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[Q]After ODIN, Phone wont boot, Please help!!

so i decided the odin, to get back to stock so i can flash MIUI, coming from Frosty Jb, and Ktoonzer kernal. i used boot-insecure-tmo-t999uvalem-cwm to on ODIN, the phone rebooted, and then a blue LED started Flashing. it vibrated and kept rebooting. i took out battery, and goutt into Cwm, then wanted to flash MIUI, but it failed because of Build.prop, so i went back into download and flashed boot-insecure-tmo-t999uvalem-cwm again. now it wont boot, and let me get into Download mode or Cwm
Edit: im can get back into and CWM now, but not Download mode. it needed to run though one cycle of bootlooping before it let me in. So now im back on the Frosty jb, And i feel like my phone wont let me Flash anything else.

What happens when you try to go into download mode from Frostys reboot menu?
Maybe flash the UVALH2 deodexed stock rom and try odin again.
But use either the regular fw from sammobile or root66 from MrRobinson.
Where did you get the fw you've been trying to flash?
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boot-insecure-tmo-t999uvalem-cwm
Is this just a kernel? You had said you were trying to odin back to stock, but this looks to be a cwm flashable file which I doubt is gonna work in odin.
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A similar thing happened toe when I tried going to stock from JB. Try ODIN back to stock using mrRobinsons file. Then boot into the recovery and do a factory reset. Note that this will probably wipe your internal storage
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nicky9door said:
A similar thing happened toe when I tried going to stock from JB. Try ODIN back to stock using mrRobinsons file. Then boot into the recovery and do a factory reset. Note that this will probably wipe your internal storage
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I've never seen Odin wipe internal or external SD cards. As far as I know, it doesn't even have this capability, which is a good thing.

So i got back into Stock. i Rerooted and everything, i downloading Goomanager and the CodenameAndroid ROM From there. i installed the twcr recovery from goomanager. Then i flashed the CodenameAndroid. it has a boot animation but not booting, i cant get into Cwm or Download mode. it goes into Download mode for 2 seconds virbates and roots. Any Idea??

Aerowinder said:
I've never seen Odin wipe internal or external SD cards. As far as I know, it doesn't even have this capability, which is a good thing.
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It wasnt ODIN that wiped my storage. It was running the factory reset from the Samsung 3e Recovery (which I got after I used ODIN to go back to stock)
ishred11 said:
So i got back into Stock. i Rerooted and everything, i downloading Goomanager and the CodenameAndroid ROM From there. i installed the twcr recovery from goomanager. Then i flashed the CodenameAndroid. it has a boot animation but not booting, i cant get into Cwm or Download mode. it goes into Download mode for 2 seconds virbates and roots. Any Idea??
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Getting into recovery can be tricky as there's a short window where you have to release the buttons. The most successful way for me is, with the phone off, hold home+power+vol up. When you see the Samsung logo, look at the top of the screen for a line of blue text. If you see this line, immiediately let go of all buttons.
Another option (might be a longshot) would be to try using ADB during the CodenameAndroid (CNA) boot animation. Search for ADB standalone to get the files you need. While your phone is on the CNA bootscreen, plug it intop your computer and try running "adb devices" from the command line (you'll need to be in the same folder as the ADB executable). If you see a serial number, then try running "adb reboot recovery" which should get you into recovery mode

ishred11 said:
So i got back into Stock. i Rerooted and everything, i downloading Goomanager and the CodenameAndroid ROM From there. i installed the twcr recovery from goomanager. Then i flashed the CodenameAndroid. it has a boot animation but not booting, i cant get into Cwm or Download mode. it goes into Download mode for 2 seconds virbates and roots. Any Idea??
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Did you remember to wipe everything including factory reset in recovery?
If you're already rooted just press reboot recovery in goo manager. Otherwise try what the above post says.
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ishred11 said:
so i decided the odin, to get back to stock so i can flash MIUI, coming from Frosty Jb, and Ktoonzer kernal. i used boot-insecure-tmo-t999uvalem-cwm to on ODIN, the phone rebooted, and then a blue LED started Flashing. it vibrated and kept rebooting. i took out battery, and goutt into Cwm, then wanted to flash MIUI, but it failed because of Build.prop, so i went back into download and flashed boot-insecure-tmo-t999uvalem-cwm again. now it wont boot, and let me get into Download mode or Cwm
Edit: im can get back into and CWM now, but not Download mode. it needed to run though one cycle of bootlooping before it let me in. So now im back on the Frosty jb, And i feel like my phone wont let me Flash anything else.
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Did you make a Nandroid (Backup) of your ROMS? Always make a Backup before flashing anything on your phone. If the solutions the users have posted doesn't work, then USB JIG can be used as a last resort. I would also like to let you know some kernels corresponds to some ROMS. For an example, Frosty is based on TW (Touch Wiz) and can only be flashed with kernels that supports Touch Wiz. Flashing Ktoonzer kernel with, for an example, CM10 would only result in the phone not being able to boot due to CM10 ROM not supporting Touch Wiz. Make sure you flash a kernel that supports the ROM and before any flashing, make a backup via recovery.

[Q] Some issues with ClockWorkMod/Phone

EDIT: I have fixed it by continuely running ROM Manager to reinstall 5.2.0.7, I did fix permissions then installed 5.2.0.7 and it works. However still having problems rebooting and shutting down, but i will fix that later
So recently i updated CWM. Then i ran into some issues, is that when i tried to do a date wipe and a cache wipe to do a clean install it wipes the user data fine but freezes on wipe /cache. i rebooted and tried again and
Sidenote: when I try to reboot or shutdown it gets stuck at the "shutting down" pop up and never fully shuts down/reboots
I am a bit afraid to try anything more right now
EDIT: I tried to get it into download mode, to maybe try to use odin to flash the older version of CWM. Problem is that i can't get it to go into download mode, and can't find a odin flashable CWM

you dont have any backups? are you on any current ROMs?
If so,
download clockwork recovery or ROM manager from the playstore
open it up
Allow super user permissions
Scroll down to the very bottom you will see a option that says "all clockworkmod recoveries"
Make sure you are on a WIFI for a good download
Choose the CWM 5.0.2.7 version, that one is more stable.. i hate the new one its gay as hell lol
Let it download itll need a good minute, try not to do anything else. you may have to try to download a few times if it freezes just be patient
once it downloads you are good to go and you can flash any ROM
let me know if you have more questions just PM me..
Hit thanks if this helped!

abesgs2 said:
you dont have any backups? are you on any current ROMs?
If so,
download clockwork recovery or ROM manager from the playstore
open it up
Allow super user permissions
Scroll down to the very bottom you will see a option that says "all clockworkmod recoveries"
Make sure you are on a WIFI for a good download
Choose the CWM 5.0.2.7 version, that one is more stable.. i hate the new one its gay as hell lol
Let it download itll need a good minute, try not to do anything else. you may have to try to download a few times if it freezes just be patient
once it downloads you are good to go and you can flash any ROM
let me know if you have more questions just PM me..
Hit thanks if this helped!
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I am running AKOP Oct 1st nightly. I have backups with Titanium, and an older one for Nandroid backup. I launched ROM manager and tried to install the 5.0.2.7 version but ROM Manager seems to freeze and not work. I kill the app but it doesn't launch properly and only shows the title. I have to take out the battery and reboot to be able to launch ROM Manager up again. I think i may need to find a way to boot into Download and use odin to flash a new CWM and maybe the stock rooted ROM and go from there. I have to agree about the new CWM it is kinda a step back, wish i had looked it up before update.
I am going to PM you but I always like to have this out there in case anyone else is having the same issue or has had it.

for me...sometimes i cant get into recovery/download mode is because
i have a phone case and both buttons arent fully pressed. and as for the tar recovery
Odin T989 tar its a stable version
i recommend using twrp for now for more stability
i had a had a soft brick like everybody else using cwm 6.0.1.4 lol

ClaireH said:
for me...sometimes i cant get into recovery/download mode is because
i have a phone case and both buttons arent fully pressed. and as for the tar recovery
Odin T989 tar its a stable version
i recommend using twrp for now for more stability
i had a had a soft brick like everybody else using cwm 6.0.1.4 lol
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I press both buttons and i end up in CWM 6.0.1.4. no case on the phone right now.
I have tried to download and install 5.2.0.7 though ROM Manager but it just freezes. This is what pops up right before it freezes http://i.imgur.com/1ryrP.png if it helps. I think ODIN may be the only way if i can make it boot to download that is.

Spud37 said:
I press both buttons and i end up in CWM 6.0.1.4. no case on the phone right now.
I have tried to download and install 5.2.0.7 though ROM Manager but it just freezes. This is what pops up right before it freezes http://i.imgur.com/1ryrP.png if it helps. I think ODIN may be the only way if i can make it boot to download that is.
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yeah just flash the tar file thru odin and/or just flash over twrp (goomanager then go to the app>menu button>install openrecoveryscript)

ClaireH said:
yeah just flash the tar file thru odin and/or just flash over twrp (goomanager then go to the app>menu button>install openrecoveryscript)
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My problem is that I can't get it to boot into download mode, that Odin needs it to be in for it to function. Pressing the volume buttons just makes it go into CWM.

I got it to reinstall 5.2.0.7. It took awhile but it looks like its still working. Just tested it out and it works. Now i know to not update CWM. What are the other recovery options that might be better then CWM?

Spud37 said:
I got it to reinstall 5.2.0.7. It took awhile but it looks like its still working. Just tested it out and it works. Now i know to not update CWM. What are the other recovery options that might be better then CWM?
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TWRP 2.3.1.0 FTW!!
Edit: TWRP 2.3.1.1 FTW!!
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LoopDoGG79 said:
TWRP 2.3.1.0 FTW!!
Edit: TWRP 2.3.1.1 FTW!!
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EDIT: Does it still manage installation and wipeing of data and cache the same way as CWM?

twrp getting stuck on team win boot img when i try to get to recovery

hey i just tried to change my recovery bc cwm got messed up with the whole cache not being able to wipe. so i went through goo manager and tried to install twrp it looked like it install right and when i go into recovery it get stuck on teamwin boot img and doesnt do anything. what should i do?

mightymike889 said:
hey i just tried to change my recovery bc cwm got messed up with the whole cache not being able to wipe. so i went through goo manager and tried to install twrp it looked like it install right and when i go into recovery it get stuck on teamwin boot img and doesnt do anything. what should i do?
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Cwm 5.0.2.7 all day.
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I have exactly the same issue. I had problems trying to wipe cache on CWM 5 so I installed through Goo, now when I boot into recovery, it gets stuck on TEAMWIN screen.

files- images
make sure you have the file in the right place wwhen you know you do get the switcher and then down ld. the file again i had to trial and error it a few times :victory:

The newest twrp gets stuck for me too. I just flashed back to a cwm

noodles2224 said:
The newest twrp gets stuck for me too. I just flashed back to a cwm
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Same issue here on the Telus T989D. Any solutions without using cwm?

You can always try the manual method if your brave and familiar with the terminal. Go to Team Win's for our phone here: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/101. Download the .IMG file and follow the instructions under Download - Recovery Image Method (using dd): Not hard but doublecheck your typing before hitting enter or you'll brick your phone.
I'm not responsible for any actions taken because of this post. Good Luck, its worth it in the long run.
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One small problem with that.....
Hi guys. I'm having a somewhat similar issue, but it's a little more problematic than that. I was in mid-flash when I unfortunately learned that any attempt to work with the cache resulted in an immediate freeze-up. From what little of the log I've seen, it's trying to tell me that the cache partition is read-only. Any attempt to unmount, wipe, or work with the cache in any way will result in an immediate lock up. This is *after* wiping the system and data partitions. I have been able to get TWRP to start correctly twice in the last 40 times I've tried to boot up the phone.
Question: I noticed that TWRP has a button where you can enter a terminal command. I don't have adb set up yet on this machine, since reloading it. I would imagine the answer would be 'no', but is it possible to put a different recovery image on the sd card, then use TWRP's terminal button to issue the command to flash it, or would that make matters worse? Or am I going to have to set up adb and odin again on another machine and use that? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Side note: I should've stayed with CWM non-touch. :crying:

This worked for me:
reflash CWM, flash superwipe, install TWRP through goomanager.

i had the same problem on my t989 and this odin flashed version posted here worked fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852753

dailo23 said:
i had the same problem on my t989 and this odin flashed version posted here worked fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852753
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I flashed that version through Odin and it seems to be running just fine. I wiped caches and now TWRP appears to be working normally :fingers-crossed:

mightymike889 said:
hey i just tried to change my recovery bc cwm got messed up with the whole cache not being able to wipe. so i went through goo manager and tried to install twrp it looked like it install right and when i go into recovery it get stuck on teamwin boot img and doesnt do anything. what should i do?
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EDIT: Wow I guess I didnt read the critical part where your stuck on the recovery boot screen so the attachment below wont help.... JUMP DOWN TO POST #21 AND FOLLOW IT TO RECTIFY THE GETTING STUCK ISSUE
Here, try this file guys. Someone over in the Jedi threads made a CWM flashable TWRP zip. You can thank me for bringing it to your attention if you want, but I did not create this ( I just clicked on the attachment paperclip for the thread and browsed through all the attachments because I knew I saw it somewhere in the development section...)
I also checked TWRP's own website and for the Hercules, v.2.3.1.1 is the latest version supported for our device so far but I only found 2.3.0.0 packed in a recovery flashable form.
Just flash it via CWM like any other zip and once its done it'll reboot your device automatically to system, so just reboot it back to recovery to make sure it worked. It did for me when I did awhile back with v.2.2.2.0 and I just used the below file to flash and update it in TWRP to v.2.3.0.0
Hope it helps

incgnito said:
Hi guys. I'm having a somewhat similar issue, but it's a little more problematic than that. I was in mid-flash when I unfortunately learned that any attempt to work with the cache resulted in an immediate freeze-up. From what little of the log I've seen, it's trying to tell me that the cache partition is read-only. Any attempt to unmount, wipe, or work with the cache in any way will result in an immediate lock up. This is *after* wiping the system and data partitions. I have been able to get TWRP to start correctly twice in the last 40 times I've tried to boot up the phone.
Question: I noticed that TWRP has a button where you can enter a terminal command. I don't have adb set up yet on this machine, since reloading it. I would imagine the answer would be 'no', but is it possible to put a different recovery image on the sd card, then use TWRP's terminal button to issue the command to flash it, or would that make matters worse? Or am I going to have to set up adb and odin again on another machine and use that? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Side note: I should've stayed with CWM non-touch. :crying:
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i just started having this exact problem with the cache partition. it will freeze on me whenever i try to reformat it, i can't unmount it, etc. i also get stuck on the twrp "teamwin" blue start up screen. have you figured out a solution?
edit- got it working again.. ended up odin flashing twrp 2.2 and i was able to wipe everything and install the new rom stuff.

noodles2224 said:
The newest twrp gets stuck for me too. I just flashed back to a cwm
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Will you kindly explain how you did this?

y0urm0msname said:
Will you kindly explain how you did this?
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What exactly is your issue?

Eks Dee Aye said:
What exactly is your issue?
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Same as OP. I have never re-flashed CWM. This was my first time trying TWRP. I am looking for instructions to either...
Re-flash CWM
Re-install a version to TWRP that works
Thanks!

y0urm0msname said:
Same as OP. I have never re-flashed CWM. This was my first time trying TWRP. I am looking for instructions to either...
Re-flash CWM
Re-install a version to TWRP that works
Thanks!
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Do you currently have CWM or TWRP as your recovery?

Eks Dee Aye said:
Do you currently have CWM or TWRP as your recovery?
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Currently the non-functioning TWRP. I tried flashing CWM from the Rom Manager app, but that froze too. Looking for a reliable fix. I do not have a preference for recovery.

Eks Dee Aye said:
Do you currently have CWM or TWRP as your recovery?
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If you have either I guess it doesn't really matter. Just install/flash the attached file below just like you would any other rom via your recovery.
After it installs reboot back into recovery and you will see the old recovery replaced with the latest TWRP for the T989.
Lemme know if this works for ya.

Eks Dee Aye said:
Just install/flash the attached file below just like you would any other rom via your recovery.
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This is the part I don't understand. If my TWRP is stuck, how do I install/flash via my recovery?

Recovery boot loop

Hey guys I'm new to the forum so please tolerate my lack of knowledge. I've already flashed a few s3's with roms, so I'm familiar with process. I bought another s3, installed cwm recovery with odin, and then went into recovery and flashed su. Rebooted and made sure it was rooted.
I then did something different, which was updated to newer cwm recovery using rom manager. I rebooted into recovery using rom manager. I went through all steps and flashed darthstalker v3 (I've already flashed this on other s3's successfully many times). I rebooted system, but instead of booting into rom it keeps booting back into recovery (cwm, not android recovery). I can get into download mode and flash stock rom with odin. I tried repeating process and used twrp instead of cwm, but still can't boot into rom. It keeps rebooting into recovery (cwm or twrp). Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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Does it do it with only that rom?
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Have you tried clearing cache/davlik/data?

elmatador1973 said:
Hey guys I'm new to the forum so please tolerate my lack of knowledge. I've already flashed a few s3's with roms, so I'm familiar with process. I bought another s3, installed cwm recovery with odin, and then went into recovery and flashed su. Rebooted and made sure it was rooted.
I then did something different, which was updated to newer cwm recovery using rom manager. I rebooted into recovery using rom manager. I went through all steps and flashed darthstalker v3 (I've already flashed this on other s3's successfully many times). I rebooted system, but instead of booting into rom it keeps booting back into recovery (cwm, not android recovery). I can get into download mode and flash stock rom with odin. I tried repeating process and used twrp instead of cwm, but still can't boot into rom. It keeps rebooting into recovery (cwm or twrp). Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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Try completely wiping your phone then PC Odin using root66 in download mode. Afterwards, let the phone sit for 15 minutes. Reboot the phone then download and install GooManager from the Play Store. Open the application and press the menu button to access the options. Press 'install openrecovery' and go through the installation process. You should now have no issue with your device.
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chrisram88 said:
Does it do it with only that rom?
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I haven't tried it with a different rom, but I've repeated this process with different roms on several s3's. Only thing I did different was install cwm from rom manager. Thnx

se1000 said:
Have you tried clearing cache/davlik/data?
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Yes, before and after rom installation. Problem remains.

Noobiologist said:
Try completely wiping your phone then PC Odin using root66 in download mode. Afterwards, let the phone sit for 15 minutes. Reboot the phone then download and install GooManager from the Play Store. Open the application and press the menu button to access the options. Press 'install openrecovery' and go through the installation process. You should now have no issue with your device.
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Will try that tomorrow. I got hasty and hardbricked it ((. Foolishly flashed exitrecovery.zip, not realizing it was only for LG! Getting it unbricked tomorrow, and will try your suggestion. Thnx.

[Q] Boot looping on flashing CM, errors in wiping

Hi,
I was trying to flash CM onto my Tmobile Galaxy S2 and got into serious soup.
This phone is not unlocked. I thought it is not necessary.
I rooted the phone using instructions from galaxyroot website.
I did this cos i got my other Tmob Galaxy S2 rooted this way.
Afterwards, i downloaded CM cm-10.1.1-hercules and copied it to internal storage, and tried to update it from recovery.
Update completed successfully, but now the phone is stuck in a boot loop.
I have got this before when i did not clear all the data, but this time I am seeing these weird errors while wiping various data:
While doing "wipe data/factory reset" I get the below error:
Error mounting /sdcard/.android_secure!
Skipping format...
While doing "wipe dalvik cache"
E: Unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]
Also, i am using the CWM recovery 5.0.2.6 that i got from the above link, I could not get odin to flash any newer versions of CWMR.
Not sure if this is relevant, but just throwing it out there.
Please help!

mansmaan said:
Also, i am using the CWM recovery 5.0.2.6 that i got from the above link, I could not get odin to flash any newer versions of CWMR.
Not sure if this is relevant, but just throwing it out there.
Please help!
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You need to update your recovery to flash CM10.1.
I would suggest TWRP 2.6.1.0 from here:
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/hercules/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.1.0-hercules.tar
Or you can look for a CWM 6xxx flash-able zip in the development threads.

meekrawb said:
You need to update your recovery to flash CM10.1.
I would suggest TWRP 2.6.1.0 from here:
Or you can look for a CWM 6xxx flash-able zip in the development threads.
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meekrawb, i flashed the twrp2 using ODIN. Now when i goto recovery mode (pressing vol up,vol down,pwr and then releasing pwr) it goes into twrp, but it is just stuck showing the splash screen. no menus nothing.

mansmaan said:
meekrawb, i flashed the twrp2 using ODIN. Now when i goto recovery mode (pressing vol up,vol down,pwr and then releasing pwr) it goes into twrp, but it is just stuck showing the splash screen. no menus nothing.
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How long did you wait on the splash screen? It does take a little while to boot at first.
If you waited more than a minute, there may be a problem with your phone and you might have to Odin back to stock.

meekrawb said:
You need to update your recovery to flash CM10.1.
I would suggest TWRP 2.6.1.0 from here:
Or you can look for a CWM 6xxx flash-able zip in the development threads.
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meekrawb said:
How long did you wait on the splash screen? It does take a little while to boot at first.
If you waited more than a minute, there may be a problem with your phone and you might have to Odin back to stock.
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I waited for about 10 minutes before giving up. Could you suggest me an odin-flashable CWM 6x ?
I tried to flash many versions from the forum but ODIN keeps crashing when it tries to flash them.
This is where i got them from: [RECOVERY] ClockworkMod 6.0.3.1 for Samsung Galaxy S2 (T-Mobile) SGH-T989 (Cant post links)
Thanks for all your help.

I would ODIN back to stock, then flash TWRP 2.44, and update TWRP from there... May solve some issues down the line if you have a corrupted recovery...

mansmaan said:
I waited for about 10 minutes before giving up. Could you suggest me an odin-flashable CWM 6x ?
I tried to flash many versions from the forum but ODIN keeps crashing when it tries to flash them.
This is where i got them from: [RECOVERY] ClockworkMod 6.0.3.1 for Samsung Galaxy S2 (T-Mobile) SGH-T989 (Cant post links)
Thanks for all your help.
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I have an Odin flash-able of 6.0.3.1 on my dev-host.
http://d-h.st/4Pk
Hopefully that will work for you.
Edit: If it doesn't work you can find the stock 4.1.2 here:
http://d-h.st/IRQ

meekrawb said:
I have an Odin flash-able of 6.0.3.1 on my dev-host.
Hopefully that will work for you.
Edit: If it doesn't work you can find the stock 4.1.2 here:
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meekrawb, thanks for your help! I was able to flash the new CWM but that does not seem to be working. When flashing cache, it says formatting cache for a long time and then reboots. Attempts to flash CM Rom using the new CWM did not help either. (Still bootlooping)
I was able to install the 4.1.2 from the md5 though. It is asking for the SIM which i dont have, but it is not stuck in a loop and seem to be responding. I will check with the sim in the evening and update. Thanks a ton for showing some light at the end of the tunnel!
Still I wonder why i cant flash CM on this phone. I have another phone of the same model on which i was able to flash without hassle.
Only difference i can think of is that this phone has an external sd card.

mansmaan said:
Still I wonder why i cant flash CM on this phone. I have another phone of the same model on which i was able to flash without hassle.
Only difference i can think of is that this phone has an external sd card.
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Glad you at least got it running. Maybe your internal/external SD cards have errors? I'm not sure how to go about fixing that though.

meekrawb said:
Glad you at least got it running. Maybe your internal/external SD cards have errors? I'm not sure how to go about fixing that though.
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Odin to stock first should repair any bad internal memory.
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