[Q] Please help! - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

I apparently did a very dumb thing by trying to flash PatchedMonkey through Flash Image GUI on my rooted s-on Evo LTE. Now it is stuck in permanent bootloops and I have to boot into recovery just to get it to stay off. I have tried flashing ROMs like SuperJelly and Sharkie ROM s-on and nothing has helped. I have also tried flashing komodo s-on and that didn't work either. Finally, on my Mac, I have tried to fastboot an RUU but I don't think it's worked because when I was last on a working ROM (CM10.1 7/24 nightly) I unchecked USB debugging. So does anyone have any other ideas as to how I might get this thing working again? Thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:

If you have a backup-and you should-restore it from recovery. Take a look at the link in my sig-it has some useful information in it that may be beneficial to you. If you don't have a backup to restore, try flashing the latest version of MeanBean. Make sure you follow the instructions in the OP so that you flash it correctly so that the kernel gets installed. Also, keep in mind that the Patch Monkey kernel is a 3.4 kernel, whereas Komodo is a 3.0 kernel, and they aren't interchangeable with one another.
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I did have a backup and tried to restore it but it did not work. I don't think the kernel from the backup restores when you are s-on. I am going to try to download mean bean and see if that works. My backup got wiped though when I tried to factory reset so I can't try it again. Looks like I'm SOL. Anyone know how much they charge to replace a "lost" Evo LTE?

welshwarriorsf said:
I did have a backup and tried to restore it but it did not work. I don't think the kernel from the backup restores when you are s-on. I am going to try to download mean bean and see if that works. My backup got wiped though when I tried to factory reset so I can't try it again. Looks like I'm SOL. Anyone know how much they charge to replace a "lost" Evo LTE?
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$150 through Asurion. Just flash MeanBean & be done with it. Even if you were to get a replacement (and I don't recommend going about it the way you are suggesting), you'd have a phone that's unrooted & S-on, so you'd be back at square one.
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I'm going to flash MeanBean it just finished downloading. But at least I would have a phone that works

welshwarriorsf said:
I'm going to flash MeanBean it just finished downloading. But at least I would have a phone that works
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You should have it fixed in a matter of minutes. If all else fails send it to me and I'll fix it for you
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Wow really? That would be great if you're serious Currently trying to pre wipe for the MeanBean flash and it says: E:Unable to mount '/sdcard' When I mount my external sd card it's fine but when I tried to mount the internal one it won't let me check that box . Trying MeanBean from the external card...

Tried to flash MeanBean but it Failed. It says: Formatting and Mounting Partiiton...
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard2/MeanRom-ICS-v65-jewel- Error flashing zip '/sdcard2/MeanROM-ICS-v65-jewel-ltevo.zip'
Updating partition details...
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048229
It's MeanBean, not MeanRom.
And yes, I'm serious. If you can't get it running, shoot me a PM.
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Ok thanks a bunch downloading MeanBean v3.09. Thanks for all your help and I will definitely shoot you a PM should this not work. Just wasn't sure if you were serious with the wink lol. Gonna flash once it finished downloading. Hoping for the best

welshwarriorsf said:
Ok thanks a bunch downloading MeanBean v3.09. Thanks for all your help and I will definitely shoot you a PM should this not work. Just wasn't sure if you were serious with the wink lol. Gonna flash once it finished downloading. Hoping for the best
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No problem, just glad to help.
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Tried to flash MeanBean and it went into boot loops. I let it reboot into the HTC splash screen about 5 or 6 times just to make sure but it looks like a no go . I'll send you that PM now.

welshwarriorsf said:
Tried to flash MeanBean and it went into boot loops. I let it reboot into the HTC splash screen about 5 or 6 times just to make sure but it looks like a no go . I'll send you that PM now.
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It sounds like the kernel didn't install, or you didn't wipe properly in recovery prior to flashing. Make sure you read the instructions in the MeanBean thread regarding flashing while S-on. I believe you have to flash the ROM twice, but read the instructions to be sure.
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It mentions using TWRP 2.4.1.0 but I'm not sure how to downgrade to that. I'm wiping Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data and System twice before every flash. I don't see an option to factory reset that is mentioned in the thread in TWRP 2.5.0.0 that I'm using.

welshwarriorsf said:
It mentions using TWRP 2.4.1.0 but I'm not sure how to downgrade to that. I'm wiping Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data and System twice before every flash. I don't see an option to factory reset that is mentioned in the thread in TWRP 2.5.0.0 that I'm using.
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Go to the Advanced Wipe option, and check Dalvik cache, cache, system and data, then wipe. No need to downgrade.
Make sure you read the instructions for S-on ROM installation. Mike's instructions say to flash the ROM zip, and once you see the words "Look!" appear, go to the reboot menu and choose to reboot the system. The ROM will initially boot, then reboot to recovery. Flash the ROM zip again, then reboot the system. You should be good to go then.

Ok that's exactly what I've been doing. Those are the 4 things that I listed that I wipe every time I flash but I shall try it again

This is what it said after I checked Dalvik cache, cache, system and data and wiped: Formatting Cache using mke2fs... Done. Formatting Data using mke2fs... Done. Formatting System using mke2fs.... Done. Updating partition details..... E:Unable to mout '/sdcard' E:Unable to mout '/sdcard' E:Unable to mout '/sdcard' E:Unable to mount internal storage.
When I finally flash everything seems to go well with what it says until the end where I get: E:Unable to mout '/sdcard' E:Unable to mout '/sdcard' E:Unable to mout '/sdcard'
And finally I'm back into the bootloops that I've been trying so desperately to escape

welshwarriorsf said:
This is what it said after I checked Dalvik cache, cache, system and data and wiped: Formatting Cache using mke2fs... Done. Formatting Data using mke2fs... Done. Formatting System using mke2fs.... Done. Updating partition details..... E:Unable to mout '/sdcard' E:Unable to mout '/sdcard' E:Unable to mout '/sdcard' E:Unable to mount internal storage.
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Go ahead and flash the ROM per my instructions in my previous post.
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FinZ28 said:
Go ahead and flash the ROM per my instructions in my previous post.
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That's what I did and I posted exactly what it said. I think something has happened to my internal storage.

welshwarriorsf said:
That's what I did and I posted exactly what it said. I think something has happened to my internal storage.
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Okay. Put a copy of MeanBean on your computer, then plug your phone up to your computer. You can mount USB storage via recovery. You can then format your internal storage. Remember it's formatted FAT32.
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[Q] Status 7 when installing different ROM

I don't know if anyone asked about this matter but I'm having this problem as of today. I'm on epinter's CM10 and I tried ATRICS by thehope using CWM. I didn't like the rom so I restored back to epinter's CM10. I tried to install CM7 or any GB and it went okay but when reboot my rom is still in CM10. I also flashed MIUI but failed to flash and said assert failed...status 7. I don't know what to do anymore...I tried flashing .sdf files but in no luck. Can someone help me please.
Copy CM7 zip in internal memory.
WIPE / FACTORY RESET
FORMAT /system
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Pull Out the SdCard form Slot Sdcard and then flash with CWM.
Do you try?
xyzwqt said:
Copy CM7 zip in internal memory.
WIPE / FACTORY RESET
FORMAT /system
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Pull Out the SdCard form Slot Sdcard and then flash with CWM.
Do you try?
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I did the factory reset but when I format /system it froze
*copied CM7 in internal memory is gone when I reboot the phone to flash with CWM.
Niconeeks said:
I did the factory reset but when I format /system it froze
*copied CM7 in internal memory is gone when I reboot the phone to flash with CWM.
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strange
by internal sdcard I mean 10Gb for data, not to the memory of the root system.
Install an official rom with rsdlite??
xyzwqt said:
strange
by internal sdcard I mean 10Gb for data, not to the memory of the root system.
Install an official rom with rsdlite??
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Tried installing official rom through rsdlite and its still the same.
I tried to flash dark side rom and clockworkmod displayed this:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
Niconeeks said:
Tried installing official rom through rsdlite and its still the same.
I tried to flash dark side rom and clockworkmod displayed this:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
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E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log[/QUOTE] Try run FIX PERMISSIONS.
After installing the official rom RSDLite, JB starts (CM10)??
The process is completed???
(SDcard not inserted in the atrix.)
NO WAY!!
Which version of recovery you have?
xyzwqt said:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
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Try run FIX PERMISSIONS.
After installing the official rom RSDLite, JB starts (CM10)??
The process is completed???
(SDcard not inserted in the atrix.)
NO WAY!!
Which version of recovery you have?[/QUOTE]
I also try the fix permission and it went smoothly.
Yes, I'm telling the truth, I'm using CWM recovery 5.0.2.0? I think that's the latest for atrix 4g.
I also try the fix permission and it went smoothly.
Yes, I'm telling the truth, I'm using CWM recovery 5.0.2.0? I think that's the latest for atrix 4g.[/QUOTE]
I have 5.0.2.7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
xyzwqt said:
I also try the fix permission and it went smoothly.
Yes, I'm telling the truth, I'm using CWM recovery 5.0.2.0? I think that's the latest for atrix 4g.
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I have 5.0.2.7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500[/QUOTE]
Tried the link didn't work. flashed through cmd, followed all instructions showed this
Flashing MBR to device
Flashing Stormgr partition: SOS
reboot the phone and still has the same CWM recovery version 5.0.2.0
Once i tried to flash miui jelly rom and got that status 7. I managed to flash it after formatting everything except sdcard and internal memory.
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ryujitotaiga said:
Once i tried to flash miui jelly rom and got that status 7. I managed to flash it after formatting everything except sdcard and internal memory.
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In other threads see that the status 7 problem is due to the security of the boot.img
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841923
Did you try to root the phone again?

[Q] Bootlooping w/ no OS installed, still have twrp, need assistance please

I'm a relative noob with just enough luck and knowledge to be very dangerous to a working evo 4g lte.
I'm s-on, unlocked, hboot 1.19, twrp 2.4.4.0. Can not locate recovery image file. Uncertain of root status with superSU 1.25.
I was attempting to update rom to OMJ Aroma v3.4 from stock 4.1.1. Seemed the rom was going to work, then started rebooting at splash screen
Excessive tinkering now leaves me in need of help from you guys.
EDIT: While in TWRP, hit "factory reset" and "wipe data" under the pretense of making a clean install. I suppose that would explain why i have no OS. Additionally, attempts at installing one now fail due to "unable to mount /sd card" ??
I'm thoroughly lost at this point.
What do I need to do to get an OS working and end the boot loop?
Download a Rom and install it with twrp. Wipe caches first though.
Otherwise restore the backup you first made.
Worst case you may have to transfer them over from a computer now.
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Part of your problem is that you're S-on. You either need to fastboot flash the kernel or flash a ROM that has a kernel installer for S-on users.
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This^^
Make your life SO much easier and get soff.
jessesse said:
Download a Rom and install it with twrp. Wipe caches first though.
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I have attempted to install the OMJ ROM that is on my external sd through TWRP. I select the zip, it loads the optional mod selections, and then begins the extract/install process. However, it reboots to the htc splash screen with red dev warning, holds there a moment, then reboots again to TWRP.
jessesse said:
Otherwise restore the backup you first made.
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Do you mean restore through TWRP? No restore files show up when using the Restore function in TWRP.
While I am able to explore the external storage in TWRP (sdcard, sdcard2, etc) I am unable to select "use internal storage". I don't know if it is relevant, but there is a back up copy of the TWRP backups on the external sdcard. But, I haven't found a way to make TWRP go to them.
I've found the following in the TWRP log:
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to recreate android secure folder.
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
Updating partition details...
E:Unable to mount '/cache'
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount internal storage.
E:Unable to mount /sdcard during GUI startup.
E:Unable to mount '/cache'
E:Unable to mount '/cache'
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
Running boot script...
FinZ28 said:
Part of your problem is that you're S-on. You either need to fastboot flash the kernel or flash a ROM that has a kernel installer for S-on users.
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Any recommendations on a suitable ROM that will accomplish this?
I thought the OMJ ROM was going to be good to go.
Grafter42 said:
Any recommendations on a suitable ROM that will accomplish this?
I thought the OMJ ROM was going to be good to go.
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MeanBean or ViperROM. I've used both Just make sure you read the OP for whichever ROM you decide to use so you'll understand how the kernel installer works.
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Grafter42 said:
I have attempted to install the OMJ ROM that is on my external sd through TWRP. I select the zip, it loads the optional mod selections, and then begins the extract/install process. However, it reboots to the htc splash screen with red dev warning, holds there a moment, then reboots again to TWRP.
Do you mean restore through TWRP? No restore files show up when using the Restore function in TWRP.
While I am able to explore the external storage in TWRP (sdcard, sdcard2, etc) I am unable to select "use internal storage". I don't know if it is relevant, but there is a back up copy of the TWRP backups on the external sdcard. But, I haven't found a way to make TWRP go to them.
I've found the following in the TWRP log:
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to recreate android secure folder.
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
Updating partition details...
E:Unable to mount '/cache'
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount internal storage.
E:Unable to mount /sdcard during GUI startup.
E:Unable to mount '/cache'
E:Unable to mount '/cache'
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
Running boot script...
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What version of twrp are you using?
He said 2.4.4.0
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bigdaddy619 said:
What version of twrp are you using?
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hahaha my bad. Let this be a a lesson READ
You may want to try TWRP 2.3.3.0
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2676146/openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-jewel_2.img
I had issues flashing with higher versions.
Grafter42 said:
Any recommendations on a suitable ROM that will accomplish this?
I thought the OMJ ROM was going to be good to go.
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I'm s-on and I use meanbean with no problems and it runs great.
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FinZ28 said:
MeanBean or ViperROM. I've used both Just make sure you read the OP for whichever ROM you decide to use so you'll understand how the kernel installer works.
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Thank you for the recommendation. I am up and running once again!
I downloaded the MeanBean and then copied the files to the external directory still accessible by recovery. I ran the install from TWRP and the process seemed to be working properly. From the directions I knew an additional install would be needed.
Even so, i didn't get the impression it was going to properly install. It showed an error mounting internal memory during the process and I began searching for additional remedies...
Then... the system rebooted, and there was the MeanScreen...
Thank you again.
And now, i'll be researching the s-off options. Well, maybe after I relax a bit after the near brick.
racrickey said:
I'm s-on and I use meanbean with no problems and it runs great.
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So far so good!
Not sure why yet, but my 4g speeds seem to increased also. Perhaps clearing out some of the background processes helped.
Grafter42 said:
I'm a relative noob with just enough luck and knowledge to be very dangerous to a working evo 4g lte.
I'm s-on, unlocked, hboot 1.19, twrp 2.4.4.0. Can not locate recovery image file. Uncertain of root status with superSU 1.25.
I was attempting to update rom to OMJ Aroma v3.4 from stock 4.1.1. Seemed the rom was going to work, then started rebooting at splash screen
Excessive tinkering now leaves me in need of help from you guys.
EDIT: While in TWRP, hit "factory reset" and "wipe data" under the pretense of making a clean install. I suppose that would explain why i have no OS. Additionally, attempts at installing one now fail due to "unable to mount /sd card" ??
I'm thoroughly lost at this point.
What do I need to do to get an OS working and end the boot loop?
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have you found out how to fix this? i have the exact same problem
tny618 said:
have you found out how to fix this? i have the exact same problem
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If you are s-on flash meanbean or viper, but first try to downgrade twrp, what rom are you trying to install and what version of twrp are you using?
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Help! problem loading Roms

Not sure if this has been answered, but I have been searching and cannot find an answer.
I'm S-Off with Dirty Racun, have been flashing Roms for the past year, no problems, backing up and restoring Roms with no problem. Recently was using the latest Hatka LTE but wanted to restore to an earlier version. Didn't work. Did a super wipe and tried to install clean. Didn't work.
Have been messing with this all day and am stuck. At first it was saying that it could not mount the /sdcard. I thought maybe the internal sdcard was corrupt, so I formatted the internal sdcard. Didn't help.
Anyways, yes, I can get into bootloader and I can get into TWRP.
Yes, I have tried other versions of TWRP. All my backups were created under 2.4.1, have tried 2.4.4 and 2.5 to restore, no success.
In TWRP 2.4.1:
It will say:
Restoring 4 partitions...
Wiping System...
Formatting System using mke2fs...
Done.
Restoring system...
E:Unable to extract tar archive '/sdcard2/TWRP/BACKUPS/HT2324......
Wiping Cache..
Formatting Cache using mke2fs...
Done.
Restoring cache...
[cache done]
Restoring boot...
[boot done]
Updating partition details....
E:Unable to unmount '/system'
Also, not sure if this is related, but when I do Factory Reset under the Wipe section, it will only show that it is formatting cache, formatting data, and wiping .android_secure. It used to say formatting system, but now doesn't mention it?
Also, immediately after it says unable to mount /system, if I try to wipe system, it will give me a fail, unable to unmount /system
Basically, I'm stuck at TWRP and bootloader.
Also, when I try to install a ROM, any ROM, it will die - for example MeanBean 3.09, it will say:
Formatting and Mounting Partition...
Clearing cache and dalvik...
Installing /system....
Installing /data...
symlink: some symlinks failed
E: Error in /sdcard2/MeanBean-v309-jewel-ltevo.zip (Status 7)
Please help! What can I do to restore it back to the way it was so that I can at least get a working ROM on my phone?
Thanks!
Also, if it will help, I am HBoot 1.19.22222
Radio 1.12.11.1210
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815
Thanks for any help in advance!! Really need this phone to boot into something working.
Buffpandabear said:
Not sure if this has been answered, but I have been searching and cannot find an answer.
I'm S-Off with Dirty Racun, have been flashing Roms for the past year, no problems, backing up and restoring Roms with no problem. Recently was using the latest Hatka LTE but wanted to restore to an earlier version. Didn't work. Did a super wipe and tried to install clean. Didn't work.
Have been messing with this all day and am stuck. At first it was saying that it could not mount the /sdcard. I thought maybe the internal sdcard was corrupt, so I formatted the internal sdcard. Didn't help.
Anyways, yes, I can get into bootloader and I can get into TWRP.
Yes, I have tried other versions of TWRP. All my backups were created under 2.4.1, have tried 2.4.4 and 2.5 to restore, no success.
In TWRP 2.4.1:
It will say:
Restoring 4 partitions...
Wiping System...
Formatting System using mke2fs...
Done.
Restoring system...
E:Unable to extract tar archive '/sdcard2/TWRP/BACKUPS/HT2324......
Wiping Cache..
Formatting Cache using mke2fs...
Done.
Restoring cache...
[cache done]
Restoring boot...
[boot done]
Updating partition details....
E:Unable to unmount '/system'
Also, not sure if this is related, but when I do Factory Reset under the Wipe section, it will only show that it is formatting cache, formatting data, and wiping .android_secure. It used to say formatting system, but now doesn't mention it?
Also, immediately after it says unable to mount /system, if I try to wipe system, it will give me a fail, unable to unmount /system
Basically, I'm stuck at TWRP and bootloader.
Also, when I try to install a ROM, any ROM, it will die - for example MeanBean 3.09, it will say:
Formatting and Mounting Partition...
Clearing cache and dalvik...
Installing /system....
Installing /data...
symlink: some symlinks failed
E: Error in /sdcard2/MeanBean-v309-jewel-ltevo.zip (Status 7)
Please help! What can I do to restore it back to the way it was so that I can at least get a working ROM on my phone?
Thanks!
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sorry for the replies to myself, but as an update, now even after rebooting into recovery, I can't even wipe - the first thing that happens after I reboot into recovery is I see
E: Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to recreate android secure folder.
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard', which repeats itself a couple of times
then Running boot script...
Finished running boot script...
This happens before I press a single button in recovery (TWRP 2.4.1), I mean it happens immediately as it is booting into recovery
Buffpandabear said:
sorry for the replies to myself, but as an update, now even after rebooting into recovery, I can't even wipe - the first thing that happens after I reboot into recovery is I see
E: Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to recreate android secure folder.
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard', which repeats itself a couple of times
then Running boot script...
Finished running boot script...
This happens before I press a single button in recovery (TWRP 2.4.1), I mean it happens immediately as it is booting into recovery
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I had the same issue and ended up using three different versions of TWRP, but if you go to the TWRP thread, captain just posted his version of recovery that he built from source and he fixed some of the issues with the android secure and changed some of the wipes, check it out and reformat using rm rf, works better for me it's in the advanced options...
Edit: link to captain's post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41528948
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[Q] E:Unable to mount /sdcard after rom install and bootloop

Before I make things worse, can someone let me know what did I do / doing wrong. I was on Sinister v8, trying to update to v11 of the same rom, using TWRP 2.3.1.0, i did a full full wipe,(Factory, System, Ex Storage, Internal Storage), copied new files to sdcard, reboot into recovery, Install zip (v11) from SD card, reboot....bootloop.
Then I went to try it again, remembering that i may need to extract boot.img and use fastboot but couldn't even access the filesystem. In TWRP I see a bunch of
Code:
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to recreate android secure folder
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount internal storage.
...
E:Unable to mount /sdcard when trying to read settings file...
Here are my details
Code:
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.19.0000
RADIO-1.12.11.0809
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Aug 9 2012
I'm able to format data/system partitions via TWRP, but can't mount sdcard to get anything on it. I'm pretty sure i'll need to recreate/format the partitions. Any other steps I could try? (I have a backup from 12/31/2012 on my desktop cpu but can't get it on to the phone). I'm good with wiping everything and starting over with this phone if I knew how.
chris_v said:
Before I make things worse, can someone let me know what did I do / doing wrong. I was on Sinister v8, trying to update to v11 of the same rom, using TWRP 2.3.1.0, i did a full full wipe,(Factory, System, Ex Storage, Internal Storage), copied new files to sdcard, reboot into recovery, Install zip (v11) from SD card, reboot....bootloop.
Then I went to try it again, remembering that i may need to extract boot.img and use fastboot but couldn't even access the filesystem. In TWRP I see a bunch of
Code:
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to recreate android secure folder
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount internal storage.
...
E:Unable to mount /sdcard when trying to read settings file...
Here are my details
Code:
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.19.0000
RADIO-1.12.11.0809
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Aug 9 2012
I'm able to format data/system partitions via TWRP, but can't mount sdcard to get anything on it. I'm pretty sure i'll need to recreate/format the partitions. Any other steps I could try? (I have a backup from 12/31/2012 on my desktop cpu but can't get it on to the phone). I'm good with wiping everything and starting over with this phone if I knew how.
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Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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How do you mount via TWRP? There's no mount option.
axtn95 said:
How do you mount via TWRP? There's no mount option.
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Can't remember on the older versions, but on the newer versions the mount option is on the main menu.
FinZ28 said:
Can't remember on the older versions, but on the newer versions the mount option is on the main menu.
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I know the mount menu, but what do you click after that, you just plug in and it turns on mount? Sorry i don't have the device in front of me, only a Nexus 4 as of now, but I'm not able to mount with N4, might be a different deal with the evo lte.
I had this same issue a few weeks back from Factory Reseting within the bootloader. I connected the phone to a USB port, then booted into TWRP and mounted the internal sd card. Right clicked the drive from within Windows then formatted it. I unmounted then rebooted back into TWRP and the SD card was mounted. If when trying to flash a ROM after this you get a Unable to mount cache message, try doing a Factory Reset from within TWRP.
axtn95 said:
I know the mount menu, but what do you click after that, you just plug in and it turns on mount? Sorry i don't have the device in front of me, only a Nexus 4 as of now, but I'm not able to mount with N4, might be a different deal with the evo lte.
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You plug your phone in to your PC and select "Mount", then select which storage you'd like to mount.
still can't get to work
Still can't mount /sdcard. I can get into TRWP I have gone into Windows (I am on a MAC) and formatted the drive (is FAT32 the correct way?) When I try mounting the partitions, I can't select SD-ext nor Internal, is this why I can't fix this? I was able to send boot.img through ADB, just testing if this works. I could use some help before I have to turn this over to Sprint and pay for a replacement. I tried Chris V's solution but that didn't do anything. can't factory resest in TWRP cause can't load the /sdcard.
TWRP 2.6.3
DirtyRun
s-off
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Radio 1.13.11.0830
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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What is wiped?
I installed new rom, rebooted to bootloader
what is applied boot.img (would that remove twrp) because now when i click recovery cynogenmod attempts to start but it boots again and keeps restarting (htc quietly briliant)
did not work
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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Thanks, you just saved my phone from flying.
Might as well post this fix here while I'm at it.
HTC EVO 4G LTE Rescue Guide
same problem here with my flare s3 octa
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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i have the same problem but, can you make your fix more precise. i mean,
1. what did you mount via twrp? are those cache, data, eemc, system, sdcard, sd-ext? cause i can't mount them all except cache, i can't even click the box with X.
2. i've also reformatted my drive (sdcard) through my windows 7 and make it to exfat.
and all the time i do the wipe of everything that have to be wipe it always says: factory reset failed!
elena03 said:
i have the same problem but, can you make your fix more precise. i mean,
1. what did you mount via twrp? are those cache, data, eemc, system, sdcard, sd-ext? cause i can't mount them all except cache, i can't even click the box with X.
2. i've also reformatted my drive (sdcard) through my windows 7 and make it to exfat.
and all the time i do the wipe of everything that have to be wipe it always says: factory reset failed!
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A better bet would be to post in the forum for your particular device. I'm not familiar with the Flare S3 Octa, but basically the steps should be the same. What you want to mount is the "System" and/or the "SD Card". You can transfer to those partitions. Another good rule of thumb is to make sure you're using the latest recovery available. When all else fails, you may need to do a complete reset via an RUU.
ocarinaz64 said:
A better bet would be to post in the forum for your particular device. I'm not familiar with the Flare S3 Octa, but basically the steps should be the same. What you want to mount is the "System" and/or the "SD Card". You can transfer to those partitions. Another good rule of thumb is to make sure you're using the latest recovery available. When all else fails, you may need to do a complete reset via an RUU.
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thanks for the quick response. yes i am pertaining to both "system" and "sd card" that i can't mount. and i don't know if i'm using the latest recovery hehehe. may i know, what is all about RUU? sorry for that many question, for i'm not a pro neither a developer by any chance. thanks for the help.
elena03 said:
thanks for the quick response. yes i am pertaining to both "system" and "sd card" that i can't mount. and i don't know if i'm using the latest recovery hehehe. may i know, what is all about RUU? sorry for that many question, for i'm not a pro neither a developer by any chance. thanks for the help.
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I really did spend some time looking for your device. This page is all I have to offer.
my problem got resolved (HTC Desire 600 Dual sim)
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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thanks for help...i applied these steps for my HTC desire 600 dual sim handset..
n it worked

[Q] - Root / Internal Storage Issues

So, long story short I think I have some internal storage issues. In a panic trying to get my phone to work I did a factory reset from bootloader. I'm S-Off but cannot get root back. When I try to run it from TWRP, it tells me it can't mount cache. I've tried full restores ... nothing...
Any thoughts?
Hit the third link in my sig-I think you'll find what you're looking for. You need to do a factory reset from TWRP, not the bootloader. If your internal storage won't mount you may need to format it via PC.
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
FinZ28 said:
Hit the third link in my sig-I think you'll find what you're looking for. You need to do a factory reset from TWRP, not the bootloader. If your internal storage won't mount you may need to format it via PC.
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
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I did yet that, still had issues. I ended up flashing a sense ROM, formatting storage through that, and them reflashed.
So far, so good.
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