovery mode->select storage->Micro SD card->superSU.
Then when I try to flash it, a red message appears saying "Could not mount /data and unable to find crypto footer. Failed to mount /data (Invalid Argument). At the bottom it says "Failed to mount /system (Device or Resource Busy). Failed to mount /data (Invalid Argument.)
After this I read that I need to format storage.
I went to wipe->format data->typed yes and the same message appears, "Failed to mount /system (device or resource busy).
I'm extremely new to this so I don't really know what I'm talking about but do I need to disable dm-verity?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I now have manually mounted system and no errors showed, after tapping reboot system, the phone entered a bootloop. Not sure if this is supposed to happen or not and if it is, how long does it take?
ColoPhone said:
I now have manually mounted system and no errors showed, after tapping reboot system, the phone entered a bootloop. Not sure if this is supposed to happen or not and if it is, how long does it take?
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This happened to me when I was doing my first root with samsung. What I did was completely start over with a new stock ROM and TWRP. Be sure you have all the right things ticked on Odin. What I had to do with my sm-j700p was un-tick auto-restart when done, and when the TWRP was done flashing, I had to remove the battery instead of wait for it to shut down. Then QUICKLY go into recovery mode by pressing the buttons after you turn it back on. Flash ROM. If I remember correctly, I was so good from there, but the timing with samsung when pushing the buttons apparently is EVERYTHING.
And making sure it is the correct TWRP file. I also made the mistake of picking the wrong TWRP file. Same model and carrier...different year of phone. Software version number is where it's at to get the best info.
Good luck!
Hey guys, hoping someone can save me from having to buy a new phone. I either need to fix it quickly or replace it quickly cause my job depends on having one.
I have a Moto 9 g plus.
I wanted to root my phone for a long time and today I decided to try since the Android 11 update ****ed up the camera on my phone anyway.
I followed this guide here
Root Motorola Moto G9 Plus Android 10 using TWRP and Install Magisk
When you have Stock Android on your mobile, You are almost free from bloatware apps. Even if your manufacturer put some apps, You can get rid of them in
www.androidinfotech.com
Everything seemed to be going well except that I couldn't get magisk to install, I kept getting errors in twrp.
I ended up installing the apk for magisk and used it to modify the boot file. I installed the image in twrp and on reboot, it went into a boot loop. I could go back to trwp and after swiping to factory reset, it broke the loop when I restart the phone. The problem is that now it just goes straight to the menu that you normally need to press and hold down and power to go to. I never did get to confirm if my phone was successfully rooted or not, I'm guessing no, and that that is the main problem now, as the phone won't boot up to where I can use apps, and if it isn't rooted, from what I understand, I can't install another rom?
Also, whenever I'm finished with twrp, when I press to reset it says something like "Phone no longer has OS, are you sure you want to reboot?". I read it is from wiping the data or factory reset, but I didn't actually wipe any internal memory, I can still view all files on it and on my sd card.
Maybe you guys can confirm my suspicions that I just ****ed up my phone for good or not.
This is what the error says when I attempted to install a rom, I tried with lineage and arrowos and I don't believe the problem is with the roms.
E:unable to update logical partion: /system_root
E:unable to update logical partion: /vendor
E:unable to update logical partion: /product
Failed to mount '/system_root' (Invalid argument)
Failed to mount '/vendor' (Invalid argument)
E:Unable to open /system_root/system/apex
E:Unable to load apex images from /system_root/
system/apex
MTP Enabled
Failed to mount '/system_root' (Invalid argument)
Installing zip file '/external_sd/Arrow-v12.0-odessa
-UNOFFICIAL-20211013-gapps.zip'
Flashing A/B zip to inactive slot: A
Failed to mount '/system_root' (Invalid argument)
Failed to mount '/vendor' (Invalid argument)
Step 1/2
Error applying update : 7 (ErrorCode::
kInstallDeviceOpenError)
Updater process ended with ERROR: 1
To flash addition zips, please reboot recovery to
switch to the updated slot.
Error installing zip file '/external_sd/Arrow-v12.0-odessa
-UNOFFICIAL-20211013-gapps.zip'
Updating partition details . . .
. . . done
If I try to install magisk.zip it gives this error
Failed to mount '/system_root' (Invalid argument)
Installing zip file '/external_sd/Magisk-23.0.zip
Checking for Digest file . . .
Unmounting System . . .
********************************
Magisk 23.0 Installer
********************************
- Current boot slot: b
! Cannot mount /system
- Unmounting partitions
Updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file 'external_sd/Magisk-v23.0.zip
Updating partition details . . .
. . . done
Thanks to anyone to offers any suggestions, this is my first time attempting this, so don't assume I know anything, I just step by step tutorials and usually don't have problems like this.