[Q] Update from JB to Kitkat? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey,
So, I was using 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) for a very long time but now I want to update to 4.4.2 (Kitkat).
But I am not sure, how to do it correctly.
I've tried it by my own but all I got now, is that the phone gets stuck at the "Samsung Galaxy S3"-Bootscreen.
What I did :
-Update CWM
-Reset (factory/system, cache and dalvik)
-Flash 4.4.2 CM11 rom (tried crSimple, Archidroid and the original CM11)
Is there something else I have to do, to get 4.4.2? Like unroot and install stock rom?
By the way; My phone is already rooted and I had the null_ (v26) Rom on it.
Sorry if a post like this already exists. I used the searchfunction but I found nothing and even google didn't help me
I appreciate every kind of help, ty
regards,
furi

furiify said:
Hey,
So, I was using 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) for a very long time but now I want to update to 4.4.2 (Kitkat).
But I am not sure, how to do it correctly.
I've tried it by my own but all I got now, is that the phone gets stuck at the "Samsung Galaxy S3"-Bootscreen.
What I did :
-Update CWM
-Reset (factory/system, cache and dalvik)
-Flash 4.4.2 CM11 rom (tried crSimple, Archidroid and the original CM11)
Is there something else I have to do, to get 4.4.2? Like unroot and install stock rom?
By the way; My phone is already rooted and I had the null_ (v26) Rom on it.
Sorry if a post like this already exists. I used the searchfunction but I found nothing and even google didn't help me
I appreciate every kind of help, ty
regards,
furi
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Download and flash latest philz recovery (6.15.4), and try again: http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/i9300
Btw- you should also flash Gapps package (if you want to use Google Play) after flashing the rom
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amirTor said:
Download and flash latest philz recovery (6.15.4), and try again: http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/i9300
Btw- you should also flash Gapps package (if you want to use Google Play) after flashing the rom
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Tried it, but it doesn't work :crying: :crying: :crying:
I am out of ideas

furiify said:
Tried it, but it doesn't work :crying: :crying: :crying:
I am out of ideas
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Try to do a full wipe (including formatting your internal SD, system and preload, and try again. If it doesn't help, flash stock ROM using Odin, flash recovery and repeat
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amirTor said:
Try to do a full wipe (including formatting your internal SD, system and preload, and try again. If it doesn't help, flash stock ROM using Odin, flash recovery and repeat
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I made a full wipe, but it didn't help. (Error formatting /preload)
I've got a new problem now. Since I've tried to install different roms, my phone doesn't seem to factory reset anymore.
As soon as I want to reset (or flash anything), the phone just shuts down..
Trying a stock rom now, if my pc will connect with my phone (Always had problems with this..)
E: Okay, now it made a REAL full wipe and I can flash again. ^^ Going to try it one more time, if it doesn't work I will go from a stock rom.
E²: IT WORKED! Wuhu *o* Thanks so much! formatting seems to fix the problem ^^

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[Q] I need your help please

Hello,
I was trying to do a factory reset on my S2, and I noticed it doesn't delete my other files (Music, Photos, Etc.) but it does reset my apps installed. Because I want to totally erase my files, I went to recovery mode and did a wipe, and I think I may have wiped the data, system, dalvic, etc on the process. And now my phone wont boot up. It is stuck at the Siyah logo (Because I flashed siyah on it before and it was a success). After this, I tried to flash siyah again into my device and its still stuck. I dont know what to do anymore, I also tried factory resetting using recovery mode. I have flashed other kernels but it still doesn't work. BTW I am using a jelly bean device
Newbees said:
Hello,
I was trying to do a factory reset on my S2, and I noticed it doesn't delete my other files (Music, Photos, Etc.) but it does reset my apps installed. Because I want to totally erase my files, I went to recovery mode and did a wipe, and I think I may have wiped the data, system, dalvic, etc on the process. And now my phone wont boot up. It is stuck at the Siyah logo (Because I flashed siyah on it before and it was a success). After this, I tried to flash siyah again into my device and its still stuck. I dont know what to do anymore, I also tried factory resetting using recovery mode. I have flashed other kernels but it still doesn't work. BTW I am using a jelly bean device
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did you fix permissions ?
slimlo said:
did you fix permissions ?
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Sorry I'm nub, what is permissions? Can I find that on recovery mode?
Newbees said:
Sorry I'm nub, what is permissions? Can I find that on recovery mode?
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yep in recovery mode
I found the fix permission Sir. Shall I flash again the kernel and do a fix permission?
Sir, it's still stuck at the Siyah logo
If you've formatted system as you say you will need to flash a rom, I'm running the latest neatrom lite, I'm confused by your post its 4am here
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Hello sir, sorry if I disturbed your sleep XD no I did not flash a ROM. I just flashed a kernel using ODIN. Should I flash a ROM?
If I flash a new ROM, say the latest Snapdragon for S2 will the kernel be included in the package? I still cant pass the logo screen even though I have flashed different kernels
Newbees said:
If I flash a new ROM, say the latest Snapdragon for S2 will the kernel be included in the package? I still cant pass the logo screen even though I have flashed different kernels
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the kernel is included most all roms doe and also make sure you follow all instructions on flashing properly... always make sure you do a backup )
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slimlo said:
the kernel is included most all roms doe and also make sure you follow all instructions on flashing properly... always make sure you do a backup )
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Thanks Sir Slim, I will try to flash the Snapdragon ROM as soon as after I finish downloading it. Because I believe I have cleared out the operating system and other important data on my device, that's why I need a new ROM.
Hi mate,
Do you run a stock ROM on your phone like you didnt flash any custom ROM on it....
Did you check if the SIYAH kernel you flashed on your device has STOCK ROM support, cause if the siya kernel you flashed has no support for stock rom it will just stay on the siyah logo the whole day until it drains out your battery.....
if you want to go to this website : http://dorimanx.shine.sk/ and dowload the v8.xxx those got stock rom support..... then do a wipe data factory reset....
if your phone booted up, and want to you wipe the phone completely, go to settings and do a factory reset there, your phone will prompt you if you want to wipe the memory card too.... put a check on it then follow the steps okay....
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Hi mate,
Do you run a stock ROM on your phone like you didnt flash any custom ROM on it....
Did you check if the SIYAH kernel you flashed on your device has STOCK ROM support, cause if the siya kernel you flashed has no support for stock rom it will just stay on the siyah logo the whole day until it drains out your battery.....
if you want to go to this website : http://dorimanx.shine.sk/ and dowload the v8.xxx those got stock rom support..... then do a wipe data factory reset....
if your phone booted up, and want to you wipe the phone completely, go to settings and do a factory reset there, your phone will prompt you if you want to wipe the memory card too.... put a check on it then follow the steps okay....
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Thank you sir! You are right that I did not have a custom ROM when I installed the Siyah kernel. Maybe that's the reason I was stuck
Newbees said:
Thank you sir! You are right that I did not have a custom ROM when I installed the Siyah kernel. Maybe that's the reason I was stuck
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Nope it's not the right reasons may be you flashed a wrong siyah kernel.
Tell me your android version is it jellybean or ics
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A problem with all JB 4.3 ROM I've tried

Hi, all!
I have that annoying problem with all the 4.3 ROM I've tried with no exception. Everything is fine until the first reboot. Then it's stuck on the first Galaxy SIII boot logo. I'm using TWRP - the latest version if it matters.
I always wipe everything first.
Please give more details on how you flash it.
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nikolav75 said:
Hi, all!
I have that annoying problem with all the 4.3 ROM I've tried with no exception. Everything is fine until the first reboot. Then it's stuck on the first Galaxy SIII boot logo. I'm using TWRP - the latest version if it matters.
I always wipe everything first.
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!!ALL QUESTIONS GO IN THE Q&A FORUM!! OR THEY MAY BE DELETED!!
nikolav75 said:
Hi, all!
I have that annoying problem with all the 4.3 ROM I've tried with no exception. Everything is fine until the first reboot. Then it's stuck on the first Galaxy SIII boot logo. I'm using TWRP - the latest version if it matters.
I always wipe everything first.
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If you did all required wipes and followed the instructions did you try a different recovery? I read in the SB thread for example of people having issues with TWRP
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I am sorry for the wrong section. May I ask some to move it to Q&A?
I always wipe data, cash, dalvik cash, system. Then install the ROM and gapps...
After the restart I set up the google account and etc. And after the first restart the phone freezes. That's all.
I'll try with different recovery.
PS. I've just tried CWM recovery 6.0.3.3. and Omega AOSP v9. Still the same.
Try cwm 6.0.3.6 and after you install the rom and after its set up go to recovery and factory reset
nikolav75 said:
I am sorry for the wrong section. May I ask some to move it to Q&A?
I always wipe data, cash, dalvik cash, system. Then install the ROM and gapps...
After the restart I set up the google account and etc. And after the first restart the phone freezes. That's all.
I'll try with different recovery.
PS. I've just tried CWM recovery 6.0.3.3. and Omega AOSP v9. Still the same.
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That's strange, I run Philz recovery and every 4.3 flash till now went through without issue.
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I tried all the recoveries I could find. Including Philz. Still the same.
And something else strange. I installed CWM, CWM, touch and Philz and with them I made backups. After restoration of the backup the phone freezes. I also tried to install Omega 49 and the installation goes OK, but freezes before the first start-up.
The only solution was to install manually TWRP (Odin) to restore some of my old backups. I'm beginning to think that there is something wrong with my phone. It's black if it is important.
Suggest total wipe of phone install your stock rom and test
Hi,
I just want to say I'm also having the same problem.
Started using TWRP with full wipe, same issue on 4.3 and no issues on 4.2.
On latest CWM same problem and 4.2 wont even pass the first boot on Samsung logo.
Also had to use Odin to get back on TWRP and flash a 4.2 rom again.
Anyway there is one more thing I would like to try but haven't had the chance to do so, is installing the latest modem and ril. But I'm kind skeptic about that currently because there is also some risks and my S3 is my daily driver.
Don't change the ril on any custom as you stand a big chance of breaking the calls and Tex's. Modem yes but not ril. Do change to cwm and retry.
andrewwright said:
Don't change the ril on any custom as you stand a big chance of breaking the calls and Tex's. Modem yes but not ril. Do change to cwm and retry.
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Thanks for the info, I was planning to read more about it before I would make an attempt. BTW already tried CWM that only made things worse, couldn't flash any rom without getting stuck on samsung screen.
bla166 said:
Thanks for the info, I was planning to read more about it before I would make an attempt. BTW already tried CWM that only made things worse, couldn't flash any rom without getting stuck on samsung screen.
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You are doing a full wipe?. System and data is the main thing to wipe not just factory reset. So go into mounts and storage and format data,system and cache there then flash the rom /gapps.
andrewwright said:
You are doing a full wipe?. System and data is the main thing to wipe not just factory reset. So go into mounts and storage and format data,system and cache there then flash the rom /gapps.
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yes tried that, also used the mega wipe zip thing
Start fresh and flash stock with Odin then try again after you root and install cwm.
andrewwright said:
Start fresh and flash stock with Odin then try again after you root and install cwm.
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Tried to go stock and flashed a 4.3 rom again that fixed my problem. =)
Thanks! :good:
I'll try it too. And one stupid question. Where do I find a stock ROM? I never did it before
nikolav75 said:
I'll try it too. And one stupid question. Where do I find a stock ROM? I never did it before
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http://www.sammobile.com/
Thank you!
But nothing helped. I flashed a stock ROM, with Odin. First I tried with TWRP, and the second time (again after flashing stock) with CWM recovery. I tried two 4.3 ROMs. They both can't boot after the first reboot.
nikolav75 said:
Thank you!
But nothing helped. I flashed a stock ROM, with Odin. First I tried with TWRP, and the second time (again after flashing stock) with CWM recovery. I tried two 4.3 ROMs. They both can't boot after the first reboot.
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Hi, I think I did the following steps to get it working on my device.
1. Flash stock with odin
2. Hard reset
3. Boot up and finish first run menus
4. Flash twrp with odin
5. Format data with twrp
6. Flash 4.3 rom

Samsung Note 2 SHV-E250K Bootloop problem

This phone is the Samsung Note 2 SHV-E250K.
I have had the this problem occur after a backup. I was messing about with boot animations and when I followed a tutorial on changing it, I ended up with a blank screen as my boot up. I had created a backup before it so I restored. I rebooted and suddenly I was stuck in a bootloop where the olleh splash shows up and then stays there. I followed tutorials to get rid of the bootloop but it has stayed. I wiped my data, the cache, the dalvik cache and even done a factory reset to try and fix my problem. I am still plagued with this. I was wondering if anybody can help me please.
The phone is rooted with TWRP as the recovery. I really need help with this.
Thanks.
Either this or that :/
Two things you can do:
1. Download the firmware from Sammobile and flash it via Odin
2. Download a ROM (Preferably Cyanogenmod) and wipe system -> wipe data -> wipe cache and flash the rom, followed by gapps
Hit thanks if it helped you!
Gokulbalram said:
Two things you can do:
1. Download the firmware from Sammobile and flash it via Odin
2. Download a ROM (Preferably Cyanogenmod) and wipe system -> wipe data -> wipe cache and flash the rom, followed by gapps
Hit thanks if it helped you!
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Do I have to have CyanogenMod or can I have any ROM?
Like an AT&T Rom and then flash the SJKernal
Let me phrase this better. Cyanogenmod isn't available for my device, but it is available for the AT&T version. Would it be possible for you to give me a step to step guide on how to install that along with touchWiz because I want to keep the S-pen.
stayfrosty48 said:
Do I have to have CyanogenMod or can I have any ROM?
Like an AT&T Rom and then flash the SJKernal
Let me phrase this better. Cyanogenmod isn't available for my device, but it is available for the AT&T version. Would it be possible for you to give me a step to step guide on how to install that along with touchWiz because I want to keep the S-pen.
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I'm not quite used to a Note 2. I've even read about ROMs for the Note 2, but I think the S-pen would be out of the question.
EDIT: You could try porting a ROM to your Note 2 from another device with the same type of chipset/processor.
Hit Thanks if it helped!
Gokulbalram said:
Two things you can do:
1. Download the firmware from Sammobile and flash it via Odin
2. Download a ROM (Preferably Cyanogenmod) and wipe system -> wipe data -> wipe cache and flash the rom, followed by gapps
Hit thanks if it helped you!
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Would you please tell where can I find Cyanogen Mod for SHV-E250K? Porting the ROM.... You mean to restore the backup of ROM from other similar phone to mine?
bakhtjs said:
Would you please tell where can I find Cyanogen Mod for SHV-E250K? Porting the ROM.... You mean to restore the backup of ROM from other similar phone to mine?
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I tried searching, but didn't find any. Anyway, I found an official 4.4.2 update http://nasirtech.blogspot.in/2014/06/e250kktukne6-android-442-kitkat.html?m=1
PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFTTT, sent from my i9000
sjkernel SHV-e250k
Hi,
I would like to flash latest CM, I read i can download any AT&T rom>install it> install sjkernel on my SHV-E250K and it will work.
I wanted to try it, where can i get sjkernel? sjkernel thread on xda is dead
flash stock firmware
Gokulbalram: i have also Korean SHV-E250K with boot loop only show galaxy note 2 and no recovery option i try many firmware but still boot loop and no recovery mode please help

Phone has stopped working - need really fast help!

Hi. I tried to flash newest version of GApps (full modulare which I have never use before, allways the stock) and newest version of CyanogenMod 11 Nightly. I'm also using CWM Recovery 6.0.4.6 in my GT-I9300. Someone in CyanogenMod forums told me to wipe all data/factory, cache and dalvic cache to make CM's trebuchet, before flashing a new ROM and GApps.
I tried that and result was that I'm getting the ****ing "PHONE HAS STOPPED WORKING" - problem.. Huger problem is that I need this phone tommorow in work, and it ruins my day totally if I don't get it work by tommorow.
Because of Wipe ALL data / factory reset, I do not have even any backup file in my device. What to do to fix it!?
MURRRRRRRRRRRRRR said:
Hi. I tried to flash newest version of GApps (full modulare which I have never use before, allways the stock) and newest version of CyanogenMod 11 Nightly. I'm also using CWM Recovery 6.0.4.6 in my GT-I9300. Someone in CyanogenMod forums told me to wipe all data/factory, cache and dalvic cache to make CM's trebuchet, before flashing a new ROM and GApps.
I tried that and result was that I'm getting the ****ing "PHONE HAS STOPPED WORKING" - problem.. Huger problem is that I need this phone tommorow in work, and it ruins my day totally if I don't get it work by tommorow.
Because of Wipe ALL data / factory reset, I do not have even any backup file in my device. What to do to fix it!?
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Did u format system or just normal factory reset?
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JellyYogurt said:
Did u format system or just normal factory reset?
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I did format system and wiped all caches. I did everything and ****ed everything up. Now I dont have backup or anything. Flashing and wiping caches doesn't work, allways same prblem when I start my phone again.
What to do to fix the problem?
Can you boot into recovery? Have you got a external sd card?
If yes put another Rom on ext SD (if you have a SD card adapter for computer) boot into recovery and flash again!
If not can you get into download mode? If yes flash a stock Rom with Odin..
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tallman43 said:
Can you boot into recovery? Have you got a external sd card?
If yes put another Rom on ext SD (if you have a SD card adapter for computer) boot into recovery and flash again!
If not can you get into download mode? If yes flash a stock Rom with Odin..
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Thank you for helping. I flashed stock 4.3 Jelly Bean with Odin by using XDA's tutorial. Now I need to root my phone again to get CyanogenMod 11 and KitKat, but It's okay. Still don't know how to get CM11's Trebuchet work correctly. Problem is that if I flash PAGapps stock package, I get the phone work correctly, but Trebuchet disappears. If I flash full package of PAGapps, Trebuchet should work, but then this error happends and I need to flash stock rom with Odin.
What to try next?
MURRRRRRRRRRRRRR said:
Thank you for helping. I flashed stock 4.3 Jelly Bean with Odin by using XDA's tutorial. Now I need to root my phone again to get CyanogenMod 11 and KitKat, but It's okay. Still don't know how to get CM11's Trebuchet work correctly. Problem is that if I flash PAGapps stock package, I get the phone work correctly, but Trebuchet disappears. If I flash full package of PAGapps, Trebuchet should work, but then this error happends and I need to flash stock rom with Odin.
What to try next?
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If you are flashing custom roms you do not need to root, custom roms come already rooted...I'm not sure which gapps are compatible with cm11 but have you tried Banks gapps I use them on Fusion kitkat rom (if they are compatible)..
Obviously there is some app in the full gapps that is causing your problem.As for CM11 launcher can't you use another launcher?

[SOLVED] Galaxy S3 not booting any AOSP/AOKP Custom ROMs. Stuck on Sammy?

I searched the internet and threads on XDA for this problem but couldn't really find one!
The problem is- My Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) doesn't boot any AOSP/AOKP/CM ROMs! It's just the bootanimation and DONE! For hours and hours the bootanimation only! But I can flash any Sammy 4.3 / 4.4 ROMs! They boot! They work properly!
I used to change to AOSP to Sammy and vice versa so many times with no issues. One day I downloaded the UltimaAOSP Valhalla ROM and flashed it. This was the first time my S3 didn't boot. I flashed custom Kernels like boeffla on it but all in vain. It was stuck on the bootanimation. I flashed NeatROM AOSP on top of it, which worked properly. Then it was with the fusion sp ROM that it didn't boot again. Again I flashed NeatROM AOSP on top of it (it's my favorite ROM), which I used just to copy some other ROM from my PC to my phone.
Now, I'm on my Stock ROM which came with my phone since so long! I'm shocked to see now NO AOSP ROMs are booting! I've used C-ROM, NeatROM, Resurrection Remix and SOKP Milestone. I have the ROMs' ZIP files and also a Nandroid Backup which I made when I changed to other ROMs. Not the ZIP files neither the Nandroid Backups are helping! ZIP files get flashed succesfully (I wipe the data & cache & dalvik-cache every time) and the Nandroid Backups get restored successfully! But always the phone gets stuck on the bootanimation!
I always moved to AOSP from Sammy (never Sammy to Sammy) but this time I gave it a shot.
Result : All the Samsung ROMs are flashing, working properly, even the Nandroid restores boot. I flashed my newly downloaded FlashingDroid Sammy 4.4 ROM which also works.
BUT I CAN'T GET THE AOSP ROMs onto my phone!
My thought (it could be wrong) : Is it to do something with the data in a partition other than system, data, and cache? Some partition which has stored files needed to boot Sammy ROMs and is preventing AOSP ROMs to start?
HELP!
:crying:
MORE UPDATED INFO ON POST #6
::ROBLEM SOLVED:::
Wipe system, data, cache and preload partitions manually in mounts and storage in CWM Recovery.
DONE! AOSP Working!
Suggests something is being left behind that aosp objects to. Try the rescue firmware in general forum, wipe internal sd and preload.
boomboomer said:
Suggests something is being left behind that aosp objects to. Try the rescue firmware in general forum, wipe internal sd and preload.
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Have lots of data on my internal memory! Still I deleted lots of unwanted files. Any other way to wipe the hidden preload partition other than using Philz Recovery? I remember I flashed Philz after which I couldn't restore any of my Nandroid Backups backed up with CWM Recovery..
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In cwm mounts and storage wipe preload
Press thanx if i helped you in anyway...
Update - Got More Info
Update : Just noticed that when it's the bootanimation on the screen after flashing an AOSP ROM, pressing any of the buttons on the phone vibrates the phone vigorously 2 times.. why??
Also, I want to ask about the connection between a kernel and a bootanimation without starting a new thread 'cause I think it's the solution to my problem here.. The data which I probably suspect that prevents AOSP ROMs from booting is some different bootanimation file? I mean when I'm on a Sammy ROM, I started to flash different bootanimations after flashing some CWM Custom Bootanimation ZIP file. The bootanimation changes on all Kernels on Sammy ROMs -except 1 that is the boeffla kernel. The strange thing is that the first custom bootanimation I had flashed (after flashing Boeffla's Sammy Kernel) when I switched to Sammy from my last AOSP was the hTC One Bootanimation which worked fine (the bootanimation successfully changed). After that, it never changed. My phone always booted up showing the hTC One Bootanimation no matter how many times I flashed another bootanimation ZIP or the CWM ZIPs which enable/disable Custom bootanimations. But! When I changed to any other kernel (the stock that came with the ROM/GoogyMax 2/AGNi), the bootanimation was the last one flashed by me before changing the kernel. I could change the bootanimations successfuly every time after that. Now, I flashed Android Revolution HD ROM and was on Stock Kernel. As soon as I changed to boeffla kernel (without flashing any other ZIP), the bootanimation changed! (automatically!) And it was again the same old hTC One Bootanimation.
Can someone please tell me WHERE is this bootanimation data and the data that prevents AOSP ROMs to boot is stored? Certainly not in the data or system or cache partition...
Update 2 : Just figured out where the automatic htc bootanimation magic happened. The hTC bootanimation.zip file was found in data/local . However, I always knew the bootanimation directory as system/media.. So now, is it safe for me to delete all files in data/local 'cause it seems it is the problem for AOSP ROMs?
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the main thing i can think of is your trying to go back to jb roms which you cant do as far as i know try flashing kitkat based roms
jimbobpro87 said:
the main thing i can think of is your trying to go back to jb roms which you cant do as far as i know try flashing kitkat based roms
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I'm not trying to go back to Jelly Bean! I'm flashing AOSP based ROMs of KitKat 4.4.2 which don't boot!
SOLVED!
Yayy!
I guess I got a solution!
Wiped system, data, cache and preload partitions manually in mounts and storage in my CWM Recovery.
DONE! AOSP Working!
:victory:
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED! :angel:
Thank you for your post.
I am having the same problem, phone not booting past boot animations using aosp ROMs. Haven't tried Sammy ROM to test the theory yet but will try soon.
How do you wipe preload? In mounts and storage, I get an error when trying to mount or format preload using CWM 6.0.4.7
I don't see an option to wipe anything other than data, cache, or dalvic.
alaska_ryder said:
How do you wipe preload? In mounts and storage, I get an error when trying to mount or format preload using CWM 6.0.4.7
I don't see an option to wipe anything other than data, cache, or dalvic.
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Strange- it happened that day but not now. Even I get an error formatting preload. But! I guess the problem is the system partition! There IS an option to format /system in mounts and storage option on the first screen.
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This is really an old post i think.
But, can someone answer me please, ive been searching for This maybe for more than a year. Can someone please help me? @Paresh Kalinani
I have the exact same issue.
My device: Grand Prime (G530FXXU1AOJI baseband)
Stock android: 5.0.2
Recovery: TWRP 3.1.0.0
I have booted many Samsung roms and also ported many of them like J5's 5.1.1 , On7's 5.1.1 rom and many other 5.1.1 and 5.0.2 roms and all of them work perfectly. But when it comes to AOSP ROMS each of them keeps loading at the booting animation screen. Ive tried many roms like RR, AOSP Extended, Cyanogenmod, LINEAGEOS, All of these 5.1.1 , 7.1.1.
It booted for others with the exact Same variant as mine too.
Please help me?
Id been really grateful.
Thanks,
Eden532
Eden532 said:
This is really an old post i think.
But, can someone answer me please, ive been searching for This maybe for more than a year. Can someone please help me? @Paresh Kalinani
I have the exact same issue.
My device: Grand Prime (G530FXXU1AOJI baseband)
Stock android: 5.0.2
Recovery: TWRP 3.1.0.0
I have booted many Samsung roms and also ported many of them like J5's 5.1.1 , On7's 5.1.1 rom and many other 5.1.1 and 5.0.2 roms and all of them work perfectly. But when it comes to AOSP ROMS each of them keeps loading at the booting animation screen. Ive tried many roms like RR, AOSP Extended, Cyanogenmod, LINEAGEOS, All of these 5.1.1 , 7.1.1.
It booted for others with the exact Same variant as mine too.
Please help me?
Id been really grateful.
Thanks,
Eden532
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Have you flashed the rom then factory reset?
Beamed in by telepathy.
shivadow said:
Have you flashed the rom then factory reset?
Beamed in by telepathy.
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Nope.
I wiped system, data, cache and dalvik cache the flashed the rom and the rebooted?
Do I have to do a factory reset then?
Thanks a lot for the immediate response.
Eden532 said:
Nope.
I wiped system, data, cache and dalvik cache the flashed the rom and the rebooted?
Do I have to do a factory reset then?
Thanks a lot for the immediate response.
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Well, what you did was butter than a factory reset.
Factory reset means wiping data, cache and dalvik cache.
I would like you to do something first, try downloading the latest stock firmware for your phone from sammobile, and then flash it with Odin, then try flash AOSP roms again, maybe you have an old bootloader.
MigoMujahid said:
Well, what you did was butter than a factory reset.
Factory reset means wiping data, cache and dalvik cache.
I would like you to do something first, try downloading the latest stock firmware for your phone from sammobile, and then flash it with Odin, then try flash AOSP roms again, maybe you have an old bootloader.
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Im running the latest firmware which id flashed through odin.
AOSP roms still not booting.
I had wiped those partitions before i flashed the rom. I did not wipe after i flashed them.
Eden532 said:
Im running the latest firmware which id flashed through odin.
AOSP roms still not booting.
I had wiped those partitions before i flashed the rom. I did not wipe after i flashed them.
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Are you sure it's the latest one?
Did you check Sammobile.com?
The latest one was released in 1st Feb 2017.
Also please check the IMEI of your phone by typing *#06#, because if you've a problem with efs partition you may not be able to flash any AOSP Rom (happened to a friend before..he had sim working without IMEI!!)
Also what is your country code?
As stated above, check your imei is still OK then from a working stock state:
Root it.
Flash custom recovery.
Flash the custom rom twice and then wipe data/cache. Do not wipe system!.
If that doesn't work then try the above but instead of wipe data/cache do a factory reset.
Beamed in by telepathy.
MigoMujahid said:
Are you sure it's the latest one?
Did you check Sammobile.com?
The latest one was released in 1st Feb 2017.
Also please check the IMEI of your phone by typing *#06#, because if you've a problem with efs partition you may not be able to flash any AOSP Rom (happened to a friend before..he had sim working without IMEI!!)
Also what is your country code?
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My country code is XSG but ill try flashing the THL latest version and again report.
I was trying to check my IMEI number it shows UNKNOWN APPLICATION but sim and other modem related stuff works really fine.
Is it something to do with this?
shivadow said:
As stated above, check your imei is still OK then from a working stock state:
Root it.
Flash custom recovery.
Flash the custom rom twice and then wipe data/cache. Do not wipe system!.
If that doesn't work then try the above but instead of wipe data/cache do a factory reset.
Beamed in by telepathy.
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I did flash the custom rom twice but still no good.
(And also i checked the IMEI via a custom Sammy rom)
Eden532 said:
My country code is XSG but ill try flashing the THL latest version and again report.
I was trying to check my IMEI number it shows UNKNOWN APPLICATION but sim and other modem related stuff works really fine.
Is it something to do with this?
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This is the latest firmware for United Arab Emirates:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224412750
Flash it and see if the problem solved :good:
MigoMujahid said:
This is the latest firmware for United Arab Emirates:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224412750
Flash it and see if the problem solved :good:
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Thank you so much for sending the link, Its really difficult to download from sammobile.com . Ill check it right away and report. Thanks.

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