[Q] Weird problem I'm having - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello!
I've been having really really weird problems with my phone and CWM.
Right now I have latest stable CM installed.
Today I decided to switch to ParanoidAndroid.
I got the right ROM, but I installed the wrong google apps the 4.2.2 one.
Now I get a crash when I try to use the keyboard so I decided to flash it again.
I went back into CWM.
Factory reset, deleted cache, wiped dalvik cache.
Installed the same .zip file I did the first time for Paranoid Android except I didn't install Google Apps.
I restart the phone and it doesn't seem to have flashed, it's the one with 4.2.2 GAPPS.
I've tried wiping it 3 times.
I decided to check internal storage on my phone and this is what I see.
I don't think it's supposed to look like this after I just did a factory reset. Right?
http :// puu.sh/5gzsb.png
http :// puu.sh/5gzsR.png
(I can't post links yet)
Right now I just want to hard reset my phone and install PA.
EDIT: I just Factory Reset, Wiped Cache and dalvik restarted my phone and I'm back to the PA ROM with GAPPS 4.2.2

via CWM
go to mounts & storage >> Format system
then
wipe data/factory reset
wipe dalvik cache
flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Flash Desired kernel (if any)
Reboot
everything should be Fine

And for next time I suggest you use philz recovery, it has a clean install options in wipe data/factory reset, it should help you

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Help help helllllppppp

Hi Guy,
I got a BIIIGGG problem.
After doing some VERY quick research i decided to get started by rooting and installing VillainROM, which worked lovely...no probs, however because there was a lack of themes (the main reason i rom'd the phone), I was swayed to go for Cynogen.
After downloading CM7.1 and installing through CWM my phone will not boot.
I have tried to do a factory reset through CWM, wipe the cache, and reinstall VillainROM but to no effect and stupidly i didnt backup my data.
Any advice on what i can do or have I bricked my phone?
What does the screen show? Can you get into download mode or recovery? Have you tried flashing the rom twice? This worked for me in the past.
Ricey
yep i can get into recovery and download mode, but when i boot the phone no joy
Ive tried installing the rom several times
Try formatting /data, /cache and /system from CWM recovery before flashing the new ROM.
If that doesn't help flash a stock ROM from Intratech's thread in the dev section via Odin.
1st- Boot into recovery.
2nd- wipe data/factory reset
3rd- wipe cache
4th- go to advanced/ wipe dalvik cache
5th- go to mounts and storage - format/system
6th- go to install ROM from SD card - select the ROM you'd like
7th- reboot system DO NOT TOUCH MAY TAKE A WHILE
8th- let it sit for 10 minutes once its booted so all the cache can build back up
9th- reboot, set up, and enjoy!!
Hope this helps!
Enzopreme you are a legend many thanks indeed

CheeryKang 0.9.2 will not install on TouchPad

Hi,
I am currently running CM9 Alpha2 ICS.
I thought of upgrading to CherryKang 0.9.2, I followed the steps below, but after install CherryKang would not come up.. I see the dual boot menu and when the cyanogen mod menu item is selected it blanks out and then reboots again and I see the dual boot menu again.
I did full wipe, Factory reset, Advanced-Dalvik Cache and also under Mounts and Storage System wipe, and lastly Wipe Cache. After install i did Factory Reset again and Wiped Cache again. Rebooted Touchpad and nothing comes up.
I also tried unsintall thru ACMEUnInstaller and then put CherryKang 0.9.2 in the cminstall directory and the install process did not install the CherryKang 0.9.2
What am I missing?
Thanks
TOO1BEE said:
Hi,
I am currently running CM9 Alpha2 ICS.
I thought of upgrading to CherryKang 0.9.2, I followed the steps below, but after install CherryKang would not come up.. I see the dual boot menu and when the cyanogen mod menu item is selected it blanks out and then reboots again and I see the dual boot menu again.
I did full wipe, Factory reset, Advanced-Dalvik Cache and also under Mounts and Storage System wipe, and lastly Wipe Cache. After install i did Factory Reset again and Wiped Cache again. Rebooted Touchpad and nothing comes up.
I also tried unsintall thru ACMEUnInstaller and then put CherryKang 0.9.2 in the cminstall directory and the install process did not install the CherryKang 0.9.2
What am I missing?
Thanks
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0. 9.3 is out now, so you might as well install that.
Wipe /delete factory reset, wipe dalvik cache and install.
Make sure you have a good download (check md5).
No need to wipe /format anything after you install (I don't).
It should work.......
Don't forget to have a good backup in case things don't work.
I tried to use 0.9.3 but goes into a boot loop as before. Is it because I am also doing a "system format" under Mount and Storage?
I don't think cherry will install from cminstall since it doesn't start with update... or gapps...
I've always had to install it via CWM. I had to run the boot image cleaner and wipe everything before installing.
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I did the update thru CWM. It did not work and goes into boot loop.
What else can I do
Are you still formatting system every time? Try skipping that. Just wipe caches and install ROM then gapps.
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[HELP]flashing wanamlite and neatrom prob

i'm having this prob on flashing wanamlite and neatrom latest rom. flashing is completed using cwm but when i'm goin to reboot it, it just stucked on bootanimation. i waited 20mins but still nothing happened. what could be the problem? i flashed the latest rootbox and i am able to boot no problem encountered.
Okay first of all - next time, loose the big font. I'm sure everyone who visits this forum can read totally fine.
Next, did you make a full wipe before flashing wanamlite or neatrom? (Wipe data/cache/dalvik cache)
Also after you've flashed any of the ROMs. If it gives you an option to reboot and no other option - do it. If there is an other alternative to go back to CWM - do that. Cause either way you should try to go back to CWM Recovery and from there, wipe cache and dalvik cache (again) and also set permissions. After you've done those things, reboot and it should work.
(i had same proble flashing Omega v23)
i did a clean install by philz and also the wipe data cache and dalvik but i don't go back to cwm to do that again and to fix permission, i just restarted it after installing the rom. thanks, i'll try to do what you said.

CM11: Setup Wizard / Assistent was closed

Hello,
I updated my CM 10 to CM 11 and forget to flash the new Gapps for CM 11.
Now my phone everytime say's: "Einrichtungsassistent" wurde beendet.
thats german for Setup wizard was closed
I tried to install the new Gapps -> the same error.
After that i tried to flash the ROM again and install the right gapps -> the same error.
After that i tried to wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache and install gapps, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache -> the same error.
What can i do?
I don't want to wipe everything on my phone.
mfg
wassilij
same issue here. i can confirm that factory reset/wipe does not help
I also have the same issue, i managed to access all applications and desktop by adding "Apps/Startprogram" as a shortcut in at my lockscreen. However when pressing homebutton i still have the issue where Setup Wizard crashes.
Rawa said:
I also have the same issue, i managed to access all applications and desktop by adding "Apps/Startprogram" as a shortcut in at my lockscreen. However when pressing homebutton i still have the issue where Setup Wizard crashes.
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Same issue with new nightly 09.
It is not possible to change laucnher away from setup wizard until it is completed it seems.
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Managed to solve it!
First off make sure you have the newest version of ClockworkMod Recovery (6.0.4.4) :
The problem for me was using the wrong gapps i believe! It was ROM Manager who provided me with a bad version. I manually downloaded Gapps 4.4.0:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Gapps
There are also versions of 4.4.1 that should work aswell, I hav'nt tried though:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012857
Then i simply restarted my phone entering recovery mode (volume up, power, home) and reseted all phone data, reset dalvik etc. Then i first installed gapps from sdcard and then nightly from sdcard.
For those facing Setup Wizard has Stopped FC
I was facing this problem for a long time today. My device is a Galaxy Fit and I was playing with the latest cm11 kitkat update. However it does not work without a complete data wipe and after the data wipe and flashing the latest nightly it gave me the Setup Wizard Stopped FC.
All I did was -
1) Go to recovery mode
2) wipe data/factory reset (this option wipes data , cache and sd-ext)[using CWM 6.0.4.6]{use the Recovery version that allows you to install Kitkat if you faced this problem while flashing cm11 kitkat}
3)wipe cache
4) wipe system {from the mount unmount menu option}
5) wipe dalvik cache {from the advanced menu option}
6) flash the proper gapps file from the sd card
7) flash the proper rom from the sd card
[here I wanted to make sure if everything was working again so i rebooted and well the Setup Wizard DID NOT pop up]
8) rebooted into recovery and flashed the CWM 6.0.2.7 [which you will probably need for Mounts2Sd to work]
This is my first post ever.. Hope I helped. Ty:fingers-crossed:
I just wiped /system and it got fixed
himan20 said:
For those facing Setup Wizard has Stopped FC
I was facing this problem for a long time today. My device is a Galaxy Fit and I was playing with the latest cm11 kitkat update. However it does not work without a complete data wipe and after the data wipe and flashing the latest nightly it gave me the Setup Wizard Stopped FC.
All I did was -
1) Go to recovery mode
2) wipe data/factory reset (this option wipes data , cache and sd-ext)[using CWM 6.0.4.6]{use the Recovery version that allows you to install Kitkat if you faced this problem while flashing cm11 kitkat}
3)wipe cache
4) wipe system {from the mount unmount menu option}
5) wipe dalvik cache {from the advanced menu option}
6) flash the proper gapps file from the sd card
7) flash the proper rom from the sd card
[here I wanted to make sure if everything was working again so i rebooted and well the Setup Wizard DID NOT pop up]
8) rebooted into recovery and flashed the CWM 6.0.2.7 [which you will probably need for Mounts2Sd to work]
This is my first post ever.. Hope I helped. Ty:fingers-crossed:
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Thank you so much. It worked on my gt-s5570 running CM11

Factory reset with custom rom

I have a question that must be obvious to many but I don't know the answer and am curious.
Right now I am rooted and if I want to install a new rom I do the factory reset and wipe caches in recovery and then install the custom rom.
What happens if
1. I do this reset and clear caches within recovery and just reboot without installing a rom?
2. What happens if I do a factory reset with settings?
I know the phone will start in setup mode but will it have the last rom I installed or what?
If you're wiping system too, then the phone won't boot - except to recovery if you tell it to. If you're not wiping system but you're wiping data, then the phone will boot but be like you just installed it new for the first time and you have to set it up.
I'm not positive what Factory Reset within settings will do, if it works or not, when you have a custom recovery installed. Normally under a completely stock ROM with stock recovery, Factory Reset from Settings or from the stock recovery would wipe everything but system. It wipes Data, Cache, Dalvik, and internal storage. You can achieve the same thing from custom recovery if you wish to. And yes, as long as you didn't wipe System, the last ROM you had installed would boot.
Doing a factory reset from settings with twrp installed should be like doing a factory reset in twrp. TWRP will takeover when the phone restarts to do the factory reset. At least that is how it was with my Moto X phones. I've done it with Jasmine on my G3, but don't remember the outcome. It was only a few days ago too. Lol. I'm a retard.
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