Has anyone had this error when trying to wipe everything using TWRP:
e: Format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk1p2
I dont remember if I got that error in the short time I was using CWM after getting s-off
I would have posted in Q&A but for some reason when I log onto xda from my phone that section doesnt show up as an option so I am assuming I wouldn't be able to read any responses
Thanks guys!
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
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Yeah, I got it. As in, I still get it. But everything seems to be fine, so I'm not worrying about it, lol. I think it has something to do with the sd-ext, or android_secure. Also I think TWRP is working on it. When flashing roms with TWRP, all you need to worry about working is wiping data, cache, dalvik, and factory reset, and all of those are working to my knowledge.
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I think its talking about ext4 on the sd, but its throwing an error because it dosent exist.
phatmanxxl said:
I think its talking about ext4 on the sd, but its throwing an error because it dosent exist.
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+1 it is trying toformat ext4 but if you dont have that set up then it can't format it.
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Awesome, thanks guys
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Ok I have been trying to load miui rom. Everytime I get the same error message when I go to load it. I look everywhere for an answer no help... anyone please?
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Did you follow the instructions as if you were going to install CM7 like you were told to? Sounds like the EXT4 system partition may be missing.
Yes I followed them word for word... I have done it several times with the same issue... how would I fix ext4?
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So do the old flashable wipe zips for the EVO 4G work for us or are they different? I'd rather flash one wipe zip before I flash a rom instead of going through the settings hitting a bunch of different ones each time I flash.
I tried caulkins format all and it didn't work, it said it was using some old scripting way.
But I too would like a flashable zip to wipe.
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Which recovery are you using. I THINK cwm would take it
spencer88 said:
I tried caulkins format all and it didn't work, it said it was using some old scripting way.
But I too would like a flashable zip to wipe.
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coffeehandle said:
Which recovery are you using. I THINK cwm would take it
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I'm using cwm and it didn't work.
twrp has a "wipe everything" option, or something similar. I used it when flashing and so far, no issues.
erikivy said:
twrp has a "wipe everything" option, or something similar. I used it when flashing and so far, no issues.
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It doesn't wipe the system partition. You have to do that manually..
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Did devs get too lazy and not put a format system line in the updater script now?
I've never wiped or formatted system.
Anyways.. Link me to the original files. I'll look at them and see what I can come up with
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Did devs get too lazy and not put a format system line in the updater script now?
I've never wiped or formatted system.
Anyways.. Link me to the original files. I'll look at them and see what I can come up with
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I think this is it: http://www.mediafire.com/?ikylelx99c49133
(You might want to check out the zip first before trying to flash it, just in case)
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It doesn't wipe the system partition. You have to do that manually..
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Might be a stupid question, but just to be clear: manually wiping with TWRP means going into the format menu and "formatting /system"? I'm just getting used to this recovery, still having amon ra flashbacks from my og evo days.
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Might be a stupid question, but just to be clear: manually wiping with TWRP means going into the format menu and "formatting /system"? I'm just getting used to this recovery, still having amon ra flashbacks from my og evo days.
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Correct
Appreciate my help? Thank me
unCoRrUpTeD said:
Did devs get too lazy and not put a format system line in the updater script now?
I've never wiped or formatted system.
Anyways.. Link me to the original files. I'll look at them and see what I can come up with
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Not sure what device you are coming from but Evo 4G we have always needed (strongly advised) to properly wipe/reformat before flashing. It wasn't needed in most cases if just updating nightlies but moving from rom to rom it was a basic requirement to prevent any bugs popping up from remnants of the previous rom.
I don't know the guys, any of them, personally but I don't know if it has anything to do with being lazy.
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Not sure what device you are coming from but Evo 4G we have always needed (strongly advised) to properly wipe/reformat before flashing. It wasn't needed in most cases if just updating nightlies but moving from rom to rom it was a basic requirement to prevent any bugs popping up from remnants of the previous rom.
I don't know the guys, any of them, personally but I don't know if it has anything to do with being lazy.
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This is what I'm talking about in the updater script
format("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p23");
This should be doing the same thing that happens when you do it through recovery. And yes it is in the updater scripts that i have looked at. I'm looking at the OG EVO script now.
My phone upon reboot usually gets stuck on a "Sorry! Process system is not responding" "Force Close" or "Wait".
Neither option works and I have to do a battery pull.
It doesn't matter what ROM I use it always happens.
Would someone be able to tell me how to get a log from bootup? And would someone be willing to look at the log for me?
Thanks guys!
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My phone upon reboot usually gets stuck on a "Sorry! Process system is not responding" "Force Close" or "Wait".
Neither option works and I have to do a battery pull.
It doesn't matter what ROM I use it always happens.
Would someone be able to tell me how to get a log from bootup? And would someone be willing to look at the log for me?
Thanks guys!
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I don't mean to sound like a tool by suggesting this, but, have you wiped? Wipe cache and dalvik to start off with see if that works...and if it doesn't do a full wipe and get back to us.
Again, I'm not trying to be a ****...if you are beyond this level of help, well, we're gunna need more details.
i can tell you how to get a log but i cant tell you whats wrong using the log
plug your phone into your computer, using adb type in "adb logcat" and press enter and you should see a whole bunch of text start appearing
before you flash a rom do you do factory resets and make sure to wipe your cache and dalvik cache? that could be the problem..
I have done it all, wiped dalvik, cache, and everything else. I even tried using CWM instead of twrp and the issue remains.
Thanks everyone for trying to help...
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tes5884 said:
I have done it all, wiped dalvik, cache, and everything else. I even tried using CWM instead of twrp and the issue remains.
Thanks everyone for trying to help...
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If you've done a full wipe and tried different roms then I would be inclined to believe that the issue is likely hardware.
tes5884 said:
I have done it all, wiped dalvik, cache, and everything else. I even tried using CWM instead of twrp and the issue remains.
Thanks everyone for trying to help...
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I would use TWRP and do this:
Go into wipe menu, then Wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe data (factory reset). Go into advanced menu (I think) and there should be another wipe menu. Wipe /system. Then flash the ROM of your choice and it should be fixed. Wiping /system manually is the key since some ROMs don't do that (mine does, however)
Thanks ill try the advanced system wipe.
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Negative I tried formatting system and all the rest. It didn't work. The strange thing is when I remove my sdcard it boots fine, I tried a second sdcard and the same issue.
Thanks again guys.
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Another strange thing is, when I reboot via "adb reboot" it works fine...
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Negative I tried formatting system and all the rest. It didn't work. The strange thing is when I remove my sdcard it boots fine, I tried a second sdcard and the same issue.
Thanks again guys.
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stock card?
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stock card?
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none of these are stock card, I cant seem to find my stock card.
As a matter of fact I dont think I ever even booted with my stock card. Do you think that can be the issue?
Thanks
tes5884 said:
none of these are stock card, I cant seem to find my stock card.
As a matter of fact I dont think I ever even booted with my stock card. Do you think that can be the issue?
Thanks
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In a word, yes. Are any of these 'bargain' cards you got online by chance? If not and they are from a reputable vendor I would put them in the computer, copy data off and format them....and if that still doesn't help find a 'known good' card and go on from there. The stock card would be preferable, but, if you can't find that a 'known good' card is the next best thing. If the stock card or a 'known' good card doesn't help I'm still inclined to think it's a hardware error...but after hearing about the SDcard I'm leaning towards the phone is fine the card is screwed.
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In a word, yes. Are any of these 'bargain' cards you got online by chance? If not and they are from a reputable vendor I would put them in the computer, copy data off and format them....and if that still doesn't help find a 'known good' card and go on from there. The stock card would be preferable, but, if you can't find that a 'known good' card is the next best thing. If the stock card or a 'known' good card doesn't help I'm still inclined to think it's a hardware error...but after hearing about the SDcard I'm leaning towards the phone is fine the card is screwed.
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ok I appreciate the help and I will look for a new card.
Went to a sprint store, they said its probably a hardware issue and they ordered me a new one.
Here's to hoping the new one one won't have any issues....
I appreciate all the help from you guys.
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This is a modified wipe. What does it do? It prepares your phone for flashing a new ROM, or an updated ROM where the developer has requested a full wipe.
This zip will wipe /boot /data /system /cache and /devlog. Dalvik-cache is stored in /data so it gets wiped with /data.
It will then reformat those partitions optimally, which should give a slight increase in filesystem speeds. YMMV, seems to be a definite improvement for me, but could be placebo.
Credit for the Format options to TrevE as noted in the zip file.
Note: This is a COMPLETE ROM wipe. The only things it leaves alone are your SD Card(s). I recommend using this before flashing a new ROM. I also recommend you nandroid just in case.
Also if using TWRP, under settings, tell it to use rm -rf for restores, or it will overwrite the format options that are set up.
I take no responsibility if your phone explodes in your hand, burns down your house and eats your dog.
Nor do I take any responsibility for anything else. Use at your own risk.
Let me know if there are any issues please.
Edit: Updated Superwipe. Now wipes /boot, and all extraneous pauses have been removed.
thanks man
loving the support this phone is getting so far
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thanks man
loving the support this phone is getting so far
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No sweat.
I swear by this script since you posted it for testing
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I swear by this script since you posted it for testing
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Good deal. Since I never heard anything negative from you folks who downloaded it I decided to give it its own thread, since it doesn't matter what ROM you're using.
What about dalvik cache?
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What about dalvik cache?
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Dalvik is in /data so it gets wiped automatically. I'll update the OP though.
Ahh its nice to ser this again. I used this for quite some time on my OG EVO and 3D. Thanks for the post man. Makes life so much easier
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reverepats said:
Ahh its nice to ser this again. I used this for quite some time on my OG EVO and 3D. Thanks for the post man. Makes life so much easier
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Not a problem, sir.
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Dalvik is in /data so it gets wiped automatically. I'll update the OP though.
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Well ya learn something new everyday thanks man!
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This might be the booze talking but does this wipe/data/media also?
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Gibson.Dubs said:
This might be the booze talking but does this wipe/data/media also?
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media is on your sdcards
/sdcard/media (internal card)
/sdcard2/media (external card)
It's not in /data.
I never understood the point of these zips. Custom recoveries can do everything these do.
For example:
Factory reset/data wipe formats both /data and /cache
Then when you flash a Rom zip it will format /system and completely overwrite /boot
For me personally its just extra steps to flash something else.
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I never understood the point of these zips. Custom recoveries can do everything these do.
For example:
Factory reset/data wipe formats both /data and /cache
Then when you flash a Rom zip it will format /system and completely overwrite /boot
For me personally its just extra steps to flash something else.
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Mmmhmm. I typically agree with you. However it's actually easier (and fewer steps) to flash one zip then to manually do each one.
And you should always wipe system anyhow. Sometimes devs make mistakes and forget to wipe /system. Doesn't hurt anything to manually wipe /system.
For the record I normally wipe manually in recovery, but enough people had asked for a wipe zip that I made one.
This one doesn't do that silly 'wipe 3 times' stuff...that has never been necessary, though hundreds of people will say I'm wrong. It just does one good format on each filesystem that's necessary for a clean flash.
Is this device specific
Great!! been waiting for this, not better than a superwipe....Thank You!!!
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Is this device specific
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Since partition IDs change from device to device, I'd say yes.
If you were thinking of using it on the HTC One X for example I'd advise against it, since I don't know that the partitions are laid out the same way.
For the wipe it doesn't matter what ROM you're on, but it DOES matter what PHONE you're on.
Sorry I'm coming from a tablet where the sdcard was mounted on /data/media. I figured it was the same here.
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Sorry I'm coming from a tablet where the sdcard was mounted on /data/media. I figured it was the same here.
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Nope. Or at least not on my phone, which is reasonably stock (ViperROM).
Obviously I'm hoping people do their normal nandroids before wiping their phones, but if anyone DOES run into anything that isn't right I'd appreciate it being brought to my attention so I can fix it.
This is awesome. Sorry, but just to be clear what does the OP mean by switching a setting in TWRP recovery for restores?
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Hey all. Can anyone tell me exactly what "success rebooting by reason oem-00" means? And why is it every time I boot into recovery I get can't mount cache/recovery/command. I believe its my sdcard. Thanks!
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AGoogleUser said:
Hey all. Can anyone tell me exactly what "success rebooting by reason oem-00" means? And why is it every time I boot into recovery I get can't mount cache/recovery/command. I believe its my sdcard. Thanks!
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I doubt it's your SDcard. Its mount point is at /sdcard, not /cache. Sounds like you either need to wipe your cache or you're trying to do something with s-off when you're still s-on.
This is making the assumption that you're trying to flash an update via recovery. If not, please ignore.
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I doubt it's your SDcard. Its mount point is at /sdcard, not /cache. Sounds like you either need to wipe your cache or you're trying to do something with s-off when you're still s-on.
This is making the assumption that you're trying to flash an update via recovery. If not, please ignore.
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I'm completely stock. Just when I make a selection in recovery I get a bunch of errors. I can't factory reset, well I can but it won't fix the problem. I can run an ruu over and over and still get the same errors. I'm just wondering what the success reboot means and why it won't let me choose anything in recovery. Should I flash 4ext?
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Ya me to think its sd card problem i recomennd format card ree root re install clock work mod it will fix it .....
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Ya me to think its sd card problem i recomennd format card ree root re install clock work mod it will fix it .....
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I've already formatted, without backing up my picture music ect.., and still won't fix. What could be causing the ruu not to fix my phone?
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It still sounds to me like it's not an SDcard issue since the mountpoint isn't /sdcard, but after looking at some Google results I could be wrong. Do you still get the error if you boot with the SDcard removed?
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It still sounds to me like it's not an SDcard issue since the mountpoint isn't /sdcard, but after looking at some Google results I could be wrong. Do you still get the error if you boot with the SDcard removed?
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I'm not sure. But I really don't wanna pull the sd. That requires taking the battery out and if I do that I'm stuck in a boot loop.
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I believe you can unseat the SD card without entirely removing it or the battery. If not, no big deal.
What method are you using to flash the RUU? It seems to me like the installer would automatically wipe the /cache directory, but that's probably not a safe assumption to make. At this point it couldn't hurt to install 4ext and make absolutely sure all partitions other than sdcard are wiped. Also, do you get any mount errors other than /cache/recovery/command?
I would try the following, seeing if there is progress after each step:
1) Unseat the sdcard without removing the battery, if possible. If not then skip this step.
2) Install 4ext and wipe cache (all cache, not just davlik)
3) Remove battery and remove sdcard. I know this sucks and you'll get boot loops, but it doesn't matter because the next step is:
4) Wipe all partitions other than sdcard. Even wipe sdcard if you've got a backup. Then attempt an RUU install.
If none of these work, I'm out of ideas. Maybe someone else can chime in. I know there used to be a lot of reports from other devices about /cache/recovery/command and some other directories not being mountable when the eMMC died. It's possible yours is dying and the cache is getting corrupted by hardware failure. That's a worst case scenario, but we gotta eliminate all other possibilities before we make that call.
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I believe you can unseat the SD card without entirely removing it or the battery. If not, no big deal.
What method are you using to flash the RUU? It seems to me like the installer would automatically wipe the /cache directory, but that's probably not a safe assumption to make. At this point it couldn't hurt to install 4ext and make absolutely sure all partitions other than sdcard are wiped. Also, do you get any mount errors other than /cache/recovery/command?
I would try the following, seeing if there is progress after each step:
1) Unseat the sdcard without removing the battery, if possible. If not then skip this step.
2) Install 4ext and wipe cache (all cache, not just davlik)
3) Remove battery and remove sdcard. I know this sucks and you'll get boot loops, but it doesn't matter because the next step is:
4) Wipe all partitions other than sdcard. Even wipe sdcard if you've got a backup. Then attempt an RUU install.
If none of these work, I'm out of ideas. Maybe someone else can chime in. I know there used to be a lot of reports from other devices about /cache/recovery/command and some other directories not being mountable when the eMMC died. It's possible yours is dying and the cache is getting corrupted by hardware failure. That's a worst case scenario, but we gotta eliminate all other possibilities before we make that call.
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Yes when I try to wipe the cache in stock recovery I get a bunch of mourning errors. Recovery.log last.log and a few others. I'll try yo get the SD out. If not I'll install 4ext and try to wipe cache. How would I go about wiping my partitions? I can use 4ext without root correct? Thanks!
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AGoogleUser said:
Yes when I try to wipe the cache in stock recovery I get a bunch of mourning errors. Recovery.log last.log and a few others. I'll try yo get the SD out. If not I'll install 4ext and try to wipe cache. How would I go about wiping my partitions? I can use 4ext without root correct? Thanks!
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Installing 4ext without root should be no problem. Just make sure the device is unlocked using the HTC Dev Tool (mandatory). Then go through the flashboot process for recovery.img. It couldn't hurt to install SuperSU while you're in there, though that's outside the scope of what we're trying to repair right now. Once you're in 4ext, under the Wipe menu, there should be an option for "Wipe all partitions other than sdcard" (paraphrased). Go with that. Though if the stock recovery didn't do it, I don't have high hopes for 4ext to be able to.
The fact that you're getting multiple mounting errors leads me to believe you have a bad eMMC. If all the steps from the previous post fail, that'll tell you for sure.
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Installing 4ext without root should be no problem. Just make sure the device is unlocked using the HTC Dev Tool (mandatory). Then go through the flashboot process for recovery.img. It couldn't hurt to install SuperSU while you're in there, though that's outside the scope of what we're trying to repair right now. Once you're in 4ext, under the Wipe menu, there should be an option for "Wipe all partitions other than sdcard" (paraphrased). Go with that. Though if the stock recovery didn't do it, I don't have high hopes for 4ext to be able to.
The fact that you're getting multiple mounting errors leads me to believe you have a bad eMMC. If all the steps from the previous post fail, that'll tell you for sure.
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Okay. Just gotta wait since I let my dad borrow my laptop. Should be home soon. If it is emmc, where does that put the phone? Beyond repair? If so I'm not to worried since I'm upgrade eligible soon. Just worried that I'm gonna get stuck in a bootloop and have to use the recovery option from fast boot since thats the only thing that cures the bootloop (until next battery pull) and start over again. Pain in the butt!
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I would recommend that you do a Titanium Backup, but since you don't have root that's out of the question. Kind of an unfortunate situation. I've never done this, but it seems like you could probably use Online Nandroid to make a nandroid backup of your working system. Then if you ever get stuck in a boot loop, you could restore the backup to your current (hopefully) working configuration. It doesn't help you right now, but it might help in the future. Just make sure to root it while you're doing all this.
I believe eMMC is on the main logic board. You might want to call Sprint to confirm, but it stands to reason that you could probably swap in another one. I'm noticing a couple on eBay in the 30-40 dollar range. Not sure if there are any phone-specific values on the logic board that make the board unswappable, but hopefully Sprint could tell you for sure.
Maybe you'll get lucky and that's not the problem anyway.
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I would recommend that you do a Titanium Backup, but since you don't have root that's out of the question. Kind of an unfortunate situation. I've never done this, but it seems like you could probably use Online Nandroid to make a nandroid backup of your working system. Then if you ever get stuck in a boot loop, you could restore the backup to your current (hopefully) working configuration. It doesn't help you right now, but it might help in the future. Just make sure to root it while you're doing all this.
I believe eMMC is on the main logic board. You might want to call Sprint to confirm, but it stands to reason that you could probably swap in another one. I'm noticing a couple on eBay in the 30-40 dollar range. Not sure if there are any phone-specific values on the logic board that make the board unswappable, but hopefully Sprint could tell you for sure.
Maybe you'll get lucky and that's not the problem anyway.
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Normally i use App Monster Pro. No root. Im going to back up and and flash the recovery right now. Ill let you know what happens. Hopefully this works.
well i removed the battery and sd card and replaced the battery and she booted up fine! no bootloop this time. Maybe its the sd after all? but i think your right cause i get cant mount cache recovery command and thats not on the sd like you said. Im going to boot back down, remove battery reinstall sd and then see if it boots up.
EDIT: reinserted sdcard and it booted up fine AGAIN. Why phone?! haha. Wonder what was causing the bootlooping when the battery was removed?
I checked for those locations in my cache directory and they don't exist for me either. That probably means they're created dynamically during recovery, but I know very little about what happens behind the scenes there. Maybe certain parts of your cache are unwriteable. Just to clarify, the mount errors happened even while the sd card was out and continued to exist even after it was put back in, right? Maybe it's the sd card after all if not. Any errors while wiping all the partitions?
Glad to hear that it's at least sort of working for now. Couldn't hurt to do a nandroid backup anyway just in case it happens again while you're out and about and don't have time to do a full manual reinstall.
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I checked for those locations in my cache directory and they don't exist for me either. That probably means they're created dynamically during recovery, but I know very little about what happens behind the scenes there. Maybe certain parts of your cache are unwriteable. Just to clarify, the mount errors happened even while the sd card was out and continued to exist even after it was put back in, right? Maybe it's the sd card after all if not. Any errors while wiping all the partitions?
Glad to hear that it's at least sort of working for now. Couldn't hurt to do a nandroid backup anyway just in case it happens again while you're out and about and don't have time to do a full manual reinstall.
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Haven't flashed the recovery just yet. My primary goal was to get this boot looping to stop. Success! I will flash recovery tonight. And I haven't checked the recovery.
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