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Hi everybody,
here is my problem: I can not boot any kind of ROM or recovery image. CWM is working properly (it is an internal CWM). I have this issue since I tried to install the CM9 with 3.0.x kernel. I am pretty sure that this situation is all my fault, I mean, I do not think the nook has any kind of damage.
How can I fix it?
PS: I can easily flash the ROMs and the recovery images, but when I reboot the device, it just reboots in CWM.
PPS: I don't know if this can be useful: at the end of the flashing process it says "sd-ext.img not found. skipping restore of sd-ext".
Thanks
dariodejaneiro said:
Hi everybody,
here is my problem: I can not boot any kind of ROM or recovery image. CWM is working properly (it is an internal CWM). I have this issue since I tried to install the CM9 with 3.0.x kernel. I am pretty sure that this situation is all my fault, I mean, I do not think the nook has any kind of damage.
How can I fix it?
PS: I can easily flash the ROMs and the recovery images, but when I reboot the device, it just reboots in CWM.
PPS: I don't know if this can be useful: at the end of the flashing process it says "sd-ext.img not found. skipping restore of sd-ext".
Thanks
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The message at end is normal. Did you create a backup using cwm prior to attempting to load new rom? Did you perform reset and clear cache post loading new rom? What were you running prior to this? This might help in determining what the issue is.
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tmjohnsonfse said:
The message at end is normal. Did you create a backup using cwm prior to attempting to load new rom? Did you perform reset and clear cache post loading new rom? What were you running prior to this? This might help in determining what the issue is.
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- Yes, I've created a backup before loading the new ROM but not using CWM (I've used rom manager).
- Yes, I performed wipe cache and data after loading the ROM.
- When everything was working fine I was on CM7 Alpha Final (the all-in-one-mod version).
Check if there is a backup file in SD/clockworkmod/backup. If so, try restoring backup through CWM. I've had the same problem flashing cm9 3.01 with CWM 5.0. The easiest way back was to restor a backup of previous mod.
Good luck
DavDoc said:
Check if there is a backup file in SD/clockworkmod/backup. If so, try restoring backup through CWM. I've had the same problem flashing cm9 3.01 with CWM 5.0. The easiest way back was to restor a backup of previous mod.
Good luck
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Yeah I've already tried it. Still rebooting in CWM.
dariodejaneiro said:
- Yes, I've created a backup before loading the new ROM but not using CWM (I've used rom manager).
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The problem is with the kernel I guess, try flashing any 2.xx kernel nd wipe everything nd flash a cm7 ...
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AC DC said:
The problem is with the kernel I guess, try flashing any 2.xx kernel nd wipe everything nd flash a cm7 ...
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Uhm yeah I'll try but... How can I flash a 2.xx kernel? I've flashed the 3.xx kernel when I was on CM9 with the original 2.xx kernel. I don't know how to do this on CWM. Thanks by the way
dariodejaneiro said:
Uhm yeah I'll try but... How can I flash a 2.xx kernel? I've flashed the 3.xx kernel when I was on CM9 with the original 2.xx kernel. I don't know how to do this on CWM. Thanks by the way
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If u have any zip file of cm7 rom extract it on ur PC there u will find a file "boot.img" , copy it to ur fastboot folder, then in command prompt type "fastboot boot boot.img", that's it the old 2.xx kernel will be flashed
AC DC said:
If u have any zip file of cm7 rom extract it on ur PC there u will find a file "boot.img" , copy it to ur fastboot folder, then in command prompt type "fastboot boot boot.img", that's it the old 2.xx kernel will be flashed
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Ok I have some questions.
- Where exactly is the "fastboot folder"?
- Do I have to plug in the SD card into the computer before using the terminal?
Sorry for my ignorance!
Everything here usage, commands etc..
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Fastboot
Connect ur device with the data cable and use fastboot, one more thing, u should install ur device USB drivers first
AC DC said:
Everything here usage, commands etc..
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Fastboot
Connect ur device with the data cable and use fastboot, one more thing, u should install ur device USB drivers first
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Ok I will study everything. Still thanks.
PS: I have a Mac. Do I always need the drivers?
Yes, drivers are compulsory
Where can I find the drivers?
Oops sorry, no need of drivers for Mac
http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html
By the way, the command is
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
In addition, before you go flashing new kernels, you might want to try and just re-flash CWM. Not sure if it would work, but it's just a thought. You could boot into a CM7 SD ROM, then use @Indirect's Recovery Flasher App to re-flash CWM to see if you just had a bad recovery install. At any rate, good luck.
Ok. But I can't make fastboot works! When I open the program (that is a terminal window) I'm not able to type anything.
Solar.Plexus said:
In addition, before you go flashing new kernels, you might want to try and just re-flash CWM. Not sure if it would work, but it's just a thought. You could boot into a CM7 SD ROM, then use @Indirect's Recovery Flasher App to re-flash CWM to see if you just had a bad recovery install. At any rate, good luck.
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I would like to try it but I'm not able to boot anything except for the actual CWM. No backups, no ROMs.
dariodejaneiro said:
I would like to try it but I'm not able to boot anything except for the actual CWM. No backups, no ROMs.
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Don't open the terminal in that folder, just open the normal terminal and type"fastboot", now u should able to see the list of fastboot commands
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Don't open the terminal in that folder, just open the normal terminal and type"fastboot", now u should able to see the list of fastboot commands
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When I write "fastboot" nothing happens (it says "command not found").
I don't know if this could help: I just would like to make it run. I don't need any particular ROM. Even a "simple" unrooted stock could be good. I don't mind if I will loose all the data.
I searched the forums but got so confused. is there a safe and easy rooting technique for SGS2 android 4.0.4 build 1MM76D.XWLQ3 kernel 3.0.15-1161172 and a recovery i can flash?
catfishbilly said:
I searched the forums but got so confused. is there a safe and easy rooting technique for SGS2 android 4.0.4 build 1MM76D.XWLQ3 kernel 3.0.15-1161172 and a recovery i can flash?
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Flash Siyah kernel. Done.
TheATHEiST said:
Flash Siyah kernel. Done.
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is it flashable on the samsung stock recovery?
catfishbilly said:
is it flashable on the samsung stock recovery?
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No, wouldn't do that if I where you. Flash it through Odin. Search for guides first, because your question shows you haven't searched for anything.
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Donnie Sins said:
No, wouldn't do that if I where you. Flash it through Odin. Search for guides first, because your question shows you haven't searched for anything.
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i looked through the cf root thread, my kernel wasnt listed. i am just confused, maybe using a 1 click root method on all my android devices has made me seem noobish when it comes to sgs2.
thanks for the post
catfishbilly said:
i looked through the cf root thread, my kernel wasnt listed. i am just confused, maybe using a 1 click root method on all my android devices has made me seem noobish when it comes to sgs2.
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First of all learn how to use Odin. its extremely important if you are using a samsung phone. After that flash siyah kernel v5.01 using odin to get root and cwm recovery
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thanks all, i successfully rooted with siyah kernel via odin. Now i cant flash anything through cwm cos it doesnt mount my memory card. i used triangle away if that would help.
catfishbilly said:
thanks all, i successfully rooted with siyah kernel via odin. Now i cant flash anything through cwm cos it doesnt mount my memory card. i used triangle away if that would help.
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use the internal sd
pasanjay said:
use the internal sd
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if i make a full wipe before flashing, wont that delete the rom i want to flash?
i even tried formatting the memory card via cwm, always says unable to mount sdcard
catfishbilly said:
if i make a full wipe before flashing, wont that delete the rom i want to flash?
i even tried formatting the memory card via cwm, always says unable to mount sdcard
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wiping data will not format your internal mem. or ext sd. just put the rom you want to install to your internal sd>reboot to recovery>wipe data, Advanced>wipe dalvic cache> Install zip from internal sd> select the zip file you copied> Reboot
pasanjay said:
wiping data will not format your internal mem. or ext sd. just put the rom you want to install to your internal sd>reboot to recovery>wipe data, Advanced>wipe dalvic cache> Install zip from internal sd> select the zip file you copied> Reboot
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thanks, help much appreciated.
Hello there !
I have a Nexus 4 with ClockWorkMod and I'm wondering if flashing Ubuntu Touch could possibly wipe my recovery. Also, does it wipes the data contained in /sdcard ?
Some reports have said no, some say yes. I'm checking now, but assume it does until we know otherwise.
BlackEco said:
Hello there !
I have a Nexus 4 with ClockWorkMod and I'm wondering if flashing Ubuntu Touch could possibly wipe my recovery. Also, does it wipes the data contained in /sdcard ?
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bitpushr said:
Some reports have said no, some say yes. I'm checking now, but assume it does until we know otherwise.
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let us know asap gonna test it as well as soon as download finished (will take ages)
it wipes the entire device if you use the instructions Ubuntu provides....as stated in the instructions
there is info right here on xda, on how to do it without wiping everything
Pirateghost said:
it wipes the entire device if you use the instructions Ubuntu provides....as stated in the instructions
there is info right here on xda, on how to do it without wiping everything
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where please? we are all flashing through zip via recovery...
Considering the build script checks if the recovery is flashable:
subprocess.check_call('sudo fastboot flash recovery %s' % recovery_file,
shell=True)
I would assume it would flash the recovery partition.
joshumax said:
Considering the build script checks if the recovery is flashable:
subprocess.check_call('sudo fastboot flash recovery %s' % recovery_file,
shell=True)
I would assume it would flash the recovery partition.
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that's without any doubt! I don't have the zip yet, so can you check if something is related to an sd card wipe??
people are reporting TWRP works ok, no recovery nor sd card wipes
The built-in installer DOES flash a new recovery (looks like a stock recovery, or maybe with their own modifications). I'm not sure if it wipes nandroid backups yet, going to check that next.
memnoc said:
where please? we are all flashing through zip via recovery...
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If people would stop creating new threads every 3 seconds about ubuntu it would be easier to find....but alas, the xda public is too damn impatient
After installing through the "Ubuntu" method, which does flash a new recovery, I reflashed TWRP and checked and it does still keep the nandroid backups, so everything is still there. It's easy to go back to your old backup even after flashing the new recovery. Meaning, their process does not wipe the sdcard.
bitpushr said:
After installing through the "Ubuntu" method, which does flash a new recovery, I reflashed TWRP and checked and it does still keep the nandroid backups, so everything is still there. It's easy to go back to your old backup even after flashing the new recovery. Meaning, their process does not wipe the sdcard.
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during my install, it wiped my sdcard. i followed the instructions as provided by canonical. my device was empty
I flashed using the zip files and could simply reboot, holding the volume button down, and get back into TWRP
Dizzi800 said:
I flashed using the zip files and could simply reboot, holding the volume button down, and get back into TWRP
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correct. if you dont flash using canonicals instructions, and only flash the 2 zip files, nothing on your boot or recovery is touched....
thats what i am trying to say here. if you follow the canonical way, it wipes everything, loads its own boot.img and recovery.img, then flashes those zip files.
we dont need their boot or recovery to make this work. if you already have cwm or twrp all you have to do is flash the zip files
Pirateghost said:
correct. if you dont flash using canonicals instructions, and only flash the 2 zip files, nothing on your boot or recovery is touched....
thats what i am trying to say here. if you follow the canonical way, it wipes everything, loads its own boot.img and recovery.img, then flashes those zip files.
we dont need their boot or recovery to make this work. if you already have cwm or twrp all you have to do is flash the zip files
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i think we can close this thread and rpovides the solution to the other one thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38299437#post38299437 as I'm currently doing
memnoc said:
let us know asap gonna test it as well as soon as download finished (will take ages)
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I flashed with cwm, was able to make a backup before hand of my android. After flashing the Ubuntu os, I made a backup of it. Was able to restore android from my backup without no problems!! For what its worth, I have both as duelboot. Never lost anything while flashing!!
warp64 said:
I flashed with cwm, was able to make a backup before hand of my android. After flashing the Ubuntu os, I made a backup of it. Was able to restore android from my backup without no problems!! For what its worth, I have both as duelboot. Never lost anything while flashing!!
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can u advise which zip files you flashed? tks in advance.
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warp64 said:
I flashed with cwm, was able to make a backup before hand of my android. After flashing the Ubuntu os, I made a backup of it. Was able to restore android from my backup without no problems!! For what its worth, I have both as duelboot. Never lost anything while flashing!!
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dual boot you say? You wouldn't happen to have a nexus 4 would you. I've been looking for a dual boot solution with cm10.1 nightlies
Hello. I have done CWM, but it wan't succesfull. Now, i can't go to Recovery and I thing I have removed recovery partition. I want ask you, if is possible to flash my backup of stock recovery.
czBANANAcz said:
Hello. I have done CWM, but it wan't succesfull. Now, i can't go to Recovery and I thing I have removed recovery partition. I want ask you, if is possible to flash my backup of stock recovery.
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Not on that paticular model of phone, no. If it had been any other model you'd be fine.
With Samsungs stock bootloader for the S3, you have the option of applying updates from Cache partition, external storage, and ADB, would it be possible to flash a custom rom (ex. Cyangenmod) by renaming it Update.zip and moving it to SD card and flashing it?
Cant's use stock recovery to flash any custom ROMs.
audit13 said:
Cant's use stock recovery to flash any custom ROMs.
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But if it can flash updates couldn't I trick it into thinking a custom rom Is an update?
The recovery is for flashing ROM updates, not a brand new ROM.
audit13 said:
The recovery is for flashing ROM updates, not a brand new ROM.
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Well thanks anyways.
To install a custom ROM, it is usually necessary to erase the existing ROM before installing a new ROM and stock recovery can't do that.
illusion_insanity said:
With Samsungs stock bootloader for the S3, you have the option of applying updates from Cache partition, external storage, and ADB, would it be possible to flash a custom rom (ex. Cyangenmod) by renaming it Update.zip and moving it to SD card and flashing it?
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No, but you can use FlashFire on a rooted ROM to install ROMs or ZIPs