[Q] Can anyone help me? Desire stuck in boot loop :( - Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all
Got an issue that I just cant solve.
I have a desire, rooted, s-on. Was running leedroid 3.3.3, all was working well until couple of days ago when after a reboot all the content on the SD card seemed to disappear. Strange thing was, it could still be read when mounted.
So, after trying a few things I decided to reflash, so wiped cache, data and anything else I could do via recovery.
Copied the leedroid.zip file to my card, renamed update.zip but now when I try to apply it from recovery I get the below error:
E:failed to open /sdcard/update.zip (no such file or directory) E: signature verification failed. Installation aborted.
Cant work this out.. people have suggested that I disable verification checking in recovery.. but I dont see that option in the recovery menu I can access?
I wonder if anyone could help me as I am phone-less
many thanks

Assuming you are using clockworkmod recovery, this option should be in "Advanced".
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Hey!
When you're flashing a .zip rom use the "install zip from SD card" option, not "apply update .zip". The signature is different, so it wont work.
So just try and wipe cache, data, ext, system, dalvik and battery stats, and then install the zip from the sd without renaming it.
What recovery are you using? I suggest CWM for a clean experience.
Also i suggest to put your sd card in a computer and back-up the contents, than format it again in CWM. At lease fix the permissions.
Check the advanced menu for dalvik wipe, battery stats and fixing permissions.
I hope that helps. If not, write here and we will help you.
Cheers!

thanks for the replies.. i got it working late last night
the problem was that I didn't have the CWM recovery file update.zip on my card.. i had cleared everything and re partitioned the card, so the phone was blank and i only had the rom .zip file
so without the proper update.zip i was unable to get into recovery.
i could not find update.zip anywhere at all for download, but luckily i had an old copy in my dropbox from months ago that i was able to get on my card
then i was able to flash
so.. the lesson i learnt from this issue is always a keep a copy of update.zip

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[Q] Can't mount sd card!!!!!

I have read a lot of threads about it, but I can't get access to my sd card.
e: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1, this is what I get if I want to wipe, partition, back-up or anything else in recovery.
I have read and tried the thread about this in the xda main forum, but that won't help also.
And I can't start my rom, it just gets to the first HTC Boot screen and reboots.
Can anybody help?
I have tried the things in this thread already:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=563298
Hi,
Very strange issues. Firstly I would try a full wipe then clear Dalvik cache and see if you can boot the rom.
Have you tried the sd card in your computer via sd card adapter.
Let me know how you go
guys, my sd card couldnt mount, i tried erase the cache via adb and it worked, i put the ruu back and now going to root again.
glad it succeed
Good stuff. Glad your all sorted.

EVO stuck in CM?

Hate for this to be my first post, but I'm out of Ideas.
I loaded CM RC-1, after the install it could not read my SD card, and like an idiot I let it format it, which nuked my backup. Now I seem to be stuck CM, I can load RC & nightly builds with no problems, but for the life of me I can not go back to Sprint Lover's Image, or any ROM's other than CM's. Any suggestions?
Phoenixhawk1976 said:
Hate for this to be my first post, but I'm out of Ideas.
I loaded CM RC-1, after the install it could not read my SD card, and like an idiot I let it format it, which nuked my backup. Now I seem to be stuck CM, I can load RC & nightly builds with no problems, but for the life of me I can not go back to Sprint Lover's Image, or any ROM's other than CM's. Any suggestions?
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Just redownload whateva rom you would like to use put it on the root of your sd card then go into recovery, full wipe (data, cache and davlick (system, boot [if you are using amon_ra 2.3 if not skip this])) then flash it friend and you are golden.
Phoenixhawk1976 said:
Hate for this to be my first post, but I'm out of Ideas.
I loaded CM RC-1, after the install it could not read my SD card, and like an idiot I let it format it, which nuked my backup. Now I seem to be stuck CM, I can load RC & nightly builds with no problems, but for the life of me I can not go back to Sprint Lover's Image, or any ROM's other than CM's. Any suggestions?
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You need to re-download a rom and place it on your sdcard. Then boot into recovery wipe your factory/data, cache, and dalvik, then flash the from from install zip from sdcard. If you're flashing a gingerbread rom, you need to flash the latest gapps with it.
That's the problem, it will not install anything else. Either get could not find script error when trying to install from multiple different roms.
Tried just running the RRU, but neither HTC sync drivers or hboot drivers can see the phone to run the restore.
Using RA and selecting Flash zip from sdcard does the following
Install : PC36IMG.zip ?
Press power to confirm, or any other key to abort.
Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Can't fund update script
Installation aborted.
I'm starting to think it may be some kind of issue with CM and the SD card.
I've downloaded multiple times, and multiple times I've copied the zip from the computer to the phone it's been slow copying.
Phoenixhawk1976 said:
That's the problem, it will not install anything else. Either get could not find script error when trying to install from multiple different roms.
Tried just running the RRU, but neither HTC sync drivers or hboot drivers can see the phone to run the restore.
Using RA and selecting Flash zip from sdcard does the following
Install : PC36IMG.zip ?
Press power to confirm, or any other key to abort.
Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Can't fund update script
Installation aborted.
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The PC36IMG needs to be flashed from the bootloader. When you boot there, give it 10 seconds and then apply the update and reboot.
Phoenixhawk1976 said:
I'm starting to think it may be some kind of issue with CM and the SD card.
I've downloaded multiple times, and multiple times I've copied the zip from the computer to the phone it's been slow copying.
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Can you get into recovery? If you can and if it is amon RA, go to the Partition SD Card menu and select Partition SD. Afterwards, select Repair SD:ext. Hit RETURN and then go to the USB-MS toggle menu, but before selecting it, attached your EVO to your computer. opy the rom(s) to the root of your SD card. Also copy a fresh amon RA recovery .img file just in case you need to reflash amon RA from the bootloader screen.
Try to flash the rom you copied over to your SD card and see if you are successful. If you are not, reflash amon RA, preferably, version 2.3.
By the way, there does "appear" to be a growing number of issues involving CM7, SD cards & recovery problems. People are trying diligently to find a solution to those complaints.
Finally got it fixed, the issue seems to be with how CM is formatting & R/Wing to the card. What I had to do was download the Stock-Rooted image via Rom Manager and then flash to RA, boot into RA, and install the image from RA.
Reformatted the SDcard and I just tried transferring files to and from the sdcard, both copy & move. Copies 200megs to and from the card in a flash once again.
Well, glad that you got it fixed.

Galaxy Pocket S5300 MAK-DROID Help Needed

Hello guys, couple days back I quit smoking so i had some spare time and I thought I could improve my 1st android phone. Well, I am smoking this very moment and I have a very nice paperweight on my desk.
ROM: t=1873652
I've tried installing the ROM, but it didn't work. I've done everything exactly as in the tutorial, but I got stuck.
So I got past these steps:
* Download the CWM for pocket from here
* Copy update.zip into your internal memory
* Go to recovery mode (Vol-up + Home + Power)
* Choose apply Update from SD card
* Select update.zip file
* Wipe data factory reset,
* Wipe Cache data
but then I tried installing the ROM itself from the SD card I got the error "E:Can't mount /sdcard/"
I can't cancel the installation or boot my system, I don't have a data cable, although I have a card reader if that helps. My android was on the S5300XXLF5 stock firmware and I am using CWM v5.0.2.8. Oh and everytime I try to reboot the device from CWM menu it just freezes all I'm seeing is the console with the "Rebooting..." at the bottom of it.
What should I do now? I want to either get this ROM working or just getting my phone to work with any firmware - any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
update1
I get an error even before that, it pops up during "Data Factory Reset" procedure:
E: format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblklp2
Formatting /sdcard/.android_secure...
Error mounting /sdcard/.android_secure!
Skipping format...
Data wipe complete.
oh and BTW, CWM getting stuck in the "rebooting..." stage is a perk of this build apparently...
Where did you get your ROM? Did you download the Mak-Droid ROM?
Copy the zip file to your sdcard. After you get the CWM running, you proceed to installing your new ROM. Read the instructions carefully.
And if you are stuck in rebooting, if you read the instructions- it tells you to manually reboot by pressing the power button. After this reboot, it will go back to the original MOD the you reboot again.
This should work for you...
I had the same experience. Just manually reboot the phone.
It is stated on the instructions that the reboot option on CWM for galaxy pocket doesn't work as of now.
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cubion said:
Where did you get your ROM? Did you download the Mak-Droid ROM?
Copy the zip file to your sdcard. After you get the CWM running, you proceed to installing your new ROM. Read the instructions carefully.
And if you are stuck in rebooting, if you read the instructions- it tells you to manually reboot by pressing the power button. After this reboot, it will go back to the original MOD the you reboot again.
This should work for you...
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i have followed all the instructions carefully and i believe i meet all the requirements.. the FW is S5300XXLF5 but i encounter a different error.. it says:
installing update...
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 2)
Installation aborted.
HELP??
did you use cwm?
try to wipe cache and data after flashing then proceed to installing makdroid..lets see if everything will be fine now..
leonard1928 said:
did you use cwm?
try to wipe cache and data after flashing then proceed to installing makdroid..lets see if everything will be fine now..
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The cwm is the update.zip right?? If it is, i already used it..
.Update from sd card
.chose update.zip
.data wipe
.cache wipe
.update from sd card
.chose the makdroid.zip
Here comes the error
:'(
Video clip
erikkk07 said:
The cwm is the update.zip right?? If it is, i already used it..
.Update from sd card
.chose update.zip
.data wipe
.cache wipe
.update from sd card
.chose the makdroid.zip
Here comes the error
:'(
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Suggestion: Maybe someone that flashed with makdroid successfully can make a short video clip and post it on youtube
You just have problem with your sd... Just buy a new one...
CWM E:Can't mount /sdcard/
* Download the CWM for pocket from here
1. Copy update.zip into your internal memory
2. Go to recovery mode (Vol-up + Home + Power)
3. Choose apply Update from SD card
4. Select update.zip file
5. Wipe data factory reset,
6. Wipe Cache data
7. Install from SD card
8. Choose GT-S5300_MAK-DROID.zip & install
* Please wait
9. Reboot system now (Hold the power key for restarting the phone)
10. Again restart system now
* Done (Thanks for read & follow carefully)
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I got my problem in step #7 when i click the install from SD card it has an error and it says "E:Can't mount /sdcard/", I also tried to go in Mount and Storage Menu i click the mount/sdcard and it has also an error saying "Error Mounting Sdcard" any help please
dashboard07 said:
I got my problem in step #7 when i click the install from SD card it has an error and it says "E:Can't mount /sdcard/", I also tried to go in Mount and Storage Menu i click the mount/sdcard and it has also an error saying "Error Mounting Sdcard" any help please
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use for internal sd card
dont use ext sd card ( micro sd )
because this phone doesnt have fully compatible with CWM yet
hope helps =)
place your zip file in sdcard bro,not at ext sdcard
and try to flash it properly and right way
the files paced in sdcard/phone memory
1.update.zip(root)
2.cwm
3.deodex(if needed)
4.custom rom
Enjoy the mak-droid rom:good:
Clear dalvik cache too
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If you applied update.zip after that - 1)put the file on the root (I.e when you open my files the first page that appears)
2)reboot to cwm
3)wipe data/factory;wipe cache partition;and go to advanced and select wipe dalvik cache
4)now go back and select install zip from sdcard
5)choose the file and select yes
6)wait installing....completed
7)reboot
Wait 2-5 min to load the rom and then enjoy..
Sent from my GT-S5300
Please can someone help I just rooted my phone and while flashing with vm00.zip I can't backup galaxy pocket stock rom. It says error /data.
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Maybe your memory is not enough try after clearing your memory or try other version
.:beer:
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uh oh, I borked something......anyone know how to fix?

I was messing with a file cleaning app, an invasive one apparently, and after downloading the latest version of clean rom, I went into CWM to flash it. After doing the usual wiping, data, cache, etc, when I went to "choose zip from sd card" CWM told me it can't mount the external sd card so I had no access to the new rom I needed to flash and when I tried to reboot the phone got stuck at the boot logo. I had to boot back into CWM and restore a nandroid backup I had but even now when I boot back into CWM it is telling me that I still can't mount the ext sd card. Anyone have any idea what I may have done or how to fix it?
***EDIT*** I think I may have it figured out. I reflashed Clockworkmod and it seems to be working fine now.
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[Q] cant find Ultimate HD in CWM

Hello,
I have a lill Problem, yesterday i saw the new version of Ulitmate HD, so i thought i give it a try, i made my backups and stuff, placed the update_xperia_ultimate_hd_4.0 on my SD-Card and booted into CWM.
did the following steps
wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- mount and storage -> format /system
- advanced -> wipe dalvik cache
- advanced -> wipe battery stats
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and tried to install the FILE, mhh no file with the name update_xperia_ultimate_hd_4.0 on my SD card, or at least its not showing up in CWM, there was just a file update.zip. i thought maybe thats the ROM file so i tried to use it,
but it didnt work i get an error
E: Cant mount /sdcard/update.zip
Installation aborted.
soo i flashed the stock ROM again 4.1.B.1.13, rooted my phone again, xparts for cwm, downloaded Ulitmate HD again, and copied it on my SD Card..
Same Error again, i can only see the update.zip file in CWM not the update_xperia_ultimate_hd_4.0.
what is the problem ? did i miss sth ? it worked without any problems with the old ultimate version.
thx for the help
Sorry for the trouble, i just renamed the file to update.zip and it is working,
amazing ROM :good:

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