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CM7 final bootloop

So I have a rooted (latest unrevoked) EVO with stock ROM. Radio is the current version so I did not need to flash a new radio. I have the rom backed up with rom manager and also a Titanium Backup.
I download Cm7-final with Rom Manager and proceed to flash it. All appears well until it loads and I'm stuck in CM7 splash bootloop and never get into the actual OS/homescreen. I boot to recovery and restore my prior rom backup, luckily all is fine.
My question is what have i done wrong? I read the EVO CM7 Wiki and it looks like I followed the instructions correctly. Do I need to ditch using RomManager and try it manually? Any suggestions on why I got this bootloop?

i had the same problem when i tried to update on the g2. i backed up the phone and wipe data and caches and flashed again the it worked you might have to do it acouple of times
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KNguyen104 said:
i had the same problem when i tried to update on the g2. i backed up the phone and wipe data and caches and flashed again the it worked you might have to do it acouple of times
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Using the RomManager interface I chose to Wipe Data and Cache and also chose the gapps package to install. I guess I could try it again but I was mystified why it didnt work since I "thought" it was so simple.

If you're coming from a sense rom, wipe cache, data, dalvik, system, boot, basically everything but the sd card. After that, flash cyanogenmod, then gapps, then start the phone.
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snowboarda42 said:
If you're coming from a sense rom, wipe cache, data, dalvik, system, boot, basically everything but the sd card. After that, flash cyanogenmod, then gapps, then start the phone.
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I'm an android noob, you'll have to forgive me. I thought when I selected "wipe data and cache" prior to flashing CM7 in the RomManager interface that it meant it would wipe all of that.
So I need to manually wipe everything except the card? Also, a secondary question, will any of this jeopardize the ability to restore my currently backed up stock sense rom if **** hits the fan?

Alpine- said:
I'm an android noob, you'll have to forgive me. I thought when I selected "wipe data and cache" prior to flashing CM7 in the RomManager interface that it meant it would wipe all of that.
So I need to manually wipe everything except the card? Also, a secondary question, will any of this jeopardize the ability to restore my currently backed up stock sense rom if **** hits the fan?
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No it won't as long as you have a nandroid. Look up the "VR Superwipe," and flash it. I'd recommend booting into recovery manually and doing this. Wipe cache and dalvik after flashing the superwipe for good measure. Finally flash the ROM.
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Alpine- said:
So I have a rooted (latest unrevoked) EVO with stock ROM. Radio is the current version so I did not need to flash a new radio. I have the rom backed up with rom manager and also a Titanium Backup.
I download Cm7-final with Rom Manager and proceed to flash it. All appears well until it loads and I'm stuck in CM7 splash bootloop and never get into the actual OS/homescreen. I boot to recovery and restore my prior rom backup, luckily all is fine.
My question is what have i done wrong? I read the EVO CM7 Wiki and it looks like I followed the instructions correctly. Do I need to ditch using RomManager and try it manually? Any suggestions on why I got this bootloop?
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I had the same issue....although mine have been caused by restoring system data.
What I did is manually DL the rom, boot into recover, wiped cache/dalvic, flashed from zip (Both CM7 and the proper GAPPS file) and it worked.

eventer289 said:
No it won't as long as you have a nandroid. Look up the "VR Superwipe," and flash it. I'd recommend booting into recovery manually and doing this. Wipe cache and dalvik after flashing the superwipe for good measure. Finally flash the ROM.
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nandroid? So the RomManager rom backup I created isnt sufficient? I also have a full Titanium Backup saved too. Why Nandroid? I was under the impression this was just a similar app to Titanium - wrong?
Thanks for the input guys.

Alpine- said:
nandroid? So the RomManager rom backup I created isnt sufficient? I also have a full Titanium Backup saved too. Why Nandroid? I was under the impression this was just a similar app to Titanium - wrong?
Thanks for the input guys.
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So wait, still getting the loops?

teh roxxorz said:
So wait, still getting the loops?
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I have no tried since I got all these suggestions. Sorry for the confusion. I suspect manually wiping and manually installing will work.

Alpine:
When I first started flashing stuff I relied on the Clockwork app to do everything. I used it to flash roms and clear/wipe data and cache. However, after running into problems like yours I started doing it manually.
What I started doing was booting into RECOVERY (i know it sounds scary but it really isn't) A little off topic but there is a great app that I think every rooted user should use, it's called: Reboot Control Widget It only costs a measly $1 in the Market but it's well worth it. Basically you put the widget on the desktop and click on it. You are then given the option to Reboot your phone, Hot Boot (fast reboot), boot into Recovery, Bootloader or Shut Down. Best dollar you will ever spend on an app.
So anyway, l strayed from my point. The problem you are experiencing is partially due to not having fully wiped your phones data/cache. I know you think you did it through the Clockwork app but from experience it doesn't work that well. There is a "flashable" file called Calkulin's Format All. It is in the DEV section posted in Calkulin's Rom section. It will clear everything except the contents of your SD card.
1. Boot into RECOVERY
2. find: INSTALL ZIP FROM SDCARD
3. select the Calkulin's Format ALL.zip file (your phone will be totally clean after this)
4. Again, choose INSTALL ZIP FROM SDCARD
5. Select the ROM you want to flash. (If it is a Cyanogen based ROM you will have to flash the appropriate Google Apps file after flashing the ROM. If flashing a Sense ROM the Gapps file is not necessary)
6. Flash Gapps file (Google apps if necessary)
7. Once this is done select REBOOT SYSTEM NOW
I feel confident that if you follow those steps you won't run into any bootloops!

I have added the Format All.zip file that I mentioned in my last post.
Little advice:
- take the time to do a Nandroid before flashing a new rom
- use Titanium to restore only the apps w/o the data. I know it's nice to restore everything the way you had it on the last rom but from my experience this has led to instability in the new rom. Also from my experience when you are on a SENSE rom and use Titanium to backup your files and data when you install a AOSP (like CM) rom and try to restore those files and data it won't even let you. Just something to keep in mind if you are switching between CM to Sense or vice versa.

Alpine- said:
I have no tried since I got all these suggestions. Sorry for the confusion. I suspect manually wiping and manually installing will work.
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Yes it should.
Manually wipe you factory/data, cache, dalvik, then flash the rom with the latest gapps and you'll be good.

SantinoInc said:
Alpine:
When I first started flashing stuff I relied on the Clockwork app to do everything. I used it to flash roms and clear/wipe data and cache. However, after running into problems like yours I started doing it manually.....
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Wow, great post. Very informative and detailed, thanks a lot.
So why is creating a nandroid backup better than the ROM backup function in RomManager? I restored that rom once and it worked flawlessly. How does nandroid differ from the rom backup created in RomManager?

when you use clockwordmod recovery to wipe your phone the dalvik doesn't wipe with the wipe option you see on the main screen, i belive you will see the option to wipe it in the advanced menu

Alpine- said:
Wow, great post. Very informative and detailed, thanks a lot.
So why is creating a nandroid backup better than the ROM backup function in RomManager? I restored that rom once and it worked flawlessly. How does nandroid differ from the rom backup created in RomManager?
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They are the same. ROM Manager boots you into recovery and nandroids for you. People have mixed experiences with ROM Manager. From my experience it is best just to boot manually into recovery and take care of all your flashing and wiping there.
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Question about installing custom ROM w/ TWRP

Just got a T999 GS3 today. Already rooted and installed TWRP. I do not have an External SD card, so I will be putting the ROM that I want to flash (CM10 Stable) on internal SD card. But since I have to WIPE everything before I install the Custom ROM, how do I make sure that I don't wipe the custom ROM install zip as well?
Do I just do a WIPE of cache, dalvik cache, and system? And make sure that I do not wipe internal storage?
Or is there something else to this?
Thanks!!

Do a factory reset wipe system then wipe both caches install ROM wipe both caches again and fix permissions you should be good.
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Wipe cache, dalvik, fatory reset..... wont delete yr ROM zip file.
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phositadc said:
Just got a T999 GS3 today. Already rooted and installed TWRP. I do not have an External SD card, so I will be putting the ROM that I want to flash (CM10 Stable) on internal SD card. But since I have to WIPE everything before I install the Custom ROM, how do I make sure that I don't wipe the custom ROM install zip as well?
Do I just do a WIPE of cache, dalvik cache, and system? And make sure that I do not wipe internal storage?
Or is there something else to this?
Thanks!!
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No, there is a seperate option for that.
1. Factory reset
2. Flash ROM and various files
3. reset dalvik cache and cache
4. Reboot
Easy as that

Which method you followed to root? I just got the phone and look ing for the easy way to root. I heard a lot about lost the IMEI so I'm kind of worry

Thanks all. I'm now running CM10 stable and all seems to be well.
saotua said:
Which method you followed to root? I just got the phone and look ing for the easy way to root. I heard a lot about lost the IMEI so I'm kind of worry
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I actually used this method: http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/10/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-on-mac-osx.html. It worked fine and took about 20 seconds. I then used Goo Manager to install TWRP, and then I installed CM10 and Gapps. Whole process took literally about 10 minutes. Wasn't even aware of the IMEI issue prior to rooting. I will have to remember to backup my IMEI sometime today.

[Q] Accidentally un-rooted my phone through /system format in CWM. Help re-rooting?

1. I stupidly selected "format /system" in CWM in preparation for flashing a new ROM.
2. Soft bricked my phone, put new ROM (slim bean 4.3beta) on SD card and flashed it successfully.
3. Everything works great, I still have CWM and slimbean is awesome but, I don't have root access. I don't know how to get it without reflashing everything (and at this point I don't know if that'll do anything)
Is there a simple way to permanently re-obtain root access? Thank you.

If it's a 4.3 ROM you'll need to flash chainfires newest su , don't have the link but you can find them throughout xda or Google search
Making the iPhone jealous one user at a time.

You can also go into settings development and enable root for apps and add on 4.3 the usually just add is enabled when first flashed on 4.3
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silentsandwich said:
1. I stupidly selected "format /system" in CWM in preparation for flashing a new ROM.
2. Soft bricked my phone, put new ROM (slim bean 4.3beta) on SD card and flashed it successfully.
3. Everything works great, I still have CWM and slimbean is awesome but, I don't have root access. I don't know how to get it without reflashing everything (and at this point I don't know if that'll do anything)
Is there a simple way to permanently re-obtain root access? Thank you.
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I don't know why formatting system would soft brick? I always wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik, then go into mounts and storage and format system, data, and cache, just to be sure of a super clean install and I have never had an issue??

jimchee said:
You can also go into settings development and enable root for apps and add on 4.3 the usually just add is enabled when first flashed on 4.3
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Wow, do I feel stupid after reading this. Thank you so much!

DMF1977 said:
I don't know why formatting system would soft brick? I always wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik, then go into mounts and storage and format system, data, and cache, just to be sure of a super clean install and I have never had an issue??
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I'm not totally sure about it either to be completely honest. It was confusing so I just put a new ROM on my exsd and went ahead that way.

stuck on first boot animation

tried to flash gummy rom 4.4. afterwards phone gets stuck at samsung galaxy s4 screen and just hangs there.
reboot into recovery tried flashing a different rom, no go
wiped data cache davlik, fixed permissions, same result
tried latest twrp recovery - same result
tried latest cwm recovery - same result
tried philz recovery - same result
it was running aroma beforehand
any ideas, thanks for your help
i cannot find my backup as last time i flashed was awhile ago, i cant remember where it is

You came from a 4.2 or 4.3 rom and didnt wipe data didnt you.
In cwr, mounts and storage, format everything except sd card and ext sd card. then reflash.

ShinySide said:
You came from a 4.2 or 4.3 rom and didnt wipe data didnt you.
In cwr, mounts and storage, format everything except sd card and ext sd card. then reflash.
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i came from 4.2
first thing i did was wipe everything, then i installed the rom
but i will definitely try your suggestion im up for anything atm

jsox79 said:
i came from 4.2
first thing i did was wipe everything, then i installed the rom
but i will definitely try your suggestion im up for anything atm
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I built carbon 4.4 and was being lazy and just flahed just wiping cache and dalvik and hit the same problem Ahaha I had to format everything. Only thing I didnt format was the sd cards

when i try and format data the phone restarts?????

sounds like a partition issue. Whihc if it is, just go ahead and attempt to odin to stock.
Try switching recoveries first tho. perhaps the one oyu have is borked

seems to be doing it on all recoveries, sorry to be a bother, but i looked under roms i dont see a stock rom?

jsox79 said:
seems to be doing it on all recoveries, sorry to be a bother, but i looked under roms i dont see a stock rom?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628
The MDL is what you need
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Oh youre not bothering me at all. Actually helping me get past the short bus special 10 post crap haha
But yea follow the link Baseballfan posted

Boot loop issue :( please help

Ok, so i was using the cyanogenmod nightlys just fine until i decided to want to try other roms (Pac-man, exodus, etc.) when i loaded the first i used clockwork recovery and it seemed to go smoothly and installed the Gapps, and BAM boot loop, i can still access the recovery menu and the Odin mode menus with the boot sequence, ive successfully side-loaded other roms and Gapps and nothing seems to work, everything just gives me the boot loop, Any help is much appreciated.
Edit: forgot to mention, sometimes it loads the rom but only for a few seconds and reboots again

Assume you did clean flash? Wiping data, cache, dalvik cache.
Also twrp recovery works a little better flashing lollipop roms.

madbat99 said:
Assume you did clean flash? Wiping data, cache, dalvik cache.
Also twrp recovery works a little better flashing lollipop roms.
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yes, i did a clean flash, do you think it could be as simple as using twrp?

Could even be the gapps you're using. If you're using a very recent build of a rom, make sure you're using new gapps. Try open gapps.
It's also sometimes necessary to wipe internal storage.

madbat99 said:
Could even be the gapps you're using. If you're using a very recent build of a rom, make sure you're using new gapps. Try open gapps.
It's also sometimes necessary to wipe internal storage.
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ive tried different versions of gapps but ill give open another shot, whats the best way to wipe the internal storage?

Shadow00f said:
ive tried different versions of gapps but ill give open another shot, whats the best way to wipe the internal storage?
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In twrp. Wipe/advanced wipe/ internal storage. Make sure you have anything you need from internal backed up.