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What am i doing wrong with my roms?

my evo is rooted with simpleroot ota, and whenever i try to flash a rom it get stuck in the boot loader. i tryed flashing Fresh 1.0.1 and DC 3.2.3 and neither of them worked. these are the steps i take to flash a rom
1. backup all my stuff on phone
2. go into the recovery mode
3. wipe cache and dalvic cache
4. backup nand(just in case it doesn't work... like it never does)
5. flash the zip from sd
6. reboot and get stuck in the loop until i restore my nand from step 4
i was just wondering if there was anything else i had to do like wipe data and/or wipe sd: ext partition. also, can someone explain what this partition thing is cuz i have no idea. is it everything on my sd card... if so then how will i restore all my info to my phone
EDIT: also, how do i know if my nand is unlocked, i used simpleroot ota and followed all the steps, is that enough? i noticed that to install fresh 1.0.1 you need nand to be unlocked, but idk if mine is. can i re unlock my nand if it's already done(will anything bad happen

Firstly, you should clear data for sure. Use all 3 wipe options. Also, wipe ext only if you are using app2sd and have partitioned an ext section.
Secondly, you should make your nandroid before you wipe, otherwise you are basically backing up nothing.
Thirdly, If you successfully flashed your recovery to nand, then it is unlocked. You can also do a adb remount command to see if it will remount the system as rw
Fourthly... wait no that's it

I am having the same problem I did the SimpleOTA update, and with booth Fresh and DC just getting stuck in a boot loop, I have no idea what to do....
-Matt

Ok, I solved my problem, the problem was I wasn't reading the direction fully. In order to get rid of the bootloop I simply had to use every option in the AMOS Recovery Image in the wipe menu, I used every wipe option and it worked =)
-Matt

Recovery not accepted?

I rooted and flashed Cyanogen Mod 7, which automatically comes with CWM recovery, I've been wanting to replace CWM with AmonRa's recovery image and I followed all the steps here and my phone seemed to accept it. Except when I power down and boot into recovery, it's still CWM, not Ra's.
Problem? I don't understand why it is not replacing the CWM recovery boot
Using a TELUS Rooted HTC Desire GSM

i've tried updating recovery many times myself without success until a few days ago. i used fastboot. it should work. quite simple too.

What was the process? I'm still new to rooting and flashing things
Fast boot -> Terminal commands -> Reboot to recovery?

Should be
Code:
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery "filename".img
You can find more on fastboot here:
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fastboot
Make sure to do a nandroid backup first!

I think I need to delte something?
I did the steps again from fastboot
$su
#flash_image recovery/sd/card/name_of_recovery_img
usage: flash_image partition file.img
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Not sure

Have you got s-off as well as root?

sdkim89 said:
What was the process? I'm still new to rooting and flashing things
Fast boot -> Terminal commands -> Reboot to recovery?
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One can only use fastboot if s-off.

Maybe this works:
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...sh-a-permanent-recovery-image-with-unrevoked/
I highly recommend to use linux, with windows it does not work very often.

Oh, no I am still S-On afaik
I've read that the S-Off process may brick my phone so I haven't tried yet, guess I should probably do that first. I need Amon because of the partition options, CWM only allows 512MB partition for my SD, I need 1GB at least because I am trying to flash RCMix S mod
I already installed EXT-3 afaik
Alright so I'm going to look for a failproof method for S-off, then fastboot with the instructions, and hopefully end up with Amon.
Also another question is:
Factory Reset = Full Wipe?
& before switching from ROM to another ROM, I should format cache&do factory reset, format partition --> install EXT3 partition w/ 1GB, then install from SD? (assuming I have the .zip file in my SD)

sdkim89 said:
Oh, no I am still S-On afaik
I've read that the S-Off process may brick my phone so I haven't tried yet, guess I should probably do that first. I need Amon because of the partition options, CWM only allows 512MB partition for my SD, I need 1GB at least because I am trying to flash RCMix S mod
I already installed EXT-3 afaik
Alright so I'm going to look for a failproof method for S-off, then fastboot with the instructions, and hopefully end up with Amon.
Also another question is:
Factory Reset = Full Wipe?
& before switching from ROM to another ROM, I should format cache&do factory reset, format partition --> install EXT3 partition w/ 1GB, then install from SD? (assuming I have the .zip file in my SD)
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As far as i know, a full wipe is a heavier formatting than a factory reset. With a factory reset you set the rom to the state where it came from, with a full wipe you will be unable to start a rom.
Before switching to another rom, backup all apps and userdata, perform a full wipe (NOT a factory reset), and flash new rom. You do not need to partition or format the ext partition again, because the content on it was deleted by the full wipe (aka wipe all userdata). The fat 32 partition or the content on it won't be touched by a full wipe.
After flashing is finished, restore apps and userdata if switching from sense to sense rom.
If switching from sense to non-sense rom or reverse, only restore apps. Otherwise there will be heavy and strange system problems.

Everything seems to be working now - I re-went through the noob-proof thread again and S-Off'd safely

Good news!

Quick question on wiping data & "SD"

Will wiping the phone in CWM delete files on the "SD" space of the phone? I've read it is all apart of the same partition, so I wanted to make sure before awkwardly deleting the ROM I am about to install..

I have wiped tons of times in CWR and it hasn't touched the /sd yet. All my files are safe and sound.
Sent from my GNex

Grims said:
Will wiping the phone in CWM delete files on the "SD" space of the phone? I've read it is all apart of the same partition, so I wanted to make sure before awkwardly deleting the ROM I am about to install..
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Yes, it clears *all* internal storage.

So...which is it?

Maybe I misunderstood but are you talking about wiping /data and /cache? Because when I do this it does NOT wipe the /sd but does wipe all other user data, just like on every other android phone I have had.
Sent from my GNex

Grims said:
So...which is it?
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Wipe data/factory reset on CWM wipes your WHOLE phone, including "SD" card. I advise you to use the Super Wipe Lite script from the Android Revolution ROM, get it here. This will do a complete wipe, except SD card.
A bit of more info, in case you're interested: the SD card is the folder /data/media mounted as /sdcard. When you wipe in CWM, the data folder is emptied as well.
EDIT: i havent actually tried to do a normal full wipe from CWM, im stating the above just from reading other reports here. Maybe the last version from CWM has fixed this, i dont know
EDIT2: You can wipe cache and dalvik as usual from CWM without any problems.

flakz0r said:
Wipe data/factory reset on CWM wipes your WHOLE phone, including "SD" card. I advise you to use the Super Wipe Lite script from the Android Revolution ROM, get it here. This will do a complete wipe, except SD card.
A bit of more info, in case you're interested: the SD card is the folder /data/media mounted as /sdcard. When you wipe in CWM, the data folder is emptied as well.
EDIT: i havent actually tried to do a normal full wipe from CWM, im stating the above just from reading other reports here. Maybe the last version from CWM has fixed this, i dont know
EDIT2: You can wipe cache and dalvik as usual from CWM without any problems.
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I figured that was how it was setup, but didn't know if CWM had any logic built into it to filter out the folder. I'll take a look at the script, thanks.

The built-in factory reset in Android will also wipe everything.

I did data,cache,dalvik wipe and formatted system going from 4.0.2 to 4.0.3.
I did NOT lose my SD card

The default wipe in ICS clears *all* internal memory. The default Factory Reset feature of CWM does the exact same thing. I've done it twice and it wiped fully both times.

Very interesting direct contradictions going on in here..

Wiping data in CWM DOES NOT WIPE THE VIRTUAL SDCARD. People need to stop saying it does.. it is all one partition but the virtual SD card is not wiped when you wipe data in cwm.. Factory resets in settings will wipe your virtual SD card but cwm WILL NOT.
Edit: sorry I had a long night, but I will leave the caps so people actually read it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

It is quite troubling to read how many people are saying that wiping in CWM will erase the SD card.
It 100% DOES NOT. I have wiped in CWM dozens of times already. I can not say the same for Factory Reset in Android...but in CWM wiping data DOES NOT wipe your SD.

Complete Wipe (including SD Card)

OKay, I know its been asked in many thread and I am posting here because there are confusing answers floating around.
I am currently unlocked (bootloader), have CWM 5.5.0.2 recovery running and run a flavor of AOKP with my choice of kernel.
Now, when I perform a factory reset via the backup and restore menu in settings, it doesn't erase the sdcard contents. Why are people stating that this "factory reset" will erase everything, when in my case it doesn't?
locking the bootloader and then unlocking will do it, but then why are people stating that factory reset should also wipe sdcard partition in the galaxy nexus.
Is it because im running CWM instead of the stock recovery? Or is the above assumption about factory reset erasing everything (including photos/downloads, etc) simply incorrect?
thanks
cchhat01

if i'm not mistaken, CWR will never erase the /sdcard partition because if you wipe everything before installing a rom, you then delete the /sdcard partition where the rom .zip is stored.
stock recovery might be different and might wipe everything out and revert everything to stock, but i'm not 100% on that.

Maybe because Factory Reset from Settings normally does this. Perhaps Google wised up and fixed it with ICS 4.0
That said, CWM won't erase your SD card partition. And if you say a Factory Wipe doesn't either, you can try going to CWM and Format SD Card partition. If that doesn't work then you really only have 1 choice ATM.
Just relock/unlock/relock your phone.
There should be other FULL FORMAT methods that erase everything. Perhaps an update.zip file... Or ADB commands?
But why make it harder then you have too? Just do the unlock method. Boom! Done.

player911 said:
Maybe because Factory Reset from Settings normally does this. Perhaps Google wised up and fixed it with ICS 4.0
That said, CWM won't erase your SD card partition. And if you say a Factory Wipe doesn't either, you can try going to CWM and Format SD Card partition. If that doesn't work then you really only have 1 choice ATM.
Just relock/unlock/relock your phone.
There should be other FULL FORMAT methods that erase everything. Perhaps an update.zip file... Or ADB commands?
But why make it harder then you have too? Just do the unlock method. Boom! Done.
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Well, because while I am already unlocked, I shouldn't have to lock the bootloader and re-unlock it again just for the purpose of erasing SD Card.
CWM doesn't have an option to erase SD Card
But Factory Reset through the settings menu certainly doesn't wipe everything while I'm rooted and running CWM with AOKP.
cchhat01

[Q] Install ROM after full data wipe question

So back on my Evo 4G whenever I wanted to flash a new rom, I would load it on my SD card. Then boot into custom recovery and wipe cache/Dalvik... Then would wipe ALL data/factory reset. Then I would install my new rom off of my SD card.
With my S3, I cannot access anything on my SD via CWM recovery. I have a SDXC card formatted to FAT32 and am on Blazer 1.8
I want to do a full data wipe before flashing new ROMS, but I am worried that if I do, I won't have a way of getting a zip file back on my phone after doing so.
It ALMOST seems like. Remember being able to access my SD in CWM when I was on a stock rooted rom. But I'm not positive.
How does one do a wipe data option in CWM and then get a flash able zip back on the phone afterwards if the SD card is not available to see and move data to/from?
I don'tanna end up wiping all data and then finding out that I hav no way of installing/restoring a rom.
Thanks!

iomega311 said:
So back on my Evo 4G whenever I wanted to flash a new rom, I would load it on my SD card. Then boot into custom recovery and wipe cache/Dalvik... Then would wipe ALL data/factory reset. Then I would install my new rom off of my SD card.
With my S3, I cannot access anything on my SD via CWM recovery. I have a SDXC card formatted to FAT32 and am on Blazer 1.8
I want to do a full data wipe before flashing new ROMS, but I am worried that if I do, I won't have a way of getting a zip file back on my phone after doing so.
It ALMOST seems like. Remember being able to access my SD in CWM when I was on a stock rooted rom. But I'm not positive.
How does one do a wipe data option in CWM and then get a flash able zip back on the phone afterwards if the SD card is not available to see and move data to/from?
I don'tanna end up wiping all data and then finding out that I hav no way of installing/restoring a rom.
Thanks!
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Move on to TWRP for your recovery, much more features but if you don't want to do that go to CWM's website and update to 6.0 it will allow you to "see" your sd card

evoer said:
Move on to TWRP for your recovery, much more features but if you don't want to do that go to CWM's website and update to 6.0 it will allow you to "see" your sd card
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+1 on TWRP, much nicer and more features and themable To install, download GooManager open it and grant SU access then tap menu and select "Install OpenRecoveryScript" and it'll do the rest.
BTW you're following the process ok, except you're doing one additional step that is not required that is to wipe cache and dalvik. When you factory reset you're deleting the data partition which also has both cache. It should be wipe system then do factory reset, flash the ROM after that and you should be all set.

Install stock JB LS8 after wipe
I got info on how to wipe the phone using CW mode. It does explain to format boot and system partition and ask to reboot. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410881)I was left in confusion. If boot is formatted, would CW mode work after reboot ? After full wipe, can I get GT-I9100 in download mode and do stock rom installation using ODIN ? Thanks in advance.

keyur1401 said:
I got info on how to wipe the phone using CW mode. It does explain to format boot and system partition and ask to reboot. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410881)I was left in confusion. If boot is formatted, would CW mode work after reboot ? After full wipe, can I get GT-I9100 in download mode and do stock rom installation using ODIN ? Thanks in advance.
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Formatting Boot will not affect CWM. CWM is your receovery not your boot. Also after a full wipe you should be able to get into download mode to flash via ODIN.

Install TWRP or update CWM, one version of CWM had a bug and don't let you access the sdcard.
If you choose TWRP, in the Format Menu, DO NOT use "Format Data" Second Row/Right Option. It will delete your data on the internal storage.
Sent from my morphed O=O

Make sure you have the most recent version of CWM. I can access both internal and external storage. It's downloadable from the ClockworkMod app.