[Q] [HELP] Unable to install any 4.3 ROMs - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Guys,
Need your help. I am unable to install any Android 4.3 ROMs in my G Note II. I have tried PA 3.99, ProBam 4.4.1, etc. but all of them getting stuck right at the boot animation screen. Here is my status and what I've already tried:
CWM Touch Recovery v6.0.3.5 (latest one available with 4.3 support)
Tried Android Revolution HD Super Wipe Script
Tried Factory Reset + Wipe Cache Partition + Wipe Dalvik Cache
Tried formatting Internal Storage
Tried the method: Factory Reset + Install ROM + Clear Cache/Dalvik + Install GApps + Clear Cache/Dalvik
Tried multiple wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache combinations as suggested in forums
Still no dice. I am stuck at the boot animation screen. If I install any 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 ROMs, all goes perfectly fine.
I had installed a 4.3 ROM previously, then reverted back to 4.2.2 for stability. Now I want to try 4.3 ROMs since they are much more usable now.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Vikas

vikasvishnu said:
Guys,
Need your help. I am unable to install any Android 4.3 ROMs in my G Note II. I have tried PA 3.99, ProBam 4.4.1, etc. but all of them getting stuck right at the boot animation screen. Here is my status and what I've already tried:
CWM Touch Recovery v6.0.3.5 (latest one available with 4.3 support)
Tried Android Revolution HD Super Wipe Script
Tried Factory Reset + Wipe Cache Partition + Wipe Dalvik Cache
Tried formatting Internal Storage
Tried the method: Factory Reset + Install ROM + Clear Cache/Dalvik + Install GApps + Clear Cache/Dalvik
Tried multiple wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache combinations as suggested in forums
Still no dice. I am stuck at the boot animation screen. If I install any 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 ROMs, all goes perfectly fine.
I had installed a 4.3 ROM previously, then reverted back to 4.2.2 for stability. Now I want to try 4.3 ROMs since they are much more usable now.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Vikas
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try with philz recovery 5.11.2 latest recovery its the best

4.3 install
vikasvishnu said:
Guys,
Need your help. I am unable to install any Android 4.3 ROMs in my G Note II. I have tried PA 3.99, ProBam 4.4.1, etc. but all of them getting stuck right at the boot animation screen. Here is my status and what I've already tried:
CWM Touch Recovery v6.0.3.5 (latest one available with 4.3 support)
Tried Android Revolution HD Super Wipe Script
Tried Factory Reset + Wipe Cache Partition + Wipe Dalvik Cache
Tried formatting Internal Storage
Tried the method: Factory Reset + Install ROM + Clear Cache/Dalvik + Install GApps + Clear Cache/Dalvik
Tried multiple wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache combinations as suggested in forums
Still no dice. I am stuck at the boot animation screen. If I install any 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 ROMs, all goes perfectly fine.
I had installed a 4.3 ROM previously, then reverted back to 4.2.2 for stability. Now I want to try 4.3 ROMs since they are much more usable now.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Vikas
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It looks like you need to include a wipe of system partition when you perform the full wipe procedure, or as just recommended using philz recovery, use the wiped data/factory reset: Clean to install a new rom.

Blafer said:
It looks like you need to include a wipe of system partition when you perform the full wipe procedure, or as just recommended using philz recovery, use the wiped data/factory reset: Clean to install a new rom.
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I got nandroid backups taken using CWM. I believe, if I move over to Philz, I might loose the ability to restore them, right?
No other method to do this using CWM? I can try formatting /system if required.

vikasvishnu said:
I got nandroid backups taken using CWM. I believe, if I move over to Philz, I might loose the ability to restore them, right?
No other method to do this using CWM? I can try formatting /system if required.
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AFAIK PhilZ recovery can restore CWM backups. To be sure you can create a new Nandroid backup after installating PhilZ recovery.
(TWRP is the best for me )
Anyway do you flash a custom kernel or a mod/theme?

Primokorn said:
AFAIK PhilZ recovery can restore CWM backups. To be sure you can create a new Nandroid backup after installating PhilZ recovery.
(TWRP is the best for me )
Anyway do you flash a custom kernel or a mod/theme?
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Nope, I never go for customer kernels or themes. Happy with default kernels.
I see.. Lemme try Philz recovery and wipe the system and retry installing PA 3.99.

vikasvishnu said:
Nope, I never go for customer kernels or themes. Happy with default kernels.
I see.. Lemme try Philz recovery and wipe the system and retry installing PA 3.99.
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That worked! I installed Philz recovery and used the "Clean to install a new rom" option under "wipe data/factory reset".
Basically, I had to wipe the /system partition. I was under the impression that it was /sdcard. But now in love with Philz Recovery with all those options, along with the goodness of CWM Recovery.
Thanks a ton for all who helped!

Happy for you

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[Q] Anything But Stock!

I Have TWRP 2.0 And When I Go To Install Any Other Rom Besides The Stock Backup I Made It Installs Fine But When I Boot Up The Rom It Stays In Bootloop Any Suggestions?
It sounds exactly like you didn't perform a "factory reset" before installing a new rom.
wipe wipe wipe
You should factory reset in twrp
the bootlooping u r facing is due to messed files of stock plus newly installed rom
first factory reset,wipe cache,dalvik cache install new rom then u will be fine
Adeel1234 said:
the bootlooping u r facing is due to messed files of stock plus newly installed rom
first factory reset,wipe cache,dalvik cache install new rom then u will be fine
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ok thanks guys I'll try that out.

stuck on boot loop on [MIUI][9/5/2012] MIUI.us v4.1 Jellybean based ROM

I've tried to install rom 3 different times but it keeps getting stuck on the boot logo for 15 min +. Can anyone help?
What recovery are you using? if using CWM remember to use tdj cache wipe after flashing the rom
Same issue different rom
i followed the 4.04 instructoins to root
did odin
superuser
and got the stock rom rooted
made a backup
then flashed cyanogenmod 9.1.0 stable
wiped data/factory reset
wiped cache partition then rebooted
i basically followed these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514434
cyanogen mod bootloop ive wiped everything and still no luck
using CWM recovery 5.0.2.7
kinda stinks i could root but cant load any version of cyanogen even tried 9.0.0 and nothing im still looping
lostangelino said:
i followed the 4.04 instructoins to root
did odin
superuser
and got the stock rom rooted
made a backup
then flashed cyanogenmod 9.1.0 stable
wiped data/factory reset
wiped cache partition then rebooted
i basically followed these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514434
cyanogen mod bootloop ive wiped everything and still no luck
using CWM recovery 5.0.2.7
kinda stinks i could root but cant load any version of cyanogen even tried 9.0.0 and nothing im still looping
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Thats because you are using the stock recovery and on CM roms you need to use tdj super wipe cache after you flash the rom...
this is the instructions I use everytime I flash a rom
wipe factory reset 3 times
wipe cache 3 times
wipe dalvic
flash tdj super wipe
flash rom
flash gapps (if im flashing any aosp roms)
flash tdj cache wipe
reboot

Cannot boot S4 after custom ROM flashes

My T-Mobile Galaxy s4 M919 will not boot after any custom ROM flashes. I tried 4 different ROMs with success messages. As soon as I reboot my phone after the ROM flash, it's stuck at the Samsung Galaxy S4 logo and would not enter the "phone desktop". I can easily enter download mode and recovery mode without any issue.
Background: I rooted with Odin successfully. (Used both CWM and OUDHS with the same no-boot results after flashing any custom ROMs). I can restore back to stock and phone boot up fine but tried root again and then with custom ROM and it would not boot. Any help would appreciate it.
After flashing a rom, go into recovery, and erase stuff. Like cache and dalvik cache. Possibly even data
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Android_Monsters said:
After flashing a rom, go into recovery, and erase stuff. Like cache and dalvik cache. Possibly even data
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I did that after each ROM flash. 1. Wipe data/factory reset, 2. wipe cache part, 3. wipe dalvik cache. Did not fix the problem. No good. Please clarify "possibly even data". I am not sure which wipe is that.
anothersaddream said:
I did that after each ROM flash. 1. Wipe data/factory reset, 2. wipe cache part, 3. wipe dalvik cache. Did not fix the problem. No good. Please clarify "possibly even data". I am not sure which wipe is that.
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using CWM:
*wipe data/factory reset
*wipe cache
*wipe, dalvik cache
*wipe system
*wipe sdcard (only if you have the ROMs you plan on flashing on your external sdcard, this will erase internal sd)
now flash your ROM of choice. reboot (will take 1-2min on first boot)
use cwm touch. what ROMs have you tried so far?
I am thinking you are flashing something not specific to the TMo S4, so your not getting the right kernel installed. Try installing a TMo specific kernel immediately after flashing a rom and see what happens.
Yeah, what ROMs have you tried already? Have you tried TWRP 2.5 recovery?
Sometimes it'll take up to 10 minutes to boot up (I haven't experienced this yet with the GS4, but I have with other phones). How long did you wait before determining it was just stuck?
I switched to PhilZ Touch Recovery a couple of weeks ago and have not had Any issues as I did before.
TWRP 2.5.0.2 was issue free for months, until I started flashing ROMs with Aroma.
Nothing but issues re Samsung splash screen freezes, different solutions working sometimes and sometimes not, having to ODIN back to stock on many occasions, having to wipe INTERNAL SD on many occasions, etc., etc.
PhilZ was the solution.
This is coming from a hard core TWRP guy......
Check the link in Red in my sig for PhilZ and other good stuff
dynospectrum said:
using CWM:
*wipe data/factory reset
*wipe cache
*wipe, dalvik cache
*wipe system
*wipe sdcard (only if you have the ROMs you plan on flashing on your external sdcard, this will erase internal sd)
now flash your ROM of choice. reboot (will take 1-2min on first boot)
use cwm touch. what ROMs have you tried so far?
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Where do you "wipe system"? I see a format /system inside Mounts and Storage Menu. Please confirm.
DKYang said:
Yeah, what ROMs have you tried already? Have you tried TWRP 2.5 recovery?
Sometimes it'll take up to 10 minutes to boot up (I haven't experienced this yet with the GS4, but I have with other phones). How long did you wait before determining it was just stuck?
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I have not tried TWRP 2.5 recovery yet. I mostly use CWM. I have waited 20+ minutes after flashing a custom ROMs but to no success.
I have done the following ROMs:
Insanity v1
VirginROM
stevessvt said:
I am thinking you are flashing something not specific to the TMo S4, so your not getting the right kernel installed. Try installing a TMo specific kernel immediately after flashing a rom and see what happens.
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I did try the InFamous ROM for Tmobile s4. This ROM also has a kernal. Same results, stuck at Samsung Galaxy s4 Logo screen. It would not go anywhere after that.
Really needing help here.
anothersaddream said:
I did try the InFamous ROM for Tmobile s4. This ROM also has a kernal. Same results, stuck at Samsung Galaxy s4 Logo screen. It would not go anywhere after that.
Really needing help here.
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Okay let's start over from scratch.
First off can you restore the stock ROM using your nandroid backup?
Second, I don't think you are properly wiping everything prior to flashing the new ROM. You need to wipe system, data, dalvik, and cache in the CWM wipe menu prior to flashing the new ROM.
Wipe all 4 things. Wiping any less than all 4 things will cause the problems you are experiencing.
Once you've done that, then flash the ROM.zip and reboot and it should work just fine.
anothersaddream said:
Where do you "wipe system"? I see a format /system inside Mounts and Storage Menu. Please confirm.
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wipe = format
yes, format system in mounts/storage.
Skipjacks said:
Okay let's start over from scratch.
First off can you restore the stock ROM using your nandroid backup?
Second, I don't think you are properly wiping everything prior to flashing the new ROM. You need to wipe system, data, dalvik, and cache in the CWM wipe menu prior to flashing the new ROM.
Wipe all 4 things. Wiping any less than all 4 things will cause the problems you are experiencing.
Once you've done that, then flash the ROM.zip and reboot and it should work just fine.
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I did exactly what you stated. Restored to stock. Rooted successfully. Wiped all 4 things. ROM flash stated success. Still NO good. Stuck samsung S4 logo. You think there is something wrong with the hardware???? The s4 does randomly reboot on stock.
anothersaddream said:
I did exactly what you stated. Restored to stock. Rooted successfully. Wiped all 4 things. ROM flash stated success. Still NO good. Stuck samsung g4 logo. You think there is something wrong with the hardware???? The s4 does randomly reboot on stock.
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When I was flashing ROMs w/Aroma using TWRP 2.5.0.2, I would sometimes get Samsung boot screen freezes. The only way I could resolve this was by wiping Internal SD, in addition to the other wipes mentioned, and flashing the ROM again.
find stock kernel, flash the roms you want and flash the stock kernel after and see if you boot
Biker1 said:
When I was flashing ROMs w/Aroma using TWRP 2.5.0.2, I would sometimes get Samsung boot screen freezes. The only way I could resolve this was by wiping Internal SD, in addition to the other wipes mentioned, and flashing the ROM again.
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I also tried your suggestion exactly what you stated. Restored to stock. Rooted successfully. Wiped all 4 things + format /sdcard (internal SD). ROM flash stated success. Still NO good. Still Stuck Samsung S4 logo.
Is there any custom ROMs I can flash using odin?
anothersaddream said:
I also tried your suggestion exactly what you stated. Restored to stock. Rooted successfully. Wiped all 4 things + format /sdcard (internal SD). ROM flash stated success. Still NO good. Still Stuck Samsung S4 logo.
Is there any custom ROMs I can flash using odin?
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ODIN Samsung Stock Firmware.
Boot.
ODIN Custom Recovery.
(I use PhilZ Touch Recovery. Flashes ROMs flawlessly )
Boot.
Flash custom ROM afterwards.
If ROM doesn't have Root, then Root with CF-AUTO-ROOT by Chainfire via ODIN prior to installing Custom Recovery.
Then flash custom ROM.
Biker1 said:
ODIN Samsung Stock Firmware.
Boot.
ODIN Custom Recovery.
(I use PhilZ Touch Recovery. Flashes ROMs flawlessly )
Boot.
Flash custom ROM afterwards.
If ROM doesn't have Root, then Root with CF-AUTO-ROOT by Chainfire via ODIN prior to installing Custom Recovery.
Then flash custom ROM.
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I did as you stated. I love Philz Touch recovery UI. Very nice. Unfortunately, did not work as well. It stated successfully. I tried 2 rom, Infamous S4 v.2.5 and also the VirginROM v2.3.1. Both stated successful flashed but would not boot into the phone desktop. Stuck for over 10 minutes on black and white "Samsung Galaxy S4" logo.
I will send you a nice Starbucks gift card if anyone can fix this problem.
anothersaddream said:
I did as you stated. I love Philz Touch recovery UI. Very nice. Unfortunately, did not work as well. It stated successfully. I tried 2 rom, Infamous S4 v.2.5 and also the VirginROM v2.3.1. Both stated successful flashed but would not boot into the phone desktop. Stuck for over 10 minutes on black and white "Samsung Galaxy S4" logo.
I will send you a nice Starbucks gift card if anyone can fix this problem.
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I have no idea why it ain't working for you.
On the plus side, I don't know everything
If you ODINd Stock.
ODINd Recovery.
Did a Md5 Checksum match between the ROM file and your Download.
Wiped Internal SD.
Flashed the ROM......
and you're still having issues.......
I'm at a loss....
Try again is my only suggestion, and insure the steps taken are correct, including ODINing the proper files for your device.
Check & Double check
Including making sure you have a good usb cable, which sometimes can work and sometimes not....
If you haven't, try flashing from internal sd card. Maybe remove th external sd card just in case.

[Q] CWM Wipe Data \ Factory Reset wipes everything

So I use to install custom roms all the time with no issues, but on my last two android phones I have to Wipe Data / Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik Cache and every time it wipes the OS, then I have to re-flash. I have done the following.
- Unlocked Phone
- Rooted Phone
- Flashed CWM Recovery
- Create Backup...Can only use this once I re-flash the phone,
Xperia Ion JB
I miss custom rom's lol, any idea`s...
Resolved!!!
This is how I have to do this and still not sure why, but I'm a rookie so...
- Root Device
- Install Rom Manager (Fix Permissions) - Reboot
- Install Busybox Application (Install with Smart Install)
- Install CWM Recovery
if I don't follow this exactly the wipe data deletes everything and I have to re flash.
Vedrick said:
So I use to install custom roms all the time with no issues, but on my last two android phones I have to Wipe Data / Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik Cache and every time it wipes the OS, then I have to re-flash. I have done the following.
- Unlocked Phone
- Rooted Phone
- Flashed CWM Recovery
- Create Backup...Can only use this once I re-flash the phone,
Xperia Ion JB
I miss custom rom's lol, any idea`s...
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Have u tried "format data, cache" in mounts and storage instead of wipe? i think u might hv messed with cwm.. or may be the cwm version isn't for ub? hv u checked that? tried other versions of cwm?
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CM11 installation problems

hi,everyone.
i've just tried to install cm11 in my galaxy nexus and it cannot boot on now
its installation is fail because status 7 in the cwm recovery
i still cant boot on my phone
can anyone help me
What version of CWM Recovery are you on? An update of the recovery to a newer build might help.
Break me off a piece of that Kit-Kat ROM!
What version of Android are you coming from? Anytime you are switching to a different ROM, especially from a JellyBean (4.3 or other) to a KitKat 4.4 ROM, you must do a clean wipe of your phone prior to installation. It sounds like you tried to do a dirty flash. Boot into recovery, and format data, cache, and dalvik cache, then try flashing the CM11 and Gapps.
If that doesn't work...try this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302599
tonykunyin said:
hi,everyone.
i've just tried to install cm11 in my galaxy nexus and it cannot boot on now
its installation is fail because status 7 in the cwm recovery
i still cant boot on my phone
can anyone help me
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dwoods1983 said:
What version of Android are you coming from? Anytime you are switching to a different ROM, especially from a JellyBean (4.3 or other) to a KitKat 4.4 ROM, you must do a clean wipe of your phone prior to installation. It sounds like you tried to do a dirty flash. Boot into recovery, and format data, cache, and dalvik cache, then try flashing the CM11 and Gapps.
If that doesn't work...try this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302599
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i am coming from the stock android 4.3 rom. I've tried wipe the data,wipe cache and dalvik cache.However,it just keeps saying installation error in the cwm touch recovery because of the status 7.
That method doesnt work for me. i still even cannot boot on my phone.how can i send it in again
OK, first you need to manually boot into your recovery by holding the volume up and down buttons at the same time and then pressing the power button. You should get into your bootloader and then be able choose recovery. I assume you have a backup...so just flash back to your stock android 4.3. Then once you are able to get back into your phone see if you can update your cwm. If updating you cwm turns out not to be the issue then go watch a YouTube video on how to fix the status 7 error. It basically involves copying the zip file you are trying to flash over to your computer and editing one of the files. Goodluck...let me know if this works.
tonykunyin said:
i am coming from the stock android 4.3 rom. I've tried wipe the data,wipe cache and dalvik cache.However,it just keeps saying installation error in the cwm touch recovery because of the status 7.
That method doesnt work for me. i still even cannot boot on my phone.how can i send it in again
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check your baseband..you should be in the latest radio..mine is XXLH1..other rom required latest baseband..
Pretty sure it sounds like he is on an outdated version of cwm, status 7 errors can be signs of old recovery version. Fastboot flash the latest cwm.

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