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Hi
have one problem whit my sgs2 every time i wont to edit icons in application menu popup an error that say twlauncher has stopped unexpectedly. Nothing works (wipe data, factory reset, flash firmware). I have original firmware.
Can anyone help?
Teho007 said:
Hi
have one problem whit my sgs2 every time i wont to edit icons in application menu popup an error that say twlauncher has stopped unexpectedly. Nothing works (wipe data, factory reset, flash firmware). I have original firmware.
Can anyone help?
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Hi,
did you try the following:
Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications -> All -> TWLauncher -> Clear data?
After this you have to re-arrange the the apps in TWLauncher
Regards
Norbert
I tried it but did not work
what do you mean with "edit icons" ?
when in application menu u wont to arrange icon by drag and drop, create folders etc
Did you also try a reboot after this:
Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications -> All -> TWLauncher -> Clear data
Yes but problem still remains
Is your phone rooted?
Are you able to wipe the dalvik cache from recovery?
Yes it is rooted
I tried it in first place but it didn't help
It is possible to do a ultimate format of all data and load firmware whit odin because after wipe cache from recovery still some folders (sdcard\) remains.
Im assuming Stock Firmware. Which version are you currently on?
try boot to recovery -> mounts and storage -> format /sdcard
tjjensen23 said:
Im assuming Stock Firmware. Which version are you currently on?
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Stock firmware 2.3.5. - Kernel_I9100XWKJ1
noke955 said:
try boot to recovery -> mounts and storage -> format /sdcard
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Dont have this option in ASR only reboot system info, apply update from sdcard, wipe data/factor reset, wipe cache partion
I would recommend Nandroid backing up everything and then Factory Reseting the device. Then install the latest available firmware and report back
why not give 2.3.6 a try?
You'll find it at Intratech's thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 (post#2)
Of course do a Nandroid backup before flashing anything...
also would be a good idea to save the efs folder on PC...
tjjensen23 said:
I would recommend Nandroid backing up everything and then Factory Reseting the device. Then install the latest available firmware and report back
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I do not need backup. Factory reset from ASR i tried and didn't help.Also flashing latest firmware whit odin came whit same error.
Teho007 said:
I do not need backup. Factory reset from ASR i tried and didn't help.Also flashing latest firmware whit odin came whit same error.
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Try a different version such as 2.3.6
Noob question dont seem to find anywhere (or dont know how to look for) .
Everytime i flash a rom , non working links from preview rom appears also sometimes setting or configurations still there. I have try doing all the wipe data/cache/ factory reset also erase sd/erase internal memory and format sd. but traces of preview rom remain. any way i can full format or to start clean every time? tell me what you need to help me and i will post them. thanks
Do you have in settings, privacy settings, back up my data and automatic restore enabled?
Zeljko1234 said:
Do you have in settings, privacy settings, back up my data and automatic restore enabled?
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No, i even skipped the login to see if they where there and they do appear. They appear as shortcuts in the desktop but with no image as icon...and doesnt run. I have also seen folders that say usb1 usb2 usb3 usb4....etc. are does normal? they dont have nothing inside and cant be deleted i even try formating internal and sd and nothing
I am really confused with this. What actually android wipedata/reset means ?. Is there any problem if i select wipe data factory reset...? if i select this option, is there any chance of losing my internal memory datas like messages, contacts, etc ?
sareeshmnair said:
I am really confused with this. What actually android wipedata/reset means ?. Is there any problem if i select wipe data factory reset...? if i select this option, is there any chance of losing my internal memory datas like messages, contacts, etc ?
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The wipe data and factory reset option will wipe the /data partition which includes application data, any apps you've downloaded, pictures, music, messages, and contacts that are not stored on your sd-card. In addition to wiping the /data partition it also wipes the /cache partition which mostly contains your apps temporary files, and other system related temporary files. Your contacts can be backed up to your Google account, messages can be backed up with SMS Backup +, and for your other data I would recommend taking a look at My Backup it doesn't require root, if you are rooted Titanium Backup is a very handy tool for backing up your device.
help me as you can please
My phone it doesn't work already and and i don't want to lose any of my data because its really important to me and i didn't do the back up before …..what can i do ? …… pleas help me
problem
meshalSM said:
My phone it doesn't work already and and i don't want to lose any of my data because its really important to me and i didn't do the back up before …..what can i do ? …… pleas help me
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problem???
gohel.vishal said:
problem???
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i have the cyanogen room and it was working well…and then,they create a new update for the room…when I'm install it .. the playstore it doesn't work anymore .. so i tried to return to the old version by the sitting > about the phone … when i did it .. the phone restart it self and sticking in the welcome screen for the cyanogenMod…and i don't have any back up before…and i have a lot important emails and numbers that i don't want to lose it what ever it happens…..please help me with this brother
meshalSM said:
i have the cyanogen room and it was working well…and then,they create a new update for the room…when I'm install it .. the playstore it doesn't work anymore .. so i tried to return to the old version by the sitting > about the phone … when i did it .. the phone restart it self and sticking in the welcome screen for the cyanogenMod…and i don't have any back up before…and i have a lot important emails and numbers that i don't want to lose it what ever it happens…..please help me with this brother
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Just to clarify do you mean it's gets stuck on the Cyanogenmod Bootanimation or the Setup Wizard welcome screen when you first setup the phone after wiping it or installing a new ROM? Do you have adb debugging enabled (Under Developer Options in System Settings)? Because if you do then you can use that to pull files from your device. Otherwise what you try doing is booting into recovery and trying ADB through recovery to see if you can access it that way, another suggestion would be in recovery mode to do a NANDROID backup of your current setup and then transfer the backup to your computer, extract the userdata.img from the NANDROID backup, and then use Linux to view the content of the userdata.img file (This would be a decent place to start). Otherwise I'm afraid you may be out of luck.
I bought a clone samsung s4 19500 from bangkok last month.I downloaded an uninstaller (uninstall manager) from play store.Maybe by mistake i uninstalled some system file((Android OS,some mediatek file etc) to decrease internet data usage and my phone showed error messages.I quickly reinstalled somee uninstalled system apps using the backup files made by the backup data stored by the uninstaller program.but the error messages stated to increase.i removed my battery and when i opened the s 4 again it only kept on showing the opening message of "SAMSUNG" with some sound).what to do.plz help:
I also did the system restore/factory reset option by using power+vol up key but it did't help.i cleared user data also.What to do now?
THERE ARE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS
1.its a clone and i cannot go into the download mode.
2. my s4 cannot be rooted or unrooted and its just in a bootloop.
3.I did not have any recovery software (backup file in my phone).
4.help me otherwise I would be in big trouble.plz,plz just once.help me.
IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN INSTALL A NEW ROM FROM SD CARD WITHOUT ROOTING OR CAN I ROOT MY PHONE IN THIS CONDITION.I CAN ONLY GO TO RECOVERY MODE IN WHICH THERE ARE FOLLOWING OPTIONS.
1.reboot system now.
2.apply update from ADB
3.apply update from sdcard
4.wipe data/factory reset.
5.wipe cache partition
6.backup user data.
7.restore user data.
THANK YOU in advance.I believe that u will help me out.plz plz plz plz plz.
can you boot into fastboot?
how
sectorek said:
can you boot into fastboot?
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how????
shivani bhatt said:
how????
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READ READ READ and learn about your device before you do something. Usually those types of devices have no support period. Good luck.
shivani bhatt said:
how????
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volume down button and power at same time, i guess...
I have a silly problem, I had freshly installed the unofficial CM14.x and between all the new settings forgot the Lockscreen pattern. Since i didn't want to try factory reset and other solutions without data loss didn't wird, I searched a bit and erasted the /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key via ADB ! It actually helped passing through lockscreen, but now I can't set any new lock (none of the options tough) / I can't go to the option… I get dropped out with an error…
What can I do??
roshak said:
What can I do??
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Open thread in right section.
CheckYourScreen said:
Open thread in right section.
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Well, I guessed that users in the Q&A/Troubleshoot section wouldn't have much clue about manipulating Android's /data/system/. . . files and apparently I was true! No reply since 3-4 days
roshak said:
Well, I guessed that users in the Q&A/Troubleshoot section wouldn't have much clue about manipulating Android's /data/system/. . . files and apparently I was true! No reply since 3-4 days
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Chill.
You able to access your files and data?
Just open settings and change the screen lock to "none" or "swipe", then select pin/password and set your own.
It should fix it.
If it doesnt then make a backup of your data and clean flash stock rom by wiping system,cache and data (not internal sd).
CheckYourScreen said:
Chill.
You able to access your files and data?
Just open settings and change the screen lock to "none" or "swipe", then select pin/password and set your own.
It should fix it.
If it doesnt then make a backup of your data and clean flash stock rom by wiping system,cache and data (not internal sd).
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Says right in the in original post that he can't set any new lock with any of the options, it just crashes. I think he's got not choice but a re-flash.
As @Tanner1294 noticed. I can't change the locksreen options anymore and that's the problem (I can't use the device without lock! But I wouldn't)
backing up data may work or maybe not, because the missing files could be under data… But I'll give it a try.
I don't know why I couldn't replace the screen password via Google Device Manager… The device was recognised and the pass and message has been sent to it, but i couldn't interact with it at all! only "emergency call" was touchable If it's an issue in Android 7.x or CM14.x dunnow
Maybe dirty flashing the ROM again will help
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Maybe dirty flashing the ROM again will help
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didn't work!
roshak said:
As @Tanner1294 noticed. I can't change the locksreen options anymore and that's the problem (I can't use the device without lock! But I wouldn't)
backing up data may work or maybe not, because the missing files could be under data… But I'll give it a try.
I don't know why I couldn't replace the screen password via Google Device Manager… The device was recognised and the pass and message has been sent to it, but i couldn't interact with it at all! only "emergency call" was touchable If it's an issue in Android 7.x or CM14.x dunnow
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Make a backup of contacts,sms, apps(or just download from playstore) or use titanium backup if you want app data also.
And clean flash rom.
Forget everything and clean flash after making backup.
That file is related to system and has to be present in /data/system/ so will remain excluded from backups you make.
Make sure you clean flash rom.
CheckYourScreen said:
Make a backup of contacts,sms, apps(or just download from playstore) or use titanium backup if you want app data also.
And clean flash rom. . .
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If I only knew how I can re-install my selection of apps straightforward, I wouldn't hesitate about clean flash; I don't worry about my files, contacts etc.
I'll try to figure out, how Titanium Backup works… Thanks for advice
The problem is now solved without reflashing etc.
I just had to know which other files need to be removed in addition to /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key
they were locksettings.db locksettings.db-wal locksettings.db-shm from the same directory!
So i removed them, whatever they may contain
then rebooted to system and everything was on the rail, i could pick a lockscreen method again.
PS: I haven't imagined that havong debugging mode enabled could make an Android system so unsecure though!
roshak said:
If I only knew how I can re-install my selection of apps straightforward, I wouldn't hesitate about clean flash; I don't worry about my files, contacts etc.
I'll try to figure out, how Titanium Backup works… Thanks for advice
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Titanium backup is godly makes transitioning between ROMs a breeze like you never left your setup. In TB app top right corner is a blank page with check mark on it. In there you can backup/restore large chunks of apps and data. After a fresh install rooted first thing install is TB and got to that section restore and choose what you want from backup. System apps can be backup also but will find some won't work on other ROMs. Regular apps will have no such issues. There is also TB sms backup. To use that you must set TB as default sms app. Restore sms then revert back to regular sms app and open. There all your messages will be restored.
roshak said:
The problem is now solved without reflashing etc.
I just had to know which other files need to be removed in addition to /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key
they were locksettings.db locksettings.db-wal locksettings.db-shm from the same directory!
So i removed them, whatever they may contain
then rebooted to system and everything was on the rail, i could pick a lockscreen method again.
PS: I haven't imagined that havong debugging mode enabled could make an Android system so unsecure though!
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You shouldn't delete " /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key" as "locksettings.db locksettings.db-wal locksettings.db-shm" contain your lock screen pattern. So to remove pattern just delete these files. Android device manager won't work if it reads that your device has already a pattern/PIN enabled. I guess it worked a while ago on password protected devices as well but not anymore.