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[Q] please help - did i brick my phone using exploid method

I followed the “how to root the HTC My touch slide (exploid method) (updated 01.26.11)” to the letter. (theunlokr.com)
Everything worked well until I got into clockworkmod Recovery
I then wipe data/factory reset in recovery mode
Then I installed zip from sd card ( I select slidemeroot2.zip)
After going through the process I get an “installation aborted” message
E: Failure at line 64 symlink busybox SYSTEM:xbin/zcip
(something to that effect. I'm out of town til tomorrow to verify the exact error)
Im very frustrated and afraid I may have bricked the phone
I had to turn the phone off and am scared of turning it back on until I have a fix
Please help

can you get into clockwork recovery???yes you tried to flash the wrong file

xoombie503 said:
can you get into clockwork recovery???yes you tried to flash the wrong file
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Yeah i believe so.
After removing the battery last night i was able to get back into recovery i think
Will double check tomorrow when i get back home
What do you have in mind and how do i know the correct file to flash?
I'm just scared because it said during the method a few steps earlier: DO NOT REBOOT
I hope that i had past the stage where by rebooting it wont kill the phone

get a rom her http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924793 preferably the stock spresso 2.2 froyo update and flash trough recovery by choosing zip from sd card...formatting cache/wipe dat factory reset before hand/ and dalvik cache etc.see if it works

xoombie503 said:
get a rom her http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924793 preferably the stock spresso 2.2 froyo update and flash trough recovery by choosing zip from sd card...formatting cache/wipe dat factory reset before hand/ and dalvik cache etc.see if it works
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Thnks so much will do that first thing when i get back in town tomorrow..
By the way this is with the assumption that by plugging my phone onto my computer via usb it will recognize my phone as a drive correct??
o btw im a newby at this, so that i understand correctly, i need to once in recovery cache wipe, then data factory reset before flashing the new room i would download. What is Dalvik cache etc..... is that another option i will see once in recovery?

xoombie503 said:
get a rom her http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924793 preferably the stock spresso 2.2 froyo update and flash trough recovery by choosing zip from sd card...formatting cache/wipe dat factory reset before hand/ and dalvik cache etc.see if it works
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i tried it but no luck....
i did the wipe data/factory reset, i did wipe cache partition, then install zip from sd card, then choose zip from sd card, then picked haxspresso.zip i downloaded, then it says deleting files, then copying files, then i get E: can't symlink /system/xbin/su
E:failure at line 73: symlink /system/bin/su SYSTEM:xbin/su
installation aborted
Please help... im going crazy..
This is only my second rooting

pvalery00 said:
i tried it but no luck....
i did the wipe data/factory reset, i did wipe cache partition, then install zip from sd card, then choose zip from sd card, then picked haxspresso.zip i downloaded, then it says deleting files, then copying files, then i get E: can't symlink /system/xbin/su
E:failure at line 73: symlink /system/bin/su SYSTEM:xbin/su
installation aborted
Please help... im going crazy..
This is only my second rooting
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thats the kinda of stuff i saw when i had custom mtd partitions set up. that stuff happens as a result of not enough memory to write to. try flashing a custom cyanogenmod rom like cm6. they are almost half the size of any rom based off of stock

guitarist5122 said:
thats the kinda of stuff i saw when i had custom mtd partitions set up. that stuff happens as a result of not enough memory to write to. try flashing a custom cyanogenmod rom like cm6. they are almost half the size of any rom based off of stock
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interresting because the first part of this message is
"no app2sd partition found. Skipping format of /sd-ext.
data wipe complete"
I wonder if this has anything to do with it...
Please let me know

guitarist5122 said:
thats the kinda of stuff i saw when i had custom mtd partitions set up. that stuff happens as a result of not enough memory to write to. try flashing a custom cyanogenmod rom like cm6. they are almost half the size of any rom based off of stock
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you were so right!!!
i downloaded cmGinger 1.0_signed and flashed it and it worked
so what does this mean mtd partitions set up. Does this mean i can not get anyother rom or even the stock rom back in this fone??? how did u address it?

pvalery00 said:
you were so right!!!
i downloaded cmGinger 1.0_signed and flashed it and it worked
so what does this mean mtd partitions set up. Does this mean i can not get anyother rom or even the stock rom back in this fone??? how did u address it?
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There is a thread in the dev section on how to setup custom mtd partitions. Basically you just assign memory where you want it. If you want stock roms you should assign the normal mtd setup (given in mtd partitions thread). Oh, you'll need s-off though. There is a guide for that too in the dev section. Its actually sticked at the top. Glad i could help
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wiping dalvik cache problem

when i first click wipe dalvik cash before i say yes it says E:unknown volume for path [/sd ext] (i assume this is for apps2sd). then i say yes and it says dalvik cash wiped. (i dont use apps2sd)
after trying to wipe dalvik seems im getting stuck at the boot logo.
i clicked show logs to make sure and it says.
Code:
I: checking for extendedcommand...
I: skipping execution for extendedcommand. file not found...
E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]
rm: can't remove '/cache/dalvik-cache': no such file or directory
rm: cant remove 'sd-ext/dalvik-cache': no such file or directory
Dalvik cache wiped.
E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]
rm can't remove '/data/dalvik-cache': no such file or directory
rm: can't remove '/cache/dalvik-cache': no such file or directory
rm: cant remove 'sd-ext/dalvik-cache': no such file or directory
Dalvik cache wiped.
is it only trying to wipe my sd dalvik cache? or does it autally work.

no one knows why wiping dalvik freezes my device at bootscreen?

Dalvic-cache partions seems to be wrong or missed up. It can't seem to find the location. It needs to get fixed before you use it.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App

camf3xu said:
no one knows why wiping dalvik freezes my device at bootscreen?
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Did you update rom manager and clock work recovery? I get no errors wiping dalvik cache.
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Killbynature said:
Did you update rom manager and clock work recovery? I get no errors wiping dalvik cache.
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i dont use rom manager. and i have the OFFICIAL clockwork mod found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1315390

camf3xu said:
i dont use rom manager. and i have the OFFICIAL clockwork mod found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1315390
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That's the same one on rom manager. It shouldn't be freezing your device perhaps the recovery didn't flash correctly download rom manager flash latest clockwork recovery from it make sure you pick Samsung Galaxy s2 from tmobile.
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camf3xu said:
i dont use rom manager. and i have the OFFICIAL clockwork mod found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1315390
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i had this problem once! in order to fix it you have to: put your SD card in an adapter, plug it into your comp, backup everything on the card you dont want to lose. after that, put your sd card back into your device, boot into recovery, go to mounts and storage, and format your sd card, AND your internal memory, it sucks that you have to lose everyhing on your internal, unless you back that up too, but this works 100%.
MODS: if you'd like to sticky this please do. Ive seen multiple situations of this problem, and this fix works every time! thanks!

Enzopreme said:
i had this problem once! in order to fix it you have to: put your SD card in an adapter, plug it into your comp, backup everything on the card you dont want to lose. after that, put your sd card back into your device, boot into recovery, go to mounts and storage, and format your sd card, AND your internal memory, it sucks that you have to lose everyhing on your internal, unless you back that up too, but this works 100%.
MODS: if you'd like to sticky this please do. Ive seen multiple situations of this problem, and this fix works every time! thanks!
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tyvm for ur response, just got home about to go to bed and work in the am. get off around 4, ill report back and let u know if it fixes it :]

added to the index

camf3xu said:
tyvm for ur response, just got home about to go to bed and work in the am. get off around 4, ill report back and let u know if it fixes it :]
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i can now wipe it without getting froze at bootlogo, but same errors

[Q] Can't install SU.zip from CWM on SD Card

I've installed CWM via ODIN and it seems to be working fine. I've done a nandroid backup from CWM and that went fine.
Problem is I cannot install the Super User Zip file. I can find it just fine, I select it, it seems to be unpacking the zip (I see it Mounting, deleting, deleting, setting permissions, creating System:xbin/su Symbolic link... then
E:Error in /sdcard/su.zip
(Status 0)
Installation Aborted
I've tried with the original name of the zip and read here that shortening it may solve the problem. I get the same results either way.
Any Help?

I've tried from the internal storage also. Same deal.
Can I drag the SU.zip file to the SD card from Window's Explorer? or do I have to use Kies?
When I try to use Kies to copy the file to the SD card it tells me the name is already in use. Regardless of what I name the .zip file I get the same message.
Please Advise

same
i had the same prob as u. go here and install the rom thru cwm...you will get everything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332103
i didnt like the t-mo rom so reflashed phone back to original with backup. then i tried installing su from cwm...worked first time lol. i think its a permissions thing, im not sure. good luck.

pairustwo said:
I've installed CWM via ODIN and it seems to be working fine. I've done a nandroid backup from CWM and that went fine.
Problem is I cannot install the Super User Zip file. I can find it just fine, I select it, it seems to be unpacking the zip (I see it Mounting, deleting, deleting, setting permissions, creating System:xbin/su Symbolic link... then
E:Error in /sdcard/su.zip
(Status 0)
Installation Aborted
I've tried with the original name of the zip and read here that shortening it may solve the problem. I get the same results either way.
Any Help?
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Make sure you have made a backup 1st or it will not work. 2nd make sure you wipe cache/davlik cache too.

in CWR just go into advanced
and select the option to Fix Permission

Wiped Caches (Cache?) and fixed permissions. Worked great!
Thanks y'all

I think I might have wasted all this effort anyway. I think If I flash the ROM to Eagles Blood or some other that image will include the application I'm trying to install anyway. I thought Installing SU was part of the rooting process.
oops.

help me too
@pairustwo: how did u fix permissions?

ERROR: Format /data

Hi guys i have a samsung galaxy GIO ... i have a problem.
When i try to do format /data or davlik cache , i have this problem:
http://imagebin.org/207052
How to solve? Thank u

Is it rfs+ext4 variant of CWM? I remember switching to extonly after such issues. There's also a flashable ZIP around that formats everything - gio-all2ext4.
You can try.

Hi, i have flashed that .zip but the situation is the same... help please!!!

Maybe you could try v. 5.0.2.6. Everything works fine for me. Further ive no idea what to do :s
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Thatgrass said:
Maybe you could try v. 5.0.2.6. Everything works fine for me. Further ive no idea what to do :s
Sent from my GT-S5660 using xda premium
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Can u paste link for downloadt CWM 5.0.2.6 for gio?

roxdragon said:
Can u paste link for downloadt CWM 5.0.2.6 for gio?
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its in the cm7.1(!) thread, there you can still download px-cwm-v2.zip, it is v5.0.2.6
here it is:
http://www.mediafire.com/?p7r2bcn9447bpc8
however this version may give problems too, as this is the changelog from cwm v2:
Code:
New CWM v2
special thx to ZimniY
fix error mount command
remove rfs support
but also :
Code:
Based on particle's CWM Recovery, only add ext4 support for system, data & cache
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but this one is working for me fine too, only sometimes after going from ext4 to rfs it gives problems, then flash 5.0.2.7 with ext4+rfs support..

roxdragon said:
Can u paste link for downloadt CWM 5.0.2.6 for gio?
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The link from voetbalremco should be fine
Verstuurd van mijn GT-S5660

I haven't solved...

roxdragon said:
I haven't solved...
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Rare problem.. ill think about a solution, good luck further!
Verstuurd van mijn GT-S5660

I'm without phone..
it's possible repair datapartition?
Heelp pleasee

i want try install stock recovery..
can you paste link of stock recovery and stock rom?
Thank you!

roxdragon said:
i want try install stock recovery..
can you paste link of stock recovery and stock rom?
Thank you!
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Its at stock and clockworkmod recovery thread in development, cant copy link in app, let it FC..
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Hi when i try "wipe data" or "format /data" i recive this error:
Wiping data...
Formatting / data...
Error mounting /data!
Skipping format...
I have tryed restore, i recive
E: format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/stl13
I can replace the file stl13 with that of a nexus S with ADB?
why? i have a CWM 5.0.2.7

Stock recovery and stock ROM are installed when you flash with Odin.
Files and folders in /dev are symbolic - they are created with Linux kernel's and services' startup. They cannot be copied and transferred.
Are you trying to restore ext4-based ROM within rfs+ext CWM? My experience says it's better to install ext-only CWM if you're going back to ext-based ROM.

Hi! i have CWM ext + rfs but i tryed flash ROM with Odin but don't work!
When i finish the flash ROM stock, i have connected my phone using ADB.
I have run:
"adb shell"
"cd system"
"ls -la"
but it's empty...
/data is empty ...
Why?

After you flash stock with Odin, "update" get's installed (the screen with opened paper box) and then it's stuck at bootlogo, you have to turn it off (quickest way: pull the battery off the phone) and turn it on in recovery mode (home + power button) and clean both data and cache to be sure. Then after reboot, stock will run.
If you want to switch back to ext-based ROM, install ext-only CWM (it will complain at startup about not being able to mount /cache), format all partitions (besides /sdcard and /sd-ext if you used it), mount /system and restore from backup.
It has to work.
Download CWM from phiexz - ext-only flashable from Odin.

I can't wipe data. I recive error:
E: format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/stl13
i have flash recovery ext only but i haven't solved

What have you exactly done that you messed it up so hard?
Tell me each thing you did. From the first, when you were still running stock.

I have flashed AOKP for Gio... it's OK... but after 30 minutes i have flashed a kernel...
i have run: wipe davlik and wipe cache partition...reboot and the phone goes in loop in the initial screen
I don't remember name of kernel... "delano-aokp-kernel"
Partition / data I think it is damaged
...

Quite strange to me what happenned. There are metods to repartition internal storage using GNU parted. I haven't ever tried it. I can't help you here. I only suspect something has tampered in partition table.

[Q] CM9 Flashing Error

I downloaded modpunk's CM9 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633198 with malvelc support version and have been trying to flash it but i keep getting error message (Status 7), i have re downloaded the zip more that 5 times to rule out the corruption issue and nothing. Any help will be appreciated.
I have the metro pcs version just incase some one wants to know.

Unzip whole file folder by folder.... See any file is broken or not... If broken replace it ... Rezip than flash...
Use 7zip..
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Everything unzipped fine, re zipping and re testing... Nothing still a Status 7 Error

What is the file name?
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File name: cm-9.0.0-RC2-CRYPTOMILK-ALPHA7-marvelc.zip

Is 'status 7' the only thing that shows on the screen? Or some other stuff too? Please post it
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To me it was perfect. I did the wipes before. I made these:
- format / system
- wipe data / factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- wipe Dalvik cache

vbhtt said:
Is 'status 7' the only thing that shows on the screen? Or some other stuff too? Please post it
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Well i'll have to wait until the wife gets back, it's her phone i'm trying to flash. I'll post everything exactly when she gets home.

Rammstein11 said:
To me it was perfect. I did the wipes before. I made these:
- format / system
- wipe data / factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- wipe Dalvik cache
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Does formatting the system erase the sd card or formats it? i don't want to loose whatever she has there.
I always do the last 3 you mentioned, and always have had no problems flashing a rom on my Optimus M.

Versatil2010 said:
Does formatting the system erase the sd card or formats it? i don't want to loose whatever she has there.
I always do the last 3 you mentioned, and always have had no problems flashing a rom on my Optimus M.
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no, with those not formatted wipe sd
but recommended format, saved in the pc photos, music and more, and then get back to

Ok i'll see how that goes.

Versatil2010 said:
Does formatting the system erase the sd card or formats it? i don't want to loose whatever she has there.
I always do the last 3 you mentioned, and always have had no problems flashing a rom on my Optimus M.
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Formatting system doesn't erase whats in memory card.
Formatting sd does.

sukhjit321 said:
Formatting system doesn't erase whats in memory card.
Formatting sd does.
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cool thx, ill will be trying again later on tonight since were really busy right now.

vbhtt said:
Is 'status 7' the only thing that shows on the screen? Or some other stuff too? Please post it
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Ok i re-tested with the old downloaded file..NOTHING, re downloaded again and tested...NOTHING. Did all the wipes necessary including System Format and nothing. Here goes the full error message:
Code:
Istalling update...
assert failed: getprop ("ro.product.device") == "marvelc" I I getprop ("ro.build.product") == "marvelc"
E: Error in /sdcard/cm-9.0.0-RC2-CRYPTOMILK-ALPHA7-marvelc.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.

Alright i ran into this small but simple instruction and it worked so now im up and running. Thanks for everyone's help:
Code:
1- open the update-cm-9-20120423-nightly-p4wifi-signed.zip
2- open META-INF >com>google>android.
3- copy the updater-script to your desktop.
4- download notepad ++ from here http://notepad-plus-...oad/v6.1.2.html
5- after installing notepad ++ right click on updater-script that you previusly copy in your desktop and open with notepad ++
6- delete the first line
7- save it
8- delete the one from update-cm-9-20120423-nightly-p4wifi-signed.zip and copy the one from your desktop
9- close it and done

The first lines there are to check whether your device is really a marvelc, which it fails, because maybe your devices has different parameters. Therefore what you did is just to remove those lines and remove the verification.
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vbhtt said:
The first lines there are to check whether your device is really a marvelc, which it fails, because maybe your devices has different parameters. Therefore what you did is just to remove those lines and remove the verification.
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Hey it worked though , now my wife's phone is way ahead of mine . Another thing is i didn't encounter any of the bugs that the post mentions.