Hi everyone,
I've managed to install DangerSPL on my 32B Magic via Clockwork Recovery - however, Clockwork Recovery keeps vanishing after each reboot and the standard recovery takes its place... what's with that?
It is suppose to do this? I thought it was suppose to replace the stock Android one permanently?
How do I go about making the install stick?
Thanks!
(My first time rooting, updating etc Android)
Cheers for all the support and help!
Nate.
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When it boots back into Android System Recovery <2e>
It says at the bottom :
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/command
In /system/recovery.img there is a full copy of everything that is loaded on the recovery partition. This file is automatically flashed onto the recovery partition every time you shut down. That means two things: 1. Any changes you make directly to the recovery partition gets blown away on reboot and 2. If you want to change the recovery partition you're probably better off just sticking the image in /system/recovery.img and rebooting.
So to fix this problem you have to rename the custom recovery file to:
recovery.img
then make sure it's on /system/recovery.img.
This will make sure that you have the custom recovery on every boot.
NB: The info is borrowed and modified a little.
Source: http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack%2C_Edit%2C_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images
I've just flashed the new gingerbread rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009177). I've found an option in the clockworkmod recovery that allows you to reboot in download mode. I did that and flashed with odin but now when the phone starts it says:
-- Copying media files...
Successfully copied media files.
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Applying Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
Can't access to 'system/csc/TMB/system/',
Successfully appliced Multi-CSC,
Then I have the following options:
reboot system now
apply update from sd card
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
When I select any of these options nothing happens (I don't know if this matters but volume up is down and volume down is up). I've also tried to reboot the phone in download mode but it takes me to the android system recovery window. If I plug the phone to the laptop it takes me to the android system recovery window
I'm currently applying for several jobs and I NEED my phone to be operation ASAP. I would REALLY appreciate if someone could please assist?
Does the 3-button-combo work? if so go into Download mode and flash a full ROM like Darky's resurrection
After that you can try flashing JVK again or wait with experimenting until you have 1 or 2 days when you don't need your phone
or, if you have a full nandroid backup (I strongly recommend creating one regularly) just flashing any custom kernel and restore All.
Edit:
It seems like the first post has changed a bit after my post.
That is the problem. The download mode won't work. I press on volume up+volume down+on button and it still takes me to the android system recovery window.
I need to find a way to get into download mode so that I can flash the phone again.
If this happens to anyone use the three files from the first post which has bootloaders included, tick re-partition with .512 PIT and flast it again.
rawfa said:
That is the problem. The download mode won't work. I press on volume up+volume down+on button and it still takes me to the android system recovery window.
I need to find a way to get into download mode so that I can flash the phone again.
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That's not the correct combination of keys. You should not press volume up+down.
Don't play with your phone if you need it, and don't install custom ROMs if you can't follow instructions buddy.
you should apply a proper kernel, froyo kernel doesnt work on gingerbread!!
my defy stuck at infinite boot, cant access in recovery mode pls help.. thanks
I'm facing the same problem here, after flash full sbf rom, it's possible to flash again, but with same result, i can't wipe since android won't start and i can't install clockwork.
any hint, clue or point for some documentation/tutorial is apreciated
thanks in advance
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this is what solve the problem for me:
boot in recovery : pull out the batterie, boot with volume down and power.
when you see the android and the triangle, volume down + volume up, when in recovery, wipe data and cache.
i have the folowing "warnings"
wipe data/factory reset:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/caller
wipe cache partition:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
the next boot took aprox 10 mins
hope this helps
The problem for me is i cant go to recovery mode, stuck in android logo, and defy is also not charging
mrnexusone said:
The problem for me is i cant go to recovery mode, stuck in android logo, and defy is also not charging
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hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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Hi i follow your guide, but after 'factory reset and wipe cache' still stuck at android boot loop! thanks..
mrnexusone said:
Hi i follow your guide, but after 'factory reset and wipe cache' still stuck at android boot loop! thanks..
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After factory reset, Flash Full SBF of you choice....
ifu said:
After factory reset, Flash Full SBF of you choice....
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yes, do as @[email protected] says thats how i have done it. I could also recomend to search the forum for my posts from yesterday and you will see my post with the guide how i have fixed my infinite-boot-loop case don;t have time now to look for it, hitting the gym!
take care and good luck!
thanks guyz for all the help my phone is ok now
glad to could be of help and to see you fine man!
take care
Wow! good thing I found this thread! got my defy working again... thanks a lot guys!!!!
your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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thanks it works!
Puuuuwwww After manny flashes and failing i found this and got saved thanks !!!
YAYYYYYY
Yall Rock.......
playing with a moto defy ( got boot looped for 2 days ) saw this. completely forgot about the volume up and down at the sime time thing Wiped/factory flashed new SBF and Bam
the phone is now up and going on 2.3.3 good stuff yall
your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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that helped.. Thanks!
Still not working.
Hey Guys.
I've run into the same problem with the boot loop. I've tried the above method of doing a data reset and wiping the cache but this is not working for me. Any other ideas?
PLEASE HELP!
Defy mb525 stuck in bootloop!
I tried to upgrade my Motorola defy to icecream os and don't know what os to installed .. i downloaded CM9 and after rooting and installing recovery mode following all that step .. i end up in bootloop Got stuck with a white M logo .. then i later flashed it with this SBF file JORDN_U3_97.21.51.rar/[/url] via RSD lite .. it did booted and it was running some 2.1 ver os. so now whenever i tried to upgrade that damn phone, i ended up in bootloop i have done this multiple time with different OS >> CM9 CM10 CM7 .. no luck
To open links remove the spaces ..
Procedure:
1. Stuck in bootloop >> so i flashed it with above mentioned sbf file .. [Note: i tried flashing with different official sbf files from here [umts_jordan/list.php[/url] .... and i got stuck in black screen on boot no lights at all (bricked)]
2. After flashing .. i rooted it with superoneclick 2.3.3 and installed 'superuser' and 2ndinit 2.0 and in that i downloaded 0.6 stable ver (recovery mode installed) blue light appear
3. Reboot my phone and entered into recovery mode > wipe data/ factory reset > wipe cache > wipe delvik cache
4. select install zip from sd card > then i selected some stable os like cm 7.1 jordan or Nightly 20120812 ... > flashed it
5. installed gapps jb for jb rom similarly ics for ics rom
6. then Go back select Reboot system
7. bam got stuck in bootloop at "Motorola" logo
Please tell me what i'm doing wrong ??? which os to install ? which sbf to flash ? please help me ?
Gultan said:
I tried to upgrade my Motorola defy to icecream os and don't know what os to installed .. i downloaded CM9 and after rooting and installing recovery mode following all that step .. i end up in bootloop Got stuck with a white M logo .. then i later flashed it with this SBF file JORDN_U3_97.21.51.rar/[/url] via RSD lite .. it did booted and it was running some 2.1 ver os. so now whenever i tried to upgrade that damn phone, i ended up in bootloop i have done this multiple time with different OS >> CM9 CM10 CM7 .. no luck
To open links remove the spaces ..
Procedure:
1. Stuck in bootloop >> so i flashed it with above mentioned sbf file .. [Note: i tried flashing with different official sbf files from here [umts_jordan/list.php[/url] .... and i got stuck in black screen on boot no lights at all (bricked)]
2. After flashing .. i rooted it with superoneclick 2.3.3 and installed 'superuser' and 2ndinit 2.0 and in that i downloaded 0.6 stable ver (recovery mode installed) blue light appear
3. Reboot my phone and entered into recovery mode > wipe data/ factory reset > wipe cache > wipe delvik cache
4. select install zip from sd card > then i selected some stable os like cm 7.1 jordan or Nightly 20120812 ... > flashed it
5. installed gapps jb for jb rom similarly ics for ics rom
6. then Go back select Reboot system
7. bam got stuck in bootloop at "Motorola" logo
Please tell me what i'm doing wrong ??? which os to install ? which sbf to flash ? please help me ?
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Hi ! Are you sure you took the good rom for your defy ? Is it a regular defy or a + ? Because you need to have the good rom for the good defy version ( at least for gb rom). Then before installing the rom with the recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cahe (in advanced) and even data if you come from 2.x to 4.x. (same thing from 4.x to 2.x).
It would work
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your_login said:
hey, if you are stuck in an android logo, it means its the infinite boot-loop thing..
PLEASE make sure you are CORRECTLY trying to get into stock recovery or bootloader.
Here is what to do to get into recovery first:
1- turn off your phone (take the battery out and then put it back in)
2- press and OLD the volume DOWN button + power button
3- Motorola logo appears first, then after a few seconds an 'android ROBOT logo' appears
4- press volume UP and DOWN buttons at once, quickly
5- from the menu choose 'factory reset/wipe-format data'
6- then do 'wipe cache'
7- then do a reboot
see if it helps and you are able to start the phone normally
P.S. don't worry - a bootloop is a considerably easy thing to fix, at least i managed to fix mine yesterday.
good luck
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Thanks for this method even if I knew it. The first time I tried to flash a sbf it was awefull because nobody says it clearly. Wipe data, cache and dalvik in recovery doesn't work at all I experimented it again yesterday.
Please specify me the good GBROM!
bibihub said:
Hi ! Are you sure you took the good rom for your defy ? Is it a regular defy or a + ? Because you need to have the good rom for the good defy version ( at least for gb rom). Then before installing the rom with the recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cahe (in advanced) and even data if you come from 2.x to 4.x. (same thing from 4.x to 2.x).
It would work
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Thanks for this method even if I knew it. The first time I tried to flash a sbf it was awefull because nobody says it clearly. Wipe data, cache and dalvik in recovery doesn't work at all I experimented it again yesterday.
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Thanks for the reply ... its a regular Motorola defy' and all the roms i took it from xda developers :/ .. if possible can u give me a good rom to flash? (link mayb) I always do the sequence process .. wipe data, cache and dalvik cache and then i install the zip file. but after every upgrade and reboot system .. my phone end up at bootloop :/
Note: when i stuck in bootloop .. i go to "robot logo ! with the help given in this forum and then i press the back button on the screen so it enters into s recovery mode > but when i select wipe data/factory reset .. > my phone restarts and bootloop
Gultan said:
Thanks for the reply ... its a regular Motorola defy' and all the roms i took it from xda developers :/ .. if possible can u give me a good rom to flash? (link mayb) I always do the sequence process .. wipe data, cache and dalvik cache and then i install the zip file. but after every upgrade and reboot system .. my phone end up at bootloop :/
Note: when i stuck in bootloop .. i go to "robot logo ! with the help given in this forum and then i press the back button on the screen so it enters into s recovery mode > but when i select wipe data/factory reset .. > my phone restarts and bootloop
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Hi here the one I use : http://www.partage-facile.com/V96TH...nfryortcee_p016_a016_hwp3_service1ff.sbf.html
PS : It's in French but just go on "telechargement gratuit (VITESSE NORMALE)" and then on "télécharger ce fichier"
Follow the steps given by your_login and you should end with a froyo ROM. After it's as usual to install a custom ROM (root , 2nd init, wipes...)
Also when you are in bootloop remove the battery and restart the phone. When there is the blue led with the M logo press volume down and then go into recovery > stable recovery. I think it's better than your method
My phone is bricked after flashing!
bibihub said:
Hi here the one I use >>
PS : It's in French but just go on "telechargement gratuit (VITESSE NORMALE)" and then on "télécharger ce fichier"
Follow the steps given by your_login and you should end with a froyo ROM. After it's as usual to install a custom ROM (root , 2nd init, wipes...)
Also when you are in bootloop remove the battery and restart the phone. When there is the blue led with the M logo press volume down and then go into recovery > stable recovery. I think it's better than your method
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Appreciate ur help buddy.. but .. after i flashed with that given sbf file .. my phone is like dead .. it doesn't open nor any light pops up except when i connect to pc .. and i can able to detect in RSD lite for flashing .. after flashing it shows the status as PASS ... but i can't boot my phone after that. Can anyone please provide me better SBF file? m tired of flashing with different sbf files
Note: it does happen with other official sbf files as well.
Hi, - I'm a noob in this.
I'm working on my Motorola Defy and my Ubuntu 13.04 machine.
I:
1) Rooted my device using these guides: "wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jordan"
and
.ibm.com/developerworks/community/blogs/coolwinding/entry/how_to_root_defy_on_linux1?
2) I got the CyanogenMod installed and it worked. I needed to install Gapps so I followed this guide
linux.com/learn/tutorials/698725-how-to-install-cyanogenmod-on-an-android-phone
3) When I tried rebooting my phone to install Gapps I couldn't boot into the recovery utility. I only had the possibilities: "reboot system now", "apply sdcard:update.zip", "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition".
I tried them all (I was really stuck!) but after the wipe data/factory reset I can't even boot in the Rom, so now I'm totally stuck with these four options as all there is!
In the bottom I get:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/caller
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
- I see these are common but it is always resolved by booting the phone in the rom and I'm not able to do that.
I read that the Defy is not easily bricked, but what is there to do now? adb can't find the device from the SDcard only.
What2do?
profkris said:
Hi, - I'm a noob in this.
I'm working on my Motorola Defy and my Ubuntu 13.04 machine.
I:
1) Rooted my device using these guides: "wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jordan"
and
.ibm.com/developerworks/community/blogs/coolwinding/entry/how_to_root_defy_on_linux1?
2) I got the CyanogenMod installed and it worked. I needed to install Gapps so I followed this guide
linux.com/learn/tutorials/698725-how-to-install-cyanogenmod-on-an-android-phone
3) When I tried rebooting my phone to install Gapps I couldn't boot into the recovery utility. I only had the possibilities: "reboot system now", "apply sdcard:update.zip", "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition".
I tried them all (I was really stuck!) but after the wipe data/factory reset I can't even boot in the Rom, so now I'm totally stuck with these four options as all there is!
In the bottom I get:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/caller
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
- I see these are common but it is always resolved by booting the phone in the rom and I'm not able to do that.
I read that the Defy is not easily bricked, but what is there to do now? adb can't find the device from the SDcard only.
What2do?
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*In my opinion you should start again from clean SBF if you don´t know how to flash it in LINUX Guide is HERE(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076138). Just make sure you are flashing the right SBF for your Phone.
*THEN root it as it is said here (https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/...ding/entry/how_to_root_defy_on_linux1?lang=en) *Alow USB debugging and unknown aplications and install 2ndinit apk (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212)
*THEN reboot and watch your phone, wait for the blue LED turns on and pres volume down.
*Select custom recovery and flash for example CM7 from HERE (http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=stable&device=jordan) and GAPPS (http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip) and reboot
*Now you have CM7 and working phone
** You can try CM10 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768702), CM10.1(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013059) by Quarx ...... FOR CM10.1 you need MINI GAPPS (http://d-h.st/users/tejus.k.v)
Sorry for my English
yzeroy said:
*In my opinion you should start again from clean SBF if you don´t know how to flash it in LINUX Guide is HERE(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076138). Just make sure you are flashing the right SBF for your Phone.
*THEN root it as it is said here (https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/...ding/entry/how_to_root_defy_on_linux1?lang=en) *Alow USB debugging and unknown aplications and install 2ndinit apk (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212)
*THEN reboot and watch your phone, wait for the blue LED turns on and pres volume down.
*Select custom recovery and flash for example CM7 from HERE (http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=stable&device=jordan) and GAPPS (http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip) and reboot
*Now you have CM7 and working phone
** You can try CM10 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768702), CM10.1(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013059) by Quarx ...... FOR CM10.1 you need MINI GAPPS (http://d-h.st/users/tejus.k.v)
Sorry for my English
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It worked! Thank you very much. I'm SO tired now.
In order to install zips you have to reboot to clockworkmod recovery by pressing vol down when the defy boots up showing the blue led instead of entering the stock one
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
So I wiped cache and so on now the thing is hanging at the Motorola screen and that's it.
I tried to get a sbf but all who should be compatible are down so that I pretty much am freaked.
Is there a way to get at least now a clean rom on it maybe something new 4.4.2 without SDCard or is that also a nogo?
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So if your phone won'T boot and you just have a white light or nothing at all. You probably have less battery power to sbf flash something.
I used the Jumper cable method from Sorensiim.
That worked like a charm.
If you are looking for sbf files. Here are some.
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So now I rooted that thing and tried to install bootmenu. Iused the adb method with ./install.sh permission denied after the copy procedure was complete ((data/bootmenu chmod etc.). I tried 2ndinit with the problem that the program hangs after the download. So what is it now that freakin thing wants me to do?
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Got Bootmenu installed now the Defy has a Bootloop. For a short time before it loops the white led blinks. No volume up or volume down work.
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Hanging at M logo on re-boot
Having rooted the phone . . .
1. Switch on and await blue LED
2. Press volume down to enter Android Boot Menu (v 1.1.8-jordan)
3. Recovery
4. Custom Recovery > Cyanogen Defy Recovery (v5.0.3.1-jordan)
5. Wipe Data / Factory Reset
6. Wipe Cache Partition
7. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache
8. Install zip from SD card
9. Toggle signature verification to Disabled
10. Toggle script asserts to Disabled
11. Choose zip from SD card
12. Apply zip from SD card
13. Reboot
14. Hangs at M logo
Tried with and without step 10.
The zip files tried are the only two ‘nightlies’ on the XDA website, as I have been unable to find the last ‘stable’ version.
Can anyone help please?