i have been trying to use the savaged-zen(mod) roms but i am running into the same problems on both rc2 and 3.
on both of them i have random reboots often like every 5 minutes. and even worse is that i can not install any apps on the roms. when i try to install an app from the market in the notification bar it will say its downloading and then as soon as it says "installing" the phone reboots. when it reboots it doesn't go to the white htc screen it just goes right to the bootanimation splash screen. i have experimented with a few of the savaged-zen kernels and they all have the same results. if anyone knows how to fix this please share.
someone posted this in another thread but i have no idea how to do it.
"I did a full wipe with Calk's Format All script and installed the RC3 with the SZ gapps from the first post (after a reboot, per an earlier post).
Couldn't install anything from the market or via File Manager. It would download, then hot restart the phone. Found out that the permissions/owner of /data/app (and/or data/app-private) were incorrect. Changed perms to 771 and owner to system.system and now all is well with the world again."
PhxkinMassacre said:
someone posted this in another thread but i have no idea how to do it.
"I did a full wipe with Calk's Format All script and installed the RC3 with the SZ gapps from the first post (after a reboot, per an earlier post).
Couldn't install anything from the market or via File Manager. It would download, then hot restart the phone. Found out that the permissions/owner of /data/app (and/or data/app-private) were incorrect. Changed perms to 771 and owner to system.system and now all is well with the world again."
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Do a full wipe in recovery; factory/data, cache, dalvik. The rom, wipe cach and dalvik, flash sz gapps. Once the rom boots up, open rom manage, setting I believe, then run fix permissions.
tryed doing everything you sayed and it still doesn't work.
First I would recommend trying to flash the CM7 stable rom; that might alleviate a lot of your problems, then try the combo of the steps I listed earlier, in the same order.
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My phone is just rebooting to the Fresh boot animation over and over again. Here is what I've done.
I did a full wipe (3 times), cleared storage in recovery, wiped dalvik cache, pulled the battery, fastboot, wipe cache partition, wipe data/factory reset in recovery and nothing works. I'm using Clockwork Recovery v2.5.0.1 and I rooted via this method for mac:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g-roms-hacks/17766-how-full-root-evo-4g-mac.html
I'm pretty sure half the **** I did was not necessary but I had to try something. Any ideas on what to do next?
Usually clearing cache/dalvik works... And you've wiped everything else... Have you checked the MD5 of your ZIP that you're flashing from? Or tried a different ROM?
Furthermore, have you just let the phone sit for a bit? The first boot after wiping cache can take quite a while.
EDIT: Also, did you do NAND unlock/eng hboot when you rooted?
I never did a nand backup. What would happen if I nand backup while having these problems? How do I check MD5?
I'm a bit confused at what you're trying to do here...but maybe this will help.
Factory reset/data wipe does not wipe your /system/ which is where most/all of the core files are stored for any ROM.
You could trying doing a logcat from adb to maybe get a better idea on what is causing the bootloop.
Or a broader approach would be to just flash Fresh again and it will overwrite anything in /system/ and whatever files, or lack thereof, that are causing the bootloop issue will be added/overwritten.
Well doing a Nandroid backup of a broken ROM won't do you any good.
As for MD5, you should be able to open adb shell, then use the "md5sum" command to get the MD5 of the file. For example:
Code:
adb shell
md5sum /sdcard/some_rom.zip
You can then compare the MD5 it outputs with the MD5 posted by the ROM maker. If they haven't posted an MD5, you might want to re-think about using that ROM, and the competence of its creator. For example, CM6 Nightly has the MD5 posted in a text file in the same directory as all the ROM zip files for flashing. Amon RA Recovery has the MD5 posted in the OP of the thread, etc.
Philosuffer said:
I'm a bit confused at what you're trying to do here...but maybe this will help.
Factory reset/data wipe does not wipe your /system/ which is where most/all of the core files are stored for any ROM.
You could trying doing a logcat from adb to maybe get a better idea on what is causing the bootloop.
Or a broader approach would be to just flash Fresh again and it will overwrite anything in /system/ and whatever files, or lack thereof, that are causing the bootloop issue will be added/overwritten.
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What I'm trying to do is get my phone to work again. Here's what happened:
I downloaded this Rosie Clear Taskbar zip file that I found in the Themes section and flashed it. It looked horrible and was showing distorted so I figured I'll just reset my whole phone and get rid of it. Well it didn't work and it put me in a boot loop. I have no idea how to do a logcat and I'm pretty much new at this unless you post instructions I can adb with my mac. I need my phone today because it's my daughters birthday and people are going to be calling me left and right for details on the party. My phone just keeps rebooting at the Fresh boot. I can enter recovery just fine:
Is there a command I can do in adb while in recovery to make it ''safe boot''? How do I flash Fresh again?
Is re-flashing the ROM as easy as me taking the downloaded Fresh Rom.zip, placing it on my SD and flashing from recovery? I don't want to experiment and possibly mess everything up. Thanks.
It's that easy
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Is re-flashing the ROM as easy as me taking the downloaded Fresh Rom.zip, placing it on my SD and flashing from recovery? I don't want to experiment and possibly mess everything up. Thanks.
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Yes, it's that easy.
I'm not a big fan of how Clockwork wipes, I prefer Amon_RA, where you know you are wiping dalvik cache. Still if you are reinstalling Fresh 3.1.0.2 do a complete wipe.
Once you have your phone operating, immedaitley make a nand back up, or in Clockwork a nandriod. You can then always have a working base to go back to if something isn't playing nice.
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Yes, it's that easy.
I'm not a big fan of how Clockwork wipes, I prefer Amon_RA, where you know you are wiping dalvik cache. Still if you are reinstalling Fresh 3.1.0.2 do a complete wipe.
Once you have your phone operating, immedaitley make a nand back up, or in Clockwork a nandriod. You can then always have a working base to go back to if something isn't playing nice.
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When Clockwork wipes data it deletes the entire folder, which happens to contain the cache and dalvik folders. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
And OP, you might want to wait for Fresh 3.2. Just came out for donators today. I'm using it right now.
Apparently in my case it isn't as easy as flashing from the zip. I downloaded the ROM from geekme and put it on my SD card. Flashed it and even though it was successful I still get boot loop. Could it be because I accidentally did a nand backup of the problem?
What else could I do. I'm using Clockwork but is there a way to flash the other recovery through ADB even though my phone won't boot.
I can't take this to Sprint as it's rooted and showing the Fresh boot screen.
I had the same problem. Turns out I had the wrong kernel flashed from a previous rom. I had constant reboots, couldnt access my sd card, and the usb quit working. I had to ship it back to Asurion. Just got my new one back.
Bottom line:
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT KERNEL BEFORE YOU FLASH A NEW ROM!!
SD Card
Do you have another memory card that you could use? Try putting a copy of a rooted stock ROM on it and try to install that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743352
As others have mentioned clockwork does not always work well with Fresh, try Amon RA's recovery
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When Clockwork wipes data it deletes the entire folder, which happens to contain the cache and dalvik folders. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
And OP, you might want to wait for Fresh 3.2. Just came out for donators today. I'm using it right now.
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The dalvik cache is under /data but the android cache has it's own partition.
Alrighty....seems as if I have some MAJOR problems here.
Background, I have a DInc 1, rooted using Unrevoked, and the only ROM I put on it was Cyanogen Mod 7. S-off is all set up, and there is the Superuser features have worked fine 75% of the time. Everything was up and running quite well for some time. Then this weekend, I installed a few different DWLauncher themes, and things still seemed to be ok. Sunday night, I installed Words with Friends, and that is when all hell broke lose.
Now, I really can't run anything. Apps are force closing all over the place, Google framework stuff is force closing and when I even try to report a problem, even that force closes. So, I uninstalled the Words with Friends App, and changed themes, thinking those were the culprits, but seems like the damage has been done. Nothing really works and everything is force closing.
Went into the ROM Manager (premium) and did a fix permissions and it gave me the "error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands" error. I ran it a handful of times, and it worked once last night. I thought it would have cleared a bunch of stuff up, but it didn't really help at all. Kept the phone off all night, and when I got to work this morning, I started working on it. Fine, time to ditch everything and start from scratch. So, downloaded a different ROM (Cyanogen MOD nightly), and also tried a few others, which it let me download, but when I click to install, no matter what options I click from wiping cache, wiping Dalvik, backing up or anything, it always gave me the same error. So, back to ROM manager, trying to boot in recovery, error, boot into CM recovery, error.
Edit, as I finished typing this, I tried to install the nightly one more time, but did not click wipe Dalvik, and it is installing things. As soon as everything installed, it was more of the same, apps crashing all over the place. I was able to go into ROM manager and boot into CM recovery, which is now allowing me to fix problems. So, it seems as if was working properly, for the first couple of hours, but around 10 pm, roughly 12 hours after the install, app crash-o-rama again. Also, from ROM Manager, when I try to flash ClockworkMod Recovery, it force closes.
So, I am kinda stuck. No matter what ROM I download, it gives me the same error. At this point, I don't care what ROM is on there (I do have preferences), but I just want the phone working again. Is there anyway to force a wipe and install?
Thanks in advance
You can, instead of installing the ROM through ROM Manager, just download the ROM zip file, put it on your SD card, do the full wipe/factory reset/dalvik in Recovery, then flash the ROM zip from there.
I've had issues trying to install a ROM that's downloaded from ROM Manager.
Here's what I do before flashing the ROM zip file:
Wipe user data/factory reset
Wipe dalvik (under the Advanced menu in Recovery)
Wipe /boot, /system, /data, /cache (under Mounts and Storage in Recovery)
THEN flash the ROM zip file.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the reply. It has been a long day of working on this phone. I have to pull my battery so many times, almost as many times as my blackberry.
I have installed about 4 different ROM versions until it would allow me to clean everything up, Dalvik and system cache, but as of now, everything is back up and running.....for now. Let's hope it stays that way.
If it doesn't, it seem like I will go the way of skipping the ROM Manager and just boot straight into recovery and do it all that way.
Thanks again
ROM manager isn't exactly reliable software. Most devs recommend a clockwork flash rather than ROM manager. Don't know why there are so many issues with it, but its pretty much not worth using to flash ROMs. It's fix permission feature is exactly the same routine that clockwork uses though. Updating the superuser might be something to try too.
ROM manager only wipes once and cwm3 doesn't wipe properly.... I've always read that you should wipe data cache and dalvik 3 times each before installing a new ROM wich is why you should use cwm.
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Re: multiple wipes
http://cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
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Re: multiple wipes
http://cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
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Awesome link!
That you all for the info. I tried a few things, installed a few ROMS, wiped them each time, and back to the CM7 nightlies and it all seems to be working fine now. Let's hope it stays that way.
Next time I have problems, I will have to do everything out side of ROM Manager and see if it has a better result..
Thanks again
Actually this has happened to me, usually happens when installing or Uninstalling certain hardware.
After reinstalling my roms to get it to work right when it did it few hours later to infuriate me. The only thing that did work was booting into Recovery and install my rom again but with what the guy said.
Wipe all data, everything, factory reset.
Then install your rom, then make sure you don't install or Uninstall certain hardware.
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Long story short I flashed the Root.zip that was posted in the development section without first flashing TDJ Cache wipe. Was getting the reboot hang error so I restored to the backup I made when I flashed CWM after the ICS update. I flashed the TDJ full wipe zip found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623430 then restored then flashed the cache wipe zip then rebooted. Let android do its thing for a bit then rebooted to CWM and followed instructions to the T this time.....However. Busybox was a little wonkey on update and now even though I have root permissions I no longer have RW access to /system. Any thoughts as I would prefer to avoid ODINing back to stock. I have run fix permissions in both Rom Manager (it hangs and does nothing) and in CWM.
What exactly do you mean "Busybox was a little wonky?"
At first it wouldn't install at all. I assumed it was due to clean and clear symlink options were not checked. After I rebooted it seemed to work fine as in it installed without error. Though now as stated in my previous post I have lost RW
Hey..
I downloaded Super Wipe for Desire HD, so I can install newer ROM, but after running it, it tells me that everything was a success, but when I restart my phone, nothing have been deleted, all my programs, rom, system files and everything else is still there.
Any ideas why's that?
ps. My phone is ****ed up, Sense not working, everything is crashing every second and so on.. I even have to restart it every 30 minutes so it works.. And 50% chance that It will not turn on, it will just vibrate 7-8 times and will stuck at HTC logo. That's why I want to re-install it.
EDIT: I just tried to delete some applications (swiftkey and others). I deleted them succesfully. I also changed wallpaper. But when I restarted my phone, all those applications were installed again and I had old wallpaper.. Maybe my phone memory is read-only?
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Hey..
I downloaded Super Wipe for Desire HD, so I can install newer ROM, but after running it, it tells me that everything was a success, but when I restart my phone, nothing have been deleted, all my programs, rom, system files and everything else is still there.
Any ideas why's that?
ps. My phone is ****ed up, Sense not working, everything is crashing every second and so on.. I even have to restart it every 30 minutes so it works.. And 50% chance that It will not turn on, it will just vibrate 7-8 times and will stuck at HTC logo. That's why I want to re-install it.
EDIT: I just tried to delete some applications (swiftkey and others). I deleted them succesfully. I also changed wallpaper. But when I restarted my phone, all those applications were installed again and I had old wallpaper.. Maybe my phone memory is read-only?
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have u flashed superwipe before flash the new ROM?
I'm not really good in this, all I did was upload the both, super wipe and rom to SD. I ran the Super Wipe thru recovery and it told me that everything have been wiped and phone restarted back in recovery. I saw in recovery that free space on phone memory haven't changed, so I tried to boot the phone normally and it worked.. I tried to wipe the phone about 5 times..
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I'm not really good in this, all I did was upload the both, super wipe and rom to SD. I ran the Super Wipe thru recovery and it told me that everything have been wiped and phone restarted back in recovery. I saw in recovery that free space on phone memory haven't changed, so I tried to boot the phone normally and it worked.. I tried to wipe the phone about 5 times..
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Maybe u can try
1.reboot to recovery
2.flash superwipe
3.flash the rom
4.reboot
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Did as you said, flashed the new rom, gave me message that everything was succesful and the new rom is ready.. However, after I restarted my phone, I saw no changes.. Old ROM, everything still crashing and applications/configuration werent deleted.
SUPERWIPE?
lauris3722 said:
Did as you said, flashed the new rom, gave me message that everything was succesful and the new rom is ready.. However, after I restarted my phone, I saw no changes.. Old ROM, everything still crashing and applications/configuration werent deleted.
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Did you get superwipe from here? http://goo.gl/hWSCt
Just in case you should redownload superwipe. Also download and install a different ROM like Blackout ICS: http://tinyurl.com/9rltovs
If you decide to install the Blackout-- you must use the AROMA installer to wipe and format. Also do NOT select the "FINISH" button at the end of the installation-- but hit your back button and select reboot from recovery.
In Gingerbread-- I like the CoreDroid v9.4 ROM as well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=965207&highlight=coredroid
You say you flashed superwipe, did you actually go into recovery and select install zip file? Superwipe will take about 3-5 mins to wipe everything out. Again, sorry if I'm being parochial, but I just want to be clear.
If that doesnt work do it manually.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30007255
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1shukla said:
Did you get superwipe from here? http://goo.gl/hWSCt
Just in case you should redownload superwipe. Also download and install a different ROM like Blackout ICS: http://tinyurl.com/9rltovs
If you decide to install the Blackout-- you must use the AROMA installer to wipe and format. Also do NOT select the "FINISH" button at the end of the installation-- but hit your back button and select reboot from recovery.
In Gingerbread-- I like the CoreDroid v9.4 ROM as well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=965207&highlight=coredroid
You say you flashed superwipe, did you actually go into recovery and select install zip file? Superwipe will take about 3-5 mins to wipe everything out. Again, sorry if I'm being parochial, but I just want to be clear.
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Superwipe took about 20 seconds to delete everything (well.. to tell that it deleted, but did not really). And yes, I downloaded it from there. And yes, I installed from recovery by choosing Install zip file.
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download revolution hd superwipe.It will help you. and change the sensor. IT's not expensive. :good:
I tried everything.. Starting from Superwipe and Recovery built-in wipe and ending with Factory reset.. Nothing can be deleted, settings doesn't save, everything is crashing, USB doesn't work (can't connect to PC to upgrade the firmware), its hard to turn on phone and so on..
I'm really starting to give up.
I have recently installed the new stable version of CM10 that was released today. The rom seems to be working fine but i cannot for the life of me get the gapps to install.
here are the steps I have followed to do a FULL CLEAN wipe.
Phone being used: S3 1747 att / Carrier:Bell
Rom=cm-10.0.0-d2att.zip
Gapps=gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
CWM= d2att 6.0.1.4 touch
1- Boot into recovery
2- Wipe cache
3- Under advanced wipe dalvik cache / battery stats
4- Under mounts: format system, data, and cache
5- Flash the ROM's zip file
6- Flash the gapps zip file
7- Reboot
This has always worked for me and i have no idea why the Gapps will not instal. Does anyone have any idea why this might be? Ive tried 3 times now. Thanks in advance!
EDIT: forgot to mention, the actual install within Clockwork recovery goes fine but when I boot into the rom and check my apps, the gapps are not present. Sorry for any confusion.
Check to make sure signature verification isn't turned off. If it continues, try twrp recovery (to rule out a recovery issue).
Thanks for the quick reply!
I turned signature checking on in ClockWorkMod, Reflashed gapps, wiped cache, dalvik cache and fixed permissions. Still does not work.
I then installed TWRP Recovery (latest version for d2att) Factory reset, Wiped cache, Wiped System, Wiped Dalvik. Installed ROM then Gapps both with signature verification turned on. Still no Gapps. Any ideas?
Also tried going back into TWRP, wiped cache, wiped dalvik and fixed permissions. Still no Gapps.
Where did you dl them from? i would try dl'ing again from a different place.
Downloaded directly from this page: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
Direct link: http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
Going to try:
http://d-h.st/NIs
and then
http://www.mediafire.com/?gbwm3ba55ple8d8
Will report back soon. Thanks again!
I tried many different links including the ones posted above and this still doesnt work. I also got curious and flashed a few older nightly builds mainly:
cm-10-20121110-NIGHTLY-d2att
cm-10-20121111-NIGHTLY-d2att
cm-10-20121112-NIGHTLY-d2att
and gapps does not work on any of them. There has to be something im doing wrong but i cannot for the life of me figure it out. Im not sure what to try next. Any suggestions?
EDIT: wait a minute... what apps does the gapps package include by default now?
EDIT2: GOOD LORD. I feel so stupid. I was under the impression that navigation, maps the new camera app was part of the 201210 gapps. I somehow forgot that recently I installed the 4.2 leaked apps which came with all the new goodies. Jesus lol. I also remember that installing the 4.2 apps made me lose the launcher options in cm10 settings which is why I have gotten rid of them. I guess this problem is now solved lol
Haha, well normally GAPPS don't include much. Just playstore, voice search (google now) and some other apps I don't remember. Not many though.