problems after rooting - OnePlus 5T Questions & Answers

I just rooted my brand new OP5T and ever since I've been experiencing problems. If I download anything through the browser I get errors saying that the download could not continue because it can't find my SD card even though this phone doesn't use cards.
Also, if I connect it to my PC under file transfer I can't transfer files, but if I connected it to my pc mounted in TWRP then it works just fine.
Anyone any idea on how to solve these problems? I already tried a factory reset...

It would also seem as though taking pictures, seeing pictures, music and video doesn't work either any more...

Nothing like this here. I would suggest repeating the whole process using:
[TOOL][OP5T] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

Nothing like this for me too. Rooted, kernel changed and TWRP and all fine.

OrtizFerrari said:
Nothing like this for me too. Rooted, kernel changed and TWRP and all fine.
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I watched a video on how to do it, but I don't think I have flashed a different kernel... I simply rooted my phone. I'm still on stock, as I intended in the first place whilst awaiting the Oreo update.

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This will work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6R6t2RdKWg

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[Q] Problem with jelly bean on Huawei u9200

Hi guys!
I had rooted u9200 on ICS firmware version B100, but I didn't manage to unlock bootloader to install CWM. So I decided to flash update 4.1.1 B508 offical beta firmware. I had to change build.prop to match the B508 version and I succesfully flashed 4.1.1 update. The problem now is that I can't root it. No way, I tried everything, not a chance. Also I can't downgrade because I have to change build.prop again to match the version I'm trying to downgrade to, but since I don't have root access I can't change build.prop. So now I'm stuck on unrooted beta version of 4.1.1.
Plese if anyone has any ideas and suggestions do not hesitate to write.
Out with the old, in with the new
So, I finally menaged to root 4.1.1 and to flash cwm. So now I flashed CM10 4.2.1 and it's working fine, but... When I go to settings/storage I can see my internal memory as "Internal storage" 2.14GB and I can see my sd card as "sd card" 29.78GB, but from any file menager I tried to use the situation is different, I see my internal storage as "sd card" and my real sd card is nowhere to be found, I can't access it from anywhere. The card is working fine, I tried it on my pc, and I used it to install this CM10 I'm on now.
Anyone with similar issues?
Please help me.
Tux2609 said:
So, I finally menaged to root 4.1.1 and to flash cwm. So now I flashed CM10 4.2.1 and it's working fine, but... When I go to settings/storage I can see my internal memory as "Internal storage" 2.14GB and I can see my sd card as "sd card" 29.78GB, but from any file menager I tried to use the situation is different, I see my internal storage as "sd card" and my real sd card is nowhere to be found, I can't access it from anywhere. The card is working fine, I tried it on my pc, and I used it to install this CM10 I'm on now.
Anyone with similar issues?
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Hi,
I have the exact same problem and have been scouring the internet for answer.
I bought my P1 in Hongkong, so had a Hongkong stock B104 firmware, i used unlockroots software to unlock it successfully, but like you did not put any recovery on it, so have no way to flash a new rom or any recovery. i also like you edited the build.prop file using root explorer and flashed B508 (Jellybean).
1) Can you please tell me in a step by step guide how u managed to get CM10 & recovery on your phone & where u got the software etc.
2) I have backed-up my phone using Hisuite and Hicloud using cload software to the Internet & SD cards, will this be ok or will your procedure erase my SD card and will i be able to restore.
3) How would you rate CM10 compared to B508 firmware, is everything working as it should.
Your help would be much appreciated, and i would be extremely grateful.
Regards
Nil
nilbymouth said:
Hi,
I have the exact same problem and have been scouring the internet for answer.
I bought my P1 in Hongkong, so had a Hongkong stock B104 firmware, i used unlockroots software to unlock it successfully, but like you did not put any recovery on it, so have no way to flash a new rom or any recovery. i also like you edited the build.prop file using root explorer and flashed B508 (Jellybean).
1) Can you please tell me in a step by step guide how u managed to get CM10 & recovery on your phone & where u got the software etc.
2) I have backed-up my phone using Hisuite and Hicloud using cload software to the Internet & SD cards, will this be ok or will your procedure erase my SD card and will i be able to restore.
3) How would you rate CM10 compared to B508 firmware, is everything working as it should.
Your help would be much appreciated, and i would be extremely grateful.
Regards
Nil
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Hi!
I used this guide to root, unlock bootloader and install cwm (I know the b508 is 4.1.1 but it worked for me): http://betanews.com/2012/11/13/how-to-root-android-4-2/
Download recovery image from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?pdaj3bohegu0vox
ROM is here (if you haven't found it already): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1930207
I don't know if you will be able to restore, but I don't see why not. I used titanium backup, you must be careful not to restore any system apps or settings. Also make a full backup from recovery before restoring because it's possible that it gets stuck on boot. Also it will not erase your SD card but it might be wise to use a clear one just in case.
I've been using this ROM for some time now and it works great. The only thing that bothers me is that video recording doesn't work, but I guess this will be solved in new versions.
Tux2609 said:
Hi!
I used this guide to root, unlock bootloader and install cwm (I know the b508 is 4.1.1 but it worked for me): http://betanews.com/2012/11/13/how-to-root-android-4-2/
Download recovery image from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?pdaj3bohegu0vox
ROM is here (if you haven't found it already): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1930207
I don't know if you will be able to restore, but I don't see why not. I used titanium backup, you must be careful not to restore any system apps or settings. Also make a full backup from recovery before restoring because it's possible that it gets stuck on boot. Also it will not erase your SD card but it might be wise to use a clear one just in case.
I've been using this ROM for some time now and it works great. The only thing that bothers me is that video recording doesn't work, but I guess this will be solved in new versions.
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Hi,
Thank you ever so much, i will give this a go and let you know how it goes, by the way the link for the recovery image is not working, do you have any other links or know where or what i should be looking for.
Rgds
nilbymouth said:
Hi,
Thank you ever so much, i will give this a go and let you know how it goes, by the way the link for the recovery image is not working, do you have any other links or know where or what i should be looking for.
Rgds
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Yeah, most links work for a short period of time.
Here, this is the one I use
Tux2609 said:
Yeah, most links work for a short period of time.
Here, this is the one I use
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Thanks for that, the tutorial mentions putting the phone in to fastboot, i have tried holding vol up & down buttons with power, phone just reboots.
I saw others saying to first take the battery out, how the heck do you take the battery out of the Ascend P1 (U9200)?
Could you please tell me how you proceeded at this step, also do you have google play working on it?
Would i not be able to flash a recovery image on the phone using AndroidControl app, it has a tab for flashing recovery but did not want to try it without asking if you tried this method?
Thanks in advance.
nilbymouth said:
Thanks for that, the tutorial mentions putting the phone in to fastboot, i have tried holding vol up & down buttons with power, phone just reboots.
I saw others saying to first take the battery out, how the heck do you take the battery out of the Ascend P1 (U9200)?
Could you please tell me how you proceeded at this step, also do you have google play working on it?
Would i not be able to flash a recovery image on the phone using AndroidControl app, it has a tab for flashing recovery but did not want to try it without asking if you tried this method?
Thanks in advance.
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Turn off the phone, hold the volume down button and then plug in the usb cable. This should turn the phone on and put it into fastboot.
After that just follow the instructions provided in the link above. I got a few error messages in the process but I proceeded with all commands and it worked.
Tux2609 said:
Turn off the phone, hold the volume down button and then plug in the usb cable. This should turn the phone on and put it into fastboot.
After that just follow the instructions provided in the link above. I got a few error messages in the process but I proceeded with all commands and it worked.
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Have you tried AndroidControl as it seems to have all the files thats mentioned in the tutorial and makes flashing recovery supposedly easy, i wonder if it will work on an unrooted phone.
nilbymouth said:
Have you tried AndroidControl as it seems to have all the files thats mentioned in the tutorial and makes flashing recovery supposedly easy, i wonder if it will work on an unrooted phone.
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I have and it didn't work for me. You can try it for yourself if you want to. But this tutorial is easy enough for everyone I think, you just type in the commands it says and that's it.
Tux2609 said:
I have and it didn't work for me. You can try it for yourself if you want to. But this tutorial is easy enough for everyone I think, you just type in the commands it says and that's it.
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UPDATE: I was able to flash the recovery using AndroidControl, i installed the driver first in fastboot mode and then restarted the phone, while still connected to the pc i ran AndroidControl then chose the flashing tab and flashed the recovery using cwm touch recovery, and then flashed with supersu file you gave me, to give me root acess, all went fine and my phone is now rooted with cwm touch recovery.
I still have not upgraded to CM10 as i wanted to see how B508 will be with Google play now working. As i did not have a recovery mode which could flash zip from sdcard, i was unable to flash gapps zip, i have now flashed gapps and all is working fine.
What was the reason you changed to CM10 rom, was the beta version of B508 not very good for you, i would really like to know what the difference is before flashing another rom?
Thank you very much for your help & assistance and your prompt replies.
XDA develepors forum rocks.
nilbymouth said:
UPDATE: I was able to flash the recovery using AndroidControl, i installed the driver first in fastboot mode and then restarted the phone, while still connected to the pc i ran AndroidControl then chose the flashing tab and flashed the recovery using cwm touch recovery, and then flashed with supersu file you gave me, to give me root acess, all went fine and my phone is now rooted with cwm touch recovery.
I still have not upgraded to CM10 as i wanted to see how B508 will be with Google play now working. As i did not have a recovery mode which could flash zip from sdcard, i was unable to flash gapps zip, i have now flashed gapps and all is working fine.
What was the reason you changed to CM10 rom, was the beta version of B508 not very good for you, i would really like to know what the difference is before flashing another rom?
Thank you very much for your help & assistance and your prompt replies.
XDA develepors forum rocks.
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Hi!
I'm glad to hear you made it. Why I use CM? Well, there really is no good answer to that. I was using CM on all my other phones too, I'm used to it, I like its speed and stability, I like look and feel and also I like it's additional options. That being said, there is one problem not with CM but with Jelly bean in general. Android 4.2 has a different directory structure, due to its new multiuser features. The problem with that is that you can't install apps on sd card and you can't use directory bind to bind data from sd card. So if you wish to play some games on your phone you will be limited by your phone's memory capacity. I hate this, I used to have a lot of big games on my phone and now I can't have more than two at the same time. At the moment I'm reverting back to 4.0.3 ROM just because of that, at least until theres some kind of solution or workaround for this.
Also theres nothing stopping you from playing with other ROM's. Just make a full backup in recovery and you can always go back to the ROM you find most suitable. In fact I would encourage you to download a few ROM's and try them out, see which one you like the most and which one suits your needs the best.
Tux2609 said:
Hi!
I'm glad to hear you made it. Why I use CM? Well, there really is no good answer to that. I was using CM on all my other phones too, I'm used to it, I like its speed and stability, I like look and feel and also I like it's additional options. That being said, there is one problem not with CM but with Jelly bean in general. Android 4.2 has a different directory structure, due to its new multiuser features. The problem with that is that you can't install apps on sd card and you can't use directory bind to bind data from sd card. So if you wish to play some games on your phone you will be limited by your phone's memory capacity. I hate this, I used to have a lot of big games on my phone and now I can't have more than two at the same time. At the moment I'm reverting back to 4.0.3 ROM just because of that, at least until theres some kind of solution or workaround for this.
Also theres nothing stopping you from playing with other ROM's. Just make a full backup in recovery and you can always go back to the ROM you find most suitable. In fact I would encourage you to download a few ROM's and try them out, see which one you like the most and which one suits your needs the best.
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Thanks for your advice, you & this forum have been nothing short of brilliant, i myself is contemplating going back to ICS 4.0.3 as it also had the option to install apps on to the SD card, as it is my phone memory is almost full which makes even updating apps difficult as there's no more room to even do this.
I've tried certain apps like gemini app manager & driodsail to move apps to the SD card but none of these seem to work. I'm thinking of trying the official B226 firmware from Huawei just to see if it is ok, i know by doing this it will erase the root permissions, as i can't find a rooted version of this firmware and so will need to root again, but now that i have touch recovery on the phone it will be i presume easier to do this.
I hope they have made improvements on B226, because one of the reasons i actually upgraded to JB 4.1.1 was the sound from the stock google music player seemed low in comparison to JB where the sound was a lot better.
Do you think Huawei will release an official Jellybean firmware for this phone?
Any way thanks again, and keep in touch by letting me know how you got on, would be interested to know on what Rom and why and i shall also let you know on anything that i try or use.
Install apps on sd card, jelly bean 4.2
nilbymouth said:
Thanks for your advice, you & this forum have been nothing short of brilliant, i myself is contemplating going back to ICS 4.0.3 as it also had the option to install apps on to the SD card, as it is my phone memory is almost full which makes even updating apps difficult as there's no more room to even do this.
I've tried certain apps like gemini app manager & driodsail to move apps to the SD card but none of these seem to work. I'm thinking of trying the official B226 firmware from Huawei just to see if it is ok, i know by doing this it will erase the root permissions, as i can't find a rooted version of this firmware and so will need to root again, but now that i have touch recovery on the phone it will be i presume easier to do this.
I hope they have made improvements on B226, because one of the reasons i actually upgraded to JB 4.1.1 was the sound from the stock google music player seemed low in comparison to JB where the sound was a lot better.
Do you think Huawei will release an official Jellybean firmware for this phone?
Any way thanks again, and keep in touch by letting me know how you got on, would be interested to know on what Rom and why and i shall also let you know on anything that i try or use.
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Hey!
I managed to solve the problem with low internal memory on 4.2. I partitioned my sd card with Mini tool partition wizard, made [fat32 ~16Gb] [ext4 ~ 14Gb], and then I used Mounts2SD app from google play to mount my ext partition as internal storage (Reversed Mount option in app). So far everything seems to be working just fine. (I tried the normal mount, just to move data folder to sd-ext but it didn't work).
Tux2609 said:
Hey!
I managed to solve the problem with low internal memory on 4.2. I partitioned my sd card with Mini tool partition wizard, made [fat32 ~16Gb] [ext4 ~ 14Gb], and then I used Mounts2SD app from google play to mount my ext partition as internal storage (Reversed Mount option in app). So far everything seems to be working just fine. (I tried the normal mount, just to move data folder to sd-ext but it didn't work).
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Hey,
That's great news, i can't even download Mount2SD from google play as it keeps on saying i have insufficient space on internal storage. I have 255mb left surely this app is not bigger than that, so what could be the problem? as i cant even update existing apps. maybe something got messed up and it's either giving the wrong internal storage amount or something, as i was able to update apps from the google play as soon as i rooted and flashed gapps.zip. Now after that first lot i can't seem to download anymore apps or even update them as it's reporting as insufficient storage space and this is with even un-installing some apps. I may have to flash the firmware again to get rid of any crap that was in there and flash recovery/root & gapps as well.
mount sd-ext as internal storage
nilbymouth said:
Hey,
That's great news, i can't even download Mount2SD from google play as it keeps on saying i have insufficient space on internal storage. I have 255mb left surely this app is not bigger than that, so what could be the problem? as i cant even update existing apps. maybe something got messed up and it's either giving the wrong internal storage amount or something, as i was able to update apps from the google play as soon as i rooted and flashed gapps.zip. Now after that first lot i can't seem to download anymore apps or even update them as it's reporting as insufficient storage space and this is with even un-installing some apps. I may have to flash the firmware again to get rid of any crap that was in there and flash recovery/root & gapps as well.
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Just try to do a full wipe and reflash the rom. I'm still using CM10.1 and it works great. (except the video recording still doesn't work). Be sure to flash the right version of gapps. You can partition your sd card before doing all this, you can even partition it with cwm but it supports the maximum size of 4Gb, so I used mini tool partition wizard (as I mentioned before). When you're done, install mounts2sd from google play, install scripts from there and choose reverse mount option, restart your phone and that should be it, your sd-ext partition is now mounted as internal storage. I strongly recommend class 10 sd cards for this, I'm using one myself and so far haven't experience any lag, even games work perfectly.
Tux2609 said:
Just try to do a full wipe and reflash the rom. I'm still using CM10.1 and it works great. (except the video recording still doesn't work). Be sure to flash the right version of gapps. You can partition your sd card before doing all this, you can even partition it with cwm but it supports the maximum size of 4Gb, so I used mini tool partition wizard (as I mentioned before). When you're done, install mounts2sd from google play, install scripts from there and choose reverse mount option, restart your phone and that should be it, your sd-ext partition is now mounted as internal storage. I strongly recommend class 10 sd cards for this, I'm using one myself and so far haven't experience any lag, even games work perfectly.
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Thanks mate, i'll give that a go.
Just out of interest now that you have changed the format of your microsd card to ext4, is it still visible as a drive when you connect to the pc,or did you have another program in Windows to make them visible?
nilbymouth said:
Thanks mate, i'll give that a go.
Just out of interest now that you have changed the format of your microsd card to ext4, is it still visible as a drive when you connect to the pc,or did you have another program in Windows to make them visible?
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Yes, if you connect it as MTP device it shows as u9200 device with two partitions: internal storage (which is sd-ext partition) and sd card.
Tux2609 said:
Yes, if you connect it as MTP device it shows as u9200 device with two partitions: internal storage (which is sd-ext partition) and sd card.
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Will i loose my cwm touch recovery if i flash the rom again?
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Will i loose my cwm touch recovery if i flash the rom again?
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No.

[Q] Cyanogen 10.1 mod gone wrong.

AT&T Galaxy S3
Mac OSX 10.8
I know I can get my device back, I'm just not sure how. I successfully rooted using CASUAL, no problems there. Got the normal root applications installed, did the Clockwork backup, everything was great.
I then decided to try a custom ROM - the Cyanogen 10.1. It downloaded fine, and I selected to also install Google Apps, then it rebooted and the Cyanogen boot screen with the spinning circle came up. However, this lasted way longer than I thought it should, so I looked it up, and what I got from the research is that I had the wrong gapps on there.
So, I followed the instructions in this thread (same problem as me), and wiped the system. However, I believe I used the wrong list item, and now everything I had is gone. I can't boot from recovery because it doesn't exist, and when booting into CM I just get the same error message that setup has stopped working. I thought maybe I could put a new ROM on the sd card or phone harddrive and boot from that, but both are inaccessible through USB on my Mac.
I can get it into ODIN mode (where it says "Downloading... Do not turn off target!"), which I'm thinking is what I want, and I have Heimdall installed and it runs and recognizes my device, but I cannot for the life of me find a tar.gz file to use.
If anyone can offer any sort of help, I would super appreciate it.
chazbot7 said:
AT&T Galaxy S3
Mac OSX 10.8
I know I can get my device back, I'm just not sure how. I successfully rooted using CASUAL, no problems there. Got the normal root applications installed, did the Clockwork backup, everything was great.
I then decided to try a custom ROM - the Cyanogen 10.1. It downloaded fine, and I selected to also install Google Apps, then it rebooted and the Cyanogen boot screen with the spinning circle came up. However, this lasted way longer than I thought it should, so I looked it up, and what I got from the research is that I had the wrong gapps on there.
So, I followed the instructions in this thread (same problem as me), and wiped the system. However, I believe I used the wrong list item, and now everything I had is gone. I can't boot from recovery because it doesn't exist, and when booting into CM I just get the same error message that setup has stopped working. I thought maybe I could put a new ROM on the sd card or phone harddrive and boot from that, but both are inaccessible through USB on my Mac.
I can get it into ODIN mode (where it says "Downloading... Do not turn off target!"), which I'm thinking is what I want, and I have Heimdall installed and it runs and recognizes my device, but I cannot for the life of me find a tar.gz file to use.
If anyone can offer any sort of help, I would super appreciate it.
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Your recovery shouldn't be affected by a wipe (unless you flashed something over it) as ROMs don't flash recovery, therefor vol up + home + power should get you in it. If you success to, You should be able to mount through recovery.
As for Heimdall, it just got S3 support (last week I believe), therefor it might not be easy to find a stock file for it. That being said, if you have access to any Windows pc, that'd be the easiest solution here (using Odin).
Yes, I can still get into the recovery menu, but when I use "backup and restore>restore" it says No files found. Is there anything I can do to just get a working OS running? Or am I just doing it totally wrong, I'm new to the rooting stuff. The Windows computer will be my last resort haha.
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Your recovery shouldn't be affected by a wipe (unless you flashed something over it) as ROMs don't flash recovery, therefor vol up + home + power should get you in it. If you success to, You should be able to mount through recovery.
As for Heimdall, it just got S3 support (last week I believe), therefor it might not be easy to find a stock file for it. That being said, if you have access to any Windows pc, that'd be the easiest solution here (using Odin).
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Yes, I can still get into the recovery menu, but when I use "backup and restore>restore" it says No files found. Is there anything I can do to just get a working OS running? Or am I just doing it totally wrong, I'm new to the rooting stuff. The Windows computer will be my last resort haha.
chazbot7 said:
Yes, I can still get into the recovery menu, but when I use "backup and restore>restore" it says No files found. Is there anything I can do to just get a working OS running? Or am I just doing it totally wrong, I'm new to the rooting stuff. The Windows computer will be my last resort haha.
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Windows pc is definitely the easiest option here but you try mounting your SD from recovery, redownload the ROM and Gapps you wanna use, put them on your device and flash them after a factory reset.
If you wiped your SD card, it's normal that you don't have a backup anymore.
BWolf56 said:
Windows pc is definitely the easiest option here but you try mounting your SD from recovery, redownload the ROM and Gapps you wanna use, put them on your device and flash them after a factory reset.
If you wiped your SD card, it's normal that you don't have a backup anymore.
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It's aaaliiiiiiive! Grabbed an extra micro SD I had, threw Cyanogen 10.1.0 RC4 on it, and installed it just fine. Now updating to RC5. My only question now is how to get Google Apps on there. Does this need to be done beforehand, or can it be done after?
chazbot7 said:
It's aaaliiiiiiive! Grabbed an extra micro SD I had, threw Cyanogen 10.1.0 RC4 on it, and installed it just fine. Now updating to RC5. My only question now is how to get Google Apps on there. Does this need to be done beforehand, or can it be done after?
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You usually flash the Gapps right after flashing the ROM, before rebooting.
P.S.: fully reading the instructions helps before flashing
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BWolf56 said:
You usually flash the Gapps right after flashing the ROM, before rebooting.
P.S.: fully reading the instructions helps before flashing
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Gotcha, sorry about that. Thanks for all the help good sir. This is actually way faster than my stock ROM, I'm pretty stoked on it, Google Apps or not.
chazbot7 said:
Gotcha, sorry about that. Thanks for all the help good sir. This is actually way faster than my stock ROM, I'm pretty stoked on it, Google Apps or not.
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No need to apologize. Glad you got it back up! And it was mostly to keep you from making similar mistakes in the future
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also one thing you need to know
First boot after you flash will always take longer than normal. After that, it's fine

No ADB/USB whatsoever. Unrecoverable?

Hey guys, I've got a really weird issue here. After performing a factory reset with Odin to get back to stock (latest update), I all of a sudden lost any SIM functionality and USB functionality while in Android. I cannot transfer files, I cannot use ADB, it only charges, and my SIM is undetectable rendering the phone just a wifi android device. It does this with TMobile official and the international ROM for the T889. I was attempting to install CM10.1, but apparently the recovery on the Root Sticky is too outdated and CM10 errors out on install, and ROM Manager is unable to download any ROMs or update CWM. Really, really kind of stuck here, and I don't even know what's causing this. I've factory reset about a million times now or tried backups/different ROMs. Oh also, apparently my internal SD card is gone now too.
Anyone ever had some kind of issue like this? Not being able to ADB at all when CWM and Odin work perfectly is driving me insaaaneee!
EDIT/TLDR:
Internal storage /storage/sdcard, usb connections inside android, and the SIM simply do not exist to the device, and CWM cannot format/mount sdcard. Oddly, apps can download and run w/o the extsdcard, but downloading things from chrome will crash it. Still no ideas of how to fix.

[Q] Bricked Phone...Peculiar Situation

Hey guys,
First off, I've searched far and wide for any help with my problem but it is such a peculiar situation that I have yet to find someone with a similar situation. I expect if I want to ever use my M8 again, I'll need to send it to HTC and pay a few hundred bucks to fix it. But maybe someone here will have an idea that I've missed.
Shortly after getting my M8, I unlocked my device, rooted it and installed a few roms. Everything was fine save for one major thing: no matter which PC I used (and I used MANY - 3 different windows destops, a windows desktop at the office and my Macbook Pro) the device was never able to mount and make the storage accessible. I knew at that point something at some point had gone wrong. I've long preferred to use a wireless file transfer app to send stuff to and from my phone so I wouldn't have to break out all my cables so I figured it wouldn't be a big deal. I'd make it work.
A few days ago, I decided to try a different rom than what I'd been using for months (HD Revolution - great rom!) and downloaded everything required. I booted to TWRP, wiped the usual stuff and flashed my rom. When I rebooted, I was continually met with a crash as soon as the phone started and was never able to get into the OS. No big deal - this has happened before with other devices, so I didn't sweat it. I simply powered down the phone and tried to get back to recovery. Here's where the problem really kicked in : when attempting to boot to recovery, my phone will bring up the Hboot screen but instantly try to select the first option, thus not allowing me to scroll down to "Recovery". No matter what I do, it brings up the white Hboot screen, automatically selects the first option, gives me some error (I'm at work so I don't have the device in front of me) and tries to boot to the OS. That takes us back to the automatic crash.
Now, I know usually the solution would involve USB and ADB, but like I mentioned at the start of my sad tale, connecting my phone to PC's results either in nothing (Mac) or a "the device has failed" message in Windows. I've tried removing all the phone drivers, reinstalling and using a few toolkit methods - the phone is just never ever detected.
So, that's it. I'm pretty much resigned to sending my phone in and the HTC folks quoted me about $200. I do have a functional phone at the moment so it isn't the worst situation in the world, but if I could fix this I'd be able to using it as my main device again or sell it for a good chunk of change - I just bought it in June.
Sorry for the long read!
As far as the storage issue, never seen that happen before so I'm not sure. When you plug it in to the computer does the phone ask if you want to connect it as a storage device etc?
The bootloader is a very peculiar problem. It almost sounds like you have an img file that its trying to read as soon as you boot into boot loader.
Try to install HTC sync. And make sure the computer has an internet connection when you plug it in via usb.
Try to flash stock recovery fw buddy
Maybe thats problem RUU
Cek mike blg to find all stock recovery fw
After that install custom recovery again
This sounds a little familiar.
In my experience I've found some firmware versions and ROMs very choppy.
I once had a problem with storage too, couldn't send anything over to my phone.
Fortunately I could access recovery, so used ADB sideload and installed another ROM. And went to another firmware and never looked back.
The last 401.6 firmware gave me all sorts of issue.
If you can access fastboot I'd also recommend new firmware 401.7 is working flawlessly for me with ARHD 21.
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I would try putting one of the bootable ruus on your SD card so when it goes to your hboot, it'll read the RUU and install it
Awesome, some interesting suggestions here. Would I be able to somehow update the firmware via an SD card without any input from a computer? I managed to get into Recovery last night somehow (maybe letting the battery totally drain and charging it for a while did something) but plugging in my phone when in recovery still won't mount the storage or be recognized by ADB. Would I somehow be able update my firmware from recovery without the need of ADB'ing from my desktop? I've been looking at ROM threads and stuff and noticed that almost every rom requires new firmware or WiFI/radios other stuff won't work....
I'm at work right now so I'll definitely research this in depth when I get home, but if you guys could guide me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it and maybe buy ya' a beer.
Xavierc123 said:
Awesome, some interesting suggestions here. Would I be able to somehow update the firmware via an SD card without any input from a computer? I managed to get into Recovery last night somehow (maybe letting the battery totally drain and charging it for a while did something) but plugging in my phone when in recovery still won't mount the storage or be recognized by ADB. Would I somehow be able update my firmware from recovery without the need of ADB'ing from my desktop? I've been looking at ROM threads and stuff and noticed that almost every rom requires new firmware or WiFI/radios other stuff won't work....
I'm at work right now so I'll definitely research this in depth when I get home, but if you guys could guide me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it and maybe buy ya' a beer.
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Download a rom that can use the 2.xx firmware. Look around and you should be able to find the roms. There's still plenty out there. Here's a little suggestion, reflash TWRP (or other recovery) through fastboot than grab a SD card and place the rom into the SD card and install the rom using through the use of a SD card. Just remember to do a full wipe before that

Tab Pro 8.4 Needs an upgrade. Cyanogenmod 13?

I've had this tab for awhile now and the lack of updates wasn't an issue for me while my Nexus 7 was still my workhorse. USB port and charging issues has forced me to use the Pro almost exclusively now and it's frustrating. I'm thinking CyanogenMod 13 because it's available and the latest version of android. But I have a couple questions. Please help. I've searched and will continue but a little help would be appreciated.
Internal storage is at the top of my list right now and I believe Cm allows the ability to use SD card as internal storage. It's available in CM12 but apparently not CM13 as it sits as a nightly. Is this still true? I'm going to flash this tab today. Would rather go with 13 but I'll flash a stable 12 because I need this ability.
This isn't really that important but would help with dealing with all my remote controls. Does Cm now have the ability to take advantage of the RF sensor for remote control? In the past it was always blamed on closed source drivers. Still an issue or no?
Thanks for your input. After being away from the scene for awhile I've answered most of my questions. These are the last two.
I have the CM13 version from about a week ago, and it has the option for using the SD card as internal storage. As for the IR blaster, there are a couple of apps on the play-store that worked with CM12, so I assume they will also work with CM13.
Sicron said:
I have the CM13 version from about a week ago, and it has the option for using the SD card as internal storage. As for the IR blaster, there are a couple of apps on the play-store that worked with CM12, so I assume they will also work with CM13.
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Thank you! Guess I'll grab a 13 nightly and get to work :good:
Hey guys. The install went smooth but I'm getting parsing error when trying to install apps from unknown sources. In particular right now I'm trying to get PS Remote Play setup but the only remote app I can get to install needs updating. Every single other download I've tried has failed due to parsing error.
Edit: Now I'm stuck. Cm13 is running fine. Rooting was smooth, flashing Twrp 3.0.0-2 was smooth. But then I started installing my apps from unknown sources. Parsing errors even though it's set to allows unknown sources. Hours of searches, tons of articles dealing with parsing errors and everyone recommends check the unknown sources box. Nice!
During this process I've booted into recovery and even though it worked fine before now it freezes in different areas. The menu will sometimes freeze right away or wait till I try and reboot into recovery, OS, download it doesn't matter. Reinstall Twrp and no change. I originally used Flashify but also tried Twrp manager which was worthless. Shocker.
At this point I want to just start over but I have zero confidence in Twrp. Or is maybe because of flashify? I'm lost. Is clockworkmod available? Most likely regardless of my thinking I'm missing something here. I just need a fresh start. How should I start. I need a recovery first.
IFLATLINEI said:
flashing Twrp 3.0.0-2 was smooth.
During this process I've booted into recovery and even though it worked fine before now it freezes in different areas. The menu will sometimes freeze right away or wait till I try and reboot into recovery, OS, download it doesn't matter. Reinstall Twrp and no change. I originally used Flashify but also tried Twrp manager which was worthless. Shocker.
At this point I want to just start over but I have zero confidence in Twrp. Or is maybe because of flashify? I'm lost. Is clockworkmod available?
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Are you flashing TWRP 3.0.0.2 every time? I wasn't even aware they had a 3.0.0.2 build. And once in a while, they release a build with some problems. If you haven't already, try 3.0.0.0. I'm still back on 2.8.5.0 and no issues like you describe.
redpoint73 said:
Are you flashing TWRP 3.0.0.2 every time? I wasn't even aware they had a 3.0.0.2 build. And once in a while, they release a build with some problems. If you haven't already, try 3.0.0.0. I'm still back on 2.8.5.0 and no issues like you describe.
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Yeah but its 3.0.0-2. https://dl.twrp.me/mondrianwifiue/
Somehow I got it all worked out. Starting over from scratch. The problem now is how to update to more recent nightlies. TWRP doesn't see any files anymore.
IFLATLINEI said:
Yeah but its 3.0.0-2. https://dl.twrp.me/mondrianwifiue/
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I don't know why they just switched from the last digit in the version number being -1, -2, etc, instead of .1, .2 (dash instead of dot) which they used for years.
But that misses the point. If you are having trouble on a brand new TWRP version, try a previous, known good one.
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I don't know why they just switched from the last digit in the version number being -1, -2, etc, instead of .1, .2 (dash instead of dot) which they used for years.
But that misses the point. If you are having trouble on a brand new TWRP version, try a previous, known good one.
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Yeah I got ya. I may try another one. Problem is I couldn't begin to guess which one is a "known good one". I know I've used a few starting with a 2.8 something up to the one I'm using now. None of these were even able to get me this far. But thanks
IFLATLINEI said:
The problem now is how to update to more recent nightlies. TWRP doesn't see any files anymore.
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You have the right location selected, correct (internal storage vs. SD card)? A number of times, I've switched the location in TWRP, then forgot to change it back and scratched my head wondering where the files went.
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You have the right location selected, correct (internal storage vs. SD card)? A number of times, I've switched the location in TWRP, then forgot to change it back and scratched my head wondering where the files went.
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Yeah I ran into that as well. I can assure you now its set correctly but I did experiment with placing the zip file in folders on both.
I got fed up last night and just started over. I flashed back to stock, Rooted, and flashed TWRP 3.0.0.0 this time and it worked! Installed CMs latest nightly and im up and running. Havent tested yet to see if zip files now show up in TWRP. Ill be looking after lunch
IFLATLINEI said:
I got fed up last night and just started over. I flashed back to stock, Rooted, and flashed TWRP 3.0.0.0 this time and it worked! Installed CMs latest nightly and im up and running. Havent tested yet to see if zip files now show up in TWRP. Ill be looking after lunch
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If you don't know if zip files show up in TWRP, how did you flash CM? Did you sideload?
To be clear, when you were having trouble seeing zip files in TWRP before, it was using the "Install" function in TWRP? Or were you trying to "Restore"?
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If you don't know if zip files show up in TWRP, how did you flash CM? Did you sideload?
To be clear, when you were having trouble seeing zip files in TWRP before, it was using the "Install" function in TWRP? Or were you trying to "Restore"?
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Because adopted storage wasn't setup till after CM13 was installed. Adopted Storage is the key in this whole mess. Unfortunately for me its also the one key component I need to make this tab last me another year. What I was trying to do was flash the latest nightly with TWRP. That's when I realized TWRP couldn't see any of the files in any folder.
But get this. I forgot to repost after lunch. Seeing as though this time I successfully used 3.0.0.0 to flash CM I thought my chances of it seeing a zip file were pretty good. And it did! But then it freezes. Multiple reboots and all attempts to select a file or folder resulted in TWRP freezing. But at least 3.0.0.0 seen the files as you would expect. Maybe I should give 3.0.0.0-1 a shot again.
Depends do you have the T320, or the T325? AFAK the newer version of TWRP is ONLY for the T320. Having installed it to my T325 I lost my Recovery. thankfully I was able enough to recover it by flashing 2.7.8.x though Odin again in Download Mode. Not sure what was so special about the T320 that it needed a point realese fix for, that the T325 never got.
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Depends do you have the T320, or the T325? AFAK the newer version of TWRP is ONLY for the T320. Having installed it to my T325 I lost my Recovery. thankfully I was able enough to recover it by flashing 2.7.8.x though Odin again in Download Mode. Not sure what was so special about the T320 that it needed a point realese fix for, that the T325 never got.
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I have the T320
At the risk of adding confusion to this Thread, it seems that the T325 version of TWRP was also recently updated to v3.0.1.0 recently.
Since that's the version I'm running,
FYI:
mondrianWIFI = T320
mondrianLTE = T325
The trick here is to google mondrian<INSERT DEVICE> TWRP, which should take you to the direct download page.
To flash from rooted stock you'll need a *.img.tar File, with which to flash from Odin. In my case that would apply to v2.8.7.0 (IIRC).
Once that's been installed you can just use *.zip Files from within TWRP to update it.
Ichijoe said:
At the risk of adding confusion to this Thread, it seems that the T325 version of TWRP was also recently updated to v3.0.1.0 recently.
Since that's the version I'm running,
FYI:
mondrianWIFI = T320
mondrianLTE = T325
The trick here is to google mondrian<INSERT DEVICE> TWRP, which should take you to the direct download page.
To flash from rooted stock you'll need a *.img.tar File, with which to flash from Odin. In my case that would apply to v2.8.7.0 (IIRC).
Once that's been installed you can just use *.zip Files from within TWRP to update it.
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Just to be clear. There was no problem flashing CM13 from stock with TWRP. Its not till the flash is all done and I selected to adopt SD card as internal storage. Then regardless of TWRP version it either won't see any files or and I've only been able to get 3.0.0.0 to see files but it freezes.
Here's the question. Are you using adopted storage?
IFLATLINEI said:
Just to be clear. There was no problem flashing CM13 from stock with TWRP. Its not till the flash is all done and I selected to adopt SD card as internal storage. Then regardless of TWRP version it either won't see any files or and I've only been able to get 3.0.0.0 to see files but it freezes.
Here's the question. Are you using adopted storage?
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no not yet, I'm still kinda stuck on a 32GB card that I've had since my S1 days. I'm kinda hoping to pick up a 64GB MicroSD for that purpose soonish though.
But, just outta interest, you wouldn't have happened to have Device encryption enabled, would you? As for myself I managed to figure out that if you encrypt the Device early enough (i.e. before you root it), the GSM \ Data Connections still work. Where as if you do it post root, it would kill those functions. (Not that a T320 User should care though).
But, the other side effect of encryption (of the /data Partition), is the loss of said /data Partition under TWRP. Which can no longer 'see', what it thinks should be a valid /data Partition. So reports back to you a 0kb free (e.g. not found).
Now like I have stated I have not used any features which would marry my MicroSD to the Device, yet... But if I had then as I understand how Google implemented Adapted Storage to work. then it would be reasonable to assume that it would become part of the /data Partition.
So to get to the punch line... is your Device encrypted? If so that's your problem right there.
No I haven't encrypted it. Its on my list of things though. I just didn't want to overcomplicate things at this point. I felt as though I was already pushing pretty hard with the CM13 nightlies and adopted storage. I'll tell you this much though. I said it before and I'll say it again. This thing has never ran so well. Also for the first time since I've had it storage is not an issue.
I'd seriously recommend the Samsung Evo+ micro SD card. I haven't noticed any issues with lag when loading or using any app. Since I've installed this setup a few times now though I noticed that when you do select to adopt storage and it tests your card, pay zero attention to what it says. Same card and twice it said the card was too slow and twice it said nothing. There's a flaw there I think. It alternated. First time the card was too slow but the second time there wasn't a problem and so on. Then again maybe not. Could be the SD card that's causing that. Ahhhhhh who knows. Lol
Hi Folks:
I had been running CM12 and deciding to upgrade to CM13 last night as the several issues seemed to have been addressed most recently in the most recent string of Nightly's.
I followed the instructions from RootJunky dude and all went just fine.
HOWEVER
I lost my root in the process. Not pleased about that.
Any way to get it back now that I'm on CM13, or do I have to roll it all back via a recovery?
Thanks for your assistance
whitehawk66 said:
Hi Folks:
I had been running CM12 and deciding to upgrade to CM13 last night as the several issues seemed to have been addressed most recently in the most recent string of Nightly's.
I followed the instructions from RootJunky dude and all went just fine.
HOWEVER
I lost my root in the process. Not pleased about that.
Any way to get it back now that I'm on CM13, or do I have to roll it all back via a recovery?
Thanks for your assistance
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Settings - > About Tablet -> click the build number a few times to enable "Developer options" then Click the back arrow or back button -> Developer options -> Root acess - Click Apps and ADB
now apps that need root will prompt you

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