Related
Although I only had the phone for a day now, I've been reading the forum for a month trying to get the info I needed so that when it arrived, I'd be able to load up froyo, wifi calling and be done quickly. I set it all up and downloaded ryan's OCLF, ran it, rooted, installed the ext files, then the v2 lag fix it said to. Everything was great.
Later I downloaded a few apps and titanium backup, but didn't back up yet. I ran the battery down low. Went into the clockwork app that I downloaded and did a backup restore.
About an hour later the battery finally died. I read that you should turn it on until it won't anymore before finally plugging in to charge and wiping the battery settings. Problem is it wouldn't boot up again. Hung on the Galaxy S screen with the shining S.
I could still reboot into recovery and into download. Was going to ODIN back, but my PC was giving me trouble. I pulled the micro sim and thre the ASOP 2.2 rom on it from another laptop dragged it to card removed and popped it back in. I tried to reboot to recovery which worked, then reinstall, nothing. Tried to get to the SD card, but it doesn't find it.
Finally gave up and went back into recovery and did a factory data wipe reset or whatever it is called. When the phone rebooted it all booted fine, no problems at all however I lost every setting account etc..
So here's where I'm at now, i mounted it as USB and looked at the phone from the PC, in the clockwork folder is my backup I just can't get it to load.
I went back to the market and redownloaded the ryan OCLF and removed the lag, ext and root and I'm back to stock. Phone will turn off and back on.
What now? Where did I go wrong, it doesn't make any sense, I followed every instruction exactly as it was written.
I'm a little concerned to root again, but I want to backup settings, accounts etc.. in case this happens again.
first...welcome to XDA...the baddest forum on the planet...
second....this is the wrong section for this topic....should be in Q & A section...but a Mod will take care of that....
third....read this.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
the author worked hard on this to become a sticky so noobs will see it first...if u need more info....there is another sticky in the general section...good luck!!
Thanks, I'll read through it now. I thought I had a good idea to drag the new rom to the sd card and fire it up from there, but it failed. Happy I didn't brick the phone. I saw a lot of posts saying ODIN was the only way back, guess I got lucky with the data wipe.
I've had iphones for 2 years and when this happened it would be a conflict with programs, is there a list like that for android like there was for cydia in the iphone info?
I don't know.... but make sure you read carefully before you flash... in a nutshell the steps for ROM flashing is.
1. Root
2. Download and install ROM Manager from market
3. Flask clockwordmod recovery
4. Nandroid (backup)
5. Backup SD card to pc(just in case)
6. Flash your ROM from clockworkmod recovery.
Sent from my XDA app cuz I'm stalking your mom....
Here's a question I don't think is answered after reading the post. So rooting via OCLF without installing the lag fix v2 is exactly the same as rooting by dragging and dropping.
Rooting in itself can't cause the phone to not reboot, but if you flash incorrectly or apply lag fix and flash over them you could run into trouble. I just can't seem to figure out where the error was. I didn't delete the update zip after rooting, thats the only error I see.
Other issue I noticed is that on mounting to USB after booted I can see the backups, but I can't locate the ROM zip I put on the SD card or the SD card at all.
So let me get this straight... you rooted via OCLF.. but did not apply the lagfix?
Edit: oh I see... u tried to flash a froyo Rom then go back to stock?...
Sent from my XDA app cuz I'm stalking your mom....
No I rooted then applied the lag fix it had available which was version two I believe
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Ok... try ODIN back to stock...make sure you have the correct drivers
Sent from my XDA app cuz I'm stalking your mom....
Let me correct what I'm saying, the phone went into the stuck glowing S screen when trying to turn it back on after I ran the battery down to nothing. It wouldn't boot past that point. I tried reinstall, reboot, etc..from the menu in clockwork recov in recov screen as that was all i could get to. When that failed I tried just loading a 2.2 ROM to the sd card direct from my laptop, thought I could just flash from that screen right over everything, didn't work either. Thats when I tried delete all info as a last effort, but then it magically booted back 100% stock, but still rooted. So i reloaded OCLF and unrooted because I don't know what caused the phone to be stuck in the S screen, I didn't flash anything, just did the root and oclf all from ryan's OCLF app
I tried to reroot manual, didn't work, lots of issues, wouldnt root. Went back for OCLF gone. Went for the z4 gone. Found links for both, tried the z4 didnt' work, superuser continiously popping up for permissions, went back removed that and reloaded oclf from web, ran and fixed boot and rerooted, all good. Went back and downloaded and flashed Vibrant AOSP ish JK2 1.1 Official FROYO. Absolutely love it so far. I've been waiting for wifi calling for a long time, it actually works. Problem is I'm not really sure if I rebackup everything now or leave the backups I have from clockwork for stock. I keep reading everything and feel like I'm missing something. I have Vibrant AOSP ish JK2 1.1 Official FROYO saved so I guess if it crashes I just reflash that and don't need a backup, but should titanium backup the whole thing instead now? Sorry if no one replies i get it. Two years of iphone jailbreaking is a waste, nothing like this at all! I will say I never bricked an iphone, feel like i'm gonna brick this thing.
I want to run the OCLF v2, but concerned it's going to cause issues as it's running so smooth right now.
It works fine
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
version 2 isn't an option, i'm running lag fix one, seems ok I'm having some other issues, but its running
If your still having problems odin back to stock and start over it always safer and will cause less problems
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
All my issues were because busy box was messed up, all good now
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Just to throw it in there... you should always backup your current ROM and all apps using both ROM Manager AND Titanium Backup. It makes it THAT much easier if you do, by chance, have to use ODIN or run a recover, to get your settings, apps, saved data, etc. back without much hassle.
I run a Titanium backup on all of my apps I have loaded (NOT SYSTEM APPS as they are backed up by ROM manager I believe) once a month or so, just to keep fairly recent. It makes it to where, if it does need to be restored, the apps all get re-installed at once including saved data within the app (saved game progress, etc.). This is handy because you don't have to remember what all you had installed and you don't have to go searching through marketplace to get those apps back.
If you are running a custom homescreen (Launcher Pro, etc.), you should also use their backup option to save your homescreen settings.
In short, backup everything you can... it makes 3 hours worth of reloading things condense into a nice little 10-15min "install", "ok" button pressing fiesta!
And, to let you know, I've (as just about 100% of XDA users) flashed, and ODIN'd nearly a thousand times and have yet to brick a phone. These things are crazy indestructible. There's 3 or 4 different ways to get into Download Mode if you get the computer!phone screen... so don't worry about it. The only thing you really lose is time spent getting things back to normal if you screw up. But read up on everything, which it sounds like you already do, before you even attempt anything that could kill the phone. I don't post much on here because just about everything is already answered... you just have to search a little bit.
Here's the story.
Rooted Stock RAZR.
Changed Build Prop to Galaxy Nexus and google.
Overwrote system files with the huge GAPPS 4.2 pack, excepting the apps folder. (My biggest mistake)
Backed up my launcher, transferred 4.2 launcher to system/app.
Overwrote some app files, not all.
Downloaded a Safestrap, -I do not believe I properly set this up.
Downloaded Clockworkmod, told it I had setup a recovery, then created a backup of rom.
The phone rebooted. I assumed that meant the backup was successful.
Nothing happened. Like the genius I am, factory reset phone.
Phone successfully loaded, but I got stuck at the welcome screen.
Put myself into bootloader, hit recovery, I think I wiped the cache and then did another factory data reset.
Somehow got back to the main screen. Phone was working properly.
Went and installed some more apps, including velvet chrome gmail gms and others.
Downloaded boot something or other app (cant remember name) redownloaded clockworkmod and safestrap. (Still not set up properly, obviously.)
Rebooted.
Got stuck in boot for hours. Could not get recovery up
Finally got into recovery.
Phone still sitting here, I do not dare touch it.
Yes, I made every possible wrong choice I could have. I did not have any clue what I was doing and tampered with a phone I don't have the money to replace.
The question is, can you help me xda forums. My phone can safely boot I hope as it is now in recovery.
I need to get this safe again. I do have an original copy of.my old.build prop, but not one of the original system files/some apps.
I would also really like to turn my RAZR into a Nexus
Maybe just the homescreen.
Going to my buddies house tonight. He has a computer I can use.
IDKHow2ShaveWithaRAZR:/ said:
Here's the story.
Rooted Stock RAZR.
Changed Build Prop to Galaxy Nexus and google.
Overwrote system files with the huge GAPPS 4.2 pack, excepting the apps folder. (My biggest mistake)
Backed up my launcher, transferred 4.2 launcher to system/app.
Overwrote some app files, not all.
Downloaded a Safestrap, -I do not believe I properly set this up.
Downloaded Clockworkmod, told it I had setup a recovery, then created a backup of rom.
The phone rebooted. I assumed that meant the backup was successful.
Nothing happened. Like the genius I am, factory reset phone.
Phone successfully loaded, but I got stuck at the welcome screen.
Put myself into bootloader, hit recovery, I think I wiped the cache and then did another factory data reset.
Somehow got back to the main screen. Phone was working properly.
Went and installed some more apps, including velvet chrome gmail gms and others.
Downloaded boot something or other app (cant remember name) redownloaded clockworkmod and safestrap. (Still not set up properly, obviously.)
Rebooted.
Got stuck in boot for hours. Could not get recovery up
Finally got into recovery.
Phone still sitting here, I do not dare touch it.
Yes, I made every possible wrong choice I could have. I did not have any clue what I was doing and tampered with a phone I don't have the money to replace.
The question is, can you help me xda forums. My phone can safely boot I hope as it is now in recovery.
I need to get this safe again. I do have an original copy of.my old.build prop, but not one of the original system files/some apps.
I would also really like to turn my RAZR into a Nexus
Maybe just the homescreen.
Going to my buddies house tonight. He has a computer I can use.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To restore your phone you need to SBF (Check out this guide if you are unfamiliar with how to use SBF forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23453478) back to stock using the SBF 4.04 ICS build 6.7.2-180 which can be found here from http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/1...azr-ice-cream-sandwich-4-0-4-build-6-7-2-180/. Next take a look at this guide forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840296 particulary the sections on root and recovery. These sections will explain how to root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710871) the ICS build you installed and how to use recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720351) and the latest version of ICS safestrap (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900) for the Droid Razr.
Unfortunately you can't turn your Droid Razr into a Nexus. However if you want to make the homescreen look like a Nexus I would recommend installing Apex Launcher (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...-IHIDw&usg=AFQjCNEjKp_sMjweNbIvuXE_fTXHQj4-Gg) along with the AOSP Jelly Bean icon theme for Apex launcher either this one http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...24CgDA&usg=AFQjCNEt0DOlpK-8ubEx4QCLgcD4g8cj4w or this one http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...24CgDA&usg=AFQjCNHrWglN-UU1hQBxmGgFbEzN76pDhw.
Let me know if you still have questions .
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
shimp208 said:
To restore your phone you need to SBF (Check out this guide if you are unfamiliar with how to use SBF forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23453478) back to stock using the SBF 4.04 ICS build 6.7.2-180 which can be found here from http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/1...azr-ice-cream-sandwich-4-0-4-build-6-7-2-180/. Next take a look at this guide forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840296 particulary the sections on root and recovery. These sections will explain how to root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710871) the ICS build you installed and how to use recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720351) and the latest version of ICS safestrap (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900) for the Droid Razr.
Unfortunately you can't turn your Droid Razr into a Nexus. However if you want to make the homescreen look like a Nexus I would recommend installing Apex Launcher (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...-IHIDw&usg=AFQjCNEjKp_sMjweNbIvuXE_fTXHQj4-Gg) along with the AOSP Jelly Bean icon theme for Apex launcher either this one http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...24CgDA&usg=AFQjCNEt0DOlpK-8ubEx4QCLgcD4g8cj4w or this one http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...24CgDA&usg=AFQjCNHrWglN-UU1hQBxmGgFbEzN76pDhw.
Let me know if you still have questions .
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My only question is if I can accomplish all of this with my phone and a ******* MAC.
Thank you so much. I literally have asked around the web for hours with little to no help of any kind, and have been unable to come across resources on my own. I had completely forgotten about SBFing. That will be my savior. Not only that, but you have provided the links I have so. Needed. I am going to boot up my phone now, leave it on the charger, and go to sleep now...I hope it's there when I wake up.
also, someone recommended I flash Cyanogenmod. I found these two resources on my own:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/htc-rezound-roms/224442-rom-cyanogen-mod-9-cdma.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751826
and this is where I messed everything up from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966302
I'm wondering, are my system files still ok after overwriting? Could the problem only be based on the changes to the build prop or something similar, so that I don't have to destroy my phone further?
shimp208 said:
To restore your phone you need to SBF (Check out this guide if you are unfamiliar with how to use SBF forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23453478) back to stock using the SBF 4.04 ICS build 6.7.2-180 which can be found here from http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/1...azr-ice-cream-sandwich-4-0-4-build-6-7-2-180/. Next take a look at this guide forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840296 particulary the sections on root and recovery. These sections will explain how to root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710871) the ICS build you installed and how to use recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720351) and the latest version of ICS safestrap (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900) for the Droid Razr.
Unfortunately you can't turn your Droid Razr into a Nexus. However if you want to make the homescreen look like a Nexus I would recommend installing Apex Launcher (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...-IHIDw&usg=AFQjCNEjKp_sMjweNbIvuXE_fTXHQj4-Gg) along with the AOSP Jelly Bean icon theme for Apex launcher either this one http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...24CgDA&usg=AFQjCNEt0DOlpK-8ubEx4QCLgcD4g8cj4w or this one http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...24CgDA&usg=AFQjCNHrWglN-UU1hQBxmGgFbEzN76pDhw.
Let me know if you still have questions .
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
About to read through the articles. My battery is dead. I've looked through advice including hotwiring the charger to the battery but...Razr batterys can't be removed without voiding warranty.
IDKHow2ShaveWithaRAZR:/ said:
My only question is if I can accomplish all of this with my phone and a ******* MAC.
Thank you so much. I literally have asked around the web for hours with little to no help of any kind, and have been unable to come across resources on my own. I had completely forgotten about SBFing. That will be my savior. Not only that, but you have provided the links I have so. Needed. I am going to boot up my phone now, leave it on the charger, and go to sleep now...I hope it's there when I wake up.
also, someone recommended I flash Cyanogenmod. I found these two resources on my own:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/htc-rezound-roms/224442-rom-cyanogen-mod-9-cdma.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751826
and this is where I messed everything up from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966302
I'm wondering, are my system files still ok after overwriting? Could the problem only be based on the changes to the build prop or something similar, so that I don't have to destroy my phone further?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is possible that the build.prop edits you made caused your problems, but I would still recommend SBF'ing back to stock so you have a clean slate to start with. Also don't install anything else that could make things worse, until you are back to stock like I suggested. While you can use a MAC to flash SBF's its a lot easier and more reliable to use a computer running Windows.
IDKHow2ShaveWithaRAZR:/ said:
About to read through the articles. My battery is dead. I've looked through advice including hotwiring the charger to the battery but...Razr batterys can't be removed without voiding warranty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you try plugging your phone into your charger and leaving it plugged in for a little while to let it charge? Also try plugging the phone into your computer and having it charge off of one of the USB ports.
shimp208 said:
It is possible that the build.prop edits you made caused your problems, but I would still recommend SBF'ing back to stock so you have a clean slate to start with. Also don't install anything else that could make things worse, until you are back to stock like I suggested. While you can use a MAC to flash SBF's its a lot easier and more reliable to use a computer running Windows.
Did you try plugging your phone into your charger and leaving it plugged in for a little while to let it charge? Also try plugging the phone into your computer and having it charge off of one of the USB ports.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok. Thank you. You have no idea how much less stressed I am about this. I have been trying to let it charge. I don't have a standard charger, I use a broken lapdock, which does charges the same exact way. Will charging with a computer give me different results? (This is not a priority question, I don't NEED you to answer it asap or anything.) Please stick around if I encounter more issues. It's nice to receive help rather than being flamed for being a noob. I had to get started somewhere. With yours and others help, I have gained many resources for flashing/rooting. I am still going to avoid trying to SBF if I can(Though I believe it is the avenue I'm taking, the only way I wouldn't is if I can safely recover and fixing build prop fixes my issues), as I REALLY don't want to lose root, as I had someone else root for me in the first place. I really need a god damn pc. Thanks again.
IDKHow2ShaveWithaRAZR:/ said:
Ok. Thank you. You have no idea how much less stressed I am about this. I have been trying to let it charge. I don't have a standard charger, I use a broken lapdock, which does charges the same exact way. Will charging with a computer give me different results? (This is not a priority question, I don't NEED you to answer it asap or anything.) Please stick around if I encounter more issues. It's nice to receive help rather than being flamed for being a noob. I had to get started somewhere. With yours and others help, I have gained many resources for flashing/rooting. I am still going to avoid trying to SBF if I can(Though I believe it is the avenue I'm taking, the only way I wouldn't is if I can safely recover and fixing build prop fixes my issues), as I REALLY don't want to lose root, as I had someone else root for me in the first place. I really need a god damn pc. Thanks again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your lapdock is broken then it may not allow your phone to charge correctly, I would recommend trying to charge it through your computer's USB ports as it will probably make a difference. And don't worry about asking questions heck we all start out knowing nothing and needing to ask questions, and what's good is your exploring and asking good questions not just demanding people do things for you. I understand SBF'ing back to stock may seem scary but as long as you follow the directions properly you'll be fine. Also by going to back to stock it will give you a clean build.prop free of any changes you made. For future reference always make a nandroid before making any build.prop changes no matter how small it may seem. As always I'm happy to help out and will be around for any questions you may have .
shimp208 said:
If your lapdock is broken then it may not allow your phone to charge correctly, I would recommend trying to charge it through your computer's USB ports as it will probably make a difference. And don't worry about asking questions heck we all start out knowing nothing and needing to ask questions, and what's good is your exploring and asking good questions not just demanding people do things for you. I understand SBF'ing back to stock may seem scary but as long as you follow the directions properly you'll be fine. Also by going to back to stock it will give you a clean build.prop free of any changes you made. For future reference always make a nandroid before making any build.prop changes no matter how small it may seem. As always I'm happy to help out and will be around for any questions you may have .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is what I've been trying to do. I can't seem to get it to work. ► 1:50
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs2t-7ALT7U
IDKHow2ShaveWithaRAZR:/ said:
This is what I've been trying to do. I can't seem to get it to work. ► 1:50
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs2t-7ALT7U
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try the procedure again, other then that you could also try this guide by ifixit Installing Motorola Droid RAZR Battery.
Hello everyone,
Well might as well say hi. I'm Ryukouki. I use this handle on a lot of forums, so if this is familiar you most likely know me elsewhere. So, anywho! I purchased a VZW Samsung Galaxy S4 two weeks ago, and I'm really curious. I rooted my phone, installed Clockwork Mod and backed up my data (I THINK) and I'm looking into ROMs for the Galaxy S4. What is the best mod for speed and performance, with good ease of use, and does not require a data wipe on installation? And is there a tutorial to go about doing this? I'm kind of new to the whole smartphone thing (used a feature phone for seven years!!), but I'm not too afraid to try new things out.
Ryukouki said:
Hello everyone,
Well might as well say hi. I'm Ryukouki. I use this handle on a lot of forums, so if this is familiar you most likely know me elsewhere. So, anywho! I purchased a VZW Samsung Galaxy S4 two weeks ago, and I'm really curious. I rooted my phone, installed Clockwork Mod and backed up my data (I THINK) and I'm looking into ROMs for the Galaxy S4. What is the best mod for speed and performance, with good ease of use, and does not require a data wipe on installation? And is there a tutorial to go about doing this? I'm kind of new to the whole smartphone thing (used a feature phone for seven years!!), but I'm not too afraid to try new things out.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No ROMs 'require' a data wipe per se. You may, however, run into problems with any ROM if you don't completely wipe data when installing (especially the first time you go from stock to a ROM).
Why are you so afraid of wiping data? You could very easily download a few backup apps and have everything back up and running in 20 minutes.
trebb said:
No ROMs 'require' a data wipe per se. You may, however, run into problems with any ROM if you don't completely wipe data when installing (especially the first time you go from stock to a ROM).
Why are you so afraid of wiping data? You could very easily download a few backup apps and have everything back up and running in 20 minutes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I assume that this requires backup to my SD card though? And can you explain how I go about doing this? Do I just pick up things like App Restore and Backup (I think it's the other way around...) and then backup and restore? I don't want to screw this up, because I have a few apps where I've dumped a couple hundred dollars into and if I delete it or wipe it, I lose all the data, and I for sure as hell don't wanna do that!
You are rooted, so grab Titanium Backup, and use it. Just don't backup up system data. App data is fine (at least it always has been on AT&T).
I haven't seen a ROM yet that is stable enough to flash, IMHO. Give it a couple of weeks. I ran AOKP on my GS2 for a long time, and am looking forward to it here.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda premium
If I was you man , I wouldnt never install a rom without a full wipe. That will keep you from running into problems. I know that from experience. Like Sbreen say, no wipe , no gripe
DroidHead214 said:
If I was you man , I wouldnt never install a rom without a full wipe. That will keep you from running into problems. I know that from experience. Like Sbreen say, no wipe , no gripe
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Very well then, I guess a wipe it is.
Now, let me get this straight. I rooted my phone. I have TWRP Custom Recovery on my phone, and I have backed up the thing in the recovery menu to my micro SD card. I also Titanium Backup'd my system with apps and whatnot. So when I decide to flash my phone to a new ROM, I'd first wipe the data, factory reset, and wipe the dalvik cache, then flash it, do the setup garbage, and then from there, redownload Titanium Backup and restore whatever I want to restore, correct?
Ryukouki said:
Very well then, I guess a wipe it is.
Now, let me get this straight. I rooted my phone. I have TWRP Custom Recovery on my phone, and I have backed up the thing in the recovery menu to my micro SD card. I also Titanium Backup'd my system with apps and whatnot. So when I decide to flash my phone to a new ROM, I'd first wipe the data, factory reset, and wipe the dalvik cache, then flash it, do the setup garbage, and then from there, redownload Titanium Backup and restore whatever I want to restore, correct?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You got it! However the "factory reset" option in TWRP actually wipes data/cache/dalvik, I believe. (It tells you at the top of the screen what its going to wipe) Once you got your new rom you're all set to start restoring your apps with TB and enjoy the smoothness. After the setup process when your phone goes to the home screen, it's a good idea to let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. (some developers advise this)
whiskerz said:
You got it! However, the "factory reset" option in TWRP actually wipes data/cache/dalvik I believe. (It tells you at the top of the screen what its going to wipe) Once you got your new rom you're all set to start restoring your apps with TB and enjoying the smoothness
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll try it either tomorrow...or, later in the week if my courage decides to run away. Now, in the worst case scenario, let's say I completely screw up and get stuck with a bootloop or, I just completely hate the ROM itself. To restore to my current configuration do I just go back to TWRP and hit restore, and it basically reverts itself? I'm so sorry if I'm asking really stupid questions, I just REALLY want to do it right, and not have any hassles whatsoever. I am extremely careful and I really want to feel comfortable doing this.
Some guides I see mentioned backing up the IMEI information on the phone. Do I really need to do that, or is that all automated and I shouldn't run into issues? And is there a GApps.zip file thingy that I need to download for the "stock" applications? But wait a second, TB should take care of all of that correct?
Ryukouki said:
I'll try it either tomorrow...or, later in the week if my courage decides to run away. Now, in the worst case scenario, let's say I completely screw up and get stuck with a bootloop or, I just completely hate the ROM itself. To restore to my current configuration do I just go back to TWRP and hit restore, and it basically reverts itself? I'm so sorry if I'm asking really stupid questions, I just REALLY want to do it right, and not have any hassles whatsoever. I am extremely careful and I really want to feel comfortable doing this.
Some guides I see mentioned backing up the IMEI information on the phone. Do I really need to do that, or is that all automated and I shouldn't run into issues? And is there a GApps.zip file thingy that I need to download for the "stock" applications? But wait a second, TB should take care of all of that correct?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, if your phone goes into a bootloop or you absolutely hate the rom, then pull the battery and boot into recovery. (If you just hate the rom no need to pull battery just power off)Make sure you have a backup of your system created within TWRP with the "backup" option. If you have a backup in TWRP you would just hit the "Restore" button and find your system backup and wait for it to restore. I've never heard anything about backing up IMEI info, you will probably not run into any issues. I've flashed tons and tons of roms on numerous devices and have NEVER had to do any of that. Gapps (google apps) are ONLY needed when you're going to run an AOSP rom. That means when the rom doesn't have the touchwiz skin over top of it. AOSP roms are pure vanilla android and have zero touchwiz features. You can find the touchwiz based roms in the "Android development" section while the AOSP roms are found in the "Original development" section. Also, it's fine to ask questions. That's how you learn!
whiskerz said:
Yes, if your phone goes into a bootloop or you absolutely hate the rom, then pull the battery and boot into recovery. (If you just hate the rom no need to pull battery just power off)Make sure you have a backup of your system created within TWRP with the "backup" option. If you have a backup in TWRP you would just hit the "Restore" button and find your system backup and wait for it to restore. I've never heard anything about backing up IMEI info, you will probably not run into any issues. I've flashed tons and tons of roms on numerous devices and have NEVER had to do any of that. Gapps (google apps) are ONLY needed when you're going to run an AOSP rom. That means when the rom doesn't have the touchwiz skin over top of it. AOSP roms are pure vanilla android and have zero touchwiz features. You can find the touchwiz based roms in the "Android development" section while the AOSP roms are found in the "Original development" section. Also, it's fine to ask questions. That's how you learn!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome. Phew, I was like what why do I need to backup my IMEI information? I'm planning on installing Hyperdrive, is that a touchwiz based rom by any chance? And hah, yeah I know, I usually have really meticulous instructions for myself when I flash video game consoles, so I know the routine like the back of my hand.
Ryukouki said:
Awesome. Phew, I was like what why do I need to backup my IMEI information? I'm planning on installing Hyperdrive, is that a touchwiz based rom by any chance? And hah, yeah I know, I usually have really meticulous instructions for myself when I flash video game consoles, so I know the routine like the back of my hand.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, Hyperdrive is a touchwiz based rom! The file is going to be a little over a 1gig, and already includes all of the apps you'll need.(Don't flash Gaaps) I'm heading off XDA for the night if you have anymore questions/concerns feel free to PM me and I'll try to help
whiskerz said:
Yes, Hyperdrive is a touchwiz based rom! The file is going to be a little over a 1gig, and already includes all of the apps you'll need.(Don't flash Gaaps) I'm heading off XDA for the night if you have anymore questions/concerns feel free to PM me and I'll try to help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh good! And at least my internet is reasonable now, so 1GB shouldn't be too bad. ;D I should head off too, its a bit late over here. Thanks for your help, you've answered a lot of my concerns!
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions and help issues go in Q&A and help section
Thread moved
Thank you for your cooperation
Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
All ROMs are the best and data wipes are always recommended
Hello,
History:
Recently my Droid x2 was acting somewhat slow and randomly rebooting, so I decided to backup some data using titanium backup.
After which, I performed a factory data wipe thing from the android recovery menu.
This went well and I started to restore my old apps and data, afterwards I noticed the same things happening again. So I decided to do the factory data wipe again to fix this.
This led me to think that there was something wrong with one of the system apps, so I slowly went through apps and only installed what I thought I needed.
I ended up repeating this a few times, and at some point used titanium backup to remove some of the stock apps like slacker and youtube.
And now my phone wont get past the motorola logo, although sometimes it does and gets into a boot loop or just gets to the first time set up screen.
History summary:
Basically I backed up the data I wanted to keep, and did some stuff now my phone doesn't function right.
What I am after from any expert is whether or not I can't simply put an update onto my sd card and use the android recovery menu to fix my phone back to the normal stock rom.
If this kind of thing is possible could someone send me a link to the file.
I have tried to use Moonshadows guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317707) for SBFing, no luck, can't get it to work.
Also, I am basing this question off of Moonshadow's other guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318083) for backup/restoring.
This is a:
Droid X2
Rooted
Running 2.3.5
Moto Updates only work to update, and phone must be complete stock, nothing removed.
to flash sbf phone needs to be in STARTING RSD PROTOCOL SUPPORT
Try ezSBF for dx2
Sent from my XT862 using Tapatalk
just an update
Just in case anyone is curious, ezSBF worked.
I used it, then updated my phone to 2.3.5, and rooted it.
Thanks shadow.
Your welcome, glad it worked
Sent from my XT862 using Tapatalk
Hi, all . . .
Quick version in bold below.
I've enjoyed my rooted Razr Maxx for many months now, but recently I did some tinkering of the kind that involved the warnings we're all familiar with, i.e., you might mess up your device. And, well, I did--but not in a way that was completely beyond redemption. I don't know what actually happened, but what I know is that after the Safestrap menu disappeared my phone no longer displayed anything, and it would hang during the boot sequence. I'd hear the Drooooid, see nothing, and then the phone would just remain in that non-displaying, unresponsive state until the battery was drained.
I have Safestrap 3.11 installed, thankfully, and I have a backup from several months ago I've been working with. I began hunting around for advice on how to rectify the problem. I tried wiping the cache, then restoring the system and data, then just the system, and each time I got the same problem. Finally, I created a new ROM slot and restored my backup to it--just the system. (System and data didn't work--I don't really know why.) Interestingly, this booted up just fine. Everything was as normal, except that I had to rebuild my profile/data/etc. from scratch.
So I thought, if that worked, then maybe I could wipe the stock ROM and restore just the system to it after the wipe. I tried it, and then had the same issue: no display after Safestrap, and then a hang.
So my question is, is there some way to get that stock ROM straightened out so I can use it as normal? Can I delete and recreate the stock ROM in Safestrap? Is there an obvious explanation for what is happening here?
I really do appreciate any advice you can give, because I'm a dabbler and not a developer, and that's probably a good part of the reason why I'm in this situation to begin with. Thanks!
Quick Version: I'm using Safestrap 3.11 and I messed up my stock ROM in such a way that I have no display after the Safestrap menu, and the phone hangs during boot. I managed to restore just the system to a different ROM slot and was able to start from scratch there, but I want to find out if there is a way to make my stock ROM whole again.
Thanks!
Can you try Matt's Utility to reinstall the stock rom and safestrap?
sherri said:
Can you try Matt's Utility to reinstall the stock rom and safestrap?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't yet, but I certainly can! I assume I can find a link to it here somewhere. If I can't find it, I'll let you know. Thanks!
KT
KilgoreTrout71 said:
I haven't yet, but I certainly can! I assume I can find a link to it here somewhere. If I can't find it, I'll let you know. Thanks!
KT
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is that utility but updated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2861798
Just in case,if you can't find it
Sent from my Razr XT910
Thanks, @welder73! Crazy day at work, didn't have time to look.
sherri said:
Thanks, @welder73! Crazy day at work, didn't have time to look.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem @Sherry,I have free time
Sent from my Razr XT910
Thanks, both of you! I got the utility. I plan to try it out today sometime. We'll see how it goes!
Just so you know, the solution you suggested worked! What an excellent utility that is. Now I have my stock ROM back in working order and I have a ROM mod in ROM Slot 1 that I'm messing around with. Thanks again!