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[Q] Problem with midNIGHT rom 5.2 RFS/Journaling on

I've tried to install midNIGHT rom 6 times now with the same result. I cannot install any apps from the market, titanium backup, or from sdcard. It will vibrate once at the beginning of install than again 2 or 3 times. My phone will then show the bootup animation and return to the homescreen. Ive odined back to stock and rerooted 4 times and wiped everything 3x each time. Each time I get the same result. Ive also tried reformatting my sd card and starting with a fresh download. Other roms work, just not this one. I dont have enough posts to reply to the midnight thread, so what should I try next to make it work?

acburnett said:
I've tried to install midNIGHT rom 6 times now with the same result. I cannot install any apps from the market, titanium backup, or from sdcard. It will vibrate once at the beginning of install than again 2 or 3 times. My phone will then show the bootup animation and return to the homescreen. Ive odined back to stock and rerooted 4 times and wiped everything 3x each time. Each time I get the same result. Ive also tried reformatting my sd card and starting with a fresh download. Other roms work, just not this one. I dont have enough posts to reply to the midnight thread, so what should I try next to make it work?
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what rom did u have before that workd ??

i had acs with ext then flashed to rooted ec05 with rfs. had several eclair roms installed.

acburnett said:
i had acs with ext then flashed to rooted ec05 with rfs. had several eclair roms installed.
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MAYBE YOUR flashing the wrong rom to update from the midnight ex: if you use dk28 ... i dnt think thats gets the proper update ec05
so lets see if you flash a dI18 or better get eb13 stick rom ... now u can either flash the ec05 modem or as my phone did when i used the stock eb13 it sent me the update for ec05 then i rooted w 3.0.6 clockworkmod then i went to BONSAI .. i left BONSAi to midnight ... i wiped factory data 3x - cache petition 3x and davlik cache 3x ... then i installed the zip MIDNIGHT V5.2 JOURNALING ON .... THEN AFTER IT BOOTED .... i went back into RECOVERY and flash the ZIP EXTRAS .. bang it was magic ... lol'
but basically im tryn to give you steps that maybe something might help u or give u and idea ..... IT WORKED FOR ME .....
DISCLAIMER : im not a professional if something major goes wrong i dnt not claim responsibility ...

I have the same problem. Worked the first time I installed it but I restored back to stock. Now when I install I can't install from market. Tried odin back to stock but It still doesn't work. Haven't seen a solution in the midnight thread besides going to EXT.

I am having issues as well and cannot post a reply. I have wiped and re installed 3x but my phone will randomly turn off and I have to pull the battery to reset device. If the device stays plugged in I do not have this issue. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

You note that this version is the one with journaling enabled... have you tried the version without journaling? You can manually re-enable it by making a CWM Nandroid backup and then restoring that backup immediately after.

acburnett said:
i had acs with ext then flashed to rooted ec05 with rfs. had several eclair roms installed.
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On the instructions for midNIGHT 5.2 with Journaling On it says not to start with a pre-rooted EC05. Start with stock EC05 and then root with CWM 2.5.5 for RFS or 3.0.0.6 if you are wanting to use the EXT4 one. There is a link for a stock EC05 on the instructions in the thread for the ROM

And how to check if the journaling is actually on or off.

dito33 said:
And how to check if the journaling is actually on or off.
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I'm not sure if there's a quick and easy way to detect this through the Terminal Emulator. I tried a line of code that I believed would tell me but I didn't get the answer I was looking for. Someone else may have the answer.
The quick and dirty way, however, is to make a Nandroid backup through Clockworkmod, as you should generally just have one at all times anyway. Now turn your phone on, and pull the battery out. If when you turn your phone back on you don't encounter any FC's, then your journaling is on and your data is protected. If not, then restore your Nandroid backup you just made and that will enable journaling.
If you installed a no-journaling rom, rest assured, journaling is off if you haven't restored. Either way you should have a Nandroid backup just in case.
Note: This process has been documented and posted many many many times across XDA at this point.

I was also having this issue so I installed the EXT4 Journal On version and problem solved. No one knows why LOL.

CWM 5 and nandroid backups

I have 3 nandroids using cwm. Stock Rom, AEmod Rom and Starburst Rom. They are all on internal sd. Today I tried flashing a theme over starburst that I didn't realize wasn't compatible so I ended up in boot loops. When I booted into recovery to nandroid back to starburst, cwm was not recognizing any files despite the fact I can see them on the SD card. It's telling me "no files found".
Anyone else encounter this?
P.S. I ended up reflashing the ROM itself, but the weird part is that it downloaded and had all my previous settings. It wasn't like I installed a new rom from scratch. It was very odd. I cleared everything before I flashed the zip too, so I'm sort of puzzled.

So you are up and running now just have some settings left over from before? The reason some of this didn't get erased is likely because you didn't format system. This step wasn't included in the original instructions for flashing the Starburst rom. If you look at the Starburst thread in the Dev forum it will now show this additional step. Hope it helps, this is one additional step you need to do when flashing a rom or restoring a nandroid.
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t91180 said:
I have 3 nandroids using cwm. Stock Rom, AEmod Rom and Starburst Rom. They are all on internal sd. Today I tried flashing a theme over starburst that I didn't realize wasn't compatible so I ended up in boot loops. When I booted into recovery to nandroid back to starburst, cwm was not recognizing any files despite the fact I can see them on the SD card. It's telling me "no files found".
Anyone else encounter this?
P.S. I ended up reflashing the ROM itself, but the weird part is that it downloaded and had all my previous settings. It wasn't like I installed a new rom from scratch. It was very odd. I cleared everything before I flashed the zip too, so I'm sort of puzzled.
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T, you are one step ahead of me. I can't even get CWM to make a nandroid. I get "Can't mount /sdcard". I've pretty much tried everything, but giving up for now. Samsung is crazy obstinate and complicated compared to HTC. But this rig is worth it

[Q] CleanGB-MDT 1.0.5 ROM Install Help

I just moved to MTD with StarskyROM V2.0 with no problems. I want to try CleanGB-MDT 1.0.5 but can't get it to work. My steps were:
CWM 5.0.2.7
Wipe Data/Factory, Cache Partition, and Dalvik. All X3
mount system
install zip from sdcard
choose zip
CleanGB-MDT-1.0.5.zip
The Samsung screen comes up for a few seconds, then black and Samsung screen again, and them into CWM.
Am I missing a step somewhere in my process? I can restore back to Starsky with no problem
Thanks for the help

You should of done a nandroid and its MTD no the other way around also when you flash a rom I'm sure you need /system and /data mounted...
No need to wipe three times anymore that's a problem only in version 3.x.x.x.x clockworkmods
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Thanks Biggoron. I fixed my typo in the original post. I did do a nandriod backup before I tried, that's how I restored Starsky. I tried mounting both system and data this time and got the same result. Any other suggestions?
Also, thanks for letting me know it isn't necessary to do the wipes 3 times anymore.

Hmm bad download probably? Can you try and redownload it and mae sure its mtd ... if not then maybe have to odin back to stock reroot and convert to mtd via cleangb's mtd over bml script possible a difference between the twos? I'm not too sure I've never jumped roms on mtd always stuck to cm7
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More than likely a bad download. You also should not mount anything installing a ROM. The install script does all the mounts for you. The only time you need to mount (that I have found) is intalling a theme or mod that works on BML or MTD.

Bad download was the winning answer. I should have tried that to start with. I did learn good things from both of you, thanks. I did flash the ROM without mounting anything beforehand and it worked fine.

fropawi said:
Bad download was the winning answer. I should have tried that to start with. I did learn good things from both of you, thanks. I did flash the ROM without mounting anything beforehand and it worked fine.
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Hey! You are my 1300th thank on Frday the 13th! Thanks!

[Q] Issues flashing "E4GT"

ok, so I rooted my epic 4g touch (EL29) and installed CWM(rogue), then I flashed Calkulin's 2.8.1 ROM and everything went smooth. I tried updating to 2.9 and 2.9.1 and I got "installation aborted" for some reason. I did wipe cache and dalvik-cache and still got "installation aborted". I tried flashing the gunslinger kernel v1.4.1, nothing but honey theme and got the same result "installation aborted", basically if I try flashing anything I get "installation aborted". sorry for the novel, but trying to put out as much detail as possible.. can someone help with this issue? BTW I restored back to EL29 and rooted again and still same issue.. No issues with flashing Calkulin's 2.8.1 though which is what I'm currently on right now... thanks in advance!!

fresh_TD said:
ok, so I rooted my epic 4g touch (EL29) and installed CWM(rogue), then I flashed Calkulin's 2.8.1 ROM and everything went smooth. I tried updating to 2.9 and 2.9.1 and I got "installation aborted" for some reason. I did wipe cache and dalvik-cache and still got "installation aborted". I tried flashing the gunslinger kernel v1.4.1, nothing but honey theme and got the same result "installation aborted", basically if I try flashing anything I get "installation aborted". sorry for the novel, but trying to put out as much detail as possible.. can someone help with this issue? BTW I restored back to EL29 and rooted again and still same issue.. No issues with flashing Calkulin's 2.8.1 though which is what I'm currently on right now... thanks in advance!!
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Sounds like a bad download. Re-download and flash again. Stay away from hitman kernel!!!

1brainsurgeon said:
Sounds like a bad download. Re-download and flash again. Stay away from hitman kernel!!!
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I downloaded Calkulin's v2.9 and v2.9.1 numerous times and tried flashing and still no luck, someone mentioned something about super CID and having correct radio firmware, would this be the issue? and if so how do I go about fixing it?
I don't have this issue when flashing Calkulin's v2.8.1

fresh_TD said:
I downloaded Calkulin's v2.9 and v2.9.1 numerous times and tried flashing and still no luck, someone mentioned something about super CID and having correct radio firmware, would this be the issue? and if so how do I go about fixing it?
I don't have this issue when flashing Calkulin's v2.8.1
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Try out ice cream sandwich
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Jess813 said:
Try out ice cream sandwich
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I'm trying to find out what the issue is and how to fix it.. are you suggesting to try and flash ICS to see if it flashes?

fresh_TD said:
I downloaded Calkulin's v2.9 and v2.9.1 numerous times and tried flashing and still no luck, someone mentioned something about super CID and having correct radio firmware, would this be the issue? and if so how do I go about fixing it?
I don't have this issue when flashing Calkulin's v2.8.1
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radio firmware and CID wouldn't be relevant for this phone.
check /cache/recovery/last_log to see if it provides insight into what is failing.

Could it be a problem with the external SD card?, or have you been flashing from internal storage?

That's a good question. Are you flashing 2.8.1 from internal, and the other from external?

fresh_TD said:
ok, so I rooted my epic 4g touch (EL29) and installed CWM(rogue), then I flashed Calkulin's 2.8.1 ROM and everything went smooth. I tried updating to 2.9 and 2.9.1 and I got "installation aborted" for some reason. I did wipe cache and dalvik-cache and still got "installation aborted". I tried flashing the gunslinger kernel v1.4.1, nothing but honey theme and got the same result "installation aborted", basically if I try flashing anything I get "installation aborted". sorry for the novel, but trying to put out as much detail as possible.. can someone help with this issue? BTW I restored back to EL29 and rooted again and still same issue.. No issues with flashing Calkulin's 2.8.1 though which is what I'm currently on right now... thanks in advance!!
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I know this may sound basic, but I like to cover everything.... How are you getting into recovery while on 2.8.1.
From the power menu right? NOT through rom manager....
Are you seeing a rogue recovery, or a basic cwm recovery? (do you see the big rogue icon while in recovery?)

meatwadathf said:
I know this may sound basic, but I like to cover everything.... How are you getting into recovery while on 2.8.1.
From the power menu right? NOT through rom manager....
Are you seeing a rogue recovery, or a basic cwm recovery? (do you see the big rogue icon while in recovery?)
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yes I go to recovery from the power menu and I am seeing rogue recovery. I also flash from my SD card card, everything that I tried flashing was from my sd card to include Calkulins v2.8.1, should I try flashing from internal? would that make a difference?

fresh_TD said:
yes I go to recovery from the power menu and I am seeing rogue recovery. I also flash from my SD card card, everything that I tried flashing was from my sd card to include Calkulins v2.8.1, should I try flashing from internal? would that make a difference?
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Yea, try flashing from your internal sd card /sdcard NOT /sdcard_ext

1brainsurgeon said:
That's a good question. Are you flashing 2.8.1 from internal, and the other from external?
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I flashed Calkulin's v2.8.1 from sd card with no issues, anything else i try flashing i get "installation aborted" from rogue recovery system

fresh_TD said:
I flashed Calkulin's v2.8.1 from sd card with no issues, anything else i try flashing i get "installation aborted" from rogue recovery system
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And if that doesnt work, try doing a full wipe through recovery by flashing calk's wipe all zip before flashing 2.9.1

mick3444 said:
Could it be a problem with the external SD card?, or have you been flashing from internal storage?
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I've been flashing from sdcard, don't think is the sdcard as I flashed v2.8.1 with no issues

sfhub said:
radio firmware and CID wouldn't be relevant for this phone.
check /cache/recovery/last_log to see if it provides insight into what is failing.
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ok thanks.. I tried flashing from internal as well and still getting the same "installation aborted" from rogue recovery system. I attached a screen shot maybe this will help.

fresh_TD said:
ok thanks.. I tried flashing from internal as well and still getting the same "installation aborted" from rogue recovery system. I attached a screen shot maybe this will help.
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Ok, read through this thread a little. Here's what you SHOULD do.
1) Download the ZIPPED rom to your pc (to ensure its a good download file, It still looks like the zip is bad from your pic)).
2) Put the ZIPPED rom on your INTERNAL card NOT EXTERNAL (I don't care if it worked before its not now)
3) Boot into CWM.
4) In this ORDER perform a wipe Cache, and Dalvik-cache. Now in Mounts and Storage perform format/system. Now wipe data (factory reset). You can also perform Calks wipe all zip if you want after this too but it's not needed.
5) Select "install zip from file" and navigate to and select the zip.
6) When it finishes flashing, go back and select "reboot system now". The first boot will take a couple minutes. Subsequent boots will be much faster.
If it still hangs you need to odin a kernel with cwm or reodin a full rooted rom with cwm (your choice).
If the the rom DOES boot, reformat your SD CARD (or do that first and see if your really need all theses other steps...)
IF YOU DO THESE STEPS CORRECTLY IT WILL HELP US HELP YOU
Let us know...

VeNuM said:
Ok, read through this thread a little. Here's what you SHOULD do.
1) Download the ZIPPED rom to your pc (to ensure its a good download file, It still looks like the zip is bad from your pic)).
2) Put the ZIPPED rom on your INTERNAL card NOT EXTERNAL (I don't care if it worked before its not now)
3) Boot into CWM.
4) In this ORDER perform a wipe Cache, and Dalvik-cache. Now in Mounts and Storage perform format/system. Now wipe data (factory reset). You can also perform Calks wipe all zip if you want after this too but it's not needed.
5) Select "install zip from file" and navigate to and select the zip.
6) When it finishes flashing, go back and select "reboot system now". The first boot will take a couple minutes. Subsequent boots will be much faster.
If it still hangs you need to odin a kernel with cwm or reodin a full rooted rom with cwm (your choice).
If the the rom DOES boot, reformat your SD CARD (or do that first and see if your really need all theses other steps...)
IF YOU DO THESE STEPS CORRECTLY IT WILL HELP US HELP YOU
Let us know...
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Thanks to you and everyone else that tried helping. I'm good to go now using the method above!!!!

fresh_TD said:
Thanks to you and everyone else that tried helping. I'm good to go now using the method above!!!!
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OK, could you let all the new people know what fixed your issue? It could help someone else...

[Fix] couldn’t install on USB storage or SD card issue

So I actually encountered this issue when attempt to flash a different modem that basically was not part of an original leak. So in my case I am running leak FF18 that was fresh ODIN'd was experiencing wifi issues (like a lot of people currently are on the ICS builds) and attempted to flash a different modem (FD26) to remedy the issue. On a side note the FD26 did remedy my wifi issues HOWEVER it introduced the beloved "couldn’t install on USB storage or SD card " error when attempting to install certain apps. The app I was testing with was Crackle. Anyways knowing that this was the only change I had made to my system I tried to flash back the FF18 modem. That was a not go So after a bunch of research I came across an article that basically said to permanently remedy the situation you needed to reOdin. So I figured how about we half ass it the the odin that still preserves data. Cause frankly I am getting tired of rebuilding my device. BINGO! that did the trick. After that I reflashed my custom ROM I am running (Blazer ICS edition) and was able to install all apps.
So now that we are done with the long drawn out story. The take away from this is:
-flashing different modems (and possibly kernels) other than what comes bundled with leak can cause this issue
-grab a copy of the ODIN bundle for your specific leak that preserves data if you dont want a data loss and reflash
-install any app to your liking
I hope this helps somebody
Cheers!

I found something a little different. I figured out a couple of ways to change the modem for ics. If you are already on ff18 and have ff18 modem and want to change to a different one, there are a few ways to go about it. One is to mobile odin flash agat's repack for ff18. Boot into his recovery, wipe cache and dalvik then flash whatever modem cwm zip. After that, boot back into system, update profile then prl then reboot. Use mobile oding to put back the original stock ff18 kernel and that will fix the unable to install thing. Another way is if you're coming from gb and know which modem you want, boot into recovery in gb and flash the desired modem. After that, use mobile odin to flash ff18 one click full wipe version. It won't install the modem so that snafu can work for your benefit. I could say more but it's time for bed for me.

This isn't the case. Agat63 has been working extensively with this error.. It has to do with the zimage file. I Odin every time I update and at this moment I cannot install apps to sd and SB Nation won't install unless I unmount my card. I am glad you've have success with your method, but I'm pretty sure if you install a repacked kernel right now you'll be back to the same situation.

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This isn't the case. Agat63 has been working extensively with this error.. It has to do with the zimage file. I Odin every time I update and at this moment I cannot install apps to sd and SB Nation won't install unless I unmount my card. I am glad you've have success with your method, but I'm pretty sure if you install a repacked kernel right now you'll be back to the same situation.
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I was able to reproduce this issue about 4 times last night without fail. Amd every single time I reOdined my phone issue was resolved everytime
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I had this same problem and couldn't find the answer I wanted anywhere. I tried factory reset and formatting the SD but it didn't work. Phone isn't rooted or anything. In the end I unmounted the SD card and then I was able to install the game then mount the SD card and it worked great.

thank you that totally worked
zoey said:
I had this same problem and couldn't find the answer I wanted anywhere. I tried factory reset and formatting the SD but it didn't work. Phone isn't rooted or anything. In the end I unmounted the SD card and then I was able to install the game then mount the SD card and it worked great.
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thanks, that totally worked for me.
Do you think this is a ROM issue that will be fixed?