No recovery - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I permrooted, and flashed cwm3.0.0.5 and flashed cm 7 build 23 on my glacier. It didn't work and would not boot post the animation, the animation kept looping. So I flashed the stock system since it would not restore my backups and did a factory reset. Now I have no recovery. I rerooted up to the s-on part (can't find the root file for s-off) installed rom manager and that says I successfully flashed a new recovery. I tried this with earlier versions of clockwork and each time I'm greeted with a black screen, and red triangle/exclamation point. How do I get my recovery back?
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Tyshef said:
I permrooted, and flashed cwm3.0.0.5 and flashed cm 7 build 23 on my glacier. It didn't work and would not boot post the animation, the animation kept looping. So I flashed the stock system since it would not restore my backups and did a factory reset. Now I have no recovery. I rerooted up to the s-on part (can't find the root file for s-off) installed rom manager and that says I successfully flashed a new recovery. I tried this with earlier versions of clockwork and each time I'm greeted with a black screen, and red triangle/exclamation point. How do I get my recovery back?
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It isn't possible to install clockwork recovery unless you are s=off, so you will need to do that before you can get cw to install.
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Where can I get the root file for s-off?
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Tyshef said:
Where can I get the root file for s-off?
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You can search for anyone of the "how to root" threads in the development section.
But to answer your question.... here is the link.
Supplied via TheUnlockr.
Source

Ok, I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but cm7 will not boot. The boot animation keeps looping. I let it run for about 10 min before trying again and same thing. Anyone else have this problem? Anyone help?
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Tyshef said:
Ok, I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but cm7 will not boot. The boot animation keeps looping. I let it run for about 10 min before trying again and same thing. Anyone else have this problem? Anyone help?
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details? what recovery are you using, what version of CM7, what(if any) error messages are received in recovery upon attempting to flash?

jmwils3 said:
details? what recovery are you using, what version of CM7, what(if any) error messages are received in recovery upon attempting to flash?
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Cm7 build 25 as of today, but I have tried since build 23. I have the latest cwm from rom manager, but I have also tried with cwm 3.0.0.5. No error messages.
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Tyshef said:
Cm7 build 25 as of today, but I have tried since build 23. I have the latest cwm from rom manager, but I have also tried with cwm 3.0.0.5. No error messages.
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try with build 26 (newly released), use CWM 3.0.0.5, and make sure to wipe data, cache and dalvik cache. Let me know if that works, or what happens.

jmwils3 said:
try with build 26 (newly released), use CWM 3.0.0.5, and make sure to wipe data, cache and dalvik cache. Let me know if that works, or what happens.
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I will try tomorrow, I have to work soon and want to be able to restore my phone if it does not work.
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Tyshef said:
I will try tomorrow, I have to work soon and want to be able to restore my phone if it does not work.
Let me know if I can help. Shoot me a pm or hit me up on Google talk (same user as here)
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jmwils3 said:
Tyshef said:
I will try tomorrow, I have to work soon and want to be able to restore my phone if it does not work.
It was the dalvik cache I was forgetting to clear it. Using cm7 I noticed that my screen was not as responsive. Anyone else with this problem.
Let me know if I can help. Shoot me a pm or hit me up on Google talk (same user as here)
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[Q] boot loop

Sorry, I am stuck and not sure what to do. I have s-off. Every ROM that I flash using clockworkmod I keep getting a boot loop. I revert to stock ROm and I am fine. There is something I am missing, but what?
Any ideas?
Are u trying to flash a gingerbread rom?
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No, I haven't tried any of the gingerbread stuff.
Are you doing a wipe?
porthole said:
Sorry, I am stuck and not sure what to do. I have s-off. Every ROM that I flash using clockworkmod I keep getting a boot loop. I revert to stock ROm and I am fine. There is something I am missing, but what?
Any ideas?
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Yes, I have done a full wipe. I can go into terminal emulator and su and get #. I thought I was good enough with rooting. I have rooted my evo and didn't have this much trouble.
Have you tried a clear to default type wipe? Like factory reset then flash? When I tried to go from ice glacier to cm I got bootloop till I factory reset.
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ok, So, I did a full wipe. Then I restarted and did a factory reset. Then, I flashed evils 4g hd port. Then, I did another full wipe.
It just sits at he HTC quietly brilliant screen and loops every 30 secs or so. I just don't know what to do.

[Q] Stuck! aahhh! Loadscreen

My rooted aria is stuck on the cyanogenMod loading screen on a loop. I have wiped Dalvik Cache and wipe data/ factory reset and that didnt work. Help me please
Which cm are you trying to use?
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manojsuper said:
was your phone plugged into the computer when it was booting?
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Don't think it matters on boot it when you install the rom is when you should not connect
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I had the same problem. Which cm should I use?
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Cm6 is stable but I'm on cm7 and its awrsome
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I'll try it. So, why would it get stuck on the start screen?
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Noz85 said:
Which cm are you trying to use?
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from cm6, so what i should do is install cm7 to sd card and install in recovery?
Salad Tender said:
I'll try it. So, why would it get stuck on the start screen?
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Bad installation just wipe everything and try again.
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Noz85 said:
Bad installation just wipe everything and try again.
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This is where im stuck at, ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.1 when i try to reboot i get stuck at the loop of the cm6. Now that cm7 is coming out their no point on fiddling with cm6 to work again. Question is from where im at how would i come about installing cm7 nightlies.
Fernanigans said:
This is where im stuck at, ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.1 when i try to reboot i get stuck at the loop of the cm6. Now that cm7 is coming out their no point on fiddling with cm6 to work again. Question is from where im at how would i come about installing cm7 nightlies.
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from this post...
Recommended for the first time flashing CM7:
Wipe data/factory reset
Partitions menu > format system (*** NOTE: Format system step not required starting with 1/19/2011 nightly.)
install cm7
install gapps
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Gingerbread recovery issues

Is anyone else not able to get into recovery? I can't access stock or clockworkmod recovery.
When I try to do a factory reset through the phone phone boots into bootloader with an error message.
As always thanks for looking.
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DXrecovery doesn't work with gingerbread, you gotta use the D2recovery instead
davidukfl said:
DXrecovery doesn't work with gingerbread, you gotta use the D2recovery instead
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How do I get the D2 recovery for my DX. Sorry for the noob type?
So no stock recovery either?
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you need to get an sbf file of 2.2.1 and then use rsd lite to flash it to your phone... then you can use clockwork to get back.
I understand that. I'm trying to wipe data to clear up the constant sync error except I have no way of wiping data. Make sense?
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DizDroid said:
I understand that. I'm trying to wipe data to clear up the constant sync error except I have no way of wiping data. Make sense?
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download and install this
http://www.mediafire.com/file/m4t78yvtv8u3m4w/Droid2Bootstrap.apk
or you can buy it in the market for like 99 cents.
@davidukfl thank you.you solved the same issue I had
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DizDroid said:
Is anyone else not able to get into recovery? I can't access stock or clockworkmod recovery.
When I try to do a factory reset through the phone phone boots into bootloader with an error message.
As always thanks for looking.
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flash the patch p3 released to fix the stock recovery
luigi90210 said:
flash the patch p3 released to fix the stock recovery
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here is a direct link to the file to download
http://bit.ly/gpcGsN
Recovery Access in GB
Besides using a reboot into rocovery app, you can also shut down the phone, then pull the battery, put the battery back in and the normal Vol Down + Power will get you into Clockwork Recovery. Seems like GB is in some kind of stand by mode even when you power it down.

Cant get ROM's flashed... I've been demoted to a noob... =/

So I rooted and switched ROM's many times on my MT3g, and now that i'm trying it on my MT4g, I'm having hella trouble.
So I got to S=off and its perarooted now, with ClockworkMod Recovery image: 3.0.2.4. I tried to update the Kernel to KB-Kernel-2.4.8-108-CFS-SV... put my phone with the stock ROM into a boot loop, so i restored it. Tried to update the Kernel then immediately install CM-7.0.0... again put it into a boot loop, and had to restore. What am i missing here? Should be partitioning like with my MT3g? Should i be wiping? Is there something else I should be installing?
Some_Biker said:
Tried to update the Kernel then immediately install CM-7.0.0... again put it into a boot loop, and had to restore.
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That's your problem. You can't flash a kernel before the ROM, because the ROM's standard kernel immediately overwrites it. Try wiping all 3 items in the recovery menu, flash CM7, and then let it boot. Once CM7 is stable, try flashing your kernel. Just make sure it is compatible.
Sweet, thanks. Hopefully it works.
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Some_Biker said:
So I rooted and switched ROM's many times on my MT3g, and now that i'm trying it on my MT4g, I'm having hella trouble.
So I got to S=off and its perarooted now, with ClockworkMod Recovery image: 3.0.2.4. I tried to update the Kernel to KB-Kernel-2.4.8-108-CFS-SV... put my phone with the stock ROM into a boot loop, so i restored it. Tried to update the Kernel then immediately install CM-7.0.0... again put it into a boot loop, and had to restore. What am i missing here? Should be partitioning like with my MT3g? Should i be wiping? Is there something else I should be installing?
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Yes wipe, thats the issue not what tj said even though his information is correct
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Some_Biker said:
Sweet, thanks. Hopefully it works.
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It will work.
1. Flash Rom
2. Wait 5 mins so everything loads
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Wipe cache then in advanced...wipe davlik cache
5. Select zip from sd card and flash new kernel
Follow this and you will be good to go everytime! Happy flashing!
Lakeshow423 said:
It will work.
1. Flash Rom
2. Wait 5 mins so everything loads
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Wipe cache then in advanced...wipe davlik cache
5. Select zip from sd card and flash new kernel
Follow this and you will be good to go everytime! Happy flashing!
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Wipe before u flash tho
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mark manning said:
Yes wipe, thats the issue not what tj said even though his information is correct
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But I did mention wiping, and that was my main thought as to why it's not booting.
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But I did mention wiping, and that was my main thought as to why it's not booting.
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My bad read to fast
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Arrg... Maybe I'm just impatient... Or maybe I'm wiping the wrong 3... How long should I expect to wait and what 3 should I wipe?
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Some_Biker said:
Arrg... Maybe I'm just impatient... Or maybe I'm wiping the wrong 3... How long should I expect to wait and what 3 should I wipe?
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Wipe factory data
Wipe catche
Then go into advanced wipe dalvik
Should take 30 secs max to wipe, 5 mins max to install and reboot
Then flash your Rom and reboot. Once its rebooted then try flashing the kernel. There is no reason that won't work assuming you do have s-off
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If what Mark said doesn't work, I'd look to a corrupt recovery image, or more likely a bad download or SD card.
Aww... I'd be hella sad if I had a bad sdcard. My problem was that I wasn't wiping the correct things, but now thanks to you great people I finally can flash again! Thanks!
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Glad you got it working. If Mark or I have helped you, maybe you could hit the thanks button.
Make sure when you do a kernel you wipe cache and than davlvik and than flash the first time kernel and than repeat the process and than flash your desired kernel.
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Help Please ='(

Hi Guys i was trying to install a rom but i got an error like this one on the wipe data factory it says Skipping format of /sd-ext.
and when i go to the restore part to flash a nandroid to restore my phone it says something like this after restoring cache i get this
sd-ext.img not found. Skipping restore of /sd-ext.
What can i do guys?? my phone its not working at all, i just got this yesterday =S
please help!!
What did you do exactly?
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Umm, unless you have an A2SD partition on your SD card, recovery won't see it and therefore there is nothing to wipe.
Most problems can be fixed by flashing the PD15IMG.ZIP found in the downgrade tutorial, but that may not be necessary.
More details will help us to help you.
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sunlaw2 said:
What did you do exactly?
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ok the last rom i used was InsomMIUI but i wanted to flash another rom, when i get to the CWM i was doing everything normal you know, wipe data/factory reset,
wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik cache, fix permissions, when i do the wipe data/factory reste i get this--> Skipping format of /sd-ext
and when im trying to do a restore with a nandroid i get the same thing
so i went to the mounts and storage and if im not wrong it have to be UMMU but the mount /sd-ext part doesnt let me change it to unmount i dont know if that's the problem cause the error that im getting its related to the /sd-ext
This is normal and expected. Ignore this. It's not an error.
Dude this is normal... Mine says this all the time.
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Lol. Did you try rebooting your phone after the restore, or did you just assume it doesn't work?
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The thing is that the phone its stuck on the Mytouch 4g screen.
Got the phone working again
OK so heres what i did, got one of the stock builds for downgrade, did an update process and wait, now i have my phone again
daworship said:
OK so heres what i did, got one of the stock builds for downgrade, did an update process and wait, now i have my phone again
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congrats.
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By stock build for downgrade do you mean the PD15IMG.ZIP in the downgrade thread like I originally said?
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By stock build for downgrade do you mean the PD15IMG.ZIP in the downgrade thread like I originally said?
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Yes!!! Thanks!

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