Develop Bugs

[Q] Rom Manager doesn't do.. anything?

Initially CWM was installed fine via Rom Manager but now I can't do *anything* in rom manager. None of the options work, not even the override setting (I have CWM installed already) This wouldn't be a huge issue but I wanted to download some roms away from the computer and experiment a bit.. I was wondering why this would be occouring as it doesnt seem like normal behavior.
I click flash CWM and it gives me the little loading symbol for a few seconds..
I do the same for Override.. same thing happens
None of the other features will work because it doesn't detect CWM
>.< help!

Silentplanet said:
Initially CWM was installed fine via Rom Manager but now I can't do *anything* in rom manager. None of the options work, not even the override setting (I have CWM installed already) This wouldn't be a huge issue but I wanted to download some roms away from the computer and experiment a bit.. I was wondering why this would be occouring as it doesnt seem like normal behavior.
I click flash CWM and it gives me the little loading symbol for a few seconds..
I do the same for Override.. same thing happens
None of the other features will work because it doesn't detect CWM
>.< help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would suggest reflashing CMW through Rom Manager. Make sure you select the right version for your device GSM or CDMA as this will cause huge issues!!!

I can't flash it.. it just gives me the loading circle for a second and does absolutely nothing at all. CWM works fine outside of rom manager.. rom manager isn't working correctly. I am a little worried that this a symptom of a larger problem though.

do u have root permissions?
do u give rom manager root permission when supersuser ask u?
did u treid uninstall and install again rom manager?

Don't want to sound like an ass, but you did both unlock and root your phone, right? When you enter ROM Manager, does it ask you for superuser permission?

absolutely, I even double checked =) I am not entirely fresh to rooting phones. I have rooted, unlocked (and even flashed custom roms) I have gone back to stock.. and done the whole process again (JUST to make sure) it doesn't matter what I've done so far though.. the problem still persists.
Rom manager doesn't even ask for superuser permissions, unless rebooting into recovery (surprisingly it does this fine)

Silentplanet said:
Initially CWM was installed fine via Rom Manager but now I can't do *anything* in rom manager. None of the options work, not even the override setting (I have CWM installed already) This wouldn't be a huge issue but I wanted to download some roms away from the computer and experiment a bit.. I was wondering why this would be occouring as it doesnt seem like normal behavior.
I click flash CWM and it gives me the little loading symbol for a few seconds..
I do the same for Override.. same thing happens
None of the other features will work because it doesn't detect CWM
>.< help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow, I thought it was just me. Rom Manager just did this to me last night also. I've been rooted and flashing rooms on my gnex since Feb and had no problems. This just happened to me last night out of nowhere. Wasn't even flashing anything. It doesn't even shows that I don't have recovery flashed anymore.
Weird.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Alright, I figured out my problem. Don't know if it will help you.
I forgot I downloaded the CWM touch .img but decided I wasn't going to do it. I forgot to delete the .img file from the root of my SD. I deleted it and and than rom Manager went back to normal and let me reflash recovery.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Cheers but! The root of my SD is empty >.>
Edit: so I went back into root and deleted some folders... and voila! Its all working again! Cheers for the tip mate!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

You probably had an .img in one of those folders. Happy to be of some assistance :thumbup:
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

I had this problem too, the fix permissions button helped for me, then finaly Rom Manager asked for permissions, i hop this helps u guys too :laugh:

I recommend twrp
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

I strongly recommend fastboot.
Sent from my Nexus

What's wrong with my phone

Ok I'm really irritated right about now. I am unable to flash any custom ROMS on my phone. Actually let me rephrase, I can flash them but many things do not work. I have tried Wicked, FreeGS3 and CapROM. They all have the same issues. Let me explain.
Once the ROM is booted I get odd string of numbers and TXT in the status bar, (goes away, think nothing of it)
Root not avail/accessible by root apps.
Home button does not work
Play store missing
standard Google login prompt at first boot is missing, it never asks me to login
Using CWM 5.8.4.5 Touch Recovery
TMO GS3 Rooted with Odin no trip method
I don't get it. I am i just stuck using stock ROM? If anyone can help I would love you forever.

are you clearing /cache and dalvik-cache before you reboot to the custom rom?

mrmako777 said:
are you clearing /cache and dalvik-cache before you reboot to the custom rom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you mean clearing those after the install (in recovery completes) then no. Basically after the install I just reboot. Obviously clear and reset everything before I install though.

hd2Raz said:
Ok I'm really irritated right about now. I am unable to flash any custom ROMS on my phone. Actually let me rephrase, I can flash them but many things do not work. I have tried Wicked, FreeGS3 and CapROM. They all have the same issues. Let me explain.
Once the ROM is booted I get odd string of numbers and TXT in the status bar, (goes away, think nothing of it)
Root not avail/accessible by root apps.
Home button does not work
Play store missing
standard Google login prompt at first boot is missing, it never asks me to login
Using CWM 5.8.4.5 Touch Recovery
TMO GS3 Rooted with Odin no trip method
I don't get it. I am i just stuck using stock ROM? If anyone can help I would love you forever.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Touch recovery might be your problem
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

horr1blek1tten said:
Touch recovery might be your problem
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really? A recovery can cause these kinds of issues. Haven't heard of that before. Any other thoughts? What recovery are you using?

Try TWRP 2.2.1.1

hd2Raz said:
Really? A recovery can cause these kinds of issues. Haven't heard of that before. Any other thoughts? What recovery are you using?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I've heard touch recovery has its problems so I don't use it. Try using the recovery rom manager gives you.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

horr1blek1tten said:
Yeah I've heard touch recovery has its problems so I don't use it. Try using the recovery rom manager gives you.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use TWRP and have no problems.
Do a Factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, fix permissions.
If that doesn't work, flash stock and reroot and try again.

I use touch recovery 5.8.4.7 and flashed it with adb. I've flashed almost everything. Cyanogenmod and every other ROM. NEVER had a problem with an instalation. Or even lost IMEI. I think people specifically aren't reading over OP's and figuring out what's safest for their devices and end up with these kind of results. Just my input.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

Use mskips tool for our phones. It does everything you can image and then some. I have been using his tools since the HD2 and no issues to date.

The odd string of numbers that flashes upon boot in the status bar sounds like it's just identifying your external sd card. Totally normal.

OK so nothing worked. TWRP did the same thing. Tried diff ROM, same thing. I flashed back to 100% stock, unrooted ROM. Wiped the phone in the standard Android recovery. Then I rooted again, installed TWRP and flashed my ROM of choice and voila. Everything works. Problem solved. Thanks all for the inputs.

[Solved] Flashed cyanogenmod, stuck on boot screen

Hey guys, I'm really new to rooting, flashing roms, and Android in general (I've used iOS since 2007 until a month ago... please have mercy on my soul). I have an AT&T GN2 that I would like to remove the bloatware from, hence why I began investigating rooting, but it's snowballed into my desire to try out some of the amazing ROMs that the developers here have produced. Since the Note 2 uses the Exynos 4, I rooted using the ExynosAbuse exploit and downloaded Titanium Backup to freeze the AT&T apps. So far, so good.
However, I am wanting to get into how to flash custom ROMs, like CyanogenMod, so I downloaded the CWM RomManager and flashed the CWM Recovery. I downloaded the CyanogenMod 10.1 release for the i317 model (here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024495) and the latest gApps package (for 4.2.1), and flashed both from CWM RomManager. When it rebooted, it showed the CyanogenMod boot screen, but it appears to be stuck there. I'm not sure what to do at this point, and am hoping I didn't brick my phone. Is there anything I can do at this point?

Use the three button combo to get into recovery, should be volume up, home, and power, and then wipe data or install a stock rooted ROM. That should help get you to a bootable stage.
Sent from my GT-N7105 using xda premium

Have you changed kernel???
Sent from my MT11i using xda app-developers app

id10terrordfw said:
Use the three button combo to get into recovery, should be volume up, home, and power, and then wipe data or install a stock rooted ROM. That should help get you to a bootable stage.
Sent from my GT-N7105 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When I booted into recovery, I got the CWM recovery (which is a good thing, I suppose). I wiped the cache, and then installed the CM 10.1 zip and gApps zip. However, I think I still need to wipe data/factory reset, right?
So, at this point, I've:
1. Rooted the device using Chainfire's ExynosAbuse apk (super easy).
2. Installed RootChecker (success) and TI backup (froze bloatware apps).
3. Downloaded CWM RomManager.
4. Flashed CWM Recovery.
5. Downloaded CM 10.1 port for i317 (the AT&T GN2 model) and the 4.2.1 gApps zips.
6. Chose to install ROM from SD card in RomManager, added both CM 10.1 and gApps, and only selected install (did not wipe cache or user data at this point).
7. Received blue CyanogenMod boot screen... excited... but it remains on the boot screen. Sad face.
8. Removed battery to power the device off, placed battery back in, and then booted into recovery mode (CWM recovery).
9. Installed the CM 10.1 zip and gApps zip from SD, then wiped cache.
10. ???

Wipe data factory reset. Wipe cache/dalvik. Flash cm, flash gapps. Reboot
And dont use rom manager. Do it in recovery
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

Peleus16 said:
Have you changed kernel???
Sent from my MT11i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is a great point, at no point op has mentioned kernel.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium

cdshepherd said:
Wipe data factory reset. Wipe cache/dalvik. Flash cm, flash gapps. Reboot
And dont use rom manager. Do it in recovery
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay, booted into CMW recovery and performed all in that order. It booted! Hurrah. Only problem: the AOSP keyboard crashes constantly, making text input not possible. Sigh...

NowhereOutThere said:
Okay, booted into CMW recovery and performed all in that order. It booted! Hurrah. Only problem: the AOSP keyboard crashes constantly, making text input not possible. Sigh...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Boot back into recovery and fix permissions. That may help
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

cdshepherd said:
Boot back into recovery and fix permissions. That may help
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay, I booted into recovery mode and fixed permissions... the keyboard still crashes, which means I can't type anything. Do I have to do anything with the kernel? I didn't wipe the dalvik cache, should I have done that?
EDIT: wiped dalvik cache, didn't do anything... apparently, this was a fine release so I'm not sure what could be causing the keyboard issues.

NowhereOutThere said:
Okay, I booted into recovery mode and fixed permissions... the keyboard still crashes, which means I can't type anything. Do I have to do anything with the kernel? I didn't wipe the dalvik cache, should I have done that?
EDIT: wiped dalvik cache, didn't do anything... apparently, this was a fine release so I'm not sure what could be causing the keyboard issues.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im not exactly sure either. I have yet to flash cm. Read the cm thread?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

cdshepherd said:
Im not exactly sure either. I have yet to flash cm. Read the cm thread?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So what ROM are you using? I just picked cyanogenmod because I've heard of it before, but I would like something that works. Is there a way to add another ROM onto the phone's storage, as I don't have an SD card... And since I can't type anything, it's not like I can download it from the phone's browser?

NowhereOutThere said:
So what ROM are you using? I just picked cyanogenmod because I've heard of it before, but I would like something that works. Is there a way to add another ROM onto the phone's storage, as I don't have an SD card... And since I can't type anything, it's not like I can download it from the phone's browser?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Plug it into your computer and see if you can mount your internal sd. If you can download a new rom to your computer and transfer it to sd. Did you make a backup before flashing?
Im just running stock rooted for now.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

Well, I'm downloading CleanROM right now. I also downloaded another cm 10.1 file just in case, perhaps it's because I downloaded it on the mobile Chrome browser that I'm having problems? I also downloaded a kernel from the thread to help with performance. However, if I can't get these on the phone, it doesn't matter. Since I'm on a Mac, I have to use Android File Transfer, and it isn't registering my phone, unfortunately. I may have to go out and buy a cheap SD card and throw the files on there. It may not hurt to have one around, anyways.

Text yourself the download link to CleanRom. :thumbup:
And chrome shouldnt have made a difference. I take it you didnt make a nandroid backup before you flashed cm?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

cdshepherd said:
Text yourself the download link to CleanRom. :thumbup:
And chrome shouldnt have made a difference. I take it you didnt make a nandroid backup before you flashed cm?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No... I thought that a backup of the original ROM was made when flashing CWM recovery, but I am a noob and that did not happen. Unfortunately, the browser doesn't even work! So I cannot text myself the link for the download. I should be able to flash a zip file from a micro sdhc, right?

Flash the right GAPPS, the crashing keyboard is a symptom of incorrect GAPPS. The December one is for 4.2.1 only, which is what CM10.1 is based on. Make sure you flash the right GAPPS with the right CM version.
Sent from my GT-N7105 using xda premium

The CM you linked in the OP is CM10 not 10.1, so you flashed the wrong GAPPs

ManelScout4Life said:
The CM you linked in the OP is CM10 not 10.1, so you flashed the wrong GAPPs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh... crap. Is there any way I can get the correct gApps on my phone? Ugh... I'm going to have access to a Windows machine today, so I can download the correct GAPPS and put them on my flash drive. I can still put it in USB debugging mode, but will the PC recognize it? Android File Transfer software for Mac does not recognize the phone any more, so I'm a bit limited in what I can do. Unless, like I said before, I can just pop in an SD card with the correct file.

Just grab goo manager from the market and dl the correct gapps to your phone. Either that or use your phones browser. No need for a pc. Boot in recovery, wipe cache and dalvik and flash correct gapps. Should be gtg.
Edit: just saw your browser isn't working. Goo manager's your best bet. Could always try another browser from the market as well. Good luck.

NowhereOutThere said:
Oh... crap. Is there any way I can get the correct gApps on my phone? Ugh... I'm going to have access to a Windows machine today, so I can download the correct GAPPS and put them on my flash drive. I can still put it in USB debugging mode, but will the PC recognize it? Android File Transfer software for Mac does not recognize the phone any more, so I'm a bit limited in what I can do. Unless, like I said before, I can just pop in an SD card with the correct file.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
While in recovery plug usb into computer (make sure drivers are installed) in recovery menu navigate to mount usb storage. See if that works
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

Wiped the phone and it doesn't boot now

So i'm getting ready to sell my gNex. I did the factory wipe in the settings on the phone. Only to find that my personal data files was still there.
It also showed 7GB used of the 16.
I went into recovery and wiped everything, it seems like i even wiped the rom or so because its not booting up into anything.
Clockwork mod recovery is still on there, i can mount system but i cant find a way to drop in the stock rom to flash.
The phone is now stuck on the "GOOGLE" screen.

You could use fastboot to push a Rom. Or you could use Odin if you really want to put it to stock.

FrostyF7 said:
You could use fastboot to push a Rom. Or you could use Odin if you really want to put it to stock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
in recovery mode, i mounted /sdcard /system /cache
but the drive doesn't show up on my windows 7 computer so i can drop in a rom.
I'm only have a basic understanding of stuff... At this point i just want it work again. stock rom or w/e
Fastboot is UP/down and power. get the guy with his belly open. That works.
I can go into ODIN mode ( down + power) but no idea how to use that.

bowlofturtle said:
in recovery mode, i mounted /sdcard /system /cache
but the drive doesn't show up on my windows 7 computer so i can drop in a rom.
I'm only have a basic understanding of stuff... At this point i just want it work again. stock rom or w/e
Fastboot is UP/down and power. get the guy with his belly open. That works.
I can go into ODIN mode ( down + power) but no idea how to use that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1) the phone will never be able to mount the sd card as there is no sdcard... why is this still being discussed by anyone?
2) follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895

Adb push a ROM.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium HD app

mrgnex said:
Adb push a ROM.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i was able to fastboot force a stock rom with gnex toolkit.
I came across another problem now. So while running stock rom everything works and boots up nicely. I've rooted and installed Clockworkrecovery mod. I've tried to install PA's rom with GAPPS everything installed nicely and goes into its boot screen, (fish icon) but never loads. Ive tried about 10 times and then i tried to install xenon with GAPPS and now its stuck same thing ( bouncing balls).
whats going on... ive flash roms before and never had this issue.
I'm waiting over 10 minutes.

Try a stock ROM.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium HD app

I have no issues with the stock 4.2.2 or 4.2.1 everything works great on it. Im Happy the phone works but now to get a ROM on it.
It just hangs on booting up after installing new ROM. I know it normally takes 5-10 minutes but I've waited 25 minutes on some cases.
But my buyer would like PA's ROM with HALO installed.
Prior to me wiping the phone I was on cayalsym's ROM with no issues.

Unable to Format /data

Hi all, this is my first post here. Unfortunately it is an issue, but I have been flashing roms for a while now.
So last night after flashing Ditto Note for my note 2 on att, I decided I didn't like it and wanted to revert back to my previous rom. However, when I am trying to format data in recovery it just hangs. I have tried both on CWM and TWRP... twrp says: "error too many open files"
And obviously this issue has caused many other issues for me such as being unable to flash anything else as anything else will just get stuck on the bootscreen.
I remember somewhere that there is a flashable zip that will specifically format everything for you, but I dont remember what this was called.
But any help would be great
Flashed stock 4.3 via Odin and it still doesn't boot past samsung screen

Just tried using zoot's super wipe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983489
and once again it is stuck on data wipe

xsnes said:
Hi all, this is my first post here. Unfortunately it is an issue, but I have been flashing roms for a while now.
So last night after flashing Ditto Note for my note 2 on att, I decided I didn't like it and wanted to revert back to my previous rom. However, when I am trying to format data in recovery it just hangs. I have tried both on CWM and TWRP... twrp says: "error too many open files"
And obviously this issue has caused many other issues for me such as being unable to flash anything else as anything else will just get stuck on the bootscreen.
I remember somewhere that there is a flashable zip that will specifically format everything for you, but I dont remember what this was called.
But any help would be great
Flashed stock 4.3 via Odin and it still doesn't boot past samsung screen
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you make a backup or anything you can try to just do to maybe fix the bad files that didn't wanna delete
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Yes I have tried doing a restore.
IN specifics this is the exact log I am getting from as soon as i start it up TWRP:
E:error opening '/data/data/com.google.android.marvin.talkback////////////////
//////////////////////
////////////////////
////////////////////
//////////////////
//////////////////
////////////////
//////////////////
////////
////
//
//
/
E: error: Too many open files
I tried deleting this folder from twrp file manager and the phone just reboots

In twrp try just deleting just that file maybe if you haven't already
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I've tried TWRP and Aroma file manager now. Aroma file manager detected over 998 files in that folder until it froze... I've also tried moving the folder into my external SD card in which case there also happens to be 335 files until it froze as well.
How does a rom manage to install thousands of blank folders??

Are you able to flash a rom or you stuck at the recovery?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

terpin32 said:
Are you able to flash a rom or you stuck at the recovery?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. I have flashed and booted into a Rom a couple times while having this 'data wipe' issue. However i feel like it is the luck of the draw because sometimes it boots, other times it hangs at the samsung screen lol
Should I go ahead and try to install a rom?

Is the "wipe" command issued by the recovery simply "rm -rf" or an actual format command with mkfs.ext4?

Darkshado said:
Is the "wipe" command issued by the recovery simply "rm -rf" or an actual format command with mkfs.ext4?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The logs say that it uses "make_ext4fs function"

Can I just go through the data folder with file explorer and delete everything else there?
OR is there another super wipe style zip that I don't know about ?

It probably won't let you
Sent from my GT-N7105 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

solved
Issue has been solved. Wiped phone with a script? (i think) from a flashable zip contained from ANDROID HD rom for the note 2
for those that might need it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040941 (3rd post down)
This script does not use AROMA which has crashed for me everytime I tried to wipe with it. Really useful
Now currently running aosp rom cause I hate the new TW in 4.3 and 4.4 lol