Before I decided to flash cm12 I made a backup of my original rom with TWRP. Then I flashed cm12, and to be honest, I'm not really impressed. The rom itself is great, but has a lot of bugs, and I think our stock version is more customizable, especially because of the Xposed framework, which is not yet (or just not) supported for Lollipop.
So, I tried restoring back to stock several times, but every time it stuck in boot loop. So I had to flash cm12 again, and it worked without any problems.
So, why can't I get my stock back? Is there something I'm missing here?
If anyone of you know, or just have a opinion about this I would be most happy.
(I think it's kernel related but I'm not sure, and can't really do anything at this point, so I'm kinda stuck with Lollipop for now)
Any help will be more than appreciated. Thanks.
Enigma. said:
Before I decided to flash cm12 I made a backup of my original rom with TWRP. Then I flashed cm12, and to be honest, I'm not really impressed. The rom itself is great, but has a lot of bugs, and I think our stock version is more customizable, especially because of the Xposed framework, which is not yet (or just not) supported for Lollipop.
So, I tried restoring back to stock several times, but every time it stuck in boot loop. So I had to flash cm12 again, and it worked without any problems.
So, why can't I get my stock back? Is there something I'm missing here?
If anyone of you know, or just have a opinion about this I would be most happy.
(I think it's kernel related but I'm not sure, and can't really do anything at this point, so I'm kinda stuck with Lollipop for now)
Any help will be more than appreciated. Thanks.
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not sure, but try this: after flashing stock firmware, turn on the phone by pressing volume down and power at the same time, then release them when the logo appears and right after that press them again, that should do the trick
Yeah, and that trick would be going into recovery mode, but thanks anyway.
Read my post here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58926158&postcount=3
If nothing works go back to stock, root it again and restore your apps...
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Hi,
I've seen a few people with this problem and I've tried a few solutions, but here we go. Earlier today I took the phone out of my pocket and it was on the splash screen, rebooting it didn't fix it. Taking out the battery didn't seem to do much either. I can not get into recovery mode ( I'm holding power, home and volume up and all it does is constantly flash at me ).
I can get into download mode and I have tried flashing a stock Rom onto the phone, from the samfirmware site: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=15332 this goes through the motions what appears to be successfully. But when I restart the phone I have the same problem and I still can't get into recovery mode.
I am a complete novice at this, the phone is still under its warranty so I was a little apprehensive to flash any other firmware but I fear that the phone may well be bricked. I have looked at this thread but as the Odin Flash hasn't technically failed I'm not too sure. I have downloaded the JellyBean leak to try and flash but again, I'm a little apprehensive to do so, other than that what are my options?
Thanks.
I bit the bullet and flashed the 'leaked firmware' and that seemed to have worked. Playing with it now, is it worth going back to stock or stick with this? Given its a test build.
davexeno said:
I bit the bullet and flashed the 'leaked firmware' and that seemed to have worked. Playing with it now, is it worth going back to stock or stick with this? Given its a test build.
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Good man! That's exactly what you needed to do. Basically the JB leak firmware will wipe your device as it flashes, which is why it worked for you. As far as staying on that firmware goes, it is quite stable. You could stay on it if you like, or could just re-flash the stock ROM which you downloaded before. It should flash in Odin no problem now that you're booting.
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Good man! That's exactly what you needed to do. Basically the JB leak firmware will wipe your device as it flashes, which is why it worked for you. As far as staying on that firmware goes, it is quite stable. You could stay on it if you like, or could just re-flash the stock ROM which you downloaded before. It should flash in Odin no problem now that you're booting.
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Hey, thanks for the reply!
Its actually my Misses phone. She seems happy with it now and on stock she was getting a "low memory" problem that I think was down to a perpetually generating log. Re-occurred no matter how many times we reset the phone, so I think I'll stick with this Rom to see if the problem comes back or not, it might actually end up being more stable.
Actually considering flashing my G Note now I realise how relatively easy it is!
davexeno said:
Hey, thanks for the reply!
Its actually my Misses phone. She seems happy with it now and on stock she was getting a "low memory" problem that I think was down to a perpetually generating log. Re-occurred no matter how many times we reset the phone, so I think I'll stick with this Rom to see if the problem comes back or not, it might actually end up being more stable.
Actually considering flashing my G Note now I realise how relatively easy it is!
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Always good to get the Misses' phone going again to stay in the good books Actually, the JB leak is still stock.. it's not a custom ROM. It's just a pre-release JB firmware, almost identical to the officially released JB firmware. By all means see how you go with it, as long as you're not having any issues.
Yes, really easy! Nothing to stress over The same process will apply for a Note, you just have to use different firmwares obviously.
So ,im sorry but its a long story. Hopefully someone can help. My note is Rooted Ive been using TWRP. Everything had been fine until 2 days ago. I tried flashing a ROM i found on Goomanger.( I had been running liquid smooth) just wanted to try something different. Anyways it got stuck on a boot loop. Cant remember the name of the Rom. Anyways i was able to get back to recovery, thankfully. But when i wiped and flashed back to liquid smooth it would say optimizing apps, then it would reach a certain number then reboot and star all over again. So then i tried another Rom and the same thing happened. tried flashing back to stock rooted but it would turn on then completely crash and star booting up again. So finally i was able to flash paraandroid 4.1.2 and Gapps, but here is the kicker i have no service (AT&T) says cannot locate network, my IMEI is gone basically the cellular isn't working. Everything else works fine WiFi,apps, camera. Just cant make calls. I really need your guys help please.:crying:
If you have a suggestion please let me know, i hate using an old Iphone
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So ,im sorry but its a long story. Hopefully someone can help. My note is Rooted Ive been using TWRP. Everything had been fine until 2 days ago. I tried flashing a ROM i found on Goomanger.( I had been running liquid smooth) just wanted to try something different. Anyways it got stuck on a boot loop. Cant remember the name of the Rom. Anyways i was able to get back to recovery, thankfully. But when i wiped and flashed back to liquid smooth it would say optimizing apps, then it would reach a certain number then reboot and star all over again. So then i tried another Rom and the same thing happened. tried flashing back to stock rooted but it would turn on then completely crash and star booting up again. So finally i was able to flash paraandroid 4.1.2 and Gapps, but here is the kicker i have no service (AT&T) says cannot locate network, my IMEI is gone basically the cellular isn't working. Everything else works fine WiFi,apps, camera. Just cant make calls. I really need your guys help please.:crying:
If you have a suggestion please let me know, i hate using an old Iphone
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Just odin back to stock. Get a complete factory stock image from the main sticky thread and flash it with Odin and Download Mode. There's a bug on one of the TWRP versions with 4.3-based ROMs that will put it into a bootloop by breaking device reboots. I was unable to flash my way out of the problem and was forced to do a complete reimage which solved all the problems and put me right back to clean-out-of-the-box state, then I reinstalled TWRP (though an older version before the boot loop bug) and re-flashed my custom ROM. The package I used was the stock image and Odin tool all in one .exe, just plug in to download mode and run it and it flashed bootloader, recovery, system, kernel, etc. all back to stock.
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Just odin back to stock. Get a complete factory stock image from the main sticky thread and flash it with Odin and Download Mode. There's a bug on one of the TWRP versions with 4.3-based ROMs that will put it into a bootloop by breaking device reboots. I was unable to flash my way out of the problem and was forced to do a complete reimage which solved all the problems and put me right back to clean-out-of-the-box state, then I reinstalled TWRP (though an older version before the boot loop bug) and re-flashed my custom ROM. The package I used was the stock image and Odin tool all in one .exe, just plug in to download mode and run it and it flashed bootloader, recovery, system, kernel, etc. all back to stock.
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Thanks thats what i did, I just basically had to use KIES to use the emergency recovery, then root my phone again. My question is what version of TWRP causes this? cause i used the newest version i could find off GOO. My other concerne is, will it accept or be safe to use a custom ROM? Well i gues ill find out :laugh: THANKS AGAIN!
Everyone with the sgh-i717 is having problems with the latest TWRP and the most stable version is 2.5.0.0. Go with that one or you'll be starting all over again I imagine. And don't just stop at the download link in the OP's, read the thread and find out what's going on. The problems with TWRP have been going on for a while and the development threads have a lot of comments about the latest build causing problems. Good luck! :good:
I have flashed numerous phones and tablets before, but I have been away from android for a while and now I am having problems.
I have been searching for a while, but I guess I just dont understand what is happening with my phone.
I am currently on 2.1, after restoring with Odin. I want to get to KitKat, specifically 4.4.2 "Speedy CarbonRom".
I have tried flashing KK Kernel v1.0, which just got me to bootloop. I have tried flashing CarbonRom, resulting in a status 0.
Now, my phone will not even boot into recovery when holding both volume buttons and power.
Please help, I am really lost here.
Thanks.
Well I guess I solved it.
I had to go to ICS first, then flash KK Kernel, then flash CarbonRom.
I'm using an LS990 that I've had since about when they came out. When Stumproot came out I rooted it, and I had installed the original TWRP Bump when that came out, but I've been running the rom it came with (ZV4 I believe, though I cannot check). Nothing had been unusual until today, when I put the phone in my pocket after using it for normal daily stuff, then when I later took it out it seemed to be in TWRP. I had almost never even booted into it on the G3 other than a very few times when I first installed it (I had been waiting for a CM12 that was stable enough for my liking).
No matter what I do, it seems to be stuck in recovery. I've updated to the latest TWRP (2.8.4.0) and that seemed to take just fine. However, when I try flashing a rom, it just flashes like normal, log says it's great, then....reboot takes me back into recovery. I tried the ZV4 base at first, then the ZV6 base, both with and without wiping all the appropriate partitions, but nothing seems to change. I am getting ready to try non-stock roms, but I thought I'd ask here first to see if anyone has any ideas? Any help much appreciated!
(not worried about my data, I had daily TB backups running which uploaded to Dropbox, so it's all saved, willing to wipe anything and everything)
Click "format data" under the "wipe" section this will wipe EVERYTHING so make sure you have the latest twrp then on your computer save a rom. Wipe the phone via twrp and then plug the phone it and wait for either Adb sideload or mtp. Personally I feel that mtp is the best just because you can move anything to your phone. Then just move the rom you want to the root of the sdcard (Every folder will be gone). Then flash it and hope that fixes it but if it dosent you may need to use the lg flash tool (windows) and flash the zv4 files. This will make you back on zv4 meaning restump root reflash twrp. The whole nine yards, just try the twrp thing first and if that dosen't work then do the flash tool. I am not responsible if you listen to me and your device breaks
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I'm using an LS990 that I've had since about when they came out. When Stumproot came out I rooted it, and I had installed the original TWRP Bump when that came out, but I've been running the rom it came with (ZV4 I believe, though I cannot check). Nothing had been unusual until today, when I put the phone in my pocket after using it for normal daily stuff, then when I later took it out it seemed to be in TWRP. I had almost never even booted into it on the G3 other than a very few times when I first installed it (I had been waiting for a CM12 that was stable enough for my liking).
No matter what I do, it seems to be stuck in recovery. I've updated to the latest TWRP (2.8.4.0) and that seemed to take just fine. However, when I try flashing a rom, it just flashes like normal, log says it's great, then....reboot takes me back into recovery. I tried the ZV4 base at first, then the ZV6 base, both with and without wiping all the appropriate partitions, but nothing seems to change. I am getting ready to try non-stock roms, but I thought I'd ask here first to see if anyone has any ideas? Any help much appreciated!
(not worried about my data, I had daily TB backups running which uploaded to Dropbox, so it's all saved, willing to wipe anything and everything)
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Have you tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...trying-ota-t2907508/post56061720#post56061720
Thanks, I did get it working. I have no idea how, but my data was all still there, despite wiping several times....but the recovery fix is what worked. I also got that lg flash tool setup so hopefully that will be helpful if I run into future problems. I honestly think after all that mess I may try the CM12 roms now, even if they still have some daily bugs, cause I was almost sad to see it boot back up into the LG stock rom...
Thanks again!
I honestly think after all that mess I may try the CM12 roms now, even if they still have some daily bugs, cause I was almost sad to see it boot back up into the LG stock rom...
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Here is a cm12 rom that is almost perfic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/orig-development/cyanogenmod-12-beta-ls990-t2958197
It's the one I use everyday and I have seen almost no bugs
So I am getting ready to make the move to root / custom rom on a ZVA. It seems there are some mixed thoughts on best route to root. What is the easiest method right now that works with that rev?
Also, I am thinking about going with Cyanogen. Could anyone give their 2 cents on that vs stock rom? Part of the reason for my decision is I am getting tired of the lag on my stock ROM even after I disabled all the bloat that I could. Does lag go away with CM?
Also... does the power on/off work the same? Call me crazy, but I would rather not have the double tap screen on function. I would like to be forced to use the button.
Any final pointers when it comes to the process?
Thanks.
Best way in my opinion is to revert back to zv4, then use Stump root, then bump, then add TWRP recovery. Some are having issues with the one clicks working with stock 5.0.1. I think this is the safest way, but you must be familiar with ODIN when messing with firmware flashing. Stock versus aftermarket roms are usually based on what you want. For me, I use WiFi calling all the time, so I can't use aftermarket roms, because WiFi calling only works on stock based roms. In my experience, battery is not that much better on either kind of rom. CM to me is too plain, I'd rather use Pacman, more feature packed.
sent from my LG G3
edufur said:
So I am getting ready to make the move to root / custom rom on a ZVA. It seems there are some mixed thoughts on best route to root. What is the easiest method right now that works with that rev?
Also, I am thinking about going with Cyanogen. Could anyone give their 2 cents on that vs stock rom? Part of the reason for my decision is I am getting tired of the lag on my stock ROM even after I disabled all the bloat that I could. Does lag go away with CM?
Also... does the power on/off work the same? Call me crazy, but I would rather not have the double tap screen on function. I would like to be forced to use the button.
Any final pointers when it comes to the process?
Thanks.
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I just did this exact same thing and it was really easy.. I did this for root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Then i just use the one click app here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= to flash twrp and flashed CyanogenMod without needing to downgrade my phone at all.. BUT WHEN YOU USE THIS APP YOU WILL MOST LIKELY GET A SECURITY ERROR WHEN BOOTING BACK TO STOCK ROM SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CYANOGENMOD ALREADY DOWNLOADED TO YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD AND FLASH IT AND IT WILL BOOT UP FINE
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I just did this exact same thing and it was really easy.. I did this for root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Then i just use the one click app here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= to flash twrp and flashed CyanogenMod without needing to downgrade my phone at all.. BUT WHEN YOU USE THIS APP YOU WILL MOST LIKELY GET A SECURITY ERROR WHEN BOOTING BACK TO STOCK ROM SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CYANOGENMOD ALREADY DOWNLOADED TO YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD AND FLASH IT AND IT WILL BOOT UP FINE
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I was able to root with the root tool on ZVA. I had to do some manual stuff to make it fully work, but it did. I also loaded the TWRP and CM12.1. Everything is working great as far as the ROM goes. I am having issues though with the phone not being able to reboot without pulling the battery first. If I don't do that, it just goes blank and does not power up.
I'm with you I just recently rooted mine on ZVA and tried the one click scripts but none of them worked for me. I had to use the script for ZVA but enter it manually which was still pretty easy and worked first try. Now I'm trying to figure out how to go about a custom recovery so i can run Xposed and maybe a custom ROM. I'v been reading a lot and I haven't come across any proven method to do it on ZVA. Seems like you can do it with AutoRec but like churchey360 said you have to have a ROM on your phone already that you can boot into because the stock will bring up the security error and I'm not sure if Flashify still works for recovery.