[Q] Can't update current rom OR install new rom! help - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hey guys
i was on Temasek CM11 v142 + PA pico-gapps-20140916a + Boeffla kernel omnirom NG beta6a
now i wanna update to latest build, i mean v151
but when i follow these steps [the method that i always use]:
- wipping cache and dalvic cach
- formatting /system /cache /preload
- installing rom + gapps + kernel
after reboot, it will stay on Samsung logo for a long time and then it will reboot to the recovery menu by itself
i tried full wipe, fresh install of the latest Temasek CM11 v151 + gapps + kernel , again, same problem
even i tried without gapps or kernel, only rom, and no success
i tried fresh install of the latest Slimrom 8.6.1 with latest Slim gapps, same problem also latest L-Droid 4.0.0, no success
tried latest Philz and TWRP recovery, same problem
extra info: but when i try installing Temasek CM11 v142 [for testing] there's no problem
i think it's about something new in new builds of the roms...
can anyone help plz?

SignalX said:
hey guys
i was on Temasek CM11 v142 + PA pico-gapps-20140916a + Boeffla kernel omnirom NG beta6a
now i wanna update to latest build, i mean v151
but when i follow these steps [the method that i always use]:
- wipping cache and dalvic cach
- formatting /system /cache /preload
- installing rom + gapps + kernel
after reboot, it will stay on Samsung logo for a long time and then it will reboot to the recovery menu by itself
i tried full wipe, fresh install of the latest Temasek CM11 v151 + gapps + kernel , again, same problem
even i tried without gapps or kernel, only rom, and no success
i tried fresh install of the latest Slimrom 8.6.1 with latest Slim gapps, same problem also latest L-Droid 4.0.0, no success
tried latest Philz and TWRP recovery, same problem
extra info: but when i try installing Temasek CM11 v142 [for testing] there's no problem
i think it's about something new in new builds of the roms...
can anyone help plz?
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First of all,for Temasek you should use Cm kernel,not Omni kernel(Boeffla recommends). Second,if you use Philz let recovery do the wipe by choose instal new rom option afte you select factory reset option.
Flash rom then gapps then boot and after first boot ,change the kernel.
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andjeomilosrdja said:
First of all,for Temasek you should use Cm kernel,not Omni kernel(Boeffla recommends). Second,if you use Philz let recovery do the wipe by choose instal new rom option afte you select factory reset option.
Flash rom then gapps then boot and after first boot ,change the kernel.
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thanks for answer
i tried all of these different methods, but same problem again
i tried:
-full wipe ( "Clean to install new rom" in recovery menu) and installing Rom + gapps + kernel doesn't works, still bootloop
also i tried:
-full wipe ( "Clean to install new rom" in recovery menu) and installing Rom (only rom, without gapps or kernel) and again bootloop
tried two above methods with these roms: latest Temasek CM11 rom - latest L-Droid v4.0.0 - latest Slimrom 8.6.1 with Philz recovery and TWRP recovery
extra info: this Bootloop that i said, i mean after installing rom and rebooting system from recovery, phone will stay in "Samsung" logo for about 10 seconds and it will reboot to recovery menu automatically
another suggestion plz...

SignalX said:
thanks for answer
i tried all of these different methods, but same problem again
i tried:
-full wipe ( "Clean to install new rom" in recovery menu) and installing Rom + gapps + kernel doesn't works, still bootloop
also i tried:
-full wipe ( "Clean to install new rom" in recovery menu) and installing Rom (only rom, without gapps or kernel) and again bootloop
tried two above methods with these roms: latest Temasek CM11 rom - latest L-Droid v4.0.0 - latest Slimrom 8.6.1 with Philz recovery and TWRP recovery
extra info: this Bootloop that i said, i mean after installing rom and rebooting system from recovery, phone will stay in "Samsung" logo for about 10 seconds and it will reboot to recovery menu automatically
another suggestion plz...
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Try reflash Philz recovery ,something is wrong with recovery. Maybe it's outdated. Flash 6.48.4 is the latest one.
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andjeomilosrdja said:
Try reflash Philz recovery ,something is wrong with recovery. Maybe it's outdated. Flash 6.48.4 is the latest one.
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i'm using latest version of Philz recovery, also tried latest TWRP recovery
reflashing recovery doesn't fix this problem
current rom that i'm using is Temasek CM11 v142, when i full wipe my phone and flash this 142 again, there's no problem and phone will boot

SignalX said:
i'm using latest version of Philz recovery, also tried latest TWRP recovery
reflashing recovery doesn't fix this problem
current rom that i'm using is Temasek CM11 v142, when i full wipe my phone and flash this 142 again, there's no problem and phone will boot
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In that case it's something beyond my knowledge. I can only reccomend the hard way and that is flashing stock rom and then all over again,rooting ,flashing recovery etc. Wait,maybe someone can help you and save you the trouble or do it as i said if it's not to much hassle for you.
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how can i flash cm11 for my s2

i have samsung s2 GT-I9100, version of 4.2.2, I9100XXMS2, im using Omega v13 rom, i want to change it to cm11 kitkat version, i dont know the steps, i cant just flash it using cwm 6.4, always says aborted, cant open the zip file of cm11 pls help TIA
yrragarry said:
i have samsung s2 GT-I9100, version of 4.2.2, I9100XXMS2, im using Omega v13 rom, i want to change it to cm11 kitkat version, i dont know the steps, i cant just flash it using cwm 6.4, always says aborted, cant open the zip file of cm11 pls help TIA
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First make a rom backup of your 4.2.2 incase if something goes wrong and you want to restore back.
Then download the latest recovery version, twrp or cyanogenmod
Download cm11
Flash the newest recovery,
Reboot into recovery
Format data/factory reset
Wipe /system
Wipe /dalvik-cache
Flash cm11
Flash kitkat gapps
Reboot.
Enjoy cm11.
The reason why you need latest recovery is because cm11(kitkat) needs selinux enabled recoveries, else it will say something like aborted, set_metadata_recursive failed.
Goodluck with flashingcm11!
wulsic said:
First make a rom backup of your 4.2.2 incase if something goes wrong and you want to restore back.
Then download the latest recovery version, twrp or cyanogenmod
Download cm11
Flash the newest recovery,
Reboot into recovery
Format data/factory reset
Wipe /system
Wipe /dalvik-cache
Flash cm11
Flash kitkat gapps
Reboot.
Enjoy cm11.
The reason why you need latest recovery is because cm11(kitkat) needs selinux enabled recoveries, else it will say something like aborted, set_metadata_recursive failed.
Goodluck with flashingcm11!
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tnx for the reply sir, but i already tried this way for many times, the file cm11 nightly always aborted,not continuing the updating, is there any ways or steps?
yrragarry said:
tnx for the reply sir, but i already tried this way for many times, the file cm11 nightly always aborted,not continuing the updating, is there any ways or steps?
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Is it corrupt maybe?
Did you downloaded cyanogenmod for the right device?(Probably you have but just in case)
Are you really using the latest recovery?
Better way, what error does it shows, why does it aborts.
yrragarry said:
tnx for the reply sir, but i already tried this way for many times, the file cm11 nightly always aborted,not continuing the updating, is there any ways or steps?
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YOu need to first install Kitkat compatible cwm recovery to install kitkat rom in i9100 .. So first download i9100kitkat compatable recovery (google the same to find it) flash it via odin or normal and reboot recovery now .. Now you can full wipe, wipe cache data partitions format system and flash the laest cm11 + gapps with out any problems

Recovery issue

Hey guys, did anyone encounter some problems when trying to wipe data/do a factory reset using the Cyanogen Recovery? After I updated from CM 12 to CM 12.1 I wanted to do a factory reset. Selecting "Wipe data" got me an error. Upon accessing "logs", I could find that it couldn't mount or find the volume /misc. Oh, and BTW, I can flash CM Updates just fine. I flashed some CM 12.1 compatible Gapps, but they are not working (Google Play Services/Store is not working). That's why I wanted to do a factory reset and then flash Gapps. What can I do now, in order to make it work again?
Anyone?
bv31top said:
Hey guys, did anyone encounter some problems when trying to wipe data/do a factory reset using the Cyanogen Recovery? After I updated from CM 12 to CM 12.1 I wanted to do a factory reset. Selecting "Wipe data" got me an error. Upon accessing "logs", I could find that it couldn't mount or find the volume /misc. Oh, and BTW, I can flash CM Updates just fine. I flashed some CM 12.1 compatible Gapps, but they are not working (Google Play Services/Store is not working). That's why I wanted to do a factory reset and then flash Gapps. What can I do now, in order to make it work again?
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1. First from CM recovery, flash the recovery from HERE
2. Then reboot to recovery
3. Do the factory reset/wipes from the new recovery
4. Flash the new CM12.1 and gapps
The problem is with the new CM recovery, which doesn't work properly with our device. We can only hope the CM devs will sort it out in time
Let me know how you go
noppy22 said:
1. First from CM recovery, flash the recovery from HERE
2. Then reboot to recovery
3. Do the factory reset/wipes from the new recovery
4. Flash the new CM12.1 and gapps
The problem is with the new CM recovery, which doesn't work properly with our device. We can only hope the CM devs will sort it out in time
Let me know how you go
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Is it possible to flash a new recovery via recovery? Never heard of this before.
bv31top said:
Is it possible to flash a new recovery via recovery? Never heard of this before.
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You will actually be flashing an incompatible kernel, but because the kernel and recovery reside in the same partition in the S2, you are actually using just the recovery. If you try to reboot into the system, you will end up with a bootloop. So just flash the "kernel", reboot straight back to the new recovery, then flash what you need from this new recovery, then reboot to the new rom
noppy22 said:
You will actually be flashing an incompatible kernel, but because the kernel and recovery reside in the same partition in the S2, you are actually using just the recovery. If you try to reboot into the system, you will end up with a bootloop. So just flash the "kernel", reboot straight back to the new recovery, then flash what you need from this new recovery, then reboot to the new rom
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Ok, I got it now. Partially. ) So, you're telling me that this "PhilZ recovery" is like a "temporary" one? I use it just to do the factory reset, flash the CM 12.1 and then flash Gapps?
bv31top said:
Ok, I got it now. Partially. ) So, you're telling me that this "PhilZ recovery" is like a "temporary" one? I use it just to do the factory reset, flash the CM 12.1 and then flash Gapps?
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Yes thats right. Use it as a tool to flash what you need. Once you flash CM12.1 you will overwrite philz with the CM recovery/kernel that is included in the .zip file you flash. Hopefully this won't be needed in the future
noppy22 said:
Yes thats right. Use it as a tool to flash what you need. Once you flash CM12.1 you will overwrite philz with the CM recovery/kernel that is included in the .zip file you flash. Hopefully this won't be needed in the future
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Ok, I'll try it and let you know how it went.
So, I followed your steps and everything went smooth as butter, but I can't flash the Gapps zip. I tried the recommended zip from CyanogenMod website and it outed this:
set_perm: some changes failed
E: Failed to install /sideload/package.zip" error in recovery.
bv31top said:
So, I followed your steps and everything went smooth as butter, but I can't flash the Gapps zip. I tried the recommended zip from CyanogenMod website and it outed this:
set_perm: some changes failed
E: Failed to install /sideload/package.zip" error in recovery.
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try a diff gapps pkg like 'Pico gapps' and see
Sun90 said:
try a diff gapps pkg like 'Pico gapps' and see
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I tried like, 7 Gapps packages (Pico and nano ones) and still, won't work. On some I get the "footer" error, for example. What can I do? Should I use the PhilZ recovery and do a "Full factory reset for flashing a new ROM?
bv31top said:
I tried like, 7 Gapps packages (Pico and nano ones) and still, won't work. On some I get the "footer" error, for example. What can I do? Should I use the PhilZ recovery and do a "Full factory reset for flashing a new ROM?
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Yes, U can try that and see
noppy22 said:
1. First from CM recovery, flash the recovery from HERE
2. Then reboot to recovery
3. Do the factory reset/wipes from the new recovery
4. Flash the new CM12.1 and gapps
The problem is with the new CM recovery, which doesn't work properly with our device. We can only hope the CM devs will sort it out in time
Let me know how you go
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Hello
GS2 already installed with cyanogenmod 10 + clockworkmod recovery 6.0.2.9, I wanted to install last cyanogenmod :
- cm-12.1-20150817-NIGHTLY-i9100.zip
- gapps-5.1-arm-2015-07-17-13-29.zip
Starting recovery, wipe data / factory reset , install cm zip, install gapps, reboot. --> getting endless cyanogenmod animated logo, the one which comes at boot.
After poweroff+ boot into recovery again, I was surprised to get the cyanogenmod recovery instead of clockworkmod.
I started a new wipe + cm install, but without gapps + reboot : success !!
After that, trying to install gapps from cyanogedmod recovery failed each time with following message :
finding update package
opening update package
verifying update package
installing update...
installing gapps
set_perm : some changes failed
E: failed to install /sideload/package.zip
E: please take note of all the above lines
installation aborded
was clockworkmod recovery 6.0.2.9 to old to proper install the last cyanogen ?
@sksbir
Yes you need to use a newer recovery. Try flashing one of the newer kernels for this device, reboot back to recovery, then flash rom and gapps
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noppy22 said:
@sksbir
Yes you need to use a newer recovery. Try flashing one of the newer kernels for this device, reboot back to recovery, then flash rom and gapps
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Thank's for your quick answer.
So let me resume the situation:
- my clockworkmod was too old, and CM 12 recovery have some problems.
- once CM12.1 is installed, recovery is overwritten with CM recovery.
- so each time you need to do a wipe/factory reset once CM12 is installed, you first have to
> boot to CM recovery
> install a "good" recovery like philz's one to overwrite CM recovery
> reboot again to recovery ( the philz's one )
> install CM12 from recovery
> install Gapps from recovery
> reboot
[Edit] done. Installation is now complete, ( with cm-12.1-20150819-NIGHTLY-i9100.zip and gapps-5.1-arm-2015-07-17-13-29.zip, using "install a new rom" within wipe/factory reset option of Philz recovery ) but I'm not sure it is successfull :
- stuck in startup wizard after signing up with google account. I had to ignore the step to complete the wizard
- no Google Playstore app . Other google applications are here.
I tryed to install the playstore from an apk extracted from my LG G2 ( with same gapps installed ), but once installed, crash immediately at launch.
- no bluetooth : crash the control panel. bug report sent to CM.
Maybe it's because I did not install properly the whole, maybe it's because the firm is still new and it's a nighty, although the same version run well on my LG G2.
If someone have an clue ? I will soon revert to an older CM if there is no issues. Previous installed CM (V10 snapshot, android 4.4 ) ran well.
[edit] : I will first replay the whole installation , but with [GAPPS][2015-04-04] Google Apps Minimal Edition for Android 5.0.x & 5.1.x instead of full Gapps.

S2 boots once, then stalls

Hi guys,
I successfully followed the advice on this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/to-mod-s2-t3189884) and I have installed CM12.1 's nightly from 29/8.
I boot in once, no problem. But on the second boot the phone bricks. The only way I can get into the system again is to load Philz kernel again and reinstall. But after the second boot the phone bricks again.
Any ideas? It may be the nightly, but even updating to the latest (31/8) didn't fix this.
I can get the CM10.1 stable to work fine, but that drain my battery faster than I can charge it.
I'd like to use 12.1, though: am I just doing something wrong that causes the bricking?
thanks,
blahsum said:
Hi guys,
I successfully followed the advice on this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/to-mod-s2-t3189884) and I have installed CM12.1 's nightly from 29/8.
I boot in once, no problem. But on the second boot the phone bricks. The only way I can get into the system again is to load Philz kernel again and reinstall. But after the second boot the phone bricks again.
Any ideas? It may be the nightly, but even updating to the latest (31/8) didn't fix this.
I can get the CM10.1 stable to work fine, but that drain my battery faster than I can charge it.
I'd like to use 12.1, though: am I just doing something wrong that causes the bricking?
thanks,
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Clean install the rom!!
1.At first Flash stock rom
2.flash philz kernel
3.Reboot to recovery
4.Wipe Cache Partition and Dalvik/ART Cache
5.Now click on Clean to Install New ROM
6.Install the rom
7.Reboot system
Don't forget to hit the thanks button
Sureshtuty said:
Clean install the rom!!
1.At first Flash stock rom
2.flash philz kernel
3.Reboot to recovery
4.Wipe Cache Partition and Dalvik/ART Cache
5.Now click on Clean to Install New ROM
6.Install the rom
7.Reboot system
Don't forget to hit the thanks button
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When you say I should flash the rom, do you mean I should unzip the stock and push it with Heimdall/Odin?
blahsum said:
When you say I should flash the rom, do you mean I should unzip the stock and push it with Heimdall/Odin?
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I mean before flashing any custom rom flash stock rom then flash that rom which u want.
1.download stock firmware flash it with odin
2.then flash philz kernel
3.Reboot to recovery
4.Wipe Cache Partition and Dalvik/ART Cache
5.Now click on Clean to Install New ROM
6.Install the rom
7.Reboot system
Don't forget to hit the thanks button
Excellent, thank you!
A few tips to anyone looking this up:
First, I used Heimdall - but apparently Odin is quite similar.
I had to unpack the stock rom and then individually flash the factoryfs and zimage files.
I then unpacked the Phils mod and flashed the zimage again.
That was all in download mode
After that I flashed CM12 in recovery mode.

Dirty flashing from cm11 installer build to snapshot build

Hello everyone,
I'm currently using a rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 int(i9300) using CWM with cm11 installer build.
It's giving me some issues lately, would it be fine if i were to dirty flash cm11 installer into the latest cm11 snapshot?
Or that is not possible at all?
Regards,
thatasiankid
Go to CWM recovery Mount/Storage - Format system/data/cache.
Go back Wipe data,cache, dalvik cache. Flash the rom

CyanogenMod update for s2 without lose data

I have updated my galaxy s2 with cyanogenmod 13 and with gapps nano.
To install gapps without problems, I followed this steps:
1-reboot in philz recovery mode
2-Install cyanogen rom ( don't reboot)
3- Install gapps nano
4-Reboot
Now I would like to update cyanogen with nightly update without lose data. I tried to use cyandelta but some errors appear ( permission denied..)
I rebooted in recovery and now I have a clockwork recovery.
Can I install the nightly update with this recovery mode and without lose data and settings?
I have to install gapps nano another time to avoid problems?
Can you describe me step by step what I have to do?
Anyone update cyanogen?
pietrog80 said:
Anyone update cyanogen?
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if not done yet i would recommend to increase partitions to 1 gb system and 4gb.
And I would install isorec recovery twrp 3.0.2-1 because cm recovery is not very useful.
Please read noob friendly guide "want update to cm13...." by Saber who made also one for "increase system partition.
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pietrog80 said:
I have updated my galaxy s2 with cyanogenmod 13 and with gapps nano.
To install gapps without problems, I followed this steps:
1-reboot in philz recovery mode
2-Install cyanogen rom ( don't reboot)
3- Install gapps nano
4-Reboot
Now I would like to update cyanogen with nightly update without lose data. I tried to use cyandelta but some errors appear ( permission denied..)
I rebooted in recovery and now I have a clockwork recovery.
Can I install the nightly update with this recovery mode and without lose data and settings?
I have to install gapps nano another time to avoid problems?
Can you describe me step by step what I have to do?
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If you use the official CM13, you can try the inbuilt update option. You can find it in Settings --> About Phone --> Cyanogenmod updates. There were bugs for a long time, but as far as I know everything has been fixed.
Or try out a dirty flash. Just flash the newer Nightly zip in recovery with wipe of /cache and /dalvik. Not sure if it is also necessary to reflash Gapps.
Edit: I ask myself if updating via settings still works since they switched to Lineage OS... If you try it please report here.

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