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Man, I'm stuck in a boot loop.

Ok, So I wanted to change my ROM and I thought I did it right, but obviously that was not the case lol.
Pretty much I flashed the clockwork recovery, had it set to wipe the two things you want to wipe and then once it came back I installed zip from sd card, however, when I thought I was done and restarted my phone it just continuously loops back and forth back and forth.
I know there's a way to fix it since I have a micro sd reader, but how? I've got something REAL important to do tomorrow and not having my phone will be a huge mess.

d3athb4dishonor said:
Ok, So I wanted to change my ROM and I thought I did it right, but obviously that was not the case lol.
Pretty much I flashed the clockwork recovery, had it set to wipe the two things you want to wipe and then once it came back I installed zip from sd card, however, when I thought I was done and restarted my phone it just continuously loops back and forth back and forth.
I know there's a way to fix it since I have a micro sd reader, but how? I've got something REAL important to do tomorrow and not having my phone will be a huge mess.
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What ROM were you on and what ROM are you going to?
What did you wipe?
How did you wipe?
How did you flash?
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OriginalGabriel said:
What ROM were you on and what ROM are you going to?
What did you wipe?
How did you wipe?
How did you flash?
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I was on the stock rom and I was trying use the update-cm-7.0.3-vision-signed
I used Clockwork Recovery to wipe and it already had two options checked to wipe, Pavlik cache and wipe data or whatever it says... Then I flashed into clockwork recovery and I went to install from ZIP, I went and found the rom file on my sd card and pressed install, it took a few moments and was done. I also added the googlepack using the same method right after. Then when I thought I was finished I rebooted my device and its been stuck in a loop ever since.

Appreciate you trying to help, I guess I figured it out with a good ole fashioned guess hahaa.
I went and wiped my phone and data to factory, wiped the Pavlic (which I think I'm saying wrong lol) and then I installed the ROM again and it worked this time.

d3athb4dishonor said:
I was on the stock rom and I was trying use the update-cm-7.0.3-vision-signed
I used Clockwork Recovery to wipe and it already had two options checked to wipe, Pavlik cache and wipe data or whatever it says... Then I flashed into clockwork recovery and I went to install from ZIP, I went and found the rom file on my sd card and pressed install, it took a few moments and was done. I also added the googlepack using the same method right after. Then when I thought I was finished I rebooted my device and its been stuck in a loop ever since.
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I would recommend flashing the superwipe from this thread. there are 3 downloads, Try the standard superwipe first. and use superwipe+ if you have GPS problems.
Super wipe automaticly wipes system, data and cache partitions. Flash the ZIP in recovery as you would flash a ROM.
And it is recommended not to use ROM manager for flashing and to always to it manually in CWM.
So download superwipe, flash superwipe, flash ROM, flash GAPPS and reboot.

I would also recommend flashing cm 7.1 because its an outrageously HUGE upgrade over the one you just flashed.
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[Q] WTF is up with my phone???

Hey everyone,
Ok, here's the deal. I flash new ROM's by CM or Amon and I get the message saying SD card unmounted. Go to settings to mount it, it shows as no SD card installed. Reboot into recovery, SD available. I've read clearing cache and davlik a few times usually clears up any initial load problems for new ROM's. Nope, doesn't help. Reboot shows no SD installed
Back into Recovery.
Mount SD card?
Tried it. Still unmounts on boot.
BUT...
Not on ALL ROM's.
I'm running Myn's Warm 2.2 fine (well, some laggyness)
I'm running 1975jamie's King Cocoa II True Blue just fine
I ran Cyogen fine (just don't like AOSP ROM's)
MIUI ran great.
I'm dying to keep the new line of Sense 3 ROM's.
They all install, load, and boot just fine.
I get to the initial "new user" setup stages and they all connect and sync just fine, then POOF! I get the little SD card symbol in the upper left hand corner saying SD card unmounted...
I ignore that to check out the ROM's and they scroll just fine, everything opens and closes fine.
Any ideas?
Jack

Are you flashing in recovery or with ROM Manager?

Last flashed ROM was Warm 2.2
Used ROM Manager to D/L ROM, add on's, and flash them.
All boxes checked prior to flashing (Backup, Cache, Cache/Davlik)
Previously was running Warm 2.2 (prior to King Cocoa II), but flashed through CM.
Both flashing methods yielded no problems.
Flashed MIUI in Recovery AND ROM Manager to test.
Both yielded no problems.
Every other ROM, but the 4 I listed in my OP, shows no SD card.
So basically, list of WORKING Rom's installed and run, in order, were:
Warm 2.2 then
New install of King Cocoa II then
New install of Cyogen then
New install of Warm 2.2 (deleted backup for fresh start) then
New install of MIUI then
Backup of Warm 2.2
Only backups I still have are KC 2, Warm, and MIUI.
In between some of those I tried flashing other ROMS, but all croaked with no SD message...
Jack

I don't recommend using Rom manager for flashing roms. Rom manager and clockwork mod tend to not wipe cleanly. You should gave better luck using only amon ra. Wipe everything 3 times(except sd) before flashing. If you still have issues, try formating your sd card on your computer.
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That's all well and good, but doesn't explain why only 4 ROM's flash "right" on my phone regardless of what method I use, lol

Gotta tell ya though, as much as I've liked this Evo...
The Samsung Galaxy S II is looking better and better every day.

I can't promise, but I can assure that you'll have better results using Amon Ra and flashing in recovery.
The best method is do a nandroid of you current working ROM. Backup everything but cache (arguable), then go to wipe and wipe every setting there is once, except the SD card itself, and the battery stats, if you're not fully charged.
Then wipe Dalvik cache and cache 2 times.
Then flash your ROM.
If you REALLY wanna do it up right, before you flash the new ROM, back up your SD Card to your computer, format it in Windows with a card reader, then put it back in the phone, go to partition, in Recovery.
Partition using 64mb for swap (arguable.. some people put 0) and 1024 for EXT partition.
When it's done, convert to EXT3.
Then copy all your stuff back to your SD Card.
Flash your ROM and then flash DT APS2SD before you reboot. I know a lot of ROMS have it baked in, but I still flash it manually.
Once your ROM boots (if it does) let the phone just sit til the screen shuts off, then reboot to Recovery and do another Nandroid, so you have a backup of a stock/working version of your ROM. Flash a custom kernel if you want to (wipe cache and Dalvik Cache first), then reboot. Let your phone settle again (til the screen turns off) then start setting things up, Google acct., apps, etc.
If you use Titanium backup to restore your apps, ONLY RESTORE apps/Data that you put on your phone. No Google apps, no System apps, No HTC apps.
Then reboot again, when you're done.
Yes, it will take some time to do all this.
Yes, you will have very little chance of problems like force closes, reboots, etc.
Now if you REALLY REALLY want to do it right, do a nandroid of your current setup, and then flash a stock/Sense ROM in recovery and Nandroid that so you have a stock setup for flashing GPS fixes, updating your profile, etc.
(BTW, having a stock setup means you can probably just flash that and not unroot if you have to take your phone in at all)

Is your card partitioned if so did you partition it after you backed up warm 2.2 .
You may need to fix sdext in recovery or run a fix using your computer I had something like that happen and I fixed it by mounting to my PC in recovery then started to copy some files then just stopped it in the middle of coping and when I plunged it back in my PC recognized there was a problem and ran a fix for it .
I know that sounds kind of geto.
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Just thought I put in my 2 cents. I Used to use Rom Manager to download roms but I experienced a lot of force closes. Now, I always flash thru recovery. I Factory wipe 3 times, I also use calkulin's format 3 times, clear cache 3 times and clear delvick cache 3 times... then flash. Also, read thru the forums on the roms you are using this maybe a problem with that rom. I personally have not the issue you have.

Load screen hang, help!

I just went back to stock, updated to ICS, and began the process of installing a new ROM. I went into recovery to do a superwipe, install the radio, and then forgot to put the ROM on the sdcard. When I tried to reboot the phone, the load screen bar gets stuck at about 95% and just stays there. I did a /system format and wipedata/factory reset. What else should I try?

Where's the rom you downloaded? PC? Put it on your ext sd then put it back in phone and flash from there.
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Every custom ROM gets stuck at boot screen!

I've successfully rooted and flashed cwm. I then proceed to install custom rom (have tried aokp, aosp, wicked, darthstalker, etc.), which all say installed successfully, but when it reboots they all get stuck at boot logo. Only difference is with Wicked, it reboots into recovery. The others just freeze at boot logo.
I've already installed over a dozen successfully. I follow the instructions from each ROM developer. After each fail I unbrick and reinstall stock ROM via Odin, which is always successful. No boot screen freezing or boot loops with stock ROM.
Have been going in circles for last few days, and can't get any custom ROM to work. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Do this thing
1) change ur recovery to TWRP (CWM is not bad but sometimes recovery matters)
2) when installing new ROM wipe system too ; but make sure you already have One ROM on sd card to flash.
3) if you can wipe internad sd too ; make sure you transfer data to external sd card and put ROm in external sd so that you can wipe system and sd card same time.
This might help you.
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Look for wild child's super wipe script, it's a zip file, installs like any rom, it will wipe clean everything except the external sd, so put rom, kernel, etc to external sd, then use the wipe file, then install rom, i never had a problem with any rom when i do it that way
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Craniotomy said:
Look for wild child's super wipe script, it's a zip file, installs like any rom, it will wipe clean everything except the external sd, so put rom, kernel, etc to external sd, then use the wipe file, then install rom, i never had a problem with any rom when i do it that way
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Its not rom related try checking md5

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bikrame said:
Do this thing
1) change ur recovery to TWRP (CWM is not bad but sometimes recovery matters)
2) when installing new ROM wipe system too ; but make sure you already have One ROM on sd card to flash.
3) if you can wipe internad sd too ; make sure you transfer data to external sd card and put ROm in external sd so that you can wipe system and sd card same time.
This might help you.
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Thanks for advice! I tried that and it finally worked! I can't believe I didn't try formatting internal sd before. I was always able to install from sd on other s3's. Guess this one preferred external sd?

S3 wont reboot, stuck at boot image

I have been going back and forth between Quantum, SlimHalo and Task's and I have never had a problem. I would wipe all but SD and storage, flash away, let the apps download and that was it.
Now, regardless of ROM, I wipe everything including data, flash the ROM, GAPPS, reboot and it all works but if I reboot or if the ROM crashes, the phone will get stuck at the kernel's boot screen.
Other than the SD card I don't think there is anything else I can wipe before flashing. Even when I restore a backup that used to work, the phone won't reboot. It'll get stick on the underwear if I have tasks' ROM or the SlimRom logo for SlimHalo. Those are both ROMs that worked perfectly. In fact they seemed to work better before I formatted the data partition.
I redownloaded the ROMs, GAPPS, same thing every time. I can't get a ROM to reboot even if I wipe everything.
I use TWRP 2.6.3.0

I'm having the exact same problem. Even flashed stock rom back via Odin, but no luck. Gets stuck at "Samsung" screen indefinitely. And I mean it, I've left it going for a few hours.

Maybe you should try one of the older TWRPs from the Team Win website and see what happens.
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I managed to fix the issue by flashing the stock image via Odin and factory resetting right afterwards.

I am having very similar issues trying to update to several different 4.3 ROM's. I have a thread going in the Q&A section already. I haven't had time to grab a logcat yet but am confused so far. I am also on TWRP and usually after the "freeze" I have to wipe the internal memory completely, reboot recovery and then flash my backup other wise the restore just "fails". Starting to question if TWRP is the culprit here but have no time to experiment lately.

Galloway said:
I am having very similar issues trying to update to several different 4.3 ROM's. I have a thread going in the Q&A section already. I haven't had time to grab a logcat yet but am confused so far. I am also on TWRP and usually after the "freeze" I have to wipe the internal memory completely, reboot recovery and then flash my backup other wise the restore just "fails". Starting to question if TWRP is the culprit here but have no time to experiment lately.
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Here is how a managed to fix the issue.
Downloaded slimhalo and its gapps again.
Put the 2 files on my external SD
Booted to recovery
Formatted data
Wiped the usual plus internal storage
Installed the ROM and gapps from the SD card
Took the SD card out
Booted.
I then unchecked the option to download the google backed up apps
Downloaded and installed apps.
I haven't put my SD card back but that phone reboots fast and it had no issues rebooting 10 times in a row.
I hope this helps other people
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I tried formatting an SD card, putting ROM and GAPPS on it. Booted to recovery, wiped all internal complete. Flashed ROM and GAPPS. Powered off and pulled SD card. Booted up and unchecked Google back up settings and then set up accounts and such. Tried rebooting and same problem. Just freezes at Samsung logo... Good thought but still no go... Flashed back to backup now.