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[Q] Weird problem installing custom ROMs

I've rooted my phone for the first time the other day and started venturing into the custom ROM's realm, but so far all I got were dramas and failures.
I started by downloading Cyanogen 6.1.1 and 7 RC1. I thought I'll try each to see how they perform. So I copied them to the sd-card, along with the radio update that was recommended on the Cyanogen 7 RC1 thread, and rebooted to Clockswork recovery. I wiped my data and cache and went on with the ROM installation followed by the radio update (notice that I skipped the backup stage. stupid, I know).
Upon booting, I immediately noticed that I have no signal, and a force close message that says: "the process com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again" pops up every 2 seconds. Nothing happens when the message is dismissed, mind you, but it still comes up constantly every couple of seconds. This, along with the 'no signal' thing, rendered the phone unusable.
At this point I'm thinking that maybe my phone is just not reacting well to the non-final build of the Cyanogen 7, so I gave the stable Cyanogen 6.1.1 a go. Lo and behold, same thing happens with it also. Now panic kicks in when I realize that I have no backup, and no stock ROM to go back to.
Eventually, I downloaded the latest rooted Desire 2.2 ROM, got it into my sd-card and installed it. Thankfully, everything was working properly again. After some asking around in the Cyanogen forum, it got to my attention that the update to the radio might have caused all of this trouble, and that the installation of the stock ROM brought the previous radio version with it, which solved the problem. But when I tried to install Cyanogen again, without tinkering with the radio, same thing happened. I then tried Oxygen 2, thinking that maybe my device just doesn't like Cyanogen, but the exact same problem persisted.
Anyone have any idea what's the deal here?

Did you wipe dalvik cache after flashing the roms?
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I wiped the cache partition before I flashed. It didn't say 'dalvik' specificaly, just 'cache partition'. I never wiped any type of cache *after* the flashing process.

You should wipe the dalvik cache after (or just before) flashing roms.
You can find it under the advanced menu in clockworkmod recovery.
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Alright, tried wiping the Dalvik Cache after flashing, problem still persists.

You could try downloading another radio and trying it. Even if it's not the recommended one, an older radio works better for some people. There is no such thing as 'the best radio to use', since result may have large variations for different people (in different locations, using different phones and ROMs). Just browse the radios post and pick one
Btw, since the dalvik cache is stored at /data/dalvik-cache, wiping the /data partition implies deleting the dalvik cache

Well, since the radio that I have installed now works, and since it stays the same one after installing a different ROM, it seems to me that the radio is not the problem here. I really would like to stay away from tinkering with the radio stuff...

Bump.
This really bugs me that it wont work. I feel like I'm missing out on the biggest feature of having a rooted phone...

Hmm... I've found that if I force the phone into Airplane mode, the FC messages stop. Of course, I still have no signal.
So, the reason for the FC messages is due to the failure to connect to my mobile network. Now, why would I be able to connect to my network fine on the official Desire ROM, but not on any other ROM?

If all else fails you could always trying flashing the RUU for your phone then start from the beginning and root again if you've tried everything else.
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Ok, I'll try that.
Just a quick question. After I run the RUU and the device is unrooted, will I be able to recover my nandroid backup fully after I re-root?

[Q] wifi - unable to scan for networks

Hi Guys
I have become a victim of the dreaded "unable to scan for networks" wifi issue and need some suggestions.
The problem originally occured when I upgraded my phone to MIUI-Au, I also upgraded the radio to the recommended version.
When I enabled the wifi after the reflash the phone went into a reboot loop which I could not get out of. I reflashed the phone again with MIUI, everything worked fine until I enabled the wifi and then ended up in the loop again.
I did some looking around and found the suggestions to rename/delete the /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf file which I tried to no avail. I gave up with MIUI and decided to go to another Rom and decided to try out InsertCoin CM7/A2SD+. I installed the rom as per the recommended procedure i.e. Wiped Malvik and normal cache partition & data/factory reset. I also tried both of the recommended radio's on the Insertcoin thread.
My system now no longer gets into a reboot loop when trying to enable the wifi but simply comes up with a "unable to scan for networks" message and then switches the wifi off. I have tried resetting data/ factory resets, Cache and Malvik settings and everything else I could think of.
Has anyone got any other suggestions as to how I could try and sort this out as I have followed all the suggestions I could find on the site?
Thanks
JohnB

Did u try only a factory reset without data wipe? Usually a factory reset solves the problem...
Maybe this might help:
MasDroid said:
First, perform a Nandroid Backup via Recovery Mode, which you can later restore, just incase anything goes wrong.
Try flashing the modified kernel 2.6.29 in Recovery Mode (MCR_oc_v14-signed.zip ), it should work then.
Here is the link to the kernel thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682419
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Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705214&styleid=16

Thanks for the suggestion MatDrOiD. Yes,I have done a factory reset, if that means setting/SD & Phone Storage/factory data reset (tried with "erase SD card" ticked and without ticked). Have however tried your suggestion again but still comes up with the "unable to scan networks" message.
I have also reflashed several new roms (in default settings) in an effort to try to find something that would work, all seem to have the same problem.
I also tried with a different SD card with nothing on it and have reformatted it several times.
System info
Kernel version 2.6.35.10-gdd56551 [v03]-snq-is-still # 1
Build Number: IC GS A2SD+ V20
Software number 2.36.405.8
Android Version 2.3.3
Rom version: InsertCoin_GB_Sense2.1_A2SD+_v20
Radio: 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23 tried 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.08 as well
Would changing the radio make any difference? I have tried the versions recommended for MIUI as well.
Anything else I could try?

Changing radio could work. At first, i would do a full wipe and flash the original htc froyo rom. If the issue still exits, wifiadapter could be broken.
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Thanks for the suggestions Mat, I tried to reflash the 2.6.29 kernal as suggested but my phone seems to just sit with a black screen with white stripes on the edges when trying to restart with the new kernel. Left it for 1/2 hour but just sits there. Also tried a few other versions of the kernel but all seem to just sit with the white stripes on the scree.
I am going to carry on trying over the weekend and if I don't get it sorted will switch back to the orginal HTC froyo ROM and see if that sorts out the problem. If not will send it back to manufacturer
Thanks again for the suggestions.
JohnB

[Q] Problem that needs fixing!!

I have been searching throughout this forum and across many other websites to no avail before asking this.
For the last month, WiFi and Bluetooth has not been working on my Desire HD, and no matter what I do I cannot get them to work again - I have tried factory resets, many different roms, restoring my first nandroid backup (just after the phone had been rooted, still stock rom), replacing the bcm4329.ko driver with a couple of others, but no joy.
My logcat reports:
Code:
E/rmt_storage( 3308): rmt_storage wait even ioctl failed
I/WiFiHw ( 1465): wifi_load_driver end error 2
E/WiFiService( 1465): Failed to load Wi-Fi driver.
I desperately need help with this, it is becoming incredibly frustrating as I used to use WiFi a large amount on a daily basis - any help would be extremely useful!!

what rom are you currently running? have you done a full cache/dalvik/full wipe before installing and make sure u restore nothing before testing? what radio are you running? a corrupted radio img file is possible
also, what did you do RIGHT before you lost your wifi?

Darunion said:
what rom are you currently running? have you done a full cache/dalvik/full wipe before installing and make sure u restore nothing before testing? what radio are you running? a corrupted radio img file is possible
also, what did you do RIGHT before you lost your wifi?
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I am currently on Android Revolution HD 7.0.3, but just before that I was on Playground ICS and before that SmartDroid, and the problem has occurred on all of them.
I haven't been restoring any backups at all, I always do a full wipe before installing a new rom and I have tried cache and dalvik cache wipes as well.
Currently the radio I am using is 12.62.60.27U_26.13.04.19_M but I have tried a couple! Do you have any suggestions of any particular radios, or anything else worth trying?
Thanks for the assistance!

sam_w said:
I am currently on Android Revolution HD 7.0.3, but just before that I was on Playground ICS and before that SmartDroid, and the problem has occurred on all of them.
I haven't been restoring any backups at all, I always do a full wipe before installing a new rom and I have tried cache and dalvik cache wipes as well.
Currently the radio I am using is 12.62.60.27U_26.13.04.19_M but I have tried a couple! Do you have any suggestions of any particular radios, or anything else worth trying?
Thanks for the assistance!
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im at work currently so forgive my quick typed replies. Dumb idea, turn off your phone, remove the sd card and then boot up without it. Ive seen cases where the sd card has caused connectivity issues.
the radio i use is 12.56.60.25U_26.10.04.03_M
been using it a long time, not the greatest d/l speeds, but most reliable (yes we all know its case by case basis for radios)
other thing i would try, is check all you antenna connections. each door functions as an antenna for a different device on the desirehd.
if it is repeating this same error across the board, it becomes more possible its hardware.

Hmm, this is very bizarre:
Clearing the cache and dalvik cache seems to make the WiFi work for a while (it lasted for about 3 or 4 hours yesterday), but after a while it will go back to saying "WiFi error".
I have tried formatting my memory card, but it still goes back to not working again, so I am going to see what happens when I leave the card out entirely and then report back on my findings.
Thank you for all the suggestions, I just really want my WiFi working again permanently!

Strange occurence of phone constantly restarting.

Hello,
I have owned a Sprint Galaxy S III since August of 2012 and have been using it pretty much flawlessly until this week.
To give some history, I rooted it once it became a common thing to do and have CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4.
I have loaded many different roms - cyanogenmods, m.o.a.r., wicked, miui to try out and many others and have never had an issue.
I recently upgraded to M.O.A.R. v 6.0 at home and everything seemed great - loaded apps, settings, etc. The next day on the way to work, the phone restarted by itself. I thought was strange but chalked it up to a new rom issue. When I got to work, the frequency of the issue increased to the point that the phone was no longer usable as it would just continue to restart, boot, etc.
Restoring the rom I previously had did nothing to help the issue.
I looked up online at possibilities and came across the SD card issue. I replaced it, but still occurs. I've tried a few different roms and no matter what, it seems to continuously boot and restart based on certain locations that I am in or am passing through.
Today, I turned off 4G LTE as preferred mobile network and it seemed to keep the phone on. I have not done extensive testing, but could this be an issue? I am able to use 4G LTE at home with no problem as well as other areas, but it seems that once I am in or pass through certain locations, that it is crashing my phone? Maybe the GPS?
Are there any tips or suggestions of what I can do or try? I am at a loss as to how to fix this when it has not been an issue up until this week after flashing to MOAR v6.0. I've wiped data, cache, dalvik, many times and retried but still is happening.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.

At first it sounded like sudden death syndrome (a power button failure) but when you said turning off 4G fixed it that is very weird. Have you tried asking in the M.O.A.R thread?
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Stock - Whiplashh Rom - MIUI - Wicked Sensations
Sprint Evo 4G "OG"
Stock - Cyanogenmod 7 - MIUI - Swagged Out Stock
Hit That "Thanks" Button if I Helped You!

Could be your kernel. Or any kernel tweaks you are using

joebeem said:
Hello,
I have owned a Sprint Galaxy S III since August of 2012 and have been using it pretty much flawlessly until this week.
To give some history, I rooted it once it became a common thing to do and have CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4.
I have loaded many different roms - cyanogenmods, m.o.a.r., wicked, miui to try out and many others and have never had an issue.
I recently upgraded to M.O.A.R. v 6.0 at home and everything seemed great - loaded apps, settings, etc. The next day on the way to work, the phone restarted by itself. I thought was strange but chalked it up to a new rom issue. When I got to work, the frequency of the issue increased to the point that the phone was no longer usable as it would just continue to restart, boot, etc.
Restoring the rom I previously had did nothing to help the issue.
I looked up online at possibilities and came across the SD card issue. I replaced it, but still occurs. I've tried a few different roms and no matter what, it seems to continuously boot and restart based on certain locations that I am in or am passing through.
Today, I turned off 4G LTE as preferred mobile network and it seemed to keep the phone on. I have not done extensive testing, but could this be an issue? I am able to use 4G LTE at home with no problem as well as other areas, but it seems that once I am in or pass through certain locations, that it is crashing my phone? Maybe the GPS?
Are there any tips or suggestions of what I can do or try? I am at a loss as to how to fix this when it has not been an issue up until this week after flashing to MOAR v6.0. I've wiped data, cache, dalvik, many times and retried but still is happening.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
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Are you restoring any System Data ? I would suggest doing a Clean install. Meaning a FULL Wipe : System - Data - Dalvik - Dalvik Cache - Factory Reset ( 3x's ) . I also like to wipe Internal Storage. But that's up to you. Then Flash the Rom, and let it Boot. Do not load anything, or tweak anything. Just leave the device alone for the first 5min. Then test it to be sure everything is working correctly before loading apps, or doing any settings.

Just to update...
I clean installed MOAR 6 again - this time I upgraded CWM to latest version. I clean wiped data/cache, cache, dalvik about 3 or 4 times. Once it reinstalled, I noticed the data wasn't working at all so I did that ##72786# (forgot numbers off top of head) that reactivated phone. The data came back and I thought this was going to solve all the issues...keep in mind I did all this in the evening from home last night.
On the way to work this morning, sure enough once I got in the vicinity of work, phone restarted a few times. I was quick enough to catch it one time to turn preferred mobile networks to 3G first and disable 4G... my phone has not restarted for the rest of the day.
It's great that it seems the issue is isolated to 4G, but I don't understand how it can be fine in some areas and not in others. For instance, at home, 4G works just fine.
I think I will try to go back to stock or try an aosp rom. I've seen in some places talk of MB1 and MD4...is there a way to tell which I have or is that related to anything?

prboy1969 said:
Are you restoring any System Data ? I would suggest doing a Clean install. Meaning a FULL Wipe : System - Data - Dalvik - Dalvik Cache - Factory Reset ( 3x's ) . I also like to wipe Internal Storage. But that's up to you. Then Flash the Rom, and let it Boot. Do not load anything, or tweak anything. Just leave the device alone for the first 5min. Then test it to be sure everything is working correctly before loading apps, or doing any settings.
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Actually, yes - I have been putting my gmail account information in and it has been syncing the apps. It's just so odd because I haven't had issues for over a year and I don't recall installing any new stuff.

well, now it happened at home when turning on 4g... damn.

joebeem said:
Just to update...
I clean installed MOAR 6 again - this time I upgraded CWM to latest version. I clean wiped data/cache, cache, dalvik about 3 or 4 times. Once it reinstalled, I noticed the data wasn't working at all so I did that ##72786# (forgot numbers off top of head) that reactivated phone. The data came back and I thought this was going to solve all the issues...keep in mind I did all this in the evening from home last night.
On the way to work this morning, sure enough once I got in the vicinity of work, phone restarted a few times. I was quick enough to catch it one time to turn preferred mobile networks to 3G first and disable 4G... my phone has not restarted for the rest of the day.
It's great that it seems the issue is isolated to 4G, but I don't understand how it can be fine in some areas and not in others. For instance, at home, 4G works just fine.
I think I will try to go back to stock or try an aosp rom. I've seen in some places talk of MB1 and MD4...is there a way to tell which I have or is that related to anything?
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joebeem said:
Actually, yes - I have been putting my gmail account information in and it has been syncing the apps. It's just so odd because I haven't had issues for over a year and I don't recall installing any new stuff.
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You did not mention wiping system. If you do not Wipe system, and also Factory Reset then it's really not a Clean install. I would still suggest a FULL Wipe, and Clean install. Then run the Device for a while without adding anything. See how it performs.

I ended up just flashing this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099 to stock with flash reset.
I am not sure about wiping system - I always just follow the steps of the rom wipe data/cache/dalvik. I will have to research on how to wipe system.

If you never wipe system you are definitely going to run into problems.

joebeem said:
I ended up just flashing this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099 to stock with flash reset.
I am not sure about wiping system - I always just follow the steps of the rom wipe data/cache/dalvik. I will have to research on how to wipe system.
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You just do it in Recovery before you flash. If you look at my Sig on a PC / Internet Mode there is a link on how to do Full Wipe before flashing a Rom.
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MikROMs Since 3/13/11

[Q] WiFi and Bluetooth freezes on turning on

Greetings
I'm getting issues when turning on WiFi and Bluetooth, the swipe icon freezes on turning on and then goes back to being off.
Heres the details of my actions:
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-Noticed error a 3 days after flashing cyanogenmod, 10.2.1, not a problem with flashing a boot.img as it did work when the rom was installed.
-Updated my rom to a newer version, issue remained.
-Flashed a different rom which isn't related to cyanogenmod, but no luck.
-Flashed a new kernal on the device, same as ^
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-Phone is a year old
-Telstra Australia (straya m8)
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I'm unsure if i should flash an ruu, as the issue didn't appear as soon as i flashed the first rom on the device, to me, it sounds like a hardware issue, but i would like to know the opinion of others.
Thank you

NanoSkill said:
Greetings
I'm getting issues when turning on WiFi and Bluetooth, the swipe icon freezes on turning on and then goes back to being off.
Heres the details of my actions:
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-Noticed error a 3 days after flashing cyanogenmod, 10.2.1, not a problem with flashing a boot.img as it did work when the rom was installed.
-Updated my rom to a newer version, issue remained.
-Flashed a different rom which isn't related to cyanogenmod, but no luck.
-Flashed a new kernal on the device, same as ^
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-Phone is a year old
-Telstra Australia (straya m8)
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I'm unsure if i should flash an ruu, as the issue didn't appear as soon as i flashed the first rom on the device, to me, it sounds like a hardware issue, but i would like to know the opinion of others.
Thank you
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do clean wipe(wipe data,system,cache and dalvik cache partition) and flash a rom again..make sure you are flashing right boot.img

Poojan Patel said:
do clean wipe(wipe data,system,cache and dalvik cache partition) and flash a rom again..make sure you are flashing right boot.img
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I'v done that before, with 2 new roms, and a kernal and it didn't fix the issue...

Do you have dropped your HOX maybe? The antenna breaks off easy