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So this is my first time posting so im a pretty big noob at this, but here it goes. I have a T-mobile Galaxy s2 that i rooted a few months ago. Today CM9 released the stable version, which is what Ive been waiting for so i decided to try it out. (again, Ive never flashed a rom before I only used the stock one) I followed all the steps to do it and now its been at the boot screen for over an hour. The instructions said be patient, but I feel that over an hour is too long. I decided to pull the battery, hoping I could go into recovery mode and do a factory reset. When I try to go into recovery mode it vibrates a couple times but doesn't go into recovery mode. I can't go into download mode either. Does anyone have any idea for what I can do to at least do a factory reset? Thank you in advance for the help.
Edit* After going into recovery, I tried a factory reset but its still trying to boot into CM9. Why is it doing that?
When factory reset it doesn't go back to stock rom .
How are you flashing the rom?
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bmakk2055 said:
When factory reset it doesn't go back to stock rom .
How are you flashing the rom?
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Actually, for some reason recovery was being really strange. I had to hold down the power and the volume buttons 3 times for it to go to recovery, then I restored an older backup that was on my memory card and it took a while then finally worked
Do you by chance know why it didn't work?
I've been getting this same problem. I can get back to recovery and recover from my backup just fine, but every time I try to get CM9 working, it won't go past the boot screen, even after about an hour of waiting.
I've tried the CM9 hercules stable release off the CyanogenMod website and the CM9 RC2 download through ROM Manager, I've tried installing through ROM Manager and straight from booting into recovery, and I've tried putting the zip on both external and internal storage just in case that might conceivably affect something. I have the same problem every time. I'm using CWM 5.0.2.7 and currently on rooted stock.
Any ideas on how I might get this rom working?
You need Darkside super and cache wipes, which are both available in a sticky with an obvious title in the development section of the forum.
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You need Darkside super and cache wipes, which are both available in a sticky with an obvious title in the development section of the forum.
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Cool, thanks. :good:
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You need Darkside super and cache wipes, which are both available in a sticky with an obvious title in the development section of the forum.
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What he said. Non touch clockwork mod for this phone has a broken cache wipe function. Will cause infinite boot. Flash tdjs cache wipe NOT THE SUPER WIPE. and you should be golden.
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?????
I searched all over
You just didn't use enough question marks.
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Download.
now.
please..? anyone??? wtf is this community about? sarcasm and hidden vital files?
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please..? anyone??? wtf is this community about? sarcasm and hidden vital files?
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What recovery are you on?
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Vital? You don't need a super wipe. And you only need the cache wipe if you're using CWM5. If you don't know how to properly wipe..
1. Wipe Factory data reset
2. Wipe cache
3. go into mounts and storage
4. Wipe system
5. Wipe data
6. Wipe cache
7. Go to advanced
8. Wipe dalvik cache
Simple eh? Is this your first device? Super wipe scripts are very uncommon. Better that you learn how to do it the old fashion way for your next handset than rely on a shortcut.
But... if you insist. Google the derek jay source forge. Its in there in dark side tools. There's a reason he discontinued them.
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What he said.. I recommend upgrading to the newest cwm or twrp recoveries if you haven't done so yet.. The superwipe scripts are not needed on them
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Well I guess the Koodo version of this phone is **** because Ive done a factory wipe twice and wiped the system partition twice then wiped cache and dalvik twice each then flashed PA ROM and CM10 and neither of them will go past bootloop, but hey aokp works fine except for random reboots and rare sod's.
Just saying, I know what Im doing btw guy
and yes 5.0.2.6 cwm
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Well I guess the Koodo version of this phone is **** because Ive done a factory wipe twice and wiped the system partition twice then wiped cache and dalvik twice each then flashed PA ROM and CM10 and neither of them will go past bootloop, but hey aokp works fine except for random reboots and rare sod's.
Just saying, I know what Im doing btw guy
and yes 5.0.2.6 cwm
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Upgrade recoveries..
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That guys sarcasm made me defensive
Could you kindly inform me of how to do that
Thederekjay has move on, and he has removed the link to his creation "superwipe" ,development of the superwipe is discontinued. If you really need a copy of it, you can PM him (nicely).
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That guys sarcasm made me defensive
Could you kindly inform me of how to do that
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I understand that but don't take it so personal.. CWM 6+ is in the development section or flash twrp all your bootloop problems should be gone!
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Ive always been a CWM guy.. but TRWPs wipe is much more convenient. All wipe options are on the same screen and they work pretty quick. There's a flashable zip somewhere in the twrp thread. Flashing it through goomanager is a pain. Also how exactly are you wiping? The only way I know to get a boot loop is to wipe your cache and dalvik after flashing the ROM or you're on CWM 5.0.2.7.
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Ive always been a CWM guy.. but TRWPs wipe is much more convenient. All wipe options are on the same screen and they work pretty quick. There's a flashable zip somewhere in the twrp thread. Flashing it through goomanager is a pain. Also how exactly are you wiping? The only way I know to get a boot loop is to wipe your cache and dalvik after flashing the ROM or you're on CWM 5.0.2.7.
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I don't trust goo manager for flashing and I also don't trust rom manager.. Flashing with either of them has never worked right for me.. Better to do it in recovery!
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That guys sarcasm made me defensive
Could you kindly inform me of how to do that
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My bad, I didn't know you were a sensitive chick.
So I went to the Google.com, it's this private website, and typed in "Darkside super wipe" and the first link that came up was this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955
There's a download link.
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My bad, I didn't know you were a sensitive chick.
So I went to the Google.com, it's this private website, and typed in "Darkside super wipe" and the first link that came up was this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955
There's a download link.
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Lmfao..
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I also recommend switching over to TWRP, there is a sticky in the android development section for this phone including a link for download and instructions for flashing it.
dsg32 said:
I also recommend switching over to TWRP, there is a sticky in the android development section for this phone including a link for download and instructions for flashing it.
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+1 I switched to TWRP and never looked back.
Rtfop, well write it down
Aaanyways I was about 3 letters and the enter button away from switching to twrp when I wondered what will happen to my old restores, I need one
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Rtfop, well write it down
Aaanyways I was about 3 letters and the enter button away from switching to twrp when I wondered what will happen to my old restores, I need one
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Unfortunately cwm restores do not work with twrp.. That may be a deciding factor in which recovery you use..
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when trying to install a new rom i get the same error (status 7: some symlinks failed) with the cm10 and eclipse ROMs. I don't seem to have any trouble with Buglessbeast and euroskank. I have googled and searched XDA but none of the other threads are for the toroplus.
Edit: Thanks for all the help guys. I'm still having this problem.
Things i have tried: go into mounts and remove the top X on the list.(TWRP)
flashing a stock kernel gets me stuck in a boot loop.
I am using the franco kernel and had this same issue using CWM before switching to TWRP.
You can try this...
simms22 said:
try booting out of recovery into the bootloader, then back to recovery to reflash.
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If you do a Google search you should find some information on it. Its something with the Franco kernel changing the sdcard. Have to download And move the original back into it's correct place
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qbanlinxx said:
If you do a Google search you should find some information on it. Its something with the Franco kernel changing the sdcard. Have to download And move the original back into it's correct place
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Huh?
Op never even made mention to the word "kernel" in his post.
Not to mention kernel is not even running in recovery (which itself is a small os).
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natheist411 said:
when trying to install a new rom i get the same error (status 7: some symlinks failed) with the cm10 and eclipse ROMs. I don't seem to have any trouble with Buglessbeast and euroskank. I have googled and searched XDA but none of the other threads are for the toroplus.
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Are you using TWRP recovery? If you are that's the issue. The latest update has a flaw, you have to go into recovery, go into mounts and remove the top X on the list. They said they where working on releasing a correction for it. If your not on TWRP then I don't know what's going on.
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I was using cwm but switched to TWRP to retry. Same issue.
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natheist411 said:
I was using cwm but switched to TWRP to retry. Same issue.
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Try it when you get into recovery, go to mounts, remove the X on the top option on the list then flash the rom see if it works.
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I had this same issue yesterday, and it was related to flashing a kernel. Sorry for trying to help
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Huh?
Op never even made mention to the word "kernel" in his post.
Not to mention kernel is not even running in recovery (which itself is a small os).
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qbanlinxx said:
I had this same issue yesterday, and it was related to flashing a kernel. Sorry for trying to help
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I have also seen something similar. What most people don't realize is the some kernels, including Franco, change things in /system as well, which messes with some things.
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Okay, thanks. I was not aware of this. Will checkout some kernel zips to see what's going on.
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Try it when you get into recovery, go to mounts, remove the X on the top option on the list then flash the rom see if it works.
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I tried this. Still the same outcome. Thanks anyways.
Has this been fixed? I cant install any ROM!
I have exactly the same problem! I am using stock kernal, was using franco kernal before that.
Milamber said:
Has this been fixed? I cant install any ROM!
I have exactly the same problem! I am using stock kernal, was using franco kernal before that.
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no one here was help but i think i figured it out myself.
try this and see if it works.
when you go to install the rom, before doing so wipe data (factory reset) three times.
i was so frustrated about it i finally said **** it and didnt care if i lost everything, but i didnt loose anything so all is well.
let me know if that works
(status 7) some symlinks failed
I'm fixed this problem, PLEASE ADD THIS POST TO FAQ . Just install Android Commander and copy ROM to phone via it, now i'm on JellyBam android 4.1.2.
1.Install root+busybox.
2.Install via stock recovery siyah 5.0b2
3.In siyah recovery do factory reset
4.Flash any custom ROM
5.Do factory reset, wipe cache, wipe Dalvik cache.
6.Be happy, enjoy.
I'm tryied many recoveryes and kernels, but the problem is in copying process(now all zip's have good CRC, and MD5). . Give me a beer
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(status 7) some symlinks failed
I'm fixed this problem, PLEASE ADD THIS POST TO FAQ . Just install Android Commander and copy ROM to phone via it, now i'm on JellyBam android 4.1.2.
1.Install root+busybox.
2.Install via stock recovery siyah 5.0b2
3.In siyah recovery do factory reset
4.Flash any custom ROM
5.Do factory reset, wipe cache, wipe Dalvik cache.
6.Be happy, enjoy.
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Huh? What is siyah 5.0b2???
I did a manual "format /system" from Clock Work Recovery, fixed it for me, Seems the Wipe/Factory reset does not reset the system partition correctly for some strange reason.
This was an issue after a custom kernel.
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Huh? What is siyah 5.0b2???
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He's on a different device.
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chrisjenx2001 said:
I did a manual "format /system" from Clock Work Recovery, fixed it for me, Seems the Wipe/Factory reset does not reset the system partition correctly for some strange reason.
This was an issue after a custom kernel.
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Wipe/Factory reset does not touch the system partition at all. This is normal. It only wipes the userdata partition.
chrisjenx2001 said:
I did a manual "format /system" from Clock Work Recovery, fixed it for me, Seems the Wipe/Factory reset does not reset the system partition correctly for some strange reason.
This was an issue after a custom kernel.
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Had a bad download and on initial install I formatted system however it failed. Went back and formatted system and cache manually and worked for me.
I'm not sure if this is related, but I read in the MMuzzy's Jelly Bean 4.2.1 thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762846, first post specifically) that unmounting /system fixes this problem, and sure enough it solved the problem for me when I tried to flash that ROM.
Ok guys, these are modded versions of TDJ's tools to add the preload partition. This should allow you to wipe cache and dalvik without jacking up the symlinks. Also for you guys having issues installing a ROM, the superwipe should fix that. First flash the ROM and reboot (important), then if you are having issues flash the super wipe and then the ROM again. Reboot and you should be good.
Thanks again TDJ!!! You rock bro.
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Everyone else: if you see these uploaded anywhere else please let me know. I have no problem with others linking to these but do not want them uploaded anywhere else.Thanks
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thx for this, i was annoyed by the preload problem.
Is this for CWM recovery or TWRP as well?
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Will work for both.
Thanks Jamison this will solve alot of headaches!
So whenever we want to wipe cache/dalvik use zip file instead of built in twrp??
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So whenever we want to wipe cache/dalvik use zip file instead of built in twrp??
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If on a TMo based 4.1.2 ROM, yes.
Whats the difference between the two downloads?
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Whats the difference between the two downloads?
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One is cache/dalvik, superwipe is data/factory reset.
Well before using the scripts ROM would not boot but after super wipe no problems, TWRP 2.5.0.0 :thumbup:
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Jamison-does the cache wipe also fix permissions?
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Yes it does.
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I used these scripts installing a ROM and I am having very serious issues. I was using Clockwork and when I rebooted I got stuck in a boot loop. I booted back into recovery but I was not getting fully back into recovery. I tried several times. I finally ODINed back to stock but I can't get the ****ing phone to boot up. It gets toa popup that says ""unfortunatley google partner setup has stopped" and then if I clear that "Google account manager has stopped", "google calender storage has stopped""unfortuantely the process com. android.phone has stopped". ****. I have tried ODIN to 3.5 stock and 4.0.3 both having similar issues.
Anyone have any idea, may have absolutley nothing to do with these scripts but any ideas would be very much appreciated.
What are you running and what are you trying to flash? Wouldn't be the scripts as they only wipe, format, align the partitions.
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What are you running and what are you trying to flash? Wouldn't be the scripts as they only wipe, format, align the partitions.
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I was running CWM 6.0.2.9 touch and trying to flash the StockWalk ROM. I don't know if you have seen something like this before but it seems like I am totally unable to install any GAPPS even when flashing stock ROM in ODIN. I had flashed the same ROM before attempting to use the scripts, the reason was that I was unable to add my google account (may be a defect in the ROM but others are saying they have not had issue).
*when I say install GAPPS I am just refering to the ones that install on TW ROMS, I am not flashing a GAPPS file of any kind
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thx for this, i was annoyed by the preload problem.
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If on a TMo based 4.1.2 ROM, yes.
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OK so I thought I knew enough to not feel like a noob, but here I am with three questions.
First question is what is a "preload problem"?
Second question is this will only work on 4.1.2, and not 4.2.2 (CM 10.1)?
And the third question is will using the original DS wipes mess something up?
T mobiles 4.1.2 loads a preboot partition. Wiping cache with anything but these scripts also wipes these partitions. This script is modified to not do that. No preboot partition = boot loop.
Thus, if you're on anything BUT Tmobiles 4.1.2 you don't need this script and there's no advantage to using it.
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[THIS SHOULD WORK ON ALL VARIANTS (VERIZON AND ATT), HOWEVER ITS TESTED FOR SURE ON TMOBILE]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WARNING: This Fix Only works for ODEXED MDB Build ROMS, MDL ROMS will boot loop.
INSTRUCTIONS.. (MUST BE ON A ODEXED MDB Build. stock MDB Build odexed roms will work with this fix!)
1. Mod build.prop file to sprints.. (Make sure you save the Build.prop file with the same file permissions that it originally had)
ro.product.model=SPH-L720
ro.product.name=jfltespr
ro.product.device=jfltespr
2. download the attachement below
3. REBOOT into recovery
4. FLASH the file, fix permissions
5. REBOOT
6. download the wallet app from the playstore..
7 download and install xposed framework installer
. http://db.tt/hEC5CNzz
8 download and install xposed wallet patch
http://db.tt/NutI92ic
9. Open xposed installer, in framework tab, click update then reboot
10 open xposed installer, under modules check the wallet patcher, reboot
PROFIT.. you can now change your build back to tmobile and wallet will stay working
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HUGE THANKS TO OGDOBBER, Xeonox,romracer, joemagistro and everyone who helped get this working!
I'm running M919UVUAMDL stock rooted. Followed instructions and ended up in a boot loop.
glensta said:
I'm running M919UVUAMDL stock rooted. Followed instructions and ended up in a boot loop.
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Same.
glensta said:
I'm running M919UVUAMDL stock rooted. Followed instructions and ended up in a boot loop.
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Is that an ODEXed ROM?
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Is that an ODEXed ROM?
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Yes it is.
Edit: I am also running the Faux kernel, not sure if that makes a difference or not
I just wiped my phone and restored to stock, Downloaded the zip from this page just to make sure I'm testing the same file. Flashed the zip and had no problems.
It may be something to do with the Kernel your using.
Im on rooted stock mdl and it boot looped for me.
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sounds like a Build.prop issue if you dont save build.prop with the proper permissions.
Root explorer should set the permissions for you if you are editing the build.prop with root explorer. That would be the only reason I can see for a boot loop.
I did use root explorer. Ill try again.
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MikesTooLz said:
sounds like a Build.prop issue if you dont save build.prop with the proper permissions.
Root explorer should set the permissions for you if you are editing the build.prop with root explorer. That would be the only reason I can see for a boot loop.
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Can you edit the build.prop after the fact and then have it work?
Here's where I think I went wrong:
1) I already had Wallet installed, but it would just tell me I had an invalid device (probably should have uninstalled it)
2) Like an idiot, I didn't do the build.prop steps first
3) Flashed the file in CWM and Fix Permissions (Stuck on 4G LTE screen)
4) In an effort to recover from this, flashed TWRP and reflashed zip and fixed permissions (no luck)
5) Pulled build.prop with adb, edited it, pushed it back and set perms to rw-r-r
6) Retried flash/fix perms with TWRP
Still no go...anyone have any thoughts on what I can do to recover without a reflash of a ROM?
Am I lost if I didn't do the build.prop first?
Thanks,
Jason
if u get stuck on set up screen!i i made sure the build prop said sprint and then i wiped the data of google wallet and cache, then i rebooted. Then after the reboot i turned on google wallet and now i have a fully functional google wallet!
I dont know if this will work for u, but this method did get me past the set up screen ....
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if u get stuck on set up screen!i i made sure the build prop said sprint and then i wiped the data of google wallet and cache, then i rebooted. Then after the reboot i turned on google wallet and now i have a fully functional google wallet!
I dont know if this will work for u, but this method did get me past the set up screen ....
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I appreciate the response. I ended up reflashing stock OTA, and after I root again, I'll give it another try.
I follow the instructions and ended up boot looping ... ended up having to wipe and reflash new rom to get back running. Was running stock rooted odexed rom with mdl base.
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dominante58 said:
I follow the instructions and ended up boot looping ... ended up having to wipe and reflash new rom to get back running. Was running stock rooted odexed rom with mdl base.
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Same here. Rooted on Stock Odexed MDL. Good thing I had made a backup prior though... Please fix when you can . More people than not are experiencing boot loops/soft bricks and having to reflash. Not a one-off case here. As always, keep doing your thing, DEVS!
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Same here. Rooted on Stock Odexed MDL. Good thing I had made a backup prior though... Please fix when you can . More people than not are experiencing boot loops/soft bricks and having to reflash. Not a one-off case here. As always, keep doing your thing, DEVS!
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when is it bootlooping for you guys? at what step??
after editing build.prop
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after flashing zip
or
after installing the exposed and/or module?
I don't know how people are boot looping? Weird! It's work exactly as it says it does.
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Mine bootloops after fixing permissions.
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I renamed the build prop ( had write permissions set for the system folder). And then rebooted into recovery. Flashed the file and then restarted and thats where it bootlooped. And by bootloop for me it was just stuck on the white tmobile 4g lte screen. Didnt make a backup either so had to wipe and reflash. Not a huge deal for me but just wanted to report back to try n figure out where the issue might be.
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AGunz82 said:
Mine bootloops after fixing permissions.
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When I flash anything I always wipe caches and fix permissions as good practice so i also fixed permissions before restarting.
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Bootlooping after flashing zip & fixing file permissions and then trying to reboot back to system.
Tried refixing permissions. Tried wiping both caches. No go.
Then I tried reflashing my ROM, but now I get stuck at the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen...
Odd. Never ran into a situation that I couldn't do a full wipe and flash to get out of.
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Bootlooping after flashing zip & fixing file permissions and then trying to reboot back to system.
Tried refixing permissions. Tried wiping both caches. No go.
Then I tried reflashing my ROM, but now I get stuck at the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen...
Odd. Never ran into a situation that I couldn't do a full wipe and flash to get out of.
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Same here.
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