I, another moron bricking his phone... anyway, i followed the following instructions:
Originally Posted by jakew02
My Installation Method Leading Me To NO Issues Using Tenfar's Latest CWM and The Most Up-To-Date Pudding Unlocked Bootloader:
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Wipe Cache
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Reboot Recovery
Install ZIP From SD Card
Reboot System
LET THE PHONE FULLY BOOT UP TO THE MOTOBLUR SETUP
Press Menu and SKIP SETUP
Press NEXT to bypass MotoBlur Setup
Once at the HomeScreen, LET THE PHONE SIT AND BUILD IT'S SYSTEM FILES
After roughly 10 minutes, Go To Settings -> Wireless and Networks -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names -> Press Menu and choose Reset to Default
Once APN's are reset, Go to Settings -> Accounts ADD YOUR GMAIL ACCOUNT
Once your Google Account is FULLY SYNCED, REBOOT INTO CWM RECOVERY
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Wipe Cache
Install ZIP From SD Card
Install Alien-Theme-2
Reboot System
When i got to step four... well i got a limited rom... no settings etc....Is there a way to get the settings working? or i'm i done..
Thanks,
i flashed pudding via rsd and got svf:105 error. I searched the forums and found that running fastbood oem unlocked, and can boot again....
I did OTA 2.3.4. Can someone point where to sbf to 2.3.4?
Thanks,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526&highlight=sbf+2.3.4
US AT&T 4.5.91 sbf with the unlocked bootloader and /preinstall root added.
you can use this if you're on stock 2.3.4 with locked bootloader.
did you get settings back
?
After doing sbf no settings will remain
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I did a factory reset on 2.3.4 official after installing alien rom and theme, and now I cannot go into settings. The icon doesn't exist in the app tray. Now I can't connect to the internet or enable debug. Also it says that I have no service. And when I try to go in android recovery and tap on the bottom right corner nothing happens. Could someone tell me what I can do please? Thank you.
sounds like a bad install... did you do a full wipe beforehand?
do a full wipe, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, then reinstall.
note full wipe is not just a factory reset from the OS you need to wipe from tenfar's clockwork recovery, or connect via USB and run moto-fastboot -w
I didn't because in the install instructions for the rom it didn't say I had to, and I didn't know I was supposed to. (i'm a noob).
While on a homescreen, hit the menu button, and then "settings" to get in if the icon is missing.
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I did that then the launcher force closes and restarts
well now you know
before installing any ROM you need to (to ensure a clean start)
go into clock recovery, wipe (alternatively, connect via USB, make sure you have correct drivers I presume so if you've been flashing and unlocking BL, go to moto-fastboot directory, start command line, and do moto-fastboot.exe -w)
then in clockwork recovery, wipe cache
then in clockwork recovery, advanced - wipe dalvik cache\
THEN flash away
obviously this wipes everything so backup your info/apps beforehand
I'll remember that for the next time I install a rom, even though when I had 4.1.83 and installed greyblur I never wiped anything, it wiped everything when I installed the rom. Now I need to know what are my options... Could I flash 4.5.91, or will it brick my phone? or is there another way to fix this?
I flashed sbf 4.5.91 and it worked. Thanks for the advice.
I was unlocked and rooted, but still on the stock rom.
I finally got around to installing the Alien rom and I was greeted with this message after install.
When I go to update it force closes. Its showing 3.0-beta2 as the latest version but force closes when it goes to check installed version.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
If you havent already done this....
Go into rom manager and run fix permissions. This can be done with Romracers CWM as well. Give that a shot and try it again.
Edit: Also did you do the full wipe routine before and after the alien rom install? Even though the ROM says its a full wipe, still do it manually before and after.
Hmm, I hadn't opened up ROM manager since this change.
It says "You must root your phone for ROM Manager to function. Superuser was not found at "/system/bin/su" or "/system/xbin/su"
As far as the wipe, I did the full wipe prior, but wasn't aware of needing to do it after. So I need to wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache Partition again?
EDIT: And of course, I can't get into Recovery Mode either. If I try to root my phone again, it says the file all ready exists?
Yes, something didnt take.
1 Wipe data/factory reset
2 Wipe cache
3 Wipe Dalvik
4 Install ROM
5 Wipe data/factory reset
6 Wipe Cache
7 Wipe Dalvik
8 Reboot
So if you reboot holding down on the volume and go into recovery it doesnt do anything?
what recovery did you use to install Alien initially? Romracers,
Dirtburgler said:
Yes, something didnt take.
1 Wipe data/factory reset
2 Wipe cache
3 Wipe Dalvik
4 Install ROM
5 Wipe data/factory reset
6 Wipe Cache
7 Wipe Dalvik
8 Reboot
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All right, I appreciate it. But maybe a stupid question, but since I can't get into recovery mode how do I go about doing this?
EDIT: Sorry, you got me on the edit. I wasn't thinking to go through recovery via the volume key. I was trying to go through the system recovery app. As far as which recovery I used Tenfar's Bootstrap, which reading looks like I probably shouldn't have. Thanks for your help, hopefully this will cure everything.
You are going to have to use fastboot and flash the recovery image again.
Go here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
Ya once we got our bootloaders unlocked Tenfars CWM became obsolete. Just pick your favorite color from the link i posted and flash with fastboot.
Thats why you got an error, tenfars wont properly flash a rom.
Just follow that wipe routine after every rom you flash. Before and after flash
Assuming my Galaxy Note II phone has been unlocked successfully, if I do a factory reset to upgrade to note2_JellyBeans_B8.zip:
YOU MUST BE UNLOCKED
Step 1-
Wipe Data Factory Reset!
Step 2-
Wipe davlick cache
Step 3-
install zip and pick your options
Step 4-
Reboot and enjoy!
wouldn't this restore the phone back to stock?? Or is it just the bootloader partition that is left alone when you do a factory reset? Also, the instructions were not too clear when it mentions: "install zip and pick your options". Do I unzip the file and pick something in the install folder? A tad confused here...
hugeyeti said:
Assuming my Galaxy Note II phone has been unlocked successfully, if I do a factory reset to upgrade to note2_JellyBeans_B8.zip:
YOU MUST BE UNLOCKED
Step 1-
Wipe Data Factory Reset!
Step 2-
Wipe davlick cache
Step 3-
install zip and pick your options
Step 4-
Reboot and enjoy!
wouldn't this restore the phone back to stock?? Or is it just the bootloader partition that is left alone when you do a factory reset? Also, the instructions were not too clear when it mentions: "install zip and pick your options". Do I unzip the file and pick something in the install folder? A tad confused here...
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You want to wipe system, factory reset, cache and dalvik cache. Factory reset will wipe data like Google account and apps and such.
Then the ROM installs with aroma which loads up a GUI that let's you choose what you want. Can choose apps installed clock location how many widgets you show at the top what kernel you run etc. Literally flash the zip and you'll understand.
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nosympathy said:
You want to wipe system, factory reset, cache and dalvik cache. Factory reset will wipe data like Google account and apps and such.
Then the ROM installs with aroma which loads up a GUI that let's you choose what you want. Can choose apps installed clock location how many widgets you show at the top what kernel you run etc. Literally flash the zip and you'll understand.
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Thanks. I am not sure how to "wipe system", but I read how to factory reset and clear dalvik cache. Also not sure how to load the jellybeans ROM(do I mount it.. is it an .iso? etc.)... lots of reading to do. Ty for the input m8.
hugeyeti said:
Thanks. I am not sure how to "wipe system", but I read how to factory reset and clear dalvik cache. Also not sure how to load the jellybeans ROM(do I mount it.. is it an .iso? etc.)... lots of reading to do. Ty for the input m8.
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If youre using TWRP click wipe, then factory reset, swipe to do so, then cache same way, then dalvik.
To flash rom click the install tab, find the rom, make sure you tell it to look at the internal or external at the top and find the rom, then swipe to flash it
sidenote: factory reset clears data, which is what most people do. system wipe actually clears out the partition where the rom is, in other words the phone will not reboot until youve flashed a rom to it
hugeyeti said:
Thanks. I am not sure how to "wipe system", but I read how to factory reset and clear dalvik cache. Also not sure how to load the jellybeans ROM(do I mount it.. is it an .iso? etc.)... lots of reading to do. Ty for the input m8.
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Put the ROM on your phone and go to the install section of your recovery (You must boot into recovery by holding power, home, and volume up while turning on your phone) and flash it from there.
Joshina said:
Put the ROM on your phone and go to the install section of your recovery (You must boot into recovery by holding power, home, and volume up while turning on your phone) and flash it from there.
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My phone is now unlocked + jailbroken after following instructions from CASUAL. No issues.
When u say put the rom in your phone. U mean my SD card? Per littleguevara's post:
"To flash rom click the install tab, find the rom, make sure you tell it to look at the internal or external at the top and find the rom, then swipe to flash it
sidenote: factory reset clears data, which is what most people do. system wipe actually clears out the partition where the rom is, in other words the phone will not reboot until youve flashed a rom to it" <----- if the phone is wiped then everything is gone so I can't put the jellybeans rom there.
Also from "Originally Posted by nosympathy
You want to wipe system, factory reset, cache and dalvik cache. Factory reset will wipe data like Google account and apps and such"
Will I be able to wipe cache and dalvik cache WHILE in recovery mode? I just want to be as proactive as possible and avoid being reactive to anything that comes my way that I am not aware of. I believe I already have TWRP (i saw their logo while jailbreaking).. Any input is appreciated m8.
I attached a screen shot of my phone info. How do I root my phone & am I also able to update my android to something newer & if so... how?? What do I need to do?? Please any help is appreciated. Thank you
MissLaniS said:
I attached a screen shot of my phone info. How do I root my phone & am I also able to update my android to something newer & if so... how?? What do I need to do?? Please any help is appreciated. Thank you
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Doesn't get any easier than this for root...
http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/root-any-samsung-galaxy-s4-one-click-0155622/
You've got the latest, best Verizon update for your phone.
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I tried that and it says "this phone is not currently supported"
MissLaniS said:
I tried that and it says "this phone is not currently supported"
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Here you go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-root-i545vrufnk1-4-4-2-12-1-2014-t2959613
when it says to wipe cache/dalvik in stock recovery, mean?
when i go to my stock recovery, i dont have an option to wipe cache/dalvik
i have the options to:
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
is one of those the same thing as cache/dalvik??
MissLaniS said:
when it says to wipe cache/dalvik in stock recovery, mean?
when i go to my stock recovery, i dont have an option to wipe cache/dalvik
i have the options to:
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
is one of those the same thing as cache/dalvik??
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You would wipe from safestrap
For rooting your NK1, just follow the direction in the OP.\
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1. Take the NK1 OTA update.
2. Download and install Towelroot-v3.apk(this version does not require internet access).
3. Place your phone into "Download Mode" (press and hold the Home, Volume Down, and Power keys until the phone powers on and displays warning screen, then press Volume Up key) and Flash the I545_NC5_Stock_Kernel using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).
4. Open Towelroot from your app drawer and press "Make it Rain" to root your device.
5. Power off then boot into "Download Mode" again and flash the I545_NK1_Stock_Kernel also using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).
6. Download SuperSU to manage root access. Done!
Hello i forgot pin on my old phone, i have very important info that i need.
Please help me to unlock it, i really really need it. I tried many ways but no luck. Here is all Info:
Phone - energy phone max 4G, not rooted, USB debugging not enabled, no internet access.
I tried android multi tools 1.02b but it dont see any of my 5 phones.
I see another option is with aroma zip but my phone dont have install from sd card option.
Here are recovery options i have:
Android system recovery 3e 20151204
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from sdcard
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
backup user data
restore user data
root integrity check
reboot to bootloader
power down
view recovery logs
I would really appreciate any help, really need to unlock it.