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Device: Nexus 7 (Rooted)
OS: Cyanogenmod 10.2.0
Overall problem: Google play not working or getting apps on working Google play system.
So let me start from the beginning. I was trying to get an app to work but the app kept saying i need root permission, so i went on SuperSU and i accidentally clicked a button that supposedly gets rid of supersu (no warning whatsoever). so to fix this problem i reboot my device that doesn't work. So i went in twrp and installed supersu. so now another problem arose. When i open Google play it says no connection, even though i can get on chrome and other things. so at this point i'm just concerned. i go home and tried uninstalling Google play and reinstall it. doesn't work. Then i try clearing cache, doesn't work, then data, still doesn't work. after that i try to delete my gmail account to see if that works, does not. so then i try on backing up my device with twrp, then making a whole new restore to get a fresh copy of cyanogenmod. everything works but i have no apps and data. so backup this new cyanogenmod and tried to go back on my old not working save and it wont restore, it says it failed. so i wipe all data so now i don't have an OS and then i solved that and got back rooted and installed cyanogenmod. the i try to just restore data from my old cyanogenmod and it goes through but this time on boot it optimizes apps, done with that, now is stuck in a infinite bootloader. so i restore to my old cyanogenmod and this is where i am now.
The overall question is how to i either fix google play store, or how do i port my apps and data to the working cyanogenmod Google play store?
If you can't follow with my terrible typing skills tell me and ill try to clarify. I just thought starting from the beginning of the problem would help.
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Lionex1 said:
Question: Why are you using cyanogenmod 3.2? Or was that a typo? Currently, you should be on either 10 or 11.
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typo
HVC FOG3Y34 said:
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Thanks.
My suggestion:
-----BACKUP EVERYTHING-----
Flash the stock factory image and the stock kernel, and go from there. You can easily reinstall a new CM, and reroot if you lost it in the process. WugFresh's N7 toolkit is great for this.
Also - I had problems with TWRP on my nexus. CWM touch works much better, I find.
EDIT: The N7 toolkit will restore everything to factory defaults, and can do backups as well.
Lionex1 said:
Thanks.
My suggestion:
-----BACKUP EVERYTHING-----
Flash the stock factory image and the stock kernel, and go from there. You can easily reinstall a new CM, and reroot if you lost it in the process. WugFresh's N7 toolkit is great for this.
Also - I had problems with TWRP on my nexus. CWM touch works much better, I find.
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how do i flash the sock factory image and the stock kernel?
HVC FOG3Y34 said:
how do i flash the sock factory image and the stock kernel?
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http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
^that's the toolkit. Pretty self-explanatory GUI.
So doing this i won't lose any apps and data and ill have to reroot? cause all i care about is not losing apps and data and getting google play to work again with a root.
^that's the toolkit. Pretty self-explanatory GUI.
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ok so when i'm selecting my android build what "CUSTOM ROM (Wi-Fi Tablet) - ?" do i use JB or KK?
HVC FOG3Y34 said:
ok so when i'm selecting my android build what "CUSTOM ROM (Wi-Fi Tablet) - ?" do i use JB or KK?
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Android 4.4+ is kitkat, 4.1-4.3 is JB. Select what it's running currently.
Lionex1 said:
Android 4.4+ is kitkat, 4.1-4.3 is JB. Select what it's running currently.
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I seem to be having trouble, can you take me step by step on what to click to do this?
HVC FOG3Y34 said:
I seem to be having trouble, can you take me step by step on what to click to do this?
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Sure, what exactly are you having trouble with?
When you first start the app, it will ask for the version and device model. After that, it will ask for your recovery that you're currently running (maybe not in that order), select TWRP in your case. It will then download things, and the program will start up.
Lionex1 said:
Sure, what exactly are you having trouble with?
When you first start the app, it will ask for the version and device model. After that, it will ask for your recovery that you're currently running (maybe not in that order), select TWRP in your case. It will then download things, and the program will start up.
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I got that part selecting the model type, i'm now in advanced utilities do i select flash zip?
HVC FOG3Y34 said:
I got that part selecting the model type, i'm now in advanced utilities do i select flash zip?
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You don't have to go to advanced utilities. On the first screen, "backup", then "back to stock"
After that's done and everything works, you can root and flash custom recovery if you lost it.
Lionex1 said:
You don't have to go to advanced utilities. On the first screen, "backup", then "back to stock"
After that's done and everything works, you can root and flash custom recovery if you lost it.
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Ok now what do i do in "Which factory image?" remember i have cyanogenmod 10.2.0 or do i just get default android then reroot and get cyanogen mod again.
HVC FOG3Y34 said:
Ok now what do i do in "Which factory image?" remember i have cyanogenmod 10.2.0 or do i just get default android then reroot and get cyanogen mod again.
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Default, then reroot and cyanogen.
Confirm it's working on stock before flashing cyanogen.
Lionex1 said:
Default, then reroot and cyanogen.
Confirm it's working on stock before flashing cyanogen.
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ok that part fixed it, i think i lost my root, but am i still unlocked? because isn't the unlocking part that loses your data.
HVC FOG3Y34 said:
ok that part fixed it, i think i lost my root, but am i still unlocked? because isn't the unlocking part that loses your data.
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You backed everything up, right? I'm pretty sure it doesn't relock it if you reflash factory image (what you just did)
If it did, just unlock it.
Lionex1 said:
You backed everything up, right? I'm pretty sure it doesn't relock it if you reflash factory image (what you just did)
If it did, just unlock it.
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Ok i have now got everything working except i now need to install cyanogenmod. but when i go to install it i click the thing that says "click here to install" it goes to twrp then stops. what can i do to fix this, im in twrp now.
HVC FOG3Y34 said:
Ok i have now got everything working except i now need to install cyanogenmod. but when i go to install it i click the thing that says "click here to install" it goes to twrp then stops. what can i do to fix this, im in twrp now.
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Grab the flashable zip from somewhere, go into twrp, and select "install" then flash the zip.
where would the .zip be if installed it from Rom toolbox pro
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Hi guys. Before you bash me saying I did not search, trust me I did.
Goal:
I am trying to install cyanogenmod 10 M2 following this guide: oh well, I guess I can't post URL's. But the guide is a wiki from cyanogenmod and is called "Galaxy Nexus (GSM): Full Update Guide"
wiki.cyanogenmodDOTCOM/wiki/Galaxy_Nexus_%28GSM%29:_Full_Update_Guide
When I get to the second command which is to enter the CW menu: fastboot boot boot.img
Problem: My phone gets stuck at the Google logo and my PC says that the driver failed to install.
Here's what I have tried doing and what I installed:
Android SDK + Google USB driver are installed
Universal Naked Driver is installed
I tried re downloading all the files and restarting
I tried changing computers
I even tried FORMATTING my computer and installing a fresh copy of Windows 7 64 bit.
My phone is showing bootloader in the device manager like it should. Everything is FINE and working except for that part. All my drivers are correctly installed on my PC. I have been trying to solve this for exactly 5 hours.
So my question is: how do I solve this ?
Thanks in advance
cheers
You don't have to manually flash the boot.img, just flash the ROM through CWM
Redownload the ROM, check md5 hash, flash away.
Restore the nandroid of your previous working state btw.
cyanogenmod's thread, FIRST POST
Instructions:
First time flashing CyanogenMod 10 your device, or coming from another ROM?
Root the device and install ClockworkMod Recovery. Instructions are available here.
Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM.
Format the system, data & cache partitions of your device.
Perform a factory reset.
Flash CyanogenMod.
Optional: Install the Google Apps addon package.
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EddyOS said:
You don't have to manually flash the boot.img, just flash the ROM through CWM
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OK but I'm trying to get in the CWM menu. That's not working. How do I enter that menu on my phone ?
Also I don't want to root my phone.
Installing CM10 WILL root the phone as it's a custom ROM
Super n00b...
EddyOS said:
Installing CM10 WILL root the phone as it's a custom ROM
Super n00b...
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lmao
Yep. I am a noob. My first android phone....
So I really need your help guys ..
I just learned that I need to root my phone.
Instructions:
First time flashing CyanogenMod 10 your device, or coming from another ROM?
Root the device and install ClockworkMod Recovery. Instructions are available here.
Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM.
Format the system, data & cache partitions of your device.
Perform a factory reset.
Flash CyanogenMod.
Optional: Install the Google Apps addon package.
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Ok so, I need the "instructions are available here" please Or I guess a guide to root my phone and be able to get in the CWM menu....
Ok. EDIT: I understood how it works. I'm doing it now... I'll let you know if something goes wrong. Thanks guys.
Just Google how to flash a new ROM on the Galaxy Nexus - they are plenty of how to guides and videos
ekoloud said:
Yep. I am a noob. My first android phone....
So I really need your help guys ..
I just learned that I need to root my phone.
Ok so, I need the "instructions are available here" please Or I guess a guide to root my phone and be able to get in the CWM menu....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
Yeah. Thanks guys. I did it. I guess we all start by being noobs
Np, but you need to refine your search skillz.
Sent from my i9250
Do you lose LTE or other functionality with CM10 on the CDMA GNex?
shizat63 said:
Do you lose LTE or other functionality with CM10 on the CDMA GNex?
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Dont hijack the thread. It has completed its purpose, and it should be closed.
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So I tried installing a status bar icon replacement on Cyanogenmod and ended up getting stuck on boot loop somehow...
I went into recovery and wiped data, wiped my cache and dalvik cache and it's still stuck on boot loop...
help?
reflash rom
the rom isn't on the root of my device anymore and I can't exactly set it there without it turning on.
Causes a slight issue I imagine?
Aerolith514 said:
the rom isn't on the root of my device anymore and I can't exactly set it there without it turning on.
Causes a slight issue I imagine?
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it doesnt have to be on the root of your device, as long as its in your storage. if its in the storage, find that location amd flash it. now what do you mean you cant exactly set it there without it turning on? you lost me there.
The rom isn't on my phone whatsoever.
I meant I need to be able to have the phone fully turned on in order to move the zip over to it.
Aerolith514 said:
The rom isn't on my phone whatsoever.
I meant I need to be able to have the phone fully turned on in order to move the zip over to it.
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what recovery are you using? twrp has an adb sideload option, cwm might have something similar.
Just push another nightly zip over with adb, while in recovery. Simple! Don't understand what the fuss is all about.
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Using cwm.
adb? Sorry I've never bricked my device before, I have no idea what that is XD
Aerolith514 said:
Using cwm.
adb? Sorry I've never bricked my device before, I have no idea what that is XD
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if u made a backup for ur stock rom, then restore it.
if not, the easiest way is to reflash factory image using fastboot mode. or see my thread in signature
Pardon my noobishness, but I really would rather not unroot my phone and set it back to stock 4.1.1 unless it's my only option.
Either way, I created a backup last night but it doesn't work. When I tell it to install it says "no file found".
At this point, I'm willing to let somebody take over via viewfinder if it'll help >_>
Flash new custom rom
And every modification SYSTEMUI.apk make sure permision each others
Aerolith514 said:
Pardon my noobishness, but I really would rather not unroot my phone and set it back to stock 4.1.1 unless it's my only option.
Either way, I created a backup last night but it doesn't work. When I tell it to install it says "no file found".
At this point, I'm willing to let somebody take over via viewfinder if it'll help >_>
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so flash google image 4.2.1 using fastboot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895.
If u flash 4.1.1 i think u will receive update before rooting.
any way what cwm u are using??
Sigh...crisis averted.
I dug deep into my files (which are a friggen mess) and found a the December 21st nightly laying around somewhere odd. Everything's back to working order -- Just gotta set everything up again >_>
Although, it seems like i have nothing on my screen...
Nothing whatsoever
Aerolith514 said:
Using cwm.
adb? Sorry I've never bricked my device before, I have no idea what that is XD
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that's the attitude that... nevermind.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
this is the thread you should have read BEFORE "bricking" your device. Which you didn't by the way. You don't want to know what a REAL brick is. Don't use the word lightly.
Sigh, one last question I guess -- even though I've asked a ton.
Now that I've flashed CM and my gapps, everything on the phone works except it shows that I have no installed apps...my messaging app, app tab..phone... nothing is there...
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Sigh, one last question I guess -- even though I've asked a ton.
Now that I've flashed CM and my gapps, everything on the phone works except it shows that I have no installed apps...my messaging app, app tab..phone... nothing is there...
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did you flash the right gapps?
gapps 20121212
Unless there's a newer one now?
Aerolith514 said:
gapps 20121212
Unless there's a newer one now?
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in latest cm 10.1 there is a lot of bugs no icon for drawer, no long press on desktop, flash the previous one
Aerolith514 said:
gapps 20121212
Unless there's a newer one now?
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that version is working fine here under custom aosp, so it must be cm problem like previous poster said.
This is probably a stupid and obvious question but...Do I have to root my phone first before flashing CM10.1 on my Note 2 sgh-i317m?
I started off with installing clockwork recovery but when I go into recovery mode I see android system recovery.
if I have to root can someone provide me with a great guide to do so please and thanks.
LeBeast said:
This is probably a stupid and obvious question but...Do I have to root my phone first before flashing CM10.1 on my Note 2 sgh-i317m?
I started off with installing clockwork recovery but when I go into recovery mode I see android system recovery.
if I have to root can someone provide me with a great guide to do so please and thanks.
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If the recovery install didn't stick then you have to rename the recovery restore files, which requires root.
Use the gnote 2 toolkit to root.
I would just root without installing a recovery and use goomanager to install the latest version of twrp from inside android. Reboot into recovery and flash whatever you want. For my phone needs, CM10.1 is nowhere near ready to be used daily, so make a backup.
simonxliu said:
If the recovery install didn't stick then you have to rename the recovery restore files, which requires root.
Use the gnote 2 toolkit to root.
I would just root without installing a recovery and use goomanager to install the latest version of twrp from inside android. Reboot into recovery and flash whatever you want. For my phone needs, CM10.1 is nowhere near ready to be used daily, so make a backup.
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I wouldnt go that far. Rootbox now has no issues for me. Bluetooth works perfectly for everything. Camera works great. I dont even know whats not working anymore because most of the daily things I use work perfectly....Phone, Texts, Group Messaging Stock, Bluetooth, Video, Photos. Up until yesterdays update Bluetooth would crash when switching modes or after a call. Then a reboot was necessary but now it works perfectly.
I do agree about the backup plan though.
OK I rooted and flashed CM10.1 on my phone but I'm wondering if I missed something because I don't seem to be getting LTE. I only get H or 3G it seems. When I go into settings > about phone > status, it says Mobile network type: HSPA: 10.
Try changing the apn
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Got that to work. LTE was off apparently.
Also, what's with the play store? How come their is so few apps and I can't find many that were there before
LeBeast said:
Got that to work. LTE was off apparently.
Also, what's with the play store? How come their is so few apps and I can't find many that were there before
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did you make sure you flashed gapps 121212? if you did try it again....I had that problem before and reflashing gapps fixed it.
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did you make sure you flashed gapps 121212? if you did try it again....I had that problem before and reflashing gapps fixed it.
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Yeah I now flashed gapps-jb-20121212-signed.zip a second time and still no luck.
Hi,
I'm new here so please go easy on this "noob"
It was my first to unlock and root my phone, followed by flashing a stock ROM (Which is exactly why I rooted it)
I flashed this JB 4.2.2 stock build [ROM] [OTA][GSM] Android 4.2.2 JDQ39: Rooted | Galaxy Nexus > XDA for my Galaxy Nexus
Now...
I can't disable Next-word suggestions in the Language & Input -> Google Keyboard Settings
Also, I noticed a few seconds of lag when pressing the power button to unlock the phone, when viewing recent apps (via the soft-key), and when opening the Camera too
Also, when I choose the "Recent Apps" soft key.. it's as the app that's currently being used is minimised and the homescreen is shown without any icons
The Build came with Busybox pre-installed and now its gone after a day of using my phone... I literally can't find it.
I searched in the play store "BusyBox" and the result is 3 different apps with the same name!
Any Advice?
AMKhatri said:
Hi,
I'm new here so please go easy on this "noob"
It was my first to unlock and root my phone, followed by flashing a stock ROM (Which is exactly why I rooted it)
I flashed this JB 4.2.2 stock build [ROM] [OTA][GSM] Android 4.2.2 JDQ39: Rooted | Galaxy Nexus > XDA for my Galaxy Nexus
Now...
I can't disable Next-word suggestions in the Language & Input -> Google Keyboard Settings
Also, I noticed a few seconds of lag when pressing the power button to unlock the phone, when viewing recent apps (via the soft-key), and when opening the Camera too
Also, when I choose the "Recent Apps" soft key.. it's as the app that's currently being used is minimised and the homescreen is shown without any icons
The Build came with Busybox pre-installed and now its gone after a day of using my phone... I literally can't find it.
I searched in the play store "BusyBox" and the result is 3 different apps with the same name!
Any Advice?
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go back to recovery, format/wipe /system partition, reflash rom.
For your reference, a good app to install bb is stephen (stericsson)'s busybox installer (play store link). Obviously, it needs root.
Next time, read the stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
How do I get “root”?
If you are booted into a custom recovery (recoveries will be covered later), root is enabled by default. If you want root while booted into Android, you will need to place two files on your system partition: an “su” binary which grants root access, and a superuser app that manages that access. The two that are available are ChainsDD’s Superuser and Chainfire’s SuperSU. Usually these files are packaged up in a zip file that is flashable using a custom recovery, but they can be flashed manually using ADB. Both of these methods will be described below.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26328017&postcount=123
As you probably noticed by now, you didn't need to flash a full "custom stock ROM" to root.
beekay201 said:
go back to recovery, format/wipe /system partition, reflash rom.
For your reference, a good app to install bb is stephen (stericsson)'s busybox installer (play store link). Obviously, it needs root.
Next time, read the stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26328017&postcount=123
As you probably noticed by now, you didn't need to flash a full "custom stock ROM" to root.
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Thanks for replying!
I'm totally new to this rooting &/ flashing thing, so please go easy
So, what you're saying is that I should boot into fastboot mode, wipe system partition (this will format the whole SD card right?), install the same ROM again?
I guess I'll need to install Titanium Backup to backup my apps and settings, I'll have to search for an article for the best way to do it as well..
Can I do it like this:
Open "Rom Manager", Select "Install ROM from SD Card", install it.. ???
PS: Do you have a recommendation for a better ROM, perhaps my choice of ROM wasn't correct...
AMKhatri said:
Thanks for replying!
I'm totally new to this rooting &/ flashing thing, so please go easy
So, what you're saying is that I should boot into fastboot mode, wipe system partition (this will format the whole SD card right?), install the same ROM again?
I guess I'll need to install Titanium Backup to backup my apps and settings, I'll have to search for an article for the best way to do it as well..
Can I do it like this:
Open "Rom Manager", Select "Install ROM from SD Card", install it.. ???
PSo you have a recommendation for a better ROM, perhaps my choice of ROM wasn't correct...
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You can wipe the system partition in a custom recovery (dont know if you can with stock). And yes you could flash via ROM manager but I wouldnt recommend it. I am on XenonHD 11.1 and loving it. But roms are a personal choice so there is no 'best' ROM. Just try out.
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mrgnex said:
You can wipe the system partition in a custom recovery (dont know if you can with stock). And yes you could flash via ROM manager but I wouldnt recommend it. I am on XenonHD 11.1 and loving it. But roms are a personal choice so there is no 'best' ROM. Just try out.
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The tutorial I followed didn't mention using the ROM manager, but I had not choice.. becuase whenever I went into fastboot mode manually, it got stuck on the screen displaying Google (I waited for minutes without any luck)
How would you recommend CyanogenMod 10.1.2 against the stock 4.2.2 which I have currently?
I read these threads as well whereby they said that there is no "real" solution to the issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178962
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363872
AMKhatri said:
Thanks for replying!
I'm totally new to this rooting &/ flashing thing, so please go easy
So, what you're saying is that I should boot into fastboot mode, wipe system partition (this will format the whole SD card right?), install the same ROM again?
I guess I'll need to install Titanium Backup to backup my apps and settings, I'll have to search for an article for the best way to do it as well..
Can I do it like this:
Open "Rom Manager", Select "Install ROM from SD Card", install it.. ???
PS: Do you have a recommendation for a better ROM, perhaps my choice of ROM wasn't correct...
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Mr., please, read the LINK i gave you! THIS ONE ->>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
If you read it, you'll stop thinking you need to be doing anything at this point in FASTBOOT interface! Like mrgnex says, you need to be on a custom recovery to format /system. (Have you read the link yet? By now you should know that the /system partition and the /sdcard/ (aka userdata) are 2 different things!)
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You can wipe the system partition in a custom recovery (dont know if you can with stock). (...) roms are a personal choice so there is no 'best' ROM. Just try out.
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+1
For your reference, you can't erase /system in stock recovery.
AMKhatri said:
The tutorial I followed didn't mention using the ROM manager, but I had not choice.. becuase whenever I went into fastboot mode manually, it got stuck on the screen displaying Google (I waited for minutes without any luck)
How would you recommend CyanogenMod 10.1.2 against the stock 4.2.2 which I have currently?
I read these threads as well whereby they said that there is no "real" solution to the issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178962
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363872
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Stop! THERE'S NO NEED FOR FASTBOOT HERE!
Thanks Guys for replying.
Yes, I read the info in the link, it was very helpful.
I'm still confused though.. "Fast boot" and "Recovery" are they the same thing?
I tried a "fix" mentioned by someone about using a live wallpaper such as "Water", I tried it and it's been 1/2 hour and it's really smooth compared to before...
Yes, I do have a custom recovery, actually I don't know why, but It seems I've got two according to ROM Manager.
It says I've got Clockwork Mod Recovery & TWRP.
I also tried going into recovery (Volume up + Down + Power) and it worked this time, when I select recovery, it goes into CWRM
I also did a bit of research about CyanogenMod 10.1.2 and from what I could gather it's liked by people a lot.
I'm guessing that definitely some time ahead it'll get all "laggy" again, Is there any reason according to you why I shouldn't install it compared to the stock 4.2.2 I have?
AMKhatri said:
Thanks Guys for replying.
Yes, I read the info in the link, it was very helpful.
I'm still confused though.. "Fast boot" and "Recovery" are they the same thing?
I tried a "fix" mentioned by someone about using a live wallpaper such as "Water", I tried it and it's been 1/2 hour and it's really smooth compared to before...
Yes, I do have a custom recovery, actually I don't know why, but It seems I've got two according to ROM Manager.
It says I've got Clockwork Mod Recovery & TWRP.
I also tried going into recovery (Volume up + Down + Power) and it worked this time, when I select recovery, it goes into CWRM
I also did a bit of research about CyanogenMod 10.1.2 and from what I could gather it's liked by people a lot.
I'm guessing that definitely some time ahead it'll get all "laggy" again, Is there any reason according to you why I shouldn't install it compared to the stock 4.2.2 I have?
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So to get things clear:
No fastboot and recovery arent the same thing.
Vol up+down+power brings you into fast boot and not recovery.
Apparently you dont have 2 custom recoverys since you booted into cwm.
Cm10 is great. But there are many great roms out there. You can start off with cm and then (if you please) look further.
I dont see any reason to not install cm10.1.2 since a whole team built and optimized it. So basically it is a better stock.
When you think your phone is slow you should look into the custom kernels. Thats a different story which I will not begin before you want to
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mrgnex said:
So to get things clear:
No fastboot and recovery arent the same thing.
Vol up+down+power brings you into fast boot and not recovery.
Apparently you dont have 2 custom recoverys since you booted into cwm.
Cm10 is great. But there are many great roms out there. You can start off with cm and then (if you please) look further.
I dont see any reason to not install cm10.1.2 since a whole team built and optimized it. So basically it is a better stock.
When you think your phone is slow you should look into the custom kernels. Thats a different story which I will not begin before you want to
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Thanks! Now it's definitely clear!
I'll download CM10.1.2 tomorrow and will decide to install it once Stock JB 4.2.2 starts acting up again.
In the meantime I'll read on about kernels, please keep don't close this thread...yet.
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I've decided that I will test out the Rom that I have currently (4.2.2) for a few weeks, and then flash CM.
I wanted to know one more thing, Is it bad to flash ROMs to your phone every now and then?
Because I've seen people flashing different ROMs on their phone, I don't wanna damage my phone as I want it to last as long as I can make it.
(by "Bad" I mean... does it reduce the phone's life or it's hardware's life span)
AMKhatri said:
I've decided that I will test out the Rom that I have currently (4.2.2) for a few weeks, and then flash CM.
I wanted to know one more thing, Is it bad to flash ROMs to your phone every now and then?
Because I've seen people flashing different ROMs on their phone, I don't wanna damage my phone as I want it to last as long as I can make it.
(by "Bad" I mean... does it reduce the phone's life or it's hardware's life span)
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No it can't. I was a flashaholic (until I discovered XenonHD) and my phone didn't got worse. Only overclocking the CPU and gpu can affect the life of the CPU or gpu (or both XD). Just do a fresh install everytime and read the post of the ROM of your choice to see what to do to get it working optimally. If you have any problems just ask.
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No it can't. I was a flashaholic (until I discovered XenonHD) and my phone didn't got worse. Only overclocking the CPU and gpu can affect the life of the CPU or gpu (or both XD). Just do a fresh install everytime and read the post of the ROM of your choice to see what to do to get it working optimally. If you have any problems just ask.
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Thanks...
I'll flash CM in a week or two, as I'm on a tight schedule currently, and I also wanna note down the average battery time I get out of 4.2.2
So... since 4.3 is now out, I was thinking it'd be better for me to flash it other than anything else.
I'll most probably download the stock rom from:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#yakjujwr66v
So far I came across this thread having the steps to flash 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377307
But I wanna flash it and lose my data, so that it's as fresh as it can be...
Will that work if I use "wugfresh root toolkit"?
AMKhatri said:
So... since 4.3 is now out, I was thinking it'd be better for me to flash it other than anything else.
I'll most probably download the stock rom from:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#yakjujwr66v
So far I came across this thread having the steps to flash 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377307
But I wanna flash it and lose my data, so that it's as fresh as it can be...
Will that work if I use "wugfresh root toolkit"?
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With the stock package there is no need for a toolkit.
Hell, there's no reason for a toolkit any time.
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Pirateghost said:
With the stock package there is no need for a toolkit.
Hell, there's no reason for a toolkit any time.
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What was I thinking...
I apologize guys... I guess I wasn't thinking straight as its past midnight here...
So just to clarify stuff so that I don't end up doing something wrong:
-> Head into Recovery Mode (with usb debugging enabled... connect usb cable to phone and pc)
-> Wipe System
-> Wipe Cache
-> Install from SD card (select .zip file)
right?
Also, I performed a backup of the applications I have via Titanium Backup, They'll work on 4.3 when I restore them right? or do you recommend downloading them from the play store again?
Sorry for being such a noob, and Thanks for your responses!
backup everything from your /sdcard to your computer, titanium backups and a nandroid
the google stock package is NOT flashable in CWM/TWRP
if you follow the GOOGLE instructions it WILL wipe your device (remember that backup you made of everything?)
alternatively you can make sure and have adb/fastboot working on your computer properly, extract all the files out of the zip (including the tar.gz located inside), and in recovery, do a factory reset, then boot to fastboot, fastboot flash system and boot ....
as for Titanium Backup, there is a work around to get it working on 4.3, but root is lacking full power.
Pirateghost said:
backup everything from your /sdcard to your computer, titanium backups and a nandroid
the google stock package is NOT flashable in CWM/TWRP
if you follow the GOOGLE instructions it WILL wipe your device (remember that backup you made of everything?)
alternatively you can make sure and have adb/fastboot working on your computer properly, extract all the files out of the zip (including the tar.gz located inside), and in recovery, do a factory reset, then boot to fastboot, fastboot flash system and boot ....
as for Titanium Backup, there is a work around to get it working on 4.3, but root is lacking full power.
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Thanks!
I'm now on Android 4.3
I'm full of excitement atm :victory:
I took a backup of my apps using titanium backup, I installed it but can't use it, it says I need root (which I already had before).
I read online somewhere that I need to root again, but I don't wanna lose all my data/ apps I installed again...
Any ideas?
If I use Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit... will I lose my data?
Thanks for the continued support!
AMKhatri said:
Thanks!
I'm now on Android 4.3
I'm full of excitement atm :victory:
I took a backup of my apps using titanium backup, I installed it but can't use it, it says I need root (which I already had before).
I read online somewhere that I need to root again, but I don't wanna lose all my data/ apps I installed again...
Any ideas?
If I use Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit... will I lose my data?
Thanks for the continued support!
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Seriously, how hard can it be for you people to waste 5, 5!!! minutes to browse the forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377318
Thanks!
According to a friend's recommendation I used Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit to Root, and surprisingly didn't lose any of my data!
Once again, Thanks for all the help everyone... You've all been quite helpful.
Right, so. Managed to unlock and root my M9 successfully, no problems, using a good guide, which included making a Nandroid backup prior to rooting.
So I decide to get rid of LeeDroid and restore my Nandroid backup. All went well. Then TWRP asks if I want to install SuperSU as my device isn't rooted. So swipe yes, and it goes through the usual list, and just as it gets to the last line my phone goes off, and reboots.
I've tried both the stable and beta and always get the same damn crash/reboot, tried the mounting methods, but NOTHING works!
Could anyone shed any light as to why? It's the GSM variant of the M9.
Vesten said:
Right, so. Managed to unlock and root my M9 successfully, no problems, using a good guide, which included making a Nandroid backup prior to rooting.
So I decide to get rid of LeeDroid and restore my Nandroid backup. All went well. Then TWRP asks if I want to install SuperSU as my device isn't rooted. So swipe yes, and it goes through the usual list, and just as it gets to the last line my phone goes off, and reboots.
I've tried both the stable and beta and always get the same damn crash/reboot, tried the mounting methods, but NOTHING works!
Could anyone shed any light as to why? It's the GSM variant of the M9.
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what exact version of twrp?
Is the backup a system IMAGE backup?
are you entering TWRP in read-only mode?
When you try to restore now, what does the terminal output say?
TWRP version 2.8.7.0
The backup was made using TWRP after flashing it for the first time, which included the usual data, system, etc.
Not sure about TWRP entering read only mode. I read it only does this on unmodified software. Mine is still saying modified even after restoring my nandroid.
Also unsure of what the terminal says without copying the log. Can restore it as many times as I want.
Can't be much more help until I get to a PC.
I'm still S-On, etc. Have a feeling it's to do with the TWRP read only thing...
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TWRP version 2.8.7.0
The backup was made using TWRP after flashing it for the first time, which included the usual data, system, etc.
Not sure about TWRP entering read only mode. I read it only does this on unmodified software. Mine is still saying modified even after restoring my nandroid.
Also unsure of what the terminal says without copying the log. Can restore it as many times as I want.
Can't be much more help until I get to a PC.
I'm still S-On, etc. Have a feeling it's to do with the TWRP read only thing...
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well, when you go to restore twrp, does it say unable to wipe system/cache, etc?
If so, go into the mount menu and put a check mark in the system read only box, then uncheck it and try to restore again.
If that doesn't work, try updating to the latest twrp, which is 2.8.7.1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=8915#downloads
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well, when you go to restore twrp, does it say unable to wipe system/cache, etc?
If so, go into the mount menu and put a check mark in the system read only box, then uncheck it and try to restore again.
If that doesn't work, try updating to the latest twrp, which is 2.8.7.1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=8915#downloads
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I'll have to check, but don't think it does.
I'll try that new version of TWRP and report back.
Many thanks for the help, greatly appreciated.
jollywhitefoot said:
well, when you go to restore twrp, does it say unable to wipe system/cache, etc?
If so, go into the mount menu and put a check mark in the system read only box, then uncheck it and try to restore again.
If that doesn't work, try updating to the latest twrp, which is 2.8.7.1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=8915#downloads
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Flashed that latest TWRP. Then tried flashing SuperSU. Same thing. Just shuts off completely and reboots back to Android.
In the mount menu, system is unchecked. and the bottom "Only mount system read-only" is also unchecked.
The Terminal log gets to..
"Placing files..."
Restoring files..."
Then shuts off. I'm starting to think I'm going to have to flash a stock RUU and start from scratch.
BTW this is after checking system. It seems to do nothing at all.
EDIT: Would not having an external SD in it matter at all? I originally flashed SuperSU using the internal SD card.
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Flashed that latest TWRP. Then tried flashing SuperSU. Same thing. Just shuts off completely and reboots back to Android.
In the mount menu, system is unchecked. and the bottom "Only mount system read-only" is also unchecked.
The Terminal log gets to..
"Placing files..."
Restoring files..."
Then shuts off. I'm starting to think I'm going to have to flash a stock RUU and start from scratch.
BTW this is after checking system. It seems to do nothing at all.
EDIT: Would not having an external SD in it matter at all? I originally flashed SuperSU using the internal SD card.
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What happens when you restore your backup and reboot without installing supersu?
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What happens when you restore your backup and reboot without installing supersu?
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Will let you know soon. Just restoring again.
When I made the Nandroid backup, there's a new option to backup recovery too, which I did. Could this mean anything? I'm assuming it's backed up TWRP because stock obviously wasn't present when making the backup.
Will try and screenshot the log.
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Will let you know soon. Just restoring again.
When I made the Nandroid backup, there's a new option to backup recovery too, which I did. Could this mean anything? I'm assuming it's backed up TWRP because stock obviously wasn't present when making the backup.
Will try and screenshot the log.
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Yeah backing up recovery doesn't matter....as you suspected it just backs up twrp, so if you backed up the older version, then updated it, don't restore the old version
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Yeah backing up recovery doesn't matter....as you suspected it just backs up twrp, so if you backed up the older version, then updated it, don't restore the old version
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Interesting. There's nothing saying it couldn't write anything..
Just tried opening SuperSU from my restored backup, and hits me with "There is no SuperSU binary installed!" This is a problem, blah, blah, etc.
Then tried check-boxing the 'system' box in the Mount section. Then tried flashing UPDATESuperSu.VsXX and just gave me the usual as said above. Crashed and reboots.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cvkclw8xuzua4u3/2015-07-20 21.56.37.png?dl=0
Losing the will to live! Ha
What about trying to push SuperSU via ADB?
EDIT: Think I'm getting ahead of myself. Not possible to flash SuperSU via ADB is it..?
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What about trying to push SuperSU via ADB?
EDIT: Think I'm getting ahead of myself. Not possible to flash SuperSU via ADB is it..?
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The only way I ever do it is by swiping to install as I'm rebooting out of recovery.
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The only way I ever do it is by swiping to install as I'm rebooting out of recovery.
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Would you say the nuclear option would be to sit and bide my time until a decent RUU becomes available and start from scratch?
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Would you say the nuclear option would be to sit and bide my time until a decent RUU becomes available and start from scratch?
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What's your ultimate goal? Stock, rooted? What cid and firmware are you on?
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What's your ultimate goal? Stock, rooted? What cid and firmware are you on?
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Well I was going to sell the phone, since it's only 2 weeks old, and obviously for warranty reasons. So back to 100% stock, which includes it saying Software Status: Official and it saying "Locked" instead of re-locked.
CID is HTC__001
Firmware is Lollipop 5.0.2 - Software version 1.40.401.8 (CL549783 release-keys)
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Well I was going to sell the phone, since it's only 2 weeks old, and obviously for warranty reasons. So back to 100% stock, which includes it saying Software Status: Official and it saying "Locked" instead of re-locked.
CID is HTC__001
Firmware is Lollipop 5.0.2 - Software version 1.40.401.8 (CL549783 release-keys)
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Then yeah, just ruu back to stock and bobs your uncle. You don't have to wait, an ruu is available for 1.40.401
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Then yeah, just ruu back to stock and bobs your uncle. You don't have to wait, an ruu is available for 1.40.401
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What about stock recovery? Is that included I take it...?
Still getting used to all this in-depth flashing Android stuff. Managed to convert my M8 to the GP Edition without any trouble.
Vesten said:
What about stock recovery? Is that included I take it...?
Still getting used to all this in-depth flashing Android stuff. Managed to convert my M8 to the GP Edition without any trouble.
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Yeah. That's included. If you did that then you can get that thing back to stock.
Probably find the ruu here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/stock-nand-backup-ota-update-collection-t3132698
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Yeah. That's included. If you did that then you can get that thing back to stock.
Probably find the ruu here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/stock-nand-backup-ota-update-collection-t3132698
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Wow, thankyou! I've been Googling RUU's all night at work and found nothing like this. Think I'll do that and flash the RUU and start afresh!
Getting a killer 17.4 kbp/s though. 100mb connection wasted. Ha!
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Yeah. That's included. If you did that then you can get that thing back to stock.
Probably find the ruu here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/stock-nand-backup-ota-update-collection-t3132698
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Yay it worked! Using a stock image from that link. Something must of been really screwed up. I'm now re-rooted! Many thanks for your help!