Flashing a rom - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've searched all over the forum, but I just wanted to make sure before doing this. I have rooted my Samsung S2 with Odin. I now downloaded a custom rom, specifically HyperDroid-Androidmeda.
It's in a zip file, and it was to my understanding that I flash it the same way in Odin by clicking PDA. However, it's a zip file, and not tar, so I can't bring it in.. Do I just rename zip to .tar and flash it how I rooted it? Thanks guys!

el-grosso said:
I've searched all over the forum, but I just wanted to make sure before doing this. I have rooted my Samsung S2 with Odin. I now downloaded a custom rom, specifically HyperDroid-Androidmeda.
It's in a zip file, and it was to my understanding that I flash it the same way in Odin by clicking PDA. However, it's a zip file, and not tar, so I can't bring it in.. Do I just rename zip to .tar and flash it how I rooted it? Thanks guys!
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Read this, this and this so you know what you are getting yourself into.
Also read the Hyperdroid thread, it has a how-to flash it and more info on the rom.

veyka said:
Read this, this and this so you know what you are getting yourself into.
Also read the Hyperdroid thread, it has a how-to flash it and more info on the rom.
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Yeah, I have gone through it all.
Installation Guide: (via CWM Recovery)
1. Install Base (*****install any updates posted HERE for Delta Updates)
It doesn't say how though.. it just says install it. I came from the HTC Hero, so I assume you throw the zip on your sd card, but mine doesn't have an SD card, so I am not sure how to open the internal storage of the phone and install from there in clockworkmod
edit: enabled usb debugging, the mounted data and usb storage. all good, thanks for the help anyway

To flash
1) Flash a kernel with CWM recovery (Cf-root is most popular as a basic rooting/CWM kernel) (Recovery is built into the kernel in samsung phones)
2) Copy the zip file into your internal SD card
3) reboot into recovery (Home > vol up > power when phone turned off)
4) chose flash zip from sd card
5) chose internal sd card
6) select zip
7) flash
8) wipe data/cache/dalvik cache when moving from custom rom/custom rom

veyka said:
To flash
1) Flash a kernel with CWM recovery (Cf-root is most popular as a basic rooting/CWM kernel) (Recovery is built into the kernel in samsung phones)
2) Copy the zip file into your internal SD card
3) reboot into recovery (Home > vol up > power when phone turned off)
4) chose flash zip from sd card
5) chose internal sd card
6) select zip
7) flash
8) wipe data/cache/dalvik cache when moving from custom rom/custom rom
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Yeah I did all of that, but suffer from a boot loop when the hyperdroid logo is first shown and the voice says 'wecome'. Pretty sure I didn't miss any major steps. Got any ideas?

el-grosso said:
Yeah I did all of that, but suffer from a boot loop when the hyperdroid logo is first shown and the voice says 'wecome'. Pretty sure I didn't miss any major steps. Got any ideas?
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First boot takes ages, upto 10mins, did you flash the newest HyperDroidV5.2.21 base? Was the zip about 359MB?

veyka said:
First boot takes ages, upto 10mins, did you flash the newest HyperDroidV5.2.21 base? Was the zip about 359MB?
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I flashed Hyperdroid_Androidmeda_v5.2.21_signed.zip yeah.. not stable? The boot loop is surely not supposed to happen. Thanks for the support btw!
edit: oh i didn't understand that was it booting up! I am so used to getting boot loops from my HTC Hero that I thought it was an error! Thanks

el-grosso said:
I flashed Hyperdroid_Androidmeda_v5.2.21_signed.zip yeah.. not stable? The boot loop is surely not supposed to happen. Thanks for the support btw!
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That zip should be fine, and the bootloop shouldn't happen, after flashing the zip and wiping cache/data/dalvik it should take upto 10mins to boot the first time as it has to rebuild the cache, it will look like its bootlooped but its just slow!

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So I Rooted, How do I flash a rom?

Hi, I just rooted my SGS2, and now I want to flash MIUI Rom. I have a couple of questions.
1. Do I NEED a micro SD card to do this.
2. Is is safe to download Rom Manager and flash Clockwork mod?
Search is your friend.
you could have just answered my question.
Anyone just want to verify if it's safe for me to flash CWM from Rom Manager app?
I happen to be on KH3 if that matters. (flashed KH3 before rooting) used DooMLorDs script to root.
1. no, you copy the rom to the phones internal memory
2. no, flash a cf-root kernel
peachpuff said:
1. no, you copy the rom to the phones internal memory
2. no, flash a cf-root kernel
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If I've already rooted using DoomLords exploit is is okay to flash Cf-Root over that?
Also, how come every bit of research says that I can't flash a rom from internal storage - but you say I can? Don't I have to Wipe Data/etc? Wouldn't that delete anything on the internal storage.
You can use your usb internal storage to flash a rom.
Also, note that cf-root recovery is not the original cwm recovery. It's modified.
You can flash any other kernel with cwm recovery if you want. (codeworkx/siyah/ninphetamine/speedmod, etc)
And, ROM manager flashing cwm is actually fake. Our GS2 can get cwm recovery only by flashing a kernel that has cwm.
Ryne said:
If I've already rooted using DoomLords exploit is is okay to flash Cf-Root over that?
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Yes
Also, how come every bit of research says that I can't flash a rom from internal storage - but you say I can? Don't I have to Wipe Data/etc? Wouldn't that delete anything on the internal storage.
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The 16gb's of memory on the phone is basically split into two parts, around 3gb's or so is used/available for the os while the rest 12gb is available to you to do as you wish, that's where you're copying the files to.
If you do a wipe from cwm it only deletes the files from the 3gb section while leaving the 12gb portion intact.
If you install titanium backup you'll see this info at the bottom in the overview section, you'll see the system rom/internal/sdcard partitions.
Okay let's do this!
You said you had a rooted device, so here's all the steps:
1. FLASH A KERNEL THAT IS CAPABLE OF HAVING A CWM RECOVERY, e.g. Ninphetamine
2. Go to Market and download ROM manager
3. Launch ROM manager and then click Flash Recovery, I suggest twice just in case
4. From this website, download MIUI for your device: http://miuiandroid.com/roms/miui-development-roms/
5. After you finish downloading, make sure you have your device in Debugging mode in Settings -> Applications -> Development -> Debugging Mode, plug your device in, and drag down the notification bar, click on the USB popup, and click Connect.
6. Drag the file into the internal SD card (should have files and folders like update.zip, gameloft, android, etc), then unplug the device.
7. Power down the device and then use the button combo: Power + Vol Up + Home to enter recovery, if it fails to enter CWM Recovery, power down and try again.
8. Click Wipe Data, Wipe Cache and Wipe Dalvik Cache (this is in Advanced) after that, click on the power button to go back a menu
8. Click Install .zip from sdcard and then navigate to the .zip file you placed in your internal sdcard
9. I suggest installing it twice just to be sure.
Hope this helps
If you haven't rooted, just use odin to flash a rooted kernel (like cf-root, ninphetamine, Siyahkernel, speedmod, etc). Most of them come with cwm, where you can flash any other rooted kernel as you desire (in recovery mode or through the CWM app).
If you've already rooted but the kernel you root your phone with doesn't come with cwm, do the same as above.
ROM manager doesn't work with most of the kernels (ie. Read the cf-root kernel thread). But you can download the CWM app - search (works on cyanogenmod though). Most custom rom will come with it. What it does is to allow you to boot into cwm recovery mode to flash things.
It's all safe. Should anything go wrong, just boot into download mode and follow the first step again.
The "root" is actually part of a kernel hence "rooted kernel". So when people say you won't lose your root when you flash other roms/kernels is because you essentially flash another rooted kernel over your already-rooted kernel.
CWM recovery mode comes with most kernels. This is why when you flash different kernels you'll get the different cwm recovery version that comes with the different kernels.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Thanks for the replies. I flashed CF-Root, and got MIUI running great. Thanks guys!

[Q] HELP!!! flashed CWM to my 2.3.5 Fascinate, now i cant get out of recovery

used oden to flash CWM. now i cant boot into android, it just keeps kicking me into CWM recovery.
anyone see this? any suggestions? would a wipe fix it?
did you flash a rom if so which one?
no ROMs, simply just tried flashing CWM via Odin
may i ask why 2.3.5?
what were you trying to do?
i am still able to get into Download mode to flash files via Odin, so i dont think all is lost. but, still just stuck in recovery. when i try to reboot it just takes me right back into recovery. i may have flashed an incorrect version of CWM which could be the cause of this problem. if that was the case, any ideas as to how i can get back into a proper boot?
xwhofarted said:
may i ask why 2.3.5?
what were you trying to do?
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I was trying to flash CWM so i could flash a custom ROM. Had this phone forever and was just looking to try out some ROMs out there.
As long as you odin cwm none of your os is really touched.
try the cwm 4 fixed for cm7. http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...2&d=1311907538
Now when you reboot your device the stock kernel will over right the cwm.
also make sure you put the odin file in the PDA section.
So basically flash the new cwm and try booting into normal that should get you back where you started from. 100% stock.
that link didnt work. tried searching for the thread without any luck
for some reason it truncated the link with a '...' and it thinks that is part of the hyperlink
dl.dropbox.com/u/14764513/cwm4_fixed_for_cm7-ODIN.tar <- cwm 4 fixed for cm7
thanks.. so i flashed this via odin. same problem. i start the phone. the samsung logo comes up. it disappears for a second. then it comes back up and kicks me into recovery.
weird right? any suggestions
ok then what is your endgame?
Now before you said you flashed just the CWM, may i ask why...if you did not intend to flash a rom? were you going to flash a Kernel or obtain root?
Perhaps you should try this
Download this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278838
It is a custom kernel.
Now Flash CWM with odin
Put battery back in [dont touch power button yet]
Hold down BOTH volume and Power all at once * Dont let go until you see Samsung Logo.
[should still be plugged into pc via usb]
You will boot into CWM
using the volume up and down-Scroll down to Mounts and storage [select it by hitting the power button]
Then scroll to Mout USB storage
~now you should be able to see your SDCard as storage on your PC, put the Kernel some where on your SD Card~
[back on your phone Then Select Unmount
Scroll to ****Go bacK***** [select]
Scroll to install zip from sd card [select]
Select choose zip from sdcard
Navigate to where you have the zip
Select it
Scroll down to Yes-Flash........
Let the phone do its thing!
Good luck!
Your bootlooped...if you can get into cwm wipe all three and flash a rom thats compatible with the version of cwm you have installed. Or odin back to stock and start over...
droidstyle said:
Your bootlooped...if you can get into cwm wipe all three and flash a rom thats compatible with the version of cwm you have installed. Or odin back to stock and start over...
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yea i started to figure that was the case. if i flash the full odin package for EH03 via odin and that will start me at the beginning?
thanks again for everyones help.
Yes,
Keep in mind all data will be gone [except on your sd card like photos and what not]
Good Luck!
xwhofarted said:
Yes,
Keep in mind all data will be gone [except on your sd card like photos and what not]
Good Luck!
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yes i am aware. did however make a backup of my current setup. i am stuck in recovery, but recovery still works. so i was able to make a backup and hopefully i can restore at some point. also, i had been rooted earlier and immediately made a tb backup of my apps. all is not lost
thanks a bunch guys! happy holidays ill let you know if i succeed
This may sound dumb but
make sure you are NOT hitting "reboot recovery" and you ARE hitting "reboot system now"
xwhofarted said:
dl.dropbox.com/u/14764513/cwm4_fixed_for_cm7-ODIN.tar <- cwm 4 fixed for cm7
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the link is broken can you re upload it ?
xwhofarted said:
As long as you odin cwm none of your os is really touched.
try the cwm 4 fixed for cm7. http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...2&d=1311907538
Now when you reboot your device the stock kernel will over right the cwm.
also make sure you put the odin file in the PDA section.
So basically flash the new cwm and try booting into normal that should get you back where you started from. 100% stock.
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that link is broken can you upload up the tar file

Flashing Slim ICS

I have been trying to flash Slim ICS on my SGS2 for over an hour without success.
What happens is that when i choose the base zip it always says no zImage found and simply stops trying.
I've followed the instructions carefully.
Phone is rooted, CWM installed properly, Wipe/Format prior to flashing, files placed in external SD root, downloaded the correct files from Slim ICS website.
After the first failed attempt, i googled and searched all over XDA Forums but nothing worked.
I've tried flashing directly from the CWM Recovery Menu and the APP itself (Flash Kernel).
What i am doing wrong?
Currently my phone has the LPG firmware from the official firmwares thread.
XDA-Noobie said:
I have been trying to flash Slim ICS on my SGS2 for over an hour without success.
What happens is that when i choose the base zip it always says no zImage found and simply stops trying.
I've followed the instructions carefully.
Phone is rooted, CWM installed properly, Wipe/Format prior to flashing, files placed in external SD root, downloaded the correct files from Slim ICS website.
After the first failed attempt, i googled and searched all over XDA Forums but nothing worked.
I've tried flashing directly from the CWM Recovery Menu and the APP itself (Flash Kernel).
What i am doing wrong?
Currently my phone has the LPG firmware from the official firmwares thread.
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hey dude try placing the Slim ICs zip file on ur internal sdcard then reboot 2 recovery and from there choose install zip from internal sdcard and flash and see
where're u coming from?
I've done successful for my just first ROM flashing experience when upgrading SGS2 from GB 2.3.3 to Official ICS DXLP7 with Odin 1.85 & now i've Slim it by Krarvind Rom..
I dunno if ur phone is coming from GB or ICS
If from GB better flash it w/ Odin 1.85 first w/ official ICS ROM (get it from Sammobile.com), wipe all data (cache, dalvik,factory & battery stat) - format system - then just can flash from CWM w/ Slim ICS
#don't forget2press thanks#
XDA-Noobie said:
I have been trying to flash Slim ICS on my SGS2 for over an hour without success.
What happens is that when i choose the base zip it always says no zImage found and simply stops trying.
I've followed the instructions carefully.
Phone is rooted, CWM installed properly, Wipe/Format prior to flashing, files placed in external SD root, downloaded the correct files from Slim ICS website.
After the first failed attempt, i googled and searched all over XDA Forums but nothing worked.
I've tried flashing directly from the CWM Recovery Menu and the APP itself (Flash Kernel).
What i am doing wrong?
Currently my phone has the LPG firmware from the official firmwares thread.
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As already stated try placing the base on your internal SD as I don't know what version of CWM you have but some have issues with flashing from the external. You can't use the CWM app to flash the ROM as a kernel as it is not the same and there is no zimage included as AOSP ROM's are different and use boot.img for the kernel.
Once you have the base, I9100 essentials and Slim Gapps on your internal SD, boot into CWM and do the following:
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. In mounts and storage - format /system
3. In advanced menu - Wipe dalvik
4. Find your base.zip on your internal SD and flash that
5. Repeat step 4 again as it doesn't flash first time
6. Flash essentials.zip
7. Flash Slim Gapps.zip if you want all the important Google apps
8. Reboot to system
That should be it and you shouldn't have any issues. If you do have issues then it may be bootloader related as newer ICS bootloaders sometimes have issues flashing CM9/AOSP ROM's. Hopefully you don't have that issue though.
AvRS said:
As already stated try placing the base on your internal SD as I don't know what version of CWM you have but some have issues with flashing from the external. You can't use the CWM app to flash the ROM as a kernel as it is not the same and there is no zimage included as AOSP ROM's are different and use boot.img for the kernel.
Once you have the base, I9100 essentials and Slim Gapps on your internal SD, boot into CWM and do the following:
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. In mounts and storage - format /system
3. In advanced menu - Wipe dalvik
4. Find your base.zip on your internal SD and flash that
5. Repeat step 4 again as it doesn't flash first time
6. Flash essentials.zip
7. Flash Slim Gapps.zip if you want all the important Google apps
8. Reboot to system
That should be it and you shouldn't have any issues. If you do have issues then it may be bootloader related as newer ICS bootloaders sometimes have issues flashing CM9/AOSP ROM's. Hopefully you don't have that issue though.
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Finally a proper guide for newbies.
Ill try it and report back!
Thanks Man!
XDA-Noobie said:
Finally a proper guide for newbies.
Ill try it and report back!
Thanks Man!
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No worries just happens that I'm the S2 beta tester for Slim ICS hopefully all will go well for you. When you're all set up don't forget to check out the feature guide which gives you an overview of the main features of the current and next version coming soon (link in post 2 of the thread or my sig).
AvRS said:
No worries just happens that I'm the S2 beta tester for Slim ICS hopefully all will go well for you. When you're all set up don't forget to check out the feature guide which gives you an overview of the main features of the current and next version coming soon (link in post 2 of the thread or my sig).
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Double thanks!
It worked!
XDA-Noobie said:
Double thanks!
It worked!
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Glad to hear it, you're now ready to flash 4.0 released this morning

[q] gt-i5503 - code red!!

Please some one help me out with this issue
phone is not booting up normally after i tried to flash it using MAD team custom ROM and CM 7
i have attacthced the log file in CWM recovery folder on sd card please some one give me a hand this is my only phone and i dont want t to die
c4gopal said:
Please some one help me out with this issue
phone is not booting up normally after i tried to flash it using MAD team custom ROM and CM 7
i have attacthced the log file in CWM recovery folder on sd card please some one give me a hand this is my only phone and i dont want t to die
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Install Odin on your PC, get the samsung drivers by installing Kies.
Hold down volume down key, middle of d-pad and power buttons all together while phone is off.
Put a different Rom .zip on your sd card using a PC.
Use Odin to flash clockworkmod to the phone, when fiinshed the phone will boot into cwm.
Use cwm to install the zip you put on the sd.
Reboot into the stable ROM.
GT-I5503 -FLASHED USING CUSTOM ROM -NOT WORKING help!!
brianmillar9 said:
Install Odin on your PC, get the samsung drivers by installing Kies.
Hold down volume down key, middle of d-pad and power buttons all together while phone is off.
Put a different Rom .zip on your sd card using a PC.
Use Odin to flash clockworkmod to the phone, when fiinshed the phone will boot into cwm.
Use cwm to install the zip you put on the sd.
Reboot into the stable ROM.
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Thank you So much for your response.
I tried to flash using the Europa v 1.0 OPS file so it kinda advanced the things a little bit now i am seeing more steps after amss download on odin while flashing that Stock ROM!
It re boots the phone but not installing the rom - it fails telling
unable to format space f " data " something like this
I am still trying to fix ths up and i will also follow your instructions but i have few questions
1. which version of ODIN do u want me to use
2.shud i use a stock ROm or a CustoM rom ??
3.wich version of CWm shud i flash to the phone
Please respond in the same way you did I really appreciate your help Friend :good:
c4gopal said:
Thank you So much for your response.
I tried to flash using the Europa v 1.0 OPS file so it kinda advanced the things a little bit now i am seeing more steps after amss download on odin while flashing that Stock ROM!
It re boots the phone but not installing the rom - it fails telling
unable to format space f " data " something like this
I am still trying to fix ths up and i will also follow your instructions but i have few questions
1. which version of ODIN do u want me to use
2.shud i use a stock ROm or a CustoM rom ??
3.wich version of CWm shud i flash to the phone
Please respond in the same way you did I really appreciate your help Friend :good:
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I use Odin Multi Downloader v4.34
The data partition not formating would be a cause for concern, if I was you I would try formating it with ClockWorkMod by doing a data wipe/factory reset.
If it was me I would use my computer to put CyanogenMod 7.2 .zip file on the SD (its stable and handy for getting things working)
Most stock ROMS won't flash through CWM.
So to summerise I would try this:
Go into download mode.
Link up with Odin and select your OPS file (make sure GTI5500 OR 5503 appears at top and not the word Android)
Select "One Package" in Odin options
Download a .zip of Clockworkmod for galaxy 5
select it as the One Package and don't touch the other boxes...
let clockworkmod flash into the phone and let it boot into it
now try the data wipe in clockworkmod
install the cyanogenmod zip from the sd and reboot
good luck
I've attached my Clockworkmod Zip file. I use it at least once a week so its good
[[[FIXED!!!]]] GT-I5503 -FLASHED USING CUSTOM ROM -NOT WORKING help!!
brianmillar9 said:
I use Odin Multi Downloader v4.34
The data partition not formating would be a cause for concern, if I was you I would try formating it with ClockWorkMod by doing a data wipe/factory reset.
If it was me I would use my computer to put CyanogenMod 7.2 .zip file on the SD (its stable and handy for getting things working)
Most stock ROMS won't flash through CWM.
So to summerise I would try this:
Go into download mode.
Link up with Odin and select your OPS file (make sure GTI5500 OR 5503 appears at top and not the word Android)
Select "One Package" in Odin options
Download a .zip of Clockworkmod for galaxy 5
select it as the One Package and don't touch the other boxes...
let clockworkmod flash into the phone and let it boot into it
now try the data wipe in clockworkmod
install the cyanogenmod zip from the sd and reboot
good luck
I've attached my Clockworkmod Zip file. I use it at least once a week so its good
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c4gopal said:
See I am including the log file from the CWM folder on sd card this is wat it says : see if u can find out whats the issue from ths log please
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IT GOT FIXED!!!!! FINALLY THANK YOU FOR YUR SUPPORT A LOT
Here's wat i did
1. i was using the wrong TASS ops File it was the same but name was too long i editied it ti EUROPAv1.0.ops ( <--------Very important )
2.Initially i flashed the stock ROM then the stuck point broke odin downloader continued after amss download and also automatically rebooted the phne
3. samsung recovered from boot loop but still gave an error telling cant format the space F: "data" when i rebooted normally it advanced till that shiny samsung logo after the animation while booting up phone never booted
4. then i tried to load recovery CWm mod to odin ..it was giving that famous error not able to mount sd-ext emmc failed
5. i DID data wipe and cache wipe din work ,i went to advanced> format /data >format /cache> format/system , > format/sd ext and i mounted all of these again using same menu
6. I Flashe MAD team CM 10 based cust ROm using CWM and rebooted without installing G apps ( which for me seems like a twist cause earlier i had flashed gapps every time i flashed the rom so this time i chose not to may be for a gud caus ** INSTINCT ** )
7. IT WORKED !!! phone started to boot with CYANOGEN LOGO i started dancing > everythings fine
8. I took a BACKUP!! which shudve been done in step 0 other wise which this story wud not be here today!! BACKUP IS VERY VERY IMP!!! :good::good::good::good::good::good:
THANK YOU very very much my friend :good::good::good::good:
c4gopal said:
IT GOT FIXED!!!!! FINALLY THANK YOU FOR YUR SUPPORT A LOT
Here's wat i did
1. i was using the wrong TASS ops File it was the same but name was too long i editied it ti EUROPAv1.0.ops ( <--------Very important )
2.Initially i flashed the stock ROM then the stuck point broke odin downloader continued after amss download and also automatically rebooted the phne
3. samsung recovered from boot loop but still gave an error telling cant format the space F: "data" when i rebooted normally it advanced till that shiny samsung logo after the animation while booting up phone never booted
4. then i tried to load recovery CWm mod to odin ..it was giving that famous error not able to mount sd-ext emmc failed
5. i DID data wipe and cache wipe din work ,i went to advanced> format /data >format /cache> format/system , > format/sd ext and i mounted all of these again using same menu
6. I Flashe MAD team CM 10 based cust ROm using CWM and rebooted without installing G apps ( which for me seems like a twist cause earlier i had flashed gapps every time i flashed the rom so this time i chose not to may be for a gud caus ** INSTINCT ** )
7. IT WORKED !!! phone started to boot with CYANOGEN LOGO i started dancing > everythings fine
8. I took a BACKUP!! which shudve been done in step 0 other wise which this story wud not be here today!! BACKUP IS VERY VERY IMP!!! :good::good::good::good::good::good:
THANK YOU very very much my friend :good::good::good::good:
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Haha Wonderful
Your welcome, I did a dance too the first time I booted CyanogenMod after a brick
brianmillar9 said:
I use Odin Multi Downloader v4.34
The data partition not formating would be a cause for concern, if I was you I would try formating it with ClockWorkMod by doing a data wipe/factory reset.
If it was me I would use my computer to put CyanogenMod 7.2 .zip file on the SD (its stable and handy for getting things working)
Most stock ROMS won't flash through CWM.
So to summerise I would try this:
Go into download mode.
Link up with Odin and select your OPS file (make sure GTI5500 OR 5503 appears at top and not the word Android)
Select "One Package" in Odin options
Download a .zip of Clockworkmod for galaxy 5
select it as the One Package and don't touch the other boxes...
let clockworkmod flash into the phone and let it boot into it
now try the data wipe in clockworkmod
install the cyanogenmod zip from the sd and reboot
good luck
I've attached my Clockworkmod Zip file. I use it at least once a week so its good
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Do u falsh it thru ODIN!! ?? coz i found out that thers no way to boot this i5503 into recovery mode using those 3-key combinations like other phones
c4gopal said:
Do u falsh it thru ODIN!! ?? coz i found out that thers no way to boot this i5503 into recovery mode using those 3-key combinations like other phones
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Yep! There is no key combo for recovery on Galaxy5, if I need to boot recovery and cannot load the rom I just put it in download mode and use odin to reflash clockworkmod, then when its finished it auto boots into cwm and I do whatever I need to

Trouble caused from CM11 installation failure

Dear everyone,
I tried to install CM11 in CWM recovery page yesterday, but the installation was failed.
I didn't backup accidentally, then I couldn't restore my current ROM.
Now each time I power on the device, the CWM recovery page automatically shows up and I cannot get into android.
even if I hold the power button, it will only show the CWM recovery page to me and it cannot be turned off.
I tried to reinstall the stock OS by using Odin, but I seems my computer cannot detect my phone.
I did try also on my friends' computer, but It doesn't work out.
Is there still any way I can revive my phone?
It will be the most grateful if anyone can save my phone.
Put a rom zip on your SD card and flash it from recovery
Sent from my GT-I9300
kunal1540 said:
Put a rom zip on your SD card and flash it from recovery
Sent from my GT-I9300
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Thanks a lot!
I will try to grab one!
The Stock Android package has got one MD5 file and one dll file inside.
Is it alright to install it on the recovery page?
Just take the zip file of the rom to the sd card ( cm11 i suppose ?? ) and then flash it via the recovery, also don't forget to flash the gapps
nosphor said:
Just take the zip file of the rom to the sd card ( cm11 i suppose ?? ) and then flash it via the recovery, also don't forget to flash the gapps
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I got this problem since i failed to flash CM11...
I have got a stock rom right now and I am gonna put it in the sd
Mescron said:
I got this problem since i failed to flash CM11...
I have got a stock rom right now and I am gonna put it in the sd
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The stock rom it's only flashable by odin dude. For flash a rom in recovery it have to be in zip form.
To be more precise :
1. Download the rom you want, cm11 for example (zip file) and the gapps
2. Move it to your external or internal sd card of your phone
3. Go to the recovery and wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache
4. Then install zip from sd card and select the file of the rom you've downloaded before
5. Reboot
Then all should went fine for you :good:
PS : If you go to a bootloop simply remake all this steps
eskorpiao112 said:
The stock rom it's only flashable by odin dude. For flash a rom in recovery it have to be in zip form.
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Yes, it's a zip with a MD5 inside. Is it the right form of ROM to be flashed in Recovery mode?
nosphor said:
To be more precise :
1. Download the rom you want, cm11 for example (zip file) and the gapps
2. Move it to your external or internal sd card of your phone
3. Go to the recovery and wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache
4. Then install zip from sd card and select the file of the rom you've downloaded before
5. Reboot
Then all should went fine for you :good:
PS : If you go to a bootloop simply remake all this steps
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I have tried a few times but still fails. Is it because my phone is rooted?
Mescron said:
Yes, it's a zip with a MD5 inside. Is it the right form of ROM to be flashed in Recovery mode?
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Dude search the forum, stock rom, it's only flashable by odin. And you phone will be like new.

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