please accept my noobness !!
i'm using CWM v6.0.4.6 (i even face the same problem using TWRP) ..
i tried to install different types of kitkat roms including (carbon,slimkat,omni,resurrection),they all pass installation process and never pass boot animation !! it just sticks in the boot animation with no further progress...i wait for about 20 mins but nothing happens !!
please note that this problem started to arise after using aroma installer to install archiedroid rom based on stock -which is the only rom which works at the moment!!
i've tried to factory reset-wipe cache-wipe dalvik-removing memory card after flashing each rom !!
any reply will be highly appreciated!! thanks in advance
Format before flashing in mounts and storage...
System
Data
Cache
Flash ROM
Flash 4.4.2 gapps
Reboot.
I use cwm 6.0.4.4 and have no problems. YOU WILL LOOSE DATA SO BACK UP :thumbup::thumbup:
andrewwright said:
Format before flashing in mounts and storage...
System
Data
Cache
Flash ROM
Flash 4.4.2 gapps
Reboot.
I use cwm 6.0.4.4 and have no problems. YOU WILL LOOSE DATA SO BACK UP :thumbup::thumbup:
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okay thanks!! i'm gonna give it a try and tell you what happened !!
andrewwright said:
Format before flashing in mounts and storage...
System
Data
Cache
Flash ROM
Flash 4.4.2 gapps
Reboot.
I use cwm 6.0.4.4 and have no problems. YOU WILL LOOSE DATA SO BACK UP :thumbup::thumbup:
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it didn't work !! can it be something wrong with the firmware or so....??? what shall i do ??
Use philz recovery.
And before flashing a ROM use the option to clean to install a new ROM.
Or just wipe preload.
I had that once and it happened because i had a swapfile on preload
Enviado do meu GT-I9300 através de Tapatalk
Philz I don't like. I once wiped for new ROM and it wiped recovery too. Never used it since. Check md5 of ROM also using right gapps?? Preload can sometimes need a wipe. Also int sd card could too cause problems so wiping that could help to.
SnowPluralism said:
Use philz recovery.
And before flashing a ROM use the option to clean to install a new ROM.
Or just wipe preload.
I had that once and it happened because i had a swapfile on preload
Enviado do meu GT-I9300 através de Tapatalk
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formatting /preload
E : format_volume : make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p10
error formatting /preload!
that's what showed up !
andrewwright said:
Philz I don't like. I once wiped for new ROM and it wiped recovery too. Never used it since. Check md5 of ROM also using right gapps?? Preload can sometimes need a wipe. Also int sd card could too cause problems so wiping that could help to.
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i checked MD5,it matched !!
i even tried to switch it on without flashing GAPPS,still same thing...as mentioned before only roms such as archidroid and SPR rom both based on stock samsung touchwiz and install using aroma!! other than that.... BOOT animation loop !!!!!
SnowPluralism said:
Use philz recovery.
And before flashing a ROM use the option to clean to install a new ROM.
Or just wipe preload.
I had that once and it happened because i had a swapfile on preload
Enviado do meu GT-I9300 através de Tapatalk
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you're a genius !!!! philz recovery did work !!! i simply pressed "clean to install a new rom" it worked like magic !!! thanks again !!
That good that it did that in preload.
S3 doesn't use preload but sometimes you may find something in there. You have two choice's either wipe int SD and flash ROM from ext sd or flash stock with odin which wipe wipe anyway. Back up int SD to PC or ext SD. So format sd then format system data cache then flash ROM/gapps. If no joy Odin flash will be a must. I think this will be something on you're int SD not allowing you to flash the ROM. This does happen with int SD as this has happened to me. @tarzan pointed this out,said format int then flash and had no problems since. Also use cwm 6.0.4.4 as I know this works well with tw or custom ROMs.
andrewwright said:
Philz I don't like. I once wiped for new ROM and it wiped recovery too. Never used it since. Check md5 of ROM also using right gapps?? Preload can sometimes need a wipe. Also int sd card could too cause problems so wiping that could help to.
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thanks alot !! and sorry if i was annoying !
Is it sorted now?
andrewwright said:
Is it sorted now?
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yep,finally !! i flashed two roms in a row,lol !! thanks for help !
I do not know why, but philz recowery is best for all
I have very good results with the restoration and backup.
at my absolute best, it's my opinion
ahmedshazly said:
yep,finally !! i flashed two roms in a row,lol !! thanks for help !
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Please add solved to the title of the thread to help others out. :thumbup:
andrewwright said:
Please add solved to the title of the thread to help others out. :thumbup:
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DONE !!:good:
Thank you very much for sharing Philz recovery. It solved my quite frustrating problem in mounting & formatting the /preload partition. I can now install a custom rom again.
Related
Can someone help me flash this ROM? " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1844343 "
I've rooted then clockworkmod recovery and wipe cache and user data and then install zip from sd card
but when i reboot it always never boot past the screen with a yellow triangle can someone give me a complete guide from rooting cwm to flashing this rom?
andyzeng1993 said:
Can someone help me flash this ROM? " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1844343 "
I've rooted then clockworkmod recovery and wipe cache and user data and then install zip from sd card
but when i reboot it always never boot past the screen with a yellow triangle can someone give me a complete guide from rooting cwm to flashing this rom?
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Flash kernel with Odin.[http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617219]
After your phone is booted put the phone into recovery modes., In CWM do you wipe data / wipe cache / wipe Dalvik cache / format system in mounts and storage.Then install Rom from sdcard.
andyzeng1993 said:
Can someone help me flash this ROM? " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1844343 "
I've rooted then clockworkmod recovery and wipe cache and user data and then install zip from sd card
but when i reboot it always never boot past the screen with a yellow triangle can someone give me a complete guide from rooting cwm to flashing this rom?
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have you checked md5sum: e9c809385764bc6083616ce8cd5b0f36?
once downloaded, it should have the same md5..
wow.. size: 150.21mb? that's pretty lite
Tequila6808 said:
Flash kernel with Odin.[http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617219]
After your phone is booted put the phone into recovery modes., In CWM do you wipe data / wipe cache / wipe Dalvik cache / format system in mounts and storage.Then install Rom from sdcard.
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is this a different ROM? i really dont know what ROM to install and this sounds like it would be a lot easier
andyzeng1993 said:
is this a different ROM? i really dont know what ROM to install and this sounds like it would be a lot easier
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thats not a rom ma8, but a kernel to root ur phone first, so that u can install any custom rom of ur choice
andyzeng1993 said:
is this a different ROM? i really dont know what ROM to install and this sounds like it would be a lot easier
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what he is trying to say is that you should flash the kernel AFTER you flash your ROM
the ROM you chose is [CM10][Jellybro] i9100 Nightly Kangs, yes?
anyway..
here is what you should do
1. flash your rom
2. flash gapps for cm10
3. flash a kernel [an example of which is Dorimanx Kernel]
if you are still confused on some terms, please refer here
I hope this helps
EDIT:
you should root your phone first
You know, after flashing a new rom booting may take some more time, at least a few minutes. Have you been waiting enough time?
First, check md5sum of ROM [what Saywhatt wrote a few posts back]
a. If you are no longer in recovery modes then you can get a kernel [tar file] Flashing with Odin.
If your phone then starts normally, then flash the ROM you want through CWM.
*** wipe data / wipe cache / wipe Dalvik cache / format system in mounts and storage / flash ROM from sdcard***
b. If you can get into recovery mode, not flash with Odin, but do these same steps;
**** wipe data / wipe cache / wipe Dalvik cache / format system in mounts and storage / flash ROM from sdcard***
PS. If it fails in step a first flash stock ROM with Odin
sorry for my bad english
saywhatt said:
what he is trying to say is that you should flash the kernel AFTER you flash your ROM
the ROM you chose is [CM10][Jellybro] i9100 Nightly Kangs, yes?
anyway..
here is what you should do
1. flash your rom
2. flash gapps for cm10
3. flash a kernel [an example of which is Dorimanx Kernel]
if you are still confused on some terms, please refer here
I hope this helps
EDIT:
you should root your phone first
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I installed stock ICS, rooted and has recovery mod, wiped cache data battery dalvik, installed the ROM in recovery mode, installed Gapps, and installed kernel, and now it boots to dorimanx's kernel screen and it stops.. and turns black... same thing
andyzeng1993 said:
I installed stock ICS, rooted and has recovery mod, wiped cache data battery dalvik, installed the ROM in recovery mode, installed Gapps, and installed kernel, and now it boots to dorimanx's kernel screen and it stops.. and turns black... same thing
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which kernel have you flashed from Dorimanx?
You need to flash the JB kernel of Dorimanx (v7.x)
Tequila6808 said:
which kernel have you flashed from Dorimanx?
You need to flash the JB kernel of Dorimanx (v7.x)
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i flashed this "http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-international-all-things-root/632804-dorimanx-kernel-ics-jb-dummies-guide.html"
in the
"Downloads
Dorimanx kernel downloads for ICS/JB, (v5.x) and JB+Mali, (v7.x)."
downloaded and flashed this in recovery
Tequila6808 said:
which kernel have you flashed from Dorimanx?
You need to flash the JB kernel of Dorimanx (v7.x)
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I flashed this
"Downloads
Dorimanx kernel downloads for ICS/JB, (v5.x) and JB+Mali, (v7.x).
Hawker's GS2Wiper download."
Under this link " http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...804-dorimanx-kernel-ics-jb-dummies-guide.html "
andyzeng1993 said:
i flashed this "http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-international-all-things-root/632804-dorimanx-kernel-ics-jb-dummies-guide.html"
in the
"Downloads
Dorimanx kernel downloads for ICS/JB, (v5.x) and JB+Mali, (v7.x)."
downloaded and flashed this in recovery
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Go to :http://dorimanx.shine.sk/ and flash v7.4 JB-MALI
Tequila6808 said:
Go to :http://dorimanx.shine.sk/ and flash v7.4 JB-MALI
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thanks i got it working but i keep getting a message says "unfortunately system UI has stopped working" ???
and all my contacts are gone? but my contacts are all saved in SIM card? but nothing pops up...
and also my drop down menu isn't working, when i scroll down from the top, nothing drops down...
andyzeng1993 said:
thanks i got it working but i keep getting a message says "unfortunately system UI has stopped working" ???
and all my contacts are gone? but my contacts are all saved in SIM card? but nothing pops up...
and also my drop down menu isn't working, when i scroll down from the top, nothing drops down...
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Reflash Rom without wipe and wipe cache.Or try another Rom.
Tequila6808 said:
Reflash Rom without wipe and wipe cache.Or try another Rom.
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any rom you suggest?
andyzeng1993 said:
any rom you suggest?
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Yeah stock 4.0.3 and leave it at that.
I dont think you are cut out for all this modding
andyzeng1993 said:
any rom you suggest?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Hi guys.
My phone is a international i9300
I've been searching for a problem like mine in the forum for three weeks now and I couldn't find a proper solution.
I just can't flash any rom via CWM anymore...
I can flash roms via ODIN, but when it comes to CWM, it gets stucked at Samsung logo after the install.
I tried:
Wipe cache / Dalvik / factory reset.
before the installation, after the installation, every combination possible.
Tried megawipe and no help.
Changed the kernel, Siyah, Googy, stock...
Changed versions of CWM, touch.
I have now the Phil'z 5.0.15.
I like very much the XXELK4 version from roalex with its MOD, for the call recording and full multiwindow support, but can't flash it anymore, nor any other custom or stock via CWM.
By now I can only have a full stock flashed via odin, or my Omega 46.1, wich I have a full backup.
Another solution could be find a .tar rooted and with the MODS flashable via Odin, but I really wanted to understand what's happening with my recovery.
Thank you all and congrats for the great work with the forum.
In cwm format..
Data
System
Cache
Then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache
Then flash the rom.
Your cwm is upto date?
andrewwright said:
In cwm format..
Data
System
Cache
Then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache
Then flash the rom.
Your cwm is upto date?
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Sorry.
Forgot to include in the original post... I tried that too. Formatted everything
Got the 6.0.6.3
I also tried with the last Philz recovery.
And with previous versions of both too.
Have you tried to go bk to stock,root that firmware then install cwm then flash custom rom? Clean slate start.
Your problem may be a bad file download .
andrewwright said:
Have you tried to go bk to stock,root that firmware then install cwm then flash custom rom? Clean slate start.
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Yes... didn't work...
JJEgan said:
Your problem may be a bad file download .
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I'll try to download again, although it's not likely that several files are bad. I tried with so many different roms...
I bought another micro sd of 64gb. Maybe the one I'm using is ruining the files...
There can't be a so huge bug in philz recovery
Try install from internal sdcard, a simple 'Factory Reset before New Rom' no need to mega wipe anything.
Striatum_bdr said:
There can't be a so huge bug in philz recovery
Try install from internal sdcard, a simple 'Factory Reset before New Rom' no need to mega wipe anything.
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Of course. And I tried with different versions of Philz' and also CWM. It can't be a bug in recovery.
Re-downloaded the revolution 29.0 and the Roalex XXELK4 rooted, copyed directly to internal and flashed... Same problem. Stuck at Samsung logo in boot. I'm begining to think my phone is screwed up. But this is so strange. I can restore my backup with no problems, and also can flash with Odin.
Is there a way to flash a .ZIP ROM in Odin?
Does not make any sense .
What model phone do you have ???
What model firmware are you flashing .
What about basic stock custom roms flashed via CWM ??
Have you booted to Philz recovery mounts and storage format sd card cache system and data then flash rom ??
Agree it is strange Deviating a little from your problem but have you tried flashing anything with TWRP recovery see if the problem persists with that.
JJEgan said:
Does not make any sense .
What model phone do you have ???
What model firmware are you flashing .
What about basic stock custom roms flashed via CWM ??
Have you booted to Philz recovery mounts and storage format sd card cache system and data then flash rom ??
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I know it doesn't. That's why I'm going crazy.
I uploaded the screenshots with my system specs.
The model is correct, international i9300. Tried to download from the site and also directly from rommanager.
The firmwares I'm trying to flash are stock, but rooted by Roalex. I couldn't find a pure stock .zip for testing with CWM. The firmware I'm using is UBEMH5 from sammobile, wich I flashed via Odin.
Yes... Tried and formatted everything, several times, mounted, unmounted, every possible order...
Almost giving up. :crying:
tallman43 said:
Agree it is strange Deviating a little from your problem but have you tried flashing anything with TWRP recovery see if the problem persists with that.
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I never used TWRP. Can I flash the same ROM file .zip with it or it requires it's own rom file type?
I'm gonna be out of the country for two days. When I come back I'll give it a try.
Thank you all so far.
ivansaab said:
I never used TWRP. Can I flash the same ROM file .zip with it or it requires it's own rom file type?
I'm gonna be out of the country for two days. When I come back I'll give it a try.
Thank you all so far.
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It's been a while since i used it last time was when I had a S2 and I used it all the time:good: You can flash any rom with it that cwm can flash (as far as I know) but it had a little trouble restoring backups made with cwm but I think that got fixed.But you can make backups and loads of other things with it I recommend people to try it at least once This won't fix your cwm problem but would be interesting to see if it works
If twrp doesn't work on stock Flash googy Max dualboot kernel and keep stock as primary rom and custom as second rom. Then you have best of both world's :thumbup: also take the pic down with your emei showing :banghead: never ever show this!
What i would do in this situation is .
In recovery format cache system sd card preload .
Flash stock rom via Odin.
Check phone works ok .
Then root / flash philz recovery .
Put custom rom on sd card boot to recovery factory reset .
Then install custom rom watching setup to spot a failure point .
Wait for rom to load 10 mins fails then remove batter replace and factory reset .
Problem solved
Hi folks.
Think I figured out what's going on.
Via TWRP it says the files were corrupted, although the file sizes were identical.
I MD5 checked the files in my computer and they're ok, but when checked already inside my phone or SD they're not.
Instead of copying the files via USB cable I removed the SD card and inserted directly in my laptop slot and copyed the files. MD5 checked and they're ok...
After I tryed again copy via USB and the files were corrupted again.
I think my desktop USB or maybe the Samsung drivers are doing that.
Well, problem solved. I hope this helps other people in future problems.
Thank you all for your help and support. Keep on with the great work.
Mark solved then for other users .
Hi lads, i have huge problem with my i9100, so i wanna make some steps to make it better.
I have installed CM11 with CWM v6.0.4.7
When i try to make - wipe data factory-reset, CWM give me error E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]
When i try to format /preload CWM give me error E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 Error formatting /preload!
Something is not right.
I need to clear everything and start from beginning, I was thinking about installing a new krenel, then install some three file rom by ODIN.
What do you think ?
What should i do ?
Thanks in advence ..
Anyone ?
uefi said:
Hi lads, i have huge problem with my i9100, so i wanna make some steps to make it better.
I have installed CM11 with CWM v6.0.4.7
When i try to make - wipe data factory-reset, CWM give me error E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]
When i try to format /preload CWM give me error E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 Error formatting /preload!
Something is not right.
I need to clear everything and start from beginning, I was thinking about installing a new krenel, then install some three file rom by ODIN.
What do you think ?
What should i do ?
Thanks in advence ..
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change the recovery and then try
bhavstech said:
change the recovery and then try
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What do you mean ?
I use kernel_settings_wipe and kk-kernel-09-02-CWM from this site.
Then i flash OMNI 4.4 with GAPPS from this site.
The i get back to Cyanogenmod11 with GAPPScore.
But still i have same problems.
uefi said:
What do you mean ?
I use kernel_settings_wipe and kk-kernel-09-02-CWM from this site.
Then i flash OMNI 4.4 with GAPPS from this site.
The i get back to Cyanogenmod11 with GAPPScore.
But still i have same problems.
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use a recovery with lower version cwm 6.0.3.x bcoz cwm has problems in kitkat
bhavstech said:
use a recovery with lower version cwm 6.0.3.x bcoz cwm has problems in kitkat
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Will you give me a link to the correct CWM ? Thanks
uefi said:
Will you give me a link to the correct CWM ? Thanks
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Flash philz kernel... It has cwm touch... And also a single click option to wipe everything...
Edit
Remember u wont be able.to directly install kitkat zip wid any cwm version less than 6044 ...just let me know are u able to do a complete wipe wid philz cwm touch
doctor_droid said:
Flash philz kernel... It has cwm touch... And also a single click option to wipe everything...
Edit
Remember u wont be able.to directly install kitkat zip wid any cwm version less than 6044 ...just let me know are u able to do a complete wipe wid philz cwm touch
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
this will be correct?
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Allright, i swich to another dev 4.3 for now.. Everything work's greate.
I stay away from 4.4 for next 2 months, then i try ..
So I desperately need help here! Using a GT-i9300 here.
Been at this for like 7 hours or so.
Was running a 4.1.2 rom for quite a while, thought I'd bump it up to 4.4.2 today.
Was thinking about flashing Resurrection Remix rom, so did the usual downloaded the files but noticed somewhere you need a 4.2.2 or above rom already in use to be flashing a 4.4.2. So went to S4 revolution rom (4.2.2). Then decided to flash the 4.4.2 rom.
Did the usual, data wipe, cache wipe, dalvik cache wipe. Flashed the rom. Then Gapps.
Now here's the messed up part, after flashing the phone would boot to the Rom logo. And it hasn't moved since. Thought something was up, flashed it again, did the take battery out thing also.
Thought it would be a ROM problem, so flashed 2 other roms. Neat rom and Gummy rom. Same result.
The 4.2.2 rom is working btw. So any ideas?!
Please! Reallly want the 4.4.2
Thank you!
Prosilicus said:
So I desperately need help here! Using a GT-i9300 here.
Been at this for like 7 hours or so.
Was running a 4.1.2 rom for quite a while, thought I'd bump it up to 4.4.2 today.
Was thinking about flashing Resurrection Remix rom, so did the usual downloaded the files but noticed somewhere you need a 4.2.2 or above rom already in use to be flashing a 4.4.2. So went to S4 revolution rom (4.2.2). Then decided to flash the 4.4.2 rom.
Did the usual, data wipe, cache wipe, dalvik cache wipe. Flashed the rom. Then Gapps.
Now here's the messed up part, after flashing the phone would boot to the Rom logo. And it hasn't moved since. Thought something was up, flashed it again, did the take battery out thing also.
Thought it would be a ROM problem, so flashed 2 other roms. Neat rom and Gummy rom. Same result.
The 4.2.2 rom is working btw. So any ideas?!
Please! Reallly want the 4.4.2
Thank you!
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Please read the RR thread again. You need a full wipe for it to work. Try a 4.3-based Rom like Omega and then search XDA on how to do a FULL wipe. Then proceed with RR.
~ RazorMC
RazorMC said:
Please read the RR thread again. You need a full wipe for it to work. Try a 4.3-based Rom like Omega and then search XDA on how to do a FULL wipe. Then proceed with RR.
~ RazorMC
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Thanks for the reply. But could you please elaborate on how to do a full wipe? Kind of a newbie to all this. Thanks!
Prosilicus said:
Thanks for the reply. But could you please elaborate on how to do a full wipe? Kind of a newbie to all this. Thanks!
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Sorry, I've forgotten the link to the method. Maybe someone else can also shed light on this matter.
But if I remember:
- Wipe Cache,
- Wipe dalvik,
- format /system,
- format /data,
- format /cache.
- Then install the Rom.zip.
PS: Don't do "format /data and /data/media" section or it will delete everything on the internal SD. If you do this, make sure you have an external SD with a ROM placed in it (don't wipe this too) otherwise you will end up in a very difficult situation like i did
~ RazorMC
RazorMC said:
Sorry, I've forgotten the link to the method. Maybe someone else can also shed light on this matter.
But if I remember:
- Wipe Cache,
- Wipe dalvik,
- format /system,
- format /data,
- format /cache.
- Then install the Rom.zip.
PS: Don't do "format /data and /data/media" section or it will delete everything on the internal SD. If you do this, make sure you have an external SD with a ROM placed in it (don't wipe this too) otherwise you will end up in a very difficult situation like i did
~ RazorMC
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If I am not wrong, formatting data will not erase the root directory. Where u put the rom zip. But just have an ext sd card just for safety.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
JellyYogurt said:
If I am not wrong, formatting data will not erase the root directory. Where u put the rom zip. But just have an ext sd card just for safety.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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You're right. "format /data" does not erase the root directoy. But I found "format /data and /data/media and /sdcard" option deleted everything on my S3 and even adb sideload failed for me after selecting it. After that I had to reflash stock via Odin.
+1 to ext SD
~ RazorMC
Usually I would just flash the mega wipe zip to get the device clean (only leaves ext. sd) and then start reflashing from scratch. I find it easier than doing it manually in recovery.
@RazorMC @JellyYogurt
Hey! Sorry got a bit busy but just got around to what you all recommened today and it's still no use.
Did everything this time.
First, I tried flashing the RR rom with the full wipe as you said. Oh and I'm using CWM 6.0.4.7
- Moved the zip file to ext SD
- wipe data
- wipe cache
-wipe dalvik cache
- format /system,
- format /data,
- format /cache.
During this got a status 6 error with the RR rom and I had put a Gummy Rom (4.4.2) just in case so tried the same process with this also but got a status 7 error with this one.
Left both, downloaded CM 11. Did the same process while on the 4.2.2 rom with it. This got stuck on the boot screen. Like the CM logo was going around for 30 minutes.
Finally when I couldnt tolerate it, removed battery, moved to 4.2.2 again and downloaded a 4.3 rom. Again, CM.
You wouldnt believe this but this also didnt work! This got stuck on the same thing. CM logo is still flashing around. Been watching this for 20 minutes now.
So, you guys got any ideas? Really pissing off.
Btw, thanks for the previous replies )
Oh and btw, would it matter if I didnt flash gapps after flashing the rom?
Those are just for the Google services and not related to whether the rom is booting up to home screen right?
Prosilicus said:
Oh and btw, would it matter if I didnt flash gapps after flashing the rom?
Those are just for the Google services and not related to whether the rom is booting up to home screen right?
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Try other recoveries to see if problem still there try latest PhilZ recovery (this as a setting for wiping and installing new roms)..if that does not work try twrp recovery..
No you don't have to flash gapps after flashing you can do that later..
Prosilicus said:
@RazorMC @JellyYogurt
Hey! Sorry got a bit busy but just got around to what you all recommened today and it's still no use.
Did everything this time.
First, I tried flashing the RR rom with the full wipe as you said. Oh and I'm using CWM 6.0.4.7
- Moved the zip file to ext SD
- wipe data
- wipe cache
-wipe dalvik cache
- format /system,
- format /data,
- format /cache.
During this got a status 6 error with the RR rom and I had put a Gummy Rom (4.4.2) just in case so tried the same process with this also but got a status 7 error with this one.
Left both, downloaded CM 11. Did the same process while on the 4.2.2 rom with it. This got stuck on the boot screen. Like the CM logo was going around for 30 minutes.
Finally when I couldnt tolerate it, removed battery, moved to 4.2.2 again and downloaded a 4.3 rom. Again, CM.
You wouldnt believe this but this also didnt work! This got stuck on the same thing. CM logo is still flashing around. Been watching this for 20 minutes now.
So, you guys got any ideas? Really pissing off.
Btw, thanks for the previous replies )
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Try a stock-based 4.3 like omega rom after flashing stock 4.1.2
Use Philz Recovery like tallman43 said. I prefer that over others.
If it doesn't work then maybe there's some compatibility issues.
~ RazorMC
tetakpatak said:
Please quote my post and copy&paste whole text into some help thread for your phone, it is better idea as we are now getting off topic here. I'll try to help you there.
Format /system is done in recovery mode under "mount and storage" then after that you can restore your nandroid if it is done with the same recovery you use now. If you're on PhilZ 6, it usually can restore also CWM 6 backups.
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What does format system do? And please help me load sentinel rom. That's the one I was gonna do.
Okay now for the question... I was running stock 4.1.2 with siyah kernel 6.0 b5. Then I decided to install philz kernel, but ended up in bootloop. Then I tried flashing dorimanx but still in bootloop. All the while I wiped everything before flashing.
Now im stuck as I can boot into recovery via any kernel but ultimately phone is stuck.
What to do?
And can anyone give me steps to install sentinel rom from this stage?
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AndroidReborn said:
What does format system do? And please help me load sentinel rom. That's the one I was gonna do.
Okay now for the question... I was running stock 4.1.2 with siyah kernel 6.0 b5. Then I decided to install philz kernel, but ended up in bootloop. Then I tried flashing dorimanx but still in bootloop. All the while I wiped everything before flashing.
Now im stuck as I can boot into recovery via any kernel but ultimately phone is stuck.
What to do?
And can anyone give me steps to install sentinel rom from this stage?
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Mate, sorry for waiting, I was out of home. We will get your ROM back as soon as the phone boots again.
Don't worry, it doesn't sound serious so far. We have recovery and download mode (so topic name "nothing works" isn't really correct)
Formatting /system wipes all data from the system partition (so your system will be gone then) and it is important to do before installing new ROMs (essencially important for KitKat). It can't do any harm. As you have tried to install other kernels and didn't work we should check first what did you try to flash so far and it didn't boot? Is that what you wrote all what you have tried?
Now let me know please which recovery do you have now and is it the same version like when you have created your nandroid backup? If the recovery is the same, I would indeed try to restore nandroid backup right after wiping /system. Before you wipe the system just let me know: can you use ADB? If yes, check do you have ADB connection in the recovery mode?
tetakpatak said:
Mate, sorry for waiting, I was out of home. We will get your ROM back as soon as the phone boots again.
Don't worry, it doesn't sound serious so far. We have recovery and download mode (so topic name "nothing works" isn't really correct)
Formatting /system wipes all data from the system partition (so your system will be gone then) and it is important to do before installing new ROMs (essencially important for KitKat). It can't do any harm. As you have tried to install other kernels and didn't work we should check first what did you try to flash so far and it didn't boot? Is that what you wrote all what you have tried?
Now let me know please which recovery do you have now and is it the same version like when you have created your nandroid backup? If the recovery is the same, I would indeed try to restore nandroid backup right after wiping /system. Before you wipe the system just let me know: can you use ADB? If yes, check do you have ADB connection in the recovery mode?
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Will it wipe the internal memory? Or the rom in the phone?
I have cwm based recovery v. 6.0.1.2. Yes I used it to make the backup.
Checking for adb.. How do I do it? .
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AndroidReborn said:
Will it wipe the internal memory? Or the rom in the phone?
I have cwm based recovery v. 6.0.1.2. Yes I used it to make the backup.
Checking for adb.. How do I do it?
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Hi! Internal memory usually shouldn't get wiped by formatting /system, as it is "storage", not part of the system. I would give a try, wipe all: data/factory reset, cache, dalvik cache (advanced) and format /system (mounts and storage). Then back to the main menu --> backup & restore --> restore from (internal or external memory where your nandroid is saved) and choose your backup. It should reboot normally then.
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Hi! Internal memory usually shouldn't get wiped by formatting /system, as it is "storage", not part of the system. I would give a try, wipe all: data/factory reset, cache, dalvik cache (advanced) and format /system (mounts and storage). Then back to the main menu --> backup & restore --> restore from (internal or external memory where your nandroid is saved) and choose your backup. It should reboot normally then.
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Thanks for helping, but I ended up downloading the stock rom and flashing it. Everything was normal. Then I installed cm10.2 so everything's great now. Thanks!
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Cool, @AndroidReborn! Now you can install your old ROM again and restore nandroid. Keep that stock FW saved on your PC, so if your phone gets ever again soft-bricked, no problem to revive it again.
I am wondering how nobody here responsed your help prompt, we have in i9000 help threads always handfull people of experience and skills who are ready to help in need. And there are double amount of the SGS2 units sold around the world.... strange.
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Cool, @AndroidReborn! Now you can install your old ROM again and restore nandroid. Keep that stock FW saved on your PC, so if your phone gets ever again soft-bricked, no problem to revive it again.
I am wondering how nobody here responsed your help prompt, we have in i9000 help threads always handfull people of experience and skills who are ready to help in need. And there are double amount of the SGS2 units sold around the world.... strange.
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No idea. The people seem pretty 'busy'. Thanks for helping. Just one teeny tiny last question.. How do I install cm11 or any kitkat rom over this? Cwm is 6.0.4.5 so it's compatible...
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If you want to flash kitkat, the first thing you need to do is flash a kitkat compatible CWM (v6.0.4.7). If you try to flash KK with an 'older' CWM, you'll get 'installation aborted....error status 7' or something similar........
I'm currently running @infected_s KK build, and in the OP, you will find download links for the correct CWM, ROM and GApps files.......
Sent from my Infected KitKat bar.....
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If you want to flash kitkat, the first thing you need to do is flash a kitkat compatible CWM (v6.0.4.7). If you try to flash KK with an 'older' CWM, you'll get 'installation aborted....error status 7' or something similar........
I'm currently running @infected_s KK build, and in the OP, you will find download links for the correct CWM, ROM and GApps files.......
Sent from my Infected KitKat bar.....
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6.0.4.5 is compatible? I think so ......
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I've always read....not.....
In any case, probably best not to risk it......
6.0.4.7 is DEFINITELY KK compatible.... and it'd take a couple of seconds to flash.........
Sent from my Infected KitKat bar.....
AndroidReborn said:
No idea. The people seem pretty 'busy'. Thanks for helping. Just one teeny tiny last question.. How do I install cm11 or any kitkat rom over this? Cwm is 6.0.4.5 so it's compatible...
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Yes, mate, CWM 6.0.4.5 is capable of flashing KitKat.
It is usually always the same:
download your ROM zip and compatible Gapps
check in the phone (or PC) if the zips are corrupted through download (if they open after clicking them, they are fine)
move the zips to the folder you will flash it from (if you use PC to flash zips with ADB sideload, put them in the sdk/platform-tools folder)
make nandroid backup of your presently used ROM
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache (advanced)
format /system (under mount and storage)
flash ROM.zip
flash Gapps
reboot
It is in general always good to read in the development thread of the ROM you attend to flash in the opening post which Gapps are recommended, or if there is some unusual order of flashing (sometimes, developers recommend reboot system after flashing ROM, and after that going to recovery and flash Gapps zip.
Some KitKat ROMs struggle with root access by using Superuser, so SuperSU should be flashed. If SuperSU app from Play Store gives errors by updating binary, you should uninstall SuperSU app then, find in the Chainfire's thread the compatible UPDATE-SuperSu.zip (version for your phone), flash its zip in the recovery, install SuperSU app, update binary (either "normal" or "through CWM/TWRP")