I am on an HTC Droid DNA (unlocked bootloader), S-ON, with TWRP recovery (I can also flash CWM). I want to install ANY ROM in order to get my phone back to working order. I have tried installing a ROM.zip through recovery (yes, I flashed respective boot.img) but I get an "unable to mount /data" when attempting. When I go into TWRP -> Mount -> Mount data (checkbox) I cannot select the option. Basically I am at a stale mate. I need to mount the data in order to install a ROM, but I cannot mount the data...
update?
Mcsquizzy said:
I am on an HTC Droid DNA (unlocked bootloader), S-ON, with TWRP recovery (I can also flash CWM). I want to install ANY ROM in order to get my phone back to working order. I have tried installing a ROM.zip through recovery (yes, I flashed respective boot.img) but I get an "unable to mount /data" when attempting. When I go into TWRP -> Mount -> Mount data (checkbox) I cannot select the option. Basically I am at a stale mate. I need to mount the data in order to install a ROM, but I cannot mount the data...
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I am having the same problem. Were you ever able to find a solution?
I would suggest trying this in hboot from terminal:
fastboot erase cache
If that doesn't help, then try a different recovery version.
Hopefully you don't have corrupt blocks in your data partition.
You could also try installing an Aosp Rom, as they don't typically mount or install anything to the data partition.
Hi!
I used to run CyanogenMod 9.1 with device encryption on my Galaxy S3, and decided today that I wanted to try a CM 10 nightly.
A problem with device encryption that I didn't know about before is that it's impossible to turn off. ClockworkMod Recovery (5.8.4.3) can't mount the /data partition (and, by extension, /sdcard). This means that I can't use CWM to factory reset or install a new update.zip, since the update.zip must lie on the internal sdcard.
Trying "choose zip from sdcard" gives "E:Can't mount /sdcard/" and choosing "apply /sdcard/update.zip" gives "E:Can't mount /sdcard/update.zip". This happens even if I've used adb to put the update.zip in the /sdcard mountpoint.
Factory resetting from CWM gives these two errors: "Error mounting /data!" and "Error mounting /sdcard/.android_secure!". Factory resetting from CM9 didn't work. I've since tried to flash CM10 with MobileOdin, which didn't work, and now I can only boot to CWM.
Does anyone have any idea about how I could mount /data or otherwise get a working ROM? I've taken backups of everything.
TL;DR: S3 only boots to CWM, but CWM won't mount /data and so can't flash zips.
I have the exact smae problem. i hope someone knows how to fix!!
Before I make things worse, can someone let me know what did I do / doing wrong. I was on Sinister v8, trying to update to v11 of the same rom, using TWRP 2.3.1.0, i did a full full wipe,(Factory, System, Ex Storage, Internal Storage), copied new files to sdcard, reboot into recovery, Install zip (v11) from SD card, reboot....bootloop.
Then I went to try it again, remembering that i may need to extract boot.img and use fastboot but couldn't even access the filesystem. In TWRP I see a bunch of
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E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to recreate android secure folder
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount internal storage.
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E:Unable to mount /sdcard when trying to read settings file...
Here are my details
Code:
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.19.0000
RADIO-1.12.11.0809
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Aug 9 2012
I'm able to format data/system partitions via TWRP, but can't mount sdcard to get anything on it. I'm pretty sure i'll need to recreate/format the partitions. Any other steps I could try? (I have a backup from 12/31/2012 on my desktop cpu but can't get it on to the phone). I'm good with wiping everything and starting over with this phone if I knew how.
chris_v said:
Before I make things worse, can someone let me know what did I do / doing wrong. I was on Sinister v8, trying to update to v11 of the same rom, using TWRP 2.3.1.0, i did a full full wipe,(Factory, System, Ex Storage, Internal Storage), copied new files to sdcard, reboot into recovery, Install zip (v11) from SD card, reboot....bootloop.
Then I went to try it again, remembering that i may need to extract boot.img and use fastboot but couldn't even access the filesystem. In TWRP I see a bunch of
Code:
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to recreate android secure folder
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
E:Unable to mount internal storage.
...
E:Unable to mount /sdcard when trying to read settings file...
Here are my details
Code:
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.19.0000
RADIO-1.12.11.0809
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Aug 9 2012
I'm able to format data/system partitions via TWRP, but can't mount sdcard to get anything on it. I'm pretty sure i'll need to recreate/format the partitions. Any other steps I could try? (I have a backup from 12/31/2012 on my desktop cpu but can't get it on to the phone). I'm good with wiping everything and starting over with this phone if I knew how.
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Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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How do you mount via TWRP? There's no mount option.
axtn95 said:
How do you mount via TWRP? There's no mount option.
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Can't remember on the older versions, but on the newer versions the mount option is on the main menu.
FinZ28 said:
Can't remember on the older versions, but on the newer versions the mount option is on the main menu.
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I know the mount menu, but what do you click after that, you just plug in and it turns on mount? Sorry i don't have the device in front of me, only a Nexus 4 as of now, but I'm not able to mount with N4, might be a different deal with the evo lte.
I had this same issue a few weeks back from Factory Reseting within the bootloader. I connected the phone to a USB port, then booted into TWRP and mounted the internal sd card. Right clicked the drive from within Windows then formatted it. I unmounted then rebooted back into TWRP and the SD card was mounted. If when trying to flash a ROM after this you get a Unable to mount cache message, try doing a Factory Reset from within TWRP.
axtn95 said:
I know the mount menu, but what do you click after that, you just plug in and it turns on mount? Sorry i don't have the device in front of me, only a Nexus 4 as of now, but I'm not able to mount with N4, might be a different deal with the evo lte.
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You plug your phone in to your PC and select "Mount", then select which storage you'd like to mount.
still can't get to work
Still can't mount /sdcard. I can get into TRWP I have gone into Windows (I am on a MAC) and formatted the drive (is FAT32 the correct way?) When I try mounting the partitions, I can't select SD-ext nor Internal, is this why I can't fix this? I was able to send boot.img through ADB, just testing if this works. I could use some help before I have to turn this over to Sprint and pay for a replacement. I tried Chris V's solution but that didn't do anything. can't factory resest in TWRP cause can't load the /sdcard.
TWRP 2.6.3
DirtyRun
s-off
HBOOT 2.09.444
Radio 1.13.11.0830
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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What is wiped?
I installed new rom, rebooted to bootloader
what is applied boot.img (would that remove twrp) because now when i click recovery cynogenmod attempts to start but it boots again and keeps restarting (htc quietly briliant)
did not work
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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Thanks, you just saved my phone from flying.
Might as well post this fix here while I'm at it.
HTC EVO 4G LTE Rescue Guide
same problem here with my flare s3 octa
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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i have the same problem but, can you make your fix more precise. i mean,
1. what did you mount via twrp? are those cache, data, eemc, system, sdcard, sd-ext? cause i can't mount them all except cache, i can't even click the box with X.
2. i've also reformatted my drive (sdcard) through my windows 7 and make it to exfat.
and all the time i do the wipe of everything that have to be wipe it always says: factory reset failed!
elena03 said:
i have the same problem but, can you make your fix more precise. i mean,
1. what did you mount via twrp? are those cache, data, eemc, system, sdcard, sd-ext? cause i can't mount them all except cache, i can't even click the box with X.
2. i've also reformatted my drive (sdcard) through my windows 7 and make it to exfat.
and all the time i do the wipe of everything that have to be wipe it always says: factory reset failed!
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A better bet would be to post in the forum for your particular device. I'm not familiar with the Flare S3 Octa, but basically the steps should be the same. What you want to mount is the "System" and/or the "SD Card". You can transfer to those partitions. Another good rule of thumb is to make sure you're using the latest recovery available. When all else fails, you may need to do a complete reset via an RUU.
ocarinaz64 said:
A better bet would be to post in the forum for your particular device. I'm not familiar with the Flare S3 Octa, but basically the steps should be the same. What you want to mount is the "System" and/or the "SD Card". You can transfer to those partitions. Another good rule of thumb is to make sure you're using the latest recovery available. When all else fails, you may need to do a complete reset via an RUU.
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thanks for the quick response. yes i am pertaining to both "system" and "sd card" that i can't mount. and i don't know if i'm using the latest recovery hehehe. may i know, what is all about RUU? sorry for that many question, for i'm not a pro neither a developer by any chance. thanks for the help.
elena03 said:
thanks for the quick response. yes i am pertaining to both "system" and "sd card" that i can't mount. and i don't know if i'm using the latest recovery hehehe. may i know, what is all about RUU? sorry for that many question, for i'm not a pro neither a developer by any chance. thanks for the help.
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I really did spend some time looking for your device. This page is all I have to offer.
my problem got resolved (HTC Desire 600 Dual sim)
chris_v said:
Fixed. Here's what I did.
Mounted via TWRP
Reformatted drive in Windows (desktop)
Copied new ROM zip to drive
copied boot.img (from rom zip) to drive
Wiped, Installed ROM via TWRP
Rebooted to bootloader
Applied boot.img via fastboot
Rebooted
worked.
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thanks for help...i applied these steps for my HTC desire 600 dual sim handset..
n it worked
Hello, I have a Nabi sitting around and decide to get it out, update it and put it to use. My flashing skills are novice, I do a phone or tablet once in a blue moon and it it usually been with a AIO or relatively trouble free.
I have TWRP 2.3.3.0 and the Kernel is 1.9.3.7 from last year I install custom recovery
I attempted to install Monarch UI Removed/SuperSU & SU Binaries Installed including BusyBox 3.0.13( Fuhu/Nabi/Keenhi Stuff Removed ) - n3wt when that failed I attempted Stock Rom 3.0.13 via TWRP - aicjofs
I did a full Wipe, attempted to install with TWRP and ADB sideload.
The ADB sideload reaches 100% on PC and is marked failed on the Tablet in TWRP sideload UI.
Installing in TWRP I get the following errors in the Terminal
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Updating Partitions details...
E:/Unable to mount '/data'
E:/Unable to mount '/data'
E:/Unable to mount '/system'
E:/Unable to mount '/cache'
E:/Unable to mount '/data'
E:/Unable to mount '/addon'
I also tried installing Stock Version 1.9.37 with similar results.
In the mount menu I can't selec "Using internal storage" or any of the mount options.
Also all wiping options for cash and system fail.
Next I re-installed TWRP 2.3.3.0 through fastboot to make sure everything was clean and it appeared to all take, and I still get the same results trying to flash.
So I am at a loss as what to try next and would appreciate any help.
While posted I've been trying NabiLab here is the error I received on a stock recovery.
*********** Restore Nabi to Factory 1.9.37 from ANDROID ****************
Install recovery to Internal or External SD card?
-If external make sure your card is installed-
1. Internal SD
2. External SD
Choose an option:1
Files are prepared. Press any key to begin restore.
Press any key to continue . . .
rebooting...
When TWRP is done booting press enter
Press any key to continue . . .
Pushing stock recovery to your device
Ignore external SD card error if you have none installed
This files are 1.2GB this will take many minutes. Please wait.
mount: mounting /system on ext4 failed: No such file or directory
mount: mounting /cache on ext4 failed: No such file or directory
mount: mounting /data on ext4 failed: No such file or directory
mount: mounting /addon on ext4 failed: No such file or directory
mkdir: can't create directory '//data/media/TWRP/BACKUPS/0123456789ABCDEF/abcdst
ock123': No such file or directory
1332 KB/s (8388608 bytes in 6.149s)
9 KB/s (48 bytes in 0.005s)
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jumbojimx said:
Hello, I have a Nabi sitting around and decide to get it out, update it and put it to use. My flashing skills are novice, I do a phone or tablet once in a blue moon and it it usually been with a AIO or relatively trouble free.
I have TWRP 2.3.3.0 and the Kernel is 1.9.3.7 from last year I install custom recovery
I attempted to install Monarch UI Removed/SuperSU & SU Binaries Installed including BusyBox 3.0.13( Fuhu/Nabi/Keenhi Stuff Removed ) - n3wt when that failed I attempted Stock Rom 3.0.13 via TWRP - aicjofs
I did a full Wipe, attempted to install with TWRP and ADB sideload.
The ADB sideload reaches 100% on PC and is marked failed on the Tablet in TWRP sideload UI.
Installing in TWRP I get the following errors in the Terminal
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Updating Partitions details...
E:/Unable to mount '/data'
E:/Unable to mount '/data'
E:/Unable to mount '/system'
E:/Unable to mount '/cache'
E:/Unable to mount '/data'
E:/Unable to mount '/addon'
I also tried installing Stock Version 1.9.37 with similar results.
In the mount menu I can't selec "Using internal storage" or any of the mount options.
Also all wiping options for cash and system fail.
Next I re-installed TWRP 2.3.3.0 through fastboot to make sure everything was clean and it appeared to all take, and I still get the same results trying to flash.
So I am at a loss as what to try next and would appreciate any help.
While posted I've been trying NabiLab here is the error I received on a stock recovery.
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Wrong TWRP version is my guess. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62391871&postcount=2635 There are the 3 versions you need to try.
Thanks, got it fixed.
It was the wrong TWRP. Then I wasn't seeing any recovery files. ADB was giving me an odd generic serial number, I did a back up and then dumped the files in the TWRP created folder and they appeared.
Original Post.
aicjofs said:
Wrong TWRP version is my guess. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62391871&postcount=2635 There are the 3 versions you need to try.
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Thanks for the reply.
I tried all 3 versions of TWRP in your post . TWRPv263 for ICS Nothing (cache,data,system, extsdcard etc) will mount. TWRPv285 for JB&KK Everything but /system will mount.
Using all 3 versions of TWRP I tried to install 3013stock.zip and 3013bootloader. No files from the extracted zip show up in TWRP recovery tab.
So I assume the issue I am aiming at is getting /system to mount in either KK or JB version of TWRP. v285?
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Booting into TWRP give me an error "Unable to unmount /system, partition or resource busy" and subsequently, i can't flash any GSIs to the system partition, i get the error "Unable to install images to file systems". It is possible to boot into fastboot and flash however.
This seems to be an issue regarding to TWRP mounting /system, iv'e read up a bit on it, and it seems that a data wipe in TWRP should fix it?
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Im on TWRP 3.2.1 for the H9