I flashed a new ROM after an annoying bug from the previous ROM,then I installed some applications (including busybox),restarted it without problems,but after the next restart it was bootlooping (I don't know why,I didn't installed any other application after the first restart).I did a factory reset,I wiped the data,cache,dalvik cache,but it was still bootlooping.I wiped it again and I tried to flash another ROM (and yes,they were all compatible with my phone,and I respected the instructions,I flashed a lot of ROMs before),but,again,it was bootlooping.I wiped it one more time,and I performed a nandroid restore (from another ROM),but it was still bootlooping.WTF?I have never experienced a thing like this.Should I try to flash a ROM (stock,GioPro) with Odin?What if it would still bootloop?What should I do?
BTW:I don't know if this is important,but before I preformed the nandroid restore,I accidentally made a backup (it was made very fast),and I noticed that the date was messed up(showing year 1970).It says that it has only 16mb and the only folder existing in /system is lost+found.However,I can see my boot animation
Sorry for the eventually spelling mistakes.
ODIN
aveq8 said:
I flashed a new ROM after an annoying bug from the previous ROM,then I installed some applications (including busybox),restarted it without problems,but after the next restart it was bootlooping (I don't know why,I didn't installed any other application after the first restart).I did a factory reset,I wiped the data,cache,dalvik cache,but it was still bootlooping.I wiped it again and I tried to flash another ROM (and yes,they were all compatible with my phone,and I respected the instructions,I flashed a lot of ROMs before),but,again,it was bootlooping.I wiped it one more time,and I performed a nandroid restore (from another ROM),but it was still bootlooping.WTF?I have never experienced a thing like this.Should I try to flash a ROM (stock,GioPro) with Odin?What if it would still bootloop?What should I do?
BTW:I don't know if this is important,but before I preformed the nandroid restore,I accidentally made a backup (it was made very fast),and I noticed that the date was messed up(showing year 1970).It says that it has only 16mb and the only folder existing in /system is lost+found.However,I can see my boot animation
Sorry for the eventually spelling mistakes.
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Flash A stock rom with odin 4.42 and start from scratch! :highfive: :fingers-crossed:
waqaswasil said:
Flash A stock rom with odin 4.42 and start from scratch! :highfive: :fingers-crossed:
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I flashed GioPro 1.6 (I know it's old),it worked,but I couldn't see the settings app,so I copied one from CM 7.2 with adb,and guess what? It bootlooped.Even after I wiped data and cache (I can't wipe dalvik because of CWM 5.0.2.7) and now I can't even see the boot animation,it just restarts after "Galaxy Gio".Tomorrow I will try to flash the stock one(enough with flashes for today).Can you send me the link for the stock rom(I can't find it)?
aveq8 said:
I flashed GioPro 1.6 (I know it's old),it worked,but I couldn't see the settings app,so I copied one from CM 7.2 with adb,and guess what? It bootlooped.Even after I wiped data and cache (I can't wipe dalvik because of CWM 5.0.2.7) and now I can't even see the boot animation,it just restarts after "Galaxy Gio".Tomorrow I will try to flash the stock one(enough with flashes for today).Can you send me the link for the stock rom(I can't find it)?
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Dont Worry, It Will Be Fixed
Just Do This:
1. Download A Good Custom Rom (Like Maclaw's CM9 As I Am Using This Right Now)
2. Download CWM 6.0.3.2 By MMB Team
3. Flash CWM Like You Would Flash A ROM
4. Reboot Recovery, Now You Will See The New Recovery With Greenish Background
5. Go To "Mounts And Storages" And Format System
6. Go To "Install ZIP From SD Card" And Flash The Rom
7. Now "Wipe Data/Factory Reset"
8. Reboot System Now
Your Phone Will Be Fixed If You Follow All The Instructions.
Link For CWM 6.0.3.2 By MMB Team:
https://moltenmotherboard.googlecode.com/files/cwm-6.0.3.2-ext4only.zip
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Or Do This:
1. Go To "Mount And Storages" And Try To Mount System/Data/Cache
0. If You cant mount even one of them download and flash this (https://moltenmotherboard.googlecode.com/files/EXT4-formatter.zip) with your existing recovery and then flash any rom (dont flash any old rom as they use RFS File System All of the newer ROMS Use ext4 FileSystem) :laugh: :good: :highfive:
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or if you want to flash stock rom with odin, download stock roms from here for your region:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
(You need to register an account to download files from sammobile) :laugh::laugh:
waqaswasil said:
Dont Worry, It Will Be Fixed
Just Do This:
1. Download A Good Custom Rom (Like Maclaw's CM9 As I Am Using This Right Now)
2. Download CWM 6.0.3.2 By MMB Team
3. Flash CWM Like You Would Flash A ROM
4. Reboot Recovery, Now You Will See The New Recovery With Greenish Background
5. Go To "Mounts And Storages" And Format System
6. Go To "Install ZIP From SD Card" And Flash The Rom
7. Now "Wipe Data/Factory Reset"
8. Reboot System Now
Your Phone Will Be Fixed If You Follow All The Instructions.
Link For CWM 6.0.3.2 By MMB Team:
https://moltenmotherboard.googlecode.com/files/cwm-6.0.3.2-ext4only.zip
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Or Do This:
1. Go To "Mount And Storages" And Try To Mount System/Data/Cache
0. If You cant mount even one of them download and flash this (https://moltenmotherboard.googlecode.com/files/EXT4-formatter.zip) with your existing recovery and then flash any rom (dont flash any old rom as they use RFS File System All of the newer ROMS Use ext4 FileSystem) :laugh: :good: :highfive:
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or if you want to flash stock rom with odin, download stock roms from here for your region:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
(You need to register an account to download files from sammobile) :laugh::laugh:
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Thanks,I will try.Is CM7 fine?It's less laggy for me.And if it is,should I use the "ext4 formatter"?because now it's rfs
Flash your default firmware or download a compatible rom
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aveq8 said:
Thanks,I will try.Is CM7 fine?It's less laggy for me.And if it is,should I use the "ext4 formatter"?because now it's rfs
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first flash ext4 formatter and then the rom
Yup CM7 has less lag and better battery life as compared to CM9/10/11:laugh:
waqaswasil said:
first flash ext4 formatter and then the rom
Yup CM7 has less lag and better battery life as compared to CM9/10/11:laugh:
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It worked!I hope it doesn't bootloop again after installing some applications -_-
aveq8 said:
It worked!I hope it doesn't bootloop again after installing some applications -_-
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Seems like I asked for too much.Who needs applications,anyway?I don't mind reflashing the ROM after installing one...
aveq8 said:
Seems like I asked for too much.Who needs applications,anyway?I don't mind reflashing the ROM after installing one...
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Just Dont Try To Change System Apps With Apps That Are Not Compatible and use a good custom rom. Some Best Custom ROMS are:
CM7 By MMB Team (and all others based on it)
CM9 By Maclaw Studio
CM10.1 By Mardon
:silly:
waqaswasil said:
Just Dont Try To Change System Apps With Apps That Are Not Compatible and use a good custom rom. Some Best Custom ROMS are:
CM7 By MMB Team (and all others based on it)
CM9 By Maclaw Studio
CM10.1 By Mardon
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I didn't.I installed the same apps that I had before it was bricked.I will try again without installing any app.
EDIT:I followed the same instructions more than once (tried to wipe everything),tried 3-4 different ROMs but it's still bootlooping.Also,I noticed the following error in CWM "can't format unknown volume /emmc".I think I should buy a new phone,lol...
There's Still Hope!!!
aveq8 said:
I didn't.I installed the same apps that I had before it was bricked.I will try again without installing any app.
EDIT:I followed the same instructions more than once (tried to wipe everything),tried 3-4 different ROMs but it's still bootlooping.Also,I noticed the following error in CWM "can't format unknown volume /emmc".I think I should buy a new phone,lol...
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Download A stock rom for you region from the link that i gave and flash it via ODIN V4.42
Search For A Tutorial and if you cant under it, just reply and i will post an easier one (step-by-step guide) for you :victory:
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I installed the rom 6 times. different ways to try and install. redownloaded the file but no matter how i try it, after the boot animation screen, the screen goes blank like it shut off.
im on CWM 5.0.2.3
What version of starburst did you flash?
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sleshepic said:
What version of starburst did you flash?
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1.9 then 1.9.5
If you continue to hit walls you can always try going back to stock and starting over. Some on the starburst forum have had luck with that. And you didn't wipe data or format system between 1.9 and 1.9.5? Only cache and dalvik?
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kyhassen said:
1.9 then 1.9.5
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Do you have a mirror for the 1.9?........deleted by accident.
yang704 said:
Do you have a mirror for the 1.9?........deleted by accident.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7bC9qXqpg4&feature=youtu.be
have both 1.9 and 1.9.5
also i did wipe everything. after i did 1.9 booted up. went back to recovery and wiped Dcache and cache and still bugged.
an now with other roms i cant install kernals.. any idea?
kyhassen said:
I installed the rom 6 times. different ways to try and install. redownloaded the file but no matter how i try it, after the boot animation screen, the screen goes blank like it shut off.
im on CWM 5.0.2.3
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Having the same issue
epic touch (loading starburst rom) shows the galaxy S boot like it should, then the screen seems to just go blakc, doesnt go into a boot cycle. I formatted the system , wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik , in that order.
My procedure. Load odin, wipe the current zedomax kernal.tar with the root.
Root works great. Then flash the 6.1 zedo max ( for CM5 ). After that, i try to flash the staburst rom and it wont boot back up. i tried using the Lost kernal too.
I'm familiar with recovering it, so i'm able to get back to my backup and unroot the device no problem, just need help fixing the root. On my old EPIC, i had to do the one click root my self, then roms would load fine. please help!
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also on the video link from qbking77 on how to flash this rom
quite a few epic touch users are having the same problem =\
did u format the system before you wiped?
Same thing here. All I get.is boot animation then black screen. Bunk rom or something because ive tried everything. I've given up on this rom bit I really was looking forwatd to having tbis rom on my phone
If somebody finds a solution please post!
HELP...
Im having the same issue... i tried the starburst rom and once past the boot animation it goes black so i booted into recovery and tried to restore my nand and it isnt there like it was wiped during rom install... ok so after that i stayed in recorery downloaded the latest viper rom, flashed and the same thing happened.. i wiped\factory reset wiped dcache and cache every time i try a new rom... PLEASE HELP i just bought this phone from a freind and decided to root and now i cant even make my first call on it...
1. Boot into CWM recovery and make a Nandroid backup.
2. Format system under mounts and storage.
3. Wipe data/factory reset.
4. Wipe cache partition.
5. Wipe Dalvik cache under advanced.
6. Install StarburstROM. IF COMING FROM 1.8 YOU MUST FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS EACH TIME THEN INSTALL 1.9. THEN DO THE SAME AND INSTALL 1.9.5.
7. Wiping data may not be necessary but I would do it anyways then reboot, let it run for a few minutes, boot back into CWM and from the advanced restore menu restore just your data from the Nandriod backup you made.
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tobiasunruh said:
Im having the same issue... i tried the starburst rom and once past the boot animation it goes black so i booted into recovery and tried to restore my nand and it isnt there like it was wiped during rom install... ok so after that i stayed in recorery downloaded the latest viper rom, flashed and the same thing happened.. i wiped\factory reset wiped dcache and cache every time i try a new rom... PLEASE HELP i just bought this phone from a freind and decided to root and now i cant even make my first call on it...
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Your Nandroid is still there it's just on your internal SD card. If you were using a kernel with an early version of CWM it backed up to the internal SD card. The latest version the dev's are incorporating into their ROMs now backs up to the external SD card. Just Odin back to whatever previous ROM/kernel you were on then boot up and copy the Clockwork folder to your external SD card. Then follow the directions I posted above for flashing StarburstROM.
IA-32e said:
1. Boot into CWM recovery and make a Nandroid backup.
2. Format system under mounts and storage.
3. Wipe data/factory reset.
4. Wipe cache partition.
5. Wipe Dalvik cache under advanced.
6. Install StarburstROM. IF COMING FROM 1.8 YOU MUST FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS EACH TIME THEN INSTALL 1.9. THEN DO THE SAME AND INSTALL 1.9.5.
7. Wiping data may not be necessary but I would do it anyways then reboot, let it run for a few minutes, boot back into CWM and from the advanced restore menu restore just your data from the Nandriod backup you made.
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Your Nandroid is still there it's just on your internal SD card. If you were using a kernel with an early version of CWM it backed up to the internal SD card. The latest version the dev's are incorporating into their ROMs now backs up to the external SD card. Just Odin back to whatever previous ROM/kernel you were on then boot up and copy the Clockwork folder to your external SD card. Then follow the directions I posted above for flashing StarburstROM.
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Thanks for the help but I'm new to Samsung devices... Can you give instructions on how to restore with Odin?
Edit... I just check my external and it has a clock work folder on it.. The only thing in it is a file named ".salted_hash" and that's it..
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tobiasunruh said:
Thanks for the help but I'm new to Samsung devices... Can you give instructions on how to restore with Odin?
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
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Here's an excellent tutorial. This is my first Samsung device as well and the directions are pretty clear cut. I used Windows 7 64 Bit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274337
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tobiasunruh said:
Edit... I just check my external and it has a clock work folder on it.. The only thing in it is a file named ".salted_hash" and that's it..
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Bummer man. Not sure how that happened unless you formatted your SD card accidentally.
IA-32e said:
Here's an excellent tutorial. This is my first Samsung device as well and the directions are pretty clear cut. I used Windows 7 64 Bit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274337
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Bummer man. Not sure how that happened unless you formatted your SD card accidentally.
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Do you think you could point me in the right direction to start over from stock? Like a tutorial on how to start over with a new boot image or a way to get past the boot animation?
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tobiasunruh said:
Do you think you could point me in the right direction to start over from stock? Like a tutorial on how to start over with a new boot image or a way to get past the boot animation?
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Everything you need is in the Android Development section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282420
IA-32e said:
Everything you need is in the Android Development section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282420
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Thanks I'll give it a try.. Let you know what happens..
Edit...
That worked.. I'm back to stock with no root.. Thanks for the help greatly appreciated...
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well i finally got my starburst rom working... but why does the media not. i cant play music, veiw pictures, or play videos.
Is that v1.9.5? If so what version did you upgrade from? People are having some problems when upgrading to 1.9.5.
Same issue. Tried multiple times, followed instructions to a T. Phone just goes black after flashing Starburst. Now I can only go to recovery or download mode. I couldn't install my nandroid backup (don't know why, based on filename it seemed like an old one from a different phone, not the one I did today).
Trying to go back to stock following
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1274337
but I'm on a MAC, and can't figure out how to heimdall a ROM. I can flash a kernel using heimdall, but don't know the commands and flashing order for the stockEG30.tar in terminal using heimdall. I also downloaded the frontend suites for heimdall, but can't figure out where to place stockeg30.tar files.
Any help? I have no windows machines.
in order to install starburst v1.9.5 you must have v1.9 installed first (recommended w/ flashing zedomax kernal or lost kernal in CWM after reboot), make sure phone is rooted properly and CWM is installed if not already (can be done via download mode w/ odin)
download v1.9 here:
http://dev-host.org/z1jsf3k9lh44/stable_epic_starburst_10.27.11_v1.9_.zip
to get this on your sdcard you will have to mount through usb on cwm via mounts and storage and connect to your pc
follow rom flash instructions as usual in cwm:
format system through mounts and storage
wipe data
wipe cache
wipe dalvik through advanced
install zip from sdcard
reboot
wait a few minutes booted
then set up your phone
next flash/install either zedomax kernal or LOSt kernal via CWM
forums and downloads found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1284
wipe cache and dalvik before for flashing through cwm
reboot
next download v1.9.5 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276320
make sure it is saved to the root of your sdcard from which you want to install
next all you have to do is flash v1.9.5 over v1.9
do not format system
do not wipe data
do not wipe cache
do not wipe dalvik
install from sdcard
reboot
video to flash v1.9.5 found here found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7bC9qXqpg4&feature=youtu.be
fixed...sorry...
Thanks for starting this thread. When i do a search for "bootloop" all threads have at least 500 postings and i really don't want to spend all day trying to find the part that pertains to this.
I've tried and tried to flash an ics rom (any ics rom) and today decided to flash cm9 stable. Still the same problem...stuck in a bootloop.
Btw. I always clear all 3 caches 3-5 times.
I would assume my problem is with ROM Manager/ because when I go back and load my backup, it says the md5 sum is missing or doesn't match. I'm a;lways able to find one of my backups that match. Any suggestions?
T-Mobile
CWM Recovery 5.0.2.7
Dewizzed V2.5.2
Kernel Version 2.6.35.14
Android2.3.6
If you have access to a computer, download the ROM you want to flash, and if you can boot into recovery on your phone do that and mount your sd card. You should be able to move the file via USB to your phone and flash it.
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Estimated Prophet Hawk said:
Thanks for starting this thread. When i do a search for "bootloop" all threads have at least 500 postings and i really don't want to spend all day trying to find the part that pertains to this.
I've tried and tried to flash an ics rom (any ics rom) and today decided to flash cm9 stable. Still the same problem...stuck in a bootloop.
Btw. I always clear all 3 caches 3-5 times.
I would assume my problem is with ROM Manager/ because when I go back and load my backup, it says the md5 sum is missing or doesn't match. I'm a;lways able to find one of my backups that match. Any suggestions?
T-Mobile
CWM Recovery 5.0.2.7
Dewizzed V2.5.2
Kernel Version 2.6.35.14
Android2.3.6
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You should just backup ur phone up using ur recovery...thats what people mean when they say nandroid...
phordych05 said:
You should just backup ur phone up using ur recovery...thats what people mean when they say nandroid...
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Unfortunately CWM won't do a reliable backup. With my Nexus One I never had these problems. I flashed countless ROM's from ROM Manager.
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RTFOP said:
If you have access to a computer, download the ROM you want to flash, and if you can boot into recovery on your phone do that and mount your sd card. You should be able to move the file via USB to your phone and flash it.
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Downloaded CM 9.0.0 to PC, Rebooted into Recovery, connected to PC, Mounted USB, Dragged and dropped zip to SD card, wiped all three caches 3 times, installed zip from SD Card via CWM (should I use amon ra?), rebooted phone.....bootloop.
Estimated Prophet Hawk said:
Unfortunately CWM won't do a reliable backup. With my Nexus One I never had these problems. I flashed countless ROM's from ROM Manager.
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so you think rom manager is better then cwm....really...?... ive never had a problem and im a flashaholic... but did you try a different kernel...?and you did a cache wipe after you rebooted the first time...?
phordych05 said:
so you think rom manager is better then cwm....really...?... ive never had a problem and im a flashaholic... but did you try a different kernel...?and you did a cache wipe after you rebooted the first time...?
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I Thanks for the input. Not sure what the question is inferring. CWM is a recovery. Rom Manager isn't, but it only works (to my knowlege) with CWM.
Anyway. I'm looking for help.
Estimated Prophet Hawk said:
I Thanks for the input. Not sure what the question is inferring. CWM is a recovery. Rom Manager isn't, but it only works (to my knowlege) with CWM.
Anyway. I'm looking for help.
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What recovery are you using? It is a known issue when flashing CM9, if you use non-touch recovery and you use it to wipe your cache partition, you will hang during boot. Download TDJ,s cache wipe script to the same sd card as your ROM. After your done flashing CM9 & Gaaps, flash his cache wipe script as your last step, and you should be able to boot up. His scripts are stickied. Some say they don't have this issue, but a lot do and can't get past the booty screen. Good luck and let us know.
Thanks for the help. I just flashed CWM Touch and it solved the problem. I'm now rockin' CM 9.0!
Ok I looked all over the place and I could find anything about this issue. I have the telus s2x t989d and I went on rom manager and downloaded cyanogenmod 9 for my phone( only one available). Then I went in to install it and when it finished it just stayed on the really cool cyanogen boot screen and I had to power off and restore. Ive tried it a few times and nothing changed. I wiped the cache and stuff too. what should I do?
Are you trying to lead it directly from the app or are you trying to flash from recovery? Rom manager is buggy on the t989/t989D series. Flashing from an app is not recommended AT ALL due to potential of bricking the device
I guess my question is, what's your exact process you took...(i.e. steps taken)
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Ya I have been using the app. Can I still use the app to download roms? And then can I go into recovery from the app or just exit it and reboot it myself?
LostMoonOfPoosh said:
Ya I have been using the app. Can I still use the app to download roms? And then can I go into recovery from the app or just exit it and reboot it myself?
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its recommended to simply download the rom zip the boot into recovery and install there. I use cm9 stable with tdj Darkside kernel 6 and flash everything through twrp recovery never had a single boot loop in any room I've flashed. What rom are you running currently?
1.Download rom and place in external sd card.
2. Reboot into recovery
(You may want to wipe data/factory reset depending on what rom you are running and clean install are typically recommended unless coming from a previous version from same developer (i.e. cm, aokp, etc)
3. Flash darkside super wipe and cache wipe if using cwm non touch
4. Flash rom, gapps and kernel (if so desired on the gapps and kernel)
5. Reboot and wait 10mins
6. Reboot again and have fun!
Let me know if that helps
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EnigmaticGeek said:
its recommended to simply download the rom zip the boot into recovery and install there. I use cm9 stable with tdj Darkside kernel 6 and flash everything through twrp recovery never had a single boot loop in any room I've flashed. What rom are you running currently?
1.Download rom and place in external sd card.
2. Reboot into recovery
(You may want to wipe data/factory reset depending on what rom you are running and clean install are typically recommended unless coming from a previous version from same developer (i.e. cm, aokp, etc)
3. Flash darkside super wipe and cache wipe if using cwm non touch
4. Flash rom, gapps and kernel (if so desired on the gapps and kernel)
5. Reboot and wait 10mins
6. Reboot again and have fun!
Let me know if that helps
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So I should just find the rom on my computer instead then?
Im downloading cyamogenmod 9 now from their website. I guess rom manager is pretty much useless for me then? I liked it because it would only show me roms that work for my phone so I dont make any mistakes.
ok I did it. but it didnt work... it just loaded up stock unrooted ics. with all my stuff gone. i have backups so im not worried about that, but i dont know why CM didnt flash...
LostMoonOfPoosh said:
ok I did it. but it didnt work... it just loaded up stock unrooted ics. with all my stuff gone. i have backups so im not worried about that, but i dont know why CM didnt flash...
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I would use only super wipe
then flash ROM
reboot
wait ten minutes WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING!!
reboot.
Its a proven formula that has worked for me, many, many times
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Also, super wipe and cache wipe are found here read OP carefully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955
LostMoonOfPoosh said:
ok I did it. but it didnt work... it just loaded up stock unrooted ics. with all my stuff gone. i have backups so im not worried about that, but i dont know why CM didnt flash...
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Stock unrooted ics? What recovery are you using, have you flashed a recovery through odin at all with this device?
EnigmaticGeek said:
Stock unrooted ics? What recovery are you using, have you flashed a recovery through odin at all with this device?
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is work fist root then factory reset then flash.
kiruba8 said:
is work fist root then factory reset then flash.
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You need to have a recovery flashed to your phone to even start the root process. Cwm, cwm touch, or twrp. All are available in the sticky section as well as development section. If you are running stock recovery then that's your primary issue.
sent from my T989 full of CM awesomeness and a touch of Venom from the Darkside!!
LoopDoGG79 said:
I would use only super wipe
then flash ROM
reboot
wait ten minutes WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING!!
reboot.
Its a proven formula that has worked for me, many, many times
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Also, super wipe and cache wipe are found here read OP carefully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955
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Ok i looked at the darkside link you gave me. Will it for sure work with the telus version s2?
LostMoonOfPoosh said:
Ok i looked at the darkside link you gave me. Will it for sure work with the telus version s2?
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Yes, the only difference between T-Mobile and Telus versions is cosmetic. Telus is the T989D, T-Mobile is the T989. There is a reason why they are so closely named.
Sent from the pink Unicorn from the Darkside.
EnigmaticGeek said:
Stock unrooted ics? What recovery are you using, have you flashed a recovery through odin at all with this device?
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oh ya I have CWM recovery flashed so im good in that department. Im going to try out darkside superwipe now and see if that helps.
well I used darkside and then flashed my rom. Now it wont even go past the telus loading screen... Ive restored back again. I made it alot farther than this with rom manager haha. I actually saw the cyanogenmod opening cinematic... Ill try the darkside cache wipe this time and see if that helps. I downloaded the rom right from the cyanogen website...
Well neither is working. It just stays in the Telus loading screen. Not even the Samsung screen will load. I don't know what else to do...
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I've got a Virgin Mobile Samsung S II.
I followed this guide to root my phone on my macbook. Following it exactly gave me this error message in terminal: ERROR: Partition "kernel" does not exist in the specified PIT.
After thorough reading of the old root guide thread, I thought it was a case sensitivity issue since I was using a newer version of Heimdall. In terminal, I entered: heimdall flash --KERNEL zImage to start the process rather than all lowercase "kernel."
Now my phone won't boot beyond the startup screen that says "Samsung GALAXY S II" with a yellow error triangle. Can anyone please help? I know very little about these things, so the simpler the answers, the better -- any and all would be greatly appreciated.
If it's helpful, here is what the terminal screen displayed:
xxxxx-xxxx-macbook-pro-2ownloads ACraig426$ cd /Users/ACraig426/Downloads
xxxxx-xxxx-macbook-pro-2ownloads ACraig426$ tar xvf SPH-D710_Zedomax_EpicTouchKernel-v3.tar
x zImage
xxxxx-xxxx-macbook-pro-2ownloads ACraig426$ ls -l
total 32512
[email protected] 1 ACraig426 staff 8325120 Sep 3 20:29 SPH-D710_Zedomax_EpicTouchKernel-v3.tar
[email protected] 1 ACraig426 staff 8315836 Sep 22 2011 zImage
andrew-craigs-macbook-pro-2ownloads ACraig426$ heimdall flash --KERNEL zImage
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
Uploading KERNEL
100%
KERNEL upload successful
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Releasing device interface...
I can go into CWM Recovery or download mode, if that helps.
@monsieurblue ......can you boot to recovery/did you put a recovery on the device.. if you did and can get there, try to wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot.. if that doesn't work.. I would try flashing a rom.. maybe you wiped it off when in heimdall.. Just my thoughts..
noearso the
Gil81 said:
@monsieurblue ......can you boot to recovery/did you put a recovery on the device.. if you did and can get there, try to wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot.. if that doesn't work.. I would try flashing a rom.. maybe you wiped it off when in heimdall.. Just my thoughts..
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I can boot to ClockWork Mod Recovery. Which I believe means that something took, because that's not something that would be on the phone otherwise, right? I tried using it to wipe the cache and dalavik cache, but it didn't work.
I'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but how can I flash a ROM? If I can only load the download and CWM screens, is there still a way to get a ROM onto the phone to flash it?
Thanks for the reply!
@monsieurblue .. might be that kernel you flashed isn't compatible with the rom you're running. Try a different kernel that you now is compatible.
Gil81 said:
@monsieurblue .. might be that kernel you flashed isn't compatible with the rom you're running. Try a different kernel that you now is compatible.
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OK. Maybe the problem is that I'm not running a ROM right now? I was on the stock 4.1 that came on the phone when I bought it before this process. Now that I'm done this kernel thing, do I need to flash a ROM before the phone will boot up?
I can mount the phone with CWM to add/remove files from my computer. Can I add a .zip of a rom to install that way?
monsieurblue said:
I can boot to ClockWork Mod Recovery. Which I believe means that something took, because that's not something that would be on the phone otherwise, right? I tried using it to wipe the cache and dalavik cache, but it didn't work.
I'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but how can I flash a ROM? If I can only load the download and CWM screens, is there still a way to get a ROM onto the phone to flash it?
Thanks for the reply!
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Because you now have a custom recovery ( I think ) you can use adb or something to get a rom on the phone.. I'm not sure as I've never looked into it, but I will.. hang tight. Also I think you can use heimdall to flash a rom.. right.
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monsieurblue said:
OK. Maybe the problem is that I'm not running a ROM right now? I was on the stock 4.1 that came on the phone when I bought it before this process. Now that I'm done this kernel thing, do I need to flash a ROM before the phone will boot up?
I can mount the phone with CWM to add/remove files from my computer. Can I add a .zip of a rom to install that way?
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Yep.. that's what I thought.. just make sure you flash the rom correctly. A lot of the roms require you to flash from el26 or el29 direct boot kernel's. Since you can't boot, el29 is out. But you can put the rom of choice and gapps and el26 kernel on sdcard. Then wipe data, cache, dalvik. Then flash el26.after the flash go to advanced and pick reboot recovery. This will boot you back to recovery but the el26 recovery. Then flash rom.. then flash gapps.. you might want to wipe data, cache, dalvik again to be sure. You can also go to mount and format system.. only system... this will ensure a super clean flash..
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Yep.. that's what I thought.. just make sure you flash the rom correctly. A lot of the roms require you to flash from el26 or el29 direct boot kernel's. Since you can't boot, el29 is out. But you can put the rom of choice and gapps and el26 kernel on sdcard. Then wipe data, cache, dalvik. Then flash el26.after the flash go to advanced and pick reboot recovery. This will boot you back to recovery but the el26 recovery. Then flash rom.. then flash gapps.. you might want to wipe data, cache, dalvik again to be sure. You can also go to mount and format system.. only system... this will ensure a super clean flash..
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This is incredibly helpful; thank you so much.
I'm sorry for the ignorance, but can you explain to me what el26 is, and what ROM I should flash? When I started this process, I wanted to install this one, but there are warnings saying not to install on a Jelly Bean Modem and I don't know what else to use or how to install on a different modem.
And just to make sure I understand, when you say "flash" el26, that means it's a .zip that will be on my sdcard, which I install by using the "install zip from sdcard" option on CWM, right?
Thanks again!
monsieurblue said:
This is incredibly helpful; thank you so much.
I'm sorry for the ignorance, but can you explain to me what el26 is, and what ROM I should flash? When I started this process, I wanted to install this one, but there are warnings saying not to install on a Jelly Bean Modem and I don't know what else to use or how to install on a different modem.
And just to make sure I understand, when you say "flash" el26, that means it's a .zip that will be on my sdcard, which I install by using the "install zip from sdcard" option on CWM, right?
Thanks again!
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Give me about ten minutes and I'll hunt down some links for you and give ya a little guide..
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monsieurblue said:
This is incredibly helpful; thank you so much.
I'm sorry for the ignorance, but can you explain to me what el26 is, and what ROM I should flash? When I started this process, I wanted to install this one, but there are warnings saying not to install on a Jelly Bean Modem and I don't know what else to use or how to install on a different modem.
And just to make sure I understand, when you say "flash" el26, that means it's a .zip that will be on my sdcard, which I install by using the "install zip from sdcard" option on CWM, right?
Thanks again!
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Ok.. I can't find a zip file for el26 or el29..you can go about this by getting one of these recoveries. They are in rwilco's repo..el26 is at the top of the page.. don't get a stock one.. lol. As it will have stock recovery. Get the. Tar version of the file and use heimdall to flash it and then proceed with flashing rom, gapps.. but I don't know how heimdall works, I'm a windows man. Or you could flash a rom with heimdall.. Or yet another way is to try to flash the rom from that recovery you have.. I'm not sure about it.. if I was you I would download the tar el26 kernel and a JB rom based on touchwiz from Android development thread and the gapps.. put the rom and gapps on sdcard. Then figure out a way to flash the tar el26 with heimdall..
Yes.. flash means install... and the modem thing is because CM/AOSP/AOKP roms need an ICS modem to get data working. That why I suggested the JB touchwiz rom.. it will work with the modem you have. I'm assuming it's gb27modem(jb modem)..
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Ok... I'm an idiot.. lol. I found the zip for el26 kernel.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295 ..scroll down the page to GB touch wiz kernel.. find chris41g stock cwm5 repacked kernel and download the el26 zip one..
Gil81 said:
Give me about ten minutes and I'll hunt down some links for you and give ya a little guide..
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Ok.. I can't find a zip file for el26 or el29..you can go about this by getting one of these recoveries. They are in rwilco's repo..el26 is at the top of the page.. don't get a stock one.. lol. As it will have stock recovery. Get the. Tar version of the file and use heimdall to flash it and then proceed with flashing rom, gapps.. but I don't know how heimdall works, I'm a windows man. Or you could flash a rom with heimdall.. Or yet another way is to try to flash the rom from that recovery you have.. I'm not sure about it.. if I was you I would download the tar el26 kernel and a JB rom based on touchwiz from Android development thread and the gapps.. put the rom and gapps on sdcard. Then figure out a way to flash the tar el26 with heimdall..
Yes.. flash means install... and the modem thing is because CM/AOSP/AOKP roms need an ICS modem to get data working. That why I suggested the JB touchwiz rom.. it will work with the modem you have. I'm assuming it's gb27modem(jb modem)..
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Ok... I'm an idiot.. lol. I found the zip for el26 kernel.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295 ..scroll down the page to GB touch wiz kernel.. find chris41g stock cwm5 repacked kernel and download the el26 zip one..
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Cool! So I download the el26 .zip and put that onto my sdcard, then flashed it. Now, what ROM and Gapps should I put on there as well before following the rest of your plan and booting the whole thing up? My intention was to install something with Jelly Bean 4.2.2, but now that I'm all turned around, I'm not sure what the best ROM for that is.
@monsieurblue ..
After you have the kernel on you sdcard(not in a folder). And you have the rom/gapps you want.... wipe cache and dalvik cache(under advanced). Then click install from sdcard. Pick install from internel.. just thought you might have been able to put it on ext.sdcard.Anyway,go to el26 zip file and install. After install is done. Go to advanced and pick reboot recovery and phone will boot to the el26 recovery(you might have to push volume up.. volume down.. volume up) to get you're power button to work as the select button. It's like that on el29..
Now wipe data, cache, dalvik.. then flash rom. After it's done flash the gapps the rom op thread suggested. If all goes well after this.. you can reboot..
I think this will get ya home.. Let me know.
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monsieurblue said:
Cool! So I download the el26 .zip and put that onto my sdcard, then flashed it. Now, what ROM and Gapps should I put on there as well before following the rest of your plan and booting the whole thing up? My intention was to install something with Jelly Bean 4.2.2, but now that I'm all turned around, I'm not sure what the best ROM for that is.
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Sorry I'm so slow posting.. I'm on my tab pulling 4g from my epic.. lol
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I like project X or paradoX...both great roms...
Gil81 said:
@monsieurblue ..
After you have the kernel on you sdcard(not in a folder). And you have the rom/gapps you want.... wipe cache and dalvik cache(under advanced). Then click install from sdcard. Pick install from internel.. just thought you might have been able to put it on ext.sdcard.Anyway,go to el26 zip file and install. After install is done. Go to advanced and pick reboot recovery and phone will boot to the el26 recovery(you might have to push volume up.. volume down.. volume up) to get you're power button to work as the select button. It's like that on el29..
Now wipe data, cache, dalvik.. then flash rom. After it's done flash the gapps the rom op thread suggested. If all goes well after this.. you can reboot..
I think this will get ya home.. Let me know.
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Sorry I'm so slow posting.. I'm on my tab pulling 4g from my epic.. lol
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I like project X or paradoX...both great roms...
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Ha, it's no problem! I'm just glad for the help. I think I've got the hang of what to do once I've got the ROM/Gapps picked out, I just don't know which one to pick out. Which do you mean when you say the ones OP thread suggested? The "Liquid Smooth" one I linked to in my thread starter is what I want, but since I haven't changed my modem, I think it will harm the phone (it says in the instructions not to install on a Jelly Bean modem, which is what I believe I have right now).
Just saw your recommendation for project X and paradoX -- I'll check them out now, thanks!
If you dead set on 4.2.2...I love slimbean4.2...4.3 has no 4g. Also you will need slimgapps for slimbean as it boots at 182 dpi for the screen size. You can also use the lz kernel in the slimbean thread.. But I would stick to touchwiz until you get you're feet wet,, lol..Because flashing slim or other cm/aosp/aokp roms will require the ICS modem flash and then a temp boot flash to update you prl and profile.. You can boot a tw rom tonight then tomorrow get mobile Odin and flash an ICS modem(FL24 is the newest)then update prl and profile. After this you could use el29 direct boot kernel to flash any cm/aosp/aokp rom you want.. and have data.. wheww.. lol. Let me know if you need a guide for mobile Odin. I wrote a little one up here in q and a.. awhile back.
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monsieurblue said:
Ha, it's no problem! I'm just glad for the help. I think I've got the hang of what to do once I've got the ROM/Gapps picked out, I just don't know which one to pick out. Which do you mean when you say the ones OP thread suggested? The "Liquid Smooth" one I linked to in my thread starter is what I want, but since I haven't changed my modem, I think it will harm the phone (it says in the instructions not to install on a Jelly Bean modem, which is what I believe I have right now).
Just saw your recommendation for project X and paradoX -- I'll check them out now, thanks!
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That's cool.. flash it tomorrow. After we get ya back up.. and about the op.. sometimes rom Devs will suggest you flash a certain gapps pkg.
FYI.. it won't hurt you're phone.. you just won't have data.. also you know you will have to change you're APN settings to get mms working.. unless you're on sprint.. I'm a boost boy.
You could flash the one you want. Then get an ICS modem and flash it in recovery.. wipe cache/dalvik..flash modem.. reboot. But you're signal might be buggy without the prl update.. and you can't update prl's from cm/aosp/aokp roms.. as of yet..
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Just so you know.. I gave you you're first thanks..it's the thanks button on the bottom of post.. you can use it 8 times a day.. I know it sounds childish.. but we live for that thanks button on xda..lol
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[/COLOR @monsieurblue ..I just thought of this.. I've read where sometimes you have to flash an ICS one-click first.. if you're going from JB to AOSP roms.. or it won't boot past splash screen.. I haven't had this issue.. but it's out there.. just a heads up.
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If you decide to flash another rom..This is a fool proof way to flash.. almost.. lol. Just remember that mobile Odin will NOT flash modem's.. The post you want is post 5..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418320
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I posted a link I think you should read through.. seen you already seen the post before I added. So I'm sending this.. it's the link above
@monsieurblue
This is incredible, it worked! Thank you so much!
My concern now is getting to a ROM that I like -- this Project X one is good as a temporary measure, but I really want something that's 4.2.2 and highly customizable (and, most importantly, able to be installed from a mac).
@Gil81
Last question, I promise! To install Slimbean 4.2, which you recommended, it looks like I can follow this guide. Only problem is the Odin One-Click ICS Root: I can't follow those instructions because they're exclusive to Windows and I'm on a Mac. Any idea on how to install Slimbean 4.2 onto my device from where I am now? And do I need to change the modem, like you mentioned earlier?
monsieurblue said:
@Gil81
Last question, I promise! To install Slimbean 4.2, which you recommended, it looks like I can follow this guide. Only problem is the Odin One-Click ICS Root: I can't follow those instructions because they're exclusive to Windows and I'm on a Mac. Any idea on how to install Slimbean 4.2 onto my device from where I am now? And do I need to change the modem, like you mentioned earlier?
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alright...youre back up...good job man...:good:
ALWAYS...I MEAN...ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTALL DIRECTIONS IN THE ROM'S THREAD...:fingers-crossed:..
That being said..now that youre up and running follow the guide i linked to in the above post...its a mobile odin guide for flashing roms on our phone..it will work will almost all roms. it is how i have flashed every rom but a couple one-clicks..
BUT BEFORE YOU GO TO THAT LINK....download fl24 or another ics modem and flash it in recovery on the rom you have now..after the flash and you reboot back to the rom..update the prl and profile. just remember after you do this you wont have data....but it is the right modem for slimbean or the rom you really wanted..FYI..the mobile odin guide will work for that rom you first wanted...just follow the links in it and the directions to the letter...it is a proven way to flash...
Dont worry about the ics one-click...i never have any problems..if you do. you can always go back and just completely wipe youre phone and sdcard. then use heimdall to flash the rom.. the one click just clean slates youre phone and changes the partitions...i believe heimdall would do the same if you where to use it to flash..but i think youll be fine..
@Gil81
Awesome, I'm going to follow this exactly later tonight! Thanks again for all of the help!
In the guide you linked to, you say:
First...you will need to get all the needed files( ROM, Gapps( for the rom you pick ),EL29 direct boot kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1662295 ..this is the link to rwilcos repo..scroll down to gb-touch wiz based kernels. Then look for EL 29 direct boot/tar.. You will need the tar.md5 format. Place this tar and the ROM and Gapps on the root of you're internal sdcard( not in a folder ).
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Would I be using the JB Touch-Wiz Based Kernel or the GB Touch-Wiz Based Kernel if I'm using a Slimbean 4.2.2 ROM?
monsieurblue said:
@Gil81
Awesome, I'm going to follow this exactly later tonight! Thanks again for all of the help!
In the guide you linked to, you say:
Would I be using the JB Touch-Wiz Based Kernel or the GB Touch-Wiz Based Kernel if I'm using a Slimbean 4.2.2 ROM?
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when you follow thw link...it will take you to rwilco's repo.. Scroll down the page (almost to the bottom of the kernel listings)and you will see a link for the el29 direct boot kernel..get the tar version because you will be using mobile odin..The el29 direct boot kernel is a safe gingerbread kernel we use to flash roms(it will not boot up on the rom youre flashing)..
you see..we just use that kernel and recovery to flash...once you flash the rom it will install the kernel made to run with that rom. Our recovery is funny on this phone...it is part of the kernel,thats why we use that kernel to flash..it is safe and has a safe recovery..
I just prefer el29 direct boot ( instead of el26 ) because when you flash it with mobile odin it will boot straight to recovery for you...no pulling the battery and then putting it back in and holding power button and volume up to get to recovery..:laugh:..
remember to get the slim gapps for 4.2...and after you get slim bean booted up and let it settle in for a few hours...you can flash the lighning kernel for slimbean linked in the slimbean thread...to flash it you just boot to recovery...wipe cache and dalvik and install it..then reboot..:good:...it is really the only tweak i run with slimbean..great battery life..
if you need any help...dont hesitate to ask...thats what xda is all about...Good Luck.
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Here is the link to the lz kernel... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270358 ...
Just scroll down until you see ( smdk 4412 p_4 zip ) Thats the one you want...
FYI...some people reported a boot loop on this kernel if you wiped cache or dalvik...I never had the issue, but its out there...
I also seen a new kernel thread in the original development thread...blasphamy kernel..i think.. You could also try it..Just remember to make a backup before going flashy crazy..so if things go side ways,you can get back to where you sarted...
@Gil81
I've hit a roadblock! I was following this list I made based on your instructions:
MODEM
1. Add FL24.zip to sdcard and flash in recovery.
2. Reboot.
3. Update the PRL and profile.
ROM
1. Place ROM, Gapps, and EL29 boot kernel on the sdcard.
2. Open mobile odin > kernel > internal sdcard > EL29 direct boot kernel > flash firmware > check md5 > flash
3. Once in recovery, push volume up, volume down, volume up (this will make the power button the enter button)
4. Wipe data
5. Wipe cache
6. Wipe dalvik cache
7. Mounts/storage > format system (only system)
8. Install from internal sdcard > ROM zip file
9. Install from internal sdcard > Gapps
10. Reboot
I finished step 2 on ROM, then the system restarted and the phone didn't boot past the "Samsung GALAXY SII" screen. When I hold the power and volume up buttons to get into recovery, it goes into a recovery screen that says "Android system recover <3e>" at the top. I have four options:
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
I wiped the data and cache based on your instructions, but there's no option to wipe the davlik cache, and when I go to "apply update from sdcard" it says: E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)
Help!
monsieurblue said:
@Gil81
I've hit a roadblock! I was following this list I made based on your instructions:
MODEM
1. Add FL24.zip to sdcard and flash in recovery.
2. Reboot.
3. Update the PRL and profile.
ROM
1. Place ROM, Gapps, and EL29 boot kernel on the sdcard.
2. Open mobile odin > kernel > internal sdcard > EL29 direct boot kernel > flash firmware > check md5 > flash
3. Once in recovery, push volume up, volume down, volume up (this will make the power button the enter button)
4. Wipe data
5. Wipe cache
6. Wipe dalvik cache
7. Mounts/storage > format system (only system)
8. Install from internal sdcard > ROM zip file
9. Install from internal sdcard > Gapps
10. Reboot
I finished step 2 on ROM, then the system restarted and the phone didn't boot past the "Samsung GALAXY SII" screen. When I hold the power and volume up buttons to get into recovery, it goes into a recovery screen that says "Android system recover <3e>" at the top. I have four options:
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
I wiped the data and cache based on your instructions, but there's no option to wipe the davlik cache, and when I go to "apply update from sdcard" it says: E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)
Help!
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That's because you got the el29 kernel...not the el29 direct boot kernel....you just flashed a stock kernel that will not boot with anything but a gingerbread rom...
i think i warned you about that...now you will need to heimdall a recovery back on to the phone...
You Must have UNLOCKED your BOOTLOADER FIRST To Upgrade.STEP 1
Root your mobile.I have tested Kingo root software(PC) and rooted successfully
STEP 2
Before unlocking BootLoadr , Take TA partition backup. Search on Google what is TA partition how to backup or Go here.
STEP 3
Install recovery (If already installed then move to Step 4) .
STEP 4
Now you need a compatible recovery to flash lollipop rom.Download Flashable zip with TWRP .
This has mickybarts Naosp b26's boot.img(Kernel) and Twrp recovery which can flash Lollipop roms without any problem.
FLASHING LOLLIPOP ROM
Download the ROM and gapps use pico gapps as its small in size.Download Supersu.zip.then copy these to SD card.
Now you have 4 FILES must be copied to SD card.you can make a folder and place all files on that.
1. flashable Zip with twrp
2. ROM.zip
3.gapps
4.SuperSU.zip.
Now the flashing steps.
1. Enter to recovery (cwm) and take back up(important).
2. now install the flashable Zip with twrp and reboot to recovery.
3. now you are on twrp recovery
Then in TWRP goto Wipe----then choose Advance wipe---then select (4 things) 1.Dalvik cache,2.System,3.cache,4.Data and swipe to wipe (Important::Make sure Sd card is not selected....Otherwise you will lose all saved files in sd card).
4. Now go back to main menu of TWRP and Goto Mount menu...and Deselect (3 things) 1.System, 2.Cache, 3.Data..(Leave the Internal Sdcard selected or ticked)
5. Now go back to Main menu and click Install. Then Select the Rom.Zip you want to Flash.
6. Wipe Cache Dalvik Cache
7. Now again Goto Install menu and Select Gapps package to Flash
8. Wipe Cache Dalvik Cache
9. Select Supersu.zip to Flash
10. Wipe Cache Dalvik Cache and Reboot to system.. DONE
Tried your flashing tutorial and it woked so well, didn't faced any bootloop problems and the steps are clear enough for newbie like me. Great job bro! It would help a lot of people mostly the first timers in flashing custom roms... Keep it up!
7thSealv2 said:
Tried your flashing tutorial and it woked so well, didn't faced any bootloop problems and the steps are clear enough for newbie like me. Great job bro! It would help a lot of people mostly the first timers in flashing custom roms... Keep it up!
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Thank you for your valuable comments..
tried ur flashing tutorial and it worked but mi internal storage is with 1.96GB when i tried to take a photo it says insert sd card
alusan20raziel said:
tried ur flashing tutorial and it worked but mi internal storage is with 1.96GB when i tried to take a photo it says insert sd card
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Flash naosp ROM b28 or lower versions.above b 28 or naosp 6.0 need repartitioning.
nageswarswain said:
Flash naosp ROM b28 or lower versions.above b 28 or naosp 6.0 need repartitioning.
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him thanks for reply i actually reinstall stock then i followed procedure to install lollipop rom, im actually install this nAOSProm-5.1-b28.zip same steps and im still with no internal storage
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nageswarswain said:
Flash naosp ROM b28 or lower versions.above b 28 or naosp 6.0 need repartitioning.
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hi, thanks for reply i actually reinstall stock then i followed procedure to install lollipop rom, im actually install this nAOSProm-5.1-b28.zip same steps and im still with no internal storage
alusan20raziel said:
him thanks for reply i actually reinstall stock then i followed procedure to install lollipop rom, im actually install this nAOSProm-5.1-b28.zip same steps and im still with no internal storage
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hi, thanks for reply i actually reinstall stock then i followed procedure to install lollipop rom, im actually install this nAOSProm-5.1-b28.zip same steps and im still with no internal storage
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Try b26.I tried it with the same procedure and it was working for me.but b 28 should be working.anyway try b26
cant find b26 download link. help me please
alusan20raziel said:
cant find b26 download link. help me please
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May b that file is being deleted.which version of b28 you tried?
nAOSProm-5.1-b28.zip
alusan20raziel said:
nAOSProm-5.1-b28.zip
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Try the other one or ask mickybart which version requires no data merge